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PATRIOTISM IS LOYALTY

By Tanisha Ilwadi -
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  Patriotism is an act of courage and bravery that one does for their country. It means keeping your country’s interests before your personal needs. The respect and willingness to do whatever is needed for our ‘motherland’ shows our loyalty towards our nation.  Being a patriot is a way to show our love and support for the country, as well as our desire to work for its prosperity and betterment.  A few great examples of our admirable patriots are the doctors, leaders and especially the army men who work hard every day, sacrificing their lives, for our wellness and security. Freedom fighters like Gandhi Ji, Jawaharlal Nehru, Lal Bahadur Shastri, Bhagat Singh, etc., fought for our country’s freedom from the Britishers and risked their lives for our independence.  The common citizens can also show patriotism and loyalty by respecting the country, keeping the environment clean, avoiding violence, being honest and helping those in need. The feeling of patriotism is highly valued and is an em
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Trip to Shimla-Chail: Part 1 ~ A Dream Turned Nightmare

By Tanisha Ilwadi -
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Hey everyone! I'm back with another blog and this time it is about my recent trip to Shimla and Chail and all the amazing I made there with my family.  Before beginning, here's a little information for those who are unacquainted with these places. Shimla Swathed by cedar, rhododendron, fir and Himalayan oak trees, the state capital of Himachal Pradesh is one of the most popular hill stations in India. Basking in the grandeur of the British era with apparent influences in its architecture, Shimla did charm the British colonizers of the 19th century so much that they elevated the small township into the summer capital of an empire sprawling the sub-continent. Chail The erstwhile summer capital of the princely state of Patiala, Chail is an alluring hill station that lies about 63 km from Shimla. Nestled in the Himachal Pradesh’s Shivalik region, Chail is spread across the three hillocks - Sadh Tiba, Pandewa and Rajgarh. Surrounded by the beautiful pine and deodar forests, Chail is
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Location: Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
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MEDUSA: PureITY OR Pure EVIL?

By Tanisha Ilwadi -
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Over the period of time we have seen and read about many legendary women of past and present. A few examples of these could be the divine Goddess Sita, the fearless feminist Draupadi, the woman who cheated death Kundalakesi, the faithful daughter and sister Antigone, the indestructible Mandodari, the exceptional Atlanta, etc.  Goddess Sita Draupadi Kundalakesi Antigone Mandodari Atlanta This time I am going to talk about another one of these fabulous legendary women, Medusa. From being considered the representation of true evil to now being considered a symbol of femininity, the story of Medusa has been a topic of debate and discussion; both from a woman and a man's point of view.  Before further getting into the details, I want to say that these thoughts and opinions are purely mine and are not intended to harm another. Who Was Medusa? Medusa was one of the three Gorgon sisters in Greek mythology. Gorgons are creatures who have venomous snakes instead of their hair, who also have
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Location: New Delhi, Delhi, India
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