UPSC Released IES and ISS Interview Schedule; Check Complete Schedule.

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NEW DELHI : Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the interview schedule of Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Statistical Service (ISS). Those candidates who qualified the written mains exam can check their interview details on UPSC official website. UPSC has released the interview in PDF format and it contains the roll numbers of the candidates, date and session of the interview schedule. According to the official notice released by UPSC, the IES 2019 Personality Test will start from December 16 and will continue till December 23, 2019, while the ISS Personality Test will be held from 23 December to 03 January 2020. The interview schedule is divided into 2 shifts; forenoon from 9 am and afternoon from 1 pm.

Interview dates for IES: December 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23 2019

Interview dates for ISS: December 23, 24, 26, 27, 30, 31, 2019 and January 2, 2020

Steps to download the IES/ISS Interview Schedule:

1. Visit the official website – upsc.gov.in

2. Go to the ‘What’s Section’

3. Click on the notification related to ‘Interview Schedule – IES and ISS 2019’

4. A PDF will open on the computer screen which will have the roll number, date and session of the exam

5. Download the PDF for future reference

For IES a total of 84 candidates details have been mentioned in the schedule while for the ISS a total of 69 candidates roll number and schedule are mentioned.The UPSC Engineering Services mains exam was conducted on 30 June 2019. Candidates will have to carry their original certificates (Educational and Birth proof) during the personality test. Candidate is also advised to carry their Photo ID Card when appearing for Personality Test.

IBPS SO notification 2019-20 tells 4 pre-requisites to apply online, including handwritten declaration.

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Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) released the IBPS SO notification 2019-20 in the past week. Registrations for the exam started on Wednesday, at ibps.in. To register, banking aspirants need to go to ibps.in, then CRP specialist officers page, and then click the link to apply online.

However before applying, there are 4 things to be ready with. These things to keep handy are the pre-requisites.

First is a passport style color photograph of dimension 4.5 cm by 3.5 cm. Picture should be in color, taken against light, preferably white background. Scanned copy of it should be 200 by 230 pixels, and size between 20 kb to 50 kb.

Second is signature. Applicant needs to sign on a white paper with black ink pen, and then scan it, cut it in a box of size 140 pixels by 60 pixels. Scanned version of the same should be between 10 kb to 20 kb.

Then the third item is left thumb impression. Again, one has to put the left thumb impression, scan it and save it as a 240 pixels by 240 pixels image, at 200 DPI, that is should be 3 cm by 3 cm. Size of the scanned file should be between 20 kb and 50 kb.

The fourth item in the list is a handwritten declaration. Applicant needs to take a white sheet, and write this text, with black ink, in English, “I, _ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”

Those who cannot write, need to get the text typed and then put their left hand thumb impression below the declaration.

Scanned copy of the declaration should be 80 pixels by 400 pixels. That is it should be 10 cm by 5 cm. Size of the computerized version should be 50kb to 100 kb.

In all places, signature in capital letters will not be allowed. Nor will the declaration be accepted in all upper cases.

IBPS SO recruitment 2019-2020 is being organized to fill a total of 1,163 vacancies of scale 1 IT officers, agricultural field officer, rajbhasha adhikari, law officer, HR / personnel officer, marketing officer. The last date to apply is November 26, 2019. Prelims will be held on December 28 and 29, 2019. Application fee for IBPS SO 2019-2020 is Rs 100 for SC, ST, PWBD candidates. And it is Rs 600 for all others.

IIM Ranchi organized its annual HR Conclave 2019.

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Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi organized its annual ‘HR Conclave 2019’, the flagship event of HiRe, the HR Club of IIM Ranchi, on 10 November 2019. The event was held at Aryabhatta Auditorium, Ranchi University. The theme for this year’s conclave was “FUTURE OF WORK, WORKFORCE & WORKPLACE,” taking inspiration from the proliferation of changes in the Indian employment relations and the transformation from a combative, adversarial position to a more collaborative scenario.

IIM Ranchi hosted an elite panel of CHROs and HR Heads of several reputed organizations in the likes of Ms. Rashmi Mansharamani, CHRO, The Wave Group, Mr. Satyajit Mohanty, CHRO, Crompton Greaves, Mr. Sujitesh Das, Senior VP-HR, Microland, Mr.Deepayan Sensharma, Director HR, Marsh & McLennan, Mr. Chandrashekhar Deshmukh, CHRO, Kokuyo Camlin and Mr. Ramesh Kumar, Head HR, Wells Fargo. Dr. Debi Saini, Professor Emeritus, IIM Ranchi, was the keynote speaker for the event. 

