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The most beautiful architecture of Mumbai- Gateway of India — GATEWAY OF INDIA, MUMBAI. Photo by **Darshak Pandya** from **Pexels**

It is dawn when the sun peers through behind a flock of birds over this way, Gateway of India. His shadow overlooks my courtyard heart. Over the years since the twentieth century , when he was born out of courtesy to welcome the British monarchs to finally leading his youth to celebrate India’s independence.

He has been an epitome of grace, valour and positivity. Having a grand stature, he has enjoyed the native fishermen company, visits of the royals and ministers and witness to countless army battalions. Even the Arabian Sea loves to walk her way leading to him.

His effervescent presence enticed even the beautiful Taj Mahal Palace to stay just few blocks away. Well, he is quite a gentleman that he smiles and welcomes every visitor and captures their attention, sharing pleasantries of peace and friendship.

Even in times of despair like the bomb blasts of 2003 and terror attacks of 26/11 attack, he stood strong guarding the city gateway and hoping to safeguard the people. He tries to stay away from the hypocrites who flock nearby making false claims to others. This man has been witness to both Highs and lows of society; the festive, the triumphs and also sad incidents like murders and eve teasing.

Today, while he is surrounded by jetties, the hullabaloo of the locals and foreigners , he cares for the activists , campaigners who have gathered for a cause to transform, ignite minds and remind them of the facts they usually ignore blaming the hectic schedules.

He wears a distinct smile throughout the day for the visitors who seek to capture him for keepsake, for the street vendors and photographers to earn a living and be proud of their work. Even after a long day, he doesn’t bogged up by the illumination he is bestowed at night even after all these years.

I feel words aren’t enough to pay tribute to this Jewel of the city. And well, if you wonder about me, then I am his constant companion where you flock to catch a glimpse of him, kneel to take a perfect pose, gather your bags for a scenic experience.

Yes , I am that courtyard before him whom I ardently gaze at my beloved to the pages of history, the print of the present and ink of the future.

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June 18, 2020June 18, 2020

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WILL ONLINE EDUCATION BE THE NEXT GAME-CHANGER IN INDIA?

From the organic gurukuls to classroom teaching, India has transcended into a digital phase. The concept of E- learning which was previously associated with distant education has become a new norm. As the scope for the online education has opened gateways for new opportunities, it has lead to education find its niche in providing custom designed courses for its audiences, will it be the Next Game- Changer in India?

As per the statistics of the latest market report, India is expected to grow by USD 14.33 billion by 2020- 2024 in the domain of Online Education which means more people will be enabled to get access to education even in rural places to different subjects as per their preferences. Online education has been able to narrow the gap between “Desire to Educate” and “Be Educated” which was often restricted due to various personal and financial restraints in the past.

Today, post the Covid pandemic where students across the country are forced to stay at home, e- learning sites, courses and institutions have curated new benchmarks to continue imparting the service of education to groom and empower the future generations of the country.

Infact, the dominance of traditional educational trusts in schools and colleges today has been consciously influenced with the entry of VC fundings done by angel investors, corporates in the field of Online Education taking it to the next level. With digitized education, each child can be mentored to built his/her personality, learn new things and also challenge their reasoning abitities with Play and Learn courses.

Today, startups like Bjyus, Cuemath have pioneered a dominant presence in the digital e-learning sphere where complex problems and theories are solved using reasoning and visualizing techniques. Even the domains of gaming, robotics, coding have been perfectly tapped to provide specially designed courses by experts to kids at a young age. Eg WhiteHat Jr.

With the advent of e-learning, students can enhance their skills for entrance exams, learning new languages and also catch up on gap years without the hassle of travel and time. It is also a boon for people with special needs who can empower themselves to dream big.

As the current Indian market scenario, people are looking forward to reskill or upskill to enhance their chances of grabbing better job prospects, promotions and also build alternative careers Eg:Business Intelligence professional. E- learning has opened avenues for digital marketing, brand engagement to give clients a personalized experience. Today, a retired teacher or housewife can also educate students as an Online tutor who can be self- reliant life and earn within the comforts of a home.

