The collection of her artworks and oil paintings is thought-provoking with complete expression, a creative approach, and an understanding of the colors, with deft brush strokes to complete her visual concept. I am sure she must be an inspiration to her students even in these difficult times of war.
Ukraine and Russia are at
war. The war has been on for months now with missiles, drones, and bombarding
on either side. There is no indication of a stoppage of this destruction,
though talks of a ceasefire are talked about by the US and other countries. In
the war-ravaged Ukraine, I have a friend located in Dnipro city on the eastern
side of the country. She’s Stavytska Natalia, a coy and pretty and a talented
painter and an art teacher teaching in a nearby college in Ukraine.
Stavytska Natalia is a
professional artist and art teacher exploring art and training her students in
the creative field of modern art and painting. In the many oil paintings done
by her from time to time, in the collection of artworks, is a portrait of her
father and a self-portrait. Both the paintings are lively and impressive,
giving you an idea of her creativity and deft strokes. Her journey has been an
interesting one, exploring traditional and modern art on the way. Her cool
personality, calm mind, and creative and beautiful artworks inspire others,
helping her students to be better artists and painters.
The collection of her
artworks and oil paintings is thought-provoking with complete expression, a
creative approach, and an understanding of the colors, with deft brush strokes
to complete her visual concept. I am sure she must be an inspiration to her students
even in these difficult times of war.
Stavytska Natalia was born on
February 27, 1981, in Dnipropetrovsk. She studied at the Dnipropetrovsk Theater
and Art College (1996 - 2001), with a specialty in painting. Her teacher is
Cherneta G. O. In 2014, she graduated from the Dnipropetrovsk National
University named after O. Honchar, with a specialty in fine arts. With this
elaborate training, she was looking to explore art, creating and teaching art
to youngsters.
After exploring and painting
on canvas, expressing herself creatively for some time, she ventured into
teaching art. Since 2011, she’s been a teacher of special disciplines at the
Dnipropetrovsk Theater and Art College. She is happy with this satisfying experience
of teaching talented students. And she hopes with her guidance and sharing her
experience, her students will do well to further the cause of Ukrainian art and
put Ukrainian artists on the world stage.
She has participated in
regional and all-Ukrainian exhibitions of the National Union of Artists of
Ukraine. Her artworks have been appreciated, and she also received a
certificate from the National Union of Artists of Ukraine, bagging the first
place. We wish her the best to earn more accolades and do well in her chosen
career.
Readers and art lovers, if
you appreciate her paintings and artworks, you may write and post a few lines
in the comment section. This will be inspiring to the artist to do more and
create beautiful artworks. And if you want to know more about her paintings or
wish to buy any artwork, you may contact Stavytska Natalia at
stavitskayanatali@gmail.com
Modernity and technology have
brought change and comfort and given people more time to do other things.
Youngsters, couples, and senior citizens benefitted from the various modern
gadgets. It has made life easy. But on the other side, it made people lethargic,
lazy, and slow. They have literally become couch potatoes. Most of them suffer
from back or joint pain, vertigo, or hearing or sight problems due to a lack of
much activity or watching TV or being on the laptop, tablet, or mobile.
Besides, remote controls for many gadgets like TVs, ACs, fans, and lights have
made them less agile and lazy. People avoid climbing stairs; use the lift to
reach fast. Earlier cycles were used by many for traveling; they offered some
good exercise, but now with scooters, bikes, and cars, cycles have gone out of
fashion.
The sad part is people eat
junk food, put on weight, and go to expensive gyms by bike or car and run on
the treadmill to reduce weight and improve health. Though technology was
supposed to enhance productivity and hasten the process, it has created new issues,
mainly concerning health.
Same goes for the housewives
too. With modern kitchen appliances, maids, and housekeeping services, they
have forgotten the traditional way of life. Most people, housewives, especially
senior citizens, face various issues, including weight gain. This leads to a
lack of body movement and no natural exercise, leading to the mind and body
accepting that they are unfit. The earlier generations didn’t have gadgets and
appliances. Even grinding, washing, sweeping, and mopping was done manually,
and the womenfolk did natural exercise doing their house chores. But with
mixer-grinders, washing machines, and electric ovens, no effort is required as
everything happens at the press of a button.
No wonder not only senior
citizens, youngsters, and housewives complain of overweight, problems of
sitting and standing, severe joint and back pain, vertigo, and hearing and
sight problems. The modern gadgets and appliances are wonderful; they do your
work fast, giving you time to do other things. Utilize part of that time to
keep yourself fit by doing some exercise, walking, and some housework.
