Month: June 2021

Yoga!

Yoga Sanskrit: योग; Sanskrit for “yoking” or “union”, is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines that originated in ancient India. Yoga is one of the six orthodox philosophical schools of Hinduism. There are a broad variety of yoga schools, practices, and goals in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism and there are four paths or types of yoga: Karma yoga, Kriya yoga, Bhakti yoga, and Jnana yoga. Research studies have shown that traditional yoga systems that include breathing exercises and asanas or postures, chants, and meditation can reduce stress and improve immunity and lung functions. Traditional forms and modern methods of yoga are practiced worldwide.

The practice of yoga has been thought to date back to pre-vedic Indian traditions, possibly in the Indus valley civilization around 3000 BCE. Yoga is mentioned in the Rigveda, and also referenced in the Upanishads, though it most likely developed as a systematic study around the 5th and 6th centuries BCE, in ancient India’s ascetic and Śramaṇa movements.

The chronology of earliest texts describing yoga practices is unclear, varyingly credited to the Upanishads. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali date from the 2nd century BCE, and gained prominence in the West in the 20th century after being first introduced by Swami Vivekananda. Hatha yoga texts began to emerge sometime between the 9th and 11th century with origins in tantra.



Yoga gurus from India introduced yoga to the West following the success of Vivekananda’s adaptation of yoga without asanas in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The term “yoga” in the Western world often denotes a modern form of hatha yoga and yoga as exercise, consisting largely of the asanas. Outside India, it has developed into a posture-based physical fitness, stress-relief and relaxation technique. Traditional yoga, however, includes physical exercise, meditation, and spirituality. Yoga has its own epistemological method, which assumes the ontology and metaphysics of the closely correlated Samkhya darsana.

In this today’s world it’s so difficult to spend our time and go to gym and take a diet and etc etc. But yoga is formed to pe in a peace of mind where we are not just physically but we are mentally fit too.

The Hybrid Work From Home model: Businesses ponder over the future of work

What is a hybrid WFH model, and for what reason are countless organizations currently thinking about it for their staff and employees?

Details show telecommute (WFH) drives soar during the Coronavirus pandemic and haven’t eased back down. Representatives and organizations the same are getting a charge out of all the financially savvy and usefulness improving advantages of distant work.

Nonetheless, a few organizations actually see the advantage of having an on-premises team. However long chiefs can ensure satisfactory wellbeing measures, these groups could feel great getting back to the workplace.

So should your collaboration in-house, keep working distantly, or embrace a mixture WFH model?

In case you don’t know what a cross breed WFH model really is, this aide will separate it and cover every one of the upsides and downsides. Then, at that point you can choose which alternative is best for your business.

We should begin with the rudiments so we’re all in total agreement:

What is a Half breed WFH Model?

A half breed WFH model permits a few representatives to work distantly while others work on-premises.

Inside this design, you may have groups or divisions split between working distantly and working in-house. Your advertising group might be off-site, for instance, while your business team appears at the workplace each day.

You may even assign certain positions or positions of authority as completely distant or in-house across all divisions.

Something significant to note here: a cross breed WFH model doesn’t mean representatives split their time working distantly and at the workplace during the week. That is all the more an adaptable work style.

When a worker gets delegated WFH, they’ll burn through most workdays far off (with the potential for incidental office visits). In premises groups will do the polar opposite.

There are a few advantages for organizations going to this work style, which we’ll get into straightaway. However, this model accompanies its own arrangement of difficulties to think about as well.

Turning into a Hybrid WFH Organization: Upsides and downsides

A crossover organization has both far off and in-house colleagues. Since we talked about the advantages and disadvantages of turning into a distant cordial organization in this aide, we’ll just offer a concise synopsis here to save time.

Benefits of a Crossover WFH Model

Business can exploit these advantages when they become a half and half organization:

Recruit unfathomable ability locally and across the globe. At the point when you open situations to worldwide competitors, you’ll construct a group with uncommon abilities. They may even work in various timezones to give ‘nonstop inclusion or additional intellectual prowess during top useful hours.

Representatives work to their qualities and raise efficiency. You’ll have the option to permit colleagues who need to concentrate discreetly at home and the individuals who flourish better locally office setting the capacity to work where and when they’re generally useful.

Better oblige colleagues with incapacities. Telecommuting gives individuals with inabilities or ailments the opportunity to work serenely while remaining associated.

Lower overhead. Less individuals in the workplace implies organizations have less exorbitant office costs. You might have the option to cut back to a more modest office with less cash spent on lease and power, for instance.

Diminishing wellbeing openness chances. Less in-house workers implies your organization might have the option to bring down the odds of colds, influenza, or Coronavirus spreading around the group, which may bring about less days off.

Regardless of these experts, there are a few disadvantages to consider…

Disadvantages of the WFH Model

A crossover WFH model isn’t without drawbacks, for example,

Far off workers may feel confined, left out, and separated from the in-house group. They can’t stop by one another’s work areas to visit or joke around the water cooler. Also, WFH workers may pass up advantages like catered snacks, birthday celebrations, and friends glad hours.

