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THE HARVEST FESTIVAL

The harvest festival which is known in tamilnadu as 'Thai pongal' and in other parts of India as Makarasankaranti is celebrated in each year in all parts of india on the month of january. The farmers who work hardly all over the year praise the lord suryabhagavan through this festival as sunlight is important for crop's growth. The harvest festival in tamil nadu is celebrated for 3 days.

ACCET PONGAL:

pongal festival was celebrated in a grand manner in our college on 10.01.2020 near open auditorium. The function was held by our ACGCET tamil club 'muthamizh mandram'. The celebration started at 8.00AM and ended at 1.00PM. During the celebration games were conducted for our college staffs which added a special flavour to our pongal celebration. Almost all the students and staff participated in the celebration and made it as a beautiful ocassion.

We the team accet news conveys our hearty pongal wishes!

GENERAL ARTICLE

PILLOW

There are many of life’s little luxuries that humans tend to take for granted. Every night, we climb into our beds and rest our heads on our pillow of choice. This wasn’t the case, however, for our ancestors. Let’s just say the evolution of the pillow is something to be grateful for.

The very first pillow came into existence more than 9,000 years ago in Mesopotamia, according to Hankering for History. No one today would recognize the original, which was made out of stone and had a slight curve to cradle a person’s neck.

Mesopotamians didn’t have comfort on their minds when they designed the rigid headrest; they were simply looking for a solution to keep pesky insects out of their mouths, ears, and noses.

Egyptians were equally keen to have a place to rest their heads. Their version—which sat higher and appears to have been considerably less comfortable than the original—held spiritual meaning. Egyptians viewed death as everlasting sleep, making their slumber a sacred act. Pillows in Egypt differed from the Mesopotamian equivalent, as the Egyptian versions were made from wood and were slept on only by the wealthy.

The Ancient Standard notes that a pillow found in King Tutankhamun’s tomb features the god, Shu, holding up the headrest while two lions rest on the base, similar to a scene in the Book of the Dead. It is said that the people of Egypt believed in following the same daily routine as the sun, sleeping each night only to wake the following morning.

Perhaps the Chinese were the most creative of all when designing decorative versions of the previously ordinary pillow. Rather than relying only on rocks or wood to shape their modern versions, they opted for materials such as bamboo, porcelain, jade, and bronze.

Hankering for History explains that Chinese folks shunned soft pillows, as they thought that the softer varieties would sap a person’s energy. They also believed that only pillows made from durable materials would repel dwelling demons.

One would think that ancient pillows would gradually become softer. This was true in areas like Greece and Rome, but in the Middle Ages, Europeans ditched pillows altogether. Apparently, men believed laying their heads on soft pillows would somehow make them weak. Pregnant women, however, continued to use the supportive cushions.

It wasn’t until the Industrial Revolution that pillows became mass-produced. At that point, they became a staple in homes, not only in bedrooms, but also on living room sofas. What once was a status symbol reserved for the elite was now readily available to everyone. This trend, thankfully, has continued over time.

Today, most homes have pillows in multiple rooms. Beds rarely have one lonely pillow, but a plethora of the soft, cozy cushions we now rely on to get our Z’s each night. Long gone are the stiff, uncomfortable versions that served our ancestors. It may be a basic in every home, but the pillow is one modern luxury we can all be thankful for.

DO YOU KNOW?

1. A newborn Chinese water deer is so small it can almost be held in the palm of the hand.

2. Superman, Spider-Man and Batman are the three most popular American superheroes known and beloved worldwide.

3. To escape the grip of a crocodile’s jaw, push your thumb into its eyeballs-it will let you go instantly.

4. Apple is 25% air, that is why it floats on water.

5. The cartoon characters, Pokemon Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan are based on Bruce Lee and Jakie Chan!!

KINDLE YOUR BRAIN

Theme detection

1. The attainment of individual and organisational goals is mutually interdependent and linked by a common denominator - employee work motivation. Organisational members are motivated to satisfy their personal goals, and they contribute their efforts to the attainment of organisational objectives as means of achieving these personal goals.

