In 2015, Siddharth started to think of ways to do something that would stop rapes and came up with an anti rape slipper.
Rapes in India have become a common affair and even after the entire Nirbhaya gangrape incident, things haven’t changed. In fact, the latest Hathras incident is proof that women and even little girls aren’t completely safe in India.
There are several of us who do call out against these actions but has anyone of us done anything yet? The answer would be a straight no. However, Siddharth Mandala who in 2015, at the age of 15 decided that enough was enough.
Siddharth’s mother was one of the women who partook the protests and campaigns during the Nirbhaya incident. In fact, he at the age of 12 was also a part of protests alongside his mother.
In 2015, Siddharth started to think of ways to do something that would stop rapes. It was then when he decided to use the Piezoelectric effect which turns mechanical stress into electrical energy. This was his base for a footwear which he named as the Electroslipper. It took him 17 attempts and 2 years to perfect the Electroslipper.
He said that it may be that women forget to carry a pepper spray or a swiss knife, a taser, but no one forgets wearing shoes before leaving from home.
The Electroslipper is battery operated and has a GPS device as well, it will first electrocute the attacker and even send the location of the one wearing it to family members and even the police.
Along with this, Arushi also happens to be a UN Climate Action Speaker and activist. She has also launched her first book Project: Hackathon which is available on Amazon.
Charity begins at home and Aarushi decided to go the extra mile at a mere age of 16. Arushi Agarwal has been helping kids get an education, and that too free of cost.
Born in Hisar, Arushi is currently residing in New Jersey in Class XI. In the year 2016, she joined FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) and was able to understand how important programming learning at an early age was.
She would spend five hours of her day coding, programming games and designing bots and helped her team in getting selected in FIRST World Championship. However, during the contest she realised that there were only boys and very few girl participants.
When she dug in deep, she came to know that due to a lack of resources and confidence, they were not able to make the progress they should have. She wanted to do something to change the then situation.
So, in 2018 Arushi came up with an initiative named Unknown16 where she not only organized workshops but also created resources online which focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics along with programming and it wasn’t limited to school going students of New Jersey but also to the ones in College.
She even went on to collaborate on a youth collective in Bihar, Lahanti Club, and took virtual classes on the weekends. She teaches about 300 students in Bihar’s villages of Kumbadih, Naiadih, Jabardah and Govindpur.
In fact, she even ended up setting up computer labs for the students. Her parents provided all the support and even helped her build her website for her initiative Unknown16.
After her website was completed, Arushi also added resources for students who wanted to learn Python, Scratch, Java, CSS and HTML along with Data Visualisation. She also conducts workshops at libraries that are located in her neighbourhood.
She even started a campaign on GoFundMe in October 2019 to help her raise a thousand dollars to help her build the infrastructure including purchasing the computers and furniture. So far, she has already raised $450.
Presently, Arushi is teaching those kids in Bihar to read and write in English, as for coding, the basic knowledge of the language is a necessity. Once they learn this, she will start with the basics of coding for those underprivileged children.
Along with this, Arushi also happens to be a UN Climate Action Speaker and activist. She has also launched her first book Project: Hackathon which is available on Amazon.
To all those people who think that they cannot make it big, Chinu’s story of being a rebel and taking control of her life will definitely inspire you.
If you are one of those who think life is too unfair and everything is getting difficult by the day, you need to hear the story of Chinu Kala. It was at the mere age of 15 that Chinu decided to leave home after she had an argument which turned out to be a very heated one. She was at the Mumbai station with just Rs. 300 in her pocket.
Being as young as 15, she was noticed by a lady who asked her to go home. However, when Kala explained that it wasn’t an option, the lady helped with an address where she would get a job and also a dormitory where she could get a place to stay for Rs. 25 a day.
She then became a salesgirl and faced challenges since it isn’t ever easy to be a door to door salesperson without most people choosing to not entertain such sellers. Along with that job, Kala also worked part-time as a receptionist, a makeup artist, tele caller, and even an emcee.
In 2004, Chinu got married and after a bit of a nudge from both her husband and friends, she entered the Gladrags Mrs. India contest. While she did not win the pageant, she understood how important accessories were in a woman’s life.
She gathered all her savings and launched her own accessories brand called Ruban Accessories. Her sales background helped her climb those stairs of success without too much difficulty. Now, Ruban Accessories sells jewelry right from Rs. 200 to Rs. 10000, and is sold online and at a retail outlet in Kochi.
To all those people who think that they cannot make it big, Chinu’s story of being a rebel and taking control of her life will definitely inspire you.
The startup has received a total of 590 crores since February 2020 as funding from Reliance Industries
In the era of digital learning, teaching several thousand students via audio-video classrooms has become a business but what teachers fail to understand is as to how will a student’s weakness be identified by the teacher in such a setup.
Aditi Avasthi identified the problem since she went through a similar phase after not being able to get into the IITs because of her not so amazing chemistry skills and no teacher in sight, to help her fix the problem. In fact, since Aditi could not crack the IIT’s, she went ahead and pursued an MBA in Chicago and worked for several popular firms like Barclays, Ben and Co., etc.