Time contrasts can turn into a test. Your in-house colleagues may have to stand by hours (or an entire day!) for a basic answer or answer to an inquiry if a far off representative works in a distant timezone.

Correspondence requires additional exertion. All contact with WFH colleagues happens for all intents and purposes through courier applications like Leeway, video calls, messages, and so forth This requires heavenly relational abilities on the two closures and a promise to registration, which is more difficult than building compatibility in-house.

On-premises representatives may get special treatment or quicker advancements basically in light of the fact that directors can cooperate with them and see what they’re up to the entire day. Telecommuters may not get enough facetime with higher-ups and key leaders to demonstrate they merit the opportunity to ascend the stepping stool.

Fortunately, there are less drawbacks to turning into a half breed organization than potential gains. Furthermore, they’re all sensibly simple to defeat with the right arranging and arrangement.

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YouTube

YouTube the way of leaning…

What Are the Main Functions of YouTube?

  • Users can search for and watch videos.
  • Create a personal YouTube channel.
  • Upload videos to your channel.
  • Like/Comment/share other YouTube videos.
  • Users can subscribe/follow other YouTube channels and users.
  • Create playlists to organize videos and group videos together.

What is the main purpose of YouTube?

YouTube provides a simple way for people to store videos online and share them with others. YouTube videos cover any topic anyone cares to upload a video about. These videos are easy to share via other forms of social media, email and websites and can also be embedded in other websites

What are the benefits of being a YouTuber?

Benefits of Having a YouTube Channel

Give the Audience More Content. One really good reason to add video and a YouTube channel to your site is to give the audience more content. …

Extra Source of Traffic. …

Closer Personal Connection. …

Another Source Of Revenue. …

Modernizing. …

Creative Outlet. …

Get Outside Your Comfort Zone.

Teens Like YouTube because?

YouTube is a free to use service and a can be a great space for teens to discover things they like. For many young people, YouTube is used to watch music videos, comedy shows, how to guides, recipes, hacks and more. Teens also use the video-sharing service to follow their favourite vloggers (video blogger), subscribe to other YouTubers and celebrities they are interested in.

By YouTube what the people wish to like ?

The way the their mind sets and Intrest videos

there are different kind of people

Wish to learn new things

spend time on their mind sets

giving live news and events

Advantages and Disadvantages

1.       In education YouTube help in term of provide the video of teaching and learning for the students to get the knowledge from the professors in another part of the world.

2.       The students are able to access to the sources of learning anytime anywhere they want without any payment.

3.       Provide the chance for all the learner to study with the high professional teacher especially for those who have no chance to go university.

4.       There are many skill people who upload their video and we can learn from their skill.

5.       YouTube is the very wide classroom for teaching and learning which we can save our time and budget.

6.        It is a biggest source of study which easy to understand by the video such as video on how to make up, video on how to cook, video on how …etc.

Twitter V/s indian GOVERNMENT

Recently, there is a social media war between the Indian Government and Twitter India.The major topics of the clash between the two are as follows:

1. Privacy

2. Security

3. Violent tweets

Privacy:

Twitter is a platform where users can write their views in a limited text, image, or video format called tweets. The Twitter algorithm checks whether any tweet is legal or not, based on it any tweet shows on its platform. Here Indian Government is asking for permission that it should also be allowed to decide the legality of any tweet. So, there is a fight between these two on this topic as Twitter is saying it is the distortion of the fundamental right of privacy of the Indian constitution.


Security:

The Indian government is saying that Twitter India is using the user’s tweets’ data for their advertisement purpose, but on the contrary of this, Twitter is saying this is a false obligation. In, this way, there is a users’ data security clash between these two.

Violent tweets:

My tweets contain violent content and hate speeches that provoke the people of India against the Indian government. These content are also responsible for many criminal activities in India. So, the government is asking for control on Twitter in India but Twitter is not allowing to the government.
The Indian government has issued notice to Twitter India regarding these issues and asks Twitter to follow new social media rules in India and warned twitter for a ban But Twitter files a petition against this in Supreme Court. 

Who is right and who is wrong and should twitter ban in India or not?

ISRO – A overlook- Part1

Over the past several years, SpaceX has received a lot of well deserved praise and acclamation for their strides and efforts in lowering the cost of rocket launches. The world knows about NASA and SpaceX. But there is another organisation that is not nearly as celebrated is India’s Space Organisation ISRO. For decades, ISRO has slowly but consistently been driving down the cost of mission across the board including orbital missions, lunar missions, and even Martian missions. Here is the story of the space underdog, ISRO.

