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The survival of any organization depends on the quality of its performance and so does its growth. Six Sigma is a methodology or a management philosophy that enables an organization to check and measure its performance quality and at the same time helps improve it. Six Sigma performs an appropriate disciplined data analysis, eliminates defects that cause poor performance and helps the organization to improve processes and thereby improve the overall performance. It is a statistical representation that helps in identifying the performance of the organization in quantitative terms. Mathematically, Six Sigma means six standard deviations from mean.

Six Sigma is an intense and rigorous methodology that exists is disciplined organization and does not allow operation of “good” or “competitive” processes, it rather challenges and questions the way anything is done. Six sigma leads to reducing the variations in processes and thereby guiding to fewer defects, lower costs, higher revenues and increased capacity etc.

Six Sigma through a measurement based strategy aims at improvement of the targeted processes. The methodology at Six Sigma states that the defects produced by a process should not be more than 3.4, in order to achieve its service standard. These number of defects means “the rate of defects in any process should be less than the rate of 3.4 per million opportunities”. The philosophy behind six sigma believes that if you can identify the number of defects that exist in the process than you can systematically aim at removing all of them and get close to perfection as much as possible.

As a management philosophy, Six Sigma was initiated by Motorola in its manufacturing division, where several parts were made using the same process repeatedly. Subsequently Six Sigma was applied to other non manufacturing units as well. In today’s times, the application of Six Sigma is wide spread almost in all fields like insurance, health care, services and BPOs etc.

The principles and techniques used by Six Sigma are quite basic like business, statistics and engineering. These are the core elements of Six Sigma.

There are 2 Six Sigma sub processes – Six Sigma DMAIC and Six Sigma DMADV. DMAIC is a process that defines measures, analyzes, improves, and controls existing processes that have fallen below the Six Sigma condition. Six Sigma DMADV on the other hand defines measures, analyzes, designs, and verifies new processes which are trying to achieve Six Sigma quality.

Today Six Sigma as a concept is practiced by most of the top performing companies like General Electric and Texas Instruments amongst several others.

The most common and least expensive online commodity trading system available today is a commodity broker. Anyone who owns a credit card and an internet connection can be a broker. These brokers prove to be of great help and support for all the new investors in the market. They help you to make right decisions when you are confused about investing in a particular commodity. While investing money in commodities, safe investment is essential or you may incur heavy losses.

The problem with some of the brokers is that they suffer from slow order execution. But, professional brokers have access to latest technology and gadgets which executes quick buy-and-sell orders. They are also provided with such kind of training that the clients are not disappointed when their speed o buy and sell commodities is concerned.

The speed and accuracy differs from broker to broker. Each trade is also charged with different commission rates. Investors therefore need to be very vigilant in choosing their online trading broker. They should first be well informed about their price, speed, performance and tips.

All the investors who are new to the world of commodity trading should opt for a good online commodity trading broker. They have immense knowledge about the commodity market and save any investor from making heavy losses. They suggest what should be done and can help you to make money. Trading in commodities is a complex procedure and anybody new to it would take a little time to understand the process and how the market works. Online trading is a fast growing industry and can a profitable investment option. But, it is very much necessary to take the right decisions and make the right choices. This would be quite possible with the assistance of the online commodity trading brokers.

Forex market is nothing but just buying and selling of currencies. There is no actual product to be bought and sold in the market. In 1973, the forex market originated. Many changes have taken place from 1973 till now. Forex investing made its presence felt after 1998 when it was left open for common public. They were free to online forex trading. This has proved to be a highly profitable investment so day by day many people get into this trading.

But, to trade in the forex market you have to get in touch with a good broker who is the link between you and your forex trades. Forex market works for 24-hous so through an online broker service you can grab this opportunity. It is highly essential to select a good broker since a lot depends upon him. Brokers are people or organizations who buy and sell currencies in pairs depending on the investor’s decisions. They charge you with some amount as their brokerage or commission.

It is not that you cannot invest in forex trading without the help of a broker but then you need to invest funds which can be huge. Everybody cannot afford investing such huge amounts. There is no certain criterion that makes the broker perfect but you will have to research and then select one. There are a few things you need to research upon, such as the most primary requirement before selecting a broker is to see whether it’s a reliable company or not. They should be registered. You can check their goodwill though their existing clients. Few things such as leverage, commissions, pip spread, account types offered, etc. should be known first, reviewed and compared. It is better to know these things first rather then being unknown about it before and later on regretting your decision.

