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Top metaverse job profiles to look out for in the future

Like the transition to Web 3.0, mobile technologies, and Internet of Everything (IoT) devices, the metaverse is creating new IT and hybrid job opportunities that require a blend of technical and non-technical skills.To keep your career thriving in the metaverse, here's a look at some of the top job roles that the Metaverse may create in the future.

https://content.techgig.com/top-metaverse-job-profiles-to-look-out-for-in-the-future/articleshow/89826302.cms

IT careers: 8 essential tips for your first 90 days

The first 90 days in a new job can be stressful. Use this expert advice to smooth the transition while making a strong first impression

https://enterprisersproject.com/article/2021/10/it-careers-first-90-days-tips

Google Hiring Process

We know hiring processes can seem overwhelming, but we don’t want you to feel overwhelmed at Google. We want all candidates – from entry level to leadership – to have access to the same information and resources (after all, our mission is to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful).

Google’s hiring process is an important part of our culture. Googlers care deeply about their teams and the people who make them up. We also care about building a more representative and inclusive workplace, and that begins with hiring. In order to truly build for everyone, we know that we need a diversity of perspectives and experiences, and a fair hiring process is the first step in getting there.

https://careers.google.com/how-we-hire/

IT careers: 10 essential skills for 2022

Want to turbocharge your career growth in the coming year? Consider these key skills, which go beyond technical know-how

https://enterprisersproject.com/article/2021/12/it-careers-10-essential-skills-2022

How Hewlett-Packard defined the startup work culture

A few weeks ago, we had the idea to do some research into the history behind some of the perks that seem to define startup work culture. Of course, it’s the Googles and Facebooks of the world that come to mind when we start talking about nap pods and free lunches – but where did these perks actually get their start? Where did the idea for free food really come from? How did beer cart Friday get going?

But as we started doing the research, we discovered something interesting. As it turns out, a lot of these perks come from one company: Hewlett-Packard. Here are a few examples of the now ubiquitous perks (and a few less common ones) that seem to have gotten their start at Hewlett-Packard.

https://hiring.workopolis.com/article/how-hewlett-packard-defined-the-startup-work-culture/

What Is 996 Work Culture? – Best Definitions, Origin and Benefits Of 996 Work Culture

It’s hard to get ahead when you’re putting in so much time at work. You can’t spend enough time with your family or focus on other hobbies like sports, reading, etc…

We’ve found some great alternatives to 996 work culture for you! Check out our list of best companies that don’t practice 996. These are all well-known tech companies based in Silicon Valley – Google, Facebook, Uber and more!

https://lisbdnet.com/what-is-996-work-culture/

Recruitment jargon you’ve heard (but might not understand)

Whether you’re a small business making your first hires or a manager with new hiring responsibilities, the world of recruitment can be a little overwhelming. Especially when you’re hearing recruitment jargon and buzzwords you don’t recognize – but maybe don’t want to admit it. Here are 13 examples of recruitment jargon you’ve probably heard (but might not understand):

https://hiring.workopolis.com/article/recruitment-jargon-youve-heard-might-not-understand/

7 telling questions that reveal a candidate’s true potential

Have you ever interviewed a candidate who talked a great talk, but didn’t end up cutting it in the actual job? Enthusiastic job seekers may be tempted to stretch the truth a little on past performances in hopes of leaving the best impression, which means a hiring manager’s greatest challenge is often in deciphering a candidate’s real ability and fit. Here are seven telling interview questions that can help reveal a candidate’s true potential:

https://hiring.workopolis.com/article/7-telling-interview-questions/

How you’re demoralizing your workers (without even knowing it)

Companies want happy employees. After all, happy employees are more productive and loyal, both of which translate to better profits. And so, companies do what they can to keep workers content and fulfilled: they adhere to labour policies, they’re flexible to their employees’ needs, they promote on merit. Despite all this, though, companies are sometimes astonished to discover that they have an unhappy workforce.

If this is happening at your company, you might be demoralizing your employees – unintentionally, of course – by ignoring the smaller issues that can arise. And when these issues build up, they lead to an unhappy team, less productivity, and higher turnover rates.

To help you deal with demoralizing issues at your company, here is a look at the most common ones – and what you can do to fix them.

https://hiring.workopolis.com/article/how-youre-demoralizing-your-workers-without-even-knowing-it/

8 new rules for winning the IT talent battle

The Great Resignation is creating challenges for organizations looking to hire top IT talent. Consider these expert recruitment and retention tips

https://enterprisersproject.com/article/2021/12/8-new-rules-winning-it-talent-war

The 13 traits of amazing managers

According to the State of the American Manager, companies hire the wrong manager 82 per cent of the time. They either promote a star performer that doesn’t have a knack for management, or they bring in outside candidates with plenty of experience and skills, but not a lot of raw talent.

So how can you avoid making the wrong hire? By looking at personality traits and soft skills, rather than just experience. We asked John Wright, president of the Canadian Management Centre, for his top personality traits and skills to look for.

https://hiring.workopolis.com/article/13-traits-amazing-managers/

8 essential skills of elite project managers

Project managers are sought after due to their well-developed technical skills, but these essential skills can make you stand out as an elite contender.

https://www.cio.com/article/302886/8-essential-skills-of-elite-project-managers.html

To earn more from the skills you already have

Want to Learn More?

Every entrepreneur in the world has at least one time period during which they need to add to their income.

Whether you’re in a temporary slump, the current pandemic has affected your business, or you want to save for emergencies or a trip away, you can use your existing skills to increase your income.

