Q1 Comparison is unethical; neither Indonesia nor Pakistan have all the wherewithal. People who saw a few or one or two,will keep on talking about what they had seen only, as a glorious thing, in a vainglorious way. For gossip it's OK but not in a forum. The best railways in the world, Royal Scotsman, A Belmond Train, Scotland. The Canadian, Canada. ...
- Rocky Mountaineer, North America. ... Inca Rail, South America. ...Deccan Odyssey, India. ...The Maharajas' Express, India. ...Golden Chariot, India. ... La Trochita (The Old Patagonian Express), South America. Indonasia is doing projects for a coolie. Trains are with monkeys only when the trains pass through jungles; once travelling through Andhra Pradesh was a nightmare since monkeys would jump off the windows. So we are living along with nature. - Q4 READ dogs effects and affects yesterday - q7 Living alone in the middle ages or hermits?. Which you are talking about?. Why young and middle and old categories?. lIVING AS HERMITAGE , ALOOF IN FAR AWAY FROM THE UNWANTED ELEMENTS IS A BOON: NOW READ THE MAHABAHARATHAM AS TOLD:"*MAHABHARTHAM, BOOK 2 ARANYAKA FOREST PARVA* *"Vaisampayana said,* 'When that night passed away and day broke in, those Brahmamas who supported themselves by mendicancy, stood before the Pandavas <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/pandavas#purana> of exalted deeds, who were about to enter the forest. Then king Yudhishthira <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/yudhishthira#vaishnavism>, the son of Kunti <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/kunti#vaishnavism>, addressed them, saying, "Robbed of our prosperity and kingdom, robbed of everything, we are about to enter the deep woods in sorrow, depending for our food on fruits and roots, and the produce of the chase. The forest too is full of dangers, and abounds with reptiles and beasts of prey. It appears to me that you will certainly have to suffer much privation and misery there. The sufferings of the Brahmanas <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/brahmana#vaishnavism> might overpower even the gods. That they would overwhelm me is too certain. Therefore, O Brahmana <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/brahmana#vaishnavism>, go you back whithersoever you list!' "The Brahmanas replied, 'O king, our path is even that on which you are for setting out! It behoves you not, therefore, to forsake us who are your devoted admirers practising the true religion! The very gods have compassion upon their worshippers,—specially upon Brahmanas of regulated lives!' "Yudhishthira said, 'We regenerate ones, I too am devoted to the Brahmanas! But this destitution that has overtaken me overwhelmed me with confusion! These my brothers that are to procure fruits and roots and the deer (of the forest) are stupefied with grief arising from their afflictions and on account of the distress of Draupadi <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/draupadi#vaishnavism> and the loss of our kingdom! Alas, as they are distressed, I cannot employ them in painful tasks!' "The Brahmanas said, 'Let no anxiety, O king, in respect of our maintenance, *find a place in your heart*! Ourselves providing our own food, we shall follow you, and by meditation and saying our prayers we shall compass your welfare while by pleasant converse we shall entertain you and be cheered ourselves.' "Yudhishthira said, 'Without doubt, it must be as you say, for I am ever pleased with the company of the regenerate ones! But my fallen condition makes me behold in myself an object of reproach! How shall I behold you all, that do not deserve to bear trouble, out of love for me painfully subsisting upon food procured by your own toil? Oh, fie upon the wicked sons of Dhritarashtra <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/dhritarashtra#vaishnavism>!' *"Vaisampayana continued.* 'Saying this, the weeping king sat himself down upon the ground. Then a learned Brahmana, Saunaka <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/shaunaka#vaishnavism> by name versed in self-knowledge and skilled in the *Sankhya <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/samkhya#vaishnavism>* system of yoga <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/yoga#vaishnavism>, addressed the king, saying, *'Causes of grief by thousands, and causes of fear by hundreds, day after day, overwhelm the ignorant but not the wise.