Akashdeep Apartments, is fortunate to be blessed with a temple of Lord Hanuman and Lord Ram, Sita and Laxman. In fact the idol of Lord Hanuman garners
historic significance as it was created during the era of Ramdas Swami and then was handed over to one of his disciples, hence it is a very special and a blessing to all the AKASHDEEPIANS. Every year the Ram Navami and Hanuman Janmotsav is celebrated with deep devotion and enthusiasm by all the residents. The members, without fail, make it a point to send at least one of their family members to be a part of this ceremony. The children, youngsters, middle aged and of course h l h h f l h
Women take the responsibility of beautifying the place. They are incharge of the decorations. Mrs. Varsha Musale, Mrs. Sonali Thorve, Mrs. Sarika Ambede, Mrs. Biwalkar , Mr. Yogesh Kakade , Mr. Yashwant Jarbandi are some of the few names who, year after year, have been organizing these events with great devotion. With the blessings of the God, we have been able to achieve lots of success in various fields of life. It may be any individual success story of any member and his family or any tenant residing at Akashdeep –Unit 1, or stories of our employeed staff. We dedicate this success to the God’s presence in our premise. It is also a pride of
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Ladies from Ojas society came together during these nine days (Navratra). They recited Ramraksha thrice and Maruti stotra daily in Shri Ram praise and chanted his name in “Gurudatta Temple” within the premise. They believe that during these
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APARTMENTS-Phase1. To give you an example , the Phase 1 has been able to complete its most ambitious project of re-painting the Apartment without any hicupps. Wer thank the Almighty and look forward to his blessings.
Nine days in service of God
In last few years, drastic changes in the climate have affected the seasonal cycles
of weather, which has indeed resulted in unpredictable rainfall and rising temperatures. All birds lose water to their environment by evaporation from the moist lining of the lungs as they breathe, and although they lack specialized sweat glands; birds also lose water through the skin. Water is also lost when waste products are excreted. The rate of water loss depends on several factors. A key one, of course, is weather. In hot, dry conditions, water loss is high, as birds use evaporation to cool themselves. Another factor is the size of the bird. Water loss, like heat loss, is relatively higher in small birds compared to large
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In the month of March, ‘The Happiness Network' newsletter had carried an article on how the water scarcity has affected the birds. Taking the cue from this article, Akashdeep society by Paranjape Schemes installed a bird bath and bird nest in the society premise
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1. This sport was entered the Olympic programme in 1996 during Atlanta Olympic. However, it’s other popular form was there in Olympics since 1896. Can you guess the game?
Hello friends, he importance of sports in our life has been re-established every now and then. Each child is inclined to some sport in his/her growing years. And it is the responsibility of the parents, guardians and teachers to tap into the interests of these little minds. As it’s only after a few experiments with likes and dislikes that the innate talent creeps out and encircles the whole being.
However, the percentage of people opting for sports and outdoor games has dropped considerably today. This is mainly because of the humongous, all-encompassing presence of digital entertainment media. Going out to play is disinteresting and lame for most young people. But the benefi ts of sports are far and wide. The earlier one befriends sports t h e better because exercising from childhood has many health benefi ts such as the strengthening of bones, removal of bad cholesterol, reducing the risks of various diseases, and so much more!
All of us experience a feeling of well-being and euphoria immediately after some form of vigorous exercise — be it cycling, swimming, running, brisk walking or playing a sport such as football, cricket, hockey, tennis... That euphoric feeling is called ‘a runner’s high’. Moreover, the resilience and self-awareness gained from
it helps us manage and negotiate academic, social and physical hurdles easily. Research also shows that the effect of group exercise or team sports can go beyond just the obvious physical and mental benefi ts. There are many communal benefi ts too. Learning to trust people, helping others and asking for help, working together to achieve a common goal, sharing dreams and fears with each other are just a few of the advantages. This collectively boosts our self-esteem and confi dence. At Paranjape Schemes, we had witnessed this very community enhancement through sports when we kicked off the fi rst season of the Paranjape Schemes Premier League (PSPL) a few years ago. For three months, every weekend saw hundreds of residents gathering at the Blue Ridge ground and sweating it out collectively to bag the ornamented PSPL trophy! Many new friendships were formed too. With fi tness at the forefront, the PSPL turned out to be a huge success with the many seasons that followed. Apart from the overall benefi ts of engaging in physical activities, there are certain advantages attached to each sport too. For e.g., cricket (hand-eye co-ordination and stamina), football (concentration, development of leg muscles), swimming (cardio-vascular strength, fl exibility, posture and resting and respiratory heart rate.), and so much more!
