Because of poverty many families and many youths in our country could not reach the zenith albeit they have potential. . Regarding poverty, I wish to mention that John Boyd Orr, the first Director-General of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)   used the calorie concept to explain poverty which was the minimum value of foods a human being required to sustain a good life. In India, poverty has been defined based on a minimum daily requirement of 2,400 and 2,100 calories for an adult in rural and urban areas, respectively which subsequently has been converted to income earning.

Here, I am presenting a case of a youth who in spite of living in extreme poverty has reached the zenith because of strong dedication, devotion, and sincerity.

Achinta Shewli of West Bengal (resident of Howrah) brought gold to the country in the Commonwealth Games but in his childhood in weight-lifting but he passed awful days because of extreme poverty. Arranging good food, particularly protein food was a dream for the families. It is fact that in general Bengali people irrespective of caste or religion eat non-vegetarian items like fish, chicken, mutton, and egg. In childhood eating, the non-veg item was a dream​ for Achinta. His father was a rickshaw van driver earning a paltry amount and unfortunately, his father passed away in April 2013 (38 years age) when Achinta was just 11 years old. After the death of the father, the two brothers Alok and Achinta helped the mother with the lace work. Both the brothers dreamed of becoming weightlifters. But it was not easy to dream where they had to fight to get two meals.  After his father’s death, his grandfather did everything for them. 

​According to him, the goal is to get a medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics and the Commonwealth Games medal will give Achinta confidence to get the same. It may be mentioned that Achinta’s brother Alok told Anandabazar Online, “One day when I was a child, my brother was crying because he wanted to eat chicken -​meat. But later on at that age, he understood the financial condition of the house. After that, he did not cry.”

Achinta’s coach Ashtam Das said, “I had many players who were physically better than Achinta, but they did not have the hunger for sports, which I saw in Achinta.” Achinta’s coach Ashtam Das left his BSF job to train potential weight-lifters. In view of his financial condition, he trained him free of cost. 

Achinta Shewli started weightlifting in the year 2011, admiring his brother who was also a former Weightlifter. Ashtam Das admitted him to the Army Sports Institution in Pune. Since then Achinta’s studies and sports have been going on there. He got a job in the army last year 2021). It seems Ashtam Das spent his personal money on the development of weight lifters but the State Government did not extend any support for the infrastructure development of the ‘practicing center’ although everyone knows the State Government has been spending huge money on much unproductive expenditure. So, I suggest to the State Government please look into such issues as such expenditure is known as ‘Development Expenditure’ i.e. development for human resource.

(Basic inputs collected mainly from two editions of Anandabazar Patrika (Bengali editions), Kolkata, 1/8/22 and 2/8/22)

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 In India corruption, fraud, etc. almost everyday news.  The corruption case of West Bengal political leader and former minister Partha Chatterjee is now great news. Anyway, corruption has penetrated China also. Generally, we think because of one-party communist rule corruption is less in China. Sometimes we read about leaders of China’s rude behaviour towards Uyghurs and other ethnic and religious minorities in Xinjiang. But while going through the two editions of South China Morning Post, 21 and 29 July 2022, also Bloomberg newspaper of New York, I have astonished to know about the level of corruption in China. Let me highlight the facts based on secondary sources. In the Henan branch of the Bank of China, (BoC) around 1000  people gathered and protested in July 2022 as April 2022 onwards their deposits have been frozen because of corruption. They raised the slogan ‘give my money back’. But unfortunately in white dresses some people came and beat the protestors awfully. It is pertinent to mention that a sum of 6 million US dollars in Chinese money amounts to 40 billion Chinese Yuan had been swindled by the local gangs. The newspaper itself has questioned how such a huge amount of money was stolen. The people are now scared if such a level of corruption takes place in other local banks then what will happen to the economy? Another problem recently faced by the Government of China is protests by common citizens. According to the newspaper Bloomberg, New York (July 19, 2022, Updated on July 20, 2022), President Xi Jinping faces “a surprise challenge from middle-class homeowners who are watching their family wealth slip away with a sustained slide in the property market, which makes up a fifth of China’s economic activity. Some 70% of household wealth in China is tied up in property”. Further it is evident from Bloomberg news that “now ordinary Chinese people are publicly revolting, with rapidly escalating boycotts on mortgage payments spread across at least 301 projects in about 91 cities. These homeowners accuse developers of failing to deliver apartments they’ve already paid for: the value of mortgages that could be affected has swelled to an estimated 2 trillion Yuan ($297 billion)”.  

