Author: Anil Malik

Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi, was granted bail by the Supreme Court (SC) a few days back, with a caveat that he would not sign any document or go to the CM office, and will take no part in administrating the affairs of Delhi. Yesterday, ie 15/9/2024 Arvind Kejriwal announced his plans to resign following his release from Tihar jail. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo has also sought early polls in the national capital and vowed to avoid the CM chair until he was given a “certificate of honesty” by the people of Delhi. The AAP is asking for snap election in Delhi alongside with Maharashtra Assembly in November 2024. This move is similar to what he did in 2014 after spending 49 days as CM of Delhi. This move could prove to be master stroke but there are major chances that this could backfire also. What…

In this weekend blog, I am continuing with the Greatest Indian Cricketers Series that I started few weeks back. At No. 33 is Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi  1961—1975 Batter He was considered one of the India’s greatest captain in 1960s . He played 46 matches, Runs scored- 2793, POM- 1. His notable achievements were_ Wisden Cricketer of the year (1968), scored 64 (206 balls) and 148 (348 balls) at #6 in 1967 vs England. This still stands as a record for the most number of balls played by a # 6 batter in the history of Test cricket (554 balls). 32 Srinivas Venkatraghvan, Madras, 1965-1983, Spinner Although he had 1390 first class wickets, he was often left out as the fourth of the spin quartet. Yet he played for 18 years and took 156 Test wickets. He was India’s captain in the 1975 & 1979 ODI World Cup. Matches played-72,…

For being friends, age is just a number. Some also say that there’s nothing quite like witnessing the spark of connection between a young adult and a senior with nearly more than half a century of lessons to share. INTERGENERATIONAL FRIENDSHIPS consists of people of different age forming a meaningful relationship and are beneficial for older adults. There are various positive effects of intergenerational friendships on older adults and understand why these relationships are so valuable. Combating Loneliness and Isolation: Loneliness and social isolation are significant concerns for older adults, especially those who live alone or have limited social interactions. Intergenerational friendships provide a powerful solution to this epidemic. These relationships offer older adults the chance to form meaningful connections, which can alleviate feeling of loneliness and isolation. The emotional support and companionship provided by intergenerational friendships are invaluable. Whether it’s sharing stories, participating in activities, or simply enjoying each…

Friends, the leader of the opposition (LOP) in Parliament Rahul Gandhi  is on a visit to the USA, and there he is giving statements showing India in very poor light. Even the media in the USA to a certain extent was perplexed and one San Francisco based Newspaper headline said whether “ Rahul Gandhi is from India or Pakistan”. The correspondent wrote this because Rahul Gandhi was speaking  about India, it sounded like an enemy of India can only speak that. As per this newspaper, Rahul Gandhi said that Muslims are being attacked in India, he also said that  what is now happening with Muslims in India, happened to Dalits in 1980. It is worth mentioning that in 1980, India was ruled by the Congress party. Rahul also said the way Muslims are being attacked in India, similarly Sikh, Christian, Dalit and tribal communities are also being attacked. The LOP…

Whether it is a sharp pain or a dull ache, joint pain is a common problem. One of the main culprits is Early Osteoarthritis of the Knee. Therefore, I am writing this blog on ACHING KNEES. Early Osteoarthritis of Knee Osteoarthritis, commonly known as  wear-and-tear arthritis, is a condition in which the natural cushioning between joints-cartilage- wears away. The knee is the most common joint of the lower  portion of the body, which is extremely affected by osteoarthritis and Knee pain is the primary problem for the patients with EKOA (Early Knee Osteoarthritis), in turn limiting their daily activity. If you have stiffness, pain and swelling in your knees that is worse in the morning or when you have not moved for a while, suspect early osteoarthritis. Most often osteoarthritis affects people over age 50, but it can be problem in younger people as well. Women are more likely to…

