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With most people hell-bent on pursuing engineering, a lot of other great courses are being overlooked. We spoke to Commerce Guru - Mr. Avinash Brahmadevara , Chairman Avinash College of Commerce<\/b>, an exclusive college for commerce growing rapidly since its inception in 2014. He sees this stream as an alternative career option which cannot be written off as there are various opportunities waiting to be grabbed. <\/p>
Read the complete interview to know more about the commerce stream and his thoughts on it.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496132607998","data":"592d2c51e7276"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496131136419","data":"
Q. Why should someone opt for a career other than engineering? How important it is to explore other avenues? <\/b><\/p>
I would like to initially mention that commerce is the life blood of any business & business is the way to earn money. Commerce teaches you the methods of making money, managing it and multiplying it. India has always looked at the traditional approach of engineering or medicine as a career option since there weren't many opportunities available for other streams to build lucrative careers. Now with the effect of privatisation and globalisation where India is competing with global economies, we have seen varied avenues opening up in the world of business bringing with it the opportunity to build a lucrative career in India and abroad.<\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496131485954","data":"
Q. What are the benefits of pursuing commerce? <\/b><\/p>
For those who are looking to learn new subjects other than the Math, Science which we studied at school, commerce provides an opportunity of learning management, accounting, tax planning, portfolio management. \nTraditional courses does not allow shifting careers but commerce is a course which is flexible and blends varied subjects which makes it fun, easy to learn and succeed if a student has the right amount of perseverance and determination.\n<\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496131546519","data":"
Q. What kind of international work\/higher study opportunities are available for commerce graduates? <\/b><\/p>
Many Indian professional certifications like CA, CMA, CS as well as international certification programs are available viz. ACCA, CIMA, CMA (US), CPA, FRM, etc. During my corporate experience, I have seen many commerce grads travelling abroad for long term & settling down too. They are able to compete along with any other stream of grads when it comes to proving themselves at the work place. On the other hand, I would also mention that an engineering grad is crossing the fence to top up his\/her engineering qualification with an MBA and MBA happens to be a management subject which is part of curriculum of commerce. I guess this is one statement which proves how important is commerce in today's competitive world. Earlier only the engineering grads used to find a place in top tier B-Schools but now we also find commerce grads cracking CAT & MAT with top scores while they are also able to handle GMAT with equal ease.<\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496131624307","data":"
Q. With so many engineering colleges producing so many engineering grads, will commerce graduates stand a chance in the present market scenario? Considering most companies and employment opportunities are tech-based. <\/b><\/p>
I would not restrict myself to talk about engineering grads but I will mention that any person who is making enough money needs a brain to manage it, to multiply it. Financial planning, investment management, Risk management etc, are a few areas which is a need for an individual, a business entity, a non profit organisation. A person opting for commerce has the option of building his\/her professional career while pursuing his graduation. He\/she can take up CA, CMA, ACS courses along with the graduation program. The subjects blend well that they are able to earn a graduation + professional qualification within 3 years while an engineering\/medical student has to pursue study for 4-5 years and a PG of 2-3 years to gain specialisation. <\/p>
Even in a tech based role commerce graduates are the bridge between tech and business, hence the business analyst roles. Financial planning and analysis a very close to heart department of any CEO's office in corporate world has people of commerce working and planning for long term overall organisational goal.<\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496131699136","data":"
Q. Considering the fact that India is turning into the startup hub of the world, do you think there's a good future in choosing commerce as a field of study? <\/b><\/p>
The fact that we are talking of commerce as an alternative career option, moving away from traditional engineering and medicine is a proof by itself that it is giving a tough competition to other streams. Startups that succeeded would testify that it was not merely the innovative idea but the business acumen with which it was managed. Commerce is the stream that teaches business acumen and money management.\n <\/p>"}]
Passion provides a path towards the success. Getting up again more than once even after facing devastating loss without giving up will lead to success.The one who gives the importance to his\/her passion will be successful at some time. If you want to get success in life you must put in mind that sometimes you have to keep going even if you don't see any results. If you persisted the results will show up sooner or later. Many people think that they don't have enough energy to keep going but the thing is if you are passionate about something it will be your ultimate guide and you won't find any problems in being persistent. If you are serious about success or about reaching a certain dream then facts should not be counted, so keep going.<\/p>
If we failed to reach a goal we think that life is unfair.Is life truly unfair? Or is it just an excuse that we make to escape from the responsibility. Well, it depends upon how you will respond to its challenges. If you choose to believe that it is unfair then you will give up and it will become unfair to you. But if you choose not to give up then life will certainly become fair to you after some hard work.<\/p>