Mobile Phones are not just limited to the metro cities of India but have also reached the rural, far flung, tier II and tier III cities in India. It is not unusual to find the maid or the watchman carrying one. India too is becoming gadget friendly and why not you find various sites developed by tech friendly people which give ample information on mobile phones. Not only this you can compare prices of various mobile phones online and book one for yourself. Apart from all this mobile phones is a necessity today and no more has remained a luxury as it was a few years back.

Installing of mobile phone networks is cost effective and has great flexibility this is one of the reasons why mobile phones are becoming major mode of communication in India. But with this telecom operators have enhanced responsibility of improving their customer care centers, quality of networks, in case an operator has a tie up with other operator then to check if network is available to the customers. In India both GSM and CDMA services are provided in the mobile phones. There are some new set of phones in which both the services can be enjoyed. Code Division Multiple Access or simply CDMA is becoming popular in India. CDMA mobiles offer a wide network charging minimally also the service provider is fixed. The best CDMA service providers in India are BSNL, MTNL, TATA Indicom and Reliance. CDMA mobile phones are less expensive compared to the GSM mobile phones. But if you are an extensive traveler or a person who replaces mobiles quite often then you should go in for a GSM mobile phone. You will find Nokia and Motorola mobile phones equipped with GSM. BSNL’s both prepaid and postpaid services are less expensive when compared with other GSM service operators the next best being Airtel. In CDMA mobile phones Reliance is doing the rounds.

As such many mobile handset companies are plying in Indian markets and with India being the potential hub more and more companies are entering the Indian shores. To name a few one will find the popular brands like Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Onida enjoying the attention. But brands like Blacberry, Micromax, Inq are also not far behind. So there is a mobile phone for everyone in India.

Kickboxing is a good exercise and helps ones physical fitness. At present the most popular forms of Kickboxing which are been practiced are aerobics and cardiovascular or cardio kickboxing. More and more people are opting for these forms of exercises. As per the various studies conducted it has been found that one can loose upto 350 to 450 calories in an hour with kickboxing. It is a very good form of overall bodily exercise and helps in physical toning and shaping up of ones body. Unlike the other types of kickboxing, cardio kickboxing does not involve physical contact between the practitioners. Some trainers also make use of punch bags and jump ropes.

Kickboxing is one of the ways to reduce mental and body stress, though it sounds a bit surprising many look at this sport to ease their stress levels. It helps to bring out the anger accumulated in people. The cause of this anger can be anything considering the enhanced levels of competitions, but if this anger is not released it affects ones body and mind. Sometimes bringing out this stress may not become possible due to professional commitments or other social bonding. In such situations, kickboxing comes to the rescue without hurting anyone’s sentiments. Some people practicing kickboxing already have agreed that this is the best remedy to cope up with stress and is the time when their mind is at its best. The accuracy of actions of limbs also reduces bodily stiffness.

Women too love kickboxing as they get trained in self defense. The advantages of kickboxing are immeasurable as it consists of benefits of running, climbing and lifting weights, but its returns are more than any of these. It increases the confidence levels in women and looking at the growing crime rate against women and children this seems as a breather. Kickboxing is also beneficial as the bones which become brittle with age can be taken care of by accurate exercise. Therefore the calcium problems in women can be avoided by early kick off into kickboxing.

As stated earlier Martial Arts does not belong to any country or part of the world therefore one can figure out that there are different types of Martial Arts belonging to the various countries of the world. Though we can’t discuss all the styles but surely can get to know a few.

Karate: Karate originated in the Ryukyu Islands and Japan. These islands are now known as Okinawa. Karate literally in English means “Empty hands” and it involves hand strikes, punches, kicks, knee strikes and elbow strikes. Thus it makes use of the striking methods.

Aikido: It is a Japanese martial art, which has taken most of its techniques from Jujitsu and Kenjutsu. It teaches the practitioner to take charge of the opponent by using their energy itself and fling them away from you. It doesn’t believe in causing immense harm to the opponent.

Jujitsu: Jujitsu is based on two beliefs; “ju” stands for flexibility and “jitsu” stands for art. Thus this is an art of flexibility where one opponent uses energy of other opponent to sway him away. In order to achieve this one should be flexible enough. It involves bare hand strikes, chokes, throws and joint locks.

Kalaripayattu: This is an Indian martial art form which originated in the South Indian state of Kerala. It is considered to have originated prior to Karate and Kung-fu. Kalari stands for temple of learning and still follows the traditional methods. Synchronization of body and mind has great importance in it. It makes use of weapons like spears, daggers, and sword along with strikes, grappling and healing skills.

