Gone are the days when our youth were surviving under the influence of their luminaries worshiping. They used to make their physique, dress style and hair style close to the look of adorable personas from film industry, besides imitating their talking style close to their praised one. ‘Social media’ has risen like a tempest and has engulfed all the existence of so-called superstars till date. Social media websites such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Google +, Tumblr, Instagram, gaming sites, and blogs have given openings to common people to earn name and fame and thereby resulted in the rise of social media influencers.

Social media influencers are honking on every nook and corner and overpower people from all walks of life especially youngsters. Nobody gets respite, not even the renowned film celebrities who are joining with influencers to promote their films.

IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON YOUTH:

Study Shows:

• The average person now spends more time each day on their phone and computer than they do sleeping.
• The average time spent on social networks per day: 1.72 hours (in 2015).
• The average number of hours a teenager spends online per week: 27 (2015).

Social media has become a prominent part of life for many young people today. Most people engage with social media without ending to think what positive or negative consequences it confers on our lives. Are we as a society becoming more concerned with Facebook “friends” than we are with the people we interact with face-to-face in our daily lives? What will the long-term effects of today’s social media use be?

There are many positive aspects, but there are equally as many hazards that come with the addiction of the sites.

THE POSITIVES OF SOCIAL MEDIA:

ACADEMIC SUPPORT:

It helps a teacher team up and communicate easily with students and one another. Students exploit a free access to the treasure of resources online to help them upgraded. A big chunk of students uses social networking to discuss informative topics, hence complete their school’s/colleges’ assignments.

POLITICAL UPDATES

Social media eases political change. Online networks give social movements a quick and cheap method of broadcasting information and mobilizing people.

AWARENESS SUPPORT:

Social media keeps us updated about the significant things that are working across the globe currently or maybe in our neighbourhood. Social media enables and authorizes individuals to bring a modification within themselves and their societies.

SOCIAL BENEFITS:

Social media allow people to interconnect with friends and the increased online communication strengthens those relationships. People make new friends. A report says 57% online teens make new friends online.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

A boon for professionals who love marketing, connecting, and finding business opportunities. Social media sites have created thousands of jobs and new avenues of income for all and sundry.

 

THE NEGATIVES OF SOCIAL MEDIA:

A DAMAGE TO WORK AS WELL AS SCHOOL:

Media created weakness has compelled students to cheat on school assignments. Study shows, for every 93 minutes over the average 106 minutes spent on Facebook daily, college students’ grades dropped .12 points.

On another study, students who went online while studying, have scored 20% lower on tests. Social networking sites have harmed employees’ productivity. Record says 51% of users between 25-34 years age group use to check social media frequently at work place.

GROWING NEED OF PRIVACY:

People, especially the young, are often too open and public with personal information when online.

USERS EXPOSED TO CRIME:

Social networking sites allow hate groups to recruit and distribute propaganda online. Unauthorized sharing and copyright infringement threatens intellectual property and causes loss of income. Security attacks such as hacking, identity theft, phishing scams, and viruses are common online.  Criminals use social media to commit crimes.

SOCIAL DAMAGES:

Cyber-crimes and Cyber-oppression (the use of electronic communication to torment someone, usually by sending threatening messages) are commonplace online, cause emotional disturbance, and sometimes even lead to suicide. Sometimes some online duels eventually turn into a physical confrontation. Children are the worst suffers and are at higher risk for depression, low self-esteem, and eating disorders which ultimately pushes them to be isolated and disconnected (especially youth with disabilities).

MISINFORMATION:

Occasional spread of false rumours, unreliable information and news on social media misguide a vast majority of social media hunters. It encourages unprofessional medical advice and self-diagnosis of health problems, which can be dangerous and life-threatening.

ADVERTISING:

Studies have shown that sites such as Facebook stimulates us, via advertisements, to spend more money. Advertisers gain all kinds of personal information about us via our social media, so, they persuade us to buy their product in due course.