PARTICULATE MATTER, also known as particle pollution or PM, is a term that describes extremely small solid particles and liquid droplets suspended in air. Particulate matter can be made of a variety of components including nitrates, sulphates, organic chemicals, metals, soil or dust particles, and allergens (such as fragments of pollen or mould spores). Particle pollution mainly comes from motor vehicles, wood burning, heaters and industry. During bushfires or dust storms, particle pollution can reach extremely high concentrations. The size of particles affects their potential to cause health problems: PM10 (particles with diameter of 10 micrometers or less)- these particles are small enough to pass through the throat and nose and enter lungs. Once inhaled, these particles can affect the heart and lungs and cause serious health effects. 5 (particles with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less)- These particles are so small they can get into the lungs and…

Friends, I am sharing some general information about computer operations in today’s blog with you. While we are operating computers there are many short cuts about which we may not be aware. You are aware that there are many keys on the computer’s keyboard, here is the list of A to Z of Computer Shortcut Keys: 1  Ctrl + A         Select all text 2  Ctrl + B         Bold text 3  Ctrl + C         Copy text 4  Ctrl + D         Open font 5  Ctrl + E          Centre text 6  Ctrl + F           Find a phrase 7  Ctrl + G           Go to 8  Ctrl + H           Replace text 9  Ctrl  + I           Italicize text 10 Ctrl  + J           Justify text 11 Ctrl  + K          Hyperlink window 12 Ctrl  + L          Left align text 13 Ctrl  + M          Indent a paragraph from the left 14 Ctrl  + N          Open new 15  Ctrl +…

Millions scramble to get government jobs in India. Last year, for 60,000 UP police constable jobs, there were  48 lakh applicants—that is a selection ratio of 1.25%. For army jawans recruitment, the selection ratio is 3% to 4%. Why, 30+ years after reforms, and in the world’s fastest-growing economy, is a ‘SARKARI NAUKARI’ so coveted? First, let’s just get an idea of labour market in India (as per data available): There are approx 972 million working age people (15-64 years in 2023). 586 million Indians are employed (2023 data) Organised sector (private+govt) jobs a2 152 million, are just 25% of total jobs. And in this, govt (centre+state) jobs number 14 million. So 2 out of 100 jobs in India are sarkari. Only our 1.4 of 100 working age could be sarkari jobs. This is when Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) is 49.9%, or roughly half of 972 million working age…

Infidelity is any action that breaches an unspoken or explicit agreement between two partners. We have all heard about stories of romantic infidelity. One spouse cheats on another, leading to a destructive breach of trust and, in many cases, the end of the relationship. But what happens when the cheating is financial? FINANCIAL INFIDELITY  happens when someone deliberately lies about money to a spouse or partner with whom they share joint finances. This type of dishonesty can be as harmful to a relationship as romantic infidelity and it is a lot more common than you may think. What is Financial Infidelity? Just like romantic infidelity, financial dishonesty in a relationship includes certain transgressions that are done without your partner’s knowledge. These include lying about your financial debt, or hiding and financial information your partner should know about. For example, regular spending money from your joint savings account to fund your…

In this weekend’s blog, I am continuing the Greatest Indian Cricketers series that I started with last weekend’s blog. At No. 47 is Ravi Shastri, Bombay (1981-1992) All Rounder Player of the series in the 1985 World Championship of Cricket, Shastri won several matches for India in his career. He later coached Team India and lives in the hearts & minds of Indian cricket fans through his voice. Matches played-230, Wickets-280, Runs-6938, OPM-14, POS-4. Member of  Indian team who won ODI World Cup in 1983. He captained India in 11 ODIs and 1 Test. Notable achievements- 77.75 average against Australia in 10 Tests. 46 Syed Kirmani, Karnataka (1976-1986) Wicket-Keeper/Batter He was the central figure behind the stumps in 1070s and 1980s. Kept for India’s spin quartet. He scored two score of 100+ as batter. Matches played-137, Runs-3132. Part of 1983 World Cup winning team. Notable achievements: 3rd most stumpings in…