When the major IT companies of India are expecting their employees to be back in office?

As the Covid-19 graph is falling, and people have been working from Home for the past one year due to the pandemic, the IT giants of India namely; TCS, Wipro, and Infosys sooner or later this year are expecting to bring back their employees to the office. 

The Chief Human Resources Officer(Saurabh Govil) of Wipro recently said that Bengaluru-based Wipro is likely to call employees slowly back to the office from September. As vaccination is attaining stride, depending on the situation of pandemic and third wave. In a press conference, Govil mentioned, “This will vary between country by country and different stages of the pandemic. This will not be one size fits all.” The company’s Chairman, Rishad Premji said that around 55% of the employees in India are vaccinated. The company has around 2 lakhs employees.

Further, the largest software company Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is also looking forward to bring its employees back to the office once they are fully vaccinated against the novel Coronavirus by September this year. Milind Lakkad (company’s Chief of Global Human Resources) stated, “…In less than two months, over half a million associates and family members and over 70 percent of our associates have been vaccinated, and we are on track to vaccinate all TCSers and families by September.” He also mentioned, “During April and May, the second wave of the pandemic has been quite demanding for the TCS Family. Our thoughts are with the families who suffered the personal loss despite our best efforts. I want to acknowledge the temperament and personality of our associates who stood by each other in these stressful times.”

Infosys’ Chief Operating Officer ( U.B Pravin Rao) also answered questions considering bringing back employees to the office, during a press conference after Quater-1 results. He said that 98% of the employees globally are working from home. “We expect 20-30% of people to start coming to work from the office, this will vary to geographies, depend on nature of projects, individual preferences,” Rao said. Rao also informed that in India around 58% of the employees are fully vaccinated and 10% of the employees are partially vaccinated, “we can increase the number of people coming to the office to work this quarter.”

Apart from this, all the three IT giants of India are expecting to hire more than 1 lakh college graduates this year. 

Long live ‘NELSON MANDELA’

Nelson Mandela was born on 18 July 1918, at Umtata, Cape of Good Hope in South Africa. He is an iconic figure in today’s world when it comes to fighting for one’s rights as a human being. The son of a Xhosa Chief, Mandela studied law at the University of Witwatersrand, and in 1944 joined the African National Congress (ANC), After the Sharpeville massacre (1960), he was disillusioned to the extent that he gave up his non-violent stance and became one of those who helped found the Spear of the Nation, the ANC’s military wing. Arrested in 1962, he was sentenced to life imprisonment. The South African Court convicted him on charges of sabotage as well as other crimes committed while he led the movement against apartheid.

How is Nelson Mandela International Day celebrated?

Mandela provides service to others and always wants to create a better world for everyone. So, on this day if people find injustice in the neighbourhood, city, or state they do everything to alleviate the problem. Work in soup kitchens, marched with protesters, volunteer in local organisations, and work to help bring about civil liberties for everyone. Inspire change, and make every day a celebration of Mandela Day. People work for others and want to improve the lives of people around them. They will do this by volunteering or taking part in protests.

“After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.”

This day provides a global call for people to recognise their ability and have a positive effect on others around them. People also inspire others about the values that Mandela shared like democracy, freedom, diversity, reconciliation, and respect. To promote Nelson Mandela Day, many people and organisations around the world take part in several activities. These activities are volunteering, sport, art, education, music, and culture. This day also celebrates a campaign known as “46664”, in reference to Nelson Mandela’s Robben Island prison number. The campaign was originally launched to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS. In 1995 and 1999 Children’s Fund and the Nelson Mandela Foundation were established.

“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”

His Movements And Struggles:

In accordance with the conviction, Mandela served twenty-seven years in prison. While in jail, Mandela’s reputation grew and he became widely known as the most significant black leader in South Africa. The conditions that he had to go through as a prisoner were appalling. He performed hard labour in a lime quarry. Prisoners were segregated on the basis of race, and the black prisoners received the fewest rations. Political prisoners were kept separate from ordinary criminals and received fewer privileges. Mandela himself describes how as a D-group prisoner, the lowest classification, he was allowed one visitor and one letter every six months. Letters, when they came, were often delayed for long periods and made unreadable by the prison censors. It calls for nerves of steel for a man imprisoned for life to get a degree of Bachelor in Law from the University of London through correspondence.

In February 1985, President PW Botha offered Mandela conditional release in return for renouncing armed struggle. Mandela spurned the offer, releasing a statement through his daughter Zindzi saying, ‘What freedom am I being offered while the organisation of people remains banned? Only free men can negotiate. A prisoner cannot enter into contracts.’

Throughout Mandela’s imprisonment, local and international pressure mounted on the South African Government to release him. In 1989, South Africa reached a crossroads when Botha suffered a stroke and was replaced as President by Frederik Willem de Klerk. De Klerk announced Mandela’s release in February 1990. His release from jail was broadcast live all over the world.

