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The Textile Baron Who Built Futures: How KP Ramaswamy Transformed Lives Through Education:

 - *Meet the man with 27,500 daughters* That’s what they call him – Appa. His real name? KP Ramaswamy. Owner of KPR Mills, Coimbatore. A textile baron by profession. A father figure by choice. While corporate honchos talk about employee retention, cost-cutting, and bottom lines, this man is busy transforming lives. How? By turning mill workers into graduates. By making education their stepping stone to a better life. It all started with a simple request. A young girl at his mill once told him –  "Appa, I want to study. My parents pulled me out of school because of poverty, but I want to study further." That one sentence changed everything. Instead of giving his workers just a paycheck, he decided to give them a future. He set up a full-fledged education system – right inside the mill. πŸ“Œ Four-hour classes after an eight-hour shift. πŸ“Œ Classrooms, teachers, a principal, even a yoga course. πŸ“Œ All fully funded. No strings attached. And the result? πŸš€ 24,536 women have earned th...
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How Forwarded Videos are Eating Up Our Time: We need digital detoxification-

 - Before clicking on a forwarded video, have you asked yourself: "Is this truly worth my time?" In today's hyper-connected world, it's easy to get trapped into the endless scroll of social media. We've all been there. You're scrolling through your social media feed, mindlessly scrolling past posts, when suddenly, a video pops up. It's forwarded from a friend, family member, or even a distant acquaintance. The video could be anything – a funny animal clip, a dramatic news story, a bizarre life hack, or even a chain message promising good luck. While some of these videos can be entertaining, many of them are ultimately a waste of time. It's a constant battle to resist the urge to click! You're absolutely right! It's incredibly easy to get stuck into watching forwarded videos on social media.  Here's why we often find it hard to resist: Curiosity:  The unexpected nature of forwarded videos piques our curiosity. We wonder what our friends or f...

The Social Media Diet: Detoxing from a World of Misinformation:

 - In today's hyper-connected world, social media has become an indispensable part of our lives. However, the ease of access and rapid dissemination of information have also led to a concerning trend: the consumption of disorganized and unscientific information. The algorithms of social media platforms prioritize engagement, often favoring sensationalized, emotionally charged content, regardless of its accuracy. This creates an echo chamber effect, where users are primarily exposed to information that confirms their existing biases, reinforcing existing beliefs and hindering critical thinking. The consequences of this unchecked consumption of information are far-reaching. Erosion of Trust:  The spread of misinformation erodes trust in credible sources of information, such as academia, journalism, and government institutions. This can have serious consequences for public health, political discourse, and societal cohesion. Polarization of Opinions:  The constant bombardment...

Long Route Bus Travel experience: Improving the Rest Stops Facilities. A look at the Bus Travel Landscape.

 - Long Route Bus Travel experience: Improving the Rest Stops Facilities. A look at the Bus Travel Landscape. Bus travel has become increasingly popular, offering a convenient and affordable way to explore new destinations. However, one persistent issue that continues to plague the bus travel experience is the often deplorable condition of rest stop washrooms. While bus operators have made significant strides in improving overall travel comfort, the quality of these facilities remains a major concern. The Problem: Poor Hygiene:  Many rest stops lack basic sanitation, with dirty floors, clogged toilets, and inadequate cleaning supplies. Lack of Maintenance:  Broken fixtures, missing toilet paper, and overflowing trash cans are common sights. Insufficient Facilities:  During peak travel seasons, the limited number of washrooms can lead to long queues and unhygienic conditions. The Impact: Negative Travel Experience:  Dirty and unsanitary washrooms can significantl...

Ratanji Tata said: "I have gone through four stages of happiness in life, and I finally understood the meaning of true happiness.":

 When Indian billionaire Ratanji Tata was asked by the radio presenter in a telephone interview:   "Sir, what do you remember when you got the happiest in life"? Ratanji Tata said: "I have gone through four stages of happiness in life, and I finally understood the meaning of true happiness." The first stage was to accumulate wealth and resources. But at this stage I didn't get the happiness I wanted. Then came the second stage of collecting valuables and items. But I realized that the effect of this thing is also temporary and the luster of precious things does not last long. Then came the third phase of getting a big project. That was when I had 95% of the diesel supply in India and Africa. I was also the owner of the largest steel factory in India and Asia. But even here I did not get the happiness that I had imagined. The fourth step was when a friend of mine asked me to buy a wheelchair for some disabled children. About 200 children. At the behest of a frien...

