IT IS SAID THAT HAPPINESS SHARED IS HAPPINESS DOUBLED. BUT IN TODAY’S TIME, WHEN WE ALL ARE STUCK IN THE PANDEMIC, WHEREIN A LOT OF US HAVE LOST THEIR LOVED ONES, SOME ARE FACING FINANCIAL SHORTAGE AND SOME ARE DEPRIVING OF FOOD $ WATER ; HAPPINESS HAS GONE REALLY FAR AWAY FROM US.
BUT, LIFE NEEDS TO CONTINUE. NEITHER CAN WE STOP OURSELVES NOR CAN WE STOP THE TIME. WHAT CAN WE DO THEN? TRULY SPEAKING, WHEN IM WRITING THIS, I MYSELF AM DOUBTING MY WORDS. BUT THIS IS THE REALITY. THE SHOW MUST GO ON.
LIFE IS LIKE A MOVIE WHICH COMPRISES OF ALL THE GENRES, THERE ARE DAYS WHEN WE FEEL OVERWHELMED, THERE ARE DAYS WE DOUBT OURSELVES, THERE ARE DAYS WE FEEL BAD, AND SO ON!
HAPPINESS WONT COME TO US IF WE DONT ATTRACT IT. HOW TO ATTRACT HAPPINESS ? SIT AROUND WITH YOURSELF, QUESTION YOURSELF ” WHAT BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES HAS MY LIFE GIVEN ME ? “. YOU WILL UNDERSTAND, THAT THIS BAD TIME TOO SHALL PASS.
SMILE, LAUGH, TALK TO YOUR FRIENDS/ LOVED ONES, WHO UNDERSTAND YOU. SHARE YOUR GOOD MEMORIES, ASK THEM TO DO SO TOO.
LAUGHING AND SMILING WOULD RADIATE POSITIVITY AROUND YOU, IT WILL BEAUTIFY YOUR AURA. THIS WILL MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER
KEEP SMILING ALWAYS!
THANK THE ALMIGHT/ UNIVERSE FOR BLESSING US WITH UNIMAGINABLE BEAUTIES.
In the year 2020, the deadly covid 19 pandemics brought a technological revolution in the world. The digital and social media were reborn as the people shifted from the real world to a virtual world. The digital space has become a new world by itself. Every human activity is performed through the internet be it shopping, learning, working as well as parties and events.
As the world shifted from the real to a digital world, regulation of social media platforms became even more important. As the pandemic arrived, the use of social media increased along with its users. India became the only country to put a foot forward in regulating the social media platforms with its new social media laws. In order to operate in India, the tech giants Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp and LinkedIn are required to abide by the new IT laws set up by the Indian government.
The social media intermediaries should follow a set of guidelines when it comes to doing business in India. The new guidelines say that they should comply to take down any content posted on its platform if the government finds it unlawful. They should also assist the government in tracking down the originator of that unlawful content. The intermediaries should also set up a grievance redressal mechanism where the users are free to lodge a complaint against any unlawful activity taking place on the social media site.
The new laws aim to incorporate law and order in the digital space
Just like our cities, states and country, the digital space should also have law and order in place. Law and order are essential in a community to maintain discipline and accountability of the people. It also keeps a check on crime. The new laws would help in preventing the spread of fake news, sexually explicit content as well as violent, inciteful, abusive content. The government can ask the intermediaries to put down such content that can cause public disorder or harm the honor and reputation of an individual. Therefore, the social media platforms would be under check and deter people from misusing it.
The laws are meant to make social media platforms a safe and secure place to be in
Majority of the people in the country are on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp. These platforms are highly populated with people of various age groups across the states. They are a community beyond geographic, cultural, socio-economical and political boundaries. People from all walks of life come together in a community like Facebook. In such a populated space security of each and every person is a major concern. Previously, people used to hesitate in posting pictures on these platforms in fear of their images getting morphed and distorted and misused unlawfully. The new laws are meant to cut down such fears. People can easily make a complaint if any such cyber crime takes place and their complains are meant to be heard and acted upon by the intermediaries.
Help in detecting cyber crimes
The grievance redressal mechanism would bring more illegal activities taking place in the cyber space to the notice of the government via the intermediaries. The complains of the people would help in understanding the nature and frequency of the crimes. More such illegal practices would come to the forefront which are not found out before. This is the first major step taken to fight cybercrimes in India.
Make the tech giants do responsible business in the country
Big tech companies like Facebook and Twitter are doing business in India for quite a long period of time. Till now they were mere intermediaries through which people expressed their thoughts and opinions and connected with people across the globe. However, with the increase in the ways the social medias are misused, the intermediaries should take up responsibility for what is happening on their platform. The new IT laws of India would facilitate them to be more than mere intermediaries and become responsible for the security and well-being of the people.
The laws are in place. Now it all comes down to its proper enforcement
A law cannot bear its effect and fulfill its objectives if it are not implemented properly. The responsibility of the government does not end with the passing of the laws. They are also responsible for their enforcement. The grievance officer, compliance officer and nodal officer should perform their duties with honesty and diligence. The government should never fail to keep a check on them.
The global nature of social media can act as a limitation to these new reforms
The IT laws are effective only in India. This contradicts the fact that social media platforms are global platforms. People from across the globe are connected through them. Indian laws have no way of stopping the people from other countries posting provocative, extremist and pornographic contents which could affect the people of our country. In my opinion, the IT laws should be declared as international laws and all the countries should follow them. The United Nations should look into this matter and create and operate social media laws with the consent of all the nations across the globe.
How to win friends and influence people is a great book to read . Dale Carnegie provides timeless, rock solid and practical advice that can be applied in our personal life.
Here are few methods to win friends and influence people that I learnt from this book :
1. Don’t criticise, condemn, or complain.
2. Give honest and sincere appreciation.
3. Go out of your way to make people feel important.
4. Become genuinely interested in other people.
5. Remember to use the other person’s name.
6. When wrong, admit it quickly and emphatically.
7. Publicly praise the other person’s accomplishments.
Have you ever wondered what the most powerful thing that exist in earth. It is love, nothing in the world exist which can stand against it or have the potential to win over it. But still most people have difficulty in identifying it and prove its existence. Before finding it you need to define it. LOVE, it is the most beautiful and powerful thing which exist on earth. This appears between every single soul but only few are gifted to identify it. It is a unconditional care that one show for another without any cause or reason.
Let me explain a scenario, when a child is born he is just new to the earth indeed new to everyone. The child is even a stranger to his mother, but she still shows endless care for her child. She might stand against everything for the child even her friends and family. She tend to protect the child and always ready to sacrifice herself for the child.
Love can occur anywhere, with anyone. It never raises the question ‘WHOM YOU ARE.?’, it only sees ‘ WHY YOU ARE ?’. It doesn’t end with recieving, it can only be felt when giving. Love everyone around you regardless of how bad they appear or react to you.The person who receive it might not be good to you but it doesn’t mean you need to hate them, just love them back. You must not presume that expecting will leave you hurt sometimes but that’s a misconception because love ultimately lies in giving it,thus you might never need to expect one back perhaps you will feel it while giving. Spreading hatred is nothing of gain to you, its just a false pleasure. You don’t have any reason to be hard to anyone, how bad a person be just forgive because they are nothing but your fellow mates. Very few realise this soon but in many case people realise it later, but it is never late so love everyone. Be good to your fellow mates and spread love. If everyone tend to practice this the world would be a better place.
1. IGNOU TEE June 2021 Exam Dates Announced, Details Here:-
IGNOU June TEE 2021: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has announced June 2021 Term End Examination (TEE) dates.
IGNOU June TEE 2021: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has announced June 2021 Term End Examination (TEE) dates. For undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) final year students, the exams will be conducted from August 3, along with exams for backlogs.
Similarly, postgraduate diploma (PGD), diploma, postgraduate certificate and certificate exams will also begin on August 3. Detailed date sheets will be released soon on the official website of the university.
“The Term-end Examination (TEE) June 2021 of the University will be conducted from 3rd August 2021 for the final year students of Under Graduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) programmes along with their backlogs, if any. The examination of Post Graduate Diploma, Diploma, Post Graduate Certificate and Certificate Programmes will also be held from 3rd August 2021. The Date-Sheet and other details will be notified shortly,” IGNOU said in a statement.
2.Online Classes Keep Students In Maharashtra’s Slums Far From Studies:-
Several parents expressed their hardship over the ordeal of not being able to provide their children with smart phones that have become an essential article of possession.
Nagpur: Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and its subsequent restrictions, students living in Nagpur’s Danteshwari Nagar slum are reeling under the effects of technological inaccessibility that has deprived them of the opportunity to attend online classes.
Several parents expressed their hardship over the ordeal of not being able to provide their children with smart phones that have become an essential article of possession.
