Pune: It’s been a few days that schools and colleges in Pune have resumed physical classes after a long gap of 11 months. The local district administration has once again announced all educational institutions to shut till February 28. 

This decision has been taken as a precautionary measure as Covid 19 cases are increasing again at a very fast pace. 

On Sunday, in a review meeting chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit, the Pune district administration announced restrictions on the movement of people at night, large gatherings, restaurants, and bars along with shutting down of schools and colleges.

Moreover, Amravati Guardian Minister Yashomati Thakur said, “certain city areas in Amravati, Akola and Buldhana districts will go under lockdown for a week from Tuesday”.

After the meeting, where state Labour Minister Dilip Walse Patil, MPs Girish Bapat, Shrirang Barne, Vandana Chavan, and Pune Mayor Murlidhar Mohol were also present. Pune Divisional Commissioner Saurabh Rao said, “The positivity rate is going up. In the Pune district, it has gone up to 10 percent. Two weeks ago, the positivity rate was only about 4.5 to 5 percent. It has grown fast. Last year, we had seen a similar trend where the positivity rate had grown from 2 to 4 percent to 10 percent in the first few months, and then for the next three months, the rate had become very high. To avoid this, we are taking some precautionary measures.” 

Rao added that in Pune the positivity rate has gone up since February 1 even after remaining under control between September 15 and January 31. He said that it has been decided to shut down schools and colleges until February 28, though the decision will be reviewed during the next meeting scheduled for February 26, and hotels, restaurants, and bars are also being directed to close at 11 pm instead of 1.30 am as per prevailing guidelines.

‘Limited curfew’ will be imposed between 11 pm and 6 am from Monday. People can step out of their homes only for essential work. Vegetable vendors, newspaper vendors only, and other morning activities will be excluded.

Shutting of colleges will also ask private coaching classes to shut down. However, those providing coaching for civil services (MPSC/UPSC) will be allowed to operate at 50 percent capacity only. 

The police forces have been asked to strictly implement the regulations about social gatherings and functions. And the focus has been directed on ‘hotspot areas’.

No decision has been taken to curb inter-district transport. Though Public transportation has also been suspended between 5 am on February 23  to 5 am on March 1, while private vehicles have been allowed only for unavoidable journeys, like health check-ups, hospitalization, or travel outside the city.

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Pet parents get their pets trained nowadays but, no training can make these innocent and helpless creatures survive on their own without their owners. When their owners decide to move to some other place, then they are often left on the streets, and pets are not used to being stray and thus they eventually lose their lives. Often the pet parents also get emotionally attached to their pets and feel helpless when they don’t find any means to take their pets with them. But Airpets is here for such people and their pets. 

AirPets was founded in 2006 by Varun Siddhartha who before that was working with a household goods relocation company and was often facing questions like, “What about our pets?” when he realized that there wasn’t any company in the market working for relocating pets, whereas the human relocation companies hardly possess any knowledge about the requirements in relocating animals. He saw this problem not only as a business opportunity but was extremely touched to see the affection of pet-parents towards their pets, and also, their pain when they had to part with them.  

AirPets has become the leading pet shipping company in India as a registered member of the International Pet and Animal Transportation Association (IPATA). They have now expanded their sphere of services from shipping to vet clinics, from pet products to boarding facilities.   

AirPets have till now have relocated more than 6000 plus pets and counting. They have spread their work throughout the globe, and are relocating pets like dogs, cats, birds, turtles, Guinea pigs, etc. They are continuing to work harder and understand the emotions of pet parents all over the world. 

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At the age of 26, Kevin Varghese did more than 200 movie promotions & is managing 50 + celebrity pages on social media sites such as Facebook & Instagram.

Kevin started Filmydude in 2016,  Filmydude is an entertainment news portal catering to people with Bollywood news and gossip. His clients are very satisfied with his way of working and greets him with 1billion views on youtube.

His working ability was appreciated as he works for many music labels like Sony Music India, Zee Music Company, Times Music, Music 24/7, Yash Raj Johar, Universal Music, Friday Film House, Goodwill Entertainment, and many more. By effort and excellence, Kevin had put up his firm Filmydude, which is in the field of digital marketing, and became a valuable Indian entrepreneur.

Gradually Filmydude set victory doors for a number of Malayalam movies and Punjabi songs.