Starting any sport at a young age has many rewards but in case you haven’t, don’t panic. There are many exercises, suitable for every age and condition, that offer the same fulfi lling and euphoric effect. You just have to get started!
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n the year 1980, somewhere near Gangakhed, a six-year-old boy was sent to Swapnabhoomi by his father. He had never been to school because his father had no money to educate him. But the boy’s heart was still at home. He ran away, right back to his village, and his determined father simply took him back. This happened three times; the boy then realised that there was no use going back to his father and that he should simply stay put at Swapnabhoomi.
Gradually, he began mingling with the other boys and made friends there, and he never looked back! He had found a home away from home and he became a member of the huge Swapnabhoomi family. His name is Manoj Gadamwad, they call him Manmath.
Nowadays a lot is said about aptitude tests and natural inclinations, and letting children do what they like instead of forcing studies or a career on them. But this was implemented practically sometime in 1991-92 at Swapnabhoomi. Manmath completed his 10th grade and by then had developed a genuine interest in social work. He would accompany Baba to meetings and meet a lot of people and that’s when he felt that this was what he wanted to do too! He wanted to help the people living in the rural areas; he had lived the life and understood it well. So Baba asked him to complete a Rural Development Volunteer course. Once done with the course, Manmath began working with Baba and the other fi eld workers.
In 1995-96, Manmath took the bold decision of moving to a small village and working for its inhabitants. There was no project funding, it was an unknown village, the villagers were strangers to him, and there were no arrangements for stay or food!
But Manmath still went to Puyani, a tiny village. Within no time, he got along with the people so well that they made arrangements for his accommodation, and Swapnabhoomi took the responsibility of his monthly groceries. At Puyani, he educated the villagers on the various
government schemes available to them and helped people fi ll up forms, among other things. He then realised that a lot of families were migrating from Puyani to other places during the rainy season as the area would get fl ooded. They would work outside the village and return only after December. But this left them with almost no money and no schooling for the kids; the kids would grow up and follow the same lifecycle.
Seeing this Manmath decided to do something radical. He spoke to eight of the richer farmers who owned acres of land in the village. He asked them to allot the poor migrants two acres per family and allow them to farm on their land.
The migrants would not pay the farmers, but would work on the farms and grow food for the family. The rich farmers agreed.
An MOU between migrants and the rich farmers was signed on a Rs. 100 stamp paper and fi nally for the fi rst time in years, none of the families left the village. They
stayed there, worked hard and after fi ve years returned the lands to the farmers. Three of the migrants worked so hard that they could afford to purchase their own land! What a transition! A poor migrant became a land owner in just fi ve years! And it was none other than Manmath who made that possible.
Manmath in the meanwhile had completed his BA externally and started teaching in a school. He then completed his D.Ed., and also worked in the night schools set up for the children of the sugarcane industry workers, but he felt he was not doing enough there. So after a while, he came back to Swapnabhoomi. Today, Manmath teaches in the school at
Swapnabhoomi and volunteers for various social activities too.
With his qualifi cations, he could have taken up a government job instead, where he would have earned almost thrice the salary and had a much better life. When asked if he has any regrets about that, he honestly said, “At times I did feel that I should try to get a job. But you know that’s not my forte. I am not the type who would enjoy a 9 to 5 job. I always want to be with people; help them. When I do that, I am the happiest person on Earth. Finding my joy and sense of satisfaction comes above everything, including money.”