A WASTE OF TIME:

Time flows out uncontrollably from the clutches of the promising citizens due to the bigger exposure to social media. A great chunk of unproductive efforts kills their survival enthusiasm and push them in some lonely corner.

So, for the social media, I think, there is a crucial need of the dissemination of an awareness campaign among mass. Let everyone be alerted about the pros and cons of the social media, its use and disuse, it merits and demerits, its benefits and detriments. We must not forget our sacred rituals, brotherhood, integrity, social duties and responsibilities and all those things which pull ourselves to the higher steps of humanity. After all, safety, security, progress and development of a society do not depend upon any media, rather great thoughts, powerful leadership and practical positivity pave the way for greater citizen and wider tomorrow.

Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci

The Mona Lisa was stolen from the Musee du Louvre in Paris back in 1911. The theft lead to a stir worldwide. The painting was stolen by a Louvre employee Vincenzo Peruggia. The painting was recovered two years later along with the thief. The painting has an estimated value of $860 million as of the 2020.

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Poppy Flowers, Vincent Van Gogh

The painting was stolen from the Mohamed Mahmoud Khalil Museum, Cairo, Egypt in August 2010 and still not recovered to date. It is regarded that Van Gogh painted it three years before committing sucide. The painting had a whopping value of $50 million. The painting was also previously stolen from the same museum in June 1977. The painting was found after ten years later in Kuwait.

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The Storm on the Sea of Galilee, Rembrandt

The painting was stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, Massachusetts. The painting was stolen along with 12 other paintings in March 18, 1990. The 1633 painting depicts Jesus calming a storm at sea by the side of his disciples. The painting was thieved by two men who obtained access to the museum by claiming themselves to be police officers. The painting had an estimated value of $100 million. Another painting which was also looted that night, The Concert, had a staggering estimated worth of $200 million.

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Le Pigeon Aux Petits Pois, Pablo Picasso

The painting known as The Pigeon with Green Peas was stolen in May 2010 along with 4 other artworks. The robbery was accomplished by just one man. The man was later arrested but the police could not recover the painting as the thief had claimed he threw it away. The painting had a value of $28 million.

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Portrait of a Young Man, Raphael

The painting was done in the early 15th century. The painting was looted by the Nazis after they conquered Poland. The painting is considered to be a self portrait of Raphael. The painting was confiscated by Hans Frank, one of Hitler’s senior officials, who took it it for Fuhrer Museum. The painting was last seen at Frank’s residence in 1945 and it’s been missing ever since. The painting was valued $100 million and is deemed as one of the most important paintings missing since World War II.

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The Just Judges, Jan van Eyck

The painting was on display at Saint Bavo’ Cathedral, Belgium, when it was stolen in 1934. The painting was robbed with the leaving a note ‘Taken from Germany by the treaty of Versailles’, which written in French. The Belgian Government had a tough time exchanging notes with the alleged thief, a successful politician Arsene Goedertier. The thief claimed he knew the whereabouts of the painting but said he was taking the secret to his grave. Till now the location of the painting is still unknown.

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Portrait of Francis Bacon, Lucian Freud

The painting went missing in 1988 from Berlin’s Neue Nationalgalerie and was speculated that it was stolen by a fan of Bacon or student. Following the theft, Freud designed a wanted poster for his artwork but did not amass any responses. The painting was on loan from the artist’s collection at the Tate Britain Gallery.

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1. Focus on an identity-based approach.

Many people begin new habits by focusing on what they want to achieve. For example, if you go to the gym then your obvious focus will be on getting fit, but when you don’t see results in a week or two, you quit.

You quit because you focused on the wrong thing while the right approach is to build identity-based habits where you are on whom you wish to become.

Continuing the example, now if you go to the gym your focus should be on becoming the type of person who never misses a workout session or who always goes to the gym because that is now your identity and now you don’t care about results and thus you will not quit.

2.Implementation Intention

After developing a new habit for 6-7 days we normally try to procrastinate on the 8th we think we lack motivation but what we lack is clarity. We don’t focus on implementing certain behavior at a particular time and location and thus we procrastinate doing that. So the best approach to this is to use implementation intention, here it is: I will [BEHAVIOUR] at [TIME] in [LOCATION].

