Over the last 70 years, scientists have found that Coronavirus can infect mice, rats, dogs, cats, turkeys, horses, pigs, and cattle. Sometimes, these animals can transmit Coronavirus to humans as well.

Coronavirus was identified on January 7 and has been named as COVID-19, where “Co” and “Vi” is for Coronavirus, “d” for disease, and “19” for the year when the disease emerged.

It has not been previously identified in humans and little is known about it, although human-to-human transmission has been confirmed.

One analysis has found that the genetic sequence of the new virus is 96 per cent identical to one Coronavirus found in bats.

According to WHO, Coronavirus are a family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases.

The virus was originally transmitted between animals and people.

Where did the Coronavirus originate?

Coronavirus originated in China in early December. The first outbreak was at a meat market in Wuhan, China. According to research, the first 41 people who were infected had some connection to the meat market.

In early February, researchers in Guangzhou, China, suggested that Pangolins could be the possible source of the disease based on the genetic comparison of the virus found in human and an-eating animals.

Most of the deaths that have been in this outbreak are older with chronic health issues like, heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes. In that group, the fatality rate for the Coronavirus is much higher. It’s around 14-15% for the elderly people.

What are the symptoms of Coronavirus?

The symptoms of Coronavirus can include coughing, fever, and shortness of breath. Due to the incubation period, symptoms may not appear in the initial 2-14 days after the exposure. Most people show symptoms within five to six days. And symptoms of COVID-19 do not include runny nose, health experts at the WHO have clarified.

In severe cases, it can lead to pneumonia, multiple organ failure, and even death.

Here are the symptoms:

• Sneezing
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Cough
• Sore Throat
• Exacerbated Asthma

How many have been infected?

The total contagions in China reported around 81,000 cases with 3,305 deaths. The deaths caused by COVID-19 have surpassed that of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) that occurred in 2002 and 2003. Officials have implemented measures to contain the virus, including travel restrictions and quarantines.

The countries that are hit by this pandemic have declared lockdown and those found with symptoms have been quarantined or put into isolation.

Overall cases of Coronavirus has come up around 872,972 with deaths up to 43,275 and 184,594 have been recovered as per the data available while preparing this article.

How the virus is getting transmitted?

There is limited research on how COVID-19 is spreading from one person to person. Some researchers are of belief that this virus transmit via fluids in the respiratory system, such as mucus.

Coronavirus can spread in the following ways:

• Coughing and sneezing without covering the mouth can disperse droplets into the air.
• Touching or shaking the hands with a person who has the virus can pass the virus between individuals.
• Touching your nose, eyes or mouth after coming in contact with an infected person.

Where have cases been reported?

Most cases and deaths have been reported in China, mostly in the Hubei province. Deaths have also been confirmed in Hong Kong, Italy, Philippines, Japan, France, Taiwan, India, Italy, and Iran.

The virus has spread into various countries in the Asia-Pacific region, Europe, North America, The Middle East, and Africa.

However, China has been recovered a lot from the COVID-19 and has spread to more other countries. But there are some more cases in China that have come up again.

What Precautions can you take?

There is no any specific vaccine that can treat it as it’s a new strain. However, WHO has come up with several protection measures that you can take to prevent the virus.

Based on research, there are some precautions and measures that you can take to protect yourself from Coronavirus are:

• Wash your hands
• Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze
• Stay away from people who are ill
• Drinking enough water
• Avoiding smoking and smoky areas
• Wear a mask whenever you go outside
• Taking ibuprofen or naproxen for pain and fever
• Using a Clean Humidifier
• Stay home from work or school if you are not feeling well
• If you are in old age and have a chronic health condition. Try to stay away from the crowded place and postpone any unnecessary travel.
• If you have a kid, wear a mask whenever you come in contact with the kid and wash your hands and keep your kid sanitized all the time. Kids and old age people are more susceptible to this disease.

What steps have been taken to check its spread?

The Chinese government initially locked down Wuhan, the epicentre of the virus outbreak, however, it was too late as many people died and were infected. All the countries have expanded the screening of international travellers. And the travellers found with the flu have been isolated and treated before their release.

