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2022-01-09 15:56:28 English titles

I. Common Titles
1. Mr. (श्री/श्रीमान्): for men, regardless of marital status, who do not have another professional or academic title.

2. Mrs. (श्रीमती): for married women who do not have another professional or academic title.

3. Miss(कुमारी): for girls, unmarried women and (in the UK) married women who continue to use their maiden name (although "Ms" is often preferred for the last two). In the UK, it is used in schools to address female teachers, regardless of marital status.

II. Formal Titles
1. Sir (महोदय): for men, formally if they have a British knighthood or if they are a baronet. Also used in secondary schools; most tend not to call male teachers "Mr ___", but rather "Sir".

2. Ma'am (महोदया): for women, a term of general respect.

3. Lady (रानी): for female peers with the rank of baroness, viscountess, countess, and marchioness, or the wives of men who hold the equivalent titles.

4. Lord (प्रभु): for male barons, viscounts, earls, and marquesses, as well as some of their children.

5. Excellency (माननीय): a title of honor given to certain high officials, as governors, ambassadors, royalty, nobility, and Roman Catholic bishops and archbishops, (preceded by his, your, etc.).

6. Gentleman (सज्जन): originally a social rank, standing below an esquire and above a yeoman. The term can now refer to any man of good, courteous conduct.

III. Academic/Professional Titles
1. Dr.(डॉक्टर): (abbreviation for Doctor) for the holder of a doctoral degree (e.g. PhD, or MD in many countries) and for medical practitioners

2. Professor(प्रोफ़ेसर): for a person who holds the academic rank of professor in a university or other institution.

3. Chancellor(सचिव): for a senior state or legal official of a university.

4. Principal(प्रधानाचार्य): for the head of a school/organisation.

5. President (राष्ट्रपति): may apply to a person holding the title of president, or presiding over certain other governmental bodies.

6. Master (शिक्षक): a male schoolteacher.

7. Warden (ध्यान रखने वाला): a person responsible for the supervision of a particular place or activity or for enforcing the regulations associated with it.

8. Dean (महाविद्यालय का अध्यक्ष): the head of a university faculty or department or of a medical school. ओपन / कमेंट

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2022-01-05 18:44:22 Medicinal Herbs:

1. Indian Gooseberry - आमला
Amla keeps the skin healthy and increases its glow.

2. Indian lilac - नीम
Indian lilac is a powerful anti-fungal agent. It is used to prepare various medicinal shampoos and soaps for the smoothing of skin and protects skin from pimples, acne, wounds, and ulcers.

E.g: Ayush Lever’s Neem Shampoo meant for treating dandruff has Indian Lilac as its major ingredient.

3. Holy Basil - तुलसी
Holy Basil boosts the immune system of the body.

4. Turmeric - हल्दी
Turmeric is very good as an antiseptic agent and helps heal wounds and injuries.

E.g: Ayush Lever’s Turmeric Face cream purifies the skin and cures the marks.

5. Sandalwood - चन्दन
It has relaxing and calming properties and eases the muscles of the body because of its cold potency.

6. Licorice - मुलेठी
Licorice is an excellent remedy for treating cough, chest congestion, and sore throat.

7.Lemongrass - भस्तृणा
Its antibacterial property help imparts freshness and is known for its calming effect.

E.g: Ayush Lever’s Lemongrass handwash imparts freshness while protecting against infection-causing germs.

8. Water hyssop - ब्राह्मी
Brahmi is also used to maintain normal blood pressure in our body.

9.Long Pepper – पिप्पल
Long pepper is used to treat obesity. It also relieves from a cough, asthma, anemia, cardiac disorders, anemia and intestinal worm infestation.

10. Asparagus racemosus - शतावरी
People use asparagus racemosus for upset stomach (dyspepsia), constipation, stomach spasms, and stomach ulcers.

11. Aloe vera - ग्वार पाठा
It helps repair dead skin cells and thus give the skin a refreshing look.

12. Fuller's Earth - मुल्तानी मिटटी
It has oil-absorbing, cleansing and antiseptic properties that make it very helpful in treating various hair and skin conditions. ओपन / कमेंट

2022-01-01 19:17:39 8 New Year Wishes:

1. To put an end to something old, we have to start a thing new; wishing you with a joy-filled year though the words here are few. A very happy new year! (किसी पुरानी चीज़ को ख़त्म करने के लिए कुछ नया शुरू करना पड़ता है. कम शब्दों में आपको उल्हास भरा साल मुबारक.)

