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Ambulance Dada (Karimul Haque)

Raja -Who is a superhero? Kavita - A superhero is somebody who saves lives, it is as simple as that.   Raja - Have you met a real life superhero? Kavita - No, but I would like to meet one.   Raja - Ok, then let me introduce you to Ambulance Dada, a real life superhero.   Kavita - By the way Raja, why is he called "Dada", is he a Gunda?   Raja - No, he is not a Gunda, but a social worker from Dhalabari in North Bengal. He is called Dada out of affection and endearment.   Kavita - Ok, Raja, then tell me more about Ambulance Dada.   Raja - He is from Dhalabari, a small town in North Bengal, famous for its tea gardens and Gorumara forest range.   Kavita - I am really intrigued now, so tell me about this social worker?   Raja - He is a school dropout who has saved more than 7000 lives since 1998.   Kavita - I wonder how did his journey begin?   Raja - It all began with an unfortunate event when he l...

Life is a Journey

Life is a Journey, and while 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗘𝗗 is important, 𝗗𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 matters even more. With 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 , a scientifically proven and American Research Institute Affiliated Technology, you can discover the Right Path for your Life's Journey. By understanding your Brain's unique Strengths and Capabilities, you can make informed decisions that align with your True Purpose and Aspirations. Instead of moving forward without clear direction, with 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 , you can decide what you want to Achieve in Life and how to get there with Confidence and Clarity. It's like having a compass that guides you towards Success and Fulfillment, ensuring that every step you take leads you closer to your Goals.  Life is often described as a journey, filled with choices, crossroads, and moments that define who we become. While speed can help us move faster, it is direction that determines whether we are truly moving toward a meaningful destination. Many peopl...

STOP COMPARING YOURSELF TO OTHERS!

This is the starting point.  Comparing is the Root of Envy.  Unfortunately, from about the time we each began to walk,  we also began to compare.  Can you remember all those times you complained that your brother or sister got more chocolate than you? We grow up comparing everything,  Appearance,  Grades in School,  Athletic Ability, and other Talents.  As adults we. Compare,   Clothes, Cars,  Homes,  How much we earn,  and a thousand other things.  But God says such comparisons are foolish.  The Bible says, ". When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves to themselves,  they show how foolish they are. Why is it foolish to compare yourself with Others?  Because you are  Incomparable ! So is everyone else.  God made each of us   " One of a kind ". Besides,  comparing leads to one  Negative. Reactions,   Pride &. Envy. You can always find so...

The Greatest Wealth We Hold: The Power of Family and Friendship

There are many things people spend their lives chasing—success, recognition, comfort, and security. Yet, when life slows us down and strips away the noise, we realize something profound: family and friends are truly life’s greatest treasures. They are not accessories to our journey; they are the foundation that makes the journey meaningful. Family and friends often know us better than we know ourselves. They see beyond the masks we wear for the world. They recognize our strength even when we feel weak, and they sense our pain even when we remain silent. This kind of understanding does not come from words alone—it comes from shared time, shared struggles, and shared love. It is built slowly, patiently, and sincerely. In moments of joy, they are the first to celebrate with us. Their laughter amplifies our happiness, turning ordinary moments into unforgettable memories. And in moments of sorrow, they are the ones who sit beside us when words fail. They may not always have answers, but t...

F. A. M. I. L. Y

When the wind of. Crisis blows us back and forth ---- there is truth that God promises, ".Never will I leave. You, never will I forsake you. (Heb.13:5) A Kiss is a peculiar situation of no use to one,  absolute bliss to Two.  It is the  Lovers privileged,  the Husband'. Right and the hypocrite'sb Mask.  To a young girl, it means hope,  to a Married Woman,  Faith and an old maid. Man, it is charity. If a country is to be corruption-free and become a nation of beautiful minds. I strongly feel there are three key societal members who can make a difference.  They are the father, the mother and the teacher. ----   Dr.  A. P. L.  Abdul. Kalam What makes a home? Love, Sympathy and Confidence.  The memories of Childhood,  the Kindness of  Parents, the bright hopes of youth, the sister's pride, the brother's sympathy and help, the mutual confidence,  the common hope and interest and sorrows.  All these create an...