Hats off to Manmath, a true hero!
Swapnabhoomi is a Parbhani-based social organisation that works for orphaned children.(The spirit of giving changes lives! It helps struggling orphaned children break free from poverty and get an education, and creates a ripple effect that impacts generations. If you want to be part of an immeasurable change and would like to contribute in any way to Swapnabhoomi , you can reach them on the following numbers.)
Th e value of selfl essness
It’s true that being selfl ess makes you a better person, but to so many of us it’s nothing but a theory. In Part 4 of this series, meet Manoj Gadamwad a.k.a. Manmath, who has made it his way of life.
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EQ v/s IQ
Here’s how and why our Emotional Intelligence has become more important than our academic Intelligent Quotient in today’s world...
have spent over two decades in the education fi eld... As a rank holder in the LL.B. examination from the Savitribai Phule Pune University (erstwhile University of Pune), I thought that a red carpet would be spread out for me when I went looking for a job; that I would be welcomed everywhere. My thoughts even went to the extent of thinking that I would be able to choose the advocate I want to work with!
And so I started meeting senior advocates with my resume with great confi dence but to my disappointment they didn’t bother much. One of them didn’t even look at my resume! It was then that I realised that one needs other skill sets to be successful in any fi eld. Like in the fi eld of law, it was your networking, communication, negotiation and most importantly your interpersonal skills that mattered just as much as your degree and marks.
This was further confi rmed while teaching in law and management colleges.
Students who were essentially back benchers and who managed to scrape through their exams, somehow did really well in their career. And those who were academically sharp and earned a fi rst class or a distinction were struggling to settle in jobs and in life. Of course, there were a few exceptions to this...
With every passing batch I started observing the students more closely. I wondered about the factors that success depended upon, which students do well in life and what kind of skills they had. And also, if our marks don’t help us, then what does. And slowly this observation of students, whether of law or management, became a habit. Over the last two decades, I also saw a drastic change in the education fi eld. My MBA students who would earlier get good packages would tell me, “Ma’am, even an auto rickshaw driver earns more than us!” On the other side, law students had a longer
waiting period when it came to jobs and success, and those with an MBBS degree were struggling to start or settle in their practice.
So it was clear that mere degrees were not helping us get a decent lifestyle and marks hardly mattered. Yes, they did a bit, only up to the entry level in any profession, but to retain the position/job and to achieve a top position one required certain skills.
An Intelligent Quotient (IQ) is no longer helping this generation; what’s become more important is their Emotional Intelligence (EI) a.k.a. the Emotional Quotient (EQ), and certain skill sets that one should adopt and learn to lead a happy, successful and contented life.
What are Emotions? Emotions include experiences involving
feelings such as love, hate, fear, joy, anger, etc. We experience different types of emotions every day. Many things that happen in our life can disrupt our emotional health.
For e.g.:1. Getting divorced2. Dealing with the death of a loved one.3. Suffering from a chronic disease or struggling
with illness.4. Financial loss/crisis5. Being laid off from a job6. Getting married
Many of these make us sad, are stressful or create joy and excitement. Emotions colour people’s lives and serve as a motivation to behave in a specifi c way. They also drive one to achieve something.
Thus emotions are a psychological state that
involves three distinct components. It is: 1. A subjective experience2. A physiological response; and3. A behaviour or expressive response.
Emotions are experienced by everyone and are subjective to each individual. For e.g., two people experiencing anger may react to it in different manner. One may shout and the other may simply prefer to walk away from the situation. Two people in love may experience different feelings and behave in a totally different way. As regards the physiological response/factors, these include a pounding heart, sweating, muscle tensing, blood rushing to the face, etc. Normally there are three reactions under stress or fear — fi ght, fl ight or freeze.
