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Yoo-hoo friends! Arati is back to you once again against all the odds. And, I would love to come here as long as you are generous to my write-ups. How are you doing? I hope everything is fine with you all! Now, tell me didn’t you like my last write-up? Well, a silence from your side is equivalent to thousand cheers and I would take that. Thank you!

Today’s show is about a weekend destination located 226 kilometres away from the Kolkata city. Let me inform you beforehand it’s not as popular as other weekend destinations of Bengal, but certainly a cool and calm place for those who want to step aside from the speedy boat of city life for a change. Here, I am referring about Kuilipal in the Purulia district of the West Bengal state. For me, a weekend here, means a turning point or an inspiration because it stretches my inner potential to relive and enjoy life to the core.

Attractions and activities

Kuilipal, located in the Bundwan block, is a small village panchayat area that peacefully co-exists with Bankura, Purulia and Midnapore districts of West Bengal. The region is covered by the thick growth of trees resembling a dense forest. However, most of the forest canopy comprises of the Segun trees. A Forest Bungalow is strategically located within this thick growth of trees. Two red soil pathways pass through either side of the Bungalow. If you plan to trek or take a leisurely walk on these narrow pathways these would lead you towards the interiors of the region, into the tribal villages. Definitely, walking through the red soil ways has its own degree of added excitement which no one should miss once being here. The mud huts, on either side of the walkways, resemble the rural picture we find in children’s art book.

Even if you plan to stay indoor in the forest Bungalow, you won’t be a bit disappointed. From any of the rooms of the two-room Forest Bungalow you could witness the silence of the surrounding. For a moment or two, you may feel like the clock has stopped ticking or passing like a slow-motion scene of a super hit romantic Bollywood movie. Well, as I mentioned before, you are left with the options here to decide either to stay inside or move out or have the excitement of both. You may relax at the open space in front of the forest Bungalow or plan to take leisurely walk to Jhilimili, Lalgola or Bansberia in the surrounding regions. The night brings a degree of liveliness in the tranquil atmosphere of the region. You may find the local villagers lighting a bonfire and dancing with the rhythm of drums. Everything around including the nature join with the men and women to spend a few hours in recreation.

All these, certainly brings in a change in the mood of visitors. You may buy tidbits from the ordinary market Kuilipal. However, the Friday and the Sunday markets are popular here as people come of the surrounding regions wait for these two days for their shopping needs.

Nearby attractions: Some of the important nearby attractions of the region include Jamshedpur (36 kilometres), Bishnupur (96 kilometres) and Bankura (96 kilometres). All these places are important tourist spots and people who come to these regions may plan to come down here for a day or two or vice-verse.

To get there

Board a train from the Howrah Station to Jhargram. From here board a bus to Podadi More. The Forest Bungalow is located within one kilometre distance from the bus stop. Alternatively, board a South Bengal bus from Esplanade, Dharmatala bus depot to get down at Jhilimili. From here the distance is only two kilometres. However, the bus services is still underdeveloped between Jhargram and Kuilipal.

To stay

WBFDC Bungalow is available for suitable lodging. The contact details are given below:

DFO,

Kangshabati Soil Conservation,

Division – 2,

PO & District – Purulia,

West Bengal

Note: The article is manually handed over to Life Breezy by Arati Sinha for publishing here.

Career – the word means different things to different people. For some, it’s synonymous with occupation and business. For others, it’s a pursuit and a race in life. For still others it’s a craft of livelihood. And for many people, the word simply cannonades moving or proceeding quickly ahead in life. Now, if we sum up all these thoughts and try to extract a definition, we find career means job, occupation or business which an individual carries out in life for livelihood.

Naturally, to enjoy a fruitful or good career in the future life, we need to have a good kick start in the early stages of life. Besides, we need to have the vision, the strategy and the scope helping us reach our individual goals, for everyone has the liberty to follow one’s will in life. This is why, terms like infrastructure, scope and guidance play the detrimental factors in shaping up the careers.

About Srimati Techno Institute (STI)

Today, Life Breezy is coming up with the fourth career guide of the series. All in all, it would discuss the Srimati Techno Institute (STI) located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It’s an autonomous institute established in 1989 and affiliated to the Punjab Technical Institute & the WBSTC councils. It’s relevant to mention here that today’s Srimati Techno Institute (STI) was earlier known as the National Techno Institute (NTI). The institute is like a vision come true for a group of like-minded teachers and professors who stood beside it and played significant role in its formation, development or the success/popularity it enjoys today.

Aims objectives & accelerate

The institute runs with certain aims and objectives towards the society since its inception. It has been successfully promoting and producing technical experts in various fields to cater the needs of the time. It has vouched to solve the unemployment problems in the country by generating and producing employment opportunities to its candidates in various fields. For this, it has a dedicated placement cell in the institute and tie-ups with various companies. It has a firm belief over what it preaches and carries out the same in practise as well. Besides, it’s excellent and experienced teaching faculty comprise of academicians, teachers and professors of various fields. Their teaching methodologies and the use of cutting-edge technologies set them at par from others. Understandably in the year 2007, it has been awarded with 9001:2008 certification for imparting quality education and management.

Courses offered, eligibility and admission

The course programs are basically divided into three groups according to the requirement. These are computer courses, technical/IT and university programs.

Computer courses– This include courses like Auto Cad, Computer application and program, (CAP), Computer hardware and networking, mastering networking technology, mastering web technology, multimedia animation and graphics, professional DTP designing, etc.

Technical / IT courses– This include automobile engineering and servicing, automobile technician, draughtsman (civil & mechanical), electrician (electrical, wireman & supervisor), fitter & turner, mobile phone repairing, refrigeration, air-conditioner, video photography & edition, etc.

University Programs– This includes the various degree programs, diploma programs, master programs, post graduate programs, traditional programs, etc.

Candidates from Class X to Graduation could apply for the respective above courses. For further information and online download of application from candidates should visit the www. Srimatitechno.org website.

Contact

Although the branches of the institutes locate at various points of Kolkata, the contact of the head office is as given below:

Head Office – 114/2A, Hazra Road,

Near Kalighat Fire Brigade,

Kolkata – 700 026

Email – info@srimatitechno.org

Website – www.srimatitechno.org

Note: If you have missed the previous career guide article, the link of the same is given below for your convenience:

Global Institute of Fashion Technology (GIFT), Career Guide, Part - 3

Monsoon might be taking its toll on some parts of India, but it is certainly raining new smart phones and tabs in the market. As our nation is planning to celebrate sixty-eight years of Independence this August, Life Breezy decides to bring you a list of top 5 gaming apps for your Smartphone, be it Android, iOS or Windows Phone.

If we had told you a decade ago that the gaming world would be redefined by smart phones, you would have probably laughed at the very idea. However, today gaming on Smartphone is a phenomenon in its own right as we find more and more people occupied working out these games for sheer entertainment, fun and pleasure. To be honest, these games are not only challenging, but carry greater degree of vanity and charm for sure. Let’s check out the top 5 all time hot gaming apps for your Smartphone this festive season.

1. Ice Age Village

Those of you have seen this animation movie must be aware of its interesting story. However, it doesn’t mean that if you haven’t seen the movie you cannot play this engaging game. The description of the game is as follows – Scrat, the rat has cracked the crust of the earth while searching for his delicious acorn. Now, this crack widens up in due time appearing destructive and threatening. For safety, most of the animals and birds ran away. However, those who could not run away had their homes destroyed. Now, it’s your responsibility to help these birds and animals like Manny, Ely, Diego, Sid, etc., out of problem and build their homes. However, be careful because you need to complete this work before the crack widens and appear threatening. To experience this game on your device you need to download the app from the Windows Phone App Store or the Google Play Store.

