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Civil Service Focus

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Yes India a career empowerment movement initiated by students works for students and within students to come very close to them and to identify the basic needs and problems faced by them. It consists of many projects where our organisation focuses on school students as well as on college students. We provide training and coaching programmes for the students to enter in Central Universities. We also provide coaching for NET/JRF aspirants.

As part of our new venture we have decided to focus the attention of school students towards Civil Service on the basis of their interest. We all know that Civil service is the one area where an aspirant needs to show his mettle both instinctively and explicitly. Preparing for civil services needs a thorough understanding of the prevailing trend.

The entry test-[Civil Service Aptitude Test]-become more competitive and evaluate ones inherent talents, which cannot be built overnight. It needs a systematic effort, preferably beginning from the high school classes. Cultivating a habit of working towards the goal right from the early years holds the key to realisation of the dream. UPSC searches for best talent with comprehensive and better understanding. Keeping this vision in mind we conduct a five days residential workshop for expatriate students, with comprehensive training module to explore and fine tune the young calibre. The workshop is scheduled on 20th to 24th of July at MS Swaminathan research centre,Kalpetta, Wayanad. The entry is restricted for 40 students. First come will be served first. As a follow up there will be one year online course to the participants. We promise that it will be an incredible heightening in their life.

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Sri Padmanabhaswamy: The Lord of the rings, necklaces and taxes – topic for discussion

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_sri-padmanabhaswamy-the-lord-of-the-rings-necklaces-and-taxes_1564164

Sri Padmanabhaswamy: The Lord of the rings, necklaces and taxes
Published: Sunday, Jul 10, 2011, 1:04 IST
By Malavika Velayanikal | Place: Bangalore | Agency: DNA
The recovery of treasure worth over Rs5 trillion from the vaults of Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple in Thiruvananthapuram has stunned the nation.
Thanks to it, in Kerala’s libraries, sections devoted to Travancore history are seeing some action after decades. Interestingly enough, there are plenty of records on the wealth that was unearthed.
The story of how so much wealth flowed into the temple vault begins in the 15th century, when the temple administration was controlled by a closed group, recorded as “ettara yogam” (the council of eight and a half) with eight and a half votes. Of these, eight votes went to seven Pootti (a Brahmin sub-caste) families and one Nair family. The Travancore royals held just half a vote.
This powerful council of eight and a half divided the Travancore region into eight provinces, and the eight lords of Ettuveetil Pilla, a powerful Nair family, was put in charge of each. These eight Nair feudal lords soon became more influential than even the royal family. They were also notorious for their cruelty. History textbooks say that they conspired against the royals, and tried to kill young Marthanda Varma, who had to run away from the palace, and hide among the branches of a huge jackfruit tree. In exile, Marthanda Varma, with help from neighbouring kings, raised an army, attacked and killed all the eight lords, and became the king of Travancore.
The king went on to fight and win many civil wars. The losers were fined heavily, and most of the fines collected went into the temple treasury. The wealth of the Travancore kingdom during his rule was found to be almost as much as that of the Bourbon Kings in France around the same period.
Though an excellent strategist, Marthanda Varma lacked the infrastructure to defend the wealth and his kingdom against attacks, and so had to rely on the faith surrounding the temple. Therefore, in 1750, he ceded his crown at the feet of the deity in an officially recorded event, known as ‘Tripadidanam’. He basically abdicated his throne in favour of Lord Padmanabha, declaring himself and his descendants to be “Padmanabha Dasa”, meaning servants of the Padmanabha who would carry out the God’s commands. Doing so essentially meant the transfer of the kingdom’s wealth to the temple.
With this brilliant move, Marthanda Varma secured his kingdom from possible attacks by his enemies. The neighbouring kings dared not wage war against Travancore, ruled as it was, by the God himself. Instead, they made generous donations to the temple vaults to mollify Padmanabha.
Marthanda Varma renovated the temple and built the massive store rooms under the sanctum sanctorum, which became the vault of the kingdom.
Padmanabha thus became the ruler of the land, and his insignia, “Valampiri Shankhu” (a conch-shell) became the state emblem of Travancore.
Taken from the masses
Historical evidence backs the claim that Marthanda Varma was responsible for most of the wealth found in the recent search. True, the bags of gold coins, diamonds, precious stones, 18-feet-long gold necklaces, jewellery weighing many kilograms, and solid-gold statues of gods and goddesses landed in the vault via the king. But in reality, the temple treasury was nourished by the sweat and blood of the masses as well.
One of the main sources of the royal income was taxes. They were incredibly high for the lower castes, with marriages, childbirth and even death being taxed. Country boats, ploughs, carts, umbrellas, headscarves, why, even a moustache, were taxed. Mothers were allowed to breastfeed their newborns only after they paid the ‘mulakaram’ (breast-tax) to the local lord, who would then grant permission.
It took a small but bloody revolution during the time when the Maathoor Panikkers were the landlords of Kuttanad to stop the breast-tax. The bloodiest story of the protest was of a young woman (name not known) from Cherthala’s Kapunthala family. She breast-fed her child without official sanction and the news reached the ears of the landlord.
Enraged, he rushed to the Kapunthala house. The young woman faced him fearlessly, irking him further. He ordered her to pay the tax, and she agreed. She went into the house, and returned with her two breasts chopped. She threw them at the feet of the shocked landlord, collapsed and died.
There is a custom that the members of the royal family follow. AsPadmanabhadasas, they consider it their duty to keep the wealth of the deity intact. After every temple visit, they vigorously rub off specks of dust stuck on their feet so that Padmanabha does not lose even a grain of dust that belongs to him! While there’s no disputing the fact that the Travancore kings were zealous custodians of the deity’s wealth, it is undeniable that the loot is coloured not just by faith, but also by defeats, fears, deaths, conquests, and atonements.