Who is a Superhero?

Who is a Superhero? A superhero is somebody who saves lives   Does superhero require a cape and a mask? Honestly, no!   What we need to do? Don’t waste time Complaining /instead take the initiative to solve problems Ordinary people can also become superheroes, what they require is will and courage to do the impossible. Let’s look at somebody who has done it by himself.   Who Is Ambulance Dada? KarimulHaque, 57, was the third of his parents' six children and was born in Dhalabari. His mother and father were agricultural laborers, so he dropped out of school early to work odd jobs at a local tea garden. According to BiswajitJha, a former journalist who authored a biography of Haque two years ago, "He, perhaps, studied until Class III." Jha's book, Bike Ambulance Dada: The Inspiring Story of KarimulHaque (Penguin India, 2021), chronicled Hak's journey as a humanitarian driven to aid the underprivileged and destitute. The book received its first ...

Coors

The Pointed End was used for locks on churches in the 1800's. The rounded had a hole because a string would go throught it and the priest would have it on his belt for locking up the churches or unlocking the doors of the churches. Later the rear round end was used to open soda or beer bottles. And later beer came in tin and aluminum cans and other fruit drinks in larger cans and the pointed end made a hole and let the pressure out at one end and then drink. The tool you are describing is commonly known as a church key , a small metal implement whose form and purpose evolved over time. Long before it became associated with beverages, similar pointed and looped metal tools were carried by clergy, sextons, and caretakers of churches during the 18th and 19th centuries. These tools were often worn on a belt or tied with a string through a hole so they would not be lost. While they were not true keys for large church door locks—which required heavy iron keys—they were used for practical...

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

  C ognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)is simple talk therapy and easy to use technique. CBT was developed by psychiatrist “Aaron Beck ”in 1960s. It focused on dysfunctional thoughts, which cause the adverse emotional consequences. Dysfunctional thoughts are dispute to change the negative emotions. It is mainly followed by different sessions, having a composite structure. I’m going to explain the second session of CBT that begins after the completion of  the first  session. In the second session, the client educated about the  ABCDE   model ; that is, the  activating event, negative thoughts about the phenomenon, and how these thoughts should be change with an alternative or positive thoughts to change the negative emotions” . The  format  of the second session is as follow: T he setting of Agenda:  The therapist and client collaboratively set the agenda for therapy sessions. The therapist identifies and prioritizes which topics will discuss dur...

The Miracle of Another Morning: Learning Gratitude from the Gift of Waking Up

In the rush of our daily lives, we often overlook the simplest yet most extraordinary miracle we experience every day: waking up. We forget that opening our eyes to a new morning is not guaranteed. We forget that breathing freely, feeling the light of a new day, and having another chance to live is the first thing we should be grateful for. Gratitude is often reserved for big achievements—success, wealth, recognition, or milestones. But true gratitude begins much earlier, much simpler. It begins the moment we wake up. Before our phones buzz, before responsibilities crowd our minds, before worries make their presence known, we have already received a priceless gift: life itself. Every morning is a silent reminder that our story is not finished. No matter what happened yesterday—whether it was failure or success, pain or progress—waking up means we have been given another opportunity. Another chance to learn. Another chance to love. Another chance to forgive. Another chance to become b...

