TopperLearning Launches CBSE Class 11 Commerce

 Ever since its inception in 2007, TopperLearning has guided countless students to achieve their goal of excelling academically by providing top-notch education products. TopperLearning’s aim is to pave the way to help students climb the ladder of success.

Committed to innovating and creating relevant education products, TopperLearning has now launched Commerce for CBSE Class 11. At the click of a button, students pursuing Commerce will have access to a bank of exhaustive information, including the syllabus, study resources, tests, expert advice and more.

Important subjects such as Accountancy, Economics, Business Studies, Maths and Hindi Grammar, which are part of the Class 11 Commerce syllabus, have been covered in detail by our experts through the resources designed by them. Every chapter in all the subjects has been carefully considered in order to provide the most pertinent information. There is also a wide range of informative articles on everything related to Class 11 Commerce.

Talking about the new launch, Dipanjan Das, CEO, Greycells18, says, “In the current context of India, it is imperative that we write the last mile of our demographic dividend well. A binocular view of the situation also suggests that it is a story of too many chasing too few. Access to quality content and delivery becomes a fundamental right. Thus, at TopperLearning, our endeavor is to provide access to quality education, create opportunities, empower minds and be a partner in a student’s journey towards a career. Our decoding of the ‘E’ of e-learning is ‘Everything, Everyone, Engaging and Easy’.”

With the newly launched product, students will be able to study Commerce meticulously through MCQs, SAQs, Topic Notes, Sample Papers and Textbook Solutions. This product is an end-to-end learning solution for Commerce students in Class 11. It is designed keeping in mind the best interests of students.

What makes TopperLearning Commerce even more appealing is the kind of expertise and the easy-to-access wide range of quality content. Dipanjan adds, “Our Commerce programme for Class 11 students brings a 360-degree dimension to a child’s preparation through cutting-edge content in the form of texts and videos. We also have a plethora of tests and virtual tutoring which enable a performance-driven, personalized feedback process and live classes by subject experts. Our subject experts are postgraduates and doctorates bringing in decades of experience in teaching.”

TopperLearning Commerce will slowly build and enhance the confidence of students, thus helping them not only acquire knowledge but also a profound understanding of what they learn. Giving our tests and seeking advice from our experts will allow students to enhance their knowledge in a practical yet stress-free way.

To know more, check out www.topperlearning.com

About TopperLearning.com

TopperLearning (www.topperlearning.com), an initiative of the media conglomerate Network18, is India’s premier study destination for K-12 education. We recognize that each student is unique and design feedback and study plans customized to each student. In today’s competitive landscape, students have to constantly strive to outdo themselves; hence, access to tools which will fillip them to the next level must be available 24x7. At TopperLearning, you will find the perfect mix of the latest technology and the best content, which we believe  is the nitro for students to race their way through studies and reach their academic goals.

About Topper TV

Topper TV is India’s only curriculum-led education channel on Indian television for Class 1−12 students with a viewership of over 2.5 lakh. Based on the planks of enhancing the engagement of children, programmes on Topper TV accentuate understanding of concepts and the ability to apply for life through experiential learning. Content has been specifically created by academic experts for television and covers Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Maths. The episodes have been designed in a way to ignite minds and enhance the learning experience. High-quality videos have been produced in-house using Live Action, In-Show Graphics and Animation. They are presented by alumni of IIT, IIM and Ivy League colleges. Topper TV is available on Tata Sky (Channel # 590), Airtel Digital TV (Channel # 295), Reliance Digital TV (Channel # 580) and Videocon d2h (Channel # 160).

www.topperlearning.com and Topper TV provide new-age learning resources such as videos, sample papers, revision notes, textbook solutions and exhaustive question banks to make learning enjoyable and simple for students. Boards covered include CBSE, ICSE, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Goa and Karnataka.

VITAMINS AND DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS – POINTS TO CONSIDER

 The human body uses a varied number of vitamins and minerals in different quantities for its different metabolic processes. The ideal option to get these vitamins and minerals is to have meals containing healthy unprocessed foods that are known to have proper levels of these vitamins and minerals on a daily basis. Just like our parents kept telling us when we were kids! Or in some cases even after we have grown up!!
However, in the modern world where life is fast paced, many of us do not end up taking the required amount of vitamins from our food. This could be because we are either too busy to have proper nutritious meals on a daily basis, don’t have access to the right meals every day or even some special reasons like being pregnant, suffering from alcoholism or following a specific diet like vegan.