Sources: Mathilakam Records, Kerala Charithram by P Sankunni Menon, Thiruvithaamkoorinte Charithram by A Sreedhara Menon

Dear friends Effective Parenting: An orientation session by PSMOC Alumni UAE Chapter on 25 February Friday at Dubai

Child rearing is no more a child’s play. Parenting was considered to be an art but it has become a science too. The rubric of joint family model is being replaced by the detached family style that lost the age old link of transmitting the values and ethics in life, leaving the nuclear family in an unchartered territory.

In no uncertain term it is being proved that the childhood days plays a key role in shaping or reshaping the future of a child. Many parents are away from their parents and drowned in the blink blink life style which force them to follow the whims and fancies without any rhyme or reason. Though many parents wanted to have the tested and trusted model to replicate while raising their kids, the same are not available in nearby corner store.

Hence, PSMOC Alumni UAE chapter scheduled a session where in experts will share the benchmarks to be engaged while raising the kids

The target audience will be the parents and the children of above 10 years age. However, there would be a corner space available to engage and entertain those kids who cannot be in the session venue

Due to the limited space availability we require your prior registration and you can route your confirmation to Mr. Abdul Jaleel jaleel71@gmail.com with the following information

Name of the father & mother
Children’s name with age
Number of accompanying children below the age of 10
Your phone number and email

The following are the details of the event

Venue:Al Mihad Institute ,Old labor office building, Al Itthiahd Road(Dubai-Sharjah motor way),Opposite to Police HQ, Dubai

Time: At 2.30pm to 6.30 pm
Date: 25 February, Friday

Let us hope to meet and listen what the experts are going to deliver us

Thanks & regards

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PSMO College Alumni UAE Chapter

