Friday, December 30, 2016

Kayaking - Water Sports that is becoming the choice of populace


Created thousands of years ago by Eskimos/Inuit, kayaks today are not only famous for its multiple usages such as diving, fishing, search/rescue missions etc. but also for famous racing sport.  With just an unpretentious, low-cost boat, some protection gear, and a forward stroke on the paddle, anybody can start enjoying kayaking.
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Great for waterways, rivulets, and lakes, kayaks are useful watercraft that are trivial and easy to carriage. A kayaking journey can be a serene outing on a mild lake or a great escapade.

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Today kayaking india is becoming a prevailing sport on running rivers that are more extreme. Kayaking, by nature, forms a different character and a different assertiveness towards the river than does rafting, hard boating, canoeing, or cat boating. Some reasons why kayaking is growing so quickly worldwide are :

  • Kayaking is cheap. The kayaks themselves can range in price from the low hundreds to the low thousands. Also it takes it takes fewer resources to build a kayak, and in general are one of the more environmentally friendly boating activities.
  • Kayaks are also widely manageable. They can be handpicked up and transported by anyone unlike a canoe, which can take more than one person to move.
  • Kayaking is a very user-friendly kind of sport and it is easy to learn
  • One of the few water sports that is apt for people with all kinds of ability. This sport provides a chance to meet countless people and is apt for singles, couples and friends.

In addition to the above benefits, Kayaking is great exercise and gives you a view that really submerges you in the experience. It might not seem like the usual total-body workout, but it certainly warrants a spot on the workout list. Key health benefits of kayaking are

  • Paddling in the water and executing a good stroke is going to help tone every muscle in the upper body.
  • The core abdominal muscles are fortified in kayaking through the control of kayak. Turning the kayak relies on the shifting and turning of the core area of the body. Each turn of the kayak results in the use of abdominal muscles and, over time, builds these muscles.
  • Pressure applied by the legs assists in rotating and harmonizing the kayak. This constant clutching over time increases the strength of leg muscles.
  • The hurried movements involved in the sport are another benefit of kayaking as exercise. The continuous movement increases the heart rate and health.
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Its time to get those workouts and have fun with family or friends. The one stop shop to buy a kayak in India and SUPs is easily available at the tip of your fingertips. You just need to log onto the website Madrasfuntools.in.

Happy Kayaking friends, and remember that it’s all about enjoying and spending time outdoors.

Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Have you tried to "Learn to Learn" or "Teach to Learn"

We all learn different things in life. Sometimes we make use of this learning or sometimes we just do something that is different from what we have learnt.

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It is important to learn/teach how to learn apart from understanding the content. In the fast changing world, what we learnt needs to be evolved or re-learnt. hence it is important to learn the art of learning rather than just the art of understanding. There is no denying of the fact that being a lifelong learner is more important to skillset to have in an adult rather than being just a learner.

Well a lot has been talked about this in different mediums. Here are some interesting collections

1. https://www.coursera.org/learn/learning-how-to-learn


The course provides a structured practical techniques that help you through what you need to do to get on track to learn difficult subjects. If you’ve ever wanted to become better at anything, this course serves as a good guide

2.  HBR article https://hbr.org/2016/03/learning-to-learn

This article talks about mental tools that anyone can develop to boost all four attributes—even those that are often considered fixed (aspiration, curiosity, and vulnerability).

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Monday, December 26, 2016

Secure your biometric Data from any misuse


As india is becoming digital, it is important that all of us understand its pros and cons. While pros are being debated openly, it is important that we understand the cons also. The most important con that worries me is "what happens if someone misuses the data"


Well they will have access to our personal information and it can be mis-used. For example someone can use this information to know our bank balance or access benefits given to us through our biometirc data or many more. There can be many such negative use cases. Hence it is important that we secure our biometric data.

To refresh your memory, following biometric data was collected from you befre AADHAAR CARD was issued:

  • Eye IRIS data
  • Facial picture
  • Finger prints/Thumb prints


Every user is unique. Hence it is important to secure this data. Inorder to secure this data you need to visit https://resident.uidai.net.in/biometric-lock and lock it.


Once you click on the above website, you need to enter 12 digit Aadhaar number and security code(captcha code). If the details are correct, OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number. After entering OTP, on the next page you can lock the personal biometric data. If for some reason, in future you wish to unlock then the same process needs to be repeated.

Aadhaar Services : Lock/Unlock Screen

Demographic details like Address, age and gender will still be accessible when needed even if biometric data is locked.

Go ahead and secure your biometric data!!