* Surely, sensible men like you never suffer themselves to be deluded by acts that are opposed to true knowledge, fraught with every kind of evil, and destructive of salvation. O king, in you dwells that understanding furnished with the eight attributes which is said to be capable of providing against all evils and which results from a study of the *Sruti <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/shruti#vaishnavism> (Vedas <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/vedas#hinduism>)* and scriptures! And men like unto you are never stupefied, on the accession of poverty or an affliction overtaking their friends, through bodily or mental uneasiness! Listen, I shall tell the *slokas <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/sloka#vaishnavism>* which were chanted of old by the illustrious Janaka <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/janaka#purana> touching the subject of controlling the self! This world is afflicted with both bodily and mental suffering. Listen now to the means of allaying it as I indicate them both briefly and in detail. Disease, contact with painful things, toil and want of objects desired.—these are the four causes that induce bodily suffering. And as regards disease, it may be allayed by the application of medicine <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/medicine#hinduism>, while mental ailments are cured by seeking to forget them *yoga*-meditation. For this reason, sensible physicians first seek to allay the mental sufferings of their patients by agreeable converse and the offer of desirable objects And as a hot iron bar thrust into a jar makes the water therein hot, even so does mental grief bring on bodily agony. And as water quenches fire, so does true knowledge allay mental disquietude. And the mind attaining ease, the body finds ease also. It seems that affection is the root of all mental sorrow. It is affection that makes every creature miserable and brings on every kind of woe. Verily affection is the root of all misery and of all fear, of joy and grief of every kind of pain. From affection spring all purposes, and it is from affection that spring the love of worldly goods! Both of these (latter) are sources of evil, though the first (our purposes) is worse than the second. And as (a small portion of) fire thrust into the hollow of a tree consumes the tree itself to its roots, even so affection, ever so little, destroyes both virtue and profit. He cannot be regarded to have renounced the world who has merely withdrawn from worldly possessions. He, however, who though in actual contact with the world regards its faults, may be said to have truly renounced the world. Freed from every evil passion, soul <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/soul#purana> dependent on nothing with such a one has truly renounced the world. Therefore, should no one seek to place his affections on either friends or the wealth he has earned. And so should affection for one’s own person be extinguished by knowledge. Like the lotus-leaf that is never drenched by water, the souls <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/soul#purana> of men capable of distinguishing between the ephemeral and the everlasting, of men devoted to the pursuit of the eternal, conversant with the scriptures and purified by knowledge, can never be moved by affection. The man that is influenced by affection is tortured by desire; and from the desire that springs up in his heart his thirst for worldly possessions increases. Verily, this thirst is sinful and is regarded as the source of all anxieties. It is this terrible thirst, fraught with sin that leans unto unrighteous acts. Those find happiness that can renounce this thirst, which can never be renounced by the wicked, which decays not with the decay of the body, and which is truly a fatal disease! It has neither beginning nor end. Dwelling within the heart, it destroyes creatures, like a fire of incorporeal origin. And as a faggot of wood is consumed by the fire that is fed by itself, even so does a person of impure soul find destruction from the covetousness born of his heart. And as creatures endued with life have ever a dread of death, so men of wealth are in constant apprehension of the king and the thief, of water and fire and even of their relatives. And as a morsel of meat, if in air, may be devoured by birds; if on ground by beasts of prey; and if in water by the fishes; even so is the man of wealth exposed to dangers wherever he may be. To many the wealth they own is their bane, and he that beholding happiness in wealth becomes wedded to it, knows not true happiness. And hence accession of wealth is viewed as that which increases covetousness and folly. Wealth alone is the root of niggardliness and boastfulness, pride and fear and anxiety! These are the miseries of men that the wise see in riches! Men undergo infinite miseries in the