Summer Extravaganza

Let the fun begin!

Do you recall how you used to enjoy your Summer Holidays?

Well, for me, I used to rise early morning to get some breath of fresh air and wander around my place on cycle. I used to ride around exploring places until I felt hungry and return home for some refreshments.

And the best thing in my childhood was that we lived in a society where most of the kids were of similar age group and we used to gather early morning around our society's playground to play some games or other.

This was the morning ritual to go on rides, playing one game or the other.

Those were days when we survived without any mobile phones or sleek laptops. We actually survived without Facebook, WhatsApp, or any other social networking sites.

We witnessed the early evolution of text messages, using bulky desktops which were sacred back then. Nowadays they have been replaced by laptops, which are very easily found in most of the households.

Back then as soon as the summer temperatures used to rise, we were all busy saving the queen from our Beloved Mario Video Game. It was quite a frenzy to have a collection of various of 99999999 games, which was a scam.

It still feels nostalgic to find those Game cassettes, and also our Music systems weren't fitting in our pockets, they used to either have VCR or small cassettes. The games which I still remember our Circus, Samurai, Contra, etc.

And not to forget, here in India we had load shedding in those years where we had power cut for most of the day. This brought all the kids out of their homes away from their Video Games and into the realm of Outdoor games.

If you think were we crazy playing in those hot sunny weather. No, we were not, we used to bring our Indoor games outside in our buildings premise. Games like Caroom, Ludo, Snakes, and ladder. And the craze of those playing cards of RAW, Pokemon and many others.

Those were the games which kept us occupied for most of the summers.

And not to forget the Summer Assignments which were only being remembered as the Holidays draw to an end.

Back in our days Winner Winner Chicken Dinner was from the Roadrash race wins.

Computer Games like road rash, Virtua Cop was craze back in our times. Children of this time, might not even know the love we had for this game in particular and many others.

Also, the Pokemon, Beyblade used to have another level of fan following, we used to discuss every move and scene.

When bored with these video games, we used to meet in outdoors for more games like Pakda Pakdi, Sakhli, Land and Water, Langdi, Kho Kho, Hide and Seek, and other Sports.

Those were the days when there were no mobile phones, which kept us hooked, unlike children of today's generation. Who just give a call for Homework, while we used to cycle to our friends home to and fro multiple times.

The summer vacations could be divided into two parts before results and after results.

Before results were the period between the end of the year-end exams until the results were declared mostly on 30th April.

The most dreadful part of the results day was that you had to accompany your father to the school to get your results. Brought some dreaded memories back. Let's not get too deep into it.

After the results are declared either you are already off to your granny's home to spend the rest of the vacation or off to some nice place with family and relatives.

Whatever said or done, the best thing about the summers will always be the King of Fruits - MANGO

We used to relish on the best of the Fruits, which Mom prepared various kind of dishes like Mango juice, dessert, Ice Creams, etc. Want to take a ride down the memory lane, below is the article on the same.

With temperatures already soaring high, make sure you take care of yourself. Read my last article on how to beat the heat -> https://sumancasm.blogspot.com/2019/04/hows-heat.html

And the best thing around my place was the Beach. Which was our last option every once in a while to rejuvenate. The waves, a dip in the sea water could only bring some much-needed relief.

Now, around 2005 we had many new gadgets which we came in contact like the Walkman player, which had batteries and you had to insert the CDs(Compact Discs) to play music. They hardly had 700MB of space. We used to visit Cyber Cafes to get our music inserted into our CDs. Until then we didn't have rewritable Discs.

Now in this generation, we hardly ever see a CD, apart from the Softwares for our systems, even they have become obsolete.

We used to share games with our friends by burning files which used to take some time. Unlike today's Flash Drive which transfers the file in seconds.

This a never-ending cycle of memories which never still ceases to amaze me still after almost a decade. I still can watch Pokemon, Beyblade on loop. Harry Potter series was another which kept us hooked to watch them, mainly because of the crush we had for Emma Watson. Well, she's still a heartthrob.