പൊന്നാനി തുറമുഖ വികസനത്തിന്‌ 650 കോടി

തിരൂര്‍: പൊന്നാനി തുറമുഖത്തിന്റെ അടിസ്ഥാന വികസനത്തിനായി സര്‍ക്കാര്‍ സ്വകാര്യ സംരംഭത്തോടെയുള്ള വികസന പദ്ധതിക്ക്‌ 650 കോടിരൂപ വകയിരുത്തിയതായി തുറമുഖ വികസന-യുവജന ക്ഷേമ മന്ത്രി പി സുരേന്ദ്രന്‍പിള്ള. തിരൂര്‍ പ്രസ്‌ക്ലബ്‌ സംഘടിപ്പിച്ച അഭിമുഖത്തില്‍ സംസാരിക്കുകയായിരുന്നു. പൊന്നാനി, ബേപ്പൂര്‍, തുറമുഖ വികസനത്തോടെ കേരളത്തിന്റെ വ്യവസായ വാണിജ്യ പുരോഗതിക്ക്‌ വന്‍ മുന്നേറ്റം

Planning – an Islamic perspective

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Planning – an Islamic perspective

How to stay alert and healthy while fasting – Gulf News

Nothing is worse than a person who fills his stomach. It should be enough for the son of Adam to have a few bites to satisfy his hunger. If he wishes more, it should be: One-third for his food, one-third for his liquids, and one-third for his breath.” (Prophet Mohammad, PBUH)

At the outset, ADFCA wishes all Gulf News readers a most graceful Ramadan, filled with inner and outer peace and contentment.

For the Authority, the ideal observance of the fasting month by the people complements its efforts to ensure food safety. But most people tend to spoil the occasion by excessive food consumption and unhealthy dietary habits.

Time-tested Islamic guidelines and empirically proven modern food sciences both prohibit overeating and promote moderation in food intake. In fact; if there is one word that describes the vision of Islam on all issues, that is moderation; Islam is the middle path.

Ramadan is the time to bring about that vital change in our lives which we have been postponing for far too long: a start to healthy eating habits. The month for better spiritual health must also be the period to attain better physical and mental health.

This week, we attempt to answer a set of frequently asked questions.

What are the essential factors related to eating habits and lifestyle to be taken care of during Ramadan?

• Ensure sufficient intake of water and fluids.
• Include all food groups (carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins etc) in your daily food intake.
• Ensure sufficient (and never excessive) calorie intake.
• Make sure you include appropriate amounts of fruit and vegetables, wholegrains, wholewheat bread, low-fat milk and yogurt in your diet.
• End your fast on time and eat your suhour late. Start your iftar with two to three dates or a glass of low-fat milk, or warm sweet juice.
• Include more slow-digesting (complex carbohydrates) and food containing fibre rather than fast-digesting food (simple carbohydrates).
• Try to exercise for at least 30 minutes every day and remain active throughout the day.

What are the eating habits to be avoided during Ramadan?

• Avoid fatty and fried food.
• Avoid excessive intake of sugar, salt and pickles.
• Reduce intake of red meat.
• Do not eat heavy food between iftar and suhour.
• Avoid eating quickly.
• Reduce caffeine and soda intake.
• Avoid drinking tea soon after iftar.
• Avoid iced or very hot beverages.
• Reduce fast food intake.
• Avoid overeating at all times.
• Avoid or quit smoking.

What are the basic food safety measures to be aware of during Ramadan?

Take care of the following while shopping for food products, transporting them, storing them as well as cleaning food preparation areas to avoid food poisoning and contamination.

• Read the food label carefully and pay attention to the expiry date before purchase.
• Buy frozen and refrigerated food at the very end of your shopping trip so they continue to be preserved at the required temperature and in the right conditions.
• While buying canned food, avoid bulging, dented, leaky or rusty cans.
• While shopping, do not mix food products with chemical materials, such as detergents and pesticides.
• Rushing home with the purchased food items is the best way to avoid rotten food, especially in the summer.
• Store chilled, frozen, dried and canned food in their appropriate places right away.
• Canned and dried food should be kept in dry places with good ventilation and away from sunlight.
• Store meat and frozen products in the freezer before the ice begins to melt.
• Separate ready-to-eat food from raw food items, be they meat, vegetables or any other products.
• Transfer food to clean, dry, and easy to wash containers, sealed or covered with tinfoil or plastic.
• Avoid storing warm food in the refrigerator and cool it outside so the temperature inside the refrigerator does not rise.
• Defrost frozen food in a microwave oven or on the lowest shelf of the refrigerator and never at room temperature.
• Make sure all food items in the refrigerator are covered and never left open.
• Do not fill the refrigerator with too much food, to allow adequate and free flow of cool air, ensuring the safety of the food inside.
• Do not keep cooked food inside a refrigerator for more than three to five days to avoid rotting or bacterial growth.
• Store food for freezing in small containers for quick and easy defrosting.
• While freezing food (especially meat), pack it tightly and note the date on which you freeze it.
• Always wash your hands before preparing and consuming food.
• Wash the entire surface and utensils used to prepare food (especially if it is oily food) with warm water and soap.
• Clean the refrigerator and its shelves and storage spaces in the kitchen regularly to remove crumbs and fluids that serve as fertile grounds for bacterial growth.
• Meat, especially chopped meat, should be cooked very well so its juices turn clear and the meat is free from a pink colour .
• Do not use cutting boards for meat and poultry to cut vegetables and avoid cross-contamination.