acquisition and retention of wealth. Its expenditure also is fraught with grief. Nay, sometimes, life itself is lost for the sake of wealth! The abandonment of wealth produces misery, and even they that are cherished by one’s wealth become enemies for the sake of that wealth! When, therefore, the possession of wealth is fraught with such misery, one should not mind its loss. It is the ignorant alone who are discontented. The wise, however, are always content. The thirst of wealth can never be assuaged. Contentment is the highest happiness; therefore, it is, that the wise regard contentment as the highest object of pursuit. The wise knowing the instability of youth and beauty, of life and treasure-hoards, of prosperity and the company of the loved ones, never covet them. Therefore, one should refrain from the acquisition of wealth, bearing the pain incident to it. None that is rich free from trouble, and it is for this that the virtuous applaud them that are free from the desire of wealth. And as regards those that pursue wealth for purposes of virtue, it is better for them to refrain altogether from such pursuit, for, surely, it is better not to touch mire at all than to wash it off after having been besmeared with it. And, O Yudhishthira, it behoves you not to covet anything! And if you wouldst have virtue, emancipate thyself from desire of worldly possessions!' "Yudhishthira said, 'O Brahmana, this my desire of wealth is not for enjoying it when obtained. It is only for the support of the Brahmanas that I desire it and not because I am actuated by avarice! For what purpose, O Brahmana, does one like us lead a domestic life, if he cannot cherish and support those that follow him? All creatures are seen to divide the food (they procure) amongst those that depend on them.[2] <https://www.wisdomlib.org/hinduism/book/the-mahabharata-mohan/d/doc7275.html#note-e-28389> So should a person leading a domestic life give a share of his food to *Yatis <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/yati#purana>* and *Brahmacarins <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/brahmacarin#purana>* that have renounced cooking for themselves. *The houses of the good men can never be in want of grass (for seat), space (for rest), water (to wash and assuage thirst), and fourthly, sweet words. To the weary a bed,—to one fatigued with standing, a seat,—to the thirsty, water,—and to the hungry, food should ever be given. To a guest are due pleasant looks and a cheerful heart and sweet words. The host, rising up, should advance towards the guest, offer him a seat, and duly worship him*. Even this is eternal morality. They that perform not the *Agnihotra <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/agnihotra#vaishnavism>*[2] <https://www.wisdomlib.org/hinduism/book/the-mahabharata-mohan/d/doc7275.html#note-e-28389> not wait upon bulls, nor cherish their kinsmen and guests and friends and sons and wives and servants, are consumed with sin for such neglect. None should cook his food for himself alone and none should slay an animal without dedicating it to the gods, the *pitris <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/pitri#purana>*, and guests. Nor should one eat of that food which has not been duly dedicated to the gods and *pitris*. By scattering food on the earth, morning and evening, for (the behoof of) dogs and *Chandalas <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/candala#purana>* and birds, should a person perform the *Visvedeva <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/vishvedeva#purana>* sacrifice.[3] <https://www.wisdomlib.org/hinduism/book/the-mahabharata-mohan/d/doc7275.html#note-e-28390> He that eats the *Vighasa <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/vighasa#purana>*, is regarded as eating ambrosia. What remaines in a sacrifice after dedication to the gods and the *pitris* is regarded as ambrosia; and what remaines after feeding the guest is called *Vighasa* and is equivalent to ambrosia itself. Feeding a guest is equivalent to a sacrifice, and the pleasant looks the host casts upon the guest, the attention he devotes to him, the sweet words in which he addresses him, the respect he pays by following him, and the food and drink with which he treats him, are the five *Dakshinas <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/dakshina#vaishnavism>*[4] <https://www.wisdomlib.org/hinduism/book/the-mahabharata-mohan/d/doc7275.html#note-e-28391> in that sacrifice. He who gives without stint food to a fatigued wayfarer never seen before, obtaines merit that is great, and he who leading a domestic life, follows such practices, acquires religious merit that