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  Medinilla magnifica (Showy medinilla) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall, with opposite, firm, dark green glossy, leathery leaves, which grow to 20 – 30 cm long in an ovate shape with a short point. The stems are succulent and four angled. The weight of its heavy inflorescence makes it seem hanging. The blossoms grow in panicles up to 50 cm long, with Ovid pink bracts. The individual blooms are up to 25 mm in size and are pink, red or violet. The fruits are violet, fleshy berries, about 1 cm wide. Medinilla magnifica is extremely ideal perfect for a hanging basket. Scientific Name:   Medinilla magnifica Common Names:  Showy medinilla, Rose Grape, Magnifica Medinilla, Philippine orchid, Kapa-kapa, Javanese Rhododendron, and Love Plant. Light: It thrives best in bright, indirect sunlight but should be shaded from the hottest sun. Soil: It grows well in rich, moist but well-drained, peat moss-based mix, such as African violet potting mix. Water: Water regular...

 🏏 Beautiful small story: 2 minutes Read👌 Dr. Rajdeep Manwani, one of *Dravid's * classmate: "Rahul Dravid never attended classes regularly & was always seen practising in nets.  One day he came to class & started writing notes with his gloves on. Seeing this, we felt uncomfortable. Everyone was laughing, whispering, Rahul Dravid continued writing for that full hour. After 1 hour, Dravid came up to Adarsh (a common friend) & said, “Adarsh, can I borrow your accounts notes bcoz exams are nearing & I haven't written many notes. So can I borrow it, xerox it & give it to you back” Adarsh replied “Rahul, I'll give you notes but could you tell me why were you wearing gloves? You came to class wearing gloves & you continued wearing it, you were wearing gloves even when teacher was dictating notes?” Rahul Dravid said to me something that day which is very interesting. He replied “You know something Adarsh, last 2 Ranji matches which I played, I had ol...

 "According to Psychologists, there are four types of Intelligence:  1) Intelligence Quotient (IQ) 2) Emotional Quotient (EQ) 3) Social Quotient (SQ) 4) Adversity Quotient (AQ) 1. Intelligence Quotient (IQ) : this is the measure of your level of comprehension. You need IQ to solve maths, memorize things, and recall lessons. 2. Emotional Quotient (EQ) : this is the measure of your ability to maintain peace with others, keep to time, be responsible, be honest, respect boundaries, be humble, genuine and considerate. 3. Social Quotient (SQ): this is the measure of your ability to build a network of friends and maintain it over a long period of time. People that have higher EQ and SQ tend to go further in life than those with a high IQ but low EQ and SQ. Most schools capitalize on improving IQ levels while EQ and SQ are played down. A man of high IQ can end up being employed by a man of high EQ and SQ even though he has an average IQ. Your EQ represents your Character, while your ...