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Coronavirus and its Impact on the Tourism Industry.

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Sreya
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Coronavirus. Probably a household name by now. Coronavirus has wrecked so many lives, and it’s hard to keep count anymore. For the first time, it feels like us, all of us, are in the same boat. It doesn’t matter which country you are from, what your nationality is. Coronavirus remains a threat that everybody shall remember even in the times to come.

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Today, however, we aren’t going to speak about all the sectors affected by the pandemic. We are going to talk about the one hit the hardest – the Tourism Industry. An industry banking on travel and chronicling the culture and heritage of various lands, several countries depend on tourism for their growth. The halt of travel and the possible scepticism to follow has put quite a damper on the industry itself.

What Has Happened?

The first indication of the disease spreading outside of Wuhan, China, started in Italy. Chinese transfer students and Chinese trading industries have majorly settled in the nation. Scientists suspect that before anybody realized the potential devastation coronavirus would leave in its wake, people were travelling in crowds to and from China to Italy. In the past ten years, the population of Chinese in Italy has multiplied. With more than 330,000 people living in Italy, the nation has the largest community of Chinese citizens in the world after New York City. The Chinese new year for the year 2020 was on the 25th of January. Can you see where I am going with this?

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With the majority of the Chinese populace going home for the New Year, we suspect that many of them caught the virus in China and brought it to Italy. The poorly enforced restrictions, coupled with the cavalier approach to the severity of the pandemic, leading to the death toll that the nation has today.

I’m sure some of you are saying, where is the question of tourism here? Well, this lesson in Corona history was to emphasise on one key factor of Tourism: Travel. Without travel, nobody is going anywhere. And without getting anywhere, there is no revenue going to the tourism industry anymore. We have also compiled a list of all the factors of the tourism industry which have been affected acutely by the pandemic.

1. Travel Industry – specifically airlines.

While trains are more of a necessary commodity, with most of them still working for essential transit and the transport of citizens of the same country, the airline industry specialises in long-distance travel. And it is these exact kind of trips that we must avoid.

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With all flights, visas, international visas standing cancelled right now, the airline industry has to deal with a severe blow, going to a loss in millions. There is speculation that the global airline industry shall be losing almost 252 billion dollars to the pandemic. And what is the coup de grace, you ask? Well, as the epidemic goes away, there shall be recovery. But the amount of travel is going to come down multifold, and there is no doubt that this money lost will never be gained back.

2. Heritage Industry.

A lot of countries like the Philippines, Maldives, all of Indonesia depend on tourism for their gross domestic product. With an upwards of 7 million visitors visiting these tourism industries each year, there is no revenue for these countries this year. There had been reportedly a rising percentage of travel cancellations since November of last year.

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This number subsequently reached a record 81% cancellations in February, culminating in a complete ban on international travel for the months leading up to June. The money coming from tourism used to maintain world heritage sites, essential relics is now lost. With no money, there is a possibility that many heritage sites could go into ruin, forgotten to the coronavirus.

3. Small vendors/businesses.

If you have ever gone touring, you would always see small vendors around a monument or a tour site. In Europe, if you ever do take a chance to ever go there, you shall see marvelous performers showing off their talents on the streets.

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With travel and tourism closed, and lockdowns imposed, these vendors, performers have no steady source of income anymore. Vendors, street artists, small businesses live purchase to purchase. With no purchase, they have no money anymore. No savings, no money, this quarantine is near to impossible for them to survive.

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4. VISA and passport industry.

While this is a more temporary hit, it is a loss nonetheless. In countries like India, all travel, domestic and international, inbound or outbound has been completely shut down, with seemingly no respite till May 3rd. And the worst part is that even this date is more tentative than anything. Coronavirus has wrecked almost every part of this industry.

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If things continue going the way they are right, travel might even remain restricted after May 3rd. Regardless, you won’t see anyone applying for a passport or a VISA right now. They follow a strict policy of having to come to an office with an appointment to apply for either. Suffice to say, with the lockdown imposed, there is no one going to these offices.

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Will the Industry Recover?

Well yes, but no. These trying times have forced the general population to stay inside their homes, cooped up in four walls. It is quite obvious, that after this ordeal, they shall look for their share of fresh air. People will get out, and get going. If there is one thing about human beings that seems to be most unique, it is their ability to bounce back.

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People will go back to touring the world, learning new destinations and exploring new lands. It will take time, what with the rampage the virus has gone on and the economic drop that is soon to follow. But it will all get back to normal somehow. However, it is true, that things won’t be exactly the same as they have been. The tourism industry may get back its people and revenue, but there is speculation that it won’t be the same as it has been.

People will be more sceptical of travelling, with the high risk of either catching a disease or being trapped in a country that is not theirs, as many have now. The loss in these months coupled with the stark decline in annual revenue after that shall deliver what could be fatal blows to the industry. But as the saying goes, the show must go on. And so it shall.

You can watch more on the impact of coronavirus on the tourism industry at the link below.

What is Procrastination and How to overcome it

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sunita sethi
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Many of us discuss everything, but how many of us accept that we are a procrastinator?

