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What is ragging and what are its effects in colleges?

Rashmi Iyer
Rashmi Iyer
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 7K+ Views

Ragging is a practice in colleges, hostels and other educational institutes where the senior or an influential person tends to demoralize and defame the juniors through the means of verbal or physical abuse and harassment. The term ragging is more prominent in the countries of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. In other countries, the same practice has different terms associated with it.Different forms of ragging exist due to the following key reasons:Considered as a form of entertainmentThe senior who have stayed for a slightly longer time in the system of the college have an extraordinary sense of superiority. This ...

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What are your all-time favorite books to read and why?

Rashmi Iyer
Rashmi Iyer
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 196 Views

Reading enhances thinking and creativity and hence, it is very important to choose the right books that help in developing positive thoughts in your mind.Following are some of the best sellers in the world of books that are popularly read for the depth of their content:Sapiens- A Brief History of HumankindSapiens has become a popular book, especially among the entrepreneurs today. Yuval Noah Harari traces the journey of the evolution of man and his contribution along with different theories propagated by anthropologists. The depth of knowledge in this book is a commendable work and the journey of over 70, 000 ...

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Why is it important to discover your career passion, and how?

Rashmi Iyer
Rashmi Iyer
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 190 Views

Education today has become all about getting a job and good packages that can help you keep up to the rising standard of living. However, as many people are now joining this rat race, specialization and commitment to work reduce over a period of time. People also start taking a fixed path which has been set by the majority of the people. Hence it is now important for the younger generation to find the calling of their heart and discover what is their real career passion.Plan for a long term CareerPeople today function with a fixed mindset. These individuals want ...

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What is the difference between the Indian and US education system?

Rashmi Iyer
Rashmi Iyer
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 5K+ Views

The Indian Education System that exists today in India is influenced mainly by the British System of Education. The Education System is considered to be one of the most advanced in the world. There are some strengths and weaknesses in both the systems that exist today.There are many differences between the Indian and the American Education systems.3 years v/s 4 years graduation − The system that is followed in India is 10+2+3 years for streams like commerce, science, social sciences, humanities, management, and media.(Engineering degree is an exception which is a 4-year long course).However, in the US, the system followed ...

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What is the significance of Ajanta Caves?

Rashmi Iyer
Rashmi Iyer
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 2K+ Views

The UNESCO Heritage site of Ajanta caves is located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. These caves were excavated as a part of the first wave of cave architecture in India. It became an important center for Buddhist religion and art under the enlightened patronage of the Vakataka rulers. However, it is important to note that the excavations of these caves happened in different phases in different time periods beginning in the 2nd Century.The aerial view of the site looks like a horseshoe. This site was abandoned during the 6th-7th centuries and was rediscovered only during the British period by an Army officer ...

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Which out of linkedIn and Naukri.com is better?

Ridhi Arora
Ridhi Arora
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 2K+ Views

Are you crazy to get your dream job and find it difficult to chose between Naukri.com and LinkedIn? Before I give any verdict, let's first have a look at the features of both the platforms:Naukri.comNaukri.com is a mass driven platform. There are recruiters who range from small to large firms but here you find most of the recruiters are from the small units.The profiles of users are not easily comparable.The profiles of users are accessible.The provision of referrals and recommendations does not associate itself to Naukri.comThere is no provision to track an individual, who is actively looking for a job ...

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What is the way to practice verbal ability for SSC Bank PO examination?

Ridhi Arora
Ridhi Arora
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 139 Views

Bank PO, SSC examinations are some of the popular competitive examinations taken by aspirants who wish to step into a good government job. The syllabus includes questions on Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability, and General Knowledge.How to Prepare for Verbal Ability?Go through the complete syllabus of the particular exam you are planning to take.Purchase verbal ability books available in the market. You may also get it from someone, or get second-hand books from the market if you do not wish to buy new copies.Practice each and every concept from these books, and practice those concepts which you find difficult ...

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What is the meaning of the shloka 'Guru Bramha Guru Vishnu'?

Ridhi Arora
Ridhi Arora
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 65K+ Views

In Sanskrit, Guru word is made up of two root words Gu and Ru. Gu means darkness, and Ru means remover. Thus, guru stands for the teacher who is the remover of darkness and is the harbinger of enlightenment.What is the Guru Brahma Mantra as?The auspicious mantra recited an chanted on teacher’s day and Guru Purnima is "Guru Brahma, Guru Vishnu, Guru Devo Maheshwara; Guru Sakshat Param Brahma, Tasmai Shri Guravay Namah".Meaning of Guru Brahma MantraGuru Brahma - Guru is Brahma, who is the Lord of Creation, also called as Generator, Guru Vishnu means Guru is Vishnu (Vishnu is the ...

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How can I improve my spoken English?

Shankar Bhatt
Shankar Bhatt
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 335 Views

No one can deny the value of English in the current era where it becomes difficult to survive without the knowledge of this precious language. Moreover, you receive a fine bouquet of respect and honor by folks around you if you are a good orator of this language. Knowing English also gives you a great social status and adds value to your personality.Therefore, it becomes imperative to speak in English. But how? Because, for some, it’s extremely difficult to utter even a few words in English when asked. They literally start trembling. But what? Speaking in English is must as ...

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What is the difference between story and screenplay in film scripts?

Shankar Bhatt
Shankar Bhatt
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 5K+ Views

What is a Script All About?Although based on the same incident, both story and screenplay still have disparities. A script is a written text generally created for a film, play, TV serial, etc. Only a script provides a very elaborated explanation of the incidents and characters. A script is created for both movies based on a story. Therefore, we can consider the story as an account of real and imaginary events. A script also gives an opportunity to the actor to comprehend the nature of the character, personality, likes and dislikes. Moreover, as per the demand scriptwriters write their script ...

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