ISRO was officially founded on August 15,1969, but the organisation’s roots stretch back a few decades. The earliest known roots trace back to Indian Physicist S.K.Mitra in 1920’s. Mitra was most known for his experiments related to Ionosphere soundings. An Ionosphere sounding is a telecommunications technique used to identify the most optional radio frequency in a given area. Apart from Mitra, Sir C.V Raman and Maghnad Saha also completed a variety of space related experiments throughout 1920’s and 1930’s. But, the first major leap forward wouldn’t come till the 1940’s until the physical research laboratory and the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research were founded. These two organisations were founded by scientists Vikram Sarabhai and Homi Bhabha respectively. Each organisation leveraged nearly universities and research laboratories to conduct experiments related to cosmic radiation, upper atmosphere studies, and higher altitude tests. In 1962, Vikram Sarabhai would convince the Prime Minister Nehru to set up the Indian National Committee for Space Research. And soon after, India began experimenting with sounding rockets which eventually led to the formation of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in 1969. Since then, ISRO has developed 5 different launch vehicles with the first being the Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV). The SLV was a small rocket with a payload capacity of only 40 kgs. Though with the relative simplicity, it took nearly 7 years for ISRO to develop it and unfortunately the first launch in 1979 failed. A faulty valve would end up causing the rocket to crash into the Bay of Bengal in just 317 seconds after launch. ISRO launched another SLV in the next year 1980 and this time, the launch was successful. On July 18,1980, ISRO launched Rohini RS-1 sattilite into its orbit and became the sixth nation to reach orbit. Apart from the July 1980 launch, there were two more launches held in May 1981 and April 1983, orbiting Rohini satellites carrying remote sensing sensors. The third launch was successful, but the satellite was launched in too low of an orbit which caused the satellite to deorbit 9 days after launch and fell back to the earth. The fourth launch took place in 1983, and this mission was successful that ISRO sent an earth observation satellite into the orbit. The successful culmination of the SLV-3 project showed the way to advanced launch vehicle projects such as the Augmented Satellite Launch Vehicle (ASLV), Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and the Geosynchronous satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV).

As everyone, I am too excited to know about ISRO and their achievements and records. I will learn new and continue this journey in next blog. Thank you. Stay safe!

FARMER SUICIDES

Farmer suicide is the intentional taking of one’s life by a person who relies on farming to earn a living. Farmer suicide is a serious issue in many states. Surveys reveal that suicide rate in farming is forty seven percent higher than any other profession. Farming was once considered a prosperous and peaceful way of living but now things have changed.Farmers` suicide rate varies with countries. 

In recent years, farming has become a vulnerable livelihood option.  According to reports, one farmer dies in every thirty minutes. By looking at the plight of farmers, it won’t be wrong to say that farmers are on the verge of extinction. Of late, it has become a global concern. According to statistics, more than three lakh farmers have killed themselves since 1995. Farmer suicide rate (FSR) was 16.3 which is almost 5 more than the suicide rate for the rest of the population in 2011.The phenomenal increase in the suicides committed by the farmers is becoming a social calamity and a drag on the quality of life of the farmers and their dependents. Various reasons attributed to farmer suicides are: indebtedness, poverty, natural calamities, low produce prices, marriage related issues etc. Surveys reveal that only twenty five percent of the suicides are due to farm related issues.In agrarian countries like India, important reasons are monsoon failure, unseasonal rains, lack of irrigation etc. Three important characteristics of high risk farmers are cash crop cultivators, people that own small lands(less than one hectare) and those who have debts with informal sources. These reasons cause seventy five percent of the suicides. The suicide rate among agricultural workers is also high due to low wage rate growth.  In countries like India, the majority of the population is dependent on agriculture. Agriculture is the primary source of livelihood in India. So, government policies that are ineffective affects people. The declining rate of agriculturalist population shows the lack of profits and support by government. These negative stats and reports question the effectiveness of government plans and highlights the flaws in policies framed by policy makers. Surveys reveal that small land owners are the most vulnerable ones.

Failure to fix proper produce prices, inefficient policies, loan waivers have resulted in the decline of farming as an occupation and it has also caused an increase in farmer suicide rates. This shows how the state has failed to concentrate on an important occupation like farming. Lower levels of the farmers welfare and prosperity shows the failure of a welfare state. Misconception of technology contributing to increased outputs has also been a factor. Over emphasis on technology has made no change. This shows the poor understanding of farmers issue by the policy makers and the government. Technology helped in increasing the output in earlier years but technology’s contribution in recent years has not been great.

Important reasons causing the decline in farmers and increased suicide rates of farmers are low produce price, indebtedness, ineffectiveness of loan waivers, inefficient policies, lack of profits, mental disorder, drug use, physical illness etc.  Indebtedness and deterioration in economic status were stated as the major reasons in recent studies. The reasons are context specific.  The agrarian crisis has had a huge impact on landless farmers and small farmers. The output from farming related activities has also decreased. The beginning of controlling seed supply has also been a reason. Seed monopoly robs farmers of life. The shift from farm saved seeds to corporate monopolies of seed supply is also a shift from biodiversity to monocultures in agriculture. This increases the risk of crop failure. 

Various attempts by the Government to understand the issue and implement policies have been ineffective. These policies have focused on credit and loan rather than improving the livelihood of farmers. Farmers not only borrow for meeting the cost of production but also for meeting the cost of living. They borrow from both formal and informal sources. Victim farmers have borrowed mostly from informal sources such as money lenders, land lords, relatives etc.  Studies reveal that victim farmers were pressurized by both formal and informal sources. Farmers avoid banks due to lengthy procedure.

