#109 Eloquence of equipments

 Eloquence of equipments

A route so distinct

And surrounding calm

Leading me to

A Utopian realm

Traverse along I,

Unaware of the

Awaiting things.

Flashes before my eyes

The entrance gate

With the rails of

Cow grazers

Frictioning my cycle’s tyres

Then my cycle halts

With the effect of brake

My sub consciousness

Directs me to a lab

A hard push for

The cocoa-colored door

Opening a small entrance

I’m now exposed to

The world of electronics

The Power Management lab

With two chambers

Stickered with 101A and 101B

A seat for myself

With a pale colored wall in front

I gaze there for long

Against a background

Of tiny inanimate creatures

Switches,PCBs, bread boards,

Colored wires,ICs,resistors,

Caps,sources,scopes with probes

Those colored wounded wires

Wrapped over different cores

For transformer and inductors

A lot more stuffs

Of different colors, so unique

And so dear

It seems as if

All those are speaking

With their voices

So unheard and low

For several days

I befriended those

Intentionally or unintentionally

I don’t know

That PCB turned

Apple of my eye

With the call of time

I can do nothing

Except sigh at the

Wonderful journey

Of knowledge

That discontinues…

For some time,

With a hope that

Someday, those friends

Of mine would

Speak about their

Untold tales to me.

-Swati Sarangi

26.06.2014

#108 A glowing skin

A Glowing Skin

Courtesy: bliss.com

Rita seemed to be upset because of unwanted pimples growing anonymously on her face. She tried all the cosmetic creams but those did not help her. The worst thing happened with her because of applying an ointment prescribed by doctor that got allergic to her skin resulting in irritation and redness. In next month, she would be appearing in an interview. 

These pimples would just blow down her confidence level.

She discussed her problem with her granny and she advised her to follow certain remedies for dimple free and glowing skin within few days. She was relieved to hear that these remedies would not lead to any side effects!! So, no tension for being applying the natural tricks on face. She noted down the tips which are mentioned below-

1)       Take little bit of turmeric powder, gram powder and chunked curd in a bowl and mix them properly to get a paste. Apply this paste gently on your skin. Keep it for some time and then wash with clear water.

2)       Take a carrot and boil it followed by smashing. Add olive oil to it. Apply it to your skin. Keep it for 10 minutes and wash it with clear water.

3)       Take 1 teaspoonful of honey and add a few drops of lime juice to it. Then do massage with your skin. Wash it after some time.

4)       Add a few drops of lime juice to milk and stir it well. Apply this solution to your skin.

5)       Take any of these in a bowl- milk/cream/curd/chunk-ed curd and add either turmeric powder/alum to it. Apply the paste evenly on skin at night and let it be like this till morning. Then wash it with cold water to get clear and radiating skin.

6)       First apply few drops of milk on face gently with the help of cotton. Then separate albumin from yolk and then apply it on face. Keep it for some time. Wash your skin with clear water. Now, take yolk in a bowl and add some amount of honey to it. Mix it well to get paste. Massage your skin with the paste and leave it for some time. At the end, wash with clear water.

She followed any one of the mentioned tips very well daily without skipping it for a single day. These tips were quite simple to follow. The result was in her favour. Within one month, she got rid of her pimples and her skin was radiating a glow. She was now confident and happy. No more worries for pimples and dull skin.

It would not have been possible to attain a radiant face without the mentioned tips which proved to be fruitful to her. So, all the credit goes to her granny for coming up with lots of remedies for glowing and natural skin.

Apart from the remedy, Vicco Termeric cream is a herbal cream which can be used for curing pimples, blemishes and other skin related issues.

Vicco termeric Cream

Sweta Sarangi

14.6.2015

#107 Questions to be asked

Questions to be asked

Dear God,

From childhood I have been hearing a lot about you as a powerful being who is a creator of this universe.  Till now, I have not met you but worship your incarnations in form of idols. I’m not in doubt of your existence because you are omnipresent although you are invisible. You are needed the same way oxygen is required for breathing. You have got uncountable forms throughout the world. People worship because they feel that there is something incredible residing in you. That’s nothing but their faith and belief. I do believe the same. Miracles do happen and it’s because of your enormous power when you try to protect your devotes from evils. I have got many questions stuck in my mind that need to be answered by you.

1)     There is a famous proverb saying “as you sow, so shall you reap”. Is it always justified?? I have encountered many such instances which disobey this principle. Karma is all about one’s action and the consequences one face thereafter.

