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Why Your Brain Gets Engrossed on Uncompleted Tasks?

Why Your Brain Gets Engrossed on Uncompleted Tasks? Does your daily to-do list consume your thoughts? For that, there is a word. The Zeigarnik effect is something that you can truly take advantage of. The Zeigarnik effect is a phenomenon that explains why undone chores seem so bothersome, in case you've ever wondered why. You return to a task again because of the underlying cognitive stress that results from not finishing it. Because of this, we have an easier time remembering ongoing or unfinished tasks than completed ones. We may really use it to our advantage and complete tasks rather than allowing it to be obtrusive. There are four ways you can use this to your advantage: 1) Learn to stop putting things off;  2) Make people pay attention when you speak;  3) Memorize more information;  4) Get better at memorising difficult names. "Can I get to the end of this already?"   As you give it more thought, you start to see additional behavioural patterns, particularly when it comes to work. You will find yourself continuously wondering what is in unread emails. If you still need to revise an article, you can't unwind until you have a strategy in place. They think it's good to be curious. So what are some probable justifications for such behaviour? 1) Reduce your tendency to put things off; 2) Increase people's attention to what you have to say; More information should be memorised, and you should practise recalling difficult names. It turns out that this phenomenon has a name; it is known as the Zeigarnik effect. Bluma Zeigarnik, a Russian psychologist, made the first observation of it. She once observed that servers in a busy restaurant had trouble recalling the precise specifics of orders after the bill had been paid, but they had stronger recollections of unpaid orders (or unfinished chores). Zeigarnik proposed that the reason you keep returning to a task is because failure to finish it causes underlying cognitive strain. However, when we have incomplete duties, what actually transpires inside our brains.. According to Dr. Roma Kumar, a psychologist, "once our brain absorbs information, it stores it in the sensory memory for a relatively little time." Information from our five senses—sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch—is temporarily stored in sensory memory before moving to the short-term memory. If we pay attention to the information, it merely transfers to our short-term memory. The majority of these short-term memories are rapidly lost, but when a task isn't finished, our brains repeatedly practise it to keep the memory active. The underlying cognitive stress is caused by this. The knowledge is quickly lost once the assignment is finished. In essence, we are forced to torment ourselves by repeatedly recalling unfinished tasks in order to maintain them in our short-term memory. Our minds won't stop till the task is completed. TV dramas use cliffhanger endings because of this. How can we use it effectively, especially given how long our to-do list actually is? Applications of the Zeigarnik effect thanks to Dr. Kumar 1) Lessen your propensity to procrastinate: If there is a work you've been putting off for a while, just start with the smallest thing that needs to be done, even if it just requires opening a Word document and entering the report's title. When you do that, the assignment will no longer be complete until you finish it. The constant reminder will assist you in taking modest actions to complete the activity and move you closer to the desired result because your mind needs to complete the loop on that task. 2) Make people pay closer attention to what you're saying: Are you actually hoping that the person receiving your email would open and read it? Instead of a full stop in your headline, try employing ellipses. The reader will be compelled to open your email because the ellipses give them the impression that "there's more to this." 3) Memorize more information: Organize your study time into manageable chunks, whether you're preparing for a large exam or memorising a speech or presentation. Alternately, spread out your learning over a few days. The likelihood that you will remember everything will be lower if you try to memorise everything the night before your big day because it is no longer an incomplete activity and is therefore more likely to be forgotten. Brief breaks can actually help you remember vast chunks of knowledge since they let your brain know that something is incomplete. Try to take purposeful breaks while reviewing your course material before a large exam. 4) Keep difficult names in mind: Since the epidemic, all networking and activities have been conducted online, which means you may be meeting and getting to know people from all over the world. Some names might be difficult for you to recall because they are lengthy, difficult to pronounce, or you are unfamiliar with the accent. To help you recall long names, break them up into smaller chunks (that is, introduce interruptions). Once you have learned and memorised the first portion of the name, go back and learn the second part. This will make it much simpler for you to recall them. While those undone duties will continue to nag you, you can now understand how to channel that energy effectively and complete projects that you would otherwise find difficult. 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How to make 5 best new year resolutions?