South Africa’s first multi-racial elections, in which full enfranchisement was granted, were held in April 1994. The ANC won 62 per cent of the votes in the election. Mandela became the first black President. As President from May 1994 to June 1999, Mandela presided over the transition from minority rule and apartheid, winning international respect for his advocacy of national and international reconciliation.

It is not surprising that Mahatma Gandhi should have inspired Mandela in his war against apartheid. The most universally respected figure of post-colonial Africa, Mandela was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 along with De Klerk for their efforts to end apartheid and bring about the transition to non-racial democracy. Mandela remains an inspiring figure for any man in any corner of the world who becomes conscious of his rights and is willing to fight for the same.

Nelson Mandela International Day

Nelson Mandela came into this world on July 18th, 1918. He hailed from a small village in Umtata, South Africa. His entire life story symbolizes a struggle against institutionalized racism in South Africa. It wasn’t easy for him to fight against the prevailing situations, as he was also one of those who were burdened by the impartial system.

Before getting actively involved in protesting against anti-apartheid fight, Nelson Mandela survived several years of his life being a subject of colonization. As an African child, Mandela suffered being a prey of the European expatriate project that involved ‘civilizing’ native communities. In 1960’s, Nelson Mandela was put behind the bars for standing against the racist regulations of the government. He spent around three decades of his life in prison but did not compromise his demand for seeking equality and justice for the common people.

Being an uncompromising and courageous leader, Nelson Mandela was characterized as a man of strength, integrity and principles. In the year 1994, he alone led the nation to put an end to racial discrimination. He was the 1st black president ever to get nominated in South Africa. He served as the South African President for five years ranging from 1994 to 1999.

After Nelson Mandela retired from his public life, he continued to symbolize the dreams and hopes of an equal and free world. In December 2013, he left this world forever. He was of 95 years at that time. Nelson Mandela had to his credit more than two hundred and fifty awards and honors that included the “1993 Nobel Peace” Prize, the Medal of Freedom, and the Bharat Ratna.

Life of Nelson MandelaHe has conducted comprehensive traveling since his release from prison when he spoke. Nelson Mandela claims: “The biography of Pandit Nehru helped me prepare for my discharge. Who wrote about what’s going on when you leave prison.My daughter Zinzi claims she grew up without a dad who became the nation’s dad when he came back. This has put on my shoulders a huge burden.And wherever I travel, I instantly start missing the familiar–the mine dumps, the uniquely South African color and smell, and especially the individuals. I don’t like being away for a long moment. There’s no place like home for me.Mandela accepted the Nobel Peace Prize as a tribute to all those who worked for peace and opposed racism. This individual has been awarded as much as it has been to the ANC and all the individuals of South Africa.

Letter of Credit

In the era of Globalisation, businesses all over the world rely on each other, be it for raw materials, consultation services, marketing or capital goods. This led to an increase in international payments, especially with increase in exports. Some of the most common methods of international payments include- International cheque, Wire transfer and the safest and the most convenient method preferred by most exporters- Letter of Credit.

Letter of Credit is a bank guarantee given by the buyer’s (importer) bank to seller’s (exporter) bank. It is the most secure instrument, also known as Documentary Credit. The main concern of most exporter is safety which is why they prefer Letter of Credit over other modes of payment. It is guaranteed by the bank and the verification of all necessary documents including the inspection certificate is also done by the bank.

Documents required by the bank includes Bill of Lading, Marine insurance, Custom attested Packing list and invoice, Pre-shipment Inspection certificate and Certificate of origin.

Merits of LC

  • Exporter is assured of payment as it is guaranteed by the buyer’s bank.
  • Exporter can get advance payment from bank if the LC is confirmed and irrevocable.
  • It eliminates commercial risk.
  • It enables the importer (seller) to expand their sources of supply as exporters are always willing to supply against Letter of Credit.
  • It prevents blockage of funds and bad debts.

Types of LC

There are 10 types of Letters of Credit. Different LCs have different terms of payment associated with them and hence, it is important for exporters and importers to assess and wisely decide which type suits them the most.

  1. Sight LC: In a sight LC, the exporter immediately receives payment after goods are received.
  2. Usance LC: With a Usance LC, the exporter grants a credit period for payment which is jointly accepted by both banks.
  3. Confirmed LC: Confirmed LC does not allow the Issuer bank (importer’s bank) to modify the terms of LC. Ideally, LC should be confirmed as it is safer.
  4. Unconfirmed LC: Unconfirmed LC allows Issuer bank to modify the terms of LC.
  5. Red clause LC: In a Red clause LC, the importer must make partial or full advance payment.
  6. Green clause LC: Green clause LC allows the importer to make the payment after dispatch of the shipment.
  7. Negotiable LC: Issuing bank (importer’s bank) authorises any bank to be the Nominated bank (exporter’s bank) to negotiate the terms of the LC and receive the payment on behalf of the exporter.
  8. Revolving LC: For regular transactions between the same two parties, one can get a Revolving LC. It allows the parties to set a limit and use the same LC for multiple payments till the limit is reached.
  9. Transferable LC: This type of LC allows the exporter to endorse the LC in favour of a third-party which simply implies that the amount owed to the exporter by the importer is paid to the third-party directly, on behalf of the exporter.
  10. Back-to-back LC: This LC involves 3 parties and two payments under one LC. For example, payment to vendor by manufacturer for raw material and payment to the manufacturer by the retailer under the same LC. It eliminates the need for applying for two LCs.

