Race, gender and sexual orientation get talked about a lot during discussions that center on diversity, but it’s not enough, says inclusion consultant Christopher “CJ” Gross. Social class — and related biases — must be part of the conversation. “I believe that the class conversation is just as important,” Gross said during a recent interview. “It’s inclusive of all of the different identities and the things we talk about; however, what the conversation around class does, it allows us to get down to the equity component.” In his new book, What’s Your Zip Code Story? Understanding and Overcoming Class Bias in the Workplace,…
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Suppose you are on a train and you witness a murder on your journey! What would be your reaction? Horror, fear and what not! However, when you are taking a voyage of which Hercule Poirot, the greatest detective, is a part too, then you know he’ll save you. Murder on the Orient Express takes us on a train trip where a person is found dead and stabbed 12 times, but detective Poirot gets the task to solve the case. Agatha Christie is a queen of murder mysteries, and Murder on the Orient Express is undoubtedly one of her best works.…
The best option for decorating your living room Abstract art is the favourite choice of the majority of art lovers. Because of its enthralling pattern, composition and attractive elements of colour, an abstract art painting can be very helpful in creating an immediate mood for your living room. Socializing mainly occurs in a living room, and the energy that abstract art radiates is something very splendid for socialization. Abstract art implies movement due to its energetic patterns, therefore, it helps in setting a lively mood in the living room. Even if you are not an art lover, you can still…
Noted science fiction and fantasy writer Bruce McAllister, whose career as a “science fiction prodigy” began at 16 with a short story Isaac Asimov later called one of “the great science fiction stories,” is celebrating five decades of publishing with a new, short story collection, Stealing God and Other Stories. The book combines the best of McAllister’s science fiction, fantasy and horror stories from the new millennium, with an introduction by novelist and critic Paul di Filippo, cover art by award-winning illustrator Dominic Harman and endorsements by luminaries in the field. McAllister’s first story, “The Faces Outside,” was published to acclaim…
Chetan Bhagat is undoubtedly India’s one of the most successful authors. You can like his body of works or hate them, but you can’t ignore him. His books become bestsellers even before they release them. Even though the author is mainly famous for writing about IIT and love stories, The Girl in Room 105 is a thriller that Chetan Bhagat experiments with the book. Bestselling author Chetan Bhagat’s eighth novel is unique from his usual style, as the author tries his hand in a thriller genre. The story is about Keshav, an ex-IITian, whose ex-girlfriend Zara is murdered. On the…
Former Congressman Ric Keller learned a valuable lesson from his four years in pre-med: that he didn’t like the sight of blood. “In terms of my gifts, I knew I loved public speaking, that I could take complicated things and communicate them in a way that is easy to understand, and that I loved using humor to relax people and build rapport,” Keller writes in his new book, Chase the Bears: Little Things to Achieve Big Dreams. Logic told him to continue on to medical school. Intuition tugged him toward law and politics. His gut won, and in Chase the Bears, he shares…
As smartphones get smarter and out-of-pocket healthcare costs continue to rise, the world of medical apps has exploded, explains biotech expert Harry Glorikian. And today, there are more than 350,000 different healthcare apps to choose from. “If you could own an app that could diagnose you with the same accuracy as your primary care provider, you’d have the virtual equivalent of an on-call physician with you at all times who could help streamline your care in real life,” Glorikian wrote in his new book, The Future You: How Artificial Intelligence (AI) Can Help You Get Healthier, Stress Less, and Live Longer.…
“Shhh… I died” At the face of the book, in the form of the Flower of Life, is a call to those who find solace, and perhaps, courage, in the knowledge that there is something bigger than our individual existence – an interconnectedness of life on Earth and Universal existence. What waits inside for those who choose to answer the call is the long road that led me to the flower, among other things. However, more than a road, it is a mirror. The picture I was handed with was composed of others’ ideas that I was supposed to follow,…
Job openings are near record highs, and unemployment is close to a generational low. But recent college grads face their own unique challenges. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York released data that the jobless rate for those ages 22 to 27 with a bachelor’s degree has surpassed the national average every month since January 2021. What does this mean for parents of new grads? What can these young adults do to prove their worth to prospective employers? And will they ever make enough money to move out of the house? The competition for finding a job after college can…
The King of Bollywood, Shahrukh Khan is undoubtedly one of the biggest superstars in Indian cinema. He’s a self-made superstar who is famous not only in India but also abroad. Also, he’s called as world’s 2nd richest actor. The superstar also loves to read a lot. His home library is as huge as his stardom. In this article, we will talk about 5 books that Shahrukh Khan recommends us to read. If you are his fan, then you should know what he loves to read. Here’s the list:- 1. The Hitch-hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams It is…