TOP 10 LIBRARIES IN INDIA

   Top 10 must-visit biggest libraries of India

1.The National Library of India, Kolkata:

It is the largest library in the country by volume and India's library of public record

It was established in the year 1836

It houses 26,41,615 books along with other periodicals, maps, manuscripts etc

It is spread in an area of 30-acres

It was opened to public on February 1, 1953

2. Delhi Public Library:

It was started as a UNESCO project in the year 1951 by the Govt. of India

It is the busiest Public Library in South Asia

It has a collection of about 18 lakh books in Hindi, English, Urdu, Punjabi & other Indian Languages- almost all subjects are represented in its collection

The Library is also the 4th recipient library under the provision of Delivery of Books & Newspaper (Public Libraries) Act 1954.

3. Saraswathi Mahal Library or Tanjore Maharaja Serfoji's Sarasvati Mahal Library, Tamil Nadu

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It is housed within the campus of Thanjavur Palace and had started as a royal library for the Nayak Kings of Thanjavur

It has a rare collection of palm leaf manuscript in various regional languages of India

It came under the possession of the state of Tamil Nadu in the year 1918

In the year 1998, the library installed computers to computerise library activities

The library preserves all the manuscripts in the form of microfilms

4. Anna Centenary Library, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

It was inaugurated on September 15, 2010

The total built up area of this centralised air-conditioned library is 3.75 lakh sq. ft., which encompasses ground and eight floors

It has a collection of 5 lakh books

It also has a Braille section to cater to the needs of the blind readers

It has a huge Conference Hall that can facilitate 150 members

5. Krishnadas Shama Central Library, Goa

It was established on September 15, 1832 by Vice Roy Dom Manuel de Portugal e Castro as 'Publica Livraria.'

The status of Library was raised to that of a National Library on February 15, 1897

It has more than 1.8 lakh books in different languages

The total pre-liberation collection is over 40,000 volumes

6. Allahabad Public Library, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh

It has a collection of about 1.25 lakh books on various subjects

It has rare Arabic manuscripts along with papers of Parliament

7. Smt. Hansa Mehta Library, Baroda, Gujarat

It   It is the University Library of M S University of Baroda

It was established on May1, 1950

The total built up area of the Library is 80,025 sq. ft

It has a single largest Reading Room of 10,600 sq. ft. which can accommodate about 1100 readers at a time

It has an impressive collection of rare books that include books as old as those dated back to sixteenth century.

Approximately 3,500 books are preserved in this precious collection, which comprises some noteworthy titles, which are out of Print.

8. Connemara Public Library, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

It  It was established in the year 1896

It is one of the four National Depository Libraries, which receive a copy of all books, newspapers and periodicals published in India

It serves as a depository library for the UN

9. State Central Library, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

It was established in the year 1829 A.D

It has a total collection of 3,67,243 documents in different languages such as English, Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Sanskrit in various disciplines

The library subscribes to 27 dailies and 215 journals including foreign journals

10. State Central Library, Hyderabad

It has an impressive collection of 5,01,861 books

It also has a collection of about 17,000 rare and valuable manuscripts dating back to 5th and 6th centuries

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WOMEN EDUCATIONALIST

Malala Yousafzai is an inspiration to not just students and women all around the world, but to humanity in general. She rose to international prominence in 2012, when she was shot in the head by a Taliban gunman for her criticism of the Taliban and advocacy of girls' education. But a shot to the head was not enough to stop her, and she continues to fight on for women's education all around the world.

On July 12th 2013, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon declared her birthday (July 12th) as "Malala Day". Malala, who became the youngest winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014, celebrated her 18th birthday by opening a girls' school for Syrian refugees in Lebanon.

Malala's views on education and women empowerment are something that people older than her fail to grasp, but then again, she is the ultimate prodigal child. Here are 10 quotes by Malala that resonate every liberal belief about education and empowerment. May she continue to do the good work she's doing.

10 Reasons to Drink More Water :

10   Reasons to Drink More Water

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1. Get healthy skin.
 Drinking water moisturizes your skin from the inside out. Water is also essential to maintaining elasticity and suppleness and helps prevent dryness. The real fountain of youth can be found in a glass of water.
2. Flush toxins.
Water helps remove toxins from the body, in particular from the digestive tract. Our kidney system is unique in its filtering capabilities and totally dependent upon water in order for it to work. Daily fluid intake is essential to its efficient operation, particularly because there is some decrease in function with age. Water helps get rid of excess nitrogen, urea, and ketones, so it is particularly important when following a high protein diet. You need even more water to help your kidneys do their work if you’re eating big to gain weight.

3. Reduce your risk of heart attack.
Researchers at Loma Linda University in California studied more than 20,000 healthy men and women and found that people who drink more than five glasses of water a day were less likely to die from a heart attack or heart disease than those who drank fewer than two glasses a day.
4. Cushion and lube your joints and muscles.
Water makes up a large part of the fluid that lubricates and cushions your joints and muscles. And although not the only element associated with muscle cramps, athletes have long recognized that even mild dehydration can produce cramps. So drinking water before, during and after exercise can also help reduce muscle cramping and premature fatigue.

5. Get energized and be alert.
Water is also essential for proper circulation in the body. The levels of oxygen in the bloodstream are greater when the body is well hydrated. The more oxygen the body has readily available the more fat it will burn for energy without the presence of oxygen the body cannot utilize stored fat for energy efficiently. Not only will the body burn more fat when well hydrated but because there are increased oxygen levels you will also have more energy.
Drinking more water everyday will help your think more clearly. Research has repeatedly shown that staying hydrated is necessary for the human brain, which is 85 percent water, to function at optimal levels. That is why many school systems throughout the country now encourage students to keep a bottle of water at their desks and to drink it throughout the day.

6. Stay regular.
Water helps prevent constipation by adding fluid to the colon and bulk to stools. Something as simple as fluid plays a major role in preventing constipation. Not only does the liquid encourage bowel movement, but it also softens the stools.
Water is essential for proper digestion, nutrient absorption and chemical reactions. The carbohydrates and proteins that our bodies use as food are metabolized and transported by water in the bloodstream. But no less important is the ability of water to transport waste material out of our bodies.
7. Reduce your risk of disease and infection.
When you don’t have enough water in your body, your cells start to draw water from the bloodstream. Your heart has to work harder because your blood gets sludgy, and your body starts to redirect blood away from less vital areas. Dehydration can set in even before you start to feel thirsty. This is a great strain on the body because it impairs the kidneys in their vital function of purifying the blood and helping the body get rid of toxins.

8. Regulate your body temperature.
Water regulates the body’s cooling system. Sports drinks are useful when consumed after or during vigorous and prolonged exercise in high heat. But most experts agree that water works better than carbohydrates or sugared beverages for moderate exercise. For instance, if you drink 12 ounces of plain water, your body will absorb 8 ounces of it within 15 minutes. If you drink 12 ounces of a 10% sugar solution, less than 1 ounce will be absorbed in the same period. The typical soft drink is a 10 to 12% sugar solution.

9. Burn more fat and build more muscle.
Increased water consumption can help you control weight by preventing you from confusing hunger with thirst. Water will also keep your body systems, including metabolism and digestion, working properly and give you the energy (and hydration) necessary for exercise.

10. Get well.
Water is the substance of life. Life can not exist without water. We must constantly be adding fresh water to our body in order to keep it properly hydrated. Water can be a miracle cure for many common ailments such as headaches, fatigue, joint pain, and much more.