 At present Kevin is doing a Hollywood movie by Frame Production named “Disguise in Fact” The movie is showing tremendous ratings on the chart.

Integrating the digital marketing approach, the serial entrepreneur becomes the game-changer for brands rather than just drafting a nice to have a strategy. 

As per the recent report, the digital marketing industry is growing at a rate of 25-30 percent in India annually. India is one of the leading countries in the world to have the largest Facebook population.

The social media channels, high-speed digitization, online portals, etc have led to the exponential growth of digital marketing, observing the growth of the industry.

Kevin Varghese has evolved and emerged as a smart digital professional that delivers work further with greater efficiency.

Kevin Varghese is the real source of inspiration for many youngsters who want to pursue their dreams. they build a future with somebody whom they don’t know personally which is really amazing.

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Discovering his talent and potential, Manthan Dudeja, a renowned blogger, website designer, digital marketer and Android/iOS programmer, shares how he became successful in all walks of life. Born and brought up in Karnal, Haryana, Dudeja has come a long way from a computer enthusiast to making his country proud in the foreign land. 

Manthan Dudeja said, “With dedication and vision, anyone can achieve whatever s/he wants.” Dudeja is a live example of turning this statement into a breathing structure. He kept chasing his goals and never looked back. Dudeja was a born enthusiast, when kids play games and enjoy, Dudeja used to wonder, what makes these computer games run and what the algorithm is behind. This curiosity made him strive for knowledge and brought him closer to computers. Dudeja is now pursuing his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from California State University. 

Dudeja believes, “Wear a tuxedo that suits you. In other words, stick to the profession that serves your interest. Then the success is all yours.” Dudeja has walked his talk. This technophile’s life roams about computers. After achieving several milestones, working at mega-corps such as Goggle Adsense, Amazon Associates, he launched his own online venture, TechCrack, where he blogs about technology and updates ‘target audience’ encircling the latest information on tech news, gadgets, apps, and software, gaming, business, marketing and the like. Manthan Dudeja, as a blogger, has become popular with tech-savvy people. He is earning it all in a relatively short time.

Dudeja says the more you push yourself to your limits, the more you savor the taste of success. Sharing the experience of being an entrepreneur, founder, and CEO of TechCrack, Dudeja said, ‘Having a vision is important in life. I always wanted to share my knowledge of computers with other technophiles like me. So I started my venture of dreams and it is doing great.”  For this visionary, the long and winding road between launching a start-up and make it popular amongst the ‘target audience’ has been strenuous but inspirational at the same time.

The list does not end here, Dudeja is Editor-in-chief at Tech World Zone and making big in the digital world. The mantra to which ManthanDudeja swears by is consistency. His graph had never gone down indeed it shows remarkable growth at a good accelerating rate. He is one of the leading tech bloggers and website designers who has become an inspiration to millennials.

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The political scene in Uttarakhand is hotting-up fast. With the Congress upping the ante in the poll bound-state and the Aam Admi Party (AAP) trying to make inroads in the state, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) could be in serious trouble.

The latest cause of worry for the BJP is the circulation of a song against Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat which has become viral on various social media platforms. Sources in the BJP say the party’s central leadership fear that the song, which talks about Uttarakhand voters taking revenge from Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat for alleged misrule and lack of development, could badly hit the BJP’s chances in the assembly polls slated for early next year.

The song against Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat that is getting viral says – “Modi tujhse bair nahin, Jhapu teri khair nahin” (We have nothing against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, but we will not spare Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat). Jhapu is the nickname given to Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat which means a nincompoop, a fool in local dialect.

Several songs highlighting the alleged corruption and incompetence of Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat-led government have become viral in the last couple of years in Uttarakhand which have been sung by popular local singers including Pawan Semwal.

But the latest viral song has left the central BJP leadership wary who fear a Rajasthan-Vasundhara Raje like situation happening in Uttarakhand too where people would shun the BJP due to alleged ineffective government led by Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat.

“Just before Rajasthan polls song titled ‘Modi tujhse bair nahin, Vasundhara teri khair nahin’ was released which reflected the popular mood among the voters in Rajasthan against Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje which turned the tide against the BJP. Going by the unpopularity of Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat a similar thing happening in Uttarakhand cannot be ruled out,” BJP sources said.

