Good message to Government to become good Leader :) by vidyashree

BENGALURU: With civic polls just days away , Rajarajeshwari Nagar (RR Nagar), a middle-class suburb off Mysuru Road, is witnessing a `No Vote' campaign. It all began with residents organising themselves after local resident and sculptor Vidhya Shree shot pictures of patchy roads and uploaded them on social media. 

On Monday, she posted 19 photos, taken at different places, on Facebook which showed a few residents holding a placard that read 'No Road, No Vote,' with pothole-dotted roads .. 

Greatest women

Top 10 Greatest Women in History

10. Emmeline Pankhurst 1858 – 1928 Following on from our lists of evil women and men in history, we are introducing our first list of great people. The women I have selected have been great leaders, warriors, visionaries, or humanitarians. It has been incredibly difficult to rank this list (with the exception of position 1) so you should not consider it to be absolute.

In 1889 Emmeline Pankhurst founded the Women’s Franchise League, followed by the Women’s Social and Political Union in 1905. She was joined by her daughters Christabel and Sylvia among others in the fight for Women’s Suffrage. Pankhurst’s tactics for drawing attention to the movement led to her being imprisoned several times, and even experienced force-feeding after going on hunger strike several times. She was also instrumental in placing women in men’s jobs during World War 1. She received funding of several thousand pounds from the government to aid her in encouraging employers that women were in fact fit to undertake these jobs. Her efforts finally came to fruition in March 1918, when women over the age of 30 were given the right to vote. Later that same year, women over the age of 21 were given the right to become Members of Parliament, despite the fact they were still unable to vote. It wasn’t until 1928 that women were finally given the same voting rights as men in the United Kingdom.

9. Boudica d. AD 60 or 61 

Boudica was a queen of the Iceni people of Norfolk who lead an uprising of the tribes against the occupying forces of the Roman Empire. Her husband, Prasutagus had left his Kingdom jointly to his daughters and the Roman Emperor when he died. The Roman Empire allowed allied independence only for the lifetime of the current king, and inheritance though the male line only was permitted. As he had left his kingdom to his daughters, his will was ignored and his kingdom annexed as if it had been conquered. It is reported that Boudica was flogged and her daughters raped. She was later chosen as the leader of her people and their neighbors in an uprising against the Romans. Her army fell on the poorly defended city of Camulodunum (Colchester), and destroyed it, besieging the last defenders in the temple for two days before it fell. Archaeology shows the city was methodically demolished. Quintus Petillius Cerialis attempted to relieve the city, but his forces were routed. His infantry was wiped out: only the commander and some of his cavalry escaped. Tacitus says the Britons had no interest in taking or selling prisoners, only in slaughter by gibbet, fire, or cross. Dio’s account gives more prurient detail: that the noblest women were impaled on spikes and had their breasts cut off and sewn to their mouths, “to the accompaniment of sacrifices, banquets, and wanton behaviour” in sacred places, particularly the groves of Andraste. Ironically, the great anti-imperialist rebel is now identified with the head of the British Empire, and her statue stands guard over the city she razed to the ground.

8. Catherine of Siena 1347 – 1380 

Saint Catherine of Siena (born 23rd of 25 children) was a scholastic philosopher and theologian. She received no education and at age seven decided to become a lay member of the Dominican religious order (against the wishes of her parents). She lived at home as an anchoress in order to be able to perform acts of self denial that would not have been permitted in a nunnery. Catherine dedicated her life to helping the ill and the poor, where she took care of them in hospitals or homes. She wrote letters to men and women in authority, especially begging for peace between the republics and principalities of Italy and for the return of the papacy from Avignon to Rome. She carried on a long correspondence with Pope Gregory XI, also asked him to reform the clergy and the administration of the Papal States. Incredibly, the Pope, inspired by her wisdom, did return the Papal administration to Rome. Catherine’s letters are considered one of the great works of early Tuscan literature. More than 300 letters have survived. Pope Pius II canonized Catherine in 1461 and she is now one of three female Doctors of the Church. She is also one of the patron saints of Europe. You can read the letters of Saint Catherine of Siena online.

