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A few months ago, after overhearing a conversation at a coffee shop, I wrote about how multi-level-marketing (MLM) firms are attempting to woo students into their ponzi schemes<\/a>, by striking various chords with innocent students. And along these lines, a student from a reputed engineering college in Warangal, contacted us and told us that a 'marketing workshop' was conducted for students at a major hotel in the city and that the workshop aimed at getting students into a ponzi scheme.<\/p>Based on what that girl told me, I realised that these people who pitch MLM, basically spew up the same old casette about how this is a once in a lifetime opportunity that is bigger than anything else, as the girl's friend (another student and yet another victim of MLM scams) had told her to attend this session.<\/p>At the session, they were presented with much-out-of-context newspaper reports showing how employment opportunities will hit a low point in the coming years and how students need to take up marketing and more to sustain themselves, as the student Apurva* says, \"We were shown various presentations and were shown quotes on marketing by prominent people and they went to the extent of showing that the American President, Donald Trump also made his fortune through network marketing.\" While I wrote about how students should improve their marketing and communication skills <\/a>to ensure a good career, telling them outrightly that their four years of engineering study is a waste and they need to learn marketing and be marketers is something I couldn't understand.<\/p>An interesting point of the entire session was how they tried to validate their statements by showing their FICCI certification, using Trump, sharing their personal experiences on how they made money (by fooling gullible students and youngsters, most probably) and more. \"The extent to which they tried to validate themselves itself made me suspicious,\" says Apurva, adding, \"They actually said if they were illegal, they wouldn't be paying taxes and that was a major red light. After the entire presentation was over, they said I need to buy their product worth Rs. 7000 and make two other people buy it and that's how I'll make money.\"<\/p>In addition to monetary earnings, they also showed pictures of various people vacationing in exotic places like Goa and told the workshop participants that these all expense paid trips will also be a part of the benefits of enrolling in the scheme. This is one of the classic baits that MLM firms use, by showing glorious rewards to pull people into the schemes.<\/p>\"The sad part is, many students I know actually enrolled in this program and are now attempting to make people buy their products. I didn't expect my friends to get into things like this,\" she shares.<\/p>We urged you before and we are urging you now, if you are reading this, please beware of such ponzi schemes. They are just a way for you to lose your money.<\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1497344984640","data":"*Name changed on request.<\/b><\/p>Cover Image Source<\/a><\/b><\/p>"}]
Based on what that girl told me, I realised that these people who pitch MLM, basically spew up the same old casette about how this is a once in a lifetime opportunity that is bigger than anything else, as the girl's friend (another student and yet another victim of MLM scams) had told her to attend this session.<\/p>
At the session, they were presented with much-out-of-context newspaper reports showing how employment opportunities will hit a low point in the coming years and how students need to take up marketing and more to sustain themselves, as the student Apurva* says, \"We were shown various presentations and were shown quotes on marketing by prominent people and they went to the extent of showing that the American President, Donald Trump also made his fortune through network marketing.\" While I wrote about how students should improve their marketing and communication skills <\/a>to ensure a good career, telling them outrightly that their four years of engineering study is a waste and they need to learn marketing and be marketers is something I couldn't understand.<\/p>An interesting point of the entire session was how they tried to validate their statements by showing their FICCI certification, using Trump, sharing their personal experiences on how they made money (by fooling gullible students and youngsters, most probably) and more. \"The extent to which they tried to validate themselves itself made me suspicious,\" says Apurva, adding, \"They actually said if they were illegal, they wouldn't be paying taxes and that was a major red light. After the entire presentation was over, they said I need to buy their product worth Rs. 7000 and make two other people buy it and that's how I'll make money.\"<\/p>In addition to monetary earnings, they also showed pictures of various people vacationing in exotic places like Goa and told the workshop participants that these all expense paid trips will also be a part of the benefits of enrolling in the scheme. This is one of the classic baits that MLM firms use, by showing glorious rewards to pull people into the schemes.<\/p>\"The sad part is, many students I know actually enrolled in this program and are now attempting to make people buy their products. I didn't expect my friends to get into things like this,\" she shares.<\/p>We urged you before and we are urging you now, if you are reading this, please beware of such ponzi schemes. They are just a way for you to lose your money.<\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1497344984640","data":"*Name changed on request.<\/b><\/p>Cover Image Source<\/a><\/b><\/p>"}]
