My India

When it comes to making wonders, these ladies have it all. In this male dominated society, these ladies stood up tall. They started from scratch and now are known for their hard work and success. Let's begin our list of "Top 5 Wonder-women of India" whose achievements have made our nation proud. Dr. Seema Rao (Commando Trainer/Special Forces) WonderWoman There is nothing better to start off our list with Dr. Seema Rao, the original Indian Wonder Woman. She is India's first woman commando trainer. She has been a pioneer in close quarter battle and has been in the Special Forces for more than 15 years. She is a certified doctor in medicines and has patented a new close range shooting style called as " The Rao System of Reflex Fire".  2. Chanda Kochhar (CEO and MD, ICICI Bank) Ranked 32 in Forbes Most Powerful Women Who says women can't manage things properly? Well think twice before speaking to Chanda Kochhar who is taking care of...

Marriage or Trade? One of the most worst social evil of our society is the dowry system. It is quite awful to know, that even in this 21st century this evil is still prevailing in many parts of India and has already cost lives of many women. Marriage, which is the most beautiful and sacred bond between two loved ones with a commitment of making it stronger overtime. The majority of marriages in India are arranged marriages which happen to be on the consent of both the families. But in some families in India these mutual consents often involve exchange of money and valuable items with the bride. How this trade is done? The groom's family demands valuable gifts and presents from the other side on all the wedding functions to show their class in the society. Heavy jewelry and car is gifted to the bridegroom on the wedding day. The bride's family is asked to pay majority or all the expenses the wedding. The bride is expected to come in her new home with ancestral...

Problem Donald Lynn Frost once said "Drugs take you to Hell, Disguised as heaven" . There is nothing to be disagreed upon the saying as we look towards the bitter fact that, many of our youth are hooked towards drugs like cannabis, tobacco, cocaine and heroine. With many of this population unemployed and under depression, drugs are a perfect form of escapism. Our country , India is a land of rich cultural history and its teeming prosperity made it a powerful nation. Every third person in India is a youth and this youth will decide whether the progress of our nation will incline or decline. With 30% of the youth in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh addicted to drugs, the numbers rise upto 70% in Punjab state , the progress of our nation seems to be covered in dark clouds. The harsh truth about Punjab's Drug problem was also depicted in a Bollywood Film 'Udta Punjab' which brought the issue into light. Where did we failed? 1. The first and the foremost reason ...

MYTH AND MYTHOLOGY Have you ever been pointed out by your parents or elders over cutting nails inside the house at night? If yes have you ever wondered why they tell so? What is the reason behind it and should we really need to stop cutting nails at night? Let’s find out as I explain the truth behind some myths and superstitions prevailing in India. Cutting Nails at Night As I already discussed about it earlier, so why is this still said not to cut nails at night. This myth belongs to that times when we used lamps or candles to lighten up our house at night and at that time we didn’t have nail cutters to cut our nails. Sharp objects like blades/knives or stones were used to cut. Such sharp objects can cause serious injuries if used in low visibility such at night, therefore it was advised not to cut at night. And what about doing it inside the house? The cut nails can prick into someone’s foot and can cause pain. Offering prayers to some plants In India we conside...