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SNITCHER – SON OF A GUN
We make mistakes, we see others making mistakes and we even hear from others about so many mistakes… But who is the CULPRIT…??? In this article, I am going to describe 3 – 4 mistakes which have been made at different places and by different peoples… but, the problem is who will be the culprit to whom the punishment is to be given and how we can identify him..???? So, let’s start the journey of puzzles…
A KING AND HIS HAPPY MEAL PLAN:
Once, there lived a KING, who was very spiritual. After earning a huge profit from another Kingdom, the King was very happy and he wanted to plan meals for many Brahmins. He even says to His minister to invite as many Brahmins as he could, in and around His kingdom, for the meal. The invitation was sent to many Brahmins to attend the meal, and also to grace the Kingdom. The invitation has been sent to many Brahmins for the meal and by God’s grace, many Brahmins attended the occasion. But when the meal was being offered to the Brahmins and firstly, it started with pudding. When they started eating the pudding, all of a sudden, all the Brahmins died. How it happened, because of whom it happened, and does anybody do this purposefully….???? Nothing was known…????
A SNAKE AND AN EAGLE :
Everybody in this world needs food to survive. The food can be in any form either solid or liquid. Few eat vegetarian food while few eat non-veg food. This is what the story is all about. An Eagle, in search of food, flies here and there. Suddenly, it sees a snake and
without wasting the time, the Eagle holds the snake tightly in its mouth. It wants to eat the snake. So it takes the snake to another place. It was holding the snake tightly in its mouth and the eagle was flying high in the sky. The snake, on the other side, wanted to escape from the Eagle, so it spitted the poison out of its mouth. But, unfortunately, the poison comes down and it drops in the pudding without anyone’s knowledge. Now, what will happen… if anyone will eat that pudding, they will die…
A CONFECTIONER AND THE PUDDING:
One day, a group of cooks and the confectioners were preparing food for an event. All the cooks and the confectioners were busy with their work. When the food was totally ready and it was being served, all the people who ate the food died. The head chef has been
called to check who has committed the mistake, what has been mixed up with the food and it
is whose irresponsibility that so many people died.
TWO BRAHMINS AND A LADY :
One day, two brahmins were passing through a Kingdom and since it was mid-afternoon time, the brahmins were feeling hungry. A group of ladies was passing. The two brahmins ask the ladies, we are very hungry, will anyone offer the food to us or can we go to
the King, will he offer us the meal.???? At the time, one of the ladies said, Please! don’t go to the king and ask for the food. A few days back, a very grand occasion happened and many brahmins were called for meals. All the brahmins who had the food died. Still, now, no one knows why all the brahmins died. So please, don’t go to the palace and ask for the food. Who knows what may happen with you two…???? The brahmins got scared and went away from the kingdom without having the food.
Did anyone understand the story or what I am going to speak about the moral of the story, is understood…?? No… I told you one story in four different parts. Now, let’s club the story and find out the moral of the story. But before that, two more characters I have to add –
the Yamraj (King of death) and his assistant Chitragupta.
STORY: Once, there lived a KING, who was very spiritual. After earning a huge profit from another Kingdom, the King wanted to plan meals for the Brahmins. He even says to His minister to invite as many Brahmins as he could, in and around His kingdom, for the meal. The invitation was sent to many Brahmins to attend the meal. By God’s grace, many Brahmins attended the occasion. A group of cooks and the confectioners were called to prepare the food for the event. All the cooks and the confectioners started preparing the food which made them busy with their work. One of the confectioners was preparing the pudding for the meal. And suddenly, an Eagle holding a snake tightly in its mouth was passing through that place, where the cook was preparing the pudding. The snake wanted to escape from the Eagle, so it spitted the poison out of its mouth. But, unfortunately, the poison comes down and it drops in the pudding without anyone’s knowledge. The food was totally ready. Firstly, the meal started with pudding. When they started eating the pudding, all of a sudden, all the Brahmins died.