“Since the time schools have closed, the lives of students have been severely affected. As we are labourers, we are not able to keep a check on our children. When they were going to school, we were assured that they were studying. We do not have the ability to provide them mobile phones with internet access,” said a parent.
Many other parents who live these slums echoed the same misery.
Nand Kumar Verma said, “We cannot afford smartphones. We have one phone which we need to carry to work. We do not earn so much to afford a smart phone for them. Studying from schools is a more convenient option for our children. Online classes have made things difficult. We are daily labourers and cannot look after their studies.”
His wife Rajini Verma stressed over her fear that her children will end up becoming labourers like themselves.
“Some of their teachers come and tell us to give mobile phones to children. This is not possible as our contractor calls us to give work during the day, and we need to keep it with us. Since they are not studying, we are afraid of how they will get admission for higher studies. We fear they will become labourers like us,” she said.
Students residing in the slum area are well aware of the issue. Laxmi Verma told ANI that she has four brothers and sisters. “It is difficult for all of us to study with one phone. Internet pack is also costly and sometimes there are network issues too,” she said.
Sonia Sahu, another student, said that due to network issues, she could not complete her online examination.
“Sometimes, when we are not able to recharge our phones, we miss out on our classes,” she added.
Jayshree Chikane, a teacher at a nearby government school said, “Students do face issues, especially the young kids. At least 50 per cent of our students do not have smart phone access. We try to send them notes over WhatsApp and tell them to call if they have doubts. Most of the kids in our school live in the slums. I am afraid that when they will rejoin, we will have to start from the very basics. Since they belong to lower-economic sections of society, their parents do not pay attention to them. Small children need their parents’ help to study.”
3. AKTU Even Semester Exams Will Be Held Online, Confirms University:-
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) even semester exams for the 2021-22 academic session will be conducted online and students will be able to take their exams from a place of their convenience. The exams will begin in August.
New Delhi: Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) even semester exams for the 2021-22 academic session will be conducted online and students will be able to take their exams from a place of their convenience. The exams will begin in August.
Requesting students not to believe in rumours related to exams, the university tweeted: “All the exams of even semester 2020-21 will be conducted in online mode only and students will be able to give their exams from anywhere. Please do not pay attention to any rumours in this regard. In case of any confusion, visit the University website. Best wishes to all the students.”
All the exams of Even Semester 2020-21 will be conducted in online mode only and students will be able to give their exams from anywhere. Please do not pay attention to any rumours regarding this. In case of any confusion, visit the University website. Best wishes to all the students. examination controller
@AktuAcoe— AKTU (@AKTU_Lucknow) July 3, 2021
AKTU in June released the term-end examinations schedule, except final semester. Exams will held in online mode where students will be required to answer objective type questions, the university had said.
4. AKTU To Use UPCET 2021 Scores For MBA Admission:-
According to a statement from the NTA, many students were unable to take CMAT 2021 and therefore UPCET 2021 will also be considered as an eligibility test for AKTU MBA admissions.
New Delhi: In addition to the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT), Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Uttar Pradesh, will use the Uttar Pradesh Common Entrance Test (UPCET) 2021 for admitting students to the MBA programme, for the 2021-22 academic year. Both the exams are conducted by the National Testing Agency. While results of CMAT 2021 have been announced, UPCET 2021 is yet to be conducted.
According to a statement from the NTA, many students were unable to take CMAT 2021 and therefore UPCET 2021 will also be considered as an eligibility test for AKTU MBA admissions.
“To ensure larger participation and to provide relief to aspirants who could not appear in CMAT 2021, it has now been decided by AKTU that Uttar Pradesh Common Entrance Test (UPCET)- 2021 score will also be used for admission to the MBA programme of AKTU,” an official statement said.
Candidates with any one of the two exam scores –CMAT 2021 or UPCET 2021 – will be eligible to apply for MBA admission at AKTU, it added.
Registration for UPCET 2021 is going on. Students can submit their forms at upcet.nta.nic.in up to July 6, 2021.
Apart from MBA, the university will also use UPCET scores for MCA and some other undergraduate-level professional courses.
For admission to other postgraduate programmes – MTech, MPharm, MArch, MURP, and MDes – the university conducts its own entrance exam – APEE.
Registration for APEE 2021 is going on. The last date to apply is July 15.
5. Education Minister To Launch CBSE’s ‘Innovation Ambassador Programme’:-
The Innovation Ambassador Programme is a collaboration between the CBSE, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the Innovation Cell of the Ministry of Education.
New Delhi: Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ will launch the Innovation Ambassador – Online Training Programme for CBSE teachers on July 16, 2021, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) said.
The Innovation Ambassador Programme is a collaboration between the CBSE, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the Innovation Cell of the Ministry of Education.
The programme aims to strengthen the mentoring capacity of teachers for nurturing innovative ideas from students.
Schools can register for the programme up to July 10 at mic.gov.in/sia. Each school can nominate up to five teachers to participate in the programme. Training will be provided on a first come, first served basis.
Through this programme, the CBSE aims to train 50,000 teachers – two or three teachers per school – from all affiliated schools as ‘Innovation Ambassadors’. Teachers will be shortlisted from nominations submitted by schools.
Teachers will be trained in four modules – design thinking and innovation, idea generation and ideal hand-holding, intellectual property rights, product/prototype development.
“The first batch of the first module of the first Programme, viz. Design Thinking & Innovation, will start from 20th July 2021,” an official statement said.
The trained teachers, or ‘Innovation Ambassadors’, will help in creating the culture of innovation in their schools, mentor other teachers, students, and provide support to other schools as resource persons, the CBSE had said.
They will also act as evaluators for national-level idea competitions, and act as mentors for the national level programme on innovation and related activities, the board had earlier said.
Jamia Millia Islamia UG, PG and diploma programme applications will be accepted till July 10 at the official website jmicoe.in. “The Vice-Chancellors, JMI on the request of the aspirants has approved the extension in the last date of filing of admission forms for all undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma programmes, etc for the academic session 2021-22 till July 1,” said the official notification read.
Jamia Millia Islamia application forms were released on May 17. Earlier, the last date to fill the application form was June 30.
New departments in Jamia Millia Islamia
The varsity has started new departments, including — Department of Design and Innovation, the Department of Hospital Management and Hospice Studies, the Department of Foreign Languages and the Department of Environmental Sciences.
Information about the new courses and departments can be accessed on the university’s website — jmi.ac.in and portal of the controller of examinations jmicoe.in.
7. CBSE releases important update on Class 12 evaluation:-
CBSE has released an important update regarding the Class 12 evaluation process for students who changed their subjects and for absentee students.
CBSE released a notification on Thursday providing certain key updates on the Class 12 evaluation process for students who changed their subjects and for absentee students.
8. UP Board Class 10, Class 12 Results 2021 declaration date not decided yet: All you need to know:-
Here’s when UP Board Class 10 and Class 12 Results 2021 will be declared by the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad, UPMSP.
UP Board Results 2021: The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad, UPMSP is expected to declare the Class 10 and Class 12 board results 2021 soon. All the candidates are advised to keep a close check on the official website of UP Board for latest updates on UP Board Class 10 and Class 12 Results 2021.
9. CBSE invites schools to send in teacher nominations for Innovation Ambassador Programme:-
CBSE has invited affiliated schools to send in teacher nominations for the Innovation Ambassador Programme which was jointly launched with AICTE to train teachers.
CBSE and AICTE joined hands in mid-June to launch the Innovation Ambassador Programme to train teachers. The programme will be launched on July 16 and CBSE schools can now nominate a maximum of five teachers each for this programme.
The recent CBSE notification said the training for the same will be carried out on a first-come-first-serve basis. CBSE schools can register their teachers within July 10 through the website mic.gov.in/sia.
The detailed guidelines, portal user manual and the registration process are available on the above link.
Schools who have already registered their teachers will need to log in at the above link with the registered email ID of an SPOC (Single Point of Contact). As per CBSE’s notification, the password has been emailed to this e-mail ID.
The first batch of the first module of the first Innovation Ambassador Programme will be on Design Thinking and Innovation. It will begin in July 20.
About the Innovation Ambassador Programme
To strengthen the mentoring capacity of teachers, CBSE, in collaboration with the Innovation Cell, AICTE, Ministry of Education, launched the ‘Innovation Ambassador Programme’ in which the teachers from affiliated schools shall be trained on the following five modules:
10. 3 scholarship and fellowship programmes at IIT, JNU and others you can apply for in July 2021:-
Here are 3 major scholarship and fellowship programmes in India you can apply to in July 2021.
chool and college students pursuing graduation can benefit much from ace scholarship programmes. These can build confidence, increase exposure, and give a better idea about what to expect in the job industry after passing certain courses.
