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Mango Kicks Off Week-Long Sports Event for Independence Day
Football tournament and quiz mark start of seven-day celebration A multi-day sports competition in Mango, Jamshedpur combines athletic prowess with patriotic education. JAMSHEDPUR – A seven-day sports competition commemorating Independence Day has commenced in Mango, Jamshedpur, organized by Man Welfare Mission and APJ Kalam High School. The event opened with a quiz competition focusing on…
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National Space Day - Aug 23
Aastha Vidya Mandir, Jawanga.
The National Space Week celebrations at Aastha Vidya Mandir Jawanga also included a special exhibition where students showcased their models and projects inspired by India's space missions. These projects reflected their understanding of complex space technologies and their potential applications in daily life. The exhibition drew significant interest from the students and staff alike, serving as a platform for young minds to share their innovative ideas and creativity. In addition to the scientific activities, the school organized interactive sessions where students could engage in discussions with experts in the field.
These sessions were designed to broaden students' perspectives on space exploration and to encourage them to think critically about the future of space science in India. Professor Rajagopalan's online presentation was a key moment during these sessions, as he provided detailed insights into the challenges and successes of ISRO's missions. He shared stories from his experience working with Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, highlighting the dedication and perseverance required to achieve such milestones. His answers to the students' questions not only clarified their doubts but also ignited a spark of curiosity and ambition among the young participants.
The celebration of National Space Week culminated with a closing ceremony where the achievements of the participating students were recognized. Awards and certificates were distributed to those who excelled in the various competitions, including the painting contest, quiz, and model presentations.
These awards were a token of encouragement for the students to continue pursuing their interest in science and space technology. Principal Gopal Pandey, in his closing remarks, praised the students for their enthusiasm and dedication throughout the week. He expressed his belief that such events play a crucial role in nurturing the next generation of scientists and innovators. Vice Principal Pramod Gupta also emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong focus on scientific education and commended the efforts of the faculty in making the event a success.
As the school looks forward to organizing similar events in the future, the success of the National Space Week has set a high standard. The collaborative efforts with ISRO, the Chhattisgarh Government, and other prestigious organizations have not only provided the students with a unique learning experience but have also reinforced the school's commitment to promoting scientific thinking and innovation among its students.
The event has left a lasting impression on the participants, many of whom are now more determined than ever to contribute to India's space exploration endeavors. As the country continues to make strides in space science, initiatives like these at the grassroots level will play a vital role in shaping the future of India’s space story.
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Urban or rural students?
Conversation.
Ms. Leena Rai Kalra, Mrs. Pathumakutty Madam, Dr. Shankar, Mrs. Chandra Das, Mrs. Priya, Mrs. Nivedhitha,
Azeez: Respected sir,
In response to the topic, most of us believe that the existing educational system favors urban school students and does not adequately support rural ones. Urban students have more opportunities to excel in their studies due to exposures and tuition centers providing intensive coaching. However, who stands at the height of the results – urban or rural students? Of course, it's rural students. There are no incidents such as stabbing teachers to death or shooting principals in school premises that have recently been prevalent in India – these occur in urban schools but not in rural ones. This serves as proof of how education reaches the unreachable.
In rural areas, every home serves as a center for education where family members teach values. In contrast, urban homes are primarily houses, often with working parents. This leads to miseducation in urban settings.
Pathumakutty Madam: I also agree with Ms. Nivedita. While we are trying to skill our students, it is not up to the mark. For example, on March 22nd, World Water Day, despite the information provided in textbooks, we are not effectively turning knowledge into wisdom. The application of knowledge learned in school needs to be experienced through hands-on activities. As educators, we should promote this by assigning projects or other means. Thank you for the question.
Azeez: Uneducated is better than miseducated.
Chandra Das: To add to this, grandparents play a vital role in building our kids' lives, which is often missing in urban families nowadays.
Priya: Why limit projects and assignments? This approach should be implemented consistently at school, home, and in society. It's not just for a day's show of publicity. We need to make children understand the importance of saving water for their future.
Azeez: It should start from our homes.
Pathumakutty Madam: As the saying goes, charity begins at home.
Priya: Very valid point, sir. Uneducated individuals may know ethics, but they are often not found in many leading sectors. On the other hand, miseducated individuals are present in many places, misleading the entire society and setting a wrong example.
Nivedhitha: Having a school in rural areas shows that those kids are strong enough to face the world. The only gap I find is the level of exposure they receive. If they are guided in the right direction, they will definitely achieve great heights. I've also observed the courage they have to address injustice and their high levels of acceptance. Some are truly thirsty for knowledge. If we can reach these unreachable students, then our job is justified.
Pathumakutty Madam: In the vicinity of our school, there is a pond that we've adopted and cleaned. Students took the initiative under the guidance of teachers. During the upcoming summer vacation, they will work on projects for drought-affected people, encouraging water-saving measures and rainwater harvesting. They will also work on recharging wells and ponds during the rainy season.
Chandra Das: Why only celebrate specific days? We should teach children to do things independently – starting from doing their own tasks.
Azeez: True. But after Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam's Vision 2020, urban amenities have been made available in rural areas, including fast network connectivity. The idea isn't just about celebration, but about remembrance. Any changes in us due to celebrations?
Dr. Sankar: In rural areas, people around teach all sorts of skills. A rural child knows how to manage emergencies.
Azeez: And above all, they possess empathy, sympathy, a sense of belonging, and respect.
Dr. Sankar: Parents teach basic skills and then encourage children to be independent. Through independence, a child learns by facing challenges and managing situations.
Azeez: Developing good citizens.
Chandra Das: Sometimes I've seen students getting out of expensive cars and carrying elaborate projects. When you ask them about it, they don't even understand the project properly. Parents walk proudly beside them, claiming that their child did the project. In reality, they paid someone else to do it.
Azeez: Projects are prepared by shopkeepers.
Chandra Das: Absolutely.
Azeez: This doesn't happen in rural areas. Students there have to complete their projects on their own, without any other options.