An interesting point of the entire session was how they tried to validate their statements by showing their FICCI certification, using Trump, sharing their personal experiences on how they made money (by fooling gullible students and youngsters, most probably) and more. \"The extent to which they tried to validate themselves itself made me suspicious,\" says Apurva, adding, \"They actually said if they were illegal, they wouldn't be paying taxes and that was a major red light. After the entire presentation was over, they said I need to buy their product worth Rs. 7000 and make two other people buy it and that's how I'll make money.\"<\/p>
In addition to monetary earnings, they also showed pictures of various people vacationing in exotic places like Goa and told the workshop participants that these all expense paid trips will also be a part of the benefits of enrolling in the scheme. This is one of the classic baits that MLM firms use, by showing glorious rewards to pull people into the schemes.<\/p>
\"The sad part is, many students I know actually enrolled in this program and are now attempting to make people buy their products. I didn't expect my friends to get into things like this,\" she shares.<\/p>
We urged you before and we are urging you now, if you are reading this, please beware of such ponzi schemes. They are just a way for you to lose your money.<\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1497344984640","data":"
*Name changed on request.<\/b><\/p>
Cover Image Source<\/a><\/b><\/p>"}]
Monsoon season has knocked the doors and so as the rains of the season. This fall turns out to be best especially for all the foodies. Few people desire for hot chocolate or some hot fritters with a warm sip of tea while others for ice creams just like me that gives us pleasure with the each drop falling from the sky. As it rains our heart pounds and mouth water for some lip smacking delicacies to relish in. Right from hot-hot tea or coffee to bajis to samosas to South Indian tiffins, all fills our love for food. <\/p>
Apart from these yummy food, monsoon also gets diseases along. Here is the list of food that you should avoid during monsoon to stay fit and healthy.<\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1497334793395","data":"
1. Mushrooms:<\/b> Mushrooms are the favorite option for vegans in monsoon. But mushrooms are the risky factor for bacterial diseases as most of them grow on damp soil, sludge areas and unhygienic places.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1497338721164","data":"593f93b72e7d5"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1497336098239","data":"
2. Street Food:<\/b> You might be street food lover and have cravings for those hot fritters like panipuri, chat, samosas, kachoris, Chinese, frankie and much more from the roadside shacks. If you desire to have fast food, its better you prepare them freshly at home this season and stay healthy.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1497338893599","data":"593f9460d41f7"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1497336834281","data":"
3. Pre-cut fruits:<\/b> You got to stay away from the cut or peeled fruits especially when they are kept in open, as the moisture sticks to the fruits making them home for bacterial disease. Instead take the fresh seasonal fruits home wash it properly before eating.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1497339465847","data":"593f969ecc467"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1497337300861","data":"
4. Fried Food:<\/b> The urge to lay back with a mug of warm coffee or tea and hot fritters is irresistible. But the humidity during this seasons slows down human digestion process that's the reason behind our tummy getting upset or bloating. Consuming these fried food prepared roadside are just the add on danger of water borne and other viral diseases. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1497339799981","data":"593f98046f960"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1497337764937","data":"
5. Sea Food:<\/b> Monsoon turns to be breeding season for the sea creatures that are usually consumed by people like fish, prawns, crabs and others. Even if you think of eating fishes from fresh water is not safe in this season, as they might end up causing food poisoning.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1497339808315","data":"593f98103b255"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1497338374079","data":"
You may think if all these desired food are to be avoided in this season then what a person is supposed to eat this season? <\/p>
As the saying goes prevention is better than cure<\/i>, cook fresh this season and stay healthy.<\/p>"}]
