The M1 coach is part of Indian railway's newer planning.
These markings M1, M2, M3...... refer to AC 3 - tier economy coaches.
Difference between regular 3AC coach and M1 coach ----
Standard 3AC coach has 72 berths
M1 has 83 berths
3AC coaches offer slightly more space and features like privacy curtains.
M1 coaches are more compact and have features like charging points, reading lights, fans and air-conditioning.
Yesterday I had written an article about Slovakia's welcome tradition using food.
But Slovakia is not alone !!!
There are other countries too following the same tradition.
1. Date and Arabian coffee
In many countries across middle East, guests are traditionally welcomed with dates and Arabian coffee.
2. Aloha welcome with Poi
In Hawaiian culture, guests are traditionally welcomed with a dish made from taro root called Poi and the spirit of Aloha.
3. Milk tea welcome ceremony
In Mongolia and Tibetan plateau, guests immediately upon arrival are greeted with butter tea or milk tea.
4. Kalach Bread Welcome
In Ukraine and Russia, guests are traditionally welcomed with ceremonial bread called Kalach often accompanied with salt.
It is similar to Slovakian tradition !!!
Even in our house, we greet guests with offering coffee or buttermilk to drink.
WE DON'T MAKE IT A BIG ISSUE !!!
PM Modi became the first ever Indian Prime Minister to visit Slovakia since the country got independence in 1993.
He was received by Slovak foreign minister and accorded a symbolic, traditional Slovak greeting, offering of bread and salt.
What does it mean ??
In Slovak and traditional Slovak culture, greeting an honored guest with a loaf of freshly baked bread and a small dish of salt is the highest expression of hospitality, respect and good will.
Bread represents prosperity , sustenance and sharing of blessings.
Salt symbolizes lasting value and enduring friendship.
It is a welcome tradition where food is used !!!!
Here is the list of largest cities in the world ----
1. Qeqqata in Greenland
2. Nyingchi in China
3. Barcelos in Brazil
4. Altamira in Brazil
5. Shigatse in China
6. Jiuquan in China
7. Hulunbiur in China
8. Avannata in Greenland
Here I have listed down the strongest African currencies and their countries.
I am surprised by the country and its currency featured at no. 6.
1. Tunisia Tunisian Dinar
2. Libya Libyan Dinar
3. Morocco Moroccan Dirham
4. Ghana Ghanaian Cedi
5. Botswana Botswanan Pula
6. Seychelles Seychellois Rupee
7. Eritrea Eritrean Nakfa
8. Eswatini Swazi Lilangeni
9. Namibia Namibian Dollar
10. Lesotho Lesotho Loti
