The literature what we study today has evolved over many centuries, and have gone through many changes in it’s pattern as well as study. The roots of it’s origin lies back in the world of Europeanland in early 15 century.It was in this era when a major European civilization observed a major revolutionary trend which is famously known as “The Renaissance period”. It was an amazing era that experienced changes in the terms of science, literature, art, philosophy, religion, and people turned more towards the humanitarian approach of studying.
The word Renaissance refers to the revival of something, and here something means the revival of art and literature under the influence of classical models, in European land in 14th century and lasted till 16th century while being difused to the rest parts of the Western world.
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The early 14th century saw the renewal of Platonic ideas which were further put to serve the Christianity.Talking about how much it effected the upcoming trends is evident from the works of the people who have been able to give us marvelous pieces of poetry, prose, novels and the works of art as well. When we say it was a great time that flashed a glance at many a changes in the world of literature and art, there are few names that are responsible for the first revolutionary ideas, namely, the works of PetrarchMachiavelli, Ariosto (Italy). Again counting down the memory lane we find that at different parts of Europe a numerous number of poets and novelist appeared, such as that of “The father of English”, Geoffrey Chaucer. Another set of poets and great literary writers revived between 15th and 17th century are the great and immortal Sir William Shakespeare, who not only marked a new style of writing but also developed adorable pieces of writings. Along with him was Edmund Spenser, majorly famous for his poetry. And the list goes on to count a large number of poets and writers who emerged as great revolutionary and helped in the development of a new and more wide idea of humanism in the era of absolute monarchy.
Announcing this Pandemic corona Kal is little bit sarcastic because this must not stand for a long time. Over the last several months it had produced devastating results that shook this entire civilization of modern mankind deeply and profoundly. What it had perpetrate over the several months is far more than that could be happen in a ‘Kal’. Lakhs of people across the globe had loose their lives without committing any crime a direct verdict which did not even perform any trial or legal practices directly without any hearing clutched many lives brings a world of sufferings to their families nation and to the entire world.
Amid of this ongoing pandemic the Indian economy is facing Repercussion:
With the ongoing grief of many loosing lives and the infected ones and unimagined and numerous sufferings to their families there are also families those who are suffering live and terrible moments emerged because of ‘Hopes of returning home’, Extreme and harsh survival with the long routes to their homes, There is reverse migration swinging across the country on big level, poor living conditions continuous loose of livelihood without any social security and much more we are unable to create jobs hence employment in hands which had created a trauma and a significant question “will Indian Economy be capable enough to harness the demographic dividend in terms of employment opportunities ?”and why this question is crucial because the trends and symptoms our economy is projecting are intimidating. As per the foreign brokerage the India’s GDP forecast for this financial year will shrink by Approximately 2%,even some analyst predicted it to be as much as 5%.RBI had also expected a downfall in GDP in FY21(2020-2021).and as per a report India will can undergo recession in third quarter of this fiscal we already were the victims of Demonitisation India was running void of cash in hands hence demand was law already and with emergence of this Pandemic we run sort of incomes there is loss in incomes there is very meagre Employment there is definite depression in demand. apart from it banks also facing serious challenges because of bad loan levels and growing debts, banks NBFC’s are performing poorly risk Alienation increased as balance sheets of firms households grown weak .India is under lockdown since 25 march all the manufacturing across the country is at standstill there is disruption in supply and demand chain industries output shrank at 16.7% there is reverse migration is happening which country never sees before as all the manufacturing units had been shut down the backbone of employment the MSME’s facing tough time. we had obtained fiscal Deficiet in FY20 4.6% but due to cutting edge declination in GDP contraction the brokerage had revised it up-to 6.3%.All these above facts and figures trying to put the Portrait of our economy which is facing the tough time. Results and repercussions will be more intimidating.
There is huge challenge before the government how they are going to harness the demographic dividend of India which is India’s strength which was injected in 1980 and expected to end up-to 2040. Every fervent young hand need a job need a skill in his hand so that with his aspirations he can discharge its duties for nation building. Indian youth needs jobs creation apart from agriculture or Non-Agriculture Jobs. India’s spirit its youth needs a work in his hand. And it leaves a with a question Will Indian Economy be Capable enough to Foster employment for youths ? can we Harness the demographic dividend the real energy of Nation the INDIA ?