The third news regarding corruption is done by a former Chinese Police boss Fu Zhenghua. According to South China Morning Post  (29/7/22) “once one of China’s most powerful police chiefs, stood trial on Thursday (28/7/22) for taking bribes worth over 100 million Yuan (US$14.9 million) and hiding his brother’s alleged crimes. Fu, 67, who appeared before the Changchun Intermediate People’s Court in the north-eastern province of Jilin on Thursday (28/7/22), admitted all charges”.

All these evince that corruption has penetrated even in China that too in a massive way.  I was in China and observed in general people were scared of talking about Government policy. I politely raised the Tiananmen Square protests to a few people but all avoided the question.  From Wikipedia, we know in the Tiananmen Square protests started on 15 April and were forcibly suppressed on 4 June 1989 when the Government declared martial law and sent the People’s Liberation Army. Troops armed with assault rifles and accompanied by tanks fired at the demonstrators (mostly students) as result many were killed and many injured.  

Visual design is a creative concept that aims to communicate to the visitor what is needed for the business. At its core, it’s an environment that focuses attention on. Visual design with the help of results and applications used performs the function of informing. The task of a visual designer is to show the organization of the process and lead the client to purchase a specific product or service. Visual designers focus on the look and feel of the product and brand, showing their best sides.

Web studio Laroche www.laroche.co reports that design is a complex art that can motivate the client to action. A competent designer not only uses theoretical knowledge, tries to introduce new “chips” and apply special techniques. With the help of a combination, you can really create an extraordinary, memorable site.

Basic principles of visual design

Visual design concepts will help to implement the set goals and lead the site visitor to the final result. To accomplish this task, you should be guided by certain principles of site design.

• Lines. The simplest connection of two points, which is used to create a form and its derived components. All lines have length, width and directions. They create a motion effect. Emphasize the right data.
• Blocks. Certain areas that carry functionality and perform the assigned task. To outline the areas, lines are used, different colors are used. The blocks have a task – to hold the visitor’s gaze.
• Color. Selected for specific tasks. The purpose of the chosen color is to divide objects, focus attention, organize the presentation of information. Shades and halftones are used in order to psychologically affect visitors. The game of shades can both distract and retain the visitor.
• Texture. An element that visually shows how the surface is represented. It creates and forms models. They are used to attract or distract attention, lead the visitor to the ultimate goal. Textured visualization will be able to create the effect of realism.
• Printing house. You should know that the use of fonts is important. Something needs to be highlighted, something is lowered down, into the “footer” of the site. Depending on which font was chosen, the functional value of the information is determined. The correct font decorates the site, contributes to the visual representation of the site.
• Form. This includes three-dimensional objects that are depicted in a realistic style. A form is created by combining multiple objects. It can be expanded or differentiated using tones, textures, or colors. With the help of the form, it is possible to “play” with the attention of visitors.
• Space. With the help of an area that focuses attention or looks away, you can visually convey information. Space is used to convey the necessary to the client or distract him. Performs an important role in the design of the site and the demonstration of objects for site guests.
• Visual concept. In fact, this is the most important thing in design. The main thing for a designer is to keep in mind the goal for which the site is made. A strong concept will necessarily fulfill the task and help to convey information to the consumer. Competently thought-out design will fulfill all the tasks and lead to their implementation. All actions should lead to a positive result.

