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Story : Never Stop at Hurdles

In ancient times, a king had his men place a boulder on a roadway. He then hid in the bushes, and watched to see if anyone would move the boulder out of the way. Some of the king’s wealthiest merchants and courtiers passed by and simply walked around it.

Many people blamed the King for not keeping the roads clear, but none of them did anything about getting the stone removed.

One day, a…

Hold on to positivity and humanity, There are people who still care When some stranger is taken to intensive care…

Musings : Bumpy Road

Coated with black and lined with white, I looked so stark and smooth when laid. To my surprise were my early bumps And all those need a longer jump. I hate when the clouds break, To feel those rain drops rippling on my cracks. I feel down when you deny my lane, When wheels skid, don’t throw the blame! Whom would I question for laying me lame? Don’t repair me with these irking patches As they all look like…

Know : List of Animals & Plants that went extinct in this decade (2010-19)

MammalsBettongia anhydra (Desert bettong)Conilurus capricornensis (Capricorn rabbit-rat)Dusicyon avusLeporillus apicalis (Lesser stick-nest rat)Melomys rubicola (Bramble Cay melomys)Notomys robustus (Broad-cheeked hopping mouse)Pennatomys nivalis (Nevis rice rat)Pipistrellus murrayi (Christmas Island pipistrelle)Pseudomys auritus (Long-eared mouse)Sus bucculentus (Indo-Chinese warty pig)BirdsAcro…

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Serene breeze lost its fragrance, As my fumes are infused into its aura. Not all by myself but I point thy, Yes, you compelled and compressed! Making your land so depressed. I plead for not to dump me in the sand I’m heard and slowing turned against I’m glad, at least now it happens Trash me away and let me extinct Happy living nature, bye!

– Puvi

Know: List of Chemicals and their Aroma

An aroma compound, also known as an odorant, aroma, fragrance, or flavor, is a chemical compound that has a smell or odor. Aroma compounds can be found in food, wine, spices, floral scent, perfumes, fragrance oils, and essential oils.

Compound name

Fragrance

Esters

Geranyl acetate

Fruity,

Floral

Methyl formate

Ethereal

Methyl acetate

Sweet, nail…

Garbage is dumped like mountains with no sincere waste management system in place. Still garbage is considered as the problem of the poor and the slum to handle with. It is everyone’s problem. Keeping cities clean is different, waste management is different! #India #thinkwastemanagement #wastemanagement

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If You’re Not Drowning… You’re a Lifeguard

“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.”

― Oprah Winfrey

No one can help everyone, but everyone can help someone. It takes either a bit of time, a bit of kindness, a bit of effort, or a bit of money…

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Musings : Glass Bangles

I look glossy and perfect are my curves,

You will fall in love, try me once…

I’m closed, yet I can let you in!

But if you stretch me, I may get broken,

I swear, my whispers can be your music.

Try me once, as I may match your tunic,

Come on, wear me and fall in love again!!

Warning: Addiction vs Gaming

A 16 year old boy from Andhra, India who played PUBG continuously for  days skipping his food and water died out of dehydration and diarrhea. – News18

Furkhan Qureshi, a resident of Neemuch town of Madhya Pradesh, India and a student of Class 12 died due to cardiac arrest as he was playing PUBG for continuous six hours post his lunch – The New Indian Express

Teen uses father’s life savings…

Amazing Artists : Glass Sculptures by Scott Bisson

Scott began his journey in glass in Philomath, Oregon when he was seventeen. Bending glass tubing over a flame in a high school chemistry class piqued his interest and unknowingly a lifetime obsession and career began. After several years as a hobbyist, Scott made the acquaintance of Skip Horton and later Buzz Williams. With their guidance and tutoring, glass became Scott’s livelihood and…

Food We Eat : Colorful Foods #1

Bibimbap / Korean / Recipe

Cobb Salad / USA / Recipe

Lohikeitto / Finnish / Recipe

Guacamole / Mexican / Recipe

Salmon Niçoise / France / Recipe

Mediterranean Farro Salad / Egypt / Recipe

Sweet chilli chicken and noodle salad / Vietnam / Recipe

Tsuivan / Mangolia / Recipe

South Indian Meal / India / Recipe

Mango Prawn and Avo Salad / Australia / Recipe

Story : 100 Rupees

I was on a leave for a week and returned to the city life, to catch up with my job. I reached the bus stop where I usually board the bus to home. It was my routine to buy roasted peanuts from an old lady who used to sell it in packets for five and ten rupees.

I didn’t find the old lady over there,that day, but a blind walking stick was planted with a sticky note on it.

The note said “I am…