कोशिश करने वालों की

लहरों से डर कर नौका पार नहीं होती, 

कोशिश करने वालों की कभी हार नहीं होती। 

नन्हीं चींटी जब दाना लेकर चलती है, 
चढ़ती दीवारों पर, सौ बार फिसलती है। 

मन का विश्वास रगों में साहस भरता है, 
चढ़कर गिरना, गिरकर चढ़ना न अखरता है। 

आख़िर उसकी मेहनत बेकार नहीं होती,  
कोशिश करने वालों की कभी हार नहीं होती। 

डुबकियां सिंधु में गोताखोर लगाता है,
जा जा कर खाली हाथ लौटकर आता है। 

मिलते नहीं सहज ही मोती गहरे पानी में, 
बढ़ता दुगना उत्साह इसी हैरानी में। 

मुट्ठी उसकी खाली हर बार नहीं होती, 
कोशिश करने वालों की कभी हार नहीं होती। 

असफलता एक चुनौती है, इसे स्वीकार करो, 
क्या कमी रह गई, देखो और सुधार करो। 

जब तक न सफल हो, नींद चैन को त्यागो तुम, 
संघर्ष का मैदान छोड़ कर मत भागो तुम। 

कुछ किये बिना ही जय जय कार नहीं होती,
कोशिश करने वालों की कभी हार नहीं होती। 

(हरिवंश राय बच्चन )

Indian Dances

 The dance heritage of India is at least 5000 years old. A dancing girl figurine was found in the ruins of Mohenjodaro and is dated approximately 2nd Century B.C. Many group dancing sequences are depicted in exquisite rock paintings of Bhimbetaka caves of Madhya Pradesh

 Dance is a form of communication that brings out the inner most feelings and at the same time helps express what a civilization is all about. Indian Dances are all about connection of the mind with the soul. A dancer has to lead a very disciplined life. All the traditional dances still follow the rules set by Bharata Muni in his 'Natya Shastra'.

 The Indian Dance is one of the most well established arts and has been developing for nearly two thousand years!! The dances originated in the temples, where dancing was used to illustrate and depict various Hindu mythologies. The dances were performed by 'Devadasi's' or ladies who dedicated their life to the service of god. It is believed that the gods and goddesses not only appreciate dance but are great dancers as well! Over time, dances were used not only to express devotion to god, but also to portray one's emotion and state of mind.

India offers a number of classical dance forms, each one originating from a different part of the country. The most famous forms of classical dance are:

Classical Dances

1.Bharatnatyam

2.Oddisi 
3.kuchipudi
4.Mohiniattam 

5.Kathakali 

6.Manipuri

7.Kathak

1. Bharatnatyam

Origin:  Tamil Nadu
Dress:  Traditional costume has 3 fans of unequal length ( cascading between the legs)
Notes:  Considered to be the “fire dance” – where the dancer’s movements mimic a dancing flame; soft and sculptured poses; accompanied by Carnatic music, it is considered a devotional dance – the embodiment of music in visual form


2. Odissi

Origin:  Orissa
Dress:  The head piece (mahkoot) is unique to Odissi dance.  Dancers typically wear their hair in a bun and the headpiece consists of a flower-decorated backpiece as well as a longer piece that rises above the crown.  An elaborate silver belt is also worn.
Notes:  The concept of Tribhangi is a signature feature – it divides the body into 3 parts (head, chest and pelvis) and there are independent movements of these parts; accompanied by Odissi music

3. Kuchipudi

Origin:  Andhra Pradesh

Dress:  A single, long center pleat (between the legs); also has a katcham at the back and many times a side pleat

Notes:  More rounded poses as compared with Bharatanatyam; brisk movements; the Tarangam (where the dancer dances with feet set in a brass plate) is unique to Kuchipudi

4. Mohiniattam

Origin:  Kerala

Dress:  White with gold brocade border; sari appears more skirted

Notes:  Mohiniattam litterly means “dance of the enchantress;” subtle gestures and sensual, coy eye movements; typcially performed as a solo recital by a woman; accompanied by vocal music, with lyrics being a mixture of Sanskrit and Malayalam

5. Manipuri

Origin:  Manipur

Dress:  A tubular lehenga layered with a transparent silk pasuan, along with a transparent odhini through which the dancer’s facial expressions can easily be seen.

Notes:  The raslila (where Lord Krishna dances with Radha) is a central theme; delicate rounded movements where the dancers feet do not strike the ground hard; no ghungroos (ankle bells) are worn

6. Kathakali

Origin:  Kerala

Dress:  Very large, heavy and elaborate, accompanied by painting of the face; there are 4 basic divisions:  Heros (characterized by green makeup), Villains (green face with streaks of red on the cheeks, or red or black faces), Females (basic pink or yellow makeup – no mask) and Superhumans (like Hunuman – may have a white beard).

Notes:  Kathakali literally means story-play or dance-drama; primary purpose is to narrate a story; the characters themselves never speak, but the perfomance is danced to musical compositions containin dialouge and narration

7. Kathak

Origin:  North India

Dress:  There are 2 kinds of costumes:  a traditional lehenga-choli and a Mughal anarkali-style with a long skrited top and fitted chudidaar.