The growing demand and popularity of online education at present has also led to Government taking keen interest to provide better connectivity and construct better infrastructure resourced by telecom providers. They have even introduced virtual labs and integrated the services of IITs, IIMs and NITs to design courses for science and engineering. Digital campaigns like the recent announcement made by the Finance minister to allow top 100 univerisities of the country to start online courses through radio and television to empower remote areas without internet connection is the progressive step to make India, an Inclusive nation of digital growth.

June 6, 2020June 6, 2020

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PANDORATHON- POETIC TWIST WITH ADVERTISEMENT TAG LINES

As The King of good times plonked his bum into the couch
After a hearty lunch, he sipped on Fresh N juicy Frooti
He felt a rush of blood gushing through his veins
That seemed to saying Where ever you go, our network follows
As his son who was known for his Bajate Raho attitudes
Had this time managed to create yet another ruckus
The Unputdownable kid was Born Tough with ideas
Had successfully placed a dart upright on the couch to aim it 
vertically.
What could the poor king do,
After all, he wondered in pain, Tedha hai par mera hai
As the son kept mumbling Daddy,  Jiyo sar utha ke!
 
Kingfisher : The King of Good Times
Frooti : Fresh N Juicy
Hutch : Where ever you go , our network follows
Red FM: Bajate raho
Telegraph: The Unputdownable
Ceat : Born Tough
Kurkure-Tedha hai par mera hai?
HDFC Std Life: Jiyo sar utha ke

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June 2, 2020June 18, 2020

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Is Ethos of Poetry Lost or Gained?

In this microscopic world of Twitter and Instagram, where we articulate our thoughts in bite- sized spaces. What is that essence of words which resonated for centuries through diaries now having a digital vision lead to?

Life has been an ongoing tale of mystery spiced up with a battle of sweetness and sourness. Often people used to sit down to pour their feelings into words after a long day. The moment of happiness is probably an assurance, that the soul seeks inwardly. Well, over the years, that has been not just a refuge, but a place where you could be yourself unjudged.

Small group of people gathered to celebrate poetry recalling the legends of their times and also appreciate the new that weaved a tale of their own. Now spoken poetry has taken over riding on their voices that sometimes dilute the very words it meant to share. It is being broken, sneered and also slammed(Slam poetry).

Writing itself was a intricate voyage of mind and heart that would sync the writer with his/her readers. Does it always today? The once long poems that would be occupy page(s) now confines to a mere few lines. Do we blame our attention capacity now or feelings have been too chaotic to infuse a ‘Sonnet‘ or more complex ‘Villanelle’. Grammar which was once an essence of impactful poetry is hammered in the name of humour, instant gratification. It has successfully developed a niche to read quick poetry having its own cult status.

Today, the definition of being cool and in the league demands we whip a new dish not knowing whether it deserves more salt or sugar. In era of digitization, poetry has got itself into its own Rebranding. It has been boon for many of them who get a chance to share their work getting them more visibility and connected community. Eg: Insta Posts, haikus.

In gamut of writing, and the whirlwind world of publishing, which took ages (read :months or even years), today poets have entered the world of literary festivals, writing contests, anthologies etc. Self publishing has thus created its own niche justifying its ethos.

May 29, 2020June 2, 2020

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Pandorathon -13-May 2020-Fable Poem- Second Chance

(written Based on The Fox and The Grapes)

He landed yet another opportunity
To deal that could create new benchmark
Of his ability, agility that could be his new trademark
But, like the fox, he complained and whined
Of ill-fate and misery that doubled combined
The spark of his positivity had turned into sheer disdain
Once, a prime leader, today preferred to give away his claim
The treasure he owned, he trained himself not to use
Convincing himself that Life was at his ruse
Scorning at others, he did, who paved their way calling it a waste
You can sit and enjoy the fruits leisurely, he said, why haste
But, one day, came an order that got votes as majority
They decided to steal his limelight and shamed his disparity
Within a few months, stood an arch bridge hovering above his head
The Canal just remained a duct for no one to admire, confined into his own bed.

Prompt – Write a controversial poem. Use a fable in it, mix it with what everyone considers unnatural. Draw a picture with your poem’s words about something that shakes every possible ground of human conscious.
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