Mother's day

What makes good mothers? It is a pertinent question whose answer cannot be contained within a few words. Mothers comprise of a bundle of emotions that sometimes defy reason. So this goes out to all the mothers who have kept awake all night with their sick toddlers in their arms, constantly uttering those compassionate words, "It's OK honey, Mommy's here."

For all the mothers who run carpools and make cookies and sew Halloween costumes. And all the mothers who don't.

For those who show up at work with milk stains on their dress and diapers in their handbags.

For those mothers who cannot restrain tears from trickling down their cheeks when they hold their babies for the first time in their arms; and for the mothers who give birth to babies they'll never see.

For the mothers who gave homes to babies and gifted them a family.

For the mothers who yell at their kids who clamour for ice cream before dinner.

For the mothers who defy all odds just to watch her kid perform and repeat to themselves
"That's my child!!"

For all the mothers who read "Goodnight, Moon" twice a night for a year, and then read it again. "Just one more time."

For the mothers who taught their children to tie the shoelaces even before they started going to school.

For the mothers who incontinently turn their heads when they hear the word "Mom",
even though they know that their kids are nowhere around.

For the mothers who silently shed tears for their children who have gone astray.

For all those mothers whose heart aches to watch her son or daughter disappear down the street, walking to school alone for the very first time.

For all the mothers of the victims of all these school shootings, and the mothers of those who were involved in the shooting.

For the mothers of the Survivors, and the mothers who sat in front of their TVs in horror, clinging to their child who just arrived from school safely.

So, this is meant for all the young and aged mothers, working mothers and housewives, married mothers and the single mothers, those with money and without and for those without whom life would have been insufferable. Wish you a very Happy Mother's Day!!

How to Avoid People You Don't Want to Talk To

Sometimes you encounter people that you wish to avoid. While you can take measures to avoid this person altogether, it’s not always possible to completely avoid talking to someone. There are several options when it comes to avoiding people you don’t want to interact with from surrounding yourself with people you do want to talk to, to avoiding certain situations.

Sometimes you may not want to talk to certain people because you feel uncomfortable in your surroundings. Take a deep breath and tell yourself that you are an enjoyable person to be around. Remind yourself that you are entitled to your boundaries and it’s ok to voice your feelings to feel comfortable.

Engage in activities that you enjoy. You won’t always like, or want to talk to everyone everywhere, but doing activities you enjoy is more likely to surround you with people you are comfortable engaging with.

Focus on enjoying your experiences. Instead of worrying about other people, and how someone may react to you, focus on enjoying yourself. Know that if someone is being mean to you, or trying to make you feel bad, that it’s always not your problem.

WHY DOES TIME GO FASTER AS WE GET OLDER?

Persons in every age group wonder why time seems to move so much faster than it did in their pasts. It seems as if there is never enough time to get everything done and that the situation only gets worse. Many explanations have been offered for this, but few seem to hit the target as well as Phil Yaffe's explanation. We hope you enjoy and find it provocative. Phil has been a writer and journalist for over four decades and is able to write eloquently about his personal experience with accelerating time.

Persons in every age group wonder why time seems to move so much faster than it did in their pasts. It seems as if there is never enough time to get everything done and that the situation only gets worse. Many explanations have been offered for this, but few seem to hit the target as well as Phil Yaffe's explanation. We hope you enjoy and find it provocative.

Phil has been a writer and journalist for over four decades and is able to write eloquently about his personal experience with accelerating time.

Peter Denning
Editor 

4 Routes to Take After Graduation

The weeks following your graduation can be difficult as you adjust to life after university. Here are your options during this tricky but potentially exciting period

Although initially daunting, coming to the end of a three- or four-year course actually opens up a number of different opportunities. You might want to search for a graduate job, study at postgraduate level, or take some time out to go travelling or volunteer.

'There are many different routes you can take once you graduate, and everyone's journey will be unique to them.

Whichever path you choose, the competitive nature of the jobs market means that it's important to take full advantage of any free time you have to make your plans and start putting them into action.

How do I get a graduate job?

