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Thankful for January 2020

By Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) on January 31, 2020 3

With the new year, we got the news of the new Coronavirus outbreak in China. I am thankful that at least the news was released. Every second matter, when we are fighting healthcare scares.

Looking at the world’s news, one feels a little depressed. So this January thankful post is my mental pick me up.

It was my birthday month and I was pampered.

We started discussing interior plans for our new apartment.It comes after a long delay.

My hydroponic system for growing veggies arrived and we have set it up. The updates will be on the blog soon.

I participated in the Ultimate Blog challenge which was, as usual, a lot of fun. I cant than the UBC team for making our blogs shine. Blogging challenges are a big favorite.

I am glad I enjoy writing and blogging and not just staring at numbers. It makes Google’s updates bearable.

I am grateful for Ubersuggest for making my life easier. Keyword research with this tool is a blessing.

Thank you Dharamshala for gifting me wonderful memories.

The three picnics I enjoyed with family and friends in January gave me a happy glow.

My book Fruits for life on Amazon Prime Reading ,is making me very happy.

The Saraswati pujo bhog I made was delicious even if I say so myself and I am happy that my mom’s cooking gene is finally revealing itself!

On the health front we are walking and working out every day and that’s always good news.

My in-laws sent pithey, patishapta and malpua, all seasonal Bengali home-made goodies.

I finished reviewing Company of one and I must say I am a fan.

I visited the local book fair and went shopping at the local nursery. I wrote almost every day and worried some more. At the end of it, all January was very happening and I am trying to plan my February.

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Company of One makes sense

By Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) on January 30, 2020 1

Company of One makes sense. I read the book, Company of One by Paul Jarvis, the kindle version. I also read another book by the author. Both times, I was happy to have found his books.

Global expansion and dominance are not everyone’s goal.

If you are someone who wants to create a beautiful life and a business around it, the wisdom in this book will help you ask the right questions. This helped me decide about the business I didn’t want to start.

There’s something beautiful about learning something new, totally out of your comfort zone. It’s also a great way to keep your brain young. But one important thing it must do is give you happiness. If that doesn’t happen then you to rethink. You also should avoid shaving the yak syndrome.

Very few things worth doing, which makes you money, will be easy. The clue to finding the right thing to do is seeing both the pros cons and ten different things that can go wrong. If after all that, it still makes you feel a strange kind of peace, then test it. Think back to all the times when your decision took a life of its own and then things fell into place. How did you feel then?

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The book Company of one is for you if you are in a quandary about expanding or staying rich and comfortable with a small business.

Interesting info:

A privately owned family business is the oldest business in the world.

Most businesses don’t survive for ten years. Few make it to fifty years. If your plan in life is financial freedom and there are many different ways of making this happen. But the first step is to know what you want.

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I did this course on Coursera about growing your business. It was great. But right now, that is not on the agenda. That’s why Paul Jarvis’s book makes sense. You must do what makes sense to you. Not what everyone tells you. No one’s life and aspirations are the same, but this book may help you pinpoint yours.

Read about tokenization in ecommerce .

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Why you need to know about the Indian Government Welfare schemes #RepublicDay

By Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) on January 26, 2020 1

I was thinking about what to write on this Republic Day. Then I started wondering about what I am loving about India today? That are things which are rays of sunlight? What bits of news makes me smile? What are the schemes which need talking about?

I grew up in a middle-class Bengali household with both parents working. I appreciated the value of being an Indian. What I always felt was a lack of awareness about Government welfare schemes, scholarships, and support for the backward. It was not a question of good intent. It was more a question of awareness. In this digital world, information is still easier to get. But the people who need it most are often unaware. They can’t read or write. If they have a smartphone they are probably watching viral videos on Facebook.

So how will this post of mine help? Maybe you, my dear readers, when you know more you can help make aware one person each. Will that helps?Maybe yes, maybe no.

We don’t know what the future holds for our beautiful Mother India. When Dr.Ambedkar wrote the longest constitution in the world, he didn’t know either.

Dr.B. R. Ambedkar wrote it in Hindi and English and our constitution has 448 articles. It took him two years and 11 months to draft the constitution. It has the best parts of all the other countries. The concept of Liberty, equality, and fraternity came from the French constitution.