Farmers have lost faith in the government due to its failure to make policies that support the poor. Policies implemented by the government have failed to reach farmers in many cases. The public investment on agriculture has decreased from thirty seven percent in first plan to seventeen percent in tenth plan in India.  Economic reforms have failed to fulfill their motives. Farmers have struggled to avail loans despite government’s action to increase credit to farmers and decreasing interest rate to nine percent from fourteen percent. Many farmers are not aware of availability of credit. Banks and cooperatives have also failed in lending money to farmers. Banks have decreased interest rates for car and home loans and have kept it high for agriculture. Despite government’s measures to increase rural credit, farmers borrow money from money lenders. Rural investment has also declined over the years. There is a requirement of for a strong and flexible structure of rural banks still exists. 

The burden of indebtedness is high in India.  The situation has not changed much even after structural changes in credit institutions. Minimum Support Prices have increased steadily on par with the inflation rate in recent years. But the prevailing market structure has several inadequacies and various interlocking process leaving a majority of farmers selling the agricultural produce at a lower price than expected.

The agriculturalist to total population ratio has declined from twenty three percent to seventeen percent from 1951 to 1991.  Farmers are selling their lands to other farmers as the occupation is becoming unviable. The implementation of policies has been pathetic.  This indicates the need for innovative agricultural development policies to solve this issue.  Loan waivers have been identified as the worst solution for decreasing farmer suicides.

RBI recently said that loan waivers can also effect credit culture.  Loans and loan waivers in no way increase the income of farmers. The first loan waiver was announced in 1990. Loan waivers prove to be a burden on banks and economy.  Loan waivers are announced with the motive of eliminating indebtedness and helping farmers.  It is announced to help farmers cope up with the situation due to lack of monsoon rains.  It is also seen as an initiative to retain the farmers. Loan waivers affect the discipline of the financial system. Farmers begin to expect loan waivers due to continuous announcements of loan waivers. Loan waiver also affects the tax payers. Loan waivers do not solve the fundamental problems causing farmer suicides. Lack of accountability and transparency affects the effectiveness of loan waivers.It is being used as a mere political strategy than a proper measure.

Recent studies have raised doubts over National Policy on Farmers 2007 and four percent agricultural growth solution. These policies aim to increase the net income of farmers and improve their economic status. The combined budgetary allocation for agriculture was 20,874 crores in 1990 and it has become 4,35,689crores in 2015-16. These policies have failed to reach the poor. The policies focus on urban farmers than rural farmers. Imposing price controls during price rise and its withdrawal during price stability is an example to this. 

Agriculture became a burden due to poverty. Liberalization of the economy shifted the focus to industrial development from agricultural development. The government increased agricultural imports, reduced rural credit and stopped subsidies contributing to poverty. Agricultural sector is being neglected by the policy makers. Policies are framed without consulting farmers. There are no farmers present in the policy making committee. It was found that the state governments in states like Kerala had adopted neo liberal policies. These policies had decreased institutional credit, reduced public investment on agriculture, avoided irrigation facilities, commercialized agricultural inputs and increased the non-institutional credit.

Farmers are not able to recover their investments due to low produce price. “The WPI (wholesale price index) of food articles was lower than that of agricultural inputs for most years, indicating that farmers received lower market prices for agricultural commodities than the prices paid for the inputs,” according to the report, based on analysts of data from 1981-82. This is a result of increase in input costs like irrigation, electricity, pesticides and fertilizers. The rates of food articles have increased at a faster rate since 2008-09. This explains why farmers are making less money.

Loan waivers introduced by government regularly have failed to reach the needy. Reports reveal that actual sufferers have not benefitted from these waivers. Majority of farmers borrow from informal sources even today. These loan waivers are of no use to farmers who have borrowed from informal sources. Large land owners benefit from subsidies. Minimum prices have caused over-supply. Despite perks like loan waivers, low interest loans, high taxes to block food imports, seeds, fertilizers etc farming as an occupation has declined. Agriculture’s contribution to the GDP has reduced. It is mainly because of  low produce prices. The tax exemption is not useful as many farmers earn less than the taxable income. 

Agricultural development in economic theory has been regarded as a prerequisite for rapid economic transformation of the capitalist  economy.  Seventy percent of the population of the country is involved in agriculture. So, the per capita income of the country will increase significantly only when net income of farmers increases. Agricultural sector contributes about 17-18% to the GDP. It provides employment oppurtunities to 60% of the population. 

Agricultural sector is the source of raw materials for many large scale industries. Many small scale industries depend on this sector for raw materials. Agriculture contributes significantly to the country’s exports. So, agricultural development is vital for a country like India’s development. 

The government should frame effective policies to support agriculture. It should make provisions for easy availability of loans. It should recommend proper fertilizers according to the nature of soil. It should ensure just prices for produces that gives profits for farmers. Introduction of technology and awareness about modern farming can also help farmers.  

 Suicide of farmers has become an alarming and sensitive issue. Agriculture plays a major role in economic development. For a sector which provides sixty percent job opportunities and contributes significantly to the GDP proper government attention is necessary. Proper policy measures should be taken to curb this issue. Policies should aim to solve fundamental issues. Infrastructure and technology in rural areas should be developed. This projects shows the failure of implantation of policies. It also shows how improper policies fail to solve the core problem. Many suicides are due to indebtedness, low produce prices and lack of profits. Reliance on non formal sources for credit is also an issue that needs to be addressed. Efforts should be taken to increase the net income of farmers. Improper policy making and poor implementation is also a concern.

