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When the world is fighting an unprecedented condition with Covid-19 literary spreading by touching, is it the time to sit and negate our responsibility, or rather this is the time to take things in our hands and make the right decisions benefiting all. Governments were at their best and worst show in handling the situation. Should lockdown and scare of social mingling mean they can exercise their power and you do nothing to stop them because of a scare of contamination?  Ballot voting and pandemics don’t work together. With the amount of uncertainty for different social distancing timelines and scare among people, this seems unclear and challenging. With the given scenario, is it finally time to switch to a digital medium? Is that possible? Certainly Yes with Voting Portals who have been helping organizations increase voter participation while maintaining integrity security and transparency of the process for all in the most innovative and advance way.  Lately, online voting w...

Voting Technology is often seen as an implementation that makes the process smoother, transparent, and efficient and thus, increases the trust of voters in the management for its unbiasedness and authenticity. A properly implemented process not just increases the security of the process, but also speeds up the process of results and makes the experience easier and organized for management and participants. In a given time, Voting Technology can determine the confidence and trust of all individuals in the process of executing their rights.  Voting and executing your single most right is somewhere lost in hustle-bustle of the life. Until Voting technology with e-voting changed the operation dynamics. The democratic country makes its citizens the center for system formulation. Rather than sitting and obeying its government, it allows people to actively choose their representatives for their growth. Here, rather than sitting and criticizing the government for its wrongdoings and making...

Voting is no longer a matter of having an expensive setup with physical booths, compromised privacy, standard security, and glitch in a system. All that makes the system unreliable, not trustworthy, unsecured with low integrity. The time when voting is not just limited to electing your President and more government in power, it has found its way in democracy in various sectors of Homeowner Associations, Condo Associations, survey requirements, etc., giving the power to elect in the hand of their citizens.   Electronic voting is an advent in the system that has brought a leap in the process. With systemized systems, stringent security, advanced technology like Blockchain put in the process monitoring, and maintaining scrutinized observations and final results, all under the cost-effectiveness and reliable system of the ‘Voting Portals’.   Keeps you updated:   Not just a promised secure platform, ‘Voting Portals’ provides an all-in-one experience to all. Its ...

The right to vote is not just a right but a power that people hold. Their one action can shape the face of happenings around them. Democracy comes with giving supremacy to voters above all in choosing their representatives that will shape new policies, will be their representative, and will work in the welfare of their community.   But, on the other side, the persistence of electoral frauds leading to biased decisions, unreliable selections, etc has immensely affected the face of voting, causing a lack of trust for the system by people, leading to less participation and someone non-deserving coming to the elected power. These electoral frauds could be conscious and unconscious. For example, when results are improperly reported with serious observation; there could be vote count fraud due to human error, preferences, and more such cases, wherein there are inaccuracies in the recording and counting of votes or maliciously tampering with necessary evidence that is required in the...

Coming directly to the point, first addressing not ‘How’ but ‘Why’ factors of the situation. It is quite understated that every ‘How’ arises from ‘Why’ deliberations. Why is there a need to increase participation in elections? Why is security a constant synonym with the election of any sort?   Cut to circa 2016 Presidential Election, the report by United States Elections Project showed how nearly 92 million eligible Americans didn’t cast vote. Hitting the nail in the head, the fact that every vote counts never felt this real as the repercussion of the same was well seen on roads of the States when many protested the elected person. Things would have been different if those millions would have voted and security wasn’t the concern. It doesn’t stop here, in the 2014 midterm elections, approximately 143 million Americans didn’t vote and this was the lowest reported participation in 72 years. Many might have ignored them because they were not physically present or some might be be...

 Voting ballots can be overwhelming and time-consuming, yet easily prone to breaches and frauds caused by lack of security and scrutiny. We indeed need a counter to this that is more reliable, verifiable, and strong in terms of transparency and accuracy. Hence, the advent of Online Voting was seen with a promising eye. But, everything comes with its own pros and cons and so has the Online Voting system. But, with 3 layer security in place that allows users to be identified with their fingerprint patterns, which is unique to them, unlike mere login. With this, you need not have to be physically present to cast the vote in the polling booth, but all it takes your finger impressions to let you in to cast your vote that generates accurate results, which is faster, cost-effective, and reliable.  This shift to automation in voting was made purely relying on security. The system increases levels of security and further deepens the trust of voters in the system.   ‘Voting Po...

 Adding a layer of security to the data with the help of cryptography, Blockchain Technology is the advent of time that keeps data and privacy the paramount feature of a system and has revolutionized industries far and wide. We are living in times of technology, wherein, every minute someone might be thinking of one or another form of technological advancement. Here, alluding to the scenario, the concept of blockchain technology is becoming more unrivaled with time, ever since its advent a decade back.  Voting is the defining act of a democracy! How well are you electing and being democratic?  Countries, majorly one that is democratic, holds voting and electing representatives their prime essence of being. Voting is a way to choose the representative through a fine glass of unbiasedness, strong integrity intact, and one adhering to democratic rules. Here, all this makes sense if the process and individuals are given a fair chance and a piece of veritable and equitable inf...

