Monday 30 May 2011

What is Kolkali?

Kolkali is a folk art in Northern Kerala and Lakshadweep Island in south India. The name Kolkali derived from two words ‘Kol’ means stick and ‘Kali’ means Play. It is originated in Kerala from the time of Chera Dynasty. It is the popular dance in Lekshadeep Islands. Parichakali or Parichamuttukali and Thacholikali are closely related to the Kolkali. Moreover many of the foot work, body postures and choreography of this folk dance characters are taken from Kalaripayattu. Kolkali dance players move in a circle, then striking small sticks; and keeping the rhythm of songs with special steps. The circle of Kolkali players expands and contracts as the Kolkali dance progress. Accompanying music of Kolkali gradually rises in the pitch and the folk dance reaches the climax. Generally it plays participate by males. Kolkali performed to the accompaniment of music (Vocal). And it consisting of Syllables (meaningless) followed by the songs. The dancers of Kolkali are specially trained as well as often experienced in arts of martial. Commonly this folk conducted during the special functions like feats or marriage.

Wednesday 25 May 2011

What is Krishnanattam?

Krishnanattam is a classical dance-drama in Kerala, India. Krishnanattam presents the Krishna Story in a series of 8 sections. It is based on Krishnagiti and It was created by Manaveda and then Zamorin of Calicut. The eight section plays are : Avataram, Rasakrida, Kaliyamardanam, Kamsavadham, Banayuddham, Swayamvaram, Swargarohanam and Vividavadham. The sections of Krishnanattam are presented on 8 consecutive nights. The players of Krishnanattam wore a peacock feather. And thus commemorated the Chieftain vision. It is the only classical drama-dance form in South India which makes use of colorful masks for ‘Evil Characters.’ The mask usage of Krishnanattam is derived from some north Kerala folk rituals. Like Theyyam and Thirayattam. The Actors in Krishnanattam does not narrate anything. But it gives attention to Singing. The singing is done by other participants. And thus there is a blend of sight and sounds. Kathakali borrowed the costumes and make-up from the Krishnanattam. The Indian musical instruments like Edakka, Chenda, Shankh, Maddhalam, Cymbals, Gong etc. are also used in this Dance-Drama.

Sunday 22 May 2011

Anna Hazare

Hazare was born on 15th January 1940 in Bhingar. Bhingar is a village near the town of Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. Baburao Hazare, Hazare's father worked as an labourer in Ayurveda Pharmacy. Anna Hazare’s grandfather was in the Indian army, posted at Bhingar, when Anna Hazare was born. He died in 1945, but Anna Hazare's father continued to stay at Bhingar (Maharashtra). In 1952, Anna Hazare's father resigned from his job. And he returned to the village, Ralegan Siddhi. Anna Hazare had 6 younger siblings and the family of Anna Hazare faced significant hardships. Anna Hazare's childless aunt was offered to look after him. Anna Hazare studied in Mumbai. He studied up to the seventh standard in Mumbai and then sought employment (in Mumbai Anna Hazare started selling flowers and other items at Dadar city (Mumbai) to support his family. Hazare soon started his own flower shop and brought 2 of his brothers to Mumbai. Gradually Anna Hazare's income increased to around Rs. 850 per month, a good income in those times. Later he started his career in the Army as a driver post in 1963. Hazare spent his spare time reading the works of Gandhi, Vinoba Bhave and Vivekananda, they inspired Hazare to become a social activist. During the Indo-Pakistan War (1965), Hazare was the only survivor in a exchange of Indian border fire while driving a Truck in Khem-Karan Sector. During the 1970s Hazare survived a road accident while motor driving. On 5th April 2011 Anna Hazare started a 'fast unto death' to exert pressure on the Indian government to enact a strong Anti-Corruption Act as the envisaged in the Jan Lokpal Bill, a law to establish a Lokpal with the power to deal with the corruption in government offices and public offices. The fast led to the nationwide protests in support of Anna Hazare. The fast was ended on 9th April 2011, the day after all of his demands were agreed by the Indian government. The government of India issued a notification (Gazette) on the formation of the Joint committee (Both Civil and goverment society representatives.) to draft an effective Jan Lokpal Bill.

Friday 20 May 2011

What is Ramanattam?

