Rishikesh- A place worth to put in your bucket list!

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August 3, 2020

Have you ever wondered about how heaven looks like? I bet you will feel that in Rishikesh with the presence of an iconic river, Ganga. Also, the Garwhal Himalayas make this place more fabulous. Rishikesh is one of the most famous tourist spots in India. It attracts numerous Hindu pilgrims and also foreigners.

It is also known as the yoga capital of the world and offers a variety of ashrams and locations to perform yoga. There is a lot more about this cleanest city Rishikesh that makes this place more special.

Best time to visit Rishikesh: September to March

How to reach Rishikesh?

Delhi: 240 km by road. One can opt for buses and taxis easily, will take around 6 hours.

Haridwar: 23 km by road. One can opt for buses and taxis easily, which will take around 40 mins.

Dehradun: From Airport, it takes around 35 mins (21 km). From the main city, it takes around 80 mins (46kms).

Check out some of the most amazing places to visit in Rishikesh!

1. Stunning Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula

Rishikesh- A place worth to put in your bucket list! — Lakshman Jhula

The long swinging suspending bridge over the river Ganges connects the town of Rishikesh from two sides. They are 450 feet long and around 70m from the river. They lie 4km from the Rishikesh Railway station. The Lakshman Jhula has significant history from the Hindu Mythology “Ramayan”. It is the place where crossed the Ganga river on Jute rope. It has no entry fees and opens all time. Recently, it is painted in Indian Flag tricolor. You find many things nearby Lakshman Jhula like Shopping hubs, Teesri Manzil Temple, and Cafes.

2. Exciting Adventure Sports

River Rafting

There are a total of 4 start points for this rafting covering different distances. Brahampuri to Ram Jhula (Shortest – 8 Kms), Shivpuri to Rishikesh (The most popular one – 16 Kms), from Marine Drive to Rishikesh (26 Kms), from Kaudiyala to Rishikesh (Longest Day Trip of Rafting – 35 Kms). The best season to visit the white river rafting is from November to March. This is because the water during this time resembles a crystal white color.

All the safety precautions are taken by the guide, they even have a combined bag where we had put wallets, watches, and specs, so no worries. Large waves of water ran in the middle which is called rapids and they all have very funny names for it. It was getting truly electrifying and the cold water splashes on you through the rapids. In the middle of the journey, the guide also allows you to jump in the water and relax in it for some time. Also, you can get the chance to do cliff jumping if you want and relish the tea and Maggi at one stop point.

Bungee Jumping

You can taste the thrill for sure and challenge your inner self. The best place to do this is at Jumping Heights Centre. The entry fee is Rs.100 plus extra charges on the sport you opt for. Also, it is open every day from 9.30 am to 4 pm. There are some more exciting things like Giant Swing, Flying Fox with Bungee Jumping. But it is advisable to avoid by the people who have serious health conditions.

Camping and much more!

When it comes to camping, trekking, kayaking, zip-lining, hiking, and rappelling, Shivpuri and Kaudiyala are the best places to go. Shivpuri lies 19kms from Rishikesh and offers camping by the riverside and also overnight camping with friends. Kaudiyala is a paradise of flora and fauna, 36kms from Rishikesh. Also, it has dense forest areas around and it perfect for water sports too. You can lit the bonfire at night and have a good time.

3. Blissful Temples and Aartis

Triveni Ghats’s evening Maha Aarti is one of the most marvelous things to see. It occurs from 5.30 pm to 6.30 PM in winter and 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm in summers. It is believed that people wash away their sins by taking a dip in river Ganga. This place attracts a lot of pilgrims all around the world. The aura which gets created during this aarti is just speechless. With Aartis, you can hear the chanting of bhajans, the sound of bells, and loud drums.

Geeta Temple and Lakshmi Narayana Temple are situated around the Triveni Ghat. Other than these two temples, Neelkanth Mahadeva Temple is the most sacred Shiva Temple to visit. It also has a freshwater spring. Kunjapuri Temple lies at the height of 1700m and one has to trek to reach the temple top. It is around 30mins drive from Rishikesh and you will get awe-struck by watching the sunrise over here. Teesri Manzil Temple is one of the famous temples in Rishikesh which is dedicated to many deities and has exclusive architecture. Other temples where you can visit are like Bhootnath Temple, Raghunath Temple, and Bharat Temple.

4. Serene Ashrams

Beatles Ashram is the most famous Ashrams in Rishikesh. In 1968, the Beatles visited this place to practice meditation with the help of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. This tranquil place made them productive as a result they made over 30 songs for their album. You can practice meditation here and enjoy the peacefulness. Swarg Ashram is one of the oldest Ashrams in India. Other than that, it is open all day long and no entry fees. You can perform Yoga inside it and sitting on the side of the private river banks too. Parmarth Niketan is the largest ashram in Rishikesh having the capacity to accommodate 1000 pilgrims. Reiki, Meditation, Yoga, and Aryuvedic treatments are the major things that you can do here.

“Munn ki reti” which means sand of sages is also a popular tourist spot. It is a peaceful location to perform yoga surrounded by beautiful ashrams. Other ashrams like Andhra Ashram, Swami Dayanand Ashram, and Sadhaka Grama Ashram are also popular among foreign tourists.

5. Majestic Waterfalls and National Parks

Waterfalls

Neer Garh Waterfall is indeed a picturesque location. So, one can trek to the top of it to experience the beauty of this place. Garud Chatti waterfall is best to visit in monsoons. Patna Waterfall has limestone cave over its stone and you can also prefer trekking here.

National Parks

Rajaji National Park lies 16 km from Rishikesh and nestles in the Shivalik range besides the Himalayan foothills. The entry fee is Rs.150 for Indians and Rs. 600 for foreigners for 3 hours. It has over 23 mammal species and 300 bird species. Thereby, wildlife enthusiasts will enjoy this place. It also has provisions for Jeep Safari and cottage stay.

Bon Voyage!

Rishikesh is full of delightful places to visit. Above all, you can travel around this place easily in your car or by auto. When it comes to food, you must visit Little Buddha Café. It is near Lakshman Jhula and offers a variety of cuisines. It gives the eye-pleasing view of Lakshman Jhula. Moreover, you can see decorated walls the colorful paintings as you pass its street. If you want to stay at a free shelter, Geeta Bhavan is the best option for that. One must visit Rishikesh at least once in their lifetime. Be it for youth or elderly one, it is the place that will truly mesmerize you to the core!

WALKING to the GATEWAY of HEALTHY AND HAPPY LIVING!

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Ridhi Verma

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August 2, 2020

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Walking is a great habit that can be done with ease. It provides basic benefits to all the age-groups. In addition, it provides specific benefits to every age. For instance, it helps old people with heart-related problems. It includes several physiological, psychological and emotional benefits for all.

From a very long period, it has remained a simple form of exercising. In other words, it is an ancient form of practice which is, completely undervalued. Above all, it is not only an exercise but a powerhouse for the body and soul. It enables one to recharge their energies and boost their mood. Hence, it is not less than an important food for all of us.

Our bodies were never made to be stuck at one place, nor were our minds. The free flow of energy is what they demand. In today’s world of rush and technology, it is common to neglect a free opportunity like “walking”. However, it is important for us to understand how necessary it is, for our health.

Here are some points to brief down the importance, benefits and advantages of walking!

WALKING ALONG WITH THE NATURE

Nature is the constant companion of a human. With the time moving and people coming and going, nature has always remained here.
We all are aware of how important it is. Moreover listing all the benefits it provides us with, can go a long way.

