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When we hear the term Human Resource Management, the very first thing that strikes us is leadership and communication. While everyone talks about these terms, their exact meaning is not always defined. While these two terms are shrouded as ambiguous, charismatic and inexplicably different, the demand for them in the corporate world continues to grow. As a junior, our only job is to be good at our job. We are given training—how to use the software, how to sell, how to make a presentation etc. and if we excel at our job, we move up the hierarchy. We get a higher position where we may hold more decision-making power than our earlier colleagues. This is likely to cause a retaliation from them, making it difficult to lead. Although it is unfortunate, it is also true that very few companies actually teach us to lead. The current leadership scenario is such that it is like putting someone in front of a machine and demanding results without showing them how the machine works. The...

         If we were meant to stay at one place, we would have had roots instead of feet. Nothing is as liberating as a solo trip —tranquil yet adventurous.         The history of travelling shows immense progress. Begining with travel for food and livelihood, that urge was slowly overcome by an unknown impulse of curiosity. Travel dates back to antiquity — from the wealthy leisure trips of the Greeks and the Romans, to the business trips of merchants. In fact, Earth wouldn't be as evolved and widespread as it is today, if it wasn't for this impulse of travelling. Travelling made the passage and circulation of art, religion and science possible .        Travelling is a passion for some who wish to break the monotony. It's a way of adding spice to our boring routine.It is to rinse out the bitter taste of life; because in the end, you won't remember the hours spent in office but the addictive smell of the mountains.We l...

HOME There is no place like home. The very word brings a plethora of memories and a picture as clear as day to our mind. I have always wondered what does home mean to me? Is it the city I have grown up in or the 3BHK in Kandivali? Will it be the apartment I always planned to live in, run with the money I will soon earn as a tribute to my independence? Will I like some, find the comfort of home in the different countries I will travel to and with the strangers who will eventually become family? During this lockdown, I have come to hate the word “home” because I can’t leave the place. I have to do much more than my share of chores to keep my “home” clean and the only view I ever see is of the buildings surrounding it. I am sure all of you are tired to see the same people, follow the same routine; wake up, do your chores, study(in my case), watch Netflix and sleep; god knows I am. I am so frustrated, I want to pull my hair out. While cleaning I pulled out the few photos I have o...

The current global scenario is unprecedented. It is having consequences we have never seen before. The virus has taken a toll on almost every human activity. Everyone is looking for answers to the same questions - will this end? If yes, then how long will it be?         Countless researchs have taken place; all kinds of rigmaroles have already been suggested for an upward turn of the economy; and numerous figures have been estimated. But we still don't know how exactly everything will be after a few months.         Governments around the globe and their people are made to choose between life, death and the economy. Something of this severity has not been experienced by mankind before. Or, is it?         Experts have compared the current global crisis with a bunch of other virus epidemics and pandemics like American Plague, Russian Plague, Great Plague of London, Yellow fever epidemic and Asian Flu epidemic. But the imm...

The coronavirus outbreak ensured that the Year of the Rat doesn't get off to the most propitious start. Over 27,000 fatalities so far, more than 6,00,000 infected and 190+ countries affected has made WHO to declare Corona Virus as a global pandemic.         Since there is no vaccine to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) to date, the only prevention that people have is to avoid being exposed to the virus. This can be achieved through social distancing, personal hygiene measures, and avoiding contact with the infected person.         To mitigate the risks involved with contagiousness of the disease, several countries and their cities have been put into lockdown, placing quarantine measures on the entire population. This has confined the citizens to their homes unless they have to buy food, medicine, or seek any medical treatment.         Along with this, global companies like Google, Microsoft, Appl...

"History" has indeed lived up to it's name – starting from 1720 with plague, 1820 with cholera, 1920 with the Spanish flu, to 2020 with COVID-19. The pandemic has affected millions of lives already. Today, when we speak of the COVID-19, the fear of death comes to our minds. Corona virus having been originated in China, has caused chaos worldwide, with Italy leading the list of countries affected. Recently, reports have shown doctors returning from Wuhan after their success in treating infected patients.         Dating back to the initial days of January, a doctor had discovered a new virus after which he warned his medical colleagues, says media.The government silenced Dr Li, as it felt that he was spreading rumours. Had China taken Dr Li's discovery seriously,  there wouldn't be a global emergency. Two days ago, the Communist Party of China sent a ‛solemn apology’ to Dr Li's family.  Unfortunately, Dr Li passed away after warning about the COVID - 19. ...

Music, movies, TV shows and books – a fair part of our leisure time is spent on them.  All this time, we have learnt to appreciate and respect such works which are regarded as classics across various cultures and genres. We remake our favourites and revisit the old ones. The excitement of the new and the comfort of the old brings all of us joy.  The new hit name in the music industry is BTS – a Korean hip-hop group that has taken over the world with its soulful music. Also known as the ‛Bangtan Boys,’  they are the first Korean band to top the Billboard 200. Their albums are simply beautiful because each song tells a part of the story which culminates into a heart-touching story. They have become a sensation because they are sweet and extremely down to earth. The songs that they give us, are an instant hit because of all the hard work and dedication they put behind each of their songs. All of the guys have an amazing friendship and are very co-ordinated in their move...