Perspiring once a week or fortnight is good for the body, leading to fitness
and weight reduction.
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While still in school, I had
heard about the book on Hitler, Mein Kampf, but got to see the movie by the
same name many years later. Also got an opportunity to see a few documentaries
on the life, policies, and actions of Adolf Hitler. But still, I didn’t
understand him or his policies and actions. And wished to know more about him
as a person and leader of Nazi Germany. One thing that everyone talks about is
his hatred for Jews, and he was a powerful orator who mesmerized the Germans,
uniting them and making them believe they were superior.
Hitler was known for hate,
inciting German people, and the crimes he committed by attacking countries in
Europe. When it comes to the many atrocities that Adolf Hitler committed
throughout his life, everyone knows these facts about Hitler. He was the one
responsible for killing no less than 6 million Jewish people during the
Holocaust and even more civilians during World War II. Even though the Nazi
dictator is one of the most documented politicians in history, there are some
details not many people know about.
People passionate about
history and about knowing more about people who made their mark on the world,
and the Nazi dictator was one of the personalities that surprised all the most.
And I’m pretty sure he will do the same to you. Here are some facts about
Hitler you’ve never heard of. You will find it interesting and weird. This will
give you a glimpse of his personality and mind. He was sharp, ruthless,
paranoid, and portrayed a strong personality.
Important works: Helmut
Qualtinger liest Mein Kampf, War Comes to America, The Battle of Russia,
Triumph of the Will
Written: Mein Kampf, Hitlers
Zweites Buch
Party affiliation: Nazi
Party
Speech
He was a powerful orator who
could influence the minds of people. One of the most well-known facts about
Hitler is his affinity for speeches. He was trying so hard to make a good
impression and to make people believe all the words that he was saying that he
was very self-conscious about the way his words matched his body
language. So, the megalomaniac Adolf Hitler was trying so hard to have a
perfect image all the time that he had photographer Heinrich Hoffman take
pictures of him making speeches.
Yes, that’s right; the Nazi
dictator didn’t want any weird photos of him going around, which is exactly why
he told Hoffman to delete all those rehearsal photos. But the photographer
didn’t follow the politician’s order, and he kept the photos hidden and
eventually included them in his memoir. The book is named “Hitler Was My
Friend: The Memoirs of Hitler’s Photographer,” and if you want to check out
what Hoffman said and take a look at those unknown pictures, you can find it in
the book.
Walt Disney
While we all know that Disney
represents films and cartoons for children and for families to watch together,
while looking for facts about Hitler, we discovered that he was very impressed
by Disney. Generations have been hooked on his films and cartoons. The
reason wasn’t exactly the good impression those films made on him; actually, he
believed that Disney was very forward with technology. He liked the gorgeous
animations that were displayed on “Snow White,” and there’s a rumor saying that
he also liked “King Kong” thanks to the special effects. Some facts about
Hitler say that he was so impressed by those 2 Disney movies that he was
constantly watching them.
Paranoid
Some accused him of having
mental issues. He was a very paranoid person. He was so troubled-minded that he
hired plenty of food tasters. That might not sound so weird, but rumors say
that it was like a double-faced thing, because on one side, his employees were
able to enjoy plenty of delicious German foods (although it was a time of
starvation and rations), while on the other hand, he put those people in prison
after an assassination attempt. So, now you believe that some facts about
Hitler are pure madness!
Have you ever wondered what
exactly made Hitler turn into such a mean and sadistic human being? Some
experts say that the reason he became addicted to his life of fascism was the
fact that he was rejected from art school. He didn’t give up the first
time he was rejected, and when he tried to get in the second time, he wasn’t
even allowed to take a seat on the entry exams. He tried to get into the art
school before World War I, but he didn’t succeed, and later he volunteered for
the German Army. I guess that’s how everything started. But going back to
his painting career, some people say that he was a subpar artist, while others
think that he was indeed a very talented man and things could’ve been different
if other artists saw his potential.
Did you know that Adolf
Hitler liked to spend money on materialistic things? While it’s well known that
the Nazi dictator was out of control in general, biographer Volker Ullrich
discovered that the Fuhrer actually liked to spend thousands and thousands on
different things, such as clothing items, cars, and champagne. He did all
of these things while he kept pretending that he was a man of the people, but
not all of those people had the amount of money that he had.
