Times are changing and so does technology. In a nation which is on the verge of development, mobile phones are an essential part of the masses (especially reaching out to the rural masses). Communication is slowly breaking all shackles and boundaries to bridge the gaps and connect the different parts of the world. This clearly projects the milestones that have been achieved when it comes to a nation where in deeply entrenched by the ancient ways of living.

Coming back to the modern and the urban era, we already know about the existence of the dual SIM phones and their benefits. There have been many cell phone manufacturers who have implemented and come about with the dual SIM technology. But then, when it comes to the cell phone giant “Nokia” introducing dual SIM phones in India, it is definitely news!

Nokia being considered as the biggest brand manufacturers of mobile phones have not yet ventured into the genre of dual SIM until now. So, for all the Nokia users, there is something worthwhile to invest in! As of now, the company is launching phones which can be considered as being at the entry level. These models are in pre-release stage.

The introductory models include the Nokia C1-00 and would cost at a minimal rate of only Rs. 1,700. This would be followed by the Nokia C2-100 which is priced at Rs. 2,500. This would take a few months to be launched in the Indian markets, post its release in the global market.

These phones have been developed keeping in mind the rural customers as well. These phones would be provided with the Nokia Ovi Life Tools which would be pre-installed in the phone.

At the same time, no prizes for guessing that the phone would be launched with services from either Reliance Mobile or Tata DoCoMo as these are only two GSM service providers under the telecom giants, especially when it comes to Dual SIM services in India.

Here, it has to be realized that the other major brand which has ventured into Dual SIM in India has been Samsung. So, now the users have more options to look into while buying a dual SIM phone.

Above all, after years finally Nokia has ventured into the genre of Dual SIM phones which can be considered as a breadth of fresh air. This is because this brand is considered as the most reliable and the trusted manufacturer of mobile phones. Thus, it is definitely worth rejoicing for the loyal customers of this brand.

According to Corporate America, the biggest brands in technology would not have made it to their current position without the much needed skilled migrants from overseas. Big brands such Microsoft, Google, Cisco, Google to name a few, could not have made it to the top spot otherwise.

According to a report which has been made for the US Chamber of Commerce (USCC) and the American Council of International Personnel (ACIP), a strong defense is seen especially towards India. Such terms have been mentioned 43 times followed by China and Chinese with nine references.

When it comes to the ACIP, their objective is to cater to the relevant resources as well as the support which is required for the development of placement, mobility as well as the training of the highly academically qualified professionals throughout the world.

This report has come about when many measures have been taken recently to curb immigration. All the major high tech firms see it as the role of the highly qualified immigrants for their success. Many examples have been cited with reference to immigrants in the report. The H1-B program has been the key to all these developments which took place in the realm of technology. For instance, Orkut which was created by Orkut Buyukkokten is from Turkey. He received his PhD from Stanford University and later on joined Google as a software engineer.

A research by William Kerr from the Harvard Business School and William F. Lincoln from the University of Michigan has also been referred to in the report. This research projects a connection between the increased patent filings and the H-1B admissions. This has been found for both the companies as well as the cities.

The report also has a special section known as the “Hyperbole about Indian Company Use of H1-B Visas”. This part caters to the H1-B visas granted to the Indian professionals who come and work in the United States.

Have you ever found your teenage child to be confused or rather yourself confused in understanding the needs of his? Then this article is for you. This phase of your child is often followed by mood swings, depression and certain physical and physiological changes. These things often lead to his introvert behaviors, not only with peers, siblings, but with parents too. Not to forget the “peer pressure” that makes the matter worse… It is this stage when a child starts transforming into an adult and struggles with himself to know as what exactly is happening to him!

The puberty further complicates the situation. He starts hiding this from his parents, knowing that something wrong is happening to him at this point! Trust me, there would be moments when he would scold you or say something which might pinch you at the core, but at this time, it is you who have to understand all his mood swings and cope up in accordance with the needs of your child.