Notes:  Origins can be traced back to Kathaks (nomadic storytellers); dancer directly addressed the audience; slow and subtle movements along with vigorous footwork and pirouettes; performance starts off slow and progresses to a fast tempo, ending in a dramatic climax; 3 main gharanas (schools):  Jaipur, Lucknow and Benaras

Folk Dances 

India also has a number of folk dances, performed by ordinary people and tribal people.

1.Bathakamma - A folk dance of Andhra Pradesh.

2. Bihu - Bihu is a folk dance from Assam. It is a very brisk and aggressive dance performed by both boys and girls.

3. Bagurumba - This is a folk dance from Assam. It is performed by the Bodos and is known for its colourful attire.

4. Bhangra - This is a folk dance from the Northwest Indian state of Punjab. It is a lively, powerful dance.

5. Chah Baganar Jumur Nach - This is a Dance from Assam. It is a dance of the tea garden.  

6. Changu - The changu dance is a folk dance found in Odissa and Andhra Pradesh. It derives its name from the changu, which is a simple tambourine (daf)  that is used to accompany this dance.

7.Dandaria - A folk dance of Andhra Pradesh.

8. Dasakathia - This is a folk theatre of Odissa. It is performed by a pair of performers who entertain the audience with dance, songs, and stories.

9. Dhamal - A folk dance of Andhra Pradesh.

10. Gair - This is a dance of Rajasthan. It is performed by groups of dancers moving in and out with an almost military precision.

11.Garba - This is a folk dance from Gujarat. It is traditionally danced at marriages and during the time of Navaratri.

12. Geendad - This is a folk dance of Rajasthan. It is very similar to the Gair.

13.  Ghoomar - This is a folk dance of Rajasthan. It derives its name from its characteristic pirouettes.

14.  Ghanta Patua - This is a folk dance of Odissa. Its name is derived from the large brass gongs known as ghanta. It is performed in the Hindu month of Chaitra. This dance is most notable because it is performed on stilts

15. Gobbi - A folk dance of Andhra Pradesh.

16. Jhoomar - This is a dance of the Mundas and Mahantas of Odissa.

17.  Kacchhi Ghodhi - This is a folk dance of Rajasthan that is performed with a dummy horse.

18.  Kandhei - (see Sakhi Nata)

 19. Kavadi - This is a folk dance of Tamil Nadu. It is played with a wooden pole upon which are tied two pots. The stick is then balanced upon the shoulder.

 20. Karagam - This is a folk dance of Tamil Nadu. It is played with a pot balanced on the head.

21.  Kela Keluni - This is a dance performed by the Kelas of Odissa.

22.  Mathuri - A folk dance of Andhra Pradesh.

 23. Raas - This is a folk dance from Gujarat. It is traditionally danced at marriages and during the time of Navaratri.

24.Sakhi Nata - This is the puppet dance of Odissa.

 25.Terahtali - This is a folk dance of Rajasthan. It is performed by women while they are seated.

26.  Therukoothu - This is a folk theatre from the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

27.  Yaksha Gana - This is a folk theatre from the south Indian state of Karnatika.

अपना सा कुछ...

खोलो खोलो अपनी आँखें और गौर से सुनो 
देने को तो बहुत कुछ है 
पर अपना सा कुछ देना चाहती हूँ ...

एक बूँद सूरज की 
एक कतरा आसमान का 
कोयल की आधी कूक 
और जगमगाते सपने 
अच्छा लगे तो और मांगो 
देने को तो बहुत कुछ है 
अपना सा कुछ देना चाहती हूँ ......

आसमान सा आइना 
एक टिप्पी तितलियों की 

एक चम्मच नदी के धारे 
और एक मुट्ठी ज़िन्दगी   
अच्छा लगे तो और मांगो 
देने को तो बहुत कुछ है 
पर अपना सा कुछ देना चाहती हूँ 

(गुलज़ार)

How to kill an Ant.....joke

Question: How to Kill an Ant?

Asked in the exam for 15 marks.

Student:

Mix Chilli Powder with Sugar & keep it outside the Ant's Hole.

After eating, Ant will search for some water near a water tank.

Push the ant into it. Now, the ant will go to dry itself near the fire. When it reaches fire, put a bomb into the fire. Then admit the wounded ant to the ICU. Remove the oxygen mask from its mouth and kill the ant

MORAL:
Don't play with students.
We can kill the ant for even 15 marks😂😂😂😂

Har ek friend zaroori hota hai....joke

Beta ghar late aaya to Dad ne pucha:
 "Where were you?"

...Bete nein kaha: "Friend ke ghar tha."
Dad nein usi hi saamne uske 10 friends ko call kiya.
......4 nein kaha: "Haan Uncle, Yahin par tha."
2 nein kaha: "Abhi just nikla hai."
3 nein kaha: "Yahin hai Uncle, Padh raha hai, Phone doon kya?"
ek  nein hadd hi kar di, kaha: "Haan Papa bolo kya hua"...!!!