Try these ten simple ways to tap into your existing expertise and add to your existing bottom line.

https://www.oberlo.com/blog/the-fastest-ways-to-earn-more-from-the-skills-you-already-have

5 Stephen Hawking quotes that will change your theories on work

Stephen Hawking died today at the age of 76. Apart from being one of the most influential scientists of the modern age, Hawking was a professor of mathematics at the University of Cambridge, the author of the international bestseller A Brief History of Time. Here are five Stephen Hawking quotes that will change your theories on work.

https://careers.workopolis.com/advice/5-stephen-hawking-quotes-that-will-change-your-theories-on-work/

7 Biggest coding blunders that every software engineer must avoid

There are a few frequent mistakes that we see all new software engineers make the majority of the time. Many recent grads find it difficult to make the shift. Hopefully, this article will give you some insight into what to look for as a new software engineer.

https://content.techgig.com/7-biggest-coding-blunders-that-every-software-engineer-must-avoid/articleshow/89747488.cms

7 Habits of highly effective programmers

Highly Effective People's 7 Habits is a fantastic, thought-provoking book that attempts to distill life's most difficult problems and challenges into a few practices and concepts. Could adopt these behaviors help us become more productive programmers? These habits help us save time and energy in our daily lives and are critical to the overall quality and completion of our daily duties

https://content.techgig.com/7-habits-of-highly-effective-programmers/articleshow/89817814.cms

There are challenges but also potential benefits of digital distractions

We are in the midst of a battle for our attention. Our devices have hijacked our brains and destroyed our collective ability to concentrate – to the extent that we’re even seeing the emergence of a “goldfish generation”.

New technologies have been blamed for causing crises of distraction long before the digital age. So how should we respond to the current challenges?

https://theconversation.com/there-are-challenges-but-also-potential-benefits-of-digital-distractions-177296

What is 3G and why is it being shut down? An electrical engineer explains

On Feb. 22, 2022, AT&T is scheduled to turn off its 3G cellular network. T-Mobile is scheduled to turn its off on July 1, 2022, and Verizon is slated to follow suit on Dec. 31, 2022.

The vast majority of cellphones in service operate on 4G/LTE networks, and the world has begun the transition to 5G, but as many as 10 million phones in the U.S. still rely on 3G service. In addition, the cellular network functions of some older devices like Kindles, iPads and Chromebooks are tied to 3G networks. Similarly, some older internet-connected systems like home security, car navigation and entertainment systems, and solar panel modems are 3G-specific. Consumers will need to upgrade or replace these systems.

So why are the telecommunications carriers turning off their 3G networks? As an electrical engineer who studies wireless communications, I can explain. The answer begins with the difference between 3G and later technologies such as 4G/LTE and 5G.

https://theconversation.com/what-is-3g-and-why-is-it-being-shut-down-an-electrical-engineer-explains-176781

Android on Windows 11: Is it worth the effort?

After years of development, Microsoft has finally shipped its virtualized Android-on-Windows subsystem. But a paltry selection of apps and excessive resource demands make this option hard to recommend.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/android-on-windows-11-is-it-worth-the-effort/

Will AI Destroy Education?

The educational system is one of the treasures of human civilization. Applying the attitude of "disruptive innovation" to education risks causing tremendous damage. Technology can lead to improved education, but only if we move slow and do not break things.

https://m-cacm.acm.org/magazines/2022/1/257432-will-ai-destroy-education/fulltext

China Is About to Regulate AI—and the World Is Watching

Sweeping rules will cover algorithms that set prices, control search results, recommend videos, and filter content.

https://www.wired.com/story/china-regulate-ai-world-watching/

The state of grocery retail in India

The grocery market in India has evolved considerably in the past decade. Here’s what you need to know about the changing face of demand, dynamics and disruption in the sector, and the implications for retailers and consumer-packaged-goods players alike. Read the 46 pages report. 

https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/retail/our-insights/the-state-of-grocery-retail-in-india

Killware: What is it and How Can You Protect Yourself?

The objective of most malware attacks, like ransomware attacks, is to compromise the target system in one way or another. The hacker might try to make money by holding your files hostage, for example. But what if the objective of the attack is to physically harm or even kill someone? That’s exactly what killware is.

A killware attack usually targets cyber-physical systems and critical infrastructure in a way that can cause damage to or loss of human life. Killware has been in the news recently after cyber attackers tried to poison the population of Oldsmar, Florida. Though the attack was unsuccessful, US agencies like the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and Homeland Security worry that killware could claim its first real victim soon — a scary prospect.

This article will tell you more about killware, what it is, and how you can protect yourself.

https://vpnoverview.com/internet-safety/malware/killware/

Disruptive Innovation: The Theory Behind How It Works and Its Impact on Society

Disruptive innovation has the potential to change our world for the better, but it can also have negative consequences for certain individuals and industries who cannot adapt to the changes.

In order to leverage disruptive innovation, we must first understand what it is and how it works. What is the theory behind disruptive innovation and its impact on society — what are the positive and negative effects? Are there disruptive innovations that you should monitor and be ready to respond to? 

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/disruptive-innovation-theory-behind-how-works-its-impact-mckinney

Are You Unconventional Enough in Your Thinking?

Unconventional thinking from unconventional individuals is the lifeblood of innovation.

They are the people who see things in a new way, and because of this, they often come up with truly unconventional ideas. Ideas that conventional thinkers would never think of. And while it's true that many unconventional individuals do not have formal training in science or engineering, that doesn't mean they can't be just as successful as those who do. In fact, unconventional thinkers created some of the most profound unconventional ideas of all time.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/you-unconventional-enough-your-thinking-phil-mckinney

Twenty-Five Useful Thinking Tools

Most people define professions by what those professions do. Engineers build things. Economists study money. Psychologists look into people’s minds.

However, while this is an obvious distinction, I’m more interested not in what types of problems professions try to solve, but how they try to solve them. Here, we can uncover a wealth of different thinking tools that are often abstract enough to apply well outside the typical interest of the profession.