The Indian Republic is outstanding. The founding fathers took care to give all its citizens the best that India can offer. I feel blessed to be an Indian. The only country where whatever the status there are Goddesses to pray to. Tell me about another country where the countrymen worship women power?

Indian Government Welfare Schemes — Government Welfare Schemes

My favorite Government schemes:

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme/Kanyashree
One Stop Centre Scheme
Women Helpline Scheme
UJJAWALA : A Comprehensive Scheme for Prevention of trafficking and Rescue, Rehabilitation and Re-integration of Victims of Trafficking and Commercial Sexual Exploitation
Working Women Hostel
Ministry approves new projects under Ujjawala Scheme and continues existing projects
SWADHAR Greh (A Scheme for Women in Difficult Circumstances)
Support to Training and Employment Programme for Women (STEP)
NARI SHAKTI PURASKAR
Awardees of Stree Shakti Puruskar, 2014 & Awardees of Nari Shakti Puruskar
Awardees of Rajya Mahila Samman & Zila Mahila Samman
Mahila E-Haat
Mahila Shakti Kendras (MSK)
NIRBHAYA
Mahila police Volunteers

Home loans were taken with women as the first borrower get special rates.

There are special benefits given to women-owned business,

Startup India Scheme. Startup India Scheme is an initiative of the Indian government, the primary objective of which is the promotion of startups, generation of employment, and wealth creation. It was launched on the 16th of January, 2016 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

Skill India is a good initiative to help the youth become skilled and financially independent.

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE). The objective of this Skill Certification Scheme is to enable a large number of Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training that will help them in securing a better livelihood.

https://skillindia.nsdcindia.org/

For the Farmers

Our farmers not only need help with finances but also in sustainable farming practices. Age old methods often mean the loss of crops and mounting debts. While debt reduction has a role other measures need to be taken. A nation is known by its food grain and nutrients. The farmer needs support. The Government is giving soil cards, training under national mission for sustainable agriculture, neem coated urea,emarketing training Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana for providing irrigation solution easily,

Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY):It is implemented with a view to promoting organic farming in the country.

National Agriculture Market (e-NAM):It provides e-marketing platform at the national level and support creation of infrastructure to enable e-marketing.

Micro Irrigation Fund (MIF)

Agriculture Contingency Plan

Rainfed Area Development Programme (RADP)

National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas (NWDPRA)

The scheme of National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas (NWDPRA) was launched in 1990-91 based on twin concepts of integrated watershed management and sustainable farming systems.

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)

.Gramin Bhandaran Yojna: scientific storage capacity,for quality control.

Livestock insurance Scheme: protection to farmers against livestock death and loss.

National Scheme on Welfare of Fishermen: Financial assistance to fisherman

Scheme on Fisheries Training and Extension.

For the Healthcare of Indians

The Ayushman Bharat scheme .This is a historic scheme. But we still need the commitment to reduce the population load to meet the goals.

For upliftment of the economically backward, ten percent quota has been announced. This was much needed.

My FavoriteWest Bengal Government Welfare Schemes

Kanyashree Prakalpa

Rupashree Prakalpa

Yuvasree (Yuva Utsaha Prakalpa)
The objective of the scheme is to provide employment assistance to the unemployed youths of West Bengal for increasing their employment ability and skill.

Sikshashree Scheme

Krishak Bandhu Scheme

Lokprasar Prakalpa: To revive and showcase the different folk music forms of Bengal.

Nijo Griha Nijo Bhumi
Ownership of five decimals of land per family of houseless agricultural laborers, artisans and fishermen are provided by the Government of West Bengal.

Swasthya Sathi Scheme
“Swasthya Sathi” for Contractual/ Casual/ Daily rated workers.

Gatidhara Scheme

Gitanjali Housing Scheme
State Government is providing Rs. 70 thousand per house in a plain area and Rs. 75 thousand per house at Hill area and also at Sundarban area under this project Gitanjali.

Khadya Sathi Scheme
The main purpose of Khadya Sathi project is to ensure food and nutrition by supply of food to the people from backward classes/ pavement dwellers/ aila, drought affected people etc.

Sabooj Sathi Scheme
A scheme for distribution of bi-cycles to students of class IX to XII studying in Govt. run and Govt. aided Schools and Madrashas of the State of West Bengal.

