Author: Shuchita Singh Chauhan

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Yogasana gets formal recognition as a competitive sport

The Sports Ministry of India formally recognised Yogasana as a competitive sport which will soon be introduced in Khelo India, University level and National Games. This was declared in a conference held by the Union Minister of State for AYUSH Shri ShripadNaik, and the Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Kiren Rijjiju in New Delhi on 17 Dec ’20.

While addressing ,Shri Naik traced the origins of Yogasana competitions to the Indian Yoga tradition,where such competitions have been held for centuries. So this is an important attempt to bring the legacy of ancient games in a more organised and sustainable way.

‘SheshNaag’, Indian Railway’s 2.8 KM Long train

Indian Railways has created another record by operating the longest freight train. It has been named “SheshNaag”. It is a 2.8 km long train amalgmating 4 empty BOXN rakes powered by 4 sets of electric locomotives. The rake had a total of 251 wagons which were pulled by four electric locomotives which were fitted in between. This target is achieved in the South East Central Railway Zone of the Indian Railways. The train had empty BOXN rakes.

Indian Railways are now moving to priortise toward freight trains network as the passenger trains are not running in full utilisation due to the spread of Coronavirus pandemic. They are trying to move multiple freight rakes together as it helps in saving the transportation time and also help in the decongestion of the rail route.

Geeta Saar

Whatever has happened, has happened for good.

Whatever is happening, is happening for good.

Whatever will happen, shall also happen for good.

What have you lost, that you cry for?

What did you bring, that you lost?

What did you create, that was destroyed?

You came empty handed, and will go empty handed.

Whatever is yours today, was somebody else’s yesterday, and will be somebody else’s tomorrow.

Source : Wikipedia

Jio Platform Launches New Videoconferencing APP ‘jio Meet’

Jio Platforms, a subsidiary of Mukesh Ambani controlled Reliance Industries Ltd has launched a videoconferencing app, JIOMEET. It is a ‘Made in India’ free videoconferencing app. It can be used for one on one video calls and hosting meetings with up to 100 users with enterprise – grade host controls, Jio Platforms said on its website. It is available on App store and Google Play Store.

The app was commercially available since July 2. The company had on April 30 announced the launch of its nationwide video calling service. By March end the app already had over 100,000 installs on Play Store.

The app is launched when there is rising clamour for adoption of Make in India products as a result of ban of 59 Chinese apps. It is a great initiative by Reliance Industries in support of Make in India campaign and work from home culture during the pandemic.

Work From Home Jobs During the Lockdown

Due to this Covid – 19 when all the offices are closed and employers have transitioned their employees to remote work, one thing that comes out best during this lockdown is that how remote work or work from home can be successful on a large scale.

Let us see some interesting job opportunities which anyone can start from home :

1. Online Educator

If teaching is your passion and you are away from your passion because schools are closed due to this lockdown then you don’t have to worry as you can simply teach online at your homes.

2. Freelance Writer

Many big sites need freelance writers and content creators so if you have good writing skills then this is surely your job. The best part is that this is the job where you don’t have to go to office. Sit at your homes and provide the best content to your employer.

3. Social Media Manager

Many big business house needs someone to manage their social media accounts like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter so that they can grow their business online and can expand their reach. So if you are a pro at managing social media then this is the right job for you.

4. Call-Center Representative

Many businesses need workers who can answer the phone at all hours, assist customers, and process orders or deal with returns. But since more businesses are operating online, a growing number of these jobs are going to customer service at home.

5. Data Entry operator

A wide range of businesses need workers to enter various data into their systems. For this job one should know basics of computer and should have good typing skills. This is the job that you can perform from home. You just have to enter data online and send it to your employers.

6. YouTuber

If you can entertain and influence large audience on YouTube platform then in some time you can also become a successful YouTuber earning a lot of money.

7. Translator

Translator is someone who converts written word from one language to another. For this job one must have a bachelor’s degree and most importantly must be fluent in the language that the job demands. Many sites nowadays need online translators so if this job fits you, you can surely apply.  If you have proper education but don’t have any experience, then it isn’t a problem to find a job because there are many freelance translators have no experience jobs on the Internet nowadays.

This was all about the jobs that you can start from home during this lockdown. So I hope you will find the above article useful.

Human Resource Management

Meaning

Human resource management involves procuring, developing, maintaining and appraising a competent workforce to achieve the goals efficiently and effectively. Staffing is an integral part of human resource management. It is also concerned with procurement, development, compensation, integration and maintenance of managerial employees.