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Below is a list of people who might be more susceptible to vitamin deficiencies if they don’t plan and consume their meals properly

• Pregnant women
• Breastfeeding mothers
• Individuals who take alcohol above the recommended amounts
• Narcotic drug users
• People on low calorie diets
• Smokers
• Vegans/Vegetarians
• Women who excessively bleed during menstruation

Vitamin deficiencies

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How deficiencies affect us is dependent on which vitamin or mineral we are deficient in. Some deficiencies have an immediate impact while the effect of some take longer. For example, deficiency in some types of vitamin B can lead to visual reactions like cracked lips or sores around the mouth. But being deficient in calcium can cause damage to our bones over a period of few months or years. Many studies have shown that a majority of the Indian population is deficient in at least one crucial vitamin. This means that a majority of us are susceptible to the health issues caused by vitamin deficiency. This is why it is important for us to make sure that we make changes in our lifestyle to meet our daily nutrition requirement through the meals we eat. If we can’t do that, then the least we should do is take the help of vitamin and mineral supplements.

Some things to consider when using supplements

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The word supplement by its literal definition means a thing added to something in order to complete or enhance it. Therefore, dietary supplements should never be considered to be standalone cures or replacements for a regular diet. Anyone or any company claiming otherwise is clearly misinformed and doing so for their personal or commercial gain.
Another important point is, our body has a limit of how much of each vitamin or mineral it can absorb at a time. This means that taking vitamins and minerals in quantities higher than the daily requirement is of no use and in some cases can end up being harmful due to the toxic nature of some minerals when consumed in high quantities. The body will either flush this excess out on a daily basis or will react in a negative way. Hence it is important to be wary of dietary supplement brands that claim to be better for you as they have higher quantities of vitamins and minerals like 200%, 300 % or even in some cases 1000% of recommended daily allowance.
There are some exceptions to this where the body does have the ability to absorb higher quantity of a vitamin or mineral but this is only recommended as a way to tackle severe cases of deficiency and should strictly be done only after consulting with a physician.

Why you should consider Purayati’s range of supplements as your choice for dietary supplements?

All the points mentioned above were derived through exhaustive research. But we recommend you to cross check these points by doing your own research and once you are convinced about the benefits of supplements, we suggest using Purayati’s range of supplements because they were developed and manufactured by keeping these very points in mind. As an added advantage, we are sure that we are the most economical dietary supplement brand available online in India. We are so confident about this that if you find a product that has the same formula as ours at a cheaper price then do let us know and we will give you your money back**
Now you might see those two stars and think “I am sure they have terms and conditions which means I will never actually get that money back”. We have to put those two stars only to make sure someone doesn’t misuse our policy through bogus cases. But if you have a valid claim, contact us at support@purayati.com and we will make sure you get your money back. You can purchase our products exclusively on www.purayati.com 

They are not available on any other website or store in any city.

Capstona - Forays into Decorative and Bold Multi-Purpose Tiles

Capstona – Udaipur based natural stone products manufacturer and supplier – announced on Monday, 13^th June 2016 its entry into Multi-Purpose Natural Stone tiles.

Natural stone products such as natural stone wash basins, natural stones for decor purpose, natural stone borders, etc. are on a boom in the country. All thanks to the paradigm shift from stereotypical decor pieces to something that is elegant and robust.

                                              

Capstona recently announced its foray in multi-purpose tiles that could be used as either elevation tiles for home, tiles for exterior wall cladding or simply as wall tiles. These tiles by Capstona are incredibly designed and meticulously crafted out of natural stones, thereby preserving the premium quality of the same.

                                         

Be it elevation tiles for home, exterior wall cladding tiles or wall tiles, they are available in different patterns, colors, and design. With their elegance, gloss, and charm, they are sure to cater to the unique taste of the people for decor. A perfect alternative to wallpapers and wall paints, the wall tiles offer a complete makeover to the abodes and captivate onlookers with their appeal.

The multi-purpose tiles are manufactured keeping in mind the factor of durability. Thus, the elevation tiles, exterior wall cladding tiles, etc. are made to stand the test of time and toughness.