7. Eva Peron 1919 – 1952 

Eva Peron (Evita) was First Lady of Argentina from 1946 until her death in 1952. During her time as wife of President Juan Peron, she became powerful within the Pro-Peronist trade unions. Eventually, she founded the charitable Eva Perón Foundation, and the nation’s first large-scale female political party, the Female Peronist Party. Her charitable organization built homes for the poor and homeless, and also provided free health care to citizens. Eventually, Evita became the center of her own vast personality cult and her image and name soon appeared everywhere, with train stations, a city (“Ciudad Evita”), and even a star being named after her. Despite her dominance and political power, Evita was always careful to never undermine the important symbolic role of her husband. On August 22, 1951 the unions held a mass rally of two million people called “Cabildo Abierto” at which they begged Eva Peron to run for vice president. It has been claimed that “Cabildo Abierto” was the largest public display of support in history for a female political figure. She eventually declined to run and died the following year of Cancer.

6. Rosa Parks 1913 – 2005 

Rosa Parks was an African American civil rights activist whom the U.S. Congress later called “Mother of the Modern-Day Civil Rights Movement”. On December 1, 1955, Parks became famous for refusing to obey bus driver James Blake’s order that she give up her seat to make room for a white passenger. This action of civil disobedience started the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which is one of the largest movements against racial segregation. In addition, this launched Martin Luther King, Jr., who was involved with the boycott, to prominence in the civil rights movement. She has had a lasting legacy worldwide. Rosa Parks resided in Detroit until she died at the age of ninety-two on October 24, 2005. City officials in Montgomery and Detroit announced on October 27, 2005 that the front seats of their city buses would be reserved with black ribbons in honor of Parks until her funeral. Her casket was transported to Washington, DC, and taken, aboard a bus similar to the one in which she made her protest, to lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda (making her the first woman and second African American ever to receive this honor).

5. Tomyris 6th century BC 

Tomyris (reigned c. 530 BC) was a queen of the Massagetae, an Iranian people of Central Asia east of the Caspian Sea. She was famous for defeating and killing the Persian emperor Cyrus the Great during his invasion and attempted conquest of her country. When Cyrus captured Tomyris’ son, she sent a letter to him denouncing his treachery and challenging him to honorable battle. In the fight that ensued, the Persians were defeated with high casualties, Cyrus himself was killed, and Tomyris had his corpse beheaded. She allegedly kept his head with her at all times and drank wine from it until her death. Persian and Central Asian folklore maintain a rich store of other tales about Tomyris. It is believed that the word Tomis present day Constanta comes from Tomyris.

4. Hatshepsut, King of Egypt Reign 1479 BC to 1458 BC 

Hatshepsut is generally regarded by Egyptologists as one of the most successful female pharaohs, reigning longer than any other woman of an indigenous Egyptian dynasty. Although records of her reign are documented in diverse ancient sources, Hatshepsut was once described by early modern scholars as only having served as a co-regent from about 1479 to 1458 BC, during years seven to twenty-one of the reign previously identified as that of Thutmose III. It is now known that Hatshepsut assumed the position of pharaoh and her reign as king is usually given as twenty-two years since Manetho assigns her a reign of 21 years and 9 months. As Hatshepsut reestablished the trade networks that had been disrupted during the Hyksos occupation of Egypt during the Second Intermediate Period, thereby building a wealth of the Eighteenth Dynasty that has become so famous since the discovery of the burial of one of her descendants, Tutankhamun, began to be analysed. Hatshepsut was one of the most prolific builders in ancient Egypt, commissioning hundreds of construction projects throughout both Upper and Lower Egypt, that were grander and more numerous than those of any of her Middle Kingdom predecessors. Although many Egyptologists have claimed that her foreign policy was mainly peaceful, there is evidence that Hatshepsut led successful military campaigns in Nubia, the Levant, and Syria early in her career.