If we think of taking up competitive exams or any entrance exam that would get us through the reputed institution for our masters, we run to enroll ourselves into a coaching institute to score well or at least get through it. There are also such rare students who doesn't go running to coaching center and prepare by themselves to achieve the merit position in competitive exams.<\/p>
Meet this 22 year old girl from Peddapalli, Jahnavi Reddy who recently secured 44th rank in ICET 2017 which is probably 7th rank in girls- quota and also scored 94 percentile in MAT 2017. Having done with her engineering in 2016, she took up exams of banking sector, simultaneously planned to enroll her self in MBA for that she took up ICET and MAT for which she prepared herself for the exams at home and worked hard to strive these merit positions. She also attempted IBPS mains but lost by 0.5 marks difference. But her never give-up attitude kept her strong and now she is preparing for her prelims which is going to be next week.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1497269412561","data":"593e85307a50a"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1497267152344","data":"
Jahnavi is an Agricultural Engineering grad from Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University who wishes to be a successful entrepreneur of an agricultural firm in the future. Her passion towards the field of agriculture, machinery and other equipment made her take up the entrance exam after schooling. Right from her student life, Jahnavi managed to stay in the merit list irrespective of the class or exam.<\/p>
Apart from academics, she also has deep interest in sports. She is an athlete in short-put, a volley ball player who has won many prices at inter-college sports meet. Now she is also a NCC Cadet.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1497269508762","data":"593e859b3ec1c"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1497268347050","data":"
Coming from a small and happy family, she has always made her parents, teachers, friends and family members proud. Her parents feels great about their daughter's excellence who are government teachers. <\/p>
When we asked her to give a message for others aspiring students out there, all she had to say is \" Rank or scores doesn't depend on coaching institutes, it lies within your hard work that you put in to achieve it\".<\/p>"}]
1. After a stay order by the Madras High Court on the declaration of NEET results, the Supreme Court cleared the way for the results to be declared.<\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1497272267218","data":"593e90441cf95"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1497270211863","data":"
2. A depression over the Bay of Bengal is likely to trigger heavy rainfall coupled with gusty surface wind in several areas of Odisha in the next 24 hours, the met office said today.<\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1497272279271","data":"593e904ed1cd2"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1497270214786","data":"
3. A 30 year old man in Pakistan has been sentenced to death over committing blasphemy on Facebook.<\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1497272288634","data":"593e905062229"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1497270217897","data":"
4. Microsoft unveiled Xbox One X on Sunday and challenged the console giant Sony by calling the new Xbox the most powerful video console ever made.<\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1497272300901","data":"593e9043f31a7"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1497270209908","data":"
5. NASA's Curiosity rover has found a wide diversity of minerals in rock samples from Mars, which suggests that conditions changed in the water environments on the red planet over time.<\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1497272688979","data":"593e91c91853c"}]
Hungry? Angry? Want to cook? Here's what you can do with one rice cooker and the spirit of jugaad<\/i> .<\/p>
This week, we bring to you Tomato Rice from the hands of our masterchef Atulya Pattamatta, and we assure you that it was delicious and to be remembered! Here's the full video, so get cooking! https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WEKMEI13UlY<\/p>"},{"type":"youtube","id":"vid-url-1497095519239","data":"WEKMEI13UlY"}]
Funny story, I had bought the final book of this series, The Crippled God, back in 2012 under the assumption that it was a standalone book, and because the cover looked very high fantasy with is somewhat of a personal preference of mine. <\/p>
Reading the book on the journey from New Delhi to Hyderabad, I quickly discovered that I was actually reading the final book of a very long series and couldn't make either head or tail of all the complex plotlines presented in the book which, I was sure back then, were carried over from the previous book. However, Erikson had me hooked with his writing style, and while the story presented itself as if I should have already known who they are, I was intrigued enough to go back and read the series from the start. Thus started my journey in Malazan. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1497088916753","data":"593bc470ab2b3"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1497088918511","data":"