📔 LITERATURE 🖋️📚🖊️

Literature is a way to express our feelings through our writings it may be a poetry ,drama or prose.

The author or poet express their feelings through their work and we read it we can imagine and feel the excitement and pain in them .

It is a method of preserving and transmitting knowledge  and entertainment .It also have social , spiritual and political role .         

”  THE BEST EXPRESSION OF THE BEST THOUGHT REDUCED TO WRITING . “
                               
                         – (1910-1911) encyclopaedia Britannica

There are different types of literature- drama ,prose ,poetry novel,novella  short story , fictional story and drama.

There are many genres in literature like romance , horror,  science fictional and  adventure. There are many nonfictional works which comes under literature like essay, memos, reports and journals.

In today’s world ,there are many not many people who read books or we can say read from book . And those who read know it’s value . People don’t read books today  we just like to watch  it in form of movie though reading books is way more better than watching movies.

Generally ,now everyone reads books from   their phone. There are many applications through which we can download and read books and we can also read books online.

We can say  that not everyone has the talent to express and convey thur feelings  to others through their writings. So we should respect the author /poet .

Change is what.. you need..! : A turning point

Just make you first step….please now for me just for yourself

Change have you ever think of that. Defiantly no one like to leave the comfort but if you want to make some changes in your personality and behavior in a positive way you need to change some of your habits your needs and your addiction

A girl who studied in a typical Hindi medium school used to study English only when she want to sleep.. Yes Yes..!! she was full occupied with her other subject and did not want to learn English.

The same girl do not want to watch TV or do not want to play outside she thought that may effect her study. She is afraid of spending money moreover she do not know how to buy things

The one who do not want to make friend specially boys just her parents was very strict so what is new in this.. many other are also same even thought they faced societal issue as well.

That little girls grows up now reality comes she realized. What if she did not get any job? What if our family run out of money and not be able to give education to sibling, mediation to mother and support for father?

This question.. Yes when you faced reality the very next step is arriving question inside your mind that you do not know how to react or how it will solve.

Then you my dear will change your self.. you will start reading English, now this time not to get sleep rather to get a high profile job as per your education. you will start working on your body its not waste of time rather it will give you physical and mental stability. This time you can able to travel the whole world with and for that you do not need partoner.

you would be able to make decision on what you like what not? what will be good or not? Is it correct or not? this all will be happen when you are ready to change your life.

Will that be easy??

We are living in 21st century and nothing is easy here. Changing your self is the biggest challenge. But it is not impossible You Can Do It If You Really Want To Do.!

Just think in this way. How can you expect anyone else to change for you if you are the only one who can’t change your self. JUST THINK!

How can you pray god to give you highest mark even you do not want to study. As I mentioned Think Think Think !!!

How can you expect that someone should love you if you cant love your self first. Again think..!!

Just want to add do not think in negative. every one comes with a body and sole. It is up to you how you want to use it

Several example are out there which you can prefer

There is no late.. some can be billionaire at age of 18 and some took 60 long yr to be but why comparing our self with other. No one is perfect all are having some issue. Some might be suffering internally some are mentally and other are from physically. So just do not compare you self.

Do not be 18 yr girl, be a smart and hardworking woman. Do not be 18 yr old boy, be a mature and understanding man.

National mission on education

Introduction

The National Mission on Education through Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) has been envisaged as a Centrally
Sponsored Scheme to leverage the potential of ICT, in teaching and learning
process for the benefit of all the learners in Higher Education Institutions in
any time any where mode.

Objectives

The objectives of the National Mission on Education through ICT shall
include:
(a) building connectivity and knowledge network among and within institutions of higher learning in the country with a view of achieving critical mass of researchers in any given field;
(b) spreading digital literacy for teacher empowerment;
(c ) development of knowledge modules having the right content to take care of the aspirations of academic community and to
address to the personalized needs of the learners;
(d) standardization and quality assurance of e-contents to make
them world class;
(e) research in the field of pedagogy for development of efficient
learning modules for disparate groups of learners;
(f ) making available of e-knowledge contents, free of cost to
Indians

Components

The Mission has two major components:
(a) providing connectivity, along with provision for access
devices, to institutions and learners;
(b) content generation.

It aims to extend computer infrastructure and connectivity to over 18000 colleges in the country including each of the departments of nearly 400 universities/deemed universities and institutions of national importance as a part of its motto to provide connectivity upto last mile. Therefore, the
Mission, in addition to utilize the connectivity network of BSNL/MTNL and other providers, shall explore the possibility to provide connectivity utilizing
Very Small Apperture Terminal (VSAT), Very Personal Network (VPN) and
EduSat channels.
It seeks to bridge the digital divide, i.e., the gap in the skills to use
computing devices for the purpose of teaching and learning among urban and rural teachers/learners in Higher Education domain and empower those, who have hitherto remained untouched by the digital revolution and have not
been able to join the mainstream of the knowledge economy so that they can make best use of ICT for teaching and learning.
The Mission would create high quality e-content for the target groups.
National Programme of Technology enhanced Learning (NPTEL) Phase II and
III will be part of the content generation activity.
The peer group assisted content development would utilise the wikipaedia
type of collaborative platform under the supervision of a content advisory
committee responsible for vetting the content. Interactivity and problem solving approach would be addressed through “Talk to a Teacher”
component, where the availability of teachers to take the questions of
learners shall be ensured appropriately.