3.Environment plays an inevitable role.

We normally perform most of our behaviors or habits because of our environment. Our environment sends the cues for undertaking or performing an action. Let’s try to understand it by an example. If you buy a dozen apples to eat an apple every evening, you will eat them on the first day but when you keep them in the refrigerator, the next or on the 3rd day you will probably forget about them because the environment is not sending any cues of eating apples.

But, if the apples are on your dining table then you will eat them every evening because they are in front of you, the environment is sending you the cues to eat them.

Thus, create an environment where it will send cues of performing certain habits.

4. The dopamine-driven feedback loop.

We, humans, are designed in such a way that we perform only those things from which we get pleasure or which seem attractive to do. Because by doing those things the dopamine is released.

But dopamine is also released not only when you experience pleasure, but also when you anticipate it. For example, you get pleasure more by anticipating that you are going to eat your favorite dish tonight than eating.

Atomic Habit is a fantastic book to read. Every person who is trying to become the best version of himself must read this once.

Finding a Job, was always been a matter of worry for many people and this pandemic had made the situation go from bad to worst .Many companies had suffered alot in this period as a result of which many people got fired and get add up to the number of unemployed people and finding a new job become more difficult than it was before , But we can not just loose hope as with something bad their happens something good too, as you must have noticed that the online business got their place in the market and many new business had also been setup that means many new job opportunities are open in the market.

So , here are the list of 7 Jobs that are likely to be on demand in the near future.

1. Data Analyst

Expected growth rate:- 25% (2020 to 2030)

If you are good in dealing with data than this is for you, Data analyst job involve working with data’s for the purpose of extracting some important information that are useful for the companies .A Data Analyst deliver value to the company by taking information about specific topics and interpret , analyse , present , and find the useful information as per the requirement of their client. In today scenario , this job is highly in demand .

Average salary :- $60k

Skilled Required

1. SQL
2. Microsoft Excel
3. R or Python statistical Programming
4. Machine learning

2.Data base Developer

Expected Growth Rate:- 10%(2019 to 2029)

Database can be consider as the storage where we store data. The Database Developer Job involve analysing the need of the company and producing the effective database system to meet those need. The work of Data Base Developer involve trouble shooting any potential problem and creating , submitting tested reports and information about data’s that are useful for the company.

Average salary :- Rs 500k

Skilled Required

• Debugging
• SQL
• Data Modelling
• Data Conversion
• Encrypting
• Metadata Management
• Data Science

3.Software Developer

Expected Growth Rate:- 22%(2017 to 2029)

A Software Developer implement software solution by building program , they create software that enables user to perform specific task on the computer device , they also develop upgrades for the existing software. In general terms , It is a role which involve development , design , and implementation of the new or existing software .

Average salary :- Rs 500k

Skilled Required

• Knowledge of the programming language
• computer network
• scripting
• cloud computing skill
• Data structure and Algorithms

4.Website Developer

Expected Growth Rate:- 13%(2016 to 2026)

A Website Developer is an IT professional who does coding to build up websites .They primarily focus on the features and design of the web pages , they were also responsible for maintaining the performance of the websites . So in and all the work of website developer is basically, about the development of the web pages and in this career option you can be your own boss by freelancing your work .

Average salary :- $ 60k

Skilled Required

• HTML/CSS
• CSS Preposseuor
• Front end framework
• Java script
• Content management system
• Testing/ Debugging

5. Mobile App Developer

Expected Growth Rate:- 11.5%(2020 to 2027)

I guess this job is well known by many of you and will have an idea about how much will this be in demand in the future. A Mobile App developer usually works on the development of the android apps and also their work involve developing on new features in the existing application as per the requirement of the technological advancement .

Average salary :- $90k

Skilled Required

• Java script
• Understanding of XML
• Android SDK
• APIS
• Database
• Material Design

6. Graphic Designer

Expected Growth Rate:- 4.2%(2018 to 2026)

Are you the one who is full of creativity than this job role is for you. A Graphic Designer is the one who work on designing professional logos, posters , advertisement campaign using certain softwares . As the world is going digital the requirement of this job role will be on hike and in this job role also you can freelance your work and add an extra penny in your account.

