6 The miracle is not that we do this work, but that we are happy to do it. —Mother Teresa. EDITORIAL z Tuesday z March 30, 2021 ‘SECOND PEAK’ OF COVID Sleep is something we all need Mystic beauty of ecently Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted Tangdhar Rwith the Chief Ministers of various states on COVID- „MAHADEEP SINGH JAMWAL During sleep muscles are relaxed and the tain perky breasts. Sleeping on our back „SUNIL VAID 19 situation and expressed that more than 96 per cent of elieving the writing is an explo- body rearranges itself once or twice each makes it easy for the head, neck, and spine here is a pleasure in the pathless words, the cases in India have recovered and India is having one ration. We start from nothing and hour. We have an alert system and internal to maintain a neutral position. The worst 'Tthere is a rupture in the lonely shore, of the lowest fatality rates in the world. He also expressed Blearn as we go. Similar exercise clocks, that tell us when we need to sleep. position is 'Stomach position'. It is bad for there is society where none intrudes, by the his concern about the high positivity rate in Maharashtra dared to be taken by me in subject sleep, The amount of sleep each person needs avoiding neck and back pain, minimizing sea and music in its roar; I love not man less, and MP. and rising cases in Punjab and Maharashtra. when one of my compatriots asked me a depends on many factors, including age, wrinkles, maintaining perky breasts. but nature more.' -Lord Byron. Tangdhar is From his deep heart he urged to stop this emerging 'sec- query 'what is the best feeling in the world'. health, physical exertion, and mental activ- Stomach-sleeping makes it difficult to a small village in Karnah tehsil of Kupwara ond peak' of corona immediately and warned that if we do Without a pause, my truthfulness took a ity. We find a standard calendar of sleep maintain a neutral position with our spine. District in U.T of Jammu and Kashmir. The not stop this growing pandemic now, then a country-wide jumpy smile and simple reply 'waking up in hours for different age-groups. It recom- It puts pressure on joints and muscles, village is located at a distance of around 67 outbreak can occur. the middle of the night and realising you mends infants less than one year should which can irritate nerves and lead to pain, km from Kupwara. While my posting in Some claim that the spikes are localised and are not a still have hours to sleep'. It may be comical have 16 to 20 hours, 1-2 years old 14 numbness, and tingling. There are going to Kupwara I visited the beautiful place so cause for worry. COVID's rising trend has only just begun in nature but in the system of my life, it is hours, 3-4 years old 12 hours, 5-12 years be pros and cons of each sleeping position, many times on official duties. Tangdhar is and doctors say there is still time to contain it by revert- the only best feeling. The other query shot old 10 hours, 13-17 years old 9 hours. but if you get the best rest in a less-than- perfect to make one feel good and comfort- ing to masks, social distancing and hand-washing proto- by an inquisitive mind was 'what is the Younger adults (18-25): sleep range is 7-9 ideal position, that's probably still the best able to enjoy the Sun's scorching rays, water col. Improving vaccination numbers will also protect vul- worst thing in the world' and my reaction hours, adults (26-64): sleep range is 7-9 choice for you. activities, natural beauty, lush green fields nerable groups during a second wave. was 'trying to sleep and not getting it'. On hours, and older adults (65+): sleep range We need to change our way of life so that with serendipity around. This place has so Vaccinations are helping ease the pandemic, but experts who is the richest person? My return was is 7-8 hours. Pregnant women need more every night we can get the proper sleep. much to offer to those who look for natural say that the public still needs to adhere to safety protocols the one who had 8 hours of comfortable sleep per day than usual. It is an admitted Some keys we come across are; 1. Stick to beauty. Remembering my first visit is really to avoid another surge in cases. There are concerns about natural sleep. In the best meditation in the fact that both long sleepers and short sleep- a sleep schedule of the same bedtime and nostalgic. a second wave of pandemic in India with medical experts world, I narrated the words of Dalai Lama, ers have higher mortality rates, than people wake up time, even on the weekends. 2. After crossing Kupwara town, one comes suggesting that new variants of the virus as well as poor "Sleep is the best meditation". Beamingly, who sleep around the standard 8 hours. Create and practice a relaxing bedtime rou- across smooth terrain roads with rows of adherence to safety norms could be behind the surge in he left leaving a sensitive nap for my Sleep debt is also connected with higher tine and rituals. 3. If you have trouble fully grown trees on both sides, farm lands on cases. India has the lowest fatality rate and now the vac- account. Exploratory is an ironclad part of rates of depression and weight gain, as well sleeping, avoid naps, especially in after- the plains and peaks of snow-capped moun- cine is here but this is not the time to be negligent regard- the growth involvement. We are not as poorer immune system and memory noon. 4. Have the right support and right tains at a distance crossing the streams inter- ing COVID appropriate behaviour. It is observed that the healthy, unless our sleep is healthy. People function. It is also advisable to have a short position. 