2)     Why do innocent people get punished?? This world suffers because of the silence of innocence people but cruel people are always spared and they keep on doing crimes. Why is it so??

3)     Is not there any provision to eradicate poverty from world?? The world will be a synonym of heaven if there is no difference among the people in terms of economy. Everyone will be well equipped.

4)     I believe hard work and dedication over luck. People living in this era adopt many wrongful means to get their work done. This can be exemplified by a corrupt individual. They can go to any extent to get their things done. Is it always hard work that pays off in the end or any other factor is responsible for becoming successful??

5)     Why is there increase in crimes against women?? Aren’t they come under your devotee?? You are regarded as savior but why is their voices go unheard??

I am not sure whether these questions are valid or not but these questions hover all around me.  I am in search of the answers. So, please show me a way to feed my mind with relevant answers.

Your devotee,

NNNN

This post is written for Indispire 68 for Indiblogger: Do you have questions for God? #QuestionforGod

#106 Now no more two minutes waali Maggi

Now no more two minutes waali Maggi

Maggi noodles, one of the food products of nestle has been an indispensable part of food items from many years in India. It is popular among all age groups because of its ease in preparation. It’s quite fast to cook and tasty to eat. Being a Maggiholic, it is quite disturbing for me to get the news that Maggi has been banned in many states of the country. There were many instances when maggi became a survival food for me especially during late night studies in my college days. Whether I am happy or sad, Maggi is always a delight for my taste buds.I find that there is no substitute to Maggi noodles and it tastes best when served hot and soupy. Government has decided to ban this Maggi noodles which accounts for about 70% share in market. So, it’s going to be a great loss to Nestle. This instant meal has vanished from most of the restaurants, hotels and kitchens of people.

From last many days, television channels are flooded with the news of abandon of Maggi by many stores in the country because of the presence of additives which can cause many health problems. Mostly companies add food additives and preservative to food items to improve the quality, flavor and enhance nutritional content and storage time. There are various food additives being identified such as chelating agents, sweeteners, emulsifiers, binding agents, leavening agents, anti caking etc.  But sometimes the percentage of food additives rises exceptionally high than the desired level which lays an adverse impact on health of consumers.

What has prompted the government to take such a step?? The samples of Maggi were sent to laboratories of states to determine the amount of additives present. Government has come to a conclusion because of the following defects found in ingredients present in Maggi---

·        --A CSE study has found that Maggi contains a very high amount of salt.

·       -- Food additives present in Maggi can induce intestinal inflammation.

·     -- These additives alter gut microbiota composition that promotes development of inflammatory bowel disease.

·    -- Presence of lead in some samples of Maggi has been determined and which would lead to contamination and other health problems.

Till now, state government of various states like Delhi, Odisha, UP, Uttarakhand, West Bengal and Gujarat have opposed the sale of Maggi in their respective states fearing the effects of it on consumers. It’s not only the case of Maggi, but there are innumerous packaged food items where the percentage of chemicals added to it is more than the permissible limit. So, it’s not always possible to ban the food products rather the government should enable certain policies to check and monitor the use of food additives are within the desirable range at a regular basis to ensure the safety of consumers.

           

Even if Maggi is wiped out from most of the stores but the taste and memories it had provided in past could not be wiped out. I just hope that may Maggi come to market again for sale with some new ingredients and no more chemicals.

                                  

Sweta Sarangi

4.6.2014

#105 Still miss you

Still miss you

Grandparents – an integral part of life. Being the most experienced members of the family, they guide their children and grandchildren in a better way. The relationship of grandparents with their grandchildren is incredible which can be merely expressed on a piece of paper. They shower their unconditional love and care. For them, their grandchildren are apple of their eyes. They cannot even think of parting their grandchildren. Such is their love and support.  

The love of my grandpa for me was unparalleled. It’s been a couple of years now that my grandpa had left this materialistic world. Last I met my grandpa when I was in standard fifth but  was quite unfortunate by not being in his side when he was sick. I still think that maybe I was destined to be with him for few years only. The plans of destiny can’t be modified. But I can only wish that I may find him in future births.

He was the happiest person in the world when he found me on his lap, as a baby girl, stretching my arms and legs and crying  aloud. I was not the single child but  was gifted with a twin sister . So, he not only found me but also my sister at the same time. He would bring all kinds of toys from shops and put those in front of us. He made me walk slowly by making his fingers a support for me. Sometimes, his legs would serve the purpose.

