Priya G on LinkedIn: #love #runanubandha #karma (2024)

Win or lose, we stick together!!..This is especially true for RCB fans. It's undeniable that RCB has the most loyal fan base. When you look at the stadium, if you're a cricket fan, seeing the audience's emotions makes you feel so emotional about the whole game.I don't watch cricket just as a game, and if you ask me, many of us don't watch cricket just as a sport. We have to deal with a lot of emotions. This reminds me of my emotional breakdown during the World Cup, and it has been that way since childhood. I've cried countless times for cricket.But now, I think I'm going to watch this more as a sport and a game with no emotions attached, hopefully (Really!)🤔 Sorry.. but I've to say..Ee Sala Cup Namdu! 😁 With all due respect to the other teams, I just can't hold my emotions anymore. No matter what, we will continue to support RCB ❤️ And yes "Ummed pe Duniya Khayyam Hai" 😆 Lots of best wishes and love to RCB.#RCB #Cricket #Love

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Hahaha... What a clickbait article!In my opinion, the H-1B love affair with Indian IT and IT professionals will never be over. The love affair with the US will continue no matter what, even if it becomes an extramarital affair! 😐 Yes, there has been a decline in H1-B approvals, but the number of applications has only increased over the years. Here are the numbers from USCIS:►2021Total Registrations: 274,237Selected Registrations: 124,415►2022Total Registrations: 308,613Selected Registrations: 131,924►2023Total Registrations: 483,927Selected Registrations: 127,600►2024Total Registrations: 780,884Selected Registrations: 188,400**This article discusses the significant dip in approvals for IT majors reasoning why :►Tata Consultancy Services – decline of 75%►Infosys – decreased by 21%►Wipro – a drop of 69%►HCL America – came down by 46%►LTIMindtree – slid by 32%►Tech Mahindra – slowed by 62%►Hexaware Technologies – reduced by 56%Going to the US is not just seen as a financial gain due to the dollar rate but also from an affectionate perspective. We all know how the US affection towards India and Indians will always be there, as seen in the recent video of the US ambassador going gaga over chole bhature. Honestly, I have friends and relatives across the world, but there's undoubtedly some unspoken, unexpressed loyalty towards the US from us. I wonder why? 🤔#H1B #ITprofessionals #USCIS #Immigration #IndianIT #TechIndustry #USIndiaRelations

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This is what happens when we are so ignorant and put so-called convenience above traditional and old methodsI have already written several posts on this topic and find it really amusing when people promote Zomato and Swiggy. It just does not make sense to me.I ask again, where are we going with this? You must be kidding me when you try to credit these apps with start-ups revolution, e-commerce, q-commerce revolution, blah blah blah.We can be frustrated now because the heat is hitting us directly, but its effects are much deeper, making us feel indirectly helpless as we all fall deep into its traps.The whole concept of making us lazy and comfortable with apps like these in the name of convenience is simply a trap, and I will not stop saying that.This is just the beginning, and we'll have much more to do in the future if we don't wake up now and continue to be driven mad by these apps. Please, just don't wake up in the morning, especially if you live in big cities, you need to be awake!#Zomato #Swiggy #trap

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I thought I had found you!But then I thought I had lost you. Then I realized I never really had you.I thought you had hurt me!But then I realized you were never there to hurt me.I thought life was empty without you, but then I realized that I was always alive in your thoughts.You were a very simple but unsolved puzzle, without explanation, without theory, without logic.You're beyond everything, therefore the world is behind you, but it's difficult for anyone to make you their own!You always win...#random #thoughts

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If I'm a Trade professional, isn't it fair to pay attention to my skills rather than where I originally come from?? I've seen Australian immigration evolve from those days, where trades have something called a 'Practical Demonstration' so that no one can fake anything. You have to perform the duties of a particular occupation that you've applied for, and then you receive the assessment report from TRA (Trades Recognition Australia). In the old days, there was a much better and straightforward process. In between, there have been so many changes, and then Vetassess came into the picture, and now this is the latest update. It's only complicating the whole process of trade occupations for the overseas applicants , and it's really annoying! I mean, you have to streamline the process to filter the genuine and skilled individuals for smooth processing, not make it harder! Smartly, they have excluded four occupations from this process because they might have thought it was too illogical, which I agree with (the excluded occupations are air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics, electrician (general), electrician (special class), and plumber (general)).Below are the changes, and we just have to deal with them as we are at the receiving end.Pathway 1 of Vetassess Skill Assessment:1️⃣Stage 1: Changes to the Application ProcessIn the first stage of Pathway 1, candidates submit their documents to the Vetassess, who reviews the necessary information and documents you have provided. The Vetassess will make sure that you have provided enough documentation and that your application is ready for assessment.2️⃣Stage 2: Changes in the Assessment Process for Trade OccupationsThe assessment process will be divided into three steps. Below is the detail of each step for skill assessment in 2024:▶️Step 1: Video Evidence for Skills Assessment▶️Step 2: Australian Industry Standards Online Test for Skills Assessment▶️Step 3: Technical Interview for Skills AssessmentAfter completing the online assessment, the Vetassess will schedule a technical interview for you. The technical interview will be conducted either online or in person. In the case of in-person interviews, candidates are required to go to the designated places of the Vetassess and demonstrate their skills in the presence of an assessor. The interview will take approximately two hours.#Asutaliaimmigration #tradeOccupations #Vetassess