3. Joan of Arc 1412 – 1431 

Saint Joan of Arc was a 15th century national heroine of France. She was tried and executed for heresy when she was only 19 years old. The judgment was declared invalid by the Pope and she was declared innocent and a martyr 24 years later. She was beatified in 1909 and canonized as a saint in 1920. Joan asserted that she had visions from God which told her to recover her homeland from English domination late in the Hundred Years’ War. The uncrowned King Charles VII sent her to the siege at Orléans as part of a relief mission. She gained prominence when she overcame the dismissive attitude of veteran commanders and lifted the siege in only nine days. Several more swift victories led to Charles VII’s coronation at Reims and settled the disputed succession to the throne. She remained astute to the end of her life and rehabilitation trial testimony frequently marvels at her astuteness. Her subtle replies under interrogation even forced the court to stop holding public sessions.

2. Florence Nightingale 1820 – 1910

Florence Nightingale who came to be known as “The Lady with the Lamp”, was a pioneer of modern nursing, a writer and a noted statistician. Her lasting contribution has been her role in founding the modern nursing profession. She set a shining example for nurses everywhere of compassion, commitment to patient care, and diligent and thoughtful hospital administration. The work of the Nightingale School of Nursing continues today. The Nightingale building in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Southampton is named after her. International Nurses Day is celebrated on her birthday each year. Florence Nightingale’s most famous contribution came during the Crimean War, which became her central focus when reports began to filter back to Britain about the horrific conditions for the wounded. Florence and her compatriots began by thoroughly cleaning the hospital and equipment and reorganizing patient care. Nightingale believed the high death rates in the hospitals were due to poor nutrition and supplies and overworking of the soldiers. Consequently, she reduced deaths in the Army during peacetime and turned attention to the sanitary design of hospitals.

1. Catherine II, Empress of Russia 1729 – 1796 

Catherine II (the Great) reigned as Empress of Russia for 34 years, from June 28, 1762 until her death. She exemplifies the enlightened despot of her era. During her reign Catherine extended the borders of the Russian Empire southward and westward to absorb New Russia, Crimea, Right-Bank Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania, and Courland at the expense of two powers — the Ottoman Empire and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Catherine made Russia the dominant power in south-eastern Europe after her first Russo–Turkish War against the Ottoman Empire (1768–1774), which saw some of the greatest defeats in Turkish history, including the Battle of Chesma (5 July – 7 July 1770) and the Battle of Kagul (21 July 1770). Catherine’s patronage furthered the evolution of the arts in Russia more than that of any Russian sovereign before or after her. She subscribed to the ideals of the Enlightenment and considered herself a “philosopher on the throne”. She showed great awareness of her image abroad, and ever desired that Europe should perceive her as a civilized and enlightened monarch, despite the fact that in Russia she often played the part of the tyrant.

16 Famous Indians With Disabilities Who Inspire Us Everyday

These Indians with disabilities prove that it is just a state of mind. Learn about 16 amazing people who have not let their disability hold them back them in any way. From performing in international arenas to bagging gold medals in sports events, there is nothing these champions cannot do! They have made us so proud.

“Disability is a state of mind”

Here are 16 Indians who have proved this statement right by excelling in various fields in spite of their disability and who inspire us in so many ways every day –

1. Sudha Chandran

This Indian actress and classical dancer needs no introduction. Born in Kerala, this 50-year-old artist met with an accident when she was just 16. Doctors missed a small wound in her ankle and plastered it, which later got infected and there was no alternative left but to amputate her leg. She overcame her disability by getting a prosthetic “Jaipur Foot” and became one of the most popular and acclaimed classical dancers of the country. Having performed Bharatnatyam internationally, Chandran has also been a known figure in the Indian television and film industry. Having received many awards for her amazing talent, Chandran is an inspiration to many!