While Aditi had several other options abroad to explore her career options further. However, she decided to come back to India and in the year 2007 toured 15 Indian cities, meeting with teachers and students from coaching classes, which made her realize that it was not the right way for students.
It is then when she established the online test preparation portal Embibe. It was in December 2013, when her venture got funding of Rs.24 crore from Kalaari Capital and Lightbox Ventures. In fact, in April 2020, Reliance Industries invested a whopping Rs. 500 crore on the ed-tech startup
Now, there are over 3 lakh students who take the Embibe online test. Embibe has a team of 70 analysts, who after the test give a detailed explanation to students regarding their weaknesses along with ways and methods to make them right.
As per Avasthi, while coaching centres end up charging about a lakh rupees, Embibe does the same in a third of the amount. In fact, since there is no classroom involved, the cost is way less.
The test will be soon made free of cost and there will just be the analysis fee for students to pay. In fact, she is also planning online tests for students from Class 8 to 10. As per Aditi, the analysis by Aditi for JEE students has an accuracy of about 92 percent.
Check out some of the affordable and good quality books at 99bookscart.com
Books have always been a man’s best friend and have been a constant source of knowledge and entertainment, sometimes all in one. When you are really upset for some reason, a few chapters from your book are always the best way to fix your mood up. Even in the age of Kindle and book reading apps, the charm of books is never lost.
However, most books usually are highly-priced, and it becomes difficult to be able to read every book that you like without breaking a bank.
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People who still have Tik Tok on their phones can use the app, but it remains banned in India officially and cannot be downloaded anymore.
Monday marked an important day in the Indian digital industry wherein the Government of India banned 59 Chinese apps including the very popular, Tik Tok. On Tuesday morning, tik was also removed from both the Google Play Store and the Apple App store. People who still have Tik Tok on their phones can use the app, but it remains banned in India officially and cannot be downloaded anymore. Other Chinese apps which have been banned remain open for download.
Thus, the moment you uninstall Tik Tok from your phones, you will not be able to download it again. Tik Tok on this ban has mentioned that it will meet the government stakeholders so that they do get an opportunity to respond as well as submit clarification.
The ban came in days after the ongoing Chinese and Indian clash in the Galwan Valley in Eastern Ladakh. The Ministry of Information Technology mentioned that it was invoking its power under section 69A of the Information Technology Act read with the relevant provisions of the Information Technology (Procedure and Safeguards for Blocking of Access of Information by Public) Rules 2009 and in view of the emergent nature of threats has decided to block 59 apps ( see Appendix) since in view of the information available they are engaged in activities which is prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order.”
In April 2019 when Tik Tok was briefly banned in India, Bytedance reportedly lost $500,000 daily. Now in June 2020, the user share from India is much higher and thus the losses are also going to be much higher.
Tik Tok addicts need not worry as there remain many Indian short video apps which include Bolo Indya, Chingaria, Roposo, Mitron, and many more. Along with Tik Tok, there have been several other Chinese apps that have been banned including Shareit, WeChat, Club Factory, UC Browser, Likee, Helo, Mi Community etc.
IIT Madras is battling the Covid 19 situation with the help of innovative solutions through incubated startups
India continues to battle Coronavirus by staying in and skipping the outdoors. During this time, many warriors out there have been doing their bit to ensure that each one of us. In the Covid situation, IIT Madras researchers have been developing face shields, N95 masks as well as IVRS (interactive voice response systems) to battle the pandemic which has wreaked havoc globally.
A startup Antariksh incubated by IIT Madras has now developed a smart bin system called as “AirBin” which helps in monitoring the level of waste accumulation through cell phones. Startups from IIT Madras have also collaborated with the Government of Tamil Nadu and launched the IVRS so as to help in reporting the number of covid 19 cases in the south Indian state.
The response system also provides real time advisory along with telling if the user should take any precautionary measures on the basis of symptoms, travel history as well as other shared information. This initiative has been launched as a part of the Aarogya Setu app. This has helped in filling the gap of reporting of cases through the country
Another IIT Madras startup, another IIT Madras startup has developed 25000 masks as well as other protective gear for doctors as well as other medical professionals. Across several IITs, there are more than 200 active research projects to battle Coronavirus fright from sanitizers to cheaper testing kits.
IIT Delhi has developed Coronavirus masks at affordable rates
Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, there is one essential requirement which is at short supply are masks, that too good quality ones. However, the good news is that an IIT Delhi startup is selling N95 masks at a meagre cost of ₹45, which is just a fraction of the current prices.
The masks named as Kawach are being developed by the startup and are almost exactly like the N95 with respect to engineered filtered layer, proper fitting and will also provide the filtration efficiency of up to 98 percent. The prices have been capped as such that the masses can easily afford it and get enhanced protection.
The startup is being mentored by professors of the department of textile and fibre engineering. The supply for masks should begin asap. Every order is around 100 units or more than that.
IIT Delhi stated that the cost of N95 masks has been quite high, thus, they are making it affordable for the masses. Also, surgical masks which are being used by people do not provide ample amount of protection against the Covid-19 virus. In fact, even sewn clothes and handkerchief will not provide enough protection because of the absence of non woven layer.