These are the basic principles of visual design. In addition to the main ones, there are several others. This includes scale, dominance and similarities. Applying the basic formulas, it will be easy for the designer to perform the task, to convey the necessary information to the visitor.

After a few months, the festive season is about to come, in view of which the vehicle manufacturing companies are making various strategies. Many vehicles have been launched in July this month, while 5 cars are going to be launched in August 2022 as well. Let’s know the list of upcoming cars

1. New Hyundai Tucson – Launch on August 4
   The price of Hyundai Tusson is going to be revealed on August 4. The Hyundai Tucson has been kept longer and wider and the wheelbase has been increased by 3.4 inches. Apart from this, the Hyundai logo and four-spoke steering wheel will be seen on the rear windshield. In terms of lighting, the Tucson will get a large front grille with integrated LED DRLs. The SUV will be equipped with LED lighting at the front and rear.
2. Toyota Hyryder – Launch on August 16
   Toyota Highrider will be launched in the Indian market on 16th August. The highlight of the Hyryder is its mild-hybrid petrol engine, a first of its kind in its segment. It is also the first model in the segment to get all-wheel-drive in the mild-hybrid variant. The High Rider is powered by a 1.5-litre engine. This engine gives an output of 68 kW and is capable of generating 122Nm of pickup torque.
3. Five Mahindra Electric SUVs – Unveil on August 15
   Mahindra is building the Bourne Electric Platform, which aims to make Mahindra’s electric cars. The company is set to introduce its 5 new electric cars on August 15.
4. New Maruti Alto – Launch on August 18
   This third generation Alto will be the first fully redesigned model in itself. Based on the spy images found earlier, the upcoming Alto can share the styling from the new Celerio that was launched last year. This could include bigger sweptback headlamps, reprofiled front and rear bumpers, new fog lamp housings and updated taillights. The new Alto can be launched on August 18.
5. Mercedes AMG EQS 53 4Matic+ – Launch on August 24
   Luxury vehicle maker Mercedes is all set to launch the Mercedes AMG EQS 53 4Matic+ on 24th August next month.

Top5 THINGSTHAT YOU MUST KNOWABOUT CANADIAN VAPING LAW.

As we know, Vaping is rapidly becoming a lot more famous with Canadians. Too much is not good for anything, It looks quite confusing but, because of its use as a method to quit smoking, but also because young people are getting addicted to it. Vaping, or e-cigarettes, are battery-powered devices that simulate your smoking experience by using an inhalation procedure that vaporizes liquid within the device. 

According to the study, youth who are between 15 to 19 years old and young adults who are aged between 20 to 25 years, have the highest rate of using vaping in Canada, and now it is serving a problem for the government about the further increased use of vaping in youth.

Delivering the shortage of study on the long-term health effects of vaping products and their addictive essence, e-cigarettes should not be consumed by youth, by non-smokers, or by ex-smokers who have stopped completely.

But right now, vaping products are only allowed under the Tobacco and vaping products act, TVPA will be liable to significant restrictions to communicate the questions containing these products. These restrictions mainly focus on dealers, distributors, address manufacturing, sale, labeling, and growth. The laws, as defined by the TPVA will be are as follows:

1 . Availability and age limitations.

The sale of such products is prohibited, tobacco sales are prohibited and promotional materials for vapor products are not visible in the shops where they are sold. Advertising, advertising, and sponsorship of e-cigarettes are limited to products displayed at the point of sale. The bans on tobacco advertising also apply to vaping. 

In May 2018, the Federal Government passed Act S-5, the Tobacco and Steam Products Act (TVPA), which is in part intended to provide a legal framework to regulate the manufacture, sale, labeling, and promotion of nicotine-containing steam products sold in Canada.

2. Health clues on vaping products.

In May 2018 the federal government passed Act 5 the Tobacco and Steam Products Act (TVPA), the purpose of which is in part to provide a legal framework to regulate the production, sale, labeling, and promotion of nicotine-containing steam products sold in the country. TVPA aims to protect Canadians from nicotine dependence and tobacco incentives, in particular, from the consumption of juvenile vapor products. 