2. Dragon Fly

Even though the gaming apps based on super duper hit Bollywood movies like Chennai Express, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, etc., get instant skyrocketing popularity, but to be honest their excitement get buried under the carpet overtime. Therefore, the best bet is to rely on gaming apps that provide a unique gaming experience altogether. One such gaming app is the Dragon Fly app with more than 1, 50,300 votes. Imagine yourself as a dragon pup hatched out from an egg. As a new born you feel like exploring the world around you. However, your Dragon Mom is as strict as a stick and she doesn’t want you to wander around carefree for your safety. But, who cares! You have moved out alone to explore the world around and you are thrilled to view the mighty hills and the vast blue sky overhead. As soon as you learnt the art of flying freely in the open sky, you find your Dragon Mum rushing behind after you. Now you don’t have much option as you have to fly fast to escape your mother and reach home before she gets hold of you. To experience the excitement, you have to download the game from the Google Play Store.

3. Temple Run

Beware! We are warning you because this is an addictive game. It would check your reflexes as you run, think, jump, etc., to overcome the obstacles that come your way. As you run, you collect coins, points and get new avatars. You can’t be slow as the strange monkeys are following you behind. The game has won everyone’s heart globally. New versions of the game are available as well, but certainly no one could afford to miss this first game of the series. It is available for iOS, Android and Windows Phone.

4. Stick Cricket

It’s one of the world’s most popular cricketing game app despite of the fact it doesn’t have the options for bowling or fielding. Just get set go and hit the bowlers all around the park for six’s and four’s. It provides you with a real game experience where timing is everything. Not confident! Then, try out the virtual net session at the academy to hone your skills. The game offers you various cricketing formats to play like the World Domination, World Cup, World T2, etc. The best part is that you keep your players stats intact and toggle with the batting order. As you win games, you begin to unlock new achievements. Yes, it’s another addictive game with good graphics available for ions and Android phones.

5. Aces of the Luftwaffe

If you want action and adventure this game fits your taste. The description of the game is as such – Britain is in severe crisis as the Axis are sending their best war Air force, Aces of the Luftwaffe into the Battle of Britain. You are in pressure to perform because you are only left with a number of pilots to accompany you. However, this is the time for you to take charge and command. So step into your war aircraft and destroy the enemy. To experience it you need to download the game from the Google Play Store.

Bengali word ‘Nirbashito’ in English means ‘Banished’. If you are wondering what makes me quote its meaning, then relax because the suspense is going to unfold within a couple of seconds. National award winning Bengali movie, Nirbashito is releasing on the 14th of August, 2015. It’s not a meagre achievement by any standard for a debutant director to get honoured by a national award on the very first venture.

Although director Churni Ganguly received the national award for her first movie, but admits she didn’t expect it coming her way at any point while making the movie. However, she recalls how hard she had to work out being in the process of making the movie. She had to spend around one and a half years penning down the story of the film.

Cast and crew

Churni Ganguly plays the lead character in the film. Soni, the cat plays the character of Baghini. Other important characters are Biplab Chattopadhyay, Saswata Chatterjee, Raima Sen, Dipnakar Dey, Kaushik Ganguly, Kishan Bhimani, Lars Belhika, Martin, Wailstorm, Lia Boysen and Joakin Granberg. Given below are the other important details of the film:

Starring – Chruni Ganguly, Raima Sen

Production – Shree Venkatest Films

Story idea – Kaushik Ganguly

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Churni Gnguly in Nirbashito

Music – Raja Narayan Deb

Camera – Sirsha Ray

Screenplay – Kaushik Ganguly, Churni Ganuguly

Producer –Srikanto Mohta, Mahendra Soni

DOP – Sirsha Ray

Presenter – Kuashik Ganugly

Editor – Budhaditya Bandyopadhyay

Director – Churni Ganguly

Languages – Bengali, English, Swedish

Shooting locations – Kolkata, Sweden

Release date – 14th August, 2015

Story

Nirbashito should not be mistaken as a biopic of Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen. Rather the movie depicts incidences within the time frame when the writer had to leave her motherland and was in search of a shelter. Hence, it is inspired by certain portions of her life with added fiction.

The film highlights the pain of living away from motherland and the story of a mother and a daughter. Even though the main female character in the film lacks a name, but she is popular to some as a writer or to some others as a doctor. She has been portrayed as a female author who could live in any of the socio conditions or in any country. A woman whom the society doesn’t hesitate to abandon when she speaks her heart out or expresses her opinions from within. Well, this woman could be any other common woman living in the society or in a family, taking care o the family members, but in crisis she doesn’t hesitate to stand and face the situation. A woman who could face all the troubles, but don’t fear to express herself when the situation demands so from her.

The film would also disclose the pain of separation between a mother and a daughter. Maybe Baghini is simply a cat for others, but a daughter for the author. Circumstances compel her to leave her daughter behind and shift abroad. The daughter has no way to reach her mother. The author is left now with sadness, separation and pain in a foreign land where no one understands her language nor does she understand their language.

Preview

It’s a must watch movie for everyone because it belongs to a different genre. The film is close to reality and would appeal to all. It depicts the picture of society in black and white and the struggle of a single woman in her life. Indeed, it speaks silently about certain crucial factors like the need of women empowerment and the very thought process of society. Moreover, the background music of the movie, the inclusion of the Swedish actors and the on-screen captions are the other attractive features of the movie. The captions would appeal everyone as it would help people with different language background to understand the movie well.

As children we have heard countless fairytale stories from our elders. Then, we grew up and got carried away along with the courses of our individual life. However, some of those stories are still afresh in our memory and we do share them with the kids whenever time and tide favour us. Now, let’s put these things in the background for a while as we are preparing ourselves to turn on a fresh leaf. What’s your idea about visiting a fairytale city as a weekend destination? Well, if I have heard you correctly, you may have uttered …very interesting, right? So, let’s begin!

Jaisalmer is a small fairytale city situated at the bosom of the Thar Desert in the state of Punjab. It earned its popularity as the ‘Golden City’ and ‘Sonar Quila’ among the Indians. According to mythology, once lord Krishna prophesied to lord Arjuna that someday a descendant of the Yadava Clan would set-up his capital at the top of the Trikuta hills. Now, History reveals that Rajput Rawal Jaisal shifted his capital to the top of the Trikuta hills in 1156 AD. The historic Jaisalmer Fort constructed during his reign.

Attractions and activities

Either you plan to come here for a short weekend trip or on a tour of few days; the city would leave you spellbound for sure. Explore the yellow coloured Jaisalmer Fort build with sandstone, City Palace, Haveli and the dwelling units of the local residents here. Take special note of the artworks on these houses especially the finely decorated walls, doors and windows.

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Side view of Jaisalmer Fort

Jaisalmer Fort in the Jaisalmer city is one prime attraction of Punjab. Since the fort is located at an elevation of around 78 metres above the ground on a hill, it’s visible to the visitors from distance. According to stats, it’s the only living/dwelling fort of the country buzzing with people, residents and shops. The interior of the fort is equally attractive as the exterior. Hop inside the City Palace, the Museum and roll your eyes on the delicate artworks displayed on the walls. You may enter the Museum anytime between 9am to 6pm by paying an entry fee of RS 30. Besides, the City Palace houses the Megh Durbar, Rani Durbar, the historic Takht-E-Rawal, Rang Mahal, etc. Next, inside the fort, make your way through the narrow passage and watch the ancient Jain Temples built between 13th to 16th century. These temples open for the visitors from 7am to 1pm. You would notice that all these temples are made of yellow sand stones while the structure of the Tirthankar made of white marble.

The fort is the shelter for thousands of people living here. This second ancient fort of Rajasthan has four entrances, and a terrace that provides the panoramic view of the Jaisalmer city to the visitors. You would find several handicraft and miniature painting shops located outside the fort.