The conclave witnessed the interaction of these dynamic HR leaders across top industries who shared their insights on invaluable industry experience with the aspiring students of IIM Ranchi. HR Conclave 2019 had an encapsulating question and answers session (QnA) about our future work systems and presented an opportunity to discuss and absorb the business acumen of our corporate intelligentsia. Panel discussion and interactive sessions had all the great minds brainstorming over various trending topics. 

“Challenging status quo is what leads to the disruption in business and eventually transformation” – Ms. Rashmi Mansharamani, CHRO, The Wave Group

People don’t work from home, people work for home. But trust is what .People need to be taught the meta-skills to be successful.

“Digital disruption as an opportunity and not a threat is how an aspiring student needs to look at it. Innovation and Digital disruption are the weapons in our arsenal that will help us shape the future. The conclave was insightful and got to learn a lot” – Saumya Sachdeva, 1st year student, IIM Ranchi

This year’s ‘HR Conclave’, saw a footfall of over 200 students, 7 corporate leaders, 10 corporate professionals and multiple media houses reporting the events across the nation. The event went live on social media as we put to practice the learning of digital disruption from the session itself to propagate the annual extravaganza to masses.

McCluskieganj, Tagore Hill and more: Places you must visit when in Ranchi.

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Ever since captain cool Mahendra Singh Dhoni (ex-captain now) exploded onto the scene of Indian cricket, many of those visiting this capital of the comparatively younger state of Jharkhand, also try to catch a glimpse of the dynamic cricketer’s house. Ranchi now has become almost synonymous to Dhoni and his growing up years, especially after the release of his Bollywood biopic in the year 2016.

However, Ranchi was already famous before MS Dhoni in the eyes of tourists for various reasons. Before the Indian Independence, it was considered a hill station and even after it, because of its salubrious climate, people flocked to it in search of better health. Ranchi is a part of the Chota Nagpur hilly tracts and this region was ruled by the Nagvanshi Dynasty who supposedly started their rule from the early years of the Christian era till the time they became tributaries to the British East India Company who reduced them to the status of Zamindars.

The last Nagvanshi, Maharaj Lal Chintamani Sharan Nath Shahdeo, died in the year 2014 (he was an MLA too). Another curious trivia about this place is that its name has supposedly come from the tribal Oraon word for bamboo stave, which a farmer used against an evil spirit who shouted ‘archi’ in pain which later corrupted into Ranchi. This is a legend though. In the 21st century, Ranchi is an ever growing bustling city and a very interesting one with all its commercial potential and numerous tourist attractions. Here are some of its main tourist attractions:

McCluskieganj: Anybody who has seen the hauntingly brilliant movie ‘A Death in the Gunj’ (2017) which was directed by Konkona Sen Sharma (her debut as a director), wouldn’t ever forget the images of this place shown in the movie. The small hilly town is situated around an hour and a half’s drive from Ranchi and named after Ernest Timothy McCluskie who founded it for the Anglo-Indians. This place with its old mansions and peaceful surroundings is something where time has stood still forever. It has a charm of its own and highly recommended for any traveller who is visiting Ranchi. A couple of days in McCluskieganj might rejuvenate the spirit with its unspoilt air and old settings.

Patratu Ghati or Valley: Patratu Ghati is a beautiful valley which can be reached through its winding streets covered in lush green vegetation. This green valley is also the location of a famous dam and as per local people there, it is also the place where numerous Hindi and regional movies have been shot. Well, that’s not a surprise as the valley is really beautiful and can be reached in an hour’s time from Ranchi city centre.

Tagore Hill: Tagore Hill is a view point now in Morabadi with breath-taking vistas of sunrises and sunsets. As the name suggests, this place is of course related to the Nobel laureate Kabiguru Rabindranath Tagore. His house atop the hill, which was originally built by one of his brothers, can be visited now. It is said that Rabindranath Tagore used to enjoy the views all around from this hill, which also inspired him to pen down many of his famous works. This is a very interesting place in Ranchi to make a visit.

Hundru, Dassam and Jonha Waterfalls: Ranchi is sometimes called the City of Waterfalls, and of course not without a reason as this place has access to numerous waterfalls. Three of the most famous ones are the Hundru, Dassam and Jonha. These waterfalls are best visited right after the Monsoon season. Hundru is created on the course of the river Subarnarekha and people say that it is one of the most spectacular waterfalls. Dassam Falls has been created by a tributary of the Subarnarekha called Kanchi. Jonha Falls is also called by the name of Gautamdhara as there is a Buddhist shrine nearby. These there waterfalls are a visit must for tourists.

