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September 25, 2020
SUNDAYS WITH HRIDAAN : Never Give Up!
SUNDAYS WITH HRIDAAN – Hridaan Patel reads a Virtue Story ‘Never Give Up’ by Lalita Iyer on Sunday.
It always seem Impossible untill it’s done. And, this is a story of a brother and sister who try and learn to do things. Ishaan tries to explore his sister’s talents of snapping his fingers for click but fails. He tries his own ways and ends up juggling balls and this is what his sister wanted to learn. The clear message ‘Never Give Up’ Try, try and you end up being successful.
Hridaan lately tried to learn keyboard and recalls this Never Give Up and says, “I Did It.
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September 18, 2020
UN International Day of Peace:Shaping Peace Together
International Day of Peace 2020 Theme: Shaping Peace Together
Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire.
This year, it has been clearer than ever that we are not each other’s enemies. Rather, our common enemy is a tireless virus that threatens our health, security and very way of life. COVID-19 has thrown our world into turmoil and forcibly reminded us that what happens in one part of the planet can impact people everywhere.
In March, UN Secretary-General António Guterres called on all warring parties to lay down their weapons and focus on the battle against this unprecedented global pandemic. While the message is intended for armed parties, solidarity and cooperation across borders, sectors and generations are also needed to win this new fight against the worst public health crisis of our time.
For the United Nations, 2020 was already meant to be a year of listening and learning. To mark its 75th anniversary, the UN has invited millions of people worldwide to join UN75, the largest and furthest-reaching global conversation on building the peaceful and prosperous future that we want.
As we struggle to defeat COVID-19, your voice is more important than ever. In these difficult times of physical distancing, this International Day of Peace will be dedicated to fostering dialogue and collecting ideas. The world will be invited to unite and share thoughts on how to weather this storm, heal our planet and change it for the better. Even though we may not be able to stand next to each other, we can still dream together.
The 2020 theme for the International Day of Peace is “Shaping Peace Together.” Celebrate the day by spreading compassion, kindness and hope in the face of the pandemic. Stand together with the UN against attempts to use the virus to promote discrimination or hatred. Join us so that we can shape peace together.
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The International Day of Peace was established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly. Two decades later, in 2001, the General Assembly unanimously voted to designate the Day as a period of non-violence and cease-fire.
The United Nations invites all nations and people to honour a cessation of hostilities during the Day, and to otherwise commemorate the Day through education and public awareness on issues related to peace.
Sources : UPF org / India chapter
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New India Samachar
In a bid to provide correct information about various initiatives taken by Government of India for the benefit of the common people, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has brought out a fortnightly titled “New India Samachar”.
The e-magazine will be available in English and 12 Indian languages. The reader may click the link of the language in which he/she wants to read the magazine.
The Ministry has claimed that New India Samachar is not the government’s mouthpiece, it would enlighten the readers with cabinet decisions, Man Ki Baat and give insight into topical issues in its unique way.
The latest issue of New India Samachar is Informative and well curated.This issue’s cover story reflects upon the paradigm shift in governance in the last six years. A special story on Data Warriors of National Sample Survey , an extensive coverage of Ayushman Bharat scheme and similar other stories, are an effort to keep you posted with correct information.Read the New India Samachar in various Languages.
Click to read at : http://www.davp.nic.in/NIS/nisall.htm
http://davp.nic.in/nis/english/index.html
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Earth Talk: Wastes left over from mining operations could be used to absorb carbon dioxide?
Dear EarthTalk : Is it true that wastes left over from mining operations could be used to absorb carbon dioxide and help solve the climate crisis? — D. Moore, Richmond, VA
Yes, mining wastes (“tailings”) could indeed be part of the solution to our climate woes. Researchers have shown that alkaline wastes—such as the slurries (semi-liquid mixtures), gravel and other industrial detritus that accumulate during and after mining projects—could be “reacted” with airborne carbon dioxide (CO2), which would not only sequester some of this most common of greenhouse gases but also neutralize the otherwise hazardous alkalinity of the waste itself.