Expressive response/behaviour is the outward signs like facial expressions, tone of voice, restlessness, rapid breathing, among others. It is the physiological appearance and expressive behaviour that helps us monitor our social behaviour and regulate our interactions with others. For e.g., if a father is walking aggressively with a tight fi st and a frown on his face, that would not be the right time to demand anything from him.
People who have good emotional health are aware of their thoughts, feelings and behaviour. They know how to manage their emotions. They usually don’t linger around emotions, particularly negative emotions, and can deal with them in a healthy way.
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choose to think, therefore I am. A friend of mine, also a gracious successful doctor once told me, “I don’t know what I want. I am so busy I don’t have time to even think.” This is like looking at the glass half empty.
Human tendency is to persistently, unapologetically and on several occasions unstoppably think, both consciously and unconsciously. We measure happiness, sorrow, success and failure with what we think it is. I have always been confused by the concept of ‘mind’. What was the science behind the ‘Mind Chakra’? When I started reading in my search to understand this and why we actually think in a particular way, NLP emerged as a scientifi c answer — to understanding the science of thinking and how we can make a difference to our lives using a few simple techniques.
NLP or Neuro Linguistic Programming is an approach to communication —internally as well as externally — and understanding human behaviour. It was created by Richard Bandler and John Grinder in California, USA, in the 1970s. In simple terms, it is an art and a science to help understand the mind and to explore its possibilities.
We will try to relate the broad components, central concepts, frames, presuppositions, calibrations, memory, communication models,
representation systems, Meta programmes and much more to our lives with the help of a series of short stories from the Mahabharata. It’s an interesting journey that everyone will relate to and learn from. All theories work best when practiced which is also a lot more diffi cult than it seems. Ergo, to simplify what looked like rocket science, I started mirroring these concepts to some beautiful narratives of the Mahabharata.
The Mahabharata to me is neither a war story nor is it a religious book. Like an account of a traveller or the ‘Patakatha’ of a fi lm, it is a commentary, a handbook and guide to understanding ‘dharma’ and the various aspects of the human mind, while imparting a message on the strength of the mind and the importance of adhering to the law of ‘karma’.
One such artistically relatable narrative is called ‘Krishna Arpanam Astu’. Once Narad Muni approached Lord Vishnu and asked him who his best devotee was. He secretly wished the answer would be in his favour. He kept thinking about how he would ask the question and how he would react when Lord Vishnu took his name. To his surprise, Lord Vishnu said that Arjuna was his best devotee. Narada felt hurt and cheated and Lord Vishnu sensed what transpired in Narada’s mind.
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We do need a mind cleansing too, don’t we? Every thought counts.
Narada started thinking again, doubting the integrity and impartiality of Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu showed Narada two heaps of fl owers and explained with a smile, “Look at the small heap of fl owers. That is yours. What you have offered me all through your life is saved there. Look at the hill of fl owers there. That is Arjuna’s.” Now Narada became even more suspicious. He replied boldly, “Well, I am ‘Triloka Sanchari’ (Traveller of the three worlds). I have never seen Arjuna doing ‘puja’ or offering fl owers to you. How do you explain this hill of fl owers?” It was then that Lord Vishnu clarifi ed, “You pray with your hands and pride in your mind. But Arjuna simply worships me in his mind. Whenever and wherever he sees beautiful fl owers, he dedicates them to me saying ‘Krishna Arpanam Astu’. Narada then realised that rituals are far inferior to great mental purity and that he has to ‘Krishna Arpanam Astu’ all thoughts of pride at the same time.
A feeling of disassociation with your thoughts and actions is what the Mahabharata teaches us. And that gave me a radical idea... We keep talking of the issues of e-waste in this contemporary world when we have some 7 lakh thoughts in our mind in
one day. If we cannot disassociate thoughts of ego, jealousy, hatred and negativity from this space and try to store everything inside us, isn’t this huge waste of the human mindspace too? Food for thought, indeed!