GIRL IN THE BASEMENT

We all have heard many news about girl or girl child or woman being sexually harassed and abused by men. In most of the cases the culprit is or the culprits are the victim’s close relations like friend, boyfriend, even brother and father.

How much long can you stay at one place without stepping outside a room. Just think kept locked in room for one day. But you will be shocked and get anger, empathy, sorrow all at a time when you hear about a incident that happened in Austria. In Austria, a girl named Elisabeth Fritzl has been kept locked in the basement for 24 years by her own father Josef Fritzl and also he used her as a sex slave. The most horrible thing is he fathered seven kids with his own daughter.

FRITZL CASE:

The cased was emerged in 2008 when a woman named Elisabeth Fritzl told the police in the town of Amstetten, Austria.The girl was raped several times by her father Josef Fritzl in the closed concealed area in the cellar of their own family home.

Josef Fritzl married Rosemarie with whom he had three sons and four daughters including Elisabeth. Elisabeth was began abused by his father when she was Eleven. After Elisabeth completing her education at age of 15, she joined a course to become waitress. In 1983, she ran away from her house and bought back by police after three weeks. Then she completed her waitress course and also pursued a job.

HOW SHE WAS CAPTIVATED:

In 1984, Elisabeth was 18 years old. Josef Fritzl asked his daughter Elisabeth to help him to install a door in his newly built cellar complex. She also agreed and went happily to help her father. But she had no idea how monstrous her father is and this is going to be her last time to see her family and the outside world in 24 years. After reaching the basement she was drugged, tied up and chained to a bed by her father. He kept her captivated for 24 years and raped her several times and fathered seven children. Elisabeth’s mother Rosemarie filed a missing person report. After a month Fritzl handed some letters to police that he forced her daughter to write. The letters are postmarked Braunau telling that Elisabeth became tired of living with her family. So she ran away from them and also don’t want them to come for her. If they do she would leave the country. They believed that she joined a religious cult.

ELISABETH AND HER SEVEN CHILDREN:

After the captivity, Fritzl visited Elisabeth almost everyday or three, four times a week. He constantly raped her to punish her. Elizabeth first baby died shortly after birth. She gave birth to her second child that was taken from her by her father. Fritzl put the baby before his house door and the baby was found by Rosemarie . She took the baby believing that the baby was abandoned by his parents. So they decided to raise the baby but Rosemarie doesn’t know the truth. The same was followed for the next two babies. Fritzl and his wife, who were approved by local social services authorities as their foster parents. Officials said that Fritzl doubtlessly  explained how three of his infant grandchildren had appeared on his doorstep. The family received regular visits from social workers, who saw and heard nothing to arouse their suspicions.

With no medical care, and given just disinfectant and a pair of dirty scissors, Elisabeth gave birth to seven babies in the cellar.

In 1994 after  another three children Kerstin, Stefan and Felix. Fritzl enlarged the room and provided the room with all kind of basic necessities like radio, television, food etc. Elizabeth taught her children to read and write. If they try to escape, Fritzl punish them by shutting off the lights or refusing to give food for days. They were threatened to be gassed if they try to escape. They received electric shocks as an punishment.

Fritzl had been planning the underground prison for years, excavating the garden and even building a swimming pool over the complex where barbecue guests swam, unaware Elisabeth and her children was trapped in her hellish prison below.

ESCAPE:

Kerstin’s fell into illness in April 2008 was the beginning of the end of Elisabeth’s ordeal. In an uncharacteristic act of mercy, Fritzl drove the 19-year-old to hospital where she was instantly taken into intensive care.

Police concerned about the deathly pale girl put out an appeal for her mother to contact them and Elisabeth, watching them on a TV in the cellar, begged her father to set her free.

Incredibly, he relented, driving her to hospital and telling police that the family had recently been released from the sect.But when officers managed to get Elisabeth alone, she revealed the whole shocking story – on condition she was never to see her father again.

The first thing she said was “No one will believe me.”

Even after all this all the cruelty done by Fritzl, the lawyers tried to portray him as a loving father. After all the testimony, Josef Fritzl was sentenced to life imprisonment. He is still in Garsten Abbey jail. Elisabeth and her children were given therapy and treatment. I hope that now they are leading a happy and normal life.

Man sells kidney to escape poverty!

A man from Tinsukia District of Assam sold his kidney for Rs 4 lakh in Kolkata to make ends meet for his wife and children.The Tinsukia police have detained him for questioning and begun their investigation into the case.