Nationalistic
We continue with these facts
about Hitler because some of them might shock you. Many people know that Adolf
Hitler was an Austrian whose family moved to Germany when he was only a kid,
but what not many of them know is that he started developing a strong passion
for Germany when he was little. He was very loyal to the country that
became his home, and he has had many nationalistic ideas ever since. When he
was going out with his friends, he used the greeting “Heil,” and besides that,
he never sang the national anthem of Austria but preferred to interpret the one
of Germany instead. Adolf Hitler was an Austrian-born German politician who was
the dictator of Nazi Germany from 1933 until his suicide in 1945.
Jews
You already know that Hitler
believed that the Aryan race was superior and that any other race that wasn’t
pure, such as gypsies, Jews, and Slavs, wasn’t good for the
country. However, he never forgot who helped him and his family, and he
made an exception. Speaking of that, one of the facts about Hitler that you
absolutely have to know is that Hitler’s family physician was actually Jewish,
and his name was Eduard Bloch. Even though he took care of the entire
family, he mainly administered medical care to Adolf’s mother, Klara (his
mother was the one that supported his son in his desire to have an art career),
when she was a victim of breast cancer.
Hitler’s family wasn’t
exactly wealthy, and when they were short on money, but Klara’s situation
wasn’t any better, Bloch would give them discounts or even treatments for
free. The Nazi dictator never forgot this, and the doctor’s good heart
earned him special protection after the Nazis managed to annex Austria. He was
a good person for Hitler, and he even referred to the doctor as a “noble Jew”
or “Edeljude.”.
Vegetarian
One of the facts about Hitler
that you might not know is that he was a vegetarian. He used to eat meat, but
he stopped in the 1930s. In 1938, everyone knew that he had adopted a
vegetarian lifestyle, and in 1942, he admitted it. The Nazi dictator was
so into the vegetarian lifestyle that he tried to make other people stop eating
meat by telling them bizarre stories of animals that were suffering or that
were slaughtered. That’s pretty ironic, isn’t it? These facts about Hitler are
pretty shocking.
Marriage
One of the things that Hitler
managed to keep hidden from the public eye was his love life. By the end of
1932 approximately a year after his half-niece, Geli Raubal, took her own life
with her uncle’s gun in his apartment, he fell in love with a woman named Eva
Braun. Hitler didn’t want her to be involved in politics, and for many years,
Germany didn’t even know that he had a special someone, or if he had, nobody
knew what that person looked like. Mrs. Braun was a photographer who
didn’t care about antisemitism, and she didn’t get involved in the Nazi Party.
She was the one who took
plenty of Adolf Hitler’s photos and films, and she was a key person in the
dictator’s social circle. They were together for 14 years but only got
married on the last day of their lives. When Hitler found out that Germany might
lose the war, he decided to take his own life, and his new wife decided to join
him. He killed himself by taking a cyanide pill and then shooting himself
in the head, while Eva Braun swallowed a cyanide capsule. These events happened
on April 30th, 1945, in his Berlin bunker.
He was very close to his dog,
a German shepherd named Blondi. He taught her different tricks, and some
sources say that he loved her more than he actually loved Eva. However,
other people say that when Blondi was disobedient, he would severely punish
her, and when his anger would go away, he would simply go to the dog and act
like nothing bad ever happened. Blondi was a special dog for him, and he
sometimes allowed her to sleep in his bed. Moreover, Blondi helped Hitler
during his Nazi propaganda because people saw him with her so many times that
he managed to portray himself as an animal lover, which earned him a positive
reaction from the public.
However, a day before he
decided to take his life, he received cyanide capsules from Heinrich Himmler’s
Schutzstaffel to avoid being captured by the Allies. It seemed that he already
planned to put Blondi down as a way to not allow the Russians to capture her,
so he decided to put his plan into action and test the efficacy of the pills at
the same time. He told Dr. Werner Haase to give the capsules to his dear
Blondi, and she died. The next day, Hitler and his wife were dead too.
Hitler has been the most
written-about person in history. His oratory skills united the German people,
and he could make them believe they were superior to other races. His ambition
was to rule Europe and later on conquer the world. He was mean, sadistic,
ruthless, and smart, who changed the course of history of Europe and the world.
If a girl argues
unnecessarily, she’s ready for marriage!
*A wise man said –
If you feel cold, simply talk
to your wife.
You will be warm in no time!
*If your wife talks to you gently
and nicely,
It’s an indication the storm
is not far away!
Working hours
After Narayan Murthy’s take
on working hours, Subrahmanyan of L&T, who advocated 90-hour workweek; have
been trolled for their statements, which is not possible in a country like
India with its population, environment, transportation and climate.
