College Life and pandemic.

College life is the most incredible phase of life where we gain innumerable experiences and make memories that last for a lifetime. It is the time we are exposed to the whole new world, the world out of the boundaries that schools build up to provide a safe environment. College life has different meanings for everyone. While some spend their time hanging out with friends having fun and party, others devote their focus towards study to pave the way to a brighter future. Be it a college rockstar or nerd, every individual wants to relive the memory lane of this beautiful arena.

Generally, college life is the time when an individual moves to another city to settle as a newbie as well as a freshman in college. Hence, is the time to learn from real-life experiences and learn to fit in the society as an individual. It is experiences that shapes the narrative of one’s mind and that’s how an individual’s growth is linked to directly to the environment we live in, which is why it is absolutely necessary to live these important years of life.

But unfortunately, batch of 2020 has no such experience and college students are stuck with an online system since March 2020, which is saddening and equally depressing. It is not only about classes that students are missing in this pandemic rather it’s the crucial period of life full of twists, turn and fun in being missed. While college life is shrunk and bottled up on the screen of the laptop and mobile phones, that is the worst possible scenario, life has become equally dull and bland. Attending everything from classes to workshops to fest virtually is a daunting task because it’s tiring to sit on the computer all day and is equally detrimental to health.

This online system is not online only affecting physical health but also provoking mental health issue particularly. In the provided system, fear of being missed out due to social isolation is overpowering young minds gradually, as a consequence of which anxiety and depression are entrapping the youths at a much faster rate in comparison to that of the adults. Like I said it’s the environment that shapes the narrative, and everyone is well aware of this chaotic and challenging online environment.

However, it is rightly said that something is at least better than nothing, so is this whole virtual life system that is allowing us to access education and work from our home.

So, in these trying times, it is necessary for everyone and for students as well to take care of themselves a little more than in the pre-pandemic world by connecting more with your family and developing habits of waking up early to have a moment of silence with yourself in the morning to introspect and meditate to generate the relaxing effect, and to remind the things to yourself that you’re still grateful for even in this pandemic.

Psychological Disorders Part 5

Introduction

In Psychological Disorders Part 4, Eating Disorders were discussed. It is very important to consult a psychologist if you are facing any of the eating disorders as they can be life-threatening. This article will discuss Sleep Disorders.

Sleep Disorders

These disorders involve interruptions in the sleeping pattern which leads to distress and affects the daytime functioning of the person.

Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder in which the person has overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep. People with this disorder find it difficult to stay awake for long periods and this can cause excessive disruptions in their daily routine. There are two types of narcolepsies, one that is accompanied by a sudden loss of muscle tone, called cataplexy, this is type 1 narcolepsy and type 2 is without cataplexy. The symptoms for this are excessive daytime sleepiness, decreased alertness, sudden loss of muscle tone which can cause slurred speech, sleep paralysis, changes in REM sleep, and hallucinations. This is a chronic disorder so there is no cure for it but it can be managed with medication and some changes in the lifestyle. The cause for this is unknown but it is observed that in type 1, people have low levels of the chemical hypocretin which is important for the regulation of wakefulness and REM sleep.

Insomnia Disorder is a disorder in which a person has trouble falling or staying asleep, it can be acute or chronic. There are two types of insomnia, primary and secondary. In the case of primary insomnia, the sleep problems are not related to any other health problem, whereas, in the case of secondary insomnia, the trouble in sleeping is because of another health condition. The causes for primary insomnia can be stress, noise, light, temperature, jet lag. Symptoms of insomnia are sleepiness during the day, grumpiness, problems with concentration and memory, and fatigue. You are more likely at risk of insomnia if you are a woman because of the hormonal shifts.

Hypersomnolence is when a person suffers from excessive sleepiness despite having slept enough. Symptoms for this are falling asleep several times during the day, taking naps to deal with the sleepiness but still not waking up refreshed, sleeping more than 9 hours but still not feeling rested, feeling confused when waking up, having difficulty waking up. This can cause problems at work, school, or other daily routines.

Sleep Apnea is a serious sleep disorder in which breathing continuously stops and starts. There are three main types of sleep apnea; firstly, Obstructive sleep apnea is when the throat muscles relax; secondly, Central sleep apnea is when the brain fails to send proper signals to the muscles which are responsible for controlling breathing; lastly, Complex sleep apnea syndrome is when someone is suffering from the combination of the first and second type of sleep apnea. Symptoms are gasping for air during sleep, loud snoring, episodes in which you stop breathing, morning headache, awakening with dry mouth, hypersomnia, difficulty staying asleep, irritability, and difficulty paying attention while awake.

