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Swachh Bharat Abhiyan means Clean India Mission. It is India’s biggest ever cleanliness drive which was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan started on 2nd October 2014 on the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi at Valmiki Basti in New Delhi where Prime Minister Narendra Modi...
The signs of the zodiac are collected into groups according to the ancient elements of nature: earth, fire, water and air. These are four out of the five classical elements as known to the Ancient Greeks. The fifth is that which fits into the remainder of the universe. While we now know that the earth...
The earth signs of the Zodiac are Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn. If you are unfamiliar, the 12 signs of the Zodiac in both Western and Indian astrology are divided into 4 subcategories. These are represented by the 4 classical elements which are water, air, fire and earth. These four groups are known...
Often when you can't understand the dreams you've had about someone, it can be frustrating and confusing. The interpretation of dreams can help decipher the messages your subconscious mind may be trying to communicate. People in dreams can represent (literally), qualities you'd like to acquire or goals...
The zodiac signs are grouped according to the 4 elements: water, air, earth and fire. These elements reflect and symbolize the temperament of different horoscopes, so it is not surprising that signs belonging to the same element share certain characteristics, as well as a framework on how to approach...
Taurus is a sign which can seem as if it has little mystique. Like many horoscopes, many people simply take the characteristics of the sign's physical representation and use these for interpretation. For Taurus, this representation is the bull. Stubborn, quick to anger and physically imposing, the bull...
If you are to go by celebrities, people who fall under the star sign Sagittarius are absolute divas. Taylor Swift, Sia, Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj, Britney Spears and Boris Becker are all famous Sagittarius (sometimes Sagittarians) and they all have certain diva-ish qualities, for better or worse. But do they...
Pisces are characterized by their empathy and ease of putting themselves in other people's shoes and understanding them, a fact that sometimes leads them to worry about problems other than their own. They are very sensitive and prone to dream even when awake. If you want to discover more about this zodiac...
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The evil eye is the product of strong negative energy that is transmitted to the victim by another person who wants to cause them harm. This type of energy is often the result of envy, jealousy and hatred, and causes great discomfort for the person on the receiving end. The Jewish and Catholic traditions...
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Aries friends are those who are born between 21st March and 20th April. Astrologers give each star sign certain shared characteristics, even linking them into four groups related to the classical elements. Aries is a fire sign, the first fire sign before Leo and Sagittarius. As a fire sign, there are...
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Dreaming about money often means one thing; you don't have enough of it. Money worries can plague our waking life in such a way we find our very existence nightmarish. It is no wonder then money appears commonly in our dreams. The influence money have in our world is great. It seeps into almost every...
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Passion is something we all feel at one point or another. Some people feel it for another person, some feel it about their chosen career and some still about their favorite Game of Throne's character. While this will always depend on the individual, in astrology, there are some signs of the Zodiac which...
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A meditation in which a person gives close attention to each sensation continuously through which he/she can see the true nature of existence is known as Vipassana Meditation. It is also known as insight meditation. It is believed that Buddha himself taught this form of meditation. Even though specific...
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There are some dreams which we have quite often and knowing what they mean can help us to better understand our emotions and what our subconscious is trying to tell us. A common dream, especially among women, is about being pregnant - something which can sometimes overlap with real life, and sometimes not....
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Although actions in our dreams don't physically happen to us, often the images they create can seem hauntingly real. One of the most visceral dream experiences we can have is when we dream of our teeth falling out. We may react in different ways or have differing levels of realism in dreams. Either way,...
Some consider pigeons to be little more than flying rats. They are seen as just as filthy and will recoil in horror if their waste covered wings fly anywhere near them. On the other hand, some people seem just as happy to stand in a throng of the winged creatures and feed them crusts all day. Others still,...
As one of the water signs of the Zodiac, Scorpios are believed to share certain characteristics. Water signs are said to be indicative of their namesake; they can be calm and inviting, but also treacherous in certain situations. Like water, their emotions are changeable. They have the ability to be beautiful...
