Tourism in Karnataka

Karnataka has been ranked as fourth most popular destination for tourism among states of India. It has the highest number of national protected monuments in India, at 507.

Kannada dynasties like Kadambas, eastern Gangas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Hoysalas, Vijayanagaras and the Kingdom of Mysore ruled from what is today Karnataka. They built great monuments to Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism. These monuments are preserved at Badami, Aihole, Pattadakal, Mahakuta, Hampi, Lakshmeshwar, Sudi, Hooli, Mahadeva Temple (Itagi),Dambal, Lakkundi, Gadag, Hangal, Halasi, Galaganatha, Chaudayyadanapura, Banavasi, Belur, Halebidu, Sringeri, Shravanabelagola, Sannati, Nanjangud, Mysore, Nandi Hills, Kolar, Mudabidri,Gokarna, Bagali, Kuruvatti and many more. Notable Islamic monuments are present at Bijapur, Bidar, Gulbarga, Raichur and other part of the state. Gol Gumbaz at Bijapur, has the second largest pre-modern dome in the world after the Byzantine Hagia Sophia. Karnataka has two World heritage sites, at Hampi and Pattadakal. Bellary one of the historical place to see and charist, we can see the forts which were built by the great Tippu Sultan for protection.

Karnataka is famous for its waterfalls. Jog falls of Shimoga District is second highest waterfalls in Asia. This state has 21 wildlife sanctuaries and five National parks and is home to more than 500 species of birds. Karnataka has many beaches at Karwar, Gokarna, Murdeshwara, Surathkal. Karnataka is a rock climbers paradise. Yana in Uttara Kannada, Fort in Chitradurga, Ramnagara near Bengaluru district, Shivagange in Tumkur district and tekal in Kolar district are a rock climbers heaven. Utsav Rock Garden in Shiggaon, Uttar Kannada.

List of Palaces:

• Bangalore Palace
• Mysore Palace,Also known as Ambavilas Palace
• Nalknad Palace
• Rajendra Vilas
• Jaganmohan Palace
• Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion
• Lalitha Mahal
• Rajendra Vilas
• Cheluvamba Mansion,Mysore
• Shivappa Nayaka Palace,Shivappa Nayaka
• Daria Daulat Bagh

Hill Stations:

The Hill stations in Karnataka are generally unexplored and more pristine than better known ones in South India.

• Agumbe, Shimoga District
• Kodachadri, Shimoga District
• Biligiriranga Hills, Chamarajanagar District
• Baba Budangiri, Chikkamagaluru District
• Kemmangundi, Chikkamagaluru District
• Kudremukh, Chikkamagaluru District
• Mullayanagiri
• Pushpagiri(or Kumara Parvatha)
• Nandi Hills, Chikkaballapur district
• Kundadri
• Tadiandamol
• Talakaveri
• Male Mahadeshwara Hills
• Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta
• Ambaragudda
• Antara Gange
• Savandurga
• Kurinja
• Yedakumeri
• Siddara Betta
• Bananthimari Betta
• Skandagiri
• Devarayanadurga
• Madhugiri

List of Wildlife Sanctuaries:

• Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, near to Hubli-Dharwad (70 km), Uttara Kannada: spread over 834.16 km², it is the second largest wildlife sanctuary in Karnataka and is contiguous with the Mahaveer sanctuary in Goa.
• Ghataprabha Bird Sanctuary: small bird sanctuary incorporating the wetland along the river. It was established in 1974 and encompasses an area of 29 km².
• Daroji Bear Sanctuary, 15 kilometers from Hampi.
• Peacock sanctuary in Bankapura, Shiggon taluk: Bankpur Fort is the second sanctuary in India exclusively engaged in the conservation and breeding of peacocks. It is also home to a variety of other birds.
• Ranebennur blackbuck sanctuary, Haveri district: declared a wildlife sanctuary on 17 June 1974, with a core area of 14.87 km and a buffer zone of 104.13 km for tourists. It is divided into three blocks namely Hulathi, Hunasikatti and Alageri for administrative purposes. The vegetation comprises mainly scrub forests and eucalyptus plantations. Other resident fauna include wild pigs, foxes, jackals and wolves.
• Deva Raya Wildlife Sanctuary, near Hampi, Bellary District: A privately owned sanctuary, named after kings of the Vijayanagar Empire.
• Attiveri Bird Sanctuary, near to Hubli-Dharwad, Uttara Kanada district: spread over an area of about 2.23 km², the sanctuary is located in and around the Attiveri reservoir.
• Anshi National Park, Uttara Kannada: A habitat for tigers, leopards and elephants, about 340 square kilometres in size. Adjoins the Dandeli wildlife sanctuary.
• Magadi Bird Sanctuary, Shirahatti Taluk, Gadag District
• Bhimagada Sanctuary, Belgaum District
• Adichunchanagiri Wildlife Sanctuary:
• Arabithittu Wildlife Sanctuary:
• Biligiriranga Swamy Temple Wildlife Sanctuary:
• Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary:
• Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary:
• Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary:
• Melukote Temple Wildlife Sanctuary: This is located in Mandya district
• Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary:
• Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary:* Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary:
• Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary:
• Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary:
• Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary: This is located in Udupi district
• Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary: This is located in Kodagu district
• Gudavi Bird Sanctuary: This is located in Shimoga district and is spread over 0.73 km². The tree species that dominate this sanctuary are Vitex leucoxylon and Phyllanthus polyphyllus. 191 species of birds are recorded here including white ibis, pheasant-tailed jacana, purplr moorhen and little grebe.
• Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary:
• Kaggaladu Heronry: This is located in Tumkur district and is one of the largest painted storks sanctuary in South India. Some of the birds that nest here are painted storks, grey herons, pelicans, black stilts and ducks.
• Kokkare Bellur
• Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary: This is located in Haveri district and spread over an area of 139.10 acres (0.5629 km²). This sanctuary was created mainly for the conservation of peacocks.
• Bonal Bird Sanctuary : This is located about 10 km from Shorapur city in Yadgir district.

Tourism In Bihar

Bihar is one of the oldest places in the world with history of 3000 years. The rich culture and heritage of Bihar is evident from the innumerable ancient monuments that are dotted all over this state in eastern India. This is the place of Aryabhata, Great Ashoka, Chanakya and many other great historical figures.

Attraction Sites:

• Patna – The capital of Bihar, famous for its rich history and royal architecture
• Gaya – Known for Bodh Gaya the place at which Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment
• Muzaffarpur – Famous for its education
• Kesariya – Location of the world's largest Buddhist Stupa
• Nalanda – Location of one of the world's oldest university
• Sasaram – Tomb of Sher Shah Suri, the great Emperor of medieval India
• Sonepur Cattle Fair – The Sonepur cattle fair or Sonepur Mela, it is the biggest cattle fair of Asia and stretches on from fifteen days to one month
• Takht Sri Patna Sahib – One of the famous Sikh pilgrimage known for the birthplace of Sikh's Tenth Guru Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib
• Darbhanga – It is among the oldest cities of Bihar. Famous for the Maharaja forts and Kali Mandir.
• Munger – Home to the only Yoga University in the world, Bihar School of Yoga. Religious places such as Shakti Peethas.
• Deoghar- One of the famous Hindu pilgrimage known for the Satsang Ashram of Sri Sri Thakur Anukul Chandra situated at Satsang Nagar
• Vaishali- Lord Mahavir was born on the outskirts of this ancient city.

Democracy and Equality: A Complex Relationship

Democracy, hailed as the epitome of freedom and equality, has been the dominant political system across the globe. However, the notion that democracy inherently brings equality to society is a complex and contentious topic. While democratic principles emphasize equal rights and opportunities for all citizens, the practical realization of true equality remains elusive. In this article, we delve into the nuanced relationship between democracy and societal equality, examining the challenges and limitations of this much-debated ideology.

