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Online Privacy

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Online privacy , also commonly referred to as internet  privacy , is a subset of data  privacy  and a fundamental human right. It is simply referred to the personal  privacy  that we're entitled to when we display store or provide information regarding yourself on the  Internet . We can improve our privacy online by following few key rules:  Using secure passwords. Checking social privacy settings. Keeping phone number and personal e-mail ID private. Not using public storage for private information. Reviewing permission for mobile apps Using ‘turn off’ option whenever possible, like in Google’s activity tracker. We can also block ads on your browser and take extra time to actually read privacy policies. While installing a new application, we can check  what types of permissions it asks , and if we are not ok with it, we can decide not to use it. Using more sophisticated methods for protecting our online identity a...

The beauty of painting

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“Every now and then one paints a picture that seems to have opened a door and serves as a stepping stone to other things.”  ― Pablo Picasso             Painting is just like another way of keeping a diary.  Every artist dips his brush in his own soul and paints his own story into his pictures.     I recently visited a solo art show organized by  Charita Dasappa . She is an excellent artist who portrays her story and shares her message through oil painting and is not trained, artist. She named her canvass as oil on wood board. She titled Brahmanda: From the Eternal to the Ephemeral. Her paintings represent a particular theme, contain a message that is quite easily conveyed by the figure composed entirely using brush strokes with oil paint. Each painting describes the emotions, thoughts and expresses the depth of life.     She portrays each painting with different phases of life. Some...

Identity crisis in the North East

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“No death, no doom, no anguish can arouse the surpassing despair which flows from a loss of identity." ―  H.P. Lovecraft    Identity crisis in the North East is a period of uncertainty and confusion in which a person's sense of identity becomes insecure.   North-East India comprises of the seven states of Assam, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, and Meghalaya. These all states are connected to each other  because of several factors. The complete region is geographically separated from mainland India and is surrounded mostly by international borders and is slightly connected to the rest of India  of a width of 23 km  which is known as 'Chicken's neck' or 'Siliguri corridor'.      The history of this region is much different from the rest of the country as North East came under the influence of the British much later. T he ethnicity in terms of race, creed, language...

The growing importance of digital media with respect to social movements

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"Social media is changing the way we communicate and the way we are perceived, both positively and negatively. Every time you post a photo or update your status, you are contributing to your own digital footprint and personal brand." -Amy Jo Martin   What does digital media play in social movements and even politically? Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Google have proven themselves as important components in social movements.   Digital media is a mixture of technology with content we see, watch and read every day. Right now, we are consuming digital media from apps, games, news, social networking and even software. Digital media is part of our everyday life. Digital media includes: Written communication or copy Interactive Design Digital marketing  Digital Journalism Digital Video Coding, data, and Analytics Digital business    The digital medium plays a very crucial role. It reaches a large number of people quickly at a sho...

Potential to change the World - Reducing Food Waste

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      We  can't change the world; we can't fix the whole environment. But we can change our intention, our priorities and take responsibilities. If we can't change the world, at least we can change the way we look at things. We can recycle, we can reuse and stop wasting natural resources that we get easily.  “Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's needs, but not every man's greed.”  ―  Mahatma Gandhi Wasting food is a large issue in the World that needs to be solved. People are living on this planet as if they have another one to go. People know the price of everything, but they have stopped giving the value. As most of the population who are earning well enough, forget to give value to natural resources that come easily in their hand, especially food. But, the people who are more affected by this act are the poor. We can help in reducing food wastage, the harmful practice by a well-planned action. 1. Shopping ...

Good deed : A single move can change one's life

“Every time you do a good deed you shine the light a little farther into the dark. And the thing is when you're gone that light is going to keep shining on, pushing the shadows back.”  - Charles De Lint        Doing a good deed is a simple task. Even a smile can brighten someone else's day. We should be remembered for everything we do in our lives and what we can do for others. To do something good, all we need is a positive intention. Thinking positive thoughts or doing good deeds is not enough until someone admires you or follow your deeds.  We decide to make one change in yourself that will make us a better person.     One good deed I do every year is in Durga Puja, that is volunteering and serving food for the people from slums, which is organized by the community. Playing with their children and sharing some good stories is better than anything else. It's good to help them out and share the love with them...

BCG Matrix : Analysis and Strategy

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      The BCG ( Boston Consulting Group)  matrix  provides a framework for analyzing products according to growth and market share. This Framework includes four categories that are,  Stars, Question Marks, Cash Cows, and Dogs. Stars: Stars have a large market share in a fast-growing industry. Due to the rapid growth of the market, this requires continuous investment. Question Marks: This business unit with a low market share in a high growth market.  Cash Cow:  This business unit is with a large market share in a mature and slow-growing industry. Dogs: Dogs are the business with low market share and low market growth. These are weak in the market and difficult to make a profit. Five products that are mapped in the BCG Matrix : Samsung Stars: Mobile phones, Tab and TV falls under Star category. This holds a high market share in a high growth industry.  To hold its position in the marketplac...