Few days passed. One day, two brahmins were passing through a Kingdom and since it was mid-afternoon time, the brahmins were feeling hungry. A group of ladies was passing. The two brahmins ask the ladies, we are very hungry, will anyone offer the food to
us or can we go to the King, will he offer us the meal.???? At the time, one of the ladies said, Please! don’t go to the king and ask for the food. A few days back, a very grand occasion happened and many brahmins were called for meals. All the brahmins who had the food
died. Still, now, no one knows why all the brahmins died. So please, don’t go to the palace and ask for the food. Who knows what may happen with you two…???? The brahmins got scared and went away from the kingdom without having the food.
So now, we all understood the story,
Who is the culprit…????
– the King, who wanted to celebrate his happiness
– the Eagle, who was hungry
– the snake, who released the poison for self-defense
– the confectioners, who made the pudding and who was unaware that the snake had spilled the venom from above
– the lady, who without any knowledge made a statement about the king and manipulated the Brahmins
Who is the culprit..?? Yamraj and his assistant are also confused. But in somebody’s account, the whole sin is to be entered as so many brahmins died. But to whom should we blame..?? After a few days, when the lady made the statement about the King without her knowledge, Yamraj got the CULPRIT.
MORAL OF THE STORY:
The main motive of the author to tell the story was that, in this story, everybody is doing their own work and everyone is unaware of the thing which went wrong. But, who is that lady to decide the culprit, being unaware about the whole situation..?? In the same way, in real life too, if we don’t know anything about the situation, we should not comment or make any statements or else we may also become the culprits. In the end, I want to ask this question to all of you, “if you are the Yamraaj, to whom you will select the culprit..??”
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“Finance” or “Gold Investment 2026”
IS GOLD THE NEW INVESTMENT GOD..A COMPLETE INVESTMENT GUIDE 2026
HOW TO INVEST IN GOLD IN INDIA 2026..???
In early times, people used to invest in gold by purchasing physical gold in the form of coins, bars and jewellery. Now, in modern times, investors, apart from purchasing physical gold, have few more options of investing in gold such as gold ETF, BONDS, FUNDS and Digital gold investment. Although RHODIUM, being the most expensive precious metal on Earth, GOLD holds a significant value in symbolising wealth, cultural heritage and financial security. Gold has been used throughout our history as money, which holds a relative standard for currency equivalents, until recent times.
FROM EGYPTIAN PHARAOHS TO TODAY ‘S PORTFOLIO INVESTMENT:
GOLD, is referred to as “GOD’S MONEY”, because it cannot be faked. From ancient
Egyptian Pharaohs who adorned their tombs with gold to the Romanian Empire who used gold as its
currency, gold’s allure has been intertwined with traditions, wealth and divinity. Gold, as an
investment also considered as a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty, making it
a prized asset. Its historical role as a reliable store of value and medium of exchange
solidifies why it remains one of the precious metals well-known to humanity.
BUYING PHYSICAL GOLD :
One of the simplest ways for how to invest in gold in India 2026 is buying physical gold in bars, coins, or jewellery from banks, jewellers or any authorised online platforms too. Key considerations required to be followed while buying gold..
A GUIDE TO BUY PHYSICAL GOLD:
1.For how to invest in gold in India 2026, the best denominations are from 1gm to 100gms or more.
2. Coins or bars can be purchased from banks with assay certification or from any trusted
brand or jewellery store.
3. You can even buy from online platforms also little MMTC – PAMP, which offers 24K gold
with secured delivery.
4. Look for 24K carat purity, 999.9 fineness or BIS Hallmark which guarantees the quality.
5. The liquidity of physical gold is always high, as it can be easily converted into cash
through banks or dealers., due to its universal demand, stable value and efficient trade.
How to Invest in Gold in India 2026: Paper Gold Options:
How to Invest in Gold in India 2026 via Gold ETFs (Exchange -Traded Funds):
1. One needs a Demat account to invest in ETFS.
2. Gold ETF includes asset management and brokerage fees.
3. Paper work is required for investing money in gold.
4. Gold prices directly affect the ETF.
5. Minimum investment for gold ETF is generally the price of one gram gold.
How to Invest in Gold in India 2026 via Gold Mutual Funds :
1. The investment is made in the form of bullions and companies involved in gold mining.
2. No Demat account required.
3. Minimum charges are applied to manage the funds.
4. Paper work is required.
5. Minimum investment for gold mutual funds can be as low as 500/- .
SOVEREIGN GOLD BONDS/ DIGITAL BONDS :
1. Sovereign gold bonds are government securities denominated in grams of gold. 2. These
bonds are substitutes of physical gold .