Arup kumar Sinha had been out of work since the Covid-induced lockdown was first imposed in 2020. In desperate need of money due to micro-finance loan debts, he sold his kidney for quick money.Sinha was promised Rs 5 lakh but has received Rs 2.5 lakh, he stated.This is very bad situation and see those culprits out of 5 lakh they paid 2.5 lakh humaity is no where to be found.He risk his life to get money and commitment to his family is inspiring.This is the real face of India people are living in pathetic condition whereas government increasing prices .

Outsourcing of Services

A Business refers to a set of organised activities for production and exchange of goods and services, with an objective to earn profits.

It includes several services to complete the process for managing business enterprise.

There are certain important services that are rendered outside the business to enable the enterprise perform its primary functions smoothly.

These services include financial services , advertising services , customer support services , etc.

Services done through specialised agencies outside the business enterprise are known as outsourcing of services .

This practice is called Business Process Outsourcing (BPO ) .

Outsourcing means getting an external source service rather than an internal source of the enterprise.

Hence , instead of setting up it’s own department business enterprise outsource it from other external specialised agencies.

A business enterprise prefers to outsource those services that are specialised in nature and performed on a regular basis. These services include accounting data processing, content development , customer care , customer contact , legal services , repair work , advertising services, fittings , employment of employees , training of employees, payroll accounting,etc.

The outside company,  the service provider or a third-party provider, arranges for its own system of labour and technical activities  to perform the tasks or services by the hired  company .

In today’s competitive environment ,the main focus is to concentrate on core specialization and core – competency areas and outsource the rest activities. 

The main intention of outsourcing service is that the business enterprise can concentrate on its core areas of competence and leave the additional work to be outsourced . Outsourcing of services is preferred for better quality and economy .As a result a business enterprise can focus its core task through the front office and leave the rest work meant for the outsourcing.

Business enterprises  often outsource as a way to lower costs, improve efficiencies and gain speed . The benefit underlying this  service is that because the third-party provider focuses on that particular task, it is able to do it better, faster and cheaper than the hiring company could.

Given such benefits, companies often decide to outsource supporting functions within their businesses so they can focus their resources more specifically on their core competencies, thereby helping them gain competitive advantages in the market. ___________________________________________

Concept of BPO and KPO 

Business Process Outsourcing (BPO ) :- 

BPO involves contacting external agencies for performing specific business functions . 

Services like call centre jobs meant for customers , contact and payroll preparation , accounting services , courier services , advertising services , customer related services , etc. are some BPO jobs .

BPO job is often divided into two categories 

• Bank office outsourcing which includes internal business functions such as billing , purchasing etc. 

• Front office Outsourcing which includes customer related services such as marketing , technical support etc.

five BPO exporters according to NASSCOM are Genpact , TCS , WNS Global Services , Wipro and Aegis LTD.

 Broadly there are a few different types of BPO  based on the distance between the two members of the relationship. These types are:

On – shoring :- . Relocating work or services to lower-cost locations in the company’s own country.

Off-shoring:- Relocating work or services to third-party providers overseas.

Near-shoring:- . Relocating work or services to people in nearby, often bordering regions and countries

BPO helps the company to focus on its core competencies without being burdened with routine activities. It helps in increasing the speed of various business processes  and allows business enterprises to retain their entrepreneurial speed and agility .

Knowledge Process Outsourcing ( KPO ) :-

KPO stands for knowledge process outsourcing. Outsourcing of knowledge results in the emergence of a new business activity known as KPO .

 Knowledge process is a high value added process that depends on the skills , knowledge and experience of the people carrying out various activities .

KPO calls for application of highly specialised knowledge .

India still maintains the competitive advantage for providing the most cost – effective and high quantity manpower . KPO derives its strength from the depth of knowledge , experience and judgement factor.

The scope of KPO is vast and it covers information technology (IT) enabled services ,legal processes , intellectual property patent related services , engineering services , web development application , CAD / CAM applications , business research analytics ,legal research , clinical research , publishing market research, etc .

Advantages of Outsourcing :-

• Getting good quality services :-  A business enterprise cannot be expected to have specialization in all activities . As a result , the need for outsourcing services is generally necessary.  Expert advice from outside agencies facilitates success of the business.

• Concentrating on core activities :-  Outsourcing ensures overall better performance of the business enterprise as it can concentrate on core activities of its strength and competence . This has a positive effect on the quantity of service.

• Avoiding Labour Trouble :- Outsourcing reduces the employee related problems as the agencies include their own staff which are not included as enterprise staff . 

• Cost effective Services :- Sometimes , it is economical to outsource some services instead of maintaining a separate department for it which may cost more than expected budget and leads to increase in cost production.

• Avoiding Fixed Investment :- Instead of investing for a separate department a business enterprise gets service from outsourcing . This results in investment savings which can be used for profiting business .

Hence , outsourcing has been viewed as a way to lower costs and gain efficiencies, it is increasingly becoming a strategic tool for companies.

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Disadvantages of Outsourcing .

There are certain Disadvantages that come along with outsourcing .

Disadvantages such as  ,

• Outsourcing Supplier No Longer Able To Supply the service to the Business enterprise which can cause emergency problems .