Leena Rai: Education in rural areas is two-sided, just like in urban areas. Some parents emphasize learning life skills and cultural values deeply rooted in villages, along with basic and advanced education. Others focus solely on passing exams, with the aim of sending their child abroad.
Priya : Urban students have more opportunities, but they often fail to make the most of available resources. In contrast, rural students long for good resources and use them effectively.
Leena Rai: Furthermore, some parents are pressurized by their children who desire expensive bikes like Enfield, implying they will commit suicide if not fulfilled. There are instances of gender-based differences too.
Azeez: Unfortunately, some focus solely on education as a means to immigrate to countries like Canada or Australia.
Azeez: Education should focus on instilling values, not just being a passport to foreign lands.
Dr. Sankar: True, parents in rural areas teach essential skills and then let their children be independent. Through independence, children learn and grow.
Chandra Das: Absolutely, independence leads to responsible citizens.
Nivedhitha: Some parents see school as a safe place for their children, as there is no one to care for them at home.
Chandra Das: That's right, I agree.
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Vedavyasa Tech Hiring Assistant Professor
About: VVIT in Kerala has made a name for itself in academics, placements, and extra- and co-curricular activities. making it a top engineering school. VVIT is connected with the Kerala Government-approved University of Calicut/Kerala Technological University.
VVIT earned 100% distinction in all M. Tech courses in December 2015 University Examinations.
Vedvyas Trust runs the 2004 self-financing engineering college Vedvyas Institute of Technology.
VVIT has excelled for 12 years.
B.Tech 2013,2014,2015 batches earned 100% in university exams.
MBA and M.Tech 100% University Exams 2013,2014,2015.
VVIT is a top engineering college.
According to the University of Calicut B. Tech Exam Results (2012–13), VVIT is the best self-financing college in Calicut.
To train engineers.
Mission: Launch a high-tech educational package and develop well-rounded technical personalities
Quality objective: VVIT intends to become a center of excellence in professional education by building a continuous quality assurance system that will transform young talents into capable and socially dedicated professionals.
Vacancy Details
Vedavyasa Institute of Technology, Malappuram, Kerala
Assistant Professor
Salary: Standard.
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To Apply
To apply, send a scanned copy of all required certifications and passport-size photos to the below email address by 12/05/2023.
Deadline: 12/05/2023.
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Common Questions
Q:What is Vedavyasa Institute of Technology’s Assistant Professor Salary?
What does a Vedavyasa Institute of Technology assistant professor make? The average VIT University Assistant Professor earns 9,97,781. VIT University Assistant Professors earn between 1,00,000 and 15,14,830 per year.
Q:How much does a Vedavyasa Institute of Technology assistant professor make?
Ans: Chennai’s average Vedavyasa Institute of Technology Assistant Professor salary is 9.6 lakh for 2–13 years of experience. VIT University Chennai Assistant Professors earn between 4.8 lakh and 12.0 lakh.
VVIT staff salaries?
VVIT’s minimum salary depending on the position. Ph.D. Research Scholars earn 2.8 lakh, while Research Associates earn 2.7 lakh.
Q: VVIT Assistant Professor Grade 1 salaries?
Answer: India’s average VVIT Assistant Professor pay is 9.8 Lakhs for 1–13 years of expertise. VIT University India pays assistant professors 4.2–12.6 lakhs.
Q: What is Vedavyas Institute of Technology affiliated with?
A:APJ Abdul Kalam University, Calicut University. VVIT is one of Kerala’s leading engineering institutes, affiliated with APJ Abdul Kalam University and University of Calicut and certified by the Kerala government and AICTE.
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Top engineering institutions beyond the IITs
BITS Pilani
Founded in 1964, Birla Institute of Technology and Science has challenged the might of the IITs time and again. It was recognized as one of the Six Institutes of Em“Engineering is the closest thing to magic that exists in the world.” – Elon Musk.
Mankind has unraveled this magic for centuries; from the towering structures in history to Smartphones of today and Artificial Intelligence of tomorrow. Engineering has played a crucial part in the growth of our civilization and is omnipresent in every walk of life. Indian engineers like APJ Abdul Kalam, Narayana Murthy, Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella and many more have been game changers and thought leaders. An engineering degree is still one of the most coveted education programs in the country, and rightly so.
Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and engineers from all other streams can leave their indelible mark in various industries including agriculture and healthcare. But it all begins with getting the engineering degree in your chosen stream inence by the Government of India last year. With three campuses in India and one in Dubai, it nurtures future engineers across various streams through high-quality education backed by a solid faculty pool.
Vellore Institute of Technology
This private deemed university in Tamil Nadu has often ranked amongst the top ten engineering colleges in the country. VIT has seven schools of Engineering and has a placement record to boast of.
Microsoft, Deloitte, TCS Digital were just some of the recruiters on campus for the previous placement season. It’s also the first university in India to implement a Fully Flexible Credit System, which gives a malleable approach for students.
Shiv Nadar University
This private interdisciplinary university was set up in 2011 but has made giant waves in the world of education in a short span. Its School of Engineering offers cutting edge programs in Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. The interdisciplinary approach encourages students to choose a Minor from one of its other schools, which creates a dynamic learning experience, and well rounded, confident engineers.
Research is incorporated into undergraduate programs as well. Students can research with seasoned peers, Ph.D. scholars and gain tremendous insights through their organic mentorship. Based in Greater Noida, it has the advantage of being strategically located and its International academic collaborations are another highlight. Over two dozen clubs engage in activities for the overall development of students.
On-campus jobs are another avenue for students to get a taste of professional life and move seamlessly from classrooms to work cubicles.
Amrita School of Engineering
Established on a sprawling campus in Coimbatore in 1994, the school offers undergraduate programs in 7 engineering branches. It is a part of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, which is accredited with the highest grade A, by National Assessment and Accreditation Council. Ministry of Human Resources Development also listed it in the top Indian Universities category. The school is known for its vibrant student life.
Sardar Patel College of Engineering
This government-aided autonomous engineering college in Mumbai has been carrying the flag for quality education in the field for over six decades. The college has four departments for Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Structural Engineering. It has a consistent ranking and placement record over the years. The bustling student life the Metropolis has to offer is another attraction for the college.