Functioning

The Mission have a three tier committee system to monitor and guide its functioning. The National Apex Committee of the Mission is chaired by

Hon’ble Minister of Human Resource Development, and decides on all policy
issues and prescribes guidelines for the functioning of the two sets of
Committees namely ‘Empowered Committee of Experts (also known as ‘Project Approval Board’) and ‘Core Committees of Domain Experts’. It has a
‘Mission Director’, who heads the Mission Secretariat and also acts as the
Secretary to the National Apex Committee and Project Approval Board.

Yoga Day

Human beings are made up of three components which are the intellect, body, and soul. Essentially, in order to fulfill the requirements of these three, we require information, wellbeing, and inward peace respectively. As we know, wellbeing may be a physical requirement while information is a mental requirement of our own. When we have a conversation around internal peace, we see it alludes to the otherworldly requirement and we feel delighted as it were when all three are present. Yoga is something that nourishes our soul. It may be an otherworldly practice that diminishes us of numerous sicknesses physically.

A very happy yoga day to everyone. This day was internationally recognized by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on December 11, 2014. The idea of an international yoga day was proposed by our Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi on September 27, 2014.

 On that day, a record number of people practiced Yoga in Delhi under the leadership of Mr. Narendra Modi. It was a world record for the highest participation in one single yoga session. This is a great achievement for all of us. More than 170 countries including the USA, China, Canada participated in the event. It was celebrated on an international level by organizing the activities like yoga training campus, yoga competitions and so many activities to enhance the awareness about yoga benefits. It was celebrated to let you know that regular yoga practice leads to better mental, physical and intellectual health. It positively changes your lifestyle and increases your level of well-being.

According to the UN website, the theme for International Yoga Day 2021 is ‘Yoga for well-being’, i.e. how the practice of Yoga can promote the holistic health of every individual. With the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbating psychological suffering and mental health problems, many people have been embracing Yoga to stay healthy and to fight isolation and depression.

OBJECTIVE OF YOGA DAY- 

International Day of Yoga has been adopted to fulfill the following objectives:

  • To let people know the amazing and natural benefits of yoga.
  • To connect people to nature by practicing yoga.
  • To make people get used to meditation through yoga.
  • To draw the attention of people worldwide towards the holistic benefits of yoga.
  • To reduce the rate of health challenging diseases all over the world.
  • To bring communities much close together to spend a day for health from a busy schedule.
  • To enhance growth, development, and spread peace all through the world.
  • To help people in their bad situations themselves by getting relief from stress through yoga.
  • To strengthen the global coordination among people through yoga.
  • To make people aware of physical and mental diseases and their solutions through practicing yoga.
  • To protect unhealthy practices and promote and respect the good practices to make health better.
  • To let people know their rights of good health and healthy lifestyle to completely enjoy the highest standard of physical and mental health.
  • To link between protection of health and sustainable health development.
  • To get a win over all the health challenges through regular yoga practice.
  • To promote better mental and physical health of people through yoga practice.

Yoga is self-diagnosis where it heals and maintains the body. 

Therefore, yoga is extremely beneficial to us. It will definitely help you lead a healthier and happy life. It is better for everyone to practice yoga for a harmonious lifestyle. Indeed yoga is a journey, from the self, through the self, to the self.

Family Business and its Challenges

All businesses face challenges and obstacles, whether it’s about hiring a good and loyal employees or the changing economy. Family businesses have the same problems as other firms, but they also have their own set of issues to deal with.

Some of the most common challenges are:

  1. Family Problems – Family problems and emotions always affect family businesses. Negative emotions like resentment, envy, and competition in family members can cause severe problems in the family business.
  2. Informality – Since everyone is from the family only, there is the absence of business policies when it comes to the family members.
  3. Lack of talent – Family members who are not qualified or talented enough to work in the family business.
  4. Training – There should be a precise training program when you involve family members in the family business. It should provide distinct information related to the aims and objectives, expectations, and responsibilities of the position.
  5. Well-organized thinking – Judgments are made day-to-day in response to the issues and problems. There is no long-term preparation or imperative planning.
  6. The pressure of hiring family members – When it comes to the family business, it’s hard to withstand the pressure that comes along when family members request to join the business.
  7. Lack of an external point of view – Family members always don’t have the same views and opinions, but they usually have the same upbringing, lifestyle, and life experiences which leads to a similar point of view of the business. Businesses need an external point of view of their company.
  8. Sibling Rivalry – When siblings are competing, it’s not good for the family business because then they will focus more on competing and less on the family business.
  9. Employing Spouse – Conflict happens in the family business when a spouse is highly qualified, liable, and responsible for the work, the results of employment in the business can be good. But this sometimes affects the personal life of the couples and sometimes the other spouse resents and becomes jealous of the success of their spouse.
  10. Communication Problems – When there is a lack of proper communication between the family members then it provokes political conflicts in the business.
  11. Vision – Every family member has a different vision for the family business and different expectations from the family business.
  12. Generation Gap – When different generations work together in a family business the work can be pleasant as well as complicated. For example, the elder generation has experienced and the younger generation has the knowledge of new technologies and sometimes when the elder generation resists in handling the responsibilities to the younger generations it can cause conflicts between them and can cause serious issues.
  13. Succession Planning – Many family businesses do not have a proper plan of action when the time comes for the next generation to take over and this gives rise to political division and tension among the family members.
  14. Business Takeover – It is important to have a proper plan of action when it comes to a business takeover because if there isn’t a proper plan then heated arguments and intense politics happen when the time for deciding the new leadership.
  15. Exit Plan – When a family starts a family business they lack in planning a proper exit strategy for the time when the owner wants to retire or wants to sell the business.