•. Confidentiality Risk that a business enterprise takes when it selects the option of Outsourcing .

•  By giving away a function of business to an outsource the  enterprise gains the advantage of having an expert for the service but  loses control over that particular function .

• The service may Be more costly than actually expected causing an increase in cost of production.

• Maintaining and securing a trusted relationship is essential in outsourcing efforts and is more complex than establishing service levels and relationships.

Despite disadvantages , outsourcing is opted by my many business enterprises .

The  disadvantages or problems could be avoided by having a trusteeship outsourcing contract and by  examining service level agreements, timeframes ,  rewards, and regular review strategies . 

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OUR BEST FRIEND – BOOKS


A ROOM WITHOUT BOOKS IS LIKE
A BODY WITHOUT A SOUL .

Meetali soni
As we all know that our life is not easy without friends . My best friend is my books . Books is our always real and best friends. We cannot feel alone in the company of books. Good Books enriches our mind with good thoughts and knowledge just like a good friend. We can learn many good things while reading a good book. Books written by famous and experienced people helps us to become a better human being and also teach us how to serve the society in the best possible way. When we are alone, we can always pick up a book and start reading to feel relax. It give us knowledge and pleasure . It is the main element of education . Sometimes our friends gives up but books will never give up. There are different sizes and different kinds of books in the world . They are the books of story , drama , novel , poem , science and technology , computer , fashion and design , religion , cooking , entertainment , accounting , philosophy , english literature etc. Nowadays everyone is having mobile phones, computers, laptops, the internet, and many other devices, with the help of this device they can find any type of information anywhere and anytime. But before these since from decades people do not use to have such devices to find information, so at that time they used to read books. The quote books are our best friends is going on for decades. Books uphold and encourage us when we feel sad and despondent. They bring light into darkness and the sunshine into shadow. Books are the ones which give us enormous amount of knowledge. We go to school and learn a lot of new stuff. We are taught a lot of things and we are told some things. But to completely understand all concepts in the subjects, we need to read and consult the books. They inspire us to do great things in life and overcome our failures. Books can be good or bad, but it is our responsibility to choose them wisely. Friendship with Good books makes you Good person and friendship with Bad books make you bad person. Books will always be there for you in your bad times. Books teach us to have dreams. Books brings positive value to our life.  Books help us to find information correctly, and they always give us correct and provide proper knowledge. Through books we can express our thoughts. By reading books it helps us in the creativity of imagination, it prevents us from damaging our eyes and ears.

Qualities of a good book :-

Being Smart: Have a good capacity to learn.
Brave: Ready to face problems with courage.
Never give up: Nothing is Impossible.
Be compassionate: Show Positive feelings to others
Be Humble: Don’t Insult anyone
Be thankful: Always be thankful for others
Help others: Be a helping hand to everyone.
Be Positive: Be happy in whatever you are doing.
Good Moral Values: Respect people and their opinions.

India tour of Sri Lanka 1st ODI, Preview

Today ,Indian cricket team will play their 1st match of the tour to Sri Lanka.it will be held at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo(3 PM IST). This is going to be a very interesting series for cricket fans because the regular players of team are currently in England where they are preparing for 5 test match series against England.

Some key players including Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma , Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant , Mohammed Shami will be unavailable for the series against Sri Lanka. Due to which , many youngsters have been selected for this tour. it is very exciting to see how these youngsters will perform in international cricket after showing their temperament in world’s biggest cricket league IPL, they would also want to target a spot for ICC T20 cricket world cup later this year.

India is starting this series as Favourites against Sri Lanka, who have many issues to solve before the series. With contract issues of players, injuries and many other things, Sri Lanka has a huge task to compete with Indian team. Sri Lanka would so want to silence their critics after a very poor show with bat and ball in recently concluded series against England , where they were not even able to give a descent fight. Sri Lanka has appointed all – rounder Dasun shanaka as their new captain for this series. And for India, Shikhar Dhawan is the new captain and Rahul Dravid, the new coach for this tour .

Team news- Sri Lanka

They have appointed Dasun shanaka as their new captain. Kusal Perera is already out from this series due to injury. They are also missing some fine players ,even Angelo Mathews in unavailable due to some personal reason. it will be a huge task to play against India, even after some of key Indian players are not here but the depth of Indian team is very strong.

Expected playing 11:- Aviska Fernando,Minod Bhanuka(wk),Patthum Nissanka,Dhananjay de-silva,Bhanuka Rajapaksha,Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun shanaka,Chamila karunaratne, Akila Dhananjaya,Dusmantha chameera, Lakshan Sandakan

Team news-India

Its Shikhar Dhawan’s first opportunity to lead team India. He would also want to seal his t20 opening slot for world cup because he was dropped in last series against England. He is expected to open the innings with Prithvi Shaw. who is also making a come back in team . the major toss up will be for wicket keeper , there are 2 wicket keeperS, Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson. it will be very interesting to see who will be in final 11. kuldeep and Chahal are also expected to play together Indian fans are very excited to see how youngsters paly in this 6 match limited over series.

expected Playing 11:-Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw ,Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan kishan(wk),Manish Pandey, Hardik pandya, krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar , Deepak Chahar, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal.