It's once again that time of year. What is your New Year's resolution? is now being asked of you by friends, family, and coworkers after champagne bottles and party balls have been popped. Some individuals adore the custom of making a resolution every January 1. Others claim it's a waste of effort because by mid-March, most resolutions have already failed. Despite the depressing statistics, there is a rationale to joining the New Year's resolution trend. You feel especially inspired to work toward your goals on days like New Year's Day, your birthday, and even Mondays because you believe you can get past past failures. You may have intended to stop smoking, get in shape, or start going to bed at a respectable hour last year but failed to do so. You may put such mistakes in the past with a fresh start like the new year and convince yourself, "That was the old me, new me will be different." It may sound naive, but the ability to move past failures and start again is useful. After all, you can't achieve anything if you don't try, and many worthwhile objectives can be challenging to achieve the first time. From the book "How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be," here are top five scientific suggestions for keeping your resolutions. - Create a cue-based strategy. According to study, include a cue in your strategy can help you recall when to act, much as cues inform Broadway performers when to enter the stage. Include specifics about how and where you'll follow through. It would be too ambiguous to say, "I'll meditate on weekdays," if your New Year's pledge is to meditate five days per week. However, a cue-based strategy such as "I'll meditate at work on weekdays during my lunch break" would be appropriate. Plotting when and where you'll carry out your resolve helps you remember it when the time is right and makes you feel guilty if you forget. (Creating a digital reminder and adding your plan on the calendar wouldn't hurt either.) Planning in detail can also help you recognise and avoid potential pitfalls, so if you intend to meditate over lunch, you'll be sure to turn down an offered lunch meeting. - Take a look at a penalty clause Although it may sound evil, making sure you'll pay a price if you don't keep your New Year's resolutions can be really effective. One simple approach to do this is to inform a few individuals what your objective is so that you'll feel guilty if they check back later and discover you haven't achieved it. (Informing all of your social media followers would make it even riskier.) Putting real money on the line is a worse punishment than embarrassment, and there is strong evidence that achievement is motivated by self-imposed economic penalties. You and a friend can wager on whether you'll keep your New Year's resolution or lose money. In contrast, technology can be useful. Simple logic explains why this is effective. We make judgements based on incentives, and punishments are even more persuasive than rewards. We're used to having outside parties (governments, health insurance providers, neighbourhood organisations) penalise us for our mistakes, but this time you're fining yourself. - Have fun. When it comes to reaching our objectives, the majority of us aim for effectiveness. You believe that a rigorous workout will be the key to seeing quick results if you want to get fit. You assume that lengthy, distraction-free study sessions are essential if you want to ace a class. However, studies have shown that concentrating on efficiency might leave you high and dry since you'll overlook an even more crucial factor: if you love the act of pursuing goals. If studying or working out is not enjoyable, you probably won't stick with it. But according to research, you'll persevere longer if you enjoy your exercises or study sessions. And in the end, that's usually what's most important for making a resolution. Combining a goal with a guilty pleasure can help make something that might otherwise feel like a job more enjoyable to work toward. This is what I mean by "temptation bundling." If you want to start looking forward to your workouts, consider just allowing yourself to watch your favourite TV show there. Or restricting yourself to mocha lattes exclusively during study periods to provide a motivation to visit the library. - Consider emergencies. If you stray even slightly from your New Year's resolution, your first inclination could be to give up and label yourself a failure. This phenomenon is known as the "What the heck effect." This is how it appears: You intended to go to bed early every night, but one Friday you couldn't help but stay up late to watch an additional episode of "Succession." Your plans to go to bed early after that were abandoned since, "What the hell," you had already failed. Fortunately, there is a technique to avoid this outcome. According to research, you can get better success by setting challenging objectives (like a consistent 10 p.m. bedtime) but allowing yourself one or two "get out of jail free" passes each week. Your stretch goal keeps you inspired, and the option to declare a "emergency" rather than just giving up after a mistake keeps you moving forward. - Enlist some assistance from your buddies. Why not enlist some assistance from your friends? Being around successful people can improve your own performance. It would be wise to start hanging out with individuals who have accomplished their goals and can show you how to do it if your New Year's resolve is to run a marathon or write a book. Spending time with them can help you learn a little bit because you'll be more likely to adopt their behavioural habits. However, my research and other studies have shown that you will make much more progress if you specifically ask successful friends how they attained a common objective and use similar strategies yourself. Let's imagine you read this post after New Year's Day and you already feel like you've failed. According to science, you have not. You can begin fresh at any time you like, whether it's on your birthday, next Monday, or the following month. Alternately, choose any day to start fresh and follow these five steps to develop a new healthy habit. Best resolution ideas Read the full article

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Can a blood test find 'toxic' proteins years before Alzheimer's symptoms appear?

