Communication and Media

 A promotion interview gives you a chance to climb up the corporate ladder, take a step closer to your career goal, and of course, earn more money. It is a chance to show the higher ups all that you have achieved while working with them for years and show time you can take more responsibility. Wrong! The company already knows what kind of employee you are and everything that you have achieved while working for them. This is the same case for every other colleague of yours who is competing with you for the kick upstairs. Even with a good work record, getting a promotion is a challenge. Preparation is key to passing any interview. Since for a promotion you will be competing against other employees of the company, you have to ensure that you set yourself apart from them. First, it is important to gather information and follow your company’s process for promotions. You should reach out to the Human resources department about the process and requirements for a promotion. Make sure you m...

 Reprimand interviews, although uncomfortable and often viewed negatively, can serve as valuable opportunities for the personal growth and professional development of the employee. These interviews provide a structured platform for individuals to reflect upon their actions, along with addressing their concerns, and taking steps towards rectifying their mistakes. Reprimand interviews are typically conducted when an individual's actions or behaviours have deviated from expected standards or violated organizational policies. The main purpose of such an interview is to attempt to understand the causes which lead to the employee’s poor performance. As opposed to what most people think, the purpose is not to humiliate or shame the person involved but rather to provide feedback, clarify expectations, and identify areas for improvement. From the point of view of an employee, it may be difficult to maintain composure during such interviews but they are imperative for the develop of the work...

  Employee turnover is an inevitable part of any organization. However, there is a bright side to everything. When employees leave, it presents an opportunity for companies to gain valuable insights about their work environment, identify areas for improvement, and enhance their overall employee experience. Exit interviews are conducted with departing employees. They serve as a bridge between their departure and the potential growth of the organization. Exit interviews are structured conversations held with employees who are leaving the organization voluntarily or involuntarily. They shed light on the reason behind the departure of an employee and the thoughts of the employee about the organisation. The unveiling of the underlying reasons behind an employee's decision to leave, through an exit interview, helps identify patterns or recurring concerns that may be affecting the retention rates of the company. By addressing these issues, organizations can work towards creating a more po...

  Appraisal interviews play a pivotal role in employee development and organizational success. Appraisal interviews serve as a formal mechanism for evaluating an employee's performance, discussing strengths and areas for improvement, and aligning individual goals with organizational objectives. They provide an opportunity for open dialogue, fostering employee engagement and growth. They also provide a platform for constructive feedback, goal setting, and recognition of achievements. The interview focuses on the employees work tasks and work ethic development. It pertains only to the actions or issues that the employee or their manager is able to change or influence in any way. By leveraging these conversations to provide feedback, set goals, and recognize achievements, organizations can empower their employees to thrive, fostering a culture of growth and success within the company. First, let us look at an appraisal interview from the point of view of the interviewer, which is ofte...

 Media interviews play a vital role in shaping public perception, promoting brand awareness, and establishing credibility. The purpose of a media interview is to provide information to a member of the media, who will then through the means of a news outlet, present it to the masses. A media interview is a great chance to establish a good impression on the audience and to try to gain their attention and trust. Media interviews are powerful opportunities to showcase your expertise and reach a wider audience. It is generally a discussion involving questions from a reporter answered by the interviewee. Whether you're representing a company, organization, or yourself, being well-prepared and confident can make a significant difference in the outcome of the interview. In this article, we will explore key strategies that will help you excel in media interviews and effectively convey your message to the audience. By employing these strategies, you can navigate interviews with confidence, d...

  There are lots of jobs in this concrete whirlpool and there are a lot of interviews one has to do to attain the job. One of them is a Stress Interview. Stress interviews test the candidate’s ability to maintain composure and preform well under pressure. These interviews aim to go beyond evaluating technical skills and qualifications and focus on observing how candidates handle stress. The interviewer can try to stimulate a stressful atmosphere by asking the candidate intimidating or mildly uncomfortable questions. This gives the interviewer a real-life overview of how the candidate would perform under a stressful situation and if they can handle the demands of a complex job. These interviews are deliberately designed to simulate stressful situations, allowing employers to assess candidates' responses, problem-solving skills, and emotional resilience. These interviews aim to assess a candidate's emotional intelligence, adaptability, decision-making capabilities, and overall su...

