#Ms Excel 2021

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Sumif Function in Excel

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Jamelle Bouie gives us another excellent column about how JD Vance and the Trump administration lies to further its often illegal and cruel approach to immigration. This is a gift 🎁 link so there is no paywall. Below are some excerpts.

On Tuesday, Vice President JD Vance wrote a long defense of the administration’s anti-immigrant rendition program, slamming critics who want the White House to obey a court order to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. It is a notable example of the lengths the White House has gone to try to deceive the public as it deals with political fallout from its open defiance of the federal judiciary. [...] Vance begins with a lie. “Consider that Joe Biden allowed approximately 20 million illegal aliens into our country.” That is a load-bearing “approximately,” to say the least.... But according to an analysis by FactCheck.org, from 2021 to 2024 Customs and Border Patrol officers stationed there released 2.5 million people into the United States, with notices to report to immigration authorities for further hearings and processing, out of 6.5 million “encounters” across the U.S.-Mexico border and legal ports of entry. In addition, an estimated 1.6 million people evaded law enforcement to enter the country, for a total of 4.1 million people. [...] Vance goes on to assert that this imaginary horde of “20 million illegal aliens” placed “extraordinary burdens on our country” and “committed violent crimes, or facilitated fentanyl and sex trafficking.” It’s been shown again and again that immigrants commit crimes at a lower rate than citizens do. Stating otherwise is demagogic innuendo meant to short-circuit the rational mind and inflame prejudice. [...] Not content to mislead, the vice president goes on to distort the facts again. “When the media and the far left obsess over an MS-13 gang member and demand that he be returned to the United States for a third deportation hearing, what they’re really saying is they want the vast majority of illegal aliens to stay here permanently.” A reminder that there is no serious evidence that Abrego Garcia is a “MS-13 gang member.” At most, there is a flimsy, uncorroborated accusation from a police officer who was later suspended from the force. And a demand for due process — a demand that everyone has a chance to show that he is innocent until proven guilty — is not a demand to legalize the entire undocumented population of the United States. It is a simple demand to follow the law. [color emphasis added]

There Were No "Open Borders" Under Biden

I want to take the opportunity here to address the the fact that there were NO "open borders" under the Biden administration. That was misleading propaganda perpetuated by Trump Republicans to scare people into voting for them. Although Biden's handling of immigration was often problematic, he NEVER had "open borders."

In fact, according to a Jan. 22, 2025 report by Albert Sun in The New York Times, Biden "deported" (i.e., either removed, returned, or expelled) 4 million people during his 4 years in office; in contrast, Trump "deported" 1.9 million during his first term.

Even the conservative Cato Institute acknowledged in Nov. 2023 that "the Biden DHS is removing 3.5 times as many people per month as the Trump DHS did."

[See more below the cut.]

Although the right-wing, anti-immigration Center for Immigration Studies(CIS) nitpicked about whether the numbers comparing Biden to Trump in a similar Reuters report were "returns" or "removals," it doesn't really make any difference regarding the argument about whether Biden's administration allowed for "open borders." There would have been no "returns" or "removals" if Biden had allowed truly "open borders." The whole "open borders" claim was just a scare tactic used by Trump Republicans to get people to vote for them--as were their lies that immigrants increase crime rates in the US.

Remember the truck convoy that went to Texas and how some of the truckers were surprised to discover that there wasn't an "invasion" of hoards of immigrants coming over the border?

Yeah, and there were NO Haitians eating dogs and cats either. 🤦🏻‍♀️

All these lies about immigration were part of a neofascist Trump Republican scare campaign. And now Trump, JD Vance, and Trump's administration is continuing the lies in order to justify doing away with due process.

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The Long Burning Torch ch 10

It's heeeeere! Final(!!!) chapter of my @shepherds-of-haven 1920s fic. Ty to Lena for her amazing characters and the Summer AU event in 2021 that kicked this off, and to @emeraldgreaves for being my obscure info diver when I didn't have time to replay large chunks of the game looking for details <333 ---

The walk to Whitestone Couriers was blessedly uneventful. Xaeryn neither needed nor wanted more excitement today. Tonight. Even more fortunate than the quiet walk, Mr. Syndran was just emerging from the building as she reached it.

He paused with one hand on the door, leaving it half-open. "Miss Shrike. Should I take your arrival at this hour to mean what I think?"

She tapped the blanker box tucked under her. "I found it, safe and sound."

"Excellent!" Mr. Syndran wasn't the type to be described as beaming, but he certainly looked pleased as he pushed the door open. "Though I do have to wonder why your first instinct was to bring it here at this hour."

"I gambled on your or Ms. Aerin working late," Xaeryn explained as she followed him to his office. "With how long it's taken to track this darb down, I thought you might want it secured as quickly as possible." I didn't want to risk holding on to it any longer than I have to, God only knows what baloney might happen. Jarkyth did get away...

"You aren't wrong there." He leaned his walking stick against the edge of the desk and gave her a keen look. "Miss Shrike, you look nearly dead on your feet, sit down."

"You aren't wrong there," she said wryly, dropping into the chair he indicated without protest. Which was a mistake; she could feel exhaustion dragging at her as the adrenaline finally faded. Hopefully she'd make it back to her feet. "It's been a long day."

"Then I'll try not to make it that much longer." Mr. Syndran set down his keys and turned to open the safe. "But I would be interested in hearing at least high points of your success."