 A candidate’s appearance is the first noticeable attribute in an interview – whether it's an online interview or in-person. Our attire underlines our personality the moment we engage with an interviewer. Documents? Check! Hygiene? First impressions last forever! Positive ones open many doors. A candidate’s appearance is the first noticeable attribute in an interview – whether it's an online interview or in-person. Our attire underlines our personality the moment we engage with an interviewer. Confidence in our education and skills are critical for strong positioning; a dull or ill-groomed physical appearance will most likely shut any chances we may have. We have a short time to impress the interviewer. A subtle but best way is through a professional and appealing appearance. It guarantees positive attention. Will you ever go to a formal party dressed in your night suits? How can an interview expect you to be less than spectacular? Sherlock Holmes would have said – “Elementary,...

Are you that Graduate who is anxious about prospects of finding employment? Everything stands still to the fate of a pandemic, which has gripped the entire world. While some were better prepared, some bewildered initially but eventually tackled it and few surrendered to the situation. "1.89 crores salaried Indians lost jobs since April, with 50 lakh only in July" - Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy. Were you one of them? Are you that Graduate who is anxious about prospects of finding employment? Everything stands still to the fate of a pandemic, which has gripped the entire world. While some were better prepared, some bewildered initially but eventually tackled it and few surrendered to the situation. The result of all this? Businesses are suffering, owners are panicking, major job security concerns by employees, and students are anxious. 2020 is the year that brought a revolution in the way we operate, think, and live. So has the process of hiring and doing business. If y...

Misspeaking is likely to have grave consequences, and interviews are not a great place to cause mess-ups. It is not a one-way street! It is an opportunity for people to explore the idea of working together. Think of the process as vetting a partnership! It is hard to make a persuasive case for an employer to hire you. Knowing what to say and what not to say reinforces the argument favorably. Spot red flags in your conversations that can break your conversation and prospects! It is important. How much will be my pay? Hitting the nail on the head shows a lack of professionalism. Yes, money is important but understanding the opportunity and the value is more important first. This has to be avoided in the first meeting. Understanding the company and process first, and then getting into these nuances is a better approach. I hate my job! Candidates are often judged on their confidence, passion, resilience, curiosity, tone of voice, sense of humour, and last (but certainly not least), the abi...

Your marks certainly make you temporary eye candy, but your skills take you forward. Does your IIT degree or first division make you a good professional? Or do they make you more employable? No, No, and No! Your marks certainly make you temporary eye candy, but your skills take you forward. Does your IIT degree or first division make you a good professional? Or do they make you more employable? Are you resilient, pragmatic, and empathetic in your approach when dealing with a problem or you take sides and shun off responsibility? Well, the latter makes you a mere employee, whereas the former makes you a professional poised for success. You acquire some skills through experience, introspection, and perspective. These are beyond grades and top university degrees. Soft skills prepare you for life chances and opportunities. We are constantly viewing our worth through degrees and grades. We believe that society, our parents, and our peers are constantly judging us. Such a sense of validation...

Are you working from home or napping from home? Pyjamas are the new formals these days. The pandemic has changed the meaning of WFH as well as it has for many other things. For businesses to continues, it is a way of living now. Some say working remotely in their own comfort zone brings out the best in them as it cut down their travel time and gives one comfort to work in pyjamas while others feel the vibe of the office is different. Here, how about we try to break the dimension of the house and office vibe dynamics by bringing the office to your space?  Working from home can be highly rewarding, but only if one keeps a check on their productivity and maintain a good work-life balance. It allows you the freedom to create your own space that brings out the best in you. Here, you can control external involvements while back in the office your desk is your only sanctuary. But here, the biggest concern that people have is the struggle they went through in the process caused by myriads ...

 Every company invests in the customer and employee experience as it doesn't define what they do, but who they are. Also, as organizations increasingly recognize people as their assets, they are increasingly investing in the employee experience while coping up with digitalisation. With unprecedented changes to our society, business models, and economy, the way one makes their employees feel has become more important and personal than ever before, further enriching the experience with Digital Solutions. It's little question that technology powering the workplace is undergoing a fundamental shift at an unprecedented rate. While the digital workplace is spreading its reach across many industries, the concept remains emerging. There are many ways in which it is defined, while few are all-encompassing, others specialize in specific facets of the concept. Amidst this, one thing is clear, it is often considered the natural evolution of the workplace.  However, the shift is so prevale...