Camel ride

The city has three famous havelis namely the Salim Singh ki Haveli, Patwon ki Haveli and Nathmalji ki Haveli. Besides, make sure to view the Tazia Tower, Gadisar Lake, Temple Palace, Vyas Chhatri Sunset Point, Folklore Museum. Akal Wood Fossil Park, Desert National Park. Moreover, the Sam Sand Dunes of the Thar Desert located 45 kilometres away from Jaisalmer. If you plan to go there, you would find on your way, Lodhuba, the ancient capital of Jaisalmer, Bada Bagh Chhatri, Amar Sagar Lake and Temple. Enjoy a camel ride at the Sam desert or view the sunset while sitting on the camel. You would treasure it as an awesome experience in your memory for long which you would never forget.

To get there

The roadway distance between Jodhpur and Jaisalmer is around 280 kilometres. A bus journey may cost around six hours. However, you may board Jaisalmer Express from the Jodhpur Station at 11:45pm and reach Jaisalmer early next morning at 5:30 am. Alternatively, you may board Delhi-Jaisalmer Express from Jodhpur at 5:30 am and reach Jaialmer at 11 am.

However, if you are travelling from Kolkata, you may board Jodhpur Express from the Howrah Station or Howrah-Jaisalmer Express (weekly) on Monday.

To stay

The two RTDC hotels available for suitable lodging are hotel Moomal and hotel Samdhani Resort. At hotel Moomal, the rent for the double bed room ranges from RS 1300 to RS 2400 while at Samdhani the rent for the double bed room is RS 3000. Besides, the rent of Swiss Tent is RS 3000. However, one should take note that during desert festival, Swiss Tent is available at a rent of RS 5000.

Moreover, plenty of private hotels like hotel Paradise, Jaiswal Palace, Akashdeep, etc., are available on rent as well for the visitors. The rent of these hotels varies from RS 1000 to RS 3000.

Life Breezy will not let you go till it gets the take it wants from you. Some other websites too may not let you go till those get the take they need from you. Guess what this TAKE is all about. It means your satisfaction on seeking information on a subject or topic be it career/courses, travel/tour or on any other topic. This is because the dedication to their work and their genuine sincerity is the same no matter what you intend to search for.

The Internet has a huge network of netizens. Out of these netizens, some are aspirants seeking information while some others are like a guide providing up-to-date and relevant information to help the cause. Life Breezy is like one of these guides regularly coming up with updated contents for you. However, if you belong to one of the aspirants and presently looking for information on courses, Life Breezy recommends you to check the career/courses section of the site.

Today, we are coming up with yet another edition of career guide. Here, you would find all the necessary information about the Barclays College of Management, located in the city of Kolkata, West Bengal.

About BCM

You may have heard this name numerous times before because the institute has been serving the aspirants since its inception in 1994. The techno academy provides the technical or academic knowledge to aspirants and is accredited by DEC. It specialises in travel, tourism, management, retail and journalism.

Scopes

Since the hotel and tourism sectors rely heavily on customer relationships pursuing a career in these opens the world of career opportunities before you in banks, aviation, hospitality industries, BPO’s, cruise liner, etc. Moreover, you would get opportunities in various other sectors where customer relation is the first priority. However, you have to groom yourself according to the need of the situation. During the hotel management courses, candidates are given six months industry related training in any of the hotels. This help them get equipped for the future in their career. Often candidates with the helps of the institute get the opportunity as par timers in some reputed hotels of the city. This help them earn while they are on their way to learn.

Courses and other important details

Here, all the courses are taught as per the U.K. London Centre of Management regulations. It follows its own syllabus and formulates the best study materials for studies. After successful completion of exams you would get a certificate with the institute’s hall mark or stamp which has international acclamation and brand value. While you pay the course fees you enjoy a whole lot of facilities like the gym facility, AC classrooms, uniform, class notes, etc. Besides, candidates get hostel, laboratory, library facilities as well. Since English is the backbone of these industries, special attention is given on the language from the beginning of the course. English courses are done in collaboration with internationally reputed institutes like British Council. Some of the courses and their durations are as given below:

Diploma in Hotel Management – The duration is three years
Certificate in Hotel Management – The duration is two years.
Diploma in Retail Management – The duration is one year.
Diploma in Journalism – The duration is one year.

The qualification criteria for the above-mentioned courses is 10+2. Those who have appeared in the 10+2 examination may also take admission.

Contact

For further details and admission you may contact the institute or surf the relevant website. The detials are as given below:

Barclay College of Management,

D, A-9, Sector – 1,

Salt Lake City,

Kolkata – 700 064

Email – bcm_cal2005@yahoo.co.in

Website – www.tbhmc.org

Note: Those who missed the previous edition of the career guide could follow the link, given below:

Srimati Techno Institute (STl), Kolkata: Career Guide, Part - 4

If you have read Life Breezy over the past years, then you know that the Picnic Spot section of the site has been more or less absorbing to its readers. What makes it so persuasive is the fact how well those written materials are blended together into a compelling unit for the readers.

Now, it’s no more a secret that Life Breezy loves publishing about picnic spots and therefore its collection is immaculately maintained here. Once again, we would be heading towards that time of the year when we would be searching for suitable picnic spots. So, from our end we thought it would be prudent to post about a few more picnic spots every now and then so that you have some in hand ready information whenever you need those.

To begin with, today we are publishing about the Indira Park Ghat picnic spot located in the Budge Budge at the South 24 Parganas.

Attractions and activities

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Indira Park Ghat, Budge Budge

Indira Park Ghat as the name suggests is a beautiful park set up at the banks of the Hooghly River. It’s the sheer initiative of the Pujali Corporation that the park has its physical existence today. It’s maintained in a way to win over the heart of everyone who visits here. But you may ask what makes it an interesting picnic spot? Well, it has all the necessary arrangement for the entertainment of children beginning from slips, swings to fish aquarium and beautifully decorated bird’s homes. Besides, the huge spacious lawn with sitting spaces at the bank of the Hooghly River is another unique attraction of the spot. Moreover, there is a huge playground for sports activity where elders could have recreation and fun.

Eight spaces are available here on rent to the visitors for picnic. Out of these, notably two spaces set an exclusively high standard of the spot. The rent of the six picnic spaces ranges from RS 800 to RS 1500. Moreover, there are two houses near the park available on rent of RS 400 and RS 500 respectively to the visitors.

If you are planning for a picnic here than you have to book the picnic spot and house separately. However, if you have the plan to book the whole park, then you may do so by paying a rent of RS 5000 exclusive of room charges.

To get there

If you are travelling in your own vehicle from Kolkata than your route would be Taratala – Trunk Road – Bata Nagar – CESC Budge Budge Unit – Choto Bottola. However, if you are planning to reach there by train, then you may board a train like Budge Budge local from the Sealdah Station, Kolkata and get down at the Budge Budge Station. Next, from the Budge Budge Station board on an auto rickshaw to Pujali Choto Bottola. From here, the Indira Park Ghat is just a few steps away.

Last week, it was another breezy weekend here in Kolkata as Life Breezy planned to do a little bit of brain storming with the locals. It moved out in the parks, malls, restaurants, and even on the roads searching for couples, especially young parents, who could share their views on the debate topic – Mother and father both pays a major role in parenting – Do you agree?

The sun peered out through the clouds every now and then and an air of impeccable charm conveyed in the overall atmosphere of this lovely city. We accept the people living here are friendly, peaceful and never minds enjoying a hot cup of cha (tea) while discussing on any topic of the earth. Our discussion on the topic progressed and mind you they were going on all guns blazing. Life Breezy promised them as well that they would surely be invited or called upon for their views whenever it would plan to come up with another debatable topic in the future. Given below is a brief synopsis of their point of views on the debatable topic.