What made it take so long to find, in other words, she thought running a hand over her hair. "It was stolen by the king of Elinden, who fancies himself the rightful owner and planned to use it as proof of his connection to the land as he established a stronghold in the Jalis desert." Xaeryn handed over the case with the Torch and leaned forward, steepling her fingers. "He also seemed to buy all the... mythology surrounding it; believe it offered luck and protection."

"Hmm," Mr. Syndran sniffed. "Superstition..." He opened the case and nodded in satisfaction seeing the Torch within. The case itself caught his attention, and he examined it for a moment, as if he could tell there was something special about it.

"Belief is a powerful thing," Xaeryn shrugged. "Whether it's truth or folly." She rubbed the back of her neck, still sore from tussling with Heron. She was going to be very stiff come morning. Hate to think how that would've gone with him at full strength. "They'd found a place to hole up in Ashtown--"

"Of course," he snorted as he set the case in the safe and spun the lock.

"--using an abandoned warehouse," Xaeryn continued, stifling a yawn. "But we were able to follow some of King Kaza's people, find and retrieve the Torch" --and Red-- "and catch... most of them."

He tensed. "We?"

"Free agents and the Shepherds," she clarified with a wave of one hand. "Not the buttons; I remember my contract."

Mr. Syndran pursed his lips and returned to the desk, sitting in his chair. "You say most were apprehended...?"

"Unfortunately, the... financier slipped away while we were subduing the king and his brunos," she said carefully. She didn't want to go blabbing everywhere the Western Hierophant was involved. "He stood to gain valuable trade contracts from helping pull this off, but decided to cut his losses when things started turning against their success."

"Hmm, a pity. But you recovered the artefact, as contracted, and caught most of those responsible." He opened a drawer, withdrew his checkbook, and filled one out to pass to her. "The rest of your base fee." He watched her stifle another yawn as she took it. "I presume you would like some rest and time to collect receipts before we settle the reimbursement of incurred expenses?"

"You presume correctly." She had most things documented together already, but she did want sleep. She confirmed the amount, shifted to tuck the payment in her handbag--

--and was abruptly(rudely) reminded her handbag was still laying in one of the warehouse hallways. Damn it all, she didn't want to go back there. Not tonight. She just wanted to sleep. "And I presume you'll want that in the books as a separate expense from my fee, in case any questions are raised?"

"You presume correctly." He folded his hands an studied her. "I do have some meetings tomorrow, and will now also have to arrange returning Solimer's Torch to the Hall... Does eight thirty work for you?"

I'll make it work. She wanted this done with before she and Red talked, mainly to minimize the risk of being interrupted. But given how tired he'd looked, she was probably safe until eight thirty. "Yes, that'll be fine. Now, if you'll excuse me...?" She pushed to her feet.

"Of course, Miss Shrike." Mr. Syndran rose as well and bowed his gratitude. "I thank you for a job well done, and release you to go get some sleep."

"Thank you. See you tomorrow." Unfortunately, there was one more thing to do before she could sleep. Some of the things in her handbag were too vital to leave laying in a warehouse all night. Xaeryn sighed as she exited the building and retraced her steps to Ashtown.

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She didn't find her handbag, which was highly annoying, despite looking both where she dropped it and in the surrounding area. She even peeked in a couple of the rooms to make sure it hadn't been kicked off somewhere in all the bustle. Still no luck, which left her with hoping one of the Shepherds or Briony or someone had found it and planned to return it. She was too tired to tear the whole warehouse apart, no matter how annoying it might be to replace some of the contents.

Fortunately her keys still hung around her neck, so Xaeryn was able to get in her place.

To find she had a visitor--seated behind her desk. With his feet up.

"Hey, sunshine," Chase Trinaeste grinned.

Xaeryn was too tired to do anything but stare at him and wait for an explanation, one brow arching.

His grin widened. "Oh, apologies; Miss Shrike."

"Chase. What can I do for you?"

He straightened in her chair. "Heard you just closed your big case. Made quite the ruckus, actually."

"I imagine it did." Xaeryn crossed her arms. That was fast. "Doesn't explain why you're here."

"Just settling accounts," Chase said, still grinning.

She'd figured as much. Couldn't this wait for morning? "I remember our arrangement," she said around a yawn. "One favor, as you did help, but I ultimately found what I was after though other avenues."

"Smart dame," he chuckled.

"I appreciate your help regardless," Xaeryn clarified. "Whatever your motives for giving it."

"Very smart dame." Chase pushed to his feet and headed back to the window, still open from his entrance. "Just make sure you keep remembering, Miss Shrike. Thieves Guild will, and we'll collect someday."

"Oh, I've no doubt of that."

He grinned at her deadpan comment and gave a dramatic bow before he vanished out the window.

Xaeryn pushed it closed and double checked the lock. It's always something with this job... she mused, heading for her bedroom. Too tired to even bother with nightclothes, she kicked off her shoes and flopped across the bed. out before she could even wrap the blanket around her with dim thoughts of not moving until she absolutely had to.

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The internal clock that was gift and curse in equal measure woke her at eight, fortunately less sore than anticipated. Just enough time to freshen up, change, and maybe eat a little breakfast before Mr. Syndran showed up. Something simple like toast and jam. He would understand if she was still drinking her khav when he arrived, surely.

In high spirits from her success--among other things--she decided to wear the dress she'd eschewed the day before; golden yellow with red and navy embroidery. No need for trips into Ashtown or blending in or foot chases today. And if the dress happened to look fantastic on her, well. A gal was allowed to feel good about herself, especially after a success like last night.

Xaeryn dressed, then freshened up her hair and makeup while the breakfast was toasting. She had time to eat while tallying expenses, but was indeed only halfway through her khav when Mr. Syndran's familiar knock came against the door.