The BJP leadership is also worried about the fact that in a recent nation-wide survey of Chief Ministers carried out by a leading Hindu news channel, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat was voted as second least popular Chief Minister among all the Chief Ministers in the country. Moreover, just a couple of days the Aam Admi Party claimed that a senior Minister in BJP government in Uttarakhand might join the AAP along with some MLAs. All these developments have left the BJP central leadership a worried lot over Uttarakhand.

On February 7, the chamoli district in Uttarakhand was hit by flash floods which devastated the area. The floods were reportedly caused due to glacial outburst in Dhauli Ganga. Scientists have been debating the exact cause of the devastation like climate change and construction of dams. Assumptions have been made that such kinds of disaster will become more frequent in future. 

The river which is usually clear in winter had a muddied appearance even on Friday due to suspended sand, clay and rocks in the water. The disaster engulfed 58 lives and 179 are still missing. The rescue operations are underway at the Tapovan Tunnel.

The construction of dams has done unsustainable damage to the state. The state has become vulnerable to the climate crisis over the years. 

Here are the lessons that the state must learn from this disaster

Uttarakhand has encountered one of the highest increase in temperature this decade

A report assessing the impact of the climate crisis over the Indian region published by the ministry of earth sciences last year said the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region has experienced a temperature rise of about 1.3 degrees Celsius from 1951 to 2014. 

India Meteorological Department (IMD) showed that almost all of Uttarakhand, and Chamoli in particular, has experienced the highest increase in both minimum and maximum temperatures and is likely to continue further. 

This change in temperature increased the speed of glaciers melting in the region which ultimately increases the chances of flash floods.

Uttarakhand have also seen the highest increase in the intensity rainfall

It is not just the rise in temperature that makes Uttarakhand vulnerable to floods. IMD’s gridded rainfall data set also shows that heavy and extreme precipitation -greater than 35.5 mm of rainfall in a day in a grid or box bound by two latitudes and longitudes of 0.25° each, has increased in the state, particularly in the higher regions of the state, including Chamoli.

Dams in the state don’t account for the unique environment of the state

Hydropower projects are one of the cleanest forms of energy, as far as carbon dioxide emissions are concerned. Using them as a source of energy can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which contribute to global warming. Still, developers of such projects in Uttarakhand need to take into account the unique environment of the state. policy makers should be extremely cautious about developing hydropower projects in Uttarakhand. This is because Himalayan rivers, being younger, carry many boulders and debris along in the event of a flood. “They are fed by glaciers from which debris flows into the rivers. Big boulders with sand and other debris often get mobilised and hydropower projects create an artificial obstruction in the flow of this material. When these boulders and sand are not able to flow freely, they also form dams holding water behind them. When hydrostatic pressure builds, these dams break and they cause floods.

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The stock market is one of the biggest mind-game where the fight is between well-educated, deep-pocketed institutional investors and a lay trader/investor. It is a matter of clever investing which takes a lot of studies, observation, and analysis of the financial market and taking into consideration all the risk factors involved. A lay investor or trader might find himself making more losses than profits if he trades with half-knowledge. Keeping this in mind, StockPro has designed a Smart Money Multiplier course to equip traders with the knowledge necessary to trade in the stock market.

Under the guidance of Dr. Seema Jain, StockPro has successfully trained more than 8000 traders, equipping them with the know-how of investing and trading in Indian markets. Dr. Seema Jain (PhD., IIT Delhi), who herself is a SEBI registered research analyst, also successfully runs an educational YouTube channel, where she has offered more than 800 free educational videos on the stock market. Dr. Jain, with a very strong social media presence, has also published 2000+ research reports on stock markets.

 Â“Stock Market is a chaotic place. Somebody is buying and somebody is selling the same stock. There is complete madness in the market. But there are methods in this madness. Learn about the stock market to find a method in this madness.” said Dr. Jain, explaining the nature of trading in simple terms.

The Smart Money Multiplier Course has been developed around the ‘Triple-A’ principle offering Accessibility, Affordability, and Availability. At an affordable fee, the course is accessible from anywhere using a mobile, laptop, and desktop. This 6-week course, running in Hindi and English, comes with additional benefits including Customized Stock Scanners, free access to new batches for the next 6 months, live mentor-ship classes, and live support. With a dedicated discussion portal, traders can constantly engage with peers and discuss their trades.

