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1851 Colonial India, West Bengal 'A bhur on the circular canal, Calcutta.' A rare photograph of an industrial district in Calcutta is vividly described in the book ''Calcutta the City Revealed' by Geoffrey Moorehouse. Moorehouse compared these industrial districts with those in the northern cities of Victorian Britain, such as Manchester. The circular canal ran to the east and north of the city, draining the salt lake and finally connecting with the River Hooghly at Chitpore. Photographer - Frederick Fiebig.

Josephus Laurentius Dyckmans - Paternal Advice Father's Day is a holiday honouring one's father, as well as fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. The holiday complements similar celebrations honoring family members, such as Mother's Day and, in some countries, Siblings Day, and Grandparents' Day. The day is held on various dates across the world, and different regions maintain their own traditions of honouring fatherhood. In Catholic countries of Europe, it has been celebrated on 19 March as Saint Joseph's Day since the Middle Ages. In the United States, Father's Day was founded in the state of Washington by Sonora Smart Dodd in 1910. Father's Day is a recognized public holiday in Lithuania and some parts of Spain and was regarded as such in Italy until 1977. It is a national holiday in Estonia, Samoa, and equiv...

World No Tobacco Day was created in 1987 by the World Health Organization's (WHO) Member States to raise awareness of the harms caused by tobacco products. The first World No-Tobacco Day was on April 7, 1988, the 40th anniversary of the WHO, and the goal was to encourage people to quit using tobacco for at least 24 hours. In 1988, the World Health Assembly passed Resolution WHA42.19, which called for World No Tobacco Day to be celebrated annually on May 31. Each year, the WHO links the day to a different tobacco-related theme. The theme for 2024 is "Protecting children from tobacco industry interference". Tobacco growing can contribute to habitat fragmentation, land degradation, and loss of biodiversity. It can also disrupt water cycles, and the chemicals that leach into nearby water sources can kill fish and harm other animals and humans.  World No Tobacco Day, celebrated annually on May 31, is a day to raise awareness about the dangers of tobacco use ...

  The story behind this photo continues to shock anyone who recognizes it. In 1968, two men kidnapped Kim Bird. They put her in a homemade coffin, took this photo and buried her in the woods. They hung the photo on a local bulletin board and signed on the back, "I am buried in the woods, you have no more than 5 days to find me." For days, passersby looked at the photo and thought it was a joke. Until a former colleague of Kim's saw the photo. She immediately went to the police, but they didn't know what to do. After all, they only have the photo, but where it is buried is unknown. Then Kim's classmate started looking at the photo and realized that some letters are written strangely, highlighted in bold, and if you look closely, you can read the girl's secret message.... On the leaf was written Kim + Brad (classmate's name). It was exactly the kind of inscription they had once left on a tree during a vacation in the woods as a token of their love for ea...

  You might have one of these old home features and wondered what the heck it was used for.  Find out here. Metal Plates on Old Homes These metal plates, which often are shaped like an “S”, an “X” or a star, are called anchor plates (or wall anchors). They are often seen on the outside of old bricks homes and are used to help prevent walls from bowing outwards and collapsing. Check out these  retro recipes  that deserve a comeback. Hoosier Cabinet A Hoosier cabinet is a free-standing kitchen cabinet that doubles as a workstation. These cabinets were common in the first few decades of the 20th century. They declined in popularity with the advent of built-in kitchen cabinetry and countertops. Follow these  kitchen storage ideas  that will save you so much space. Dumbwaiter Dumbwaiters were most often used to move dishes and food when the kitchen and dining room were on different levels of the house. If you have one in your old house and don’t really nee...

Today, let me talk about something that might seem simple but holds immense power: truth and truthfulness. As young learners navigating through the complexities of the world, understanding the importance of truth and truthfulness is crucial for your personal growth and success. So, what is truth? Truth is about being honest and sincere in what we say, do, and believe. It's not just about stating facts but also about living authentically and with integrity. When we embrace truthfulness, we build trust with others, and trust forms the foundation of strong relationships, both academically and personally. Here's why truth and truthfulness matter for students like you: Academic Integrity: In your studies, it's essential to uphold the principles of truthfulness. This means doing your own work, citing sources accurately, and not cheating or plagiarizing. When you commit to academic honesty, you demonstrate respect for yourself, your peers, and your educators. Building Trust: Being...

There are very few human beings, no matter what the situation, they will be who they are, we must see this. Now, why I’m bringing this up is – I want you to listen to this carefully, not reacting, to all the bhaktas. Rama’s life is a disaster, a continuous disaster. King, born as a prince, coroneted as a king, just married his young wife, some political stuff, and ends up in the jungle. Living in the jungle – some television show may be showing it as some kind of a romantic affair, okay! Living in the jungle is not a romantic affair, believe me. So with a young wife – she is not a tribal woman, she is a princess – living with her in the jungle is not a romantic affair, it’s a tough life. Knowing that it’s very difficult, his brother also follows him to assist both of them. Then as if that was not enough, his wife gets kidnapped – Sri Lanka. And then because the wife means so much to him, he walks all the way, despondent. Not a nice trek – not knowing whether she is alive or dead,...