This is good news because tailings in and of themselves can be a major environmental nuisance and health threat for those living nearby. Since most of this mining waste comes in slurry form means it often ends up in or near water, which causes contamination issues and destroys aquatic life. And because tailings can be transported by wind and/or water, they can easily expand their realm of contamination, spreading into nearby waterways and destroying larger and larger swaths of wildlife habitat.
If we can turn our mine tailings into carbon sinks (absorbers) on a large scale, it’s a win-win. Researchers at Canada’s University of Alberta seem to think so: Their March 2019 study found that the minerals in tailings naturally capture atmospheric CO2 if exposed to them, and the findings are backed up by similar research elsewhere. Harnessing this carbon sequestration (capturing) tool on a global scale would do wonders for our collective carbon footprint.
Meanwhile, an ongoing research project at another Canadian college, the University of British Columbia (UBC), is looking into how to facilitate so-called “direct capture” of atmospheric CO2 into mine tailings with the goal of at least offsetting the greenhouse gases generated as a result of the extraction work. In response to this challenge, UBC is identifying common traits among different types of mine tailings that excel at carbon sequestration in hopes of developing a set of protocols that mining operations anywhere in the world can call upon to reduce their impact and suck up at least the emissions their projects create.
“Incorporation of carbon sequestration activities into mine operations…will generate economic, corporate and societal advantages to mines and affiliated industries, including co-benefits such as tailings stabilization, dust mitigation and toxic metal immobilization,” they conclude. “Carrying this out on a global scale could trap between 310 million to 4 billion tons of carbon dioxide annually,” Robert F. Service reports in Nature. “That could provide the world with a much-needed means of lowering atmospheric carbon dioxide.”
It’s much easier said than done, and governments will need to offer incentives on a massive scale needed to make a dent in atmospheric carbon, Service says, adding: “And engineers will need to figure out how to harness the wastes while preventing the release of heavy metals and radioactivity locked in the material.”
CONTACTS: “CO2 Sequestration of Mine Tailings,” brimm.ubc.ca/slider/co2-sequestration-of-mine-tailings/; “Revaluing mine waste rock for carbon capture and storage, tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/17480930902843102; “Scientists identify new minerals for carbon capture,” ualberta.ca/science/news/2018/december/carbon-sequestration-new-minerals.html.
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September 16, 2020
Child Prodigy – He can Do It
Rohit Balaji, a 3 years old extraordinary talented kid from Chennai KK nagar has reached to fame with his unique talent in India Book of Records. The 2.2 years kid was given a challenge of ‘Maximum pieces of Identification Puzzles Solved by a Child’ and he could solve 200 pieces of Identification Puzzles. He proved, He can Do It.
Rohit is the son of Mr.Balaji and Mrs.Dhanalakshmi Balaji and is a brilliant child who has made laurels in other fields as well. He is the recipient of India Book of Records ‘Appreciation’ Certificate for identifying fruits, vegetables, animals, birds, vehicles, musical instruments, colors, shapes, parts of the body, days of the week, months of the year and even recite English and Hindi Alphabets with expansion, imitating animal sounds and recite all the national symbols at the age of 2. 5 years old.
Rohit Balaji has Made It with Jigsaw Puzzles solved by a child. He solved 51 collection of Jigsaw puzzles, 262 pieces at 2.8 years age level
He received Grand Master Title from Asia Book of Records for solving Jigsaw puzzles.
A Best Performance Title from Raaba Media. He got 1st prize in Rhymes competition in School, Rhymes telling in Interschool competition and 2nd Prize in Fancy dress competition.
To add more, the unique feat is being the winner of Skyhigh, an awesome Kids Online Talent Hunt show.
Quite conversant with Shlokes, he got 1st prize and even lucky to win 2nd in Rhymes competition at Phoenix Academy.
Watch this amazing child’s Achievements and other videos on You Tube.
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Child Prodity – He can Do It
Rohit Balaji, a 3 years old extraordinary talented kid from Chennai KK nagar has reached to fame with his unique talent in India Book of Records. The 2.2 years kid was given a challenge of ‘Maximum pieces of Identification Puzzles Solved by a Child’ and he could solve 200 pieces of Identification Puzzles. He proved, He can Do It.
