Is “Make In India” A Luxury Or A Neccesity?

Before I get into the argument of the topic given above I would first like to talk about the substance behind the headline “Make In India”- manufacturing. To understand the importance of manufacturing on an economy & on society in general, we must look at what happened in societies, where manufacturing has already blossom. Well manufacturing has always been there starting from the first weapons & tools manufactured by the cavemen, but it happened on a large scale only in the early 1800s in the place which we today call the “home of the industrial revolution”- England. Gradually industrial revolution began to spread throughout western civilization & it happened on an even larger scale in the second half of the 19th century in Germany & United States. This is what we call today as the “Second Industrial Revolution.”

You can all go to some site like Wikipedia or somewhere in the internet, where you will find all these things in details. But here’s a view which you will not find everywhere. In the second half of the 19th century, as industrial revolution has already taken place in England, it has become a wealthy society & with that cost of production especially labour cost had risen drastically. So the manufacturing base shifted to poorer places with cheap labour. Just like in England, at first in Germany & US low cost of production meant lower quality & cheap goods. At that time England has taken over the position of higher quality goods, which require greater technological investment along with service. Soon after World War II, the manufacturing base shifted to Japan as US became wealthier thereby producing higher quality goods & services with a large educated workforce & greater technological advancement. After the 1980s, the base shifted to regions like Taiwan & South Korea & Japan became a wealthier society. After 1990s this base again shifted to China, where production of cheap low quality goods took place. This keeps happening over & over again & is the only full proof method by which societies around the world has prospered.

Every time this happens we find that the wealthier society has moved to a more service based economy with an educated workforce. Many people say that cheap labour will never run out in China, which has over 1.3 billion people. But the reality is different, China is already a middle income country about to become a developed nation in less than a decade. Already its manufacturing base is moving towards poorer regions like Vietnam & Bangladesh, while a highly educated workforce is making China move to higher quality manufacturing along with large scale service. The problem with India is after agriculture we moved to a service base skipping the manufacturing part, which led to an educated middle class based on service, while the general people remained poor as ever. Without manufacturing, none of the 50 wealthy countries of the world has become what they are today i.e. wealthy & India is no exception. We can no longer say things like “It happens only in India” or “India with such a huge population can’t achieve this”, cause China has already shown that it can be done, no matter what their method of doing it is.

Thus all I did was to give you a different perspective of the industrial revolution & the history of the world economy. Yet it is quite obvious from this perspective that “Make In India” is not a luxury India can afford to miss, it is a necessity. Otherwise the poor population will keep on expanding, as all poor & uneducated populations of the world has done throughout history & finally we will know what is the real meaning of the word “overpopulation.” Remember we have to do this now, as time is running out on us fast. With over 1.25 billion people, India is literally a ticking time bomb & “Make In India” is the only feasible way out of it.

To whom will the 21st century belong- a new perspective

There is a lot of argument of who this century belongs to? India or China. I have found an alternative view in this, which I feel would provide you with a new perspective. I have found a strange similarity between today’s India & China with that of 19^th century Germany & France. 

From the time of the collapse of Charlemagne’s empire, France had been the dominant power on continental Europe. It’s biggest advantage was demography. According to estimates till the beginning of 19^th century, France was the 3^rd most populous nation on Earth after China & India. However, after the French revolutionary wars & the Napoleonic wars in the period 1789 to 1815, France lost a lot of young men in war. In terms of proportion of population it lost more than Germany in world war one. It was a loss that France failed to recover from. On the contrary Germany rapidly industrialised in the 19^th century since the formation of Zollverin & especially after reunification in 1871. It’s population also grew rapidly with that till by the end of the 19^th century it had overtaken France & Britain in population size. It became the dominant power in Europe not just through industrialization, but also by winning the demographic war. What has all this got to do with 21^st century India & China. Well, on one hand India’s population is growing rapidly with no politician or political party with the guts to control it( As they fear that they would loose popularity & hence the elections), on the other hand, China keeps a tight lease on its population with its one child policy being a dictatorial state. Some predictions even show that India would overtake China in population by 2022. While this is concerning initially- that bigger & younger population mean more unemployment & more people to feed, cloth & house, there is also a brighter side to this. After all, India too is rapidly industrializing & bigger population means bigger market & economy. India may just actually make this century hers by winning the demographic war against China, just like Germany did with France in the 19^th century.