Can you explain about slow-digesting foods?

Slow-digesting foods are foods that contain grains and seeds such as barley, wheat, oats, semolina, beans, lentils, wholemeal flour, and unpolished rice. These are called complex carbohydrates.

Wholewheat, grains, seeds, vegetables (like green beans, peas and spinach), fruit with skin, dried fruit (such as dried apricots, figs, prunes, and almonds) are all examples of food containing fibre. Fast-burning foods are foods that contain ingredients such as sugar and white flour. They are called refined carbohydrates.

What are the causes of common physical discomfort such as indigestion during Ramadan?

Some common physical discomforts during Ramadan and their causes:

Indigestion: Excessive intake of food — especially of fatty and spicy foods and carbonated drinks, is the principal cause of indigestion that people may complain of during Ramadan. Lack of adequate sleep may also be a factor.

Constipation: Excessive intake of too much processed foods and a lack of fibre-containing foods and water in the diet are the main reasons. Fibre-rich food and the required amount of water and other fluids will cure this .

Lethargy: It is also caused by the consumption of heavy, fatty and starchy food in high quantities as well as insufficient sleep.

Headache: A headache during Ramadan is usually because of insufficient sleep and excessive physical activity.

Muscle cramps: Muscle cramps during Ramadan result from insufficient intake of calcium, magnesium and potassium. The solution is to include food rich in calcium, magnesium and potassium. Food rich in calcium includes broccoli, kidney beans, okra, parsnips, almonds, raisins, sesame seeds and dairy products.

Magnesium-rich foods include bran, brown rice, cornmeal, cheese, egg yolk, bananas, apples, dates, almonds, carrots, eggplant and cauliflower. Potassium-rich foods include cheese, apples, cantaloupe, apricots, pineapple, chicken, peanuts (groundnuts), cod, beet, cabbage, cucumber and green peppers.

Sukuk Market Is Likely to Show Steady Growth in 2010 – Standard & Poor’s

Standard & Poor’s believes that medium-term growth prospects for the world’s Sukuk market are good. It foresees stable growth in issuance of these securities in 2010, after a recovery last year to issuance of $23.3 billion. The 2010 pipeline remains healthy, in their view, with about $20 billion of Sukuk publicly announced in the past that is likely to come to market if conditions permit. In addition, we understand from unofficial market sources that about $10 billion more could potentially enter the pipeline. If that comes to market, total Sukuk issuance in 2010 could approach the current 2007 record of $34.3 billiony

Sukuk Market Is Likely to Show Steady Growth in 2010 – Standard & Poor’s

Standard & Poor’s believes that medium-term growth prospects for the world’s Sukuk market are good. It foresees stable growth in issuance of these securities in 2010, after a recovery last year to issuance of $23.3 billion. The 2010 pipeline remains healthy, in their view, with about $20 billion of Sukuk publicly announced in the past that is likely to come to market if conditions permit. In addition, we understand from unofficial market sources that about $10 billion more could potentially enter the pipeline. If that comes to market, total Sukuk issuance in 2010 could approach the current 2007 record of $34.3 billiony