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Has technology made us stay isolated?

Ridhi Arora
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

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Technology is the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry. It may be also called as the "advances in computer science.” This technology has actually tamed us. It was thought as a matrix allowing us to connect to the world. But, it has made us the lone ranger.Let Us Look at Some General Terms and FactsNomophobia: The feeling of not having cell phones with you, but still one feels that he carries a phone and this is called Nomophobia. Now, it happens with all of us! We feel that we own a phone every now and then.The ... Read More

Is New Technology a boon or bane?

Ridhi Arora
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

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Technology Symbolizes the Advancement of Human Knowledge. It is truly a boon. The advantages are many and the list can go on and on and on.They are:Chemotherapy can help cure cancer.It has made the world a global village. Emails, Whatsapp, and other social media have connected people sitting miles away.We can easily communicate sitting anywhere, anytime.One can use the camera to save memories of important events.Food can be cooked faster in Microwave ovens and electric cookers.The mixer grinders help in the easy grinding of food, and juicers help in extracting juice out of fruits and vegetables.Cell phones are certainly the ... Read More

How to limit excessive use of mobile?

Ridhi Arora
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

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Today’s age is a technology-driven age. Mobile phones are the most used gadget at the moment. Be it rich or poor, young or old, mobiles have become a part and parcel for each one of us. However, the cell phone has a lot of adverse effects like back pain, stress, irritation, and depression, radiations harming us leading to different nervous disorders and the others.Limiting Mobile Phone UsagePlace the phone down on a hard surface if one is texting. One can even hold the phone in one hand and text with the other. This will increase the time of texting and ... Read More

What is Elliptic Curve Cryptography?

Ridhi Arora
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

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Elliptic curve cryptography is used to implement public key cryptography. It was discovered by Victor Miller of IBM and Neil Koblitz of the University of Washington in the year 1985. ECC popularly used an acronym for Elliptic Curve Cryptography. It is based on the latest mathematics and delivers a relatively more secure foundation than the first generation public key cryptography systems for example RSA.Elliptic CurvesIn 1985, cryptographic algorithms were proposed based on elliptic curves. An elliptic curve is the set of points that satisfy a specific mathematical equation. They are symmetrical.UsesWebsites make extensive use of ECC to secure customers’ hypertext ... Read More

Which is the biggest market for precious metals in India?

Ridhi Arora
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

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Zaveri Bazaar is the oldest gold market in India and objects made of silver like napkin rings, picture frames in old silver can be bought from this market. Zaveri Bazaar, as the name suggests, is a jewellery market, to the north of Crawford Market.LocationIt is located close to Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and there are a number of trains that stop at this station. One can easily reach Zaveri Bazaar by boarding a local bus from the railway station or by an auto-rickshaw.Big brands such as 'Tanishq' and 'Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri' can be found here but here there are no shopping ... Read More

How does the commodity trade market work in India?

Ridhi Arora
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

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Commodity trading is trading in derivatives and commodity spot. There are two different categories of commodities we have to trade: Agricultural commodities and non-agricultural commoditiesAgricultural Commodities: These include grains and oilseeds (soybean, chana, corn, groundnut etc.), livestock, dairy products, bio-fuels etc.Non-Agricultural Commodities: These include Metals like gold, silver, copper etc.Also, there are 24 commodity exchanges in India and three national level commodity exchanges to trade in all permitted commodities.They are Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd, Mumbai (MCX), National Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd, Ahmedabad (NMCE) and National Commodity and Derivative Exchange, Mumbai (NCDEX)How Does It Work?When you buy ... Read More

What are the requirements to become a Public Relations Officer?

Ridhi Arora
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

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Public relations officers also known as public relations or communications specialists, facilitate relations between organizations and the public. They may work for corporations, non-profit groups, or government agencies.Requirements To Become A Public Relations OfficerDegree: One does not usually need a very high-level degree. A foundation level degree is acceptable. MBA is a huge add-on, although.Start Low: One may start as a public assistant, and then become Public relations officer.Confidence: A qualification in such professions would be Confidence and self-motivational skills. These do come under the banner of soft skills, which are a necessity in this field.Excellent Communication Skills: If one ... Read More

How can students make most out of the classes they find boring or difficult?

Ridhi Arora
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

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Students often run away from the subjects or classes they find boring or difficult. While the subject that they dislike differs from student to student. It becomes very difficult to be mentally present in a class where a boring subject is taught or when the way of teaching the teacher is either boring or complex. Here are some tips to make learning an enjoyable experience even if the subject lacks interest or the teacher does not know how to add interest.Know that It Is Still A Part Of SyllabusNo matter how boring the subject is, it is still going to ... Read More

How did you know the right time to start your own business?

Ridhi Arora
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

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A year ago, I had shifted to a new city (and even a new state) of the country. Having been born and brought up in North India, I was not very familiar with this city in South India. Climate, people, culture everything was way different than where I used to live, but it was still a place where I had to stay.Restaurant ReviewingEverything can be adjusted, but the food is actually an offering to the soul and it is difficult to manage cooking along with a job. So, I resorted exploring food in the new city. Trying restaurants and then ... Read More

Who was Robert Browning and what was special regarding his writing style?

Ridhi Arora
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

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Born in 1812 in London, Robert Browning enjoys the pinnacle of popularity only because of his prowess to portray his thoughts. You can understand it with this fact that his grave is now adjacent to that of Lord Alfred Tennyson.His Famous Works"Pauline, a Fragment of a Confession" , which is a long poem composed in homage to P.B. Shelley, “My Last Duchess”, “Porphyria’s lover”, “Andrea del Sarto”, “ A grammarian’s funeral”, Men and Women are some of his popular works for which he is remembered even now.Browning’s Unique Writing StyleDramatic Monologue: His critical reputation rests mainly due to his dramatic ... Read More

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