Getting through a scholarship programme in reputed institutes such as IIT, JNU, etc. can change the career trajectory of young students. In such programmes, you will get to work beside the top students and faculty of India.
Check out these three major scholarship and fellowship programmes in India you can apply to by July 2021:
(i). Jawaharlal Nehru University School of Environmental Sciences Research Associateship 2021
Jawaharlal Nehru University School of Environmental Sciences (SES) Junior Research Fellowship 2021 is an opportunity offered by JNU, New Delhi to MSc degree holders.
The selected candidate will be working on the project entitled ‘Estimating Mass Balance of Glaciers in the Bhaga Basin, Western Himalaya using GPR and Remote Sensing Methods’.
Eligibility
The fellowship is open for candidates who hold an MSc degree in any branch of Environmental Sciences/ Physical Sciences/Geology/Applied Geology/Chemistry/Biogeochemistry.
They must have research experience in Glaciology, Remote sensing, and GIS with glacier field experience and field data collection and analysis.
Prizes and rewards: As per rules of JNU and MOESADVERTISEMENT
(ii). IIT Gandhinagar Department of Humanities and Social Sciences Post-Doctoral Fellowship 2021
IIT Gandhinagar Department of Humanities and Social Sciences Post-Doctoral Fellowship 2021 is for MA and PhD degree holders. The fellowship is meant for the project titled, ‘Western Indian Glass: Mapping Kapadvanj’.
Eligibility
The fellowship is open for candidates below 35 years of age who hold an MA and PhD degree in Cultural Anthropology/Archaeology, with a good publication record.
They are expected to be proficient in Field research, Data acquisition, and critical analysis alongside having excellent oral and written communication skills.
The candidates must have specialisation in Ethnoarchaeology, Ancient Crafts, Pyro-technology, Ethnohistorical Methods, and Early Historic Medieval Archaeology.
Besides, they must have independent fieldwork experience and good knowledge in Gujarati and Isotope Analysis.
Prizes and rewards: Up to INR 35,000 to 45,000 per month plus other benefits
Digital Bharati Covid Scholarship invites applications from children who are left vulnerable with very little or no financial support for their further education owing to a Covid-led crisis in their family.ADVERTISEMENT
Students who have lost either or both of their parents during the Covid-19 pandemic can apply.
Eligibility
The scholarship is open for Indian students from Classes 1 to 12. Students who have lost one or both of their parents since January 2020.
Prizes and rewards: Vouchers to get educational subscriptions of leading ed-tech companies and access to tablets/laptops
1. Deep tech holds extreme relevance for management students too: Lakshmi Narayanan, Emeritus Vice Chairman, Cognizant:-
Narayanan classified space and aviation, renewable energy, nuclear power and fusion power as high-growth sectors. While explaining about the managerial and business potential lying in these high-growth sectors, he also shared with the students that the highest degree of innovation in these sectors, highest R&D spends, and highest investments globally convinced him and other economists of these being the high-growth sectors globally.
The notion that deep technology is of interest only science and technology scholars is false as it holds extreme relevance to management students as well, said Lakshmi Narayanan, Former CEO, Emeritus Vice Chairman, Cognizant and Chairman, ICT Academy while sharing his thoughts on Deep Technology Management in high-growth sectors as part of the Great Lakes’ Term Zero – CXO Interaction series.
He said he believes that business professionals are expected to deliver benefits to humanity while the scholars pursue knowledge.
Narayanan classified space and aviation, renewable energy, nuclear power and fusion power as high-growth sectors. While explaining about the managerial and business potential lying in these high-growth sectors, he also shared with the students that the highest degree of innovation in these sectors, highest R&D spends, and highest investments globally convinced him and other economists of these being the high-growth sectors globally.
He also spoke about renewable energy streams and the challenges posed by the discoveries of science and technology on the field. As he elaborated on the four sectors that are growing faster than any other industries, globally; he shared critical insights for management and business professional to tap into those high-growth sectors and create a new world order that is free of high carbon emission and allows aversion of the climate crisis that the world is headed towards.
2. Delhi govt schools will conduct physical PTMs from Jul 19-31: Manish Sisodia:-
Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia stated on Wednesday that Delhi government schools will hold physical Parent Teacher Meetings (PTMs) for all classes from July 19 to July 31 to discuss kids’ progress in the new normal.
Delhi government schools will conduct physical Parent Teacher Meetings (PTMs) for all classes from July 19 to 31 to discuss the progress of students amid the new normal, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia announced on Wednesday. Sisodia, who is also the Education Minister of Delhi, said special PTMs will be conducted for students of class 6 who have joined the government schools this year from municipal schools.
“The schools have been closed in Delhi since March last year. They were briefly opened for senior classes earlier this year but again had to be closed due to the Covid-19 situation and there is no possibility of reopening schools anytime soon right now. However, the online classes are going on as per the schedule of the session,” Sisodia said during an online press conference.
“The meetings will be conducted following all Covid protocols and will be held over a period of two weeks to avoid crowd on a particular day,” he said.
Sisodia said there will be special focus on class 6 students whose PTMs will be conducted jointly by teachers of Delhi government schools and MCD schools.
Every year, nearly 1.7 lakh students from municipal schools join those run by the Delhi government in class 6.
“I have emphasised earlier too that there is a need to increase collaboration between municipal and Delhi government teachers for smooth transition of students in Class 6 from MCD schools to those run by the city government,” he said.
“In order to facilitate this, special PTMs will be conducted for them jointly by Delhi government school teachers and those from MCD schools,” he added.
3. Have some authority to certify if candidate can’t take CA exams due to COVID issues: SC to ICAI:-
The CA exams, conducted by the ICAI in May, were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and are scheduled to be held from July 5-20. A bench headed by Justice A M Khanwilkar said this after it was told that this would be the last opportunity for candidates under the old syllabus and the benefit of opt-out option would be given only to those who would produce positive RT-PCR report.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) to look into “all angles” and consider having a competent authority to certify that a candidate of CA examinations scheduled in July is unable to appear due to COVID-19 related issues. Observing that having a negative RT-PCR report may not reflect the fitness of a person as the effects of coronavirus may be felt for months, the apex court said that ICAI should look into all the aspects as the matter relates ..
The CA exams, conducted by the ICAI in May, were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and are scheduled to be held from July 5-20.
A bench headed by Justice A M Khanwilkar said this after it was told that this would be the last opportunity for candidates under the old syllabus and the benefit of opt-out option would be given only to those who would produce positive RT-PCR report.
“This condition of positive RT-PCR, which is pointed out, may be very difficult. Persons who have recovered from COVID may still be shown as positive. Those who have recovered may have long term problems. These are different situations,” said the bench, also comprising Justices Dinesh Maheshwari and Aniruddha Bose.
The apex court was hearing a batch of pleas seeking different reliefs including an opt-out option for the candidates, postponement of the exam, and increase in number of centres this year.
During the hearing conducted through video-conferencing, the bench observed there are instances where the RT-PCR test may be negative but the person shows symptoms of COVID.
“We are asking you to consider evolving a policy and identify a competent authority which can certify that a candidat ..
4. Schools can’t deny admission on ground that child has declared name of one parent: Manish Sisodia:-
This assumes significance from the point of view of children who have lost one or both parents to Covid.
No school in Delhi can deny admission to a child on the ground of declaring the name of just one parent, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia announced on Monday.
This assumes significance from the point of view of children who have lost one or both parents to Covid.
“No student in Delhi shall deny admission to a child on grounds that the child is declaring name of his or her single parent only,” Sisodia tweeted.
5. Conducive time to hold CA exams as COVID-19 spread substantially low: ICAI to SC:-
The ICAI said the CA exams are normally scheduled to be held in May, but owing to the high number of cases at that time it postponed them, and after evaluating all factors, has now decided to hold the exams this month when the number of COVID-19 cases is comparatively low.
ICAI told the Supreme Court on Monday that it is the most conducive time to hold CA exams as the COVID-19 spread is now at a substantially low level, offering an opportune moment for chartered accountants to further their professional career. The CA examinations which are conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) in May, were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and are now scheduled to be held from July 5-20.
ICAI told the top court that as on date, the numbers of COVID-19 cases are comparatively low and thus it would be in the best interests of the candidates if the examinations are held as per the schedule and not cancelled or postponed.
A bench of Justices AM Khanwilkar, Dinesh Maheshwari and Aniruddha Bose said that since it has not received the ICAI note, it will hear the matter on Tuesday.
The top court is hearing a batch of pleas seeking different reliefs including an opt-out option for the candidates, postponement of the exam, and increase in number of centres this year.
At the outset, senior advocate Ramji Srinivasan, appearing for ICAI, said that they have circulated a note which if taken into consideration deals with some of the issues raised in the petitions.