Can a blood test find 'toxic' proteins years before Alzheimer's symptoms appear? Today, most people are only given an Alzheimer's diagnosis after displaying well-known symptoms of the condition, like memory loss. The best therapeutic choices at that point only prevent further symptom progression. However, studies have revealed that the precursors to Alzheimer's are already present for years, if not decades, before symptoms of cognitive decline that allow for a diagnosis. These seeds are amyloid beta proteins, which cluster and misfold to form oligomers, which are tiny aggregates. These "toxic" oligomers of amyloid beta are thought to contribute to the progression of Alzheimer's disease over time through a process that scientists are still trying to comprehend. A group of scientists at the University of Washington have created a lab test that can count the number of amyloid beta oligomers present in blood samples. Their test, known by the acronym SOBA, could detect oligomers in the blood of patients with Alzheimer's disease, but not in the majority of members of a control group who showed no signs of cognitive impairment at the time the blood samples were taken, the researchers report in a paper published the week of Dec. 5 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. However, 11 members of the control group had oligomers found in their blood by SOBA. 10 of these people had follow-up examination data, and all had minor cognitive impairment or brain pathology that was compatible with Alzheimer's disease years later. In essence, for these 10 people, SOBA had identified the harmful oligomers prior to the onset of symptoms.

The goal of physicians and researchers has been to develop an accurate diagnostic test for Alzheimer's disease that can not only confirm a diagnosis but also identify early symptoms of the disease before cognitive impairment occurs. That is crucial for people's health as well as for the study of how hazardous oligomers of amyloid beta function and harm . It also demonstrate that SOBA might serve as the foundation for such a test. - Senior author Valerie Daggett, a UW professor of bioengineering and faculty member in the UW Molecular Engineering & Sciences Institute SOBA - soluble oligomer binding assay, exploits a unique property of the toxic oligomers Daggett thinks the test has more upside. As well as serving as a readout of therapy efficacy to aid in the development of early treatments for Alzheimer's disease, she added, "We believe that SOBA could aid in identifying persons at risk or incubating the disease." A degenerative neurologic condition called Alzheimer's disease results in the death of brain cells and brain shrinkage. The most frequent cause of dementia, which is characterised by a steady deterioration in mental, behavioural, and social abilities and impairs a person's capacity for independent functioning, is Alzheimer's disease. In the United States, 5.8 million persons aged 65 and older have Alzheimer's disease. Eighty percent of them are 75 or older. Between 60% and 70% of the estimated 50 million dementia sufferers globally are thought to have Alzheimer's disease. The disease's early symptoms include forgetting recent conversations or experiences. A person with Alzheimer's disease will have severe memory loss as the condition worsens and lose the capacity to do basic tasks. alzheimers SOBA Dimentia Read the full article

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Mantrapushpanjali-lyrics and meaning in marathi hindi and english.