In addition to the Tobacco and Steam Products Act and related provisions, several provinces have imposed restrictions on the use of steam appliances, many of which include age limits, sales and sale restrictions for flavored products, and nicotine ceilings. 

Vaping products that make health claims to stop smoking contain products that contain nicotine and other medications within the meaning of the Food and Drug Act (FDA). The regulations adopted by Health Canada do not define requirements to inform consumers that vaping products contain nicotine, how much nicotine is present, or that nicotine is addictive. However, the rules require that the packaging of vapor products must include information on the presence or absence of nicotine, whether the product contains nicotine, and warnings about the risk of addiction to nicotine. 

3. Advertising and promotion restrictions.

The new rules, which make strict limits on the promotion of steam products and the advertising and promotion of steam products and make health warnings for steam products mandatory, are intended to ensure that young Canadians do not see advertisements for steam products in public spaces and convenience stores. Steamy product advertising rules are rules aimed at reducing the impact of steam advertising on young people by prohibiting the advertising of a steaming product or associated brand elements when the advertising is in a way that can be seen or heard by a young person. Advertising is permitted in some cases, but the new rules require that advertising of the product and its related brands and elements must include the necessary health warnings about the product and its emissions. 

On May 23rd, 2018 the Act S-5, Amending the Tobacco and Non-Smoking Health Act and the resulting amendments to other laws entered into force in Canada, a significant change to the Canadian regulatory framework. Implementation of the Tobacco and Vapor Products Act (TVPA) established a national approach to regulating vapor products and tobacco products.

4. Public space bans.

Federal law prohibits the use of e-cigarettes at all places where smoking is forbidden, including federal workplaces (with a few exceptions), residential premises, and workplaces where a person has access to during the shift, such as vehicle workplaces. Advertising, advertising, or sponsorship of an e-cigarette is limited to product displays at outlets. 

In Canada, smoking is prohibited indoors, on public transport, and in the workplace, including restaurants, bars, and casinos in all territories, provinces, and the federal government. Since 2005, smoking in public spaces and workplaces has been prohibited in all provinces under the Smoke-Free Environment Act, including liquor stores and bingo halls licensed under the law. Subnational legislation prohibits smoking in all public indoor spaces and workplaces with the limited exception of designated smoking areas in residential groups and nursing facilities as well as some hotel rooms. 

5. Marketing restrictions.

The new regulations are part of a 10-point plan to protect young people from the harm caused by vaping by introducing limits on the nicotine content of vapor pods and liquids, restricting the sale of flavored products, introducing new labeling requirements, including plain packaging and health warnings, tightening restrictions on the public advertisement and increasing the national sales tax on vapor products and accessories from 7% to 20%. The proposals are expected to affect teens and adults who smoke or vaporize, as well as the vaping industry in Nova Scotia, NS, Prince Edward Island, and PEI provinces and territories, where regulations prohibit the sale of all flavored e-cigarette liquids except tobacco flavors, which will be in effect from April 2020 to March 2021. 

Most forms of tobacco advertising, promotion, and sponsorship are prohibited with a few exceptions. Advertising and sponsorship of e-cigarettes are limited to product displays at the point of sale. 

They also prohibit the use of tobacco products in many retail stores. The restrictions on outdoor advertising and advertising materials in vape shops are visible from the outside. The bans that apply to tobacco advertising also apply to vape shops. 

CONCLUSION:

Other serious concerns about the risks of tobacco use include recent reports of serious lung damage in young people who smoke. In addition to the development of an addiction that can lead to tobacco smoking, research has shown that nicotine can alter adolescent brain development, impair memory and concentration and impair adolescents’ ability to learn.

References:

Top 5 Things You Must Know About Canadian Vaping Laws

https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/smoking-tobacco/vaping/product-safety-regulation.html

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/vaping-regulations-1.3812180

https://canadavapes.com/info/canadian-e-cigarette-laws.html