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Many are the pleasures and great is the value of keeping a diary.As we go about this business called life, we are caught up in a swirl whose momentum keeps us going, and unless we train ourselves to pause and find our bearings, we lose ourselves in the flurry of activity in which we are engaged. A feeling of meaninglessness and emptiness sets in, but because we have not taught ourselves to introspect, we try to get away from our discomfort by speeding up our lives even further with a spate of new activities that puts us into a breathless rush. Speed becomes its own goal and the scene around becomes a blur. To others, the effect might be dazzling, but sooner or later there is bound to be a…

There was a time when friends used to sit by the side of the Ganges in Allahabad and reflect on the mesmerising magic of the sunset wondering at the master painter who created that awesome and enthralling panorama in the firmament. But a group of young friends at the same riverbank today will be busier with their respective mobiles either chatting with some other friend or worse, playing some game on the mobile. They do not have the time to wonder at the majestic movement of the sun or thrill at the song of the birds returning to their nest.The mobile revolution swept India at the beginning of the twenty- first century. The creme de la creme of society were already using it by the late 1990s but the hoi…

In the words of Stanley Lanepoole, “Qutbuddin was the real founder of the Muslim dominion in India.” Although the credit of the victories in India goes to Muhammad Ghori, yet Aibak was pri­marily responsible for the success of Sultan Ghori. Image Source: photos1.blogger.comThe consolida­tion of the victories was not done by Ghori for he mostly remained away from India. It was Aibak who carried out the consolidation on behalf of Ghori and strengthened the infant Muslim empire. ADVERTISEMENTS: Owing to the untimely death of Ghori the survival of the Indian empire was endangered but with his ability and farsightedness, Aibak not only saved the newly established Muslim empire from the politics of Central Asia but also organized it properly and well. He also con­solidated his own position by establishing matrimonial…

Legal Provisions of Section 464 of Indian Penal Code, 1860.Making a false document:Section 463 defines forgery. It says that whoever makes any false document or false electronic record or part of a document; or electronic record, with the intention to cause either damage or injury to the public or to any person, or to support either any claim or title, or to cause any person to part with property, or to enter into any express or implied contract, or with the intention to commit fraud or that fraud may be committed, commits forgery. Image Source: uploadeater.com ADVERTISEMENTS: The section says that forgery means making of any false document or false electronic record or part of a document or electronic record. If there is no making of a false document or…

Distinction between Cheating and Criminal Misappropriation are as follows:1) Cheating is defined in Section 415 (See Section 415) while criminal misappropriation is defined in Section 403 (See. Section 403). Image Source: pearlsofprofundity.files.wordpress.com ADVERTISEMENTS: 2) In cheating, the wrong-doer induces the owner of the property to deliver it or any person to do or to omit an act, while, in criminal misappropriation, the owner of the property hands over the property innocently to the wrong-doer in good faith. Therefore, the wrong-doer misappropriates it.3) In cheating, the deceitful and fraudulent act starts from the beginning and the offence completes when the wrong-door obtains the property, whereas, in criminal misappropriation in the beginning, the wrong-doer obtains the movable property from its owner with owner’s consent. Thereafter he misappropriates against the wish of the…

Section 24 of the Act makes provision for the grant of maintenance pendente lite and expenses of the proceedings to either spouse. Such provision of maintenance in favour of a needy spouse applies irrespective of whether such spouse appeared as iniator of the proceeding or not. Image Source: i.ytimg.comOnce an order is passed under this section, no matter what happens in the petition thereafter, the liability to pay maintenance and expenses of the litigation in respect of the period during which the proceedings were pending cannot be avoided. The subsequent dismissal of the petition does not exonerate the liability already incurred. ADVERTISEMENTS: After the amendment the following provision shall also be inserted, that the application for the payment of the expenses of the proceeding and such monthly sum during the…

17 Questions with Answers and Explanations on “Human Health and Disease” for Biology Students: Image Source: nature.comQ. 1. Mention in brief various factors that can affect health. Ans. Health is affected by: ADVERTISEMENTS: 1. Genetic disorders— The disorders developed in an individual which are inherited from either of the parents. It is called congenital disorder.2. Infections— ADVERTISEMENTS: The disorders/diseases caused due to pathogenic organisms.3. Life style— The life style of a person is responsible for developing disorders/dis­eases.Q. 2. Define health and its benefits. ADVERTISEMENTS: Ans. It is the state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing. Benefits of health are—(1) Increase the productivity and brings economic prosperity.(2) Increases the life (Longevity).(3) It reduces infant and maternal mortality.Q. 3. What are various public health measures which you would suggest as safeguard…

Legal provisions regarding powers of the High Court or Court of Session in granting bail under section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.According to Section 439(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, a High Court or Court of Session may direct,—(a) That any person accused of an offence and in custody be released on bail, and if the offence is of the nature specified in sub-section (3) of Section 437, may impose any condition which it considers necessary for the purposes mentioned in that sub-section; Image Source: img03.deviantart.net ADVERTISEMENTS: (b) That any condition imposed by a Magistrate when releasing any person on bail be set aside or modified.However, the High Court or the Court of Sessions shall, before granting bail to a person who is accused of an…

“The best things in life are free” is an ancient proverb which has a deep hidden meaning. This proverb relates to all the things money cannot buy. This proverb is closely related with the proverb “money cannot buy happiness”. When we are born on this Earth, the almighty blesses us with a full – fledged family. This family consisting of our parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts and siblings is a blessing showered by the almighty on each and every individual.However rich an individual might grow, he cannot buy these relations. This is a universal fact known to one and all. Another important fact is that one cannot buy happiness.Happiness comes as a result of appreciating smaller things in life instead of crying for bigger things in order to gain happiness. An…

228 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with Answers on “Sociological Foundations of Education” for Education Students – Part 2:101. Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act was passed in the year (a) 1939.(b) 1912. ADVERTISEMENTS: (c) 1947.(d) 1953.102. Identify the forms of marriage widely prevalent in Tribal society ADVERTISEMENTS: (a) Service marriage.(b) Gandharva marriage.(c) Asura marriage.(d) Probationary marriage. ADVERTISEMENTS: 103. Some of the modern changes which have taken place in the Hindu Marriage are (a) Marriage is held as compulsory.(b) No provision for divorce.(c) Widow Remarriage permitted.(d) Two living wives permissible to a husband. 104. The Special Marriage Act was passed in the year (a) 1872.(b) 1912.(c) 1940.(d) 1953.105. In the traditional arsha type of marriage among Hindus (a) The father gives his daughter to a person as kanyadana.(b) The father gives his…