is said to be very great. O Brahmana, what is your opinion on this?" "Saunaka said, 'Alas, this world is full of contradictions! That which shames the good, gratifies the wicked! Alas, moved by ignorance and passion and slaves of their own senses, even fools perform many acts of (apparent merit) to gratify in after-life their appetites! With eyes open are these men led astray by their seducing senses, even as a charioteer, who has lost his senses, by restive and wicked steeds! When any of the six senses finds its particular object, the desire springs up in the heart to enjoy that particular object. And thus when one’s heart proceeds to enjoy the objects of any particular sense a wish is entertained which in its turn gives birth to a resolve. And finally, like unto an insect falling into a flame from love of light, the man falls into the fire of temptation, pierced by the shafts of the object of enjoyment discharged by the desire constituting the seed of the resolve! And thenceforth blinded by sensual pleasure which he seeks without stint, and steeped in dark ignorance and folly which he mistakes for a state of happiness, he knows not himself! And like unto a wheel that is incessantly rolling, every creature, from ignorance and deed and desire, falls into various states in this world, wandering from one birth to another, and ranges the entire circle of existences from a *Brahma <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/brahma#vaishnavism>* to the point of a blade of <http://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/m03/errata.htm#1> grass, now in water, now on land, and now against in the air! 'This then is the career of those that are without knowledge. Listen now to the course of the wise they that are intent on profitable virtue, and are desirous of emancipation! The *Vedas* enjoin act but *renounce* (interest in) action. Therefore, should you act, renouncing *Abhimana <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/abhimana#vaishnavism>,*[5] <https://www.wisdomlib.org/hinduism/book/the-mahabharata-mohan/d/doc7275.html#note-e-28392> performance of sacrifices, study (of the *Vedas*), gifts, penance, truth (in both speech and act), forgiveness, subduing the senses, and renunciation of desire,—these have been declared to be the eight (cardinal) duties constituting the true path. Of these, the four first pave the way to the world of the *pitris.* And these should be practised without *Abhimana.* The four last are always observed by the pious, to attain the heaven of the gods. And the pure in spirit should ever follow these eight paths. Those who wish to subdue the world for purpose of salvation, should ever act fully renouncing motives, effectually subduing their senses, rigidly observing particular vows, devotedly serving their preceptors, austerely regulating their fare, diligently studying the *Vedas,* renouncing action as mean and restraining their hearts. By renouncing desire and aversion the gods have attained prosperity. It is by virtue of their wealth of yoga[6] <https://www.wisdomlib.org/hinduism/book/the-mahabharata-mohan/d/doc7275.html#note-e-28393> that the *Rudras <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/rudra#vaishnavism>,* and the *Sadhyas <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/sadhya#vaishnavism>,* and the *Adityas <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/adityas#vaishnavism>* and the *Vasus <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/vasu#vaishnavism>,* and the twin *Asvins <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/ashvin#purana>,* rule the creatures. Therefore, O son of Kunti, like unto them, do you, O Bharata <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/bharata#vaishnavism>, entirely refraining from action with motive, strive to attain success in *yoga* and by ascetic austerities. You have already achieved such success so far as your debts to your ancestors, both male <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/male#history> and female concerned, and that success also which is derived from action (sacrifices). Do you, for serving the regenerate ones endeavour to attain success in penances. Those that are crowned with ascetic success, can, by virtue of that success, do whatever they list; do you, therefore, practising asceticism realise all your wishes." Kr irs 21 2 23 On Mon, 20 Feb 2023 at 22:14, 'gopala krishnan' via iyer123 < [email protected]> wrote: > *CULTURAL QA 02-2023-**17* > > *BEING A COMPILATION THERE MAY BE ERRORS* > > Q1 One decade ago, Indonesian and Pakistani railways were of > equal quality, but why today the quality of Indonesian railways is very far > ahead of