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Avani Lekhara wins gold and Mona Agarwal wins bronze in air rifle para shooting

Avani Lekhara wins a historic gold medal at the women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 in the Paris Paralympics Paris Paralympics 2024: Avani Lekhara wins a historic gold medal at the women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 in the Paris Paralympics. The star shooter won her second consecutive Paralympic gold in women’s 10m air rifle (SH1) in Chateauroux. Lekhara surpassed her Paralympic record in an exceptional display of her merit by raising the bar with a final score of 249.7; she ended at 249.6 at the previous Paralympics in Tokyo. At the same event, Mona Agarwal added to India’s glory by securing the bronze medal with a final score of 228.7, which contributed to India’s medal tally. Mona lost to Yunri Lee for a chance to set up an all-Indian shootout for gold. This was the first time India had a double podium finish in the same event at the Paralympic Games. Day 2 at the Paris Paralympics 2024 After Mona Agarwal lost to Yunri Lee, Avani lekhara faced her in the finals. The competition b

Google August 2024 Core Update: Key Changes and Impacts

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  Google launched its core updates on the 15th of August and marked another step in its ongoing mission to refine search results. This Google August 2024 Core Update is the second core update launched by Google in 2024, the March 2024 core update being the first one. This update continued to focus on promoting independent websites and publishers having good quality content and demoting websites with low-value SEO-first content. In an X post, Google posted, “Today we released the August 2024 core update. It continues our work to improve the quality of our search results by showing more content that people find genuinely useful and less content that feels like it was made just to perform well on Search.” John Muller, the search advocate at Google Switzerland wrote, “As always, we aim to connect people with a range of high-quality sites, including small or independent sites that are creating useful, original content, when relevant to users’ searches,” What is Google Core Update? Google C

Top 10 Travel Items Checklist to Pack for Any Trip

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                      Traveling is a great experience to have. Visiting new places can help you relax and enjoy. But packing could be a daunting task for many. There are so many things and so little space. To be able to skillfully navigate this task is tough. So we took our time and created a travel items checklist , so you don’t have to do the brainstorming before tapping into your wanderlust. Here are the Top 10 Travel Items Checklist to Pack for Any Trip . Have a look: Hygiene essential travel items checklist Maintaining your hygiene could be a struggle during travelling but it is essential. There is a high risk of being exposed to elements that may cause health and hygiene concerns. This is why hygiene products are essential travel items you must pack for any trip. Here is a list of Hygiene essentials you should pack: Toothbrushes and toothpaste : This is an uncompromisable item for your travel items checklist. Oral hygiene is essential for everybody. It is impossible to go a day

How to Create a Memorable Brand Logo for Effective Branding

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The importance of brand logos in the process of  branding   is unmatched. The brand logo is the first impression a company makes. The logo needs to be well-designed so that it captures attention, conveys professionalism, and suggests the values your brand represents. If your logo is forgettable and uneventful it will fail to make a good first impression on the viewer and that might lead to this being the last impression your company ever makes on them. The first impression is the last impression. This is especially true in the case of  branding . It is because a good first impression makes room for a series of encounters that might not have happened if the logo was unforgettable. Contents Let’s understand this with an example. Let’s imagine you were scrolling on Instagram when you came across a video talking about the exclusive flavored donuts available in their shop. Your eyes land on their logo which is in the shape of a donut with galaxy-themed icing on it. The icing is of the purpl

Why Society Wants Leaders: The Need for Guidance and Direction

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  The need for leaders in our society has been prevalent since the beginning of time. Leaders are individuals who take charge, march ahead of the crowd, and solve problems they aren’t accountable for. These individuals play a crucial role in shaping our communities, organizations, and nations. They are an indispensable part of our society. Whether it is a democratic country, an organization, or a movement, they all require capable leaders to pave the way. But why is it so? Why do we need leaders to guide and direct us? Why do independent adults need guidance and direction from someone else? Let us dive in on this question and understand why we need leaders . Contents Why We Need Leaders. Having a clear vision and direction is very important. Whether it is a society or a company, when you have a vision, you know your purpose. The everyday activities make sense because they connect to a general goal. Vision and direction help one know what’s worth putting an effort into. Vision and dire