If we combine our passion with work, it means setting ourselves up well for achieving true success. The happiness also lies in following our passion which leads to success because even if we don't end up making a fortune, you'll <\/span>at least be doing what you love. So never <\/span>give up when you come across any kind of obstacle just take it as a <\/span>challenge and keep on going on what you are passionate about.<\/span><\/p>"}]
1. Maharastra goes the waiver route, waives off Rs. 34,000 crore farmer loans causing the farmers of the state to breathe a sigh of relief. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498313980999","data":"594e755e45dbf"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498313999612","data":"
2. CPI alleged that not a single person from the ruling party called the family of Junaid, the Muslim boy who was lynched at the suspicion of eating beef, saying they were ignoring uncomfortable truths. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498314076422","data":"594e75dd5cdc1"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498314126967","data":"
3. Union minister Venkaiah Naidu called Hindi 'our national language' and that we could not progress further without it, earning the condemnation of the opposition. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498314207996","data":"594e76341160f"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498314212976","data":"
4. Narendra Modi leaves for his 3-nation tour where he will first visit the United States of America, also becoming the first world leader to meet Trump at the White House Dinner. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498314271521","data":"594e767e3f37c"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498314287325","data":"
5. It wouldn't be a visit to the United States without discussing the sale of weapons. However, the United States doesn't see a threat from Pakistan ahead of an arms deal of India with the US, as PM Modi prepares for his White House visit. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498314363643","data":"594e76d6472f4"}]
A few months ago (this was before I joined stuMagz), I came across an article written by Mark Manson, titled 'In Defence Of Being Average' (you can find the blog by clicking here<\/a>). At the time, I had shared and because I had loved the message and the way he had written it, and made a mental note to myself to write something about it later on. <\/p>As with all mental notes, I forgot all about the article until I found it again today, and felt that it should be shared more and is greatly relevant to us because of how many of us are today, with over 1 million youth turning adults every month for the next few years. <\/p>The essence is simple, there is absolutely nothing wrong with being average. <\/p>We live in a world today where we are connected to our friends more directly than we ever were in the history of mankind. On social media, we see these incredible people sharing their amazing feats and you think to yourself, damn, wish I could be as awesome as they are, and in some cases begin to feel bad. <\/p><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498313081487","data":"594e71e10866a"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498313083564","data":"The honest truth is that there is nothing wrong with being average. You see, human beings are curious creatures, but our curiosity is reserved for different things. Some people pursue science, some people pursue music, some people go after a film, but the core function of all of us is the same. We seek meaning in the things we are curious about, and we might never even be good at it, and that's okay. <\/p>Because we aren't meant to all excel in our respective fields, we are meant to be excellent to each other and spread as much happiness as we can in each other's lives. The essence, then, of being a human being is to realise that there will always be people better than you, at the same time there always will be people who are much worse than you, they don't matter. What matters is what you can do with the skill set you possess, because my friend, your life is about you and the people you choose to let into your life. <\/p>The truth is, we are all average in some things, and not so average in others. If what you're good at is not something many people enjoy or care about, that doesn't mean it doesn't matter. It means they just don't know better, and the fact that you took your time off and got good at one thing not many people can do. <\/p>But, it all comes back to all of us being average. So don't torture yourself if you think you're average, because all of us, in some form or another, are average on our own. <\/p>"}]
As with all mental notes, I forgot all about the article until I found it again today, and felt that it should be shared more and is greatly relevant to us because of how many of us are today, with over 1 million youth turning adults every month for the next few years. <\/p>
The essence is simple, there is absolutely nothing wrong with being average. <\/p>
We live in a world today where we are connected to our friends more directly than we ever were in the history of mankind. On social media, we see these incredible people sharing their amazing feats and you think to yourself, damn, wish I could be as awesome as they are, and in some cases begin to feel bad. <\/p>
<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498313081487","data":"594e71e10866a"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498313083564","data":"
The honest truth is that there is nothing wrong with being average. You see, human beings are curious creatures, but our curiosity is reserved for different things. Some people pursue science, some people pursue music, some people go after a film, but the core function of all of us is the same. We seek meaning in the things we are curious about, and we might never even be good at it, and that's okay. <\/p>
Because we aren't meant to all excel in our respective fields, we are meant to be excellent to each other and spread as much happiness as we can in each other's lives. The essence, then, of being a human being is to realise that there will always be people better than you, at the same time there always will be people who are much worse than you, they don't matter. What matters is what you can do with the skill set you possess, because my friend, your life is about you and the people you choose to let into your life. <\/p>