Parasomnia involves unusual and undesirable physical which disrupt sleep. It includes abnormal movements, talk, or other unusual things during sleep. There are two types of parasomnias, Non-REM and REM, this distinction is based on the stage of sleep in which they happen. Parasomnias during Non-REM include sleep terrors, sleepwalking, and sleep-related eating disorders. Parasomnias during REM include nightmare disorder, recurrent isolated sleep paralysis, and REM sleep behaviour disorder. Symptoms are waking up confused or disoriented, being tired during the day, difficulty sleeping through the night, and finding cuts and bruises which you do not remember.

Restless Legs Syndrome causes an uncontrollable urge to move your legs because of an uncomfortable sensation. Symptoms are sensations that begin after rest, relief with movement, worsening of symptoms in the evening, and nighttime twitching.

Conclusion

These sleep disorders are very serious. As we know sleep is very important for our health, it is important to sleep properly for the health of your body and if you think you have any of these sleep disorders, please consult a psychologist who can help you regulate your sleep.

References

Note: this is just Part 5 of the Psychological Disorders series.

WONDERS OF SAFFRON

  1. In Japan, saffron is encapsulated and used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, memory loss and inflammation.
  2. Saffron and its components have also been suggested to be useful for cancer prevention.
  3. saffron supplementation could help improve symptoms of depression in adults dealing with major depressive disorder (insomnia). 
  4. A study shows the possibility of the potential efficacy of saffron in accelerating wound healing in burn injuries.
  5. A study done on healthy men showed that daily use of saffron (about 100 mg) could have enhance immunity without any adverse reactions .
  6. Saffron helps reduce the risk of heart disease by strengthening the circulatory system.
  7. Some research suggests that saffron could be useful for patients dealing with liver metastasis.
  8. saffron could be used as a natural UV-absorbing agent. It contains flavonoid compounds like kaempherol and quercetin which is useful for UV absorbtion.
  9. saffron has shown certain complexion promotion effects which may enhance skin whitening.

Caution: Even though it is a herbal plant it is recommended to use it at very minimum level .As we say too much of good is not good – yes, It has some side effects too .

Saffron Dosage And Side Effects:

Some research states that 10.5 grams of saffron a day can cause toxic side effects. These include headache, dizziness, and loss of appetite, weakness and in extreme cases may also be harmful to the lungs and kidneys.

For pregnant women, the daily upper limit for saffron, as per some sources is 5 grams .Taking saffron orally in large amounts during pregnancy can cause problems – it can lead to contractions of the uterus and miscarriage.

Recommended dosage: less than 5 grams or 5 grams .

A STORY FROM FAILURE TO SUCCESS – JACK MA

The Alibaba.com logo at the Alibaba.com headquarters in Hangzhou, China. Alibaba.com is one of the worldÕs leading Internet companies. With its Business-to-Business platform, manufactures and purchasers are connecting and making purchases that otherwise would have gone through state run trading companies. Aliababa.com is allowing small manufactures to take control of their own marketing and reach clients that would have otherwise been unavailable. (Photo by Ryan Pyle/Corbis via Getty Images)

Building one of the biggest online e-commerce platforms, does not require any techniques or specialized knowledge or application and not even a business plan, then what makes your business to run long?

Today we will read a story. A story of man’s life who has transform the economy of China and the internet industry almost alone, single handedly. His life is not less than the story of Robert or Spider that we used to enjoy during kindergarten. Yes, it is the story of Jack Ma.

WHO IS JACK MA?

Jack Ma is the founder, owner of the giant E-commerce platform the Alibaba and he is also a stakeholder at Alipay, company which is an e-payment portal. He is counted in the list of one of the richest men in the world with the net worth of $35 billion. Ma only holds only 7.8% stake in Alibaba and 50% in Alipay.

The beginning can make you to think that the story of self-important and the billionaire has never faced the dark. But do not let these number mentioned above confused you, they can trick anyone. We cannot deny the fact, that Ma has also faced many hard times to reach and achieve all the success and position where he is today.  A true story from being an ordinary man to be the richest, his story is definitely the one that will motivate and inspire you at your darkest.