He entered when she called to him, inclining his head as he closed the door behind him. "Good morning, Miss Shrike."

"And to you, Mr. Syndran. I'm just about done with the expenses if you want to look it over."

"You've figured me well," he approaching to sit in one of the chairs facing her desk.

"It's just good business sense to verify," Xaeryn returned with a smile. She took the plate into the kitchen while he studied the ledger lines for this case.

He was frowning at one particular line when she returned. "Contract TG? Could I get some details on this expense, Miss Shrike?"

Xaeryn sighed and braced herself. She'd expected him to zero in on that; there weren't many expenses claimable for this, and that one was more than twice all the others. "Once my evidence pointed toward Ashtown, I... arranged to have Thieves Guild look out for anything hinky. It's their haunt, I figured they would note things I--or anyone else--might miss."

Mr. Syndran's expression flattened. "That strikes me as an unnecessary measure, Miss Shrike, and I don't see how it is our responsibility to finance you outsourcing yours."

"I understand there's... fraught history between Merchants and Thieves Guilds," Xaeryn said with a tight smile. Doesn't mean I'll let you weasel out of paying something I'm owed. "But they gave me information that led to the warehouse where I recovered the Torch. Without their help and knowledge, Mr. Syndran, I would still be looking. And you would be approaching the point of needing to contact the proper authorities, thus damaging your guild's reputation as you sought to avoid," she pointed out. "I'm only asking for partial reimbursement; I recognize the choice to use them was my own."

She didn't mention the pleasure Chase had derived from knowing this exact scenario would arise. It wouldn't improve Mr. Syndran's mood or her odds of getting paid back.

His lips thinned. "Oh, very well. Is this the full amount, or the percentage you're claiming for reimbursement?"

"Full amount. I'm willing to take fifty percent, cover half of it myself."

He nodded, still looking displeased with the fact, and continued through the expenditures. He didn't bat an eye at the 'asst. bribes' or standard fuel reimbursement for the drives to Capra. However much she'd enjoyed bumping gums with Red, those were case-related trips, and there was law on the books far as rate went for reimbursing that.

It did surprise her when he raised less fuss over her including partial reimbursement for her gala dress than he had the Thieves Guild contract. But then, she'd attached a receipt for that and it was clear she'd both bought the least expensive dress she could get away with for such an event, and wasn't asking for all the money back. She was keeping the dress, and if she ever attended anything that fancy again, could re-wear it. And it had gotten a bit mussed when that bruno came after her, she couldn't have returned it if she wanted to.

"You know, I went to the Hall before here," Mr. Syndran commented as he confirmed her arithmetic and wrote the check. "Curator Acquell was most effusive in her thanks for the return of the missing artefact."

"Glad to hear it." Xaeryn tucked the check in a drawer thanks to the absence of her handbag, then smiled when he lingered, hands folded atop his walking stick. "Did you want some more details of the recovery, Mr. Syndran? Or do your other meetings beckon?"

"They do, but I have some time to hear more specifics of last night's events." He gestured for her to go on.

"Alright, then." She settled in her chair and began with Red's abduction, through her scrying and trailing King Kaza. It was tricky to balance explaining Briony and Darius' involvement without being too detailed. They had been instrumental, but she didn't know how comfortable they'd be with her oversharing. Mr. Syndran listened to all the details with rapt attention, and Xaeryn had a suspicion he gleaned from the words far more than she actually said.

He rose at the end, satisfied expression still sour at the edges over the Thieves Guild involvement. "A thrilling chain of events, Miss Shrike, and one I am most grateful resulted in your success. You did a fine job in this case, and I will keep you in mind should I ever require similar skills in the future."

"Glad to hear it made a good impression." She rose to shake his hand. "You were definitely one of my better clients, one I wouldn't mind working for again should the need arise."

"High praise from one with your reputation," Mr. Syndran chuckled. He shook her hand then bowed. "Farewell, Miss Shrike."

Xaeryn returned the bow. "Farewell, Mr. Syndran."

She walked him to the door, inclined her head in a final farewell, and waited until he'd started down the hall to close the door and return to her desk.

Her khav had gotten cold while she was recounting the night's events. She pursed her lips but decided there was little enough left to be no great loss and set it aside. Now to decide if a nap or some other method would be best for filling some of her time until Red came by. Given she'd--potentially--lost another notepad, there wasn't much she could do for case wrap-up. Maybe a nap was the best option...

She was startled awake by enthusiastic knocking on her door. Apparently the deliberation had been taken out of her hands.

"You can come in," she called, rubbing her eyes and stretching until now-sore spots complained.

The door banged open and a familiar pink-haired figure grinned at her. "I'm glad you were here!"

"Where else did you imagine I would be?" Xaeryn asked drolly as she stood and circled the desk.

"I dunno, the museum or your client's office or something." Briony shrugged. "Glad I didn't hafta chase you down; I have somethin' of yours." She thrust out her hand, clasped around Xaeryn's missing, somewhat scuffed, handbag. "Hope everything's there, though I did take out my little ahfuri," she laughed. "Hope that's alright."

"Of course, and thank you so much." Xaeryn couldn't help a smile as she took the handbag. "I realized I lost it after I left, went back to look--"

"Oh, I'm sorry I took it so you wasted the time, then." Briony's expression screwed into something remorseful and she tugged her ponytail.

"No, no, I'm glad it was with someone trustworthy, rather than just laying there." She poked through to confirm none of the important things were missing.