Indian Parents sent back
from Newark Airport –
Indian parents who landed at
Newark Airport on B-1/B-2 visas and were denied entry because they had not
booked return flight tickets in advance. The authorities refused to listen and asked them to go back.
Wrong priorities
Is Saif’s discharge &
walking out from hospital more important or mass expulsion of 18,0000 Indians
illegally in US important for the media. What about the much talked about
Indian influence in US?
On the occasion of
Republic Day, we remember our armed forces.
Tough life in Siachen! The Siachen region is
strategically important for India because it separates Pakistan from China.
Also known as the highest
battlefield in the world, it is a challenging place to survive in the Siachen
temperature dipping below -60 degrees. The Indian Army is stationed in the cold
heights and life is very tough. More casualties are due to the severe weather
conditions than the enemy.
Link Language
Recently a ruling party
politician said, Sanskrit be made the link language. Yes, Sanskrit is
considered to be the mother of all languages and we respect it. But is it
possible to make it a link language. Hindi is a link language mainly due to
Hindi films shown across India. Be practical and don’t force ideas on people.
Maha Kumbh
30 people dead, 60 injured in
massive Maha Kumbh stampede, confirms DIG. The govt promoted the event as if
this was the first Kumbh Mela. It became more of a PR event than a religious
gathering with focus on VIP culture, making of reels and publicity seekers. No
one bothered about the common man as if ordinary devotees were less important.
Pakistani woes
Indonesian President’s
statement that his DNA is Indian, neither his country nor any other Muslim
country didn’t react but as usual Pakistan made it an issue. This is their
mindset and love to make a fool of themselves without realizing the intent of the statement. Most of them are ignorant of the history of the sub-continent and south-East Asia. Most of the Pakistanis claim themselves to be from Arabs, Turks, Iran and Central Asia when they know they were Indians before 1947.
Pakistani mindset
If you see most well-dressed
Pakistani men, women and ordinary people responding to local YouTubers, you can
see their mindset, lack of education, exposure, poor general knowledge and
double standards. And tend to mix religion in everything. However some educated
youngsters or Pakistanis who have visited India are aware of the facts and speak out the truth about Pakistan and
India and accept that India is at least hundred years ahead of Pakistan.
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When you visit any home, the
first impression tells a lot of a home, the people living there and their
character and habits. And this will also reflect in the person’s behaviour,
thinking, working and profession. The more clutter you have the more difficult
it is to clean up. Even if you sweep, mop, vacuum or dust, the fact that you
have so many items lying around makes your space look cramped and
claustrophobic. But with proper planning and designing, no more of that
problem. Even Vastu tells you the same; the less clutter the better it is.
Though it sounds simple, it’s
not to be. Let’s be honest here. Life happens, and as much as you try to keep
your home tidy, that’s not always possible. Maybe you have little ones running
around and turning your place upside down, or you’re so busy, so is your wife
is a career woman, that you sometimes have a hard time putting everything in
order for another day, and this day, tomorrow never comes.
The more clutter you have,
the harder it is to tidy up, and that’s an easy way to end up with a messy
home. Even if you vacuumed, dusted, and mopped, the simple fact that you have
lots of things lying around makes your space look cramped and suffocating. With
proper planning and designing, you can avoid buying unnecessary items,
furniture and fixtures.
I’ve never liked owning too
many things, simply because the more I see, the more crowded my mind is, but
since I don’t have a lot of storage space, I had to come up with ideas on how
to avoid having a messy home. The lesser the stuff, the home looks tidy, more
organized and spacious. It also gives a welcome feel with positive vibes.
There are some common reasons
why your home isn’t looking exactly as you want, and once you know these
things, it’s easier for you to keep it neat. If you want to say goodbye to your
messy home, here are some tips on how to take care of it. It’s time for a
change, so let’s get this tidy-up party started! The earlier you start, the
better it will be.
Bad habits and laziness can
make your life harder in many ways, and when it comes to keeping your house
organized, the simple things you’ve been putting off can also harm your mental
health. A little bit of planning as to what you actually need in the drawing
room, bedrooms, kitchen, dining area, study room, etc will help to organize
your home effectively. If needed take help from a professional or interior
designer. You can brief them about your requirements. And they will plan or
design your home in a creative way.
Believe it or not, you’re
more likely to do things that cause clutter, even if you don’t think about it.