The passage best supports the statement that motivation -

A. encourages an individual to give priority to personal goals over organisational goals.

B. is crucial for the survival of an individual and organisation.

C. is the product of an individual's physical and mental energy.

D. is the external force which induces an individual to contribute his efforts.

E. makes organisation and society inseparable.

2. Due to enormous profits involved in smuggling, hundreds of persons have been attracted towards this anti-national activity. Some of them became millionaires overnight. India has a vast coastline both on the Eastern and Western Coast. It has been a heaven for smugglers who have been carrying on their activities with great impunity. There is no doubt, that from time to time certain seizures were made by the enforcement authorities, during raids and ambush but even allowing these losses the smugglers made huge profits.

The passage best supports the statement that

A. smuggling hampers the economic development of a nation.

B. smuggling ought to be curbed.

C. authorities are taking strict measures to curb smuggling.

D. smuggling is fast increasing in our country owing to the quick profit it entails.

3. Though the waste of time or the expenditure on fashions is very large, yet fashions have come to stay. They will not go, come what may. However, what is now required is that strong efforts should be made to displace the excessive craze for fashion from the minds of these youngsters.

The passage best supports the statement that:

A. fashion is the need of the day.

B. the excessive craze for fashion is detrimental to one's personality.

C. the hoard for fashion should be done away with so as not to let down the constructive development.

D. work and other activities should be valued more than the outward appearance.

Answers of last week

1.Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Since one premise is particular, the conclusion must be particular. So, neither I nor II follows.

2. Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Since both the premises are particular, no definite conclusion follows.

3. Answer: Option D

Explanation:

The first premise is A type and distributes the subject. So, the middle term 'waters' which forms its predicate, is not distributed. The second premise is I type and does not distribute either subject or predicate. So, the middle term 'waters' forming its subject is not distributed. Since the middle term is not distributed even once in the premises, no definite conclusion follows.

4. Answer: Option A

Explanation:

From the first two statements, you know that the Kingston Mall has the most stores, so the Kingston Mall would have more stores than the Four Corners Mall.

5. Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The first two statements give information about Zoe's tulips and pansies. Information about any other kinds of flowers cannot be determined.

6. Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Because the first two sentences are true, both Josh and Darren saw more movies than Stephen. However, it is uncertain as to whether Darren saw more movies than Josh.

7. Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Elated is the opposite of despondent; enlightened is the opposite of ignorant.

8. Answer: Option A

Explanation:

An optimist is a person whose outlook is cheerful. A pessimist is a person whose outlook is gloomy. The answer is not (choice b) because a pessimist does not have to be mean. Choices c and d are incorrect because neither adjective describes the outlook of a pessimist.

9. Answer: Option C

Explanation:

A lizard is a type of reptile; a daisy is a type of flower. Choices a and b are incorrect because a petal and a stem are parts of a flower, not types of flowers. (Choice d) is incorrect because an alligator is another type of reptile, not a type of flower.

10. Answer: Option B

Explanation:

An actor performs in a play. A musician performs at a concert. Choices a, c, and d are incorrect because none is people who perform.

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KNOW YOUR DAYS

17 January – Uzhavar Thirunal

Uzhavar Thirunal is a public holiday and a farmer's festival observed in Tamilnadu in the month of January for thousands of years. The date is based on a solar calendar rather than the phases of the moon. Uzhavar in Tamil means the farmer and Thirunal means the festival. Pongal festival is popularly known as Uzhavar Thirunal acknowledged as a way to thank and honor their livelihood, i.e. agriculture and farming.

18 January – Winnie the Pooh Day

Winnie the Pooh day is an opportunity to enjoy your favorite bear and all of his friends. This day was created to celebrate the birth of A.A. Milne in 1882. He was an author of children's story books, and created Winnie the Pooh and his friends. Winnie's pals include Christopher Robin, Tigger, Eeyore, Piglet and Roo. Have some fun today. Celebrate Winnie the Pooh Day by reading some storybooks about the adventures of Winnie and his friends. Don’t read them alone. Read them with young children.

23 January - Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose was born on 23 January, 1897 in Cuttack, Orissa. He was one of the most prominent Indian freedom fighter. His army was known as Indian National Army (INA) or Azad Hind Fauj. He also led an Indian national force from abroad against the Western powers during World War II.

23 January – Library Shelfie Day

The fourth Wednesday in January offers a unique opportunity for book lovers on Library Shelfie Day. Some collectors of books tend to arrange their collections so their spines can be admired pleasantly. Others have a system of organization that results in an alternative art form. However our books are organized on the shelf, on Library Shelfie Day, they are meant to be photographed and shared on social media

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