2. On this joyous occasion, cherish the memories of the year that has gone by. Happy New Year! (इस उत्साह भरे अवसर पर बीते हुए साल की यादों को संजोइए. नए साल की शुभकामनाएं!)

3. In soft glistening night of stars,
hope all your aspirations come true.
May every star present in the sky,
Bring love and cheer to you.
Happy New Year 2022! (इस चमकती हुई शांत रात में, आपकी सारी मनोकामनाएं पूरी हों. आस्मां में हर सितारा आपको प्यार और उल्हास दे. नए साल 2022 की शुभकामनाएं!)

4. Hope you scatter joy and happiness wherever you go all 365 days of the upcoming year. Happy New Year to you! (आशा है आप आने वाले साल के 365 दिनों में जहाँ भी जाएँ वहाँ हार्श और ख़ुशी बातें. नए साल की शुभकामनाएं!)

5. We are at the ending point of this year. Just thought I should thank everyone who made me smile. You are one of them. Thank you and a very happy new year! (हम इस साल के अंत में हैं. मैंने सोचा मुझे हर उस इंसान का शुक्रिया अदा करना चाहिए जो मेरे चेहरे पर मुस्कान लाया. शुक्रिया और नए साल की शुभकामनाएं!)

6. Have a year as fragrant as roses, as brilliant as the sun, as colorful as the rainbow and as cheerful as the lark. Happy New Year! (आपको मुबारक हो फूलों की तरह महेकता हुआ, इंद्रधनुष की तरह रंगीन, और लार्क पक्षी की तरह चहचहाता हुआ नया साल. नए साल की शुभकामनाएं.)

7. Hold the smile, let the tear go, keep the laugh, lose the pain, look for joy, and abandon the fear. Happy New Year dear!

8. Let this New Year give you all the strength and courage to win over your vices and enhance your virtues. ओपन / कमेंट

2021-12-25 16:52:38 Christmas Related Words:

1. Christmas Carol (क्रिसमस गीत): a religious song or popular hymn that people sing at

2. Holly (एक प्रकार का सदाबहार वृक्ष): an evergreen plant with prickly dark green leaves and red berries

3. Candy cane (एक प्रकार की टॉफ़ी): a cylindrical stick of striped sweet rock with a curved end, resembling a walking stick.

4. Mistletoe (एक प्रकार की बेल): a parasitic plant with white berries, traditionally used as a Christmas decoration

5. Tinsel (चमकी): a decoration consisting of thin strips of shiny metal foil, traditionally used at Christmas

6. Sleigh (बर्फ पर चलने की गाड़ी (बिना पहिये की गाड़ी)): a sledge or light cart on runners pulled by horses or reindeer over snow and ice

7. Santa's elves (कल्पित बौने): a creature that lives with Santa Claus in the North Pole and acts as his helper.

8. Egg-nog (फेंटा हुआ अण्डा और शराब को मिलाकर बना पेय): a traditional Christmas drink made of alcohol with beaten eggs and milk

9. Gingerbread (अदरक पड़ी मीठा बिस्कुट): a cake or cookie made with molasses and ginger. ओपन / कमेंट

2021-12-25 16:52:37 ओपन / कमेंट

2021-12-24 16:58:04 Stages of Life (जीवन के 9 चरण):

1. New born - नवजात

2. Toddler - वह उम्र जब बच्चें खिसक के चलना शुरू करते हैं (1 से 3 साल तक के बच्चें)

3. Child - बच्चा (लगभग 3 से 9 साल तक के बच्चें)

4. Preteen - किशोर अवस्था के पहले का समय (लगभग 9 से 12 साल तक के बच्चें)

5. Teenager - किशोर/ किशोरी (13 से 19 साल तक के बच्चें)

6. Young adult - युवा

7. Middle aged adult - मध्यम आयु वर्ग के वयस्क (45 से 65 वर्ष के बीच का समय)

8. Retired - सेवानिवृत्त

9. Elderly - बुजुर्ग ओपन / कमेंट

2021-12-19 17:39:13 IDIOMS WITH HINDI MEANING

●First catch your hare/ Mind your own business  पहले अपना देखो तब दुसरो को बोलो 

●Red handed/ flat footed रंगे हांथो: Ramesh was caught red handed

●To take bread out of sb's mouth किसी की रोजी रोटी छिनना: If government cannot give us employment then don't have rights to take bread out of our mouth.

