Covid 19: Is It An Opportunity?

Adv Sherry Samuel Oommen is a practising lawyer at High Court of Kerala who specialises in tax and Corporate Laws. Presently he heads the tax and corporate law practice of Nash Capital Partners. Apart from being a qualified lawyer, he is also a chartered accountant, cost accountant and a company secretary. He is currently pursuing his Doctorate Degree and is reachable at sherryoommen@nashcp.com.

NAMIBIA: THE DRIEST COUNTRY IN AFRICA

Africa is a magic. It is an interesting land to explore. The world knows this continent as a dark continent. But, there is more this can offer. Its beauty is unexplainable. It possesses everything – from beautiful mountains and amazing forests to mindblowing deserts.

THE NEW CONNOTATION OF LITERACY-DIGITAL AWARENESS

The past two months have been that of severe dis-ruption and change. The COVID 19 spurt and the subsequent lockdowns of various degrees across the world have forced us to explore new working models and also sweat every idea we had of remote working. Plugging into office networks on remote lines, home networks, multiple devices has thrown up opportunities and challenges of its own. Our old definition of literacy was the ability to read and write in a language – the presumption being that this would give us access to education, communication, reading, general information and build our thinking capabilities. But, today, some of it have no meaning unless we are able to access an electronic equipment like a phone or a laptop or desktop and a handheld mobile phone!

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SHASHI THAROOR: THE IDEAL PARLIAMENTARIAN

As a Member of Parliament, Tharoor has converted his unorthodox entry into politics and diplomatic skills inherited from his UN days, into a potent asset. In a country notorious for long-winded bureaucratic bottlenecks and red tape-ism that often reduces development projects to crawl, Tharoor has displayed an irreverential approach to the system and the rules of conformity it demands.

COVID-19: THE CROWNED DOOM

Dr. Binoy John MD DM (CARDIOLOGY) FCSI FACC FESC FSCAI FAPSIC Senior consultant interventional cardiologist & specialist in heart failure & advanced cardiac diseases, Chennai Visiting Consultant: Dr Rela Institute & Medical Centre, Chennai Credence Hospital, Trivandrum

VIZAG LEAK: THAT AVOIDABLE TRAGEDY

What have we learned from the infamous Bhopal Gas Tragedy – the gas leak which claimed the lives of as many as 3,787 innocent people in a city situated in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh? The repetition of similar incidents proves that the country has not learned anything from that tragedy.

COMBATING CHALLENGING TIMES AND MOVING FORWARD

By Jiz P Kottukappally Chief Executive Officer Yescalator Management and Financial Consultants

BEING EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT IN BUSINESS

Dolly Neena is founder of Your Wing, a training company born out of a noble cause and spirit. She holds a decade long experience being a passionate mentor and entrepreneur.

Force Majeure - What It Means In The Wake Of The Covid 19 Pandemic?

I must admit that ever since the lockdown was announced by the Hon’ble Prime Minister on 24 March 2020, I have received various queries on whether the “lockdown” in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic would qualify as a “Force Majeure”. In this article, I intend to pen down some of my views on the interpretation of the term “Force Majeure”. As a matter of caution, please note that these views are entirely personal and should not be construed as a legal opinion.

Natural Ways To Fight Aging Skin

Aging is inevitable. It is natural. Still, it is a nightmare for many. Most hate the signs it leaves on their skin. Some spend hours doing makeup to hide these signs.

This lockdown, unlock the Real You!

“Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow.” - Helen Keller.

THE MECHANICS OF WORKING FROM HOME

The recent COV-ID-19 situation has forced companies to reorient their work plans, and shift the work landscape to home. Professionals today, login from the confines of their homes, work to their organisational goals largely using online access, instruments like mobile or a laptop, and try to bring in productivity working from a place, which most of them have not associated with work – Home!

SHRI Narendra Modi: The Ethnarch of East

India is at present at a crucial juncture. Not any time in its nearest history, the country has come to this point. The coronavirus outbreak, which originated in China, is what that bothers the country – and the world – at this moment. As its proper solution is nowhere near, the ray of hope is still unclear.

Maruti Suzuki Brezza - Petrol

When the Brezza came out in 2016, that diesel engine was one of the main reasons to buy it. It was available only as a diesel and people were happy with it, but how times have changed.

Fr. Joy Koothur The Lovable Touch of Kindness

“Your value lies in not who you are, but in what you give to others.” This is the easiest way to describe the story of Father Joy Koothur in simple words. He is a true man of kindness. Let’s read an interview done by Sheeja Nair with this legend.

