Value of Time

Value of Time

          Time is always changing. It is all powerful. Even the natural phenomena have followed times. You may wonder how regular the heavenly bodies are in their movements. A tundra plant has to complete its life cycle before the short summer season of merely a month or two is over. Human life span is also so short. We have much to do before we expire. The success of human life also depends highly upon the regularity, punctuality and speed.

     There is best time for each of our daily activities such as working, eating and sleeping. Early riser enjoys fresh morning and gets enough time for the day but the late riser is troubled due to lack of time. Time comes but never waits. As a proverb goes - 'time and tide wait for no man'. We have to grab right time for right action. 'Hit the iron when it is hot'. Everything has right time to get it done. Our efforts go in vain if right time is lost. Fertilizers used in the ripening crops have no effect at all. A patient not taken to hospital in time loses his/her life. A flight may be missed just by a minute. But a timely arrival of fire fighter may protect a building from destruction.

     Time can be compared with a bullet fired which never returns. Time wasted can never be truly recovered. To realize the value of one second you can ask a person who has avoided an accident. An Olympic winner has really understood the value of one millisecond. so every moment of time is valuable. Work done late is sometimes no work done. Work done late is sometimes no work done. but 'a stitch in time saves nine'. Timely responses prevent further loss and even loss can be recovered completely if timely corrections are made.

     Learners have to utilize their time very wisely. They have to strictly follow the routine. They should be regular to their classes. They should never waste their study hours. 'idleness is devil's workshop.' They should utilize even  their recess time properly and usefully. Tomorrow never comes, when it comes it is already today. So it's  wrong to postpone our work. At the same time one must understand the gravity of time. The value of time is relative. it depends upon the situations and circumstances we are in. A day before an exam is priceless but the day after may not be so urgent and important. Similarly every minute in an exam hall is so valuable.

     Time management is important in all works of life. but we must also utilize enough time for a job. Hasty jobs often turn into failure. 'The faster method of getting something done is to do it only once'. A thought worker performs well and also saves time. To conclude anyone who makes right utilization of time is crowned with success while the one who wastes time fails and has only to repent.

Television

Television

          Television (TV) is one of the most marvelous marvelous of modern science and technology. It is an device that receives audio-visual signals to produce the s and sounds. Started in the first half of the 20th century, on has been developing a lot and now it is one of the most important means of communication as well as entertainment for of the people throughout the world. Cable, satellite and have really revolutionized the world of television.

       The most important feature of television is the audio-presentation of scenes or events. Television viewers enjoy unprecedented access to the world outside their own community heir own home. Television is the main source of information the events and situations of the world. It can present the I picture of the world. Even the development of wars and ion campaign can be broadcast live. There are different meals and programmes to fit the diverse tastes of the viewers. Vision allows its audiences to actively interpret meanings of programmes through discussions. It also brings innovative is of entertainment. Televisions present themselves as the jc watchdogs and help in forming popular wish. They are popular means of advertisements and notices.

       The other side is rather unpromising. Televisions may to present the reality of the world simply because they have limitation on. how much they can cover. Complex problems may L simplified or distorted due to editing and presentation technique. Television represses the creativity of the viewers because it doesn’t permit their active participation. Television has discouraged people from searching for knowledge and understanding because it provides them easy and less entertainment. Television also makes people lazier and varied in their social habits.

       Television may have effect in amplifying violence, society because it gives a sense that the world is a more place than it really is. Televisions tend to reduce the difference between reality and fantasy. Many television viewers w their time for futile shows. Even children spend reduced time their studies due to Television. They get their eye-c damaged. Programmes designed for adult people may Ii negative impact on children. Advertisements on television often exaggerated and false. Likewise, this mass communication means can be misused in favour of a political party contesting election or ruling high-handedly. Mostly televisions are be used as an instrument in the worldwide spread of the West culture and hegemony.

       In spite of these few drawbacks, television continues remain the most important form of mass communication in new century as well. It has become an unprecedented window the world. It is still a direct, personal and intimate means communication. Everything has darker side and there c chances of its misuse. How useful television can be also depends upon the faculty of users. Television should be used for the go of the viewers. Everyone should be selective of TV channels a programmes.

Technical Education

Technical Education

          Technical education is different from the education we iderstan4 in ordinary sense. It means teaching and learning about the use of machinery and methods from schools, colleges Technical institutes. In other words, it is a process of acquiring practical skills on various works. Technical education follows the sic or compulsory phase of education. But it is not detached completely from theoretical education. Vocational training is a simple example of technical education.