Weather forecast

Thunderstorms are predicted during the match which can interrupt the match. the temperature in expected to be around 29-26 degree Celsius.

Pitch conditions:-

the R Premedasa stadium is a high scoring ground. Team batting first should make at least 300 in this pitch.

stats :-

  1. India last played an ODI series back in 2017.where India won very convincingly .
  2. Shikhar Dhawan is 23 runs away from 6000 ODI runs.
  3. India has a good record of 91-56 head to head against Sri Lanka.

MENACE OF TROLLING

The internet has engendered a completely new outlook to the world. On one hand its a hub to world wide connections whereas on the other hand its has given people a new meaning to freedom of expression, which is not always used in a positive way.

Article 19 of the Indian constitution gives people the freedom to hold opinions until to a point it doesn’t hurt one’s self esteem and name. But unfortunately nowadays trolling and cyber bullying has become a part of our day to day lives.

According to a study published by the University of Manitoba, in Canada, found that trolls exhibit the personality traits of an individual like narcissists, psychopaths and sadists who take pleasure in the suffering of other people. In the latest yearly Freedom of the Net report, Freedom House studied 65 countries worldwide between June 2016 and May 2017, found that internet freedom has declined for the seventh consecutive year. China was the world’s most aggressive abuser of internet freedom for the third consecutive year, followed by Syria. Another study explored “personality traits and social motivations associated with individuals who engage in online trolling, specifically on Facebook.”

REASONS:

There are many reasons why trolling happens and one is different from other. People’s lack of will to appreciate the difference in opinions leads to trolling. Another such reason is impatience in people. It can also occur due to insecurity budding within themselves. Some people troll even for seeking attention, for boredom and what not.

CONSEQUENCES:

Victims of trolling can undergo a sort of mental trauma and can really feel unsafe. Some can even take extreme decision like suicide. It on a majority affects teenagers. Depression and anxiety increases.

COMBAT TROLLING:

One cannot win with a troll but the best way to combat it is: If it is casual online troll, the best one can do is to ignore it completely as we all know “ignorance is bliss“. For repeated troll, report the user to the moderators of the system. If a mass of people report then the moderators have to take away the trolls ability to post online which commonly means that the troll is no more or blocked by IP address.

On conclusion, all that can be said is one need to take control of their behavior and treat everyone as they like to be treated.

ELASTICITY, PLASTICITY AND STRESS

ELASTIC AND PLASTIC BEHAVIOUR OF SOLIDS :-


By a rigid body, we generally mean a hard solid object having a definite shape and size. As we know that solid bodies are not perfectly rigid. They can be moulded or given any shape. A body may get deformed, if an external force is applied on it. When the deforming force is removed, some bodies tend to regain their original size and shape while others do not show any such tendancy.


Deforming Force :-


If a force is applied on a body which is neither free to move nor free to rotate, the molecules of the body experience a force that tends to change their relative positions. As a result, the body may undergo a change in length, volume or shape. The force responsible for it is known as a deforming force.

DEFORMING FORCE


Elasticity :-

Elasticity is defined as if a body regains its original shape and size after the deforming force is applied on it. The objects and materials that follow this property are known as elastic bodies. We can call it a temporary change.


Perfectly Elastic Body :-

This is defined as the nature of an object to regain its original shape and size immediately and completely after the deforming force applied on it is removed. The objects and materials that follow this property are considered as perfectly elastic bodies. Example is rubber band, quartz filter, etc.


Plasticity :-

Plasticity is defined as a nature of an object or material in which it does not able to regain its original shape and size even after the deforming force applied on it is removed completely. We can call it a permanent change.


Perfectly Plastic Body :-

This is defined as the nature of an object or material in which it completely regains its original size and shape after the deforming force applied on it is completely removed. Example is mud.


STRESS :-

When a body tries to regain its original shape and size after the removal of deforming force applied on it, then an internal force is generated within the body. This internal force responsible for helping the object to gain its original shape and size is nothing but stress. Stress is the internal force of an object acting per unit area. Its SI unit is Nm2 and CGS unit is dyne cm-2 .
Types of Stress :-

  • Tensile Stress – If after applying stress on a body such that the length of the body increases in the direction of the deforming force then it is considered as tensile stress. It’s other name is longitudinal stress.
  • Compressional Stress – If the length of the body decreases in the direction in which the stress is applied, then it is known as Compressional stress.
  • Hydrostatic Stress – If force is applied on the body in a uniform manner, then this type of stress is commonly known as hydrostatic stress.
  • Tangential or Shearing Stress – In this case, the force is applied on the body in a tangential manner such that it leads to change in the shape of the body. This stress is known as tangential or shearing stress.