2. Ravindra Jain

 Born visually impaired, Jain started singing at a very young age and took his passion to a new high when he joined the Indian music industry, becoming one of the most notable music directors of the 1970s. He was so dedicated towards his work that when, during one of the recording sessions, his father passed away, but he still did not leave the recording room until the recordings were finalized. Apart from composing various ‘super-hit’ songs for Hindi movies, he had also launched several private albums which were praised by many.

3. Girish Sharma

 He lost a leg in a train accident when he was a kid. But, this setback in life did not stop him from becoming a badminton champion. He has just one leg which is so strong that he not only plays the game effortlessly but also easily covers the entire court. Ever since he was a kid, he would indulge in outdoor activities with other kids without letting his disability come in the way. Aren’t we super proud of this talented man?

4. Shekar Naik

Naik is a perfect example of someone who has converted a disability into an opportunity. With his strong will power and dedication, he became a T20 Blind Cricket World Champion and has 32 centuries to his name. After a lot of financial and social troubles, Naik has emerged as a winner and we salute his spirit. Watch this video to know more about him –

5. H Ramakrishnan

Ramakrishnan was affected by polio in both his legs at a young age of two and half years. From being denied admission in a regular school to getting rejected for a job due to his disability, Ramakrishnan has had to struggle at each step in his life. In spite of this, he worked as a journalist for 40 years and is currently CEO of SS Music television channel. He is also a musician and has showcased his talent at various platforms. He runs a charitable trust called Krupa to help the specially-abled.

6. Preethi Srinivasan

 

Preethi Srinivasan was the captain of the under-19 Tamil Nadu women’s cricket team. Even after the unfortunate swimming accident that left her paralyzed below the neck, she continues to inspire other lives through her organization Soulfree. She has started to provide hope to women with severe disabilities and assists them in fulfilling their highest human potential by providing a basic quality of life. 

7. Satendra Singh

This acclaimed doctor contracted Polio when he was just nine months old. He is also a prominent disability activist and works extensively to make public places more accessible to persons with disabilities. His efforts made ATMs disabled-friendly by constructing ramps. Similar initiatives were taken for the post  office, medical institutes, polling booths, etc. He is also the founder of Infinite Ability – a medical humanities group on disability.

8. H. Boniface Prabhu

Prabhu’s life changed at the age of four when a botched lumbar puncture made him a quadriplegic for the rest of his life. But he never let this disability change his goals of life and continued his education in a regular school. His immense hard work and dedication has made him a notable figure and a leading quadriplegic wheelchair tennis player. He was a medal winner at the 1998 World Championships and was also awarded the Padma Shri by Government of India in 2014. It seems like disability is not a word in his dictionary.

9. Sai Prasad Vishwanathan

Vishwanathan lost sensation in the lower half of his body when he was a kid. But he was not one to let a disability take over his life. He became India’s first skydiver and has his name registered in the Limca Book of Records for being the first Indian with disability to skydive from 14,000 feet. He has co-founded Sahasra, an organization that provides scholarships to financially disadvantaged students with great potential, to pursue higher studies. He currently works as a risk consultant at  Deloitte U.S. in India.

10. Akbar Khan

Born visually impaired in a poor family in Rajasthan, Khan saw a tough childhood. But with immense support from his elder brother, who also happened to be visually impaired since birth, Khan managed to continue his studies with excellent results. Having a great interest in music, Khan was invited to various platforms as a performer as well as a judge. His biggest achievements include getting a National Award for The Welfare of Persons with Disabilities in 1989. Khan has always believed in himself and says that visual impairment is a blessing and not a curse for him.

11. Arunima Sinha

Arunima Sinha lost her leg when some robbers pushed her out of a moving train. Two years later, she became the first woman amputee to climb Mount Everest. She disliked the look of pity and sympathy in everyone’s eyes and did not want to be looked upon as a handicapped person. She has proved that a strong determination and will is far more important than a strong body. Even with a prosthetic leg, she overcame her challenges and made history. 