One thing that all the parents need to keep in mind is that teenagers get susceptible to all kinds of influences very easily. So it is better to keep a strict eye on their company without making them suspicious that you are doing it. They should NOT feel that you are eyeing upon them like a doctor or a CID! Give them ample freedom that they need in life but at the same time ensure that you don’t overdo it.

Also, keep this facet in mind that the more you try to restrict a child for doing something, the more he will get butterflies in his stomach to do it! Children look forward to dreams which seem unrealistic in nature, hence guiding them properly is what you as a PARENT has to do!

Ensure that you maintain the right kind of communication with your child as any kind of “communication gap” would only lead to hassles in future relationship. He will start hiding secrets from you, hence giving rise to circumstances which may lead to unwanted behavior in future!

Never scold him in front of others as it may lead to the development of certain hatred in his heart for you! This seed would beget bad fruits in the coming years! They might be stubborn at some stage or may acquire unwanted behavior, but you have to understand that they are GROWING! Remember, your teenage child needs your support at every step of his life. So be there for him.

A group of Republican lawmakers are calling for the Congress to look into the issue of immigration. This has come after constant requests to seek answers which all went futile. This group consists of the seven GOP Senators who are on the Judicial Committee. They have written to the Sen. Patrick Leahy, the Chairman for the panel requesting him to call a hearing in order to question the present government authorities regarding the new draft on immigration.

It is being said that this draft was written about four months back by four staff members and legal counsel working for the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). According to an official from the Department of Homeland Security, this document is only a draft memo and cannot be considered as being an administrative policy itself.  With this, the authors of the document also said that they were not urging for a Non-Legislative version of the Amnesty. They have suggested some administrative relief options in the absence of congressional action for reforms pertaining to immigration. This is to decrease the risks attached to a few specific individuals present in the United States as undocumented migrants. It also states that benefits could be availed from the USCIS for such individuals.

With so many debates and issues hanging around immigration and issues related to it, it is time for the Obama administration to take measures before more states start issuing laws similar to those of Arizona. This would simply mean immigration not gelling with the government of the nation. More so, immigrants would develop that fear and might start leaving the nation. Here, it has to be remembered these immigrants are important to contribute to the nation and its economy. They have been partly responsible for the development of the nation. Thus, concrete actions have to be taken.

It has been urged by the Group Managing Director of Coca-Cola in Australia to make the rules pertaining to immigration less stringent. According to him, the nation gains from permitting foreign migrants to live, work or study in Australia. The visa requirements should be a bit relaxed which would permit the Australian companies to train the foreign professionals in the nation.

Mr. Terry Davis said that the nation would hate to lose out on the opinion of being an open state which accepts and embraces all cultures and is an open society. As per him, the migrants from Greece and Italy who immigrated to Australia half a century ago have been an asset to the nation. He said these words during a lunch at the Australian Institute of Company Directors while he spoke to the journalists post lunch.

At the same time, while answering the question pertaining to the number of visas to be issued, he feels that the level of immigration is a different debate altogether. This would rely upon many different considerations in terms of the nation and the inflow of people at a given time.

Mr. Davis also voiced out to support more number of international students to come and study in Australia. As per him, he would want to hire the best and the brightest from the universities in Australia irrespective of where these students came from.

Above all, it can be easily said that despite the rules being changed, there is at least one from the corporate world in Australia who believes that immigration is important for the development of the nation.

A teacher for the sight impaired is one of the occupations mentioned in the ANZSCO list. This profession is short of skilled professions who can perform the job efficiently. The above list consists of two sub-lists known as Schedule 3 and Schedule 4. Those occupations mentioned in Schedule 3 have to be applied through the General Skilled Migrant program. At the same time, the occupations mentioned in Schedule 4 can be applied for via the Sponsored (State Nomination/Blood Relation) or under Regional Programs. When it comes to the profession of a teacher for the sight impaired, this occupation is mentioned in both Schedule 3 and 4. This gives an option to the applicant to apply through any of the programs.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Evaluating the abilities and limitations of the student with respect to his physical, social, intellectual as well as emotional disabilities and so on.
• Planning the material for instructions and other aids that would help in training and rehabilitation.
• Counseling parents, advising as well as instructing them and the teachers on the use of specific techniques and its availability.
• Development and maintaining records and other data pertaining to the students and reports on the same.
• Designing, coordinating and executing specific programs which could cater to either remedial or advanced tuition.