Kavita Shukla, a designer

I hope the topic of debate gets reads, gossipped about and covered by many in your site and outside as well. I believe such topics of debates should be encouraged more in your site. Now, coming back to the topic of debate I would like to add there is no point bringing out a comparison what used to happen before and what is happening now.

Today, the social-economic condition of women has completely changed. The bullet point is both men and women are equally busy in life today therefore both of them need to take equal responsibilities in child upbringing. Well, this is not possible overnight, but may work out gradually with understanding and affection. As we go by, we may find many examples of men who are not proficient when it comes about managing children, but this should neither be treated as a shortcoming nor an excuse. However, I believe both parents should try to divide the responsibilities among themselves. Today, a man should understand that if a woman has stepped out of the four-walls of the house, it’s because of her responsibility towards the family.

Soma Das, CCA

This is an interesting moment for me and I’m feeling great because this is the first time I’m getting LIVE with Life Breezy. I believe both parents should play a key role in child rearing. However, in real life things doesn’t work out always the way we think about it.

I suppose, among other things, how one is busy in life matters the most. You see, fathers are more busy with office or work and in this case it’s not easy to shoulder equal responsibility with the mothers in child rearing. On the other hand, the same rule applies for working mothers as well. In such a scenario, role of other family members including the elders come into play. You may take my example – both of us (my hubby and me) are busy with offices and therefore our children spend most of their time with their granny. Initially, it seemed tough, but now things have got simplified and life has become easier for us. To be frank, the subject is totally based on mutual understanding of the life partners. However, it’s a universally accepted formula that when responsibilities are shared among the family members things become lot easier.

Samir Khan, businessman

It’s never easy to detail the subject of the topic in a few words. However, I would like to give my best shot in brief. It’s the mothers who give birth to children. She looks after the children until they reach the stage of life where they could take care of themselves.

For example, my father was a businessman as he was very close and dear to me. However, during my illness I could think only about my mother. Her mere presence was calm and comforting to me. This same rule applies to my children also and to many other children as well. However, it’s a fact that after crossing a certain stage in life both the father and son enjoy a better friendly relationship among themselves. In my opinion, even if the parents try to jointly share the child rearing responsibility from the beginning the idea doesn’t work out properly in the long run because of the child. Therefore, it’s always a better idea to have different responsibilities set out when it comes about ideal parenting.

Zoya Azmi, head trainer, fitness

The topic of the debate is partially applicable in real life, but I bet it’s not complete in the true sense. Right from feeding, changing napkins to teaching the first letters of the alphabets it’s the mothers who play the major role.

Children have attachments with mothers right from the infant stage because only a mother could fulfil to his/her wants at that stage. Besides, mothers play an unparallelled role in the overall development of children whether it’s education, health, awareness or anything else for that matter right from the beginning. The very importance of a mother’s role in parenting could be understood from the fact that it’s only the mothers who are eligible to get the maternity leave not the fathers.

Pawan Kumar, teacher

While it’s true that in scenarios where both the parents are working they get less time to devote to the children, but the discussion should not stop here. Personally, I know parents who in spite of been working professionals devote sufficient time to children. In families where the male counterpart attends office regularly the female counterpart takes the full-fledged responsibility of the children. I honestly could not accept the fact that working fathers shy away from their responsibilities. Being a father myself, I could state that once we settle in these shades family responsibility becomes our priority as well. I believe the foundation of any successful relationship is understanding and with greater understanding comes bigger responsibilities. Having said that we exactly cannot weigh in a beam balance which of the parents has a greater responsibility. However, if we plan or work in co-ordination together then things get that much simpler and life becomes more enjoyable on this earth.

Share your views

Now, it’s your turn to contribute in the discussion either for or against the topic. Don’t shy away from posting your thoughts in the comment section of this post. Do let us know your opinions and thoughts on the subject as we respect your opinions and those are valuable to us.

On cold winter Sunday mornings you may feel like a small bird that leaves its nest for the neighbouring water body land in search of warmth and comfort. What’s new in that, you say? Well, usually, not much. However, finding out accurate information about a suitable picnic spot located nearby are not so easy these days. Even if you find one that promises to be near eventually turns out to be so far that it may give some long distances travel destinations a complex.

So to keep this type of your better experiences at bay and to begin a new story like any other good story does Life Breezy is coming up with the natural open water parks picnic spots located near Kolkata. To be specific, these picnic spots either located near riverbanks or lakes with ample space for the picnic activity. The approx., distance from Kolkata is given as well.

1. Mudiali Nature Park (3 kms)

This nature park is located close to Kolkata near the Brace Bridge Station. The park is under the supervision of Mudiali Fishermen Co-operative Society. The water body, boating facility, small zoo, flowers and plants make this spot a special one for picnic lovers. Here, numerous spots are available and each of these spots varies in rent.

Learn more about the Mudiali Nature Park from our website.

2. Nandibagan (20 Kms)

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View of the Hooghly River, Konnagar

Nandibagan located in Konnagar is popular as a winter picnic spot in the Hooghly district. Situated at the banks of the River Hooghly it draws the regular crowd in the region. Board a main line local train like the Tarkeshwar local, Serampore local, Bandel local, etc., from the Howrah Station and get down at the Konnagar Station. From here, hire a rickshaw to reach Nandibagan.

3. Pujali (31 Kms)

The Pujali Guest House in Budge Budge at the South 24 Parganas is a wonderful spot available for picnic. This spot, located beside the Hooghly River, has the necessary arrangement for entertainment together with picnic. For booking you need to contact the Pujali Municipality. Board Budge Budge Local from the Sealdah Station and get down at the Budge Budge Station. Next, hire an auto from the station to the spot.

Learn more about the Achipur Pujali Picnic Spot from our website.

4. New Digha (37 Kms)

New Digha located in Chandannagar at the Hooghly district is gaining popularity as an ideal spot for picnic. It’s a wonderful place full of entertainment for everyone including children. Beginning from toy train, different types of rides to boating facility everything is set here for your complete entertainment and fun. Besides, there is Planetarium, Mickey Mouse, Columbus Boat, Dumping Zed Hawk as well. Board a train going to Bandel from the Howrah Station and get down at the Chandannagar Station. From here hire an auto for New Digha.

5. Samtabed (50 Kms)

Samtabed is located in the Howrah district near Deulti. A historic place that boasts of Bengali author, Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s home, now declared as a heritage site. There is a small museum in the house that displays the items once used by the author. An ideal place for picnic is located near the house at the banks of the Roopnarayan River. Board a train from the Howrah Station to Deulti Station and then hire a van rickshaw to reach Samtabed.

6. Falta (50 Kms)

Bose Bigyan Mandir located at the South 24 Parganas is reputed to be the farmhouse of Bengali Scientist Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose. It’s a beautiful spot with lush greenery and the River Hooghly flowing beside. Board a local train from the Sealdah Station to reach Diamond Harbour. Then, board a bus for Falta. Buses are available to the spot from the Esplanade bus terminus as well.

7. Garchumuk (60 Kms)

Attano Gate or Garchumuk is popular as one day picnic spot in Howrah. It’s a wonderful place located at the banks of the Damodar and the Bhagirathi rivers. A park with a cottage is built by the Howrah Zilla Parishad. Besides, you would find wildlife here like the peacock, deer, monkey, bird, etc. And to control the Damodar river there is the Swiss Gate with 58 locks. Board a local train from Howrah to Uluberia and then board a bus of Gadiara for Garchumuk.

8. Dabu (60 Kms)

Dabu picnic spot lies at the bank of the River Matla near Canning. This spot is getting prominence due to its appealing natural environment. It provides the visitors with the unique experience of picnic at the riverbank amidst greenery. Board Canning local from the Sealdah Station and get down at the Canning Station. From here, hire an auto or rickshaw to the spot.