We have all received WhatsApp messages in our family groups that are usually forwarded by the older members of our family claiming that coronavirus is caused by eating non vegetarian foods or banging utensils generates positive energy that destroys coronavirus and other such absurd things. Of course these are examples of fake news and are recognized as such, easily by a millennial or Gen z but not so by our parents, uncles, aunts or the boomer generation.
Older people more likely to spread fake news
The dynamics between age and misinformation are being studied by various researchers in the field of communication. In fact several studies have found that adults over the age of 65 are more likely to fall for fake news than younger adults. Studies in Princeton and NYU found that older people do spread fake news, but they were not the source. Them being late adopters of technology and new to internet and social media might be one of the reasons that they are gullible and believe anything they see on the internet.
Researches should further attempt to find out as to why boomers fall to fake news and look for solutions to curb the spread of misinformation. It’s time that Facebook, Whastapp, Twitter and other social media platforms should carry out their own research and take effective measures. Meanwhile, it is up to us to make sure that older adults are not sharing fake news. We should provide them with sources through which they can fact check what they have shared. We should teach them how to identify and flag a fake message.
Our older generation helped us make sense of the real world and now it is up to us to guide them through the virtual world.
During this pandemic situation, getting news that can give little relief in current scenario is worth that can make your day. And yes here it is good news that New Zealand declared itself Covid-19 free on 8th June 2020, Monday. It was declared by the New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. In their recent conference they declare themselves as Covid-19 free.
However, they have also said that New Zealand’s government will lift all the restrictions probably today but the strictness with the border control will not be ease. World Health Organization also praises the New Zealand government over cautious and strict measures over Covid-19. Although being the first country to hit by this pandemic disease, they still manage to overcome from it. Further, the New Zealand Prime Minister also requested people to be safe and keeping the surroundings clean. All the private and public events could resume, government further mentioned. This can only be achieved by the New Zealand government because they have implemented strict restrictions. Due to this 75 days restriction with a strict lockdown almost all the business shut and except essential workers rest have made to stay at home.
With death rate up to 22 and infected up to 1154 according to the Health Ministry, they control the situation more cautiously as well as more appropriately. Borders security will be strictly controlled. Ms. Ardern said that she did a “little dance” when she was told that there are no more active coronavirus cases in New Zealand, while surprising her two-year-old daughter, Neve. The last person who was being monitored now declared as symptom free after being in isolation. Yet, country will be at national alert level-1 from today midnight said by Ardern this Monday.
“Our Collective results I think speak for ourselves. This was what the sacrifice of our team of five million was for- to keep one another for safe and to keep one another well.” – Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand Prime Minister
With this great news our hope for a better lives have come to a great point. We should take our safety as the first priority. Wearing masks and using sanitizer during this pandemic situation is a necessary requirement of one’s for itself. Avoiding the guidelines will only make the situation worse. Let be safe and keep the environment around yourself safe.
We always hear that it’s never too late to live our dreams and there’s no better example than Chandigarh resident Harbhajan Kaur who in true sense living her dreams. She’s indeed an inspiration to all the procrastinators. Her journey aptly defines that age is just a number and where there is will you will definitely find your way.
So let’s take a look at her tasteful journey of passion:
It all started in 2016,when one day Harbhajan’s daughter Raveena Suri asked if she had any regrets in her life to which she sadly expressed of not being able to earn a single penny over these years. This pinched Raveena lot. Aware of her mother’s cooking capabilities she now decided to motivate her and showed her the direction towards a new beginning. She asked her to make and sell her signature ‘Besan ki Barfi’ which over the years was only relished by family members.
So one day they both visited sector-18 to sell their sweet and it was very much liked by people and at the end of the day Harbhajan Kaur for the first time earned an amount of ₹2000. But what started as a weekend startup soon became on orders only enterprise. This was the time when Harbhajan Kaur was living her dream. Soon their idea took its final shape and she started selling barfis under brand name Harbhajan’s with the tagline “Bachpan Yaad Aajayega” (you’ll remember your childhood). The most interesting thing about her is that she herself manages everything on her own from roasting gram flour to cutting the perfectly shaped barfis. Her barfis are made only on orders and people collect the freshly made barfis at her residence.
Her hard work soon received plaudits when she trended on Internet after a tweet made by Anand Mahindra. He tweeted “When you hear the word ‘start-up’ it brings to mind images of millennials in Silicon Valley or Bengaluru trying to build billion dollar ‘unicorns’. From now on let’s also include a 94 year old woman who doesn’t think it’s too late to do a start – up. She’s my entrepreneur of the year.”