As per Bipin Kumar, a professor at the department, Kawach masks have been able to be developed due to the indigenous manufacturing capabilities at IIT Delhi.
IIT has also stated that they are now looking for funding so that they are able to scale up production to meet high-volume demand and also work on an N95 mask product which will be washable and reusable.
Video Calling App Zoom has beat WhatsApp, Instagram and TikTok becoming the most downloaded app in India.
Coronavirus has caused lockdowns across the world, forcing people to work from home. With the work from home in place, video conferencing has become the new way to stay in office even from the comfort of your couches. In this whole scenario, it is the video conferencing app Zoom which has reached the zenith of success in India at least.
In fact, the start up has now taken the top spot and left WhatsApp, Instagram and even the ever popular TikTok behind in terms of downloads on the Google Play Store. With the basic version of the app, about 50 people can join in the video calling facility.
Moreover, Zoom is the only app through which over 10 people can have a video call, making it the most popular app among companies and working professionals. Until now, Zoom has had more than 50 million downloads, and the figures are only going uphill.
There has been a surge in the usage of WhatsApp, but the messaging app has slipped to the fifth spot, while it did remain in the top two since forever.
The Coronavirus Pandemic has greatly benefitted the Zoom app, making ad weekly call it the king of quarantine economy. As people have been working from home for a while, Zoom has become the go to app which specializes in video conferencing and remote working.
Meanwhile, recently Zoom was in the news for not some right reasons as it was claimed that its iOS application had been sending data to Facebook without permission from the users. In fact, the data was sent despite the user not even having an account.
The response of the company in terms of this was that “Zoom takes its users’ privacy extremely seriously. We originally implemented the ‘Login with Facebook’ feature using the Facebook SDK in order to provide our users with another convenient way to access our platform. However, we were recently made aware that the Facebook SDK was collecting unnecessary device data”
Check out these ten of the binge-worthy Netflix shows you must watch for the Entrepreneur in you.
With some free time in your hand, work from home and work for home may have gotten a little monotonous for all of you out there. What do we do then? Well, the answer is right at that red and black N icon on your phones and TVs, Netflix.
While there are several binge-worthy series that is a must-watch on Netflix, some of these are perfect to be watched for the Entrepreneur in you. So, whether you have a full-scale startup or are aspiring to become one, here are some shows which you definitely must watch in the next two weeks and even after that!
Workin’ Moms: While it may be difficult for normal people to multitask, the super amazing workin’ moms can whip up breakfast, speak at a conference for two hours, and drop her kids to school, all in the first few hours of the day, without even batting an eyelid. If you are a working mum or your spouse is one, you must not miss this outstanding series where a few friends manage nailing at being a mom and acing at work. You’ll realize, it isn’t a cakewalk.
Breaking Bad: No, no. We aren’t asking you to cook up meth in your kitchen, but only Walter White can teach you how to turn lemons into lemonade or we can say chemistry teaching into drug lordship. The loving father ends up becoming a warlord, who is in a nutshell fearless. While the start-up idea may not be the best to take from here, you must learn how you can overcome all hindrances and challenges once you really want to get something.
Suits: Wanna win in style? Let Harvey Specter, the legend, teach you how to ace every time and never lose. If you still need some more tips, there is Mike Ross, who teaches you that a high-end degree is not everything and you can still win all corporate wars with your wit and street smartness. You get a glimpse of the real corporate controversies.
The Office: What’s cooler than watching a show in the office, also called The Office. If you’re in for some comic fun and love a good laugh in a corporate set up, this is it for you. If nothing, you will at least learn what you shouldn’t be doing at the workplace.
Mad Men: The advertising agencies of the sixties were a time where if you did have a proper tagline, you could market anything at all. Without the whole internet scene in a play, Mad Men shows you how an ad agency life is from the inside and you need to be really smart to survive in such an environment.
Dirty Money: Right from cars that cheat emission tests to crippling payday loans, dirty money basically is a series that exposes the dirty side of corporate corruption as well as greed. There are a few scandals that you may have not even heard about.
Inside Bill’s Brain: Decoding Bill Gates: Well, if you dream of becoming an entrepreneur, Bill Gates is someone you definitely need to look into. The show talks about the magnificent journey of Bill Gates into becoming one of the most successful entrepreneurs and richest men alive. You will learn how Bill Gates has the never-ending drive to innovate.
Better Call Saul: if you’ve learned some tricks from Breaking Bad, it is time to switch to its prequel, Better Call Saul. The dark humor and the drug lord capabilities of Walter White will definitely take your breath away, again!!
Shark Tank: If you are ambitious and looking to become an entrepreneur, Shark Tank is definitely a must-watch. It is a show where several ambitious entrepreneurs come up with ideas which they fully believe will have some profits. They try to make a case to a panel of investors, who are in one word, ruthless.
Money Heist: The Spanish Heist Drama which gained a lot of recognition is a must-watch. While you should not get ideas of a heist from the series, you could get great inspiration from The Professor, who was the brainchild of the heist. You’ll also see how focus and dedication turn into confusion and bloodshed, once things start going out of hand. However, we would like to warn you that no one can watch just one.