1. The Promise of Democracy: An Idealistic Vision of Equality
   Democracy champions the principles of freedom, inclusivity, and equal representation. The concept envisions a society where individuals have a voice in decision-making, irrespective of their background or status. The ideal of "one person, one vote" advocates for equal political participation, fostering the notion that democratic governance will lead to a more egalitarian society.
   
   
2. The Reality of Socioeconomic Inequalities:
   Despite democratic ideals, most societies grapple with deep-rooted socioeconomic inequalities. Economic disparities, unequal access to resources, and limited opportunities perpetuate divisions and hinder true equality. In democratic systems, the concentration of power and wealth in the hands of a few can further exacerbate these disparities, creating a disconnect between democratic principles and the actual distribution of resources.
   
   
3. The Challenge of Minority Rights:
   While democracy is meant to protect minority rights, the reality is often different. Minority communities may face discrimination, exclusion, and unequal treatment, making it difficult for them to achieve true equality. In some cases, the tyranny of the majority can undermine the rights of marginalized groups, casting a shadow on the democratic process.
   
   
   
   
4. Influence of Money and Lobbying:
   The influence of money in politics and powerful lobbying groups can distort democratic decision-making, favoring the interests of wealthy elites over the common good. This dynamic can perpetuate existing inequalities and hinder progress toward a more equitable society.
   
   
5. Education and Information Divide:
   Access to quality education and information plays a crucial role in determining the level of equality within a society. Inadequate educational opportunities and limited access to information can perpetuate social disparities, hindering the full participation of all citizens in the democratic process.
   
   
6. Cultural and Historical Context:
   The success of democracy in promoting equality is deeply influenced by the cultural and historical context of a society. Socio-cultural norms and historical injustices can shape the implementation of democratic principles and determine whether true equality is achieved.
   
   
   
   

Conclusion:

While democracy upholds the principles of freedom, representation, and equal rights, it faces significant challenges in delivering true equality in society. The dream of an egalitarian society remains a work in progress, as democracies continue to grapple with socio-economic disparities, minority rights, and the influence of money in politics. To bridge the gap between democratic ideals and societal equality, it is crucial to address these challenges collectively. Emphasizing education, inclusivity, and public participation can foster a more equitable democratic process and propel us closer to achieving genuine equality in society. As we continue to navigate the complex relationship between democracy and equality, we must remain vigilant in striving for a more just and inclusive world for all.

List of 2020 Nobel prize winners - Chemistry | Economic Science | Literature | Medicine | Peace | Physics

Nobel prize is given to people who worked extraordinary in the field of Chemistry, Economic Science, Literature, Medicine, Peace and Physics in memory of Adolf Nobel. In year 2020 following people received the Nobel prize in their respective fields.

Nobel Prize for Chemistry

Emmanuelle Charpentier, and Jennifer A. Doudna won the Nobel prize in Chemistry for year 2020.

Emmanuelle Charpentier

Jennifer A. Doudna

Nobel Prize for Economic Science

Paul R. Milgrom and Robert B. Wilson awarded with the Nobel prize in economic science.

Paul R. Milgrom

Robert B. Wilson

Nobel Prize for Literature

In year 2020 Louise Gluck won the Nobel prize of Literature. She is an American poet and essayist.

Nobel Prize for Medicine

In year 2020 three medical researcher shares the Nobel prize of Medicine. Harvey Alter, Michael Houghton and Charles Rice are the three medical scientist who won the Noble prize of 2020 in medicine.

Harvey Alter

Harvey James Alter is an American medical researcher, virologist, physician and Nobel Prize laureate, who is best known for his work that led to the discovery of the hepatitis C virus. He was born in year 1935 in NewYork and citizen of United States of America.