Nonetheless, as Naina said in Movie Yeh Jawani Hai Diwani. Yaadein Mithai Ke dibbe ki tarah hoti hai, ek baar khula toh sirf ek tukda nahi kha paoge.

Which is your favorite summer memories, which you still remember? Do let me know in the comments. For more articles as they are published do follow the blog and check out previous articles below. Do not forget to share this with your buddies who you enjoyed your summers.

This is Suman signing out. Keep yourself hydrated and also take care of the plants and animals in this weather.

How's the heat?

All in Unison "High Sir"!

Summer has arrived and during childhood, it seemed much more fun. Mostly because of school Holidays and all the summer drinks which you could relish day in and day out. Mostly, it was all about the Mangoes, Sugar Cane Juice.

Back in our days, there used to be a craze for various Rasna ( DIY Drink ) and flavors of it. They used to be must have in every household, filled in every water bottle stacked up in the deep freezers of the refrigerator.

Another MVP( Most Valuable Person ) in this season is the King of Fruits, MANGO.

We know him by many names like Hapus(Alphonso), Langda, Badami, Chaunsa, Dasheri, etc. They are like long lost friends who return every year and stay for the summer. Well, they go with every dish, but it is mandatory to have the Aam Ras as a dessert. Our Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner used to be incomplete with this season's delicacy.

Like every other season, this one too has a God. After proper cleaning and dusting and maintenance. Lord Cooler is throned. These days, the cooler has been replaced with Air Conditioners. But they were the real things back in our days. Do you still use Cooler at your homes?

Also, being in India. Summer actually used to arrive only when you see the famous Dermi Cool Advertisement. Isn't it? Singing the Dermi Cool jingle in mind.

While the temperatures already soaring high every place in the country. And each friend of yours is turning into weather update guy from our News TV commercials. Aren't you seeing a spike in High Temperatures Posts and Stories update on every Social Media network? It really has been less of a trend and more of a reality.

So what should we do in these high temperatures? Let me help you with it.

Gone are the days, when the only thing we cared about was playing outdoor games early in the morning and indoor games throughout the day until Sunset. And again venture out for evening fun and frolic with your school and classes buddies.

While in the midst of all these, your mother used to make sure that you stay fine in this weather. By taking proper care of what you wear, eat and drink. And have all the energy to weather such hot temperatures outside and inside.

Here are a few things which you should take care as you have grown up and your mom is not behind you with a stick. 😛

1. Hydrate Yourself regularly

You must be thinking why is everyone so fixated over drinking lots of water during summers. You see, our bodies are up to 60% water by weight, and for our overall health proper hydration is absolutely essential. After all, the water we consume optimizes bodies' blood pressure, regulates body temperature, and aids in digestion.

In fact, people who work outdoors or travel to work should definitely keep yourself hydrated with water or at least with summer drinks. Researchers say that with even a minor reduction in body water weight can lead to problems with short-term memory, attention, and visual-motor tracking.

2. Have summer fruits

Another popular thing which you might have missed from your parents is that they keep insisting you having summer fruits. Why is it so? Well, the answer to the same is that they provide a good amount of water to keep you hydrated. With our body quenching its thirst from food, which should account for about 20-30% of the water we consume!


Which are the foods you should consume or have in your diet? They are Cucumbers, Celery, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Grapefruit. They contain about 90 - 98% water in these fruits and vegetables. Make sure you include them in your diet without fail in summers.

They are various summer fruits available during this season, depending on each region. Do make sure to relish the benefits of them and keep yourself fine.

3. Do consume lots of spicy food or Let's say moderately

You must be thinking, has Suman gone mad, so early? Not actually, There's a science of cooling down because of Spice. I know, how tempting it is to go for a cup of Ice Cream or Ice chilled glass of Nimbu Paani or some good old aerated drink, but all they do is provide instant gratification. In fact, a cold food item would actually leave you feeling hotter.