5. Sleep on a comfortable mat- mittently. Mystic beauty of the pines forests COVID-inappropriate behaviour, pandemic fatigue, gram access the subject of sleep in different nap of approximately 30 minutes during tress and pillows. 6. Manage your thoughts. with butterfly soft tarmac was so inviting panchayat elections, marriage season and opening of ways. Some people value sleep as a nourish- the day that re-energise and helps us to 7. Stay away from big meals at night. 8. that I was fascinated by the sheer beauty and schools, crowded public transport were possible reasons ing gap in their reality, a time where they improve our alertness for several hours. Avoid alcohol before bed. 9. Eliminate caf- calmness of the route. All I could hear was for the upsurge in cases in the most part of the States in can lie down in a comfortable bed and dis- Sleep deprivation for even one or two feine after lunch. 10. Exercise daily. 11. gushing streams towards left and rumblings India. Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab, Karnataka, Gujarat entangle from the world during those few nights can vastly affect our need for sleep. Evaluate your room. 12. Light is a power- of pine trees swaying in the wind as of want- and Tamil Nadu continue to report High Daily New cases. hours. Some value sleep for its regenerative Unlike many things in life, sleep time is not ful signal to your brain to be awake, elimi- ing to tell something. It is nice that so far, 2,56,85,011 doses of corona vaccine properties. We go to sleep after a physical- something that is routinely changed. We nating sneaky light sources. 13. Slipping After crossing Tiker (Kheerbhawani tem- have been administered in the country since the drive ly and mentally hard day's work and awake, can't get used to a lower amount of sleep between cool sheets helps trigger a drop in ple), Trehgam, Kralpora and Panzgam we began on January 16 after approval for `Covishield` and refreshed, physically healed, and with a just because it fits our schedule, but we our body temperature, that shift signals reached Sadhna top, the highlight of the 'Covaxin'. The Government is doing its best to spread new perspective. Sleep is seen by many of can't resist it for long. Sleep deficit can be the body to produce melatonin, which journey to Tangdhar. Sadhna top via moun- awareness and educate people about the vaccine that this us as a highly pleasurable experience, cured only by getting some sleep. Anyone induces sleep. That's why it's also a good tain pass at height of around 10, 000 ft on is for their own good and benefit. Our Government has something to look forward to after a tiring can have a sleep problem. Many people idea to take a warm bath or hot shower the way to Tangdhar. It has been named been frequently requesting people to wear mask, maintain day. There is a section quite opposite of this accept it as normal, and few people seek the before going to bed. 14. Nicotine is a stim- Sadhna pass after a veteran actress Sadhna, physical distance and avoid moving out unnecessarily. It is thought and believe sleep is an unnecessary help, they need, from their doctors. Sleep is ulant that prevents from falling asleep, bet- who had visited this place after 1971 Indo- now People must take all precautions and follow the pro- diversion of time, that could be better spent not a bank. We can't store it up and then go ter to stop smoking. Pak War to boost the morale of the brave sol- tocols strictly. People must remember that whatever the elsewhere. Generally such ideologists, we days on little sleep. Nor it can be overdraw A study showed that people exposed to diers. It is one of the major points of inter- function may be, whether religious, social, birthday par- find in many productivity enthusiasts and then make up sleep needs on weekends. mobile radiation took longer to fall asleep est for locals as well as tourists alike .Sadhna ties, weddings etc whatever as long as we are able to avoid cities, where life never stops, but genuinely Getting an adequate amount of sleep is and have symptoms of confusion, sleeping Top gives fascinating panoramic scenes of gatherings, we will reduce probability of having this sleep is something we all need. an important factor for living a healthy life. problems and chronic headaches. A all the nearby mountain ranges. One can droplet nuclei in the air and therefore reducing the prob- In the digital world, we say about our Sleeping wrong could do our spine major research team from Oxford University has even get glimpse of mountain peaks of ability of infecting others. computer to be in sleep when we shut off or damage. Reducing back pain is keeping our shown blue light affects sleep-wake cycles (PoK).The pass is a difficult terrain and Our Prime Minister had summed up that along with the disconnect power and it is the period of spine in its natural curve. Best bets are by encouraging wakefulness. A Myth that known to have claimed lives. We had a rest above steps, the basic steps to prevent the spread of this inactivity that saves energy. Similarly in lying on our back or side with a pillow drinking a glass of warm milk helps us fall for a while in the Army's rest-house main- infection are wearing masks, maintaining physical dis- human beings, sleep shut off physical activ- strategically placed to take stress off your asleep stand busted by Art Spielman, M.D., tained beautifully. One room has a display of tance, taking care of cleanliness etc. He urged that there ities of the body. It is a natural periodic lower back, says Jeffrey Goldstein, MD, an insomnia expert and professor of