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A career as a Stockbroker

Do you have excellent communication, negotiation and analytical skills?

Reading in Covid time

The title of this article is inspired by Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s classic romantic novel Love In The Time Of Cholera (1985).

JAMBILI - Reviving Folk Song

Jambili is a folk-rock band that was formed mainly to preserve and bring back Karbi folk songs that were almost forgotten by the people from district Diphu in Assam. The idea to form a band was conceived when school friends came together and played for the first time, trying to bring back the folk songs that were almost forgotten.

The Rain, Destruction and the Lakes

For weeks I’ve been hearing the sound of the pitter-patter of rain outside my window but was told that though the rain was falling in the city, it wasn’t falling in the lakes, which meant that after the monsoons retreated there would be a scarcity of water in the city.

Can't believe that she is no more....!

Recently, I heard friends and dear ones of a youngster who ended her life in a jiffy say: “Can’t imagine that she has done this; she was everything to us, and was everywhere, was so smart …”

Preventing suicides by working together

World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) on 10 September is organized by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) with the purpose of creating awareness around the globe that suicide can be prevented.

Shakuntala Devi

Background: A woman who was once told that if she wants to be big in life, the world will call her “bada aadmi” (successful man) because no one has ever heard of any “badi aurat” (successful woman) in the 1930s, this lady was always ‘herself’ — fierce, unapologetic, and no cry-baby in distress and with that she promised herself to become a “badi aurat” one day.

Major Dhyan Chand The Undoubted Wizard

What King Pele is to Soccer, Donald Bradman to Cricket, Dhyan Chand is to Field Hockey.

Kiara D'Souza A New Star on the Rise!

Kiara d’souza hit the tennis court when she was barely seven, not out of love for the game, but because she was overweight and her parents wanted her to reduce and enrolled her in the nearby Willingdon Gymkhana. today, as a teenager, she is passionate about tennis without neglecting her studies. she recently passed out of St Andrew’s Junior College, Bandra, Mumbai, with distinction. The Teenager Today team met Kiara at our office for a short interview. Excerpts:

Coping With The Pandemic Of Anxiety, Fear And Stress

All religions advocate prayer and meditation as a sure means of attaining joy, peace and tranquillity.

A Brief Guide To Intimacy During The Covid 19

With nations on lockdown and millions being made to remain at home, it’s obvious numerous couples and single individuals are thinking about what coronavirus implies for their sexual experiences.

Teenagers & Artificial Intelligence

Dr Shaison P. Ouseph, award-winning documentary filmmaker and course head of Film, Television and Digital Production, St Xavier’s College, Mumbai, represented India at the 3rd International Youth Summit 2020 (online), conducted recently by Workplace Skills Development Academy, New Zealand. Forty representatives from different countries participated in the Youth Summit. Dr Shaison spoke on ‘Youth and Artificial Intelligence’.

Stop underestimating yourself and succeed!

There is no denying the fact that everyone in the world so intensely desires to be successful and renowned — a pretty human and natural trait.

Folk dances of India

India is acclaimed internationally for its rich cultural heritage which is being maintained for centuries together, and is known for its unity in diversity, as we have several States with varied traditions and customs which have been practised for generations.

THE PARSIS OF INDIA

If you have a Parsi friend, chances are you fondly call him Bawa or her Bawi. Bawa or Bawi contribute to your friends’ circle with naughty jokes, warm hugs, a great appetite and plenty of good food.

Training in the Woods

A career in the Indian Forest Service

Online Education: Crisis or Opportunity?

The Covid-19 pandemic has radically changed the face of education. Online learning is by far the most compelling alternative which ensures physical distancing and safe learning in a home-based environment.

Independent India

The New Challenges

Happiness is your inheritance!

If I ask any one of you, what is the one thing that you ultimately want in life, I take it for granted that your answer is going to be, happiness.

EVERTON WEEKES

Fall of the last W(icket)

Covid-19 - Makes India's Youth Smarter!

Within days of imposition of the lockdown to contain the Corona virus, hundreds of millions of migrant workers packed up and set off for faraway home, trekking, often by foot, side by side, at unsafe social distances.

JOHNNY ORLANDO: The New Teen Heartthrob

Despite his young age, Johnny Orlando drives many crazy — blame that on his awesome vocals and singing talents, not forgetting his good looks.

TIWA(LALUNG) TRIBE

Tiwa or Lalung is an indigenous tribe of the Tibeto-Burman race whose habitats are mainly Assam and Meghalaya.

The East Indians An enduring image

“Eh poree kaun ache...” is a lively melodious song that originated in the East indian community and literally means “Whose little girl is this…?” and is usually sung at East Indian weddings. Without knowing its meaning or purpose, it is randomly played by all and sundry at every possible occasion irrespective of its relevance.

Mrs Margaret Smith Court The best ever

Margaret Court is the first Australian woman to win the three other Grand Slam tournaments outside her home country. She was ranked the World No. 1 women’s player in 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1969, 1970 and 1973. She remains one among the only three women players that have won all the four Grand Slam titles in a single year. She achieved the rare distinction in 1970, while Maureen Connolly had performed the feat in 1953 and SteffiGraf in 1988.

MOVIE REVIEW: Gulabo Sitabo

Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Ayushmann Khurrana, Vijay Raaz, Bijendra Kala, Srishti Shrivastava Director: Shoojit Sircar My ratings: 3.5/5, IMDB & Rotten Tomatoes ratings not available

From Rejection to Acceptance!

“A rejection is nothing more than a necessary step in the pursuit of success.” — Bo Bennett, motivational speaker

What The Bully Doesn't Realize

Avni was a teenager.

Making A Difference In Covid Times!

The parents of Alok Dev sent their fourth grade son to a nearby dance school during the lockdown to learn dancing.

Do You Have A Role Model?

“My dad was my best friend and greatest role model. He was an amazing dad, coach, mentor, soldier, and friend.” — TiGER WOODS