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

FullTank : Aggregate the automobile service providers on a single platform

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India is one of the biggest automobile marketplaces in the world. It has approximately 15million cars and is continually developing. Post sale services are highly disjointed comprising of supplier workshops, secretly possessed garages, OEM & non OEM fixtures sellers, Insurances, Drivers etc. The automobile industry accounts for around 7.1 per cent of India's gross domestic product (GDP).
 
But along with the growth, India is also steadily becoming a manufacturing hotbed for fake auto components. These duplicate auto parts not only reduce original manufacturers' margins , but also affect the performance of the vehicle itself due to many reasons such as untested parts, shoddy components etc that can lead to serious consequences like death.
 
Other malpractices in auto sector include exorbitant labor charges, unfounded bills, abrasions or dips due to slackness.  The Villains of Wheels initiative by Fulltank points out the ill practices of the current unorganized auto industry. This initiative strives to eliminate these ill-practices .With Fulltank you can now beat these villains and #BeAHero by supporting and helping us to serve you better.
 
To do so, Fulltank has launched an app that provides some of the below services:
  • 24 X 7 : Avail the service of skilled mechanic at anytime. The normal mechanic might have time constraints and may not prioritize your car service. But with Fulltank it is possible to leverage the expertise of a mechanic 24×7 at any time whenever needed. 

  • No More Feku Parts : It is difficult for any customer to differentiate between genuine or fake parts. They look similar. It is easy to be enticed into the lure of getting similar part at less cost. But without an expert help any one will easily fall in this trap. Avoid getting duped by Duplicate spare parts since they cause more harm than just a quick fix for your car. The deep knowledge of Fulltank ensures that no more customers put their life and hard earned money at risk

  • Other Benefits : Properly skilled technicians identified by Fulltank team ensure that the problems faced by car are solved by an expert and not by an invoice (they will not use your car as a test machine). Also proper handling of car ensures that no over-billing headache is there. 


Next time you need any help for your vehicle, just tap the app for help.In-order to download the Fulltank app, just go to below location

All the customers can be #BeaHero and fight all of Villains with to avoid any bad service experience with your car of any sorts. You can also join the fight against these Villains of unfair practices and help in eliminating this cancer. Join  and #BeaHero to protect the interests all consumers

There is much more that Fulltank intends to do to defeat these villains. But all of us can be an #BeAHero and fight against these villains. You can Tweet, post and share using #BeAHero and kill the villains.

Participate in the survey and get exciting gifts: https://goo.gl/forms/wK0RzM0kg7hziHMA2

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Get govt job notification easily


There is enormous demand amongst people who seek Sarkari Job/Government job in India. Majority people like Govt Jobs because they offer safety and many benefits not available in private sector.

Now with a click of button you can search for any government Job opening very easily. The old-style way to find-out Govt job in India through newspapers such as “Employment News Paper” is not productive because the intimation about jobs either come late or there is very less time to prepare for the job. But now you no longer need to rely on buying paper since it is easy to get information on Latest Govt Jobs through the website www.sarkarijobmilegi.in.

It not only announces open vacancies in different Government sector (Bank Jobs, Teaching Jobs , Railways Jobs, Police Jobs, Defence Jobs, UPSC Jobs, SSC Jobs, Public Sector, PSC and Daily Employment News) but also makes sure that you get information on time of all government sectors job openings.

As you scan through the website for Latest govt job you will notice that lots of opportunities for graduates, post graduates and others are available. The website has tried to cover each and every category of government jobs. There are wide ranges of job openings from class 10th and 12th Pass jobs to UPSC jobs.

However just searching the job is not enough. Proper steps need to be followed to find out a suitable and qualified Government Job. Some tips to do that are
  • Understand your strengths and weakness. Do not try to be portray personalities of some one else. In addition, do not try to master everything but focus on analyzing your own knowledge and strengthening it really well.
  • Different types of career options are available in Government Sector. But all of them cannot be taken as as full- fledged career. It depends a lot on your interest and priorities. Hence do your homework of finding all necessary details. Based on the pros and cons, you can decide if a particular govt job is of your interest.
  • Do research about the government companies which have openings and what is needed in-order to clear the initial exam and final interview.
  • The competition for government job is plenty. It is important to identify your USP (unique selling point) so that you know what edge you have over millions  of other applicants You can enhance your intelligence and work on any shortcoming of the skills needed to get through that job.
Hope this tips help in your govt job hunt. All the best for your job hunting. Sarkarijobmilegi.in will fulfill your dream of getting a great job and notify you when a new job is available.