Walking helps in connectivity with the nature.(Contact with nature helps to become a better person.)

The main essence of walking is its ability to reconnect us with the nature. Walking provides us a means to realise the beauty and value of nature.
It is able to help our soul form a relation with the most powerful source(nature).
Not only does it help us spiritually, but also, in terms of health. This is a lesser known fact but watching greenery can improve our eyesight. (YES, IT IS TRUE!) It is very soothing and relaxing for our eyes and hence, improves our health.
Moreover, connection with nature leads to positive and happy feelings(straight out facts!). However, it is less-known how important contact with nature, is. READ: THE MAGIC OF NATURE
With all the schedules and routines of our lives, we hardly take time for this. It is not at all right to neglect such an important part. Hence, walking is the best thing to do.
Walking would help you to stay fit; mentally and physically. Also, connect you with the nature beautifully at the same time!
It would help you in many aspects and all you have to do is step out of your home.

FREE FREE FREE!

Our lives is in our hands. As it is said and even done, we make our own routine and schedule. Then, why not add walking to it when it has multiple benefits and costs NOTHING!
Walking is a free gift provided to us. It requires nothing extra and no monetary prerequisites. All one has to do, is dress-up, wear shoes and start walking.
There are many exercises that many people indulge in, but most of them require equipment. However, while walking, you need nothing. It is the most simple form of an exercise.
Walking is very underrated and needs to be valued.
In today’s world everybody has made coffee or tea their source of refreshment. The power of walking needs to be understood. It is to refresh the mind and the body as it provides a certain space, freedom and time. Hence, it is better to go out for a morning walk than be caffeinated.
Moreover, it is far more better to go for a daily walk than to pay for your gym and not visit it! Hence, it proves out to be the most economical and beneficial exercise!

EMOTIONAL HEALTH

Everybody get the craving to have some ME-TIME and what could be better than going on a solo-walk?
Firstly, it provides one with a lot of space and hence, one can introspect or relax, not thinking about anything.
Secondly, in many ways, it provide an openness which helps to re-think about things in a spacious environment(mind and body). For instance, if there is some work related problem and you have been stuck with the thought for a long time. Going out for a walk can actually help in coping up with the stress and the problem. It will give you a wider area to think and in no time, you would be coming up with a solution!
Thirdly, it has the byproduct of creativity. Yes, it does. Whenever you are walking, you will notice a steam of new ideas in your mind. It is because of the fact that there is a free flow of thoughts in your mind. Hence, it enables one to be more productive.

WALKING to the GATEWAY of HEALTHY AND HAPPY LIVING!

It boosts your energy and at the same time, improves your mood.
At times when there is a huge rush of emotions or any strong emotion disturbing any one, walking is beneficial.
Also, regular walks help to keep a balance between various emotions and take care of our energy levels, as well.

MENTAL HEALTH

Mental Health problems are increasing but at the same time, are being recognised and treated more.
Many a time, overthinking can be a major cause for issues like anxiety or depression. A person who regularly walks can slowly, regulate their over-flowing thoughts.

Walking helps to cope up with stress caused by anxiety and also, re-energizes the mind.
Even if one is walking alone in a society, it helps to reduce the symptoms of social withdrawal. Not only this, a simple and slow walk can do wonders when you are at a state of over-thinking!
If you are having trouble sleeping, walking can help you relax! Moreover, people with insomnia should walk regularly. Walking helps a lot as a stress-buster and balances our hormones, as well.
It is also said that walking leads to addition of days into our lives, so why not try it?

PHYSICAL WELL-BEING

Intense and continuous workouts can be tough at times. In case, you are taking a break from them, it is always better to use walks as a substitute.
Whenever there is a talk about exercises, a walk is never brought into the conversation which needs to be changed. Walking really helps to remain fit. Even if, you walk thirty minutes daily, it actually works! It is just about taking out some time and being consistent.
It helps to tone the leg muscle, especially the thigh area. So, for the ones who are willing to make walking a regular exercise, be consistent. You can also keep a tracker and increase the distance and time, slowly.
Even if you choose to just walk a shorter distance, you can always pause and stretch in between. Stretching, again, is another good exercise.

it is important to walk daily to remain fit

Walking energizes your body by increasing the oxygen levels, while your breathing increases.
It is also beneficial for people with joint pain. In addition, it helps to regulate, blood sugar, blood pressure, mood and even the immune system. Also, it contributed in reduction of coronary heart related disease.
It is very healing for your mind and body. Hence, helps to be fit!

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WALKING MAKES US REACH A PLACE OF PEACE AND CALMNESS…

Also, it gives you a reason to step out of your house and enjoy the weather, if you have not the entire day!

Try to choose walks over cars or bikes whenever a short distance has to be traveled. If you are a person who is trying to put it into your routine, start with shorter duration! Go out for a ten-fifteen minutes of walk and keep increasing the duration as and when you feel comfortable.

Stay safe, hydrated and always, wear comfortable footwear while walking.

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The new educational approach 2020: A turnout after 3 decades.

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Prerna Mishra

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August 2, 2020

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It was on 29^th July 2020, the educational system existing since 1986, got transformed. The announcement was made by Union ministers for Information and Broadcasting(I&B), Prakash Javedkar, and Human Resource Development (HRD) minister, Ramesh Pokhariyal Nishank. The draft was prepared by a panel of experts and escorted by former ISRO chief- K. Kasturirangan. To bring about the much-needed change in the educational system of India, where students can freely learn out of their interests and capabilities, the 34-year old educational system has been replaced by the new national education policy to meet this need. This system meets the requirements of the present generation and is aiming for upgrading the quality of education and bringing more flexibility to the students and teachers.

The new educational approach 2020: A turnout after 3 decades.

Previously, affording education was hardly possible by everyone, hence a large part of our society got deprived of quality education especially talking about the remote and rural areas. With the introduction of the new education policy, each one will get equal access to education and will achieve full human potential. The aim is to bridge the gap between the existing education system being followed and what is required to be followed so that equity, quality, and integrity can be mainstreamed. Increased emphasis is on conceptual learning rather than rote learning, with developing the creative potential of every individual. The major development has been taken care of on the Right of children to free and compulsory education which was laid down in the year 2009. The elimination of ‘coaching culture’ and the promotion of regular formative assessment will be prioritized.

Understanding the four stages:

Besides ensuring 100% gross enrollment ratio in school education by the year 2030, NEP is also looking forward to a universal approach for all levels of schooling right from foundation stage to secondary level i.e., grade 12. The changes made are as follows covering the four stages:

Foundation level-It includes children aging from 3 to 8 years. This level is split into two parts i.e., the first three years will be pre-schooling or Anganwadi and the next two years will include primary school level i.e., grades 1-2.
Preparatory level- This level will include children of age group 8 to 11 and will comprise of classes 3 to 5.
Middle level- Children of classes 5 to 8 and of age 11 to 14 will come under the middle stage of schooling.
Secondary level- It is split up into two parts. Classes 9 to 10 in the first phase and 11 to 12 in the second, covering children of age group 14-18.

More emphasis is given to early childhood education to ensure the quality of education at the preliminary stage. Students have the freedom to choose their paths according to their interests and capabilities. Equal emphasis is given to all courses of science, social science, mathematics, arts, and sports.