References:
https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/23/21078457/coronavirus-outbreak-china-wuhan-quarantine-who-sars-cdc-symptoms-risk
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
http://www.economictimes.indiatimes.com
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com

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Every year, this day comes and goes, for some, it’s just another normal day while some celebrate it with great enthusiasm. There are women who attend women’s day events organized in order to celebrate women all over the world while some spend it with their friends, arranging a girls’ night out or calling it as a Spa Day.

International Women’s Day, March 8, is the perfect time to celebrate with your favorite females.

While you can celebrate this day with the hashtags all over your social media accounts, there are many other ways in which you can celebrate Women’s Day that will make a positive impact.

Here are some of the ways in which you can spread happiness among many faces on Women’s Day.

Get involved with an NGO

Why not celebrate this Women’s Day by empowering and helping other women? So, get involved with any social enterprise that is into empowering women.  You even can volunteer at your local community center and help the women in need which will surely be an illuminating experience. Having each other’s back is really important.

The point is to find ways to reach out to the women in the community who are in need of any help. And this is the best day to grab this opportunity.

Visit a local Women’s Day event

Every city organizes various Women’s Day events in different localities. If you have an interest in attending the events, you can be a part of it as these events have different themes and you might love joining it with your girlfriends. It would also be a kind of networking opportunity and you will meet women from different fields.

The theme of this year’s International Women’s day is “Think equal, build smart, and innovate for a change”. As such a lot of events will cover this theme and talk about the same. You can participate in these events and raise your voice regarding any concern you have and get your answers. This would also be a great time to gain insights and be a part of a great event.

Give Charity

Think of making a donation to Women Care Centres, Women Abuse Centres, Breast Cancer Organizations or an orphanage. We spend a lot on our shopping, food, and other items, why not make a difference in the lives of these women just by donating a little amount. A little effort would mean a lot for these people. You can also visit these places with your family and friends and bring some essentials like clothes, food or some daily necessities as a part of your gesture for these women. You can also spend some time, chat with them, and make them feel good about themselves. You will surely love the experience and the day would be well spent.

Gifts Swap

When you think of gifts, it need not necessarily be any expensive jewellery or gadgets, it can be a handmade card, a scrapbook, a letter, a beautiful bouquet of flowers, chocolates or any thoughtful gift. So, celebrate your womanhood gifting each other something thoughtful and make it extra special for the women you love the most. The smallest gestures speak volumes!

Shopping: Where Proceeds go to a Woman-Related Foundation

There are various foundations that work towards the progress and development of women in many areas. You just need to find a store or any online deals that directly help those organizations to empower those women. This would definitely be the best shopping you have ever done. Every penny spent would be worth it!

Few of the websites where you can donate and involve in helping other women:

https://dressforsuccess.org/

https://www.giveindia.org/

https://www.donatekart.com/

https://act.globalfundforwomen.org/donate

Make this day a special one not just for yourself and your favorite women but try to bring some positive change in the lives of the other women who never got a privilege of celebrating Women’s Day.

Show your gratitude for all the women!

Happy Women’s Day!

Also read : Salute to Indian Women Power

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When we talk about the achievements of women, we feel proud. A woman is a daughter, a wife, a sister, a lover, a mother, and a friend. Despite being all these, she is a homemaker, a manager, a professional, a socialist, a teacher, and a bond that keep everyone together.

Let’s throw some light on Women in India.

Today, Indian women are not only housewives but they are handling big responsibilities of the country and successfully leading the nation. India Women power is involved in every sector like Defence, Finance, Agriculture, Sports, Politics, Technology, Space Science and many more. Many of our Ministers in Government of India are serving their duties perfectly. They have made their own identity and have set an example.

The contribution made by Indira Gandhi, Sarojini Naidu, Mother Teresa, Kalpana Chawla, Neerja Bhanot, and many other women is tremendous and have inspired many other women to follow their strong footprints.

However, in many parts of the world, Indian women are still perceived as docile type, quiet, clad in a saree with long gorgeous hair and gold jewellery who loves being a homemaker and taking care of the family. But what the world doesn’t know is that these stereotyped women are marking their presence with great distinctiveness.

Women in India are emerging out of their conventional role, realizing their potential and hidden talents and have begun to take major roles in society. They are a perfect combination of courage, passion, determination, confidence, and respect.

