Today we are starting ‘Das Lakshan Parv’ – Paryushan which means Celebrating 10 Virtues of being a good Human.
Each day we go deep into one virtue where all the scholars of the philosophy speak about that virtue. As per Anekantvaad philosophy of Jainism – All perspectives of Specific virtue are appreciated without one prescriptive book.
I have been listening to various scholars over many years. I am sharing my understanding of today’s virtue – Forgiveness. It’s a partial knowledge and full knowledge of the virtue will be completed by you and your thinking. This summary may provide a trigger for your experiences to reflect on forgiveness virtue.
Teacher is the one who triggers a new thought or connects the existing knowledge to mould the person.
Teachers can be anyone from Parents, Supervisors and peers besides formal Classroom teachers. Sometimes, a smart question by a younger person can be a teacher.
Let’s celebrate all the teachers around us and within us. Happy Teacher’s Day.
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2. How do we measure Learning Capacity in a Person?
Very interesting dialogue happening where different Perspectives are emerging.
As per ‘Design The Thinking’ – Thinking mind has six rooms – Imagination room, Learning room, Doing room, Effective room, influencing room and Giving room.
Our mind lives in these 6 rooms thruout the day. The more imagination leads the desire of learning more. The more learning gets applied to doing results into experiential learning. Thru experiential learning one learns to become effective as team member or team leader and leads to influencing others. Giving or teaching is greatest way to increase learning capacity.
The measurement of learning capacity as suggested by few people thru standardised tests is a good way to Judge. One other way to measure learning capacity is to ask a person to write down number of questions which comes to his mind about a particular problem not answers. Germination of right questions may help in determining his/her learning capacities.
The story I am about to tell traverses the fascinating world of a young boy and his journey to adulthood. And during this journey, he tells a riveting story of discovery – of his journey and self discovery. It’s about a young and determined individual who faced financial obstacles but remained committed to achieving his goals. Interwoven in his journey, we unravel how the world of technology unravels.
Murari Lal was just like any other boy growing up in a bustling locality in a vibrant city. He imbibed the vibrancy and had his playful side. But there was another side to him, too. At the tender age of 10, Murari was captivated by the mesmerising world of video games. However, a price tag of Rs.2000 hung heavily over his dreams, a sum far beyond the confines of his modest pocket money, that amounted to a mere Rs.50 per month.
But the money did not seem to be an obstacle in achieving his dream. He remained focused on his important goal. He was determined to be smart with his money and found help at the local Ramlal Bank to start his financial journey. He saved Rs.20 from his monthly pocket money, resisted the temptation and deposited whatever money he got on festivals in that account to make his dream come true.
Time passed. Festivals came & went. The temptations were all there. But his dream & determination was greater than all of these. After patiently waiting for two years, Murari’s hard work with money paid off, and festivities brought in extra money, Murari remained determined. He felt proud and satisfied when he had Rs.2000 in his hands. It showed he didn’t give up and was smart with his money. This was just the beginning of Murari’s journey to learn how to handle money well, and he never forgot this important lesson.
When he was 13, he had to buy groceries for his family. This allowed him to learn even more about managing money, and it happened at a local store.
With his mom’s shopping lists, Murari regularly went to the nearby grocery store. But there was a surprising twist: the store owner didn’t immediately ask for payment. Instead, they sent someone to collect the money at the end of the month. Murari realised that this system was similar to how credit and credit cards work, which got him thinking about the complex world of finance that he would soon learn about.
As Murari’s life story progressed, taking him through college and into the world of startups, his journey blended perfectly with the growing world of technology. He named his business ‘Murari Lal & Co’ and approached RamLal Bank to seek financial assistance and was introduced to how RamLal bank can extend a loan to him against the machinery he would procure and purchase orders he got as well as help him manage his month to month cash requirements by giving him money against the invoices he would raise to his clients.
Reshared: I wish to celebrate the power of the Research and Development teams at Intellect this quarter. 2 million person-hours of sustained investments annually and 16 million person-hours during the last 8 years in R&D have catapulted the company from Product to Technology company. eMACH.ai, with its 5 built-in technologies, drives holistic and agile transformation at double the speed and half the costs.
Turmeric Technology is first-of-its-kind Composable platform (No code), choreographing Events, Microservices, APIs, Business Rules, UX and Generative AI seamlessly to deliver high performance with inbuilt ease to use. Fabric Technology brings in enterprise decision-grade knowledge from Structured and Unstructured Data. Intellect’s ‘Platform First’ strategy in building technology is powering unparalleled efficiencies in Insurance, Wealth, Retail, Risk and Corporate. Extremely high point in building commercial IPs.
On the 25th of July, I had the pleasure and privilege of having dinner with Mr Ibrahim Thiaw – Under Secretary General of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification
In a very personal, affable and friendly manner, the Under Secretary General was keen to learn about the best practices happening in India to combat this global crisis. Very quickly, he focused on the term desertification – its origin, its definition, the causes , the consequences and potential solutions to redress this burning issue.