Experts recommend looking beyond the rankings and focusing on the curriculum, faculty, alumni base, industry exposure, and infrastructure to decide the engineering college for you. And today with these top colleges scoring high on all these counts and more, you can certainly look beyond the IITs as well.
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International youth day theme, activities and quotes
At current, there are about 1.eight billion younger individuals between the ages of 10 and 24 in all around the world. So, that is the most important youth inhabitants ever. Labor market challenges, Political instability in addition to restricted house for political and civic participation have led to rising isolation of youth in societies. Therefore, International Youth Day (IYD) is launched by the United Nations as an consciousness day. The primary function of this day is to attract consideration to a given set of academic, cultural and authorized points surrounding youth.
When was the primary celebration of worldwide youth day?
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The primary celebration of worldwide youth day was noticed on 12 August 2000 by the US to have fun the contribution that younger individuals make in employment, training and social justice to call just a few.
International Youth Day 2019 date:
Monday, 12 August
What’s the theme of International Youth Day 2019?
International Youth Day 2019 theme is ‘Reworking training’. This theme highlights the hassle to make training equitable, related in addition to inclusive for all youth. Mounted in Objective four of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Improvement, to ensure high quality training and promote lifelong studying possibilities for all. International Youth Day in 2019 will study how younger individuals of nation, governments, and youth-led, youth-focused organizations, stakeholders, are renovating training or studying and how these efforts are contributing to the attainment of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Improvement.
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Schooling is a ‘growth multiplier’ in that it performs a vital function in rushing up the progress in all 17 Sustainable Improvement Targets, be it, good well being, respectable work and development, poverty eradication, gender equality, motion on local weather or constructing peaceable societies.
International youth day quotes
10 most inspiring International Youth Day quotes are as follows:
Dream, Dream, Dream. Desires remodel into ideas and ideas lead to motion. – APJ Abdul Kalam, former Indian President.
Good habits shaped at youth make all of the distinction. – Aristotle, thinker.
Youth is in a grand flush, like the new days of ending summer season; and nice desires thrall your spirit, just like the smoky environment that bathes the panorama of an August day. – Donald G. Mitchell, essayist.
Youth is the very best time to be wealthy, and the very best time to be poor. – Euripides Euripides, tragedian.
In youth we run into difficulties. In outdated age difficulties run into us. – Beverly Sills, American operatic soprano.
Older males declare warfare. However it’s the youth that should battle and die. – Herbert Hoover, 31st U.S. President
In youth we study; in age we perceive. – Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach, Austrian author.
Youth is unbelievable since you actually do really feel invincible. – Paul Stanley, musician.
Youth is the reward of nature, however age is a murals. – Stanislaw Jerzy Lec, poet.
The youth is the hope of our future. – Jose Rizal, an ophthalmologist.
International youth day activities
The International youth day goals to advertise methods to have interaction youth in turning into extra actively concerned in making optimistic contributions to their communities. So some activities which could be achieved on the International youth day are as following:
Manage a debate or a public assembly for discussing the contributions of younger individuals to international points.
Create an info level about youth-related issues within the heart of city or a village, at college facilities or at excessive faculties.
Get in contact with widespread, native or nationwide radio stations for requesting a slot to have a dialog with distinguished people and youth.
Begin spherical desk discussions amongst younger individuals and adults for selling intergenerational understanding.
Prepare a youth discussion board for exchanging ideas, concepts and discussing cultural backgrounds for serving to younger individuals settle for others and popularize the customs of non-violence.
Manage a live performance for selling International Youth Day in addition to the launch of the 12 months.
Handle an exhibition. Get authorization to make use of a public house for an artwork exhibition, which reveals the challenges of younger individuals or how they’re contributing to growth.
Write to your Minister of Youth for informing them concerning the challenges younger individuals going through of their day-to-day lives and to suggest options.
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All Time Best Books
1. Attitude Is Everything: Change Your Attitude ... Change Your Life!
Do you dread going to work? Do you feel tired, unhappy, weighed down? Have you given up on your dreams? The road to a happier, more successful life starts with your attitude-and your attitude is within your control. Whether your outlook is negative, positive or somewhere in between, Jeff Keller, motivational speaker and coach, will show you how to take control and unleash your hidden potential through three powerful steps: -THINK! Success begins in the mind. The power of attitude can change your destiny. -SPEAK! Watch your words. How you speak can propel you towards your goals. -ACT! Don't sit back. Take active steps to turn your dreams into reality. Soon, you will be energized and see new possibilities. You will be able to counter adversities and develop talents unique to you. Your relationships will improve, both at work and in your personal life. All you need is this step-by-step programme to change your attitude and your life!
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The book recollects many anecdotes and stories from childhood, his time at school and college. The time spent at the Langley Research Center, NASA and Wallops Flight Facility gets a lot of attention.
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The man knows a thing or two about success. With a net worth of $77.1 billion, the billionaire investor's fabled business acumen has inspired everything from investment books to college courses. He is known to favor long-term investment strategies, like dollar cost averaging, which encourages the regular purchase of the same investment over time. He also has long-standing holdings in the Coca-Cola Company, Apple, and American Express among others. His now infamous letters to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders help shed light into how the man they call the “Oracle of Omaha,” reads the tealeaves.