The truth is, we are all average in some things, and not so average in others. If what you're good at is not something many people enjoy or care about, that doesn't mean it doesn't matter. It means they just don't know better, and the fact that you took your time off and got good at one thing not many people can do. <\/p>
But, it all comes back to all of us being average. So don't torture yourself if you think you're average, because all of us, in some form or another, are average on our own. <\/p>"}]
There are times when you know what your problem is and yet do nothing about it, and there are times when you feel all your life is stacked against you and you don't see a way out. This can lead to one crashing and burning spectacularly, affecting their personal life and professional life as well. The pressure of performing both as a student and an effective employee can sneak up on you when you least expect it. <\/p>
But it doesn't always have to be that way, as Karthik Poovanam points out. Karthik, the 31-year-old Peak Performance Coach and International Trainer. We caught up with the inspiring speaker and coach for a chat over the phone early this morning. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498295417230","data":"594e2d57d9829"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498295419255","data":"
\"The problem with motivational workshops is that you feel absolutely great for a couple of days, maybe a bit longer, but then the ground realities catch up with you and you're left disappointed, often feel helpless too as you don't see a way out of your situation,\" says Karthik, speaking in general about motivational classes, \"what most of these classes fail to address is the fact that the problem is much more deep-rooted than it appears. It often is buried deep underneath, and that is the problem you have to attack.\" <\/p>
Karthik, who has been in the field for 9 years, goes on to speak about his memorable moments as well, \"I've too many to count, plenty of people come to me and confide in me post sessions, and I'm always happy to help them confront what their issues are. Many people do not realise how deep-rooted the problem is and tend to ignore the major issue in exchange for a short-term feeling of achieving something.\"<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498295892489","data":"594e2eb939868"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498295914868","data":"
Today's students are now more vocal about their issues than ever before, but that doesn't always mean they are ready to face them and overcome their inhibitions or their fears, a fact that hasn't gone unnoticed by Karthik, \"A student's problems have to do with what kind of education or background they come from. Someone from a well equipped International school has different problems than someone from CBSE or SSC does. Stress, however, is common amongst all, no matter the problem.\" <\/p>
While it is absolutely true that privilege can make seem some issues trivial compared to the issues of those less privileged, stress is common and doesn't spare its effects on anyone, \"Students today are finding meaning in drugs and alcohol, drowning in their phones because they don't usually have anyone to speak to at home, and they isolate themselves in school and college, which is like adding fuel to the fire,\" he says. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498296242451","data":"594e30206ae8e"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498296273028","data":"
\"I only ask one simple question to students, try spending 10 minutes, just 10, away from all gadgets, books and distractions. Just 10 minutes with yourself,\" he says, \"chances are you'll become irritated and restless, and you'll have to ask yourself why this is the case. Which is why I target deep-rooted psychological issues with my seminars, the problems that are hidden underneath the complex layers that make us human.\" <\/p>
It's okay to fail, but to never confront that failure is a disaster on its own. A human being can only improve the day they face their fears and take it by the horns, coming out stronger than ever before. While some take the long road of penance for this, people like Karthik Poovanam are here to speed up that process, because they've seen it all before. Of course, at the end of the day, it'll only matter if you want it to matter for yourself. <\/p>
Karthik Poovanam's website offers much greater insight into his work, as the number of things he does can fill multiple pages of a very large tome. Check out his website by clicking here<\/a>, and his Facebook page by clicking here<\/a>! Stay updated with news about him and do check out his seminars next time he's in a college or an event near you! <\/p>"}]
Every college has student entrepreneurs of varying interests. Some are good at motivational speeches and the rest for making delicate yet amazing savouries that melt your heart. Everyone loves a good chocolate that makes their heart swoon. The student from the department of civil engineering presents you the best home-made chocolates delivered to you at your doorstep.<\/p>
The name of the student entrepreneur is Vishnumaya P Menon. A girl with irrevocable talents that never fails to surprise us. She has a small scale homemade chocolate industry known as 'Dark Necessities'. That gives us a wide range of chocolates and yet we are still confused on what to choose.They're really affordable and you can send them to your loved ones.The chocolates are basically home-made and then frozen to their respective shape and sizes.The wrapping and packing is done by using cute materials of crepe paper and then finally the tagline gives your name and 'with love' with free home delivery The initial stages were tough it required a lot of money input, therefore, her friends pooled in some money and helped her to start her own business and now the business is booming sometimes, it also resulted in the sweet blasphemy of people not paying the money and asking her for free samples which were a huge loss for her. The chocolates are delicious and make your mouth water. It has several fillings as per your choice such as ganache, marshmallows, sprinkles etc. The first bite makes your heart swoon leaving you wanting for more. A startup that is so great that even the nearby confectionery shops are buying her chocolates on a large scale and selling it at a much more higher rate.A provocative photographer named Aravind who professionally portrays the different aspects and stages of the chocolate being made. It is the 'Wonka bar' of Kerala and every week she comes up with a new idea on what to do next.<\/p>