If you know that you are also a procrastinator, then this post is for you. Let me tell you one thing all procrastinators have tons of excuses to delay their essential work, isn’t it!

You may have many things to do, struggling to move on to other stuff and feel stuck in one task. Now the question is why?

Let me brief you on what a procrastinator do when they have lots of projects or works to complete.

Doing unnecessary activities instead of completing the significant task it means you fall in the trap of procrastination.

What is procrastination? 

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Procrastination is nothing but a term you can relate it with distraction. Even if many well organized and punctual people sometimes get disturbed and not able to complete their task in time. Procrastination is not a similar term that you can relate it with laziness. Both are different from each other.

Procrastination is an ongoing process where you choose unwillingness, unpleasant, and gratification over your essential task. Laziness is an unwillingness to spend energy to do a job that seems to be challenging to complete.

When you become a procrastinator, you lose so many opportunities that seem to be in your footsteps. You waste precious time that you could spend on something important to you. If you overcome this problem, you can quickly achieve your goals and able to complete all your tasks on time.

Here are some tips for you to overcome your procrastination

Make your goal very specific and clear.

It is not simple for you to achieve something until you have clear about your goal. Always remember being a procrastinator; you still might have the second most question to do something now or later. When you know about your goal, you will quickly achieve what you want in your life. Make your purpose very specific and clear so that you won’t be distracted easily and able to accomplish it.

Also Read: Top Qualities for being a Great and Powerful Leader

Create a to-do list

We people tend to forget things. To specify your goal, create a to-do list so that you remember your task and able to complete it within your specified time. Organize your assignment in such a manner that makes your workload easy and manageable.

Making a to-do list is not enough. You have to add deadlines to your bucket list to get your work done. It helps you to create a sense of urgency to move to the next task. As you develop deadlines for yourself, you will finish all your work one after another smoothly.

 Avoid distractions

Once you created your to-do list, try to avoid all your distractions before starting your work. For instance, keep your phone in silent mode so that you cannot get distracted easily. Maybe you are like to talk with your colleague, or you may be like to check your Facebook. All these things distract you and create an environment for you to procrastinate.

Also Read: Simple Ways for Everyday Motivation

Do important tasks first.

Have you heard “eat your frog first”?

It is the most valuable phrase, which means you have prioritized your essential work that needs to get done. When you are looking at your complicated task, it overwhelmed you by the mass or length and scared you to start.

Split your more significant task into a small part so that you can efficiently complete it without feeling defeated. While doing so, you can accomplish your steps and enhance your productivity as well.

Concentrate on one thing at first

Human tends to focus on one thing at a time. So, don’t overwhelm yourself by doing multiple works at a time. When you concentrate on one task, you develop your resistance to procrastination. In this way, you can overcome your problems and become a productive person as well.

Pat yourself on the back for your each accomplishment

Don’t forget to celebrate your accomplishments once you complete your task. This way, you concentrate on work and feel better while doing your job. Remember, procrastination is an active process that comes to you without your permission. You should always celebrate your accomplishments and pat on your back to overcome it.

The final thought

Every person tends to procrastinate while working, but it depends on you how to prioritize your work to complete it. You may have thousands of dreams, but you are not able to get it, just because you are procrastinating. When you are prioritizing your essential task, you must concentrate on it without being distracted. If you have the desire to get something and accomplish your goal, you must avoid the procrastination. I hope the above mentioned points help you to solve your problems.

Four More Shots Please Season 2. Does it Impress or Depress?

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Sreya
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To answer the question, I posed to myself in the title, depress. The second season of Four More Shots Please depresses you. Before I go into the details I would like to warn all my readers, the rest of my article will have spoilers. From both season one to season two, I shall be breaking down what was different, what was not, and what could have been. Before the spoilers, here’s a brief introduction into the show, to the ones who want a feel of the waters first.

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Umang, Siddhi, Anjana and Damini are four friends. Having met each other at the Truck bar, a pub they frequent, the four women take a liking to each other and become the best of friends. What follows is an entire show tackling misogyny, misandry and misunderstanding.

Damini is the head of a web magazine that runs exposes on influential people of the times. Anjana is an insanely successful lawyer and a divorcee, and mom to adorable four-year-old Arya. Umang is a bisexual fitness trainer from Punjab with a proclivity for colourful language. Siddhi is tired and sick of her mother badgering on and grooming her to find a husband in her influential clique of society wives.

Season Two: No More Shots Please!

Before I begin, I’d like to warn you, spoilers ahead!

Season One ends with a big fight and all the four girls heading off in different directions in their life. All of them going through some form of heartbreak alone, without the support of each other. The next season picks up a few months from there. The premise starts with them getting back together, back to being the best of friends.

What you would think would drag on for a long time takes quite a refreshing turn; The reunion isn’t as slow to come as you would think it is. You love the camaraderie, the jokes, the fun, all of it. The show has this way of making you feel what the girls think, based on which one you identify with the most. The episodes then follow kind of the same tune, just with added baggage this time.

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The Same Recipe, Twice.

A huge disappointing factor that came with Season Two was that while it does get on to fixing the catastrophes the first season had created, it doesn’t take too long to create its own. The same heartbreaks are back, just with different masks this time. Yes, a lot of the problems the girls face feel real, from Damini’s book not getting published, to Siddhi feeling like she hasn’t done anything with her life.

