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Indians have many misconceptions about India. Some of them are carried forward for generations. There are some which influence the minds of the younger generation and can really harm the growth of the country. Let us look at some of the misconceptions and shocking truths behind them.Hindi is the national language of IndiaThis is not true, though our textbooks teach us that Hindi is the national language of India. It is definitely the official language of India. The Union Government of the Republic of India has 22 regional languages and English as official languages, as recognized by Article 343/1 of ... Read More

The #MeToo movement which started as a simple tweet has now become a global phenomenon and resistance against sexual harassment. It has turned out to be a great movement with a lot of momentum and gave women the much-needed courage to speak up. No more suffering silently.In no time it has become a global movement and many women are coming up and speaking about their sufferings, especially women in the glamour field. This has encouraged every woman whether working or a housewife to come out in public and reveal the assaults and abuses which they have been suffering silently. This ... Read More

The Middle Ages witnessed a different diet depending on the class of society to which an individual belonged. Rich people had a different diet than poor people.Poor people fed themselves on barley or porridge. Bread was eaten by them too. But Rich people consumed those items which were a symbol of richness like pork and chicken. Even the spices were costly for rich people like saffron, black pepper, cardamom. The poor ones had to stick to more vegetables and fewer spices. The poor folk fed on legumes and pulses like chickpeas, but the aristocratic class did not.Following practices were even ... Read More

Water is a very important resource not only for us but also for our future generations. We should; therefore, save it in order to provide the maximum benefit to others. Water is necessary for our lives. So, if we save water, we save life.However, one must either not be aware of the ways to conserve it or may be reluctant thinking that such work will require a lot of toil. Let's talk about the ways in which water can be conserved.Turn off the Tap Post Use: While we brush our teeth, water keeps spilling out. It is necessary to close ... Read More

The typical worst habit found among Indians is not doing their own business. They are more curious about what others are doing and want to get unnecessary information from others. This is not only the intrusion into other's privacy but also very embarrassing for the opposite person.one more typical habit that is found most often across Indian men is ‘ogling ‘!What is ogling? And why is it so oppressive and repulsive to others be it their own fellow men or to other countrymen?OglingOgling refers to staring unashamedly or unabashedly at women in a desirous way. This problem has been faced ... Read More

Poverty is described as a condition where people live in penury, lead hand to mouth existence and are underfed. Peoples’ basic needs of clothing, food, and shelter are not met and their standard of living is poor. They have no means of support and find it extremely difficult to lead a normal comfortable life.What leads to poverty in society?Lack of good education as they cannot afford the fees.Lack of good food to eat leading to malnourishment, ill-health, and stamina.Lack of proper clothing to keep themselves warm and healthy or presentable to attend schools in uniform.Lack of support system either in ... Read More

An idiom is a wise saying with an underlying meaning that packs a punch with societal principles and cultural values packed into it. An idiom is a combination of words that have a figurative meaning yet express an idea with it. It is a word or phrase that is understood differently but actually means different from what it denotes.The dictionary meaning of the words or phrases used in idioms is different from the contextual meaning that is denoted by idioms when used in speech. The meaning is contextual, informal and culturally understood.There are thousands of idioms used in the English ... Read More

This happened to me once, when I travelled in auto from my home to my friend's place. We have shifted from Vijayawada recently and I know very little Hindi. I had even more little knowledge about numbers in Hindi.When I asked the auto driver, how much does he charge from my house in Himayathnagar to Ashok Nagar, he said "Assi rupaya", meaning Rs.80. I did not understand a bit, but my friend said: "it will be reasonable to pay 50-60 rupees for that distance, and bargain with the auto fellow, otherwise they will dupe you". We all know that here ... Read More

I love to tweet because Twitter, in my opinion, is the most happening place at present. I come across many microblogs, pictures, memes, etc on this platform. I stumbled upon this amazing and the most moving picture the other day on Tweeter.This picture is not only a fine depiction of a brother-sister bond but also imparts the agony of soldiers who are miles away from their sisters so that they can ensure the security of their motherland.What Is so amazing about this picture?Well, many of you find it an ordinary click, but the picture carries a lot of meaning. Just ... Read More

Maintaining good social relationship with the families in your vicinity, helps you live peacefully and safely. It ensures a better social life. You always have some responsibilities towards your neighbors.Maintain NeatnessKeep the surroundings of your house neat and clean. Dump your waste in the garbage can and train your pet not to make the surroundings messy. Cut the extra branches of your trees in the backyard and present yourself in a tidy way.ConversationsWhenever you get a new neighbor, have a pleasant conversation introducing yourself and your family members. Offer them any help needed and be welcoming. Try to compare the ... Read More