Consider economics. Although most people view this as a study of money, it is more like a way of thinking about the world. Hence we have books like Freakonomics which apply the thinking tools of economics to all sorts of scenarios that have nothing to do with money.

https://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2018/12/04/25-thinking-tools/

Office Cliches: An Illustrated Guide

We’ve all encountered office speak that crops up a bit too often and doesn’t make much sense. In fact, that’s precisely what makes it so humorous. With these literal illustrations, we guarantee you’ll see these old office clichés in a brand new light.

https://www.headwaycapital.com/blog/office-cliches-illustrated-guide/

7 micronations (and what small business owners can learn from them)

In honour of Start Your Own Country Day, we’re celebrating seven instances of people starting sovereign nations – and some lessons in entrepreneurship we might be able to glean from them.

https://hiring.workopolis.com/article/7-micronations-small-business-owners-can-learn/

A brief history of the tie

Oscar Wilde once said, “A well-tied tie is the first serious step in life.” December is National Tie Month, and to celebrate that mainstay of corporate fashion, here’s a brief history of the tie.

https://hiring.workopolis.com/article/brief-history-tie/

50 Micro-Habits to Improve Your Life In 2022 Effortlessly

Massive changes don’t last. They rarely work. New habit sprints are not sustainable. Jim Rohn was right, “Success is a few simple disciplines, practiced every day; while failure is simply a few errors in judgment, repeated every day.”

If you want to completely change your routine or habit, start small. The only way to build lasting habits is to make them insanely easy to practice. “Make it so easy you can’t say no,” says Leo Babauta. Whether you want to improve your health, wealth or work, here are 100 things you can do to make life better, slowly.

https://medium.com/personal-growth/50-micro-habits-to-improve-your-life-in-2022-effortlessly-7e1176b8d84c

Forthcoming Events

11th Mar 2022 at 4.30 pm IST. Hindustan Chamber of Commerce, ACM Chennai, IEEE CS Madras & CSI Chennai jointly host  a webinar on "Cloud Based IT Solutions for MSMEs" by Mr. S Vijay Venkatesh, Co- Founder and Managing Director, Syscon Solutions Private Limited. 

Invite at https://bit.ly/3LJztTK

Register at https://bit.ly/3BuJ2Bk

Other forthcoming events in Mar 2022: https://bit.ly/33WipbY

IRAI Quiz -- 220301

1. The ----------- High Court has recently said admins of WhatsApp groups are not liable for objectionable posts made by group members.

2. Who said this: “The question of whether machines can think is about as relevant as the question of whether submarines can swim”

3. Which is referred as "New North Star" by Mark Zuckerberg? 

4. CES: Los Vegas = MWC: ---------- 

5. "No meeting should be so large that two pizzas can't feed the whole group" is known as Two Pizza Rule which is aimed at  Maximizing Meeting Effectiveness. It is attributed to whom?

6. The biggest difference between 3G and 2G mobile-data-transfer technology is the use of the type of  ----------

7. Who was the first Monarch to send an email, doing so during a visit to an army base in 1976?

8. An agricultural area once known as the “Valley of the Heart’s Delights” became synonymous with personal computer manufacturing and software and then Internet-based businesses in the 1980s and ’90s. What is it?

9. What is common to these: Insync, Rclone, Backupify, Spanning, SysCloud

10. -------- Linux is a Debian-derived Linux distribution designed for digital forensics and penetration testing and used by Ethical Hackers

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1. ----------------- is the India's AI Supercomputer established under National Super-computing Mission (NSM)

2. ----------------- in Jharkhand is known as Phishing capital of India

3. Author Neal Stephenson is credited with coining the term  ----------------  in his 1992 science fiction novel "Snow Crash"

4. 17th July is observed as --------------

5.Researchers of Vermont University Analyzing Social Media Trends Have Declared Which Day Of The Week Most Depressing?

6. After he was banned from Facebook and Twitter, former US President Donald Trump is now sharing posts on -----------------,  a social media platform created by him.

7. ---------------- is the widely used scheduling technique in a time shared operating system?

8. What is the umbrella term to technologies which are either new or growing very fast such as AI, Robotics, Healthtech, Material Science, Neuroscience, Spacetech, AR/VR, 3D Printing, Quantum Computing?

9. How was Internet originally named?

10. Name the global electronics company founded in the 1930s, engaged in the distribution of groceries and specialty noodles. It ventured in electronics with black & white TV in early 1960s

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Interesting Reads And Information -- IRAI -- 220221

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Remote work exhaustion: 13 tips to reduce fatigue

If today's remote workplace leaves you feeling more exhausted than ever, you're not alone. Consider these practical ways to restore your energy and ease the stress

https://enterprisersproject.com/article/2021/1/remote-work-13-tips-reduce-fatigue

How the Workforce Learns: 15 Key Learnings

Right upskilling of the workforce allows the employees to work more efficiently  and teams to work with a higher standard of agility.

https://hr.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/how-the-workforce-learns-15-key-learnings/89447284

Why employees are quitting and what to do about it

In the new year, the Great Attrition remains top of mind for leaders, as employees continue to leave the workforce or switch jobs in droves: in November alone, roughly 4.5 million US workers voluntarily left their jobs.

Organizations are scrambling to understand why, and quick fixes to retain top talent have fallen flat. Is all hope lost? Explore these insights to understand what it takes to attract, develop, and retain employees, and get up to speed on the issues that matter

https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/themes/why-employees-are-quitting-and-what-to-do-about-it

Your guide to personal and professional development

It's never too late to start setting your personal and professional goals. Whatever those may be, making a plan and getting intentional is an essential first step. Kick off 2022 with a growth mindset. Dive deeper with key insights on topics that could put you on the path to personal and professional development, including: developing new skills for continuous learning; seeking or providing mentorship; setting your leadership priorities; taking care of your physical, mental, and emotional well-being

https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/themes/your-guide-to-personal-and-professional-development

IIESoc to launch a new round of IPv6 & IoT training

The India Internet Engineering Society (IIESoc) is set to expand a series of webinars that will support enterprises and organizations seeking to understand and implement IPv6 in the Asia Pacific.

It can be difficult to encourage enterprises and universities to adopt IPv6. One of the issues is a lack of understanding about the technical aspects of IPv6 among some enterprise technicians. Sometimes, technicians seek training but management does not always see the business case for adoption. These webinars aim to help address this misconception.

https://www.iiesoc.in/post/iiesoc-to-launch-a-new-round-of-ipv6-iot-training-thanks-to-isif-asia-grant

Programming Languages to Avoid and Learn in 2022

We speak so many languages but, how many do we actually CODE in?