So now what are your views about this inspirational story? Don’t you think if she can then why not you? Wake up smell your dreams and start working to achieve them. Don’t be hesitant, don’t think about society or anyone else thinking “log Kya kahenge”. Just let it happen and feel the change.
Remember when we kicked off 2019 and greeted with the news of the cosmetic tycoon Kylie Jenner’s baby announcement. The netizens broke into an absolute frenzy gushing over an Instagram post of her baby girl’s itsy-bitsy fingers wrapped around Jenner’s finger amassing over 18 million likes and being crowned as the most liked picture on Instagram. However, the Instagram royalty was poached by a picture of an egg that set out to dethrone her post and garnered over 24.5 million likes and counting. Well it definitely managed to create a lot of hubbub but also proving the clout of Instagram likes once again.
When Instagram was launched in October 2010, it started out as a mainstream and lucid social-media platform that allowed its users to share their pictures and videos. But then as its user demography kept surging, so did the insatiable hunger for likes among Instagrammers. ‘Man is a social creature and is preceded by the society,’ even the girl who constantly posts about how ‘Quarantine is basically her daily lifestyle.’ As humans we always have this certain need for social validation and approval from others like some tribal ritual of passage; be it in reality or social media.
Now this virtual validation can seem all roseate and promising, fractionally. The Instagram likes you get, even those 11 likes on your buck-toothed school picture or that exotic beach picture of you in a dainty sarong gives you a morale boost; an assurance that people out there see you as a fashion icon, beauty guru, tech savant or a motorhead and support your passion, hobbies and interests. And as you nestle into this soft cloud of validation it becomes your driving force to broadcast yourself, as you are despite your struggles, credentials, race, complexion, gender. It helps people break free of their inhibitions and openly discuss about ‘body positivity’ ‘sexual harassment’ ‘mental health’ ‘climate change’ ‘world peace’, ‘empowerment’.
This monopoly of likes ended up paving the way for an elite clique of social media influencers. These users start out as any mundane instagrammers, but as their content and post gain attention and likes, their account grows. The encouragement motivates to post fresh and unconventional material. Then to gain the upper hand there’s shrewd use of popular hashtags. Their posts can be accessed by many people with similar interests. In succession, these influencers start rolling the ball in popular culture on different turfs, posting health and fitness regimes, composing music, food that tingles your palate, setting fashion trends etc. As much as this posse has helped in various social and humanitarian propaganda, they eventually usher in several sponsors and investors for marketing and promotional purposes. With brochures and pamphlets becoming outdated, businesses have adopted ‘digital marketing’. As popular businesses and raw start-ups have ventured into these uncharted tides, it has built up their marketing, brand promotion and networking forums.
From getting your dream freelancing opportunity to a site retailing a popular celebrity’s wedding attire you were doting on, these companies build up their online businesses through posters and ads having a good, dexterous hook and manipulate the users, increasing web traffic on their site. Further more the websites that you browse track your events, searches and interaction as cookies, out of which brands gain mileage and hence curating those Instagram ads. Lately, humble entrepreneurs hailing from modest backgrounds being a whiz in their craft but lacking resources for trade and marketing have found solace in Instagram. As they solicit likes for the samples of their work and thus, it becomes a popular profile.
Albeit the scale seems to be tipping to the positive side, one couldn’t agree more when it comes to the growing inferiority complex and the hunger for likes gnawing upon users especially teenagers. A cloud of insecurity and unhealthy competition looms over one when another individual gets more likes or has a better lifestyle, clothes or a house. It pushes society towards the brink of materialism and shallowness, followed by snide comments and slamming on social media. This insanity often drives people to depression, existentialism and in worst cases even suicidal. People often lose their individuality, putting on a facade which could make the most desirable.
In retrospect, with an ongoing pandemic, people are frantically preaching our race joining the Dinosaurs, Dodos and the Rhinos too. As much it’s inevitable, let’s tone down the melodrama and take a leap of faith. Reach out to people positively on social media, if you scroll past a random post aimlessly, probably double tap. And next time you’re out for brunch with your friends, stop taking 50 snaps of your croissant and espresso for the aesthetics; it’s time to gain a few likes and comments in reality, because it’s not always ‘#All for the gram’.