psy- portraits of the veteran actress Sadhna, his- should be no laxity in such steps and people's awareness state of rest for the mind and body. But like Chief of Spine Service Education at NYU chology at the City University of New York. tory of Sadhna pass and stories of the brave will have to be raised on these subjects. He called for computers, it is not the period of inactivity Langone's Department of Orthopedic 'Drinking alcohol makes sleeping better' a soldiers. A cup of tea and warm hospitality of increasing number of vaccination centres and asked to but during sleep the brain in humans Surgery Philadelphia, United States. The myth busted by physiology Researcher the staff was remarkable. Quality of the road stay vigilant about the vaccine expiry date and insisted undergoes a characteristic cycle of brain- sleeping postures play a critical role in James Heathers that sleep you have is good upto Sadhna Pass, but after Sadhna 'Dawai Bhi Aur Kadaibhi'.Everyone worked together and wave activity that includes dreaming. Some comfort sleep and best recommended is becomes proportionally less effective. pass, the journey is zigzag, treacherous and made sure our population was affected to a much lesser researchers believe that the brain organises back position. According to Eric Olson, Sammy Margo a physiotherapist in uncomfortable. extent than many other advanced countries. We all have and stores memories during sleep. Sleep MD, a sleep medicine specialist at Mayo London, says, "Drinking alcohol before bed Reaching the foothills of the mountains observed that the worst is over concerning coronavirus in becomes important to us because our body Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, United prevents you from getting to a deep stage after a nerve testing decline, the main village the country but people still need to follow COVID appro- during activities perform a number of vital States, back position is ideal for fighting of sleep." of Tangdhar was not very far. I along with my priate behaviour to stay safe. Let us strictly follow COVID functions and sleep heals our damaged acid reflux. Dee Anna Glaser, MD, a pro- I would like to conclude with the words of team members reached MES Guest House appropriate behaviour to save India. cells, boosts our immune system, recovers fessor of dermatology at Saint Louis Jim Butcher, science fiction and fantasy in the evening. As I sat on a chair in the Vinod C. Dixit from day's activities and recharge our heart University, Florida, held that the back author from the United States 'Sleep is lawn , keeping my feet on the railing and and cardiovascular system for a fresh day. position helps prevent wrinkles and main- God. Go worship.' hands holding cup of piping hot Kehwa, the drizzle had stopped .The only sound I could OFF ‘D’ Feel happy hear was of gushing stream just behind the Career as a School Guidance Counsellor guest house, dark clouds gave way to the CUFF always snow capped mountains peaks. Although I „VIJAY GARG services to the students, are required to have choices along with helping students with per- could not see the sunset, the golden glow of he pursuit of happi- others. Shift from grab- school guidance counsellor provides a doctorate degree. A candidate must have sonal problems that may interfere with their the peaks was nonetheless magical. Tangdhar Tness has a different bing to serving, from students assistance in academic, passed class a bachelor's degree (candidates academics. They also provide information town placed in Tangdhar block of Kupwara dimension and involves profiteering to offering. Acareer, higher education advice as well with master's degree are preferred) or an about choosing and applying for colleges and District, has 41 persons out of almost 5000 conscious choices. It is When you give, you gain. as personal and social guidance. Counsellor equivalent examination with a minimum of financial aid, provide guidance to help stu- employed. People are lovable, hospitable, not a rat race for money, Think of taking and you also in annual academic planning for each 50 per cent marks. However, the passing dents make decisions about their future, and cooperative, simple and mostly involved in achievement or power. get impoverished. All student. They plan an important role in the marks for different for different categories present career. agriculture. Swami Rama Tirtha said, givers are happy. career of the students, as their main aim is to and from college to college. Psychological College Counselors- They are Next day we visited Teetwal which is special "Your only duty in life is We tend to get help students succeed and make the right Few recruiters give preference to candidates regarded as health professionals or as psy- because it is the last Indian village before to be happy." We often entrenched in feelings of choices in academics and in personal develop- with an internship or professional experience. chologists as well who help students resolve LoC on the North- West frontier of Kashmir. end up doing everything separateness that give ment. The job role of the counsellors varies great- personal problems that may interfere with The place is beautifully maintained by the else except be happy. rise to aversion and dis- School guidance counsellors work with stu- ly, depending on their work environment, studies, manage stress and test anxiety. They Army as Brigade headquarters are stationed Happiness is conta- gust for people. If you dents of all age-groups. From kindergarten to therefore there is a various number of school help them adjust to college life and homesick- here. Hats off to our gallant