The majority of new graduates will be looking for a job. Your first port of call should be your university careers service, advises Vinny Potter, careers consultant at St Mary's University. 'They can give you concrete help and most will continue to support you after graduation,' he says. You can also check out the getting a job section of the Prospects website for more guidance.

If you haven't yet decided on the precise career you want to pursue, take a look at what can I do with my degree? and job sectors for some ideas. Also, remember that your first job doesn't tie you to a particular career forever, so don't be too cautious about widening your search.

Can I get a graduate job with a 2:2?

Don't be downhearted if you leave university with a 2:2 - there are a number of ways that you can boost your chances of success in the job market.

While some large employers do accept 2:2s on their graduate schemes, many insist on a 2:1. Therefore, you may need to look beyond these and consider starting your career at a smaller organisation where the entry requirements are often more flexible, then working your way up to where you want to be.

Should I do postgraduate study?

An alternative is to return to university to study at postgraduate level, a route that many in your position have found incredibly rewarding. However, you'll need to make sure you are doing this for the right reasons.

'If you are considering postgraduate study, then first stop to think why,' says Vinny. 'If it is because you need a specific qualification or extra knowledge before entering the career you want, or if you are passionate about your subject and want to learn more, then great.'

What other options are there?

During your job search, you can get involved in other activities, such as volunteering. Or you could take a gap year if you want to see more of the world, learn languages, and meet new people. It will help to make you more employable in the long-run.

'If you are thinking about taking time out to travel and volunteer, then great,' says Vinny. 'This can be a brilliant way to develop skills, have an adventure and make you a more interesting job candidate.'

Dream that wake you up

That moment when you wake up and wish your dream was real.

Every little problem is turning into a big issue

No one likes fielding other people's mistakes, but the truth is, you should be able to handle the occasional curveball or two—and your goal should always be to knock it out of the park. A positive attitude is key. "There are days when you like a rock star," says Davis-Laack. "And that's a good feeling to have." Even on days when you're not feeling very ambitious, you should try to keep the situation in perspective.

My Passion for books

By: Santtana Looganaden

When you read a book, sky's the limit for your imagination -- it (your imagination) can travel to any corner of the cosmos, in the blink of an eye!

Need a vacation

Homesickness

“He decided that we suffer from great temporal homesickness for the decade we were born in.” 
― Thomas Pynchon, V.

Hostel life of a student

Life in hostel is one of the most memorable experiences that one must feel it. It is likely that, it takes you away from the home to real world situation and teaches you lot. However, it gives a exposure in the the real world, every life has its pro and cons.

You learn to manage your finances. I know so many people my age who have never been to a bank, don’t know how to deposit money and have no clue how cheques work. On the other hand, hostels make us understand how money works. We learn how to save, where to spend, how to pay our bills, and basically just how to get through the month just with the amount our parents transfer in the beginning of every month.

You learn to deal with your problems alone. At home, we are used to getting pampered. We are used to our parents shielding us from getting hurt. But in a hostel, you’re alone. No matter how big your friends circle is, at the end of the day, it is you and only you who needs to pull themselves together and handle difficult situations. It is the moment you realise the truth behind the words “No one is coming”

The first think is food. No matter how bad the mess food is, you have to eat it. You don’t have the option of throwing tantrums or asking your mom to make your favorite dishes. You learn to enjoy what you get. And not to mention, the times you do get home, you learn to appreciate just how amazing home made  curry dal,chicken curry .

In a hostel, you’re independant but there is a degree of protection to it. You know you’re safe within the campus. No one can harm you. Other people are accountable for your safety. If you don’t come back to your room by in-time, people will still raise a hue and cry. And yet, you’re independant. You can go and come as you please as long as you’re inside the campus. This feeling helps you understand how to manage your independance. For someone who has spent 21 years at home and suddenly needs to leave for a study, this freedom can be addicting and he might not be able to control it. But for us hostelers, we’re used to this freedom and we know where to draw the line. We’ve spent three years understanding our limits.