I still remember his self created stories to light up my mood and self made characters to fit well into the story. Some characters were too hilarious. Most of the times he would like to put ghosts into the stories to frighten me whenever I was not in favour of eating my lunch or dinner.

I got admitted to a primary school and that was the day when he was very worried whether I would be able to stay there for a long duration of time. From that day on wards, he would eagerly wait for my arrival from school. I would never stop narrating my incidences.  This had become a daily routine for him. In holidays, I used to sit on his lap and learned the tables of mathematics.  In the end, I would have to answer his questions related to basic operations in mathematics. He always motivated me to participate in extracurricular activities organized in school.

I can’t count how many times I had vomited on him as an infant. He would never mind me doing so. He would always embrace me and pamper me irrespective of my mischief.  Celebrating festivals with him was indeed a great experience.

There are infinite reasons why I miss him. For me grandpa was a great source of knowledge and happiness. Still all the festivals and functions remind me of his presence. I feel that it would have been better if he would have stayed with us for more years. Then I would have been able to share some of my moments with him.

In the end I would like to write that “Grandpa, you are the most influential person I have ever met in my life. I just pray that may you be there with me always.”

You are among the stars,

Indeed very far and far

My vision can’t reach there

But can be sensed by my heart.

Sweta Sarangi

1.6.2015  

This post is written for indispire 67 for indiblogger: What do you miss most about people who are no longer in your life or have stopped being someone important? #Missme

#104 A meet

A meet

Theme: I visualize my meet with my friends in future, our conversation will be completely based on our college days, it is depicted in this poem.

As you walk by my side,

I pause for a while

I try to flicker your hands,

You look around, shake my hands.

You smile at my mischief,

And enquire what I’ve achieved

I grin at your question,

Revert back this, like a machine.

We discuss those unforgettable memories,

Associated with never ending worries

Those leg pulling and Nicknames,

Are still stuck in our brains.

Those Hall-1 classes, snacks of canteen,

Did not alter any of our routines

Still memoirs provide happiness,

Now, I want those to be traced.

Anweshan, Filmfare and sports meet,

Fun and enjoyment at its peak

Organizing welcome for first years,

Then celebration in the end, with cheers.

Our hostel- The ultimate destination,

Pulls us from home with enthusiasm

Serene nature from window’s pane,

Dissolves all worries and pain.

I say all these in one go,

You listen and ask me to be slow

You nod your head in affirmative,

Sit silently and become passive.

You also miss those days,

But don’t want to express

Then you narrate your stories,

All your secrets, now history.

It’s time for us to depart,

To wipe the incidences of past

We wish to gossip longer,

But time doesn’t permit anymore.

“You never feel alone,

For you, I will sing a song

Friend, you have left an impact,

That’s why, close to my heart.”

With these words, I stop,

Visualise this time to cross

An unpredicted meet with you, friend

Is what, now I reveal in the end.

P.S: I wrote this poem a couple of days ago but I could not publish it....

This is for all my friends with whom I spend my college days... 

15.2.2015

SWETA SARANGI 

#103 माँ, सिर्फ़ तू ही तो है

माँ, सिर्फ़ तू ही तो है

माँ, सिर्फ़ तू ही तो है

जगाने के लिए आशा,

प्यार की नयी परिभाषा

भरती है जीवन मैं रंग,

झूम उठती हूँ मैं तेरे संग |

माँ, सिर्फ़ तू ही तो है

जगाती है मुझे नींद से,

डाँट-डाँट कर ज़ोर से

नहीं मैं सुनती कभी तेरी बात,

तंग करती हूँ तुझे दिन रात |

माँ, सिर्फ़ तू ही तो है

जो लाती है मुस्कान चेहरे पर,

हर बार मुसीबत से लड़ कर

दुखी हो जाती है तू जान कर,

जब दुखी होती हूँ मैं कहीं पर |

माँ, सिर्फ़ तू ही तो है

मेरे जीवन का एक सहारा,

जैसे साहिल को मिले किनारा

हर समय तू देती है साथ,

जब दिखे न रास्ता साफ़ |

याद है मुझे वो दिन सारे,

गिनती थी बैठ कर कितने तारे

गाने के बोल और कुछ तराने,

गाती थी संग सुर से सुर मिलाने |

नहीं हूँ तेरे पास अभी मैं,

हॉस्टिल की दुनिया में हूँ मैं

करना चाहती हूँ तुझे खुश,

लाकर दुनिया का हर सुख |

माँ, सिर्फ़ तू ही तो है,

हाँ, सिर्फ़ तू ही तो है

सबसे अलग, सबसे प्यारी,

कितनी सुंदर और निराली |

P.S- For my sweet mom, wishing you a 'HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY'. 