If you're a chocoholic I would surely recommend to try this out and make your taste-buds water by trying out these savouries and obviously you shall come seeking for more.The weird desire to have the chocolate would be thriving and giving one an adrenaline rush. This would surely be a great industry for her as she is advancing herself every week to the very next level and as her friends, we would obviously want her to be more successful in life.<\/p>"}]
Nothing says freedom like kicking back on your bed, listening to some jazz and reading a really good book, swimming in the words and the worlds magical and sombre, horrifying and delightful. Then you look at the calendar and realise that you're nearly done with the semester break and you've done nothing that you wanted to do. Then the panic descends, and you wonder what to do.<\/p>
Well, have no fear, cuz it can still be salvaged. <\/p>
1. Pick up that skill you wanted <\/b><\/p>
It doesn't matter if you won't have time for it later, if you really want to learn, you'll make time for it. Start learning, compartmentalise your practice in carefully crafted time slots and even when your semester starts again, you will have the perfect time to keep learning that guitar you always wanted to learn, or play the drums. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498221112609","data":"594d0a9334142"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498221031909","data":"
2. Go on a road trip, alone.<\/b> <\/p>
Yeah, your friends are not gonna come no matter how much you convince them. So do your job, tell your friends that you're leaving at this date and they can come along if they want. Then go on your own adventure. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498221189846","data":"594d0aeccaea2"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498221215948","data":"
3. Learn to cook <\/b><\/p>
Always a useful skill to learn, this. Learn some dish that you can depend upon and cook quickly should you ever find yourself without money (which I'm sure happens a lot, it did for me) and have nothing but a few essentials to cook. It will save your life, I guarantee it. Best part is you don't really have to learn it at the start of the holidays, you can do it any time you like. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498221283614","data":"594d0b4992376"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498221285899","data":"
4. Offer your services to old age homes <\/b><\/p>
It's too late to volunteer with NGOs, but the local old age home or even orphanage can always use an extra pair of hands. Use the limited time you have to help as much as you can! <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498221398673","data":"594d0bbb58329"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498221420422","data":"
5. Play as many sports as you can<\/b> <\/p>
Most of you might have already covered this, but for room dwellers such as myself who are almost always buried in books and hiss at the sight of sunlight, it is important for you to stay ahead of your game by being physically active. It encourages discipline too, which I definitely needed when I was younger. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498221517156","data":"594d0c51e7851"}]
Let\u2019s talk about this. Taking a gap year shouldn\u2019t be a crime. Nor should it be treated as one. No one should be subjected to the cold shoulder that we usually tend to give when someone brings up even the idea of a year off \u201ceducation\u201d. So let\u2019s start from the beginning. If someone only rates education as classroom learning then you might as well be uneducated. You can do a lot of things differently and still be as qualified to be called intelligent or successful as the next person off the conveyor belt. Gap year programs abroad, are well planned for by both the universities as well as the applicants. Renowned Universities like Tufts, Harvard and many others have scholarships and fellowship programs for students who want to take a year off from formal education. Students can even opt to defer their acceptance into a college, giving them a safety net of a sort, to fall back on. This gives students an air of assurance, to pursue a year of exploration into their interests.<\/p>
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Warping back to the situation in our country, where no one even calls it a gap year but call it long-term, we can see stark differences in the prejudice and treatment of the students. In most cases, students who opt for \u201clong-term\u201d are IIT probables who couldn\u2019t crack the examination in the first attempt and were under the impression that no good could come from their lives if they didn\u2019t get into that one college and that one branch (I might be exaggerating, but you get the gist). The other half is the crowd that actually wants to do something after the routine 2 year intense scrub of plus two education and before the mirage of engineering or other undergrad studies. <\/p>
Here\u2019s what you can do if you\u2019re planning on taking the 12 month sabbatical from the college life. <\/p>
1)\tVolunteer in an NGO or Non Profit<\/p>
2)\tTravel and explore places before life sucks you into the repetitive routine <\/p>
3)\tExplore hobbies or talents that you might have, they might be your calling <\/p>
4)\tGet brownie points for doing a professional internship <\/p>
5)\tGet a job and cash in a bit for the year(s) ahead<\/p>
6)\tMake new friends from different places and improve your circle <\/p>
<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498161630529","data":"594c23bc532fe"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498161656769","data":"