While the concept of the digital workplace remains emerging, the present scenario of pandemic makes it relevant. Working remotely is the new normal for us all now. The digital workplace is often considered the natural evolution of the workplace. It encompasses all technologies that staff use to try their jobs. This can vary from HR applications and core business applications to instant messaging, enterprise social media tools, intranets, portals, and e-mails. We are now in an age where the workplace isn't just a physical space occupied by employees during office hours. The lines between the physical office and the place where the work happens are becoming blurred, as is the distinction between personal and professional lives. Amidst this transition, it is important to ensure that productivity, collaboration at levels, and employee engagement are maintained and enhanced well.  As the workplace becomes digital, the entire workforce and upper management can communicate and collaborate...

In this era of automation, the whole world is trying to ameliorate its 'Environmental Performance Indexes' and trying to utilise the technology with minimum or no exploitation of natural resources. Today, the whole tech world is getting criticised for using resources by killing sources, and that is why the usage of renewable sources for power generation is essential for technology to ensure its bright future. Solar energy here lays the foundation in the process of green power generation. It follows a process of sunlight absorption with the help of photovoltaic cells which convert sunlight into DC (Direct Current) and then get stored in an inverter battery for further use. Further, it holds a very promising prospect that makes this industry a perfect fit for future scenarios. Decreased structure cost Over the past 20 years, the cost associated with the making of a single solar panel and the structure for generation of 1 unit of power is getting decreased day by day. Hence manufa...

Over a few decades, with Government push through policies or environmental alarms, people are striving hard to evolve, adapt and innovate energy consumption ways, at the back of evolving energy requirements and advances in technology. Balancing production and usage to create a more flexible and reliable system and preserve the energy of the ecosystem is all about Energy Storage Systems. Identifying traces when there is more supply than demand and utilising it for further storage is all about Energy Storage Systems. Storage is an enabling technology! Augmenting resources from all sources of energy: wind, solar, hydro, nuclear, and fossil fuels for system efficiency which can be turned into a generation, transmission, or distribution asset for further use. This further saves the consumer money, improves reliability, streamline and integrate generation systems and most importantly help reduce and tackle environmental impacts. From wide arrays of technological approaches, Energy Storage Sy...

Right SEO or search engine optimization can make or break a business online. With multiple strategies, strong keywords, and best practices one gets the end goal of an improved website’s position in search engines, which is why it is referred to as 'search engine optimization'. In totality, your brand visibility depends on your SEO strategy. SEO is Google’s that window to determine site ranking, with each query entered into its search engine.  Know your SEO: Successful implementation of on- and off-page SEO amplify and optimize your website and brand recognition for high rankings in search engines. While On-page SEO optimizes parts of your website that are within your control like site speed, keyword presence, header text, and so on, Off-page SEO enhances the authority of your domain through rich content creation and earning backlinks from other websites. Simply put, what you rank for is largely determined by on-page factors, while how high you rank in the search results is dete...

Easing lockdown restrictions along with new guidelines to help developers run their projects with sheer efficacy and minimum health hazards is a breather for many parts of the economy. As per KPMG's recent report, projects worth more than Rs 59 lakh crore that is under the process of development has faced turbulence due to pandemic and lockdown. It further iterates that the sector employs over 49 million people, which is 12 percent of the nation’s workforce. Clearly with these numbers, one can easily understand the importance of the construction sector (real estate to be precise) in the Indian economy. For reviving India from the ongoing financial crisis, it is of great importance to bring back to life one of its premier industries. This recommencement of construction activities, be it on the lower level will be a sign of relief. It will bring a wave of optimism for investors, developers, workers, employees, and homebuyers. With this track, in the time to come, it will ensure a sig...

The real estate market in India continues to grow and evolve with changing trends. There has been massive development of new retail formats such malls in recent times. From the entry of global players and firms with brands and growing consumerism, it is pressing pressure on demands for commercial spaces in the country. Hence, the retail system in India which is dominated by small and unorganised entrepreneurs consisting of standalone stores, boutiques, and kirana stores, is radically changing its face. When we think of Delhi, Chandni Chowk resembles all hustle-bustle of the city. Covering everything under one roof, Omaze Group is coming up with its Omaxe Mall Chandni Chowk, spread over 4.6 acres catering to all commercial needs like retail shops, food court, dining spaces, and what not with all luxury facilities like fire and alarm systems, CCTV surveillance, freshwater supply, parking facilities, etc. Embedded with green platinum and solar power, situated in the heart of Old Delhi, it...

A steady strengthening of the dollar against the rupee over the years; more categories now to invest in and with Government of India’s ‘Make In India’ initiative which calls for greater indigenisation of industries, the real estate market has paved the way for Non-Resident Indian (NRI) investors. Talking of the first nuance, the dollar rose from Rs 59 in 2014 to Rs 71.60 in November 2019. Also, the future looks promising as financial indices point towards an even stronger dollar in the next six months with an exchange rate expected to touch somewhere around Rs 75. Hence, comes the implication that NRIs can invest more in the Indian real estate market in time to come. By 2022, NRI investments in the country’s real estate are expected to be 30-35 percent of their total remittances. According to the World Bank report in 2018, India reported $80 billion in remittances, which had $13 billion investments in the real estate sector. This scenario is shouldered by the fact that India's real...

