“To conquer oneself is the noblest and greatest triumph.”
Plato
“स्वयं पर विजय प्राप्त कर लेना सबसे श्रेष्ठ और महानतम विजय होती है।”
प्लैटो
Friday, August 26, 2022
Quote of the Day August 25, 2022
Current Affairs- August 25, 2022
INDIA
– CM Nitish Kumar’s Mahagathbandhan alliance wins trust vote in Bihar Assembly 160–0
– Punjab: PM inaugurates Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital & Research Centre of Tata Memorial Centre in Mohali
– Haryana: PM inaugurates Rs 6,000 cr Amrita Hospital of Mata Amritanandamayi Math in Faridabad
– Transgender persons to get holistic health services under Ayushman Bharat –PMJAY (Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana), Ministry of Social Justice signs MOU with NHA
– EAM S Jaishankar calls on President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro in Brasilia
– Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attends Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ meeting at Tashkent, Uzbekistan
– I&B Minister Anurag Thakur launches Azadi Quest App, a series of online mobile games on the heroes and milestones of Indian freedom
ECONOMY & CORPORATE
– Finance Ministry makes unauthorised publication of export-import data compoundable offence
– Centre implements ‘One Nation One Fertiliser’ plan under ‘Bharat’ brand
– Printing question paper exempt from GST, but not answer booklet, rules AAR (Authority for Advance Rulings)
– International Conference on Indian Minerals and Metals Industry held in New Delhi on August 23-24
– RBI lifts restrictions on American Express imposed in May 2021 for not complying with payments data storage rules
WORLD
– Thailand: PM Prayuth Chan-ocha suspended by Constitutional Court from office amid term-limit row
– US President Joe Biden marks Ukraine’s Independence Day with $3-bn military package
Current Affairs-August 26, 2022
INDIA
– National Conference of Labour Ministers of States & UTs being held in Tirupati (AP) on August 25-26
– Centre approves UP’s Parivar Kalyan Card scheme that will provide 12-digit ID number for each family
– PM security lapse in Punjab on Jan 5: SC panel finds Ferozepur SSP failed to discharge duty
– Distinguished scientist Samir V Kamat appointed DRDO Chairman
– Saawan Kumar Tak, director of films such as “Sanam Bewafa” and “Souten”, dies at 86ECONOMY & CORPORATE
– SC agrees to examine a plea seeking a review of the PMLA verdict which upheld the Enforcement Directorate’s powers, including those relating to arrest
– Govt decides to put restrictions on export of wheat flour to curb prices
– Centre advises edible oil manufacturers to declare net quantity in volume without temperature
– India-Mauritius Joint Committee Meeting on Small and Medium Enterprise Cooperation held in New Delhi
– Former Chief Economic Adviser Krishnamurthy Subramanian appointed as Executive Director (India) at IMF
– Centre approves UP’s Parivar Kalyan Card scheme that will provide 12-digit ID number for each family
– PM security lapse in Punjab on Jan 5: SC panel finds Ferozepur SSP failed to discharge duty
– Distinguished scientist Samir V Kamat appointed DRDO Chairman
– Saawan Kumar Tak, director of films such as “Sanam Bewafa” and “Souten”, dies at 86ECONOMY & CORPORATE
– SC agrees to examine a plea seeking a review of the PMLA verdict which upheld the Enforcement Directorate’s powers, including those relating to arrest
– Govt decides to put restrictions on export of wheat flour to curb prices
– Centre advises edible oil manufacturers to declare net quantity in volume without temperature
– India-Mauritius Joint Committee Meeting on Small and Medium Enterprise Cooperation held in New Delhi
– Former Chief Economic Adviser Krishnamurthy Subramanian appointed as Executive Director (India) at IMF
WORLD
– India votes in favour of proposal seeking to allow Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to address UNSC virtually
– 8th India-Brazil Joint Commission Meeting held in Brasilia
– Ukraine: 22 people died when Russian rocket strikes hit Chaplyne town
– Tropical Storm Ma-On hits Philippines, 3 dead
Study Abroad: 6 essential tips to make the best of your experience
With a population of more than 1.2 billion, India is a leading contender to send its youth abroad for higher education. According to reports, in the last year alone, 3,40,000 Indian students made the decision to study abroad. However, when you consider the better standards of living, world-class opportunities, and higher-quality education, this does not seem quite as surprising.
Whatever be your reason to enrol for in a study abroad programme - a chance to study under a better pedagogical system, or the dream of landing a job overseas - if you are planning to make the move soon, then here some tips that are sure to make your experience memorable and easy.
6 Essential Tips For Studying Abroad
After finding an excellent study abroad programme and getting accepted, you are now eager to begin your international experience. Here are the 6 essential tips that will help you in making your studying abroad experience a breeze.
- Learn the local language
This is particularly true if you are travelling to a country whose local language is not English. While most universities that admit international students do have almost all instructions (including the largest international programmes) in partial English, you will still need to know the local language when socialising, at the grocery shop, or even if you decide to travel and explore the country. Also, keep in mind, that learning a language to the point of having conversational proficiency takes time, so this is one of the first things you should do.