But there is also another similarity that we can compare today’s China-India situation. In the 19^th century, Germany grew partly due to the discipline that it was provided with by the dictatorial states that existed in Germany at that time- biggest example is that of Prussia. On the other hand there was another nation that took a great part in this second industrial revolution that was taking place in the 19^th century. This nation was United States of America- a chaotic democracy with lots of corruption & indiscipline. But by the end of the 19^th century, it was not this disciplined, militarised dictatorial Germany that won the race. It was the USA that emerged as the largest economy on the planet thereby paving the way of the 20^th century to be the American century. What could possibly be a more closer example of dictatorial, disciplined China & chaotic, free India? 

These examples show us that what matters is who is going to win in the long term. India may not overtake China in 5-10 or even 20 years, but in the long run it will be the winner.

Why Should You Get The Quality Of A Home Checked

Real estate developers, as well as, builders often tend to juggle on several projects at once, as a result of which the quality of construction is definitely go on the rails. This happens to give sleepless nights to the buyers of these homes. Therefore, you must ensure to buy a home, which will result in safety & security for your family. Some homes may look like as if they are built with good quality materials. But later on, there may be a lot of repair and maintenance costs to keep it in proper shape. Remember that the construction quality also portrays the home resale value, when you decide that it is time to sell it.

When you purchase a property, you have to be sure of its construction quality. This is because it is probably the biggest investment that you will make in your lifetime. In recent years, many new and better technologies have come up, which promises to give your home quality and security as far as the sturdiness of the property is concerned. But I would still recommend that it is always better to have a closer look at it. You must never invest in a property that you suspect is made of poor quality materials. 

With lack of an efficient construction authority, there tends to be rampant corruption, mismanagement, as well as, undue project delays. This in turn will result in compromising the quality. These buildings made from low quality materials, are much more susceptible to structural and safety malfunctions. It literally poses a potential danger, not only to the inhabitants, but also to the neighbors. 

The worst part about such bad defects is that most of them are not visible to the eyes of a layman. For example, a person who is not well versed with the science of architecture won’t be able to determine if the property is structurally sound or not. The only option in such a case is to get the entire structure reviewed by an independent professional home inspection service, who is capable of giving an unbiased opinion.

When you are planning to purchase a property, do make a few unannounced visits to the site. It will help you take decision wisely. When the agent is informed in advance of your visit, he can manipulate things. However if you visit the site unannounced, there are less chances for such manipulation and fabrication. This might help you to catch anomalies in the construction process.

When, it comes to buying a home you should not make the mistake of blindly trusting anyone. This is because builders often tend to compromise on quality of the building in order to earn more profits. Of course the reputed ones do strictly follow quality guidelines, but when you’re making such a huge investment it is better to be safe than sorry. 

Tote Bags- Is It Better Than Plastic Bags?

The tote is usually made of sturdy cloth with thick leather at its handles or bottom. The leathered versions often have a pebbled surface. Common fabrics include heavy canvas possibly dyed, or treated to resist moisture and mold. Jute is another traditional material is often used for this purpose. In recent decades, heavy nylon and other easy-care synthetics have become more common, although there is a chance that these may degrade with prolonged sun-exposure. Many of the inexpensive or free totes are usually made from recycled matter or from minimally-processed natural fibers. They may also be manufactured from byproducts of processes that refine organic materials.

The tote bag craze in the United States began in the 1940s. It started with the release of L.L. Bean's Boat Bag in 1944. Most people opted for using tote bags, because they were easier than carrying luggage. It was during the 1950s, that tote bags began to enter into the main culture. Women mainly utilized them as practical handheld bags because they didn't require much care. It was in the 1960s when the tote bag embraced personal style. Bonnie Cashin started her own line of tote bags called Cashin Carry Tote Bags which was a combination of style and functionality. In the 1990s, Kate Spade completely transformed the way American culture embraced tote bags- she began carrying them as fashion bags. Nowadays, fashion lovers and consumers can find tote bags in a variety of decorations and themes.

In time these tote bags have grown in stature and ubiquity. Their abundance has encouraged consumers to see them as a disposable item that they don't need to reuse. It defeats their very purpose. Not only do many stores offer inexpensive or even free tote bags at the register, they've also become a common marketing tool stamped with logos and used by nonprofits and businesses as promotional gifts.Recently, tote bags have been sold as a more eco-friendly replacement for disposable plastic bags given how they can be reused multiples times over. However, a study by the UK Environment Agency found that cotton canvas bags have to be reused at least 327 times before they can match the carbon expenditure of a single disposable plastic bag. Meanwhile, tote bags made from recycled polypropylene plastic require 26 reuses to match.

