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A Recreational Game, The Lemon & Spoon Race

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            Recreational game involves participants in which the main function is providing fun and entertainment to participant. Recreation is a source of joy and provide relaxation for one's body and mind.             Lemon and spoon race is an activity that is played by balancing a lemon on a spoon that is held by the mouth. One has to balance the lemon without dropping it and walking to the finishing point just like a race. It is an easy game to play that is coupled with a lot of fun.   The game has its roots in traditional European folk games, particularly in the UK, where it's been a popular outdoor activity since the mid- 19th century. Through the brief history we can understand that in early 20th century, this game became popular at country fairs, social gatherings and community events. But on the present days this game remains beloved recreational activity, enjoyed by people of all ages at outdoor gatherings, p...

AKSHAYA PROJECT

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 The Akshaya project is an initiative by the Government of India to provide digital literacy and internet access to rural areas.  Akshaya Project was launched by Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam as an e-literacy project in 2002. The Akshaya project first started in the rural areas of Malappuram district of Kerala, India, and has now spread all around the state. The project was the first district-wide computer literacy project in India and one of the largest known Internet Protocol (IP) based wireless networks in the world. In November 2002, the state government of Kerala put into place a project, piloted in Malappuram, with the goal of at least one person in every family to be computer literate in that district. Malappuram is now what is said to be India's first E-literate District. The mission continues to make Kerala the first E-literate state in India. The project started in 2002 in Ariyallur, Malappuram district under the Kerala State IT Mission. The project came into bei...