The Power of Knowledge: Celebrating Wisdom, Creativity, and Purpose

Today, I feel deeply honored to speak on a subject that touches the very soul of human progress—knowledge, wisdom, and creativity. The document before us speaks about Saraswati Puja, a celebration held with great devotion to honor Goddess Saraswati, the symbol of learning, wisdom, music, and art. But beyond ritual and tradition, this celebration carries a timeless message for every generation: that true growth begins with knowledge, and meaningful success is guided by wisdom. Saraswati Puja, also known as Vasant Panchami, is usually celebrated during the early months of the year, when nature itself begins to awaken. This timing is symbolic. Just as spring brings new life to the earth, education brings new life to the human mind. It renews our thinking, sharpens our vision, and opens doors to endless possibilities. On this day, students, teachers, artists, and scholars come together with humility, acknowledging that no matter how much we know, there is always more to learn. One of the...

Railway Passenger Train 1st time in India

16 April 1853 is an important Milestone in Indian History when the Railway Passenger Train Ran for the 1st time in India. This Train Crossed 34 km between Mumbai (then Bombay) and Thane. This historic journey was the beginning of the era of modern transportation in India, which had a profound impact on Indian society, economy and culture. The first passenger train travelled from Boribandar station (present Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj terminus) to Thane. This train had three engines - Sahib, Sindh and Sultan. There were 14 cans on the train and there were 400 passengers on board. During this historic journey, the train started its journey with a salute of 21 cannons. The journey was completed in about 75 minutes and laid the foundation for the development of Indian Railways. The railway network in India expanded rapidly, after the successful event of the first train journey. Till the end of the 19th century, thousands of kilometres of railway lines were laid in India. This not only ...

What's in your cup?

You are holding a cup of tea when someone comes along and bumps into you or shakes your arm, making you spill your tea everywhere. Why did you spill the tea? "Because someone bumped into me!!!" Wrong answer. You spilt the tea because there was tea in your cup. Had there been lemonade in the cup, you would have spilt lemonade. Whatever is inside the cup is what will spill out. Therefore, when life comes along and shakes you (which WILL happen), whatever is inside you will come out. It's easy to fake it until you get rattled. So we have to ask ourselves... "what's in my cup?" When life gets tough, what spills over? Joy, gratefulness, peace and humility? Anger, bitterness, harsh words and reactions? Life provides the cup, YOU choose how to fill it. Today let's work towards filling our cups with gratitude, forgiveness, joy, words of affirmation; and kindness, gentleness and love for others.   Life is very much like holding a cup — w...

Seven Serpents

The number seven's repeated appearance in the depictions of seven serpents and seven stars in diverse ancient cultures sparks curiosity about its shared significance. Across various civilizations like Mesopotamia, India, and Egypt, astronomical knowledge linked the number seven to the observable planets - Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. Moreover, mythological and religious contexts attribute a mystical aura to seven, as seen in Hindu mentions of seven worlds and Mesopotamian gods' planetary connections. Symbolically, seven often signifies wholeness or perfection, potentially influenced by the cyclic nature of natural phenomena such as the lunar phases. Through cultural interactions like trade and migration, the symbolism of seven spread and integrated into different societies, offering a plausible explanation for its consistent presence. Serpents and stars accompanying the number seven likely carried specific meanings like fertility, rebirth, spiritual rea...

Masuda Iwafune

Masuda Iwafune is a large, mysterious stone structure located in Asuka, Japan. This megalithic monument, also known as the “Masuda Rock Ship,” is carved from a single piece of granite and is notable for its unusual shape, which resembles a boat or ship. The stone measures approximately 11 meters in length, 8 meters in width, and 4.7 meters in height, weighing an estimated 800 tons. Despite extensive study, the exact date of its construction, purpose, and the methods used to carve the stone are still unknown. The Masuda Iwafune (“Rock Ship of Masuda”) in Asuka, Japan, is a mysterious megalith carved from a single block of granite, measuring about 11 meters long, 8 meters wide, and 4.5 meters high, with an estimated weight of over 800 tons. What makes it special is that its true purpose remains unknown even today. Unlike tombs or stone chambers from the same era, it has two square holes carved into its flat top and no clear signs of completion. Scholars speculate that it might have ...