This can be seen by a 2014 study which found that owners of reusable bags forget them on approximately 40% of their grocery trips and use them only about 15 times each before being discarded. Moreover, about half of respondents typically chose to use plastic bags over reusable ones, despite owning reusable bags and recognizing their benefits. Due to its environmental benefits & reusability, bags made of products such as jute, cotton & canvas should be utilised.

Tips and tricks for Class 10 and 12 pre-board exams

Many students often ignore the significance of pre-board exams and tend to forget that it serves as a precursor for them to experience the intricacies of the board-level exam setup. It also helps students review their weak areas, analyse their study methods and work on strategies. Such shortcomings may cover various aspects including individual preparation, writing speed and basic approach strategy.

The result helps you decide the kind of performance you will be giving in the final board exam. This helps students assess their ongoing performance and to make desired changes in their respective exam approach accordingly.

What to expect from pre-boards:

Instead of treating the pre-boards as another reason to pressurise yourself and accentuate stress levels, the idea behind its preparation should be to plan effectively.

It is also reported that some students tend to take these exams casually as the pre-board exams cause no direct effect on the final results.

This type of approach must be avoided by students as although it doesn’t affect board results directly, such methodology could restrict students from deriving their practical benefits. These exams will eventually help you build your confidence to attempt the final board examination paper. The aftermath of adopting such a casual attitude will lead students to face difficulty in preparing for the finals.

How to plan:

You can talk to teachers, peers and your seniors about what study plan they follow in the last days after full syllabus completion. It is critical for students to maintain their ongoing preparations, while simultaneously making necessary alterations in their approach strategy according to their respective pre-board results.

Exam strategy:

Students should realistically take up each subject and go through all the topics and chapters in it. Getting your hands on the NCERT textbooks will guide you towards clearing your concepts and sharpening your skills on a topic as chances of questions appearing beyond the prescribed text book are very little.

The strategy you make should be a perfect blend of learning and revising the syllabus. Do not skip studying diagrams, tables or graphs in the textbook.

Practising v/s studying:

Solving the past ten year question papers is a very good idea to familiarise yourself with the exam patterns and popular questions because having studied well and being exam ready are two different things.

Practising a ready question bank and mock tests will further help you prepare the right questions beforehand.

Small measures which will help a lot:

Students should also not ignore important formulae, notes and dates which are important for almost all subjects. The smart thing to do is to write down these points, formulae, theorems, and definitions on flash cards that you can carry along in your pocket or wallet for a quick revision at the last minute. (Do not, however, under any circumstances, carry these inside the examination hall). Before initiating any practice, mastering the subject is more important.

During the exam, it is advisable to write long, descriptive answers in points and give pictorial or graphical illustrations wherever possible. This enhances visibility.

What pre-boards aim to do:

Pre-boards are preliminary tests which help you understand your weak areas. Working on your weaknesses also builds your confidence level. You should chalk out a proper time-table that encompasses everything – from your sleep schedule to your study pattern – and stick to it.

Remember:

Believe in yourself; there is still time to improve your performance and score better marks. Do not panic; push yourself harder and make sure that you are poised to face the final board examination. Given below are a few methods that can be incorporated in your study schedule to tackle those difficult areas prior to your board exams.

Create a proper timeline:

Now, as you know your weak areas, your agenda should be to give extra time to tackle those difficult lessons and transform them to strong ones. A timetable helps you to prioritise and take care of the important and weaker sections first.

It helps you procrastinate less and gives you the freedom to plan your schedule the way you want. While you have allotted additional time to master those tricky subjects, do not ignore the other lessons.

Preparing your notes will go a long way:

Revising the whole syllabus from scratch may seem impossible in the limited time available. Therefore, prepare short notes and list out the main points or draw diagrams that can help you recall all the answers quickly.

The act of writing notes or drawing flow charts consolidates your memory and is more effective than only reading or mugging up your lessons. In this way, you will be able to grasp the points better and remember everything you need to know during the exam.

One last thing to remember that pre- board exams in top schools are very important especially if they follow their board exams pattern.

