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ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION: THINGS TO KNOW. ~Manas Tewari In this era it is quite common that you may roll over the term "depression". Majority of people interpret this term in a different way. However it's absolutely necessary to understand this subject deeply and also understand what happens to our brain when we are in a state of anxiety. What is Depression? Depression is categorized is a MOOD DISORDER. The primary reason for Depression is the excessive secretion of a specific hormone called CORTISOL from the HIPPOCAMPUS region of the brain. Hippocampus is that region of the brain that stores and stimulates memories. Cortisol is released during mental stress and tension. The excessive secretion of cortisol is considered to be the primary cause of MAJOR DEPRESSIVE ORDER. However, there is still a long way of research in the sector of mental health.  SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION Thoughts off self guilt and self harm arising in the brain Change in sleep patterns either excess or lac

STANDARDIZED TESTS REQUIRED FOR FOREIGN    UNIVERSITIES. by- MANAS TEWARI  There is no doubt that FOREIGN Universities are one of the best ranked Universities in the world. Indian Universities are a bit low in the global rankings with the INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (BOMBAY), which is the best in India, holding the 172nd Rank in the   Q.S. Global Universities ranking . That is why many people aim for these colleges. Therefore you might be one of those people who are aiming for those top universities. However in order to get into these, there are several Standardized tests that you must appear for. So here is the list of some of these exams that you must give for admissions abroad. 1. SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST(SAT) This is probably the most popular exam that students appear for to get themselves into the world's top universities which include Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, Stanford University, UC Berkely etc. This exam consists only of 2 Subjects which

Best Platforms to Study Online...... In these times of  Lockdown when schools,colleges and coaching institutions are shut it might become difficult to generate self interest in studies. However there is never a pause to education and ONLINE TEACHING APPS have well proven this fact. So let us look at some of these apps which might prove very beneficial for you : (these are not in any  sort of good to bad ranking its just that these are the options. 1. UNACADEMY  Well this is probably one of the most popular applications for online learning. With over 10 million+ downloads on playstore this app has seen recent rise in its charts during these few months. it has over 14000 educators which help you to prepare for over 30 competitive examinations from which include JEE, UPSC, SSC, NTSE and many more. I personally like this app due to its easy to understand UI, Great teachers and many lectures.   2. VEDANTU Right next to unacademy, in a head-to-head competition stands Vedantu. With over 5 mil

BEST WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OUT OF THIS PANDEMIC. image courtesy- crn.com For a lot of people this pandemic might be very dull,boring and monotonous. For students,the same regular online classes by their schools, and then EAT,SLEEP AND REPEAT. However, it is also true that you may not find this much free time to learn a new skill that may help improve your personality. This can be the best time to pursue a passion that you have long wanted to(eg-me creating a blog!) So here are some ways to MAKE THE MOST OUT OF THIS PANDEMIC SITUATION    1. LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE Ever wanted to converse in a language other than your mother tongue but didn't find time before. Then this might be the perfect time for you. You can learn a new language right now without worrying about any cost. There are hundreds of online classes which are open source and absolutely free. Who knows when will you need a new language to converse? And after all learning something new isn't a bad idea! PRO TIP- You can s