●The story made my heart bleed खून के आंसूं

●Acting runs in his blood खून में ही acting है 

●Bag of bones  हड्डियों  का ढांचा: Why don't you eat something you are not more than a bag of bones.

●Grey market चोर बाजार: He bought a mobile phone from grey market and got caught by police. 

●Talk shop काम की बात करना: Don't talk shop when you are on vacation.  

●At the mercy of god भगवान की दया पर: The patient is really in very bad condition, he is at the mercy of God.

●There is no help for it अब कुछ नही हो सकता: There is no help, it's Sunday the banks are closed. 

●Modest शालीन:  

●In vain व्यर्थ हो जाना my hard work went in vain when my boss refused my proposal.

●I am not born yesterday मुझे पता है क्या करना है में बच्चा नही हूँ

●To get up sb's nose नाक में दम कर देना

●Any fool/idiot can answer it कोई भी बता देगा: The question is so easy that any fool can answer it.

●To foot the bill खर्च उठाना। You have to foot the bill I came to meet you after all. 

●Bad hair day मनहूस दिन 

●Heartrending दुखद: People got upset after listening to his heartrending incident. 

●To blow hard; to talk proudly बड़ी बड़ी बाते करना: Come on! you are our boss for a few days, you don't need to blow hard.

●To give somebody long rope ज्यादा छूट देना: People take you for granted if you give them long rope. 

●These are minute’s problem बस कुछ देर की बात है

●Fair with in foul without मुहँ पे कुछ और पीठ पे कुछ और 

●To kick some body in the teeth बहुत नुकसान करना 

●Torch bearer पथ प्रदर्शक 

●Hollow promises खोखले वादे 

●He makes my blood boil खून खौलाना 

●Accept unpleasant fact अपनाना 

●To beat the air/ to roast a stone व्यर्थ मेहनत करना 

●Play the ape अजीब व्यवहार करना

●Eager beaver सिखने के लिए तैयार रहना ओपन / कमेंट

2021-12-15 16:59:40 Crime and emergencies

1. Kidnapping - अपहरण करना

2. Burglary - चोरी

3. Explosion - विस्फोट

4. Mugging - डकैती

5. Robbery - लूट-पाट

6. Car jacking - कार चुराना

7. Murder - हत्या

8. Vandalism - जानबूझ कर माल की हानि करना

9. Drunk driving - दारु पीकर गाड़ी चलाना

10. Gas leak - गैस का रिसाव होना

11. Fire breakout - आग लगना

12. Short circuit - शार्टसर्किट ओपन / कमेंट

2021-12-07 16:42:01 Who works on a film?

1. Actor/ Actress - अभिनेत्री/ अभिनेता
2. Director - निर्देशक
3. Producer - निर्माता
4. Editor - संपादक
5. Screenwriter - चलचित्र के कथानक लिखनेवाला व्यक्ति
6. Composer - रचयिता
7. Make-up Artist - Make-up करने वाला
8. Set designer - जो सेट डिज़ाइन करता है
9. Costume designer - costume design करने वाला
10. Cinematographer - एक व्यक्ति जो फिल्म बनाने में फोटोग्राफी और कैमरेवर्क का निर्देशन करता है

Types of genres

1. Romance - प्रेम सम्बंधित कहानी
2. Comedy - कॉमेडी
3. Drama - नाट्य-कला
4. Thriller - सनसनीखेज़ सिनेमा
5. Horror - डरावनी
6. Sci-fi - विज्ञान पर आधारित
7. Action - लड़ाई सम्बंधित सिनेमा
8. Documentary - दस्तावेज़ी
9. Foreign Language - विदेशी भाषा पर आधारित
10. Cult classic

Common film terms

1. Sequel - किसी फिल्म की अगली कड़ी
2. Dialogue - बातचीत
3. Soundtrack - फिल्म आदि के लिये डिस्क पर संग्रहित किया गया संगीत
4. Villain - खलनायक
5. Cameo - किसी व्यक्ति का सिनेमा में कम किरदार होना
6. Trailer - किसी सिनेमा का थोड़ा भाग दर्शना
7. Protagonist - कथा या नाटक का प्रधान पुरुष ओपन / कमेंट