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Educated daughters vs strong daughters: The difference

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Indian government, Indian law, and pro-female organizations in that land talk about increasing education of girls and women. I get very amused at this ineffective and useless propoganda that does nothing great to help the girl child and women. This is because most women even if educated are unable to continue work, career or do entrepreneurship because their parents or in-laws or community will not allow them. So it means educate them for namesake and then make them stagnant to do caring and cooking jobs at home. In short, educate them and again throw them in the same gutter or furnace as before. Education gives them no financial independence, no autonomy, no freedom to decide for self or children. Then what is the role of education for them? Nothing. I pity the parents who think that educating a daughter makes them finish their duty towards her. They continue to rear her as a cow or sheep. The net result is an educated women with no respect or autonomy and no space of her own. This ca...

How to beat the heat of summers? Refreshing drinks and more...

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 Summers are awful especially in the Tropics. Most people cannot tolerate it and get uncomfortable and irritable with it. Appetite falls and one is thirsty all the time. Dehydration and salt depletion can set in with excessive sweating. Replenishment of the lost water and salts such as sodium and potassium is vital for well-being. So what should be done? How to beat the heat? 1. Stay indoors as much as possible 2. Use roofs that do not become overheated. 3. Use fans 4. Use air-conditioners but do not let the blast come directly to your face.  5. Shower frequently 6. Do your work in early morning or late evenings 7. Wear light-colored and thin cotton fabrics. Avoid dark clothes and synthetic clothing.  8. Use umbrellas and parasols when outside 9. Use sun tans to protect the skin 10. Decrease solid food intake and switch to watery meals Foods that are good in summer Have more of watery and pulpy fruits and fruit juices of real fruits. Drink water more frequently and salted...