Mantrapushpanjali-lyrics and meaning in marathi hindi and english. The mantras of Pushpanjali or Mantrapushpanjali are very symbolic and significant. In essence, they ask the main deity of a vrat or puja to bestow abundant blessings and so assist the devotee in fulfilling the intent of the puja. These mantras can thereby produce the desired effects of any worship or puja. प्रथम: ॐ यज्ञेन यज्ञमयजन्त देवास्तनि धर्माणि प्रथमान्यासन् । ते ह नाकं महिमान: सचंत यत्र पूर्वे साध्या: संति देवा: ॥ (मूळ स्त्रोतः ऋग्वेद मंडल १, ऋचा १६४) Meaning in Marathi - देवांनी यज्ञाच्याद्वारे यज्ञरुप प्रजापतीचे पूजन केले. यज्ञ आणि तत्सम उपासनेचे ते प्रारंभीचे धर्मविधी होते. जिथे पूर्वी देवता निवास (स्वर्गलोकी) करीत असत ते स्थान यज्ञाचरणाने प्राप्त करून साधक महानता (गौरव) प्राप्त करते झाले. Meaning in Hindi - देवों ने यज्ञ के द्वारा यज्ञरुप प्रजापती का पूजन किया। यज्ञ और तत्सम उपासना के वे प्रारंभिक ���र्मविधि थे। जहां पहले देवता निवास करते थे (स्वर्गलोक में) वह स्थान यज्ञाचरण द्वारा प्राप्त करके साधक महानता (गौरव) प्राप्त करते हैं। Meaning in English - The gods have achieved their sacrifices through the offering of sacrifices. The oldest rituals involved these sacrifices. These exalted ones discovered the elder gods who had previously achieved the skies in a similar manner by offering sacrifices when they arrived there. This mantra's meaning is that humans can only achieve the greatest in this world and the best in the other worlds through performing sacred activities like puja and vrat, even though it is usually used in reference to fire sacrifices or Yajnas. द्वितीय: ॐ राजाधिराजाय प्रसह्य साहिने। नमो वयं वैश्रवणाय कुर्महे। स मस कामान् काम कामाय मह्यं। कामेश्र्वरो वैश्रवणो ददातु कुबेराय वैश्रवणाय। महाराजाय नम: । (मूळ स्त्रोतः तैत्तरीय अरण्यक, अनुवाक ३१, मंत्र ६ ) Meaning in Marathi - आम्हाला सर्वकाही (प्रसह्य) अनुकुल घडवून आणणाऱ्या राजाधिराज वैश्रवण कुबेराला आम्ही वंदन करतो. तो कामेश्वरकुबेर कामनार्थी अशा मला (माझ्या सर्व कामनांची पूर्ति प्रदान करो. Meaning in Hindi - हमारे लिए सब कुछ अनुकुल करने वाले राजाधिराज वैश्रवण कुबेर को हम वंदन करते हैं। वो कामनेश्वर कुबेर मुझ कामनार्थी की सारी कामनाओं को पूरा करें। Meaning in English - We prostrate before the Lord, also known by the names Rjdhirja Prasahyash and Vairava (these are some vedic names for gods). I ask for the blessing of the supreme being, who is Kmeshvara Vairava, so that I may have all I wish. I make a prostration to Mahrja, the most venerable and strong person who is also known as Vairavaa Kubera. तृतीय: ॐ स्वस्ति, साम्राज्यं भौज्यं स्वाराज्यं वैराज्यं पारमेष्ट्यं राज्यं महाराज्यमाधिपत्यमयं । समन्तपर्यायीस्यात् सार्वभौमः सार्वायुषः आन्तादापरार्धात् । पृथीव्यै समुद्रपर्यंताया एकरा‌ळ इति ॥ (मूळ स्त्रोतः ऐतरेय ब्राम्हण, पंचिका ८, कांड १९) Meaning in Marathi- आमचे सर्व कल्याणकारी राज्य असावे. आमचे साम्राज्य सर्व उपभोग्य वस्तुंनी परिपूर्ण असावे. येथे लोकराज्य असावे. आमचे राज्य आसक्तिरहित, लोभरहित असावे अशा परमश्रेष्ठ महाराज्यावर आमची अधिसत्ता असावी. आमचे राज्य क्षितिजाच्या सीमेपर्यंत सुरक्षित असो. समुद्रापर्यंत पसरलेल्या पृथ्वीवर आमचे एकसंघ दीर्घायु राज्य असो. आमचे राज्य सृष्टीच्या अंतापर्यंत म्हणजे परार्ध वर्ष पर्यंत सुरक्षित राहो. Meaning in Hindi - हमारा राज्य सर्व कल्याणकारी राज्य हो। हमारा राज्य सर्व उपभोग्य वस्तुओं से परिपूर्ण हो। यहां लोकराज्य हो। हमारा राज्य आसक्तिरहित, लोभरहित हो। ऐसे परमश्रेष्ठ महाराज्य पर हमारी अधिसत्ता हो। हमारा राज्य क्षितिज की सीमा तक सुरक्षित रहें। समुद्र तक फैली पृथ्वी पर हमारा दीर्घायु अखंड राज्य हो। हमारा राज्य सृष्टि के अंत तक सुरक्षित रहें। Meaning in English - This mantra is frequently recited before the crowning of kings to wish them all success and to remind them to uphold dharma, or righteousness, in all of their dealings and actions so that they continue to be meritorious. The song includes numerous amazing accomplishments such as world rulership, sovereignty, independence, prominence, success, and a long life of health and happiness. चतुर्थ: ॐ तदप्येषः श्लोकोभिगीतो। मरुतः परिवेष्टारो मरुतस्यावसन् गृहे। आविक्षितस्य कामप्रेर्विश्वेदेवाः सभासद इति ॥ ॥ मंत्रपुष्पांजली समर्पयामि ॥ (मूळ स्त्रोतः ऐतरेय ब्राम्हण, पंचिका ८, कांड २९) Meaning in Marathi - या कारणास्तव अशा राज्याच्या आणि राज्याच्या किर्तीस्तवनासाठी हा श्लोक म्हटला आहे. अविक्षिताचा पुत्र मरुताच्या राज्यसभेचे सर्व सभासद असलेल्या मरुतगणांनी परिवेष्टित केलेले हे राज्य आम्हाला लाभो हीच कामना. Meaning in Hindi - राज्य के लिए और राज्य की कीर्ति गाने के लिए यह श्लोक गाया गया है। अविक्षित के पुत्र मरुती, जो राज्यसभा के सर्व सभासद है ऐसे मरुतगणों द्वारा परिवेष्टित किया गया यह राज्य हमें प्राप्त हो यहीं कामना। Meaning in English - The closing rituals of the events, where the benefits of the occasion are distributed to all parties involved, are witnessed by the gods referred to as Maruts. संपूर्ण विश्वाच्या कल्याणाची, आकांक्षेची व सामर्थ्याची जाणीव प्रत्येकाला करून देणारीही विश्वप्रार्थना. अंतीम सत्य शोधण्याचे मार्ग अनेक असतील, पंथोपपंथ विविध असतील परंतु सर्वांचा उद्देश एक, सर्व मतपंथांच्या विषयी समादर, सर्व मतपंथाच्या प्रगतीच्या सर्वांना समान संधी असलेले, सर्वहितकारी राज्य तेव्हांच शक्य आहे जेव्हा संपूर्ण मानवजातीमध्ये सहिष्णु समरस एकात्मतेची भावना असेल. Read the full article

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5 things that will shape 2023

5 things that will shape 2023 Year end is that time when you review and start preparing for the future.  As 2022 comes to a conclusion, India will be able to boast that despite the pandemic, it managed to remain afloat because to loosened regulations and a rise in employee return rates. India's economy distinguished itself for its toughness, with industries like manufacturing and services helping to create a strong labour force. In India Inc., the rise of moonlighting—the practise of employees taking on a side job—kept people talking while India's first commercial rocket launch brought new competitors to the space race. At the Commonwealth Games, Indian athletes shone on a worldwide scale, and the nation also assumed G20 leadership. There were, however, a number of obstacles in the way. Geopolitical unrest, the weakening of the rupee, and concerns of a worldwide recession all posed serious problems in 2022. So, what can we anticipate for the upcoming year? Global recesson. India will be dented or downed?  The upcoming global recession could be "long and terrible" . Alarm bells have also been rung by organisations like the World Bank and the World Trade Organization. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated, "The worst is yet to come." India cannot remain unaffected in a more globalised world while economies nearby experience a slowdown. However, local economists are not yet presenting a bleak picture. India will experience the effects of a global downturn, but there are a number of variables that could help soften the damage, according to experts. India is expected to grow by 6%, according to the IMF, which is more than the combined growth of the US, China, and EU. Technology will make/break job opportunities Should I have a one- or two-page resume? Do cover letters matter? How can I write a CV that works with ATS? A tired resume objective statement? The job application process is changing, and technology has a significant role to play as job seekers consider how to stand out. Imagine being selected for a job interview and learning it will take place virtually. You choose the appropriate attire, check your lighting and internet connection, and your workspace arrangement appears to be in order. But there is a problem. You go into the interview expecting to see an interviewer, but instead a machine is asking you questions. In another region of the world, this has already become a reality: Students at Sandwell College in England were required to participate in simulated interviews while wearing VR headsets. A blockchain network is a different technology that is currently being developed. It will be able to validate resumes and let companies and job seekers manage and