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Essence of Doul Festival at Barpeta Satra

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  The Holi festival is a famous festival of India. Apart from the rest of the country, it is also a colorfully celebrated by the people of Assam specially, it is a stupendous occasion for the people of Barpeta. Barpeta is one of the most beautiful district of Assam which is also known as Satra Nagari as there are many ancient Vaishnavite Satras during the festival, the hearts of Barpeta are overwhelmed with devotion and festivity, and they forget their sorrows and agonies and celebrated this festival with cheerfully and enthusiastically. Doul festival is also known as Holi in the month of Phagun when the Mother Nature is fully grown, the world started change into different one and this sweet moment when the Doul festival is celebrated. At Barpeta, Mathura Das Bura Ata first celebrated Doul festival in the style of Baikuntha (Heaven) since then it has been celebrated traditionally (Satriya Parampara) till today. In Barpeta, Doul festival is celebrated three to five days. The thr...
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UK becoming the first country to approve vaccine for Covid-19

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It seems the long waiting for Covid-19 vaccine is over. UK has approved P-Fizer Biotech Covid-19 vaccine and become the first country to approve the vaccine. The vaccine is currently at Pfizer’s production site in Puurs, Belgium and it will be shipped through truck by next week. The UK government has prioritize the vaccination process for its people as:   1) Residents and the staffs at care homes. 2) All the people who are above 80 years of age, frontline healthcare workers and socio-care workers. 3) The people who are above 75 years of age. 4) The people who are above 70 years of age. 5) The people who are above 65 years of age. 6) The people who are in the age range 16-64 with underlying health conditions. 7) The people who are above 55 years of age. 8) The people who are above 50 years of age. 9) Rest of the population. The department of Health and Social care will contact individuals for the vaccination process. Until then, people have to wait for their turn.   The vaccine...
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Shillong Blooming in Pink

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  It is November, the weather sets up for a freezing winter and Meghalaya gets ready to bloom in pretty pink. You will see Mother Nature in all her grandeur in Shillong during this time. The Cherry Blossom, a gift from Himalayas cover the whole East and West Khasi Hills. These beautiful and sparkling flowers can be spotted across the state during autumn of every year. However, the Cherry Blossom begins in the early November and lasts for about a fortnight only. Cherry Tree found in North Eastern India is Prunus Cerasoides commonly known as Himalayan Cherry. The trees are full of pastel-hue pink and soft white blossoms. It was until autumn 2014 even when many indigenous son of soil were not aware about Cherry tree, Prof. Sahoo found full bloom Cherry tree in Shillong. Since then there have been growing interest in the tree in this part of India. During 2015-2017, State forest department planted several Cherry trees in and around Shillong.  India International Cherry Blossom Fe...
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Location: Shillong, Meghalaya, India
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Delhi is not always bad

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  It was extremely hot that June day outside. Since we had plan for recent hometown visit, it was like an emergency situation for me to go to the market. My sister threatened me if I won't buy her a purse and few kurtis. Moreover it is we have internal urge to bring something for our family members.   Even if my mind begged me to stay home at 46 degree outside Celsius, I did not have a choice.     After my husband left for office, I was also getting ready for the mission of the day. It generally takes 20 minutes walking from my home at East of Kailash to Nehru Place metro station. Confusion always takes over me when I have choices.   Sarojini Nagar Market and Lajpat Nagar market were my preferred choices for shopping. This was because both these markets were near to my place and very near to respective metro stations. Sarojini market is cheaper but Lajpat Nagar market has better quality product. You can bargain in Sarojini, but bargaining is pointless in Laj...
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Height of Fraudulent Technique

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"Hello, this is Priya Roy from SEBI compliance department calling from Kolkata. Have you ever been a victim of frauds in chit fund case or insurance? If yes, then we may help you!!", the calling end said. "Wow!! this is great!!", I thought.  "Would you like to complain your case through us?", She asked. I said "Yes" immediately.  I sensed something fishy when she further asked me to submit the evidences (whatever I have) within 24 hrs. No government department in India gives such short deadlines. The instruction was to send the snapshots of the evidences and a complain letter. The complain letter was to be addressed to the regional officer, SEBI, Nariman point, Mumbai. I followed their instruction thinking that lets give it a try. After submitting the documents through whatsapp, they even issued a complain id. 3-4 days later, I again received their call and the other end said "We verified that you have invested 'X' amount. The total ...
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The Fraud's way

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     The phone started ringing at around 7 pm in the evening when I was about have my tea. "Maninder speaking from Okhla (a place in Delhi)... I saw your ad at olx about the washing machine that you wanted to sell", a male voice with low pitch appeared. "The price you set at Rs 20,000; is it negotiable?", he queried. I replied, "You put a price that is comfortable for you and if it suits both of us, then we have a deal." Much to my surprise, Mr. Maninder (as he introduces himself) immediately agreed to the deal at Rs. 20,000. I got confused whether to be happy or be cautious as he chose not to discuss even after I hinted a scope of negotiation. A few minutes later, he called again and sent a google pay link which asks me to pay Rs. 20,000 instead, and tried to convince me that the money will get credited to my account. In the second instant, the Maninder tried to make the situation too intense so that I commit a mistake. Thousands of people get cheated by ...
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How I Chose Samsung Refrigerator

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Living in Delhi, at a temperature of 48 degree Celsius, we definitely need a refrigerator. Like every other individual, I started searching one that serves my purpose. Many of my friends shared their experiences of buying refrigerators. I observed two most common issues they faced. The companies could not provide technical service. The device consume hell lot of electricity. After basic research, I made up my mind to buy a refrigerator with BEE (energy rating) not below 4 star.   Companies like Electrolux, Kelvinator used to provide very good offers for their customers. But, at present, the company can not provide services even at cities like Bengaluru. Few people known to me had bought Haier refrigerator b ut Chinese companies are hard to trust. Finally I chose to buy "Samsung 192 L 4 Star Direct Cool Single Door Refrigerator" in 2018. This product have 4 star energy rating and 10 year warranty on compressor. The doorstep service that I experienced was pretty amazing. Th...
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