Ease of language

The students will get access to their mother language or local language till grade 5, and preferably till 8^th grade or beyond so that the medium of instruction is made easy and understanding becomes more suitable.

There will be more options to the students for learning foreign languages which was most commonly limited up to German and French. Languages such as Thai, Korean, Japanese, Portuguese, and Russian will now be introduced to students of secondary level. Sanskrit will be made compulsory at all levels of school and will be taken as an important complementary option. Classical languages such as Oria, Prakrit, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Pali will also be made available as an option for students.

Special arrangements for students with hearing impairment have been also taken care of by implementing Indian Sign Language (ISL).

P.A.R.A.K.H

Performance, Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge and Holistic development is what PARAKH stands for. This will be now the new assessment body and will be responsible for setting up rules and guidelines for student evaluation.

For classes 10 and 12, board examinations will continue and students will be given the freedom to take their board exam in any schooling year, one for the main board exam and the other for their improvement. Emphasis will be on making the educational approach easy and also encouraging the core potential of the student.

For boosting the extracurricular activities among students, the school authorities will be encouraged to set up Bal Bhavans, so that students participate in art, sports, and various fields. This helps in diversifying the young minds and getting them connected to what makes them feel happy and interested in and hence, choosing their career path.

Interdisciplinary College Education

The system has ensured a holistic and better interdisciplinary system of education for students at the undergraduate level. Underlining the high-quality support systems, the government has also stressed upon funding of resources adequately to the socio-economically weak background. Attention to the mental health of students is also prioritized by making the availability of more number of counselors in every field, right from professional and career-related to physical and psychological counselors.

The undergraduate degree course of three to four years will now have the option for multiple exits at any point during the whole course process. The students will not be deprived of certificate and recognition and will be provided a certificate if completed one year in their course. A diploma will be provided if a student leaves the course after two years and a full degree certificate on completion of the whole course without making any exit in between. So, overall i.t’s a relief to students as their time and money will not get wasted if they need to leave the course for any personal reason.
To establish a high standard of education all over India, M.E.R.U. which stands for Multi-disciplinary Education and Research University will be set up. The aim is to achieve a comprehensive and multidisciplinary education.
NRF which stands for- National Research Foundation will take care of research and innovation in India and will also fund the researches in all fields.

Headway to Online Education

For not letting education to get hindered due to any situation which makes children not attend schools, a very strong online base needs to be set up. So, the government has put forth, set of recommendations to foster online education as an alternative in the future to combat any situation that will obstruct the in-person approach of education.

Higher Education Commission of India (HECI)

All UGC, AICTE, and NCTE will now come under HECI and not function as individual bodies. The medical and legal education will be excluded from this branch and will continue working as a separate body. Also, public and private institutions will work under the same set of rules and regulations set up by HECI.

Adult education has been stressed upon to achieve 100% youth literacy by the year 2030. Previously, equal importance to all subjects was not given and in that process, students had to choose out of some pressure or would not feel the freedom to choose according to their interests. Now, there won’t be any fixed choices and students can choose across their streams. No barriers and limited choices will be made in vocational and academic courses, and between curricular and non-curricular activities. The introduction of vocational courses will start from sixth grade itself and will also include an internship. The burden has been reduced immensely and freedom of choice will help students select their career paths wisely.

Overall, the stake is very responsible enough and is focused on making India more literate and enhancing the quality of education. If the implementation is successful, then possibly India can come at par with countries having a better literacy rate. This step is very important to eliminate the factors hindering the freedom of choice of students which is putting a great overall effect on employment factors as well.

Must Watch Horror Footage Films : Unravel the fear

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Visthruth D

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August 2, 2020

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Horror movies have got to be a genre of film which we cannot avoid. It doesn’t matter how scared you are, you just can’t stop yourself. Horror movies have always been a guilty pleasure. It is evident that it is going to haunt you later, yet keeping our eyes off seems almost impossible. There are two ways to portray a scary movie among the audience.

Creepy Horror – Creepy horror comprises of the eerie horror scenes that call for blood spilling and creepy monsters and ghosts. There are movies such as the Exorcist, Ready or not, etc.
Psychological Horror – Psychological horror mostly involves a spine-chilling experience without the disgusting scenes. This type accounts for letting you experience a pure horror sending chills to your body through the cinematic experience. The Shining, Insidious etc.

Footage Films are basically the type of horror films that gives you a sensation of a camera recorder film. These movies are directed and shot as a first-person video. It is basically like any other YouTube video where the main lead or the videographer has a camera in his hand going places to record events. But what happens when the group is wanting to explore a haunted place with a camera in their hands? What goes on inside the supposed haunted location near you place? What happens when the things start going wrong at some of the worst possible location? Let’s find out.

Here are some of the best horror footage films which will undoubtedly spook you and is sure to make you anxious through the cinematic experience:

7. Quarantine (2008)

Must Watch Horror Footage Films : Unravel the fear

Released in 2008, the horror movie revolves around the group of news reported Angela Vidal and cameraman Scott Percival. The movie begins with the reporters assigned for the duty to follow two police officers and cover the news about a jail. The plot revolves around a group covering the details of a jail during their night shift, when the mishaps begin. They are “quarantined” inside the jail and the main motive is to escape the trap house. The found-footage film truly brings out the horror as their field of view is limited and anything can be caught through the light of your torchlight.

IMDB Ratings – 5.9/10

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6. Grave Encounters (2011)

Grave Encounters resides a bunch of people working for a ghost-hunting television series. The crew explore the “haunted” places of the town just to prove that they’re just some made up stories. As a part of their next episode, they agree to lock themselves in an abandoned asylum, needless to say, that’s when the catastrophe begin. If only they knew that this experience was nothing like the previous ones. Everything turns out to be true and now they’re just stuck inside, finding a way out. Will they make it out or not? Let’s find out!

IMDB Ratings – 6.1/10

5. Creep (2014)

It is certainly not a very pleasant sight when you find a video of an unknown man outside your door looking into your peephole. This psychological horror portrays a story of a struggling photographer Aaron who is offered a contract by Josef. Josef invites Aaron to a strange remote cabin for the meeting that has a number of frightening possibilities. He starts confessing things one by one once they proceed. As the name clearly suggests, the story keeps getting creepier as we get going forward. By the end, it’ll most evidently give you the creeps of horror you’re looking for. Nevertheless, this found-footage feature film is worth a watch.

IMDB Ratings – 6.3/10

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4. REC (2007)

REC is a Spanish motion picture of 2007. This movie is the original edition of the remake “Quarantine”. The remake consists of a few added scenes and exclusion of a few. Well, that’s typically the case with the remakes. Having said that, REC put on a much intense and realistic cinematic experience as compared to the remake. This horror thriller actually portrays a footage covering firefighters’ intervention at an apartment building. But the apartment building, anyhow, had other plans for them. The film is surely startling.

IMDB Ratings – 7.4/10

3. Paranormal Activity (2007)

Paranormal Activity was the beginning of a franchise. This supernatural horror film was among the scariest horror films ever. The tale begins when a young couple start experiencing a haunted presence in their house. They tend to seek the evidence for the horror they’re experiencing. They decide to put up a camera in every room to witness what is going on at home while they’re away or sleeping. Honestly, it isn’t understandable that why wouldn’t they run already? Soon after recording a footage, they start seeing the things they never expected to. But they eventually decide to capture more proof through their video camera. What goes on next is just to be witnessed.