Average salary :- $50k

Skilled Required

• IT skill
• Adobe photoshop
• Adobe illustrator
• Digital (UI.UX Sketch)
• Portfolio Management
• Designing the print

7. Digital Marketing

Expected Growth Rate:- 17.4%(2019 to 2027)

You must have heard about Digital marketing as this is into market on a higher rate these days . Digital Marketing also called as online marketing is the promotion of brand to connect with the potential customers using the internet and other form of digital communication . It is the new form of marketing (Modern marketing) in which all the work of marketing is performed on the digital platform . This career has a great scope of hike as this is something that becomes the basics of marketing in the upcoming time.

Average salary :- $22k

Skilled Required

• SEO and SEM
• Email marketing
• Social media marketing
• Content marketing
• Data/ Analyst
• Google adwords and PPC
• Conversion rate optimization

So , if you have any of the skill mention above and have an interest in any of the field, than you should be prepared as these are expected to be highly in demand in future.

Digital technologies are electronic tools, systems, devices and resources that generate, store or process data.In recent years digital technology has revolutionized almost every aspect of people’s lives. Examples of digital technology include social media, online games, multimedia, and mobile phones.Digital technology is used in different areas of life such as in business, education, media, healthcare, transportation, communication, and many more.

The increased use of digital media is changing people’s everyday lives and the way they connect and collaborate in the broader societal context, at work and in civil society. Much of the impact of this heightened use is beneficial to both individuals and society. It is enabling new and extraordinary levels of communication, social interaction and community building across boundaries of time, place and social context. It is enabling individuals and speeding up the standardization of knowledge. 

But not all the impacts of increased use of digital media are positive. Research indicates that when humans excessively use digital media it can negatively influence their cognitive and behavioural development and even their mental and physical health. Hyperconnectivity, the increasing digital interconnection of people and things, has the potential to change patterns of social interaction, as face-to-face time may be substituted by online interaction. In addition, greater technology enablement of work (and the resulting fragmentation of jobs) threatens the security of jobs traditionally considered as skilled in the developed world.

Here we try to list out the most important advantages and disadvantages of digital technology.

Pros of Digital Technology

– Advantages of Digital Technology

1. Connectivity:

The world is now globalized with the invention of digital technology. It makes our friends and family closer than before. You can make communication by words, video, audio, and exchange of the media.

With the creation of websites, apps, and software socialization has boomed in recent decades. The most popular social media are Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

2. Communication speed and versatile working:

The data transfer rate or internet speed has rapidly increased since dial-up methods for internet connectivity. Broadband technology increases the speed of the internet even more. The transfer of large files which happens instantly, streaming video and audio in real-time and access data virtually from anywhere in the world becomes possible with high internet speeds.

Working in a closed room with international co-workers is impossible due to large geographical boundaries as internet speed increases with broadband services you can work from any part of the world in real-time. Many online and freelancing jobs done from many miles away without any hindrance.

3. Digital devices are portable:

Digital devices are becoming smaller and smaller day by day. The storage media can store a large amount of data in a tiny chip. With the invention of transistors, the size and weight of digital devices have greatly reduced.

4. The quality of stored information is preserved:

The quality is never reduced with the use of digital technology in contrast with analog technology. The stored information in the analog system may damage or even lost or duplicated but in the digital system the case is opposite.

5. Learning re-defined:

Beforehand the traditional classroom is taught by teachers only. Students are completely dependent on teachers for acquiring knowledge which can be destructible since teachers are not always exactly correct.

With the arrival of digital technology teachers and students, both are heavily influenced since they can jump into the internet where you can find the solution to almost every possible problem.

6. Entertainment:

You can pursue your hobbies and interests through the use of digital technology. You can play online games and admit in music courses from any part of the world with the man of your choice. Different types of  reality shows are found on the internet which we can access with digital devices.