            Technical education is rather a modern form of education. It emerged with the development of industries, industries, transport and communication of the modern time. It vides both theoretical and practical knowledge in using instruments and machines. It imparts special mechanical knowledge and skills on various fields such as engineering, knowledge and agriculture. Technical education trains a person to industrious and innovative. It provides knowledge of technology. The knowledge obtained is thus practical and job-oriented. Technical education needs to be adjusted to the changes in technologies and new jobs available in markets.

            The modern world is the world of engines and machines. Technologies are always advancing. So, one should have knowledge on how they work and should be used. It is absolutely to produce technically skilled manpower for all-round development of every country. It is the only way to build up the economy of underdeveloped or developing countries. The scope of technical education is so extensive. Science mostly depends on technical minds. In fact, industrial revolution is based on technical innovations.

            The rapid success achieved by developed countries such as Japan, the USA and Germany is mostly due to their technical education. Nepal is backward because it lacks such education. We are depending on foreign technology and foreign technician. So, we have to pay a lot for services. Amenities here are poor] organized and distributed. Most of our vast resources are lea, unused. Our vast human resource is still so unproductive. There is mass unemployment even among highly educated people. Agriculture is our main economic activity but it is only subsistent activity. True industrialization has not started yet. Trade deficit is very high. The only way to face all these challenges is to prioritize and expand technical education.

            Technical education will make our human resource more instrumental in our social and economic development. Our resources wi4l be utilized and living standard will be raised. Even those going out for foreign employment will get better jobs. We will be able to revive our self-esteem. To sum up, technical education is essential for young minds to sustain in this competitive world. Education without technical application is not complete and worthy. This practical education is the need of all in the modern age. So the government has to adopt a strong policy of developing and expanding technical education.

Red Cross

Red Cross

          Red Cross is now the largest and probably the most active international humanitarian organization of the world. It known as Red Crescent in Muslim countries and Red Star Israel. International Federation of Red Cross and Red Cross Societies (IFRCS) has more than 250 million member worldwide. Nepal is among the 176 countries which now have  their national Red Cross or Red Crescent societies. Internatio1 Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) made up of up to 25 S% citizens is the core organization.

            Red Cross was founded by a Swiss banker, Jean He1 ‘Dunant in 1863. But his idea of founding such organization ca in 1859 when, during his holiday in Italy, he witnessed an law battle at Solferino. Appalled by the scene of thousands soldiers killed or wounded in a single day in a complete lack of care, Dunant published a book and called for groups volunteers in every country. Responding to his call, 16 countries  for a conference at Geneva and formed the organization After a year in 1864, under the leadership of Red Cross, countries signed the Geneva Convention which is now a cod conduct for war for protecting wounded soldiers, Red Cr volunteers, prisoners of wars and civilian population. The same meeting adopted the white flag with a red cross. It is reversion of the Swiss flag which has white cross on background. Muslim countries have their modified white with crescent moon and Israel that with red star.

            Now Red Cross provides humanitarian service for victims of war as well as natural disasters. During wartime is offers aid to alleviate the sufferings of the victims such as wounded soldiers, non-army people and prisoners of war. It also provides emergency aid to the victims of natural disasters such as earthquake and flood. During peacetime, it renders service to improve the health of the general public. Blood bank management, ambulance service, mobile health camps, health training, tree plantation and sanitation are among the main functions of the Red Cross volunteers.

            Red Cross services have been proved exclusively, important both in wartime and in peacetime. It has played vital role in rescuing, treating and rehabilitating the victims of all major wars and disasters. Its recognizable emblem is worn by the volunteers administering emergency aids as in battlefield. It has got fervent recognition from the world community. The founder was awarded the first Nobel Prize for Peace in 1901. In addition, the ICRC has been awarded the prize three times so far.

Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) was established in 1953. Each district has its District Chapters (DCs). There are Nepal Junior Red Cross and Youth Red Cross for students and youths to be linked with the NRCS. It runs wide ranging projects in the management of the war and disaster victims as well as in raising the status of public health. It works together with many NGO’s, governmental departments and local people dedicated in health sector.