Sweta Sarangi
8.5.2015

#102 Graduation Day's Glory

Graduation Day’s glory

       The Graduation day- An important day of my life. It’s important because I’ve become successful in crossing another detour/ milestone of my life. I can relate it to a landmark or a pit-stop in this journey called life. This journey of 4-years was not just an academic one but it was a journey of self independence, self reliance, self discipline and self discovery. I got a lot of life experiences in this brief span of 4 years. I could conquer some of my negativities.

                         

   What’s that glorious part of a day of Graduation?- A cloak? Graduation robe and gown? Graduation cap? A degree? A good grade sheet? For me, it’s just an experience, an awesome experience of survival and eternal transformation. It has gifted me a pack of unforgettable  memories and experiences to be treasured for rest of my life.     

     It has been very well stated that it’s the worst that always brings the best in you. It’s the lack of something which makes its presence even more valuable. So, the adversities are nothing but a storehouse of potential opportunities. We are always unaware of that boundless potential that we possess until unless some external factors (adversities) invoke those hidden talents out.

   I met with many people during this journey and each of them had so much to say and give. Each of them had their own story. All these reminded me of one of the quotations of Swami Vivekananda, “Everyone is the embodiment of knowledge, everyone’s embodiment of eternal bless and eternal existence”.  Their experiences too helped me by providing me courage to move ahead in all situations as it is the men who create circumstances. I would little bit modify the aforementioned statement as it’s the minds of men which weave circumstances.

      All’s well that ends well. Even though the ending of this journey of graduation did not resemble with what I had thought of yet it was not disappointing either. Over all these years, I’ve learnt to believe on something called God’s plan/ destiny. And, yes the merciful almighty has best plan for everyone in this planet. That plan may not have any resemblance with yours but it is certain that no plan can beat that well designed plan in terms of a perfect balance. In the past, when things did not turn up in favour for me, the concept of self surrender to God provided me enough contentment and the nurturing of this thought provided me a sense to look at the bright side of everything.

        I neither know how much I’ve travelled nor I have a slightest idea about how much I’ve to cover, all that I know and realize that it’s a platform where I’ve to perform. And yes, I’m a performer- a mortal performer.

                                           

Swati Sarangi

9.04.2015

#101 A Farewell Note

A Farewell Note

Theme- This poem is all about my journey of four years in the Department of Chemical Engineering, IGIT Sarang. Many memories are still alive. Good memories will be cherished forever and bad memories will remind me of my faults. It seems as if the time has passed quite quickly. I feel privileged to be a part of this institute and 30^th batch of Chemical Engineering.

So, I dedicate this poem to all the members of family of Chemical Engineering, IGIT Sarang.

I joined this institute in first year,

My eyes were filled with tears

Reverse were the conditions,

But to move back wasn’t an option.

Didn’t know about Chemical Engg. before,

With a hope that I would enjoy it more

Perplexed was I, in the beginning,

To achieve something big was a dream.

FM and MO got introduced in 2^nd year,

Were taught very nicely here

CPT provided us flow sheets of plants,

In CPC- material and energy balance.

Interesting were the subjects- PDC & CET,

The more you learn, if you read carefully

Were the words uttered by our teachers,

Pushed us to cross all barriers.

MT and HT gave us some view,

Of engineering world with some clue

Extractors, evaporators and distillation columns,

Started to form my realm.

Came the turn of CRE,

We trembled much initially

The only way to develop an interest,

To solve many problems without any rest.

PRE, MST, PID, & FBE couldn’t be ignored,

Within them some new things to explore

In the verge of completing our course,

These have become our companions forever.

There’s no age limit to learn,

This is what should be our passion

Thanks to all for lending your support,

Without which I couldn’t move at all.

Doesn’t matter whether we win or fail,

Plans of destiny can’t be delayed

Wake up, move but never stop,

We’ll reach definitely, at any cost.

Sweta Sarangi

23.04.2015