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Baltej calls this book “the story of my life.” Survivor is the story set in a “dark, dystopian future” where earth is destroyed by nuclear warfare. People are keen to live in space. In this milieu, the main protagonist, Marcus, and his friends fight to survive against all odds. The book’s blurb on Amazon speaks of the “mystery that lurks behind the destruction of the planet.” Speaking about the book, Baltej says, “Not only did I get the opportunity to explore and indulge in the limitless world of scientific research & science fiction, but I also got to tap into my own emotions and experiences.” The book is now available on Amazon & Flipkart. … [Read more...] about Survivor – Author Baltej Miglani’s debut work is born out of an inspiring journey

New Delhi: An empowered committee headed by cabinet secretary PK Sinha has suggested strong policy measures to revive stressed power plants with improved coal availability and by ensuring timely payments from state utilities with the help of banks and, if necessary, the Reserve Bank.The panel suggested that banks can make direct payments to companies by adjusting receivables from state distribution companies. In case of default by the discoms, the RBI may recover the dues from the account of states and pay the financial institutions, the panel said in its report.The proposal also covers plants selling electricity in the spot market.To ensure timely payments, the panel has proposed that there should be mandatory late-payment charge for discoms.The recommendations to address all factors causing stress in the thermal power sector also provide for aggregation of power procurement contracts by a nodal agency on behalf of states for 3-5 years and auctioning them with attached coal … [Read more...] about Let banks pay power companies directly to avoid delays: Cabinet Secy-led panel

GroupM's Essence has released a report 'Advertising in 2030' on the future of advertising based on the predictions of experts across academia, business, marketing, technology, publishing, and advertising trade organisations around the world.The study evaluates the likelihood of 15 different scenarios occurring over the next decade and assesses the implications of each for the future of advertising. Each scenario tested explores the influence of a key dynamic or catalyst, from the use of biometric data to personalisation, privacy, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, regulation, payment models, and more.Kyoko Matsushita, global chief executive officer, Essence, said, “As an industry, we have lots of insight into how technology is likely to evolve. We conducted this study to provide more clarity about what that evolution will mean for advertising and marketing, to identify issues in need of the most urgent attention, and to help companies prioritise their innovation and … [Read more...] about Marketing future shaped by AI, data ethics, and environmental responsibility: Essence report

Civic body also tables proposal in GB, seeking approval to release amount it is due to pay the beneficiaries After Mirror on July 31 reported about the rough deal meted out over life insurance claim settlements to families of Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) employees who died of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) while discharging various civic duties, it has now emerged that the civic body is likely to seek legal recourse over non-payment of monetary cover under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana. PMC is mulling to move court after the claims of workers were rejected by the insurance company, citing the said people did not come into contact with COVID-19 workers. Meanwhile, the civic body has also tabled a proposal in the general body meeting, seeking approval for payment that it is due to pay. Questioning the delay in PMC’s part in releasing the sum, labour unions have also decided to launch a protest against PMC. It can be noted here that PMC had submitted a proposal … [Read more...] about PMC mulls moving court over denied insurance to staff deceased of COVID

While the pandemic has affected all sections of the population in some way or the other, some groups have been disproportionately affected. One such group is the elderly population. From being deprived of assistance for household chores to a lack of support for availing medical care facilities and a burgeoning sense of loneliness - especially among those who were left stranded due to the lockdown - the senior citizens of the country are having a tough time coping with the crisis. … [Read more...] about #HTforElders: Reminding the elderly people in our lives that they are not alone