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Build a passive income during this lockdown period

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Everyone is experiencing a hard time now. The continuing stay-at home orders, lockdowns, and quarantines due to the pandemic have created immense stress and anxiety among us in many ways. We are clueless how long this situation will last. I know, many people are jobless today, and struggling to meet their ends. Streaming a passive income may help you coping the situation by reducing your stress level as well as earning some pennies into your pocket. There are several ideas you can try. Some may work, some may not.          If you are someone who enjoys writing, publishing an eBook is the best choice. In this digital age, eBooks are popular among readers because the barrier to buy is lower as for price and consumption. Publishing expenses for eBooks are low compared to print books. You can sell your book to anyone in the world with no shipping cost. Here are five basic methods you can follow when creating and publishing an e-book ·        Create content for your eBook First, pick

The indispensable aspects of estimating an e-commerce project

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Good and precise project estimation always ensures the success of a project. Sometimes, how best we implement the project, it goes over-estimated or under estimated. Hence, increasing the accuracy of project estimate is definitely a difficult task. When we consider an e-commerce project, building a website up and upholding it within the budget and timeline is a real challenge for both the client and the design team. In this article, let us discuss about the essential aspects that we must consider while evaluating an e-commerce project. 1.     Face to face communication is essential In any project, first and foremost factor is communication. As we know, estimation is an ongoing activity throughout a project, so is communication. An e-commerce project starts with a face to face communication with your client. Set up meetings with your client to understand their expectations and requirements. You can conduct workshops as a platform for such communications so that both the partie

Does your major purchase always live up to your expectations?

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                   You might have seen often people take hasty decisions and end up with great regret after spending huge amount of money on something that they really wanted to buy. For many consumers, making a major purchase is always a challenge. I bought a brand-new car which is one of the best and expensive purchases i did in the recent past. It completely lived up to my expectations. Hence, I consider it as a major achievement in my life. How did I make this purchase fruitful? Let me share my experiences with you. When I decided to buy a new car, the foremost thing I did is revisiting my bank account. Sometimes, saving for a big purchase seems to be difficult when you have many other things to pay for. Therefore, check your budget to make room for your dream item in the monthly expenses without interrupting your daily needs or other non-negotiable expenses. Identify your upcoming expenses and adjust the budget accordingly will give you a long-term solution. Referring my bud

Social Media, gismo to successful business

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In this internet era, social media becomes a revolution. Why social media is so exciting and relevant among us today? It gives various facets to communication such as participation, conversation, community etc. This media not only gives you plain information but also interacts with you. Most of the social media websites have links connected to other websites, resources and people. In a traditional media like newspaper, you have limitations to voice your opinion on a matter or news-item. However, social media services are open to audience feedback, participation and contributions in the form of comments, ratings, sharing information etc. It enables forming of communities where people can share common interests.In precise, social media is all about people and relationships. The various forms of social media include social networking, blogging, wikis, forums, content communities, podcasts and micro blogging. Check this video link http://vimeo.com/89307127 to know how this new media

'Insight into Sopana Sangeetham’ – a talk with Sri. Njeralathu Harigovindan

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Every art form has its own purpose. Music, especially Carnatic music evolved in South India as a means to spread faith and devotion. Traditional music always has its place in the social and cultural life of Kerala. Sopana Sangeetham - the indigenous music of Kerala,  is a devotional form of music, originated and performed in Kerala temples. Though this music has its own individuality and uniqueness, it lacks popularity among other main streams of music. However, this music is still performed in Kerala and continues its journey crossing the boundaries along with singer Harigovindan. I got an opportunity to share some light moments with eminent Sopana Sangeetham singer Sri.   Njeralathu Harigovindan , son of the legendary late Sri.   Njeralathu Ramapothuval – the exponent of Sopana Sangeetham , where he talked in depth about this simple and elegant music. Let me share some excerpts from the talk: Can you explain the significance of Sopana Sangeetham ? Sopana Sangeetham is

A life of Determination

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Let me take you to the past, it was the time I struggled to earn a master’s degree in JOURNALISM. My friends and I got study break from the hectic college days, but with a bag full of class assignments - five news stories to be presented at the end of the vacation. I came home, spent great time with my parents and immediately started working on the assignments. One of my friends in my town was working in a TV channel during those days. Hence, I sought his help to find out stories. He told me about a young boy who made his life colorful amidst of his illness. I was so excited to meet him and the very next day I went to his house. ‘ Jesfer ’ that is his name. I introduced myself to Jesfer and his family. Then we started a very formal conversation which lasted an hour.   ‘Determination’ that made Jesfer to move forward in life despite his physical condition. Medical Science calls his disease ‘Muscular Dystrophy’- a state of being retarded from shoulder to feet. Jesfer collapse