IMDB Ratings – 6.3/10

2. As Above, So Below (2014)

As Above, So Below is personally my favourite on the list. The movie is based on Scarlet who with a bunch of people tour the Catacombs of Paris. Scarlet is an archaeologist who is trying to find a magical stone to set things right in the world. A flock is convinced to explore the horrific route that leads to the catacombs. They start examining through the tunnels in the lust of power and money to reach the ultimate spot. Digging deep down to the surface of the Earth where 20 millions bodies are buried, doesn’t seem like a very good plan. What happens inside the tunnel is what follows. This footage movie is totally a must watch and believe me it will send shivers down your spine. Will they make it out or not? We’ll find out.

IMDB Ratings – 6.2/10

1. The Blair Witch Project (1999)

We cannot have a competition among the best footage films and not include a classic. The Blair Witch project is the story that revolves around a group of three friends Heather, Josh and Mike. Three students decide to explore the Blair Witch Forest, what happens to be one of the most haunted places in the world. They decide to lay a tent in the woods and spend a night to capture what they see within the forest and to find out if the place is actually haunted. The things start getting intense one after the other. They start experiencing the unexpected in the forest. The upcoming series of events in their life are just to be attended personally. But, the film is conclusively daze you and make you question if visiting the woods is ever a good idea?

IMDB Ratings – 6.5/10

Hope you Enjoy the films. Do mention which one do you like the best and why?

Personality Disorders (short description with an overview)

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Ridhi Verma

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August 2, 2020

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Personality disorders are a combination of extreme personality traits that differ from an average viewpoint. The people who have personality disorders face major problems in their social life. In other words, personality disorders refer to unhealthy mental conditions and hence, unwell ways a person lives by.

we all have a personality. Personality disorder can be harmful if not treated!

The most grave issue about having a personality disorder is that, one might never realise they have it. It is because of the fact that, one considers their way as normal and ordinary. Also, it develops after childhood (mostly, early adulthood). It gets more known after one reaches middle-age period.

Moreover, the cause of such disorders is usually unknown. Mainly, childhood events and genetics play a vital role in one’s personality formation. However, they can also be a major cause for the disorders.

In addition, environmental factors and the surrounding can be a cause too. Hence, the cause can be a combination of genes and environment.

People with personality disorder face problems in dealing with specific aspects. They tend to spoil their relationships and image, because of the extremeness of some traits. Also, they tend to become uncomfortable with themselves frequently.

Here is an overview of personality disorder along with its meaning and some types!

Meaning!!!!

PERSONALITY

Everyone has a personality that is different and unique in its own way. A personality is a set of distinct features, traits and characteristics. In other words, it is the way one thinks and behaves.
With new experiences and changes in the environment, one tends to adapt certain traits.
Personality is a long-term way of identifying oneself to the world. It is the formation for one’s outlook and perception, as well.
There are several personality traits. However, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) has organised them into a FIVE-FACTOR MODEL. It includes neuroticism, extraversion, openness, agreeableness, and conscientiousness. In conclusion, ranks in these five broad factors help in evaluating one’s personality.

DISORDER

A disorder is a disturbance in the systematic and normal functioning. It affects the normal operations and causes abnormalities.
Mental Disorders are conditions that disrupt the mental performances.

Personality disorder is a mental health disorder. Personality disorders leads to patterned behaviour that is not completely normal. They cause unsystematic ways of emotional response. Moreover, if left untreated for long, they can stick for lifetime. People with personality disorders find it tough to have complete control over themselves. If they get more serious, they can be a cause to other disorders too.

Also, personality disorders are unique because everyone is comfortable with themselves. Therefore, the disorder is left unrecognised and untreated mostly.

There are various personality traits and disorders related to them. In a way to understand them better, ten personality disorders have been classified into three broad clusters.

Here is a brief description of the three!

Cluster A: Suspicious or Odd Behaviour

1. Paranoid Personality Disorder

People with paranoid disorder have serious trust issues. So, they think everyone as threatening.
In addition, they have a constant feeling of everybody hating them.
They see everyone as unfaithful. Moreover, they can be very jealous and angry occasionally.
It is very common and easy for them to hold grudges for long.
They face major problem in their day to day lives. People with such a disorder perceive everything as a personal attack.

2. Schizoid Personality Disorder

People with schizoid personality disorder tend to avoid social interactions. They are not so keen to form personal relationships.
They come across as introverted people who are cold and distant.
In other words, they are afraid of close relationships. They prefer detachment over attachment.
In addition, such people are much into daydreaming.
People with such a disorder find it hard to accept and express emotion. They do not entertain the company of other people.

3. Schizotypal Personality Disorder

People with schizotypal personality disorder tend to have odd behaviour with speaking.
They often believe of having magical thinking. In other words, they think they can read minds. However, they find it hard to understand others in reality.
It is tough for them to stay in close relationships. They get uncomfortable easily.
They often show flat emotions during conversations.
People with such a disorder get frequent strange thoughts. Also, anxiety is very common for them.

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Cluster B: Emotional or Dramatic Behaviour

4. Antisocial Personality Disorder

People with antisocial personality disorder tend to be very impulsive. They enjoy breaking norms or regarding others.
They constantly go through tension, aggression and boredom. Such people are very irresponsible.
They commit actions without considering emotions of anybody.
They enjoy manipulating people and lack empathy.
People with such a disorder can get involved in illegal activities. They are selfish and enjoy risks.

5. Borderline Personality Disorder:

People with borderline personality disorder tend to be instable. They feel empty inside and fear abandonment.
They are self-destructive and have extreme mood wings. In addition, such people can have suicidal tendencies.
They find it hard to have relationships.
Moreover, they face serious anger issues.
People with such a disorder feel emotions intensely. Sadness and Anxiety is very common for them.

6. Narcissistic Personality Disorder

People with narcissistic personality disorder have an extreme level of self-importance.
They tend to be over-sensitive towards their failures or insults. As a result, temper issues are common.
In addition, they enjoy living in their own fantasies and self admiration.
They can exploit relationship because of insecurities. Moreover, they enjoy constant attention.
People with such a disorder have fragile self-esteem. They do not enjoy or appreciate anyone’s success.

7. Histrionic Personality Disorder

People with histrionic personality disorder tend to be easily influenced.
They have a constant and extreme need of attention. In addition, such people have strong and excess emotional needs. As a result, they are very needy.
They consider relationships closer than they really are. In other words, they are extremely sensitive.
Such people are uncomfortable when they are not the center of attraction.
People with such a disorder constantly try to draw attention, even through appearance.

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Cluster C: Anxious or Fearful Behaviour

8. Avoidant Personality Disorder

People with avoidant personality disorder tend to be hypersensitive to rejections.
They avoid social interactions as much as possible. Moreover, they need to be certain of being liked to interact.
Shyness and isolation are very common state for such people. They feel inferior all the times.
They are extremely afraid of being ridiculed. In other words, they fear embarrassment.
People with such a disorder feel inadequate mostly. They cannot take criticism well.

9. Dependent Personality Disorder

People with dependent personality disorder tend to be submissive.
They require reassurance and advice for everything. As a result, they hate being alone.
They are not at all confident with anything they do. Such people lack independence.
They feel they cannot take care of themselves.
People with such a disorder form relationships quick as and when one breaks.

10. Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

People with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder tend to be inflexible.
They are highly systematic and methodical. As a result, they are stubborn.
In addition, such people like having control over people and things.
They require perfectionism in things they do.
People with such a disorder tend to neglect social and moral aspects.

