Some Interesting Words in the Oxford Dictionary and How They Got There

Oxford English Dictionary (OED) : the universally accepted authority of the English language. Called so because it is published by the Oxford University Press. The first issue was unveiled on 1st February 1884. Over the last 134 years the OED has undergone a multitude of changes to exclude words which seem redundant in today’s world and include those which are gaining popularity and increased usage in our daily lives. As the society...


Why all Aloha Franchise owners are always happy?

ALOHA Gujarat has been a name to reckon with for 14 strong years. With 350+ centres all over Gujarat, the ALOHA family is continuously growing and expanding. With excellent teamwork and comradery between the company and the franchisee heads we are progressing leaps and bounds. The technical support and background provided by the company inspires and encourages the centre heads and teachers to give in their full dedication and efforts. Allowing...


12 Tips to Make Learning English Grammar Easier

How do you feel when you know that there is an opportunity right in front of you? The opportunity you might have been waiting for a lifetime, after working hard on your education and aiming that one job! But, you are not qualified for it or maybe you have to work for less compared to others or what if you get turned down for the profile in the initial start itself? And, the only reason is that you don’t know how to speak the...


WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE TO BE A SUCCESSFUL FRANCHISE OWNER

The success of any business is the measure by which it strives to tap its full potential. When the business is a franchise then success is a sweet and sour combination of a tough and easy road. Tough being the challenge of matching up to the franchise name and easy being the established name that backs the road. Thus, this easily proves that the success of franchise owners not just relies on the name of the franchise but also several other...


SPEEDY CALCULATION OF SQUARES USING VEDIC MATHEMATICS

Vedic Mathematics is an ancient collection of techniques and methods that greatly help to perform the mathematical calculation in a quick and easy manner. Vedic mathematics constitutes several techniques which are way faster than the techniques performed in regular mathematics as they are less complex and less time-consuming. Amongst the several available techniques of Vedic mathematics, the shortcut for calculation of squares of numbers, also...


THE ORIGIN AND EVOLUTION OF ABACUS

The need for calculation has always been an essential part of human life. Even in ancient times, the calculations were not just limited to counting but calculative operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division were equally required. Therefore, to meet the need of it, humans tried devising several ways that could make the process of calculation less tedious and quick. But among all different ways to help the calculation, the...


BEGINNER'S TIPS TO OWN A FRANCHISE

Becoming a successful entrepreneur is a dream come true for all but, taking the first step is a tough decision to take and a risk as well. The path to success though may be tedious but a well sort strategy can assure a safe start. The safest way to start is, to own a franchise. A franchise is already a time-honored establishment which will give you an edge through its brand value, which acts as a magnet for the customers, contrary to which,...


SOLVING THE PUZZLE OF DYSLEXIA USING AN ABACUS

“If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music he hears, no matter how measured or far away.” – Henry Thoreau Dyslexia, a perennial medical condition of the brain, which not only makes reading a difficult task but also affects the writing ability of an individual. Other than reading and writing, it also makes the task of spelling the words and solving...


Abacus: Taking the First step

“There is always something to upset the most careful human calculations”- Ihara Saikaku The truest words expressed in the simplest manner. Calculations are an inevitable part of human life, and there is no denying that calculations have equally been challenging to the human race. And to face the same, the contemporary world heavily relies on calculators. But even since the ancient times, different civilizations have been using...


CURBING THE ABSTRACT FEAR OF SPOKEN ENGLISH WITH ALOHA

“The only normal way to begin speaking in a new language is to begin speaking badly” – Greg Thomsan India is, one linguistically diverse nation. There are more than fifteen languages spoken throughout, and every fifty kilometers dialect changes. Yet among these languages, there is one language that witnesses a fear of being spoken, among the common masses, and that language is English. Still people do take pains to learn...


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