When that's everything you hope

Astro lancar penstriman video mudah alih percuma NJOI Now

by : damia nursyaza

KUALA LUMPUR: Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad (Astro) hari ini melancarkan perkhidmatan penstriman video baharu, NJOI Now, yang boleh dinikmati menerusi alat peranti mudah alih dan secara dalam talian.

Perkhidmatan ini memberi akses percuma kepada kandungan hiburan on demand termasuk box set, siaran langsung program sukan, dan berita terkini buat seluruh rakyat Malaysia.

NJOI Now direka untuk memenuhi gaya hidup digital pelanggan masa kini dengan menawarkan fleksibiliti penuh tanpa sebarang kerumitan.

NJOI Now merupakan satu-satunya aplikasi mudah alih di Malaysia yang menawarkan kandungan on demand, box set, program-program utama daripada saluran Astro Prima, Astro Maya HD, Astro Oasis, Astro AEC, Astro Vaanavil, program siaran langsung sukan terhebat di Astro Arena, berita terkini di Astro Awani dan juga program pendidikan di Astro Tutor TV secara percuma.

Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Kumpulan Astro, Datuk Rohana Rozhan berkata sejak dilancarkan pada 2011, NJOI telah mencatatkan kadar langganan tinggi yang telah memberi manfaat kepada 1.8 juta isi rumah.

"Kami menjangkakan jumlah tontonan menerusi platform ini akan meningkat kepada 12 juta dalam masa terdekat ini.

"Hal ini selari dengan komitmen kami dalam memenuhi gaya hidup digital, sentiasa berhubung dan kehendak on demand para pelanggan kami.

"Dengan pelancaran NJOI Now, semua rakyat Malaysia dapat menikmati akses kepada kandungan secara dalam talian atau tanpa penggunaan talian internet di semua paparan, di rumah mahupun alat peranti mudah alih masing-masing," katanya pada Astro AWANI pada pelancaran aplikasi NJOI Now, di sini, hari ini.

Jelasnya lagi, perkhidmatan percuma itu termasuklah akses kepada lebih 2,200 kandungan, termasuklah box set filem dan drama, program pendidikan yang boleh dimuat turun dan disimpan untuk tontonan pada bila-bila masa, siaran langsung program sukan dan berita, e-dagang menerusi Go Shop dan juga saluran-saluran kegemaran penonton.

Malah, katanya, NJOI Now berjanji untuk terus memberikan yang terbaik buat pelanggannya dengan memberi kawalan, pilihan kandungan dan memastikan setiap pelanggan sentiasa berhubung.

Selain itu, NJOI Now menawarkan tontonan siaran langsung bagi program-program sukan di Astro Arena termasuklah Sukan SEA 2017, akses percuma kepada liga bola sepak di Astro Supersport1 bermula 11 hingga 31 Mei, berita terkini di Astro AWANI, kandungan pendidikan berkualiti tinggi di Astro Tutor TV, program Islamik yang progresif di Astro Oasis, rancangan variasi popular, drama televisyen dan program-program utama di Astro Prima, Astro Maya, Astro AEC dan Astro Vaanavil.

Dalam masa yang sama, pengguna boleh menikmati pengalaman membeli-belah di saluran Go Shop dan menonton semula episod-episod rancangan kegemaran, atau menonton seleksi filem on demand secara percuma.

Pengguna NJOI Now boleh juga mengakses kesemua box set drama Melayu terbaik seperti "Suri Hati Mr Pilot", "Isteri Tuan Ihsan", "Lara Aishah"; program variasi popular, "Meja Bulat Sepahtu"; drama epik Cina, "The Legend of Mi Yue", dan travelog Tamil "KL to KaraKaidu".

Senarai kandungan akan diperbaharui secara bulanan.

NJOI Now dilengkapi dengan enjin pintar yang akan memberi cadangan kandungan yang relevan buat pengguna individu.

NJOI Now juga mempunyai ciri-ciri muat turun yang membolehkan pengguna memuat turun kandungan terpilih untuk tontonan tanpa talian internet mahupun penggunaan data tambahan.

