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Security Threats in Internet of Things (IoT)

Internet of Things (IoT) is a technology for smart devices to be used in day to day life like smart houses, fitness tracking apps, smart TV, IP camers etc. Such devices need internet connectivity for operations and due to lack in cybersecurityIoT devices are vulnerable. Companies who make IoT devices don’t support the cybersecurity of IoT after their release, also many IoT devices unable to update themselves from internet even against the common cyberattacks. This shows that initially the IoT device was more secure during its release and when it is in the hand of customers, it becomes more vulnerable. And day by day manufacturers are busy in releasing new devices based on latest technologies instead to analyze and protecting the security threat of previous IoT devices. The lack in protection of security threat leads in “data stealing of customers as well as employees of companies” by the hackers. For example, IoT devices like IP cameras conventionally are sold for smart homes, s...

India’s electric vehicle: Challenges and opportunities

If you are living in an Indian city, take a look around. See these polluters, oil drinkers, two wheelers , cars and SUVs and listen to the terrible noise pollution of these vehicles. People ride these oil alone in big SUVs most of the time. What does a diesel SUV need? When you ride alone or with another person 95% of the time. What does a diesel SUV need?   When you ride alone or with another person 95% of the time. This is 2020, and why don't we see more electric vehicles in our cities that can help us keep the air of our cities clear? There are many reasons for this - lack of awareness, lack of options in the market, battery concerns, lack of charging infrastructure, etc. But there is another big reason that is not often discussed and those are the corporate, especially the manufacturers of internal combustion engine vehicles, have blocked the growth of our nascent Indian electric vehicle industry. In this episode of Plugin India Chintan, let's talk about the real ...

Political Biopics-the latest trend in Hindi Cinema

Political biopics are rare in India and the Indianpoliticians could rarely tolerate such candid portrayals. A film based on the Internal Emergency, imposed by the Congress party in 1975, was banned.   ‘Kissa Kursi Ka’ and ‘Aandhi’ are one of the most controversial and popular films known to be political biopics and political agenda films of the 70’s. Gulzar’s musical hit “Aandhi’ was well thought-out as the biography of Mrs. Indira Gandhi, which was so controversial that the Congress party made every possible effort to impose ban on its release in India. Whereas the film projected Mrs. Gandhi as a very strong political leader and iron lady, who wins the assembly election overnight, which she had almost no chances to win. Bollywood in early years had films on almost each subject. Starting from mythology to patriotic films, musical to romantic, thriller to social melodramas, as if it had all the colours of a rainbow. Later the birth of the parallel cinema in 60’s gave a realis...

“BUY THINGS THAT MONEY CAN’T BUY”

As a social develop money can do magnificent things. Everybody realizes that money is critical in our lives. We utilize the money to purchase things, to put food on the table, to send our children to schools, to keep up our home and many more. Be that as it may, is money the most significant thing throughout everyday life and is money the genuine point that everybody should seek after in their lives? All things considered, money certainly is significant, yet there are a few things that money just can't buy. Regardless of how rich you are or how well off you are, there will consistently be things that you can't purchase. At the point when you arrive at a specific age, you will start to understand the significance of money. Money gives you security and gets you the necessities, yet money can't purchase things like bliss, time, love, care, regard. While there is nothing amiss with earning money and defining it as an objective to be affluent, you ought to likewise div...

LABOUR LAWS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF WORKER’S CONDITIONS

Labour is defined as an act performed by an individual for wage and is directly engaged in the production of surplus value of country. Labour law is also known as employment law that is the body of laws, administrative rulings, and precedents which addresses the legal rights of as well as restrictions on, working people and their organizations. As such, it intervenes in many aspects of the relationship between trade unions, employers and employees. In other words, Labour law explains the rights and duties of workers, union members and employers in the workplace of any factory or organisation. Generally, labour law is consist of industrial relations of employees and employers, and of unions, it also deals with relations between labour and management, it also includes a procedure for collective bargaining and unfair labour practices; health and safety related to workplace; standards of employment, including general holidays during employment, per day working hours, unfair dismissals ...

Auto Expo 2020: Debutants glad to show it off

There are new dispatches arranged, obviously; however they are less than in different years. Beginning Wednesday, the taking interest automakers are because of grandstand in excess of 60 new vehicles and six ideas as the week progressed. Pretty much every vehicle producer had an electric vehicle (EV) in plain view and many have even reported the rollout of moderate EVs later on. NEW DELHI: The temperament was fairly prudent at the fifteenth release of the nation's biennial car expo in Greater Noida, held when the business is experiencing its most extended log jam in two decades. There are new dispatches arranged, obviously, yet they are less than in different years. Beginning Wednesday, the taking interest automakers are because of exhibit in excess of 60 new vehicles and six ideas as the week progressed. Pretty much every vehicle producer had an electric vehicle (EV) in plain view and many have even reported the rollout of moderate EVs later on. In any case, the buzz ...

