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World Day of Social Justice: LinkITBlueCollar social venture incubated at NSRCEL Indian Institute of Management - Bangalore (IIM-B) lauds 'Achieving Social Justice through Formal Employment'  THE THEME : The theme of the World Day of Social Justice for the Year 2022 is 'Achieving Social Justice through Formal Employment'.  THE FOCUS:  The focus is on the formalization of employment as a prerequisite for reducing poverty and inequality.  (Nimisha Tiwari is an award-winning Indian journalist and Founder of www.LinkITBlueCollar.com - a social venture incubated at NSRCEL, IIM-B in India) The day to mark 'World Day of Social Justice' is to search for solutions to achieve sustainable development including poverty eradication, the promotion of full employment and decent work, universal social protection, gender equality and social justice for all. FIND YOUR PURPOSE:  As per the United Nations directive (with excerpts from the UN website)  More than 60 per cent of the w

Motivational hacks for self-love. Whether you are single and find the concept of couple love over-rated or you simply wish to enjoy your own space – This Valentine's Day, celebrate the spirit of love - Begin with your own self. Going Solo this Valentine's Day? Valentine's Day is marked on February 14 and the commercial success around gifting globally during this week is evident to all (thanks to social media shopping updates). If you are single in the city and do not have much reason to celebrate Valentine's Day (in the cliched ‘couple love’ manner), then go ahead and make this day special for your own self. Begin by embracing your individuality in its entirety and reboot your sense of joy. Check out motivational hacks for self-love… Personal hobbies that you always loved right since your childhood can now be initiated again. Remember, expressing your emotions is an act of courage. Emotional strength of being at peace with yourself is a rare quality.   Get your fit

What Makes Quitting So Contagious? Much has been written about the 'great resignation' during the pandemic. Before you fancy 'goodbye from regular job' plunge, pause and don't just mindlessly follow the herd mentality. Take stock because your views matter… (With inputs from New York Times) Something infectious is spreading through the workforce. Its symptoms present in a spate of two-week notices. Its transmission is visible in real-time. And few bosses seem to know how to inoculate their staff against this quitagion. While there is a dearth of conventional jobs, the remote work culture has unveiled a plethora of options for professionals. IT CATCHES QUICKLY… “There’s a shock when you see multiple people leaving; it’s like, oh, is there something I’m not seeing?” said Tiff Cheng, 27, who left her job in digital marketing in July along with five of her close friends at the 40-person agency. “Is it my time to leave as well?” Quitting rates were high in August, Septemb

While physical fitness may seem to take precedence over other goals in the year 2022, there’s a significant shift that one must consider for their mental health too. As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to change its form and humankind stays cautious and begins to work around it, here are Top 5 mental health motivational resolutions that can set the tone for your life ahead. Try it!   TOP TIP: The key metrics of ‘Self-care’ may shift as per the phases in your life. So, minutely plan what you need at the moment and tackle the situation in hand. Do not over-plan, just be in the moment. TOP TIP : Being critical to oneself may be doing a lot more harm than you may realise. In the process of keeping your motivation levels high, many a time, individuals get too harsh to their own selves. Keep it easy, show some love to your own self. Remember, you can only pour from your cup for others when it is full and not when it is empty.  TOP TIP: Connecting with others holds the key to joy within. B

Locking lips, watching fireworks, hugging and wishing for a healthy life ahead - New Year's Eve across the world was all about friendship, love and partying with care. Take a look at how people ushered 2022 in different parts of the world whilst keeping a monitored check on the spread of Omicron variant of Corona virus LOUVRE LOVE: A couple kisses near the Pyramid in the Louvre Museum square lit up in blue to mark the French presidency of the European in Paris on January 1, 2022 . (Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA / AFP) NEW ZEALAND SHOW : A light show from the Skytower and harbour bridge during Auckland New Year's Eve celebrations on December 31, 2021 in Auckland, New Zealand. The light show named 'Auckland Is Calling' replaced the normal fireworks due to government COVID-19 restrictions but signified a welcome to visitors from New Zealand and eventually the world to the region. (Photo by Dave Rowland/Getty Images for Auckland Unlimited) TIMES SQUARE NYE : A smaller crowd for

  The term 'COP26' stands for 26th Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change. Being held from Oct 31 till Nov 12, 2021 in Glasgow, every nation from across the globe is being represented by an authoritative personality. Climate Action is need-of-the-hour and living in denial will only result in denying a shot at life for human beings. Here's what the global buzz is about Climate Action and where leading countries stand. (Excerpts from PTI & Reuters) The COP26 Conference in Glasgow, UK ( Oct 31 till Nov 12, 2021) is currently drawing tremendous traction in the news as very large number of international delegates are participating. It is being chaired by British official Alok Sharma. Here's some trivia to add perspective. COP (Conference of the Parties) was first held in 1995, it also serves as the meeting of parties to the 1992 Kyoto Protocol that first committed countries to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and those that sig

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