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Articles by Ridhi Arora
76 articles
What does \'Ek Onkar\' mantra in Sikhism mean?
‘Ik onkar’ or ‘Ek Onkar’ is a very sacred mantra for Sikhs all over the world. It is a basic mantra or a devotional hymn offered to their Lord. Also known as the 'mool' mantra , it is said to be Guru Nanak's first teaching sermon.What Does It Mean?The literal translation of "ik onkar satnam karta poorak nirabhu niravair akal murat ajuni saibham gur prasad jap Aadh Sach jugaad sach hai bhee sach nanak hose bhee sach " is that there is only one god, whose name is 'Truth'. He is the creator and is without fear. He is without ...
Read MoreWhat is the difference between skimming and scanning reading skills?
Reading is often treated as a leisure activity but very few people know that it is actually a technique. Skimming and scanning are the two often confused techniques for reading or to be specific reading strategies.SkimmingSkimming often refers to the way in which one reads at a faster rate to gain the general idea about the text without paying heed to the intentional and detailed meaning of the text.For Example - When one reads the text only in order to understand the thesis statement, in one or two lines.Skimming is achieved by reading that text only which is considered to be ...
Read MoreWhat is the meaning of the phrase 'the use of the right vocabulary' for a writing task?
How many times does it happen when we read a text we are able to relate to? We want to read more and more of it. Simply because things get into our head with so much ease and so much simplicity.But sometimes, exactly opposite to this happens. We fall in a situation, wherein we do not know as to what is wrong with the text, but we try hard to pick it up, and again get either bored of it or feel confused because of extreme verbosity used by the author in the text.All this happens due to the interplay ...
Read MoreIs reservation of some seats in a bus for women fair in your view?
First of all, let's understand what reservation of seats on a bus for women is? The first 4-5 rows on one side or both sides of a bus are reserved exclusively for women. This means those seats are only for ladies and cannot be occupied by men.Why Reservation for ladies?I am in favor of the view, which advocates reserving some seats exclusively for the fair sex. By nature, women have some biological vulnerabilities like fragile physique, menstruation problems, pregnancy etc., It will be difficult to take up a journey standing on the bus all the time. Considering their physical concerns, ...
Read MoreWhat is imagery in literature?
Imagery is the literary term used for language and description that appeal to our five senses. Imagery involves the use of figurative language to represent objects, actions, and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our physical senses. The word “imagery” is associated with imagining through mental pictures.Various types of ImageryVisual Imagery − It is the imagery related to the sense of vision or sight. A common example of visual imagery is “A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.” from the poem "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud" ...
Read MoreWhat are some of the popular apps or websites to book salon services at home?
It is said that "Cleanliness is next to godliness". It is not only important to maintain community hygiene, but also personal hygiene. For the latter, one should take care of one's grooming which can be done by visiting parlors, spas, salons etc.Due to lack of time, it may not be possible to visit a spa or salon and then wait there endlessly for one's turn. In that circumstance, it is better to pre-book an appointment online. This can be done as follows:Install LittleappLittleapp is an application available on Google play store. One can install it and book a spa or ...
Read MoreWhich is better - Hike or Whatsapp?
Choosing which out of Hike or Whatsapp is better depends upon so many parameters which may be used for comparing them.Comparison b/w Hike or WhatsappAccessibility: There are so many of our friends, relatives who are already on WhatsApp but not on Hike. So in order to talk to them, we cannot ask them to install hike first. Thus, in this case, the accessibility and availability of WhatsApp are more than Hike.Popularity: Both WhatsApp and hike are popular, but for different purposes. The hike may be charming for its nudge feature, while WhatsApp for its video call facility. While hike may ...
Read MoreWhat is animal husbandry?
Rearing of animals is called Animal Husbandry. This is in the case of cattle rearing such as Buffalo, cow, oxen etc which are reared for meat, milk, eggs or other purposes.Is Animal Husbandry a recent phenomenon?This agricultural practice dates to the long history, from Neolithic Revolution in fact. Then there was the British Agricultural Revolution which made yet another change in livestock rearing.What is the type of livestock which is reared?Most livestock is herbivore except pig.Medieval HusbandryWith regard to animal husbandry, one cannot forget the medieval husbandry which was related to the Collapse of the Roman Empire. But whatever techniques came, ...
Read MoreWhat is the "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" all about?
Samuel Taylor Coleridge is a popular name among all romantic poets who were influenced by the French Revolution. This poem is one of the most famous poems written by him.The Plot of 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner'It is a poem that involves Coleridge’s Treatment of the supernatural (connected with Christ and Christianity), Suspension of Disbelief, Realism, and Medieval-ism. It is a tale of retribution. The poem talks about a mariner who is traveling with his fellow sailors. Suddenly, when the mariner finds an albatross chasing them, the mariner at once kills the albatross in cold blood without any major ...
Read MoreHow do bats use sound to locate their prey?
Bats are mammals which use sound ways to locate their prey. They do so by a scientific technique called 'Echolocation'. This is because they are nocturnal mammals that have weak eyesight. They use their ears more than any other mammal.EcholocationIt is defined as the use of sound waves and echoes to determine the location of objects in space. Bats use this mechanism for finding their food. Just as SONAR (Sound Navigation and Ranging) is used in case of big ships, and tanks, similarly, the emission of sound waves helps bat catch its prey.Bats use ultrasonic waves (20 to 200 kilohertz) ...
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