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Yet Another Feather On The Cap Of India: “JANA GANA MAN” Is declared as the BEST ANTHEM OF THE WORLD” by UNESCO

50 States of Pray. My Take....A Prayer From India

Picture Sourc Mark Koopmans
Mark Koopmans

My friend, Mark Koopmans, has come up with this wonderful idea of a blog hop.  50 States of Pray, where on Christmas Eve hopefully people from each of the states will share our prayers, hopes, dreams, disappointments and whatever else for 2013 and onto 2014, all in about 100 words. Now, that’s indeed a great challenge!


Mark Koopman’s new blog hop “50 State of Pray” is an encouraging and a timely one.  PRAYER is an essential part of a Christian believer. Yes, its a vital one in a believer's life.  I just joined in the bloghop, and here is my post for the day.
PRAYER THE NEED OF THE HOUR.

Though I am from the other side of the nation (US), Mark allowed it to the other nation bloggers too! Lo! I am here with my take.   I am from India.(IND)

As the Apostle Paul said in Philippians Let me repeat it: "Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.  Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.  Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand....   Also Paul says in 1 Thessalonians:  "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing."
Yes, it’s not a one-time affair, instead it should be a continuous process in a Christian believer's  life.

But sad to say we all quite often pray for our selfish interests, but actually it should be the other way round.  We need to pray for the needs and welfare of others.  Especially if you are a real follower of Christ, you need to pray for the salvation of the unsaved ones.  This is what the Bible says too.

Though I do remember these in my personal prayers here in this post I want to emphasis the same thing: 

Here is my take:
Lord, I give all glory and honor to You for giving us yet another year to live.
I pray for my nation as well other nations and its leaders for a smooth administration.
I pray for the poor and needy especially the one who are yet to know the Lord as their Savior.
I pray for the peace among the nations, especially for the peace of Jerusalem.

And Lord I pray for all the people who come across in my life especially in online and also my offline fellow brethren.  God Bless Them All. Thank you Lord. Amen.

WISH YOU ALL A BLESSED DAY!!!


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Do You Know The Importance of November? The Horrifying 9/11 Attack And Few Other Things to Remember !!

Do You Know The Importance of November?  The Horrifying 9/11 Attack And Few Other Things to Remember !!  

Picture Credit:  SXC.HU/ Erkelsuli
November is considered as the first day of the winter season in many countries.


In India November 1st is the formation day of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala states.


Christians especially the Roman Catholics celebrate November 1st as the All saints day. It falls on just before the day of Halloween.   Some countries celebrate this on 2nd and 4th of November.   In some countries it is known as “Day of the dead” and is considered or dedicated to praying for the dead.


Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on November 4th in United States and Puerto Rica.


In Indonesia 10th November is known as National Heroes Day.  Also on this day in America they celebrate the birthday of the United States Marine Corps.


November 11th is the Independence Day in Angola and Poland


Belgium France and United States celebrate November 11th as the Remembrance Day.  It commemorates World War I and other wars.  In the US it is known as Veterans Day.


In India November 14th celebrated as Children’s Day.  It is the Birth date of former Prime Minister of India Pandit  Jawaharlaal Nehru,  he is also known as Chaacha  (Elder Brother) Nehru,  Nehru was very fond of children thus this day dedicated in his name.

This day is also known and celebrated as World Diabetes Day.


It is believed that On November 19th   the Eastern World of Puerto Rico was discovered by Christopher Columbus. (November 19, 1493)


On 19th November International Men's Day is celebrated.


Transgender Day of Remembrance is on November 20th in the United States since 1999.


November 21st is the National Adoption Day.


Independence Day in Lebanon celebrated on November 22nd


Western Christians celebrates Advent during the last week of November that is November 27th and December 3).


Independence Day in Albania is celebrated on November 28th


St Andrews Day is celebrated in Scotland on November 30th.  It is also celebrated as its official National Day.


Two horrifying incidents too happened on this month:
One in the United States of America and another in India. 
The most unforgettable incident in the history of America happened on 11th November 2001.  19 Militants hijacked four airliners and carried out suicide attack.   Two of the planes were flown into the towers of the W T C in New York City a third plane hit the Pentagon just outside Washington D. C., and the fourth plane crashed in a field in Pennsylvania.  Over 3000 people were killed during this attack , this includes more than 400 police officers and firefighters.