soldiers guard- gious. A person bursting view everyone as a com- the students' of 12th grade to help solve their guidance counsellor job profiles as per one's ness and also provide assistance in crisis ing our borders from the enemy in extreme with good spirits touches petitor and adversary, personal, social and academic problems. qualification and nature of interest. The fol- counselling. treacherous conditions. What fascinated me people with his joyful you then have to protect Counsellors identify problems, such as alcohol lowing section covers different school counsel- Academic Advisors-Their job role is to help was that from Teetwal I could see thriving vil- glow. It could be a street yourself from imaginary and substance abuse, family violence or other lor job profiles at the various levels: students make the right career choices lage, busy highway, and lush green farmlands sweeper cheerfully greet- enemies. The Vedas say related problems. At times, they also help the Elementary School Counselor- The elemen- regarding their higher education. They help in Pakistan (PoK) right across the Krishan ing morning walkers or a the whole universe is one students to voice their issues and address tary school counsellors are professional edu- student pick right college, meet graduation Ganga river. Literacy rate of Teetwal is 73.5 waiter making people family. If you see other- their problems. In response, they use a vari- cators who train children from nursery to prerequisites, provide college-related infor- per cent. Pakistan troops often violate cease- laugh with his witty ness, it is your delusion. ety of counselling methods and conflict reso- grade 5. Their job role is to meeting organise mation. The academic counsellors can guide fire in the sector disrupting the peace in the exchanges as he serves You have been pro- lution skills to resolve these problems. different activities for them, communicate both for national and international area. Chilhana Teetwal is the crossing point them. On the other hand, grammed to be happy During the middle and high-school levels, regularly with parents or guardians to colleges/universities. Academic advisors can between India and Pakistan where people a stressed-out executive only when good things school guidance counsellors work with stu- address their concerns and to create behav- be found widely in study abroad companies. cross the bridge built on Krishan Ganga river spreads gloom around happen to you. You get a dents to determine and achieve their post- ioural management plans. The salary of a school guidance counsellor on foot to reach other side of Kashmir. him. People quietly walk promotion, you are high school goals. Middle School Counsellor-They work with varies from school to school and relies upon Usually a huge gathering of people from both away from the despon- happy. If your colleague To become a school guidance counsellor, students from 6th-8th grade and help develop the job responsibility. Counsellors who work sides of LoC is witnessed on designated occa- dent vibes he exudes. is promoted you are aspirants must have a master's degree in the their skills and strategies that are an impor- in high schools and colleges typically earn sions to welcome or bid adieu to guests by Happiness draws us to unhappy! But if you feel related field. Typically, a candidate must have tant part to succeed academically and social- more as compared to the ones working with hugging and other gestures. a higher purpose. Our one with the colleague studied such as child development theory, ly. Middle school is regarded as one of the elementary schools and so do counsellors with A sudden gust cool breeze jerks me back and brains are wired to seek you celebrate his promo- learning theory, career development, individ- important times in student's life because this a master's degree or higher tend to earn joy of hidden pleasures in all their varied people, situations and tion as if it were yours. ual counselling and others. Some is the age when they are transitioning from more. The salary range of a school guidance memories of cheerful nostalgia for those love- events that bring joy, Expand your oneness to colleges/schools even ask candidates for some childhood to adolescence. Therefore, it is a counsellor starts usually starts from ly days full of passion and longing. cheer and happiness. include all. Feel one with internship experience in the respective field middle school counsellor's job to help them Rs.3,00,000 for freshers and can go up to Association of lovely people and the scenic Joyful people are fun to the entire world and your before taking a job as a full-time school guid- understand these changes. Rs.10,00,000. Some counsellors/academic beauty are close to my heart. Spring is almost be with. They work better happiness increases by ance counsellor. Some college counsellors, High School Counsellor-High school coun- advisors have their own offices and charge as here and I wish visiting Tangdhar again. and are more generous - the trillions. who provide psychological assistance and sellors advise students in making right career per students requirement earn way higher. with their money, time Understand that the and their enthusiasm. world is a mix of pairs of ing their goods. Well, these street hawkers have the right to sell certain marking criteria and, therefore is not a sure-shot measure They give of themselves opposites; it constantly their goods; but the other people also have the right to use the for judging one's intelligence. in every way. We tend to changes and is unpre- YOUR COLUMN roads/footpath. In the markets there is