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IQ, EQ, SQ and AQ

#copypasted #Parenting According to psychologists, there are four types of intelligence:  1) Intelligence Quotient (IQ) 2) Emotional  Quotient (EQ) 3) Social Quotient (SQ) 4) Adversity Quotient (AQ) 1. Intelligence Quotient (IQ): this is the measure of your comprehension ability", solve maths; memorize things and recall subject matters. 2. Emotional Quotient (EQ) : this is the measure of your ability to maintain peace with others; keep to time; be responsible; be honest; respect boundaries; be humble, genuine and considerate. 3. Social Quotient (SQ):  This is the measure of your ability  to build a network of friends and maintain it over a long period of time. People that have higher EQ and SQ tend to go farther in life than those with high IQ but low EQ and SQ. Most schools capitalize in improving IQ level while EQ and SQ are played down. A man of high IQ can end up being employed by a man of high EQ and SQ even though he has an average IQ. Your EQ represents your c...

Distraction in these situations ends up as a disaster

This happens almost all days in the morning. It is a mood spoiler. It happens the moment you turn around to grab sugar from the shelf or a spoon from the drawer or at the milli second that you take to check all your social media updates😊  I wonder whether the milk in the vessel waits for that moment of our distraction, to vent out the creamy layer formed on top of it. Whatever, in that nano second, our stove and vessel turn out to be a disaster. All we end up saying is..."it all happened in a second". In kitchen it is very common; in a nano second, the browny cashew become charcoal, dosa become charcoal mask on dosa tawa, yummy spicy smell will give burnt smell. All these spoil the hard work of time and effort in a blink of eyes. Many kitchen accidents are also happen in no time. So, that short time of distraction not only end up in spoiling your food or mood, but sometimes leave a life long scar on your lives. When it comes to nano second diversion,  two things comes...

Hey Google! Ok Google

Devices at our home are part of our home. Don't you think, AI devices becoming part of our family. When we move on to smart living, these smart devices are inevitable. Uses and benefits of these devices are available in their ads and websites. I am not into promoting them:). Few complains that we got addicted to the gadgets. I can't deny it. But I question, is that wrong? I see it as an optimal use of technologies. Devices are introduced to simplify our job. We should be aware of making use of it. Now Google home and Alexa are becoming a part of many of our houses. Our day begins with "Hey google, whats the time now? Hey google whats the weather today?, Hey google Whats the News headlines? Hey google what the appointments I have today? Hey Google how is the traffic to work today? I agree that, these devices won't replace human beings, because they cant bring bed coffee to you. Similarly, the person who bring you bed coffee will not be answering to all the ...

Vanakkam world

After this pandemic outbreak, many talks about hygienic practices that need to be followed. Few country presidents and prime ministers highlighted Indians' welcome practice of Vanakam or Namaste is a good way to welcome each other, without spreading germs.  Now I see many of my Indian friends and neighbors,  who welcomed me with a hug and hand shake forwarding those speeches and posts saying, "see the whole world now following Indian practices and we are well cultured from long ago" .  I feel pity for such sudden patriots. Are we influenced by that extreme of westernization? Cant we feel proud about ourselves without the acknowledgement of other country people?   Believe in our practices. When it comes to culture, We are blessed than any other country. Because India has one of the oldest civilizations in the world, we have more to admire on our customs, just try to know the meaning and reasons for our practices and continue following them according to the existi...

Udayar - A tribute to Raja Raja Cholan

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Book Review on Udayar 1 Sequel of  # ponniyinselvan . Talks about the initiation of Tanjai Periya Kovil construction. Role of Panjavan Maadevi, Prammaraayar and  # karuvoorarsiddhar  in Chola dynasty. # Kalki  's Ponniyin selvan was ended with the mystery of  # adityakarikalan . Udayar 1 talks in detail about Aditya Karikaalan. His love for war, reasons for assassinating Pandya King, which became reason for his assassination etc. Also, Raja Raja Chola's judgement on his brother Aditya Karikalan's assassination case. The key people behind Aditya Karikalan's assassination were found living in Kandaloor Salai, Kerala(chera kingdom). They were exiled and the place was destroyed. This is still a remarkable history in Chera, Chola and Pandyas, as the battle of  # kandaloor_saalai . How did the exiled community take revenge on Raja Raja Chola and his kingdom? When Raja Raja Chola was movinh forward to reach the heights of fame by incorporatin...

How to introduce new food to babies?

Breastfeed till 6 months Kids up to 6 months should be in exclusive breastfeeding. This helps in developing their strong immune system to fight against life threatening illnesses like Pneumonia, diarrhea and other deadly infections. Exclusively breastfeed gives the kids a right proportion of nutrients for proper development.  The confusion to new moms begin, when they need to introduce new food to the kids, What to be given and how to be given? All veggies, fruits and grains has many types of proteins, vitamins and minerals, but to a baby, there should be a formula and timeline to give them.  Here is a list of foods for kids(6 months old), and how to introduce them are recommended by our Pediatrician Dr. Arulalan , Vellore. The following guidelines and recipes are framed by Dr.Arulalan and a nutritionist team for Vellore residents. Food and culture are interrelated. They together helps in child development. Only with such understanding, we can ...

nano tale#1

At the end of a long weekend, she is the only one so relaxed on that night. She finally gets back things in control. Still,  she doesn't want to show her excitement to those saddened little hearts, so with her tender voice said those spooky words, "go to bed early my dear kids, Tomorrow is Monday".