access accurate career credentials. Since Accenture and Cognizant recently fired employees who engaged in the aforementioned behaviours, forged documents, including false resumes and experience letters, have been making quite the rounds. Education will change as a result of metaverse, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality. Consider exploring a historical site, a prehistoric civilization, or learning about the topology of the world in the metaverse. The pandemic-driven digital transformation that India's education sector is currently experiencing will change learning and teaching as we know it. Learning concepts will be introduced and explained to students in a more seamless and interactive way with the aid of AI and immersive VR experiences, and the metaverse will bring together teachers and students from all over the world on a platform where anybody can learn anything they want. Edtech businesses are releasing learning modules that combine 3D assets and virtual and augmented reality to make education immersive and engaging. Educational institutions are also hopping on board, and late last year the Central Board of Secondary Education of India worked with Meta to investigate the use of the metaverse in education and training. Changes in workplace procedures will be prompted by a shift in cultural thinking. It might have begun with achieving high academic standing in high school and college before continuing to run head-to-head against competition to land a job, land a highly sought-after promotion, and win over the management. How frequently have you experienced or seen others experience competition, especially at work? This cultural paradigm is about to undergo a dramatic transformation, pushing businesses to implement healthy workplace policies. According to a McKinsey study, burnout affects four out of ten working professionals in India, with Gen Z suffering the most, according to a Slack survey. And what is the main cause of this condition? A toxic workplace, according to McKinsey. However, in contrast to more conventional methods of suffering in silence, social media is still a hive of activity with professionals speaking out and questioning the accepted standards of workplace culture. There will be a ransomware war... In India, ransomware attacks have affected seven out of ten organisations in the last three years, with a 51% year-over-year increase in the first half of 2022. But when cyber terrorists declare all-out war in 2023, these irregular and isolated blasts will become a bombardment. What impact would this war have on Indian businesses? A significant breach of personally identifiable information and protected health information will result in losses in terms of reputation, money, and legal liability. According to a report by IAMAI-Kantar, India has over 692 million active internet users, therefore the number of those affected would be enormous. Sensitive information from industries like IT, healthcare, BFSI, and even the government might endanger people's privacy and seriously jeopardise national security. A data breach will make it challenging to retain current clients and customers and will deter others from working with your company or cooperating with it in the future. Along with these, Citizen services will become more effective and transparent thanks to blockchain. Using this technology, India has created the digital rupee. Digital diplomas with tamper-evident security features are being issued by the educational sector. Law enforcement is becoming more aware of its potential for reliable crime reporting. Blockchain is omnipresent, and its significance to our daily lives is only growing. Read the full article

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What are the 3 best life lessons in the form of story?

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What could be the impact of Russia Ukraine conflict on Indian economy?