At the same time, it is important not to lose sight of your real goals. It is okay to want to study during the gap year (more of a compulsion) since almost all entrance tests don\u2019t value a previously taken score for the current academic year. Make sure your activities are productive in the growth of your career and as a person, and not just fun and games. Expenditure is a major concern for any student, so try not burn a hole in your pocket in the pursuit of finding your career path if you haven\u2019t decided on it yet. For any parent to be worried about this hiatus is understandable, almost every parent plans on getting their kids into college as a major milestone and one couldn\u2019t blame them for expecting their child to go with the flow of every other kid on the block. Be nice to the ones around you and don\u2019t expect freebies when it comes to this ultra competitive nation that we so love. <\/p>"}]
As if being a woman in this country was not hard enough, with the advent of social media came the advent of the same creeps that stalked women in the streets. Emboldened by the privacy of the internet and tracking down women they could potentially harass or misuse their profile picture in some way, these men (in some cases women too) download the pictures, share with their friends and sometimes use them in various things from false advertising to pornography. <\/p>
So of course, it doesn't surprise me in the least bit that Facebook thought this was a big enough problem to roll out a profile picture protection system exclusively for India. Under the new system, a person will not be allowed to share profile pictures on Facebook, download the picture or even take a screenshot, the full details of which can be found on multiple articles online but allow me to link The Verge<\/a> and The Indian Express<\/a> here. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498216069851","data":"594cf87d70eef"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498216071728","data":"Of course, the added insult to the injury that is the fact that we live in a hyper-misogynistic society where feminists are the devil's children and men are allegedly being discriminated against while still enjoying their many privileges is the fact that this feature is exclusive to only India, for now, which goes on to tell you a lot about what our fellow countrymen are doing online. <\/p>India's online population exploded in the last few years with Internet access being incredibly cheap compared to first world countries, this combined with the fact that Reliance dropped a bombshell of free internet with Jio added petrol to the already raging inferno that is our online sphere, with more and more people who have literally never used internet in their lives before coming online and being greeted by ideas they never even thought exist, such as *gasp* 'allowing' a woman to have control of her own life and allowing them to have profile pictures on the internet instead of sitting quietly at home with a veil or pallu covering their faces. <\/p>I get it, most of these folks have hardly ever interacted with a woman considering how sexually repressed we are as a nation, combined with the fact that most of these folk have grown up believing that women owe them their love and body, combined with movies that don't help in holding a mirror to the society and are happy to objectify, because that is what sells, objectification of women sells, even among women who aren't exposed to the ideas of freedom and agency. If you aren't convinced, ask yourself why does a movie need to even have an item song or the fact that in most of your movies, the 'heroine' is just there to be saved or for the eye candy? <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498216667520","data":"594cf9b88a7ff"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498216810651","data":"Throw all that in the mix, the fact that men not exposed to urban ideas (and who am I kidding, even those in urban areas) simply cannot face a woman to speak to, treating them as exotic creatures meant for the pleasures of the flesh only and to serve their needs as told by their forefathers, and suddenly they find this website where millions upon millions of women openly share their profile pictures for them to see and objectify, it would be like paradise in regression land, a regular Christmas come early for every creepy person in the wild. <\/p>The reason I'm writing, actually no, ranting against this is not that it's a bad move, it is of course done with good intention, but it is ultimately useless if you are even a bit tech savvy. I'm ranting against this because not only have Indians become an international embarrassment by messaging girls, predominately white because of a popular myth that they are of 'loose morals', the average Indian male has made social media such a dangerous place for women that Facebook is trying to fix this issue on their own, and exclusively in India only. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498217087096","data":"594cfae766144"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498217114183","data":"How much further will we descend before we start climbing again? Every day I hope to wake up to positive news and yet one day its murders, lynching, sexual assault, corruption, the dilution of the Whistleblowers Act which nobody seems to be talking about, RTI becoming toothless and yet more dangerous per day, and yet we keep hearing more examples of the Average Indian Man being the exemplary citizen they are, by creeping on women, stealing their pictures and misusing them as they see fit. <\/p> I'm tired of an India where we only look to our past glories, often forgetting the fact that we are moving forward in time, not backwards. The past is a done deal, learn from it and move on, but of course not, our misogyny is a mix of Indian 'culture' and Victorian prudishness, our attitudes towards sex and sex education are borrowed from the British, who themselves have abandoned these outdated ideals, we oppress our minorities and those unfortunate enough to be born in a lower socio-economic ladder, and yet people would tell you this country is great. <\/p>A country so great we have to be taught the concept of consent constantly. This country will only improve when we improve, when people change, society will. This is not a government's job, this is the people's job, thing is, are you willing to make a change in yourself first?<\/p>"}]