          Watch this video: A Tribute to the victims of WTC Attack.


Also watch these unfiltered videos from nine New Yorkers who witnessed that unforgettable day. 

 Click on the below link to watch that incident in detail.  

 102 Minutes That Changed America 
Taj Hotel under attack Pic Credit: Indian Express Daily
In India on 26th November 2008, twelve co-ordinated terrorist attacks occurred at different locations in Mumbai, one of India’s largest city.  The terror attacks continued over a period of three days killing 166 people and injuring around 300.  Seven business centers were hit in india’s financial capital, including two luxury hotels were attacked



END NOTE:
When I think of November, immediately my memory goes back to my school days. Our School English Teacher Susan Mathew taught us a one line poem to remember the days in 12 months. 
It goes like this: 
"30 Days are September April June And November" 
That was really very easy to remember the days in 12 months.  :-) 

(Source: World Book Encyclopedia, News Agencies and history.com)


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Confident Living Magazine Articles: X is For Xerxes: King Xerxes - Clear Thinking

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By the time Apostle Paul counseled Timothy to “use a little while 

for your stomach's sake”   (1 Timothy 5:23).  


King Xerxes Had a long since destroyed himself with too much 

"medicine."



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W is for Water. WATER: Its Numerous Uses And Benefits


W is for Water. WATER: Its Numerous Uses And Benefits

Neyyaar Dam by Thomas Vadakel 
Water is the most common substance on earth.  The living things on earth depends greatly on it’s for its survival.  It is estimated that 70% of earth surface is covered with water.  Yes, water is everywhere, it fills the oceans, rivers lakes and in the ground and even in the air we breathe.


The dictionary meaning says:  A transparent, odorless, tasteless liquid, a compound of hydrogen and oxygen, H 2  O, freezing at 32°F or 0°C and boiling at 212°F or 100°C, that in a more or less impure state constitutes rain, oceans, lakes, rivers, etc.: it contains 11.188 percent hydrogen and 88.812 percent oxygen, by weight.  A special form or variety of this liquid, as rain.

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K is for Kerala, My Native Land - The God's Own Country


K is for Kerala, My Native Land
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The next letter for the day at A to Z is "K".

The Word Kerala came first in my mind when I thought of the letter 'K'

Map of The Tiny State of kerala with its districts. Pic. Credit.  veethi.com
I can very well say that its one of the lovely and beautiful place in the world.  I am so happy to be born in this beautiful place on earth.

A typical Kerala House. Pic. Credit. Keralatourism.com
Number of tourists are attracted to this state to enjoy the beauty of this states God given  nature.  This sate is also known as  “God’s Own Country”  those who visit this lush green place they all will agree with this name or statement given to this southern state in India.

Thekkady One of the Tourist Centers In Kerala. Pic. by Shibu Thovala
Few years back I posted one post in my knol pages and a migrated version of that story you can read at my blog page Philipscom.  Its about Kerala’s water carnivals and Onam one of the major festivals of Kerala.  These carnivals are famous and is one of the major attractions to the tourists to this state. By visiting the below link you can read more about it. Aquatic Panorama of Kerala


For More Pictures from Kerala please visit my Photo Blog


And to know more about this beautiful place 
and its flora and fauna please click on the below link. 


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A picture from Kerala by Shibu Thovala





H is for Hyderabad and Secunderabad (Twin Cities) Our Beautiful Cities


Charminar, Hyderabad
H is for Hyderabad and Secunderabad (Twin Cities) Our Beautiful Cities

Though I am born and brought up in Kerala one of the southern states in India, I am replanted to this city almost 30 years back.  Now I am part and parcel of this big city.  Thirty years after now when I look back, I can see the tremendous  developments taken place in the city in recent past.
Here is a glance of this city’s history: 
Until it became a state of India in 1950 it was an independent nation.  In 1956 India reorganized its states and divided Hyderabad  among the states of Bombay (Gujarat and Maharashtra), Mysore (Now Karnataka), and Andhra Pradesh. 