Send Flowers to India With The Online Gift Delivery Service By Florist Xpress

Send flowers to India from the comfort of your home or office. Flower delivery in India is always unfailing and helps you to connect with friends and relatives. Florist Xpress, being one of the best florists in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bhagalpur, etc has an awesome collection of the choicest blooms.

Florist Xpress presents the time honored tradition of red roses as the symbol of love and devotion. A bunch of 12 red roses packed with 5 Dairy milk chocolates gives your special one a charming feel. Flower hampers & Greeting card is a delightful present. This gift hamper is perfect for your lover or also for that someone on whom you have a crush on, it will make them very happy and can open a way for you to enter their heart. It includes 6 yellow beautiful roses online delivery in a wonderful packing with yellow ribbon bow, chocolate bouquets & a greeting card as per occasion. Send a sunny sunshine smile on someone's face with a bunch of flowers. You can either use warm colors of red and orange or the bright yellow will be an instant pick. Online flowers delivery to Baroda, Secunderabad, Bhilai, Udaipur, Allahabad, Bhubaneswar and many remote cities. Get it delivered to the one you love in the form of a bunch or bouquet depending on what suits the occasion.

You can sweeten up the memories of the occasion with a basket full of chocolates and it surely will be a perfect indulgence. Our gift experts have worked really hard to come up with a range of gift hampers too which you can pick from the lot and send it miles away to your loved ones. Moreover, you will not be limited with choices since you will get a whole lot of colors and patterns to make your choice easier. Our collection of artificial flowers will surely brighten up your living room spaces. You can get a flower delivery in Bangalore which can be even be delivered to the destination of your choice with ease. Our express delivery will ensure that the flowers are delivered on time in the most pristine conditions.

We also have personalized gifts online which will surely make you reminiscence your childhood memories and will make you feel nostalgic too. Make sure that this festive occasion you don't miss a chance to put up a smile on your dear one's face. Flowers can suit almost every occasion be it a milestone like Anniversary or a day which you await for Birthday. Whatever be the occasion but flowers are the best choice to make someone smile. Our custom delivery service will provide you with the ease of flowers delivery online. You can send flowers to Kolkata, Gurgaon, Ghaziabad, Jaipur, Agra and many more to list down.

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First dates are always tricky. You are always in two minds what to do and what not to. You want to look both interesting and interested but definitely not needy. Giving her a small gift can be a nice way to convey her just that apart from letting her know how thoughtful and chivalrous you are. But while gifting her something sweet speaks to be a nice gesture it is also quite difficult to put your finger on what exactly can you gift her on the very first date.

1.A single long-stemmed rose

But make sure it is a formal date otherwise you will come on way too strong with it since it’s a universal symbol of love.

2.Or better find out what are her favourite flowers and gift her a bunch of those. Maybe orchids or lilies?

3.If you can’t find that out from her FB account, greet her with the flowers of her favourite colour; perhaps yellow sunflowers? You can always order these flowers online from an online florist like Florist Xpress.

3.Or if you are still confused take along with you a small box of chocolates

Though cliched, these are time tested and have become synonymous to a gentlemanly gesture.

4.If you saw she has pics with her teddy bears, make a venture into a small stuffed toy and see her giggle with delight.

But mind you, don’t assume all the girls like stuffed toys.

5.Go for something more unconventional and gift her a simple silk scarf if you think she is more sophisticated.

6.Or a small trinket if she likes jewellery.

But keep in mind to not get her anything too expensive or else you will seem too desperate and/or showy.

7.Even in jewellery, see if she likes more traditional or the funky kind of stuff and gift accordingly.

8.If you know her to have a certain hobby, gift her something to help her with that. Like for example if she paints, try a box of charcoal or a pot of paint.

9.If she likes to read, you can never go wrong with a nice book. She’ll only be too happy to receive an another Bible.

10.Rake your brain for some clues from the times you’ve had a conversation with her and gift accordingly. Like if she told you she got a new vehicle gift a nice key chain for it.

It will only show how attentive you were when she was talking about herself.

11.Or be more adventurous and gift her something totally different like a bouquet of candies or a small plant if she loves nature or anything that you think she may like.

In the end it all comes down to how much you know her, what have you two shared and how much you ‘listened’. The key is to be creative and think out of the box. You need to let her know you are a nice and thoughtful guy but without being too overpowering or looking too desperate.