If you thought Game of Thrones was complicated, try reading this series in a rush. Erikson, in his first book, Gardens of the Moon, presents a complex and multi-layered world with characters of questionable ethics and morals. In fact, I would encourage you to speak to a friend who has already read this high fantasy series and ask them to list out the characters, see what happens. <\/p>
I'm obsessed with world building, in the few amateur fantasy short stories scribbled on the back of notebooks in Engineering classes, I've spent more time explaining the world instead of actually focusing on the story, which is also why you'll never see a short story from me, so stop asking. A common problem with world building, however, comes with the fact that the greatest author to do so was J.R.R Tolkien, whose work is so immersive you feel like you're there, walking in Middle-Earth, smelling what he describes and seeing what he wants you to see. This leads to many amateur authors (such as yours truly) focus only on building the world while completely forgetting the fact that Tolkien was also a master at telling the story in the world he built. Erikson, for all the complexity he presents in his books, is the exact opposite of all us amateurs. <\/p>
The world, which is not named in any of the multiple books that have been published, is meticulously crafted, populated with rabble rousers, innocent civilians, battle-scarred armies and gods who have their own plans for the world. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1497089800571","data":"593bca5b2bc17"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1497090577049","data":"
Erikson struggled to get this book published due to various reasons, however, his struggles paid off when the book did actually release and attracted a cult following. It's storytelling, while unorthodox and sometimes even frustrating, manages to hold the reader's interest long enough to keep you turning pages for the entire night. In some ways, the series being complete is sort of a boon to readers today, as you can finish Book 1 and immediately move to Book 2, which also means you will remember the multiple plot threads and stories present within this world. <\/p>
The Malazan Book of the Fallen is a story that stretches for thousands of years, over multiple time periods, employs the use of high magic and can be quite mind blowing. It is always a pleasure to read great High Fantasy, a good book is an essential tool, a great book is a world you can escape into, live where the author wants you to live and fly across the plot effortlessly. Isn't that why people read high fantasy, for the escapism and the wonder?<\/p>
Click here<\/a> to buy Gardens of the Moon, Book 1 of The Malazan Book of the Fallen by Steven Erikson<\/p>"}]
When I was a little kid, I used to love climbing trees. No tree was too rough, high or difficult. I was an arboreal creature, coming back home to the ground only to eat and sleep. When I got bored with my feet not touching the ground, I got my cycle out and went all around the quarters I lived in, stopping by every attractive tree. My hands reflected that. They had blisters all over the place, were tough, strong and hard. I had hands that could do stuff and it showed.<\/p>
It was the same with my legs. Now I don't understand how I could've hurt myself so often, but my kneecaps were scraped raw, I had a couple healed or healing scars on my shins and my soles were so tough I could walk barefoot on a forest floor and not feel a thing. I had legs that could do stuff and it showed.<\/p>
I never thought about it though; I was always the mean point of my standards. It all changed one day at school when I heard this girl tell someone that I had boy hands that were rough and unattractive. It made me stop and wonder: Were hands not supposed to be like this? <\/i>I started noticing that other girls' hands were soft and delicate and pink. I wondered if mine were supposed to be like that too and decided to try to fit in.<\/p>
I stopped climbing trees and only went cycling when it was extremely necessary. My hands started to get softer and lose its dead skin. My legs started to heal and grow scabs. My body was stuck midway between two phases, just like my mind was, and I was uncomfortable.<\/p>
Slowly over time, holding myself back became too much work and I forgot all about it. My hands became rough again and my soles became like a nomad's again. I could do stuff and it showed. I was happy.<\/p>"}]
The first ever salary I ever got, I bought my mother a saree, and I bought myself this watch. I didn't make much, but it was worth the hole I was burning in my pocket, I spent nearly the entire month extremely frugally, but was happy for the entire month anyway because why wouldn't I be, I had bought this watch and my mother was really happy with the surprise gift. <\/p>
Obviously it goes without saying that I love this watch for what it is, a sturdy and durable piece of beautiful craftsmanship that is the trademark of every Edifice device. While it is not a chronograph, the build of the watch and its look more than make up for the cost of the device. Here's our review! <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1497004252784","data":"593a793f59edd"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1497004280643","data":"