Apart from the above, there are additional responsibilities which the professional would be expected to perform.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or higher education.
• In some cases, both qualification as well as relevant experience is required to qualify for the same.
• On the job training might be required in specific cases.

If you are a teacher for the sight impaired intending to immigrate to Australia for better opportunities, write to us at ajay@abhinav.com to know more on the same.

An Early Childhood teacher is also known as a Kindergarten teacher. This occupation has been listed by the Australian government in its ANZSCO list of occupations. These occupations are those which are short of skilled professionals in the nation. So, foreign skilled migrants are invited to apply under these occupations and immigrate to Australia.

The ANZSCO list caters to two lists namely- Schedule 3 and Schedule 4. The occupations present in Schedule 3 have to be applied for through the General Skilled Migrant program. However, the occupations mentioned in Schedule 4 have to be applied through Sponsored (State Nomination/Blood Relation) or under Regional Programs. When it comes to the occupation of a kindergarten teacher, it is mentioned in both the above lists which provides with an option for the applicant.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Catering to learning through both indoor and outdoor environment with the help of various materials and equipment to alleviate the development of the students.
• Evaluating the progress of students by observing them and identify any signs of illness, disabilities or emotional disturbance.
• Discussing the progress of the student with their parents.
• Taking part in programs catering to the community as well as family support as and when needed.
• Developing activities which could provide a wide range of experiences for the students and could enhance their cooperative social skills, understanding, and motor skills and in turn making them more confident.

Apart from the above, there are additional responsibilities which the professional would be expected to perform.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or higher education.
• In some cases, both qualification as well as relevant experience is required to qualify for the same.
• On the job training might be required in specific cases.

If you are an early childhood teacher intending to immigrate to Australia for better opportunities, write to us at ajay@abhinav.com to know more on the same.

Ever imagined what the world would be like without our favorite chocolates and ice creams? Or how it would have been if life continued to be the way it was when humans first stepped on Earth? Quite an intriguing thought! This is especially true for all the boom babies who have always known and lived life in warmth and comfort.

It is commonly said that a generation gap walks in every decade but now this process is much faster with change seeping in every five years. This is definitely a form of evolution…with one instance being the youth changing their gadgets like clothes, the disposable income rising and so on.

Evolution is commonly defined as the change in the traits that are inherited from the ancestors in a given population inhabited in an environment. This term is commonly defined genetically. However, there is another aspect attached to evolution which we experience in our daily life. Social Evolution or rather the Sociocultural Evolution can define the above aspect more clearly. This is largely affected by the development of automation and technology which has eased our lives over centuries.

Being a young working professional in my twenties, it would be too early for me to say that I have witnessed the phenomena of evolution. Yet there are aspects which I noticed which in a way can be considered as a part of the evolution which would soon come about. While reading an article I came across a statement made by Suneet Singh Tuli (CEO, Datawind) who said that to bring 30 million landline phones in India took about 100 years. Whereas, 600 million mobile phones were introduced just in a span of 10 years! Now, how about imagining India with the same number of computers with an Internet connection?

Coming back to reality, India has less than ten million computers with an Internet connection. Since it took only 10 years to bring about a revolution in the use of communication devices, this should be much faster. This would only be possible if the products and services are made available at a very affordable price which could be catered to by the masses.

Here, it is important to look at the larger picture aiming at a long term perspective rather than the initial profits and gains. For this to happen, the product manufacturers as well as the service providers need to have that vision where India becomes one of the leading players in the global market when it comes to Internet.