Indian women have made a huge success in overcoming gender-biases and discrimination. Gender stereotypes have no longer place in this age if individuality. They are reaching heights like never before in all the areas. We have witnessed women acing competitive examinations, winning sports competitions, leading in political parties, out rivalling in the entertainment industry, excelling in top business organizations, successfully running their own ventures.

Women have become an example of Pride and Honor.

What we need to recognize is their hidden talents and not become obstructions in their success.

Here is a list of India’s top women who have proved themselves in every field and made their mark!

PV Sindhu

PV Sidhu has shown what it takes to be a real champion. She has shown her outstanding performance in badminton from the age of 13 years. And at the age of 21, she became the first Indian woman to win the Silver Medal at the Rio Olympics 2016. PV Sindhu ranks #3 in the BWF World Ranking.

Arundhati Bhattacharya

The first woman chairperson of State Bank of India, Arundhati Bhattacharya, hails from Kolkata. She has been listed on 25^th rank in the Forbes’s most powerful women in the world list. She has made various outlines to the bank like SBI General Insurance, SBI SG Global Securities Pvt. Ltd., and others during her tenure with the bank.

Shanti Devi

Shanti Devi has proved everyone wrong who says repairing trucks is the job of men. Shanti Devi, 50, with eight children is running an automobile workshop with her husband. She has slammed the general stereotype of Indians and has given other women the courage to take a step forward for a better lifestyle. Shanti Devi is the only woman truck driver in India and she has chosen this profession by choice to make her and her family better in the future.

Sumitra Mahajan

Sumitra Mahajan, 71, is known to be the current speaker of LokSabha belongs to Bhartiya Janata Party. This lady has proven that not only gender but even age does not matter when serving your own country. She has been elected eight times to the LokSabha and is the longest servicing woman member.

Indra Nooyi

Indra Nooyi has set a perfect example of how a woman can excel even in the most competitive corporate sector and achieve huge success. She is one of the most successful CEOs of the FMCG industry. She has several achievements to her credit. Forbes ranked her 4^th in the list of the most powerful woman in Business in 2008.

Indra Nooyi is the only Indian-American woman executive in 19-member Strategic and Policy Forum.

Tessy Thomas

Tessy Thomas, the first woman to head an Indian missile project, has made her mark in a traditionally male stronghold. She joined DRDO in 1988 and has played a major role in India’s missile development programme, particularly in the making of its long-range nuclear-capable ballistic missiles. This brilliant woman is also associated with various professional institutes-Indian National Academy of Engineering, Institution of Engineers-India, Tata Administrative Services.

Priyanka Chopra

A fabulous actress, producer, singer, and the Ambassador of the UNICEF Global Goodwill, Priyanka Chopra, has not left anything she can’t do. The multi-talented actress has demystified the stereotyped moulds which define the gender roles. She has also made her mark in Hollywood movies and TV series. She will be soon seen in Punjabi and Bhojpuri movies as well.

Bharti Arora

Bharti Arora is the true hero to all the Indian women. She is an outstanding IPS Officer of 1998 batch. She has made excellent campaigns and programs for the betterment of the community. She has introduced policing programs and campaigns at Rewari and Faridabad for the prevention of sexual abuse for girls, and other programs for jail inmates as well.

This does not bring an end to our list, there are many women who have proved themselves and are recognized for their work and achievements.

Now, it’s your turn to speak for yourself, stand up for yourself, and do not fear of getting rejected and breaking from any social prejudices that you think is not right.

Stay strong, confident, bold, and fearless and most importantly love and pamper yourself!

Let’s salute to all the Women- who have paved the way to empowerment for all of us!

Happy Women’s Day!

Reference:
https://www.naaree.com/indian-women-role-models-empowerment/

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Significance

The National War Memorial at India Gate is built in memory of the heroes of Indian forces; to honor around 26,000 soldiers who laid their lives in war and operations since India got independence. This is India’s first National War memorial dedicated to all the soldiers who served during the India-China war of 1962, India-Pak war in 1947, 1965 and 1971, the Kargil war in 1999 and Indian Peacekeeping Force Operations in Sri Lanka.

Design and Layout

The Memorial comprises of a 15.5metre tall tower, with an eternal flame and 16 circular walls of honour on which around names of 26,000 soldiers have been written in gold on the walls. The pattern of the walls symbolizes “Chakravyuth”.