"That's what I was figuring," Briony said with a relieved laugh. "Wouldn't want some goon findin' it when I could keep it safe. And I know where your office is so I could bring it back."

Driving license, PI license, dagger, notepad. All here. "Thank you, again." Xaeryn set the handbag on her desk. "So, what plans do you and Darius have now that King Kaza is arrested and no longer in possession of Solimer's Torch?"

Briony grinned fiercely. "Still a wonderful string of words to hear, even if I was there when it happened." She wrinkled her nose. "And Jarkyth breezed."

"That's how it plays out sometimes. And you were a key part of making it happen as well as it did," Xaeryn corrected.

"Yeah, you're a gem," Briony waved off the praise. "We'll hafta go back to Elinden, fan this in to somethin' worth deposing that muti as king. Then sort out succession." She grimaced. "Might be headin' for another civil war, which isn't great, but even if it comes to that, hopefully we'll end up with someone better in charge. But..." She hesitated, bit her lip. "I was talkin' to the Shepherds, y'know, last night, and it sounds like they do good work. Lots of adventure. Stoppin' people like Jarkyth and Kaza. I dunno, maybe once Elinden's settled I'll be back." She smirked. "Hael, I'll even bring D with me if he wants and behaves himself."

Xaeryn chuckled. "Is that even something he's interested in?"

"Dunno, we'll have to talk about it." Briony shrugged and twirled her ponytail. "But Elinden's our home, and we've been fightin' for it a while now, need to get that sorted b'fore we consider anything else."

"Very true." Xaeryn leaned against the edge of the desk. "Are you staying in Haven a while or heading straight back?"

"We have to stay a couple more days to give some more details about what we know of the theft. They'll prob'ly want to chin with you about it, too, by the way."

She nodded, assuming from context 'they' meant the Shepherds. As long as it didn't interfere with her talking to Red, she'd be happy to tell them anything that would help. "Understandable."

Briony bounced a little on her toes. "I should be going. The hotel concierge gave me a whole list of places to go for sightseein', and if I have to stay here a few more days, I wanna see as many as possible."

Xaeryn couldn't help a chuckle at the other woman's enthusiasm. "Make sure you enjoy the ones you get to see, rather than rushing through."

Briony nodded, making her ponytail bounce. "I know. Hey, since you live here--" She tugged a piece of paper from her pocket, smoothed it on Xaeryn's desk "--any of these more must-see than others? It's such a big city," she laughed, "and I wanna make sure I see all the pretty stuff."

Xaeryn examined the list; preprinted on paper with a monogram from one of Haven's nicer hotels at the top. A few things had been crossed off already. "Well, if you're looking for pretty, you have to see Whitestone Cathedral. Even if you aren't religious, the architecture and stained glass windows are quite a sight." She marked a few others she thought would be good choices, from what she knew of Briony, to prioritize. "There you are."

"Thank you!" Briony picked up the list, folded it neatly this time, and gave Xaeryn a quick but ferocious hug. "And thanks again for helping with... everything."

"Of course," Xaeryn mumbled, caught off-guard by the hug. She didn't react fast enough to return it, but Briony didn't seem to notice. "I hope you have fun."

"I plan to!" Briony said brightly. She fluttered her fingers in a wave as she started for the door. "See you around, Xaeryn."

She nodded. It wouldn't surprise her if she did. "Tell Darius goodbye for me, hmm?"

"Sure," Briony grinned, and was gone with an enthusiastic slam of Xaeryn's door.

Xaeryn blew out a breath and rubbed the back of her neck. How does she have so much energy when it sounds like she was up even later than I was?

One of life's mysteries. She took advantage of being on her feet to tidy her kitchen from preparing breakfast. Her stomach growled, so she grabbed an apple to snack on as she headed back to her desk. She dug her notepad out of the handbag, spilling some of the other contents, but didn't mind the mess. She should probably swap handbags and clean this one with the state it was in. Right now she wanted to add a few final notes for this case while they were fresh in her mind.

Xaeryn glanced at the clock as she bit into the apple, surprised to see how much of the morning she'd napped away before Briony's arrival No wonder I had a crick in my neck. She bobbled the pencil she'd picked up back and forth and wondered if Red was still sleeping. Part of her hoped so. Yesterday had to have been even more of an ordeal for him than it had been for her.

The other part of her desperately, selfishly wanted to talk to him. Both as further assurance he really was alright and because there were thing she--they--needed to get in the open, had needed in the open since the gala at the very least.

"Nothing happened."

"Did you want it to?"

She shook off Pan's haunting question and bit into the apple again as she turned her attention to scribbling down closing notes. Her discovery of the Torch being thoret. Confirmation of who was involved with the theft. The Shepherds' role in the conclusion. She'd just finished notes and apple both when there was a flurried knock at the door.

Oh, One-God-- Her heart had dropped to her toes and she was halfway to her feet before she reined in her emotions. That knock was too light to be him.

Still, curiosity and manners had her crossing the room to open the door, and she blinked in surprise. "Miss Acquell?"

The museum curator beamed up at her from under the rim of a beige cloche hat with a pink flower embellishment, not appearing to notice her slip back to formality. "Sorry if I'm disturbing you, Miss Shrike, I know I had Mr. Syndran convey my gratitude, but I just had to come thank you in person for recovering Solimer's Torch."

Xaeryn smiled and stepped out of the doorway to let her enter the office. "You're very welcome. I imagine it's gratifying to have a completed collection now?"