Pakistani? > > A1 Pierre Neo12h > > Answered by Wirawan Winarto, Indonesian. Ex-engineer at Microsoft, > Samsung, & Intel Updated 4y > > We know it sounds crazy. > > I believe Indonesia is an exception. I have never seen this anywhere else. > > Look at how ten years changed Indonesia. From the past time (zaman dulu) > and today (saat ini). It amazes everyone how fast things can change in > just ten years. > > There was one massive revolution driven by Ignasius Jonan, who left his > job at Citibank to handle Indonesian Railway Corporation. The move may > seems a bit strange because in the past, such roles were usually taken care > by bureaucrats or civil servants instead of professionals. > > This man. > > *He is well-known for his can-do attitude that earned him the role as > Minister of Transportation in 2014.* Below I will show you how the > railways of Indonesia has changed under his leadership. > > This was how the Indonesian railways looked like, ten years ago. > > The “Business Class” looked like this. Almost no different to the “Economy > Class”, except that you get a seat number. *Hawkers used to roam freely > in the cabin. People made long queue just to buy tickets at the train > station back in 2006.* > > And since the Economy Class did not assign you a seat, you might as well > be sitting on the roof. Crazy, I know. Those were the daredevils. > > And this was the infamous Jakarta Commuter Line (KRL) where you could find > yourself seated with monkeys, chickens, or goats on your way to work. > > Riding a train was a dangerous experience. The Executive Class was a bit > better*. However, you can also find rats or cockroaches roaming around.* > However, > Indonesia experienced rapid transformation within a short span. > > Ten years, to be more precise. > > And this is how Indonesia railways looks in the present day, after Jonan > took over. > > With no monkeys or chicken, the interior of the train is now clean. The > number of trains have also increased greatly. With trains scheduled every > fifteen minutes, the crowd can be eased. Rush-hour can be pretty crowded, > but it is not brutal like it used to be. > > The workers today are well-paid and professional. As a regular rider for > Jakarta towards Bandung route, I find them very helpful. > > More importantly, there is nobody on the roof. *Sitting on the roof can > earn you prison-time*. Even crazier, the government now has rights to > execute you. > > I am serious.The government is trying to kill anyone who dares to sit on > the roof. > > Tickets can be bought online, thus reducing the crowd. Train stations are > being rebuilt, reconstructed, in the past ten years. Automated ticket > machines are also available on each train station. > > How about the train itself? The Economy Class of Jakarta-Bandung today > looks like this one (compare to the photos of “Economy Class” above). > Everybody > gets their seat assigned. > > *It has one downside : the seat cannot be reclined.* > > For smaller cities, it still looks like this. But gradually it has been > changed for the better. It is about time. > > And the Business Class look slightly better. > > Information : > https://www.pegipegi.com/travel/pahami-kelas-dan-sub-kelas-di-kereta-api-penumpang/ > > The Executive Class comes in many flavors. It usually caters for niche > travellers with deeper pockets, who really want to enjoy the ride. It is > faster and stops at fewer stations. > > It comes with larger leg-rooms and some routes have personal entertainment > for the passengers. > > Update : this is an interesting video in case you want to see more of it. > > There is also special cabins like the Tourism Class. > > And cities like Jakarta, Medan, Padang, Solo, and Yogyakarta are getting > an Airport Train that is very comfortable and always on-time. > > If you see how far Indonesia railway has improved in the span of ten > years, you cannot help but wonder how. The answer this man: Ignasius > Jonan. - Wall Street Journal - On the Rails With Ignasius Jonan > > *He single-handedly changed the face of Indonesian railways.* > > Q2 Do Indian trains have locomotives that pull and push? > > A2 Raghav Choudhary,Works at Bihar Sikcha Pariyogna > (2021–present)5h > > *Yes, Indian trains do have locomotives that are capable of both pulling > and pushing the train.