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DR.A.P.J.ABDUL KALAM

15 October ,Youth Renaissance Day:-

Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam was born on 15 October 1931 at the pilgrimage center of Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, in a Tamil Muslim family. His father, Jainulabudeen, was a boat owner, and his mother, Ashiamma, was a housewife. Kalam was the youngest of their 5 children.

                                         India is in mourning as it has lost one of its most dedicated sons and a highly qualified statesman on the evening of Monday, July 27. APJ Abdul Kalam has left behind him a legacy of self-confidence and determination that, despite its shortcomings and ailing poverty, India can stand up face-to-face with the rest of world powers, be it in the terms of development, science and technology, education or any other field.

He died doing what he had been doing throughout his career — sharing knowledge. A man of astute scientific knowledge who spent most of his life at India's civilian space program and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Kalam will be remembered for his simplicity, humility and inspiring words.  

Sworn in on 25 July, 2002, Kalam became 11th President of India, succeeding KR Narayanan. For his simple and humble attitude, he was affectionately known as the 'People's President.'Known as the People’s President-  A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is undoubtedly the most inspiring figure to the people of India. This youth icon is also popularly known as the Missile Man because of his countless contributions- the development of India’s first Satellite Launch Vehicle, SLV-III, which put the Rohini Satellite in the near earth orbit in July 1980, making India a member of the Space Club, and much more. Here are some interesting facts about A.P.J. Abdul Kalam: . Kalam was recipient of Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan and Bharat Ratna. . His autobiography Wings of Fire: An Autobiography , first published in English, has been translated into 13 languages including French and Chinese.

FACT : Here are some of the interesting facts

about Kalam's life :-

Ø 12 Facts About APJ Abdul Kalam’s Life That Will Make You Respect Him Even More

1).Born To A Poor Boatowner

Born on 15 October, 1931, in a Tamil Muslim family to a boat owner, Jainulabudeen, and Ashiamma, a housewife, in Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu, Kalam's childhood was not easy and privileged.

2). Raised In A Poor Financial Condition And Newspaper Seller Turned President Of India

 In his childhood, he used to collect newspapers thrown out of the Dhanush Kodi Mail train

sambar with coconut chutney, Vendhya Kozhambu, and Puliyodare.

3). Ethics At Its Peak

When he was at ISRO, there was a period when his team faced a series of failures of tests; he accepted it as his mistake. But on huge successes, he couldn’t be seen taking credits, instead, sent his fellow scientists to talk to the press.

4). Like Mentor Like Disciple

Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, an Indian physicist and the father of India’s space program was his mentor and guide. Apart from him, he was also inspired by Professor Satish Dhawan and Dr. Brahm Prakash.

5). A Writer Who Inspired A Generation

He has written many inspirational books, such as- Wings of Fire, India 2020: A Vision for the New Millennium, The Luminous Sparks, Guiding Souls: Dialogues on the Purpose of Life, Ignited Minds: Unleashing the Power Within India, Inspiring Thoughts, A Manifesto for Change, etc.

6). A Harbinger Of Noble Causes

When he was the president of India, he used to donate all his savings for the social cause to ‘PURA’ (Providing Urban Amenities in Rural Areas)- a strategy for rural development in India.

7). Smiled When Death Stared At Him

Look at his positivity! In 2001, when he had boarded the helicopter from Ranchi, on the way to Bokaro, he was informed about some issues with the helicopter’s rotor. Though it was a death alarm for the cockpit crew, he composed everyone with his signature smile and advised the two pilots not to worry.

8). An Advocate Against The Death Penalty

Throughout his life, he supported the abolition of the death penalty saying that as President of India he felt pain in deciding mercy petitions of death row convicts.

9). The Youth Renaissance Day

Following his death, the Tamil Nadu state government announced that his birthday, 15 October, would be observed across the State as “Youth Renaissance Day” and also the state government further instituted “Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Award.”