Sabujshree
Sabujshree will increase awareness and attach values about the environment and society to the younger generation. The project will transform Bengal into a Green Bengal.

Sufal Bangla
Sufal Bangla is an initiative of the Govt. of West Bengal for the benefit of the people to ensure fresh vegetables at reasonable price at the their door step.

Shishu Sathi Scheme
Shishu Sathi scheme is to provide free treatment to children below 18 years age, who need heart surgeries, irrespective of how rich or poor the parents are.

Sabala Scheme for Adolescent Girls
Sabala aims at empowering Adolescent Girls of 11 to 18 years by improving their nutritional and health status, up gradation of home skills, life skills and vocational skills.

Various Schemes and Programmes for Minority Communities
Providing soft loans for self-employment enterprises, Education loan for pursuing professional courses, Stipend, and Scholarship, Vocational courses etc.

Takeaway:

While the Governments launch schemes, its implementation is needed at the grassroots level to help those who need it most.

Did you know as a woman you have the right to gender equality and equal pay? That’s a part of your constitutional rights. With the 70th Republic Day, I hope all Indians can become educated skilled and hardworking to take India to the next level.

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If my blog had a theme song it would be I’m Alive!

By Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) on January 24, 2020 2

If my blog had a theme song it would be, I’m alive!

I think that about sums it up. My blog makes me feel alive. When I am not feeling very inspired, I write. When I feel sad, I write when I want to rant and rave, I write. The best part is, it has prevented me from blowing up in front of people and short-circuiting relationships.

That never helps. Writing and blogging are two very different things. Some days I write and I don’t publish on my blog, because it’s just not meant for public viewing. Writing I feel, makes people more honest and real. It gives a direct dialogue with your inner self. Writers are probably some of the few people who can say, they are working when they daydream. At least that’s what I say!

The truth is I am actually thinking about something I saw or read or felt when I have a glazed expression. If you are a parent you know that’s not something you want your child to learn, when they sit down to study. So I have to balance the fine line between being a Doctor mommy and a creative mommy and be true to both.

On the good days, I give myself a five star. On the not so good days, I am double checking my own brain. Some days are like that. But that’s where writing helps. It helps my brain connect to the real world better. It’s almost like writing words help in understanding my own self.

I think I could fly , that’s what my blog makes me believe!

If I am not reading or writing, I like to trim my plants or potter around the home. The last one is a distant third. But when I blog I feel alive!

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5 Secrets You Must Know Dear Daughter #NationalGirlChildDay

By Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) on January 24, 2020 36

5 Secrets you must know dear daughter was written some time back. But today is #NationalGirlchildDay .I asked my daughter to read this post. She is six and she smiled at me reading the second and third para. Then she got distracted.

Next year I will try again. But till then dear reader, this is for you.

Darling daughter, I hope one day you will read this. One day you will know how you changed my life. One day you will know all your mom’s secrets. But today I will share my 5 secrets which helped me become who I am today.

I was a dreamer. A daydreamer, night dreamer, train and bus dreamer. I could dream anywhere. I also loved planning my dreams. That was much before I knew that planned dreaming is like action blueprints, with many fancy names. I read in a Russian fairy tale book(in Bengali).

Raat pohale buddhi barey(Bengali)

Roughly translated it means:

Your brain will work better once the night is over!

I always thought it had something to do with dreams. Everything seems better after a good night’s rest.

Secret 1: Keep dreaming.But not in the classroom

I was an average student till I was in class seven . I did well in some and okay in others. But something changed after that. Without boring you with the details I will say this. I realized life getting better or not, depended a lot on my own choices. Once I stopped thinking I was the victim of circumstances I had control. Control over how much I studied, how I studied, why I studied. This was life-changing. After this, there was no looking back. I don’t remember my mother ever nagged me to study. I don’t want to either. So please study darling

Secret 2: Study hard and read a lot

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I had no plans of getting married until it was a romantic and kind prince, who could be braver than me, smarter than me(just a tiny bit). He also had to love books, plants, babies, traveling. He had to be self-made(earn loads of money). be good in studies too. If he got along with people, then that would be perfect.

