How To Help Economically Backward Children And Motivate Them

All parents want to give their children bright future and good education but there are some unfortunate people who cannot give their children good education because of their poor financial condition. The lives of poor students are often very different from those of their more affluent peers. Even simple things like: stationary, proper uniform, good footwear is away from their reach. One of the most unfortunate results of their economic struggles is that they often choose to drop out of school and lead a miserable life in poverty.

Different Strokes, the NGO started by Mr Ravi Somani and his wife is dedicated towards making lives of such children better and giving such children a brighter tomorrow. Children are the future of our country; hence, it’s our responsibility as well to help them to succeed in life. Here are some ways, you can help economically backward children and motivate them.

      Boost their self esteem: Work to boost the self-esteem of students who live in poverty by praising their school success instead of what they own.

            Donate: According to Mr Ravi Somani, if we have abundance in our lives, then we should definitely give back to the society and help the needy people. So, donate your old computers, magazines, newspapers, and books so that low-income students can see and work with printed materials. School may be the only place where they are exposed to print media. Help them to enhance their learning experiences.

            Appreciate participation: Encourage the economically backward children to express their opinion, talk about their feelings, and make choices. This will give them confidence to express themselves better in the society.

             Sponsor a child’s education: Sponsor a child's education at an NGO, or send him to school. Make donations for schools that educate economically backward children. If you can’t help financially, share your knowledge with the kids. Teach underprivileged children as a volunteer, intern or look for permanent job opportunity.

Little steps that we take can make a huge difference to a child’s life. So, come forward and help in any way you can. To sponsor a child’s education or volunteer at Mr Ravi Somani’s NGO-Different Strokes, visit- www.different-strokes.org

Stamp Collection - How To Differentiate Real From Fake

Stamp collection is an exciting hobby. Collecting stamps is like collecting memories. Every stamp you own has its unique significance and hence, it is very precious. But, not even the stamps are safe from evil minded people. Like all other valuable items, stamps can also be faked, altered, and forged; that’s why it is important to learn how to identify a fake stamp. It takes years of experience to be able to tell real from fake. Hence, Mr Ravi Somani, the well known philatelist has compiled few valuable tips that stamp collectors can use to spot fake stamps.

Inspect the gum on the back of the stamp.

Forgers will re-gum a stamp to repair damage to the original gum, in order to increase the value of a stamp. Here are some tips to identify a re-gummed stamp:

Þ    A re-gummed stamp will often curl at the corners, whereas original gum stamps will usually stay flat.

Þ    A re-gummed stamp has a textured and dull appearance with a little inconsistencies in the thickness of the gum.

Check the watermark

Hold the stamp up to the light. On a re-gummed stamp, the watermark will be more visible in weaker light and may even be impressed into the gum. Original watermarks are much harder to see, becoming visible only when dipped into special fluid, advises Mr Ravi Somani.

Check the perforations of the stamp

If the perforation feels sharp, the stamp has been re-gummed. Normally, an originally gummed stamp will feel soft to the touch. 
Another thing to check is any signs of re-perforations. Re-perforated stamps are some of the most common fakes, and can often be fairly easy to spot, particularly with the aid of a magnifying glass. If a stamp is re-perforated, the holes will be poorly spaced or aligned.

Stamp collection is an adventurous hobby that requires great patience, perseverance and the eye of a perfectionist. Follow the useful tips above, brought to you by the expert stamp collector, Mr Ravi Somani to stay safe and cherish your most prized possession for years to come.

To know more, visit- http://ravisomani.com/

How To Get Over Difficult Times And Start A Life Full Of Positivity: Experiences Shared By Ravi Somani

Life is full of colors; sometimes happy, sometimes sad. Happy times give us beautiful memories to cherish forever but difficult times give us valuable lessons on life. Mr Ravi Somani, who has been through a difficult phase in his life, shares his experiences and tells the readers, how difficult times can be overcome and positivity can be retained despite unfavorable circumstances.

Let go of the negative feelings

Negative feelings not just deter you from thinking in the right direction but also blind you totally and push you in the wrong direction. So, give up all the negative feelings you have. Sharing experiences from his own life, Mr. Ravi Somani says that he was caught up in extremely complex legal issues over High Security Registration Plates, which lead to the distressing situations in his life, including dispute with Linkpoint Infrastructure Pvt Limited. So, he decided to draw a peaceful line and amicably resolve his dispute with the company by relinquishing his share holding in Utsav Safety Systems.

Tell yourself-“This too shall pass”

When difficult time get to you, don’t get worked up. Time doesn’t always remain the same, so, stay calm, relaxed and tell yourself-“This too shall pass”. This will not just help you to stay focused but will also help you to become stronger emotionally, says Mr. Ravi Somani.

Help someone in need

There is no joy bigger in the world than the joy of giving; therefore, devote yourself to a cause, it will make a difference in someone’s life and will help you to become a better individual. The complications involving Mr. Ravi Somani’s HSRP venture made him emotionally shattered, but, his zest to live life with positivity and make life good for others helped him to regain his strengths. He, with the help of his wife started Different Strokes NGO to make a difference to the lives of differently abled and economically backward kids. The NGO now brings smiles to many faces each day and gives immense satisfaction to Mr Somani.

Develop a hobby

If there is something you love doing and that makes you happy, you should definitely do it. It will perk you up instantly and give you something enjoyable to do, says Mr Ravi Somani. Mr. Somani who is a well known philatelist discovered joy in the difficult times by collecting stamps. He now has a good collection of stamps and values them more than anything else in the world.

Take some time out for relaxation

Sometimes we all just need a mental break. We get so caught up in a challenge that we don’t allow ourselves to Simply Breathe. Meditation can be very simple. Go into a quiet and comfortable space. Relax your muscles. Close your eyes. Take a deep, long breath and slowly exhale. Think happy and positive thoughts. Reflect on all the great experiences and wonderful people in your life that make you happy, this will make you feel blessed and get over negative thoughts.

Life teaches us many lessons each day. All you need to do is, learn from those experiences and use the lessons learnt to make someone else’s life positive and happy, concludes Mr. Ravi Somani.