10). The Only Bachelor President of India!

He is the only unmarried President of India so far.

11). Simple Living And High Thinking

Throughout his life, he led a simple life even after reaching to the highest post in the country. In fact, he is considered the symbol of simplicity in India. He came to the Rashtrapati Bhavan with a suitcase and left with the same.

12). A Noble Demise

He dedicated every single minute of his life serving the country which is justified by the fact that even few minuted before his demise on 27 July 2015, he was delivering a lecture at the Indian Institute of Management Shillong.

-:THANK YOU:-

,dandiya

NAVRATRI : Facts and Importance about the nine-days festival

The word "Durga" in Sanskrit meaning is "Durgatinashini," which literally translates into "the one who eliminates sufferings." Thus, Hindus believe that goddess Durga protects Her devotees from the evils of the world and at the same time removes their miseries. She is also referred to as "Devi" (goddess) or "Shakti" (energy or power). It is this energy, which helps God to proceed with the work of creation, preservation and destruction

Navratri is said to be the nine forms of Goddess Durga that represents different qualities of human beings – Shailputri, Brahmcharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandmata, Katyaini, Kaalratri, Mahagauri and Siddhatri. So everything controlled and maintained by these nine forms (roopas) is related to the human mind and psychology. It is believed that during the nine days of Navratri, people worship one form of Durga each day and seek blessing for physical, psychological and mental strength.

Why Twice a Year?

Every year the beginning of summer and the beginning of winter are two very important junctures of climatic change and solar influence. These two junctions have been chosen as the sacred opportunities for the worship of the Divine power because:

(1) We believe that it is the Divine power that provides energy for the earth to move around the sun, causing the changes in the outer nature and that this Divine power must be thanked for maintaining the correct balance of the universe.

(2) Due to the changes in the nature, the bodies and minds of people undergo a considerable change, and hence, we worship the Divine power to bestow upon all of us enough potent powers to maintain our physical and mental balance.

 

SIGNIFICANCE:-

                             The two significant points of climatic and solar influence is during the beginning of spring and autumn. The earth experiences maximum gravitational pull since it is closer to Sun. It is believed that divine energy mediates with extra power and helps the earth to pass this stage smoothly. This divine energy according to Hindu mythology is associated with Goddess Durga. The Navratri festival is a symbol of thanks to Goddess Durga for helping and protecting Mother Earth.

 Why Nine Nights & Days?

Navratri is divided into sets of three days to adore different aspects of the Supreme Goddess. On the first three days, the Mother is invoked as powerful force called  Durga in order to destroy all our impurities, vices and defects. The next three days, the Mother is adored as a giver of spiritual wealth Lakshmi, who is considered to have the power of bestowing on her devotees the inexhaustible wealth. The final set of three days is spent in worshipping the mother as the goddess of wisdom,  Saraswati.  In order to have all-round success in life, we need the blessings of all three aspects of the Divine mother; hence, the worship for nine nights.

Moreover, during the Navratri the Mother is worshiped in Her nine appellations:

1.) Śailaputrī (Daughter of the Himālayas)

2.) Brahmachāriṇī (One who observes the state of celibacy doing penance)

3.) Chandraghaṇṭā ( One who bears the moon in her necklace )

4.) Kūṣmāṇḍa (the creator of the universe)

5.) Skanda-Mātā (The mother of Skanda, Kārttikeya, born out of her powers)

6.) Kātyāyanī (The daughter of sage Kātyāyana, who incarnated to help the Devas)

7.) Kālarātrī (black as night, destroyer of Kālī)

8.) Mahāgaurī (the wife of Lord Shiva, doing great penance)

9.) Siddhidātrī (Provider of Siddhis, giver of mystic powers)

 

The festival of Navratri is upon us, and while everyone is busy traveling home to attend garbas, here are some quick facts to help understand the festival of Navratri, and why it is celebrated by Hindus all over the world:

 Fact: 8 things you may know about Navratri

Ø   1). Navratri is celebrated three times a year and has five different names:-

   -> Ashwina Navratri,

   -> Chaitra Navratri

   -> Sharad Navratri, which is also known as Maha Navratri .