“We have now completed almost 40 batches, trained and empowered around 8000+ people about stock market, equipping them with the knowledge to trade independently in the stock market. The smart money multiplier course will empower interested traders in the complexities of the market” added Dr. Jain, explaining the goals of the course.

Divided into 4 modules, StockPro’s course offers in-depth knowledge about risk management, Live Market positional and price action trading strategies, and a complete knowledge module on intraday chart patterns. Traders are also trained in the complexities of Futures and Options Trading. With a limited enrollment capacity, interested candidates are provided an option to pay the course fee through EMIs.

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Ranvir Deol an Indian entrepreneur, Video Director, and owner of Digital Marketing firm Oneye Digital Pvt Ltd, is working towards transforming the Music Videos Making and digital marketing world.

He is the face behind promoting and making many hits Punjabi songs. The Chandigarh-based digital marketing expert has grown his business digitally during the pandemic.

With revolutionized marketing concepts, he has helped startups, MSMEs, artists, and Bollywood celebrities to connect with their audiences in the virtual world. He has a bright future not just in the Punjabi Music industry but also has touched on Bollywood and some international concepts.

Starting his journey from scratch, Ranvir Deol has reached great heights in the industry while inspiring fellow serial entrepreneurs.
Learning the tricks of the trade through online courses, he paved his own path and become a reason for the exponential growth of his clients.
Evolving with the changing time, he adopted the emerging trends of the digital world.

Commenting on the journey of Oneye Digital Pvt. Ltd., Ranvir Deol says,

“With worldwide lockdown, 2020 was an interesting year for entrepreneurs and companies to experiment their communication strategies & And understanding Advanced Video making concepts and make them ready for work in future.

The world has increasingly been moving towards virtual communication and the digital ecosystem has acquired many new users,
Thereby making digital advertising perhaps one of the most effective mediums to reach out to their respective audiences. Despite initial setbacks,
we saw digital marketing taking the center stage while allowing people to shift from traditional to digital marketing mediums.”

He further adds, “As people are making digital their first choice now, companies, as well as entrepreneurs,
need to implement integrated strategies for to customers’ needs at every touchpoint of the customer journey.
This will corporates, brands, and companies to create an impact while continuing to delight the new-age consumers.”

integrating the digital marketing approach, the serial entrepreneur becomes the game-changer for brands rather than just drafting a nice-to-have strategy.

As per recent reports, the digital marketing industry is growing at a rate of 25-30 percent in India annually.
India is one of the leading countries in the world to have the largest Social Media using population.

The social media channels, high-speed digitization, online portals, etc has led to the exponential growth of digital marketing & Video Making Observing the growth in the industry,
Ranvir Deol has evolved and emerged as a smart digital professional that delivers work further with greater efficiency.

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Which air conditioner should you buy, Split or Window? People still ask this question when they want to buy an air conditioner for their home. And to tell the truth, there is no one fit answer to all, as everything depends on your needs.

There are several aspects to consider while buying an AC. While most of us prefer to buy a split air conditioner as they are more modern, have unique designs, and are more energy-saving, many people prefer to buy a window AC. 

So which one should you buy? Let’s deep dive into this article to find out more about the pros and cons, features, and performance. 

Window AC

The window air conditioners are placed on a wall, and you can use them for small rooms with a window. Their price and maintenance services are affordable. And they come in a single unit, one facing the room and the other outdoors. 

So if you want to have low-cost and quick air conditioning in your small space, Window Air conditioners can be your best choice. But make sure to consider its limitations too.

Split AC

Split air conditioners are similar to the window ones as they offer the same single-space cooling system. This air conditioner comes in two parts: the heating unit for indoor and a condenser for outdoors. And they must be connected by refrigerant line sets made of copper tubes. 

In case you want to cool down different areas, you need to have separate head units installed in each zone. One of the best advantages the split AC has is the opportunity to set different temperatures in each area. They are also great for cooling open space areas or homes with few rooms, which have no doors. With this, you allow the cool air to flow through the rooms and cool down the temperature. 

Sizes and maintenance 

Window AC is ideal for small apartments as it takes the heat from the room and pulls outside, keeping only the cooled air. But it cannot cool the other rooms through doors or walls. If you are looking for cooling more spacious areas, you should consider whether to get an entire AC system or several window air conditioners. They are also compact, and you can find a window AC that perfectly fits your window thanks to its size range.