THE BACK STORY

Ma Yun a.k.a Jack Ma a self-made billionaire was born on 10 September 1964 in Hangzhou in the part of China. He was born and brought up with an elder brother and a younger sister. As a boy Ma did everything, he could do to learn English. At the age of 12 he got an idea to improve his communication in English. Every morning he use to rode bicycle to the international hotel in his hometown and use to wait for tourist to com. He made proposal with tourist. He used to take them around the city and in return they helped him with English.

EDUCATION

During his childhood, Ma failed in Primary School Examination not once but thrice. He also failed the university entrance exam. Later finally he joined Hangzhou Normal University. Ma also failed to get the job in his bachelor’s degree.  He then recalled his one of the worst interview ever “When KFC came to China 24 people came for the interview out of which 23 of them got selected and I was the only guy rejected” , he also applied for the in the police force and he was one of the 5 applicants and again he was the only guy who was not selected and being told “No, you’re no good.”

ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCE

As being an entrepreneurial, Jack Ma failed in his two initial ventures, but this did not stop him of dreaming big.

THE COME BACK

Finally, after gathering 17 of his friends to invest and to join the e-commerce start up- Alibaba, the apartment became his company. Alibaba started with no single penny in investment from anyone. But later they raised $20 million and $5 million from SoftBank and Goldman Sachs respectively in the year 1999. After being successful at the age of 31 in his first company even having not experience in selling something to anyone, Ma runs one of the biggest E-commerce platforms in the world. Alibaba saw a rapid growth and expanded all over the world.

FACTS ABOUT HUMAN BODY.

Human body is one of the most fascinating and complex living systems on the earth. Let us get more familiar features and facts about human body.

  1. Adults lungs are of 70 sq. meters in terms of surface area.
  2. Your left lung and right lung are not of same size. Your left lung is little, smaller in size when compared to right lung, which allows room for you heart.
  3. 11,000 litters of air is what an average person breath daily.
  4. The growth of our ears and nose is continues throughout our life.
  5. Human’s sense of smell is 10,000 times more sensitive when compared to the sense of taste.
  6. Over a quarter of oxygen is use by a brain of a human body.
  7. A average weight of a human brain is about 3 pounds i.e. 1.5 kg. Even after this it contributes 2% of body’s weight.
  8. If you smooth all your wrinkles and set it into your brain, it will lay straight as a size of pillow cover.
  9. Our hearts beat around 1,00,000 a time in a day, 365,00,000 times in whole year and billion times if you live more than 30 years.
  10. During listing to music, your heart will automatically sync with the rhythm.
  11. Heartbeat of about 75 times on average in a minute is a sign of a healthy human body.
  12. A human heart can pump the enough of blood in a year which can fill an Olympic size pool.
  13. A human body vessel, when laid by connecting to each other then it can surround the earth 4 times.
  14. The largest organ in a human body is skin.
  15. Skin of human sheds around 6,00,000 particles every day, which means it is the largest dust particle you clean from your house daily.
  16. Your eyelashes fall off after every 150 days.
  17. Like every unique fingerprint we human also have unique tongue print.
  18. We are the only living animal with chin.
  19. The amount of iron that a human body contains is enough to make your nails 2.5 cm (1 inch) long.
  20. Your hands get 50% of the strength from its little finger.
  21. A human body carries in and around 4 pounds of bacteria in them.
  22. In terms of vision a human eye has 576 of mega pixel.
  23. Our brain produces enough energy that it can light a bulb.
  24. A human cannot swallow while he is breathing.
  25. The cornea is the only part with no blood vessels, it take oxygen directly from the air.
  26. We human produces ample of saliva during our life which can fill two swimming pools easily.
  27. 23 feet long is the size of our small intestine.
  28. Seven bars of soaps can be made from the fat that contains in a human body.
  29. A human skin weight about 4-5 kg.
  30. Human brain has 2 sides, right and left. Left side of  the brain controls the right side of the brain and right side of the brain controls the lefts side of the brain.

The Cuban Struggle Of 2021

INTRODUCTION

In the past few months, the world has been made aware of the atrocities the Cuban people have endured for 62 years at the hands of their government. The content being shared is far from comfortable to view and it has been emotionally and mentally exhausting having to speak out so that the families on the island can have a chance at freedom.