It is hard to choose just one programming language which is

in demand in job market and will continue to be in — that too with a high pay scale, developer satisfaction and productive! Yes.

and it’s not always that easy to pick one, never will be, :(

there will always be some trade-offs (or is this even a right question to ask?)

“because no programming language is perfect!”

https://medium.com/@zriyans/programming-languages-to-avoid-and-learn-in-2022-ace5cf9fd11b

JSON vs XML: What’s the Difference?

JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight data-interchange format and it completely language independent.

XML (Extensible markup language) was designed to carry data, not to display data. It is a W3C recommendation. Extensible Markup Language (XML) is a markup language that defines a set of rules for encoding documents in a format that is both human-readable and machine-readable. The design goals of XML focus on simplicity, generality, and usability across the Internet. It is a textual data format with strong support via Unicode for different human languages. Although the design of XML focuses on documents, the language is widely used for the representation of arbitrary data structures such as those used in web services.

https://www.guru99.com/json-vs-xml-difference.html

Deep Learning's Diminishing Returns

The cost of improvement is becoming unsustainable

DEEP LEARNING IS NOW being used to translate between languages, predict how proteins fold, analyze medical scans, and play games as complex as Go, to name just a few applications of a technique that is now becoming pervasive. Success in those and other realms has brought this machine-learning technique from obscurity in the early 2000s to dominance today.

While deep learning's rise may have been meteoric, its future may be bumpy. Like Rosenblatt before them, today's deep-learning researchers are nearing the frontier of what their tools can achieve. To understand why this will reshape machine learning, you must first understand why deep learning has been so successful and what it costs to keep it that way.

https://spectrum.ieee.org/deep-learning-computational-cost

OpenAI's GPT-3 Speaks!

Ready or not, powerful text-generation AI will soon be assuming roles of customer service reps and video game characters

https://spectrum.ieee.org/open-ais-powerful-text-generating-tool-is-ready-for-business

Overview of Blockchain Intelligence

We have experienced the proliferation of diverse blockchain platforms, including cryptocurrencies as well as private blockchains. In this chapter, we present an overview of blockchain intelligence. We first briefly review blockchain and smart contract technologies. We then introduce blockchain intelligence, which is essentially an amalgamation of blockchain and artificial intelligence. In particular, we discuss the opportunities of blockchain intelligence to address the limitations of blockchain and smart contracts.

https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-16-0127-9_1

Tech Law on Cryptocurrencies and Crypto-Assets 

The recently proposed income tax on Virtual Digital Assets in the Finance Bill, 2022 has necessitated the need for a comprehensive understanding of Cryptocurrencies and Crypto-assets. This edition of 'Tech Law Bytes' does a deep dive into the subject.

https://www.vaithilegal.com/images/files/K-Vaitheeswaran-Tech-Law-Bytes-Issue-2.pdf

The Metaverse: A Different Perspective

The term Metaverse has been a hot topic of conversation recently, with many tech giants like Facebook and Microsoft staking claims. But what is The Metaverse?

https://iot.ieee.org/newsletter/january-2022/the-metaverse-a-different-perspective

The IoT cloud: Microsoft Azure vs. AWS vs. Google Cloud

The three leading global hyperscalers (AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud) hold more than 80% market share for global public cloud services specifically for IoT workloads according to the latest research from IoT Analytics: Cloud Computing for IoT Market Report 2021–2026, a 135-page report on the current state and trends of the IoT cloud computing market.

Although offering public cloud services for connecting IoT devices is not (yet) a major driver for the businesses of these companies, IoT services and related cloud infrastructure investments are expected to grow faster than general public cloud spending and will thus increase in strategic importance during the coming years as public cloud becomes a multi-trillion-dollar market.

https://iot-analytics.com/iot-cloud

What is WebAssembly? The next-generation web platform explained

Learn how WebAssembly is bringing near-native performance to the browser, by allowing devs to build high-speed web apps in the language of their choice

https://www.infoworld.com/article/3291780/what-is-webassembly-the-next-generation-web-platform-explained.html

What Is the Interplanetary File System (IPFS) and How Do You Use It?

The Interplanetary File System (IPFS) is a distributed, peer-to-peer file-sharing network that is well-positioned to become the underpinning of a new, decentralized web. Here’s how it works, and how you can start using it.

https://www.howtogeek.com/784295/what-is-the-interplanetary-file-system-ipfs/

Why the world of AI has dependency on synthetic data

Organisations collect large amounts of data to generate databases that would help them to run algorithms. This data is then compiled from an assortment of unidentifiable sources. There are a lot of challenges that data scientists face like collecting, handling, and segregation data. These challenges tend to delay the data generation process in given time duration. Many organisations are procuring synthetic data to rectify this problem. Synthetic data, unlike real data, is invented and imagined.

https://content.techgig.com/why-the-world-of-ai-has-dependency-on-synthetic-data/articleshow/89519986.cms

A Comprehensive Study of Key Electric Vehicle (EV) Components, Technologies, Challenges, Impacts, and Future Direction of Development

Electric vehicles (EV), including Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV), are becoming more commonplace in the transportation sector in recent times. As the present trend suggests, this mode of transport is likely to replace internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles in the near future. Each of the main EV components has a number of technologies that are currently in use or can become prominent in the future. EVs can cause significant impacts on the environment, power system, and other related sectors. The present power system could face huge instabilities with enough EV penetration, but with proper management and coordination, EVs can be turned into a major contributor to the successful implementation of the smart grid concept. There are possibilities of immense environmental benefits as well, as the EVs can extensively reduce the greenhouse gas emissions produced by the transportation sector. However, there are some major obstacles for EVs to overcome before totally replacing ICE vehicles. This paper is focused on reviewing all the useful data available on EV configurations, battery energy sources, electrical machines, charging techniques, optimization techniques, impacts, trends, and possible directions of future developments. Its objective is to provide an overall picture of the current EV technology and ways of future development to assist in future researches in this sector.

https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/10/8/1217

30 Startups to watch -- Curated monthly list

Every month, as part of Inc42 Plus, we shine the spotlight on 30 early-stage Indian startups that are on the path to disrupting the market. Get a 360° view of the new & upcoming startups.

https://inc42.com/tag/30-startups-to-watch/

Research Repositories & Knowledge Graphs

A practical guide to building a sustainable research organization

Over the last few years, companies have recognized that research, not limited to Product, Consumer, and UX, has become its own strategic asset. High performing companies have come to realize that research can provide the competitive advantage and differentiator factor. This has led many companies to building internal functions, capabilities, and departments at scale around research.

