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                               Language is a communication system. It is true that we use language to communicate with others. However, language is much more than a communication system. The most recent thinking about the nature of language suggests that language is first and foremost a representational system; a system which provides us with the symbols we need to model for ourselves, to ourselves, inside our heads, the universe around us. This modeling, carried out using the symbols ("words") provided by language, is commonly called "thinking." The communication function of language, which allows us to represent things not only to ourselves but to others as well, is an added benefit.                             Some languages are "harder" than others. While languages differ from one another in just which part...

VIJENDAR SINGH

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Vijender Singh Beniwal (born 29 October 1985), better known as Vijende r Singh is a professional boxer and the current WBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight Champion and WBO Oriental Middleweight Champion from Kaluwas, Bhiwani district in Haryana.  His father worked as a bus driver at Haryana Roadways. He has an elder brother. Singh’s family was poor and hence his father had to work extra hours in order to send him to school. He initially studied in a school in his village Kaluwas before enrolling at Happy Senior Secondary School located in Bhiwani. As a child, Vijender took up boxing following in the footsteps of his elder brother Manoj, who learned the sport and even got employed with the Indian Army.                        He graduated from Vaish College but boxing was his original passion. Vij...

GST- ONE NATION,ONE TAX

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GST stands for Goods and Services Tax levied by the Government in a move to replace all of the indirect taxes. The main idea behind introducing GST is to improve the economy of the nation. A single undivided Indian market would strengthen the economy and make a nation, powerful as well. Now, the taxpayer won’t be confused about the what type of taxes he/she should pay. There will be only one tax, which is GST. The agenda of the government behind introducing GST itself is “One Nation, One Tax”. GST Act is going to ease the stress of taxes from the Indian businesses and manufacturers. The Vajpayee government started a discussion on GST by setting up a committee held by Asim Dasgupta (Finance Minister, Government of West Bengal). In 2006, budget speech for the financial year, a proposal to implement goods and service tax by April 1, 2010, was mooted.  In April 2008, the EC submitted a report, titled "A Model and Roadmap for Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India"...

KABADDI

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                                    In India, we are forgetting our traditional games but kabaddi some how adjusting to find a place in Indians hearts. We are so obsessed with cricket so we unknowingly ignore kabaddi. Perhaps, its biggest success has been reviving an age-old sport whose roots can be traced back to Indian mythology. It is a sport that has been firmly entrenched in the Indian soil for centuries. The game is said to have had its inception in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. Even the word ‘kabaddi’ owes its origin to the Tamil word, ‘kai-pidi’, which means holding hands. India not only gave birth to this birth but also amongst youth kabaddi become a way of improving physical strength and reflex action. kabaddi is what helped them boost their alertness, defense, and aggression.                           ...

LIGHTNING BOLT

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      "Don't think about the start of the race, think about ending."        -Usain Bolt                Usain Bolt, an icon for track and field athletics, who has established himself as the greatest sprinter of all-time. His dominance in and achievements in sprint competition make him legend. Usain was born to Jennifer and Wellesley Bolt on 21st August 1986 Sherwood content a small town in Jamaica. He was one of the three children born to the couple. His parents managed to make ends meeting by managing a shop where most grocery was sold. The young boy was enrolled at an institution named ‘Waldensia Primary’ for his primary education. In the annual national primary-schools he showed his sprinting potential and in an age of 12, Bolt had become the school's fastest runner over the 100m distance. Bolt later moved to the ‘William Knibb Memorial High School’, where he ...

Cosmos

Cosmos was a grand outline of the universe and the history of the earth told simply and clearly with awesome visuals. Based on facts and brilliantly hosted by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. He takes us on a fabulous and stunning journey through the wonders of our universe.  Even I never saw cosmos and not knowing that much about it, this documentary makes me curious to know more about it. Cosmos entertainingly informs and reminds us of the unimaginable scope and complexity of the world that surrounds us. We observe the universe and witness the creation of the universe and its changes in different times within some minutes using a cosmic calendar.  This documentary also came up with historical facts like how Giordano Bruno put himself at huge risk, it's inspiring also. I think the choosing cartoons over actors is a better decision because everyone like to see them. And using actors would make it more corny and humorous.  This documentary has taught me thi...