Sonu Sood

Sonu sood the real hero

Sonu sood(born 30 july, 1973) in Punjab.He did his schooling from Moga’s Sacred Heart School.Thereafter, he went to Nagpur and got himself enrolled in the Yeshwantro Chavan College of Engineering.Sood was good at academics in his school and college days.His father, Shakthi Sagar Sood was an entrepreneur.His mother, Saroj Sood was a teacher.Sonu is married to Sonali Sood.The couple has two sons, Ayaan Sood and Eshaan Sood.He is an Indian actor,film producer, model,humanitarian, and philanthropist.

Sonu Sood started his acting career in 1999 with the Tamil film, “kallazhagar”.In 2005, he starred in the Telugu film, “Super” and gained a huge popularity.Subsequently, he appeared in many Telugu films, like “Athadu”,”Ashok”,etc.

In May 2020, during the nationwide lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sood helped thousands of migrant workers to reach their homes by arranging buses, special trains and chartered flights for them.On 25 july 2020, a vedio of a farmer’s daughter ploughing a fields, like bulls with a yoke on their shoulders, went viral over social media.Sood quickly sent the family a tractor.On 5 August 2020, he helped 101 medical students from Tamil Nadu. Sood launched an initiative “Ilaaj India” platform to provide healthcare services for needy people.Actor Sonu Sood has been one of the many who stood strong to the occasion in finding a solution.

Sonu Sood, once quoted the post few months have been a kind of a life changing experience for me living with the migrants for 6-8 hours a day and sharing their pain when i go to see then off as they begin their journey back home, my heart is overwhelmed with joy and relief.Seeing the smiles on their faces, the tears of happiness in their eyes, has been the most rewarding experience of my life.

Cheapest country to travel from India.

Indonesia Indonesia’s special place is bali, where you can see active volcanoes. it is the world’s largest island country. This is a good holiday destination place for Indian tourist because 1 Rs Indian currency here is 207 Indonesian rupiah. The cost of living here for one week can cost you around 3000 Rs and cost of eating here is 1000 Rs only. Situated between the Indian and the Pacific Oceans. It is the best international destinations for honeymooners.

Vietnam In Vietnam, Indian currency rises, because the value of one rupee is approx 333 dongs. It is a country of aesthetic beauty and you can go to cruise here at very cheap prices. Here your one week stay and food will cost you around 5000 rupess only. And flight will be of 20000. Kayaking is an enjoyable & very common mode of transport in Vietnam.

Srilanka. It is famous for its rich buddist culture. It’s one of these greenest places on earth with its beautiful mystic highlights and many more. You definately needs a visa for travelling to srilanka. The value of 10 Indian Rs is 25 srilankan rupee. If cold weather, tea plantations, and waterfalls captivate you, then Nuwara Eliya and Kandy are the places you would want to visit.

Cambodia. Cambodia is a very beautiful country and is famous for its lovely and breathtaking places. The tourist places in Cambodia includes Angkor wat temple, phenom phen, cardamom mountains and kampot river. Many people go there every year and most of them are indians. There reason for this is that the price of one rupee is app. 60 Cambodian REL. You were surprised to hear that the 7 day hotel accommodation in Cambodia is s only 2000 rupees and cost of eating us only 1000 rupees. Flight is also very cheap. You can also cycle around the villages of Cambodia to have a look at the local life of this country

Thailand Bangkok which is the capital of Thailand is famous for its city parties. Pattaya for its nightlife. Flight cost you around 5000 Rs from Kolkata. If your plan is to stay here less than 15 days,then you can easily get a visa on arrival. The best time to visit Thailand is between november and March. Starting from clubbing, diving into turquoise watered beaches, cheap street food, the chaotic markets where you can find anything, the night skyline, the authentic spas to relax.

Nepal. Known as Land of the Thunder Dragon. Nepal is famous for its ancient and cultural temples, mountains. It is also famous for its handmade goods. Indian people do not require a visa for visiting Nepal. The price of 10 Indian Rs is 16 nepalis rs. The best time to visit Nepal is between Oct to Dec.

Myanmar. Indians can visit this place via road too. All you have to do is reach Imphal, Manipur’s capital city. Eating out in Myanmar is generally not so expensive and could cost approx INR 60 -100 for a simple meal at a local restaurant or teahouse. It is the best backpacking destinations in Southeast Asia.

HELEN ADAMS KELLER

Helen Adams Keller (June 27, 1880 – June 1, 1968) was an American author, disability rights advocate, political activist and lecturer. Born in West Tuscumbia, Alabama, she lost her sight and hearing after a bout of illness at the age of nineteen months. She then communicated primarily using home signs until the age of seven when she met her first teacher and life-long companion Anne Sullivan, who taught her language, including reading and writing; Sullivan’s first lessons involved spelling words on Keller’s hand to show her the names of objects around her. She also learned how to speak and to understand other people’s speech using the Tadoma method. After an education at both specialist and mainstream schools, she attended Radcliffe College of Harvard University and became the first deafblind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. She worked for the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) from 1924 until 1968, during which time she toured the United States and traveled to 35 countries around the globe advocating for those with vision loss.