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The show lingers on the same problems repeating in different ways instead of moving on and giving them some dimension. Men, all of them, even the best ones the show offered, were flawed. Badly. They have flaws to the point where it almost felt that the disappointment in not having the perfect guy was the glue pushing the four together.

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How Repetitive is Too Repetitive?

One thing I loathe to admit is the show fixating on the promiscuity of the women. We loved to see the women take control of their narrative, to feel what they feel, and choosing what to do with it. But soon, after maybe two or three episodes, the whole concept feels forced upon you, even as a woman.

Four More Shots has side stories from each of the women which tackle something non-romantic, and that is like a breath of fresh air at this point. The whole narrative of the women’ doing what they want regardless of what society expects’ reaches this line where it’s no longer salient. It becomes rhetoric. A woman is strong and brave and confident. And it has nothing to do with the romantic life she has, and Four more shots don’t do a good job separating these two sides.

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While the show is a delight to watch, the truth is, there’s nothing different. The women are the same, albeit more confident in their shoes. They are the same, and the mistakes they make are the same, even if they are in different settings.

One last thing about the show that leaves much to be desired is how depressing it gets. We get it. Life is not always happy. Things don’t go your way all the time, and you sometimes need to roll with the punches. But at this point, the show seems to have had so many depressing moments that the next heartbreak is no longer a plot twist. Instead, a happy ending would feel like one, which doesn’t happen, if you were wondering.

Four More Shots Please gets so repetitive by its half-way mark that we had to fast forward through the penultimate and ultimate episodes. I didn’t even stop for the moments that signified the making or breaking of individual storylines because everything turned out to be too predictable by then.

What Did We Like?

For the same reasons that Four more shots displeases us, it impresses us too. The second season doesn’t focus on the girl’s bond anymore. The conflict and the reunion address it and that’s it. The women are a team now. And it’s nice to see that they don’t break at the drop of a hat.

Homosexuality. A subject that everyone hesitates to discuss but one that the show doesn’t shy away from. It is nice to see a lesbian couple working out or not working out and functioning the same way heterosexual ones do.

She is taking back control of her trauma. What Siddhi experiences in the first season, with her beau’s father blackmailing and sleazing on her, is nothing short of trauma and harassment. Her taking back control over this experience she has gone through, making it into a weapon she can use for her talents, is very interesting to watch. From the entire season, we deduce that she has had the best character development.

The story of the giver and the receiver. It is about when a receiver has completely broken down, but there’s someone there for them. This someone is the giver. They are there, taking care of them at every step, every turn. However, it sometimes reaches a point where the giver gives so much that they have nothing left. To heal the receiver, they destroy themselves. The show does a beautiful job showing you this, throughout the ten episodes. They do show you that no matter how difficult decision is, you are not wrong for wanting the best for yourself. To want to break out of that cycle.

Final Judgement? Give It A Go!

The second season of Four more shots please wasn’t exactly bad, but it wasn’t better than it’s predecessor. With the way things have ended, we are sure there are going to be more trials and tribulations next season. Oh, yes, there definitely will be a next season. And we can’t wait to see them again, hopefully, with a different set of problems this time.

20+ Skills To Include In Your CV

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Papri Chatterjee
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Qualification is no longer the key to a good job. Recent reports have figured a survey of HR professionals. They have suggested, a shortage of skills in today’s candidates takes a job away. Therefore a large number of the youth is unemployed. 

The initial step to impress a recruiter is to show what you can do to complete the job. It’s important to highlight the right skills in your resume but,

· Do you know what to write? 

· Are you aware of the format you need to list them in? 

Make It or Break It

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Your resume should portray the highest scores you have reached and the achievements that you have to unlock throughout your career. It is important to present yourself in an effective way possible without worrying about bragging. 

The trick is brag with confidence. It provides the hiring personal a positive image of the candidate being able to sell itself without much exaggeration

Highlighting is again a work of clarity. By showing what you have already achieved, you need to portray what you are capable of doing next. If your skills and performances of the future are not well forecasted in the paper, well other parts of the resume may not derive much attention. 

It would not only increase your chances but make your personality appreciable when the job itself is demanding. Your work experience and your professional summary should be enough for the recruiter to make you the first choice.

The right skill for cv needs a complete guide on how you will be able to counter these loopholes and grab your dream job. 

The skills you need to list on your resume are not something supernatural. It should be what is natural in you and your common expertise. Life skills help you deal with the daily task in all areas. It should also highlight the specific duties you have excelled so far. Skills that either make or break your resume include:

  • Domain-specific skills 
  • Soft skills 
  • Domain general skills and 
  • Hard skills 

For your resume winning the job, make sure to include two primary abilities. 

Soft Skills 

These are not associated with a particular job. They are universal and as we all know the first impression has a lasting impression. The impression you create depends on the efficiency of your soft skills.

  • Proper communication 
  • Active listening and 
  • The empathetic approach towards a task 

All of it makes you a polished soft skill holder. 

Hard Skills 

These are one of those abilities that you acquire while you perform a specific task. Hard skills are acquired during education, training and even some life experiences. 