Rohit is the son of Mr.Balaji and Mrs.Dhanalakshmi Balaji and is a brilliant child who has made laurels in other fields as well. He is the recipient of India Book of Records ‘Appreciation’ Certificate for identifying fruits, vegetables, animals, birds, vehicles, musical instruments, colors, shapes, parts of the body, days of the week, months of the year and even recite English and Hindi Alphabets with expansion, imitating animal sounds and recite all the national symbols at the age of 2. 5 years old.
Rohit Balaji has Made It with Jigsaw Puzzles solved by a child. He solved 51 collection of Jigsaw puzzles, 262 pieces at 2.8 years age level
He received Grand Master Title from Asia Book of Records for solving Jigsaw puzzles.
A Best Performance Title from Raaba Media. He got 1st prize in Rhymes competition in School, Rhymes telling in Interschool competition and 2nd Prize in Fancy dress competition.
To add more, the unique feat is being the winner of Skyhigh, an awesome Kids Online Talent Hunt show.
Quite conversant with Shlokes, he got 1st prize and even lucky to win 2nd in Rhymes competition at Phoenix Academy.
Watch this amazing child’s Achievements and other videos on You Tube.
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September 12, 2020
SUNDAYS WITH HRIDAAN : Raold Dahl Story Day
Hridaan Patel will be celebrating Raold Dahl’s Happy Birthday on September 13, 2020. He will be talking about Raold Dahl Books and Movies. He has selected to Chapter Read from Raold Dahl’s Book ‘Charlie & the Chocolate Factory.’
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September 9, 2020
SUNDAYS WITH HRIDAAN : The Elephant’s Child
SUNDAYS WITH HRIDAAN – Hridaan Patel reads ‘The Elephant’s Child’ – the most lovable story of Rudyard Kipling, retold by Miles Kelly.
The theme of this short story is that curiosity can open up new abilities, ideas, and knowledge. Even though everyone told him to stop thinking about the crocodile, he kept pursuing his quest, and now he has a full-grown trunk. The young elephant hero is full of questions. Why is his tall uncle the giraffe so spotty? Why are the eyes of his broad aunt the hippopotamus so red? Above all, he wants to know what the crocodile has for dinner. And in the end we learn how the elephant got his trunk.
Joseph Rudyard Kipling was an English journalist, short-story writer, poet, and novelist. He was born in India, which inspired much of his work. Kipling’s works of fiction include The Jungle Book, Kim, and many short stories, including “The Man Who Would Be King”.
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August 30, 2020
SUNDAYS WITH HRIDAAN : NODDY AND MARTHA MONKEY
SUNDAYS WITH HRIDAAN – Stay connected today as Hridaan Patel read along Noddy and Martha Monkey. Noddy Adventures use to be a favorite of his Dad and so does Hridaan loves to read and watch Noddy on TV. His favorite is Noddy in Toyland.
Created by Enid Blyton, Noddy is a fictional character highly popular, aimed at younger children. The Little man with red and yellow car with characters like Bumpy dog, Tubby bears, Mr.Plod, Clockwork mouse, Mr. Wobbly man, Mr. Sparks, Mr. Golly, Bunky etc. Enid Blyton books may not be perfect but are awesome !
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August 26, 2020
A Uniquely designed Library : Lal Bahadur Vayanasala and Granthalayam
A uniquely designed Library – Lal Bahadur Vayanasala and Granthalayam, a library at Karayil near Payyannur, resembles a stacked bookshelf or gigantic bookrack and it has certainly got booklovers find Joys of Reading.
A veteran Sculptor KKR Vengara made a sketch using book cover designs, which was executed by local artist CV Sreedharan, who used bricks, roofing tiles and cement to create this interesting exterior of the building,” said library president Appukuttan Karayil.
Covers of popular books, mainly Malayalam, were also used for the design. Artisan Sreedharan C V led the construction of the building. The new building was inaugurated in 2019 February.
Since then many have been flocking the library to see the building design. At present, the library has a collection of over 7,000 books, mostly Malayalam, said Appukuttan.
An upcoming bookshop at Aluva near Kochi had even grabbed the attention of even renowned writer Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho owing to its unique design in the form of a bookshelf. One of the four books modelled was Paulo Coelho’s ‘The Alchemist’.
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