What could be the impact of Russia Ukraine conflict on Indian economy? The Indian rupee recently hit a record low versus the US dollar as domestic equity markets became increasingly shaky. Two major variables are directly responsible for the Indian Rupee's depreciation. First, there was the massive current account deficit that the Indian economy had accumulated over time. Second, the decline in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) as a result of investors fleeing to safer havens such as the United States as a result of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. India has also prohibited wheat exports, citing a threat to its general security as a result of the war's worsening of growing inflation rates. This has prompted substantial anxiety among international stakeholders: India's wheat prohibition has resulted in a 6% increase in wheat prices as Ukraine, a leading global breadbasket, is unable to supply agricultural produce to the world. Some economists believe that, despite the current crisis, the Indian economy would develop rapidly due to the "structurally resilient nature of the Indian economy"—high tax receipts, increasing service sector exports, and a market atmosphere of natural optimism due to sustained domestic demand. However, recent events indicate that the war has had a negative influence on the Indian economy. The war has exacerbated the Indian economy's domestic vulnerabilities by aggravating existing financial problems—supply-demand gaps in the availability of vital everyday items to consumers, as well as growing commodity prices, have harmed the Indian economy. The Ukrainian conflict has demonstrated that the Indian economy is not immune to international shocks—market India's economy is tightly linked to the global market, exhibiting complex interdependencies. Economic Impact of the War The Russian-Ukrainian war has exacerbated the Indian economy's liquidity difficulties. Consumer spending has been decreased as a result of the pandemic's limited availability to liquid currency. Major corporations are hesitant to invest money in the market due to the likelihood of low returns, while people are hesitant to spend money due to limited access to cash. The rising cost of essential oils, along with the rising cost of importing crude oil, has drained the Indian exchequer. Household meals have emerged as the most significant casualty of the escalating economic crisis. Commodities such as "sunflower oil," which is grown in large amounts in Ukraine and is a mainstay in traditional Indian kitchens, have become more expensive as a result of the current war. The rising cost of crude oil as a commodity has historically harmed the Indian consumer, as the government has long overemphasised crude oil as a commodity over renewable commodities. Successive governments have made minimal efforts to transition India to a greener economy. The burden of payment has now been generously transferred to the consumer, who has limited absorption capacity at a time when financial institutions—the primary agency assisting citizens—are raising interest rates on loans to cushion themselves against the crisis. This strategy was implemented at a time when the existing annual budget ignored changing realities. Indian Economy Optimistic Indian Economy Russia Ukraine South Asia Voices Read the full article

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What are the top 5 factors to consider when changing jobs?

What are the top 5 factors to consider when changing jobs? "Keep your employment for at least two years." "Never leave a job until you have another lined up." Everyone, from your mother to your mentor, has an opinion on the ideal approach to change employment. But how do you know who to believe? Especially since what was true in the labour market 20 years ago — or even two years ago — is not always true now. And the market is always shifting. Consider the power relationship that exists between candidates and employers. Though it varies by industry and location and is affected by the state of the economy, analysts have termed the present labour market as "candidate-driven" in recent years. It appears that job searchers have greater influence than employers. So, when it comes to changing employment, do you have the upper hand? No, not always. It does, however, imply that you cannot rely on "age-old" advice. So, what is the most common piece of advise they receive regarding how to change jobs? 1. "Never tell your manager you're looking for a new job." It may seem rational to want to have a job lined up before telling your boss you're leaving. After all, you don't want your supervisor to dislike you or to stop investing in you. However, times have changed. "It used to be that if you left a job, you were considered a traitor," says John Sullivan, an HR specialist, management professor at San Francisco State University, and author of 1000 Ways to Recruit Top Talent. Companies have changed their tune and are now making steps to ensure that employees depart on good terms. According to Sullivan, they are aware that former employees are on social media and do not want to "risk being disparaged on Glassdoor, Yelp, Facebook, or Twitter." In reality, many businesses now have procedures in place that allow employees to return if they so desire. The concept is that if you're a valuable employee, the corporation wants to squeeze as many years out of you as possible — and those years may not all be consecutive. Return employees are in high demand for companies such as Davita Healthcare, Yahoo, and KPMG. According to one research, about 15% of Davita's new workers have previously worked there. And, if sticking with the company isn't an option, you may be able to continue working with it. Lifelong employment is no longer a viable option, but being a truly free agent isn't either. "The alternative is what they call a'transformational alliance,'" Fernández-Aráoz explains, "where you explicitly agree on a temporary alliance, clarifying expectations regarding your contribution to the organisation and what the organisation will provide you in return, which may well be support to continue your career elsewhere." This is currently popular in Silicon Valley and "is likely to guide the way to talent and career management over the coming decades." Even if you believe your boss or company is open to your leaving and possibly maintaining a relationship in some way, the conversation can be awkward. It will be more tougher if you suspect your manager will be unforgiving. 