no footpath available for For instance, good grades can be obtained by selective studying get engulfed in feelings dictable. A year ago, who the pedestrians. As a result the roads on the both sides have which will definitely limit the intelligence of a student but may of deprivation, want and would have imagined the Encroachment of footpaths become narrower. This leads to traffic congestion. Not only time ensure that they get good marks in the exams. Contrary to it, an deficiency. Instead, why havoc that COVID-19 is wasted, fuel worth millions of rupees also gets wasted. intelligent student may not be able to get good grades in an exam. not wake up to the abun- has caused? So acquire irks commuters Through your esteemed newspaper I would like to appeal to Perhaps his answers may not match a required quality, as he dance you have been the best that the world Dear Editor, concerned authorities to allot some specific areas to these hawk- understood the subject but had not merely memorised the syl- blessed with? You have has to offer, enjoy it to Pedestrians in Jammu continue to complain about the condi- ers where they can sell their goods. A heavy fine should be levied labus. Most students hate the fact that teachers in schools or lec- plenty of resources, ener- the hilt but never depend tions of footpaths in the city. Due to encroachments on the foot- against the defaulters and footpaths should be made free of any turers in universities judge them according to their grades. And it gy, time and everything on it. The best and the paths and other issues, most pedestrians walk on the roads kind of encroachments. is not just teachers, even parents judge their children and compare you need. Be aware of all worst will come. But it instead of using the footpaths. Walking on the road has now O.P Sharma (Bittu), them to other students who score A's. that has been bestowed will go. Shift base to become a challenge in itself as hit and run cases have become so Jammu. If students get high grades, then they're considered teachers' on you and there will be yourself. Happiness lies common these days. Footpaths at Raghunath Bazar, Shalamar, favorites. Those who score low are treated badly. But the fact is no place for depression, inside you. This is why in Kanak Mandi are not available to the pedestrians most of the Value intelligence not grades that there is no such thing as an excellent student or a poor stu- sadness or misery. your happiest moments times and often remain occupied by vendors and other traders. Dear Editor, dent. Teachers should understand that every student has different Ask yourself what you shut your eyes, It is a common scene at Kanak Mandi that people park vehicles Every year after the results are out, there are a number of news attitudes to learning, and respond differently to specific classroom makes you come alive and whether you are relishing on these footpaths, leaving no space for commuters to walk. regarding suicide of students. Many children commit suicide when environments and teaching. then go out and do it. a delicious dessert or A visit around the old city will show that most of the footpaths their grades are not that good. They end their lives because they The abilities of all students are not the same, which means that When you identify your savouring the highs of and pavements are occupied by two-wheelers, vendors, tea stalls were facing huge pressure of getting good grades. We always teach a student who gets A grade is not necessarily better than a student core interest or talent, emotional ecstasy. Then extending their stands, signboards kept by shops-keepers, man- our children to get good marks and pay least attention towards who gets C or D. Some students who get C are more socially aware life changes. Every day you find true happiness nequins, hawkers and some people have even put up small hous- understanding their level and their approach. and have better life experiences than those who get higher grades. you jump out of bed look- independent of the world. es with plastic sheets, leaving very little space for pedestrians. Firstly, I would like to ask a simple question. What are grades? I believe students' grades should not be used as a measure to ing forward to one more You tap into the foun- I would like to share an incident here, my sister from Pune came Are they a foolproof mean of measuring one's intelligence quotient judge their overall potential because grades are always subjective. fun day, working on tainhead of infinite hap- here and expressed desired to see the traditional markets of or are just indicators of one's performance in an exam? Grades cannot measure one's ability because not every A-grade something you are pas- piness. This is the state Jammu. So, I took her to Raghunath Bazar. She was shocked to Why we make such criteria and let our children suffer ? Why student is successful in life. Intelligence cannot be defined by sionate about. Develop of Perfection the Vedas see the old market and at the same time was annoyed how we, anyone commit suicide after results are out? Why grades are so grades or exams, and exam results do not determine success in life. the attitude of giving, speak of. Jammuites have encroached footpaths and had left no place to important? Let's just stop this culture. So, let's just stop this practice and treat every student equal. sharing, adding value to Jaya Row walk. Well, according to me, examination grades are just broad indica- Sonakshi Jamwal, Teacher It was a mess on footpaths with vendors and hawkers showcas- tors of one's performance in that particular examination, based on Panjthirthi.