We do need a mind cleansing too, don’t we? Every thought counts. Our grandmas and granddads say that Yama’s accountant maintains the accounts of the sins and meritorious deeds of all human beings. Yama’s accountant is ‘Chitra Gupta’ which translated into English means ‘hidden picture’. Those are our thoughts. It is like Isaac Newton’s Law of Motion — there is an equal and opposite reaction for every action. Our thoughts are accounted for. So be careful what you think, for on the fi nal day, you are either rewarded or punished for them.
That’s something to think about it till we meet again...
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Make This the Best Summer Ever with Your Kids
Summers come and go quickly. Or at least they feel like they do when you are an adult. When you are younger it can sometimes feel as if summer will never end. Especially if your child is bored. Follow these simple tips to keep summers fun and active for your children.
During the peak of the summer, the most commonly hear phrase "I'm bored" will
no doubt be echoing throughout your home. After a busy year full of structured
school days, summer can feel like it will never end. Of course, parents know
summer comes and goes quickly. While the thought of a lazy afternoon with a
book may sound like nirvana for adults, younger ones like to be active.
For the fi rst few days of summer, your kids
had a blast entertaining themselves. But as the
weeks drag on, they start to run out of things to do.
Summertime is hard for many parents because you often don't know what to do with your kids during all of this extra free time. After all, you still have to
complete your other duties as a parent; you don't get a three-month free pass to
just play with your kids. If you are running out of ideas to keep your kids entertained, but don't
want to stick them in front of the TV, try one of these 101 productive activities:
101 Productive Activities to Keep Your Kids Entertained This Summer
Summer time has the potential to be
full of family fun. But unfortunately, with so much free time,
kids often get bored and choose to simply
lounge around the house. Th ese 101 inexpensive ideas will give your kids something to do
during those long summer days.
101 productive activities:
Try writing prompts (write about a particular topic in a particular way)
Keep a journal of your daily activities and feelings
Learn about constellations and look through a telescope
Take a book outside and read Play "school" where the older kids
teach the younger kids Have a limbu sharbat stall to benefi t a
favourite charity Sell cookies door-to-door for another
charity Go through a few closets and donate
old clothes Volunteer at a local food stall Have a contest to see who can raise the
most money for a charity during the summertime
Write encouraging messages on a placard
Play a board game outside Attend an orchestra concert Have a mock
parliament Make posters
that advocate a certain issue
Take a class or do a camp at your local library
Learn how to solve a Rubik's cube
If you've already mastered the basic Rubik's cube, try a 4X4
Learn a new card game
Musical and Artistic Ideas Artistic activities take a lot more planning than sports do, but they can benefi t your child's mind and help hone their fi ne motor skills. Try some of these activities if your kids enjoy music, art and dance.
Set up some chairs and pretend to be a singer or a speaker
Make an instrument using household items and play a song
Finger painting
Paint the clay fl ower pots in your garden with natural colours
Work on a latch-hook project Cross-stitch Sew and stuff a pillow Make a duct tape wallet Design dresses for (Barbie) dolls
using duct tape and have a fashion show
Learn all the words of your favourite song
Write a song Buy some accessories and
decorate your bathroom Decorate glass surface with
window crayons
Draw a jumbo board game using chalk
Make a bird feeder Bake a dessert Make a quick snack like cheesy
biscuits or bhel Write and perform a play or
musical Make a short movie Learn how to make slime and
make objects out of it Pick up an easy instrument, like
recorder or ukulele (guitar) and learn how to play
Listen to different genres of music Play dress-up
Give each other a makeover DIY manicures and pedicures Draw a picture Complete a colouring book Draw fashionable new clothes for
humans and their pets Have a photography contest Make a scrapbook Create your own jewellery Knit or crochet Learn macramé (a type of knitting) Cut apart old T-shirts and make
something new out of them Take a photo and try to draw a
painting from it Go through old photos and make
Sports and Outdoor Ideas Early mornings or late evenings in summertime are perfect for going outside and getting active. These activities encourage your children to get social and exercise their bodies.
