Phek Bn conducts motivational career management

Loknath Das

Phek Battalion of Assam Rifles conducted an outreach programme for training and motivating local students preparing for entrance examinations to Sainik School and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya at Phek on August 17. According to PRO HQ IGAR (N), the programme was organised to spread awareness and motivate the students for seeking admissions to these premier schools for overall development to choose the appropriate career. The shortlisted and interested students will be provided with structured tuitions under the supervision of Phek Batallion of Assam Rifles. A total of 125 students, 19 teachers…

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How To Find Purpose At Work When Your Career Is Constantly Changing

Loknath Das

You’ve defined purpose, taken stock of your days and crafted every aspect of your job. But more often than not, meaning isn’t found in a matter of moments, and even if it is, it’s likely that what you consider to be fulfilling today will change over the course of your life. “Individuals change, life circumstances change . . . and so too will your interests and goals,” says David Ballard, director of the American Psychological Association’s Office of Applied Psychology and Psychologically Healthy Workplace Program. “It is important not to…

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Shocking Reasons Why Conformity Can Be Toxic For Your Career And Your Company

Loknath Das

Do you go along with the pack and risk derailing your career? Or do you risk sticking your neck out and speak up? PHOTO BY DAVID ROTIMI ON UNSPLASH “And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to bloom.”—Anaïs Nin When I was an undergraduate psychology major, I was required to plan and execute a psychological experiment. I replicated the famous Soloman Asch experiment (https://www.simplypsychology.org/asch-conformity.html) on how group pressure induces conformity in decision-making. I used common geometric shapes…

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Amnesty issues travel warning for US over ‘rampant gun violence’

Loknath Das

A prominent human rights group has issued a travel warning for the United States following two mass shootings that killed 31 people in the states of Ohio and Texas. Travellers to the US should be “extra vigilant at all times and be wary of the ubiquity of firearms among the population,” Amnesty International said in a statement on Thursday. “Avoid places where large numbers of people gather, especially cultural events, places of worship, schools and shopping malls,” said the group, which advocates for tighter gun control measures in the US. It added: “Exercise increased caution when visiting local…

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Canadian fashion cashes in on gorpcore

Loknath Das

TORONTO — Fashion is accustomed to fleeting trends, but gorpcore — a term coined by The Cut in 2017 to reflect the sudden ubiquity of fleece vests, puffer jackets and other staples of outdoor clothing in urban areas — is still going strong. Euromonitor International forecasts that the performance apparel sector will register a compounded annual growth rate of 3.5 per cent between 2018 through 2022, and luxury brands have taken note. Canadian brands like Canada Goose and Arc’teryx have benefitted from the demand for high-performance coats that can be worn both during a New York winter and an…

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The Best Books for Women Looking to Climb the Career Ladder

Loknath Das

If you want to advance your career, learning from others’ experiences can give you a boost. PEXELS.COM Climbing the corporate ladder—particularly for women—can at times feel like you’re entering uncharted territory, where you’re suddenly forced to rely on guesswork and speculation. But advancing in your career doesn’t have to be (and shouldn’t be) based on guesswork. Advancing your career can be studied and implemented by anyone in any industry, just by utilizing the analytical skills that most likely got you where you are in the first place. That’s why it’s important to…

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Mumbai rains: Amid heavy showers, police ask people to travel only if necessary

Loknath Das

With the weather department expecting intense rainfall in Mumbai for the next four to six hours, the city’s police department has cautioned citizens. As several roads were waterlogged by rainfall throughout the night, Mumbai police department has issued a notification, requesting citizens to not venture out unless absolutely necessary. “As per weather forecast, Intense spells of rain likely to continue in the next 4 hrs and heavy to very heavy rainfall in the next 24 hrs. We request Mumbaikars to take adequate precautions & ensure safety. #Dial100 in case of…

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3 Ways To Advance Your Career That Aren’t A Promotion

Loknath Das

Climbing the proverbial corporate ladder is one way to advance your career, but it’s certainly not the only way. There are a multitude of ways that you can advance your career that are just as valuable as a new title or the corner office. These are three of the top ways to keep your career on a steady trajectory. A lateral move. A lateral move is one of the best ways to advance your career. It’s often easier to achieve than a promotion, and it’s a better alternative in terms…

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Beyond The Grind: Find Meaning In Travel — Abroad Or In Your Back Yard

Loknath Das

You can’t open a magazine this summer without seeing stories about swarms of tourists crowding once-serene locales. During an age when everything is relentlessly mediated on social media, NPR’s Life Kit wanted to step back for a moment and ask, What is traveling away from home really for? How can it be more meaningful? In a long-ranging conversation, artist Jenny Odell, author of How to Do Nothing, reminds us why we wander — for perspective and surprise — and how the travel mindset can be practiced without leaving home at all.…

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Despite calls to start over, US health system covers 90%

Loknath Das

America’s much-maligned health care system is covering 9 out of 10 people, a fact that hasn’t stopped the 2020 presidential candidates from refighting battles about how to provide coverage, from Bernie Sanders’ call for replacing private insurance with a government plan to President Donald Trump’s pledge to erase the Affordable Care Act and start over. The politicians are depicting a system in meltdown. The numbers point to a different story, not as dire and more nuanced. Government surveys show that about 90% of the population has coverage , largely preserving gains from…

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