I have the privilege of being able to post freely and criticize both the US and Cuban government without fear of prosecution, the people of Cuba don’t. Myself, and other Cubans as well, have been spreading imagery and stories of what is occurring to amplify their voices on a larger scale to garner international support. They don’t have a way of knowing we’re doing this because internet blackouts keep occurring, but it’s crucial to stand in solidarity with them because it’s been too long and we ask other non-Cuban friends for help.

I’ve found myself having to prove a country’s history and struggle to people who don’t have the full picture of what is going on. Having allies in this moment is crucial, the Cuban people have been screaming for years but now people are finally listening.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

  1. Spread awareness- share photos, videos, and content about what’s going on social media.
  2. Lend your voice to the fight.
  3. Learn about the situation.
  4. Have conversations with Cubans to provide them emotional support.
  5. Find out and support the team on StudentsforafreeCuba.

Don’t let the movement die down, don’t let them keep suffering at the hands of an oppressive dictatorship.

MUSIC SOOTHES THE SOUL

Art and music are basic human functions. Humankind and art cannot function without one another.

Modern society is teeming with stress. Given the extensive demands on both our personal and professional lives, this probably comes as no surprise.
music therapy, which has been gaining increasing popularity as an effective way to combat stress. Using music to improve health has been well-documented.

Sound healing therapy uses aspects of music to improve physical and emotional health and well-being.
Healing with sound is believed to date back to ancient Greece, when music was used in an attempt to cure mental disorders.
More recently, research has linked music to a number of health benefits, from boosting immune function and lowering stress levels to improving the health of premature babies.

The various musical elements of rhythm, melody, harmony, and tempo stimulate a cognitive and emotional response that comprises the affective component of pain, which helps to positively affect mood and results in improved healing.

HOW TO BE AN OPTIMISTIC PERSON?

7 Best Ways To Become An Optimistic Person:


Optimistic people are those who look at world as full of opportunity. You cannot find them complaining about anything. This is the reason so many people want to become an optimistic person. But they never get the right information which can help them to become one.

You will always find optimists chasing their dreams and big goals in life. They are successful in everything they do.

If you want to become an optimist, you are on right place.

Here are 7 Best Ways To Become An Optimistic Person.

1.Think as big as possible:

Optimistic people think big. When I say big, it means as big as possible. They set high achievable goals. It’s impossible for them to think small.

They set high expectations from life.

You will never find an optimistic person talking about small ideas or goals.

You need to start thinking as big as possible in order become an optimist.

2.Focus on solutions:


When the whole world is facing the problem and complaining about it, Optimistic people are looking for solutions.

Optimistic people are the ones who are changing the world for better.

They never complain about anything. Because they are the problem solvers.

You need to start focusing on solutions in order to become an optimistic person.

3.Surround yourself with winners:


Surround yourself with people who will lift you up. They will help you to think big and achieve big things in life.

You cannot succeed by staying with small minds.

You need to hang around with winners and eventually you will become one.

You need a mindset that winners have, then you can win in life as well.

4.Keep your eyes on the goals:

Optimistic people never get scared in difficult times. No matter how hard the situation is presented, they will keep their eyes on the goals.

Most people quit in difficult times and this is what separates optimistic people from average people ( pessimists ).

When things gets hard, optimistic people raise their game and play harder.

You need to keep your eyes on goals in difficult times in order to become an optimistic person.

5.Believe:


Optimistic people are believer. They believe that anything is possible. It makes them pumped up with positive energy.

They stretch their limits and it makes them believe that there are no limitations in life.

It helps them to reach their full potential and expand it even more.

Start believing and you will be optimistic person in life.

6.Never listen to small minds:


Optimistic people never listen to small minds. People will try to convince you that you are thinking too big or it’s impossible to achieve this goal.

Never even believe those people who try to pull you down.

Listen to those people who have achieved the success you want in life.

7.Take control of your life:


Optimistic people are the controller of their lives. They are not the victim of their circumstances. However, they take charge of their lives.

You cannot find any optimistic person playing the blame game of excuses.

You need to take control of your life in order to become an optimistic person.

Conclusion:

Successful people are optimistic people. If you want to become successful in life, you need to become optimistic person.

Start thinking as big as possible for you and try to focus on solutions.

You must surround yourself with winners who pulls you up and believe in order to reach success in life.

Make sure you keep your eyes on the goals and find solutions whenever a problem comes along the way.

Stay away from small minds and never listen to them. And don’t let anything control your life.