The Power of User-Generated Content in Marketing

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  We see close more than a hundred each day. Whether we are on YouTube, Instagram, or Pinterest, ads have found a way to disrupt the experience. But how many of them do we click on? If we were to buy a laptop, instead of going to different brand sites to compare, we prefer to go on social media and check customer reviews instead. We watch brand comparison videos to figure out what we want. This is because we know a brand will always claim to be the best among its competitors, but is it the best choice for us? And when we see someone like us having used it and approve of it, we have confidence in the product’s capabilities. That is the power of user generated content . Let us dive deeper into this topic. Contents What is user generated content? User generated content is exactly what the name suggests. It is published content that an unpaid contributor provides to the company website. It is text, videos, images, reviews, etc. created by people instead of the brands. The importance of use

Become A Person with Micro-Leadership Skills: Leading Without Authority

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  Leadership, in a business context, is the skill of leading a group of people toward a common organizational goal. However, leadership is an umbrella term for several activities and behaviors to be practiced. Moreover, it can take place on different levels in the same organization. Where Macro Leadership refers to the ‘Big Picture’, analyzing and implementing the strategies on a day-to-day basis by monitoring every activity by doing in-depth management is micro-leadership . To Become A Person with Micro-Leadership Skills : Leading Without Authority ; we first need to understand what is Micro-Leadership. Contents Micro-leadership is leading in small day-to-day activities. It’s about taking responsibility and initiative, being proactive, and having a positive influence on the people around you. It’s based on personal influence, emotional intelligence, and the ability to connect with others Micro-leadership as a concept asks to actively take leadership in a situation without waiting for

Sundar Pichai Success Story: Inspiring story of Sundar Pichai

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  Sundar Pichai , the CEO of Google, has a life journey that is nothing short of inspiring. From a small town in India to leading one of the world’s most influential companies, the Google CEO is an inspiration to a million young minds. So what is his story? How did he become the CEO of Google? Let’s take a closer look into the Sundar Pichai Success Story– Sundar Pichai Success Story: Early Life and Education Pichai Sundararajan was born on June 10, 1972, to Raghunath Pichai, an electrical engineer, and Lakshmi, a stenographer in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Pichai and his family lived in a small apartment in Ashok Nagar, as a middle-class family of four. Pichai attended Jawahar Vidyalaya Senior Secondary School in Ashok Nagar, Chennai, and completed Class XII from Vana Vani School at IIT Madras. Pichai earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree in metallurgical engineering from IIT Kharagpur. He went on to acquire a M.S. degree from Stanford University in materials science and engineering, and an

Personal Branding vs. Corporate Branding: Key Differences

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  Branding is a critical component in today’s world. Branding is the art of creating and disseminating an identity comprising of qualities and personality. Branding is crucial for everyone, whether they are a business or an individual. Personal Branding and corporate branding are both a kind of branding but they are very different from each other. From the purpose they serve to the characteristics they embody, they might be similar at their cores but as a whole, they are quite different from each other. This article intends to explore the components that differentiate personal branding from corporate branding . Here are Personal Branding vs. Corporate Branding: Key Differences: Definition What is a personal branding? The practice of utilizing marketing components to establish an individual (or yourself) as a brand with a certain reputation and image. Personal Branding often involves showcasing your unique skill or talent or sharing your experiences. What is a Corporate branding? The

The Power of Visionary Leadership

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A leader who can effectively paint a vision for the future has the potential to inspire the team to make it a reality. Everybody dreams, but a visionary leader can ensure the visions transform into reality by outlining a strategic plan to achieve the set goals and equipping the team to take action on the plan. The power of vision in leadership is such that it can transform obstacles into opportunities. Visionary leadership can forecast and anticipate the changes in the landscape and prepare the organization to thrive and adapt accordingly. Characteristics of a Visionary Leader Visionary leadership requires dreaming but is that enough to make someone a visionary leader? After all, visionary leaders are more than just dreamers they are the architects of the future. So what makes a visionary leader? A visionary leader can be defined by the following qualities: Inspirational: Visionary leaders possess the ability to inspire others. They craft a vision so clear, coherent, and compelling t