Of course, the added insult to the injury that is the fact that we live in a hyper-misogynistic society where feminists are the devil's children and men are allegedly being discriminated against while still enjoying their many privileges is the fact that this feature is exclusive to only India, for now, which goes on to tell you a lot about what our fellow countrymen are doing online. <\/p>
India's online population exploded in the last few years with Internet access being incredibly cheap compared to first world countries, this combined with the fact that Reliance dropped a bombshell of free internet with Jio added petrol to the already raging inferno that is our online sphere, with more and more people who have literally never used internet in their lives before coming online and being greeted by ideas they never even thought exist, such as *gasp* 'allowing' a woman to have control of her own life and allowing them to have profile pictures on the internet instead of sitting quietly at home with a veil or pallu covering their faces. <\/p>
I get it, most of these folks have hardly ever interacted with a woman considering how sexually repressed we are as a nation, combined with the fact that most of these folk have grown up believing that women owe them their love and body, combined with movies that don't help in holding a mirror to the society and are happy to objectify, because that is what sells, objectification of women sells, even among women who aren't exposed to the ideas of freedom and agency. If you aren't convinced, ask yourself why does a movie need to even have an item song or the fact that in most of your movies, the 'heroine' is just there to be saved or for the eye candy? <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498216667520","data":"594cf9b88a7ff"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498216810651","data":"
Throw all that in the mix, the fact that men not exposed to urban ideas (and who am I kidding, even those in urban areas) simply cannot face a woman to speak to, treating them as exotic creatures meant for the pleasures of the flesh only and to serve their needs as told by their forefathers, and suddenly they find this website where millions upon millions of women openly share their profile pictures for them to see and objectify, it would be like paradise in regression land, a regular Christmas come early for every creepy person in the wild. <\/p>
The reason I'm writing, actually no, ranting against this is not that it's a bad move, it is of course done with good intention, but it is ultimately useless if you are even a bit tech savvy. I'm ranting against this because not only have Indians become an international embarrassment by messaging girls, predominately white because of a popular myth that they are of 'loose morals', the average Indian male has made social media such a dangerous place for women that Facebook is trying to fix this issue on their own, and exclusively in India only. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498217087096","data":"594cfae766144"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498217114183","data":"
How much further will we descend before we start climbing again? Every day I hope to wake up to positive news and yet one day its murders, lynching, sexual assault, corruption, the dilution of the Whistleblowers Act which nobody seems to be talking about, RTI becoming toothless and yet more dangerous per day, and yet we keep hearing more examples of the Average Indian Man being the exemplary citizen they are, by creeping on women, stealing their pictures and misusing them as they see fit. <\/p>
I'm tired of an India where we only look to our past glories, often forgetting the fact that we are moving forward in time, not backwards. The past is a done deal, learn from it and move on, but of course not, our misogyny is a mix of Indian 'culture' and Victorian prudishness, our attitudes towards sex and sex education are borrowed from the British, who themselves have abandoned these outdated ideals, we oppress our minorities and those unfortunate enough to be born in a lower socio-economic ladder, and yet people would tell you this country is great. <\/p>
A country so great we have to be taught the concept of consent constantly. This country will only improve when we improve, when people change, society will. This is not a government's job, this is the people's job, thing is, are you willing to make a change in yourself first?<\/p>"}]
For the uninitiated, The Electronic Entertainment Expo, commonly referred to as E3, is a premier event for gaming fans all around the world. Presented by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), it is used by many video game publishers and accessory manufacturers to introduce and advertise upcoming games and game-related merchandise. E3 is considered to be the biggest gaming news expo of the year and is known by many gamers in the community.<\/p>
Obviously, every gamer has their own list of top 5 games from E3, but this list right here is mine. <\/p>
1. Wolfenstein: The New Colossus<\/p>
The premier Nazi killing simulator is back, and it looks better than ever before. With The New Order bringing back some good old school nostalgia with its silly but tight and tense gunplay and characters you loved to hate, The New Colossus takes us to a Nazi America, won because of advanced Nazi weapons developed during the second world war that the allies failed to stop. The trailer itself has its funny moments, especially one where a Nazi Soldier has friendly banter with the Ku Klux Klan members. A bold, if not funny, take at what would have happened, as well as the current American political scenario. <\/p>
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2. Assassin's Creed: Origins<\/p>