Internal research teams then act as a service provider to the various parts of the larger business. Most research teams have a constant inbound stream of “Asks” from various business units and more importantly, they are constantly being asked if there is some existing research around specific functions or business areas. 

We propose that research teams should think of an insight repository with a business focused taxonomy that creates a knowledge base that can be indexed, searched and repurposed with the end goal of democratizing access to insights.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/research-repositories-knowledge-graphs-vivek-bhaskaran

Seven  (Science) Technologies to Watch in 2022

Nature's fifth annual round-up of the tools that look set to shake up science in 2022

From gene editing to protein-structure determination to quantum computing, here are seven technologies that are likely to have an impact on science in the year ahead.

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-00163-x

The urine revolution: how recycling pee could help to save the world

Separating urine from the rest of sewage could mitigate some difficult environmental problems, but there are big obstacles to radically re-engineering one of the most basic aspects of life.

How to mine for yellow gold

Separating urine from the rest of sewage could reduce pollution, save water, produce better fertilizers and lessen the strain on sewer systems. But there are big obstacles to radically re-engineering one of the most basic aspects of life. Capturing urine separately from other waste poses a challenge to toilet designers — and that is just the first step.

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-00338-6

7 Useful Tips for Improving Your Mental Focus

Improving your mental focus is achievable, but that doesn't mean that it's always quick and easy. It will take some real effort on your part and you may have to make some changes to some of your daily habits. Here are some tips and tricks from psychology that can help you develop laser-like mental focus and concentration.

https://www.verywellmind.com/things-you-can-do-to-improve-your-mental-focus-4115389

10 Healing Spots Around the World, From Hot Springs to Salt Flats

There are healing places, as in, the restorative properties of a hotel balcony whilst sipping a glass of pinot grigio with your spouse on the balcony after your little one is dropped off at the kid's club. And then there are capital-H Healing places of the enchanted ilk. These magical destinations, from mineral springs in the Empire State to primordial forests in Japan, fit the uppercase bill. Some may possess powers said to soothe various ailments, others may restore your spirits. Whatever the tonic on offer, expect magic at these 10 spots around the world — no pinot grigio required.

https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/nature-travel/healing-spots-around-the-world

Planetary Health Recipes

The planetary health diet is a global reference diet for adults that is symbolically represented by half a plate of fruits, vegetables and nuts. The other half consists of primarily whole grains, plant proteins (beans, lentils, pulses), unsaturated plant oils, modest amounts of meat and dairy, and some added sugars and starchy vegetables.

The diet is quite flexible and allows for adaptation to dietary needs, personal preferences and cultural traditions. Vegetarian and vegan diets are two healthy options within the planet health diet but are personal choices.

Eating healthy and sustainable does not have to be hard. Explore delicious recipes that are good for both people and planet.

https://eatforum.org/planetary-health-recipes/

The Best Romantic Movies on Netflix in 2022

If you’re looking for something to watch while cuddled up on the couch with your sweetheart, Netflix has you covered. From comedies to dramas, classics to originals, here are 10 of the best romantic movies to stream on Netflix.

https://www.howtogeek.com/737924/the-best-romantic-movies-on-netflix/

Videos: TED Talks: How to get into a work-from-home mindset

Home is where the heart is ... but how do you make room for the office? Draw expert advice from these talks to help you stay productive, achieve work-life balance and gain professional confidence as a remote employee. 15 talks

https://www.ted.com/playlists/736/how_to_get_into_a_work_from_home_mindset

Audio: Accenture AI Leaders Podcast

Tune in to hear industry trends, opportunities, and challenges related to AI, analytics, and data that are top of mind for CDOs, CAOs and CIOs.

https://www.accenture.com/us-en/services/applied-intelligence/ai-leaders-podcast-series

How to build soft skills: 10 must-read books

Want to communicate more effectively? Resolve conflicts wisely? Keep your cool with difficult people? Improve your soft skills with these books

https://enterprisersproject.com/article/2019/2/how-build-soft-skills-10-must-read-books

Celebrating a century of HBR

Harvard Business Review, a time-honored hub of smart management thinking, celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. To salute this milestone—and McKinsey Global Publishing’s longstanding thought partnership with the magazine—we look back at some of the best of our collaborations, from articles on crucial business topics, to interviews with Harvard Business School authors, to books, and more.

https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/themes/celebrating-a-century-of-hbr

Information Security Awareness Handbooks

CDAC managed Information Security Awareness Website has very useful handbooks under different categories such as Security Concepts, Women Security, Children Security,  Cyber Awareness, Digital Financial Transactions etc for free download.

https://infosecawareness.in/handbooks

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23rd Feb 2022. SSN College of Engineering, Chennai. 6th International Conference on Computer, Communication and Signal Processing. ICCCSP 2022 - Pre Conference Workshops (in parallel) 1. TIER 2022 - Transformer Models for Indian Language; 2. MIoT Workshop; 3. Trends in Deep Learning for Speech, Image and Video Processing. Register at https://bit.ly/3uBxtXy

24th Feb 2022 at 5 pm UTC. ACM TechTalk on "Visual Data Analysis: Why? When? How?" by ACM A.M. Turing Award Recipienta Pat Hanrahan, CANON Professor of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at Stanford University and Tamara Munzner, Professor of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia. Register at https://acm-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TruWF-USQN-KkL7i3TvMDQ

26th Feb 2022 at 3.30 pm IST. IEEE CS Region-10 Webinar on "Cyber Governance: Insurance to Assurance" by Prof. Dr. K. Subramanian, IEEE CS R10 India Area Coordinator. Register at https://bit.ly/ieeecsr10-feb22

For other events in Feb 2022: https://bit.ly/3fFcSZx

IRAI Quiz -- 220221

1. ----------------- is the India's AI Supercomputer established under National Super-computing Mission (NSM)

2. ----------------- in Jharkhand is known as Phishing capital of India

3. Author Neal Stephenson is credited with coining the term  ----------------  in his 1992 science fiction novel "Snow Crash"

4. 17th July is observed as --------------

5.Researchers of Vermont University Analyzing Social Media Trends Have Declared Which Day Of The Week Most Depressing?