Before concluding I wanted to highlight some important things about website
  • It provided Free Govt Job Alert. You can download apps to do it
  • It provides Latest Govt Jobs
  • This Government Job / Sarkari Naukri APP also works without Internet
  • Get notifications of each latest Government job posted every day
  • Videos in hindi are also available in our youtube channel for better understanding

Other important resources that might be helpful are :
  •  Download the Android APP from below link : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sarkarijobmilegi.in 
  • Go to the below page to talk to other fellow enthusiasts: 
    • https://www.facebook.com/sarkarijobmilegi.in/?fref=ts 
    • https://plus.google.com/b/115465292640800475301/?pageId=115465292640800475301 
    • https://www.facebook.com/groups/301072896767202/ 

Saturday, May 14, 2016

Simpler way to transfer PF

As people change jobs, the challenges faced are many. one of them is the challenge to transfer the retirement fund "PF" to new employer.


Recently Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has simplified the process by launching "One Employee-One EPF Accountportal. below are the details steps






Saturday, April 30, 2016

Indian education system missing Higher-Order Thinking Skills(HOTS)


Throughout ancient India, teachers have been respected a lot. Some of the teachers have produced some great students. According to me a teacher

  • Builds self awareness, unleashes inner potential and gives contents of things when it is right
  • Should have Right intent compared to right content
  • Has the ability to create "creators" and "destroyers"
But our education system has not been built upon this lineage to build great institutes.

During one of the training programs i was introduced to the concept of LOTS (least order thinking skills) and HOTS. The concepts of the study were interesting.  It is during the discussion, i realized that baring very few institutes most Indian institutes lack HOTS

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Lot of our education system rarely focus on

  • Dismantling the a problems into parts - Analysis
  • Build a new output from different types in inputs - Synthesis
  • Check different ideas & solutions and then compare - Evaluate
Check more about the blooms taxonomy here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloom%27s_taxonomy ?

Do you agree about the role of teacher?
Do you agree that our education system lacks HOTS?

Monday, January 25, 2016

A fantastic individual i met

I had a roomie who used to shout vociferously every time he saw any games especially cricket. He also used to yell a lot of other interesting stuff but folks around him usually got annoyed. But he had big proportion of people who thought he was fantastic. He was famous with the name “Fantastico”. Detractors perverted fantastico and called him ‘sarcastico’. But fantastico was in demand when we needed a strong cheer leader and some inspirational talks. Lot of juniors saw him as a fantastic person and consulted him since they were inspired by him.


Being his roommate, I always observed him very closely. Here are some observation which set him apart from us
  • He believed in himself: To make others think you are fantastic you need to accept as true that you are fantastic. If you have little self-confidence it is doubtful that you will be able to be fantastic anytime.
  • He was fantastic to others: If you serve others and put them first, everyone will start to notice you 
  • Be exciting: One thing that sets fantastic people apart is the fact they are great to talk to and are always around. A good way to do this is to meet people while they are walking around your office or college environment and show great excitement while waving your arms around.
  • Smile and be confident. If you don't feel happy or confident, fake it 'till you make it!
  • Live and breathe being fantastic. Do not ever stop. Anyone can pretend to be fantastic for some of days, but real fantastic person behaves the same way irrespective of any problem he/she faces.
Shortly after we passed out of school, I stopped hearing him yell. But Fantastico was a fantastic person and I was more curious about him then was needed. As we were leaving the hostel, I saw him talking to his image in the mirror. He was terrible and murmuring.

I stood unsure of next step. As my friends came by my thought process got deviated. Later I never bothered to find out what was going on his life. After few months passed, I heard that my roommate had had tried to kill himself, and someone had admitted him to the nearby Government hospital.
I was feeling guilty of ignoring him that day. I was unhappy and rather than visiting hospital, I decided to move on. As time passed, I grew older and was working in a industry. The stress had captured me and I did not want to disturb my family with my problems. Hence, I contacted a counsellor. When I went to meet him, he smiled and said hi. Wow ! It was my school room-mate Fantastico. I was shocked and happy. Two emotions when they mix, it is difficult to decide which one to show.

We talked for long on how he had moved on from the last day of schhol with the help of a counselor who not only helped him with his further studies but also helped him get a good job. He also showed me his family pictures. I was happy and the guilt sitting hidden inside me was done. I was happy, and with the help of my room-mate, I recovered enough to distress myself.
Fantastico and i live in same city, and often, especially during college gatherings and frequent cricket matches. I hear frequent yelling, “Shut up!Fantastico”! or “Come on!Fantastico”


This blog post is inspired by the blogging marathon hosted on IndiBlogger for the launch of the #Fantastico Zica from Tata Motors. You can apply for a test drive of the hatchback Zica today.