Will AI be the next big disruption in the Legal Scenario amidst COVID 19 crisis?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a simulation of human intelligence programmed in computers to mimic human thinking and actions. Whereas, Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) is process in which legal firms, publishing or corporate houses hire an onshore or offshore legal firm or a legal service provider company for their in-house legal works which are voluminous, reiterating, taxing and routine.
AI is the new buzzword which is slowly permeating the Indian Legal System. It is expected to have a significant impact by solving the major problem of “access to justice” in the system by mitigating the problem of inability to secure legal representation by vast majority of individuals and businesses. It will reduce costs and time involved in high-volume low-value work resulting in cheaper services.
Traditional law firm model is no longer aligned with customer expectation, hence, demand for law firm services are flat while that of legal services is still increasing. Lately, the legal industry has started to recognize the fact that technology shall be preferred over labour arbitrage. Legal expertise clubbed with process management and technology is essential for effective delivery of legal services. AI will enable firms providing LPO services to make best of everything by incorporating latest technology. It can be used in reviewing and standardizing documents, due diligence, transactional practices, cross-border contract drafting, judgement prediction, risk assessment etc. It will help in improving quality, efficiency, accuracy and cost of work by streamlining its workforce, saving money spent on providing salaries to such workforce and spending it on AI tools. It will save time spent on mundane, routine work so that lawyer’s role is limited to core functions that are beyond the scope of AI.
Legal Professionals believe that AI will replace their jobs resulting in large scale unemployment, however, it will only alter the way services are delivered by them, redefine tasks and functions as well as business models defining them. It is to be noted that it will only compress the case disposition time helping them improve client access and quality of legal solutions provided in optimum time. As rightly said by Michio Kaku, a noted theoretical physicist and futurist,
“The job market of the future will consist of those jobs that robots cannot perform.”
Michio Kaku, American theoritical physicist, futurist and popularizer of science.
Despite numerous advantages, AI is uncommon in the Indian Legal Industry as compared to other sectors and countries because it requires a comprehensive legal database which is in the nasent stages in the Indian Judicial Scenario. Another drawback is the integration of continuously developing information and digitalization of infotmation (i.e. feeding them into the system ) which is a time intensive process. Not only this, AI models have also failed to explain the outcomes predicted by it.
Every new technological idea has its pros and cons along with a section of people retaliating its implementation. What needs to be considered is whether a few disadvantages, some of which are difficult but not impossible to overcome in the current Indian Legal System, are sufficient to compromise with the greater benefits that AI has to offer in mitigating the key problem of “access to justice” in the Indian Legal Scenario.
In a time of this pandemic, everyone gets at least one hour for themselves, and that one our is your “ME TIME”. Your me-time is one of those most important moments that you’re living, this is the time when you actually understand yourself, you recognize your actual WORTH! We all are living the same traditional lifestyle since we are born, in which, we are supposed to wake up in the morning, go to school or college or for work, after coming back have food, that’s it, end of the day! This is the very first time when you have a lot of time to be who you are! To do what you love, to find yourself, to realize what you want to achieve. We are living to earn, to get a job. Did you ever think about what’s different? Why not make it different? This is the time when you got the chance to live your life in your way, just a single problem is there, that you are not allowed to go out. So what? Make yourself more productive. Give yourself time for making your career, not for just getting a job! Your career is what you actually want to do, and, a job is something you do just for the sake of money. Give yourself time, keep your mobile phones aside, put the earphones down, and, look inside you! understand what you like to do, the work, which doesn’t make you feel tired, the work, which you enjoy to do. Start discovering your personality, your strengths, and, make your strengths your power, now, understand how your strengths can help you in achieving what you want. Which activities make you feel empowered? Things which makes you feel strong, think about the tasks you do when you feel low or stressed. These activities are those what makes you the REAL YOU! Your natural talents are the things which come naturally, and, your born talent. These things are not easy for others, these are made for you, or, you are made for them. Start writing! Write what you do, what makes you stress-free, this is the best way to figure out your natural strengths. Ask your friends, people you have worked with, your teachers, what they think you are good at? Sometimes, even you don’t get what others catch about you. Ask them what your strengths are. Do not restrict yourself, Be open-minded! Never take any feedback negatively, maybe you get surprised after knowing what others think about you, take it positively. If it’s good, try to enhance, or if not, try to be better! Never think that this is THE END! We never get things served always, sometimes we get, but do not make it a habit. Don’t leave just because you didn’t succeed. Try until you get what you wanted. Realizing your worth is realizing yourself! If you overcome all the fears, all the doubts, you will never give others the chance to criticize you as you’ve already dealt with all those ups and downs. So, start making yourself more productive.