3. These bonds are issued by RESERVE BANK on behalf of the Government of India.
4. The government of India assures 2.5% of interest to the investors.
5. It’s a hassle free way of investing in gold.
6. The bonds are available for sale to all Indian Residents individuals, HUFs, Trusts,
Universities and Charitable institutions.
7. The tenure of the bond is for a period of 8 years with exit option after 5 years.
9. Minimum permissible investment will be 1gram of gold and maximum limit of subscription
of gold is 1kg.
| Feature | Physical Gold | Gold ETF | Gold Mutual Funds | Sovereign Gold Bonds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Investment | 1 gram | 1 gram price | ₹500 | 1 gram |
| Demat Required | No | Yes | No | No (online) |
| Interest | 0% | 0% | 0% | 2.5% p.a. |
| Storage/Lock-in | Safe locker | None | None | 8 years (exit after 5) |
| Tax on Maturity | LTCG 12.5% | LTCG 12.5% | LTCG 12.5% | Tax-free if held till maturity (for original buyers) |
GOLD AS A HEDGE AGAINST INFLATION :
As we all know that inflation has eroded the purchasing power, weakened the value of currency which has raised the value of gold globally. Gold is considered as a “safe-haven” hedge against long term inflation because its value tends to hold steady or may rise too, as the power of money decreases. Gold as a “TIMELESS POWER” asset, often leads the investors in seeking protection to their wealth.
MARKET PANICS… GOLD WAITS – THE SILENT KING OF MODERN INVESTING:
When fear dominates and investors confidence collapse, Gold basically functions as a reliable
hedge during the times of market PANICS and currency devaluation, by holding its value or
increasing its price. So, Gold is even regarded as the “SILENT KING OF MODERN
INVESTING”. Financial advisors always recommend a 5-15% allocation of gold in their
portfolio to reduce volatility.
GOLD’S PERFORMANCE IN RECENT CRISIS :
2008 Financial Crisis:
After an initial slump, gold rose efficiently as the crisis deepened.
COVID -19 (2020) : During the Covid-19 pandemic, when the whole world was collapsing
against the pandemic, Gold delivered over 25% returns, reinforcing its status as a reliable
hedge.
2025/26 GEOPOLITICAL TURBULENCE:
Amidst this renewed rising inflation and geopolitical tensions, gold is continuously hitting its record highs.
Reference: http://Gold surges Rs 7,000, near Rs 1.7 lakh mark after Israel-Iran war. Perfect time to invest in yellow metal? – The Economic Times https://share.google/4EU7sM8pMBTNxCYNt
FROM TEMPLES TO TRADING APPS – THE MODERN GOLD REVOLUTION :
Initially, the practice of acquiring gold, tied to temples traditionally and culturally has undergone a rapid
reinnovation, a transformation from temples into a digital, highly liquid asset managed
through apps. A transformation which is witnessed by generations of people, has been
driven by a desire to monetize and increase liquidity.
KEY FEATURES OF GOLD REINNOVATION:
MONETIZATION OF TEMPLE GOLD:
To overcome the high import dependency, the Indian government has encouraged temples to deposit their idles, donated gold into banks. The estimated hold of gold in temples is 3000-5000 tonnes of gold. By March 2025, Tamilnadu ‘S Samayapuram temple has contributed over 1,074 kg of gold to these schemes. The Gold Monetization scheme (GMS) offers interest rates of 2.25% – 2.50% per year to temples and individuals, while allowing for redemption in gold, providing a safe and productive alternative to holding physical metal.
DIGITAL GOLD AND TRADING APPS:
Technology has made gold accessible to all investors, by transforming gold from a traditional, high asset value to a digital, liquid asset. Many digital platforms allow users to purchase gold for as low as 1 rupee to as much as any maximum amount, or through SIP’s to digitize the donations.