Now let’s say that they see an India connected throughout but how to go about making this a reality? Poverty is one of the major evils which are not something that can be removed in a day or two. So, people cannot afford a brand new PC at regular prices and pay extra bucks for an Internet subscription. More so, keeping the urban masses aside, there might be hardly a handful who would be computer literate. This clearly means educating the masses which should be involved in the business model prior to its implementation.

On the other hand, the masses that we are talking about are not someone accustomed to the urban way of living and accepting things. These people have been following their age old customs and traditions for centuries together. So, change is not something which is common here. Thus, the first and most important hurdle is to convince these people to let urbanites enter their villages and teach. Gaining their trust is vital for them to take time to attend lessons being conducted by those who believe in development.

At the same time, the focus has to be “Local and not Global”. After all, what use would be the knowledge of stocks and shares in a place which survives on agriculture and other cottage industries? It is important to remember that it is a big step for these people to accept change and let technology walk into their lives. So, it is not at the grass root level but rather at a cognizant level that change is being brought about. In other words, it is the evolution of mind, thoughts and perspectives which is the main objective here.

Once the rural masses learn to embrace technology, providing them with the same is another issue of concern. Here, providing them with low cost computer systems and enabling these systems with free internet services would definitely strike gold to make a start. Not to forget, it is the “Aam Aadmi” that we are talking about!

If looked into the past, the reason behind the success of mobile phones was low cost devices with cheaper services which enhanced connectivity through out the nation. So, whether or not chocolates or ice creams continue to exist in our lives, sociocultural evolution is something which would take place thanks to this advent of technology. Because time changes everything!

All those occupations which are in high demand in Australia are listed in ANZSCO. Urban & Regional Planner is one of those applications present on it. Therefore people in this profession may regard Australia as their ultimate destination to immigrate. The occupation is listed on both Schedule 3 and Schedule 4; hence the candidate holds an advantage of applying under either of the two. Here are some of the tasks and responsibilities listed on it:

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• The applicant needs to compile and analyze data on various aspects that are affecting land use.
• He needs to confer with higher authorities including government officials, architects, people associated with social work,, development and environment authorities, to name a few.
• Stay up to date with all the facts.
• Provide advice on urban and regional planning and review environmental impact reports.
• He may speak on public meetings and go in front of the government officials to discuss planning aspects with them.
• Some of the specializations in the field are Land Planner, Town Planner and Traffic and Transport Planner.

Qualification

• The applicant needs to have at least a minimum qualification of a bachelor degree or higher qualification to qualify for the same.

The responsibilities and qualifications are NOT limited to the above points. To know more, mail at ajay@abhinav.com

When it comes to immigrating to a better country, Australia is definitely one of the sought after nations. The nation always has certain jobs in demand for which it seeks foreign skilled migrants. These occupations are mentioned in the ANZSCO list which consists of two lists – Schedule 3 and 4.

Those occupations which feature in Schedule 3 have to be applied for under the General Skilled Migrant category. The occupations under Schedule 4 have to be applied for via the Sponsored (State Nomination/Blood Relation) or under Regional Programs. In both the cases, the applicant has to score a total of 120 points to qualify for immigration. The job of a Social Worker is enlisted in both the above lists which provide an option for the applicant to apply under any of the above categories.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Evaluating the resources pertaining to health and welfare, housing, employment, recreation and other services linked with the community.
• Playing the role of a facilitator for the clients in need and the community services.
• Taking interviews both for individual as well as for family cases and find out the nature and extent of the problems of the clients.
• Collecting all the records and reports pertaining to the case.
• Maintaining contact with the clients to monitor their progress.
• Leading and assisting for the execution of pilot projects for the development of the community and so on.

Apart from the above, there are other responsibilities as well which a telecommunications engineer would be expected to perform.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or higher education.
• In some cases, both qualification as well as relevant experience is required to qualify for the same.
• On the job training might be required in specific cases.

If you are intending to immigrate in search of better opportunities for life, write to us ASAP at ajay@abhinav.com to know more!