Senior advocate Meenakshi Arora, appearing for one of the petitioners, said that they are not seeking deferment but want more centres to be given as many of them have been unilaterally closed by ICAI.
The bench said it will hear the matter on Tuesday and asked Srinivasan to take instruction on the contention raised by Arora.
In the note, ICAI has said the “chartered accountant exams are professional examinations and ought not to be equated with CBSE or other State Board Examinations for Class 10 or 12”, and it is in the interest of the candidates to start their “professional lives and earn livelihoods”.
It said the ICAI has no vested interest in holding the exams but to safeguard the interest of the aspiring CAs, ensuring that the exams are held at the most appropriate and conducive time.
The ICAI further told the top court that whenever the risk has been minimum this court has allowed exams to be held, like Class 12 exams in Kerala and Bihar which were held in April, 2021 and February, 2021 respectively.
“Further, the 3rd wave of COVID-19 cases is expected only by September-October. The Institute of Company Secretaries of India and the Institute of Cost Accountants of India are scheduled to hold examinations in August-September, 2021.
“Many candidates appear for 2 or more of these exams, hence the three Institutes hold the exams in a manner that the same do not overlap. Therefore, since COVID is dynamic in nature, the ICAI has got this very narrow window to hold the exam in July, 2021,” it said.
The ICAI said the CA exams are normally scheduled to be held in May, but owing to the high number of cases at that time it postponed them, and after evaluating all factors, has now decided to hold the exams this month when the number of COVID-19 cases is comparatively low.
It said that the present COVID situation in the country is similar to when this court had allowed ICAI to hold examinations in November, 2020 and there is no reason to believe that it will not take adequate precautions.
About the arrangements, it said that the average number of examinees in an examination room will be 12 and in any case not more than 50 percent of the capacity of the room.
It said there will be 10,820 exam rooms in 847 centres and the total number of examinees will be 3,74,230.
It further added that of these 580 centres have less than 200 candidates, 208 centres have 201-250 candidates, 58 centres have 251-300 candidates and one centre has more than 500 candidates.
It said that candidates are eager to appear in the examination, as out of 3,74,230 candidates, as on June 27, more than 2, 82, 000 candidates have downloaded their admit cards.
“It is understandable that some of the candidates would have inhibitions in appearing for the exams, but that cannot be allowed to jeopardize the aspirations of a majority of the candidates,” it said. MNL ABA SJK SA
6. BMC to start IB board schools in future: Aditya Thackeray:-
Thackeray said BMC would also start one CBSE and one ICSE school in each of the 24 administrative wards under it.
Maharashtra Environment Minister Aditya Thackeray on Friday said International Baccalaureate (IB) board schools would be started by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in the future and students would be provided free education in such facilities.
Thackeray, MLA from Worli and guardian minister of Mumbai suburban district, also said BMC would start one CBSE and one ICSE school in each of the 24 administrative wards under it.
Thackeray on Friday inaugurated the BMC’s new school, with a capacity of 400 students, under the CBSE board in Aziz Baug in the eastern part of the metropolis.
Among those who were present at the function were state minority affairs minister Nawab Malik, Shiv Sena Lok Sabha MP Rahul Shewale, and Mayor Kishori Pednekar.
Thackeray said the opening of this school was a dream come true for him, adding that over 2,000 applications have been received for the 400 seats it has.
Speaking on the occasion, Malik said he is the product of a BMC school, adding that there was need to instill confidence among people about civic-run educational institutions.
7. HP TET 2021: Check admit card release date, last minute revision tips:-
The HP TET 2021 admit card will be released four days before the exam i.e., on July 5, 2021. The exam is scheduled to commence on July 9, 2021.
Himachal Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (HPBOSE) is going to conduct the HP TET 2021 exam from July 9 to 12, as per the official schedule announced by the board. The offline exam is scheduled to be conducted on four consecutive days while the admit card is all set to release soon, now that HP TET 2021 registrations are over.
Although HPBOSE has not specified any exact date of release of the HP TET admit card 2021, as per official notification on the website hpbose.org, the admit cards are set to release four days before the exam. With the offline exam scheduled to commence from July 9, 2021, the HP TET admit card for this year’s exam will therefore be released online on July 5, 2021. Once released, registered candidates will be able to download the admit card by logging in with the application number and date of birth.
Assuming that aspirants have already covered the HP TET syllabus since the exam was notified back in April 2021, the last few days before the exam must be focused on refining preparations by practice and revisions. It is not recommended that candidates start studying entirely new concepts. Instead, one must go back to short notes and revision modules to ensure that whatever they have already learned can be confidently applied in answering the HP TET question paper.
It goes without saying that revisions must form a significant part of one’s preparation during the last few days before the HP TET exam. However, revision does not necessarily require reading the same concepts over and over again without any goal. Questions from topics like child development and pedagogy etc can be of diverse variety. One must go back to the HP TET previous year question papers to know the type and pattern of questions that are most frequently asked in this exam.
An important advantage of referring to past year papers is that candidates get the opportunity to identify the high marks yielding topics in the HP TET question paper. During the last few days, candidates must focus their study strategy on revising and practising the highest marks yielding topics. Aspirants can solve mock tests for the exam and practice solving sample question papers during the last few days before the exam.
While starting to learn an entirely new topic during the last few days is not recommended, candidates may need to go back to the basics if there is any confusion in understanding subject-specific topics. One must aim to be well-versed with important topics including child psychology, pedagogy etc. At the same time, candidates must also be similarly well versed with subject-specific topics.
One last but very important study strategy to improve the HP TET 2021 final score is to study and revise general awareness and current affairs based topics. These are common topics for all types of teacher eligibility tests covered under HP TET and hence candidates must aim to secure the maximum number of good attempts in these sections.
8. NEET-MDS exam: SC seeks response from Centre on plea regarding early counselling for admissions:-
The plea came up for hearing before a bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud and M R Shah which agreed to hear it and issued notices to the Centre and others, including Dental Council of India.
The Supreme Court on Friday sought responses from the Centre and others on a plea filed by nine BDS doctors seeking a direction to the medical counselling committee (MCC) to release counselling dates at the earliest for the NEET-MDS admissions. The exams were held on December 16 last year.
The dental doctors, having a bachelor in dental surgery (BDS) degree, had appeared in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)-MDS conducted on December 16 last year by the National Board of Examination (NBE) for admission to the master in dental surgery (MDS) course.
The plea came up for hearing before a bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and M R Shah which agreed to hear it and issued notices to the Centre and others, including Dental Council of India.
The apex court has posted the plea for hearing on July 12.
Senior advocate Vikas Singh appeared for the petitioners in the matter and said there is no update on counselling. The plea, filed through lawyer Tanvi Dubey, said that these doctors are challenging the unjust and infinite delay caused by the MCC in announcing the counselling schedule for NEET-MDS, 2021.
“Issue an appropriate writ, order or direction…to direct Respondent No.1 (MCC) to release the counselling date at the earliest, but in any event, not later than three weeks,” the plea said.
The plea also sought a direction to the MCC to conduct separate counselling for the NEET-MDS 2021.
The results for admissions in PG courses for BDS candidates were also declared on the scheduled date, which is on December 31, 2020.
“However, after the declaration of the result, i.e., on 31.12.2020 until today i.e. 23.06.2021, there is no update regarding the counselling. It is most respectfully submitted that umpteen efforts were made by the Petitioners to get in touch with the Respondents in order to get an idea about the schedule of the counselling. However, there has been no update about the date of the commencement of the counselling,” the plea said.
It said the dentists, who are also registered with state Dental Council, have obtained provisional or permanent registration and have also undergone compulsory rotatory internship of a year in an approved or recognised dental college.
“That around 30,000 BDS (dental) graduates appeared for the NEET-MDS conducted for admission to over 6,500 seats in the country and till date there has been no update for admissions in PG courses,” it said.
9. IIT-Guwahati and NESAC to jointly offer joint internships, degree programmes:-
Through this partnership, the institutes will follow a multidisciplinary approach to study disasters as northeast India is prone to flood, earthquake, landslide, and riverbank erosions.
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati and North Eastern Space Application Centre (NESAC) will jointly carry out several initiatives to create a mass of skilled professionals in the field.
Some of the initiatives that would be taken up under this partnership include internship programmes, joint degree programmes, short-term training programmes, student exchange programmes and joint projects, among others.
TG Sitharam, Director, IIT Guwahati, said, “Joint certificate programmes, visiting professorship for teaching few suitable courses along with IITG faculty are few of the initiatives that both institutes could take forward.”
Since northeast India is prone to various disasters such as floods, earthquakes, landslides, and riverbank erosions, among others, the institutes will study these disasters and find suitable solutions.