bcci to donate rs 10 crore to indian olympic association

The Indian cricket board will donate Rs 10 crore to the Indian Olympic Association(IOA) to support Indian athletes competing at the Tokyo Olympic Games next month, it was decided at an emergent meeting of its apex council.

The summer Olympics is scheduled to be held in Tokyo from 23rd July to 8th August 2021. The BCCI has decided to support Indian athletes in every form and manner it can. In that spirit, based on the request received from the IOA/MYAS, the Apex Council of BCCI has decided to extend support to the Indian Olympic Association and has pledged a monetary gesture of Rs. 10 crores.

The support to the IOA has come as a bit of surprise, particularly considering some lingering doubts about the Olympic Games actually taking place due to Covid-19 situation around the world and its impending third wave. Certain people and organizations have called for the postponement/cancellation of the July-August Games, which were scheduled for last year but were postponed due to the pandemic. The apex council also decided to constitute a committee to suggest measures to give compensation to domestic cricketers for domestic season 2020 and 2021. The BCCI didn’t organize several men’s and women’s tournaments, largely due to the Covid-19 situation, in the two

seasons despite huge demand to organize them.

“Yes, BCCI will be helping out the Olympic contingent. An amount of Rs 10 crore has been sanctioned by the Apex Council,” a senior BCCI official told PTI.

“It(fund) will be used for the preparation and other contingency purpose of our elite athletes who have qualified for the Tokyo Games. The modalities of the payment will be finalized after talking to Sports ministry and Indian Olympic Association(IOA)”.

The Tokyo Olympic Games will begin from July 23. It is understood that post the departure of LiNing as the kit sponsor, the amount donated by the BCCI will certainly help in multiple ways for the contingent in covering various costs which includes training and preparation.

“The BCCI has always believed in helping the development of Olympic Sports and this is not the first that a big amount is being donated,” he said. The BCCI hoped the Indian athletes would “return with more medals than ever before.”

INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY: JOURNEY OF THE SELF,THROUGH THE SELF, TO THE SELF

Yoga is an invaluable gift from our ancient tradition. Yoga embodies unity of mind and body, thought and action, a holistic approach that is valuable to our health and our well-being. Yoga is not just about exercise; it is a way to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature. It helps to maintain the health of not only our physical body but also our mind and soul. Just a simple act of meditation can help relieve many problems such as stress, anxiety diabetes, depression and much more. We human beings are often worried about their mental and physical health. But we never pay heed to exercises or activities due to the busy lifestyle. Later we will complaint and curse our destiny. It’s in our hands to create a good and healthy environment for us. There are lots of benefits and we will get to know it’s impeccable results only when we do. Start by doing giving some time for your mental peace.

 Every yoga asana has various health benefits of its own. Especially in these times where one cannot go outdoors, it only increases the importance of yoga to keep oneself fit. Early morning yoga helps in good blood circulation and oxygen inhalation in our body. lt makes us free from daily life stress and pushes us forward to do our daily works with utmost concentration. By doing so, we can lead a healthy happy life with our family. Emphasis yoga! Practice It! Stay fit!

HISTORY OF YOGA:

Yoga is considered to be an ancient practice that originated 5,000 years ago in India. Yoga was developed as a way to interconnect the mind, body and soul to step closer into enlightenment. As the practice became popular in the west, it became popularized as an exercise and relaxation method, with claims to help the body’s general well-being, alleviate physical injuries and chronic pain.

The idea of International Yoga Day was first proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 27, 2014, during his speech at the UN General Assembly, where a resolution to establish June 21 as International Yoga Day was introduced by India’s Ambassador, Asoke Kumar Mukerji. The date of June 21 was chosen as it is the Summer Solstice, the day where there is the most sun out of every other day of the year.

2021 Theme: Yoga for well-being

The Day will be marked at a time when COVID-19 pandemic continues to upend lives and livelihoods of people globally. 

Beyond its immediate impact on physical health, the COVID-19 pandemic has also exacerbated psychological suffering and mental health problems, including depression and anxiety, as pandemic-related restrictions continue in various forms in many countries. This has highlighted the urgent need to address the mental health dimension of the pandemic, in addition to the physical health aspects. 