There are other numerous attractions of Ranchi – like the beautiful JSCA International Cricket Stadium – the home ground of MS Dhoni, a 150 plus km drive to the nearby hill station of Netarhat, Ranchi Rock Garden etc. It is definitely one of the most attractive cities of Eastern India.

BJP releases first list of 52 candidates for Jharkhand polls, CM Raghubar Das to contest from Jamshedpur.

Source – hindustantimes.com

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday announced its first list of 52 candidates for the assembly election in Jharkhand which is scheduled to be held later this month.

The list includes 17 Scheduled Tribe (ST), 21 Other Backward Class (OBC) and five women candidates, the BJP’s general secretary Arun Singh announced.

As many as 30 MLAs have got tickets, and 10 have been dropped from the list.

Chief minister Raghubar Das will contest from Jamshedpur east and state president Laxman Giluwa from Chakradharpur. Several turncoats such as Bhanu Pratap Shahi also have got BJP ticket.

Jharkhand has 81 assembly seats and the BJP is discussion an alliance with the All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU) of former minister Sudesh Mahto.

Mahto is asking for about 18 seats but the BJP is willing to offer just 10.

A formal announcement about the alliance is expected in a couple of days.

The state elections will be held in five phases beginning November 30 and the counting of votes will take place on December 23.

In the first phase on November 30, voting will be held on 13 assembly seats. Then, 20 constituencies will vote on December 7, 17 on December 12 and 15 constituencies on December 16.

In the fifth and the last round, voting will take place on 16 assembly seats on December 20 and the results will be declared three days later.

The term of the outgoing assembly expires on January 1, 2020.

Jharkhand BJP MLA from Barhi Joins Congress Ahead of Assembly Polls.

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Ranchi/Hazaribag: Former BJP MLA from Jharkhand’s Barhi constituency, Uma Shankar Akela, on Sunday joined the Congress ahead of the Assembly polls in the state.

Akela joined the Congress in New Delhi in the presence of AICC in-charge RPN Singh and Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee president Rameshwar Oraon, Hazaribag district Congress leader Devraj Kushwaha said.

Kushwaha claimed that Akela joined the Congress after not being given a BJP ticket from Barhi Assembly seat in the upcoming elections in the state.

Akela had won the Barhi seat in the 2009 Assembly elections, but lost in the 2014 polls to Manoj Yadav of the Congress.

Yadav has recently joined the BJP and got a ticket from the seat. Akela is hoping to contest the elections from Barhi seat on a Congress ticket, party sources said.

Polling will be held in Barhi seat on December 12. The five-phase polling to 81 seats in the state Assembly will begin on November 30 and end on December 20. Counting of the votes will take place on December 23.

Meanwhile, NDA’s ally AJSU Party is scheduled to meet the BJP leadership on Sunday night to discuss seat-sharing, a party leader said. When asked about the number of seats AJSU Party will

demand from the BJP, party president Sudesh Mahto told PTI that the details will be disclosed following the meeting.

Mahto, a former deputy chief minister, said his party will announce its manifesto on November 14.

Earlier in the day, the BJP announced its first list of 52 candidates for the Assembly polls in the state.

‘The Greatest Folk Tales of Bihar’ by Nalin Verma.

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The Panchatantra, probably world’s oldest collection of fables, had its origins in Bihar mainly as instructive stories for the princes of Patliputra during the Gupta period. The folk stories prevalent during my own childhood in Bihar in fact ran very close to the tales of Panchatantra or of Aesop’s Fables and nothing appealed more to children than the idea of animals and birds talking, be it sense or nonsense.

These stories, whether retold matter-of-factly or made spicy with wit and humour, were common to almost all Bihari villages, cutting across the State’s all five major linguistic divisions, namely Bhojpuri, Maithili, Magahi, Angika and Vajjika. It’s a pity however that the folk literature of Bihar is extremely scarce.

Aside from the 1968 Sahitya Akademi publication, ‘Folk Tales of Bihar’ by PC Roy Chaudhury, I haven’t come across any other related book worth mentioning. This book hence came my way as a pleasant surprise.

Nalin Verma, the author, is a veteran journalist and the co-author of the much-acclaimed Lalu Yadav’s autobiography, Gopalganj to Raisina: My Political Journey.

Born and brought up in a nondescript village in Siwan district of Bihar, the author had heard many stories from his mother, father, grandfather, as well as other villagers during his childhood. The book retells all these folk tales that young Nalin Verma had heard and grown up with.