Ø   2). The word Navratri stands for nine nights in Sanskrit (nav meaning nine and ratri meaning nights).

Ø   3). Another Hindu legend states that Navratri is celebrated to mark the nine-       day long fight between Lord Ram and his enemy Ravana.

Ø 4). Navtri honors Shakti Ma, who takes various forms in different Hindu goddesses (Durga, Saraswati, Lakshmi). The nine-day period is separated into threes; Goddess Durga is worshipped to destroy our impurities and vices, then Goddess Lakshmi to bestow spiritual wealth, and lastly, Goddess Saraswati to bring knowledge and wisdom.

Ø 5). forms of Mother Shakti who is the ultimate female form of power are worhsipped across various regions in India. (Durga, Bhadrakali, Jagadamba, Annapurna, Sarvamangala, Bhairavi, Chandika, Lalita, Bhavani, and Mookambika.)

Ø 6). During the nine days of Sharad Navratri, Hindus celebrate Goddess Durga’s slaying of the demon Mahishasura.

Ø 7). Goddess Durga had agreed to marry Mahishasura if he won her over in a battle. This battle commenced for nine days and on the 10^th night Goddess Durga beheaded him. This night is known as Dusshera or Vijayadashmi and is celebrated by Hindus as the official end to Navratri.

Ø 8). Many Hindus fast during the nine days, some eat just fruits and milk for all nine days while others eat only one meal a day. All Hindus remain strictly vegetarian for the entirety of the festival.

Navratri in India symbolizes innumerable forms of devotion while upholding the fundamental theme of good over evil. The Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu witnesses large number of devotees during Navratri. The Navratri Mela in Himachal Pradesh marks the beginning of Navratri.  In West Bengal, people celebrate ‘Durga Puja and they show Goddess Durga killing the demon ‘Mahishasura’.  The occasion is marked with great devotion.

Gujarat is the place to be during Navratri celebration. The state soaked in traditional music & dance defines both religious and cultural themes including the night-long devotional dance called Garba using ‘dandiya’ or thin wooden stick. This dance is inspired from the story of Lord Krishna’s singing and dancing with gopikas (cow-heard girls). In order to let the divine energy reach them, devotees avoid taking fish, meat, egg, onion, alcohol, lentils and garlic. It is believed that these food items obstruct the divine energy in any form. Moreover, the negative karmic energies accumulate from the environment and other living being.

         Happy Navratri to you and your family! May you all be blessed by Ma Durga!

SECRETS OF BLOOD FALL AT ANTARCTICA

                                                                                                                                                                 The story of BLOOD FALL begins around 5million years ago and was discovered in 1911,by Griffth Taylor ,an Antarctican scientist.

Water continuously emerges from a subglacial lake 400m underground .When East Actarctica was inundated by the sea ,forming a salty lake.Some 3 million years later glacier began to form and moved over it isolating the lake and its habitant from the rest of the world in a biological time collapses.As the salty water slowly froze, it made the remaning water saltier and saltier.The water is also chock full of iron scrapedup by the glacier from the bedrock below there is almost no oxygen floating around under the ice but when the water reaches the surface the oxygen in air turns the iron to rust and not just a tawny  brown rust but ,a rich ,red ,sagnine rust that gives the fall its name “BLOOD FALL”.

CAUSES: The water is rich in iron ,which gives oxygenated water its red color as HUMAN BLOOD

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1). The water is rich in iron content, water reaches the surface ,water turns to red human blood color.

2).the temperature reaches -5degree celcius then also the water won’t freeze.

3).Water is supper salty almost 3times saltier than seawater .

4).17 unique microbes are discovered in the water