Professional services firm Deloitte said it will provide education and skills training to 10 million girls and women in India with an aim to equip them to find a meaningful work. The exercise will be carried out under its global initiative World-class, Deloitte said in a statement. The initiative aims “to support 10 million girls and women by 2030 through education and skills development,” it said. It said that globally, the World-class initiative seeks to prepare 50 million people to be better equipped for the future of work, in line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Deloitte’s World-class programme in India will focus on improving girls’ retention rate in school, higher educational outcomes, and skills development for women to access employment, it added. Under the initiative, partnerships will be launched with organisations such as Katha and Pratham. These organisations are working to improve the learning outcomes of millions…
How Can I stop the Wardrobe Wars?
2 hours to the scheduled time of the party, she had a long warm bath and took time with the ritual of her makeup and dressing. Her dad was meant to drop her off at her friend’s house and she did not want to keep him waiting for too long. As she walked out of her room to the sitting room, she could not help smiling at the image of herself she saw on the mirror. She was certain she will make a statement with her dress. You’re wearing that?’’ Her dad blurts out as soon as she walks into the sitting room. Yes dad, she replied, you like it? Like what?’’ her dad retorted, almost repulsed at the thought of ever liking such an ‘’outrageous outfit’’. You can’t go out in that. Why not? Sheba whines. This is what all the other girls are wearing; I want to make…
15 Tips To Get A Healthy, Glowing Skin
By Candace Brian Everyone knows at least one woman with seemingly perfect skin. Every time you see her glowing face, you think, seriously, how does she do it? What kind of magical procedures is she getting? Which expensive cream is she using? Her secret might just be simple. Most women have flawless skin because they have nailed the best daily routines. She uses the correct cleanser for her skin type. “For oily or acne prone skin, a salycylic gel or benzoyl peroxide wash works great,” says Dr. Ava Shamban, a dermatologist in Santa Monica. “For dry mature skin, use either a moisturizing glycolic or milky cleanser. For skin with brown spots or melasma, use a brightening wash, such as an alpha hydroxy acid cleanser.” She drinks the right liquids. Though it’s tempting to grab a coffee the minute you wake up, Joanna Vargas, a skincare facialist in NYC, says choosing the right beverages can…
Should I Get Worked up About My Workaholic Boyfriend?
By: Eloke-Young Splendor Dating Lauren for about a year now has been an uphill task. He never seems to take his eyes off his laptop, his hands are always glued to his pen, his phone, an annoying third wheel, and his coffee his other best friend. I thought I could deal with this before now, until I realized I was dating his job and not him. Dealing with a workaholic partner has threatened many otherwise great relationships. Dating a very busy man can be so frustrating and tiresome and can even make you question your worth, while creating a dangerous gap in your relationship. While others have allowed the situation cause avoidable rancor in their love life, others have found innovative ways to help their partner balance their work schedule as well as explore every opportunity to add fun to their relationship. Have you ever considered that your boyfriend does…
Healthy Living-Benefits of Fruits
On my part to discovery of self, I realized that I was uniquely made and not necessarily unfortunate as circumstances beyond my control made me perceive. First, I had to learn to love everything about myself, to be appreciative of all of my encounters and experiences that gradually sharpened me to the woman I desired to be. There were times I genuinely had to come to terms with the fact that I needed to put in more work to carve out a true virtuous woman, who was not only restricted to her strength but constantly improving on her weaknesses and one of those many aspects that I dealt with was my high tendency to put on a whole lots of weight especially “in the wrong places” if you know what I mean. I certainly could not keep up with blaming my excessive weight of over 107 kilograms (235lbs) on genetic…
Olympus Partners with Bentley University’s Centre for Women and Business to Drive Diversity and Inclusion
Olympus Corporation of the Americas (OCA) announced today a new partnership with Bentley University’s Gloria Cordes Larson Center for Women and Business (CWB) to address issues affecting workplace diversity and inclusion (D&I) and to identify actionable solutions. As a member of the CWB Executive Working Group, Olympus will engage with topical experts and practitioners to explore policies, processes, and programs that drive real change. “Our participation in the CWB reflects Olympus’ continued commitment to developing a more diverse workforce and fostering a climate of inclusion,” said Nacho Abia, President and CEO, Olympus Corporation of the Americas. “Benchmarking with other CWB partner companies will help further these important goals.” Olympus has aligned its organizational mission, core values, goals, practices and objectives to support growth and development in D&I. Enhancements to the company’s benefits portfolio demonstrate this commitment. The Dave Thomas Foundation named Olympus among the 100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces in the…
Cooking Made Easy
Hi lady! Running late for dinner? Too tired to cook? Ouch! How about we make this fun? And dinner is served quicker with minimal or no stress at all? Introducing you to the Crock-Pot Smart Slow Cooker which helps you to control your cooking anywhere with your smartphone. Slow cookers have always won a place in the heart of many cooks as it is less stressful and allows the cook manage other chores while cooking. Slow cookers have the slogan of ‘’Cook all Day While the Cook’s Away’’. There are times when the cook is inevitably late coming home. It could be an unexpected traffic build up on your way home or the kid’s baseball game goes into extra innings. Having a smart Crock-Pot comes in handy at times like this. The use of Crock-Pots began in the ’40s inspired by the inventor’s grandmother. However, slow cooker has not been…