The split ACs on the other hand, are more powerful and have higher capacity. Although they deliver high-efficiency and save you energy in the long run, they also come with higher costs and space requirements. The sizes of a split AC can differ depending on the brand. But usually, the larger and heavier component is the one for the outdoor. Different manufacturers provide different outdoor ACs that considerably vary in size. The indoor unit usually has the same size for all manufacturers.

As for maintenance, split ACs need regular care so that it performs optimally.

Installation

The best advantage of the window air conditioner is that they have an easy installation system. As it is a single unit, a window air conditioner is easier to install.

The split air conditioners have complex systems, so it is recommended to have a licensed mechanic for its placement. In case you install your AC poorly, it will cause low performance and system failure ahead of time. The installation cost of a split AC is higher than that of a window AC.

Noise

When it comes to noise, the window air conditioners produce a lot of noise while working.

The split air conditioners operate with much lower noise, allowing you to have it on for hours without any distractions. 

Energy consumption

When you compare split ACs and Window Acs of same energy rating, you find the former is more energy-efficient and hence, consumes lesser energy.

Price

Pricewise, window ACs are much affordable than the split ones. Hence, if you are looking for an AC for a smaller space, it is reasonable to consider the window AC. 

The split air conditioners are more expensive. However, if you are looking for an efficient AC, the split one can provide you with more choices. 

Conclusion

If you are looking for an inexpensive cooling system that will help you get cool air to your small area, don’t need a modern-looking and high maintenance system, then a window air conditioner is your option. It has a lower upfront cost, doesn’t require super expensive maintenance and can be installed easily. But on the other hand, they don’t cool down large areas, is noisy and not that energy efficient.

The split air conditioners are at a relatively higher price range and need regular maintenance. You can’t install it without an expert, and you need to check its condition from time to time. But they are ideal for larger spaces and have a higher persistence level even when working 10+ hours a day. Moreover, they come in various designs and colours, so it is more fun to decorate your room. 

Both air conditioners have their advantages and disadvantages, so you should choose the one that meets your requirements. Another significant role that plays in this is the budget that you have. So make sure to consider all the facts to get the best option for you.

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Cooking has been a therapeutic passion for many. Nevertheless, India being the land of diversity when it comes to food, attire, culture and many other factors, it offers a plethora of options to the masses to explore varieties of dishes across the nation.

Here is one great tale of an engineer turned digital marketeer who even before deciding his career knew that cooking is his actual passion. Whatever shape his career takes in future, he will stick to his ultimate passion, which is cooking.

Tanish Shah, founder and executive chef at Ghotala: Swag Egg Mera Desi has given an exciting twist to the regular egg that we all consume. The discovery of this dish has an exciting background of how a Surati gifted the Egg Ghotala to the Maximum City – Mumbai.

Needless, soon he realized that engineering was not something that he would like to do the rest of his life. This is where the real exciting journey of the Ghotala Guy started.

Tanish spent his days on the streets of Surat exploring various dishes. This gave him the courage to stand up for his passion and eventually he started his chef journey from learning exciting egg dishes. Friends and family became the ginny pigs to his experiments.

Amidst all this, he managed to complete his degree and fetch an engineering job in Mumbai. But again, it was the same old compulsive life. The only beautiful thing here was he knew that ‘experimenting with eggs’ would relieve him. It soon became his evergreen passion to explore egg recipes beyond a typical omelette or a sunny side up.
He never hesitated in learning the different recipes from the vendors of the Surat food stalls who offered the varieties of egg recipes.

It was Tanish’s continuous passion that provided him the courage to set up a stall at Kala Ghoda Festival and followed by other flea markets across the city, and guess what? It was a grand success. The first attempt made him and the Tadka Ghotala Special popular among the food critics across the nation.
Soon he moved out of his typical engineering job and got into cooking and he specifically focussed on experimenting with egg recipes. He parallelly took up a course of his choice which was digital marketing.

Today, he is the pioneer of the famous item, Tadka Ghotala Special’, that Mumbaikars relish to the core.

This scam is something that every food lover in Mumbai wants to experience. Made with grated eggs and Indian spices, to over 20+ other unique egg gravies, this Surat based dish was fortunate enough to come along with the Ghotala Guy to Mumbai.

He actively takes home orders and sets up his stall annually at flea market along with consulting brands for their digital moves.

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