6. After he was banned from Facebook and Twitter, former US President Donald Trump is now sharing posts on -----------------,  a social media platform created by him.

7. ---------------- is the widely used scheduling technique in a time shared operating system?

8. What is the umbrella term to technologies which are either new or growing very fast such as AI, Robotics, Healthtech, Material Science, Neuroscience, Spacetech, AR/VR, 3D Printing, Quantum Computing?

9. How was Internet originally named?

10. Name the global electronics company founded in the 1930s, engaged in the distribution of groceries and specialty noodles. It ventured in electronics with black & white TV in early 1960s

Answers to IRAI Quiz -- 220221

1. Param Siddhi

2. Jamtara

3. Metaverse

4. World Emoji Day

5. Wednesday

6. Truth Social

7. Round Robin

8. Deeptech

9. Intergalactic computer network

10. Samsung

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Wipro Elite National Talent Hunt 2022 job interview questions for freshers8

Wipro launched a new program - The Elite National Talent Hunt (NTH) - which aims to attract the best engineering talent across the country. The primary objective of this program is to provide equal job opportunities to the most capable and worthy candidates in India. Check out the selection criteria and these most commonly asked job interview questions to bag a great job at Wipro.

https://content.techgig.com/wipro-elite-national-talent-hunt-2022-job-interview-questions-for-freshers/articleshow/89210532.cms

Pre-Doc and Apprenticeship program recruitment at TCS Research.

The offer is for full time for a short term work experience in the field of research at TCS Research. Last date to apply is 20th Feb 2022.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/arpanpal_please-note-pre-doc-and-apprenticeship-activity-6893749124462727168-CJ1b

Managed by Bots :Data-Driven Exploitation in the Gig Economy

This report, in the Gig Economy, found that gig workers were routinely denied access to personal data held on them by companies that use machine-learning tools to allocate work and manage employees.

https://www.workerinfoexchange.org/wie-report-managed-by-bots

Top 10 Most In-Demand Skills in the World of Data Science

Hindsight is always 20/20, but someone needs to be looking into the future before it gets here. That’s the role of a data scientist, and in order to do that, they need a ton of skills at their disposal. Here are 10 in-demand skills in the world of data science that will help you get a good head start.

https://www.datasciencecentral.com/top-10-most-in-demand-skills-in-the-world-of-data-science

9 Essential Skills for UX Designers in 2022

Learn what skills you need to get hired as a UX designer and how to get them.

It’s an exciting time to get started in user experience design (UX design). Popular job site Glassdoor listed “UX designer” as one of their 50 Best Jobs in America for 2021 based on job satisfaction, earning potential, and job openings.

There’s more than one path toward becoming a UX designer. Showing that you have the right set of skills is often key to getting hired. But what are those skills?

To find out, we reviewed UX designer job listings on LinkedIn to find the skills most frequently included in job descriptions (as of April 2021). Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Peloton, IBM, Playstation, Tesla, Adobe, and Visa are among the companies hiring for these skills. 

UX designers use a combination of technical skills and workplace skills in their design work. Some of these skills are specific to the world of UI/UX, while others are more general. Chances are you already have skills that will transfer into a new career in UX design. 

https://www.coursera.org/articles/essential-skills-for-ux-designers

The biggest tech trends of 2022, according to over 40 experts

Startup founders, Big Tech execs, VCs, and tech scholars offer their predictions on how Web3, the metaverse, and other emerging ideas will shape the year 2022

https://www.fastcompany.com/90704618/the-biggest-tech-trends-of-2022

Top 12 Software Development Trends in 2022 You Should Watch For

There are constant changes in the software development trends, but a few trends seem to be dominant in 2022. With the evolution of advanced technology, there has been a significant change in the software development landscape. Businesses need to keep up with these changes in order to compete in the next-gen world. Let’s take a look at the top software trends in 2022. 

https://www.datasciencecentral.com/top-12-software-development-trends-in-2022-you-must-watch-out

10 Web Design Trends & Predictions for 2022 & Beyond

Are you looking for ways to modernise your business website? Want to know the latest web design trends to consider when updating your site?

This post shares 10 web design trends for 2022 in this infographic.

https://blog.red-website-design.co.uk/2021/09/07/web-design-trends-2022/

The 25 greatest Java apps ever written

The story of Java began in 1991, at a time when Sun Microsystems sought to extend their lead in the computer workstation market into the burgeoning personal electronics market. Little did anyone know that the programming language Sun was about to create would democratize computing, inspire a worldwide community, and become the platform for an enduring software development ecosystem of languages, runtime platforms, SDKs, open source projects, and lots and lots of tools. After a few years of secret development led by James Gosling, Sun released the landmark “write once, run anywhere” Java platform in 1995, refocusing it beyond its original design for interactive television to applications for the burgeoning World Wide Web. By the turn of the century, Java was animating everything from smartcards to space vehicles.

Today, millions of developers program in Java. Although Java continues to evolve at an ever-faster pace, on the occasion of the platform’s 25th anniversary, Java Magazine decided to take a look back at how Java molded our planet.