PLN Raju, Director, North Eastern Space Application Centre (NESAC), said, “The signing of MoU with IIT Guwahati and specifically with CDMR (Centre for Disaster Management and Risk Reduction) at IIT-G focusing on training education and Research will further enhance NESAC in strengthening capacity building, training and research in this region.”
Recently, COVID-19 pandemic has been a learning lesson, which showed that any form of disaster can affect a country’s growth. To work in this direction, recently, IIT Guwahati has established a new Centre for Disaster Management and Research (CDMR).
10. Mumbai University’s IDOL to launch MMS course through distance learning mode:-
The MMS course is a two-year course and is divided into four semesters. IDOL will conduct a separate entrance test for admission to the course.
The Mumbai University‘s Institute of Distance and Open Learning (IDOL) will soon launch a Master of Management Studies (MMS) course through distance education. The university’s academic council has approved the course to be offered through IDOL. This course will begin after the approval of the Distance Education Bureau (DEB) of the University Grants Commission (UGC).
The MMS course is a two-year programme divided into four semesters. The syllabus of MMS offered through regular college and IDOL will be the same.
The proposal will now be sent to the UGC for further approval. After getting their approval, it is our intention to start this MMS course through distance education from the next academic year 2022-23, said the director of Idol, said Prakash Mahanwar, director of IDOL, Mumbai University.
The study material of this MMS course will be prepared in due course of time. There will also be assignments and projects for MMS distance learning students. Direct guidance and demonstrations will be conducted for these students from various study centres. Students will also be given online guidance.
For this, teachers will be appointed for the MMS course in Idol. IDOL will conduct a separate entrance test for admission to the two-year MMS course.
“Many universities in India offer MBA courses in management through distance learning. There was a demand from the University of Mumbai to start distance learning courses as well. This will fulfil the dream of many students to pursue MMS education. This course will be run in a quality manner,” said Suhas Pednekar, VC, Mumbai University.
Talking about ‘GASLIGHTING’, I got acquainted to this term in 2020 when I was reading a book called ‘Milkman’ by Anna Burns, the storyline revolves around the people of an unnamed town invalidating the protagonist’s feelings through hearsay and gossips. The prose of Milkman suffocated me because of excruciating gaslighting and strangling circumstances.
Gaslighting is an emotional abuse, where the abuser make a victim feel like ‘Everything is happening inside their head’, Gaslighting invalidates your emotions, manipulate your feelings. Sometimes, you might gaslight yourself in the journals. Journaling might feel therapeutic to some, few might not feel comfortable with journaling their thoughts, and that’s completely okay! However, There come times when you try journaling to feel calm but instead of feeling calm, journaling just made you anxious! that happens because you are constantly gaslighting yourself in your journals.
Self- gaslighting in journals
You are invalidating your thoughts, your feelings and emotions, you write as if your emotions are insignificant, but every emotion of yours is valid. You relentlessly repeat what others feel about you in your journals. ‘May be that is who I am’, ‘She/he is right’, I’m not supposed to feel this way’, ‘I’m overthinking a lot like how my friends are accusing, ‘I should not feel overwhelmed’
If you are journaling like this, you are definitely doing it wrong. Remember, journals won’t judge, you don’t have to please your journals. Don’t ever invalidate your emotions. Write whatever you feel in your journal, not what others feel about you! Whatever pain it is that you experience, remember, the poison leaves bit by bit. Be patient, you’re healing. The more we fight our pain, the longer it remains within us. If ignored, you’ll find yourself feeling irritated often, having angry outbursts or crying at small things.
How do I overcome it?
Even when sometimes it feels like there is nothing but emptiness, nothing to continue for, or the fire you once had within you has gone out, don’t give into the thought that you will feel this way forever. Thoughts pass, feelings change, hearts mend & perspectives gain clarity – it just takes a little trust, hope and meeting yourself halfway. Especially now while we have the gift of time, reflect on how you were living before lockdown, analyze the people you spend time with, the environments you spend your time in, the food and drinks you consume, the job that you do, the conversations you have, the TV/music/reading materials that you invest your time in – observe them – are they helping you or are they harming you? Read more about how spending time on good things plays a massive role here.
Everything you engage in today will have an impact on your tomorrow. We’re so busy telling the world to be kind, yet we have such little compassion for ourselves. If you do one thing for yourself today – give yourself a break.
Comment down below if you have any suggestions or just feel the need to be heard. We’re here for you.
Unemployment, according to the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development), is persons above a specified age (usually 15)not being in paid employment or self-employment but currently available for work during the reference period.
Unemployment rate, 2017 Unemployment is measured by the unemployment rate, which is the number of people who are unemployed as a percentage of the labour force (the total number of people employed added to those unemployed).
Unemployment can have many sources, such as the following:
new technologies and inventions the status of the economy, which can be influenced by a recession competition caused by globalization and international trade policies of the government regulation and market Unemployment and the status of the economy can be influenced by a country through, for example, fiscal policy. Furthermore, the monetary authority of a country, such as the central bank, can influence the availability and cost for money through its monetary policy.
In addition to theories of unemployment, a few categorisations of unemployment are used for more precisely modelling the effects of unemployment within the economic system. Some of the main types of unemployment include structural unemployment, frictional unemployment, cyclical unemployment, involuntary unemployment and classical unemployment. Structural unemployment focuses on foundational problems in the economy and inefficiencies inherent in labor markets, including a mismatch between the supply and demand of laborers with necessary skill sets. Structural arguments emphasize causes and solutions related to disruptive technologies and globalization. Discussions of frictional unemployment focus on voluntary decisions to work based on individuals’ valuation of their own work and how that compares to current wage rates added to the time and effort required to find a job. Causes and solutions for frictional unemployment often address job entry threshold and wage rates.
According to the UN’s International Labour Organization (ILO), there were 172 million people worldwide (or 5% of the reported global workforce) without work in 2018.
Because of the difficulty in measuring the unemployment rate by, for example, using surveys (as in the United States) or through registered unemployed citizens (as in some European countries), statistical figures such as the employment-to-population ratio might be more suitable for evaluating the status of the workforce and the economy if they were based on people who are registered, for example, as taxpayers.
Marriage, often called matrimony or wedlock is a sacred union usually between a man and a woman regulated by all laws and customs. It is true we all need a true companion to live our lives with. No matter how independent and financially stable one becomes, nothing can replace a partner in life be it a man or a woman.
We are all well aware that a woman’s life takes a drastic turn when she gets married. Women are born with an adjusting and caring nature. She is suppose to leave her house and get adjusted in a new surrounding and serve her in laws there. That is what our culture says and we shouldn’t question. But nowhere does our culture says to torture her to the extreme, though tolerance runs in her blood. Why can’t we simply make her life beautiful at the new place? Nowadays, women work. Not all in laws permit this. Even if they do, she is to do all her house chores and then leave the house and return as soon as possible and again do the house chores. Why can’t men lend a hand? There are no gender roles assigned. Both can share their chores so that life gets a little easy.
Husband and wife sharing house chores for a better lifestyle
Women do have dreams of a married life
When a woman gets married, all she prays is to be happy thereafter. She dreams a beautiful life. If she is a working woman, she’ll surely wish to continue to it. Marriage should never be an obstacle. With all the sacrifices, a little she wishes is to be happy. Marriage means union. When the two unite, they must live together and grow together. A supportive husband is all she need. A woman after marriage faces a lot of issues. From sacrifices to challenges, she has to bear it all.
Sacrifices
A woman leaves her house and family where with whom she had lived till then. One fine day she is to move out and serve another family then on. She may also have to resign her job and leave her studies mid way. She may not be able to follow her passion and hobbies in her new place. She loses almost everything which made her happy. Is it not right for her to wish for happiness at least?
Challenges
A married woman has to face a lot of challenges in life. She has to run a family, surely not an easy task. One wrong decision by her may break down the family into bits and pieces. A newly wed bride may have to face severe dowry tortures. That is another big challenge in a woman’s life.
A woman expects just happiness. A supportive husband and the in laws who loves and cares as their own daughter. What better position could she ever get? She strives to achieve that post from the very first day. That’s what she craves. Just happiness and acceptance.
To conclude, this was all a woman’s perspective of marriage. Men too no doubt face a lot of challenges after marriage. To feed a family by custom becomes a man’s responsibility and till date, it does not differ. It is a tough job indeed. But what a woman percieves and expects out of a marriage should be brought to light. Talking for a woman nowadays is unnecessarily and rebelliously termed as feminism, when it is actually not.
The word FEMINISM comes from the word FEMININE which means “being a woman”. How is it that out of over a million words in the English language this particular word has created an uproar in the recent times with each woman becoming a “Feminist” proclaiming about her rights under this word and is criticized by others who think this is all a show of gaining attention , popularity and superiority. Read this blog completely to understand what actually caused to the popularity of the word , its implication in Indian terms and how has it helped women.