Factors that can improve Intelligence Quotient

The IQ of an individual is multi-factorial, and is determined by a multitude of factors. Nature and nurture work together in determining human intelligence. Human IQ is characterised by a high level of heritability. However, various modifiable environmental factors, like education, premature birth, nutrition, pollution, drug and alcohol abuse, mental illnesses and diseases, can have an influence on an individual’s IQ by reinforcing or weakening genetic susceptibility.

Cuba: The True Red Fort

Health care is an important sector. The present coronavirus crisis shows clearly how much relevance this sector has. ‘Health is wealth’ is not an irrelevant slogan. It really has a serious message. Brilliant is those who invest in health. Cuba is one such visionary. Its prime focus areas are education and health. Now, the world benefits from the policy of this true red fort. At this moment, many countries across the world enjoy the support of doctors from this Caribbean country. These doctors remain as strong pillars of support for these countries in their fight against the dangerous virus outbreak. These countries owe Cuba for the successful defence they have put forth against the virus outbreak.

Can “minimum wages” become counter productive?

Higher minimum wages are becoming the norm in many countries, including India. Even as a minimum wage policy aims to ensure a certain minimum standard of living, it also gives rise to unintended consequences that may undermine its objective. There is considerable evidence that the wage gains from minimum wage increases are offset, at least for some workers, by fewer available jobs in the market.

Truth About Covid 19 Coronavirus

There is no specific medicines available for coronavirus infection. Symptomatic treatment, maintain cleanliness, improve immunity, maintain hydration etc are what is being done now. Effective isolation of the infected patient should be done. All treatment should be done in a well equipped tertiary care centre and all responsible authorities should be informed.

Coronavirus: A Wakeup Call For The Global Economy

The Chinese economy looks set for a contraction in the March quarter as activity in the manufacturing sector was reported at a record low in February. The Indian economy is already going through challenging times as the recent Q3 GDP data suggests the growth slowdown continues with a turnaround still elusive. The picture for the global economy is also bleak with talk of a recession in the US economy gaining ground.

Natural Ways To Fight Dry Skin

Dry skin is a common skin problem. Generally speaking, it is not a skin disease, but is just an unwelcoming skin condition. Normally, people find this condition irritating. Actually, this issue can be addressed in many ways. Several chemicals are available in the market at present to address the issue. Nonetheless, it is better to fight dry skin with the help of natural solutions.

UNION BUDGET 2020: A brief introspection

The Union Budget has many sides to offer. The intention appears to be clearly improving the consumption levels in the country, thereby spurring growth. The Government has sought to offer incentives to those who have the necessary funds easily deployable. New tax planning opportunities have now been introduced, thereby providing solace to investors. It would indeed augur well if the State Government could work with the Centre in ensuring that benefits in the Budget trickle down to the masses

THE US'S ASIAN PLAN

India does not need to think too much to understand where the interest of the US hangs on. It does not have to become a subordinate power of the world’s most powerful country. In reality, Washington depends on Delhi as much as the latter relies on the former.

THE DARING ADVENTURE OF TAKING RISKS

The first and foremost thing in understanding and challenging your fear is to ACCEPT them. Stepping out of your comfort zone is to step into the unchartered territory. Acceptance is about making room actively in your cognitive level. Avoiding, ignoring or resisting a fear or change can only increase the agitation. Acceptance is practice that you need to be habitual with and is far deeper than we analyse in this article.

Pioneer of Steel Distributors: PV Ukkuru International Trade

For more than eight decades, P V Ukkuru Group of Companies have supplied their customers more than just iron and steel. P V Ukkuru, the founder of the group of companies, began his humble beginning by starting a business of iron nails in 1942 in Coimbatore. Then, little did he know that he was laying the foundation of steel trade in South India.

FIVE SOUL SEARCHING ANSWERS FOR THE ENTREPRENEUR

The core element of the entire message is YOU and the ordeal to get the investor trust you. It could be the elevator pitch, the hundred slide deck or the difficult video conference. It is at the end, your ability to get the investor’s conviction that their money is safe with you. Safety of their investment comes first and then the scale, the growth and the exits.

HEALING THROUGH MUSIC

Over the past three decades, music has been studied as a cognitive phenomenon. Scientific evidence has been produced pertaining to various clinical conditions, and to musically trained and untrained individuals. This field of research has emerged as a specialized branch of cognitive neuroscience and psychology, and is often referred to as music cognition or music psychology.

Natural Ways To Fight Oily Skin

Oily skin is a matter of worry for many. It is a common skin condition. It is the outcome of the excess production of sebum from sebaceous glands.

The Power of Networking

An interesting idea is to involve students in social network projects in schools and colleges. Humans are wired to socially connect. Connections are not just starting a venture but a way a thinking and a way of life. It is the constant quest to do better, to doggedly follow improvements and develop the keenness to make a difference.