When you consume something chilled, the internal body temperature drops quickly. Usually when you consume foods that are at a much lower temperature than our body’s, initially there is a cooling effect, but after 15-20 minutes the opposite happens as your body responds in the opposite manner.

I personally consume normal water instead of chilled water, and it actually helps in maintaining normal body temperatures. And I always keep my most loved possession with me, whenever I venture outside that is Water Bottle just like when I was a kid. Do carry your recyclable Water Bottles and save the environment.

Also, make an important note before ending this article: Venture outdoors only when necessary or when mom asks to bring dhaniya ( also known as coriander ) or else temperatures in Home would raise, which will be harmful in many ways.

Even make sure that you plant trees or at least water them, I know it is old school, but the reason behind such soaring temperatures at the turn of this decade is this concrete jungle which we have been building. I make sure, I water trees around my home and water a plant around where I live currently with the leftover Water from my bottle so that they do not wither away in such weather conditions.

This is Suman guys, signing out. do let me know your tricks to keep the summer at bay. And other pleasant tricks to enjoy the father of all seasons. Below are reaction boxes do let me know who did you like the post. And do not forget to comment, share and follow the blog. Make sure you receive updates every time I post my new blog.

Do check out my previous article on the ongoing elections in a very different take on the election and why you should cast your vote and it's importance. Here's one of my Favorite YouTuber BeYounick's take on the same topic. First Things First. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MX-6XcJ6mwM

The great indian festival goes live this month!

The most awaited festival in India is already on, you must be thinking did I miss something on any offers. Worry not, you have come at the right place.

So, which is this festival I'm talking about. This festival is unlike other Indian festivals. Here there are different festivities undertaken by the concerned people to woe people for their valuable vote.

I think you might have gotten the context of this blog somewhat. If not, let me clear enough, I'm talking about the general elections of 2019. This is the biggest election which is already ongoing in this World's Largest democracy, INDIA.

Doesn't it concern you or seem to be not that interested in Politics, well that's okay. Even, I stay away from it, and always keep an arm's length from it. Well, I know that's not too much, that's the reason I had to write about it.

Should it concern you? Well, if you are staying out of India, and even not a resident of India. I'm sure it will still affect you somehow.

Let's dig into it now. 👇

We will begin with India first, the country with the largest population in the world after China will decide who sits on the most coveted title of Indian Politics, on the chair of the Prime Minister of India. Well, this is the Game of Actual Thrones which is already undergoing. (Pun Intended).

The General elections are conducted in Phases, this time around it has seven phases. They have begun on April 11th of this month, and currently, as on 20th April Phase 2, is already over.

Still thinking why it should bother you, probably it won't not as much as you might think. And certainly not as much as the politicians speaking on top of their lungs. As how much will it affect you. You might be thinking. 🤔

Let's say for an example do you breathe, buy essentials, travel, migrate for studies within the country or abroad. So in simplest terms, it will affect you in one way or the other.

As we chose the candidates for our constituency in every election, let it be Local polls, Municipal, Mayor, etc. Doesn't their decisions and affect you, similarly when you are voting for your candidate make sure he is the right one. As his decisions or mistakes will definitely affect you. It will affect the way you move around your city, keeping clean, taking the right decisions, etc.

Taking up your issues to the concerned upper authorities and making our lives easier by resolving them. Or at least tending to them.

Being in a country having 1.37 billion, among whom around half are eligible voters and half go out to vote. And people who do not exercise vote have the biggest complaints after elections.

It must be known that we will still have five phases of Elections to undergo, students who have registered to have their Voter IDs created give only a single pat on your back. Make it two, once you exercise your right to vote and chose the right candidate who will represent your constituency in the Parliament.

