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Rediscovering Ruskin Bond as an Adult: A Journey Beyond Children's Tales

Hello readers, Like many, I first encountered Ruskin Bond through his delightful children’s stories of which some of them we had in our school texts too.  Also like many, I too wish to meet him one day. Not for anything else, but to thank him for the immense clarity his stories provide. Words cannot express how much it tempts me to gaze out the window Bond talks about so often. The same window which looks out to the breathtaking view of gently swaying pines, sunlight dancing across the hills and faint fog covering everything. Today May 19, 2025 as I write this marks the day when Ruskin Bond, turns 91. Born in the quiet hill town of Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, and now residing in Landour, Mussoorie, Bond continues to inspire readers with his timeless tales, gentle wisdom, and love for the mountains. Well, Reading Ruskin Bond as an adult is a quiet revelation. The simple stories I once encountered are now revealing themselves to me as layered phrases on nature, solitude, memories, and...
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Watch Out: My Encounter with a Fake FedEx Scam

 Hey everyone, I wanted to share something important that happened to me recently, which was pretty eye-opening. I got this call from someone saying they were from FedEx. They had this story about a package sent to Taiwan from Mumbai with my name on it, and it was supposedly filled with all sorts of illegal stuff like passports, credit cards, and drugs. The scariest part? They said my Aadhar Card, which is a big deal here in India as an identity proof, was used to send it. Then things got even weirder. They transferred my call to someone claiming to be from the Mumbai Cyber Crime Department. This person, pretending to be a police officer, told me I needed to file a complaint through Skype. When we got on Skype, this fake officer was there in a police uniform, trying to look all official, asking me to give personal info which could be used for all sorts of bad stuff like bank fraud. I ended the call when it was the time he asked me about authenticating things and told him I knew it ...

Do dogs really stay away from blue colored water bottle?

Hey there, folks!  So, in our parking lot and many places around I have noticed something interesting – some people are placing bottles filled with blue solution on their cars or places where they move around. Using bottles filled with blue color solution to scare or repel dogs is a common belief or myth that they believe in. However, there is no scientific evidence to support the effectiveness of this method in deterring dogs or keeping them away from a particular area. You see, dogs have dichromatic vision, meaning they see the world in shades of blue and yellow. They have less color receptors in their eyes compared to humans. So, the thought behind the blue-colored water is that it might create the illusion of a large body of water. People think that dogs, seeing shades of blue, might mistake the blue water for a pool of water or something similar, scaring them away. The belief is that dogs naturally avoid water bodies, so they would stay away from the blue-colo...

Puberty - Book Recommendation

As an educator, I recommend books that explain the changes that occur during puberty for both boys and girls. These books are designed to provide age-appropriate information and address various topics related to puberty in a sensitive and informative manner as a comic. 1. FOR BOYS (Age group: 9 years and above) " Gulu: The Fun Guide to Puberty for Boys " by Dr. Sharmila Majumdar and Dr. Arnab Majumdar: Buy Here: Gulu (for boys) This book is specifically written for boys and aims to answer all the questions they might have about body changes, emotions, consent, bullying, physical attraction, masturbation, addiction, and more. It approaches these topics in a culturally-sensitive manner, helping boys understand and navigate the challenges of puberty in a healthy and informed way. 2. FOR GIRLS (Age group: 9 years and above) " Menstrupedia Comic " by Aditi Gupta and Tuhin Paul: Buy here: Menstrupedia (for girls) This book is designed to provide information about menstr...

Understanding Puberty: Guiding Children through an Important Life Stage

Puberty, a natural and transformative phase of life, occurs at different ages for boys and girls. It is crucial to guide children through this journey with accurate and age-appropriate information to help them navigate the changes and challenges of puberty and promote their overall well-being. What is Puberty? Puberty is a biological process that marks the transition from childhood to adolescence. It typically begins between the ages of 8 and 13 for girls and between 9 and 14 for boys . Hormonal changes, primarily the release of sex hormones such as estrogen in girls and testosterone in boys, trigger a series of physical, emotional, and social changes. It is important that as a parent/ guardian we help children on this transformation journey.  Some tips on getting along this: Understanding the Changes: Providing children with accurate information about puberty helps them understand the physical transformations they are experiencing. It allows them to recognize that these changes ...

Being a Teacher How could you do that?

 Recently I was discussing on how teachers are judged based on their personal life away from school. You can follow the same in the reel caption: Instagram Teachers have a great influence over students. A dedicated teacher can inspire love for learning, ignite curiosity, and help students develop important skills that will benefit them in academics and beyond. Teachers, like all individuals, have personal lives and freedoms that should be respected as long as they do not interfere with their professional duties or violate any ethical or legal guidelines. Evaluating teachers should primarily focus on their teaching skills, pedagogical approaches, interactions with students, and their commitment to creating a positive learning environment. The question above was about what a teacher is in his personal space. Teachers, like any other adults, have the right to enjoy a drink responsibly during their personal time. It is important to remember that teachers have lives outside of their pro...

How I Earned Money Answering Surveys with YouGov

 Please note this is not a Paid promotion. Whatever I write below is my actual experience with YouGov. There is flood of Survey websites as soon as you Google o how to make money online using surveys. Well most of them either are too complex/ pay less/ give less surveys so one looses patience and gives up. But I recommend this one as I have personally used it and made money. In today's digital era, there are countless opportunities to earn money online, and one avenue that I explored was answering surveys with YouGov. As a market research company, YouGov provides a platform for individuals to share their opinions and earn money in return.  I will share my personal experience of earning money through YouGov surveys and offer some helpful tips to make the most of your survey-taking journey. My YouGov Survey Experience: I signed up at YouGov in March 2019 and have consistently answered surveys and know about the reliability of the company. Upon signing up with YouGov, I was impre...