Have a water gun fi ght Play in the sprinkler Go to the pool Play capture the fl ag Play kick the can At night, play ghost in the
backyard Organize a game of football Learn to swim a new stroke Host the "Olympics" for your
neighbourhood Learn how to juggle a
football Go for a cycle ride Take a hike at your local park Learn how to skate Play a basketball shooting
game Master the art of Frisbee
throwing Play Frisbee golf Find a place to play mini golf
or create your own course Start a campfi re at night Pitch a tent outside and hang
out in there Stargaze during the night Play at a local park or
playground Go fi shing earn how to do basic
exercises like squats, push- ups and planks
Create a fort outside with a group of friends
Run or walk a race Walk to a supermarket Go kayaking Go bowling Take a day trip to a nearby
lake Go to a cultural programme
at a local auditorium with friends or parents
Create your own bowling alley in your driveway
Educational and Charitable Ideas
Just because it is summer doesn't mean your child has to stop learning. The summer months are a great time to cultivate a love of learning in your children and help them get ahead for next year. Likewise, taking time out of your day to do service will show your kids the value of helping others.
Cultivate a garden Study the weather, track the
temperature everyday Host a weekly book club Create your Day’s list and follow it
(Example: Movie Day, Cooking Day etc.)
Go to a historical re-enactment Take a tour of your own city Investigate the ecology of a local
creek or pond Work through a summer skills
practice workbook Learn a new language as a family Have a debate about a current issue Go to the zoo, aquarium, observatory
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Kick off the summer with a new diary or
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complete together. Many school boards have
their students use day planners throughout
the academic year and as a result, children are
accustomed to this type of planning. Carry that
over into the summer and fi ll the days with
possible activities or ideas. Begin each day by
looking at it and deciding if what you wrote at
the start of the season is still a good idea or
maybe you will want to replace it with something
new.
If your child enjoys writing, give them a new
diary or journal on the last day of school.
Having them pen new entries throughout the
summer months is also an excellent activity they
can continue when their academic year resumes.
It provides a creative outlet for kids and will give
them great memories in years to come.
Your family vacation is the high point of almost
every summer break. Whether it is a week at
a resort, cottage or campground or a couple of
days away, get your children involved in searching
for things to do while you are away. Let it be
about them and give them some parameters to
use when they are searching for activities.
Whether you are traveling
somewhere near or
familiar, have them think like
a tourist and look up points
of interest or attractions. Some
kids will fi nd this to be a fun and
interesting activity. Others may believe
it sounds too much like school work.
In those instances, it is all about how you
deliver the request. It is not research per se,
but rather, more of a treasure hunt for fun.
Involve your children in everyday tasks. Start
your morning with a trip to a local farmer's
market to select items for dinner that evening.
Choose a recipe or your child's favourite meal
and buy fresh items for it. If time permits, spend
the afternoon preparing it together.
Be a tourist in your hometown. Look up
attractions and other points of interest you
may not have known existed. If there are enough,
set aside one day each week to check them out.
Contact your local library, museum or gallery
and inquire if they run summer programmes
that may suit your child. Often these programmes
can be low cost and will provide a good amount
of social interaction in addition to learning.
You can also fi nd many things to do in your
backyard. Design and plant a fl ower or
vegetable garden. Do some backyard camping. It
is great if you already have the equipment; if not,
rs. Kanchan Dilip Sane won the 60+ Women’s Singles Nationals Title, along with the 60+ Women’s Doubles Nationals Title, at the ‘42nd Masters National Badminton Championship’.
The event was held in Visakhapatnam (Vizag) from 18 February 2018, at the Laqshya Badminton Academy near Green City, Vadlapudi in the
Gajuwaka area. Over 1,000 badminton players in the age group of 35 to 70 years participated in the seven-day long tourney.
The tournament was held under the auspices of the Visakhapatnam District Badminton Association (VDBA), Andhra Pradesh Badminton Association (APBA) and Badminton Association of India (BAI).