They teach you your specifics and you become proficient in terms of measuring the intensity of your role. For example, a customer service executive is well aware of 

  • Data entry 
  • Quality analysis 
  • Product knowledge and 
  • Zendesk 

Your hard skills are what show your capabilities. These are taken into consideration to evaluate, what you are capable of doing next.

Question – Why are both the skills needed?

Well, your skills make you a nice person and not qualified for a job. Your hard skills show up your capabilities and the fact that you are not a robot is where soft skills play its part. 

Examples include:

  • Adaptability 
  • Creativity 
  • Public speaking 
  • Teamwork
  • Interpersonal communication 
  • Decision making 
  • Active listening 
  • Problem-solving and 
  • Critical thinking 
  • Understand 

We have explained a few of the common skills that you need to add and also make sure your qualification goes in line with what you speak. 

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Analytical Skills 

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To know its values and why employers look for it, here’s a clear explanation. Data is a part of every job. Your analytical skills describe how well you can:

  • Visualize 
  • Collect 
  • Organize 
  • Assemble data 

These skills enable you to see a pattern, find a solution, and lastly draw conclusions that are required to boost the companies productivity. Once a company has boosted productivity, the bottom line performance automatically increases. 

Therefore these skills are important for the company to visualize if you will be a good asset to it. Analytical skills are not the same as problem-solving. It would be an understatement as these are a set of abilities and not a single skill. 

It can be termed as an umbrella consisting of skills that include :

  • Theorizing 
  • Brainstorming 
  • Forecasting 
  • Data mining 
  • Organization 
  • Communication 
  • Diagnostic and research abilities

Conceptual Skills 

Well whoever invented the concept of money has been thanked for the appealing and handy that it turned to be. A social contract spanning the entire humanity today, it is possible that only a piece of paper can buy you a meal and some non-existing digit on the computer can buy you a house.

This is the power of conceptual skills, an abstract concept. These skills see a better relationship and draw a constructive conclusion. Conceptual skills can be undertaken for managerial and leadership positions. Conceptual skills play a material role.

They lead to creativity and therefore build up a strong leader. These skills comprehend the relation between different departments and link the functioning of the entire company. 

Conceptual skills include:

  • Critical thinking 
  • Decision making 
  • Creative thinking 
  • Interpersonal skills 

Although these are common, once put to work, they make you realize their importance.

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Employability Skills 

Transferable and highly desirable as a set of skills, the employability skills make a candidate very attractive. Potential employees must reflect on their employability skills. The most common employability skills include:

  • Collaboration 
  • Technology use 
  • Information use 
  • Adaptability 
  • Oral communication, and 
  • Certain personality traits 

When it comes to problem-solving, companies go through a lot of obstacles. Those who are better and able to cope with the challenges get through it, and those that are less able ultimately fail. 

All it requires a bit of analysis. Accessing the processes that can define the challenges, device contingency plans, and creative solution. 

Management Skills 

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Management skills are all about running an organization with the best:

  • Budgeting 
  • Hiring 
  • Formulating the best teamwork strategies 
  • Providing resolution to conflicts 
  • Operating on logistics 
  • Delegation 
  • Business development 
  • Negotiation, and 
  • Presentation 

All of these areas generic as it may sound. You need to show you’re different. For management skills to stand out correctly, it comes down to proving that you know how to be a good manager. 

Managerial skills fly under the radar of an unpracticed ability, involving the disclosure of past success. If you got it, you got to flaunt it. Your empathetic behavior, fast learning abilities, and a result-driven mind contribute skilfully towards your target. 

The Bottom Line

All the above skills are not applicable to every job you apply. You need to be relevant to the position you are after. Pay attention to the required skills, and edit your resume accordingly. Make sure you are eligible enough to create and separate the kill section.

The right skill for CV depends on the assessment you make.

Do not fake it. For a person recruiting you, it is easy to understand if you are true to your knowledge or not. 

Research about the company you want to get through is salient to your selection. You may also get to know what are the skills most in-demand in that industry and make sure you list them on a resume if you think you have them. 

Dog – Best friend of human

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Dog has been the best companion of human beings from time immemorial. A dog is the only living being on earth which loves you more than itself. One can find dogs associated with people in various fields. A dog may break your things but it will never break your heart. You can only get positive vibes by being with God. Dogs are available in numerous breeds.

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Role of dog in society

A dog is capable of performing certain functions for the welfare of society. The type of function depends on its surroundings and upbringing.

Family Pet

You would have seen dogs in some families as pets. People consider them as beloved family members. They love their human family and involve in many activities. Dogs protect their home and safeguard people. Some people keep them inside their home whereas some keep dogs outside home. Dogs are very affectionate and caring as pet.

Security

Found with security guards, dogs protect people. They detect bombs and sniff things. Commonly seen with security personnel in particular venues. They are airports, buildings, malls, campus and parking spaces. Dogs are very efficient in protecting people.

Police team

Dogs are present in police and military service as team members. A dog receives training to carry out certain functions. They visit certain places along with policemen and detect bombs. Dogs also help detectives in sniffing things related to a case. You would have read about many successful cases where the clue was found by dog.