Seeing clutter in every space and admitting you have a messy home can put a lot
of pressure on you because you’ll have to set aside extra time to put your
belongings in order. Do you ever come home, change your outside clothes, and
instead of putting them back in the closet or tossing them in the laundry
basket, you just drape them over the back of a chair or hang them at some place?
This routine carelessness is the cause of the mess. Or maybe you grab a bite, drink
coffee, and don’t do the dishes immediately. You just let them go in the sink,
waiting to have more, and do them all at once as I will do it later, never
comes.
Try to think about those bad
habits that give you a messy home and do the little things to get rid of them,
like doing each chore the minute you have to. Coming home? Put your clothing in
the closet or the wash? Put your bag and car keys in its place. It’s as easy as
that but many don’t follow it. If you make it a habit, you will never have a
messy home.
Have some dirty dishes or
clothes? Do them quickly, or load them in the washing machine for later. This
job will take you a couple of minutes to tackle, but if you let it pile up,
you’ll have a messy home in no time. This one is very important because it’s
one of the things that makes your home messy, but people don’t pay too much
attention to it. If you don’t know where to store something, chances are it
will be thrown somewhere. You’re just going to place it in any drawer, cabinet,
or open surface since you don’t know what else to do with it.
It doesn’t matter how big or small
your home is; simply put, it needs to have a proper place for everything. Invest
in drawers, it will help to store the things that are useful and can find them
easily when you need them. I don’t like things to be in plain sight, especially
trinkets or small objects, and I prefer drawers or cupboards instead of
shelves. It’s easier for me to dust, and my home looks polished and more
organized thanks to the fact that I don’t have many things on display. If you
don’t like to have crowded shelves or belongings sitting on every open surface,
investing in drawers and cupboards will make you feel better.
Make it a habit to put things
back. Another reason that causes a messy home is laziness. How many times have
you taken something from your closet, cabinet, or bookshelf, and instead of
putting it back where it belongs, you left it hanging on a chair, let it sit on
the coffee table, and forgot about it? I understand that there might be times
when you can’t be bothered to put everything back, but do you know what happens
if you constantly neglect this? You get a messy home. If you’re in a rush and
can’t spend a couple of minutes tidying up, make sure you tackle this thing the
moment you get home, so that you don’t end up with too many things to do at
once.
Make it a habit to deep clean
your home every week or at least every fortnight, taking the trash out, or
putting things where they belonged. You might not like this tip, but if you no
longer want to live in a messy home, it might be time to think about letting go
of any unwanted things and making the best of what you have. I guarantee that
when you start decluttering your home, you’re more likely to find things you
didn’t even know you owned anymore. And if you’ve forgotten about them, do you
really need them?
Here’s a tip, the more you maintain, the
less you have to work during your deep cleaning session. Take a few minutes at
the end of the day, pick up everything that’s not in its place, put it where it
belongs, sweep the floors, wipe the counters, take everything in its room, and
you’ll feel good.
If you enjoyed reading this article and found
it useful, check if your home is messy and without any clutter. This makes a
happy home with positive vibes.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella
announced a $3 billion investment to expand cloud and AI infrastructure in
India, aiming to enhance regional capabilities and train 10 million people in
AI by 2030.
Tech major Microsoft has
announced a $3 billion investment in India to enhance its cloud and AI
infrastructure, CEO Satya Nadella announced recently.
Highlighting India's dynamic
technological progress, Nadella said, "I am really excited to announce the
single largest expansion we have ever done in India by putting $3 billion
additional dollars to expand our Azure capacity."
He emphasized Microsoft's
ongoing efforts to broaden its regional footprint across India and reiterated
the company's mission to empower individuals and organizations in the country.
"To that end it is about
being able to ensure that the human capital of this country is able to continue
to scale, take advantage of the immense opportunity and potential the
technology has. That's why we are very excited to announce today our commitment,
which we have always had, to train 10 million people around AI skills by
2030," Nadella added.
Nadella recently met Prime
Minister Narendra Modi, where they discussed a range of topics, including
advancements in technology and artificial intelligence.
Following the meeting,
Nadella tweeted about his interaction with the Prime Minister, hinting at
Microsoft's upcoming plans. He stated his enthusiasm to build on their efforts
to make "India AI-first and work together on our continued expansion in the
country to ensure every Indian benefits from this AI platform shift."
Prime Minister Modi responded
to Nadella’s post, saying, "It was indeed a delight to meet you,
@satyanadella! Glad to know about Microsoft's ambitious expansion and
investment plans in India. It was also wonderful discussing various aspects of
tech, innovation and AI in our meeting."
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