Golconda Fort
Hyderabad was part of the Mogul Empire from 1687 to 1724. Then a Mogul viceroy (governor) made it independent.  During 1800 Britain gained control of Hyerabad’s foreign affairs.  The NIzam’s (rulers) of Hyderabaad were  famous for being among the richest person in the world.  Though they were Muslims, four fifths of their subjects were Hindus.
When India was partitioned in 1947 Nizam refused to join either Pakistan or India. Clashes followed between Muslim and Hindus.  In 1948 India set up a military government in Hyderabad.  When Hyderabad state was partitioned, Hyderabad City became the capital of the state of Andhra Pradesh.
Mecca Masjid
It has several historical monuments, 

 and Charminar is one among them 

 and it was built in 1591.The building 

 has four minarets (towers) and four 

 arches through which the main 

 streets of the city pass.

It is one of the biggest trading centers, for textiles, guns, glassware, paper, flour, railway cars etc.

Hyderabad is the capital and largest city of the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It occupies 650 square kilometres on the banks of the Musi River. According to 2011 census its Population is 6,809,970
Founded: 1591
A Road side fruit vendor Pic by P V A
Though Hyderabad and Secunderabad  are two cities and is  known as twin cities.  The name Seunderabd is rarely used outside it is known or called as twin cities.  Secunderabad’s  history runs parallel to that of Hyderabad, with some scholars claiming that its origin was technically established back to the time when Hyderabad was also formed.   Hussain Sagar,  a manmade beautiful lake built during the reign of  Qutub


Some of the scenes captured from Secunderabd/Hyderabad City

Pic by P V A
Pic by P V A
Pic by P V A
Shahis in 16th century, separates Secunderabad from Hyderabad.  In spite of the close connections between the two, though, both cities have a  mixture of cultures, with Secunderabad having fully developed under a direct British rule while Hyderabad has been a princely state ruled by the Nizams.


Pic by P V A

Pic credit Google.com

Pic by P V A
Secunderabad  was established in the 18th century, when Hyderabad was under the reign of the third Nizam of the Asaf Jahi dynasty, Sikandar Jah. It was founded in order to station the French and, subsequently, the British troops back when the British and the French established their hold over India. Secunderabad holds one of the chief British military stations in India and as of now is the headquarters of the 9th Division of the Southern Army.  It also includes Bolaram, the former military station of the Hyderabad contingent which has now been merged in the Indian army, and Trimulgherry, the artillery military station that, today, is now a well-developed suburban part of the city.  In 2007, Secunderabad celebrated its 200th year of formation.
The Muslim community  in Hyderabad constitute  about  40% of the total population.  In the whole of Andhra Pradesh State Hyderabad has the largest Muslim population, their presence is felt strongly in the old city of Hyderabad.

Pic by P V A
Hyderabad population is also constituted of Christian groups of different denominational are found in the city, though at a very small scale,  you can see a good number of  churches throughout the city. The prominent ones are situated in Hyderabad’s  Abids area  and Secunderabad.  Also there are a good number of  Christian education institutions are scattered all over Hyderabad and Secunderabad cities.  Apart from Telugu speaking people a large number of the population is Tamilians (or Mudaliars) and they have managed to maintain their distinct identity across the centuries.  Malayalees (Keralites) Bengalees, Kannadigas, the business communities of Marwaris  and parsies are also settled in these cities.  

The headquarters of the Indian Railways’ South Central Railway is situated in Secunderabad. The oldest and largest railway station in the Twin Cities, the Secunderabad Railway Station, is in this city. Telugu, Hindi, Urdu and English are the main languages of communication of the Hyderabad population.
Watch this video The Glory of Hyderabad

Another video A Visit to Hyderabad City:  You can watch the historical places, business centers, high tech cities and one of the world’s largest studio complex (Ramoji Film City)  etc in this video
.Video Credit YouTube/ kiltedprogrammer

Though Hyderabad’s glory is in its high peak there is a sad part too.  The traffic system in this city is one of the worst; one can find a most terrible traffic system here in Hyderabad and Secunderabad. 
Watch this sample video for your reference;


The latest report says that,  “The population under the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) limits is all set to cross the one crore mark by this year end of which the electorate will be around 70 lakh. This was disclosed by election commissioner H S Brahma on recently.   

As per the 2011 census, the urban population of Hyderabad city was more than 77 lakh. The population of Greater Hyderabad urban conglomeration was estimated to be above 91 lakh. The population of the state is 8.7 crore and is set to cross the 9 crore mark by the end of this year with 5.81 crore voters. (A news report form The Times of India).

Source:
World Book,
History of India,
Wikiepedia, 
Times of India,



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