More about it…

Personality disorder can be harmful if not treated!

Firstly, it is never too late! There is a lot of possibility for this disorder to be recovered. Secondly, if you find any sign, then always consult a doctor. Thirdly, people around somebody with a disorder, should be supportive. Things can get uneasy but with care, it can be controlled.

Moreover, you can always join a support group. It is always helpful. In addition, maintaining a regular journal can help to cope up.

You should also try meditation and yoga. It will relax and calm you.

Never Underestimate an Anime Character

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Gods Perfect Idiot

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August 2, 2020

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It’s not every day that you see a super-powered individual capable of ripping the town open, roam around in a commoner’s guise. This holds true even for the beautifully rendered worlds of Anime. Since it is basic human nature to express disbelief, it is fairly easy to dismiss a scrawny kid talking a big game. Animes usually have their splendid and ridiculously lived in unbelievable worlds. But this should not be the judge of the Anime’s general suspension of a character as weak, based on the way they look.

Most post-modern Anime titles have their fair share of underestimated Main characters. Ranging from the way they look, how they are built, to concluding their powers judging by a past battle, this can happen in so many ways. Usually, given enough time, every Anime turns this around. The Main Character may go through rigorous character development or glow ups that they end up being the hero they are supposed to be. So, here is a list of 6 over-the-top powerful Anime Main Characters who were underestimated by the world they live in.

Kamijou Toma

Academy City is a beautiful city-state drawing considerable inspiration from the eye candy that is the Tokyo Cityscape. Sprawling with students from all over the world, the city is the perfect destination for everyone living in the ‘A certain magical/scientific’ world. The only restriction? You have got to have esper powers.People of the said universe is capable of emitting super powers. These are called esper powers. This may range from simple telekinesis to much more complicated powers like space warping and matter manipulation.

Espers of the said world are usually graded by their ability levels and goes from a basically powerless Level 0 to a massively destructive Level 5. Though superhuman individuals with Level 5 abilities exist in Academy city, Kamijou Toma is your everyday Level 0. Now, A certain series isn’t really an Anime title that displays hard work and perseverance or Mind over Matter. Toma is simply underestimated for him being a Level 0 and that will exactly be the downfall of his opponents.

Blessed with the broken ability that is ‘Imagine Breaker’, this teen is capable of negating any esper or magical power upon contact with his right arm. This put him in a lot of tight spots. But Kamijou Toma is so easily overlooked and underestimated that he had actually beat multiple Level 5s on multiple occasions. If you have not already, be sure to give ‘A certain Magical Index’ a watch.

Saitama

Saitama is the epitome of underestimated main characters. Having gained planetary level powers by just doing situps and push-ups, this bald-headed superhuman is a hero just for fun. The One Punch Man universe has quite the array of superpowered beings. From the ever-upgrading Genos to the subtle hero WatchDogMan, Saitama is sure in a league of his own.

Saitama is so powerful he can finish off any enemy in just one single hit. Hence the name, One Punch Man. Despite being the most powerful hero in the series so far, the world is yet to know the actual raw power this hero has. This is partially due to the fact that Saitama fluked his hero test which ended up with him being a B-class hero. To add up on that fact, the hero King, who is apparently just a fake that salvages Saitama’s spoils, steals so much credit that everyone believes King is the most powerful hero.

Saitama has been getting some attention in the series. It is still unclear if the hero will work his way up to be the most recognized hero in the OPM universe.

Kuroko

Basketball is a game of pure skill, extreme athleticism and total hard work. One look at Kuroko and you’ll come to the same conclusion that everyone else draws from him; too weak. And that is exactly what Kuroko wants you to think. Being the phantom sixth member of the team that produced the best five basketballers in the anime, Kuroko’s playstyle blends perfectly well with his physique.

Kuroko is the main protagonist of the sports anime Kuroko no Basket. It is due to his weak appearance that he can hide in plain sight. He would seem so worn-out and harmless that everyone simply ignores him or doesn’t detect his presence at all. This allows Kuroko to do quick steals and passes that changes the entire game without the opponents knowing what’s going on for the most part.

Mob Psycho

Kageyama is a force to reckon with. Clearly, not aesthetically. His weak appearance, as well as his slow and laid back personality, makes him seem totally harmless. Psychics rule the world of Mob Psycho. Most with their own special abilities and skillsets. To an ordinary person, Kageyama would seem like a normal teenager doing normal everyday tasks.

Apparently, there is a very big power lying dormant inside Kageyama that allows him to manifest extreme Psychic powers. Everyone who disregards Kageyama as a weak brat would get themselves in serious trouble once Mob (Kageyama) flips. He is an all-powerful entity capable of wiping out everything and everyone in his way.

Mob Psycho Season 3 is expected to drop in 2021.

Goku/Vegeta or every fighter in the DBU

The Dragon Ball Universe is weird. It has quite the amount of cosmic entities hell-bent on destroying the Saiyans; the shows central race. Imagine being an extremely strong individual capable of destroying planets and be overlooked by puny humans. Apparently, no one is as strong as Mr.Satan. Mr.Satan, simply put, is a free-loader feeding off of Saiyan glory.

Every character in the Dragon Ball Universe is quite strong when compared to Mr.Satan. Having trained all their lives, they all pack quite the punch. Even Mr.Satan’s own daughter Videl is much strongest than the alleged world’s strongest man. All in all, DBU paints a brilliant picture of how masses can be brainwashed into believing something absurdly ridiculous.

Hinata Shoyo

A 172 cm tall middle blocker is probably one of the strangest as well as rarest of all volleyball trivia. For starters, the middle blocker is supposed to be tall as they are required to shut the opponent out and keep the ball in play as well as jump high and spike the ball across the net. Now, for someone as short as 172 cm, this will seem quite impossible. But that is where Hinata Shoyo from Haikyuu!! sweeps his opponents off-balance.

Hinata Shoyo goes quite very far in terms of stamina and speed. Devoid of any good technique or game sense, this speed and stamina would seem pretty useless in volleyball. But, the key point is, Hinata can jump, really high. And that makes a world of difference. Couple that with the pitch-perfect sets pulled off by the Karasuno setter Kageyama, and that is one deadly duo at play.

Haikyuu!! To the Top Part 2 is set to be released sometime in August.

Some special mentions that would best be included are Naruto for his cockiness, Asta from Black clover for being the best naruto rip-off ever, Slime from That time I was reincarnated as a slime, etc. Now, that seems to stress a point pretty well. Never judge a book by its cover. Especially if it’s a Manga. You’d be missing out on the world.

New Product Development- The ultimate solution to stand out in the market

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Shrutika Thete

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August 2, 2020

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Ever wondered how to set up your business again? or How to cope up with competitors post lockdown in this pandemic? or Want to start a full-fledged new company? Answer to all this is “Developing a new product”. So, what exactly is new product development? It is all about bringing out a new kind of product from a company. This product is such that it is never made by them before. But it is observed to be a product of some other company. Also, it can be altogether a new innovational product in itself.

Most consumer goods are not just highly technologically based but also have aspirational and lifestyle levels. Old Indian firms have begun to diversify into various fields like IT, Telecom, Insurance, etc. Regulation is one of the drivers of this. For example, rise of insurance companies in India targeted at different market segments. Moreover, environmental changes have had a big impact on new product developments.

THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PRODUCTS IS NOT A LUXURY BUT A NECESSITY!