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Dog shows

Dogs perform various entertaining activities in dog shows. One can find dog shows in various cities of India. These shows witness the participation of many breeds of dogs. People gather in crowds to watch the amusing show performed by dogs. Dogs present different activities on the basis of their ability.

Therapy dogs

Therapy dogs provide comfort to people. They help human beings to recover from trauma. These dogs give affection to people and help them recover easily. Therapy dogs are very well mannered and treat people lovingly. Mostly found in hospitals and mental health centers, these dogs are very caring.

Service dogs

Service dogs perform tasks that will benefit a disabled person. The disabilities of people include physical, mental and sensory disability. Trained to carry out activities for people, service dogs are very helpful. People feel happy and relaxed in the presence of these dogs.

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Breeds of dogs

The dog breeds differ in their colour, size, fur and body structure. Each breed has some particular features. All dogs are special in their own way.

Labrador

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Labrador is a very cute and friendly dog. This breed is affectionate and outgoing. It is a great companion for people of all ages. Labradors are lovable and found in many roles. It acts as therapy dog, police team, security and pet. Labrador is a medium sized dog. It is available in colors of yellow, black, white and chocolate brown. They are sociable and energetic dogs who can be good housemates. Labrador has a thick and water-repellent coat that sheds. It has a sweet face that attracts everyone. You will find Labradors commonly in America. It has a life expectancy of 10-12 years. You will easily fall for a Labrador after meeting it.

Golden Retriever

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Golden Retriever is an adorable dog which is very popular in America. They are efficient in any activity that they carry out. It is famous for it’s dense and lustrous Gold coat. They are friendly, trustworthy and outgoing. Golden Retriever has a feathery tail and smooth gait. It is affectionate and found in many roles. It acts as service dog, therapy dog, police team and pet. Being a medium sized dog, Golden Retriever comes in colours of Golden and white. It is playful, lively and energetic. Golden Retriever has a life expectancy of 10-12 years. You will feel very happy in the company of a Golden Retriever.

German Shepherd

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German Shepherd is a famous and intelligent dog. It is a large sized muscular dog. German Shepherd is mostly found working in society in various roles. It acts as security dog, in police teams, dog shows and pet. It also works with detectives for tracing criminals. German Shepherd is noble, loyal and confident. It is strong and highly capable. These dogs perform in sports events and receive praise from people. They are of black and brown colour. German Shepherd has a life expectancy of 7-10 years. You will find a great pet in German Shepherd.

Doberman Pinscher

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Doberman Pinscher is commonly known as Doberman. It is a very good protection dog among all breeds. Doberman is powerful yet noble. It is a medium sized and sleek dog. Since Doberman is brave, it is found in many roles. Doberman acts as security dog, in police teams, dog shows and pet. It is compactly-built and has a shiny coat. These dogs are of great help to policemen. They are of black and brown colour. Doberman is most royal among all breeds of dog. It has a life expectancy of 10-12 years. You will find elegant qualities in a Doberman Pinscher.

Dalmation

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Dalmation is famous because of its spots. It has black spotted coat on white body. Dalmation is also known as ‘coach dog’ because it used to accompany horse-drawn rigs in ancient times. It is a medium sized, muscular dog. Having eye-catching spots on its body, Dalmation adorns a distinctive coat among all dogs. They are loyal and friendly dogs. Dalmation is found in dog shows due to its playful nature. It is cute and lovable. They are strong and have great stamina. It has a life expectancy of 11-13 years. Dalmations are very good pets because they are house loving.

Pomeranian

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Pomeranian is a famous dog in Indian households. It is a tiny sized toy breed. They have been a favourite of their human family members. Considered to be an ideal companion, Pomeranian has a smiling face. It has an abundant double coat which sheds. Pomeranian is available in many colours including white, black, brown and orange. They are alert and playful dogs. You will be amused in the company of a Pomeranian.

Great Dane

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As you can infer from the name, Great Dane comes as a large sized dog. It is also known as ‘Apollo of dogs’ due to it’s mighty nature. Great Dane is friendly and patient. Though they appear powerful and scary, yet they are sweet natured. It is available in brown, black and white colours. Great Dane has a life expectancy of 7-10 years. It is an alert home guard. Thieves will not dare to enter inside any home seeing a Great Dane.

Dogs in entertainment industry –

Dogs appear in various sources of entertainment. The canine species perform in movies, TV serials, YouTube videos, Facebook videos, Instagram videos and in other videos. Dogs act in movies of Bollywood and Hollywood. They also appear in TV programmes to delight people. There are many dog pages in Facebook which have dog lovers as their members. Parker Pup is a Golden Retriever who is a good Service dog.

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How to save money this 2020

By
Palvi Soni
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Saving money for the future is very much essential. You should have the habit of regular savings. It will help you out in crisis time. Spending money is easy but saving it quite difficult. Keep in mind whatsoever is your financial journey, saving should be a priority. Teach your child the habit of saving from the very beginning. Provide some value to your bank account. Due to increase in expenses, it is mandate that you should start saving money in 2020. Some things can help you in the long run. In this blog, we will discuss how to save money in 2020. I am sure these tips will surely motivate you to do savings this year.