Ramanattam is a classical Indian dance-drama in Kerala. According to legends have it that as an Offshoot of the rivalry between the Kottarakara King and the Zamorin of Calicut in 1657 AD. Ramanattom presents the story of Rama in a series of 8 plays and was created under the patronage of King of Kottarakkara. (Word ‘Attam’ means Enactment). It is based on the Ramayana Story and it was written by King of Kottarakkara. Ramanattom is divided into 8 poetic sections. Each section can be acted in only one day. The sections of Ramanattom (8 sections) are Seetha Swayamvaram, uthrakameshti, Vicchinnabhishekam, Balivadham, Kharavadham, Sethubandhanam, Thoranayudham, and Yudham. Ramanattom also shares some similarities with Kathakali. It is widely believed to be the Ramanattom that developed into the famous classical art form of Kerala, Kathakali. The songs of Ramanattom were all in Malayalam language. Its elaborate make-up code is one of the most interesting aspects of Ramanattom. Ramanattom also incorporates several other elements from ritualistic and traditional art forms of Kerala like Thiyyattu, Mudiyettu, Padayani and Theyyam.

Saturday 7 May 2011

Biography of Annie Besant

Annie Besant was born October 1 1847 in Clapham, London. She was the daughter of impoverished parents. Her father died when she was five years old. At the age of 20 she married the Anglican clergyman Frank Besant and soon became the mother of two children, Arthur Digby Besant and Mabel Besant-Scott. The following year she met the radical free-thinker and journalist Charles Bradlaugh know, was a member of the Secular Society and took charge of the weekly National Reformer. In the 1870s and 1880s , Annie Besant debating on various as those which were in fashion in London, including The Zetetical and The Dialectical Society. It was considered a brilliant speaker, which she also earned money and acquired in atheist intellectual circles a certain reputation. On one of these events in 1875 she met the aspiring writers George Bernard Shaw. She was influenced by Shaw; she was a member of the Fabian Society , where she once was one of the leading figures as well.
               In 1888 she successfully led the Match Girls 'Strike (match Workers' Strike) in the fight against poverty wages and inhumane working conditions in the UK match factories. Shortly after, she was elected to the London school board, where she was for education reforms began. Besant heard in 1902 by Francesca Arundale in London by the Masonic obedience Le Droit Humain , which in 1893 by Georges Martin and Maria Deraismes had been established and accepted women as members. In Paris Besant was in the first three grades recorded and was mainly responsible for the London founded the first English Masonic lodge of the Droit Humain. In 1913 she undertook a tour India, under the self-chosen motto Wake up India. In 1914, she joined the Indian National Congress (INC). There, they struck in 1915 founded the Home Rule Leagues and propagated before the Indian Self-Government in loyalty to the British Empire . At that time, Besant was one of the heads of the Indian national movement. In 1917 she was elected President of the Annual Congress of the INC. In the following years she campaigned strongly against the non-cooperation movement of Gandhi , and lost political importance. Annie Besant remained its president until her death on 20th September 1933. 

Monday 2 May 2011

Medical Job in Germany


Hospitals in Germany are separated into two categories: (1) Public sector 
(2) private sector. Each sector offers diverse employment opportunities. 
The Healthcare segment in Germany is one of the main developed Healthcare 
sectors around the world. If you are looking for a job in nursing, a lot 
of options are available. Nursing job positions are available in various 
levels in Germany. Some of the most popular positions are:- Blood 
professional assistant, Clinical research nurse, Nurse clinician, Senior 
staff nurse, Nursing Executive, Assistant nurse, Industrial nurse, 
Community care nurse, Nurse aide, Nursing Manager, Nurse Educator. 
Major Hospitals in Germany 
University Hospital Ulm 
University Hospital of the Saarland, Homburg (Saar) 
University Hospital Frankfurt a.M. 
Klinikum Großhadern 
University Hospital Düsseldorf 
University Hospital Köln 
Klinikum Aachen 
Berufsgenossenschaftliches Universitätsklinikum Bergmannsheil Bochum 
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin 
Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-University Hospital Bonn 
Klinikum Dortmund Dortmund 
University Hospital Erlangen 
University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein 
University Hospital Essen 
University Medical Center Freiburg 
University Hospital Halle 
University hospital Gießen und Marburg 
Medical School Hannover 
University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf 
University Hospital Heidelberg 
University Hospital Jena 
University Hospital Mannheim 
University Hospital Leipzig 
University Hospital Mainz 
University Hospital Magdeburg 
University Hospital Göttingen 
University Hospital Münster 
Rechts der Isar Hospital 
Eberhard-Karls-University Hospital Tübingen 
University Hospital Würzburg 





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