Buat individu yang mahukan akses kepada lebih variasi untuk kandungan premium, NJOI Now menawarkan pilihan prabayar untuk akses segera ke saluran dan kandungan tambahan, termasuklah Astro WARNA, Astro RIA, Astro Wah Lai Toi, Hua Hee Dai, filem terkini di Astro First dan Astro Best, dan pelbagai lagi daripada bahagian on demand.

Pengguna juga boleh membuat senarai tontonan sendiri, menikmati kandungan dalam paparan definisi tinggi dan mendapat lebih kandungan menerusi prabayar ‘pay as you use’ sedia ada NJOI Now yang membolehkan pengguna untuk membeli hanya kandungan yang dimahukan menerusi Prabayar NJOI daripada kedai-kedai atau kredit kad di aplikasi tersebut.

NJOI Now adalah terbuka buat semua rakyat Malaysia, dan boleh dinikmati di pelbagai peranti yang mana buat masa sekarang, seorang pengguna berdaftar boleh menonton pada dua alat peranti pada masa yang sama.

Muat turun aplikasi NJOI Now di Google Play Store dan Apple Store di tablet, telefon pintar atau strim secara langsung di njoinow.com.

Labuan masih bergantung kepada Sabah selepas dasar kabotaj dimansuhkan

by : Damia Nursyaza

LABUAN: Pemansuhan dasar kabotaj yang dilaksanakan selama lebih 30 tahun, dijangka memberi manfaat ekonomi yang besar kepada pulau bebas cukai ini, terutama pengguna dan pedagang di sini.

Ini disebabkan pulau ini bergantung besar ke atas barangan makanan import sejak berdekad lamanya dari tanah besar Sabah.

Presiden Dewan Usahawan Melayu Sabah Datuk Seri Mohd Alias Abd Rahman berkata harga barangan perlu, termasuk bahan pembinaan, secara tradisinya ditetapkan oleh pengilang, pemborong dan pengimport dari tanah besar.

"Sama ada pemansuhan dasar kabotaj itu, bermula 1 Jun, akan memberi manfaat kepada pulau ini, masih bergantung kepada peniaga dari tanah besar yang menentukan harga barangan.

"Seperti yang dilaporkan, harga barangan di Sabah secara relatifnya kira-kira 20 hingga 30 peratus lebih tinggi, berbanding di Semenanjung," katanya dalam satu kenyataan hari ini.

Alias berkata pada tahun 1980-an, pulau bebas cukai itu merupakan syurga membeli-belah bagi barangan elektrik jenama terkemuka, pakaian, fabrik, kamera, kasut dan lain-lain yang dijual lebih murah berbanding tempat lain, sekali gus meningkatkan jumlah pengunjung serta jualan.

Keistimewaan itu tidak lagi dinikmati selepas pulau itu tidak lagi menerima penghantaran barangan secara langsung disebabkan jumlah kargo yang kecil.

Alias juga berkata Labuan Liberty Port hanya meraih manfaat pemansuhan dasar kabotaj jika terdapat jumlah kargo yang besar untuk dihantar ke pulau ini.

"Bagi kami, untuk lebih sedekad pelabuhan ini mengendalikan hampir 90 peratus bahan, produk kimia untuk sektor minyak dan gas dan hanya lima hingga 10 peratus barangan makanan.

"Oleh itu, perlu ada jumlah kargo yang besar (barangan pengguna) yang dihantar ke pulau ini.

"Pada masa ini Labuan bergantung besar kepada tanah besar Sabah untuk pelbagai sumber memandangkan ia (Labuan) sebagai pusat kewangan luar pesisir antarabangsa, tidak mempunyai kilang makanan utama seperti beras dan gula untuk aktiviti eksport," katanya.

Oleh itu beliau berkata pemansuhan dasar kabotaj hanya memberi manfaat jika pedagang dan pengeksport semula di Sabah menurunkan harga barangan memandangkan harga penghantaran kontena atau kargo turun pada kadar yang besar.