2. "Stay at a job for at least a year or two - changing jobs frequently looks negative on a CV." This is a popular item of conventional wisdom that is simply no longer true. First and foremost, it is not always feasible. "There are numerous situations when you need to leave your job with nothing else," Fernández-Aráoz explains. You may need to relocate due to your spouse's job or leave to care for a family member. Second, short-term assignments are no longer detrimental to a résumé. Employers are becoming more accepting of short-term contracts. As many as 32% of employers anticipate job-hopping. People are most likely to quit their employment after their first, second, or third work anniversary. Millennials are especially prone to leaving jobs after only a few months. According to one study, 70% of people abandon their occupations after two years. So the recommendation to stay at a job for the purpose of your résumé is just no longer applicable. Gaps in employment history are no longer as problematic as they formerly were. It's no longer considered troublesome if you've been laid off, spent time writing a book, caring for a family member, or travelling. You simply need to demonstrate that your time off was not wasted. Employers simply want to know that you used your time wisely, whether it was to learn a new skill, have a life-changing adventure, or study something new. Still, you should avoid bouncing around as much as possible, not because it would harm your future career opportunities, but because it will drain you emotionally. The true issue is continuously starting over to find a new place, a new location, new friends, and constantly proving yourself. By thoroughly evaluating any potential jobs, you can prevent a lot of switching. Because many interviews consist of a chat between two liars, it is beneficial to acquire a sense of what the work will be like in other ways. Some organisations may provide a realistic job preview that will provide you with an inside look at the company rather than the sugarcoated perspective you would receive in a series of interviews. When looking for your next employment, request one or conduct as much research as possible before accepting an offer. 3. "Do not resign before allowing your existing company to make a counter offer." If you're a valuable employee, wise employers will try to persuade you to stay. If you're on their priority list, it'll be considered'regrettable turnover,' and they'll do everything in their power to keep you. Counteroffers have grown considerably more widespread, particularly in areas with a scarcity of talent or for highly specialised employment. They are generally accompanied by flattery, promises, and even better terms. Be cautious; most counteroffers are detrimental to all parties. There are two reasons why you should not accept a counteroffer. First, there was a reason you began looking for another employment, and despite your employer's assurances, that reason is unlikely to alter. Recruiters used to believe that 80% of those who accepted counteroffers left or were terminated within six to twelve months, and that half of those who accepted them re-entered the job market within 90 days. Even if your manager is capable of fulfilling the promises in a counteroffer, there is the issue of shattered trust. They may nonetheless regard you as less devoted and hence provide you fewer opportunities for advancement in the future. Second, you've made a commitment to the new company-honour it. Of course, you should make a sound judgement based on your individual situation and weigh both options. Considering long-term potential rather than short-term rewards Which opportunity will provide you with what you seek in the future? 4. "Never make a lateral move Because a new job is your sole chance to advance in title and pay." That was just last year. Yes, in the old model, you were Assistant VP, then VP, and finally Senior VP. But that was General Motors in the 1980s, not today's corporations. He claims that with today's flat corporate structures, there is often nowhere to go in your present or next career. Instead of fretting about lateral moves, you should concentrate on obtaining fascinating jobs. Think twice about pursuing title and salary! More money and a better title rarely make you happy at work. Instead, seek autonomy, mastery, and meaning. 5. "You should always be looking for new opportunities." You want to be content rather than continuously searching. Ideally, you should never be seeking for a new work since you enjoy what you do. It is a biological condition of our brain in which we maximise production while using very little energy. We are completely involved in what we do, often losing track of time, and we are able to function at our best. When you've found this in a job, it's pointless to hunt for another. Even if you've found a job that makes you happy, you should continue to study and improve. He emphasises that this does not have to be a new role with a new firm, but rather a different role or challenge inside your current position. Because the world is changing so quickly, you must be adaptive or agile. You should always look for tasks that will teach you new talents and push you out of your comfort zone so that you have more than just the skills required for your current job. United States Bureau of Labor Statistics Indeed Why employees quit the job? Read the full article