Feminism
FEMINISM refers to social , political and economic equality to women with respect to the males. Since God has given a woman the power to create life and nurture it , she automatically has a greater emotional quotient and her motherly attributes of being considerate, polite, loving , emotional is taken to be her weakness. Further since she has the organs to produce a human being , she is termed as “delicate” or in real words “WEAK”. WEAK is the term which has led the males believe that they are stronger and more capable and this has led to them ruling a woman since ages. The irony of the situation is that it is not just the males but also few women who thinks the entire woman race to be a subordinate to men and is born just to be a frustration box for the males.
So feminism in simpler words can be termed as a movement which was started to get women equal rights in education, property and employment matters and travelled as far as to the emotional treatment a woman has to suffer. It defines that a woman should be judged on the basis of her mental strength, her capabilities, her behavior rather than being judged for just being a WOMAN. It stands for women standing up to the male dominating world to fight for their self respect .
History of Feminism
The first instance of feminism which was the earliest reported one darts all the way back to 3rd century BCE in Rome where Roman women filled the Capitoline Hill and blocked every entrance to the Forum when consul Marcus Porcius Cato resisted attempts to repeal laws limiting women’s use of expensive goods. Cato’s words “If they are victorious now, what will they not attempt? As soon as they begin to be your equals, they will have become your superiors” proves that he somewhere believed women to be capable of exceeding men and it was this fear of letting that race which was suppressed since ages to be set free without any illogical restrictions bounding them which will make them realise their worth and will subsequently be no longer a personal robotic toy for men.
There was a time when the entire world was suppressing women. Women in each part of the world were denied the rights which would ensure her success instead she was just being treated as a caged animal. Until 19th century Europe did not give the women the right to inherit their father’s property which generally goes to the first child . In the absence of mail heir the property would go to a male relative however distant or evil he maybe. Jane Austen’s novel PRIDE AND PREJUDICE is the best example to this point where the Bennet family which consisted of all females had no right to their ancestral property .
While there were many other rules for women such as they had to step out covering their head as a mark of respect for the “SUPERIOR MALES”, had no right to vote or hold an elective office, cannot participate in any sort of buisness and went as far as to a man getting right to sell of his wife in many parts of the world. These actions proved that women were treated to be a non living enity with no feelings whatsoever.
After several protests, letters addressing women concerns being published, criticism the cause faced by the chauvinists , the woman were granted their rightful rights in many places in the world but the battle is till to be won. Many countries specially the ones in Asia still are treated as the object of male plight and fury.
With different culture the take and views on feminism chnages, let us see what brought about the changes for Indian women though the Feminism here was partly inspired by the west but its meanings and implications are different for the Indian women.
Feminism in India
Women in India are oppressed not only by the males but more by the fellow females. It is like a sort of inheritance being passed from one generation to the other where a girl is told by all the females in her family be it grandmother, mother or aunts that she should always keep all the males in her family above her and sort of idolise them and they are led to believe that if something wrong happens with them then it is the result of their own actions. This is the reason that many women silently suffer all kinds of domestic violence till their last breaths because this was what they had been taught since their birth.
Feminism in India can be divided into broadly three phases.
The first phase was witnessed in mid 19th century when several reforms in education and customs involving women were introduced. Sati, a practice which involved a woman setting herself on the fire by sitting on her husband’s pyre incase he expires before her, was abolished by Raja Ram Mohan Roy in the British Rule. This till date is considered as a biggest step in encouraging a woman where she was told she is much more than being a wife and her life does not ends with her husbands. Rani Lakshmi Bai the woman who fought Britishers with her infant son tied on her back after her husband’s death to save her kingdom from their clutches still continues to be an inspiration for many.
The second phase was witnessed from 1915 till India gained its independence and it started with Mahatma Gandhi incorporating women into his non cooperation movement , a first open political gathering where females were included. After this movement there were various Independent female groups created to fight for the Independence which managed to be off radar and continue their contribution in secrecy as Britishers had no hope that Indian women can step out of their domestic roles.
The third phase was witnessed after independence where women were included in the formation of the world’s largest democracy, has the power to vote and hold an elective office ,get educated and be independent. This phase continues till date and has witnessed many changes along the way. From it becoming normal for girls to get educated and work, to the extension of minimum age of marriage for a girl till 18 years by the Constitution of India to prenatal sex determination and Female Infanticide being considered as a criminal offence with severe punishment it may seem that India has come a long way and the women here are treated with equality and respect which they deserve but sadly this is not the case. Though the upper surface appears to be cleared there are still many horrible trenches inside.
Present Condition of Women in India
Feminism and plight of women in India cannot be sumarised under a single term. The heterogenity of Indian cultures bring with it multiple patriarchies and multiple feminist movements but the basic plight remains the same.
India is a highly patriarchal society where even today in 2021 people claim to be modern and “allowing their women” to have privileges same as that of men but the small privileges of getting educated , working comes at a price. Price of still not be able to take stand when she is wronged , the reason being a woman is pointed every time she becomes a victim while in some case she may act to be a victim hence committing a grievance sin but this minority is turned into making independent decision taking woman being regarded as “too bold” or “unfit” for the society by the chauvinist groups.
****Since even the basic points regarding the topic are indefinitely extended and talked about, it is difficult to make all the basic points in one blog and there will be a continuation to this blog soon.
I would conclude this blog here by stating that feminism is not the superiority of females over the males rather it is about them being treated equally both physically and mentally without any prejudice about them being a woman. It takes a lot to be a woman and to every woman out there be proud of what you are!
This insightful read introduces and guides you towards inculcating positive steps that benefit both – the planet and us. It’s a complete guide to a zero waste lifestyle. Being more mindful about our consumption and striking a healthy balance between what’s good for the environment, what’s good for us and a harmonious co-existence with all other living beings would be the takeaway!
This essential book is authored by 2 passionate sustainability enthusiasts – Sahar Mansoor and Tim de Riddler who draw inspiration and illustrate their personal stories to strengthen their case. I have been wanting to move towards a more sustainable lifestyle for a while now so the tips mentioned in the book were pretty helpful and challenged my take on certain topics which helped me realise my standpoint and where I need to be headed.
Take it slow, read every chapter which is topic-specific, reflect and start by implementing at least one or two if you’re just starting out or a few new ones if you’re already begun your sustainability journey. Every little deed towards a greener lifestyle goes a long way and if every little choice we make is rooted in respecting the diversity of our incredible nature , we’d be making this world much better place to live in.
This is a compelling, positive, comforting and outstanding book by Mandakini Tomar which aims at raising our consciousness and uplifting our souls by getting us back in touch with our spiritual roots. It helps the reader think a little more clearly about the power of choices, defining the right values, importance of self-awareness, necessity for self-transformation and most importantly to align yourself spiritually and emotionally! With a pragmatic approach this book is remarkably transformative yet simple. Turn it over to any page and you’d be inspired!
I loved how inclusive and diverse the author has been in laying out facts and drawing wisdom from, whilst covering the entire spectrum of realizing our inner power! It’s an extremely insightful ,remarkably inspiring and lucid read that helps you in a holistic way and elaborates on many topics such as love, intuition, ego, flexibility and merged within some fascinating lines in inspirational crafted approaches! The book has a trinity approach : STOP, START & LEARN, and it has a rich compelling prose, poetries, dialogues that helps us to understand every detail and soak in the main concepts way clearly.
Comment down below your favorite books of the season!
The following are the four general types of attacks:
Interruption
Interception
Modification
Fabrication
Interruption
A system asset is destroyed, made unavailable, or made useless. To put it another way, a network service is degraded or made unavailable for lawful purposes.
They are attacks against the availability of the network.
Examples of Interruption Attacks:
Overburdening a server host to the point that it is unable to reply.
Severing a chain of communication
Overloading an intermediary network or network device to prevent access to a service.
Requests are being redirected to invalid locations.
There is a risk of software or hardware theft or destruction.
File management systems are disabled.
Mitigate the attack:
Firewalls can be used to allow or reject protocols, ports, or IP addresses. Modern stateful firewalls, such as the Check Point FW1 NGX and Cisco PIX, have the capacity to distinguish between legitimate traffic and DoS attack traffic.
Maintaining appropriate backups of system configuration data.
Replication.
Interception
An asset is accessed by an unauthorized person. A human, software, or a computer might be an unauthorized party. To put it another way, an unauthorized person obtains access to confidential or private data.
They are the attacks against the confidentiality objective of the CIA Triad.
Examples of Interception Attacks:
Eavesdropping in on conversations.
Telecommunications networks are being wiretapped.
Copying files or programs without permission.
Obtaining copies of messages in order to replay them later.
To capture data from a computer system or network, packet-sniffing and keylogging are used.
