Software design patterns are important tools for providing solutions to the problems occurring during software development. They are reusable solutions for design challenges. These are generally blueprints and not the exact code. The key characteristics of design patterns are: Why should you know about design patterns? Types of Design Patterns Creational Design Patterns These design…
Smartphones were created to make our lives easier. They have already replaced our cameras, alarm clocks, grocery lists, letters, payments, maps, and whatnot. GPS, learning, work, and communication are all dependent on smartphones. But slowly, notifications, reels, and endless scrolling have begun to control our daily routine. Most people don’t realize how much time they…
Guru Nanak Jayanti celebrates the birth of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev Ji. He is known to be the founder of Sikhism. It is one of the most sacred festivals of Sikhs. The birth anniversaries of 10 Sikh Gurus are celebrated as Gurupurabs. Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born in 1469 in Rai-Bhoi-Di…
Govardhan Puja is also known as Annakut or Annakoot. It is a Hindu festival celebrated on the first lunar day of the bright fortnight of the month of Diwali. The festival occurs on the fourth day of Diwali. People worship Govardhan Hill and offer a variety of vegetarian food to Lord Krishna as an expression…
It is a technique where a function calls itself directly or indirectly to solve a problem by breaking it into smaller problems. There are various types of recursion, which are described below with some examples: Types Direct Recursion A function directly calls itself. The function factorial() calls itself directly until it reaches the base case…
There are various fascinating patterns in the world’s climatic patterns. El Nino and La Nina make up El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO). It is a natural cycle that affects the world’s climate. These oceanic shifts influence agriculture to rain. What Is El Niño? It is the warm phase of the ENSO cycle. It happens when the…
What is Object-Oriented Programming? It is a programming paradigm that organizes software design around objects. Objects have both attributes (data) and behaviour (method). It models real-world problems by representing entities as interacting objects, making code more modular, reusable, and maintainable. OOP is built on four pillars: Abstraction, Encapsulation, Inheritance, and Polymorphism. Java, Python, C++, and…
Pitra Paksha is also known as Shradha Paksha or Mahalaya Paksha, it is a sacred 16-day lunar period in the Hindu calendar dedicated to paying homage to departed ancestors. It falls in the Krishna Paksha (waning phase of the moon) of the Bhadrapada month (September–October). Why is Pitra Paksha observed? /Legend behind Pitra Paksha Helping…
Taxes are an integral part of a country’s economy. They are the foundation of a country’s growth and development. Taxes help in funding public infrastructure, health care, education, and welfare schemes. With one of the largest populations in the world, India relies heavily on taxes to fund its welfare schemes and ambitious projects. Taxes link…
In today’s world, AI or Artificial Intelligence has become more than a buzzword. It is shaping the way we live, work, and interact. From unlocking our phone with our face to Amazon and Netflix recommendations, AI is everywhere. What is AI(Artificial Intelligence)? Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the ability of a machine or software to perform…
What is time complexity? Time complexity is a measure of how the running time of an algorithm increases as the input size increases. It indicates the number of steps the algorithm takes based on the input. Since every computer takes a different time to perform computation, we need a standard mechanism to measure the speed…
Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayak Chaturthi, celebrates the birthday of the Hindu deity Ganesh. Lord Ganesh, son of Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati, is the Vighnaharta(remover of obstacles), Budhhi Pradaayaka (harbinger of wisdom, prosperity), and good fortune. Invoking Ganesh before embarking on any new venture is believed to ensure success, wealth, and peace. Ganesh…
Krishna Janmashtami is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Sri Krishna (the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu). The festival typically takes place in August or September. It falls on the eighth day of the dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha). This festival is important in the Vaishnavism tradition of Hinduism. People break their day-long…
India is a land of spiritual abundance. This place is a home of a great heritage that offers enlightenment. This land has nurtured countless seekers, sages, and mystics over the centuries. There have been stories of men and women who walked away from ordinary to pursue an extraordinary inner journey in search of truth, freedom,…
Author: J.K. Rowling.Genre: Fantasy Literature.Series: Yes, Book 3 of the series.Published: 1999. Plot Story Setup The book is about Harry Potter’s journey in his third year at Hogwarts. He is in the house of his uncle and aunt. He blows up his Aunt in the air, after which a warning follows him that Sirius Black,…
Rising temperatures Rising Alarms Over the last few years, India has been at the mercy of climate change and extreme weather events. There have been various incidents of heatwaves, hailstorms, flash floods, etc., at various places at various times. With every passing year, their frequency has been increasing, which is alarming and a cause for…
Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akha Teej or Akti, is an annual Hindu and Jain festival. This day is auspicious for buying new things, depositing money in the bank, visiting temples, and providing offerings to the poor. It usually falls in April or May. The third lunar day (tritiya) of the bright half (Shukla Paksha)…
Navdurga is the nine forms or manifestations of Goddess Durga. Devotees worship them during the nine days of Navratri and Durga Puja. Each form represents a different aspect of her power and energy. Shailaputri Maa Shailaputri is worshipped on the first day of Navratari and is the daughter of Himavat. In her previous life, she…
Maha Shivratri is a festival honoring Lord Shiva. It falls between February and March and commemorates the wedding of Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati. Unlike other Hindu festivals, devotees celebrate Maha Shivratri at night. The festival emphasizes self-study, fasting, meditation, and social harmony. Devotees offer fruits, leaves, sweets, and milk to Lord Shiva and observe…
Kumbh Mela represents the largest religious human gathering in the world. It is the festival of sacred pitcher. Every 6,12 and 144 years marks Kumbh. The four major pilgrimage sites of Kumbh Mela are: Prayagraj, Haridwar, Nashik, and Ujjain. Prayagraj has the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers. Haridwar has the Ganges, Nashik has…
Basant Panchami also known as Saraswati Puja, marks the arrival of spring. It marks the start of preparation for Holi which is celebrated forty days later. The festival is celebrated forty days before the arrival of spring because any season takes forty days to be in full bloom. Spring is also known as the “King…