9. DhamaKhali (67 Kms)

Dhamakhali is located close to the Sundarbans at the North 24 Parganas. You may book a bungalow near the riverbank for a picnic. From Kolkata (Esplanade), Surface Transport Corporation (CSTC) buses are available for the spot. You may also book a car or a bus for the spot.

10. Gadiara (87 Kms)

It’s a popular picnic spot located at the banks of the banks of the Bhagirathi and Roopnarayan Rivers. Fort Mornington Point, Light house, Maya Char, white swans, etc., are its chief attractions. The small blocks of water found here and there represent like that of an artistic collage work. You may board a bus from the Dharmtala Bus Terminus for Gadiara or board a train from the Howrah Station and get down at the Uluberia. Next, board a bus from here to reach Gadiara.

Learn more about Gadiara from our website.

Are you an under secondary student looking for a suitable scholarship program? Are you one of the concerned parents looking for a suitable scholarship for you siblings? Irrespective of the fact of what you are the NTSE Scholarship program by NCERT is one which you should consider first taking future into consideration. The council is set up by the government to promote quality education and to identify the worth of talented students. All Indian students including students staying abroad may take the examination for scholarship.

NCERT or the National Council of Educational Research and Training has been conducting the NTSE or the National Talent Search Examination since 1963. Even though it is considered as a tough examination, but it is rated as a prestigious scholarship to have in the kitty. The NTSE is only for Class X students and nearly one thousand students are selected every year for scholarship. The scholarship amount is RS 500 every month.

The examination is conducted in two stages – Stage 1 (State Level) and Stage 2 (National Level). Stage 1 consists of mental ability test, language test and scholastic test revolving around science and mathematics. Similarly, Stage 2 consists of mental ability, language test and scholastic ability test revolving around science and mathematics. However, in Stage 2 there is negative marking for wrong answers, but no mark gets deducted for unattempted answer. The eligibility criteria for the examination is minimum 50 percent marks in the Class X annual examination. The examination gets organised in the month of October/November. Interested candidates may download the application form from www. wbsed.gov.in website. Besides, applications also available from State/UT Liaison officers. The Stage 2 National Level examination would commence next year in the month of May.

In case of online application through the www.ncert.nic.in candidates should take out the print out and submit the same after filling up the form and getting it duly signed up from the principal of schools.

Did you know that carefully choosing a hair brush would go a long way serving your hair? Not only would it take care about the health of your hair, but also its styling aspect. This is a fact and therefore you find hair brushes of different shapes and brands available in the market.

As you pep up yourself with attention and care to receive attention from others so do you need to take care of your hair to make them appear healthier and beautiful. Although we give a lot of attention while buying shampoos and conditioners for our hair, but how much attentive we are while choosing hair brushes still needs to be explored. Most often than not we don’t hesitate to use/experiment any type of hair brushes on our hair without thinking much about the pros and cons.

While choosing any hair brush make sure that the face of the brush is in round shape. It’s so because it would help in maintaining the strength of the hair from tip to the bottom root thus preventing hair breakage. A good example of these types of brushes is the Vega Brushes. These brushes prevent unnatural wear and tear of hair while brushing and maintains the quality of your hair for long. Given below are the top six hair brushes types for caring of your hair.

1. Round Hair Brush

The open bristles of the round hair brushes provide you with the look you desire for your hair. If you have wavy or curly hair then use round hair brushes with dense bristles. These brushes would help your hair to become softer and lighter.

2. Flat Hair Brush

To give proper shape to any type of long hair, there hardly exists any alternative than the flat hair brushes. For everyday hair styling and hair caring needs use the ball-tipped-nylon bristles. Just a light brushing on the head prevents hair knots and unnecessary hair breakage.

3. Cushion Hair Brush

The soft cushion base and bristles make it easier for use. If you have short or medium sized hair, then this brush is the right one for you. It would help the hairs to become softer and lighter as well.

4. Paddle Hair Brush

If you have long hairs, then this is the ultimate one for you to use. This does not increase the volume of your hair for sure, but helps in making those stronger and smoother. A must have one for easy life of your hair.

5. Vent Hair Brush

This comes in handy when you use blow drier. This comes in both the flat and round shapes. Both these shapes have vents that help in increasing the volume of your hairs and their shapes.

6. Thermal Brush

This special hair styling gadget adds electronic hair drier and heat conditioning material with the hair. However, care should be taken not to heat the hairs in excess or it would damage the hairs. Therefore, care should be taken while using this type of hair brushes.

For more information on different types of hair brushes and more options to choose from make sure to visit www.vega.co.in today.

Where do inspirations come from? Some of you may say from new ideas, songs, romance while some others hold the opinion that their source of inspiration are smiling babies, moonlit night, flowers, etc. Well, I must accept all these answers are correct and even if I try to prove any of those wrong, I can’t. However, I would like to add that inspiration also comes by visiting a beautiful place – a place that touches you closely and paints your heart with charm, fragrance and beauty.

Anandakanan located in the Nadia district is one such inspirational place. Not far away more than 105 km from the metropolitan city of Kolkata it attracts good number of visitors throughout the year. People also come here during Janmaashtami and Rath Yatra festivals. The spot has been developed into a wonderful picnic spot by the initiative of the Nabadwip Municipality.

Attractions and activities

Anandakanan has nine dedicated picnic spots for the picnic activities of the visitors coming here. These spots are categorised as “shaded” and “open” spots. One of the unique characteristics of these spots is that it would provide you with ample space to spend quality time with friends, family and children. Here, you would find all the necessary arrangements for the purpose of entertainment of everyone. To mention a few, Wonderland and Wonder House are the special attractions here. Besides, you may spend time boating by paying a nominal boating fee of RS 10. Moreover, enjoy yourself a ride on a Toy Bus by paying a fee of RS 5. For shaded spots the rent is RS 1000 while for the open spots the rent is RS 500 only. Each of the picnic spots has the capacity to entertain a group of forty people. The entry fee of the park is RS 5 only.

If you get time, you may plan to visit Nabadwip. The place is well-known because of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Cross the river on the other side to visit the Iskon Temple.

To get there

Board a local train like the Katwa Local from the Howrah Station and get down at the Nabadwip Dham Railway Station. Katwa Local is available in the morning 8:04am from the Sealdah Station as well. From the Nabadwip Station, Anandakanan is two and a half kilometres away. If you are travelling by the roadways, then your destination would be NH 34 via the Shantipur or the Krishnanagar way. From Krishnanagar cross the Nimai Setu over the Bhagirathi River to reach Nabadwip.

Booking details

Since booking of picnic spot is not possible over the phone, so once you come here make sure to book a suitable picnic spot for yourself. For spot booking details you may contact 93330 79944

Students of the minority community of all the states of India including Muslim, Christian, Baudha, Sikh, Jain, Parsi, etc., are entitled to get the post matric scholarship from class XI to the level of Graduation. It’s a program geared towards the welfare of all the minority students in India. The program helps award scholarships to the weaker minority section students so that they get a bright future filled with opportunities tomorrow. All the meritorious students studying in India who wish to avail this scholarship opportunity should apply online following the guidelines of the scholarship program.

Eligibility

Candidates need to have the following three eligibilities for the scholarship

1. Candidates need to be the permanent resident of any of the states in India.

2. Candidate’s annual income of the family should not exceed RS 2, 00,000 per annum.

3. Candidates should pass the last examination with 50 percent in aggregate.

Terms & conditions

Following are some of the important terms and conditions of the scholarships

1. Candidates need to apply only online for the scholarship.

2. Candidates enrolled in distance online program should not apply for the scholarship.

3. Candidates need to have an account in a nationalised bank or in a bank bearing IFS code.

4. The scholarship is 30 percent reserved for female students.

5. Either for new application or in case of continuation (renewal) candidates should upload the required documents duly scanned along with the online application.