What follows is a list of the 25 most ingenious and influential Java apps ever written, from Wikipedia Search to the US National Security Agency’s Ghidra. The scope of these applications runs the gamut: space exploration, video games, machine learning, genomics, automotive, cybersecurity, and more.

https://blogs.oracle.com/javamagazine/post/the-top-25-greatest-java-apps-ever-written

The data-driven enterprise of 2025

Rapidly accelerating technology advances, the recognized value of data, and increasing data literacy are changing what it means to be “data driven.”

https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/mckinsey-analytics/our-insights/the-data-driven-enterprise-of-2025

What is Web3? Everything you need to know about the decentralized future of the internet

Suddenly, talk of cryptocurrencies and NFTs has turned into a proposed revamp of the entire internet. Here's what you need to understand.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/what-is-web3-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-decentralised-future-of-the-internet

ZDNet Special Feature: The Future of Money

This feature includes the following eight articles focusing on future of money.

The future of money: Where blockchain and cryptocurrency will take us next

What is DeFi? Everything you need to know about the future of decentralised finance

The future of money: These innovations will change how we shop, spend and save

Businesses are banking on cryptocurrency. But there are two big challenges ahead

How to keep your bank details and finances more secure online

Cryptocurrency investments are growing. But banks and regulators are taking a cautious approach

Why should we care about cryptocurrency? The business case for taking a closer look

https://www.zdnet.com/topic/the-future-of-money/

What Are Stablecoins?

Cryptocurrency has existed for more than a decade, but it still hasn’t made its way to mainstream commerce. One reason is volatility — the value of cryptocurrency is often driven by untamed speculation.

There's a "stablecoin invasion" happening. Will this price-stabilized virtual currency be the next big thing to disrupt the crypto space?

https://www.cbinsights.com/research/report/what-are-stablecoins

How Blockchain Is Enabling Digital Transformation

Blockchain is not a new technology despite much of the hype about it in recent months. What is somewhat new is what's behind the hype. It's being driven not by the technology itself, but rather its applications and the digital workplace tools it enables.

For example, we have seen the key role that blockchain technology is playing in the enablement of Web3. But it is also playing a major role in the development of the metaverse and defining new ways to manage data, too. All of this has been facilitated by the evolution of blockchain technology itself.

https://www.cmswire.com/information-management/how-blockchain-is-enabling-digital-transformation

Nocode Essentials

The Best Nocode Resources, Nocode Essentials is a hand curated directory of the best resources about Nocode.

Easily find what you need to learn, build and launch your next project without a line of code!

https://nocodeessentials.com/

How to Create Flashcards on Google Slides

Google Slides is a terrific tool for creating business presentations, but it also offers great features for educational slideshows. Whether for students in class or employees in training, here’s how to make flashcards on Google Slides.

Because of the application’s ease of access, you can create a set of flashcards in a single presentation and then share it with a link. Or you can make interactive flashcards to quiz yourself or study for an upcoming exam. Whatever you choose to do with the flashcards, we’ll walk you through making them on Google Slides.

https://www.howtogeek.com/776382/how-to-create-flashcards-on-google-slides/

How to Set Up a Simple Free Website With Github Pages

Websites are getting easier to host everyday, with many services offering packages starting at less than $5 a month. But, if you just want a simple site that isn’t going to see a ton of traffic, you may be able to host on Github for free, even with your own domain.

https://www.cloudsavvyit.com/15220/how-to-set-up-a-simple-free-website-with-github-pages/

How to Spot a Fraudulent Website

The internet is home to roughly 1.7 billion websites. Unfortunately, many of these websites live only to scam you out of your personal data or money. Here are a few signs to look out for to spot a fraudulent website.

https://www.howtogeek.com/729972/how-to-spot-a-fraudulent-website/

9 Ways to Build Customer Loyalty

Marketing isn’t about what you do, it’s about who you are. In today’s world, likeability is better than capability.

Given the choice, people would much rather buy from people they like. They are more willing to forgive small mistakes and shoot — even big ones. When people like you, they want to spend time with you and money with you. Use these nine tips to build customer and brand loyalty and you’ll not only increase sales, but you’ll also have a lot more fun at work.

https://www.cmswire.com/customer-experience/9-ways-to-build-customer-loyalty

Strategies for implementing digital learning infrastructure to support equitable outcomes

When implemented well, digital learning demonstrates the power to close equity gaps in these gateway courses and throughout the curriculum. Leveraging digital learning components, such as interactive and individualized course materials, leadership, and faculty across institutions opens the door to creative, effective strategies for improving student outcomes in gateway courses. With the adoption of adaptive courseware and accompanying data analysis, several colleges and universities reveal that digital learning is a promising tool for improving student success — and ultimately closing equity gaps — in high-enrollment, introductory courses. While we continue to learn about the potential of digital tools to enhance teaching and improve student outcomes, many institutions already effectively leverage digital technologies to support faculty in the redesign of critical, gateway courses.

The successes (and challenges) of the organizations profiled in this report yield six overall key recommendations for institutional leaders seeking to invest in digital learning infrastructure that is focused on serving minoritized students and supports the adoption of high-quality digital learning and pedagogy, particularly in the early undergraduate student experience. This document outlines specific recommendations and examples across each of the elements of digital learning infrastructure. This report focuses on building the core infrastructure needed for high-quality digital learning and is designed primarily for a mid- to senior-level academic administrators including department chairs, leaders of centers of teaching and learning, technology leaders, and academic leadership.

https://www.everylearnereverywhere.org/resources/strategies-for-implementing-digital-learning-infrastructure-to-support-equitable-outcomes/

Data Literacy Education Framework – Part 1

Data literacy training needs to educate EVERYONE into how their personal data is being collected, analyzed, and used, so as to not be duped into actions, behaviors, and beliefs by organizations and people who understand how to manipulate your personal data to their benefit.

https://www.datasciencecentral.com/data-literacy-education-framework-part-1

Lithium batteries' big unanswered question

As the world looks to electrify vehicles and store renewable power, one giant challenge looms: what will happen to all the old lithium batteries?

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20220105-lithium-batteries-big-unanswered-question

When Corporate Innovation Goes Bad — The 164 Biggest Product Failures Of All Time

From the DeLorean and New Coke to the Newton and Google Glass, here's a list of the biggest product flops from corporate giants.

Product innovation is one way that large corporations stay competitive in a rapidly changing marketplace, but it doesn’t always work out when big brands attempt innovation.