* These locomotives are commonly referred to as > "dual-mode" or "bi-directional" locomotives. > > *With a dual-mode locomotive, the locomotive can be placed at either end > of the train, and it can pull the train in one direction and push it in the > other direction*. This helps to reduce the time and effort required to > turn the locomotive around at the end of the line, especially in cases > where the line ends at a dead-end station. > > *Many of the modern locomotives used by Indian Railways are dual-mode > locomotives*, including the WDP-4D, WDG-4D, and WAP-7 locomotives. These > locomotives are widely used for both passenger and freight trains across > the Indian Railways network. > > My note- There are many Push-pull trains in Kerala as passenger trains > > Q3 How can you tell if there is a problem with your drain or > sewer line before the toilet overflows? > > A3 Gopala Krishnan dated 20-2-23 > > Not much difficult. One has to closely observe the closet. *Mostly dark > colour liquid will appear even after well fleshing after 1–2 hours*. If > you flesh again or drop buckets of water, *still the stained liquid > appear. It means remains of stool hardened is blocking. * > > In India, Chennai, private sanitary people will attend on phone call, > remove inspection boxes, and with all sanitary precautions hardened stool > will be hit and made to pieces and flow. They will remove all blocks and > pour water from closet of any toilet and show it is reaching septic tank. > All refitting of covers, and closing will be done. One has to pay through > nose. > > Q4 If humans can't pass on illnesses or diseases to pets and > animals, how come animals can pass on ailments and diseases to humans? What > are examples proving so or otherwise? > > A4 Ken Saladin,Former professor of animal behaviour Sun > > *An animal disease transmitted to humans is called a zoonosis (pronounced > ZO-oh-NO-sis, not starting with a “zoo” sound).* > > *A human disease transmitted to animals is called an anthroponosis, or > sometimes reverse zoonosis.[1]* > > Yes, it works both ways. Anthroponoses are a concern in zoos, where > common human diseases can be transmitted to the variety of exotic animal > species that zoos collect, and those species may have little resistance > to some pathogen that hasn’t been part of their natural environment or > evolutionary history. This is also important to animals in research > facilities,[2]especially our fellow primates. Such diseases can be > especially deadly to animals that aren’t adapted to them. > > *Examples of anthroponosis “include rubella, smallpox, diphtheria, > gonorrhea, ringworm (Trichophyton rubrum), and trichomoniasis.”[3]* > > *My note- A very informative answer* > > Q5 What is the best fruit to eat every day? > > A5 Marlon Mcleod - Weights Loss Diet, Former Health Advisor > Insider at Weight Loss Diets Feb 15 > > *The best fruit to eat every day is one that contains a wide variety of > vitamins and minerals that are essential for good health.* While there > are many different types of fruits to choose from, the following are some > of the most nutritious and beneficial: > > Bananas: Bananas are an excellent source of dietary fiber, potassium, > magnesium, vitamin B6, and vitamin C. Eating one banana a day can help > promote regularity and digestion, reduce risk of heart disease, and even > help reduce stress and anxiety. > > Apples: Apples are a great source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and > polyphenols, which are antioxidants that can help protect against > inflammation and chronic diseases. Eating an apple a day can also help to > reduce cholesterol levels and prevent constipation. > > Oranges: Oranges are high in vitamin C and antioxidants that can help to > reduce inflammation, boost immunity, and promote healthy skin. Eating an > orange a day can also help to reduce risk of stroke, heart disease, and > cancer. > > Strawberries: Strawberries are a great source of dietary fiber, vitamin > C, and antioxidants. Eating a few strawberries a day can help to reduce > risk of stroke, heart disease, and cancer, and also help to improve > immunity and reduce inflammation. > > Blueberries: Blueberries are packed with antioxidants, vitamin C, and > fiber. Eating blueberries every day can help to reduce risk of cancer and > heart disease, improve memory and cognition, and even help to reduce stress > and anxiety. > > Grapes: Grapes are a great source of antioxidants, vitamin C, and > potassium. Eating a few grapes a day can help to reduce risk of stroke, > heart disease, and cancer, and also help to reduce inflammation and improve > digestion. > > Papayas: Papayas are very high in vitamin C and antioxidants. Eating a > papaya a day can help to reduce inflammation, boost immunity, and improve > skin health. > > Cherries: Cherries are a great source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and > antioxidants. Eating a few cherries a day can help to reduce risk of > stroke, heart disease, and cancer, and can also help to improve sleep > quality. > > Avocados: