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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. 📌 Four-hour classes after an eight-hour shift. 📌 Classrooms, teachers, a principal, even a yoga course. 📌 All fully funded. No strings attached. And the result? 🚀 24,536 women have earned th...

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...