Application process

Candidates need to maintain certain guidelines while doing the online application process.

1. Candidates need to apply from the official website that is, www.scholarships.gov.in

2. Candidates need to upload scanned copies of all the necessary documents including last mark sheet, self-declaration, income proof of family income, bank account proof, declaration form of study institute, religion certificate, passport size colour photograph, etc., from the website.

Application date

Last date of application for new candidates is 15th of September, 2015 and for the candidates who want to continue (renewal) is 10th October, 2015.

Contact

West Bengal Minority Development & Finance Corporation,

Amber, DD-27E, Salt Lake City,

Sector – 1, Kolkata – 64.

Toll Free Helpline – 1800-120-2130

Website: www.wbmdfc.org,

Contact: 033-2321 0901 / 4004 7468 / 40047469

Habra town is situated in the North 24 Parganas district of the West Bengal State. Its strategical location makes it a favourable town for importing and exporting goods with the neighbouring country Bangladesh. Enjoying a literacy rate of more than ninety percent the town is in the probable list of cities to be developed as the Smart City of India in the coming years. Located merely 48 kilometres from the Sealdah Station of Kolkata it’s well-connected with the metropolitan with plenty of local trains and buses.

The Millenium Science Park developed in the Habra town of the North 24 Parganas district is like a paradise for picnickers in Kolkata and the surrounding region. On a foggy winter morning move out in a group to this nearest picnic spot located merely ninety minutes away from the Kolkata city.

Attractions and activities

This picnic spot is known affectionately for the surrounding covered by the trees of a most peculiar shade of green. On the very first glance, it would remind you that it sat nestled away from the noise and clamour of the rest of the world, perfectly content with itself. You may enter the park by paying a nominal entry fee of RS 15 and for the children below the age of twelve years it’s RS 10. The fit and finish of the spot is absolutely noteworthy. Blessed by the bounty of nature and wonder of Science the spot has a huge water body at one of its corners. The bank of the waterbody resembles like that of an armchair comfortably placed for the visitors. Explore the green shade of different types of trees, beautifully seasonal decorated gardens, green lawn of grasses, fountains, Science Museum, ropeway, etc with your kith and kin. In between the picnic activities enjoying a boat ride would be an extremely welcome idea which you would not like to miss for sure. At one corner of the park there are items like swings, fountains, ropeway, swimming boat, metro bus, Science Museum for the entertainment of kids. Moreover, the fifty seated Planetarium is the new attraction of the spot.

The boating fee per person is RS 15, bus ride is RS 5, Dragon train ride is RS 10, entry fee of Science Museum is RS 5, entry fee at the planetarium is RS 15 and ropeway ride is RS 15 per person. This is one area of development where you would have the option to choose between five picnic spots. That said, the rent for the guest house (three rooms with attached bathrooms) is RS 2000 only. The rent of spots with tin shades is RS 1000, RS 800 and RS 500 respectively. The rent for the open sky spot is RS 400 only. You may book a spot in advance, at your leisure, if you wish. Catering facility is available here and all the items for decoration including cooking gas and oven is available on rent as well. The park remains open from 2:30 pm to 7pm every day except Tuesday.

Nearby attraction: Provided you have time in hand you may visit Chakla Dham Temple located twelve to fourteen kilometres away from the spot. It’s the birthplace of Baba Lokenath.

To get there

Board a local train like the Bangaon Local, Habra Local, Gobardanga Local, Thakurnagar Local from the Sealdah Station (north section) and get down at the Ashoknagar or the Habra Station. The spot lies three kilometres away from the station. Next, hire a van or an auto rickshaw for Radha Chemical Crossing towards Millenium Park. However, if you travel by the roadway from Kolkata you need to go via Jessore Road towards Ashoknagar Building Crossing to Millenium Park.

New Bengali movie, 'Parbona Ami Chartey Tokey' is based on a family drama and romantic love story. Director Raj Chakraborty has done everything he could do to make it an interesting movie that would appeal to the core audience. After the initial confusion on a suitable release date, the movie is finally set to release on 11th of September, 2015 under the joint production companies of Shree Venkatesh Films & Surinder Films. The lead male character of Shibu is played by Bony Sengupta while the lead female character is played by new comer Kaushani Mukhopadhyay. Bony has already won the hearts of the audience in the Bengali movie “Borbaad” with his stunning performance.

Cast and crew

Given below is the complete list of the cast and crew of the film:

Production – Shree Venkatesh Films & Surinder Films

Stars – Bonny Sengupta, Kuashani Mukhopadhyay, Tulika Bose, Kharaj Mukherjee and Swastika.

Music – Indradeep Dasgupta

Lyrics - Prosen

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Actors Bonny and Kaushani

Cinematographer – Supriya Dutta

Writer – N K Salil

Editor – Aninda Chatterjee

Producer – Srikant Mohta, Mahendra Soni, Nispal Singh

Director – Raj Chakraborty

Genre – Love Story with family drama

Shooting locations – Bolpur, Bhagalghat

Release date – 11th of September, 2015

Story or plot

The story of the film is based at the backdrop of a romantic green village. Shibnath alias Shibu and Aparna alias Apu living in this village ever since their childhood. Even though Apu has received her basic education and well versed with reading and writing, but Shibu is an uneducated youth. However, both the families reside in the same village and they are neighbours. If anything that forms a boundary between these families is a big wall that separates the neighbours. It’s within this neighbourhood these two young hearts have grown up quarrelling, fighting and playing with each other. However, they could not disclose their hidden love for each other.

Now as they have grown up they feel that they have been made for each other and they should disclose their love to each other. However, by doing so they land up in no man’s land as their relationship get more complex in nature. This made them realise that they cannot live without each other anymore. To find out what happens next, we need to wait till the movie gets released this Friday. Will their relationship get better with time or they would fail in love only time will tell.

Preview

It’s a much awaited film for the movie lovers especially after the finalisation of the movie release date. The lead pair of the movie should be watched out for. Bonny Sengupta is rated as a good actor and already proved his acting calibre in the past while new comer Kaushani Mukhopadhyay shows promise. The songs are doing well at the moment as they are crafted with a touch of class and melody. We expect it to be another box office grosser movie of the Tollywood industry.

Dictionary meaning of the term off-beat signifies unconventional or unusual. However, when this term gets associated with any picnic spot, then we mean either the spot is less popular or not much known to the people. It’s possible that you may have not heard about this spot before, but that’s why we are here to provide you with the details of popular as well as not so popular spots on the go. So, today Life Breezy takes the initiative to bring into the limelight the Motijhil picnic spot at Naupala near Kolaghat.

Attractions and activities

The spot is located close to Domjur in Howrah. Even though it’s not a popular spot, but it does serves the purpose of those looking for picnicking nearby the city of Kolkata. Besides, it provides you with the opportunity to relax for some time at the outskirts of the city in a cool green environment. That said, the spot is basically a flower and fruit orchard (Bagan) that fulfils the basic requirement to have a fun filled day picnic activity. This Tarapada Dey Bagan is formally known as Motijhil today. It is situated beside a canal (Khal) that connects with the River Saraswati. Neither you have to pay any entry fee nor need to take any permission to enjoy a picnic here along with your family and friends. If you inform the caretaker here about your arrival he would arrange for all the necessary commodities/utensils.

Make sure to come here early as nature is at its best during the early hours of the day. Certainly, it would refresh you from within for sure. The cool pleasant winter weather, the dew drops on the green grass, flowers and leaves of trees nodding with the breeze, etc., would keep you interested for long. As the day progresses enjoy the warmth of the winter sunshine. Sit, relax, play games, have fun or chit-chat with friends and relatives. Besides, if you want something more exciting, then enjoy a boat ride on the clear waters and view the surrounding locality. Occasionally, you may hear the buzzing sound of a rushing train passing from the nearby railway track demanding your attention.