10 ways to save money in 2020 are:-

Track Your Monthly expenses

How to save money this 2020

Tracking what and where you are spending money is a great idea. On the other hand , it is important to check out where to spend money. Make sure if you create a list of your monthly needs, it will help you to cut down some unnecessary things. Moreover, it will give you a glimpse of how to spend money wisely. It also ensures you regarding important commodities and unnecessary commodities. By doing so you can save money in 2020.

Make a budget of your savings

How to save money this 2020

Once you know your monthly expenses, you can set budget after that. I mean you can check out where you are standing in the journey of saving money.  Your budget will help you know what is your income, how much is your expenditure. Moreover, by knowing these terms, you would be able to know your progress in the next month if you have started savings from right now.

Cut off spending

There are a lot many things that indulge you to buy unwanted things or to spend without thinking once. You can cut down various things that add no benefit to you. Moreover, this will assists you in knowing how much you can save, if you spend wisely. This will surely take you a step closer towards saving.

Pay Yourself

However paying yourself is a very good idea for saving money. But make sure you are consistent in doing so. Don’t cheat in between. You can pay yourself. Transfer money from the current account to a savings account. On the other hand you can make a habit of transferring 1000 INR per week to your account. You can start with a small amount. If you can save more you can transfer 5000 INR per week. This is the best way of saving money in 2020.

Avoid Regular Eating outside

You can save money in 2020 by minimizing some habits. We people are so much involved in binge eating outside. Some people spent too much on eating outside. They without bothering visit restaurants very often. What does it do? It makes you addicted to eating food outside. You can minimize this habit. By doing so, you can save a lot. See whenever you go out, you don’t eat entire what you have ordered, some portion of food is left out. It is just a wastage of food and money. You can limit these things if you eat at home. You will be aware if you eat at home, you can save money very efficiently.

Use Electricity Wisely

You can save money if you save electricity. Switching off unnecessary lights, allows less consumption of power supply, thereby reducing the monthly electricity bill. Make sure when you are not using lights, turn off it. Try to avoid using light in the day time. Make a habit of sitting outside during the evening time. This will also minimize the consumption of electricity. Don’t use electric appliances like microwave, AC, induction very much as they incur more bills.

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Limit Unnecessary shopping

Some people are addicted to online shopping while some go crazy when they go shopping in the mall. Prepare a list of purchases it will help you in knowing what is required and what is not?  Set a monthly rationing budget, it will help you to cut down some things that are not appropriate. You can save money in 2020 amount by this.

Set Savings goal

You have some clarity in your mind that by the end of the year you will have this much amount with yourself. You should have a clear goal regarding savings. I mean make sure yourself that you have to save this much amount this year. Not sure, but it will help you to reach your destination point. Check your monthly goal first, then quarterly. Make small goals first. Word efficiently to fulfill them and then take a long jump towards big goals.

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Sell old Items

Selling old items and earning some money is not a bad idea. I mean you can sell anything that you no longer needed. It can be anything from your old furniture to old shoes. That you get sick of using. Maybe it is old for you but works new for someone else. It not only help you in saving money but also in earning money as well.

Minimize Trips

Many of us often visit foreign countries once or twice a year. Don’t you think so, it should be mitigated? Think wisely you much you can save from not going on just a single trip in a year. There are too many things like ticket expenses, hotel expenses, food expenses, and other overhead expenses. In this way, you can save a lot of money.

Final Thoughts

If your habit of savings will help you in the long run. Save for your better future. Remember, if you have saved something, you don’t need to depend on others. In this blog, we have discussed 10 tips to save money in 2020. If you are having any doubt, feel free to ask me in the comment box.

Watergen – Solving World Water Scarcity, One Step at a Time.

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Sreya
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The world’s resources are depleting. Basic air and water have become a rare commodity. As you would have studied in your science textbooks, less than 1% of the water present on the earth is available for the purpose of drinking. And that one percent is obtained from icebergs, rivers, lakes and other water sources. However with man-made phenomenons like global warming, climate change, the same ice bergs are melting. It seems like there is nothing we can do about the acute water scarcity problem.

Iceberg during water scarcity
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Well, not us. However, in the small country of Israel there are a group of scientists who can prove otherwise. They seem to have come up with quite an ingenious solution to our acute water-shortage problem. And they call it GENNY.

GENNY, is a home appliance in Israel that produces water out of thin air. The system uses a unique heat-exchange technology. This technology enables them to produce upto 30 litres of water per day for a home appliances. Their larger models can produce even up to 5000 litres per day, easily meeting the requirements for the industrial demand.

Who Created GENNY?

GENNY was created by Rishon-Leizion based tech company Watergen which hopes to introduce this technology to save huge populations from the acute water scarcity situation in the world. It was first founded by Israeli entrepreneur and army combat officer Arye Kohravi.

Him and his team of engineers developed this piece of technology to help combat water scarcity experienced by military regiments. The plan originally was to extend the technology around the world to their different militaries. However, in 2016, the company was acquised by businessman and chairman Michael Mirilashvili. He then changed the company’s agenda from simply providing water for militaries to providing water to civilian populations during natural disasters.