Gatka: Gatka a weapon based technique has its roots in Sikhism. This martial art was taught by the Rajputs to the Sikh warriors in the 16^th century.

Taekwondo: Taekwondo means the art of striking with the help of hands and feet. This art is the most widely practiced art in the world. A taekwondo practitioner is trained in kicking, punching, blocking, self defense and other open hand skills. It is Korea’s national sport and also finds a place in Olympics.

Kung fu: It is a Chinese martial art form and over hundreds of kung fu styles are taught in China and around the world. It involves kicks, punches, usage of weapons with the idea of learning self defense techniques.

Choosing a for the Format Resumes is one of the key things one should keep in mind before drafting a resume. There are a few types of formats of resumes that you may choose from depending upon your circumstance:

1. Chronological format: This is the most in style format as it presents information in a time line approach. It places information in a chronological format i.e. from most recent to least recent. This is the most traditional and preferred format by both employers and job seekers as it exhibits a prospective employee’s steady and upward career growth. Each job is described in some detail without any mention of skill or achievements in the beginning. An objective or Summary is always preferred in such kind of a format. This kind of a format works well with job seekers with strong and solid work experience. It helps the employer in finding what has been your most recent experiences and acquired skills. This is a good format if the job seeker has been in the same kind of a field for long as it highlights career progression, however the format may not work when someone wants to make a career change.
2. Functional format: A functional format focuses on your skills and experience and not so much on the chronological work history. The highlight in such kind of a format is skills acquired via several work experiences rather than a position or title held. Such kind of resume formats help the employer to identify your key strengths and relate what you can do for them rather than going through your previous job responsibilities. This usually works well for people are changing their field of operation or have gaps in their employment years or those having a wide range of skills in their given profession, for students beginning their professional journey, for military officers and for housewives returning to the job market.  A highly recommended resume type for attaining a new goal or direction.
3. Combined format: A combined format lays emphasis on your skills and experience first, followed by the employment history. The advantage of this type of a format is that you can draw attention to the skills that are relevant to the job in question and at the same time make available the chronological work history preferred by the employers. Why it is called a combined format is because it uses a career profile, which is a functional style of listing relevant skills and achievements. It then proceeds to detail educational and work history in reverse chronological order.
4. Targeted Resume: A targeted format exclusively underlines the experience and skills you possess and that are relevant to the job you are applying for. Writing a targeted resume is more time consuming, however, undoubtedly, it is worth an effort as in multiplies the chances of the employer having a look at experiences and skills that are a perfect match for the responsibilities detailed in the job requirements.
5. Mini Resume: A Mini resume includes a brief summary of your career highlights. It is generally used for the purpose of networking or shared upon request by a prospective employer who may want to have an overview of your achievements and acquired skills rather than a detailed resume.

The term “pollution” is defined as the entry of contaminants into the atmosphere leading to volatility, disarray, destruction or distress to the physical system or living organisms. Pollution became a persistent issue after the World War II, when the upshot of atomic conflict and testing made evident the threat of radioactive fallout.

A waste material that pollutes air, water or soil is called a pollutant. The severity of a pollutant is determined by three factors: its chemical nature, the concentration and the persistence. Pollutants can be foreign substances or energies, or they may be naturally occurring. When they are naturally occurring, they are termed as contaminants especially when they exceed natural levels.

Pollution exists in all countries. The density differs. Every year, the factories in the United States release over 3 million tons of toxic chemicals into the land, air and water. This hazardous waste causes loss of over 15 million acres of land every year and more importantly leads to respiratory complications and other health problems making our rivers and lakes polluted for us to swim in and drink. But factories are not the only cause of pollution. Pollution is also caused by industrial and commercial waste, everyday human activities and transportation emissions. So while pollution is can be a result of natural disasters, a good portion of it is also caused by human actions. Pollution in India is growing rapidly. The reasons could be attributed to the increasing economic development and a rapidly growing population. The population has grown from 300 million people in 1947 to more than one billion people today putting a strain on the environment, infrastructure, and the country’s natural resources. On top of this, Industrial pollution, soil erosion, deforestation, rapid industrialization, urbanization, and land degradation are all aggravating our problems.

India ranks amongst the top ten worst climate polluters of the world. India holds the 7th position; nations like US and China hold the 2nd and 3rd positions respectively. The estimates from the World Health Organization indicates that about two million people die prematurely every year as a result of air pollution and many more suffer from breathing ailments, heart disease, lung infections and even cancer.