As I understood from him, the UNCCD is the global voice for land. It promotes practices that avoid, reduce and reverse land degradation and is the driving force behind Sustainable Development Goal 15 and Land Degradation Neutrality.
The design thinking driven approach towards Holistic and Sustainable development of the rural communities where Mission Samriddhi is working was wholeheartedly appreciated and endorsed by His Excellency.
He was quite poignant about the constraints and pressures on food production and supply lines due to the rapid increase in consumption patterns on account of a huge middle class in India and China. Industrialized agriculture with excessive usage of chemical fertilizers, indiscriminate water usage and its misuse and climate change have all resulted in soil and land degradation. Newer ways to farm including natural zero tillage farming, a focus on biodiversity and a conscious attempt for behavioral change towards sustainable living was his key message.
Interestingly, he felt that more than Governments and policies – if Businesses adopted Sustainability practices wholeheartedly and people in the street speak about it and do something about it, the impact on society would be far more effective with a faster rate of reversal of desertification. The plethora of knowledge and insights on soil conservation and agroecology that is rapidly re-emerging in India – he felt must be shared in a structured manner with the rest of the world.
In the end, I was quite humbled when he compared with Andre Hoffmann ( Swiss Environmentalist, Philanthropist and Vice Chairman of Roche) in the way our thought processes are similar and was keen that I participate in next year’s World Economic Forum. Thank You Mr. Ibrahim.
The middle floor of the tower rotates to give 360 degree view. Obviously entire floor with few hundred people has weight of over 125 Tons. This floor rotates with just 1.5 Horse Power(HP) motor. The home mixer has motor of 1.0 HP to 2.0 HP.
What a High Performance Design more than 60 years ago!!!
iRUN 2023 – Where Dreams and Determination Met the Finish Line
In the realm of running, the race isn’t about whether you lead, follow, or come in last. It’s about proudly proclaiming, “I crossed that finish line.” This sentiment struck a chord with us at Intellect. It was the inspiration behind the iRUN event, a unique double marathon spanning 5 km and 10 km. This special event was the heart of Intellect Fest 2023, a spectacle that unfolded on a bright Saturday morning, August 5th.
This year’s iRUN carved its place in history, with an astounding 580 registrations by the Associates embracing the challenge. These numbers stand as a testament to our unity and determination, far surpassing the modest participation of previous iRUNs, where we rarely exceeded 300 participants.
Our associates were invited to share the marathon spirit with their beloved family members. As we pursued our physical goals together, each person chose their marathon distance, either 5 km or 10 km, reflecting the diversity of our shared vision, One Dream, One Intellect. This embodies our strategic philosophy of collaboration and a united purpose.
The rhythm of this grand event echoed beyond borders. For the first time, iRUN’s magic reached the heart of Hyderabad, where over 100 enthusiasts joined the journey. Mumbai also received over 200 registrations unfortunately the event could not happen due to heavy rain.
In Chennai, our event unfolded as a tapestry woven with threads of unity. Spouses, Children, and even those with mobility challenges joyfully took part in the marathon. The 10 km race showcased the incredible skills of Mythili Periyasamy, securing the top spot for the second consecutive year. A talented footballer, she conquered the distance in just one hour, one minute, and thirty seconds and Valarmathi secured the second position. Hariharan accomplished the 10 km course in 42 minutes and Vinod Kumar secured the second position finishing the course in 42 minutes and 15 seconds. He had previously emerged as the champion of iRUN 2022.
Discussing the other victors in Chennai, In the 5 km race held, Venkatesh finished first with a time of 24 minutes and 6 seconds, while Mariya secured the top position in 39 minutes and 31 seconds. Meanwhile, in Hyderabad, Susanta Kumar Sahoo completed the 5 km race in 24 minutes and 5 seconds, and Surapaneni Pujitha clinched victory in 30 minutes and 4 seconds.
Intellect Fest committee acted as the guardians of this spirited spectacle. Hydration stations dotted the route, protecting participants from dehydration, while clear directions guided them on the right path.
As we look back, iRUN 2023 becomes a symphony of achievement, etching a chapter into Intellect’s legacy. It embodies unity, resilience, and our shared dreams.
I will share the stories of the success of Intellect and our Associates in the upcoming weeks.
Reshared: SRM has introduced Design Thinking course for all first year students. A major breakthru in curriculum where ‘Design The Thinking’ based on unmukt is becoming the foundation stone for understanding the Technology and Engineering better.
Congratulations to all faculty who spent enough time in learning the new pedagogy at School of Design Thinking under the leadership of Dr. Anbu Rathinavel.
Hello, my name is Arun Jain. I am a design thinker living in Chennai, India. This is my blog, where I post my thoughts, technology trends and tips about the fintech world and many more.