I wouldn't call myself an Assassin's Creed fan, but I don't dislike the game either. The series suffered due to its annual release cycle and I'm glad that we didn't get an AC game last year, because not only does it mean that Ubisoft, the French company behind the incredibly famous series, learned from their mistakes, it also means the developers have more time to polish their game and then unleash it upon the world. Ubisoft itself is in all sorts of trouble with Vivendi Interactive trying to enact a hostile takeover of the company, needless to say, Ubisoft desperately needs a major hit right now, and this looks to be just that. <\/span><\/p>With the game taking us to the origins of the Assassin's Order, and with a pet eagle named Senu (yes, make your jokes now), it is a fresh take on the series, especially with Game Informer and many game journalists reporting that the combat feels like CD Projekt Red's magnum opus, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. <\/span><\/p>"},{"type":"youtube","id":"vid-url-1497883076599","data":"YX0fd4q0baQ"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1497883221164","data":"3. Anthem <\/p>BioWare and EA have a lot riding on this game, especially after the tremendous fail of Mass Effect: Andromeda. The team behind the original Mass Effect games spent years developing this hybrid between Destiny and Iron Man, with some elements of Capcom's Dark Void thrown into the mix. It is clear that EA intends this to be a competitor to Activision's Destiny, especially with Destiny 2 releasing soon, but if they make the same mistakes as Destiny does (and who am I kidding, of course, EA will make the same mistakes), then we can expect some amount of disappointment with the game. Nevertheless, the game looks absolutely gorgeous, and for future tips, marketing exces, if you're listening, nobody talks to each other in a game like that. <\/p>"},{"type":"youtube","id":"vid-url-1497883196668","data":"EL5GSfs9fi4"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1497883393492","data":"4. Spiderman<\/p>Insomniac Games are finally giving me what I've always wanted, a proper Spiderman game in an open world New York where you had the freeflow combat from the Batman Arkham games, and lo and behold, it's happening, for reals this time! <\/p>We do not have a release date yet, but the game looks absolutely gorgeous. The voice actor behind the Spidey mask has done an excellent job, as he gets what makes Peter Parker who he is, with the gameplay being inspired from the Arkham Games and enough contextual actions to smash the things around you into the bad guys faces, and of course Spidey sense, allowing you to dodge incoming attacks. <\/p>Combine that with how this demo ended, saving the city from a major helicopter crash. I absolutely cannot wait for this game to come out, if there was ever a reason to buy a PS4 after Bloodborne, it is this game. <\/p>"},{"type":"youtube","id":"vid-url-1497883428634","data":"K4zm30yeHHE"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1497883466775","data":" 5. God of War<\/p>The ominous giant serpent you see in the thumbnail below is J\u00f6rmungandr itself, the world eater serpent which, when it releases its tail, will herald the coming of the end of the world, or Ragnarok as the Norse knew it. This serpent, the herald of the end of the world, is making an offer to everyone's favourite angry demi-god, Kratos, who has mellowed out quite a bit since his previous adventure when he took a giant sword in his abdomen to end his own misery. <\/p>I'm a massive God of War fan, seeing the rage monster that was Kratos go from killing one Greek God to another, as revenge for the wrongs wrought upon him, before taking on Zeus himself. With the trailer, it appears that Kratos has moved further north, where a different set of Gods exist who, judging by the trailer, do not welcome the presence of a god killer amongst their midst. <\/p>Kratos, who is now a father once again, must set out on an adventure unlike his previous ones with its intense button mashing combat, having thrown away the chains that bound him. Will he be left alone, or will he take on gods like Thor and Odin by himself? Guess we'll find out next year. <\/p>"},{"type":"youtube","id":"vid-url-1497883510179","data":"gOE2BVRCUkM"}]
With the game taking us to the origins of the Assassin's Order, and with a pet eagle named Senu (yes, make your jokes now), it is a fresh take on the series, especially with Game Informer and many game journalists reporting that the combat feels like CD Projekt Red's magnum opus, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. <\/span><\/p>"},{"type":"youtube","id":"vid-url-1497883076599","data":"YX0fd4q0baQ"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1497883221164","data":"3. Anthem <\/p>BioWare and EA have a lot riding on this game, especially after the tremendous fail of Mass Effect: Andromeda. The team behind the original Mass Effect games spent years developing this hybrid between Destiny and Iron Man, with some elements of Capcom's Dark Void thrown into the mix. It is clear that EA intends this to be a competitor to Activision's Destiny, especially with Destiny 2 releasing soon, but if they make the same mistakes as Destiny does (and who am I kidding, of course, EA will make the same mistakes), then we can expect some amount of disappointment with the game. Nevertheless, the game looks absolutely gorgeous, and for future tips, marketing exces, if you're listening, nobody talks to each other in a game like that. <\/p>"},{"type":"youtube","id":"vid-url-1497883196668","data":"EL5GSfs9fi4"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1497883393492","data":"4. Spiderman<\/p>Insomniac Games are finally giving me what I've always wanted, a proper Spiderman game in an open world New York where you had the freeflow combat from the Batman Arkham games, and lo and behold, it's happening, for reals this time! <\/p>We do not have a release date yet, but the game looks absolutely gorgeous. The voice actor behind the Spidey mask has done an excellent job, as he gets what makes Peter Parker who he is, with the gameplay being inspired from the Arkham Games and enough contextual actions to smash the things around you into the bad guys faces, and of course Spidey sense, allowing you to dodge incoming attacks. <\/p>Combine that with how this demo ended, saving the city from a major helicopter crash. I absolutely cannot wait for this game to come out, if there was ever a reason to buy a PS4 after Bloodborne, it is this game. <\/p>"},{"type":"youtube","id":"vid-url-1497883428634","data":"K4zm30yeHHE"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1497883466775","data":" 5. God of War<\/p>The ominous