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Pratik Badgujar 6 minute read Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam in his book "Vision 2020"  envisioned India as a superpower by 2020.   It does not take an expert to tell that we are still far far away from achieving that feat. In spite of almost 75 years of independence, we are still considered as a developing country and not a developed one. But what went wrong? In all these years of independence, India has achieved some remarkable feats and yet there are areas in which we have not performed so well. What is holding India back? India is unique in many aspects. It is certainly quite different from western countries like the US, Europe etc. It is very difficult to implement textbook strategies in Indian conditions. Here are issues which make governance a difficult task compared to any other: Diversity: “Unity in Diversity” is what we all grew up with. India is truly unique due to the sheer number of languages, dialects, cultures, religions, climates it nurtures. This diversity is said t

 - Pratik Badgujar  5 minute read Prologue It does not take a genius to say that we all become happy and sad numerous times. For most of us, happiness giving moments are very few, and the remaining time is filled with frustration and boredom. We all want to be happy. We all do everything we do for the sole reason of becoming happy in life and yet we don't succeed a lot. What is this mystery? Why can't we live happily ever? Can we?   In this  series of articles ,  “Decoding Happiness”  we will try to understand the reality of happiness.  In this series of articles, we will shed some light on different aspects of happiness one by one. This is the  second article  of them. We recommend you read the first article also so that this article will make a better sense. We want to make these articles a learning experience. We want you to freely communicate your thoughts on happiness and article with us. So, freely comment, give feedback, write an email, or contact us on Whatsapp. Rest a

- Pratik Badgujar (3 Minute Read) Switching a job is very common these days, particularly in the services sector. Recently due to Coronavirus, a lot of professionals have been forced to look for jobs or other career options. However, deciding the best option for yourself amongst all available ones is a tricky business. Here are 6 practical mistakes which people make while choosing a career option: Not Knowing what you want: Perhaps the most important thing of all is knowing the reason behind switching the job. Why is it exactly that you want to switch the job? Is it just the money, job satisfaction, better work timings or something else? If in an unfortunate event of having been kicked out, you still need to consider the above questions before zeroing in on a particular option. The answer to this is also crucial for you to be happy with your selected option later. A few years back a friend of mine switched job for a better pay scale. A couple of weeks into the new job and he real

- Pratik Badgujar 3 minute read Teaching has always been considered a noble profession all over the world. However, it is a common observation that the nobility and respect of profession reduced over the years. But why is it so? What are the factors responsible for this reduction? Here are 5 reasons why teachers have lost their importance in present times: Disclaimer:  Before I mention points, I want to clarify that I have stated these factors concerning mediocre and pathetic institutions only. Many excellent institutes and teachers also exist who are a class apart, and in fact, it is because of them that India is dreaming of becoming a superpower.           1. Commercialization of education:  Over the years the core purpose of education in itself has changed. One should pursue education for learning concepts, facts of the field, and eventually gaining knowledge. Now, getting a job is the only purpose of students joining colleges. Due to this, obtaining marks or grades becomes their so

  -Pratik Badgujar 4 minute read It does not take a genius to say that we all become happy and sad numerous times. For most of us, happiness giving moments are very few, and the remaining time is filled with frustration and boredom. We all want to be happy. We all do everything we do for the sole reason of becoming happy in life and yet we don't succeed a lot. What is this mystery? Why can't we live happily ever? Can we?   In this series of articles , “Decoding Happiness” we will try to understand the reality of happiness. + In this series of articles we will shed some light on different aspects of happiness one by one. This is the first article of them We want to make these articles a learning experience. We want you to freely communicate your thoughts on happiness and article with us. So, freely comment, give feedback, write an email, or contact us on Whatsapp. Rest assured we are not here to judge you from your comments at all. Let's Get started...    Ice Cream

- Pratik Badgujar  6 min read Military Technology development has always been a topic of debate in intellectual circles. It is said that it is luxurious to spend on the military while the basic survival needs of people are not fulfilled. While the counter-argument is that without ensuring the safety of citizens, it is futile to talk about their needs and wants. There have been numerous technological developments that were done for armed forces but later used as solutions for many everyday problems. Here are a few examples: Internet and GPS were initially developed for military usage, and we cannot thank the inventors enough for them! Packaged food was again developed for soldiers and now this has made the lives of so many people easier than before.  Wristwatches were also developed for soldiers first.  Aviator glasses were first developed for aviation aircraft pilots (and hence the name).  Alan Turing’s work on developing the encryption decoding machine during World War II laid the fou

  - Chandrashekhar Sangoi 8 minute read As the lockdown was imposed in India due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many people shared glimpses of their everyday actions through social media. Since lockdown in itself was a never-before the incident, millions of people were forced to stay in their homes for weeks. This stay facilitated for them to be in each other’s company. People used this homestay in their own ways creatively. Although, the staff of essential services had to perform their duties and couldn’t have this privilege of the homestay. It's a human tendency that we cannot bear the monotony for a long time. Working continuously or being lethargic, both situations are not favorable for human development. In both cases, the beauty, enthusiasm, and excitement of living disappear. You start feeling insignificant, the mind becomes dissociated with everything, and nothing seems appealing. In the absence of enthusiasm and interest in work, your development stops, and life starts appear