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Declining patience  Have you noticed a growing trend lately? We seem to have lost the patience to sit through a two hour movie without skipping scenes or fast forwarding. Even waiting idle for just 10-15 minutes can feel like an eternity. Our attention spans have shortened so drastically that we often skip reading anything longer than two paragraphs unless it's incredibly engaging. Long videos, which we once watched with interest, now feel like a chore. What’s more alarming is the rise of features like fast-forwarding on short reels. It is a bit concerning that even a 30 to 60 second clip now feels too long to watch without fast forwarding. Why have we become so restless? What is this constant urge for speed and instant gratification doing to our focus and patience? Let’s decode In today’s fast-paced world, our attention spans have noticeably declined. It’s demonstrated impatience on the roads, people riding vehicles faster than necessary or honking at the slightest del...

The rise in screen time among toddlers has become a pressing concern for parents everywhere. Many express their worry that their little ones seem glued to screens, showing little interest in any other activity. This obsession isn’t without consequences, prolonged screen exposure poses serious risks to a child’s eyesight, brain development, and behavioural tendencies. But what is it about these screens, particularly for children below 2 years of age that makes them so irresistibly addictive?   The wildly popular YouTube channel ‘Cocomelon’, has the second highest number of views globally and for the kids, it’s their most favourite channel to watch animated videos. It’s content is famous for captivating toddlers to the point where they can’t look away. Around us, we often see kids glued to screens watching Cocomelon videos for hours with undivided attention without getting bored. The creators of Cocomelon have employed certain tactics that are scientifically designed...

Visiting someone’s house and spotting a pet isn’t uncommon. These may include playful dogs and cats or even the presence of fish and chirping birds. Raising a pet in households is a common phenomenon, and ‘Pet parenting’ is the buzzword that floats around. Have you wondered about various factors that are responsible for raising a pet? What are the psychological factors involved in wanting to keep a pet? What are the potential benefits? And also, let’s dig a little deeper into understanding the wave of pet parenting.  In the digital era, pet parenting is a novel trend followed by the majority of urban folks. In India, the rate of pet parenting is substantially increasing by 12% every year. The rise of pet parenting has multiple factors, such as the need to have a relationship that can survive within a small space. Especially in the cosmopolitan areas where the lifestyle is fast-paced and families are becoming increasingly nuclear due to which people are losing on social ...

The issue that sparked debates, the construction that marks the beginning of a new era in Indian spirituality and cultural development, one of the most massive temple establishment projects after independence is the prodigious Ram Mandir in Ayodhya which is finally ready to be inaugurated. The prime deity of Hindus across India, Lord Ram who resided in a small tent for several decades is finally stepping in a huge shrine after the prolonged struggle of around 500  years.  Many people, organisations and leaders played a crucial role in this struggle. The conundrum has its roots in the 15th century when Mir Baqi, the commander of the Mughal Emperor Babur razed the existing Hindu Temple and built a mosque over it popularly known as the Babri Masjid. Indians and especially the Hindus since multiple generations believed the fact which the famous epic in ancient Indian mythology states that the Lord Ram was born on the banks of Sarayu river in Ayodhya. The devotion and b...

A few days back, spine chilling crime scene took place in the bustling city of Delhi on a busy street where a 20-year-old criminal, Sahil Khan stabbed a minor girl, Sakshi aged 16 years nearly 20 times using a knife and smashed a concrete slab 5 times. The victim inarguably succumbed to injuries and the criminal was absconding for the following 2 days. The horrible crime took place in Delhi's Shahbad dairy area on 29 May 2023. After committing the crime, Sahil absconded from Delhi via bus and was later arrested in Bulandshahar, Uttar Pradesh.  The blood-curdling murder surely depicts aggression and cruelty that is hard to explain. Another startling thing that drew everyone's attention was the inaction shown by the passers-by or the bystanders,who witnessed the murder taking place but didn't take any action as in to stop, control or report the crime happening. Nearly 15-17 people passed by the street where the entire scene unfolded but none of them took any initi...

Aamchi Mumbai Ep. 12 All you need to know about the Aarey controversy Mumbai is a densely populated cosmopolitan city with a huge number of local daily commuters. For developing the transportation system & ensure efficient movement of people within the city, the Maharashtra Government has come up with multiple metro projects.  With the announcement of policies come the controversies. In this quagmire, various arguments are floating around regarding the construction of the Car shed in Mumbai's Aarey colony. Some eminent environmentalists have strongly opposed this decision which interferes with Aarey and its flora and fauna. On the other hand, many intellectuals in this field have nodded for the car shed project in Aarey itself citing it's benefits & advantages for ordinary Mumbaikars. Let us have a look at the conundrum & understand its two sides in a pragmatic manner.  About the Aarey Colony : Aarey, an urban forest in the suburbs of Gorega...

Story behind the formation of Maharashtra Presently, Maharashtra is one among the leading states in terms of industrialization, finance, agriculture, sports, culture etc. The vibrant state gained a full fledged statehood after great public striving that had a huge popular support.  1st of May is annually celebrated as the Maharashtra Day to commemorate the struggle of Marathi people for their motherland & their martyrdom.  Post independence, when Indians were enjoying the fruit of their toil, the Government of India faced multiple hurdles in organising the states. The leaders focused on reorganizing the states on linguistic grounds. Under Jawaharlal Nehru cabinet, State Reorganization Act was passed in 1956, which aimed at arranging the states on the basis of languages spoken by natives.  Bombay had been extensively developed under the British rule & was well ahead of other cities. After 1947, Bombay presidency consisted various areas where people spok...

