Month 5- Word of the Day 5
Egoism means A doctrine that the pursuit of self-interest is the highest good.
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Maha(an) Sites
A look at the Gandhian heritage in Maharashtra Mahatma Gandhi has ruled the minds and hearts of people since the 20th century. It is only befitting that the Government of India recently decided to refurbish 2000 places all over the world including 39 core sites that have been associated with him from 1869 to 1948….
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Adventure Mecca
Formerly called British Honduras, Belize became independent from the UK in 1981. It is the only Central American nation which uses English as its official language, though Creole is the most widely spoken. The tropical country is blessed with an enviable marine ecosystem making it a hotspot for ecotourism. Belize offers a range of adventure…
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Month 5- Word of the Day 4
Dyothelitism or Dyothelitism means Doctrine that Christ had two wills Continue to read more here
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Music Mondays # 24
Autumn has set in and so here is a song on autumn leaves by Eric Clapton. The classic and evergreen song. ENJOY.  🙂 Kat’s Music Mondays
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Month 5- Word of the day 3
Affirmation means A letter of affirmation is a note that you write to yourself to put your thoughts and feelings on paper, which some people believe, helps you crystallise your goals.
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Trivia
True or false Astronauts in space shuttles use ‘no-rinse’ shampoo to wash their hair. True. Water and soap stick to the skin in a state of weightlessness. Therefore, instead of normal shampoos that require water, astronauts use no-rinse shampoos. These shampoos, when massaged on to the head, give a good lather; which is then wiped…
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Trivia
Q. What is Carbrook Golf Club known for? A. Carbrook Golf Club in Australia has a lake ( a hazard in golf terms) with 8-10 full grown bull sharks living in it. It has become a big attraction for the players and corporate organisers. People often pause their game to catch a glimpse of sharks. Read…
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Canyon Country
Many are drawn to the deep canyons of Peru for adventure sports like trekking, mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking, whitewater rafting etc. Over 3500m deep, the remote Cotahuasi canyon is the world’s deepest canyon. A natural wonder with beautiful waterfalls and towering mountains, it pre-Columbian remains as well as quaint Andean villages which have preserved…
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Month 5- Word of the day 2
Pygmalion Effect means The phenomenon of greater expectations resulting in better performance. It is a kind of self-fulfilling prophecy named after a sculptor in Greek mythology whose beautiful creation came alive as he wished. It is also called the Rosenthal effect after Dr. Robert Rosenthal of Harvard University who demonstrated that you get what you…
