Religion today has taken a much-institutionalized form. Its origin has always been debated and discussed today by various scholars. In sociological terms, ‘Religion is a system of sacred belief and practices both in the tangible and intangible form’. Religion can serve the dual role of ideology as well as institution. Today, religion has assumed a more narrow-minded approach. However, understanding religion in the broad sense highlights the following important points about it in society:Cultural IdentityReligion plays a crucial role for a person in giving a cultural identity. Each religion has festivals, traditions, mythologies which form a part of the tangible ... Read More

Indian Administrative Services is the most-prestigious All-India Services and the candidates are recruited by the Union Public Service Commission. It was formerly known as the Indian Civil Services which was renamed as IAS after 1947.IAS officers contribute in nation-building, national integration and cooperative federalism and hence, are considered to be the backbone of Indian Administration. Qualifying for IAS requires an immense amount of dedication, hard work, discipline along with proper training and guidance. Following are some points for the aspirants who wish to become an IAS officer:Eligibility (Qualifications and Disqualifications)To appear for the examinations, the Candidate has to be minimum ... Read More

Every organization wants the best of employees to be a part of it. This requires a sound and effective recruitment system. The selection process is an integral part of recruitment. The selection involves two main methods - 1) Assessments/Tests and 2) Interview. The assessments and tests are basically examinations that shall include logical reasoning, ability-based tests, subject-based tests, etc that check the Knowledge component of the candidate.An interview which generally happens after these tests is a face-to-face question-answer based assessment/ meeting that happens to qualify the candidate for the final placement. It is very important to conduct a face to ... Read More

The Indian Education System that exists today in India is influenced mainly by the British System of Education. The Education System is considered to be one of the most advanced in the world. There are some strengths and weaknesses in both the systems that exist today.There are many differences between the Indian and the American Education systems.3 years v/s 4 years graduation − The system that is followed in India is 10+2+3 years for streams like commerce, science, social sciences, humanities, management, and media.(Engineering degree is an exception which is a 4-year long course).However, in the US, the system followed ... Read More

Human Resource Management (HRM) is a discipline in the broad dimension of management where the study of practices that influences and affects people who work in an organization is conducted. It facilitates the coordination of the Human resource, who are the most important part of an organization.Developing the skills of the personnel, providing the personnel with the necessary training, giving them continuous motivation are all part of Human Resource Management. HRM is a relatively new discipline which brings fresh perspectives and outlook in an organization because it considers manpower as an asset of the organization.In the era of the Industrial ... Read More

Inflation has hit many areas of in the lives of the people. Each and every product from electronics to grocery has hit skyrocket price. Hence, there is always a burden on each individual as the expenditure is on the higher side leaving no scope for savings. People are often in a fix on how to save sufficiently each month.Here are some methods that can help in increasing the monthly savings:Spend only on NecessitiesThe excessive expenditure often happens when the individual is keener to spend on luxury items than the necessities. These luxury items pinch your pockets and often need to ... Read More

Education today has become all about getting a job and good packages that can help you keep up to the rising standard of living. However, as many people are now joining this rat race, specialization and commitment to work reduce over a period of time. People also start taking a fixed path which has been set by the majority of the people. Hence it is now important for the younger generation to find the calling of their heart and discover what is their real career passion.Plan for a long term CareerPeople today function with a fixed mindset. These individuals want ... Read More

Reading enhances thinking and creativity and hence, it is very important to choose the right books that help in developing positive thoughts in your mind.Following are some of the best sellers in the world of books that are popularly read for the depth of their content:Sapiens- A Brief History of HumankindSapiens has become a popular book, especially among the entrepreneurs today. Yuval Noah Harari traces the journey of the evolution of man and his contribution along with different theories propagated by anthropologists. The depth of knowledge in this book is a commendable work and the journey of over 70, 000 ... Read More

Ragging is a practice in colleges, hostels and other educational institutes where the senior or an influential person tends to demoralize and defame the juniors through the means of verbal or physical abuse and harassment. The term ragging is more prominent in the countries of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. In other countries, the same practice has different terms associated with it.Different forms of ragging exist due to the following key reasons:Considered as a form of entertainmentThe senior who have stayed for a slightly longer time in the system of the college have an extraordinary sense of superiority. This ... Read More

There is this favorite painting of every child, a triangular mountain which has a sun peeping through it, birds flying in the shape of small r, a small hut, and a tree. Well in all this, what amazes many of us is the triangular shape of the mountain. Has it ever bothered you, why mountains are triangular in shape and not circular or rectangular or any shape.Let's try to find an answer to this peculiar and amazing question.The mystery behind the triangular mountain shapeMountains take millennia to be formed and there are various forces like tectonic forces, gravity, frictional force, ... Read More