12. Javed Abidi

He was diagnosed with spina bifidia (a developmental congenital disorder caused by the incomplete closing of the embryonic neural tube) which was not operated on for eight years and caused permanent nerve damage. Further injuries made the situation worse and made him a wheelchair-user when he turned 15. Even this jolt in his life did not stop him from going abroad to finish his education and pursue his dreams of becoming a journalist. He has been actively engaged with disability rights for years, and is the director of the National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP) in India, and also the founder of the Disability Rights Group.

13. Rajendra Singh Rahelu

Rajinder Singh Rahelu contracted polio when he was eight months old. Since then, he has not been able to walk. But he did not let his disability come in between him and his dreams. Rahelu decided to discontinue his studies after completing high school. In 1996, a little encouragement from his powerlifter friend motivated Rahelu to pursue a career in this sport. He started by lifting a weight of 75 kgs but rigorous training and motivation made him strong enough to lift a weight of 115 kgs within six months. He continued to practice, and today, he has created history after winning a silver medal in powerlifting at the Commonwealth Games 2014. 

14. Dr. Suresh Advani

The prominent oncologist started Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in India. He contracted polio at the age of eight and has been wheelchair-bound since then. Having faced many difficulties to pursue his dreams due to his disability, Advani did not give up. His contributions in the field of Oncology have been recognized with many awards, including the Padma Shri in 2002 and the Padma Bhushan in 2012. He is the first oncologist in India to have successfully done a bone-marrow transplant.

15. Sadhna Dhand

 Suffering from brittle bone disease, 57-year-old Dhand lost her hearing at the age of 12 and stands 3.3 feet tall. But, this disability was not strong enough to stop her from pursuing her passion for painting, for which she has even won a national award. Apart from this, she has received many awards at the state and national level for painting and photography. She is now imparting this art to other students and conducts classes at her house. Not only this, she is an active social worker and donates to various organizations working with children with mental and physical disability.

16. Malathi Krishnamurthy Holla

This international para-athlete from Bangalore was paralyzed completely at the tender age of one after a high fever. A regular electric shock treatment for two years got the strength of her upper body back, but below the waist her body remained weak. Holla decided to live life in the best possible way and chose sports to excel in. She started participating in various games at college, and today she has taken part in various international events including the Para-Olympics. She won Gold in 200m, shot put, discus and javelin throw at the 1989 World Masters’ Games in Denmark. She has over 300 medals in her kitty, and is also the proud recipient of the Arjuna Award and Padma Shri. She runs the Mathru Foundation to help disabled children from rural India.

Humanity is still alive:)

Stranger Pays Hospital Parking Fine For Mother Of Sick Baby In Random Act Of Kindness

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Finding a parking ticket on your car windscreen doesn't sound like it should be an uplifting moment.

But for one Australian mother, this usually annoying discovery made her day.

The woman had returned to her vehicle in a hospital car park – she had spent a week inside with her sick nine-week-old son.

After finally being discharged, she was greeted with an unwanted parking ticket. However, when she examined it, she saw there was an envelope attached.

Inside was a note from someone called Laura who had decided to pay the ticket for her in a random act of kindness.

The note read: “Hi there. I saw your car had a parking ticket on it, I'm sure whatever you are going through at hospital is tough enough so I have paid for you.”

Also included was the receipt for the parking, with the message: “Hope things get better!”

The mother then posted details of the incident on the .

She wrote: “We were discharged today and as I walked to my car I noticed that I had a parking ticket. After those days in hospital, a parking ticket was one more thing that I didn't need.

“Well to my surprise, when I opened the envelope there was a note from a lovely lady named Laura.

“I hope that Laura sees this and knows how much I appreciate her support”.

Explore Bangalore in 5 days

Not Many Know About These 14 Unique Ways To Explore Bangalore In 5 Days!

Nandi Hills

1. Start Day 1 With A Photowalk At Cubbon Park

 Sachin Jadhav says, ?The park is well maintained, eatables are allowed inside and you can take photos all through Cubbon Park. It's a great place to hang out with family and friends.