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17. The Power of Positive Thinking
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Stress is a lot like love - hard to define, but you know it when you feel it. In this classic work, 'How to Stop Worrying and Start Living', Carnegie offers a set of practical formulas that you can put to work today. It is a book packed with lessons that will last a lifetime and make that lifetime happier! This book will explore the nature of stress and how it infiltrates every level of your life, including the physical, emotional, cognitive, relational and even spiritual. Through techniques that get to the heart of your unique stress response, and an exploration of how stress can affect your relationships, you'll discover how to control stress instead of letting it control you. This book shows you how. Using the power of habit and several techniques for smoothing out the stressful wrinkles in our day-to-day lives, we'll move towards a real-world solution to living with less stress, more confidence and a deep spiritual resilience that will insulate you from the inevitable pressures of life. The target of the book is to help readers understand what suits their respective lives best to help them reframe it in a constructive manner, subtracting worry from it and how they could focus on living each day with joy and contentment. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Dale Carnegie (1888-1955) was an American writer and lecturer and the developer of famous courses in self-improvement, salesmanship, corporate training, public speaking and interpersonal skills. He was born in an impoverished family in Maryville, Missouri. Carnegie harboured a strong love and passion for public speaking from a very early age and was very proactive in debate in high school. During the early 1930's, he was renowned and very famous for his books and a radio program. 'When How to Win Friends and Influence People' was published in 1930, it became an instant success and subsequently became one of the biggest bestsellers of all time. Carnegie loved teaching others to climb the pillars of success. His valuable and tested advice was used in many domains and has been the inspiration of many famous people's success. One of the core ideas in his books is that it is possible to change other people's behavior by changing one's reaction to them.
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From a renowned historian comes a groundbreaking narrative of humanity's creation and evolution - a number one international best seller - that explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be "human".
One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth. Yet today there is only one - Homo sapiens. What happened to the others? And what may happen to us?
Most books about the history of humanity pursue either a historical or a biological approach, but Dr. Yuval Noah Harari breaks the mold with this highly original book that begins about 70,000 years ago, with the appearance of modern cognition. From examining the role evolving humans have played in the global ecosystem to charting the rise of empires, Sapiens integrates history and science to reconsider accepted narratives, connect past developments with contemporary concerns, and examine specific events within the context of larger ideas.
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This provocative and insightful work is sure to spark debate and is essential for aficionados of Jared Diamond, James Gleick, Matt Ridley, Robert Wright, and Sharon Moalem.
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Sushant Singh Rajput (21 January 1986 – 14 June 2020) was an Indian actor, dancer, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Rajput started his career with television serials. His debut show was Star Plus’s romantic drama Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil (2008), followed by an award-winning performance in Zee TV’s popular soap opera Pavitra Rishta (2009–11).
Sushant Singh Rajput Biography:
Born 21 January 1986
Patna, Bihar, India
Died 14 June 2020 (aged 34)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Cause of death Possible Suicide by hanging Nationality Indian Other names SSR Alma mater Delhi Technological University Occupation
Actor
dancer
philanthropist
Years active 2008–2020
Rajput made his film debut in the buddy drama Kai Po Che! (2013), for which he received a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. He then starred in the romantic comedy Shuddh Desi Romance (2013) and as the titular detective in the action thriller Detective Byomkesh Bakshy! (2015).
His highest-grossing releases came with a supporting role in the satire PK (2014), followed by the titular role in the sports biopic M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016). For his performance in the latter, he received his first nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor. Rajput went on to star in the commercially successful films Kedarnath (2018) and Chhichhore (2019).
NITI Aayog, the policy think-tank of the Indian government, signed him to promote the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP). Apart from acting and running Innsaei Ventures, Rajput was actively involved in various programmes like Sushant4Education, as a part of efforts to help young students. In June 2020, at age 34, Rajput reportedly died by suicide at his home in Bandra, Mumbai.
Early life:
Rajput was born in Patna to Krishna Kumar Singh and Usha Singh. His ancestral home is in Bihar’s Purnia district. One of his sisters, Mitu Singh, is a state-level cricketer. His mother’s death in 2002 left Rajput devastated and it was in the same year that the family moved from Patna to Delhi.
Rajput attended St. Karen’s High School in Patna and Kulachi Hansraj Model School in New Delhi. According to Rajput, he had ranked seventh in the DCE Entrance Exam in 2003, and secured admission in the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) class in Delhi College of Engineering.
He was also a National Olympiad Winner in Physics. In all, he cleared as many as 11 engineering entrance exams, including that for the Indian School of Mines. After he started participating in theatre and dance, he rarely had time for studies, resulting in several backlogs which ultimately made him leave DCE. He completed only three years of the four-year course before dropping out to pursue an acting career.
Career
Early years:
While a student at Delhi Technological University, Rajput enrolled in Shiamak Davar’s dance classes. It was only later that the idea of making a career in acting came to him, as some of his fellow students in the dance classes happened to be interested in acting and were attending Barry John’s drama classes. Influenced by them, Rajput also joined the acting classes.
Here, he found his passion for acting: “I found the experience liberating. I realised that I could communicate with the audience. I knew I wanted to do this forever.”
Within a few months of joining the dance class, Rajput was selected to be a member of Davar’s standard dance troupe. In 2005, he was chosen to be one of the group of background dancers at the 51st Filmfare Awards.
In 2006, he was part of the troupe that went to Australia to perform in the cultural program at the opening ceremony of the 2006 Commonwealth Games. By this time, he was tired of engineering. He was happy and successful in the dance and drama classes, and decided to do what he was good at. He dropped out of engineering and devoted himself full-time to dancing and acting.
To make a break into films, Rajput moved to Mumbai and joined Nadira Babbar’s Ekjute theatre group, which he remained a part of for two and a half years. During this time, he was featured in a TV advertisement for Nestle Munch, which became famous throughout India.
Television (2008–11)
In 2008, the casting team of Balaji Telefilms saw Rajput’s personality and acting talent while he was on stage for one of Ekjute’s plays. They invited him to audition for them and Rajput landed the role of Preet Juneja in Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil.
His character was killed quite early in the show, but he was such a popular character with the viewers that he was brought back for the series finale in the form of a spirit, looking on as his family celebrates after going through difficult times.
In June 2009, Rajput began starring in Pavitra Rishta as Manav Deshmukh, a serious and mature character working as a mechanic to support his family. His work in this serial received wide appreciation, and Rajput received three major television awards for best male actor and most popular actor.
This performance was his breakthrough and gave him a stepping stone into films. Initially when producer Ekta Kapoor cast him as lead for Pavitra Rishta while playing the parallel lead in Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil, Zee TV did not accept him. However, Kapoor convinced them to accept him.
