No country for opinions

Swara Bhasker asks, "Why would a State treat it's citizens, their dissent and their demands with such paranoid suspicion? One wonders why a government voted in on a thumping electoral mandate with 300+ seats in Parliament has become so scared of democratic procedures and values...?"

No country for opinions I remember a clapping game limerick from childhood, which went something like www.theweek.in

NTLF 2021 Opening Address by Hon'ble Prime Minister of India - Shri Narendra Modi

Hon'ble Prime Minister addresses the largest gathering of Technology Industry and shares his insights on 'Shaping the Future Towards a Better Normal.

 

NASSCOM Technology & Leadership Forum 2021 - It is the flagship event of the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM).

The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) release said the event will host 1,600 participants from more than 30 countries and more than 30 products will be showcased during three days.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, referred to NASSCOM as a "revolution", beyond its time-tested role as an association.

Ms Ravi's arrest and detention is "completely atrocious"

India activist Disha Ravi arrested over farmers' protest 'toolkit'.

Police said Disha Ravi was a "key conspirator" in the "formulation and dissemination" of the document. The "toolkit", which suggests ways of helping the farmers, was tweeted by prominent activist Greta Thunberg. Activists say Ms Ravi's arrest is a clear warning to those who want to show support to anti-government protests.

A 22-year-old Indian climate activist has been arrested after sharing a document intended to help farmers protest against new agricultural laws.

The farmers' protests mark the biggest challenge India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has faced. His government has offered to suspend the laws but the farmers want them replaced altogether.

Politicians, actors, academics, activists and influencers across the globe have condemned the arrest of a 21-year-old climate activist for allegedly being involved in sharing with Greta Thunberg a "toolkit" on social media related to the farmers' protest.

In a tweet, Congress leader P. Chidambaram said the "Indian state must be standing on very shaky foundations" if Disha Ravi was arrested. Meena Haeeis stated, "activists are being targeted and silenced by the government."

It is all beyond shocking! The GOI is dismantling Indian democracy. Each passing day it's stooping to a new low! Civil society must join hands to restore our republic.

Stop Overthinking Everything

Put aside Perfectionism

Perfectionism is one of the biggest blockers to swift, effective decision-making because it operates on faulty all-or-nothing thinking. For example, perfectionism can lead you to believe that if you don't make the "correct" choice (as if there is only one right option), then you are a failure. Or that you must know everything, anticipate every eventuality, and have a thorough plan in place before making a move. Trying to weigh every possible outcome and consideration is paralyzing.

To curb this tendency, ask yourself questions like:

•    Which decision will have the biggest positive impact on my top priorities?
•     Of all the possible people I could please or displease, which one or two people do I least want to disappoint?
•     What is one thing I could do today that would bring me closer to my goal?
•     Based on what I know and the information I have at this moment, what's the best next step?

After all, it's much easier to wrap your head around and take action towards a single next step rather than trying to project months or years into the future.

Right-size the problem

Some decisions are worth mulling over, while others are not. Before you make a call, write down what goals, priorities, or people in your life will be impacted. This will help you differentiate between what's meaningful and what's not worth obsessing over.

Likewise, if you're worried about the prospect of a decision bombing, try the 10/10/10 test. When the prospect of falling flat on your face seizes you, think about how you'll feel about the decision 10 weeks, 10 months, or 10 years from now? It's likely that the choice will be inconsequential or that you won't even remember it was a big deal. Your answers can help you put things in perspective and rally the motivation you need to take action.

Leverage the underestimated power of intuition

Intuition works like a mental pattern matching game. The brain considers a situation, quickly assesses all your experiences, and then makes the best decision given the context. This automatic process is faster than rational thought, which means intuition is a necessary decision-making tool when time is short and traditional data is not available. In fact, research shows that pairing intuition with analytical thinking helps you make better, faster, and more accurate decisions and gives you more confidence in your choices than relying on intellect alone. In one study, car buyers who used only careful analysis were ultimately happy with their purchases about a quarter of the time. Meanwhile, those who made intuitive purchases were happy 60 percent of the time. That's because relying on rapid cognition, or thin-slicing, allows the brain to make wise decisions without overthinking.

Saare Jahaan Se Achha Hindustan Hamara

India is a treasure trove of many hidden gems. This year, let's take a step into the unknown and uncover India's best kept travel secrets that help us unwind and enrich us with memories that last a lifetime. Places that make us proudly say: this is #MyIndia

 

Always a good time to re-discover, India.

Delhi-Mumbai Expressway construction: The biggest machinery in the world is being used

Vadodara - Kim stretch by Patel Infrastructure Ltd.

  

It's always fun to watch heavy machinery work.

Vadodara-Kim Expressway Project: The concession period of the Project is 17 years from the Appointed Date (2 years of construction and 15 years of operation from COD). This is first Hybrid annuity project of the company.

Clever Way to Hold Any Girl's Hand

I’m convinced that every girl wakes up in the morning, and looks in the mirror and rehearses “I have a boyfriend.”

  

Finds the perfect girl to talk to. This video proves the theory of 99.9% girls have a boyfriend.