Now I must be honest. When I married your father he was still studying, though he was a doctor(just like me) and we both earned a stipend.Not much though.Not yet self or otherwise made (in fact he had study loans)!

He loved books(but only textbooks). Shocking really! But loved all the rest. What clinched the deal? Oh yes, darling. Don’t be shocked, marriage is romantic but a deal between souls. He was kind.Very.That’s an underrated quality, but very important to look for in your partner. He was also nice. Even when we fought! He was also romantic.

God insisted we get married.M y soul insisted it was the real thing. We got married.T hat’s one of the biggest reasons I am able to do it all darling. Because your father helps me with everything. We don’t have gender-differentiated roles at home. You will know what I am talking about when you grow a little older.

Secret 3: Marry with care. Choose your spouse well. You spend more than half your life with him so he needs to be a friend.

Take care of your spirit. Never think you are a victim of circumstances.P ray, keep a habit of writing thank you note. It will help. Saying thank you and being grateful, helps you attract all the goodness of the universe toward you. How wonderful is that?

Secret 4: Practice thankfulness and Pray always. Faith is the biggest source of happiness.

Persist. Always. If there is one quality I want you to practice is persistence and perseverance.

You have to persist and do what you have to do, what you have to. What happens is destiny!

Secret 5 Persist and persevere.

I have a Bonus secret 6 for you! Have grace. Even if things don’t go according to your wish. Maybe the wish was not for your best.B both failure and success must be gratefully accepted. Because both teach us.

Do remember I always will love you. Wherever I am, I will be watching, listening and feeling all your emotions. Be a brave girl. Grow strong with each tear you shed and every smile you share.

You are my happiness and light and you came to this world because your parents loved you dearly, even before you were born.

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But will you heed my warnings? Will you learn from my wisdom, will you make the same mistakes? Will you be wiser?

I don’t know dear daughter. What I do know, is to have faith and persist in Mommying.

Wrote this for #MondayMommyMoments

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Top 13 ways to Study better and Do great in exams

By Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) on January 23, 2020 2

My first board exams meant I studied almost 16 hours a day. That helped create the kind of discipline for later in my life as a Doctor. Teachers and parents all have a big role to play when it comes to exam revision and results. That’s where I feel, many people struggle.

If you were scared of exams, you may invariably relay that stress top your child.

I am going through a period so picnicitis. That’s not a real word but one we made up today after going for our fourth picnic this month. December was busy with family weddings and travel and January were mixed with class tests and weekend picnics. One such spontaneous family picnic happened today and I was at the receiving end of current best practices for doing well in exams.

Disclaimer: This is a fictitious conversation, where any resemblance to people you know is purely coincidental.

A mommy was telling me, how she and her son was staying up till 2 am, to revise well. I politely asked what happened during the day?

Mrs.X answered : “home tutors come from 10 am onwards till late in the evening. The young boy preparing for his board exams, had little time to study except at night.

In a day of 24 hours, eight-hour sleep is essential to do your best. So that leaves behind16 hours. At least 2 to 3 hours of which you will need for your daily necessary relaxation and meals.

You have 12 to 13 hours for completing your to-do list every day.
So how to study before exams, so that you cover all subjects and do well?

Top 13 ways to Study better and Do great in exams

Divide the 13 hours into slots depending on how many subjects you want to cover and how difficult they are. Keep at least two to three hours every day for going through mock test pares and previous years’ exam questions. Time yourself while you go through the mock papers

The subject which is most scoring should be practiced daily.

The subject which needs work may need more time but be careful not to spend all your morning o it /Its best to get a major chunk of learning done in the morning until before lunchtime.

After lunch relax for some time and start solving test papers to help top get rid of the post-lunch lazy feeling In the evening a quick snack and a few minutes of relaxation can be taken.

Make revision charts for maths formulas, tables.

Science diagrams, flowcharts and difficult to remember topics.

Anything which is repeatedly forgotten needs to be jotted down in a special diary for repeated perusal.

Know your strengths and weaknesses.

Now make a plan for the last month of revision.

Plan for one-week full revision just before the boards start.

Plan for daily revision just before the exam.

Make your strengths stronger and weak subjects better for the best result.

Spend some time exercising or going for walks. Eat a balanced nutritious diet and don’t forget to stay hydrated, pray and do your best.

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