In May 2010, Rajput joined the dance reality show Zara Nachke Dikha 2. He had already proven his acting talents by winning awards for his performance in Pavitra Rishta, and he wanted to establish that he had good dancing skills and could be trained further.
In Zara Nachke Dikha, Rajput was a part of the Mast Kalandar Boys Team. He did the shooting for both Pavitra Rishta and Zara Nachke Dikha 2 at the same time. On the Mother’s Day special episode, his team dedicated a performance to his mother, who had died in 2002.
In December 2010, Rajput participated in another dance-based reality show, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4, where he was paired with choreographer Shampa Sonthalia.
In October 2011, Rajput decided to quit Pavitra Rishta to pursue a filmmaking course abroad, and in November 2011, Rajput quit the series and was replaced by Hiten Tejwani. However, in October 2014, Tejwani paved way for Rajput who appeared in the final episode aired on 25 October 2014 as Manav.
Film career (2013–20)
Rajput auditioned for Abhishek Kapoor’s Kai Po Che! and was selected to play one of the three leads, along with Rajkumar Rao and Amit Sadh. Based on the Chetan Bhagat novel The 3 Mistakes of My Life, the film proved to be a critical and commercial success.
His portrayal of Ishaan Bhatt, an ex-district level cricketer who is a victim of politics in the cricketing selection fraternity, was praised. Critic Rajeev Masand wrote: “…it’s Sushant Singh Rajput, making his film debut as Ishaan, who it’s hard to take your eyes off. The actor has an indescribable presence and it’s clear from his confidence and distinct likeability that a star is born.
His second movie was Shuddh Desi Romance, alongside Parineeti Chopra and Vaani Kapoor. Directed by Maneesh Sharma and produced by Yash Raj Films, the film deals with the subject of live-in relationships and was completely filmed in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Taran Adarsh from Bollywood Hungama praised Rajput’s performance, saying: “After leaving a tremendous impression in his first Hindi outing, Sushant Singh Rajput… brings a lot of freshness with his unpretentious and spontaneous act.” Sukanya Verma from Rediff stated: “After a dynamic debut in Kai Po Che!, Rajput channelises his abundant energy to convey the childlike ineptitude of a man who wears his heart on a sleeve.
“Sushant’s next role was in Rajkumar Hirani’s 2014 film PK. Although his role was relatively minor, the film gave him the opportunity to work with Aamir Khan and Anushka Sharma. Upon its release, the film proved to be the one of the highest-grossing Indian films.
In 2015, Rajput’s sole release was Dibakar Banerjee’s mystery thriller Detective Byomkesh Bakshy! (2015), in which he portrayed detective Byomkesh Bakshi, created by Bengali writer Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. The film was produced jointly by Yash Raj Films and Banerjee’s own film production company Dibakar Banerjee Productions. Set in Kolkata in the 1940s, the film was released on 3 April 2015
In 2016, he appeared in Neeraj Pandey’s biographical sports film M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, in lead role of Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The film was a critical and commercial success, becoming one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films of 2016. Rajput’s performance was widely praised by critics and earned him his first nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor.
In 2017, he appeared in Dinesh Vijan’s Raabta, co-starring Kriti Sanon.
In 2018, he appeared in Kedarnath, a love story set in the backdrop of the 2013 floods in Uttarakhand, co-starring Sara Ali Khan. In this film he played the role of Mansoor Khan, a Kashmiri young man.
In 2019, he appeared in Abhishek Chaubey’s Sonchiriya opposite Bhumi Pednekar. He appeared in Nitesh Tiwari’s Chhichhore opposite Shraddha Kapoor that released on 6 September 2019. Later that year, he starred in Drive alongside Jacqueline Fernandez, which was released on Netflix.
In 2020, he starred in Mukesh Chhabra’s remake of The Fault in Our Stars titled Dil Bechara. The film was slated to be released in May of that year but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Projects cancelled
In 2016, it was announced that Rajput would appear in two films Chanda Mama Door Ke a science-fiction space film, along with R. Madhavan and Takadum a musical drama, opposite Irfan Khan and Parineeti Chopra was supposed to be directed by Homi Adajania. He later withdrew from the former, citing date conflicts. He was also set to essay 12 real-life characters, including political strategist Chanakya, poet Rabindranath Tagore and former Indian president APJ Abdul Kalam, in a biopic series on Stories of India
Sushant Singh Rajput Personal life and death
Sushant Singh Rajput was in a relationship with his co-star Ankita Lokhande for six years. They broke up in 2016. On 14 June 2020, Rajput, aged 34, was found dead hanging from the ceiling fan in his home in Bandra, Mumbai. He had reportedly been suffering from depression for about six months.
However, no suicide note has been found as of June 2020. According to the Mumbai Police IPS officer Vinay Chaubey, some medical prescriptions and medical reports were found in Sushant’s room and the investigation is underway.
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Top 10 Summer Schools In India
1. Symbiosis Summer School: Meant for students of class X, XI, and XII. Duration 6th May to 27th May 2019. Students can choose one module from available options: (Each module will include a mix of sessions from the different SIU UG institutes)
Law + Economics + Liberal Arts
Design + Media + Photography
Business +Computer Studies + Engineering
Health Sciences + Nursing + Biomedical + Culinary
Fees: INR 120, 000 (including accommodation and meal)
Website: Symbiosis Summer School
2. The Young Scholars Programme at Ashoka University: A unique summer residential programme which introduces high school students to the idea of a liberal arts education. This is an excellent program for outstanding high school students in Class 11 and 12
Dates: Two-week programme
Location: Ashoka University, Sonipat (Haryana)
Application Fee: INR 500/- to be paid along with submission of application form
Programme Fee: INR 40000/- (inclusive of taxes)
Need-based scholarships available
For questions: [email protected] Young Scholars Programme for High School Students
3.Jindal Global Summer School: It’s a 2-week program that offers a unique opportunity to have fun, learn new things, make friends and in the process embark on a great voyage of self-discovery. Students who are currently pursuing class 9,10,11 and 12 are eligible to apply regardless of the board or school they are studying in.