TRANSPARENCY AND SECURITY:
Digital gold is stored in secured vaults, allowing investors to invest, sell or even track their portfolio transactions.
SHIFT IN BEHAVIOUR:
The focus of today’s consumer has shifted from merely holding gold to managing it as a financial asset. This includes leveraging gold for loans or leasing gold to jewellers.
Gold Price Prediction 2030: Why Learn How to Invest in Gold in India 2026 Now :
Today in 2025, as we know the current price of gold is more than One lakh rupee for 10 gms, while in 2005, the price value of gold was 5000 rupees for 10 gms. We can see, almost 20 times increase in the price of gold in the past 20 years. According to sources like Times of India and Incrementum, prediction of Indian domestic markets can vary and reports suggesting price of gold could reach even
higher upto 2.25 lakhs approx by 2030.
CONCLUSION:
Experts recommend Gold as a part of diversified portfolio due to its performance which indicates a sustainable upward trend in future for long term.
IMPORTANT:
Market is expected to be volatile, so investors should proceed with caution.
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LIFE WITHOUT ENTERTAINMENT
We all have wondered what life would be like without gadgets or wealth,( life without entertainment) but have you ever considered what life without entertainment ?. Probably, it would be as boring as watching a dry painting. I guess you won’t ever know if you never had a time in life without entertainment.
If we would ever imagined your life without entertainment, that means we don’t have cell phones but just traditional phones. Present day’s cell phones have become the main source of entertainment since the 2000’s. As a daily habit, even a teenager is using a cell phone and social media apps like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and many more to fill their free time. Without these , teenagers would’ve been freaked out and become miserable without such sources of fun from technology. And without these cell phones , MP3 players, laptops, headphones, books, TVs or even VRs would not exist.
If we do not have these technology, we would not know how to spend our leisure time. If we live without entertainment, we would be able to go to amusement parks or circus and also to book stores, have tours at the beach, and can never have parties, which can lead to a very dull life.
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ESPORTS
Esports is also known as electronic sports is a form of gaming and competition of video games. Esports always deals with online multiplayer games and professonal gaming competitions between players or teams. Even though games were invented long back, these got largely popular in the 21st century. Gaming competitions are played between gamers across different places and they will be streamed live to the audience. By the 2010s the gaming developers saw a big rise in the gaming industry and also led to creation of more advanced game designs.
Gaming types include first person shooter (FPS), battle royale, multiplayer and many more.
VIDEO GAME DESIGN
Spectator Mode
Along with the game, a spectator mode is given for every game to observe the gameplay of the teammates. This allows us to split strategies between players and teams in an online league or tournament. Games like Call of duty allows this type of feature.
Online
The most common method of playing a game. Internet plays a major role in providing stability and accuracy in gaming field. And online mode allows us to make connections with people around the globe. Internet allows players to show their skills and IQ in the game. More importantly, most of the competitions take place online only.
POPULAR GAMES
Number of games are popular among the competitors. Mostly, people tend to play fighting, shooting, racing and multiplayer games.
Some of the popular games include :
1) Fortnite
2) BGMI
3) Minecraft
5) Call of Duty
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Sometimes, we feel like we experience Deja Vu. But what is Deja vu ?
Why do we feel like that ?
What is the science behind this experience ?
DEJA VU
Deja Vu derives from a French word which means “already seen”. It is a feeling that one has experienced the present situation before. Scientific researches say that it is a strong memory recollection, the time, the place and the context of that previous situation. People who travel frequently or watch films are more likely to experience deja vu when compared to others. Others experience deja vu in fragile conditions and high pressure. Meanwhile, deja vu decreases with age.
TYPES AND SCIENTIFIC REASONS
Two types of Deja Vu are considered
1) Pathological Deja Vu
Pathological Deja Vu occurs frequently and also has symptoms like hallucinations which may be an indicator of psychological or neurological stress.
2) Non-Pathological Deja Vu
Normal people who do not have any mental health issues experience this type of Deja Vu. This is so common and it is not due to stress. This occurs because of recollecting old memories.