World War II

          The Treaty of Versailles that settled World War I did not treat the defeated nations fairly. The seeds of another war were sown in it because Germany in particular was vengeful for the harsh terms and it was vowed to compensate  its loss. The League of Nations, founded on the treaty for promoting world peace and security, was openly defined by Germany, Russia, Italy and Japan sooner and later. German dictator Adolph Hitler commanded promising support from the people hard hit by economic hardship and hurt by the discriminatory treaty. He developed Germany again as a war machine and started territorial aggressions. With Italy and Japan, Germany made a military alliance called Rome-Berlin-Tokyo Axis. It was a great threat to the democratic countries such as Britain, France made a military alliance called Rome-Berlin-tokyo Axis. It was a great USA. In the Spanish Civil War Germany and Russia that supported the opposing parties could test their arms and war techniques. Germany was all inspired by the victory of the rebel leader General Franco backed by it. When Poland did not submit to its demand of Dazing area,  Germany started the lighting war 'blitzkrieg'  on 1 Sep 1939. After two days, Britain and France declared war on Germany. This was the beginning of the second Great War.

          Would II started between the Axis consisting of Germany, Japan and Italy and the Allies consisting of Great Britain, the United States, and the Soviet Union. France joined the Allies on the very day. Later some forty-five other nations such as Brazil, Canada, India, Australia, Mexico, Iran and Egypt, etc. joined the Allies and six others namely Bulgaria, Hungary, Thailand, Finland and Albania joined the Axis. The war was more widespread and devastating than World War I.

          In the beginning years, Germany made continuous break thoughts. Along with Poland, it captured Norway Denmark, the Netherlands, France, Yugoslavia and Greece. It also attacked the British and Russian Forces ferociously.  By December 7, Japan attacked Hawaii and invited intensive attacks from the USA. By mid-1942 Japan had captured many southeast countries of Asia and almost all the Pacific Island. But the year 1942 was giving a different turn to the war. The Allies were able to so the Axis from occupying Africa, the Soviet Union, and the Pacific. They landed on Italy in 1943 and Italy surrendered. The Allied forces also reached the German capital of Berlin from the west and east forcing it to surrender on May 7, 1945. But in the Pacific, heavy battles were still on. In June the Americans captured Okinawa; still the Japanese would not surrender. Finally, the USA dropped two atom bombs, one on Hiroshima and August 6, 1945 and the other on Nagasaki after three days. The two great cities were compactly ruined. Then Japan agreed to surrender unconditionally on Aghast 14 and signed a peace agreement on September 2 the same year.

          The war caused unprecedented loss of life and property. The death toll might be much higher than the estimated 60 millions. The total cost of the war is inestimable. Industries and cities were heavily destroyed. But the war brought the colonial rule to its end. Many countries such as India got independence. The United Nations Organization, the new bt stronger form of the League of Nations come into existence. Some of the former colonies would be the responsibility of the UN Trusteeship Council. As another effect of the war, the systems of government as in Japan were changed. After the war, the major would conflict shifted to between the USSR and the USA. The conflict known as Cold War would prevail for another half centaury.               

World War I

World War I

          World War I, one of the most violent human conflicts, was fought between the Allies consisting of France, Russia and Great Britain the at backed Serbia, and the Central Powers consisting of Austria-Hungary and Germany. Later twenty other nations such as the United States, China, Italy and Japan joined the Allies and Bulgaria and Ottoman Empire jointed the Central Powers.

        The war was a result of a longtime hostility and tension throughout the European territories. Excessive nationalism developing among the Europeans made them to highly aggressive to their enemies. They made strong and rapid military build-ups, all 'for the glory and greatness of their nations.' For instance, Germany alone had 4.2 million soldiers in 1914. Besides their military build-ups at home, they made military alliances shaping hostility between each other. There was also cutthroat competition among the powerful nations for colonies mainly in Asia and Africa. The falling Ottoman Empire also provided for their races for territorial expansions. Austria-Hungary took over Bosnia Herzegovina from Serbia after the Second Balkan War of 1913.

        One June 28, 1914 Austro-Hungarian heir Archduke Ferdinand, was shot dead in the Bosnian capitates of Sarajevo by Vavrilo Principle, a member of Black Hand Society instituted for Serbian unity. The victim's nation blamed Serbia for the assassination  and declared was on it. Russia started to fight Austria-Hungary, so Germany declared war on Russia and France German entry into Belgium also pulled Britain against   the Central Powers. The war was fought in four major areas in and around Europe. Trenches  were dug from North Sea to Swiss Alps in the western front where German troops fought heavily against the French and British in the beginning and finally against the American troops, too. The eastern front remained a site of Russo-German battles. There were also heavy battles in the Balkans and the Middle East.