The National Institute Personnel Management (NIPM) of India has defined human resource management as ” the part of management which is concerned with people at work and with their relationship within an enterprise. It’s aim is to bring together and develop into an effective organisation of the men and women who make up an enterprise and having regard for the well – being of the individuals and of working groups, to enable them to make their best contribution to its success. “

Objectives of Human Resource Management

  • To procure right person at the right job.
  • To establish desirable relationship between employer and employees.
  • To mould human resources in the structure of organisation effectively.
  • To develop personality of employee through training and development campaigns.
  • To establish harmony in goals within the organisation
  • To establish employee discipline and moral.

Characteristics of HRM

  • Human focus :It is concerned with the effective management of people possessing energy and capabilities. It is individual oriented. It is specially focused on the human oriented approach. The detailed investigation of human resource in organisation is made.
  • Management Function : It involves managerial functions such as planning, implementing and controlling of acquisition, development, utilization and maintenance of human resources.
  • Pervasive Function : HRM is pervasive in nature as it is present in all enterprises. It is performed in all levels of management. The responsibility of human resource cannot be delegated to other. It is practically implemented in the organisation at various levels.
  • Continuous Commitment : It is continuous function of management. In other words, it is not a one- time process. It will continue till the organisation exists. It is continuously monitored at every step of organisation existence.

Duties performed by Human Resource Personnel

  • Recruitment
  • Collecting information about jobs
  • Developing compensation and incentive plans.
  • Training and development of employees.
  • Handling grievances.

Peanuts : Nutrition And Health Benefits

A native to South America and introduced to other tropical countries many centuries ago, peanuts though classified as a nut, are actually not nuts as it belongs to the family of legumes like soy, beans and lentils. In India, they are mostly grown in tropical states like Andhra Pradesh, Telangana , Tamil Nadu, Gujrat, Maharashtra and Rajasthan.

Nutrition :

Peanuts or Ground nuts are abundant in protein, healthy fats and dietary fibres that can curb your appetite, lower the risk of heart disease and regulate sugar levels. They are immensely rich in Potassium, Calcium, Phosphorus and B Vitamins which can provide you with a lot of health benefits.

Groundnut Nutrition per 100 gms

Calories 567 kcal

Total Carbohydrate 16g

Dietary fiber 9g

Sugar 4g

Protein 26g

Total Fat 49g

Saturated Fat 7g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 18mg

Potassium 705 mg

Calcium 134mg

Iron 6.7mg

Manganese 245mg

Phosphorus 549

Water 7%

Health Benefits :

Heart – friendly

Peanuts help to keep the heart healthy. They lower bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol levels in the blood, only to prevent coronary artery disease and strokes by promoting healthy blood lipid profile.

Brain Food

It is due to the presence of Vitamin B3 or niacin that helps improve the functionality of the brain and further boosts memory. They also contain a flavonoid known as resveratrol that helps in improving blood flow to the brain.

Helps in weight loss

The combination of fiber, fat and protein in peanuts helps keep you full for longer and lowers your appetite. They are good source of energy that help increase the metabolic rate.

Helps deal with stress and anxiety

Stress and anxiety are two symptoms of depression. Amino acid known as tryptophan present in peanuts releases serotonin a brain chemical that is involved in mood regulation. It keeps us calm and mentally aware.

Best for diabetics

Peanuts make a great snack option for diabetics due to the presence of manganese, a mineral that plays an important role in metabolizing fat and carbohydrate, Calcium absorption and blood sugar regulation. They are known to have a low glycemic index that makes it a perfect go to snack for diabetics.

Good for skin and hair

Vitamins present in peanuts helps in delaying visible significance ageing. It is beneficial for skin. It is also good source of B Vitamins that convert in to biotin only to induce hair growth.

Promotes Fertility

It also contains a good amount of flame. Several studies have shown that women who had a daily consumption of 400 mg of folic acid before and during early pregnancy reduced the risk of having a baby born with a serious neutral tube defect by up to 70%.

The article was all about nutrition facts and health benefits of peanuts. Hope you find this article useful.

“MASTER JI” OF BOLLYWOOD PASSED AWAY

After Sushant Singh Rajput’s death there is another shocking news which has left us devastated. Yes, today morning we have lost another legend of bollywood industry. The legendary bollywood choreographer Saroj Khan died of cardiac arrest at around 2:30 am on Friday morning at a Mumbai hospital. She was in Mumbai ‘s Guru Nanak Hospital since June 17 after she complained of breathing difficulties. She was 71. After her death her funeral took place in the morning in Malad, Mumbai.