Traveling: A Mantra to liberate mind, body and soul

THE WORLD IS A BOOK AND THOSE WHO DO NOT TRAVEL READ ONLY A PAGE.” -SAINT AUGUSTINE It is rightly believed that there is nothing better than a hobby of traveling . If taken as a passion, travelling can overpower all other ways a man chooses for recreation. It gives a kaleidoscope of experiences to those who enjoy exploration as a way of life. Travel plans can be of different sorts ranging from high end luxury stays in star rated hotels or resorts or can be as simple as staying in home stays, hostels or dorms. Whatever the plans are, traveling to unexplored, virgin and untrodden places surely offers experiences that are cherished and remembered for life. Historically also traveling has been taken as an important project by adventure seekers, voyagers and travelers. That was one significant means that led to the discovery of several main lands which are popular today as well known countries. It is a way of knowing anything and everything about a land, its people, culture, food, ...

Impact of Technology in Today’s Life

Technology, the word is derived from two words - "technique" and suffix "logy", it is the study of techniques and skills combined together as to provide the most efficient, time saving and accepted manner of any branch's work/construction/project. Technology is basically the practical application of the known "skills" & "techniques" which acts as an input and consequently returning the profitable & potent output, enough to meet the growing desires of developing mankind.It involves many branches and could cover vast ranges of development, it can be applied to the fields of - 1) General Living (such as residential, infrastructures, travelling, etc.) 2) Health 3) Entertainment 4) Information & Data Procession 5) Security 6) Communication 7) Intelligence As listed above, technology is promoting an outstanding work in various fields, for example:we have huge infrastructures for the residency of growing human populat...

PROFESSIONALIZATION OF TEACHERS IN EDUCATION

“ The true teacher is he who can immediately come down to the level of the student, transfer his soul to the student’s soul and see through and understand through his mind. Such a teacher can really teach and none else ”- Swami Vivekanand. Teachers are said to be the nation builders, they are the one who moulds and shape the personality of students. The role of teacher in an educational system , and in nation building is of great importance. The quality of teachers largely depends upon their personal insight and the quality of their professional preparation. Teachers should impart knowledge and skills to their students with a vision to help children "learn how to learn." TEACHING AS A PROFESSION It is said that teaching as a profession is the base for other professions. Teachers play a unique role of preparing students to become the worthy members of all professions of the world. They shoulder responsibility and opportunity to mould future generations. Therefore,...

REFLECTIVE PRACTICES: A MEANS TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

In the ever changing and ever growing field of education a teachers’ professional development is significantly important. Professional growth/development is both a necessity and opportunity for teachers at each and every level and in every subject. Reflective practices by the teacher plays a fundamental role in this regard.. It is important that teachers raise questions about their practices to develop and to enhance learner performance. Reflective practice is the skill to go back on an action so as to engage in a path of never-ending learning. An underlying principle behind the reflective practice is that knowledge and understanding is not only the basis of learning; conscious reflection on experience is indispensable. Reflection, “… just means thinking about something.” It is a precise and crafted practice that carries very explicit meaning and associated action. Reflective teaching, at a very common level involves ‘thinking about one’s teaching’. It is a practice where teacher...

Does Freedom of Speech and Expression include Right to remain silent under Article 19(1)(a)?

The recent development related to the freedom of speech and expression state that a person can express his views and the state can impose reasonable restriction on them in accordance with the Article 19(2). This reasonable restriction through judicial activism has been extended to causing noise pollution outside of bearable limits. But till date we do not have a certain answer to the question that “ Whether Freedom of Speech and Expression also include right to remain Silent.” The courts have debated time and again that freedom of speech also includes the right to remain silent. But the question which needs to be answered is that whether a person exercising his right would interfere with the right of others?   As per the courts the answer to the above question is that while enjoying his rights enshrined under Article 19(1)(a) a person must cause minimum inconvenience to others. A persons enjoyment of freedom of speech cannot be a reason to interfere with the fundamental rights...

Advance India's Sustainable Power Source And Reforestation Ventures, By Making Land Arranging A Key Piece of The Approach Blend

As a country trying to accomplish quick monetary development in a period of environmental change , India has subscribed to progressing sustainable power source and advancing reforestation. Both these methodologies give various advantages to our kin and condition, and they will likewise add to the push to hold worldwide normal temperatures under 2°C. Further, a few experts have anticipated that sustainable power source can produce an extra 2,30,000 employments by 2022 and improve air quality – two basic issues for our nation. Leader Narendra Modi has not just dedicated India to the objective of 175 GW of sustainable power source by 2022 during the Paris Conference of Parties in 2015, he has likewise expressed at the UN Climate Action Summit in New York a year ago that the nation would try to accomplish 450 GW of sustainable power source. This desire is based on the strong work that has gone into including roughly 45 GW of sustainable power source limit in the nation since the Paris...