        The war was fought awfully with deadly inventions. Use of machine guns, long-range artilleries, grenades, aero planes, armored tanks, submarines and poisonous gas caused  horrendous  casualties. Armies fought in dreadful conditions as that of muddy trenches against the barbed wire fence, advancing little through the no-man's land and retreating. Even the civilian population was not protected. The warring nations would make every possible effort for victory. Youths were massively recruited. As soldiers were killed and injured, more older and younger men had to be sent. Uniforms and arms had to be manufactured. Land was cultivated 'for victory' .    

        Germany had won many battles in European battlefronts by 1916. In 1917 Russian armies deserted the battlefields due to a revolution in their land. The United States joined the Allies in 1917 when German submarines began to sink the farmer's unarmed ships. With abundant support from the new partner, the Allies made the Central Powers surrender in autumn 1918. The war was officially ended by an armistice  signed in France on November 11. Germany withdrew immediately from all occupied territories and surrendered all major weapons. Later on the 28, 1919, the Treaty of Versailles was signed with a proposal to institute the League of nations, the first international organization.       

      World War I was the first war of its kind. It caused appalling  loss of life and property. About 10 million solders were killed and 20 million people were  wounded. It lift millions of refugees.  Death of many soldiers caused dramatic low population growth and lack of manpower in the subsequent years. An estimated figure of 337 billion US $ was spent in the war. Borrowing and extra money printing brought  inflection.  The war changed the geopolitics of the world fever. New countries were formed and system of many government were killed and 20 million  people were wounded. It left millions of refugees. Death of many solders caused dramatic low population growth and lack of manpower in the subsequent years. An estimated figure of 337 billion US $ was spent in the wary. Borrowing and extra money printing brought inflection.  The war changed the geopolitics of the world forever. New counties were formed and systems of many governments were changed. Communists rose to power as in Russia. Women's activation forced by the war ultimately gained for the suffrage and other political rights in many countries.

         

Load Shedding

Load Shedding

      Power generators have limited capacities. When demand of electricity in a certain area exceeds its generation, the supply is to be cut temporarily as a method of reducing the demand on the generators. This temporary reduction in electricity supply is known as load shedding and less formally power cut. Peak load shedding hours are early evenings and mornings when most bulbs are lit and most home appliances are in use.

      Power is a very important daily need of modern life. Without it, life cannot run normally. Radios, TVs, computers, rice cookers and other home appliances don’t operate. With power cut, supply of drinking water, etc. is halted. Rooms cannot be heated or cooled. Records are lost and valuable machines break down when the power cut is sudden and uninformed. Nights sinks in complete darkness with no bulb illuminating. People with criminal motives are active in load shedding hours at night. Narrow passages and streets are very insecure. Road accidents go up. Electrically powered vehicles are halted. Schools and colleges cannot give their morning and evening classes particularly and students cannot do their homework either. Even emergency batteries cannot be full-charged in the time of long- hour load shedding. Shrinking entertainment and recreational opportunities force people to stay idle and bored.

      Regular load shedding has very serious impact in the overall economic activities of a country. Overall earning opportunities for the people are limited. Factory productions fall and markets shrink. Running cost of business corporations such as, cinemas, hotels and lodges rises enormously  as they e by generating power through diesel-fed generators.

As a result their business falls or the price increases. However, battery makes and traders make their good days. Even the sale of candles goes up.

      Despite its rich potential for hydropower, there is not enough power available in Nepal. Limited large-scale hydro- projects are based on snow-fed rivers or natural ponds collecting rainwater. Load shedding is growing with expanding cities and overambitious transmissions. Even in rainy seasons, our generators cannot produce enough to meet the demands. The are worse in dry winter when power is available for less one third of the day.

      It’s a real irony that Nepal with the potential of 83,000 MW of hydroelectricity has regular and long-hour load shedding. This is the  result of our irresponsible leadership which otherwise would have worked at least to meet the internal demand, if not for export. Now it is very urgent to make both short-term and  long-term efforts for eliminating load shedding. Immediate demands can be fulfilled only by importing power from neighbors. So consumers must be made aware about the need of minimizing the power consumption and its vital methods. Production should be raised in every possible way. At the same time must also look further ahead. Utilizing foreign aid, sole large-scale projects should be started immediately so that e needs will be fulfilled more easily. We should invite foreign investment in this sector, too and start small-scale with local efforts.