While announcing the multi-purpose tiles, one of the executives of Capstona mentioned, “Like our other collection, our wall tiles, exterior wall cladding tiles and, elevation tiles for the home are handmade and carved out of top-notch quality natural stone. We don't compromise on quality and therefore, every precautionary measure has been taken right from their design to carving. Our new offerings are sure to escalate the elegance of your abode and/or office space with their magnificent looks.”

CAPSTONA - Blue Bird Minerals is the established brand in the field of natural stone products. The artistry of its master artisans tuned with modern technology makes their collection one of the finest available in the market.

CAPSTONA symbolizes beauty and art in the market of natural stone. Its intricate colorful patterns and images reflected in the austerity and solidity of stone are marvelous and appealing.

For more information on the Multi-Purpose Tiles, visit: www.capstona.com

India’s Largest Facebook Fashion Community SHOPWATI Raises Seed Round from Sanjiv Rai of SRKK Advisors

 Prachalit Infomedia Pvt Ltd, which founded Shopwati, an Online Fashion Community has raised an undisclosed amount in a seed round from Sanjiv Rai of SRKK Advisors.

The bootstrapped startup will use this round to fund the next phase of technology development and reach out to customers and vendors in cities outside Delhi.

Shopwati is India’s First Fashion “E-Commerce in Reverse” Portal, creating a unique platform for women shoppers and vendors to explore fashion.

Built around conversations, the Shopwati community helps its users find products, take a poll on what to buy and discover fashion.

Ankit Bajaj, Co-Founder and CEO, expresses his vision for Shopwati: “We aim to build a strong community which helps each other make better fashion choices. Unlike every other Fashion Discovery App, Shopwati is not just about finding fashion inspiration, it aims to help people who want to act on it”

What started as a group of close friends and family, grew into a huge community, from discussing fashion finds across Delhi to getting suggestions on what to wear and where to buy it from.

Today, Shopwati is a 50,000+ member strong community, which comprises of Stylists, Bloggers, Private Labels, Designers, Brands and 1000s of other users talking about fashion. They also recently launched the preview of their Android App with 1000 invites that were exhausted in 2 hours of the launch.

Mehak Suri Co-Founder and COO believes  “Most of the women know what they will wear for that wedding/event 2 months later, what they don’t know is where to buy it from, and we see that as a huge opportunity. On Shopwati 1000s of vendors respond back to queries of users looking for clothes, makeup, accessories, footwear or gift ideas”

Shopwati today addresses over 300 queries everyday and with a GMV of over Rs. 1.5 crore in less than 6 months, they are doing more business than some of the biggest names in the fashion discovery space. They claim that more than 95% queries get answered in 24 hours and the conversion rate is over 35%”

To be on the platform, vendors have to pay an Annual Subscription Fee since most of the transactions happen offline and Shopwati takes no commission on the sales.

Akriti Garg, Chief Content Officer adds “Our Shopwatis are women who are 23 and above. These women are settled, opinionated and have a lot going on in their lives – marriage, social events, professional events, etc. These women have little to no time and there was a gap in the market wherein no one was catering to their styling and fashion needs. This is where Shopwati steps in, we and the community give these women honest opinions and our designers cater to their style and requirements at their convenience without having to spend hours in a market.”

About Shopwati:

What’s it about? 

Fashion Discovery app Shopwati helps its users find clothes and accessories that they are looking for with the help of a strong community which includes Vendors, Bloggers, Stylists and Other Users.

Why is it different?

 Shopwati looks to leverage the power of lots of fashion-interested people in helping individuals find the stylish clothes & accessories they are looking for. Users can simply post what they are looking for and vendors, users and bloggers help in finding the best deal.

Who’s it for?

It’s for fashion-loving users who want to seek suggestions and in turn give advice to and from the community.

Who’s Working on It?

Ankit Bajaj, has worked with several organizations in various strategy roles in Delhi and London before Co-Founding India’s first SMS based search engine Ask Birbal. Shopwati is his second inning in the Startup World. He is a Graduate from the Brookes University, Oxford.

Mehak Suri, has managed sales at brands like Taj, Oberoi, Radisson and Le-Meridian. She is also a professional singer and has sung Bollywood songs with award winning music composer Ankit Tiwari. She is an MBA from Infinity Business School, Gurgaon

Where is it? It is headquartered in Gurgaon. For More Information visit www.shopwati.com

About Investors:

Sanjiv Rai

Started in April 2008 by Sanjiv Rai, SRKK is a boutique investment company that began with a motive of funding pre-revenue early stage companies. They currently have 5 companies in their portfolio and have aggressive plans to expand.