Ahad lepas, Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, mengumumkan pemansuhan dasar kabotaj ke atas Sabah, Sarawak dan Labuan, mulai 1 Jun, 2017.

Dasar kabotaj diperkenalkan pada 1 Jan, 1980 dengan matlamat melindungi dan mempromosikan industri pemilikan kapal nasional.

Menerusi dasar itu, hanya kapal yang berdaftar di Malaysia dibenarkan memunggah dan memuatkan kargo di semua pelabuhan dalam negara.

-- BERNAMA

Kek Pandan diiktiraf kek kebangsaan Singapura, netizen tidak puas hati

by: Damia Nursyaza

Kek Pandan diiktirafkan sebagai 17 kek terbaik dunia oleh sebuah laman sesawang pelancongan dari Amerika Syarikat milik CNN.

Menariknya, kek itu dinamakan sebagai kek kebangsaan Singapura dan pengiktirafan itu dikongsikan bersama Malaysia.

Sebuah artikel yang diterbitkan oleh CNN menyifatkan kek tersebut merupakan satu kewajipan untuk dicuba sekiranya berkunjung ke Singapura atau Malaysia.

"Keenakan kek ini terletak pada rasa semulajadi daun pandan ditambah pula dengan kelembutan doh yang dihasilkan. Ia satu kepuasan!" tulis CNN.

Pine Garden, sebuah premis kek di Singapura mendapat pujian hasil daripada pembuatan kek pandan terbaik negara itu.

Bagaimanapun, pengiktirafan itu menimbulkan rungutan daripada netizen yang menyifatkan Malaysia lebih layak menerima gelaran itu.

Sementara itu, kuih lapis pula dinamakan sebagai kuih kebangsaan negara Indonesia.

Di Jepun, kuih dorayaki diiktiraf sebagai hidangan kebangsaan negara matahari terbit itu menakala kuih tradisional malaigo diangkat sebagai kuih kebangsaan Hong Kong.

Baklava menjadi kuih kebangsaan Turki, selain tiramisu di Itali, pavlova di New Zealand dan kek keju di Amerika Syarikat.

Olahan oleh: Amri Hassan
Sumber: Straits Times Singapura

University Days

By: Santtana Looganaden

I had the kind of college experience most people only dream about. Charged by the atmosphere of intellectual exploration, inspired by lectures who pushed me farther than I’d ever imagined I could go, I made fascinating new friends at Unisel; together we discovered our own literary voices. It was 3 years of long journey with no regrets.

I begin this journey with no expectations, nervous yet a little excitement. Who knew making new friends, coming out of my own cosy comfort zone was fun; yet it was. Knowing my nature, i click with people with the same thinking as mine, cheeky and bubbly but then it changed. You know expect the unexpected.  

It was a true roller-coaster ride from 1st year till today, now i'm almost finishing my days in university. There were stressful days where i'd cry thinking on how to  pass my days or even unfinished assignments, then in a long run i got used to it. The stressful days became something i can tolerate and move on. 

Of course, academics weren't the point: as ever, the real collage experience lies in hanging out, coffee date, movies and so on. Independence was the key to everything, here you grow up, learn new things and be mature. Which most of us failed to do so.

With all this going on, fun yet stressful; i'd sum my university days to a photographic memory, those i'd smile back to. 

"University can teach you skill and give you opportunity, but it can't teach you sense, nor give you understanding. Sense and understanding are produced within one's soul." 

- C. JoyBell.C - 

Iron good for health

By: Santtana Looganaden

Iron is the most important nutrient needed to our body which is used to make hemoglobin, which is the component of the red blood cells that carries oxygen. Red blood cells circulate throughout the body to deliver oxygen from the lungs to the various parts of the body. Growing children need iron in their diet and if the child’s diet lacks iron, he or she may develop iron deficiency, which will make it difficult for his or her body to make enough red blood cells. As a result, tissues and organs won’t be able to get the amount of oxygen they need. There are many foods, fruits and vegetables that you can incorporate in your diet to fulfil daily iron requirement.