Avocados are packed with healthy fats, dietary fiber, and > vitamins. Eating an avocado a day can help to reduce inflammation, improve > digestion, and even help to reduce cholesterol levels. > > Mangoes: Mangoes are high in dietary fiber, vitamin C, and beta-carotene. > Eating a mango a day can help to boost immunity, reduce inflammation, and > even help to improve skin health. > > Overall, there are many different types of fruits to choose from that can > provide a wide variety of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that are > essential for good health. Eating a variety of fruits every day can help to > reduce risk of chronic diseases, improve immunity, and even help to improve > overall wellbeing. > > *My note- Diabetics must avoid fully ripe plantains and fresh grapes*. I > have read elsewhere recent studies permit dried black grapes and about > to ripe plantains can be consumed by diabetics. Contact your family > doctor before start eating them. > > Q6 Why do Western European countries give a slap on the wrist > for most crimes? > > A6 Claire Jordan, Degree in biology and folklore; programmer, > shop owner, secretary on newspaper Feb 9 > > *Social engineering*. If you hand out minor sentences for non-violent > crimes, and very stiff ones for violent crimes, the great majority of > crimes will be non-violent. > > On the other hand, if you have severe sentencing even for minor, > non-violent crimes, criminals will think - and in the US, often *do* think > - “*If I’m going to get life in prison if I’m caught, whatever I do, I > might as well kill my mark to keep them quiet”.* > > Q7 Were there people in the Middle Ages that lived completely > alone (not in a town or a village : really completely alone) ? > > A7 Matt Riggsby, MA Archaeological Studies, Boston University > Feb 14 > > *The Middle Ages, particularly the early Middle Ages and particularly in > the east, saw a number of hermits*. These were people *who in later years > might have become monks in a monastery*, but this was before organized > monastic institutions were well established. They might take up residence > in a small hut built in the wilderness, in caves, or even in the case of a > peculiar class of hermit called stylites live atop old pillars*. These > holy hermits were driven to abandon society to avoid the wickedness they > perceived in other people and live their lives devoted to prayer.* > > Or, *at least, they were alone in theory*. In practice, they’d interact > with other people now and again. Hermits were often seen as being > particularly holy, and people might go see them to obtain their blessings > for an upcoming marriage, the harvest, or what have you, and they’d > typically leave some kind of donation, which allowed the hermits to keep > eating. But generally speaking, they lived alone rather than in the > company of other people. > > Q8 How does the VIP quota reservation work in Indian Railways > ticket bookings? > > A8 Braj Bhushan Yadav, Professor, Educational programs at > Experiences in Life (2000–present)22h > > Getting an affirmed ticket for rail route reservation in India is > something like a supernatural occurrence. In any case, during this time the > failure of the people who got holding up tickets can likewise be perceived. > > In such a circumstance, there is compelling reason should be shocked on > the off chance that an *everyday person requests to affirm the ticket > from celebrity portion in the train to go to his home.* Kindly tell that > he realizes that one of the numerous offices of the Rail routes is the > Crisis Standard, which is additionally called celebrity Share by the > average person. > > *In spite of the long holding up list, tickets for some travellers at last > get affirmed*. What is celebrity or Crisis Quantity? On whose suggestion > is this quantity gave? Allow us to let you know that in the word reference > of rail lines, crisis share is the held portion left over from the rail > line base camp. > > In spite of the fact that it was made for those officials and faculty of > the Rail line Division who need to go in the event of crisis. > Notwithstanding, *later the nation's clergymen, MPs, MLAs, legal > officials, common assistance officials were likewise added to it. *In the > event that these famous people travel all alone, they can demand a seat or > billet from this portion. Not just this, *these unique individuals > additionally demand for their subordinates and family members. *MPs and > MLAs likewise make demands for individuals of their area. > > *How is the ticket affirmed.