Factors contributing to new products

New products have become a priority for 65% of companies around the globe. The evolving consumer lifestyle is the most important factor in developing a new product. The surplus capacity that a firm may have at a given point of time is the key factor in this. For Example, the rise of the wellness department in hospitals. The doctors aim not just to treat the particular issue of patients but focus on overall health and wellness. There are also changes in customer preferences. For Example, the customers nowadays prefer to cook in less time due to tight schedules of jobs. They prefer buying instant products of Curry, Rice, Pasta, Noodles and so on.

The technological changes with progress in time continue to challenge the markets very regularly. To remain competitive, companies need to have a good relationship with technological institutes and universities and also focus on R & D. Also, Government Policies play a significant role to encourage or even discourage competition and entrepreneurship, motivating firms to launch new products.

Let’s check out the major steps involved in new product development

1. Idea Generation

New Product Development- The ultimate solution to stand out in the market

The idea is the way to product development. It is formed by three ways. Firstly, “Internal’” that is ideas given directly from the employees and R&D team members within the company. Secondly, “External”, where ideas can originate from distributors, suppliers, competitors, and customers. Thirdly, through “crowdsourcing” that majorly opens doors to innovation and also creates extensive networks.

2. Idea Screening

The purpose of this is to reduce that large number of ideas. Companies must spot valuable ideas and drop the poor ones as soon as possible. This is done by asking questions like “Is the idea real?”, “Can they win over the competition?” and “Is it worth doing?” So, an idea is evaluated on these grounds and from the customers’ perspective.

3. Concept Development and Testing

In concept development, it is important to distinguish between 3 parts. Firstly, the product idea, the idea for a potential product that the company sees itself endeavoring to the market. Then the product concept, complete version of the idea that is stated in meaningful consumer terms. Lastly, the product image shows that how consumers recognize an actual or potential product. Then comes the concept testing phase. It calls for testing new-product developed concepts with groups of target consumers.

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4. Marketing Strategy Development

After removing the unwanted ideas, the next steps help in conceptualizing the marketing strategy. The useful aspects to look out for this are the target market; the planned value proposition and the sales; market share and profit goals. It describes the product’s proposed price, distribution, and marketing budget. The planned long-run sales, profit goals, and marketing mix strategy are also analyzed in this phase.

5. Business Analysis

In this, companies examine the new product’s financial attractiveness by forecasting the sales revenue and the cost invested. Also, companies try to find out how the product will fit into their main objective; how people will shape it; and find suitable skills, reserves, and cashflows. The economic prospects and viability of the product will be carefully gaged in this step.

6. Product development

After receiving the green signal from business analysis, the concept goes to the development stage to the developmental department. It is required that the new product must have the required practical features and also convey the expected psychological characteristics. The R&D department develops and tests one or more physical alternatives to the product concept. The products generated undergo rigorous tests to make sure that they perform reliably and effectively.

7. Test marketing

Test marketing provides the marketer experience with marketing a product before going to the elevated expense of a full introduction. The amount of test marketing needed varies from product to product. Alpha and beta testing methods are used widely by companies. Through this, companies find out the responses of customers on a small scale. Thereby, acts as a precautionary step before launching the product.

8. Commercialization

There comes the last stage of new product development. After the product runs successfully in the test environment, it is open to launching in the actual market. For this, companies have to follow a four-step process. Firstly, deciding when to launch. Then comes launching the product at which particular locations. Then the question arises to target which type of audience. Lastly, how to launch the product whether by promoting digitally or in stores directly.

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Examples of New Product Development

In February 2015, the DS Group – manufacturer of brands such as Rajnigandha (Pan Masala) and Catch (spices) entered the candy segment with Pass Pass ‘Pulse’. Kaccha Aam (26%) and Mango flavor (24%) together claim 50 % share in the HBC market. Raw mango was thus the choice of flavor. In India, the common practice is to eat raw mango with something tangy and spicy. Be it “aam panna” or a slice of raw mango sold on the roadside, it is incomplete without the tang/spices. That’s how the DS group got the idea of a powder-filled candy.

Recently, due to coronavirus pandemic, leading FMCG companies have moved in the hygiene and health space. ITC’s Savlon expanded to products like hand sanitizers and disinfectant spray. Also, the hand sanitizer market has ballooned by 340% in May 2020 as compared to 24% from December to February. Renowned Paints Company, Asian Paints has also launched its first-hand and a surface sanitizer “Viroprotek” in May 2020.

With new startups by people and innovations by companies, new product development will unleash new heights. Also, nobody needs to be an inventor to master new product development. It can be achieved by keeping in mind that the product has to satisfy the customer’s needs appropriately.

4 Ingredient Eggless Oreo Chocolate Mousse You Must Try

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Riya

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August 2, 2020

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This 4 ingredients eggless oreo chocolate mousse is a super easy yet quick recipe that even kids can make for themselves, yes it’s so simple but tastes delicious. Who doesn’t like to crunch on those chocolaty yummy oreo shots with a cream-filled center sandwich between the two cookies, one of the favorites among all the kids there? The best thing about this recipe is that it requires a minimal number of ingredients to taste that good and the prep time is just about 20-25 mins.

Unlike variations with ‘Oreo’

Oreo cookies are so versatile that you can experiment with it in numerous ways. By exchanging any sort of base for your recipes such as cakes made from Oreo, Oreo ice-cream, and whatnot. It won’t be wrong if I assume that the 3 ingredient oreo cake has become the most tried deed in this lockdown period. Chilled Oreo milkshakes dressed with some ice-cubes with a drizzle of chocolate sauce all over it tastes so yum, especially in summers. Oreo fudge is another too quick and easy recipe to prepare and it melts so well inside the mouth with each bite.

Have you ever tried making oreo flavored mousse? if not then you’re absolutely at the right place. Just try out this recipe once and you will be amazed by this delicious fusion of whipped cream with Oreo.

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Mousse: Everything you need to know

A mousse is a soft and slushy side-dish with a light and airy or a thick and fluffy texture which depends on its preparation method and can be served in desserts. It first originated in France in the early 18th century and the first variation that became popular was one with chocolates. The main ingredients are whipped egg whites or whipped cream, chocolate, or any fruit puree. Though in this blog, I have brought up the egg-less variant which doesn’t make any compromise with its taste, texture, and feel. This recipe is perfect for around 6 servings. Mousses are typically chilled in the refrigerator before serving, which gives them that condensed texture.

At the moment, Let’s just dive into the recipe!

Oreo flavored chocolate mousse garnishes with pomegranate seeds.

Ingredients-

Oreo biscuits- 10 pieces

Butter- 1Tsp

Whipping cream- ½ cup

Dark chocolate- ¼ cup

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Method-

In a mixer grinder jar, take 10 pieces of chocolate oreo biscuits along with the chocolate cream. The cream will enhance the richness of the mousse to the next level. Grind these biscuits to a fine powder, you can also use the pulse mode of the blender for about 2 minutes.

Now, add this fine oreo crumble out in a fresh bowl, and divide it into two parts.

From this prepared crumble, take out about 12 teaspoons in another bowl and keep the remaining aside. We will use this as the endmost layer while assembling our mousse.

In this, pour the melted butter all over it and give a good mix. You can use salted or unsalted butter for this whichever is available with you on time. Though it won’t make any difference in the taste. Soon, you will notice that the mixture will pile up quite well.