Source: http://steadyrun.com/health-tips/nutrients/top-5-iron-rich-foods-fruits-and-vegetable/

Your worth!

 ❤

By: Santtana Looganaden

How they make you feel,

says a lot about them

and nothing about you.

Trust me when I say,

someone who makes you question,

if you are worthy of being loved,

is not worthy of being loved by you.

To Improve mental focus

Do this meditation daily to improve your mental focus

By: Santtana Looganaden

Ten minutes of mindful meditation per day can be enough to help people prone to anxious thoughts focus more effectively on tasks in the present moment, according to new research.

Practising mindful meditation on a daily basis can help anxious individuals focus on tasks in the present moment, reducing the likelihood of repetitive off-topic thoughts, a hallmark of anxiety, according to researchers from Canada’s University of Waterloo.

Researchers studied 82 students who experience anxiety.

They were asked to carry out a computer-based task while being interrupted several times to assess their ability to stay focused on the task at hand.

Participants were then split into two groups at random. Before being reassessed, a control group was asked to listen to an audio story while the other group took part in a short meditation exercise.

The researchers saw a reduction in off-task thoughts in the “meditators,” who were also better able to stay focused on the task at hand.

“Mind wandering accounts for nearly half of any person’s daily stream of consciousness. For people with anxiety, repetitive off-task thoughts can negatively affect their ability to learn, to complete tasks, or even function safely,” explains Mengran Xu, a researcher and PhD candidate at Waterloo.

Another benefit of meditation was that it appeared to help anxious people shift their attention from their own internal worries to the external world and the present moment.

For beginners taking up meditation, the aim is to concentrate attention solely on breathing throughout the 10-minute session, without setting any specific goals.

Follow the flow of air by taking a deep breath in then a long breath out, before marking the short, natural pause before taking the next breath in.

Just focus on your breathing

Easy meditation technique

Systematically bringing thoughts and attention back to breathing keeps the mind focused on the present moment. The next step is to become mindfully conscious of all parts of the body in contact with the floor or the chair on which you are sitting.

Source: http://www.star2.com/health/mind/2017/05/06/meditation-10mins-improve-mental-focus/

BTS to Attend 2017 Billboard Music Awards

By: Santtana Looganaden

BTS, also known as Bangtan Boys, a South Korean boy band formed by Big Hit Entertainment was nominated for top social artist at the show, which airs live at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on May 21.

BTS has become the first Korean artist to enter Billboard’s main album chart for the sixth time. Their new album “YOU NEVER WALK ALONE” is No. 151 on the Billboard 200 chart.

Their nomination for top social artist is no surprise, as the group hit its 23rd week at No. 1 on the Social 50 chart on May 6, moving out of a tie with Miley Cyrus and Rihanna for third place in most weeks atop the chart. The winner of the award will be decided based on the number of album and digital sales, as well as streaming, number of radio broadcasts, the number of performances, as well as social media involvement between March 18, 2016 to March 16, 2017.

K-pop fans might recognize some familiar faces on the red carpet of this year’s Billboard Music Awards.

BTS, who has just finished their North American tour and is currently on an Asian tour, relayed their thanks through their agency. They said, “It feels like a dream to be invited to the Billboard Awards, where only successful international artists get invited. This is all thanks to ARMY all over the world. Thank you so much. It’s a huge honour to be invited to the ceremony.”

Congratulations to BTS!

The moment

Some days, 24 hours is too much to stay put in, so I take the day hour by hour, moment by moment. I break the task, the challenge, the fear into small, bite-size pieces. I can handle a piece of fear, depression, anger, pain, sadness, loneliness, illness. I actually put my hands up to my face, one next to each eye, like blinders on a horse. 

Regina Brett

What is Black Magic ?

Black magic is the negative use of energies and power by evil minded humans. People who practise black magic or take the help of professional black magicians are extremely dedicated people who have one goal in their minds to harm or deprive others from living peaceful lives make them sick, bed ridden and kill them .

All humans have their two sides as well as evil, all human have different ratios of evil and divine within them, on the other hands there are some humans who turned 99.9% evil and the remaining divinity within them is overtaken by darkness.