We have made our elections another way around, where politicians who are supposed to serve people are controlling us in such manner that, we think the control is in our hand. Whose remote control, we have provided them.

The time has come, with the largest number of youth will be exercising their right to vote, I hope they chose the right candidates this general election and every upcoming election.

There is no wave or speeches from our beloved politicians which should divert your attention to irrelevant topics.

Time to use your brain, and have some perspective and the issues your people are facing, and accordingly cast your valuable vote, I don't expect after few years you complaining about the state your country is because you will not have someone else to blame for the same. As you will be equally responsible for choosing the wrong candidate, or not casting your vote to the right deserving candidate.

Another thing, for the grown-ups who have already cast their vote in the previous election, please go out in numbers again this time too and make every vote count to chose the right candidate.

We think about how smart we are, but do consider that you can still be played by bigger players. Notice the issues and know your candidates, you have the opportunity to change the system, don't let them play you.

Make sure you have your name listed on the Voters list. Visit the following link, to verify your name is listed or not and know where your polling booth is located.

Any other information related to the Voters, and all the important information on how to register, Voter Education channel can also be found in the following official site of the Election commission of India (ECI). It's a pandora's box of so much information which a new voter must be aware of.

Be wise, choose wisely.

I had the chance of voting in the previous General Election of 2014, and a couple of assembly elections. Do cast your vote for the betterment of your locality and for the coming years. Make sure everyone in your family casts their vote this election, those who are eligible voters.

Also, check out our very Badshah of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, asking you to come out a vote. As responsibility and other important things. Here's the link to his Video -> https://youtu.be/eRHeUzKqtQw

This is Suman signing out, do reach out to me and follow my blog for more blogs on general topics and also let me know if you have some topics on which I should write about.

Love, blessing or curse?

What is love?

Well, Love in very simple terms is 

An intense feeling of deep affection.

While I might have said it in simple terms, but Love is very difficult to define. Some people confuse it with infatuation or lust. How do you not confuse yourself between love, lust or infatuation? People from every walk of life has a different take or has tried their best to define Love or distinguish between them.

Let's see if we can understand or answer this question in the best possible manner.

Firstly, love can a be a risky affair, you can either fall in to or you can rise in it. Didn't mean literally falling or rising in it.

If you find the right person you can achieve wonders, while it is not always necessary. Let's take an example of previous emperors like Shah Jahan you ruled India, well for the Love of his wife he made a monumental marvel like Taj Mahal which still stands the test of time.

Symbol of Liove - Taj Mahal

You should surely build an empire an empire for the Love of your life, another Example among many is Billionaire Mukesh Ambani. He has built the most expensive Residential property, after the Buckingham Palace, which is designated as a British Crown Property. Are you aware of the same? It's called Antilla. Owned by India's Business magnate, and a very successful one.

Such are the lengths people can go to show love and affection towards the love of their life.

While some people fall hard and find no coming back from it. As some people love with all their hearts and some break it without any qualms.

Another such real-life story is of Dashrat Manjhi, who moved mountains for his wife. He did carve a path 110 m long, 9.1 m wide and 7.6 m deep through a hillock using only a hammer and chisel. Even when all odds were against him, he literally went ahead and build out a path for his wife as earlier they had to cross the hilly terrain to visit the other side of the town.

Such was his love for his wife, he defied all odds and build out a path. While it did take him 22 years to build the path, even when his wife had died he made sure no other person in the village had to go through the same again.

There love for their loved one, was beyond physical intimacy and words or phrases, they transformed how love could be described in the centuries to come and they still do.

Regardless of such stories one form of true love can be found not so far. I reckon it as the purest form of love God has ever created.

You call them your parents. They shower you pure love and affection, throughout and until their last breath.

They are the ones who will be first to tend to you whenever you're in any situation. They won't build you any palace to show you, love. But while tending to your little things, they never let you feel any issues or problems whatsoever. Let it be in your childhood when you cry for silly things or when you grow up and ask for anything.