"Oh, yes." Miss Acquell clasped her hands together ass if to keep them still. "We had to do some rearranging to work it into the exhibit, and I have Justyn trying to get hold of Ms. Aescar to let her know, but it's just berries having it back, such a weight off my shoulders." Her face colored. "Sorry for babbling, I'm just so grateful to have it back."

"You don't have to apologize for being happy. I'm glad I could be a help," Xaeryn said. "Did Mr. Syndran relay that the Torch is thoret and shouldn't be displayed too close to any magical artefacts? I know the museum uses shielded cases, but-"

"Oh, no, he didn't." Miss Acquell was frowning now.

Xaeryn paused, racking her brain. "Now that I think about it, I don't believe I told him that part, not last night at least. I was very tired and it may have slipped my mind. I do apologize for that." Hopefully the revelation wouldn't make too much extra work for the staff.

"Oh, it's alright." Miss Acquell waved off her apology in turn. "It's good to have it back, whatever we have to do to display it, we'll accommodate." She smiled again. "You are, of course, welcome to come see the exhibit any time."

"Since I'm finished with the case, I should have time to do that. I'd love to see it in all its glory, and under more leisurely circumstances than the gala." She'd been working that night, technically, even if she and Red had taken time to look around while they were there.

"We'd be happy to see you." Miss Acquell fidgeted with the sleeve of her jacket, picking at one curve of the lace trim. "I should get back, I just wanted to come say thank you; it didn't feel like enough to have someone pass it along."

"Well, you're very welcome, again," Xaeryn said with a chuckle. "I'm glad I could help." She held out a hand to shake.

Miss Acquell only hesitated a moment before taking it in a loose grip for a single shake. She rocked on the balls of her feet and bit her lip, hands once again clasped as if to still them. "Well, I'll see you around then, Miss Shrike."

"Sounds keen." She shifted to follow as the curator edged toward the half-open door. "Goodbye, Shery-"

Even as she spoke, there was a faint--but familiar--rushing sound and Red was standing in the hallway outside her office, one hand out to brace against the wall. He smiled sheepishly upon seeing Miss Acquell's startled expression. "Sorry! Shery, right? Good to see you again."

"A-And you," she managed. "But I was just leaving." She bobbed a curtsy to them both and scurried away.

"I hope I didn't scare her..." Red muttered. "I didn't think you'd have company."

"I have been dizzyingly popular this morning," Xaeryn said with a soft laugh, trying to ignore the way her heart had lodged in her throat. She'd had a plan for this, and it was completely flown away. "Did you really Travel just to cover half a city's distance, Liefred?"

He shrugged and ran his fingers through his hair. "It seemed faster than getting lost in Ashtown. That district is a maze. Why waste the time?"

She just shook her head with a fond smile as she led the way back into the office, trying to study him without being too obvious about it. There was no evidence of injuries beyond the minor ones she'd noted last night; scrapes, the split lip--which had scabbed over but was likely to reopening if he kept bothering it. Just over the couple minutes since his arrival, he'd scraped his teeth over it and sucked it in, probably to worry the scab with his tongue. Aside from not being good for the healing process, it was intensely distracting for her.

Even worse when Red caught her staring. He cleared his throat and leaned against her desk. "Exactly how early were you up that you had time to be dizzyingly popular, Xaer?"

"Around eight," she said, picking a hangnail. "Mr. Syndran needed an early appointment to finish settling accounts for it to fit with his schedule."

"Mm, yes, have to make sure you're rewarded for being a brilliant snooper," Red teased, his smile warm, half-distracted as he tried to read her notes sideways.

It was adorable watching him twist his head to decipher the shorthand, she she let him continue. His clothes were borrowed, she noted, and from someone not quite his height. The trousers were only about an inch shorter than proper, but even with the shirtsleeves rolled up, she could tell they would stop well short of his wrists, and it was tight in the shoulders as he leaned over her desk.

"I am surprised to see you before noo-" Xaeryn started to tease, before a glance at the clock showed it was, in fact, nearly noon.

He huffed a laugh, still reading. "You know I don't need a lot of sleep, Xaer."

"I know you can function on not a lot of sleep," she corrected. "But I figured between getting abducted and however late you you were up talking to the Shepherds, you would, perhaps, listen to your body for once. More the fool I, apparently."

"I only woke up five minutes before coming here, Ryn," he countered fondly. "Plenty of sleep. And I can always get more once I'm back at Solhadur--" He cut himself off, brows arching. "Thoret?" Looked up at her. "Solimer's Torch is composed of thoret?!"

Xaeryn nodded. "The original stone, at least. Obviously the decorative binding is different, but the stone itself is either thoret or some other rock heavily shot with it." She flexed her fingers. "Quite a fun discovery to make when I picked it up bare-handed."

Red winced in sympathy, bit his lip, winced again when the gesture caught the edge of the scab. "That does explain some things..."

"Mm. Why I couldn't scry on it, for one, or anything near it. Why you weren't able to escape the same way you just dropped in here..."

"Yes to all that, it also felt odd in that building; like the crawling edge of nausea, but I was thinking more historically."

Of course you were.

"Far as records show, the Solimer tribe almost never had Mages, so the Torch wouldn't have affected them in any special way. They tended to do their own thing and steer clear of other tribes, but the times they did come into conflict, single combat between chosen champions was the method of the time, and I'd bet the other tribes were more abundant in Mages, so if they, say, sent one as their champion..."

"... the Torch would act as an anti-magic ward," Xaeryn finished, "making it seem Solimer's champions were protected."