Now, take 6 mousse cups ( basically regular small-sized glasses used for serving custard or pudding ) and fill around 2 teaspoons of this butter-mixed crumble in each of them. Press the oreo crumbs slightly to even it bit at the top-surface. Our first-layer of the mousse is ready, you can also keep these glasses in the fridge till you prepare the oreo-flavored whipped cream.

Take ½ cup of chilled whipped cream in a bowl and beat it with an electric beater till you notice stiff peaks. When you flip the bowl upside down the cream remains immobile, this is the indication that the cream has been beaten perfectly and is all done. This will take around 8-10 minutes. One tip to get that perfect whipped cream is the cream must be very cold along with the beater and the bowl used for whipping. If you’re doing this in summers then I would recommend placing the bowl over another bigger bowl with some ice-cubes inside it. This will make sure that the temperature is maintained when the cream is beaten. The whipping creams are already sweetened, so I eliminated adding sugar in the recipe. If you like more sweet, then you can adjust the sweetness by adding sugar while whipping the whipped cream. Do add powdered sugar not the crystal one.

Now add the remaining oreo crumble to this whipped cream and mix everything well with the help of a spatula.

The next step is to fill this mixture in the piping bag. No need to worry if you do not have it, you can use a spoon or regular plastic bag to fill.

The piping bag is ready, let’s fill up the glasses with the mousse. Fill the mousse throughout the glass leaving ¼ space at the top. Keep in the refrigerator for around 15 minutes or until the mousse fixes a bit.

Meanwhile, prepare the chocolate glaze which will act like ‘cherry on the cake’ for our mousse. This will accompany with the oreo flavor by giving it a chocolaty hint. Take ¼ cup dark chocolate in a bowl and melt it by placing it in a double boiler. Keep on stirring the chocolate until it melts smoothly. You can also microwave it for around 10-15 secs. And your glaze is ready. It is that simple!

Take out the mousse filled glasses from the refrigerator. After the glaze cools down, pour the melted chocolate generously all over the mousse. Add approximately 2 tsp in each of them. Again you need to refrigerate it for around 5 minutes.

Our mousse is almost done. Garnish it with some crumbles of Oreo cookie at the top.

Oreo chocolate mousse with some Oreo crumbles on the top

This dessert not only seems to be so adoring and embellishing but tastes heavenly. You can reorder the elements of the mousse as per your choice whichever way you feel it more presentable. It’s the perfect go-to dessert for a kids Birthday party or even some sort of functions or house gatherings. So, what are you waiting for? It’s time to go and impress your family and loved ones by making this delightful and piquant mousse for them.

Merry eating!

How To Write A Resignation Letter: Expectations vs. Reality

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Kavya Gupta

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August 1, 2020

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People usually say that let goes off things which don’t make you feel happy and comfortable anymore. This statement applies to every small and big situation of your life. Be it personal or professional, you must leave and get detached from things that no more make you happy. This same thing works in case of your job too. If you feel that you no longer need that job, you must leave it. But you can’t leave a job just like this. You must follow certain protocols for any formal step. The first thing that you must do is file a prior notice. Then the second step that comes is a resignation letter. This is where people often miss the format and loses out the formal approach. But don’t you worry. You can get a full brief as of how to write an official resignation letter in this article.

Start your resignation letter by mentioning personal details

You need to take full care of a resignation letter compilation from the beginning itself. A letter starts by mentioning your personal details. These details start with your mane, street address, city/state/province, phone number and e-mail address respectively. These personal details should be filled with proper notice. You must not leave any chances of error. Once you are done with personal detailing, then mention the date in a formal format. It should be in a way like “Month name date, the year” which is August 1^st, 2020.

Mention the employer details in your resignation letter

The employer details are equally as important as your personal details. It is a formal way of presenting your resignation request. The detailing includes Employer name, Employer title and the company name respectively. Do not mention all these three things together. Use three different lines for mentioning three different details. Then give some space and greet the sender with proper salutation before writing the main content that is the body of the letter. You may use salutation words like Dear or respected.

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Crucial part of your resignation letter- The Body

Everything goes well if you are able to express yourselves clearly. The body or content of your letter is a place wherein you need to be super good and damn clear. The tone of your entire body must be formal. It must not be arrogant at all even if you have a rage against the company. Don’t exaggerate any detail. Also, don’t mention the full story behind the reason for your resignation. It needs to be straight-forward. Try not to stuff up your language.

Body of First paragraph

Start by stating your name and the position you are resigning. Then mention the effective date that is your last working day. Usually, it is two weeks from the day you give a resignation notice. Remember that this letter is just a formal notification for your company that you will not be working in there anymore. All the reasons and back story is already known to the authority.

Body of Second paragraph

Gratitude is always a good emotion to show. Nobody dislikes receiving gratitude. This is why the next things that you must mention is a good thanksgiving. You should mention all the skills that you learned in the period of your service. Remember to be full of gratitude that you got such a good opportunity to work in that company. Thank them for giving you such a good experience. Mention that you enjoyed your full time of service. This positive mote is good for you. Nothing should be left on a pessimistic note. You never know when you would need somebody’s help. So, leave keep your tone of gratitude and optimism.

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Body of Third paragraph

Finally, you have reached towards the end of your body of the letter. Here, your tone has to be submissive. You should speak like you are promising to work up all the things for the last 14 days of your service period. You need not make up fake things. Keep note that you will efficiently wrap up all the things and fully instruct the person who is going to take your position. Or in some cases, you must mention that you will work up with the team to get everything done as a final touch. See for yourselves what fits in your situation. With this, you are done with your content of the letter.

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A polite closure is all you need now

After the entire body, it is just a polite and sincere closure to mention. Use words like “Yours truly/sincerely” at the end. This closure should be followed by your name and signature.

Done! Your letter is all complete and good to go now. Look at the below-mentioned template and examples for further clarity.

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Resignation Letter Template

Personal Details
(Name
Address
Phone number
E-mail ID)

Date

Employer Details
(Name
Title
Company Name)

Salutation,

Body of the letter

Polite Closure

Look at Example 1

How To Write A Resignation Letter: Expectations vs. Reality

Susan Jacob

22/B Westend Apartment,

Rohini

New Delhi, Delhi

87634xxxxxx

Susan_xyz@yahoo.co.in

August 1^st, 2020

Mr. Suresh Kapoor

HR Head,

ITL Infotech ltd

Dear Mr. Kapoor

I would like to inform you that I am resigning from my position as Account Executive for ITL Infotech, effective 01/08/2020.

I am grateful for the opportunities for professional and personal development that you have provided me during the last four years. I have learned a lot of new things and skills during the course of my service. Once again a big thanks for giving me all the opportunities to work for.

I have really enjoyed working for ITL Infotech Ltd. I acknowledge the support provided to me during my service period with the company. I would like to know if I can be of any help during this transition

Yours sincerely,

Signature

Susan Jacob

Example 2

Shamit Shekhar

A-20 Windsor Street

Indirapuram

Bangalore, Karnataka

98706xxxxx

Shekhar_shamit@gmail.com

July 24^th, 2019

Mrs. Sanchita Grewal

HR Manager

Smith Electronics

Dear Mrs. Grewal,

I would like to inform you that I am resigning from my position as Marketing Analyst for Smith Electronics, effective July 24^th, 2019. I would be relocating to Delhi for my PhD studies.

I am really grateful for the support and the opportunities that you have provided me during the last two years. I have truly enjoyed my tenure with the Smith Electronics. I thank you for the encouragement you have given me in pursuing my professional and personal growth objectives.