City with many faiths but one spirit! Mumbai has got a lot of religious significance. Let's know more about the places of worship in the maximum city. 1. Temple witnessing history of Ramayana, Walkeshwar temple : One of the oldest temple of the city with a huge religious significance, Walkeshwar Temple also known as Baan Ganga Mandir is believed to be a spot where Lord Rama visited. It's construction is felt to be around 1300 years old. Situated on the highest peak of the city this temple offers a fascinating story behind it's construction. Mythologically, Lord Rama paused at this spot on his journey towards Lanka. He was advised to have a small ritual and thereby he constructed a 'Linga' at this place. The original Linga of sand which is present even today is constructed by Lord Rama himself. The name Walkeshwar derives from two sanskrit words, 'Valuka' means sand and 'Ishwar' means God. There's one more interesting faith that goes a...

Historic Insights of Pune Part 1 ‌Pune, is not only a name of the educational hub of India but also it earns the respect of being called as the cultural capital of Maharashtra, filled with huge cultural and historical significance. If you want to know about Maratha empire and Maharashtra's overall culture, you should definitely visit Pune.  ‌The land of Pune has witnessed the rise of Maratha empire which is the conceit of all Marathi people. There are some of the major iconic historical places of Pune where the great personalities of Maharashtra once prevailed.  ‌ ‌1. Shaniwaar Wada : ‌The grandeur of the powerful Peshwa dynasty can be gazed by viewing this magnificent residencial palace of the Peshwas. Located in Shaniwar Peth, this is the iconic tourist place of Pune. The Shaniwar wada was built in 1732 by Peshwa Bajirao, aiming to provide high security to the families of rulers. Peshwa Bajirao was the powerful Prime Minister of the Maratha empire headed by leade...

Maharashtra Unlimited MAHARASHTRA - a word, which literally means a Great (Maha) Nation (Rashtra), is the name of the only state in India with word, 'Nation' in it. Being a state with majestic rivers, metropolitan cities, calming villages, tough mountain ranges, overpowering seas, incompatible divine spirituality, rich cultural heritage, varieties of food, affluent literature of Marathi language etc never fails to leave the visitor spellbound.  The state of Maharashtra was formed on 1st May 1960 considering linguist grounds as the base, which is celebrated as the 'Maharashtra Din'. The state as big as holding 36 districts, consists of the population of around 12.47 crores from different walks of life. Maharashtra is second-most populous and third largest state in India. The state has many aspects that has to be celebrated & cherished. The marathi speaking people and their traditional marathi culture constitutes the major part of my understanding of the ...

To enjoy the view of cute penguins, you no longer need to go abroad.  Yes! You heard it right. In 2016, the Humboldt Penguins arrived in Mumbai & are still dwelling in the exclusive enclosure at Byculla zoo. With their arrival it happens to be India's one & only zoo to have Penguins. Let us know more about this and some interesting facts.  About the Area : The Veer Mata Jeejabai Bhosale Udyan also known as 'Ranichi Baug' in Byculla, Mumbai offers the opportunity. This 50 acre land covering zoo & a botanical Garden was previously known as Victoria Gardens which was opened by the Britishers way back in 1861. It was renamed to Veer Mata Jeejabai Bhosale Udyan after Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's mother post India's independence. The oldest public park in Mumbai has been offering the tourists, the sight of many species which accounts for about 800s. All you need to spend is Rs. 100 per person for a day to enjoy a lovely jaunt.  Popular...

Terror  Attacks in Mumbai Mumbai is always a place for everything right from education, jobs, entertainment, politics, culture etc. However, this city in India is also a place for numerous unnatural adversities such as terror attacks. In a densely populated region, which is also the financial capital of the nation, Mumbai has faced bad times but still stood up strong and this marks the spirit of the city.  On the day of 26/11 attacks of Mumbai, I pay humble tribute to the dedicated Officers, who have sacrificed their lives in successfully nabbing  the terrorists for the safety of each and every Mumbaikar.  • The disastrous eve of 26/11 : Mumbai shuddered on 26th November 2008, when the heinous terrorist attacks occurred across the city. 10 members of Pakistan based Islamist terrorist organization, 'Laskar-e-Taiba' carried out coordinated shootings & bombings in 12 prominent places of Mumbai. A total of 175 people lost their lives in the inhumane attac...

Transportation in Mumbai When 2.5 crore people call Mumbai their home, seamless transportation becomes very crucial for smooth & effortless commutations. Mumbai has the one of the brilliant transport networks like BEST buses, Mumbai Locals, Metro, networks of Rikshaws, taxis etc. Let us see the engrossing facts of these transport lines which are less known & surprising.  The Mumbai Locals : The mega city of Mumbai is incomplete and unimaginable without the superfast Mumbai locals. The local train system makes the city even more vibrant because of its well designed network which commutes around 7.5 million passengers on day to day basis (pre COVID), which is equivalent to Singapore country's total population. The first passenger railway of India ran in Mumbai around 168 years back in 1853 between Mumbai's CSMT (Bori Bunder Station) to Thane. The jaw dropping fact is , it was a part of the first railway network to be built during British era, not just in India...