Keller was a prolific author, writing 14 books and hundreds of speeches and essays on topics ranging from animals to Mahatma Gandhi. Keller campaigned for those with disabilities, for women’s suffrage, labor rights, and world peace. She joined the Socialist Party of America in 1909. She was a supporter of the NAACP and an original member of the American Civil Liberties Union. In 1933, when her book How I Became a Socialist was burned by Nazi youth, she wrote an open letter to the Student Body of Germany condemning censorship and prejudice.

The story of Keller and Sullivan was made famous by Keller’s 1903 autobiography, The Story of My Life, and its adaptations for film and stage, The Miracle Worker. Her birthplace is now a museum and sponsors an annual “Helen Keller Day”. Her June 27 birthday is commemorated as Helen Keller Day in Pennsylvania and, in the centenary year of her birth, was recognized by a presidential proclamation from U.S. President Jimmy Carter.

She was inducted into the Alabama Women’s Hall of Fame in 1971 and was one of twelve inaugural inductees to the Alabama Writers Hall of Fame on June 8, 2015.

KELLER’S ILLNESS

At 19 months old, Keller contracted an unknown illness described by doctors as “an acute congestion of the stomach and the brain”, which might have been meningitis caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis (meningococcus), or possibly Haemophilus influenzae (which could cause the same symptoms, but which is a less likely cause due to its 97% juvenile mortality rate at that time). Other possible infections were rubella (which generally only causes blindness or deafness in prenatal infections) or scarlet fever (which did not commonly cause blindness or deafness). The illness left her both deaf and blind. She lived, as she recalled in her autobiography, “at sea in a dense fog”. Helen Keller developed a febrile illness that left her both deaf and blind. Historical biographies attribute the illness to rubella, scarlet fever, encephalitis, or meningitis. This analysis of her illness suggests she likely had bacterial meningitis, caused by Neisseria meningitidis or possibly Haemophilus influenzae.

At that time, Keller was able to communicate somewhat with Martha Washington, the two-years-older daughter of the family cook, who understood her signs; by the age of seven, Keller had more than 60 home signs to communicate with her family, and could distinguish people by the vibration of their footsteps.

In 1886, Keller’s mother, inspired by an account in Charles Dickens’ American Notes of the successful education of another deaf and blind woman, Laura Bridgman, dispatched the young Keller, accompanied by her father, to seek out physician J. Julian Chisolm, an eye, ear, nose, and throat specialist in Baltimore, for advice.

What is communication skills

What is communication? What do you understand by communication skills? Why it is important to have a communication?

Imagine your life with being able to communicate your thoughts. You will feel frustrated because, in that situation you won’t be able to convey your thoughts, share your idea and express your emotions.

Just saying something is not enough. Unless what you have said has made an impact, there has been no successful communication.

Excellent communication skills are important and will take you far in life. From your professional ambitions, to your personal goals, communication skills play an important role in each. Therefore, its importance cannot be stressed enough. However, there are many people who struggle with communication. There could be many reasons behind it. But one need not worry as communication skills can be worked upon.

 Being able to communicate effectively is one of the most important life skills to learn. Communication is defined as transferring information to produce greater understanding. It can be done vocally, through written media, visually or non-verbally. All of these means of communication are essential Soft Skills that are vital for a successful Career.

Communication plays a vital role in human life. It helps facilitate the exchange of information and knowledge, and develop relationships with others. Therefore, the importance of communication skills in our day-to-day life cannot be underestimated.

Communication skills are the abilities you use when giving and receiving different types of information.

Communication skills can be defined as the skills used in practical life, whereby a person conveys ideas, concepts, or information to others. Another person, in turn, responds to that message according to his understanding of it.

Communication skills play a major role in promoting the individual, whether when applying for a job, qualifying for a specific program that depends on competition between him and others, entering one of the elections, proposing to a girl, or sending a meaningful message, etc.

Having strong communication skills aids in all aspects of life – from professional life to personal life and everything that falls in between. From a business standpoint, all transactions result from communication. Good communication skills are essential to allow others and yourself to understand information more accurately and quickly.

In contrast, poor communication skills lead to frequent misunderstanding and frustration. In a 2016 LinkedIn survey conducted in the United States, communication topped the list of the most sought-after soft skills among employers.

Communication skills have become one of the basic requirements for personal and institutional development.

Well-developed communication skills are essential for a child’s academic success and successful future career. At all levels of education, students should be able to communicate effectively.

Communication skills are an essential leadership function and a major characteristic of a good leader.

Communication skills and effective leadership styles are closely intertwined. Lack of communication skills can make team members uncomfortable and unenthusiastic about their work while good communication skills help a team work together to achieve the desired goals.

Communication skills are also very important in business. They can help foster a good working relationship between you and your employees, which in turn can improve morale and efficiency.

Communication skills help you develop meaningful relationships with subordinates, change their attitudes, raise their spirits, and seek their cooperation.