"I'd bet half my library, assuming that premise is correct, the tribe that defeated them sent a non-Mage champion for a fight." Red dragged his fingers through his hair and sat on the corner of the desk, despite two perfectly good chairs nearby. "And then it disappears for stretches because tribes would want to hold it for the victory it symbolized, but if there were enough Mages , they would feel the oddness and want it kept pack away... Too bad there's no way to prove it; it would pull in some real keen funding for more research if it's solid..."

"And, alternately, I could get my hands on half your library," Xaeryn needled, biting back a smile as she leaned against the desk next to him.

He gave a faux-hurt gasp. "Detective Shrike, you think I'm wrong?"

"Oh, probably not. You are almost as smart as I am," she teased back, "but your library's the bee's knees, and I'd love to get my hands on as much of it as I could fit in here."

"Mm, well, in absence of a way to prove me wrong," he said lightly, gaze surveying her mostly-full bookshelves rather than look at her, "you'll just have to come visit Solhadur to take advantage."

If I drive all the way to Capra, it's not the library I'll want to take advantage of. She cleared her throat. "I suppose I will, once my schedule's calm enough to take that kind of time."

"Oh, yes, your dizzying popularity," Red teased. He knew her preference for solitude. "You mentioned Mr. Syndran, and I saw Shery, who else...?"

"Before you? Just Briony, the pink-haired woman--"

"I remember." He nodded.

"I dropped my handbag at the warehouse when one of Kaza's mugs grabbed me, she was returning it."

Red flicked a glance toward the handbag and its contents. "I was wondering why it was strewn across your desk... Sorry I didn't realize you'd lost it, Ryn, or I would've looked--"

She waved off the apology. "I got it back and that's the important thing. You were understandably distracted." A self-deprecating chuckle. "I'm just happy I didn't lose two notepads in the course of one case."

"Oh!" Red started, pushing off the desk. "That reminds me... One thing I did find in there….” the words trailed off as he dug in his pocket. “I forgot to give it to you with all the chaos.” He pulled out her original notepad, the bluish-grey cover slightly worse for wear from its own adventure, and offered it to her.

Xaeryn gasped in delight as she took it. Kaza had hinted at having it, but she hadn’t thought to look with everything going on. “I can’t believe you found this! I thought it was gone forever.” She smiled and pivoted to wrap him in a tight hug. “Thank you, Liefred.”

Something flickered in Red's eyes before he hugged her back, fiercely, hands lingering, as if remembering yesterday, then withdrew. “I... wanted to ask you about something, Xaer.”

“Mm,” she prompted, still smiling, as she tucked the reclaimed notepad in her desk.

“I wasn't going to bring it up, but... You call Pan Pan because that’s his nickname. You called the museum curator Shery, I presume because she asked you to?” He tipped his head in a gesture toward where he’d just seen said curator and waited for her slight nod of confirmation. “So if you’ll take that step toward familiarity with them, why am I always Liefred when we’ve known each other for ages and I’ve told you, several times, you can call me Red?”

Her throat closed up and heart stuttered in her chest. There wasn’t any judgment in his tone, just curiosity, and maybe a little hurt. She’d been half-wondering if he’d picked up on that enough to bring it up again, and now she had her answer. There were several ways she, in turn, could answer his very good, very pertinent, question. Two of them were deflections. They would let her preserve friendly, professional distance. Remove the risk of gambling it all.

She didn’t want to give either of those. She wanted to tell the truth. The whole truth. 

We did say we wanted to talk about this.

Deep breath, Xaeryn.

“I told you,” Xaeryn said softly, “after the gala.” She swallowed hard, heart pounding. “It might be selfish, but the formality’s a level of check on myself so I don’t slip and do something dreadfully improper.” 

Red worried the scab on his lip with his thumb, considering. “What makes you so sure it would be improper?” he asked just as softly.

She laughed, a tight, breathless sound, and decided there had been enough hints dropped for the plunge to be worth it. “It’s fairly improper to kiss someone out of the blue without their permission, Liefred.”

She didn’t miss the way his breath caught, or how hard he swallowed before he reached for her hand, slowly, gently, as if trying not to spook a skittish ahfuri. “And… if you had their permission? Would it be proper then?”

Oh, One-God above, she couldn’t breathe. She couldn’t. Her heart was pounding fit to crack her ribs. Her hand slipped into his like it belonged there.

“Do I?” she asked hoarsely, barely audible, gaze locked with his.

Red nodded and she was kissing him before any potential verbal confirmation had a chance to follow.

And he was kissing her back. At least until the cut on his lip reopened and he was forced to pull back. “Dammit,” he grumbled under his breath.

“It’s alright.” Xaeryn kissed his cheek, the giggle that escaped her only an inkling of the joy that bubbled in her chest. “I’ve waited this long, another sennight or two for you to heal won’t kill me.”

Red arched a brow, smile tugging at the side of his mouth furthest from the cut. “Is it egotistical of me to ask how long you’ve been wanting to do that?”

“Not at all,” she said with a laugh, watching him feel the cut and scowl at the blood on his fingers when he pulled them away. “Only if you promise you won’t laugh at me for being pathetic.” When he nodded agreement, she took a deep breath, flashed a sheepish smile, and confessed. “Since about when I was sixteen.”

Red burst out laughing.

Xaeryn huffed and moved to whack his arm. “You said you wouldn’t-”

“I’m not laughing at-ow-you, Xaer,” he assured her, catching her wrist with one hand while the heel of the other pressed against his split lip. “I’m laughing at me.”

She let her hand fall and shot him a curious look. “Why?”