2. Have A Sumptuous Breakfast At Koshy's

This ancient cafe is very popular for its breakfast. The place has retained its old-world charm with huge pillars, creaky windows and huge fans. Must-try is the fish and chips.

3. Take An Auto Ride To Vidhana Soudha

 Marmo from Delhi says, ?The palace in grey granite midst the lust green gardens is by far one of most beautiful palaces in the world. Now converted into state assembly house, manifests the architectural excellence we have had. You cannot go inside but good to make a drive around.?

4. Watch A Play At Ranga Shankara

On of the best way to spend an evening in Bangalore is by watching a play at the famous Ranga Shankara. Its annual theatre festival brings together famous and budding playrights and their works to the city.  

5. Go Street Shopping At Commercial Street

Aishwarya says, ?Commercial Street is heaven for shopaholics. There are innumerable number of shops, both branded and non branded.?  Commercial Street is a super cool shopping destination in Bangalore. Originally, it used to be a complete flea market but now you can find even the bigger brands making their way. Best time to visit Commercial Street is during the day when the market is in its full bloom. You will find people from every ethnicity hanging around here. Bangalore is famous for Mysore Silk, you will find a lot of good and cheap silk stuff in and around this area. There are also a lot of eating joints and pubs in and around this area therefore even if you are not into shopping this is a very nice place to just chill out.?

 

6. On Day 2, Go For A Wildlife Safari At Bannerghatta National Park

 Jamuna says, ?Pack up to Bannerghatta National Park. The grand safari, main zoo and Butterfly Garden are the main attractions. I was thrilled at viewing bears freely walking, white tigers lying under the tree shade, Asian tigers jay walking and lions sitting relaxed by the roadside.?

7. Head To VV Puram For A Local Eating Experience

Thindi Beedhi is one place that's always crowded with foodies during evenings. Some of the best eateries here include VB Bakery that sells honey cakes and cream puff, Shivanna Gulkhand Center that is popular for its gulkhand with ice-cream and Ramu Tiffin centre for its ghee masala dosa.

8. Spend Day 3 At Wonderla

Post breakfast; get into the spirit of the day outing with at the amusement park.

Wonder la is the Asia's number one holiday place you can enjoy with your family and friends. You can have a lot of fun here. Enjoy the water rides and other rides.?

 

9. Kickstart Day 4 With A Trip To Nandi Hills

It is a best place to see the sunrise in Bangalore. This place is very good for those who love bike riding. I have visited this place twice and its only 60 km from the Bangalore. The Nandi Temple on the top of the hill and beautiful garden adds to the mood. Don't forget to carry your camera along.Carry warm clothes along with you as the weather is super chilled. Try to reach the place before sunrise. After the sunrise, the view is totally different."

 

10. Take A Stroll On Brigade Road - The Time's Square of Bangalore

Visit to Bangalore is incomplete without a visit to M.G. Road. Brigade Road is busy in the evenings. The place has many resturants and pubs.We went for a walk at Brigade road. After a walk we took a metro ride. Also, took photos of various places from the metro station. We then had coffee at Matteo.

 

11. On Day 5, Take A Road Trip To Mysore

If you set out early and are lucky enough to miss traffic, Mysore is about three hours away from Bangalore.

12. Visit The Mysore Palace

The Palace is spectacular always with its magnanimity and artistic outdoor spanning lawns, gardens, elephants, and camels. A ride in the battery operated vehicle around the palace with the timely explanations of the place by the driver come guide is a nice experience. This time the opportunity to see the palace fully decorated with lights in the sunday evening is a spectacular experience. Except on the sunday evenings there is entrance fee to enter the palace and the foreigners need to pay more.

13. Spend An Evening At Brindavan Gardens

I had been to Brindavan garden located in the backwaters of KRS dam. Evening is the right time to visit when the garden is lit up with colourful sountains. There is a pond in the middle of the gardens where you can go for a boat ride. The place offers a great view in the evenings.

14. Gorge On Mysore Pak At Mahalakshmi Sweets