It was conducted on a knockout basis and the events ranged from singles and doubles for men and women categories and mixed doubles.
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4. The United States, Canada and Japan have traditionally been the strongest nations in the sport, but Russia has recently dominated, winning every event between 2000 and 2016. Do you know this water sport?
riticism is a part of everyone’s life. No one escapes from it. You either receive it from people around you or you use it to evaluate and judge other people.
Lord Rama – incarnation of God, great sages, spiritual leaders, political leaders, sportsmen and even common people like us all have to deal with it at some stage of life.
What does criticism actually mean, why it is used, and what is its purpose? The word criticism is derived from a French word ‘critique’ which has its roots in Latin where the word ‘criticus’ means a judge or decider. Criticism is the practice of judging and evaluating the merits and faults of something or someone. The motive is not always unpleasant. It just means a disagreement or expressing a different side of an issue. Criticism can be personal or impersonal, specifi c or general. It may be due to a different point of view or context. Its purpose, the language used, the way it is communicated varies depending on the situation, subject matter or the recipients of it. In normal life, parents and teachers criticise children for their studies, managers and bosses criticise employees for their ineffi ciency, the general public criticises politicians and sportsmen for their performance.
The effect of criticism can be very profound sometimes. The basic thumb rule is to focus the criticism on the behaviour/performance that needs to change and not on the person. It is very diffi cult for people to change who they are but they can defi nitely change their actions and performance. If you respect the person you are criticising, your criticism will be positive and well-intended. And it will certainly bring desired results.Most people don’t
like criticism and tend to take it too personally. When I used to play Table Tennis matches in college, my doubles partner, who was a very good player, would always fi nd fault in my game. That used to discourage me and my performance would just get worse. I changed my
partner and thereafter my game improved a lot. I have also seen the exact opposite happening. My sister, who used to act in plays, improved her acting skills considerably; even though her co-actor used to be her greatest critic. However, he would also support her and teach her small things about stage acting and give her invaluable tips. His positive attitude and constructive criticism helped her. One of my bosses used to believe that the public humiliation of a person brings out the best in him, and then that person performs better to disprove what has been
said about him. I don’t know how far that is true. My boss had a doctorate in Human Resources and he used this as a tool to handle many employees. Maybe it worked for him. But I think it was not right; in fact, it was a little cruel.
A very big example of the effect
of criticism lies in the story of King Shalya in the Mahabharata. King Shalya was Queen Madri’s brother; she was Nakul and Sahadeva’s mother. Shalya was a powerful mace fi ghter and a formidable charioteer. He was tricked by Duryodhana to fi ght the war on the side of the Kauravas. Before the start of the Great War, Yudhishthira went to meet the elders on the Kaurava’s side to seek their blessings. King Shalya was one of them. He gave his blessings to Yudhishthira and requested him to ask for a boon. Wise Yudhishthira knew why Duryodhana wanted
King Shalya on his side. So Yudhishthira asked King Shalya to demoralise Karna and dampen his spirit when he eventually became Karna’s charioteer. King Shalya kept his promise. He kept praising Arjuna while citing Karna’s shortcomings. He kept criticising Karna and didn’t come to his aid when during the great fi ght between Karna and Arjuna, Karna’s chariot wheel got stuck in the earth. Consequently, Karna died at the hands of Arjuna. I am sure we all know that it was not King Shayla’s fault, as this was one of Lord Krishna’s strategies; it was a small part in the great scheme of things. The rest, as they say, is history...
But you can see that criticism can be a very deadly weapon if not used with extreme care. Those actually in the business of being critiques in various fi elds like politics, art, sports, etc., have to be very responsible and balanced. They should not be very negative or have prejudices and should have a constructive attitude. Effective communication skills, a thorough knowledge of the subject, integrity, insight, empathy are the essential tools of good and constructive criticism.
Frank A. Clark, a 19th century American politician and congressman had rightly said, “Criticism like rain should be gentle enough to nourish a man’s growth without destroying his roots.”