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Us & Jeevarashis...In my village, we often have visitors like lizards, different kinds of flies, butterflies, spiders— manyother "jeevarashis" So when a lizard came to visit, I screamed as usual, locked myself in another room and warned my mother that if she didn’t get the lizard out, I would go to Bangalore immediately. Yes, I literally blackmailed her because she wouldn’t touch the lizard or send it away. She is of the opinion that you can’t hurt it even if you try to get it out. I came out and started screamingeven more loudly. The lizard became scared and confused, stuck to the wall and started staring at both of us. They have very sharp eyes, I can tell you that.My mother was a theater artist and loved art. She played many characters from Geetha, including Draupadi. Draupadi apparently told Kamala Raja about Krishna and said, "My brother is protecting 84 billion Jeevarashis and you think he is not worthy of the in-laws relationship? (In the context of his daughter to Krishna's son's marriage proposal please don't ask me about the whole story now) She continued and said that the lizard is also a 'jeevi' and you have to think about it. It is also scared and wants to move out. Just imagine my mom was explaining me all this while I was staring at lizard 🤦♀️ and I said, "Mom, stop preaching to me about Geethanow and please send him out. I respect her love for the art and the stories, but this was just the wrong time.But then This got me thinking about what it means to be human. We too are among the precious and special Jeevarashis, and perhaps what sets us apart is kindness:When you try to forgive others...When you swallow your ego for the sake of a relationship or friendship...When your heart empathizes with the pain of others...When your conscience prevents you from doing wrong...When your heart preserves someone's memories...When you smile when you think of someone...When you go out of your way to make someone smile...When you connect with strangers for a good cause...When you can tell the difference between good and bad...Being human is very special, and I hope we recognize and appreciate that, not just in this kaala , but forever. I have nothing against AI and its benefits, but I always long for human touch and emotions. There is something special about us that is simply inexplicable, and I can only be grateful to nature and our creators that we exist in this life.P.S.: We both couldn't send him out; we just sat there like watchmen until my cousin came and successfully sent him out so that I could sleep peacefully.#Jeevarashis #Beinghuman #we #are #special

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Periods... Hormones...emotional battles!..From facial hair to weight changes, hormonal shifts, and body transformations, women experience a lot in one lifetime.This is not about equality or gender bias. It's a fact that women’s bodies are uniquely designed to give birth, and that’s something special.But what does it really take to go through these changes? I've dealt with hypothyroidism for the past 10 years. It started in my late 20s, and suddenly I gained 6-7 kg, as you can see in my first picture. Many people may not understand the sudden weight gain feeling, when your body feels bloated like a balloon. It's not easy to just dismiss and say that you shouldn't care about how you look externally.For me When I look in the mirror, I want to feel good about myself and care less about how others perceive my beauty or me as a person. It wasn’t easy for me to overcome this hormonal imbalance, but I think I've always been super confident about my looks. So looking back, was I affected by it? Initially yes, to understand what was happening, but later I made peace with it.Yes, it took me some time to come to terms with my body and my hormonal imbalance, and I still have concerns about stress sometimes. It's certainly an emotional struggle to go through this phase and I was too young to deal with it. In some ways it helped me because I was more carefree back then. Now I don't have that mental strength, so I'm more cautious now.A young girl matures into a woman, her body changes when she gives birth, and she changes again when she approaches menopause — all in one lifetime..It's challenging if anything disrupts our hormones, affecting us both physically and emotionally. To all the women battling issues like irregular periods, PCOD, or thyroid problems—I hear you! I know how it feels. It’s a continuous process to get your body and hormones back to normal. Remember, you’re not alone in this journey. It takes emotional strength and a positive mindset but you will get there soon...#beingwoman #Harmones #emotionalBattle

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Yes.. sometimes it’s difficult 🤷♀️😅

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A child is never too old for a mother. Whenever I visit my mom, she takes me to different temples for Pooja (now that I am with her it's like bonus). I usually go along without asking many questions because she does not often question my stupid decisions. But sometimes I express my displeasure.(Yup I do)When the pujari started chanting all these shlokas in Sanskrit that we have to repeat along with him, it got me thinking: what if everyone quit their traditional family jobs and went into IT or start-ups? Who would continue with Pooja then?Well, let me explain why this thoughtoccurred to me. My grandparents were hardworking farmers, but they never wanted their children to follow in their footsteps. My parents also discouraged me from pursuing a career in agriculture. Instead, we opted for other professions because farming was associated with poverty and did not offer lucrative employment opportunities.This tradition has gradually spread to various professions. In the past, bank employees received higher salaries than teachers. Therefore, many parents encouraged their children to pursue a career in banking. Over time, the focus shifted to areas such as engineering, finance and IT.But what if no one carried on our traditional family jobs because everyone opted for better paying jobs and a better lifestyle? I remember telling someone in my early 20s that I couldn’t do ragi mudde and didn’t want to cook. This person told me it was fine if I didn't want to cook, but if I didn’t learn to make ragi mudde, which is our traditional food, how would the younger generations know? I replied that many others know how to make it and that they can see it on YouTube. Then he replied, "If others have the same mindset, then what? Do you think it makes a big difference if you teach it to your grandchildren or the younger generation in person or if they see it on YouTube?To be honest, that didn’t really resonate with me at the time. He was my senior who had recently returned from the US, and I assumed he was feeling nostalgic for traditions after being away. But now I understand.If we don’t carry on our old traditions, who will? I’m not traditional in every way (I’m not a saint), but I am in some ways. There is absolutely nothing wrong with westernizing or being modern. I am pretty modern and westernized most of the time, but today’s pooja got me thinking about those aspects.To know about the place check my comment.#pooja #traditions #history #somethoughts

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