Mr. Sanjiv Rai is a former CEO and MD of Rapid MetroRail Gurgaon and ILand FS Rail, with the IL and FS Group and is credited with developing, financing and building the country's first fully privately financed and owned Rapid Metro project in Gurgaon.

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance launches #TweetInsurance

·  An industry first initiative leveraging Twitter’s real time platform to offer instant services to customers as well as non-customers

 Bajaj Allianz General Insurance has launched, industry’s first Twitter based insurance platform called #TweetInsurance. In line with the company’s focus on harnessing the power of digital technology to provide hassle-free customer experience, this first-of-its-kind innovation promises customer centricity and services like never before. This innovative platform aims to offer convenience to company’s customers and non-customers alike in getting insurance information and services instantly by simply sending a tweet at the Bajaj Allianz Twitter handle with relevant hashtags.

The user needs to tweet @BajajAllianz #TweetInsurance. This will provide the user a list of services that can be availed on Twitter and the replies and updates would go via Direct Message to the user’s Twitter handle. The services that one can avail include the following:

·        Getting premium quotes on various products

·        Getting instant information about branch and network hospital locations

·        Getting a status update about a claim or policy

·        Knowing claims procedure details

·        Getting your policy soft copy

·        Buying insurance online

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Tapan Singhel, MD and CEO, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, says, “Technology has been a great enabler for the insurance industry, especially in the general insurance space given that the touch points with our customers are numerous in terms of service delivery. The need of the hour is customer-centric innovations that provide real time service to our customers. At Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, it has been our constant endeavor to aggressively leverage technology to bring in enhanced customer experience and transparency. #TweetInsurance is yet another step in this direction.”

Mr. Singhel added, “With Indians becoming more and more informed and connected, the aim is to consistently modernize communication channels and deliver the right solutions and assistance instantly. This initiative makes a digital channel of engagement an integral part in redefining our relationship with customers.”

How #TweetInsurance works

     - Anyone with a Twitter account can follow @BajajAllianz and send a tweet with #TweetInsurance to get started
 

     -  Every service has been given a unique hashtag that the customer can use

     

    -  Replies/updates go via DM (private message), ensuring that there is no violation of privacy

     -This service does not require pre-registration, making it instantly accessible

                                          Getting a Travel Insurance quote:

Watch below YouTube video - #TweetInsurance showing how this initiative works-

About Bajaj Allianz General Insurance

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance is a joint venture between Allianz SE, the world’s leading insurer, and Bajaj Finserv Limited. Allianz SE is a leading insurance conglomerate globally and one of the largest asset managers in the world. Bajaj Allianz General Insurance is one of the leading private general insurance companies in India. The Company offers various general insurance products like motor insurance, home insurance, health insurance, travel insurance and also unique insurance plans such as wedding insurance, event Insurance, film insurance. Bajaj Allianz has received iAAA rating, from ICRA Limited, an associate of Moody's Investors Service for ten consecutive years. This rating indicates highest claims paying ability and a fundamentally strong position. The Company began its operations in 2001 and today has a presence in over 200 towns and cities in India. The Company has been constantly expanding its operations to be close to its customers.