While you plan your lunch menu don’t forget to add the Hilsa fish without which a picnic here is incomplete. The region is well known for Hilsa herring. You would get the fish and other raw food materials required from the big market in Kolaghat. Alternatively, you may plan to buy the items required for picnic from the Domjur market if you so wish.

Nearby attraction – If you have time in hand, you may plan to visit the house of great Bengali novelist, Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay at Samtaber. It’s located only five to six kilometres from here.

To get there

Regular private buses are available from the Howrah to Domjur. You may plan to go by the Barogachia Local of the South East Railway and get down at the Kolaghat Station. Next, hire a rickshaw from the station to cross the Kolaghat Bridge or Sarat Setu to reach Naupala. However, if you are travelling in your own vehicle, the driving direction would be Bombay Road – Kolaghat Bridge. Turn left before the Kolaghat Bridge to reach the spot at Naupala.

Over the years Pailan Group of Institutions has grown up to become a one stop destination for candidates looking to pursue a career in Civil, Electronics, Electronical and Electronics, Computer Science, B. Tech, etc. The institutions believe in imparting today’s candidate with knowledge and careers that talk success for their future. It has completed fourteen years successfully and is moving ahead with times providing quality education.

About the institutions

Pailan Group of Institutions is a premier institute giving emphasis to the thought of KG to PG concept on international basis in India. It’s shaping up as one reliable institute providing opportunities for admission in the Pailan World School and helping in the completion of courses as Engineers, Diploma Engineers, Marine Trainees or in Hotel Management as well. That said, another big advantage that goes in favour of the institute is that there is arrangement for various courses under one roof. Within the campus you would find a school, a degree/diploma college, management institute, hotel management, film & television institute along with hostel facility.

Management or faculty

The dedicated management of the institute follows its unique teaching methodologies to impart valuable and educative training for it understands that in today’s competitive scenario practical training is as important as theory to stay ahead among the crowd. To comply with the demand of time, each of the divisions of the institute well-equipped with the facilities of library, laboratory, sports equipment, etc. Besides, along with dedicated teaching special attention is given to the health aspects of students. They are encouraged to participate in various indoor and outdoor sports activities like football, basket ball, lawn tennis, etc. This is one reason why the candidates of this institute do well in various job circuits when they encounter the pressure of the real world competitions.

Placement

Each of the divisions of the institute have set up an example in the placement of 2014-2015 academic year as well, especially, in undergraduate courses like B. Tech, MBA, MCA, etc. Candidates have got themselves successfully placed in companies like TCS, Wipro, Country Club India Limited, IBM, HCL, etc. It’s important to note that during the time of recession, the candidates have proved beyond doubt that the institute has something special as they got themselves placed in several top-notch companies of the moment.

Various institutes of the Pailan Group of Institutions

The different institutes of the Pailan Group of Institutions are given below for the sake of simplicity of understanding:

1. Pailan World School – It’s the first school of its kind in eastern India of international standard. Students are taught here as per the Cambridge and ICSE regulations.

2. Pailan College of Management & Technology – In PCTM candidates are taught as per the B. Tech standard – civil, electrical and electronics, computer science and electronics and communication. Moreover, MBA and MCA are done as well on graduation levels.

3. Pailan School of International Studies – In this division of the institute courses like travel and tourism, media science, computer application, business administration, etc., are done.

4. Pailan College of Education (B Ed) – There is a great demand for B Ed degree courses at the moment because to be a teacher in government or private schools a B Ed degree is a must. So, this division of the institute provides this course approved by the NCTE and the Calcutta University in various subjects.

5. Pailan Film & Television Institute (PFI) - This division is involved with doing courses in performing arts like films, television, modelling, animation, graphic designing, etc. Moreover, one year diploma courses is carried out in cinema studies and direction, cinematography, editing, sound designing, acting, visual effects, animation and gaming, screen writing, production designing, dance, etc.

6. Pailan Technical Campus (Polytechnic) - Here, civil, electrical or electronics and telecommunication courses are done. Besides, the three year photography diploma course is carried out as well for the candidates.

Eligibility for admission

For admission in Undergraduate Courses

BBA, BCA, BBM, B. Sc, B. OPTOM (3 years duration) – 10+2 pass from any of the recognised boards.

For admission in Post Graduate courses

Masters in Business Administration (MBA) – Graduation with MAT/JEMAT

Masters in Computer Application (MCA) – Graduation with JECA

For admission in B Tech courses

Computer Science & Engineering, Civil Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics & Communications Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering ( four years duration) – Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (45 percent marks) and a rank in JEE/WBJEE

Contact

Pailan College of Management & Technology

PCMIM

Bengal Pailan Park,

(Off. D. H. Road),

Joka,

Kolkata – 700 104

Phone – 033 2453 5605

E-mail – admission@pcmt-india.net

Website – www.pcmt-india.net

Note: Given below is the link of Career Guide Part – 5

Barclay College of Management, Kolkata

What is happiness? Does it come from money, authority and strength or from the so-called luxuries of life? Even though the answer to the queries would vary to an extent, but may hover around closely to the elements mentioned before. To be frank, all these elements could be the means of happiness, but could not by themselves bring happiness. Therefore, the basic elements of life like physical strength, authority and other material things could not bring happiness in the true sense. What is happiness then?

Removing a pinching shoe or drinking water after being thirsty for a while brings in happiness as well, but these are temporary happiness. Now, since this topic getting wider let’s find the answer from a broader sense perspective. So, how do we achieve permanent happiness? From a broader prospective we may say it’s gained through a feeling of well-being and nourishing the idea of having positive attitude towards life. It means to be happy we need to peep into the brighter prospective of life. When we speak of leading a brighter life, it could be achieved only by cherishing the idea of helping others – especially, the needy ones. The Child In Need Institute (CINI) investing the earnings derived from the Monobitan Park picnic spot for the service of the poor and unprivileged children of the society. It’s an NGO that has been involved in doing this noble cause for some time now. So, today Life Breezy is indeed happy and finds pleasure to describe the picnic spot so that it gets that much wider coverage and visitors don’t miss the opportunity to visit such a wonderful place in the close vicinity of the metropolitan city of Kolkata.

Attractions and activities

It’s the sheer initiative of the CINI that the Monobitan Park got inaugurated around a few years ago in Kolkata. Since then the adventure park has gone through phases of development and today it has developed into a top recreation centre and a remarkable picnic spot within the city. It is located at the Thakurpukur Bazar Road Crossing, (Bakrahat Road, Joka) on the Diamond Harbour Road. It’s important to note though Bakrahat is seven and a half kilometres away from Thakurpukur. Covering an area of around five acres, the spot is an all-in-one entertainment centre for all the age groups including children. Starting from cycling, boating, roller skating, crafted cave to Italian rope way (cable ride), merry-go-round, etc., would guarantee entertainment to the core. Nearly 400 to 500 people could picnic here on any given day.

Night stay is possible here for a big group of visitors consisting of eighteen to twenty people. The rent for the AC room is RS 1100 and for the non-AC it’s RS 600. The rent for the whole spot on any of the weekdays from Monday to Friday is RS 15000. However, rent for the weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and holidays ranges from RS 18000 to RS 20000. Moreover, the spot is well –equipped with conference rooms as wells. The rent for the AC conference room is RS 2800 and the rent for the non-AC room is RS 2000. Catering facility is available here as well. Apart from picnic, one may book the spot for arranging functions, parties, corporate meetings, conferences and weddings as well.

Address

Samali Fun City,

Bakrahat Road,

Joka,

Opposite Corporation Bank,

Kolkata – 700104

Every day we travel from one place to another. Some places like schools, offices, markets and restaurants are near and this kind of travelling is a part of daily life. However, sometimes we travel long distances as well for holidays and business. We travel because of various reasons and purposes. Some of us travel to gain knowledge; some go to healthy places for a change of air to improve our health while still some others do so for the sake of only pleasure. One psychological reason that comes to mind is that as humans we do not want to remain bound to one place for a long time.

