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Sustainable Candle Making

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 Hi everyone! Today, me and my brother Shyam will be making candles out of old wax crayons. Wax, often derived from petroleum, can have detrimental effects on the environment when not disposed of properly. Improper disposal of wax products can lead to soil and water pollution, harming ecosystems and aquatic life. This is how me and my brother reuse the old wax.

Reducing your Carbon Footprint 🍃

Reducing your personal carbon footprint involves making lifestyle choices that lower your greenhouse gas emissions. Here are some effective strategies: 1. Reduce Energy Usage at Home: Switch to energy-efficient appliances. Use LED light bulbs. Improve home insulation. Turn off lights and electronics when not in use. Use programmable thermostats. 2. Adopt Sustainable Transportation: Use public transportation, cycle, or walk instead of driving. Carpool when possible. Choose fuel-efficient vehicles or electric cars. Reduce air travel; opt for trains or buses for longer distances. 3. Change Dietary Habits: Eat more plant-based foods; reduce meat and dairy consumption. Buy locally-sourced and organic foods to reduce transportation emissions. Reduce food waste by planning meals and storing food properly. 4. Conserve Water: Fix leaks promptly. Use water-efficient appliances and fixtures. Collect rainwater for gardening. Take shorter showers and turn off the tap while brushing teeth. 5. Reduce...

International Day of Peace

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 Happy International Day of Peace! Here is a poem I composed about Peace In this day where chaos may stay, We celebrate Peace Day, come what may. Let kindness show, let conflicts ease, We find the path to our peace.   May we unite, set differences aside, For our peace, let it be our guide. Let's take this world a peaceful way, So happy international peace day!

Earth Day 2023

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 Happy Earth Day!! Earth day is celebrated each year on the 22nd of April. Earth day is the day where we all show our support for investing our time and resources to save and protect our mother Earth. On the occasion of Earth Day 2023, here is a song me and my brother Shyam composed about Investing in our planet. This song has reached 28K views in YouTube. Here is the link. Enjoy!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQkpMJO6pMg

A Collection of Slightly Unusual Collective Nouns (Part 2)

16. An improbability of puffins 17. A smack of jellyfish  18. A dash of cassowaries 19. A family of sardines 20. A glaring of cats 21. A rhumba of rattlesnakes 22. An army of caterpillars 23. A nest of rumors 24. A gang of elks 25. A huddle of walruses 26. A shiver of sharks 27. A horde of hamsters 28. A kindle of kittens 29. A bed of clams 30. A congregation of alligators

A Collection of Slightly Unusual Collective Nouns (Part 1)

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What is a collective noun?  1. A bale of turtles 2. A murmuration of starlings 3. A parliament of owls 4. A pandemonium of parrots 5. An ostentation of peacocks 6. A bloat of hippopotamuses 7. An ambush of tigers 8. A mustering of storks 9. A crash of rhinoceroses 10. An intrusion of cockroaches 11. A coalition of cheetahs 12. A pride of lions 13. A wisdom of wombats 14. A troubling of goldfish 15. A school of fish

Samyutha Hastas: Mudras in Bharatanatyam

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 There are 24 Samyutha Hastas in Bharatanatyam. Here they are:  1. Anjali (Salutation) 2. Kapotha (Pigeon) 3. Karkata (Crab) 4. Swastika (Cross) 5. Dola (Swing) 6. Pushpaputa (Flower basket) 7. Utsanga (Holding Flowers) 8. Shivalinga (Shiva lingam) 9. Katakaavadhana (Pair of Bracelets) 10. Karkatiswastika (Crossi)ng two scissors) 11. Shakata (Chariot Wheel 12. Shanka (Conch) 13. Chakra (Discus Wheel) 14. Samputa (Container) 15. Paasa (Rope/ Bond) 16. Keelaka (Axle) 17. Matsya (Fish) 18. Koorma (Tortoise) 19. Varaha (Wild Boar) 20. Garuda (Eagle) 21. Naagabandha (Coiled Serpent) 22. Khatva (Cot) 23. Bherunda (Divine Bird) 24. Aavahita (Secret)