Courses on offer are
· Business Management, Leadership and Entrepreneurship
· Media, Communications & Public Affairs
· Law, Justice & Democracy
· Diplomacy, International Relations, and Peace
· Economy, Public policy, and Development
· Liberal Arts, Culture, and Humanities
· Architecture, Planning and Sustainability
· Banking, Finance and Accounting
Location: Sonipat, Haryana
Fees: Website: http://www.jgu.edu.in/event/jindal-global-summer-school-aspire-india-scholarprogramme-high-school-students-ixxxi-xii
4. Amity University Summer School Programme: Amity University offers two-week summer programs in Science & Technology, Management, Communication, Creative Programmes, Law, Hotel Management, Travel & Tourism, Psychology, and Foreign Languages.
Dates: 27th May 2019 to 7th June 2019
Location: Noida
Fees- Course Fees: Rs. 10,000/- (Fees subsidized by Amity Youth Found).
Hostel Fees: Rs. 4,000/- (Including Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner).
http://Website-http://www.amity.edu/summerschool/programmes.asp
5. Young Leaders for Active Citizenship: Founded by Harvard and Oxford alumni in 2016. YLAC aims to increase the participation of young people in the democratic process and build their capacity to lead change.
The high school achievers program is one of its kind. It is designed to help young adults become active agents of change in their communities. The program will take place at three cities that is Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore.
Fees: 20,000(depending on the modules).Scholarships are provided based on merit and the amount ranges between 25% to 75% of the total program fee.
Website- Reflect | Act | Transform - Young Leaders for Active Citizenship
6. Summer Immersion Program at Flame University: If you are a high school student between the ages of 15-18 or in grades X, XI, XII, FLAME University’s Summer Immersion Program is the ideal place for you to invigorate your mind and imagination, to figure out what interests you, and to strengthen your skills through various academic and non-academic modules.
The modules that will be covered in the program include:
Critical Thinking
Reading Literature and Writing
Contemporary Issues and Debates
Public Speaking and Debate
Painting and Sculpture
Introduction to Cultural Studies
Environment Studies with Fieldwork
Film Appreciation
Leadership and Group Dynamics
Sports (Tennis, Football, Basketball, Swimming, Badminton, Cricket)
Organic Farming
Date of the program- Batch 1 – May 12, 2019 – May 25, 2019, Batch 2 – June 30, 2019 – July 13, 2019
Fees- INR 50,000/- which includes tuition, course materials, meals, on-campus accommodation and service tax. http://Website-https://www.flame.edu.in/academics/summer-immersion-program.
7. Young Technology Scholars: is a two-week intensive summer program where students are exposed to real-world engineering and problem-solving. The program curriculum has been designed by senior faculty from leading universities of the world, in collaboration with alumni from top institutes like Stanford, UC Berkeley, HBS, IITs, and the IIMs. It’s a great program for the kids who want to explore the scientific, creative (design) and business aspects of AI, Robotics, Electronics, Optics, Data Sciences, and Bioinformatics.
Location- Gurgaon.
Program Date- 1st June 2019- 14th June 2019.
Fees: Program fee for Early Bird applicants: Rs 75,000. The program fee for Final Round applicants: Rs 90,000. Scholarships (up to 100%) are available for students, on need basis.
http://Website-https://youngtechscholars.org/
8. Doon’s Summer School Program on Leadership: An intensive but lively and enjoyable programme based on case studies, creative experiential learning, design thinking, problem solving, outdoor adventure, social service, self-reflection and group interaction, guides students through modules drawing on The Doon School’s immense experience in developing influencers, social activists and thought leaders. The Summer at Doon programme is open to interested students aged 14-18 years in Grades 9-12.
Admission Criteria: Interested candidates are required to provide the following:
A completed application form obtainable from the website:
www. Leadership - Doon School
A short personal essay
A reference from a teacher
Payment once acceptance has been acknowledged
The course cost is Rs. 1,45,000/- . This is inclusive of everything apart from pocket money and transport to and from school.
Location-Dehradun
http://Website-http://www.doonschool.com/summer-at-doon/
9. Summer Programme at UWC Mahindra College: The summer programs at the UWC Mahindra College is excellent programs to experience social awareness and multicultural diversity. The programs are usually 1 to 3 weeks long. If you want to undergo experiential learning within an international community while focussing on real-world issues (waste management, food & agriculture, sustainable human habits, religion, gender equality, politics etc.), then this is a must-attend the summer program.
Following Programmes are being offered in 2019:
YES: Youth, Environment & Sustainability (1 – 9 June 2019)
TGIF! Theatre, Gender, Identity, Film (9 – 22 June 2019)
Encounter India (22 June – 14 July 2019)
Location: Various locations in India (mostly rural and semi-urban)
Fees: INR 31, 000 to 193, 000 (depending on course modules and duration)
Website: Become a Summer Student
10. India Summer School by King’s College London: In addition to the summer programs in London, King’s College London (in partnership with Lady Shri Ram College) also offers summer programs in India. You could study International Relations or Marketing Management with International Marketing. Students also get the opportunity to attend the summer program in Mumbai and Berlin.
Location: Delhi, Mumbai, Berlin, London
Fees: £500
Website: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/summer/spotlight/india-summer-programmes/indiasummer-programme
Nov 20th, 2019
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Top engineering institutions beyond the IITs
BITS Pilani
Founded in 1964, Birla Institute of Technology and Science has challenged the might of the IITs time and again. It was recognized as one of the Six Institutes of Em“Engineering is the closest thing to magic that exists in the world.” – Elon Musk.
Mankind has unraveled this magic for centuries; from the towering structures in history to Smartphones of today and Artificial Intelligence of tomorrow. Engineering has played a crucial part in the growth of our civilization and is omnipresent in every walk of life. Indian engineers like APJ Abdul Kalam, Narayana Murthy, Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella and many more have been game changers and thought leaders. An engineering degree is still one of the most coveted education programs in the country, and rightly so.
Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and engineers from all other streams can leave their indelible mark in various industries including agriculture and healthcare. But it all begins with getting the engineering degree in your chosen stream inence by the Government of India last year. With three campuses in India and one in Dubai, it nurtures future engineers across various streams through high-quality education backed by a solid faculty pool.
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Amrita School of Engineering
Established on a sprawling campus in Coimbatore in 1994, the school offers undergraduate programs in 7 engineering branches. It is a part of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, which is accredited with the highest grade A, by National Assessment and Accreditation Council. Ministry of Human Resources Development also listed it in the top Indian Universities category. The school is known for its vibrant student life.
Sardar Patel College of Engineering
This government-aided autonomous engineering college in Mumbai has been carrying the flag for quality education in the field for over six decades. The college has four departments for Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Structural Engineering. It has a consistent ranking and placement record over the years. The bustling student life the Metropolis has to offer is another attraction for the college.
Experts recommend looking beyond the rankings and focusing on the curriculum, faculty, alumni base, industry exposure, and infrastructure to decide the engineering college for you. And today with these top colleges scoring high on all these counts and more, you can certainly look beyond the IITs as well.
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Do You Feel that life is slipping by so fast that you might never get the chance to live with the meaning, happiness and joy you know you deserve? If so, then this book will be the guiding light that leads you to a brilliant new way of living.
In this easy-to-read yet wisdom-rich manual, the author offers 101 simple solutions to life’s most complex problems, ranging from a little-known method for beating stress and worry to a powerful way to enjoy the journey while you create a legacy that lasts.
“When You Were Born, You Cried While The World Rejoiced. Live Your Life In Such A Way That When You Die, The World Cries While You Rejoice.” Ancient Sanskrit Saying
9. The Intelligent Investor
It is a widely acclaimed book by Benjamin Graham on value investing. Written by one of the greatest investment advisers of twentieth century, the book aims at preventing potential investors from substantial errors and also teaches them strategies to achieve long-term investment goals.
Over the years, investment market has been following teachings and strategies of Graham for growth and development. In the book, Graham has explained various principles and strategies for investing safely and successfully without taking bigger risks. Modern-day investors still continue to use his proven and well-executed techniques for value investment.
The current edition highlights some of the important concepts that are useful for latest financial orders and plans. Keeping Graham's unique text in original form, the book focuses on major principles that can be applied in day-to-day life. All the concepts and principles are explained with the help of examples for better clarity and understanding of the financial world.
Combination of original plan of Graham and the current financial situations are the reason behind this book’s preference today’s investors. It is a detailed version with several wisdom quotes that are likely to change one’s investing career and lead to the path of financial safety and security.
10. Elon Musk: How the Billionaire CEO of SpaceX and Tesla is Shaping our Future
The book captures the life and achievements of South African interpreter and innovator, Elon Musk, the brain behind series of successful enterprises such as PayPal, Tesla, SpaceX and Solarcity. The real-life inspiration of the Iron Man Series, Musk wants to be the saviour of the planet, send people into space and set up a colony on Mars.
Bullied in school and scolded tremendously by his father, Musk was actually a brilliant student and his life story is nothing less than a drama packed film. Ashlee Vance’s brilliant description of Musk's character, simple language and neat choice of words indeed makes this book a great read.
Considered by some as the innovation, entrepreneurial Steve Jobs of the present and future, Elon Musk became a billionaire early in life with his successful online ventures. One of the successful companies that he co-founded was the online payment gateway PayPal that was later acquired by e-Bay in 2002.
Getting sacked as the CEO, Musk did not cease to amaze friend and foes alike with his out of the box ideas, like investing in rockets! Needless to say, this deconstructed obsession with technology had his marital life go haywire.
The book 'Elon Musk: How the Billionaire CEO of SpaceX and TESLA is Shaping Our Future’ is a brilliant and intelligent account of this genius young 'iron man’ told in a gripping manner. Available in paperback from Penguin Random House publication, the book was published in 2015.
11. The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do, and How to Change
We can always change. In The Power of Habit, award-winning New York Times business reporter Charles Duhigg translates cutting-edge behavioural science into practical self-improvement action, distilling advanced neuroscience into fascinating narratives of transformation.
Why can some people and companies change overnight, and some stay stuck in their old ruts? The answer lies deep in the human brain, and The Power of Habits reveals the secret pressure points that can change a life. From Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps to Martin Luther King Jr., from the CEO of Starbucks to the locker rooms of the NFL, Duhigg explores the incredible results of keystone habits, and how they can make all the difference between billions and millions, failure and success – or even life and death.
The Power of Habit makes an exhilarating case: the key to almost any door in life is instilling the right habit. From exercise to weight loss, childrearing to productivity, market disruption to social revolution, and above all success, the right habits can change everything.
Habits aren't destiny. They’re science, one which can transform our businesses, our communities, and our lives.
12. How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships
Perfect your people skills with his fun, witty and informative guide, containing 92 little tricks to create big success in personal and business relationships. In How to Talk to Anyone, bestselling relationships author and internationally renowned life coach Leil Lowndes reveals the secrets and psychology behind successful communication. These extremely usable and intelligent techniques include how to:
Work a party like a politician works a room
Be an insider in any crowd
Use key words and phrases to guide the conversation
Use body language to connect
This is the key to having successful conversations with anyone, any time.
13. The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin Sharma
In the book, the reader goes through a spiritual journey and into a very old culture that has gathered much wisdom over the millennia. The book advocates about how to live happily, think deep and rightly, value time and relationships, be more disciplined, follow the heart’s call and live every moment of the life.
Written in simple words, the book has turned out to be a bestseller and is more than just an endearing story. Through storytelling, Robin Sharma showcases the miracles and wonders of living a fulfilling life. In the process, the book introduces readers to enlightening yet simple principles that vouch to make life better, happier and more meaningful.
A bestselling novel, what readers all over the globe appreciate about this book is its deft amalgam of the philosophies from both western and eastern worlds. The book has been followed by important personalities around the world.