Michael Houghton

Michael Houghton is a British scientist who co-discovered Hepatitis C in year 1989. He was born in year 1949.

Charles Rice

Charles Moen Rice is an American virologist who research is the Hepatitis C virus. He was born in year 1952.

Nobel Prize for Peace

United Nation World Food Program won the Nobel prize for peace in year 2020. This prize they won for their work in conflict or war zone area to feed the people. 

Nobel Prize for Physics

Roger Penrose, Reinhard Genzel and Andrea Ghez won the Nobel prize in Physics for year 2020.

Roger Penrose

Reinhard Genzel

Andrea Ghez

References:

1. https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/economic-sciences/2020/summary/
2. https://www.nytimes.com/article/2020-nobel-prize-winners.html

Who bring the Coffee to India?

Coffee is a middle eastern drink prepare from Coffee beans. Coffee came in India in 16th century, when a Sufi saint Baba Budan. When he was returning from Hajj, he brings seven raw seeds of Coffee from a port of Yemen, so he can plant in India. Later he planted those beans near to his khanqah in Chandragiri Hills. 
Baba Budan shrine[Bababudangiri shrine] is located in southern part of India in Chikmagaluru District of state of Karnataka.

References:

1. History of Coffee in India
2. How coffee came to India?
3. Coffee origin in India
4. Coffee production in India | Wikipedia
5. Sufi Saint Baba Budan

Roasted coffee beans

Purposed tax slab FY 2020-21

Government of India, finance ministry may revised the income tax slab in upcoming finance budget 2020, which is going to declare in parliament in first week of February 2020, by finance minister Nirmala Sitaraman. It has been said by reporting agencies that new tax slab will be relaxing for the tax payers.

Current income tax slab is, those who earning up to Rs 2.5 lakh per year are exempted from paying income tax while individuals earning between Rs 2.5-5 lakh attract a 5% tax rate and those in the income group of Rs 5-10 lakh are taxed at 20%. Individuals earning above Rs 10 lakh have to pay tax at 30%. Those in the income bracket of Rs 1 crore, Rs 2 crore and Rs 5 crore come under a three-layered surcharge.

Akhilesh Ranjan, a former member of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), suggested a new tax slab which will benefit the middle and upper middle class tax payers. Although new tax slab is not yet confirmed and released by income tax department or finance ministry.

Purposed tax slab may have an additional slab of 10% of income tax for person who earn between 5 to 10 Lakh.

Those person who are earning more than Rs 50 lakh in a FY have to pay an additional surcharge between 10% to 37%, depending on their income. The proposed slabs are currently being reviewed by a committee for direct taxes.

New income tax slabs for 2020

Income	Existing Tax Rate	Proposed tax rate
Up to ₹2.5 lakh	Nil	Nil
₹2.5 lakh to ₹5 lakh	Nil	10%
₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh	10%	10%
₹10 lakh - ₹20 lakh	30%	20%
₹20 lakh - ₹ 2 crore	30%	30%
₹2 crore +	30%	35%

Above is the new purposed tax slab for FY 2020-21, but officially not yet confirmed. The relaxation which was given last year for tax payer who are earning less than 5 Lakh will be also revoked.

References:

• https://a.msn.com/r/2/BBYlolB?m=en-in&referrerID=InAppShare
• https://www.businessinsider.in/policy/economy/news/income-tax-slabs-for-2020-and-cuts-proposed-by-finance-minister-nirmala-sitharaman-in-next-budget/articleshow/72975148.cms
• https://www.businesstoday.in/current/economy-politics/union-budget-2020-modi-govt-may-cut-income-tax-rate-fm-nirmala-sitharaman-new-slab-to-boost-consumption/story/392628.html
• https://www.livemint.com/budget/expectations/income-tax-rate-may-be-cut-in-budget-report-11575441227503.html
• https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/middle-class-may-gain-from-lower-tax-rates-in-budget-fy21/articleshow/72353278.cms
• https://thewire.in/economy/india-income-tax

How many hours in a complete day?