Very rarely does a device manage to look better than the promotional pictures used to sell it, but that's not the case with this watch. It's perhaps one of the very few products I can find that manages to look better than it does in the picture. It's metallic body and shine will attract eyes to its dials, and the dials are beautiful, to say the least. I've had the watch for 4 years now, and its still going strong, as shiny as the day I first opened it. Almost.<\/p>
The blue (forgive me for not knowing the exact name of the colour) dial grabs eyeballs and is a great conversation starter, and while the stone black background color scheme might make it a little difficult to read the time at first, especially if you're coming from a digital watch (which I was). <\/p>
The watch is also water resistant, I could happily go for swims wearing this, and the device specification talks about the watch being Water resistant for 100M, which usually means the change in pressure. It is, however, recommended that you do not take your watch along with you for a swim, as a tiny gasket inside it protects your watch from permanent water damage. Even though this is a sturdily built watch, even a small mistake with water can cause damage, so be aware.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1497005289340","data":"593a7d4e7b1d9"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1497005313924","data":"
It is not without its cons, however. The dial does a poor job in shining in the dark, and it only shines its brightest when you move from brightly lit outdoors to dark interiors. The more light it absorbs, the shinier it gets, and that is not always the case in the nights where light source might not be an option. A poor show for a watch as expensive as this. <\/p>
However, it is still a damn good product and a perfect gift for your friend or loved on. The scratch proof surface, like every other marketing term, is not actually scratch proof, but at first glance you never notice them. The scratches are basically only noticeable when you pay close attention to the watch. <\/p>
Final thoughts:<\/b> <\/p>
I love this watch, it has served me well all these years and I'm quite proud of buying it on my own with no help from my parents. I wear it as a symbol of what I can achieve, so it holds emotional value. However, despite that, I would still say if you want a Chronograph and can afford to spend a little more, Edifice has an impressive range of Chronographs and look absolutely amazing. However, if you don't want an excellent looking watch with a Chronograph and would settle with a sturdy and well built one, you could always go for this one. <\/p>
Click here to buy!<\/a> <\/p>"}]
There are some important things which students should never try in their life. Those are <\/p>
Never try to give up on people<\/i><\/b> <\/p>
When you stopped talking to your friend because of a misunderstanding remember that day because he was there through your tough times. <\/p>
Never try smoking for any reason<\/i><\/b><\/p>
<\/i><\/b>Always take out the point that smoking will ease out your pain. It will not. It will, in future, increase that. Never try smoking for any reason. Remember that. <\/p>
Never try to body shame anyone<\/i><\/b> <\/p>
When you call someone fat, He might not eat anything the next day. Words can affect him. We never know.\nNever try to doubt yourself\nRemember when you gave up on something because you thought you weren't good enough. You might be better than others. Who knows? <\/p>
Never try to be judgmental <\/i><\/b><\/p>
When you thought that a girl got her way through something because she was \u2018GOOD\u2019. Well! She might have worked harder than you did. Always have that kind of mind-set rather than being judgmental. <\/p>
Never justify your failure by reasons<\/i><\/b> <\/p>
Remember when you thought you failed your exams because it was too cold. \u201cHow can someone study during winter?\u201d \nNever have trust issues\n When you eat a whole cake which you were supposed to share. Now you see, never do this. This is the reason why people have trust issues. <\/p>
For guys especially, never try to depersonalize women. Calling some random classmate as your 'bae', cat-calling her often damages her self-esteem.<\/p>
Never participate in celebrity cold wars.<\/i><\/b> <\/p>
If they do it, always end up frustrated and makes them think worst. Instead sit back and enjoy the show. <\/p>
Students should always think Life as an experiment. <\/b>Know the beauty of that. Think everyone as scientists in this giant laboratory.\n Life is a list of the experiments we try, the discoveries we make, the failures we encounter along the way to greater successes and rewards. <\/p>
If you just listen, you never learn. If you just learn, you never do and the way to perform is to experiment and watch what sets your heart on fire. Then life becomes a bright flame, a beacon for all who come after you and for all those you love around you.\n\n<\/p>"}]
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