Khan Sir Success Story: Inspiring Rise of Khan Sir

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  Hailing from a humble middle-class family in Patna, Bihar, Khan sir aka Faizal Khan faced several financial struggles during childhood. Born to a housewife mother and a contractor father working at different places, Faizal was determined to succeed since childhood. Faizal Khan had aspirations to join the Indian army and serve the nation. He managed to qualify for most of the tests but failed in medical because of a slight tilt in his hand which cast him as unfit to join the Indian Army. This slight setback did not deter him from his positive attitude towards life. Khan sir had always been fond of academics and passionate about teaching. So after graduating from Magadh University, he started his career as a teacher in Patna. With the aim of providing quality education to students from underprivileged backgrounds, he founded the Khan GS Research Centre in 2010. His unique teaching style quickly made him popular among the children. Six years after the establishment of the Khan GS Resear

Safe Solo Travel Guide: Travel Alone & Love It

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  Traveling is a great experience for anyone. But only half the people who want to travel end up doing so. Why is that? Well, there could be many reasons from monetary restrictions to work commitments holding them down. But in this list of reasons there is one more reason why people don’t travel to the places they want to. The reason is lack of company. But do you need to put your traveler spirit to sleep just because you can’t find someone who shares your passion? After all so many people travel alone every year. Traveling solo might sound daunting but it is one of the most transformative experiences you can have. It can change your perspective on most things and the way you experience life. It changes you. You evolve into a new person, you transform into your experienced and aware self. For the people who dream of traveling and are finally ready to try out solo traveling, we have carefully curated a Solo Travel Guide . Check out Safe Solo Travel Guide: Travel Alone & Love It and

Why You Should Have Great Leadership Skills

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  Leadership skills are essential elements of success. They are skills that help you navigate day-to-day activities, become better at interpersonal and community relationships, and enhance your ability to tackle problems. These skills are not and should not be limited to leaders. These are life skills that benefit anyone and everyone who chooses to practice it. What are leadership skills? Leadership skills are a spectrum with many numerous skills. Here are a few leadership qualities that should be built and practiced. Active Listening: Now Active Listening is also an important aspect of having leadership qualities and it is not exclusive to leadership roles. Whether you are developing new relationships or trying to de-escalate a conflict this active listening quality helps heaps and bounds. It not only builds trust but also enables you to identify problems early. The basic techniques to develop active listening are to be fully present in the moment and also pay attention to non-ve

Success Story of APJ Abdul Kalam

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Former President and Missile Man of India Dr APJ Abdul Kalam , is one of the most beloved figures of our nation. Known for his humility, support for humanitarian causes, and commitment towards grassroots creativity and innovation, this Bharat Ratan awardee is widely respected and remembered. His work on the development of ballistic missiles and launch vehicle technology gave him the title of the Missile Man of India. Widely referred to as the “People’s President”, APJ Abdul Kalam served as the 11th president of India from 2002 to 2007. APJ Abdul Kalam story: Childhood and Adolescent years On October 15, 1931, APJ Abdul Kalam aka Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam was born into a Tamil Muslim family in the pilgrimage center of Rameswaram on Pamban Island, then in the Madras Presidency and now in the State of Tamil Nadu. Kalam had four older brothers and one older sister. His father Jainulabdeen, an imam of a local mosque owned a ferry that took Hindu pilgrims back and forth betwee

Smart Ways to Save Money on Your Next Trip

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  Traveling can be as expensive as it is fun. Refusing to give in to your wanderlust is not the solution either. You can travel without straining your bank account. Thousands of people share the same problem, how to travel with limited money. Even worse, how to save money while on a trip. You know how when we visit a new place with a tight budget and end up spending a big chunk of our money on some local souvenir that we know must be overpriced as it is catered towards tourists only? Well, there are many Budget Travel Hacks that you can adapt in order to allow yourself to have the trip you have always wanted, without going bankrupt. Buckle up, we are about to decode Smart Ways to Save Money on Your Next Trip : Use a designated savings account If you are planning on taking a trip, you will need money. It is always better to create a separate designated savings account dedicated to your trip. Or you could go the old-school route and get yourself a piggy bank to save money in. Using a