The layout of the Memorial comprises of four concentric circles, namely,

• the “Amar Chakra” or Circle of Immortality,
• the “Veerta Chakra” or Circle of Bravery,
• the “Tyag Chakra” or Circle of Sacrifice, and
• the “Rakshak Chakra” or Circle of Protection.

The statues of 21 awardees of Pram Veer Chakra have also been installed in the Memorial. These include the country’s highest gallantry award receivers namely, Subedar Major (Hony Capt), Bana Singh (Retired), Subedar Major Yogendra Singh Yadav, and Subedar Sanjay Kumar.

The names of around 26,000 heroes along with their rank and regiments have also been inscribed in the 16 walls of the memorial.

Timeline

1960s: The proposal for the National War Memorial was first made.

2012: Defence Minister AK Antony said Memorial would be built at India Gate and that time Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dixit opposed the choice of the site at that time.

2015:  GoI Cabinet gave in the principal amount of Rs.500 crore for the project in October.

2016: International completion was held to decide the design of the Memorial.

2017: The design by Yogesh Chadrahasan of WeBe Design Ltd. was selected in March which was selected by a jury led by architect and planner Christopher Benninger.

Few Famous War Memorials Around the world

• USS Arizona Memorial: The Memorial was built in 1962, located in Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, Hawaii. It was built in the memory of sailor and marines who were perished aboard the USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor. The Memorial is visited by more than two million people every year.
• Monument to the Women of World War II: The Memorial is located on Whitehall, London, sculpted by John w. Mills which was inaugurated by Queen Elizabeth II in July 2005. It stands 22 feet high. The 17 different items of clothing on the monument symbolize different jobs women had during the war.
• Marine Corps War Memorial: It is sited at the entrance to the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington Ridge Park, Arlington, Virginia. The memorial was built after World War II and was constructed in the memory of the United States Marine Corps who died in the defense of the US since 1775.
• Memorial of the Deportation: It is a memorial in Paris, France, dedicated to those who got deported from Vichy France to Nazi concentration camps during World War II. It was designed by a French architect, Georges-Henri Pingusson. It was inaugurated by Charles de Gaulle in 1962.

So, next time when you visit national capital. Don’t forget to visit our National War Memorial to tribute to our soldiers who fought for us

Reference:
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-indias-national-war-memorial-5600880/
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/national-war-memorial-delhi-pm-modi-to-inaugurate-national-war-memorial-in-delhi-today-1998807

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This auspicious festival will be there for 55 days and has great mythological and social importance. It started in January 15 and will last till March 4.

The Kumbh Mela is held four times over the period of 12 years, while the Purna Kumbh Mela is held every 12 years. The Kumbh Mela that is taking place this year in Prayagraj is the Ardh Kumbh Mela. This is held every six years either in Prayagraj or Haridwar.

This year 20 million people are expected to assemble in Prayagraj from 15^th January to 4^th March for the Ardh Kumbh Mela.

Mythology behind Kumbh

According to Hindu mythology, there was a raging war between demigods and demons for the possession of an elixir for eternal life. During the war, Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra, caught the sight urn filled with nectar and snatched it from Lord Dhanvantari and flew off taking the form of a bird. But as Guru Shankaracharya, the guru of demons, noticed Jayanta with the potion of nectar, he alerted all the demons to follow him. Jayanta was on the run for 12 days to ensure that the demons didn’t get hold of the elixir. Finally, he hid the potion in four places-Prayagraj, Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nasik. These places are now the homes of the Kumbh Mela.

Unique Attractions at the Kumbh Mela

Besides the main occasion involved in this fair of bathing in the celestial confluence of three significant rivers, Ganga, Yamuna, and Sarasvati, there are several other things to do at this site.

You can visit the place to observe the enormous yajnas that take place with Vedic mantras and chants related to Hindu mythology. One of the important aspects of this fair is the donation of several things including clothing, food, and many more to the saints.

1. Naga Sadhus

The Kumbh Mela is one of the opportunities to see the reclusive Naga sadhus, some of whom lives in caves after taking a vow of celibacy. Shaivanti Naga Sadhus are one the most unique attraction at the Kumbh Mela. People are really eager to know their mysterious lifestyle and philosophy. And in the holiest royal bath, Naga Sadhus get the right to take a bath first. The Naga Sadhus remain naked, enamored with their whole body.