If you don't think this as pure love then who else can shower such unconditional love.

While there are people in this world who disregard their parents love and care towards them. Such people should ask children, who were left without their parent's love due to various possible reasons. Ask the kids who are in the orphanage.

Another species who can shower such unconditional love and God's best creation are animals, especially dogs. These humans, in fact, don't deserve such animals. As they have only harmed them even in the shortest form.

As we humans have only brought harm to these animals.

And lastly, If you still think you aren't being loved by anyone you can turn to your parents and there's where you will find the whole world filled with unlimited love.

Otherwise, the one person who can love you the most is, ____?

Will look forward to your answer, in comments. Do let me know and follow for much more insightful blogs coming soon.

Also, let me know what should my next article be about.

Get ready for a ride to remember.

Hello Guys,

Sorry for the long hiatus, get ready for an awesome ride to remember with some mind-boggling blogs in coming days.

You can expect lots of drama, emotions, excitement and lot more.

Until then stay tuned, and keep coming for more.

Your one and only.

Suman Dhar.

Unknown Territory

Life. What is life? An very unanswered or less pondered upon question. While the biggest question in that are we playing with it or it is playing us. Really a tough Question. Let's try our best to answer in easiest way possible.

Let's Just answer few simple Questions.

Are we happy with the current course of days you are spending.  
Do you always complain about everything. 
Do you need someone to show you the path.

Well the answer to most might be a Yes/no/maybe. 

No one is born perfect or with a silver spoon. Everyone in this world has their own share of problems which he wouldn't want to share to others. Let's just say That's the basic mindset every individual has, of "The other person is so lucky than i am...".

Why not we work for the betterment of ourselves rather than cursing our luck. Let's stand for ourselves and your loved ones and try to make a difference in your life. It will surely be a tough task to go ahead and think in that manner i reckon. But it's your life you should have the courage to make it big. Rather than someone asking you how to live your life.

Take up whatever you like, and make a life out of it. May it be hobby, interests or any other thing. Some people just tend to work it out later than never what they tend to do or achieve in the later part of their life. So, its not that you are not doing well and you should get motivated always keep working for the betterment of yourself and people around you. Which will keep you interested and motivated.  

Life is not always meant to go through the desired route. It does not always go according to the whims and fancies of anybody but will follow the route which you try tread and make a Life worth living for. Because, it always is great teacher and will teach the best lessons in life like nobody else will teach you.

Be thankful for the struggles you have gone through without it you wouldn't have stumbled across your strengths. Keep that smile up and make that happen.

Thank you for reading please leave your valuable feedback in comments section.


 

First step in Engineering

As an Well known Quote Says "Life Is The Best Teacher".
It Actually Teaches You Lesson and Then Gives you Opportunity to improve in Real Life.

So better Making every Opportunity Count, rather than Complaining that you Didn't get one. Got the Opportunity to be CR of the Class, being a Patient listener and Calm Soul. Did what all was expected from me on daily basis for the class and Teachers.

First Few months of the Second Year i was in situation what should i do. Focus on Studies or a Bit of Distraction in which i got involved, but got rid of it in Beginning of Third year.

 Second year in Short Was Like "What's Happening". New Friends Came, old went away that is how life goes. Well that is how life goes. You come under Constructive Criticism From few and Find a place in Someone's Heart.

Learnt few lessons of life to Whom You Should trust and Who are the One's you shouldn't blindly Trust upon.

As i was living close to my home, i would frequently visit Home to meet Friends and Family. Have some Home made Delicacies at Every other Occasion or Festival. Lost Few Best days of my life in traveling to Home and College.

Cleared the Exams with a better score than Previous Year and Reached Third Year. Spend Some Quality time At Home and Was back for The College a Bit Late, and there was a Little fuss at college. Keep coming For the Other Updates.

Thank you for reading. Please leave you valuable feedback in the comments section.

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