The message of Yoga in promoting both the physical and mental well-being of humanity has never been more relevant. A growing trend of people around the world embracing Yoga to stay healthy and rejuvenated and to fight social isolation and depression has been witnessed during the pandemic. Yoga is also playing a significant role in the psycho-social care and rehabilitation of COVID-19 patients in quarantine and isolation. It is particularly helpful in allaying their fears and anxiety.

On this International Yoga Day, let us not forget our roots and make use of this wonderful gift from our ancestors to the fullest.

YOGA IS IMPORTANT FOR SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT

What is yoga?
YOGA: a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline, a part of which, including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, is widely practiced for health and relaxation.

Why is 21st June celebrated as Yoga Day?
21st June every year is the longest day in the northern hemisphere and has different cultural importance in various regions. PM Narendra Modi has suggested keeping 21st June as yoga day. The commemoration of yogic practices was pitched by Indian PM Modi himself in September 2014, who referred to Yoga as an “invaluable gift of India’s ancient tradition”

What are the SPIRITUAL BENEFITS of yoga?
Nowadays, people’s interest in performing yogic activities has increased rapidly over the years. Attending yoga classes has become quite popular. When we hear the word yoga, the first thing that comes to our mind is a physical or mental activity. People tend to forget about the spiritual benefit of yoga. Ask twenty different yoga practitioners, what is the purpose of yoga for you, and you will get twenty different answers. But almost all will agree that yoga is a form of exercise that can have positive spiritual health benefits. The most accurate translation of the word itself is union and, fundamentally, yoga is about integrating the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual self.


1)Pure potential – In recognizing that you are part of the universal field of consciousness you realize that your potential creativity is infinite.
2)Giving and receiving – If you want to keep love, and all else that is positive in this world circulating, you need to both offer yourself to others and accept the gifts that come your way.
3)Karma – The energy you put out into the world will eventually be returned in kind. So kindness is what you should aim for in all your actions.
4)Least effort – Fight the universe and life will be a struggle. Accepting the unfolding of life and traveling in the direction it takes you will lead you most surely to your true purpose.
5)Intention and desire – When you clearly define your pure intentions and hand them on to the infinite potential of the universe you maximize the ease with which your heart’s true desires can be fulfilled.
6)Detachment – Learning not to be disturbed by the trivial and sometimes mystifying unfolding of life. In the end, all will be as it should.
7)Dharma – Everything in life has a true purpose or Dharma. Yogis believe that the greatest joy and fulfillment is found by uncovering and offering up their unique talents to make this world a better and more loving place.

SELF-CARE

Self-care is the practice of taking care of our mental, emotional and, physical health. We must take care of ourselves and our well-being. We often don’t give time to ourselves because we are too busy or are occupied with technology.

People who prioritise self-care practices in their lives are often more likely to be happy, confident and, successful. It also shows people that you value yourself and your life. You instantly feel more productive and are in a state of peace with yourself.  

Here are a few things which you can do daily for self-care. These things don’t consume a lot of time and can easily be added to your daily routine.

Getting adequate sleep: It is a no-brainer that our body needs an adequate amount of sleep to function well. Sleeping for a good amount of time not only helps prevent health problems but also increases our productivity during the day. It also keeps us in a better mood and we are less likely to feel annoyed when things go wrong.

Doing mornings right: Every day is a new day and our day starts in the morning. So, we must do our morning right. Let’s start with waking up a little early than usual so we don’t have to rush to our work.

 The next thing is to not go on our devices, going on social media or thinking about work is not the best thing to do the moment you wake up. We wake up every morning with a positive thought and we need to maintain that so our day goes well.

We need to add an activity that allows us to give time to ourselves. Adding this activity will make us feel better because we are not just waking up to work but we have things that we do for ourselves in the morning.

The activity can be as simple as making your morning tea and drinking it while reading a newspaper, magazine, or book. You can also simply meditate or do yoga for 15 min. Giving yourself a peaceful time in the morning is important.

Giving your body nutrients: An important part of self-care is to take care of our health. Our body needs various vitamins and nutrients. So, make sure you eat food rich in vitamins. Eating healthy will fulfil your body’s needs and will also make you feel good about yourself. A healthy body leads to a healthy mind.

Get your body moving: Doing something physical every day is important. You can choose any activity of your choice. It can vary from an hour of the gym to a walk for 20 minutes. Anything that gets your body moving is considered a physical activity even dancing to your favourite songs.

Getting organized: You will never feel like good working or living in a cluttered environment. So, make sure that your things are organized and are kept properly. A lot of people also consider organizing things therapeutic as it helps them clear their thoughts. If you are someone who procrastinates a lot before cleaning or organizing there is a tip for you too. Every day set a timer for 10 minutes to organize things. This way you won’t feel pressured to work and you will feel accomplished after completing your tasks.

Me time: Giving time to yourself is the most important part of self-care. Me time will allow your brain to connect with yourself. It will help reduce stress and will instantly brighten your mood up. A few things you can do in your me-time are:

  • Cook something fun
  • Sing or dance
  • Create an art piece
  • Journal
  • Take a bubble bath
  • Paint your nails
  • Treat yourself

These things will allow you to enjoy time with yourself and, it will also make you appreciate yourself. Me-time is important because, before we enjoy and spend time with others we need to be happy in our own company.