Red raked the now-free hand through his hair, huffed another quiet laugh, and smiled at her with such wry amusement it almost made her laugh. “Because I’ve been at least half in love with you since sixteen and like an idiot didn’t say anything b’cause I didn’t think you felt the same-”

She kissed him again, split lip or no, she couldn’t help it.

“Ow,” he mumbled–or something like it–but he was smiling and he didn’t stop. His hand curved the back of her neck and hers curled into the collar of his shirt.

She could taste the metallic tang of blood from his lip until they parted with matching breathless laughs.

"So much for waiting another sennight or two," Red teased, lightly bumping his forehead to hers.

Xaeryn rolled her eyes, still holding him close by the shirt collar. "That was for fortification. Now I'll survive, I think."

He chuckled, thumb rubbing her cheek. "Fair enough. So, what now?"

She opened her mouth to reply, this was hardly familiar ground for her, but his stomach beat her to it, rumbling loudly. She arched a brow. "Food, apparently. Did you eat before coming over?"

"I didn't know where the Shepherds' dining hall was," he said with a sheepish shrug. "And you were more important."

Xaeryn shook her head and lightly smacked the back of his. "Honestly, Red--" she sighed in fond exasperation, grinning despite herself at the warmth of his words. "Fortunately for you, there's a fabulous café nearby, and I'm in the mood to treat for lunch."

Red smiled, warm and wide, eyes crinkling at the corners. "That is good luck."

"The only question is whether I should go order food to bring back and we can chin a bit here, or go cause a scandal eating there with you so underdressed--" she cut herself off, abruptly stepping around him to pick up the jacket tossed over one of the chairs by her bookshelf. His jacket, slightly rumpled from spending the night haphazardly tossed aside, but it would fit, and the deep grey charcoal color would complement the lighter grey of his borrowed trousers.

Red arched a brow, his eyes twinkling. "Should I be curious why you have my clothes, Ryn?"

"It was for scrying, Liefred," she said archly. "Trying to find you. Pan said I could--" Xaeryn stiffened. "Did you let him know you're alright? Because it completely slipped my mind with--"

"Yes," Red cut across her worry with a smile. "Last thing before I collapsed into bed." He laughed and ran a hand down his face. "I think I'm in for an earful when I get back to Solhadur, so however leisurely you want to make this lunch is keen with me."

Xaeryn smiled fondly as she gathered her handbag's content back into it. She'd worry about swapping it later. "I think you're in for a Panrachus-shaped shadow the next couple months," she corrected, biting back giddy butterflies as she looped her arm through his. "He was real worried with not much he could do to help, wondering if he'd stayed up to help you would it have prevented your abduction."

A shadow passed over his face as they stepped out the door. "I don't think it would've."

Knowing Heron had been involved, it wasn't hard to read the implication in his tone. "Which is what I told him." She paused to lock the door. "But you know how it is when you care about someone; something bad happens and you cant help wondering if you could've changed it."

Red nodded, giving her a warm smile. "I know." His stomach rumbled again.

Xaeryn chuckled and gave his arm a squeeze. "Let's get some food in you."

"That'd be the bee's knees."

---

It wasn't a far walk to find themselves swept up in the lunchtime bustle of her favorite café. The place was so full, the two of them wound up at a table tucked in the corner that didn't have nearly enough room for their legs. Xaeryn almost suggested taking the food back to her place, but she was still giddy over this being a date with Red and could bring herself to. It would be memorable, and the corner was a little quieter than the main lunchroom.

Red polished off two sandwiches and a large bowl of soup, barely slowing through the process. Xaeryn found her abbreviated breakfast had left her with more of an appetite than usual, though she still didn't equal him.

"I think, perhaps, food should have been a higher priority," she commented lightly. "Flattered as I am you rated me so important."

"I wasn't terribly hungry when I woke up," Red confessed, sucking a stray drop of soup off his thumb. "I considered breakfast, decided I didn't need it, didn't care to hunt down the dining hall, and was too antsy by half to talk to you."

"We were... rather overdue for that conversation, weren't we?" Xaeryn said, sliding her hand across the table to cover his.

"A bit," Red nodded. He sucked on his split lip a moment. "Xaer, about after the gala..."

"Oh, I would've kissed you, proper or no, had Pan not walked in when he did." A bit reckless a confession after all her worries about propriety, but she was too giddy to care.

He chuckled. "Good to know we're on the same page." A pause. "And you've... since sixteen? You're always so forthright, I'm both surprised and impressed you kept that under wraps so long."

"Well, you know..." She sighed, her heart fluttering as she rubbed her thumb over his hand. "I didn't want to risk messing up our friendship. I'm well aware I can be prickly and hard to get to know. You were one of the few who made it past the brambles and seemed to enjoy my company as much as I enjoy yours--"

"I do enjoy your company," Red interrupted.

"That's my point; I don't, and didn't, have many friends like that." She squeezed his hand. "The last thing I wanted to do was poison that by adding awkwardness of unreciprocated feelings. I was happy enough just having you as my friend."

"Even watching me date my way through the student body?" he asked wryly.

"Liefred, you're smart, handsome, charming, and kind." She shrugged. "I would have been offended on your behalf had any of them turned you down. But your turn--why did you say anything?"

"Because you're forthright, Ryn." Red turned his hand under hers and gave it a squeeze. "I may've thought about it a couple times, but... You've never held back from saying things that are important, or that you think I need to hear. I figured the reason you weren't saying anything is there was nothing to say on the matter. So I kept hoping if I told myself that enough times it would sink in and the feelings would fade, but they never did."

A pang of guilt surged in her chest. If she'd just made herself push the words past the lump that formed in her throat every time she tried...