- Apply for your Visa with enough time on your hands
Getting your visa should seem like a simple enough step, especially since the university you apply to will be providing you with the relevant documents you need. However, don't drag out the procedure or leave it for another day. It is known that student visas take a while, depending on your host country's passport and visa requirements and many a student has had to defer their tickets or join after the start of term because their visa was late. Avoid making this classic mistake and apply with ample time on hand.
- Prepare a budget and manage expenses
Prior to studying abroad, it's important to create a budget to make sure you have enough money for both the programme and living expenses. International universities where you apply will be able to provide you with some standard rates for living costs as these tables are prepared and revised for the benefit of international students. Reach out to your admissions counsellor and ask for the same.
Depending on your standard of living, you may spend more or less than the quotes - and it should only be treated as an average. Intelligent budgeting and researching the best options for housing, groceries and commute can go a long way if you are trying to save money.
Some programmes offer scholarships and grants, especially for international students. You can also apply for government grants or loans. Besides these, there are the options of taking an educational loan from your home country, or working a part-time job alongside your studies. If applying for a PhD programme, explore opportunities for fellowships that will provide a stipend to cover your expenses.
- Get to know the people
While this is something most people try to do after they arrive and start their programme, the secret to success here is to start ahead. Reach out to your admissions counsellor and ask for the best way to interact with current students and professors to get insights into your time there. Many universities like to encourage community among cohorts and will give you some direction. You could reach out to these people as well as those in your batch by email, or through social media and get the conversations started.
Studying or working abroad offers the chance to interact with and learn from people from various origins and cultures. Participating in activities and getting to know them ahead of time will assist you in making friends quicker and enjoying your time abroad.
- Get a local SIM card
The value of communication is something you start to understand only once you are far away from your near and dear ones. While you can use an international SIM card or a cafe's wi-fi when you first arrive, neither are these cheap or practical options. One of the first things you must do when you reach is to get a local SIM card. If you're unsure about what's best, ask for help from the international students’ helpdesk on campus.
- Make your experience memorable
And finally, remember to enjoy yourself and find a healthy balance between studies and fun things to do. For most Indian students, studying abroad usually takes a bit of getting used to as the method of instruction and pedagogy vastly vary from our curriculum. But if you make the effort and prepare to apply yourself, you will find it a breeze. When you are not studying or working a student job, find time to explore, travel or socialise with your new friends. Make time to share different pursuits or hobbies with new people.
It might not be quite as simple as it first appears, to study abroad. It can be difficult to leave behind your familiar surroundings, close relations, home and friends. However, know that these tips will help you make the most of your time there and effectively get over your homesickness. Also, from improved learning and research opportunities to lucrative professions and intellectual development, the advantages of enrolling in a study abroad programme far outweigh the hiccups you are sure to face.
Mehwash Hussain
Source: The Telegraph, 18/08/22
Real picture: Editorial on abysmally low representation of women in entertainment industry
Despite the need to correct India’s gender imbalance, serious challenges persist. The percentage of women in the country is 48.04; yet, sectoral representation of women remains abysmal. The entertainment sector is a classic example. India is one of the fastest-evolving media and entertainment markets globally, producing the highest number of films every year. But a recent study conducted jointly by Ormax Media and Film Companion and supported by the streaming platform, Amazon Prime Video, shows that only 10 per cent of key industry roles — editing,directing, writing, design, cinematography — were held by women. The survey, which analysed 150 films and series across eight languages, found that none of the 56 mainstream theatrical films that were surveyed was directed or edited by a woman. Male actors also spoke three times more than women when it came to trailers, while film promotions remain male-centric. Over the top platforms were found to be a tad more inclusive,with more than 60 per cent passing the Bechdel test — a measure of representation of women in fiction — against more than half of mainstream cinema that has failed to improve its poor record since 2019. The report, a first of its kind, confirms suspicions about entrenched prejudice. Mainstream entertainment remains discernibly skewed when it comes to gender balance.That perhaps explains the stereotypical representation of women in the content of popular cinema. OTT platforms may be open to exploring women-centric content, but a lot more needs to be done to ensure inclusion. Correcting this imbalance is important, not least because popular cinema and digital content play an instrumental role in shaping public consciousness.
This is not to suggest that the entertainment industry is the only culprit. Estimates suggest that more than 90 per cent of women workers exited the workforce during the pandemic, making the labour force even more lopsided. The presence of women in the top echelons of India Inc is sparse. Little wonder then that the Global Gender Gap report predicted that it will take about 197 years for countries in South Asia — India is among them — to achieve full gender parity. The prime minister,Narendra Modi, has hailed “naari shakti” as the beacon of hope. High rhetoric will not do. The dodgy nature of government commitment towards gender parity is evident from the traditional inertia on, say, the women’s reservation bill. That is but one instance of the gap between word and deed of successive regimes
Source: The Telegraph, 26/08/22
Monday, August 22, 2022
Quote of the Day
“He is able who thinks he is able.”
Buddha
“वह व्यक्ति समर्थ है जो यह मानता है कि वह समर्थ है।”
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