Hill stations are blessed with delightful weather. The cool climate of a hill station captivates the people with its beauty. Hence, such places are always preferred by people for a picnic or a short trip.
There are many hill stations in Maharashtra. Today, I will be talking about ‘Mahabaleshwar,’ a marvellous hill station located in the western ghats of Maharashtra.
Situated at a distance of 285 km from Mumbai, Mahabaleshwar is a lovely hill station in the Satara district of Maharashtra. It is a paradise for all the green panthers. It is one of the great tourist attractions.
People of all age groups can relish various things and different activities available in Mahabaleshwar. Small children can roam around the beautiful gardens, enjoy the rides at the amusement parks. The teenagers can go for trekking, cycling or go-karting. Shopping lovers would be pleased with a variety of thing that the local market has to offer. Elderly people can get to experience the calmness and peace found at the several popular points present over here. The huge range of places in Mahabaleshwar makes it a perfect travel destination.
Mahabaleshwar is blessed with a cool and pleasant climate. Hence, you can visit this place at any time of the year. You will definitely not regret planning a trip to Mahabaleshwar with your family or friends, because it has a lot to offer to the tourists.
Mahabaleshwar local market: The bustling local market of Mahabaleshwar draws the attention of all the people visiting this place. This market is crowded with people. There are different shops selling several food items, footwear, jewellery, clothes, handicrafts, decorative items, toys and so much more.
Beautiful places to visit: There are many pleasing places in Mahabaleshwar. One can spend time here and relax their mind and soul. You can enjoy at worth visiting places like Lingmala waterfall, Wilson point, Lodwick Point, Elphinstone Point, Venna Lake, Pratapgad fort, Mahabaleshwar temple, Mapro garden, Krishnabai Temple, Table Land, gorgeous gardens and many more. You can have a thrilling experience at the amusement parks like On Wheelz and Velocity Entertainmentz. People can have fun at several rides and play different games available here. The delightful valleys, hills, and greenery of the dense forests in Mahabaleshwar engages all the nature lovers.
Food: You can try the delicious local cuisine of Mahabaleshwar. You also get to eat fresh and juicy strawberries and mulberries here. One will definitely enjoy different types of cool icecreams and street-side hot corn. You can buy various types of flavourful jam, crushes, fudge, syrups, squashes and enjoy it with your family and friends throughout the year at your home.
So, if you live near Mumbai, Kolhapur or Pune, and are planning to have a wonderful picnic with your loved ones. Then, Mahabaleshwar hill station is definitely the best recommendation. You will love a comfortable road trip to reach this charming hill station. Once you reach here, you get to spend quality time at the heavenly place and create memories that can be cherished forever.
India is named for its multi-culture. The culture and history of the country would be the specialization and uniqueness of the country. The culture would be different from one to another country. India is a country with various cultures and great history. Indian people enjoying to follow the culture, their basic culture is to be truthful and honest. According to their states their ceremonies and festivals celebrating culture also different. From the religious and community basis the style of the celebration and other actions we’re different. Many of the foreign people had an attraction towards the Indian culture.
India has numerous religions. This also one of the reasons to call India a multi-cultured country. Basically, India is a Hindu nation. Majority of the people. Used to follow Hinduism in India. Muslims are the next majority religion in India. They are in more numbers in Kashmir, Maharashtra, Kerala, Nagaland. Some other minority religions are Christianity, Buddhism, Jainism, etc. Architecture is also different from the style of religion. Because of their religious culture and style would be seen in their works.
India has a great history of its civilization. In 1920s Indian archeology department found that cities called Harrapa and Mohenjodaro were destructed before thousands of years ago. These places are well civilized. With the evidence of things like iron and copper, architecture, expensive belongings Cotton cloths we can know the civilization.
The history behind Indian literature also a great one. The Indian epics like Mahabharata, Ramayana was World famous. Even a lot of scripts destroyed before so many years, India has not excellent participation in literature.
Another set of poets and great literary writers revived between 15th and 17th century are the great and immortal Sir William Shakespeare, who not only marked a new style of writing but also developed adorable pieces of writings. Along with him was Edmund Spenser, majorly famous for his poetry. And the list goes on to count a large number of poets and writers who emerged as great revolutionary and helped in the development of a new and more wide idea of humanism in the era of absolute monarchy.
International Journal of Research (IJR) 