She was a three – time National Award Winner who was credited for choreographing more than 2000 songs. She was fondly called as ‘Masterji’ by the stars. She was a wonderful artist and an exceptional guru who played crucial roles in many superstars journeys by giving memorable choreographies to them. Her most famous collaboration were with actors Madhuri Dixit and Sridevi. Her iconic numbers included Dhak Dhak Karne Laga from movie Beta (1992), Ek do teen from Tezaab (1998), Hawa Hawaii from Mr India (1987) and many more.

So today we have lost another amazingly talented person. You will be missed Saroj ma’am.

#RIPSarojKhan

Source : Hindustan Times

World Hindi Day

This day is celebrated every year on January 10. It’s objective is to create a suitable environment for the promotion of Hindi language worldwide and to present it as the prevalent language of the World.

Origin of Hindi

The word Hindi is believed to be transformed from the original Sanskrit word ‘Sindhu’. There was a river called Sindh and the area around this river was known as Sindh. This ‘Sindhu’ word became ‘Hindu’ when Irsnian’s entered in India. Later, it became ‘Hindi’ and then called ‘Hind’. Today this language is spoken by about 43 crore people in the world. It is believed that Hindi has derived from Sanskrit and written in the Devanagari script.

About World Hindi Day

  • The first World Hindi Conference was held in Nagpur on January 10, 1975, where 122 delegates from 30 countries participated in the program.
  • Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh announced to celebrate World Hindi Day on January 10 every year in the year 2006.
  • It is also celebrated by Indian embassies located in various parts of the world.
  • Hindi is the fifth most spoken language among the total languages of the world.
  • It is spoken in countries like Pakistan, Nepal, New Zealand, Mauritius, South Africa.
  • World Hindi Day is different from Hindi Divas which is celebrated on September 14 every year.

Source – Jagranjosh and Wikipedia

One Must Know About THESE Indian Cities Why Are they Famous For?

1. Lucknow

Lucknow is extremely popular for Chikan and Zaroori. Both of these are two kinds of stylish and delicate Indian embroideries. The export of these rich materials, forms a significant part of the revenue to the city. There is a huge demand of both these handcrafted embroideries, not only in India but in overseas markets as well.

2. Agra

If there is anything that comes close to the popularity of Taj Mahal from Agra, it is the delicious and popular Agra ka Petra. It is popular Indian sweet from the state. It is translucent looking, soft, chewy and candy – like, eaten dry or dipped in sugar syrup.

3. Firozabad

Firozabad located in Uttar Pradesh is mainly an industrial town located nearly 200 km away from New Delhi. This city is popularly known for its glass industry producing glass bangles or famed bangles. This city has been producing glass bangles for more than 200 years where workers are still melting glass in traditional furnace.

4. Nagpur

The city of Nagpur is mainly known for its juicy oranges and this is the reason why it is called as the Orange City. It is a major trade center of oranges cultivated in large part of the region.

5. Kashmir

Apple is probably the most ancient fruit primarily grown in Asia. But if one wants to eat the most delicious apples of wide variety then one must visit Kashmir. There are mainly 7 types of Apples grown on a commercial scale which are : Ambri Kashmir, American Tree, Red Delicious, Maharaji Apple, Hazaratbali Apple, Golden delicious apple.

6. Varanasi

A Banarsi silk Saree is a must have in every Indian women’s wardrobe. These Sarees are handwoven in Varanasi, UP. These Sarees have a blend of marvellous colours and their sheen and texture make them irresistible and are simply pieces of art.

7. Surat

Strategy is known as City of Diamonds. Today, India gives shine to 75% of rough diamonds sold globally, with Surat being the Capital of trade. Over 90% of the world’s diamond pieces are cut in Surat, contributing to about 80% of the Indian annual diamond export.

8. Kannauj

Kannauj famous for distilling of scents is known as India’s perfume capital and is famous for its traditional Kannauj Perfume, a government protected entity. Kannauj itself has more than 200 perfume distilleries and is a market center for tobacco, ittar and rose water.

9. Darjeeling

Darjeeling is famous for its tea plantations the world over. With many gardens producing the famous Darjeeling tea, this is the place to enjoy guided tours amid verdant tea estates and enjoy tea tasting sessions like a true connoisseur very good for photography with local dress. The smell of tea leaf makes us fresh.

So this was all about our popularity of Indian cities.