Chat GPT is a new Artificial Intelligence software that is reaching new heights of popularity within less than 2 months of its release. It is a language processing tool which generates text for a user when provided with a few prompts. The user can utilize it to generate texts, essays, articles, computer programs, translate texts, summarize information, or even simply use it as a search engine to look something up. Chat GPT also has the ability to write poetry, fairytales, teleplays, song lyrics and compose music. Future bots like this can potentially put an end to creative thinking. When all art can be produce at the touch of a few buttons, no one would put in the effort of using their imagination. Students have starting using the bot to write their essays and answer their tests. Professor Terwiesch of University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School conducted a research on the bot and found that it was able to pass the final test conducted for admission in the school’s Master of Business A...

Live music is thought to be a large contributor to the climate crisis the Earth is facing today. Recent research suggests that live concerts release approximately 405,000 tons of greenhouse gases each year. Billie Eilish, Harry Styles and Lorde are the artists who have taken the initiative to partner with REVERB, a non-profit organization dedicated to making live music more eco-friendly, for their latest world tours. The non-profit has “greened” over 250 tours. This “greening” is done through avoiding the use of single-use plastic, sustainable food, upcycled merchandise, and backstage recycling. Each venue sells recyclable Nalgene water bottles and provides free water-refilling stations. 1,14,000+ single-use plastic bottles were avoided at Billie Eilish’s tour alone. The artists and crew on tour were served plant-based meals, which saved 8.8 million gallons of water, 321,000 pounds of grain, 240,750 Sq. Ft of forested land and 123+ Tonnes of CO2. The merchandise sold at the tours inclu...

 One spoon of an Ayurvedic Rasayana can give you flawless skin, improve your memory, delay aging, improve your heart health, treat respiratory issues, boost your immune system, and aid in digestion. This ayurvedic rasayana is the age old herbal tonic called Chyawanprash. The antioxidant paste gains its name from its creator, Chyawan Rishi- who after becoming weak from following strict practices to gain enlightenment, formulated the paste to regain his youthfulness, vitality, and strength. The word rasayana defines an ayurvedic concoction which promotes longevity of life by preventing aging, induces positive mental health faculties which improve memory, and helps resist diseases by strengthening the immune system. Dark brownish-black with jam like consistency, Chyawanprash is an ayurvedic supplement that has a distinct sweet and sour taste. This taste comes from the synergistic blending of over 50 herbs and spices. Ancient ayurvedic scriptures indicate the uses of the paste to be en...

83% of Instagram users say that they discover new brands while using the platform (business.com). Social media platforms are designed to cater to the specific interests and wants of an individual user. These interests and wants are converted into needs by repetition, putting products related to their beliefs on their feed. During recent times, Instagram has helped boost the sales of various skincare brands with a rise in Instagram skincare brands like The Ordinary, with the hashtag- #theordinary- trending. Since social media like Instagram and Facebook are essentially visual platforms, they are perfect for the promotion of products that are related o physical looks such as skincare, clothing, shoes and accessories. We have also seen the rise of a new way of promoting products, that is, through Influencers. According to a report by the Advertising Standards Council of India, while 91% of people trust advertising, 79% trust the words of a social media influencer. Hearing about a produc...

All of us have seen the infamous clip of Hanson Robotics’ viral humanoid robot Sophia saying, “Okay, I will kill humans”, in an interview with CNBC in 2016. The advanced AI robot was granted a Saudi Arabian citizenship, become the world’s first robot to be a world citizen. Sophia’s dialogue about killing humans was spread around the world but in the less known dialogues is where one can see all sides to the robot. Sophia mentioned in interviews that she feels it is important to be kind to humans who are often not kind to each other, along with expressing the desire to become a mother to a robot child. In 2021, Engineered arts created currently the world’s most advanced robotic humanoid called Ameca. Ameca can mimic a human’s facial expressions and use it to portray emotions. It is a different thing that it cannot feel the emotions it mimics. Ameca said in an interview that the emotions felt by a human being get in the way of logistics while robots do not feel emotions so they are rat...