Question: Did you know how many hours we have in day? 
or 
Question: How many hours in a complete day? 
or 
Question: How many hours actually in day? 
or 
Question: Are all days exactly 24 hours?
or
Question: How many hours in a day?

Answer: A complete day is twenty three hours, fifty six minutes and four thousand seconds. that is, 23:56:4000 (hh:mm:ss)

How to calculate interest on Saving account?

Formula to calculate the interest on Saving account: 

Amount * ROI / 100 * No Of Days / 365

Here Amount is the base amount available in your account.

ROI: Rate of interest which your bank is providing you on your saving account.  

No of days: Total number of days that amount remain in your saving account.

lets take an example:

I have a saving account in state bank of India. State bank gives 4% rate of interest annually on saving accounts and I kept rupees 100,000 in my saving account for 15 days. Then how much interest I will earn from this.

Amount: 100000

ROI: 4

No of Days: 15 

lets calculate using the formula:

Total interest = Amount * ROI / 100 * No Of Days / 365

= 100000 * 4/100 * 15/365

 = 164.38

Total interest a account holder will earn 164.38 rupees in 15 days on the amount of rupees 100000. 

Witchcraft and sorcery

Witchcraft is very bad for society and most of the true religion prohibit to sorcery. In India, we have millions of people who are still doing and believe in sorcery, mostly in the region of Bengal. 

Days that we celebrate in the world

Contents

• January
• February
• March
• April
• May
• June
• July
• August
• September
• October
• November
• December
• Not fixed date

January:

1	New Year’s Day
4	Myanmar Independence Day
12	National Youth Day
15	Army Day
26	India's Republic Day and International Customs day
30	Martyrs' Day
31	Street Children’s Day

February:

4	World Cancer Day
4	Sri Lanka Independence Day
6	International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation
12	Darwin Day
13	Hug Day
14	Valentine's Day
15	Breakup Day
21	International Mother Language Day
22	Thinking Day
24	Central Excise Day
28	National Science Day

March:

1	Saint David's Day
2	Texas Independence Day
8	International Women's Day
14	Pi Day
15	World Consumer Rights Day
15	World Disabled Day
17	Saint Patrick's Day
20	World Sparrow Day
21	World Down Syndrome Day
21	World Poetry Day
21	World Forestry Day.
21	International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
22	World Water Day
23	Youm-e-Pakistan (Pakistan Day)
23	World Meteorological Day.
24	World Tuberculosis Day
25	Greece Independence Day
26	Purple Day
26	Bangladesh Independence Day

April:

1	April Fools' Day
2	World Autism Awareness Day
5	National Maritime Day.
7	National Beer Day
7	World Health Day.
8	International Romani Day
15	Day of Silence
15	Day of Dialogue
16	Foursquare Day
17	World Hemophilia Day
18	World Heritage Day.
22	Earth Day.
23	St George's Day
23	World Book Day
25	ANZAC Day
25	Italy's Liberation Day
25	World Malaria Day
26	World Intellectual Property Day
30	International Jazz Day

May:

1	May Day
1	Workers Day (International Labor Day).
3	World Press Freedom Day
4	Remembrance of the Dead
4	Star Wars Day
4	Greenery Day
5	International Midwives' Day
6	International No Diet Day
7-8	Victory in Europe Day
8	World Red Cross Day.
11	Military Spouse Appreciation Day
11	National Technology Day.
12	International Nurses Day
14	Israel Independence Day
15	International Day of the Family.
17	International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
17	World Telecommunication Day, World Information Society Day
22	International Day for Biological Diversity
24	Commonwealth Day.
25	International Missing Children's Day
25	Africa Day
25	Towel Day
31	Anti-Tobacco Day

June:

1	National Cancer Survivors Day
4	International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression.
5	World Environment Day.
6	D-Day
8	World Oceans Day
14	World Blood Donor Day
18	Autistic Pride Day
20	World Refugee Day
21	World Hydrography Day
21	World Music Day
26	International day against Drug abuse & Illicit Trafficking
27	World Diabetes Day.