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We often speak of myths, fables and legend, treating them as synonymous. Although both terms have a relationship and common elements they are in fact two different manifestations that serve to explain historical or religious aspects of a particular community or population. Want to know exactly what the...
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Shiva lingam is a way to connect to the Supreme Being- Lord Shiva. Lingam is worshipped as a symbol of this Hindu God, and its worship helps a devotee in understanding him to a deeper extent. According to Hindus, Lord Shiva cannot be described, but still he has not beginning or end, and no particular...
Capricorn is the sixth sign of the zodiac and governs those born between December 22 and January 20. This is one of the more calm and stable horoscopes in the zodiac and in general Capricorns are characterized by being ambitious, melancholic, cold and very hard workers. A remarkable trait is that they...
People born between September 23 and October 22, belong to the zodiac sign known as the most the balanced and civilized, although they don't like to be contradicted at all. They possess great sensitivity, love, beauty and harmony, and can sometimes lack authority in their efforts to get along with others....
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Catholics pray the Rosary for many reasons, including the eternal rest of souls. Although it is possible to pray for a deceased persons' soul at any time with a rosary it is more common to see rosary prayers recited in the vigil that precedes the funeral.
Aquarius is the second to last sign of the zodiac wheel and symbolizes generosity and humility. Aquarians tend to be imaginative, thoughtful and love to help others. They are very intelligent, independent and equipped with a vivid imagination. The Aquarian can see a multitude of options and solutions...
Cancer is the fourth sign of the zodiac and governs those born between June 22 and July 22. It is characterized as being one of the most challenging of all the zodiac signs; they can be difficult to understand and present an array of personalities, from very shy to very daring. They are conservative, strong,...
Leos are caring and kind people, but they're also independent, brave and leaders, they're always willing to direct and achieve their goals. A Leo doesn't usually doubt when making a decision, they are decided and strong, they know what they want and how to get it. It's a strong and dominant sign. So,...
To know the predictions for our zodiac sign we traditionally check the western horoscope, where every sign, where each symbol is defined by the position of the sun in a determined constellation on the date of our birth. However, the Chinese zodiac is marked by lunar years within the Chinese calendar,...
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While interpreting dreams is highly subjective, it is believed by many that doing so can be helpful in trying to better understand our subconscious selves. In this way, the thoughts and concerns we have while unconscious might be able to help solve problems in our conscious lives. There are many recurring motifs...
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To know someone's zodiac sign, you need to know his or her birth-date. According to astrology, the sun is positioned on a particular zodiac sign at all times, thus determining the personality traits of those born under it. At oneHOWTO we'd like to show you how to know your zodiac sign:
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Astrology says that according to the Zodiac sign and the natural element we belong to, there are certain common traits that define our personality. Many of these traits have to do with our temper, the intensity of our emotions, and our ability to communicate with others.
If you want to discover what are the...
Aries is a fire sign, that's why it's unsurprising that Arians are passionate and energetic, they're always ready to face all their projects with all their energy. Adventurers, enthusiasts and great leaders, Aries don't fear taking risks and standing up when they want to reach their goals. But there...
We dream of different types of animals all the time. Sometimes it's our cat that is in our dream, and sometimes it's a bug or insect. Depending on the animal, the meaning can vary since each animal has their own meaning. While dreaming of cockroaches can mean you have some obstacles up ahead, dreaming of...
Gemini is the sign of the twins and, as such, their character and way of being is dual. They represent the oposition and contradiction, they're very versatile and change opinion and state of mind easily. Gemini are very active and need to be occupied all the time, they love doing several things at a time...
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The seven deadly sins are defined as a classification of vices mentioned by the education of Christianism. This education has the aim to morally teach the faithful. This group of the seven deadly sins appeared around the fourth century AD and it was used for Christian ethical education. It is the deadly...
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Mayan civilisation has inhabited the American continent, specially Mexico, during hundreds of years. Nowadays there are still tribes that have inherited their features and characteristics. It was an agricultural-based civilisation, so their clothing was adequate for this kind of activity. If you don't...