Mitigate the attack:
Encrypting the flow of information from source to destination – SSL, VPN, 3DES, and BPI+ are used to encrypt the flow of information from source to destination so that if someone is able to eavesdrop on the traffic, all they will see is ciphered text.
Traffic Padding is a function that generates ciphertext output endlessly, even when plain text is not available. A random data stream is created endlessly. The plaintext is encrypted and sent when it is available. When there is no plaintext in the input, the random data is encrypted and delivered. As a result, an attacker will be unable to discriminate between tree data flow and noise, and hence will be unable to estimate the quantity of traffic.
Modification
An unauthorized person not only obtains access to an asset but also tampers with it.
This is an attack against the integrity of the information.
Basically, there are three types of modifications:
Change: Make a change to the information that already exists. The information was previously available, but it was wrong. Change attacks can be used to target either sensitive or public information.
Insertion: When an insertion attack is carried out, data that did not exist earlier is inserted. This attack might be used against historical data or data that hasn’t been acted on yet.
Deletion: Deletion is the process of removing data from a system.
Examples of Modification Attacks:
Modifying the contents of network communications.
Changing data files and their contents.
Changing programs to make them function better.
System hardware or network topologies are being reconfigured.
Mitigate the attack:
Intrusion detection systems (IDS) were introduced, which could check for various signatures that indicate an attack.
Encryption methods are used.
Padding for traffic
Backing up your data
Use checksums, sequence numbers, digests, and authentication codes as communications methods.
Fabrication
Counterfeit items are inserted into the system by an unauthorized entity. Simply said, a person introduces false information, resources, or services into a network.
This is an attack against authenticity.
Examples of Fabrication Attack:
Using the identity of another person to send communications across the network.
Replaying communications that were previously intercepted.
The act of impersonating a website or other network service.
Taking another host’s or service’s address and effectively-becoming that host or service.
Mitigate the attack:
Authentication and authorization methods are used.
Putting Firewalls to Work
Use Digital Signatures – A digital signature method is a mathematical scheme for proving a digital message or document’s authenticity.
The terms short and long-form content gets thrown around a lot in the realm of the internet but if we were to clearly define and differentiate both type of content. Then it becomes much harder to discern between the two.
For instance, if we were to describe, how many word counts define long-form content. Then we will notice that there is no particular amount of words that will fulfill those criteria. For some content creators, 1000 words might be long and for some, it may be short. This same principle can be applied to the viewers as well. Due to these many experts consider long-form and short-form as more of beliefs rather than any specific word count. The word count can also vary according to the type of content and subject.
Now let us transition into the social media platforms instead to understand this phenomenon better. In a nutshell, the rise of short-form of content and marketing sounds likes a great deal but we have to look at the underlying challenges and opportunities that come with it. Tik-Tok, Instagram, and many other platforms have become quite popular but somehow YouTube still manages to be relevant. Why is that?
One of the biggest strengths of YouTube and its encouragement of long-form of content is the higher level of engagement. Long-form of content is easier to monetize, instead of one ad banner in a one-minute video a creator can add multiple advertisement banners in a 20-minute video. Advertisers prefer that and so does the platform, this also incentivizes the content creator to make long-form content. In the advent of the pandemic, many platforms that focused on short-form content have suffered. An example of this is ‘Quibi’, which started as a Netflix alternative on the go, and many people were not traveling and restricted to their homes due to the restriction and lockdowns. The relevance of Quibi shifted to a very volatile situation. Because when a person is at home, he/she prefer to watch a full episode instead of a brief version of that content. We cannot determine the exact failure of Quibi but it’s certainly one of the major contributors to this.
When does short content Work?
This is not to say that short-form content does not work, because the popularity of platforms that cater to short-form content is thriving especially when it comes to images and short videos. This means that it’s very crucial to determine the target audience. Although Tik-Tok and Instagram might not have the original content and monetization possibilities as compared to YouTube. They are still the go-to platforms for many new creators and numerous advertisers.
But things are a little different when the content is in written form. It’s also essential to understand when the short-form content works and when it does not. For instance, Buzzfeed focuses on large volumes of shorter content. Another thing to keep in mind is that multimedia is an integral part of Buzzfeed content and sometimes the content only acts as a supplementary shell for their multimodal content.
Due to a busy work-life balance, people tend to have less time to spare, and short-form content seems like the right choice. It also works well on mobile application platforms. Applications like ‘inshorts’ and ‘dailyhunt’ have perfected the short-form content delivery. While working on short-form content, there are a few more prerequisites that are necessary. For example, the content needs to be on point and needs to convey the whole story succinctly. To keep the engagement the need for multimedia inputs also becomes more important. Due to the digital transformation of the news, the time cycle of news has become compressed, readers demand any kind of news instantly and news is now consumed in binges.
Things to keep in mind and is it good or bad?
Short-form content also requires short-form marketing. This is a challenging area where advertisers are trying to keep the users engaged but they also have to ensure to not annoy them with on the face and bombastic ads. This is one area that is still not well received by the consumers.
There is no particular answer to the question if the rise of short-form content is good or bad. This all depends on the context of the problem. While designing and creating the content, the writer will have to determine the target audience. This essentially solves half the problem. There is a demand for short-form content but this is more relevant concerning video and photo content sharing. Written short-form content needs to be accompanied by multimedia to make it enticing. While the heading needs to be attractive but overly clickbaity headings should be avoided. The epidemic of fake news in instant messaging platforms like Whatsapp has left a sour taste in people’s mouths.
Many predicted that desktops will be wiped out as smartphones arrive but desktops are still relevant and even though a mobile-first strategy is preferential, almost every major website still offers a desktop equivalent to their mobile counterparts. The reason is simple, less bounce and significantly higher average time on the site.
The same can be applied to the long-form content, with long-form content there are more possibilities compared to short-form content. There can be additional content and features like good or bad, or pros and cons, just like I’m doing here! Various examples, references, graphs, etc can be complimented to the content. It also becomes easier to organize content with numerous subheadings to make content much more intelligible. This is not to say that the longer the content is necessarily better because sometimes long-form content results in a point of diminishing returns. In many cases, the topic and subject are much more important than the form of content. Content relevance, internal linking structure, User Experience design, pictures, videos, and the quality of a website or application are very important as well.
In conclusion, we can say that both short-form and long-form of content are relevant, the only catch is to determine which type of content applicable in that particular situation. Short-form content platforms have seen a huge surge of popularity but on the contrary, marketing and monetizing of short-form has their own sets of problems that are needed to be addressed.
Do you ever open your social media and feel like everyone is progressing but you? Do you get that sinking feeling? and often takes over every other emotion and all that is left is dismay. We often hear things like “don’t be fooled by social media” or “everyone shows their success not their failure” but in the end one still ends up thinking about how lucky those people are without knowing what they have been through. That is the power social media has over our minds and emotions.
Thinking about what’s wrong with our lives and not realizing how better off we are than most people makes us an ungrateful human being. Instead of thinking what goes on in other people’s lives wouldn’t it be more beneficial if we just focused on our own. Well it definitely would be but it is easier said than done. Every night we go to sleep thinking that tomorrow I will get my life together and the next morning if even a single things doesn’t go by our plan, we abandon the plan all together. If this keeps happening we slip in a phase where there is only one thought “why aren’t good things happening for me”. Well let me tell you this, if you keep waiting around for things to magically happen, you will be waiting forever. All you have to do to make things happen is HUSTLE.
Again, it is easier said than done but we all have to start somewhere. Let’s begin with adopting a positive mindset. In order to do so we must accept that everything that happens, good or bad happens for a reason and the outcome will only make us stronger. If we proceed towards our goal thinking about the joy and satisfaction it would bring us then maybe we won’t have to struggle so much to begin. Next, we must not procrastinate. Procrastinationis the mother of all problems. Try to finish your tasks when you receive them. This will give you the sense of accomplishment you so desire. Put everything you got in the task. Give it your best shot and let your work speak for itself. Another thing to keep in mind is to never let a third party discourage you. A lot of people desire what you have and they will try to stop you from going further. You must never let anyone come between you and your goal. Keep going until you know you are there.
Hustling is a part of life. You have to constantly work on yourself to reach where you want to go. Nothing in life comes easy. If everything was that easy you wouldn’t be feeling so dejected all the time. When you do all the work and see the results yourself, let me tell you there is no greater satisfaction than that. As they say “Rome wasn’t built in a day”. It takes time for great things to happen and if you keep going they eventually workout. So, don’t be fooled by those posts on social media because you need to know that even they worked hard to get there and who knows how many failures they have faced even though they don’t show it. All you need is a new perspective towards your life and it is a smooth sail from thereon.