2. Watch the Peshwai

Peshwai is a procession that marks the beginning of the festival and is celebrated with much pomp and show. Naga Sadhus make a grand entry on their horse, elephants, or carriages and urge people to join the procession. Saints also dance on their hymns of Lord Shiva while performing acrobats and stunts with their swords.

3. Take a holy dip

The holy water is called the Triveni Sangam, the convergence of the Ganga, Yamuna and Sarasvati River. You can take the holy dip on any day but to take a royal bath on auspicious dates, you need to make arrangements before. For Shahi Snan devoted believers like Naga Sadhus and other saints are given the priority.

The royal bath is supposed to be an extremely enchanting experience. The banks are beautifully decorated with rangoli. The saints and devotees chant and pray throughout the night. It’s an incredible experience!

4. Prayagraj on Foot

Explore Prayagraj and dig into the history with the guided Sangam Walk organized by the Government of Uttar Pradesh. The walk includes a walk around some popular tourist spots such as Allahabad Fort, Shankar Viman Mandapan, Bade Hanumanji Temple, Ram Ghat and many more such sites. You will ascertain a lot of hidden stories of Prayagraj with this guided tour.

5. River Cruise

River cruises have been organized by the government that goes from Sujawan Ghat to Rail Bridge and then Boat Club Ghat to Sarasvati Ghat and Kila Ghat. These cruises will surely enhance the festive experience. You will get to soak in the blissful atmosphere while you witness the Ghats.

6. Dance, Music, Art, and Culture

The Kumbh Mela has five pandals, the Ganga Pandal being the biggest of all. And each pandal conducts different performances ranging from traditional dance to musical shows with more than 2000 folk and tribal artistes delivering more than 500 programs. This is something that you should not miss at all.

7. Light and Sound Show

This is an initiative taken by the Yogi Government to showcase the light and sound show at the Prayagraj Fort wall every day. If you are enthusiastic about the show, book the tickets in advance to avoid any hassle at the last moment. This would be a completely different experience for the first-timers as well as for others well.

8. Marketing of different brands

For sampling, selling and brand engagement the Kumbh Mela provides an excellent opportunity for the brands. Around 100 brands have participated in the Kumbh Mela 2019. Not just FMCG brands but also airlines, mobile companies have grabbed the opportunity. Brands like Welspun are marketing their new range of “Quick Dry” towels with an aim to generate buzz in the market. The brands are creatively and whole-heartedly involved in the mela. And this is quite fascinating and interesting.

9. Important Dates of Kumbh Mela 2019

All days are considered as sacred, but some days are spiritually overcharged and come with their own exclusive status. Here are the important dates on which you should visit the Kumbh Mela.

Now, you just have one auspicious date to visit the Kumbh Mela.

Here are the highlights of the Shahi Snans held on important dates:

15^th January-Makar Sankranti:

The day marks the movement of the sun into the next astrological position according to the Hindu calendar.

The Shahi Snan began at 4am on the first day of the Kumbh Mela. Sadhus from different areas took a dip in the river Ganga. It was after the midnight that hundreds of devotees from India and aboard began to precede towards the bathing Ghats. The saints and other devotees sang and chanted throughout the night. The first day of the Kumbh Mela catered a huge crowd.

21^st January-Poornima:

The unofficial beginning of the Kumbh Mela

The day of Purnima is important for all the Hindus. As such there were several events held on this day in Prayagraj. There was a Pausha Purnima bath on Sangam beach. A grand Shobha Yatra of Shree Vaani Madhav Ji was held followed by several cultural and religious events.

4^th February-Mauni Amavasya:

Considered the most auspicious day for a holy dip in the water.

As this day is considered very auspicious during these 55 days, number of Ghats were increased. A 6 km jetty was prepared for bathing at Sangam Noose. All the facilities were made available right from blankets to food. And an enormous crowd took a dip on this day.

10^th February-Basant Panchami:

This day marks the beginning of the spring and is devoted the Goddess Sarasvati. It is a prominent harvest festival in North India.

On the occasion of Basant Panchami, several devotees and saints took a bath in Triveni from the midnight. Around 10 million people took a royal bath on this day. During the royal bath, flower showers were performed by the helicopter on saints and devotees.