If I can be of any assistance during this transition in order to facilitate the seamless passing of my responsibilities to my successor, I would be more than happy to know. I would be glad to help in whichever way I can.

Yours Sincerely,

Signature

Shamit Shekhar

Take a look at Example 3

Jonas Weller

20/A Seaview Apartments

Burksvelly Street

New York City

Jonas_new@gmail.com

August 20, 2019

Mr. Subramaniam Murthy,

Head of Dept of Manufacturing

Tycomechanics Ltd

Dear Sir,

Kindly accept this letter as my formal resignation from Tycomechanics Ltd. I have been selected as the Marketing Head at Swiss Technologies Ltd and I look forward to my career. I would like to bring in your knowledge that my last day will be September 5, 2019, two weeks from today.

I am really grateful for all your support and aid during my service period in this company. I deeply appreciate and acknowledge all the valuable experiences I have gained while working for this company. It has been an immense pleasure working with my team and this institution.

I would you to let me know how I can help during this transition period. I want to make it as smooth as possible.

Thank you for everything

Yours Sincerely,

Signature

Jonas Weller

Example 4

Sharad Srivastava

354 Shakti Vihar Villas,

Vasant Nagar, Pune

Shard_sri@yahoo.com

June 23, 2018

Mrs Shanti Boghle

HR Head

Samsung Electronics

Pune

Dear Mrs. Boghle,

Kindly accept my resignation letter effective July 7, 2018. As already mentioned, my family welcomed our second child last month. Once I am done with my parental leave, I would prefer to stay home with my children and focus on the needs of my family.

This is a time wherein I request your full support. I am grateful to you for understanding me. Please let me know if I can be of any help during this transition time.

Yours truly,

Signature

Sharad Srivastava

Some tips to keep in mind

You are well aware as of how to write a resignation letter. The template and examples give you a practical approach too. Now, have a look at some tips while compiling your resignation letter.
Try to be very optimistic. It is not only beneficial for the present scenario, but this helps you keep positive ties with your organization. You never know when and where you would need someone’s help.
Keep your tone quite polite. Regardless of your reasons to leave, you must be polite and courteous to your sender.
Ensure them that you would give your full aid in helping the new staff. Be promising for the fact that you will not leave the works in the middle, completely un-understandable by anyone.
Never brag about the new place that you will be going to. It creates an ill impact on your working experience at the place you are leaving. You might feel like going back to this place again. So, don’t go by closing all the doors for yourselves. Keep the possibilities open.

This completes all the necessary points one should remember while quitting the job. Keep note of all of it and enjoy the future opportunities that hold for your growth.

The story behind India becoming the world’s 2nd largest manufacturer of PPE kits

By

Shrutika Thete

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August 1, 2020

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“In the middle of the difficulty, lies an opportunity.”
Albert Einstein

India has proved this quote true. It has emerged to become the second-largest manufacturer for personal protective equipment (PPE) kits. This happened within a short period of two months after the pandemic arose in India in March 2020. PPE kits mainly include masks (surgical and N-95), gloves (surgical and examination), coveralls and gowns, head cover, goggles, face-shields, and shoe cover. India has efficiently begun to manufacture these PPE kits due to the widespread Coronavirus pandemic.

Challenges faced for manufacturing

Currently, China is the world leader in both the manufacture and export of PPE kits. India imported lakhs of PPE kits from China but the kits received were faulty and of low quality. The US and the Asia Pacific have a combined market share of 61 percent. The US has 33 percent and Asia Pacific Region has a 28 percent share of PPE kits. On the other hand, Europe has a share of 22 percent.

So, how did it happen for India? With a nation with having a population of 1.3 million, it was very difficult to depend on the imports. Dr. Sanjiv Relhan, the Chairman of Preventive Wear Manufacturer Association of India stressed upon the one significant fact. There were 100+ firms in India making the gowns, bodysuits, and other gears like masks, gloves to fight coronavirus. But the problem came into highlight when no one was making the sealed bodysuits. Such bodysuits use tape and worn by the doctors to protect themselves from this harmful virus while treating the patients. The issue of shortage of unique tape sealing machines was also creating havoc. There was a lack of standardization in this and cheap kits from China was creating more dilemma.

Implementation of a powerful solution

The story behind India becoming the world’s 2nd largest manufacturer of PPE kits — Manufacturing of PPE kits in bulk quantity

The government came into action in early January 2020. Under the leadership of Smriti Irani, the Textile Ministry team has been taking many crucial steps. It is ensuring that only certified players are eligible to make the kits. These players include Nair Matrix Clothing, Arvind Ltd, Rich Global Exports Pvt Ltd, and so on. These firms across the entire supply chain are successfully supplying PPE kits to the government. Within a month, 14 manufacturers cleared the technical testing and the number of manufacturers grew to 52 in next month. This continued to grow further. Some manufactures are now using ultrasonic sealing waves. This helps in sealing the edges of the bodysuits just like using an iron to stick the stickers on the t-shirts.

Moreover, India has started to use the alternative of Nitrile power-filled gloves by replacing them with lactic gloves. This is because lactic gloves are less costly. The fabric of the bodysuit used is non-woven which helps to optimize the costs. But the variety of lightweight woven fabric is also used by many manufacturers. These PPE kits ensure to cover the overall body of the frontline workers with the provision of a zip-up facility. Also, the Textile Committee is sincerely doing the work of establishing laboratories for the testing of textiles and textile machinery. They provide the tests for inspection and examination considering the factor for the quality of textile products and textile machinery.

Growth in productions of PPE kits

When compared to March 30, India produced 8,000 PPE every day. Stating the recent scenario of May 18, India produced 4.5 lakh PPEs per day. Arvind manufacturer produces 15,000 PPE kits per day and serves through their plants situated in Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, and Ranchi. Their executive director, “Kulin Lalabhai” also applauded the government of India that works with the textile industry from scratch. For Shahi Exports, only 5 of its 58 plants are into service for manufacturing these kits. Out of 1.2 lakhs, only 750 employees are deployed on the plants. The company now successfully makes 20,000 bodysuits per day. It has supplied over 9 lakhs kits to “Hindustan Lifecare Limited (HLL)” in Kerala, the Central government’s agency in charge of medical procurement.

There is immense growth in this arena which is highly commendable. In just 60 days, there was a 56-fold growth. It is estimated to be 7,000 crore industry in the future. India has so far an inventory of 15.96 lakh PPE kits. Another 2.22 crore kits are in the process of manufacturing for future requirements. The interesting fact here is that more than 600 companies in India are now certified to produce PPEs. The global market worth is certainly to be $92.5 billion by 2025.

Future scope and improvements in PPE kits

There is a high demand for PPE kits for frontline workers due to increasing cases of Coronavirus in India. Thereby, these are banned to give in export too. In a recent webinar, the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) has emphasized for the lifting of the ban on export. This is possible once the local manufacturers can meet the Indian demand well.

Also, the government is boosting this business on another level by helping the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The World Bank and the Asian Development Bank are providing trade finance programs to MSMEs. Also, they have decided to tie-up with technological companies. It will set up the analytics to maintain optimum stock levels, limit wastage, and avoid stock-outs of the kits. Some Government institutes like the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) are finding innovative methods for testing the kit’s materials. With these practices into place, it will improve the quantitative and qualitative requirements of PPE kits. This good news will spread positivity within the frontline warriors. They are able to gain more confidence in their work and are giving their best to combat this pandemic.