FREE PALESTINE

Introduction

It’s so frustrating when people accuse us of being anti-Palestinians or they call us fascists, etc. after a post or comment we make in defense of the very misinformed & biased posts painting Israel like the devil while completely leaving out Palestinian militant’s & Hamas’ role in the conflict.

First of all, read a book or 2. Also, research the topic using unbiased sources as much as possible, or at least, differing perspectives.

Secondly, do you realize how sad it is that you associate hating Palestinians with supporting Jewish people’s right to also live peacefully in the land they ARE indigenous to? The two are not mutually exclusive; I support Palestinians freedom(FROM HAMAS) AND Israelis right to live in their land peacefully. That does not mean I agree or condone everything either group’s authorities do, but I don’t have to support everything government officials do in order to support their people and when you look at human rights violations as well as the other ways Palestinians are being oppressed you need to point your fingers at their very own ‘government’. Hamas causes way more damage to Palestinians than Israel does, not to mention, Israel’s actions are in defense of attacks from an organization that wants them all dead. I think that’s a good reason to fight back, don’t you?

Conclusion

To support Israel as Jewish people’s home, as its been from the beginning, & after being kicked out of every other country/land they tried to peacefully settle in plus loosing over 6 million of their ancestors in the Holocaust, seems very reasonable.

It doesn’t mean I don’t also believe Palestinians deserve to live peaceful lives free from oppression.

When did our fellow leftist liberals become so close minded & have you all always gotten your news from social media? Did no one explain that although social media is a good & entertaining place to start, it’s biased (yes, me too, although I at least attempt to be open & fair minded).

Google Digital Unlocked -Explained

According to Wikipedia, Digital Unlocked is an initiative by Google in collaboration with the Indian School of Business and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to promote digital awareness and to help small-scale businesses and startups to go digital in India.

In this blog, We’ll try to build a good insight of Google Digital Unlocked and also about its Certification, which you might be planning to appear for.

What is Google Digital Unlocked?

Google has established a platform to assist Startups, business owners, students, and anybody who is willing to understand the process of conducting business online and the online marketing and growth strategies.
It is in cooperation with the Indian School of Business as well as the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. It is designed to aid small and medium businesses by teaching them the necessary digital knowledge which can be utilized to set up an online presence for companies.

What Courses are provided in Google Digital Unlocked?

It offers a spectrum of courses to choose from. There are 136  Google digital unlocked courses available, as of now. These courses can be grouped together in three categories which are as follows :-

  • Digital Marketing
  • Data and Technology
  • Career Development

Is Google Digital Unlocked Couse and its Certification Free?

Yes, the courses are offered free of cost and so are the certifications, if included.

The only condition applied is that you must finish all the lessons of a particular course in order to unlock the examination which is an evaluation for certificate eligibility. 

To get certified in a particular course, a candidate should obtain a score of 80 percent or more. There are 3 attempts provided, so make sure you make up in these attempts.

Why Google Digital Unlocked?

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The key reason to go for Google Digital Unlocked is the brand value that Google has.

The certification provided will be of utmost value and will boost the individual’s CV.
Moreover, the majority of the courses are free, and are approved by industry experts, top entrepreneurs and some of the world’s leading employers.
So you can be sure that you’re learning an up-to-date, real-world skill that will help you reach your goal.

Key Features of Google Digital unlocked

  • Variety of Courses
  • Learn at your own pace
  • Flexible and personalized training
  • Learn at the comfort of your home
  • Anytime access
  • Get certified

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Fundamentals of Digital Marketing, Basics of Code, Digital Wellbeing, Effective Networking, Business Communication and many more.

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WHAT IS LITERATURE

Literature is one of the fine arts like music and painting. It is fundamentally, an Expression of life through the medium of language. Literature is composed of books that are of great human interest due to their subject matter and mode of presentation.

In Literature, form and the pleasure that form gives are of great importance. The writer is provoked by an urge for self-expression. Literature reflects an interest in the world of reality as well as imagination and our love of form and order. Matthew Arnold one of the prominent writers defined literature as a criticism of life.

We can find four distinct elements in all good Literature which are:

  1. The intellectual element
  2. The emotional element
  3. The element of imagination and fancy
  4. The element of composition and style or (The technical element)

Literary productions can be classified into five categories from the point of view of their subjects or themes:

  1. Literature of purely personal experience.
  2. Literature dealing with the common questions of life, death, Destiny, and God.
  3. Literature dealing with the social world order and its activities.
  4. Literature dealing with nature and man’s relationship with the external world.
  5. Literature deals with Literature and Art’s themselves.