19^th February-Maghi Poornima:

It’s the big day! The devotees believe that a dip in the holy water on this day guarantees a ticket straight to heaven. All your sins are washed off with a dip on this auspicious day.

Maghi Poornima is also known as “Parv Snan” and is part of the six important bathing days during the Kumbh. Lakhs of devotees and saints took a royal bath on this auspicious day. This day also marked the end of the month-long penance period of Kalp Wasi. And this day attracted the major number of the devotees.

4^th March-Maha Shivratri:

This is the last day of Kumbh Mela. This day of the month is celebrated with much enthusiasm in large parts of India, as it symbolizes the overcoming of darkness.

Now, it’s your turn to witness the Kumbh Mela.

A warm and positive vibe is waiting for you in this festive fair, which surely needs no advertising. So, pack your bags for one of the biggest festivals of India.

Reference:
https://zeenews.india.com/india/live-updates/kumbh-mela-2019-shahi-snan-live-updates-2170707
https://www.bhaskar.com/uttar-pradesh/lucknow/news/kumbh-mela-2019-third-shahi-snan-on-basant-panchami-in-prayagraj-6021005.html
https://www.amarujala.com/photo-gallery/uttar-pradesh/allahabad/kumbh-mela-2019-third-shahi-snan-festival-on-basant-panchami-konw-importance-of-three-holy-dip

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If you’re the type of person who the first thing they do in the morning is to read the news, you know how hard it can be to know which media outlet you can trust. I personally start checking multiple sources every time there’s a piece of news I believe is important. But, it is quite time-consuming, at least until you build a personal library of different news sources and even then, you still need to check if they actually wrote about the topic you want to check.

This made me start researching if there’s an easier, more tech-savvy way to read news from multiple sources. I started looking for possible apps to help with this problem and as it turned out, there are numerous apps that do just that. So if you’re facing the same problem as me, I present my personal top 3 apps for reading news from multiple sources.

SmartNews – All News in One Place

SmartNews is the first one I tried, and I got to say, I liked it from the get-go. Mainly for its user interface, but later for the way it delivers the news to you. It doesn’t filter according to what you read, but it provides different sources. More importantly, the news outlets the app provides aren’t any websites, but recognized websites you probably know. The app shines in organizing the news for you so you can focus more on reading, rather than researching. Also, I noticed they update several times as a day. I can appreciate that as I have the peace of mind I get the latest info on which I can create opinions.

In case you’re into politics, I did notice more news feed leaning more to the left. Although the reason for that is probably the fact we have more popular left-oriented news sites than right. Still, I do appreciate the fact you can easily organize as you wish and have yourself decide what you want to read.

Reuters News – Different Sources of Video News

Although the app does come with regular articles as well, the main thing I like the most are the videos. Video news is snappy, on the point and they try to take as less of your time as possible without sacrificing the quality. I’d say it’s a great app for people who are busy but still value to get different points of view. I found myself mostly using the app like this. I’d watch the video news in the morning and if an article caught my eye, I’d save it for a later read. The favorite tab is easy to access so you are easily reminded that you have something saved for the later. Overall, it’s the small thing that matter and I learned to appreciate this one.

But, although the app comes with clever features, I was a bit disappointed by the number of news categories. The way it’s organized seems a bit too general for my liking as I often found myself browsing the world news to find something extremely specific.  Yes, there’s is the ability to search, but it seems a better organization of articles could easily make the app even better.

News Break – Everything Local

Finally, I’d recommend News Break to people more interested in the news about their local area, rather than the general world news. It took me around 3 minutes to customize the app so I get only the news I want and in case I want to check something different, all I have to do is go to the home screen. Another great thing is the way you can save articles. If you like to read many articles but lack the time, the app lets you customize the saved ones in many different ways. This way, you can keep everything well organized and ensure you actually read what you saved for later.

One thing I should mention, they use fewer sources than SmartNews for example. There are some low-quality articles I stumbled, but you can easily filter out and ensure you don’t get it in the future. Still, as far as the local news goes, I definitely like this one.

Conclusion

These are my top picks for apps that help you get as much diverse news as possible. It’s hard to satisfy everyone’s taste, especially when it comes to news, so it’s always important to have more than one source. The same goes for apps. Although I do think these are the best, I’ll share a website I found that lists top 10 most popular news apps you can check out. Just in case you want more choices.