Ab bolo HAR EK friend zaroori hota hai!😜 😂😂😂😂😂

God's own pharmacy

Amazingly the following fruit and vegetables look strikingly simular to human body parts and help with their functions too!

CARROTS

A sliced carrot looks like the human eye.

The pupils,iris and radiating lines look just like the human eye...and yes science shows that carrots greatly enhance the blood flow function the eyes.

TOMATOES

A tomato has four chambers and is red.

The heart has four chambers and is red.

All research shows tomatoes are loaded with lycopine and are indeed pure heart and blood food.

GRAPES

Grapes hang in a cluster that has the shape of the heart.

Each grape looks like a blood cell and research show grapes are also profound heart and blood vitalizing food.

WALNUTS

A walnut looks like a mini brain with a left and right hemisphere, upper cerebrums and lower cerebrums.

Even the wrinkles or folds on the nut are like the neo-cortex. We now know walnuts help develop morethan 3 dozen neuron-transmitters for brain function.

KIDNEY BEANS

Kidney beans actually heal and help maintain kidney function and look exactly like the human kidneys.

CELERY,RHUBARB

Celery, rhubarb and others look like bones.

Bones are 23% sodium and these foods are 23% sodium and help with bone strength.

FIGS

Figs are full of seeds and hang in two,s when they grow.

Figs increase the mobility of male sperm and increase the numbers too.

SWEET POTATOES

Sweet potatoes look like the pancreas and balance the grycemic index of diabetics.

OLIVES

Olives assist the health and function of the ovaries.

ORANGES AND GRAPEFRUIT

Oranges and grapefruit look like mammery glands of the female and assist the health of the breasts.

ONIONS

Onions look like the bodies cells.

Todays research shows onions help clear waste materials from all of the bodies cells. Garlic also does the same job.

AVOCADO, EGGPLANT AND PEARS

These target the health and function of the womb and cervix and look just like these organs.

Also it takes exactly 9 months from blossom to ripened fruit, for an avocado to grow....

MUSHROOMS

Slice a mushroom in half and it resembles a human ear.

Guess what? They can improve your hearing as they are one of the few foods that contain vitamin D.

RED WINE

Red wine looks like blood and plays an important part in cardiovascular health.

Drinking red wine can reduce the risk of a heart attack.

BROCOLI

Close up, the tiny cells of a brocoli can look like cancer cells.

This veg can play an important part in preventing the disease and can reduce the chance of men getting prostate cancer by 45%.

BEANSPROUTS

Beansprouts look just like sperm and they can boost male fertility.

Just half a cupful can provide 16 per cent of the required vitamin c for a man.

ROOT GINGER

Root ginger looks like the stomach.

Its interesting that one of the main benefits of eating ginger is to aid digestion.

The Chinese have also been using it for centeries to help combat the feeling of nausea.

Ek urdu kahaani ..... Chor khatt

                                 Woh lafanga inhin charoun mein se koi ek tha , kafi soch vichaar ke baad main is nateeje per pahunchi thi ke mujhe pehli fursat mein koi bada qadam uthana chahiye. Agar maine dheel de di to is kamine ka hausla badh jayega aur mere liye haalaat sambhalna mushkil ho jayega. Lekin abhi tak main apne mujrim ke hawaale se uljhan ka shikaar thi. Main faisla nahi kar pa rahi thi ke woh in charoun mein se kaun khabees hai jisne meri naak mein dum kar rakha hai. woh chaaroun hi ek hall mein baithte the, aur mera kamra us hall ke ek koney mein tha . Kamra kya tha , bus ek chota sa cabin tha. Lakdi ke frame jodkar usey kamre ki shakal de di gayi thi. Is cabin mein mere alawa Anila baithti thi. Magar main aesi jagah baithti thi ke vahaan se hall mein maujood sirf do logon ko dekh sakti thi yani Arif aur Shehzaad saahab ko.

                                      Anila ki meiz se vo chaaron aasaani se nazar aa sakte the. Nizami saahab aur baabar ali ki meizein mujhe dikhayi nahi deiti thi. Hall mein baithne wale charoun logon mein ek ajeeb Sa farq paya jata tha --Arif ki umr lagbhag 27 saal ki rahi hogi. Usne king size moochein paal rakhi thi magar daadhi mundvaata tha. Shehzaad sahab 40-45 saal ke ek daadhi wale shaqs the. Baabar ali gol chehre wala ek cleanshave shaqs tha jo waqaiyi smart tha jabki Nizami sahab bhaari bharkam jism ke malik the. Unki umr ka andaaza 50 ke qareeb lagaaya ja sakta tha. Unke chehre per daadhi to maujood thi magar moochein ghaayab. 

    

                                Ye ek shipping company ka daftar tha. Lamba, sehatmand Arif ,Dubla patla Baabar ali aur Shehzad sahab ka shumaar clerks mein hota tha jabki Nizami saahab STAR SHIPPING COMPANY  ke accountant aur cashier the. Shehzad saahab is company ke purane dost the aur company ke malik Tajammul hussain unka