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  What all does Elon Musk own?? Elon Musk, there is a rare chance that you have not heard of this man. You might know him as the CEO of Tesla Motors, or the founder of PayPal, or the CEO of SpaceX, he is just everywhere. His aim has been to do what many people just dream of. From manufacturing a super-smart, self-driven car to colonizing mars, you just can't define his field of expertise. There are also a lot of brands that he owns, about which you might not even know!  Read on to know more about it.                      1- Tesla, Inc. (not founded by Musk) One of the most popular brands in the electric car market is Tesla motors. This electric car- manufacturer has produced many environment-friendly electric cars including Model S, Model Y, Model 3, and Model X. The Cybertruck is also a much-awaited project of the brand which will be unveiled in the coming years. Elon Musk is the current co-founder and Chief Executive Off...

 Andaman and Nicobar islands to get good speed internet Hon'ble Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi announced an early Independence day gift for Andaman and Nicobar islands. According to reports, The tourism hub of India will no longer have to struggle with a slow speed internet connection. A 2,312 km long optic fiber Submarine cable has been established connecting the islands to Chennai which will assist in a better speed of internet as well as broadband connection.  What is "Submarine Optic fibre Cable"? Optic fibre cables are made up of one or more optical fibres which are quite similar to electric fibres used to transmit light. Optical fibres are made by drawing out glass and their thickness is just close to a HUMAN HAIR! Optical fibres are often used to make cables for long-distance transmissions as their jacket is made up of strong material that can resist high magnitudes of pressure.  Difference between Normal wires and Optic fibre cables Optical fibre is preferred d...

After a major wait of 34 long years, The Indian Government has finally come up with a new Education Policy. The NEP 2020 is gonna bring a lot of changes to the Indian Education System. There are some major highlights which you must know about the NEP 2020. But before that, if you haven't checked out my latest blog then do check it out  All higher education institutions to become multidisciplinary institutions By the year 2040, All major Higher Education Institutions in the country shall transform into MULTIDISCIPLINARY INSTITUTIONS. What are Multidisciplinary Institutions? Multidisciplinary institutions aim towards diverse policy, to impart education to a more diverse campus. Students pursuing different fields of Education can find themselves comfortable in a Multidisciplinary Institutions. They offer High-quality education and research opportunities. The Indian Institute of Technology s (IITs) will become multidisciplinary Institutions Opening their doors for Humanities Students. ...

CHINA's TECHNOLOGY TRAP After INDIA, the United States and Australia are also planning to put a ban on the Chinese applications used in the country. What is  the reason behind these bans? In this post I will be explaining how these Chinese Applications and softwares pose a threat to user privacy INTERNET CENSORSHIP IN CHINA. Let us first understand  how the Internet works in CHINA. The Chinese Internet is full of censorship and the Chinese people can only see what the Government wants them to see.The whole of China is controlled by The COMMUNIST PARTY OF CHINA. It is more like a state of Dictatorship in China, rather than a democracy(However China calls itself one). Interestingly, China doesn't have Google, or Youtube or any other commonly used app which we have. For them, the only, Search Engine present  is BAIDU. And it has so much censorship that you cannot even find  some of the historical events that the government doesn't want you to see.  For instance,Onc...

ALTERNATIVES OF CHINESE APPS Recently the government of India has taken a big step against China by banning 59 Chinese apps in the Country. However, there were a lot of these apps that we used on a regular basis. So it is really important to know the perfect replacement for the Chinese scrap! LIST OF BANNED CHINESE APPLICATIONS.  1.Chingari/Mitron (tik-tok) No doubt, Tik-Tok was the most popular out of its chinese cousins.It has not only been banned in India but has also been taken down from Google- Play Store and Apple- App store. However you have two INDIAN alternatives of tik-tok. Chingari and Mitron. Both of these apps are developed in India and are wonderful platforms for short video creators. 2.Adobe Scan(CamScanner) Personally, This was the biggest shock for me! However i soon found out Adobe Scan as a fantastic Substitute for CamScanner. No big difference could be seen between the two so get it now, if you're missing Camscanner while sending pdfs,documents and pages. 3. Jio...

ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION: THINGS TO KNOW. ~Manas Tewari In this era it is quite common that you may roll over the term "depression". Majority of people interpret this term in a different way. However it's absolutely necessary to understand this subject deeply and also understand what happens to our brain when we are in a state of anxiety. What is Depression? Depression is categorized is a MOOD DISORDER. The primary reason for Depression is the excessive secretion of a specific hormone called CORTISOL from the HIPPOCAMPUS region of the brain. Hippocampus is that region of the brain that stores and stimulates memories. Cortisol is released during mental stress and tension. The excessive secretion of cortisol is considered to be the primary cause of MAJOR DEPRESSIVE ORDER. However, there is still a long way of research in the sector of mental health.  SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION Thoughts off self guilt and self harm arising in the brain Change in sleep patterns either excess or lac...

STANDARDIZED TESTS REQUIRED FOR FOREIGN    UNIVERSITIES. by- MANAS TEWARI  There is no doubt that FOREIGN Universities are one of the best ranked Universities in the world. Indian Universities are a bit low in the global rankings with the INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (BOMBAY), which is the best in India, holding the 172nd Rank in the   Q.S. Global Universities ranking . That is why many people aim for these colleges. Therefore you might be one of those people who are aiming for those top universities. However in order to get into these, there are several Standardized tests that you must appear for. So here is the list of some of these exams that you must give for admissions abroad. 1. SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST(SAT) This is probably the most popular exam that students appear for to get themselves into the world's top universities which include Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, Stanford University, UC Berkely etc. This exam consists only of 2 ...

Best Platforms to Study Online...... In these times of  Lockdown when schools,colleges and coaching institutions are shut it might become difficult to generate self interest in studies. However there is never a pause to education and ONLINE TEACHING APPS have well proven this fact. So let us look at some of these apps which might prove very beneficial for you : (these are not in any  sort of good to bad ranking its just that these are the options. 1. UNACADEMY  Well this is probably one of the most popular applications for online learning. With over 10 million+ downloads on playstore this app has seen recent rise in its charts during these few months. it has over 14000 educators which help you to prepare for over 30 competitive examinations from which include JEE, UPSC, SSC, NTSE and many more. I personally like this app due to its easy to understand UI, Great teachers and many lectures.   2. VEDANTU Right next to unacademy, in a head-to-head competition stands ...

BEST WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OUT OF THIS PANDEMIC. image courtesy- crn.com For a lot of people this pandemic might be very dull,boring and monotonous. For students,the same regular online classes by their schools, and then EAT,SLEEP AND REPEAT. However, it is also true that you may not find this much free time to learn a new skill that may help improve your personality. This can be the best time to pursue a passion that you have long wanted to(eg-me creating a blog!) So here are some ways to MAKE THE MOST OUT OF THIS PANDEMIC SITUATION    1. LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE Ever wanted to converse in a language other than your mother tongue but didn't find time before. Then this might be the perfect time for you. You can learn a new language right now without worrying about any cost. There are hundreds of online classes which are open source and absolutely free. Who knows when will you need a new language to converse? And after all learning something new isn't a bad idea! PRO TIP- You can ...