The slim volume has been neatly divided into six parts. The first two comprise stories from the animal kingdom and are related to the clever jackal, the mischievous crow, the diligent sparrow, the timid goat, the wise parrot, and the magnanimous lioness. There’s a comical, and often nonsensical, streak to these tales yet they all have strong moral behind them.

In ‘Survival in the Wild’, there’s a funny story about ‘The Fear of Tiptipwa’, which highlights the importance of being always street-smart. Under ‘Folk Fun’, there are fun-filled tales about the gossiper and the simpleton. The story of the face-off between the crafty Kayastha (Munshiji) and the blunt Yadav (Raiji) had me in splits.

In ‘Gods, Demons and Faith’, the stories aim at preaching religiosity, triumph of virtue, and the role of karma in human life. The accepted moorings of society are well emphasised in these stories.

The story of the priest and the three thieves captivated me no end.

 Most of the tales under ‘Pranks, Intrigues, Struggle and Entertainment’ section are based on local tradition and may sometimes appear bizarre, yet they have been clothed with some sort of reality.

A few stories, like The Malpua Tale, are firmly rooted to the place. The solitary fairy tale in the book is about the romantic love lore of Saranga and Sadabrij which, through an aura of phantasia, appeal to the inner dreamy sub-consciousness of mind.

The author seems to have learnt from Lalu Prasad Yadav about Bhikhari Thakur, the master folklorist of Bihar. Born into a poor barber family in a village in Saran district, Bhikhari Thakur dominated the folk scene and his songs and dramas highlighted Bihar’s rampant social disparity, caste divide and other social ills. Two of his most famous dramas find place in the book.

While it’s necessary to preserve the time-old folk tales of a particular region, it’s also imperative to sustain the flow of new folk stories. Ravindra Nath Tagore, Sukumar Ray and a few other writers have enriched Bengali children literature by writing folk tales.In the book’s Introduction, Nalin Verma also mentions a couple of new folk ballads popular in his native place.

One of them mocks Yahya Khan, Pakistan’s President and Martial Law Administrator during the 1971 Indo-Pak War (Ae Ahiya tu mahiya chaata !). The other song was rooted in Word War II (Arjun ke avtaar Hitler duniya ke hilaule baa, Roosh jitlas France ke jitlas England niyaraule baa !).

It’s about time that other scholars emulate passionate writers like Nalin Verma by taking suitable steps to preserve ancient folktales, songs and ballads of Bihar, as also to sustain the flow of neo-folk literature.The book has proved to be an enchanting read.

The common folk tales of North Bihar have been beautifully recounted by the author in some impeccable prose. The witty folktales of Gonu Jha from Mithila region are conspicuous by their absence, however.

Tales, which are intimately associated with specific places in North Bihar, like the heroic tale of Allaha and Rudal from Bawangarhi village of Champaran district, are also notable by their absence. The tribal folktales of Chotanagpur and Santhal Parganas region of erstwhile South Bihar are missing too, besides.

Won’t Pull Out Of Bihar Opposition Alliance, Says Jitan Ram Manjhi.

Source – ndtv.com

Former Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi today backtracked from his statement that his party Hindustani Awam Morcha would pull out of the five-party Grand Alliance in Bihar.

Mr Manjhi, however, said that a committee should be formed for taking decisions regarding the Grand Alliance and for better coordination among its partners.

“I never said my party will come out of the Grand Alliance. We will remain a part of it. But, I firmly spoke about the formation of a coordination committee for taking decisions of the alliance.”

Mr Manjhi had earlier said his party would go alone in the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections, where it has not contested any poll so far. He also announced that his party will field candidates in all the 243 Assembly segments of Bihar for elections next year.

“I had joined the Grand Alliance on the condition that there will be a coordination committee and every decision of alliance will be taken through the committee alone,” he told reporters on Sunday.

Asked whether he would suggest Tejashwi Yadav for constituting the coordination committee, Mr Manjhi said he had spoken to him and his father Lalu Prasad Yadav about it on several occasions.

“If the Grand Alliance leaders think that Jitan Ram Manjhi has no role to play in the alliance, then it is alright. I will remain in the alliance and continue politics,” he said.

Mr Manjhi asserted that if the alliance wants to defeat the NDA, then it has to be strengthened, for which a coordination committee is a must.

“We can fight Nitish Kumar and defeat the NDA only through the coordination committee. But, if any party leader shows reluctance in forming such committee, then I will consider him as a supporter of NDA,” he said.