Covid's slump, followed by social distancing and a nationwide lockdown, the business sector has faced a lot and is still experiencing perennial impacts of the pandemic, no matter how established they were and are. Time calls for attentiveness. Businesses are relooking at how and when nuances of their management and operation of their business, which calls for revised business plans and strategies to keep the financial wheels turning in the chaos of less revenue churn and uncertainty of global finance. There is no denial in the fact that without leads, businesses most assuredly fails. However, in the present time, when the virus has flipped our lives and businesses upside down, it's even more difficult to maintain that hold. Bringing quality leads is a process of dire strategising, analysing, and understanding. Identifying and understanding what your potential customer wants is crucial. Once you’re able to learn this and sync it to a high-converting page, a consistent generation...

Generation of solar energy and utilising it for multiple purposes have tremendous scope in India. Thanks to the geographical location of the country. Further, being a tropical country, India receives solar radiation 365days: which amounts to more than 5,000 trillion kWh. Almost, all parts of the country receive 4-7 kWh of solar radiation per sq metres. Amidst this scenario, the product range and manufacturers are many for everyone to choose from, but what are the factors that make your choice a good quality one?  Let us learn! 1. More efficient = more power  The solar panel efficiency denotes its power generation ability per unit surface area. A high-efficiency solar array system would require a comparatively lesser area for installation. Also, a solar PV system depends on heat from the sun's rays. The strength of sunshine doesn’t usually affect its effectiveness. Moreover, you'll expect almost the same power generation efficiency even after years of honest quality solar insta...

Your interiors define your present way of living. Are you working from home, courtesy pandemic? Have you turned your bedroom into your new workspace? While some see this as a new way of living that brings out the best in them, while others feel the vibe of the office is different. The "vibe" here refers to the interiors that play an important role. Let's break the division of home and office by bringing the office to your space. If you are looking for an architecture firm near you, Acanthus's top Architecture & Interior Consultant services can guide you through this process of bringing office space to your home. Known for creating exemplary and sustainable architecture and designs, this interior design firm in Delhi is established by Nikhil Gupta and Akhil Gupta. Integrating creative excellence with functionality, their designed projects are not just about beautiful and stylish space, but also the incorporation of a multitude of elements that enhance and advance t...

We are living in this 21st century where illiterate are not those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn. This is the same thought that goes hand in hand with this advertising business. An individual in advertising must unlearn old to achieve something new and great. Your advertisement is a story unfolding all customer's touchpoints and a brand should care about that. Advertising and marketing though is an art, all of this begins with a blank canvas and an open mind and ends with painting that vision promoting your brand from a brand to the brand. Today it is a challenge for every brand that how to choose the right platform so that they can launch their artillery with a laser-guided execution. If you want to understand how a lion hunts then you should go to the jungle instead of a zoo. Which way to choose is a tedious task. Based on the audience base:   Both platforms provide a wide reach to the audience and all thanks to their huge active u...

In the current situation, the world is adopting renewable power at a rapid rate. India is additionally emerging within the worldwide arena as a variety one generator of renewable energy. This inclination towards solar generation has allowed India to overpower the US and become the 2nd largest country in terms of solar energy generation within the world. Now, the country is marching towards the achievement of the laid targets for the year 2022. Installing solar panels is one of the safest and wisest investments you'll make. The biggest advantage of solar installations is that of electricity bill savings. Solar Plants serve several other benefits, additionally to saving our mother earth. Did you recognize that installing a solar energy plant is an economic decision that will potentially improve your home's resale value? Home solars not only can reduce or eliminate your bill, adding a photovoltaic (PV) system to a home is nearly always an honest land investment that increases home...

Coming from the man himself who is known for coining the phrase ‘E-learning’ to bring learning accessible to all, Elliott Masie says, “E-learning is changing. And, we will see new models, new technologies, and designs emerging. So, let’s drop the “E”- or at least give it a new and wider definition.” E-learning can be defined as the process of learning that uses computers and Internet technology to deliver myriads of solutions to enable learning and improving performance. E-learning is the product of present times. Google is the new encyclopedia people live by for any information and computers, laptops, smartphones, and tabs are no longer just gadgets but an essential need of a person. In this tech-savvy scenario, E-learning is effective in reaching out to a larger targeted audience and users by its no constrain of place, time, and space. We are dependent on technology. There is no counter-argument to this. With E-learning courses and solutions, one can easily develop skills they are la...