7. Transportation:

Transportation medium such as airplanes, trains, and ships are using digital technology to accurately navigate routes in the sea and land. Not only that cars and buses are becoming fully automated in the near future.

The speedometer is digital nowadays which eases the use of vehicles. Road accident and plane crash are greatly reduced with the use of digital technology. The checking of the passport is past and reliable with a chip embedded in it.

The chip stores all the personal information which speeds up the process of checking through customs. Booking of planes and trains are done through online services.

Cons of Digital Technology

– Disadvantages of Digital Technology

1. Data security:

Data security is a great concern nowadays in the digitized world. Digital technology means that a huge amount of information(text, images, and videos) is collected and stored.

This stored information may be of individuals or organization which is vulnerable to theft. This data can go into the hands of criminals, terrorist, foreign enemies, etc. as all the electronic equipment are connected through the internet all around the world.

2. Social isolation:

The face to face communication is rare these days with the development of digital technology. People can communicate and socialize through the internet which is a part of digital technology.

This way of interacting sometimes creates ambiguity and disbelief among them. Studies have suggested that the lack of real-life contact causes depression and other forms of mental illness in many people.

3. Too much of work or work overload:

As working with the use of digital technology increases speed and performance there are drawbacks of using it too. Workers from all around the world have to manage and handle large numbers of emails which can be hectic.

A large amount of data needs to be recorded and analyzed on a daily basis which requires greater attention and dedication creating distress and isolation. Organizing the vast amount of data such minutes of a meeting, training videos, photographs, reports can be a huge headache.

4. Diminishing job opportunity:

Nowadays, it does not require you to be physically present in the office to do your work since you can work or perform tasks remotely with the use of the internet. The Internet allows workers from third world countries to do the same task in the minimum wage. This can reduce your job replacement opportunity.

There are certain types of work that are performed by automated machines but beforehand they were done by humans. Increasingly, more digital equipment is employed in a working area reducing the chance of getting a job.

5. Digital technology creates addiction towards it:

Online and offline computer games, messaging, social media platforms, chat rooms and other websites can become addictive. Internet users end up wasting too much money for no or low return.

Computer games are so addictive that they may destroy your capability and time to perform an even more important task in your daily life. Gamers and surfers spend so much time on a computer which results in addiction towards it.

6. Manipulation of digital media:

There are different ways to change, edit and manipulate digital media. Manipulation of digital media is more come than before which increases the possibility of fake reports and results inducing more confusion instead of reality.

Photoshop, after effect, are such tools which can manipulate the original data to something new creating confusion about the original ideas and thought of the writer or creator.

Photographs, audio, videos are easy to edit. The size and quality of the image, the true voice of the singer are manipulated to create something new which lacks originality and true nature of the product.

7. Plagiarism and Copyright:

The enforcement of copyright law is hard to implement as the information that is present in the internet world is vast and to track every data is becoming harder.

Everyone can copy and paste information from the internet which is worthless as you do not spend your time learning them. Plagiarism is also the practice of taking other’s work and ideas and passing them off as one’s own which is becoming common in the digital world.

# How to protect ourselves from the negatives of digital technology? 

A. Limit when and where you use social media.

B. Have ‘detox’ periods.

C. Approach social media mindfully; ask ‘why?’

D. Stop social media from replacing real life.

E. Use strong passwords to keep your identity and privacy safe.

F. Limit the number of people who have access to your accounts.

G. Turn off push notifications.

H. Start your day tech-free.

With over 3 crore covid cases, India reached the 2nd position after United States in total number of cases. Out of these total cases, over 2.9 crore people have recovered reporting a total of 3.9 lakh deaths. India, now, is getting on track after a strong hit from Covid’s second wave. The cases that were ranging above 4 lakhs everyday has now been reduced to over 50k a day. The states have eased their lockdown restrictions while in many states night curfews are still into force. More or less, normal lives are getting restored in the country and people are again moving freely onto the roads.