To crucial factors that relate closely with travelling and trips are the locations or directions and weathers. Keeping these info intact in our pocket and having the leverage to use those whenever we need them place us in a win-win situation altogether. Firstly, we get valuable insights about any place, learn about the prevailing weather conditions and forecasts, route directions, getting the traffic updates and much more. Secondly, we don’t have the fear to get lost at any point of time. By having suitable travel and weather apps in our Smartphone we feel much confident, smarter and happier lot, isn’t it? Keeping this theory in mind today, we are going to present a list of top 10 travel and weather apps for you to choose from.

1. Google Maps

Google Maps

It’s rated one best maps and navigation app for smartphones and tablets. Indeed, the app redefined the overall experience of mobile mapping experience not only because it works smooth, but provides routine navigation and facilitates the option to use public transport to reach any destination. Awesome features like street view, traffic updates, detailed display of locations, automatic rerouting, etc., make it the best single best maps and navigation app. Though, some locations may not be as accurate, but good for having information. The best part about it is that it keeps on adding new features for better user experience. It works on iOS, Android and available for free download on the Google Play Store.

2. TripAdvisor Hotel Flights

The unique feature of reviews by travellers help the users of this app to find the best of everything that relates with travelling closely. With this app we get the leverage to compare cheaper airfare, find the best hotel rates, restaurants or reservation on the go. Besides, the ‘Near Me Now feature’ assists in finding interesting places nearby any location. Moreover, if we have any travel related query we may ask in the forum to get authentic answers. The detailed reviews, opinions and advice from others definitely help in finding the firsthand information about any venue. Since this app works on iOS, Android, Windows platforms, it’s available for free download from the Google Play Store and App Store markets.

3. Navimaps

It’s the official navigation app released last year by MAPMYINDIA – a company known for launching high quality maps. Although not as supple as the Google Maps by any comparison, but those who have used it agrees that it provides comprehensive, accurate and reliable information. One special feature about this is that it’s available offline without any Internet connection on the device. So what you are waiting for? Start planning routes, explore with pedestrian navigation and download or remove maps as much as you like. It works on iOS, Android and available for free download at the Google Play Store.

4. Google Field Trip

It may be a number four in the list, but should not be underrated even by an inch. An excellent concept blended with a good interface transform this app into a must have app for anyone, especially those of us who enjoy trips and travel more than anything else. One of its unique features is that we don’t have to search for interesting places lest the app alerts us if there is one around. So having it installed in our device is more or less like having a friendly guide along with us irrespective of the fact where we are. Moreover, with this we can enrich our knowledge beginning from local History to shops and restaurants. As this works on iOS, Android platforms, it’s available for free download at the Google Play Store.

5. Here Maps

Nokia’s Here Maps or simply Here provides us with detailed information of Indian and international venues in various languages. We may plan our route, choose walking options, get updated with live traffic information, voice guided navigation and much more. We may save the map in the device to use it offline, later. It works with iOS, Android, Window Phones and available for free download at Google Play Store and App Store.

6. Yahoo Weather

It is one best app with good presentation and its appearance symbolises that its free from any unwanted clutter. It provides all the weather information we need together with a better interface. Yahoo is known for coming out with apps that have sharp interface and luckily it’s weather app is not an exception to this rule as well. Not only it shows weather information of a place, but also pulls out the real images of that place. It does help the travellers with features like the current weather conditions, forecasts, wind maps all available in one place and at a good speed too. The app works best on iOS, Android and available for free download at the App Store & the Google Play Store.

7. InstaWeather

It is another suitable app with simple yet clean layout for its users. It’s special because it blends well the weather and the photography together. As we take pictures, we may add our own text, comments and customise those to share with others. The apps add the weather information to the pictures in attractive formats. So, it not only displays pictures, but also reveals the weather condition in which a particular picture is shot. The app is suitable for iOS, Android, Windows Phone and available for downloads in various app markets.

8. Instaplace

It is the best application suitable to the needs of travellers and trippers because it lets us share pictures with the information of location where those were shot. It provides with five layers or skins to choose from. So, this app helps us create picture postcards with captions, effects and information to share with others. It works best with iOS, Android and available for free download at the Google Play Store and the App Store.

9. Swackett

It provides an innovative and creative way to glimpse the weather including the present condition, radar, forecast, satellite map, etc. It simple to use and adds fun while it present the weather in an interesting way laced with trivia. To be specific, the app advices what to wear in different weather conditions beginning from hats, coats to sunglasses and rain jackets. This interesting app works with iOS and Android platforms and available for free download at the Google Play Store.

10. WoNoBo

It helps us search places and view all the Indian streets. We get the option to switch between 360 degree views and maps views. With this app it becomes easier to browse the Indian heritage sites, getting insights of the shopping malls with interior views. We may share any local place we love beginning from schools, colleges to our favourite restaurants, hotels, etc. This app works best with Android.

Do you think it is better to opt for one day short distance outings, nearby with friends and family rather than planning for long distance travels? Yes? No? May be? No matter what is your opinion or answer on this, there is no harm in a little debate! If you ask me, I did a survey on this in the recent past and out of the first ten people I interviewed most of them had the opinion that they prefer short distance or one day travel destinations more than anything else. They had their own reasons and justifications for this like it needs less preparation, brings in refreshment for the family in quick time, could be planned anytime, it suits everyone’s budget, etc. Definitely, it got me thinking! However, Life Breezy thinks both long distance and short distance travels have their own charisma, charm and beauty and one could not be ignored at the expense of other.

Let’s keep this debate aside for now and move on as Life Breezy is planning to spread some love this week with another picnic spot. The Suakhal Park situated at Rajhat in Hooghly is a wonderful picnic spot located 50 kilometres away from Kolkata. It would take around two and a half hours to reach the destination from the city.

Attractions and activities

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Suakhal Energy Park, Rajhat

The park is developed and maintained by the Hooghly Zilla Parishad. Sprawling over a verdant eight acres of land, it sports peace, tranquillity blended with green natural beauty. While enjoying the opportunity of picnic here set yourself off to discover the process of energy production with the help of water, solar and other waste materials. Walk along the twisted ways inside the park flanked with the thick growth of trees to cool your eyes with the awesome view of the Botanical Garden, visage gardens, flower gardens, etc. For the children plenty of space available along with amusements like Toy Train rides, Wonderland, Wonder House and boating facilities.

Entry fees, booking charges and timings

The entry fee of the park is RS 10 per head while the entry to the Wonder House is RS 5. The Toy Train ride fare is RS 10. The timing of the park from the month of November to February is 8am to 7pm and from the month of March to October is 11am to 8pm. One noteworthy feature of this spot is its capacity of sporting around more than 35 picnic spots under its vicinity. The booking charges of a picnic spot for a group of forty people is RS 25. Moreover, neat and clean cottages are available within the spot for the rest and recreation of the visitors on rent. The rent of the cottages starts from RS 200.

To get there

Board a local train like the Howrah – Barddhaman Local from the Howrah Station and get down at the Adi Saptagram Station or the Mogra Station. Next, hire an auto-rickshaw, rickshaw or board a bus to reach Suakhal. However, if you are travelling in your own vehicle from Kolkata, the road direction would be Dunlop, Dakhineshwar, Bally, Dankuni, Delhi Road, Bandel, Adi Saptagram to Suakhal.

Address and contact

For more information or booking Suakhal Picnic Spot get the contact details below:

Suakhal Park,

Adi Saptagram,

Zilla Parishad Bhavan,

Chinchura,

Hooghly -712101

Phone – 033 – 26842135.