Hostel Life

  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...

  1. Wash your hands! You should wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and warm water after you get off a plane or a bus, before and after you eat, after you've been in a public place like a hostel common room, and -  duh -  after you use the restroom. Washing your hands is just a good thing to do all the time.  2. But keep them off your face The CDC recommends that you avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. Even if you have washed your hands recently, it's a good idea to keep your hands away from your face anyway. Little bits of dirt can get under your fingernails and then get into your nose or mouth, and we don't want that. 3. Let hand sanitzier be your new best friend When you're traveling, sometimes it's hard to have access to a sink with soap. Get in the habit of carrying hand sanitizer everywhere you go. Buy a travel-sized one and carry it in your backpack, suitcase, day bag, and anything else you might have in the hostel or...

  1. Safety and Security A good hostel provides lockers for guests and will have a security system in place for locking rooms and dorms. There are also always people around, so you can go out for the day safe in the knowledge that your possessions are secure. If you’re travelling alone and want the safety of being in a group or having a travel buddy, you’re sure to find people in a similar situation that you can hook up with and explore together. 2. Location, location, location! A good hostel will be placed in a location that suits the clientele. This means there’ll be easy transport options (public transport and/or transfers provided by the hostel) and there’ll usually be shops, restaurants and bars within walking distance. Obviously, depending on whether you want to be in the busy hub of the city, or in a peaceful location where you can sit back and escape the crowds, choose your hostel accordingly and look forward to the experience. 3. Adventure!! A good hostel gives you a lot o...

  Memories of hostel life make me feel Happy. I miss those days very much. It has secured mixed memories which can’t be erased from my life. When I was in first year  (SAGAR INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING) I stayed in  girl’s hostel. It was my first experience of staying in any hostel. Before that I had never been in any hostel. I was shy but want to prove myself into this new world so I was exceptionally energized. My first day in hostel was a remarkable day for me. 17th Aug 2018 was the day. before a day it was my birthday too. when I went into this hostel world.  Hostel could be extremely refreshing for most of the student but for me it was a test. I always remember those little things of that first day with my roommates, how they took the positions in the room.On the first day my father and mother came with me. Bought all  the things needed for the hostel like bucket, mug, pillow etc. After arranging all the things into my room they left for...