Below are what we consider to be the 164 biggest product flops of all time. We combed through thousands of media articles to select these product failures across major industries including tech software and hardware, consumer packaged goods, fast food, and electronics.

Understanding failure is crucial since so many accounts of innovation focus on the successes and so are affected by survivorship bias. This is the same spirit that animates our lists of 386 startup failure post-mortems and the 214 most expensive startup failures, as well as our list of the top 12 reasons startups fail.

https://www.cbinsights.com/research/corporate-innovation-product-fails/

Where did Omicron come from? Three key theories

The highly transmissible variant emerged with a host of unusual mutations. Now scientists are trying to work out how it evolved.

The birth of Omicron

Omicron is so different from earlier coronavirus variants, such as Alpha and Delta, that evolutionary virologists estimate its closest-known genetic ancestor probably dates back to more than a year ago, some time after mid-2020. Its unusual array of mutations evolved under virologists’ radar, so it seemed to come out of nowhere. Working out under what conditions this highly transmissible variant arose might help scientists to understand the risk of new variants emerging, and suggest steps to minimize it. Scientists are investigating three theories:

Although researchers have sequenced millions of SARS-CoV-2 genomes, they might simply have missed a series of mutations that eventually led to Omicron.

The variant might have evolved mutations in one person, as part of a long-term infection.

It could have emerged unseen in other animal hosts, such as mice or rats.

Researchers await a report, expected in early February, in which the World Health Organization’s recently formed Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens (SAGO) will grapple with Omicron’s origins.

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-00215-2

How to Sleep - The Importance of Sleep

Although our knowledge of exactly why we sleep is lacking, we do know a lot about the effects of not sleeping, too little sleep and/or low quality sleep.

Our overall quality of life can be seriously affected by lack of quality sleep and this can heavily influence how we behave and perform, how we feel and even how we look.

This page examines factors that encourage good sleep (sleep hygiene), the dangers of insufficient quality sleep, and factors and triggers that can make us feel sleepy or lethargic outside of normal sleeping times.

https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ps/importance-of-sleep.html

How to Read a Food Label

Food labels can seem perplexing, and people often read them with an eye toward different things. Whether you are looking to limit your sugar, cut calories or increase your fiber intake, this guide will help you make sense of the numbers, ingredients and nutritional information packed onto that tiny box. Read on for the information you need to get through the supermarket with ease. 

https://www.nytimes.com/guides/well/how-to-read-a-food-label

The science behind the anti-ageing boom

Recently, an ageing-research initiative called Altos Labs was launched with US$3 billion in initial financing from backers including world’s richest person Jeff Bezos. It’s the latest in a surge of anti-ageing ventures that rely on ‘partial reprogramming’ using Yamanaka factors — four transcription factors that can reprogram cells into an embryonic-like state that can give rise to different cell types. Studies in rodents and in cultured mammalian cells have shown that partial reprogramming can dramatically reverse some signs of ageing. But it’s still a mystery what processes underlie this rejuvenation. And there are risks: reprogrammed cells readily form tumours known as teratomas, and some Yamanaka factors have been linked to cancer.

Rejuvenation by controlled reprogramming is the latest gambit in anti-aging

Startups are betting that partial reprogramming with Yamanaka factors may lead to age reversal, but hurdles remain.

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41587-022-00002-4

Eleven body fluids we couldn’t live without

How is a human being like a fish?

Just as a fish never stops to think about the water in which it spends its entire life, so do many human beings rarely pause to consider the body fluids that make our lives possible.

Though not always fit for polite conversation, even the less pleasant among them play a crucial role in maintaining health. By learning a bit more about 11 of these body fluids, we can develop a deeper appreciation for the beauty and complexity of our own biology. What exactly are these fluids, and what often unheralded contributions do they make?

https://theconversation.com/eleven-body-fluids-we-couldnt-live-without-49568

TED Talks Videos: A blueprint for diversity in the workplace

The basics on how to nurture and manage groups of people with different backgrounds and perspectives -- on a micro and macro level.

11 talks · Total run time 2:52:35

https://www.ted.com/playlists/670/a_blueprint_for_diversity_in_the_workplace

TED Talks Videos: Our brains: predictably irrational

The three pounds of jelly in our skulls allow us to reflect on our own consciousness -- and to make counterintuitive, irrational decisions. These talks explore why. 

14 talks

https://www.ted.com/playlists/74/our_brains_predictably_irrati

Forthcoming Events

10th Feb 2022. Society for Electronic Transactions and Security (SETS), Chennai, ACM Chennai & IEEE CS Madras host a one day webinar on "Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity". Register to this free event at https://forms.gle/HtGQweK6B1tfkVsv6

12th Feb 2022 at 6 pm IST. CSI Chennai, ACM Chennai & IEEE CS Madras present a webinar on "Technology in Healthcare in 2030: A peep into the future" by Dr. Krishnan Ganapathy, Director Apollo Telemedicine Networking Foundation. Register at https://bit.ly/3g9JnPP

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IRAI Quiz -- 220201

1. ------------- is a programming language created by top scientists from MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (CSAIL) for quantum computing.

2. ---------------, an Eastern Caribbean island  is opening a Diplomatic Embassy in the Metaverse

3. The Phoenix Project, a seminal business novel about a fictional American company working through its digital transformation is considered as -------------- bible.

4. The internet is something that people "browse." But, to a degree, people can "live" in the -----------.

5. What is common to these: PotCoin (POT), DopeCoin (DOPE), HempCoin (THC), and CannaCoin (CCN).

6. The term Web3  is largely believed to have been coined by ---------------, creator of the Ethereum cryptocurrency and founder of the Web3 Foundation.

7. Sequential Reads/Writes : MBPS = Random Performance: ---------- 

8. Google Has Leveraged Security Captcha To Successfully ----------- (Fold Proteins / Digitize Books)

9. Sun Microsystems’ Java Software Platform was first designed for ------------- (web browser / smart appliances)

10. Registering a domain name as amazom.com is an example of ------------------

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