Watergen solving water scarcity
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Since then, the company has expanded it’s line of products to ones that cater not only to militaries. It has expanded to ones that can be facilitated in office buildings, educational institutions, military centres and private homes. The company has also expanded in itself, now catering to countries like the Americas, India, Vietnam, Uzbekistan and many more. Their head office and founding company is situated in Israel. Their affiliate is situated in the US, of the name, “Watergen USA”.

How does it Aim to Rid the World of Water Scarcity?

You may probably be wondering, this kind of technology seems so rare and unexplored before. Is it even feasible? For that, we have an explanation from the company itself. If you look further, on their Wikipedia page Watergen closely explains to us how it all goes down. They have a patented technology called GENius which implements the concept of an AWG to obtain it’s water. An AWG is an atmospheric water generator.

The system involved in this process is also quite simple and easy to understand. First they absorb air from the surrounding into the AWG. There is an air filter in between that removes out any dust or microscopic particles from the air. This clean air then goes through Watergen’s special patented system. It undergoes a special heat exchange and cooling process.

Watergen system purifying water
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As the air, and its subsequent water cools down, it reaches its condensation point and the water forms. The system then obtains this water to send it through a purification system to get clear drinkable water.

The water then goes through two options: One, it accumalates in a large tank or reservoir where the system stores it. Two, it travels to a grid of pipelines which then transport this water directly to resident’s home water systems.

Why Is GENius so special?

While there are some other technologies, few and far in between, which also produce water in a way that is alternative and renewable, none of them have achieved the level of success Watergen does. Watergen consumes about 250 Wh for every litre of water it produces. That is about the capacity of electricity a bulb needs to run. And to top it all, this technology produces almost five times more water per kilowatt hour than any other system on the planet.

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It also claims that the entire process is completely environmentally friendly and that it is a more renewable option for consuming hoardes of plastic containers to carry water i.e bottled water. It also reduces the load on the present water scarcity in nature and diverts it to make sure nature itself has time to recover.

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Awards and Accolades.

Watergen has, since its beginning, received rave reviews and appreciations from all the world leaders. The technology as Israeli prime minister Netanyahu claims has brought water to almost 10 million people in Africa. News channels like Fox News have hailed the invention as one of the most magical innovations of the 21st century. Israel now recognizes Watergen as one of the country’s most influential innovations. Various organizations have also awarded Watergen with some of the most prestigious awards in the tech industry.

  1. 2009: Selected as one of Israel’s most influential inventions, by the Israeli government.
  2. 2014: One of the 50 Most Innovative Companies, The European Technology Innovation Leadership Award, by Frost & Sullivan.
  3. 2018: World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer.
  4. 2019: Best of Innovation Award and Honoree recipient for the GENNY home/office water generator.
  5. 2020: Consumer Technology Association’s Energy Efficiency Product of the Year; this was during the 2020 Smart Home Mark of Excellence Awards at the CES held in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Awards for watergen technology
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This is simply a small feather in the cap of Watergen’s excellent contribution to the country. Watergen time and again emphasises on how their agenda is to only supply clean drinking water to people who have no access to it. They have said, in true Israeli fashion that it is their belief that their work is to help people, the world and to sanctify their god.

The dedication and commitment towards serving our society the best they can show us that while there is a doomsday right around the corner, there is also hope. We hope that soon the world employs and rigorously depends on alternative, renewable sources of energy for its survival. There’s hope that technologies like these help us in our bid to save mother earth from all the damage we have caused her. You can read more on Watergen at their official website. And you can find more articles on the latest environment-friendly advancements and technology.

How Organic tea increases immunity and their benefits

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sunita sethi
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Organic Tea with Sea Buckthorn
organic tea with sea buckthorn and lemon

Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world after water that most people drink in the morning for refreshment. 

There was a time when everything was organic in ancient times. As much as the market is springing up with new advanced technology in demand, natural products are fed and infuse with harmful additives that worsen the quantity. But it’s now gaining prominence because people have become aware of their benefits as they contain no chemicals within. 

In this article, we are talking about organic tea that has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. 

 What is organic tea? 

  Organic tea is a natural extract from plants or trees, and it uses no added chemical fertilizer, fungicides, or herbicides to prepare it. USDA certifies organic tea, and many countries are now demanding such authentic products for devouring its benefits. 

Is organic tea is good for health 

 These Organic teas produce with no use of chemicals or pesticides and enriched with antioxidants and anti-aging properties. It also boosts the immune system that defends against invading pathogens. With so many benefits, one can keep their lifestyle healthy and good for overall well-being.  

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 Cultivation and Importance of Organic tea 

Organic tea mainly grows and cultivates in Asia, Africa, South America, and Black and Caspian seas. The main objective is to have an ecologically sustainable plantation of farming organic crops that do not harm the environment. Along with that, cultivating natural resources aims to save the ecosystem and yield organic tea production. 

It pertains to prevent wildlife through organic practice and to conserve species diversity and biological activity. 

Drinking organic tea has many health benefits from boosting energy, aid in digestion, and increasing metabolism to keep depression disorder at bay. 

Here is how organic tea benefits you by regular consumption. 