MEDICAL DISORDERS
Deja Vu is simply an electric discharge in brain , creating a strong sensation of an event that has happened before. Deja Vu is associated with Migraines and as well as temporal lobe epilepsy. Researchers also found link between deja vu and certain mental health issues like anxiety, dissociative identity disorder and schizophrenia. But scientists failed to find the correlations between deja vu and schizophrenia.
Researchers also experimented genetics while considering deja vu. But there is not even a single gene connected to deja vu.
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TITLE : LAZINESS AND PHYSICAL FITNESS
WHAT IS LAZINESS :
As per a famous quote given by Bill Gates, “I will always choose a lazy person to do a difficult job because he will find an easy way to do it”. Yes, it’s true..!! Lazy person’s will show their lazyish behavior and complete the work without putting more effort in it.
But we should not forget the other side of being lazy which is explained in this quote, “Success is not easy and it is certainly not for the lazy”. As per the definition of laziness it means, if someone is lazy, “they do not want to work or make any effort to do anything”.
Why does a person become lazy..?? Is it any particular characteristic of a person or a set of his behaviour or habits or something else.. Many people give different opinions to describe laziness, but still the concept of laziness is totally not understood.
As per study and research, laziness is caused due to three reasons : psychological problems, physical problems and our lifestyle.
PHYSICAL CAUSES FOR LAZINESS :
If you are feeling lazy, it can be due to lack of vitamins or tiredness caused by any medical condition. The following are the reasons for physical laziness :
1. diabetes
2. hypothyroidism
3. Lack of iron
4. dehydration
5. too much exercise
6. no exercise
7. heat
8. chronic fatigue
PSYCHOLOGICAL CAUSES FOR LAZINESS :
If a person frequently experiences low mood or a lack of motivation and tiredness, it can be caused due to the mental health condition of a person. The following are the reasons for psychological laziness :
1. depression
2. anxiety
3. bipolar disorder
LIFESTYLE CAUSES FOR LAZINESS :
Even your lifestyle or your way of living can also be a reason for making you lazy. The following are the reasons for psychological laziness:
1. lack of sleep
2. consumption of alcohol
3. unbalanced diet
4. feeling stressed
5. lack of motivation
LAZINESS AND PHYSICAL FITNESS :
It is very important to fix a lazy person and it is only possible by maintaining physical health. Physical Health can be taken care of by maintaining the following procedures like – Regular exercise, balanced nutrition, and adequate rest – all contribute to good health.
But again the question is how lazy people will do exercises..??? But, for them, exercise is like a surefire way to get rid from laziness. Exercises will increase energy levels, improve moods, reduce stress, anxiety, depression and make them stay motivated.
So following are the different ways by which the lazy person’s will maintain their physical health and also he will turn fit in laziest ways :
EXERCISING AS A GAME :
# FIRST GAME :
You should aim to do 10 push-ups in 10 sit-ups everyday. Once you get used to this game, you can increase it by raising your pace.
# SECOND GAME :
Play your favourite song and set your mind to work or run on the length of that song. You can raise your pace up, by updating your playlist.
# THIRD GAME :
You can do workouts in your own comfort zone by not moving from the sofa or the lounge on which you are sitting. Take walks or jog or any abs workout, some triceps during the commercial ads, while watching your favourite show.
# FOURTH GAME :
Play any dance number and hit the dance floor. If a person is not interested in doing exercises, then you can opt for this game too. Dance will burn calories and will not make you feel as if you are doing any exercise.
# FIFTH GAME :
Trekking, running, swimming, walking, aerobics, zumba, cycling, Kayaking, surfing etc… Select any game for each day and raise up your pace to improve your fitness and health.
CHALLENGING SELF :
# ENTER A VIRTUAL FITNESS CHALLENGE :
Many websites are giving the challenges to work towards your physical fitness. Join any of the websites as it will give you a goal and motivation to start working on your physical fitness.
# PAMPERING YOUR MIND :
we can pamper our mind by challenging ourselves like if I do new workouts, new exercises, then I can buy new clothes for my new looks.
# DRAG A FRIEND :
You can drag any of your friends or family members, who are also exercise-lovers, who will encourage you and also give you a little competition to do the work-outs…
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