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  Benefits of Studying with Music More and more, students are bringing headphones with them to libraries and study halls. But does it actually help to listen to music when studying? While the so-called 'Mozart effect', a term coined from a study that suggested listening to music could actually enhance intelligence, has been widely refuted, there are still many benefits of listening to music while studying: Music that is soothing and relaxing can help students to beat stress or anxiety while studying. Background music may improve focus on a task by providing motivation and improving mood. During long study sessions, music can aid endurance. In some cases, students have found that music helps them with memorization, likely by creating a positive mood, which indirectly boosts memory formation Drawbacks of Listening to Music while Studying And still, despite these benefits, studies have shown that music is often times more distracting than it is helpful. Students who listen to musi...

Birsa Munda was a young freedom fighter and a tribal leader, whose spirit of activism in the late nineteenth century, is remembered to be a strong mark of protest against British rule in India. Born and raised in the tribal belt around Bihar and Jharkhand, Birsa Munda’s achievements are known to be even more remarkable by virtue of the fact that he came to acquire them before he was 25. In recognition of his impact on the nationals movement, the state of Jharkhand was created on his birth anniversary in 2000. Born on November 15, 1875, Birsa spent much of his childhood moving from one village to another with his parents. He belonged to the Munda tribe in the Chhotanagpur Plateau area. He received his early education at Salga under the guidance of his teacher Jaipal Nag. On the recommendation of Jaipal Nag, Birsa converted to Christianity in order to join the German Mission school. He, however, opted out of the school after a few years. The impact of Christianity was felt in the way...

  Diwali is among one of the most awaited festivals for all of us. In the South, in the North, among young and old, friends and family- we all find ourselves waiting eagerly for the celebration of this 5-day festival every year! It stands for fresh beginnings, a new start and self-improvement. For most of us, it's the crackers that we look forward to. For others, it's the Diwali delicacies! For those of us who stay away from home, it is the sole reason to make that annual trip back to one's family!    This year, Diwali will be celebrated on 14th November. This day marks the beginning of the new year in the Hindu calendar. It is also always celebrated on the day of the new moon or Amavasya. Often, it is said that this night is the darkest one of the whole year! It is the fifteenth day of the Kartika month of the Hindu calendar. Although it is celebrated throughout the country on one common day, there are areas that celebrate this festival a little late. In Himachal Pradesh...

  1. Insomnia And  Restlessness While talking about the harmful effects of drinking tea, one factor that comes to mind is the caffeine content present in it. One cup of tea usually has about 14 – 60 milligrams of caffeine. It tends to affect our bodies, thus leading to anxiety, restlessness and insomnia. One must, then, limit tea consumption in order to curb such problems and prevent these side effects of tea. 2. Becomes An Addiction If you eventually find yourself consuming more than 2 cups of tea per day, it is likely that you’ve developed a dependence on the drink. In that case, if you suddenly stop drinking tea altogether or lower its intake, you might experience withdrawal symptoms like headache, fatigue, low concentration power etc. Hence, keep a close check on how much tea you drink daily to prevent this side effect of tea. 3. Causes Dehydration Drinking excessive amount of tea can lead to dehydration. Too many cups of tea mean intake of a lot more caffeine content than...

  The story of tea begins over four and a half thousand years ago. According to Chinese mythology, in 2737 BC the Chinese Emperor, Shen Nung, scholar and herbalist, was sitting beneath a tree while his servant boiled drinking water. A leaf from the tree dropped into the water and Shen Nung decided to try the brew. The tree was a wild tea tree. From the earliest times tea was renowned for its properties as a healthy, refreshing drink. By the third century AD many stories were being told and some written about tea and the benefits of tea drinking, but it was not until the Tang Dynasty (618 AD - 906 AD) that tea became China's national drink and the word ch'a was used to describe tea. Tea drinking has been practiced throughout the world for hundreds of years. From the imperial court of ancient China to the Russian tea room, from the Japanese tea ceremony to British village tea shops, the soothing, healing and invigorating effects of tea have been appreciated and understood by many...

  1.   Ravana is also worshipped : Although Ravana is considered the ultimate antithesis of ‘good’ by a majority of Indians, there are parts of India where he is loved and venerated. Take Mandsaur and Vidisha in Madhya Pradesh for example. Here Ravana is not only respected but also worshipped — there are temples dedicated to him. Ravana is revered in Mandsaur as it is believed that his wife Mandodari hailed from here. So, that makes him the son-in-law of Mandsaur. People of Mandsaur also respect Ravana for being wise and knowledgeable and for his devotion to Lord Shiva. Similarly, the Gond Tribals of Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, worship both Ravana and his son Meghanada. They believe that Ravana is misrepresented as a cruel demon and point to Valmiki Ramayana in which he is praised for being knowledgeable and a great king. In Sri Lanka, Ravana has been given the status of a demi-god. It is believed that under him, the country witnessed unparalleled advancements in science and med...