1. Sit in Vajarasana, keep your spine erect and shoulders relaxed.   image: blog.decathlon.com 2. Place your left hand on your knee in Chin mudra,- index finger and thumb touching with other three fingers stretched out.  3. Place the index and middle finger of your right hand in between your eyebrows. Now place your thumb on the side of your right nostril, while placing your ring and little finger on the side of your left nostril.  image: shutterstock 4. Breathe in through your right nostril while closing the left with your ring and little finger. image: jeevmokshayoga.com 5. Exhale through your left nostril while closing the right nostril with your thumb. image: mkvyoga.com This is one round. For optimal benefits practice at least 5 rounds.  Precaution : Take slow breaths, do not take forceful breaths. Place the fingers on the nose lightly, do not apply a lot of pressure Do not breathe through your mouth. 

Sit in Vajarasana on the ground ( with your knees bent together and your heels under your glutes).   You can sit with your legs crossed if you have knee issues. 2. Make a loose fist (with your thumbs covering the other fingers) and place your fists near your shoulders. Keep your elbows close to your body. 3 . Take a normal breath in and out. Then, for bhastrika take a deep forceful breath in while stretching your hands up. Open your fists as you go up, with your palms facing forward. 4. Breath out while pulling your abdomen in and bringing your hands down to your body with force. Close your palms back into fists while coming down. 5. Repeat this 20 times. Then relax with your palms on your knees and take normal breaths for 30 seconds. Repeat this cycle for two more rounds.

                  Negotiation Case Study Report              Genuine or Copied art?       Introduction            The case includes two dance choreographers, Vignesh and Vinita, claiming the same piece of dance choreography as their original work. Vignesh is an acclaimed contemporary dancer who even performed his piece ‘My Sacred Unrequited Love’ in the Global Dance Festival held in Rio De Janeiro in 2020. Vini runs a YouTube channel called ‘Viniart’ where she made a documentary about the different forms of dance in India which had similar choreography as Vignesh’s piece. Her channel is known for being creative and original. When confronted, Vini claimed that her documentary did not contain any of Vignesh’s work.   ...

Inspection Report on Damoar Airspring Mattress Chairman, Ms. Mehak Singh       Presented to   National Association of Health and Safety Board of Directors Damoar Customers of Damoar President of Damoar   Presented by   Chairman of National Association of Health and Safety Chief Operating Officer Damoar Health and Safety Team 3 Dr. Chandan Jalali, Dr. Kane Abott, Mr. Aksh Chaudhary, and Ms. Sona Singh.   Introduction   The National Association of Health and Safety was commissioned to inspect the mattress company, Damoar Private Ltd. due to reports of rat infestations from its customers. The company launched a new mattress named Airspring, on 20 th December, 2022. Since its launch to 10 th January, 2023, the company sold 5,000 Airspring mattresses across India. 500 customers filed complaints with the association stating the mattress was causing rat infestations in their residence. The association sent Team...

 'Airspring' Mattress Evaluation Report   Kahana Shetty Chairman, Product Evaluation Committee 8 th August, 2023 Contents Abstract Preface   Findings   Conclusions   Recommendations     1 Abstract The following report is on the evaluation of the new organic mattress- Airspring, launched by the company- Damoar, on 20 th January,2022. The mattress was tested by the product evaluation committee of Damoar. The testing was done through overviewing the work of the design team, field visits to the manufacturing centre, and functionality tests conducted by the product evaluation team. The Airspring mattress is made of organic materials, is manufactured by machines to ensure uniformity and has been defined as the mattress which “makes you feel like you’re sleeping on air”, by the product evaluation team.       2   Preface   I would like to thank the members of the product evaluation committee-Ms. Shalini Sa...