How Literature came into existence:

The study of Literature begins with the reading of books which gradually leads to a familiarity with authors. Every great book has something fresh and original to say and it says this freshly and originally. As Plato says the foundation of all good and lasting work is entire sincerity to oneself and to the truth of things one perceives in life. The purpose of studying literature may be pleasure or acquirement of knowledge and insight or both. In any case, the Readers business is to enter into the spirit of the work and to penetrate the vital forces of the author’s personality.

Features of Literature:

Another important aspect of Literature is style. Literature uses language in various molds. The great writer modifies the language to his purposes and molds it according to his peculiarities. Thus the style of the author is the product of his personality; it is also a record of his artistic, spiritual and intellectual growth.
A proper study of Literature involves the study of its history, the biography of the author, and the ethos of the ages and society in which it is produced. Thus Literature becomes a supplement to the study of history. While history tells us about the externals of a people’s civilization, Literature gives us an insight into their mental, spiritual and moral condition.

Literature helps us to know more about the life of the people and the period of the time. It gives us an enormous study of the works and the mentality of the author and the author reflects the visions of the people. Thus, it expresses the emotional aspects which are locked inside the person and it provokes agony in the paper. However, Literature is a fine art that provides inner knowledge and enlightens people all over the world in different languages.

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How Content Writing helps grow your business .

Haven’t you always been fascinated by those catchy caricatures and witty slogans by companies like Amul and Zomato? Everyday when I pick up the newspaper, the first thing that I make sure to read is the Amul advertisement. I’m not going to lie but I have always admired how they make those with subtle touch of wittiness , the recent trends and also the love of their brand.

Whether it’s a small caricature or a slogan or short articles ; a company’s strategy towards it’s content writing has always worked. How you ask ? Well for starters , I always buy the Amul products , not only because they have this unmatchable quality, but also the way they use their content to market their products and also keep their customers up to date with their accomplishments.

Scoopwhoop, The Quint ; are very popular names right now. I agree that the basic agenda of these companies is content creation, but the way they have build up a blended marketing strategy; has really helped their business evolve. And most importantly , because of their trusted content, many popular brands and organisations join hands with them to get the right exposure in the market . And believe it or not , it really helps!

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Let’s talk about why should a company really invest in its content writing program.

1.Helps put your company on the radar – With regular update regarding the company’s status and also a bit of attention paid to the other relevant issues , people are sure to be talking about it. And this helps put your company on the map.

2.Helps increase the consumer base- When you can very effectively tell the audience about your products and solve all their queries, the customer base is sure to expand. Clearly and effectively mentioning the details about the products and any other related things worth noting, really helps build a relationship of trust between the company and the customer.

3.Words can surely make or break the game– It really boosts the marketing strategy of the company. Many companies approach content writers to pen down their achievements and aspirations that can be imprinted into readers’ minds.

4.Boosts search engine rankings. – Also when your content grabs the public eye, people can’t help but know more about the business and their story. And this will surely shoot those search engine rankings right through the roof.

5.Helps the company become more socially inclusive-It’s the 21st century and it’s more than important to have a voice that to for the right cause.Companies and organisations that keep themselves updated with the recent issues and actively put forth their stand , surely earn the respect of their customers. They can constantly update their websites , social media handles with short but powerful articles to tell people that their customers and their rights matter to them the most . This really helps in building a very healthy relationship between the two.

Netflix and Amazon also evolved with their growing consumer base with help of brilliant content marketing through those catchy slogans or sweet anecdotes. Words really matter, especially when you’re using them to pitch for your brand.

Brown history recently became number 1 Instagram handle for South Asian stories. Now this page further helps the brands connected with it to grow effectively.

Many content writing companies in India have understood the importance of words and are making sure that they put them into use wisely. Companies have to understand that their blogs, posts really impact people. Hence they need to be careful with the kind of information they want to be endorsing.

Having a great rapport with the customers through words – sounds like a very beautiful and effective plan.

Blue Origin Trip: People, Earth, Space and Environment

Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon and Blue Origin, the richest man on the planet and a lot many adjectives that are used for him – finally and quite successfully monetized space travel in the eyes of the Earthlings.

Jeff Bezos launches to space aboard New Shepard rocket ship - BBC News
Commercial Astronaut Bezos in his maiden space voyage.