giant serpent you see in the thumbnail below is J\u00f6rmungandr itself, the world eater serpent which, when it releases its tail, will herald the coming of the end of the world, or Ragnarok as the Norse knew it. This serpent, the herald of the end of the world, is making an offer to everyone's favourite angry demi-god, Kratos, who has mellowed out quite a bit since his previous adventure when he took a giant sword in his abdomen to end his own misery. <\/p>I'm a massive God of War fan, seeing the rage monster that was Kratos go from killing one Greek God to another, as revenge for the wrongs wrought upon him, before taking on Zeus himself. With the trailer, it appears that Kratos has moved further north, where a different set of Gods exist who, judging by the trailer, do not welcome the presence of a god killer amongst their midst. <\/p>Kratos, who is now a father once again, must set out on an adventure unlike his previous ones with its intense button mashing combat, having thrown away the chains that bound him. Will he be left alone, or will he take on gods like Thor and Odin by himself? Guess we'll find out next year. <\/p>"},{"type":"youtube","id":"vid-url-1497883510179","data":"gOE2BVRCUkM"}]
3. Anthem <\/p>
BioWare and EA have a lot riding on this game, especially after the tremendous fail of Mass Effect: Andromeda. The team behind the original Mass Effect games spent years developing this hybrid between Destiny and Iron Man, with some elements of Capcom's Dark Void thrown into the mix. It is clear that EA intends this to be a competitor to Activision's Destiny, especially with Destiny 2 releasing soon, but if they make the same mistakes as Destiny does (and who am I kidding, of course, EA will make the same mistakes), then we can expect some amount of disappointment with the game. Nevertheless, the game looks absolutely gorgeous, and for future tips, marketing exces, if you're listening, nobody talks to each other in a game like that. <\/p>"},{"type":"youtube","id":"vid-url-1497883196668","data":"EL5GSfs9fi4"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1497883393492","data":"
4. Spiderman<\/p>
Insomniac Games are finally giving me what I've always wanted, a proper Spiderman game in an open world New York where you had the freeflow combat from the Batman Arkham games, and lo and behold, it's happening, for reals this time! <\/p>
We do not have a release date yet, but the game looks absolutely gorgeous. The voice actor behind the Spidey mask has done an excellent job, as he gets what makes Peter Parker who he is, with the gameplay being inspired from the Arkham Games and enough contextual actions to smash the things around you into the bad guys faces, and of course Spidey sense, allowing you to dodge incoming attacks. <\/p>
Combine that with how this demo ended, saving the city from a major helicopter crash. I absolutely cannot wait for this game to come out, if there was ever a reason to buy a PS4 after Bloodborne, it is this game. <\/p>"},{"type":"youtube","id":"vid-url-1497883428634","data":"K4zm30yeHHE"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1497883466775","data":"
5. God of War<\/p>
The ominous giant serpent you see in the thumbnail below is J\u00f6rmungandr itself, the world eater serpent which, when it releases its tail, will herald the coming of the end of the world, or Ragnarok as the Norse knew it. This serpent, the herald of the end of the world, is making an offer to everyone's favourite angry demi-god, Kratos, who has mellowed out quite a bit since his previous adventure when he took a giant sword in his abdomen to end his own misery. <\/p>
I'm a massive God of War fan, seeing the rage monster that was Kratos go from killing one Greek God to another, as revenge for the wrongs wrought upon him, before taking on Zeus himself. With the trailer, it appears that Kratos has moved further north, where a different set of Gods exist who, judging by the trailer, do not welcome the presence of a god killer amongst their midst. <\/p>
Kratos, who is now a father once again, must set out on an adventure unlike his previous ones with its intense button mashing combat, having thrown away the chains that bound him. Will he be left alone, or will he take on gods like Thor and Odin by himself? Guess we'll find out next year. <\/p>"},{"type":"youtube","id":"vid-url-1497883510179","data":"gOE2BVRCUkM"}]
1. The NDA's presidential candidate Ram Nath Kovind filed his nomination papers in New Delhi on June 23, 2017 in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP president Amit Shah and party veterans L.K. Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi.<\/b> <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498218272707","data":"594cff7b60300"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498217799656","data":"
2. CBSE declared results of NEET 2017 and the topper is Navdeep Singh from Muktsar in Punjab. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498218285262","data":"594cff84666c5"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498217974271","data":"
3. Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, Naya Raipur in Chhattisgarh and Rajkot in Gujarat figured in the new list of 30 cities announced today for development under the Centre's Smart City Mission.<\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498218531135","data":"594d007e6613b"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498218020787","data":"
4. Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu\u2019s controversial statements on Thursday are being viewed as an open warning to voters by the media, for making statements like \"If you don\u2019t like my administration, do not take pensions doled out by my government, nor walk on the roads laid by my government.\"<\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498218778433","data":"594d0172124b3"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498218024676","data":"
5. Announcing a few changes in Passports, Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj said that the new passports from now on will be in Hindi and English; in addition to making it easier for single mothers and divorce<\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498219049285","data":"594d027f9c6ab"}]
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