Best 10 Apps for Daily News

This way, I think we have more than enough possibilities to know we’re actually getting the real information. As I said in the introduction, today more than ever it’s important we double-check the information we get and if we can use apps to do that, why not? Good luck and stay smart.

This is a guest post by Margaret Jules to our site. All views & words are her personal.

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History of Section 377 in India

In 1861, the British introduced & added this Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code. It was actually imposed to protect soldiers and colonial administrators from any form of corruption. Due to a fear that these men might turn into homosexuals. As they stay away from their wives, according to “British Colonialism and the Criminalization of Homosexuality”. A book written by Enze Han and Joseph O’ Mahoney.

Dilution of Section 377

After weeks of discussion by the court and decades of struggle by Indians,  CJI (Chief Justice of India) Dipak Mishra said the law was “irrational”, indefensible and arbitrary”.

A five-judge bench key by CJI Dipak Mishra diluted Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, to exclude all kinds of adult consensual sexual behaviour.

India’s Supreme Court on Thursday (6^th September 2018) struck down one of the world’s oldest bans on consensual gay sex, which was a revolutionary victory for the gay rights.

Section 377 makes consensual sexual acts, both homosexual and heterosexual-a crime if they are against the order of nature.

Section 377 refers to unnatural offences. It says “carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman or animal shall be punished up to 10 years in jail under the 1861 law”.

Will the law Amendment lead to change in society?

As the largest country in the Commonwealth, India’s landmark decision sends a message to other former British colonies. Some of them are still stuck with the laws against homosexuality. The government should understand that homosexuality is not a crime, it’s one’s choice and should be accepted easily and happily by the society.

LGBT Community has now the same rights as of any ordinary citizen of India. The essence of liberty means freedom of choice and LGBT people have got it!

It’s a feeling of contentment that the Supreme Court has restored the dignity denied to the LGBT community by recognising the community’s right to love.

Those who did not overtly hide their sexuality but also did not make any effort to speak about their sexuality can happily say it loud!

The change is very significant, not only to India but to other countries as well. This act may encourage more countries to follow the footsteps of India.

After Dilution of Section 377

As soon as the news was all around India, the people in many cities danced, kissed, and hugged each other with happiness. The member of the LGBT community partied late night and were delighted. The human rights activists showered themselves in a snowstorm of confetti.

Greeting the Supreme Court verdict on decriminalising homosexuality, Samarpan Maiti, the second runner-up of “Mr. Gay World 2018” said that it is like getting “released from a dark jail”. The apex court has ruled that Section 377 of the IPC that criminalised gay sex between the consenting adults is “manifestly arbitrary”.

Dilution of Section 377 was a great relief. The LGBT community has their own identity as if a person is a gay or a lesbian doesn’t matter anymore. Everyone has their right to choose their sexuality. It’s not something that one should be ashamed of just because of the cultural norms. I am happy that there will be no discrimination in the society now. LGBT people who have been living under the fear of prosecution can now live without any fear and stigma.

Society is now better for individualism!

Changing the law was a vital first step in building a new society. LGBT people need protection, respect and support in this society. However, it will take some time for the society to accept the change.

The conservative attitude of the society towards homosexuality still persists in many areas. Many LGBT in India avoid confessing about their sexuality to their families due to the fear of banishment and mockery. It was shocking to hear that many families even performed some kind of rituals to cure homosexuality.

Here, people need to understand that homosexuality is not any kind of disease that has to be cured, it’s one’s choice.

Every citizen of the country should have access to all the rights, the right to marry, the right to adopt, the right to freedom and no one should question them be it regarding their sexuality

I know social changes in India takes a lot of time. We may depend on the law to change certain aspects. But it is actually social and cultural norms which really bring about the change and change will take time. Changing the law is one thing and changing the mind-sets of the people is another. Let’s stay optimistic about it!

I feel, everyone in this society need to take broader and coordinated effort. Anything that helps to increase the visibility of LGBT people to get away with the stereotypes and social and cultural norms in order to show that LGBT people occupy the same position as everyone else does will surely help to make societal change faster.

This is the beginning of a new phase for LGBT people and it’s the time for celebration!

Reference: The Economics Times

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