14. Becoming: Now a Major Netflix Documentary by Michelle obama
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • WATCH THE NETFLIX ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY • OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICK • NAACP IMAGE AWARD WINNER
In a life filled with meaning and accomplishment, Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era. As First Lady of the United States of America—the first African American to serve in that role—she helped create the most welcoming and inclusive White House in history, while also establishing herself as a powerful advocate for women and girls in the U.S. and around the world, dramatically changing the ways that families pursue healthier and more active lives, and standing with her husband as he led America through some of its most harrowing moments. Along the way, she showed us a few dance moves, crushed Carpool Karaoke, and raised two down-to-earth daughters under an unforgiving media glare.
15. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change
“Every so often a book comes along that not only alters the lives of readers but leaves an imprint on the culture itself. The 7 Habits is one of those books.” —Daniel Pink, New York Times bestselling author of When and Drive
One of the most inspiring and impactful books ever written, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has captivated readers for 25 years. It has transformed the lives of presidents and CEOs, educators and parents—in short, millions of people of all ages and occupations across the world. This twenty-fifth anniversary edition of Stephen Covey’s cherished classic commemorates his timeless wisdom, and encourages us to live a life of great and enduring purpose.
16. Warren Buffett: The Life Lessons & Rule For Success
He’s been consistently voted one of the wealthiest people in the world. Time Magazine also voted him as one of the most influential people in the world; widely considered to be the most successful investor of the entire 20th century.
In short, Warren Buffett is a boss.
The man knows a thing or two about success. With a net worth of $77.1 billion, the billionaire investor's fabled business acumen has inspired everything from investment books to college courses. He is known to favor long-term investment strategies, like dollar cost averaging, which encourages the regular purchase of the same investment over time. He also has long-standing holdings in the Coca-Cola Company, Apple, and American Express among others. His now infamous letters to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders help shed light into how the man they call the “Oracle of Omaha,” reads the tealeaves.
This book takes a look at Buffett’s life. From humble beginnings in Omaha, up to present day where the 86 year old is still going strong. We take a look at his first taste of business at the ripe old age of 6, following on with his major successes and failures along the way. The aim of this book is to be educational and inspirational with actionable principles you can incorporate into your own life straight from the great man himself.
17. The Power of Positive Thinking
An international bestseller with over five million copies in print, The Power of Positive Thinking has helped men and women around the world to achieve fulfillment in their lives through Dr. Norman Vincent Peale’s powerful message of faith and inspiration.
In this phenomenal bestseller, “written with the sole objective of helping the reader achieve a happy, satisfying, and worthwhile life,” Dr. Peale demonstrates the power of faith in action. With the practical techniques outlined in this book, you can energize your life—and give yourself the initiative needed to carry out your ambitions and hopes
18. How to Stop Worrying and Start Living
Stress is a lot like love - hard to define, but you know it when you feel it. In this classic work, 'How to Stop Worrying and Start Living', Carnegie offers a set of practical formulas that you can put to work today. It is a book packed with lessons that will last a lifetime and make that lifetime happier! This book will explore the nature of stress and how it infiltrates every level of your life, including the physical, emotional, cognitive, relational and even spiritual. Through techniques that get to the heart of your unique stress response, and an exploration of how stress can affect your relationships, you'll discover how to control stress instead of letting it control you. This book shows you how. Using the power of habit and several techniques for smoothing out the stressful wrinkles in our day-to-day lives, we'll move towards a real-world solution to living with less stress, more confidence and a deep spiritual resilience that will insulate you from the inevitable pressures of life. The target of the book is to help readers understand what suits their respective lives best to help them reframe it in a constructive manner, subtracting worry from it and how they could focus on living each day with joy and contentment. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Dale Carnegie (1888-1955) was an American writer and lecturer and the developer of famous courses in self-improvement, salesmanship, corporate training, public speaking and interpersonal skills. He was born in an impoverished family in Maryville, Missouri. Carnegie harboured a strong love and passion for public speaking from a very early age and was very proactive in debate in high school. During the early 1930's, he was renowned and very famous for his books and a radio program. 'When How to Win Friends and Influence People' was published in 1930, it became an instant success and subsequently became one of the biggest bestsellers of all time. Carnegie loved teaching others to climb the pillars of success. His valuable and tested advice was used in many domains and has been the inspiration of many famous people's success. One of the core ideas in his books is that it is possible to change other people's behavior by changing one's reaction to them.
19. The Atomic Habit by James Clear
No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving - every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results.
If you're having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn't you. The problem is your system. Bad habits repeat themselves again and again not because you don't want to change, but because you have the wrong system for change. You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. Here, you'll get a proven system that can take you to new heights.
Clear is known for his ability to distill complex topics into simple behaviors that can be easily applied to daily life and work. Here, he draws on the most proven ideas from biology, psychology, and neuroscience to create an easy-to-understand guide for making good habits inevitable and bad habits impossible. Along the way, listeners will be inspired and entertained with true stories from Olympic gold medalists, award-winning artists, business leaders, life-saving physicians, and star comedians who have used the science of small habits to master their craft and vault to the top of their field
20. Sapiens - A Brief History Of Humankind
From a renowned historian comes a groundbreaking narrative of humanity's creation and evolution - a number one international best seller - that explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be "human".
One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth. Yet today there is only one - Homo sapiens. What happened to the others? And what may happen to us?
Most books about the history of humanity pursue either a historical or a biological approach, but Dr. Yuval Noah Harari breaks the mold with this highly original book that begins about 70,000 years ago, with the appearance of modern cognition. From examining the role evolving humans have played in the global ecosystem to charting the rise of empires, Sapiens integrates history and science to reconsider accepted narratives, connect past developments with contemporary concerns, and examine specific events within the context of larger ideas.
Dr. Harari also compels us to look ahead, because, over the last few decades, humans have begun to bend laws of natural selection that have governed life for the past four billion years. We are acquiring the ability to design not only the world around us but also ourselves. Where is this leading us, and what do we want to become?
This provocative and insightful work is sure to spark debate and is essential for aficionados of Jared Diamond, James Gleick, Matt Ridley, Robert Wright, and Sharon Moalem.
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