The fantastico world of love

 Exchanging of greeting cards showing a naked winged boy shooting an arrow through heart, transformation of college corridor into a flirting zone ,singles panicking and the breaking news about proposals acceptance and rejection , the valentine month has started. and I hated it.
Ria and Dev (my BFFs) approached my desk. Ria had something in her hand...oh, another display of affection by Rohit,a greeting card. finding me looking at it Ria hid it behind. she knew what was I going through.
"why you hiding it? afraid I'll start crying like a baby just because I've never received one of those?" I asked.
"Nooo actually it's a bit funny. I am afraid you'll make fun of it and then brand people in relationship as "STUPID" she answered.
that got me curious. I had to have a look at it. I snatched the greeting card from her hand. it was huge. not to mention lots of hearts and the word "love" in bold italics. it had lots of pages. each page featuring the famous couples starting with Adam and eve, then romeo-Juliet, shahjahan-mumtaz, heer-ranjha and so on. the funny part- their faces were replaced by Ria and Rohit's faces. I broke out into a laughter. Ria snatched the card from my hand and said "I knew it!" "you people are stupid!" I retorted.
"No they are crazy in love" Dev who was silently standing all this while spoke. I was startled to hear this comment from him. he was like me. we both were single and enjoyed making fun of couples. he was a happy single guy whereas I was slowly turning into a relationship wannabe.
I wanted to tease Dev but Ria cut me off "Shreya  I know what you are going through. but believe me when the time comes your 'special someone' will enter your life. until then take solace in knowing that you both are under the same sky."
I was done with the waiting game. it was time to take this matter into my own hands. that "special someone" is out there somewhere. I just have to find him. so I decided to go on a love hunting spree. all I needed was a sign from the universe giving me a hint where should I start my journey from. Ria shook me. "hey can you please return this library book for me. I am going out with Rohit."  okay so library it is.
I was browsing the book shelves in library when I heard someone fall. a guy fell off carrying a pile of books. I helped him in picking up the books. I saw his face. he was Uday, the topper of our class. I didn't know about him much but whenever I needed his notes he always gave me. he being topper his notes were in big demand but he never denied me and made me go empty handed without notes. why? that rang a bell. I asked him. "'coz Dev always used to reserve it for you before anyone else."he replied. oh Dev My best friend.:) "is there anything else you want to tell me?" I asked smiling. "Nothing, I think" he replied reluctantly.
I couldn't sleep.....just tossing and turning in bed. I called Ria my 2:00 am buddy and told her everything. Ria was surprised at first.
" I always knew Dev had a thing for you. whenever professors ask you questions and you go blank he diverts professor's attention by asking them a doubt. he also convinced Laxmi mam to shift him in our practical batch not because Laxmi mam was his favorite but because someone else was." Ria teased me.
That night I just couldn't sleep. I suddenly could relate to all the love songs. that feeling of being loved by someone was over powering. My special someone was so close to me all this while and I never knew. As the dawn was rising so were the butterflies in my stomach. how will I face him? how will I react if he decides to propose?  will I be able to utter those magical four words to him?
                                                      "I love you too!"

This blog post is inspired by the blogging marathon hosted on IndiBlogger for the launch of the #Fantastico Zica from Tata Motors. You can apply for a test drive of the hatchback Zica today.

My Fantastico Balloon Phase

                                                                   

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I was playing with it, all I cared about was that, it had all the attention of a 4 yr old me till someone told me to pose for the camera. The photo was taken, considered the best and the most fantastico pic of my childhood it's all framed and is proudly hanging on the wall of my  house for some years. What made the pic look so good? Was it my innocence or the joy brought out by the colorful fantastico balloons? It must be combination of both!

My Fantastico playmate-

It was customary for me to get a balloon at the Diwali fair. Now It's shape and colour a little changed. It was constructed by 3 balloons. 1 white balloon as the base stick, 2nd white balloon bent in an oval shape joined with the 1st one and the 3rd blue balloon inside the empty space of the 2nd one. It resembled a lollipop- a balloon lollipop! of course with a different purpose. After waving it and banging on my brother's head for some time I used to take out the 3rd balloon. It's always better to have two in case of "emergency". If one bursts I still had the other one. I used to draw a smiley face on it.

                                     

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Big Balloon Theory-

 One night after coming from the Diwali fair I kept the balloons inside the bed as I considered it to be the safest place for them. In the morning when I woke up from a sound sleep I looked under my bed. With no sights of it I went on a blaming my brother spree. when later I  inspected the scene of crime I found the remains of the balloon. I cried loudly to make my mom and dad realize how grave the situation was! My dad tried to calm me down saying "balloon is temporary. It lived for long it had to. We too are like balloons. Our time will also come but the decision is in our hands if we cry about everything we lose or appreciate its presence! wasn't that a good balloon?" "it was." I said sobbing. That day I learnt the life's biggest lesson….through a balloon!

A Wishing Balloon-

Few days ago on my 20th birthday me and my friends bought balloons. My friend started taking our pics saying it would be perfect for facebook coverpics. We started posing holding the colourful balloons when my balloon's string got tangled with one of friend's balloons strings. We were untangling it when I lost the hold on my balloon and it flew away. I was sad but then I quickly made a wish.  It is one of the most beautiful and fantastico moment of my life.

This blog post is inspired by the blogging marathon hosted on IndiBlogger for the launch of the #Fantastico Zica from Tata Motors. You can apply for a test drive of the hatchback Zica today.