To begin with, he thanked and congratulated all earthlings for this success. He added that it was we, the people and all the employees of Amazon who had paid for it. Well, he isn’t exactly lying. And we could be thankful to him too, for he has successfully monetized space travel – something we all wanted to hear as kids – well maybe not the monetization part. But it will be this monetization that will fuel more companies to enter into the market. Elon Musk has already worked a lot on reusable space crafts, not to forget that many space agencies – the most prominent being ISRO in India are working to create cheaper means of launching cargo and satellites into space and there are many private space-based start-ups opening up too. Maybe in a decade, space travel will be accessible to at least the upper middle class across the planet.

But should we really thank Jeff Bezos? Opening space for travel opens space for greater amount of debris and maybe a push for institutions all around the world to find out ways to tackle an already existing problem. To add to that, Space travel and Musks’s goal of colonising Mars are but only more incentives to reduce budget on the environment in the long run. Sounds like a dystopian Science Fiction but history points out to the facts that when man was not bound by citizenship laws, forests and agrarian lands have gone barren only because they had options. It is this history that has pushed us towards all the environmental litigations we know of. Will we be as enthusiastic about them if Mars colonies were a reality? As Musk has himself repeatedly stressed that Earth might no longer be livable. Well, scientifically, it is livable upto another 4.5 billion years. But we, the people and the way in which we living beings influence the climate might not allow the planet to see more than 500 years from now. And we are not to be shamed about it. Our education, our governments and our media is more accountable than we are. These are the institutions that tell us what and how the world is. And unfortunately, we believe that is the way the world is.

So, should we or should we not support a scientific and technological advancement?

The answers don’t really lie with anyone. While Bezos travelled to space and Musk revolutionised reusability of the crafts, we still saw public demonstrations in South America against the change in fishing litigations, India against the allegedly anti-environment and corporate-friendly revisions in Environment Impact Assessment Law draft and in Brazil against the government’s decision to not do a lot about the Amazon fires. Humanity still loves this Earth and while in a distant future, capitalism can shame people for doing so, it is increasingly unsuccessful right now. And let us not only keep it that way, but also create ways to add to that love.

Food Pollution.

We, human beings are vulnerable to various types of pollution. And Food is one of the most significant things we need to survive in this world. So, if the food we consume becomes polluted then what are the chances for us to stay healthy? Food Pollution over time has become a topic of concern, so let’s have look at it. 

What is Food Pollution?

Food Pollution is defined as the presence of toxic chemicals (elements or compounds) or biological contaminants which are not naturally present in food or are above their natural background level (for those chemicals which are naturally found in some foods).

What are the effects of Food Pollution?

Food Pollution can affect us by causing mild to moderate to severe food illness and it can also cause various health issues like hormonal and metabolic imbalance, and even various types of cancer. Certain pesticides present in the food can also cause Nervous System problems. Further, in few cases, highly polluted food can cause immediate food poisoning or even death. Approximately, more than 70 million cases of food-borne diseases occur alone in the U.S. every year, resulting in 5,000 deaths per year. 

What are the causes of Food Pollution? 

There are several causes of Food Pollution. Practically, any pollutant has the potential to pollute food just by coming in contact with it.  And vegetables can get polluted by bacterial problems which can only be destroyed by processing the contaminated food at high temperatures. Let’s have a look at situations where toxic chemicals can get into the food:-

★ consumption of polluted water and/or food by fish or other animals;

★ food processing, packaging, and handling;

★ propagation and concentration of pollutants through the food chain;

★ growing of food (e.g. crops, fruits, vegetables) in polluted soils, solid wastes (e.g. mine tailings), or areas with polluted groundwater;

★ irrigation of grown food (e.g. vegetables, fruits, crops) with polluted water;

★ growing of food (e.g. crops, fruits, vegetables) in areas with polluted air;

★ agricultural treatments with pesticides, insecticides, and/or herbicides;

★ agricultural application of sewage sludge and/or polluted fertilizers (which contain ash from power plants). 

Safe Food Alternative

Japan has come up with an alternative for producing safe food, according to which vegetables should be grown in factories that terminate the unpredictable effect of environmental pollution, unpredictable weather, or pests. Also, the process would be all computerized that would control various factors affecting growth. This idea of a safe food alternative was given by OZU cooperation in Tokyo. Can this be the way of future agriculture? Well, this we’ll see. 

Hazards of Food Pollution are everywhere and all can be done on an individual level is; by informing ourselves and taking action.