So the next time you criticise anything or anyone think twice. Make sure you are not discouraging anyone or downgrading anything without a thought.
Anjali Kulkarni Athashri, Baner
Criticism : A useful tool or a deadly weaponC
Criticism has a very profound eff ect on people and is a tough thing to handle. But when it’s respectful, empathetic and hence constructive, it can do wonders!
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Th e basic thumb rule is to focus the criticism on the behaviour or performance that needs to change and not on the person.
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by Luke Davies, based on the non-fi ction book A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley. It portrays the true story of a fi ve-year-old Indian boy Brierley who gets lost on the streets of Kolkata, thousands of kilometers from home. He survives many challenges before being adopted by a couple in Australia. 25 years later, he sets out to fi nd his lost family. The fi lm stars Dev Patel, Sunny Pawar, Rooney Mara and Nicole Kidman. Lion received six Oscar nominations at the 89th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Patel), Best Supporting Actress(Kidman) and Best Adapted Screenplay. It won two BAFTA Awards for Best Supporting Actor (Patel) and Best Adapted Screenplay. The fi lm was also commercially successful making $140 million worldwide, becoming one of the highest-grossing Australian fi lms of all-time.
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eing Serena is a documentary series chronicling tennis icon, greatest of all time (G.O.A.T) Serena Williams at a pivotal moment in her personal and professional life. The series provides viewers unprecedented access to Williams during her pregnancy, new motherhood and marriage, while documenting her journey back to supremacy on the court. The intimate fi rst-person show delves into her landmark career, family life and expanding role as a businesswoman and investor in the worlds of tech, fashion, fi tness and philanthropy. Serena Williams, 36, is one of the most dominant forces tennis has ever seen, with 39 Grand Slam titles, four Olympic Gold Medals and the most women’s singles match victories in Grand Slam history. Williams will return to the tennis circuit this spring to compete in her fi rst Grand Slam event of the year at the French Open in late May. Season: 1 Available on: HBO(Please do share reviews of your favourite TV shows)
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t was only last year that we introduced the concept of the ‘Happiness Network Creative Katta’ which received a good response from our societies. Through it, we have been able to conduct various activities for our Happiness Network community. The ‘Happiness Network Creative Katta’ activities till June end are as follows: A creative and interactive painting demonstration session by
Vivek Deshmukh (Duration: 1 hour) 108 Medical emergency service awareness programme (Duration:
30 minutes) Interactive session on self-defense with Taekwondo expert
Umeash Kulkarni (Duration: 30 minutes) ‘Know yourself better through your handwriting’ by Graphologist
Anjali Kirtane (Duration: 30-45 minutes)Your society can choose any one activity per month, from the
above three activities, and we will organise the same for you. Most of these activities will be conducted on weekends, at a time convenient to all of you. Please note that this will be on a fi rst-come, fi rst-serve basis and you will need to get back to us well in advance to help us organise these activities in your society. All these activities are free of cost. We welcome your suggestions regarding other initiatives you feel are worthy enough to bring to our societies.
About ‘Happiness Network Creative Katta’ (HNCK)The ‘Happiness Network Creative Katta’ is an extension of
the Happiness Network activities for our Happiness Network Community. Through the HNCK, we plan to conduct different innovative activities that will prove helpful to HN customers of all age groups.
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A . Tirupathi-Tirumala Temples B. Agra Fort C. Humayun's Tomb in Delhi D. Keoladeo National Park
2. Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics is situated in which of the following cities?
A . Mumbai B. Kolkata C. Chennai D. New Delhi 3. Who gifted the 'Statue of Liberty' to the United State on the
first centenary celebrations of the US? A . People of New York B. France C. Great Britain D. Germany 4. Which African country was recently renamed as Kingdom of
eSwatini? A. Zimbabwe B. Swaziland C. Burkina Faso D. Ghana 5. Which state does not yet have a Software Technology Park? A . Uttar Pradesh B. Odisha C. Bihar D. Rajasthan
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