The impacts of pollution are indeed many and wide-ranging causing a lot of damage to human & animal health, plants & trees including tropical rain forests. The outcome of pollution on living organisms is manifold ranging from mild discomfort to serious diseases such as cancer, physical deformities and disabilities, psychological and behavioral disorders or missing limbs in frogs. The effects of pollution are quite often underestimated and more study

is needed to understand the connections between pollution and its consequence on all life forms.

Several countries have set standards in the form of concentration levels that are completely non existent to protect public health. Creating awareness amongst the masses regarding the adverse effect of pollution around the world is a big step to reduce the intensity of pollution. This awareness has to be created through various channels of the media – newspapers, Radio, TV etc. The nature of the issue is huge and requires attempt at all levels to stop global warming and protect the Ozone Layer lest it may have adverse impact on our future generations.

Useful resources : 

pollution.in

wastemanagement.in

Twenty20′s Cricket: Fast and Furious Game with Innovative Skills

T20 is the shortest version of the game that has revolutionised the Cricket and brings in lots of innovative skills and exceptional athleticism. It has increased the pace of the game and added the thrill and excitement like never before. Players have adopted the new ways of scoring runs at brisk pace and it’s been raining sixes and fours in almost every match that it is hard to keep the track of cricket score.  It has been received well by the audience worldwide that can be seen with full packed stadium and shooting TRP. Moreover, this version of the Cricket has led to the beginning of Cricket leagues in almost all the playing countries and popularizes it exponentially. Test Cricket has been regarded as the real test of Cricketing Skills from long time. However, when the One Day International version was introduced, the attitude of the people had changed as it brought in fresh air of fast Cricket. Similarly, T20 has taken this phenomenon to next level.

T20 requires a different set of skills without doubt and is played in different way as compared to Test and ODI version. It has diversified the way Cricket is played by introducing new style and strategies. A player does not have much time to settle down and scoring rates keep rising rapidly. Therefore, players have invented their own unique shots defying the rule book for accelerating the run rate. Player have come up with unique combination of slog sweep, reverse sweep or other shots including Jayasuriya’s sliced aerial drive backward of point or Dilshan’s “ramp” over his own head. However, the basic techniques for scoring the runs still remain the same as Batsman need to play his shots to score the runs and bowler need to keep length and line in mind.

Twenty20 was started as a marketing effort by Cricketing authority for reviving a failing interest in Cricket and in bid to attract huge crowds including a new audience. They realised that it is hard to spend five days for Test Cricket and a complete day to watch ODI. So they came up with shortened version of the game that can offer entertainment for an evening out. It has led to the remarkable popularity of the game with explosive hitting and added excitement. One cannot forget the power hitting by Yuvraj Singh that included six sixes in an over off Stuart Broad. India had won the T20 World Cup and riding on the marketing opportunities started the Indian Premier League that has changed the entire facet of the game with introduction of Cricketainment (Cricket plus entertainment).

As globalization is increasing demand for faster and more efficient technology has increased at all places. The rapid progression in Indian railways is continually providing new streams of revenues for many tech companies. It is because of advancement in technology today that you can get to check Indian Railways PNR status on your mobile too and in very simple and easy ways. The use of Indian railways for traveling by vast population often makes it troublesome for the passengers to check about their reservation status .But now with the advancement of technology and the quantum leap in communication facilities, the relevant information can be gathered through mobile messaging and calls.

The first and the easiest way to check your PNR Status is by using the 3-digit SMS code.

The 3-digit SMS code is 139 and this is a service arranged by the Indian Railways and Tourism Corporation. The only negative aspect about this service is that if you want to use the 3-digit code you will have to pay premium SMS charges to you mobile service provider. To send the message you need to type your SMS text as PNR followed by your PNR no without any space and send it to the number 139.

A second way to check your PNR no on your mobile is by sending SMS using the 10-digit mobile no. This service is being provided by Google and you can check your PNR status by sending your SMS on 56300 (One no for one India) and get all your information about your waiting list tickets and RAC (Reservation under confirmation tickets).

Another simple and easy way Indian railways PNR status on your mobile is by using your GPRS enabled phone. For that you have to enable your phone with a data plan. Than you can browse through your mobile to the Indian railway site and can check your PNR status. The “Check PNR” option is mentioned in the site.

The last and the least preferred option to check the PNR status is to call the Railways helpline. In this method you need to call the railway helpline no and follow steps as per the interactive voice response system. This is a dynamic move by the Indian railways to be customer friendly through constant innovation and technology drives hospitality to millions of passenger’s everyday.