Keep Your Digestive System Healthy

Drinking organic tea improves metabolism as our digestive system well connected to overall health. It also linked with gut function and restoring the balance of good and bad bacteria in our digestive tract. 

Increases Antioxidant Intake

Regular drinking of organic tea increases the antioxidant capacity of the blood. It neutralizes the free radicals and prevents aging, reduces infections, and may even prevent cancer. Moreover, it also improves skin texture, in lines and wrinkles. 

Helps in weight loss 

It also said that tea, like green tea, lemon tea, and mint tea, increase levels of hormones that break down fat cells and therefore helps in losing weight. It keeps you hydrated all day long. A study showed that regular consumption of green tea boosts metabolism and increases efficiency in the body to burn calories. 

Green tea can boost your metabolism and improve your body’s efficiency for burning energy.

It is simple to make any organic tea if you are the newbie to lose weight. For instance, if you are making Green tea, take a stainless teapot, and boil the water. Keep it warm instead of hot. Now pour the warm water into the cup and steep the tea for 3minutes. Add one tablespoon of honey and lemon let it be cool for a few secs. Now enjoy your green tea. 

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Keep Your Blood Sugar Stable

Organic tea regulates the glucose level and lowers the risk of diabetes. Green tea, Black tea has proven to prevent type 2 diabetes. When you consume tea, it delays the release of sugar from starch and regular blood sugar and weight as well. 

Drinking cinnamon tea controls appetite, boost metabolism, and improves the digestion of foods. It also lowers blood sugar by reducing insulin resistance. 

It keeps you strong

Tea is a mostly liquid form, but most of the organic tea contains some essential nutrients like vitamins and minerals that improve strength. 

Most of the organic tea loaded with vitamin H that helps in metabolism. This biotin maintains the elasticity of the skin and promotes the growth of hair. 

Vitamin H (or biotin) helps the metabolism. Biotin keeps the hair and skin healthy and promotes a healthy nervous system.

Reduces Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Organic tea reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke. Studies show that it decreases the cause of death in the world due to these diseases. 

Contains Various Bioactive Compounds That Can Improve Health

There are much organic tea contains polyphenols like flavonoids and catechins, which act as powerful antioxidants. Compounds like antioxidant Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) find in Green tea that treats various diseases and also improves brain function. Some organic tea contains active ingredients like caffeine increases the firing of neurons, and the concentration of neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine.

In conclusion 

Organic tea can boost the metabolic rate and also helps in losing weight. Several beverages like green tea, mint tea, cinnamon decrease the risk of dying and help you live longer. 

Harry Potter’s star is all set to welcome first child

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YUVIKA ARORA
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Rupert Grint announced that he and his partner are expecting their first child. The 31-year-old actor is popularly known for his role of Ron Weasley in the hit film franchise Harry Potter. Grint shared the news through a representative, reports dailymail.co.uk.

“Rupert Grint and Georgia Groome are excited to announce they are expecting a baby and would please ask for privacy at this time”, said the representative.

Harry Potter's star is all set to welcome first child

Who is Rupert Grint?

Born on 24 August, 1988, Grint is an English actor and Producer. Other than evergreen Harry Potter film series he has played co leader in Thunderpants. Not only this but he is also famous for his central role in many films. His acting in drama movies such as Cherrybomb and Driving Lessons has made him of one teenager’s favourite.

Awards and Achievement

Harry Potter's star is all set to welcome first child

He has won Young Artist Award for his role in Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone. This was his Award, clearly very special for him. He has won a lot of Awards in different ceremonies for his role in Harry Potter so far. Other Than Harry Potter he was awarded for his film Mojo with WhatsOnStage Awards for Best London Newcomer of the Year.

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Personal Life

The-31-year-old actor has been secretly dating Georgia Groome for nine years. It was only after seven years.  People found about what’s cooking between the two love birds.

Harry Potter's star is all set to welcome first child

Harry Potter- A ray of hope

In the dark period of lock-down, Harry Potter has been serving as a means to cope up with anxiety, loneliness and fear. People all over the world are switching to Harry Potter books and movies on Netflix and Amazon prime due to numerous reason. Harry Potter movies brings positive and magical vibes among humans especially those who have grown up watching the trio. Not only it helps in diverting our mind to a fictional world but also promises a sweet happy ending which is much needed now-a-days. People all over the world are going through worst phase of life. Most importantly people of America and Italy which are observing symptoms of depression due to high mortality rate. During this dark period all we need is a promise of better tomorrow.

On social media many fans thanked J.K Rowling for giving them an escape from a real tragic world to beautiful fantasy world. In reply to which J.K Rowling said “Hogwarts will always be there to welcome you home”.

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China to screen Harry Potter in 3D and 4K

After winning the long deadliest battle from pandemic coronavirus. China has decided that Harry Potter and Sorcerer’s Stone will be screened in China. The first movie of Harry Potter series will be used to revive Chinese Cinema halls to help people to cope up with post pandemic stress.

According to Variety a poster displaying Harry’s bird bringing the letter from Hogwarts which reads “Magic Is Coming” has been released. Though they haven’t revealed any official date but it is expected to screen around April 30.  

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