With this, comes the another risk of Covid’s third wave. The third wave that is said to be more dangerous than the past two waves of covid is suspected to hit the country within 6 to 8 weeks due to the negligence of the people. The government has already started the preparations for it, whether it be setting up the Oxygen plants or issuing notices to the hospitals to increase the bed allotments for covid infected patients. The government has set it’s focus on another tool for eliminating covid-19 danger and i.e., the Vaccination programs across the country.

With over 24 crore people recieving the 1st shot and 5 crore people fully vaccinated, India’s vaccination drive is on. The government has taken the responsibility to vaccinate all and is moving forward in this step. India has now pick up the pace with vaccination. 24×7 vaccination centres had been setup across various cities and towns.
The highest jabs a day was recorded on 21st June when 84 lakh people got vaccinated followed by 53 lakh, a day after and 63.2 lakhs on 23rd of this month in the age group of 18 and above.

The department of environment, forest and climate change (EFCC) on Monday launched a special call centre where one can complain against any mischiefs from people on violation of the forest and environmental rules and regulations and transfer the case to the officials incharge. Along with it, one can also seek information on Wildlife conservation, bio-diversity, ecological protection and agro forestry.

The number that had been issued to contact the call center is 0612-2226911. It will be functional for all working days from 9:30 a.m to 5 p.m. As per the response of the public, the government may extend its timing to 24×7 in coming weeks or months as per the officials.

We are sure that this will prove to be a good decision in bringing people close to the nature, moreover people will start developing a better understanding for the Animals, forest and also towards the conservation of Wildlife and forestry. This will only bring peace and harmony among the citizens. Let us all welcome such decisions and know our forest a little better.

Good communication skills ar essential to permit others and yourself to know data additional accurately and quickly. In distinction, poor communication skills cause frequent misunderstanding and frustration.

The five importance of communication:

(1) Basis of Decision-Making and coming up with.

(2) swish ANd economical operating of an Organisation.

(3) Facilitates Co-Ordination.

(4) will increase social control potency.

(5) Promotes Co-operation and Industrial Peace.

Communication these days is extremely vital each within the business wirld and privately life. productive communication helps U.S. higher perceive individuals and things. It helps U.S. overcome diversities, build trust and respect, and make conditions for sharing artistic concepts and resolution issues.

Communications is key to the existence and survival of humans yet on a company. it’s a method of making and sharing concepts, data, views, facts, feelings, etc. among the individuals to achieve a typical understanding. Communication is that the key to the directional perform of management.Communication serves 5 major purposes: to tell, to specific feelings, to imagine, to influence, and to fulfill social expectations. every of those functions is mirrored during a style of communication.

The 3 Primary varieties of Communication:

Verbal Communication:

Verbal communication depends on words to deliver that means. it’s any divided into written language and auditory communication. written language will involve something from words on a page to emails, to text messages.

Nonverbal Communication:

Nonverbal communication happens once that means or messages ar sent or received while not the utilization of words. Nonverbal communication is intentional or unintentional. Physical nonverbal communication is displayed through visual communication, facial expressions, touch, or eye contact.

Visual Communication:

Our third and final suggests that of communication, communication, utilizes drawings, illustrations, pictures, colors, graphs, charts, and signs to share that means. communication is utilized in conjunction with verbal communication, or it will stand on its own. communication is usually utilized in advertising, art, and diversion.

Communicative functions:

1.Requesting for item or activities.

2.Refusing or rejecting items/ activities.

3. Requesting attention.
4. Labelling and discussion.

5.Commenting.

6.Asking and respondent queries.

7.Expressing feelings.

8.Engaging in social routines.

The Importance of nice Communication Skills in Business:

Developing communication skills will facilitate several aspects of your life, from your skilled career, to social gatherings, to your family life.

In today’s feverish world, we tend to bank heavily on sharing data, leading to bigger stress being placed on having smart communication skills. smart verbalverb writtencommunication skills ar essential so as to deliver and perceive data quickly and accurately.In distinction, poor communication skills will have a negative impact – a poorly delivered message could end in misunderstanding, frustration and in some cases disaster