July:

1	Doctor's Day
4	America Independence Day (United States)
6	World Zoonoses Day
11	World Population Day
26	Maldives Independence Day
29	International Tiger Day

August:

3	International Friendship day
4	Friendship Day
6	Hiroshima Day
8	World senior citizen's day
9	Quit India Day and Nagasaki Day
12	International Youth Day
13	International Lefthanders Day
14	Youm-e-Azadi (Pakistan Independence Day)
14-15	Victory over Japan Day
15	India Independence Day
15	Korea Independence Day
16	Bennington Battle Day
17	Indonesia Independence Day.
19	Afghanistan Independence Day
19	Photography day
20	World Mosquito Day
20	Indian Akshay Urja Day
23	European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Stalinism and Nazism
29	National Sports Day
31	Malaysia Independence Day

September:

5	Teachers' Day(Radha Krishnan Birthday)
8	World Literacy Day
9	North Korea Independence Day
15	Engineer's Day
16	World Ozone Day.
19	International Talk Like a Pirate Day
21	Alzheimer's Day.
21	Day for Peace and Non-violence (UN)
26	European Day of Languages
26	World Contraception Day
26	Day of the Deaf.
27	World Tourism Day

October:

1	World Vegetarian Day
1	International day of the Elderly
3	German Unity Day
3	World Habitat Day
4	World Animal Welfare Day
6	German-American Day
8	National Hug Day
8	Indian Air Force Day
9	World Post Office day
10	World Mental Health Day
10	National Post Day
13	UN International Day for National disaster reduction.
14	World Standards Day.
15	Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
15	World White Cane Day( guiding the Blind).
16	World Food Day.
23	Mole Day
24	UN Day, World development information Day.
30	World Thrift Day.

November:

1	World Vegan Day
1	All Saints' Day
2	All Souls' Day
5	Bonfire Night (also Guy Fawkes Night)
11	Armistice Day (also Remembrance Day)
11	Veterans Day
14	Children's Day ( in India )
16	National Press Day
19	International Men's Day
19	World Toilet Day
20	Transgender Day of Remembrance
20	Africa Industrialization Day.
29	International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People.
30	Cities for Life Day

December:

1	World Aids Day.
4	Indian Navy Day.
4	Finland Independence Day.
5	International Volunteer Day
7	Armed Forces Flag Day.
10	Human Right Day.
23	Kisan Divas Farmer's Day).
25	Christmas Day
25	Quaid-e-Azam(Mohammad Ali Jinnah) Day

A part from these days we have few more days are are keep moving and there is no any date fix for those days. Below are those days.

depends on the date of Easter (as early as February 4 or as late as March 10)	Ash Wednesday
1st day of the 1st month of the Chinese calendar	Chinese New Year
Sunday March 22 to April 25 inclusive	Easter – Western Christianity
April 4 and May 8 (1900 to 2100)	Easter – Eastern Christianity
Start from the month of Moharram(First month in Islamic Calender)	Islamic  New Year
After completion of Ramadan.	Eid Ul Fitr
10th day of Dhu al Hijjah	Eid Al Adha
15th day of the 1st month in the lunar year in the Chinese calendar	Lantern Festival
14th of the Hebrew month of Adar	Purim
the day before Ash Wednesday	Shrove Tuesday
3rd Monday of January	Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
third Monday of February	Washington's Birthday
Second Sunday of May in many nations	Mother's Day
Third Sunday of June in the U.S., United Kingdom and others	Father's Day
first, second or third Saturday in June	Queen's Official Birthday
First Monday of the month of September	Labor Day (US)
Third Thursday of November	Thanksgiving (United States)
1st Tuesday in November	Melbourne Cup Day
third Thursday in November, November 15	World Philosophy Day