Bollywood and fashion go hand in hand. Come to think of it, they both have massively influenced each other. Fashion has always given the characters of Bollywood a distinguished definition, and Bollywood has inspired many fashion trends; be it wedding attires or casual outfits and has been doing so since forever. The audiences have looked up to actors for fashion and personal inspirations. While certain fashion trends are evergreen, the other tends to repeat itself every 10 years, which is why Anarkalis are still an ongoing trend. The trendsetters often visit the past to revive the old idea with a little modern twist.
Bollywood has been influencing fashion since its early days. While the 50s was about the dapper suits and sarees with pearl necklaces, the 60s was about vibrant colors, winked eyeliners and fringes.
1. Mughal-E-Azam:
One of the most iconic movies of all times gave us one of the most iconic trends which seem is here to stay. Mughal-E-Azam, the epic Indian historical love story between the price and court dancer gave the fashion industry the most iconic ethnic wear. Anarkali (Madhubala), the talented dancer, wore the outfit in the song Jab Pyaar Kiya toh Darna Kya justifying the name of the outfit after the character.
2. Waqt:
Sadhana’s hugging Churidar in the movie got popular amongst the young generation and is praised till date. Ladies enjoy wearing the evergreen Churidar of all the colors flaunting their body curves, and why not?
3. Brahmachari:
The one and only Mumtaz inspire the great retro look that we create for parties. In her song Aaj Kal Tere Mere Pyar Ke, she transformed the way of wrapping saree and creating her fashion. The song and the saree were sensational and unstoppable.
4. Hare Rama Hare Krishna:
Zeenat Aman is known in Bollywood for her boldness. So there would have been no better than her to introduce the hippie culture and bell bottom pants to the industry. Hare Rama Hare Krishna, directed and starring Dev Anand, is a story about brother-sister duo and a tale of a modern family. Zeenat Aman’s character Jasbir is grown by in Montreal, hence bringing the western look in Indian cinema and breaking the stereotype.
5. Bobby:
Polka Dots are one of those evergreen trends that can be pulled off at every occasion. However, it would be difficult to pin down, how polka dots came into the limelight. It was through Dimple Kapadia and Rishi Kapoor’s Bobby, a modern-day Romeo Juliet with a twist and a different ending. Unlike the 60s, the 70s was more about crop tops and miniskirts, and we have Dimple Kapadia to thank for that. Her polka dots top and skirt were trendy then and are trendy now!
6. Shaan:
Parveen Babi brought glitter to fashion with her stunning outfit in Pyaar Karne wale from Shaan. In the title track, she wore shimmer gown, which immediately became the light of every party.
7. Chandni:
Sridevi and her exemplary style in Chandni won hearts all over the country. It was her who brought in the love for chiffon sarees and continued the same in Mr. India as well. Chandni was an epic love story of sacrifice which resonated with masses as did Sridevi’s style. After the movie, the demand for chiffon sarees was at the peak and seen around a lot.
8. Maine Pyaar Kiya:
The brought back the polka dots as Bhagyashree wore it as a skirt. The famous “Friends” cap and the leather jacket worn by Salman Khan got accessible from the movie.
9. Hum Aapke Hai Kaun:
The very stylish Madhuri Dixit wore the backless blouse in the film with a saree. Alongside her, starring Salman Khan, who not only did wore the suspenders differently but the three-piece suit caught everyone’s attention as well. The pair set a revolution in motion in terms of fashion and dance.
10. Rangeela:
The 90s college girls were solely inspired by Urmila’s fashion in Rangeela. Her Denim shirts with skirts or colorful pants created a sporty look for the girls to be comfortable in. Rangeela had an impact on the crowd, storywise as well as fashion-wise. The fashion trend set by the movie was hard to beat.
11. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai:
Jumpsuits, Bob cuts, body tight polo t-shirts, and colorful friendship bands are to name a few trends that were seen being adopted by masses after the movie. KKHH was a sensational movie that connected with the audience so much that the country replicated every fashion possible from the film.
12. Mohabbatein:
The dynamic duo of very talented Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan were paired in the movie. SRK, the trendsetter who is a professor in the film, has a nerdy look. The high-neck polo sweaters over the shirts with specks made the girls go gaga! While beautiful Aishwarya brought back the chiffon sarees in pastel colors. A pastel version of Chandni, perhaps?
13. Dil Chahta Hai:
Dil Chahta Hai did not only highlight the Goa trip we all want to go on with our friends, but also made Leather pants a hype. The movie inspired the crazy party clothing for the clubs in early 2000. It was all about the urban chic fashion and contemporary art, which was the highlight of the 2000s.
14. Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham:
Pooh’s backless or Pooja’s Sharara, take a pick! K3G, was a classic family drama movie with so many fashion tips. The traditional heavy Sarees or the Band Gala suit worn by Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan in the movie caught everyone’s eyes. We all know, magic happens when Manish and Karan work together.
15. Bunty Aur Babli:
Do a collared kurta, Patiala and a jhola ring a bell? Well, it should! Rani Mukherjee, in her mischievous love story with Abhishek Bachchan, wore the attire only so every single girl could adopt it. Her non-dupatta look got famous real quick real soon.
16. Parineeta:
Vidya Balan’s very first movie was one of the classiest trendsetters. Based on the novel written in 1914, Parineeta had picked up a few fashion trends from the era and created a beautiful fusion with modern fashion. Sticking to the authenticity, Balan wore full-selves blouses and suits which were later adopted by the ladies keeping it simple and beautiful.
17. Jab We Met (2007): T-shirts with Patiala salwar pants:
This was not long ago when Kareena’s dialogues got famous as well as her Patiala Salwar pants with Tshirts. The casual attire got so prominent that every college girl was seen wearing one. Moreover, Kareena’s outfit in the song, Nagada was another traditional hit. She was the first to wear, a suit-salwar with no matching color combinations, which was a fashion statement of its own.
18. Dostana:
Karan Johar’s magic is visible in the movie even though he just produced the movie. Dostana, the romantic comedy movie was way ahead of its time and trying to break the stereotypes. The film was excellent in terms of fashion. Priyanka Chopra Jonas’s no jewelry look was iconic and hard not to follow, but more than that, the song ‘Desi Girl’ got the low-waist golden saree the appreciation it deserved. One of the highlights of the 2000s fashion.
19. Wake up Sid:
Laidback lazy Ranbir Kapoor’s portrayal of Sid was probably the most relatable character for any college going student. His fashion resonated with the audience so much that everyone made an extra effort to look for perfect graphic t-shirts to wear to college.
20. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani:
One of the best onscreen pair is undoubtedly Ranbir and Deepika. In the movie, they followed different styles, given the film leaps forward a few years. In the first half of the movie yeh jawaani hai deewani, Ranbir’s Leather Jacket caught everyone’s attention. And during the second half, Deepika’s dark blue chiffon Saree became a party trend.
“THE PESSIMIST SEES DIFFICULTY IN EVERY OPPORTUNITY. THE OPTIMIST SEES OPPORTUNITY IN EVERY DIFFICULTY.” – Winston Churchill
EFFECTS OF INSPIRATION
The word “Inspiration” rings out many bells in one’s mind. It suggests many feelings such as promise and self-confidence which further charges up the other emotions to move forward in whatever domain one want to. Inspiration is a highly effective dose to bring out all the hidden personalities and characters in one’s disposition, which helps him or her to comprehend the potential and attain the set goals.
IT IS OMNIPRESENT
All the renowned and celebrated people who have made a mark in their life have been inspired and motivated at some or the other point of their life. We can take examples of people in the field of Art, Music and Medicine’ or in the field of Technology. Even politicians and great saints cannot be ruled out. One can get inspired in countless ways, it can be verbal, written or may be through some of the work done or an example set by the person they kind of became role models. When you carry a deep feeling for a person, you start trusting and have a blind faith in his thinking and philosophy and just start following the tracks without even being sure of that.
WE ALL NEED A MENTOR
The person you are impressed with or whom you ae following becomes your counsellor and you have to consider him like your ‘leader’. Only then, benefits can be gained and dreams can be appreciated. If we turn the pages of history Arjuna got so inspired after Lord Krishna’s sermons and he realized that if he did not listen to Lord Krishna at that time, then he will not be able to fight and protect Dharma’, as by that time he was totally influenced.
A TRUE LEADER ENKINDLES OUR FAITH IN THE ACTION
There are many saints who have earned name and fame in people’ s heart by simply following their ‘expert’ for an inspiration in life. So, an inspiration coming from the right person helps us to internalize our goals and we attain our mission Sometimes when we are depressed and are literally down in the junkyards, at that time a Comforting sentence or a gentle hand on the head gives us much required and desirable confidence and assurance. Such motivation goes a long way.
SUPPORT INSPIRATION
Therefore, one can work hard only if there is moral support and inspiration. As the saying goes that there can be perspiration only if there is an inspiration.
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