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Windy: Basically, we should be well aware of what we should do to prepare ourselves before the quake. And God forbid! If the quake comes we should know what to do during the quake and after it. Cliparti: All this information can be had from http://walnet.lasheriff.org/quake.htm It is a site that will equip you with all knowledge you require to face such kind of disaster. Windy: Actually, there are various myths surrounding quakes. Like they feel, they should not run during a quake lest they get paralysed and so on. Proper knowledge and information is the best way to get rid of such myths. To know more truths, facts and myths, you can log on to www.lainsider.com/sha...mes/disaster/disaster-quake.html?//go. It also advises on how to prepare, respond and recover from such disaster. The disasters covered by it are earthquake, wildfire and floods. Fluppy: Okay, so these are ways that we can do to protect and save ourselves. Tell me what we can do for our friends down in Gujarat? Cliparti: Persons are sending all kinds of help down there. You can send food grains, clothes, bandages and medicines. There are various organisations and individuals undertaking this task. You can even send your savings or pocket money. Windy: Then you can persuade and convince your parents to send cheques or bank drafts in the favour of the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund. Fluppy: What is Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund? Windy: This is a fund that was created shortly after Independence to render assistance to individuals facing distress situation It depends entirely on voluntary donations received from the public. Through this fund you can reach the families of those affected by major disturbances like quakes, floods and cyclones. Cliparti: You can know more about it and even download the form for payment through credit cards from http://pmindia.nic.in/funds/nrf-r.htm. Windy: There are various other ways of sending the money. You can send cheques/DD directly to PM’s office or deposit it in any designated branches of SBI and other banks or send money through money orders at post offices. For persons who are abroad, there are again various ways through which they can send money. Cliparti: How did you come to know about all these ways of helping? Windy: Actually, I read all about it from www.pmindia.nic.in/appeal/appeal-r.htm. My father was sending a demand draft so he was looking at various options available. He said that all the money would be exempted from tax too. Fluppy: Why are grown-ups so happy if something is exempted from tax. I thought you should pay taxes sincerely as it is all for your country’s benefits. Cliparti: You are absolutely right. But don’t think much about it for now as you’ll understand that when you grow up. Fluppy: Okay, what do I do now? Windy: Now you improve your knowledge and participate in contests for children of your age. You know after this earthquake, I get the feeling that such disasters can destroy all your gold, money, house and savings. One thing that can remain with you is your knowledge. Only with this knowledge you can hope to build up your life from a scratch. Moreover times ahead are going to be so competitive that only the tough ones will succeed. Cliparti: You’re right, Windy. That is the reason why I have subscribed to online edition of competition master. It’s at http://www.competitionmaster.com and equips you to be with the times. It has a virtual encyclopedia of Indian history, culture, geography, science and general knowledge. With its mock tests and Web resources over a period of time, one really gets confident to face the competitive exams. Fluppy: Wow Cliparti, are you really working hard for your good future. Cliparti: I think everybody should. The harder we strive in these years of our life, easier our lives will be later on. The easy we take now, harder will it be later on. Fluppy: That’s nice logic. Where do I begin? Windy: To start with, do good readings. It should be educative and informative. Then of course do your studies well. Visit good sites. At http://www.edu4kids.com you will come across good Internet resource. It will help you with your maths, social studies, languages and science. For good knowledge on geography, economy, government, people, communication, transportation, currency of your country, http://burns.dicb.du.edu/sw/centasia/in/geohtml is a good place to visit.
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