* > > In the event that somebody reserved a spot in third AC of an express train > to go from Mumbai to Kolkata and he gets 70th number in the holding up > list. On the off chance that there is a train for the following day and it > is likewise important to leave, then, at that point, *he should contact > somebody who can get his ticket affirmed through the crisis standard.* > When the solicitation for Crisis Standard is stopped, he/she needs to sit > tight for the finish of the outline which is arranged not many hours before > the take off of the train. *After the arrival of this graph the > individual will see a CNF (Checked) status against his/her name.* That > is, in case of the crisis amount being affirmed, that individual can go to > his home resting easily through the train venture. > > As per railroad authorities, there is no decent breaking point on the > quantity of crisis share seats in a train. This standard is settled based > on the class of the train, the normal group in it and the solicitations got > for crisis quantity. > > *My note- I recently read the MLA quota is no more in trains. I am > subjected to correction.* > > I have availed this facility long back once. Getting a letter from the > MLA recommending seat and submit to GM railways(His steno). I found on > the date of my travel I got confirmed birth in different coaches to me, > son and wife. (Chennai- Mumbai) *Somehow we got them in two compartments > close*. It was in 1993 to send my son from Bombay to Jeddah by flight on > employment. > > Q9 Is it better to repair or replace a AC? > > A9 David Hermann,BS in Mechanical Engineering, U of IllinoisThu > > *Depends on the age … in my experience a Central AC system “lasts” oh > about 12- 14 years* …so makes no sense to put expensive parts and labor > into a system that is nearer to it’s “end of life” > > *Another very important thing to consider: the AC* Industry is making a > MAJOR switch on refrigerants (government mandated, more ozone friendly) So > you wouldn’t want to invest a lot, say in an R-22 or even an R-410A System > > Here’s the “hard reality” AC systems are now “permanently expensive” … > it’s the price we pay for comfort. I own a place in Illinois, and a place > in Florida,,, 2021 was a “banner year” for AC replacement… had to switch > out BOTH systems at $6,500 each — OUCH ….but hopefully “knock on wood” > won’t have any trouble for 10 years or more > > Q10 Are there any facilities available for passengers with > disabilities on Indian Railways trains, specifically related to berths? > > A10 Galaxy of Knowledge space,Answered byRawshid Malik21h > > *Yes, Indian Railways provides various facilities for passengers with > disabilities on trains*, including facilities related to berths. These > facilities are designed to make train travel more comfortable and > accessible for passengers with disabilities. Here are some of the > facilities available for passengers with disabilities on Indian Railways > trains: > > *Special Berths: Indian Railways has designated* certain berths in each > coach as "Lower Berths" for persons with disabilities, elderly passengers, > and pregnant women. These berths are located close to the entrance of the > coach and are easier to access. Passengers with disabilities can request a > special berth at the time of booking their ticket. > > Wheelchair Assistance: Indian Railways provides wheelchair assistance for > passengers with disabilities at major railway stations. The assistance is > provided free of charge and includes help with boarding and alighting from > the train, as well as assistance with luggage. > > Accessible Toilets: Indian Railways has provided accessible toilets in > some of its coaches for passengers with disabilities. *These toilets are > equipped with handrails, lower washbasins, and other facilities to make > them more accessible.* > > Hearing Impaired Assistance: Indian Railways has also introduced a new > facility for hearing-impaired passengers. Passengers can now request for an > induction loop system in their coach to assist them in hearing > announcements made over the public address system. > > Companion Travel: Indian Railways also provides the facility of a > "companion" for passengers with disabilities who require assistance while > travelling. The companion can travel with the passenger and is provided a > seat free of charge. > > *Passengers with disabilities are advised to inform Indian Railways of > their specific needs* and requirements at the time of booking, to ensure > a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. > > *All the above QA are from Quora website on 20-02-2023* > > *Quora answers need not be 100% correct answers .* > > *Compiled **and posted by R. 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