Here is a healthcare industry related challenge.

 *The Rashomon Effect* The 40 year old gentleman was in deep distress. His wife was massaging his left shoulder in a bid to alleviate his pain. In the last 48 hours, he had met three different Doctors (Super-Specialists to be precise) and undergone an ECG, ECHO, MRIs of shoulder and Neck bone, and a battery of blood tests. The wife's hands were overflowing with the prescriptions and the Path Lab reports. Being an IT professional, he had been suffering from Neck pain quite often. Three days ago, the pain started to gradually shift to his left shoulder and arm. The patient googled his symptoms which indicated the possibility of an imminent Heart attack. The couple had rushed to a local Doctor who performed normal blood tests and sent him to a Cardiologist. The Cardiologist thought it could still be a Myocardial ischemia and performed a 2D Echo Test. It turned out to be normal but to be on the safer side, he prescribed a low dose of blood thinners, Cholesterol medications and advised ...

Are you suffering from high stress, and need to come out of it? Please click:

 - Learning what causes or triggers your stress and what coping techniques work for you can help reduce your anxiety and improve your daily life. It may take trial and error to discover what works best for you.  Warning signs of stress in adults may include: 1.  Crying spells or bursts of anger. 2. Difficulty eating. 3. Losing interest in daily activities. 4. Increasing physical distress symptoms such as headaches or stomach pains. 5. Fatigue. 6. Feeling guilty, helpless, or hopeless. 7. Avoiding family and friends. If you or your family or friends struggling to cope, or the symptoms of stress or anxiety won’t go away, it may be time to talk to a professional.  Click below to know various support centres. https://infogram.com/all-india-suicide-helplines-1hxj48ppyn0j52v Share it to all...✨ Source: Data is taken from external sources.

Started as Pollution Control initiative how Reliance is serving indian πŸ₯­ Mangoes to the 🌎 world:

- -  Reliance industries Ltd has become the world's largest exporter of mangoes.   - Transformation from an industrial giant to an agricultural powerhouse is both fascinating and inspiring. - This initiative has aimed to reduce pollution while creating a sustainable green belt. - This journey started close to 3 decades ago in the year 1997. - The initiative started when the company had to address environmental concerns and warnings from the Pollution Control Boards, Reliance decided to turn the barren wastelands around the refinery into a lush green mango orchard.  - Each year, the orchard produces about 600 tonnes of high-quality mangoes. For more details read from source below: https://www.dnaindia.com/business/report-this-billionaire-is-world-s-largest-mango-exporter-owns-largest-orchard-with-special-connection-to-akbar-3097569

iPhone story- How you can care for your environment and earth, taking a creative approach:

 - Imagine the school days when you had participated in planting ☘️ activity in your campus or neighbourhood. And your intention was to make the earth 🌍 greener and environment safer.  Some might use more of walking and cycling to make earth greener and safer. And few might use lesser plastic to protect the earth.  Now here is a different approach from Apple. I bet Apple users will love your Apple device more and more after reading this write up. Apple phone πŸ“±  The ideaπŸ’‘ is discussed by Apple's Head of Hardware Engineering, John Ternus, as to how to protect the earth, as we know Apple being among leading electric devices manufacturer. Apple is considered the world's leading consumer electronics company by market cap and sales. In 2023, Apple had sales of $385.1 billion. (https://www.globaldata.com) This environment sustainability story is shared by Apple’s Head of Hardware Engineering, John Ternus himself. He provided insights into why iPhones are very much diffic...

Protecting self respect and understanding sexual exploitation in day to day life:

-  Self-respect is an important part of our identity because it reflects how we view ourselves, which in turn impacts every area of our life, including our relationships, work, and social life. Respecting and loving ourselves is the first step toward gaining the love and respect of others. Everyone expect that their dignity, identity and body is safe and protected from exploitation. This to make sure our self respect is protected. By unknowingly many of them get exploitated without being aware that they are exploited by a known friend, family or acquaintance (a person that you know but who is not a close friend). Exploitation can take many forms including human trafficking, forced labour, sexual exploitation, criminal exploitation, debt bondage and domestic servitude. Of the above types, sexual exploitation is becoming frequent among youngsters. Youngster might be considering a person as colleague or a friend, but that person might be taking advantage of that connection or power or...