Black magic is used to harm or hurt another human, by performing certain rituals, making human or animal sacrifices to appease and control the spirits.

 Once the black magician has acquired the necessary control over the spirit world, the acquire the power to inflict harm on their victims sitting thousands of miles away as time and space do not exist in spirit world. With increase of jealousy , frustration, greed, selfishness , negativity and inability to accept other’s happiness and growth , the use of black magic has become the common way to take out one’s life and get an evil kind of satisfaction  from the turmoil of others. Everyday many prosperous and happy families are being ruind by the black magic

Aghori?

Aghoris are simple beings or beings who live with complete simplicity. Today, we have complicated religion to a very large extent. We perform rituals, ceremonies and practice techniques in a roundabout way to achieve health and wealth. But I tell you, religion is not meant just for health and wellness. Its main purpose is to help you break your negative mental patterns and achieve the ultimate. Health and wellness should only be a by-product. Aghoris directly work on breaking these patterns and simplifying religion. They don’t do things in a roundabout way.

The Aghori are ascetic Shaiva sadhus. The Aghori are known to engage in post-mortem rituals. They often dwell in charnel grounds, have been witnessed smearing cremation ashes on their bodies, and have been known to use bones from human corpses for crafting kapalas  and jewelry. Because of their practices that are contradictory to orthodox Hinduism, they are generally opposed by other Hindus.

Many Aghori gurus command great reverence from rural populations as they are supposed to possess healing powers gained through their intensely eremitic rites and practices of renunciation and tápasya.

My walls are high

By: Santtana Looganaden

There’s a reason why my walls are built so high, and there’s a reason it will take you longer than expected to bring them down. There’s a reason why I’m guarded.

I’m guarded because I’ve been hurt before. We all have. My weakness is that I carry the pain with me as a constant reminder that it could happen again. And while this is such a cautious way to walk through life, while instead I could be wildly sprinting, the wild sprint has made me fall and trip before, and the scrapes and burns were painful. So painful that it takes a while to try and run that fast again. So I walk, and I walk carefully noticing my surroundings because I worry if I were to ever fall that hard again, I might not be able to get back up. 

I’m guarded because I’m scared of what you’ll think, but not scared enough to admit it. I fear your disapproval like a little girl fears the monster under her bed, and right now I will just keep quiet to avoid any disturbance.

I’m guarded because no one has ever protected me as well as I protect myself. My own armor has been stronger than yours, or his, or hers, and it will continue to be until someone shows me otherwise.

I’m guarded because I’ve mistakenly invested my trust in those who took it for granted, and because of their disregard, I no longer hand that trust out so easily.

Life will bring hurt and pain, and people will disappoint you, but no one has the ability to break down your walls except for you. I’m guarded because I’ve chosen to be that way.

Whatsapp admin responsible for users say

WhatsApp group admins could find themselves in trouble with the law in Malaysia, if the people in their groups spread fake news over the popular chat app.

Malaysia's Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 prohibits the spread of false information, defamation, incitement, fraud, and spreading official secrets. 

Admins may be "called to assist with investigations," said Johari.

Those found allowing false information to be spread will face punishment, he said, adding that group admins should be a "gatekeeper to filter news before sharing."

Press freedom

Critical minds for critical times.  This is the theme of the 2017 world press freedom day. The motive of the press freedom day are to evaluate press freedom around the world to defend the media from attacks on their independence and to pay tribute to journalist who have lost their lives in the exercise of their profession.

Even societies that enjoy unabated freedom of expression have suffered setbacks when freedom is perverted by the ruling elite and the commercial interest for their selfish ends

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It servers as an occasions to inform citizens of violations of press freedom. A reminder that in dozens of countries around the world , publication are censored, fined suspended and closed down, while journalists, editors and publishers are harassed, attacked, detained and even murdered.

May 3 is a day which were reminder to governments of the need to respect their commitment to press freedom and is also a day of reflection among media professionals about issues of press freedom and professional ethics.