"Xaeryn." He squeezed her hand harder, clearly sensing the turn of her thoughts. "Me resigning myself to that is not your fault. It was my choice not to say anything just as much as it was yours." He smiled, sheepish and boyish all in one. "Pair of brilliant idiots, we."

Xaeryn laughed, because he was right. Solhadur's best and brightest and couldn't even parse they were in love with each other. "Did..." She traced the rim of her glass. "Did any of those 'dating your way through the student body' have... potential?" She might hate herself for asking, but her curiosity demanded satisfaction. How close did I come to losing you to my own cowardice?

"Most were just fun, and we both knew it going in," Red said, rubbing the back of his neck. "There were a couple that might've gotten serious if... well, carrying a torch for my best friend was only one of the reasons nothing came of them in the end."

She nodded thoughtfully and glanced around the café. It was still full and they were done. "We should head back, free up a table."

He gave a distracted-sounding hum of agreement and pushed to his feet as she left a generous tip on the table. "Thanks for lunch."

"Of course." Xaeryn twined her arm through his and headed for the door. It wasn't until they were out on the street she spoke again, her shoulder pressed close to his. "D'you know how many times I almost asked you to come with me when I left?" A quiet laugh. "At least a dozen. But I always lost my nerve."

"That would have been fun," he said softly. "But it worked out."

"That it did," she smiled. All of it.

They moseyed back to her office, bumped gums some more, before Red looked at the clock and groaned.

"I should probably get back to Solhadur," he said leaning in to kiss her forehead, "before Pan thinks I got abducted again."

"You shouldn't joke..." Xaeryn protested half-heartedly, even as butterflies filled her chest at the casual affection. "But I suppose I should let you go home. You probably want to sleep more? Clothes that actually fit?"

"Yes to both." Red muffled a yawn and looked sheepish about it. "Feel free to visit whenever you like, Xaer, For me or the books."

She had a sneaking suspicion he'd be teasing about that for a while. She didn't care. "I'll do that." She kissed his cheek. "So much you'll get sick of me."

"Never happen," he said warmly, pulling her into a hug. "I like you too much," he whispered, resting his forehead to hers.

Xaeryn hugged him back. "Good," she said with a smile. "I like you too much, too." It was an effort to fight down the urge to kiss him again before she eased back. "I'll see you soon, Liefred."

"I'm not going to get you to stop that, am I?" he murmured, eyes dancing with laughter, as he squeezed her hands one last time before letting go. "I'll be seeing you, Xaeryn."

Red pulled the door closed behind him as he left, and she dropped into her chair, smiling wider than she ever had in her life.

There was always a rush at successfully completing a case, but none prior compared to this one. Xaeryn recalled that first meeting, the one she'd thought would be with Tevanti, and let out a small laugh. Of all the lovely surprises, indeed.

She had another success to add to her professional record, but more importantly, she had Red Antiqua back in her life. For good this time, and closer than ever.

Wish I could be there to see Pan's reaction, she mused, and got up to make herself some tea in celebration of a job well done on two fronts.

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This is my plea for more Mary historians to use different sources that tell us something interesting (and make them more widely known!)

Picture me, trying to find out how many Masses Mary said daily and illegally in Edward's reign for my novel. I type it into google books, and find an extract from a book which sounds promising:

Andddd I can't read it beyond the preview :(

But the page number lets me know where to look on springer.com. Which, I also can't read it there but it gives me the reference at least:

Oxford, Bodleian Library, MS Tanner 90, f. 157r. For lay attendance at the Divine Office, see Nicholas Orme, Going to church in medieval England (New Haven: Yale University Press, 2021), 231–33.

So when I search for it, MS Tanner 90 is titled:

"Letters and papers relating to affairs of state during the reigns of Henry VIII., Edward VI. and Queen Mary, bulk: 16th-17th century"

and folio 157 specifically is named:

"The establishments and good ordynauncis made for the good rule of the houshold of the ryght honorabill and most excellent prynces the lady Maryes grace", 1 Feb 1549."

which I have never heard of. No Mary focused book or scholar have ever seemed to mention it? After a few minutes of googling I finally managed to find out Mary Anne Everett Wood mentioned it!

In 1846.

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MALLARI (2023) - MMFF REVIEW

“‘Di ba’t isang sumpa ang magmahal?”

Mallari does not only showcase the story of the infamous Fr. Severino Mallari, but also delves into the lives of men from succeeding generations of his clan. The first descendant, Johnrey, a documentary filmmaker in post World War II Philippines, and the second being Jonathan De Dios, a doctor and the lead protagonist of the film. The two descendants of Fr. Severino try to discover their family’s darkest secret, which most likely has contributed to the killings and disappearances in Magalang, Pampanga.

All three generations of the Mallari clan are played by Piolo Pascual, which is perceived to be difficult parts to play. However, Pascual was able to to help distinguish one generation from another and yet was able to establish the connection between all three characters.

What also is depicted in the movie is the presence of important female figures in each of the Mallari men’s lives: Dona Facunda, Fr. Severino’s mother played by Ms. Gloria Diaz, Felicity, Johnrey’s wife played by Elisse Joson, and Agnes, Jonathan’s fiancee played by Janella Salvador. All three actresses gave the three women their respective well-defined characters which was able to show how each Mallari’s love for these women had urged them to take greater lengths, even if it will cost them their own morals.

JC Santos does an excellent job in portraying Brother Lucas in the likeness of Brutus from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, as he showcases his character’s loyalty and later betrayal to Pascual’s Dr. Jonathan.

The film may remind one of Luca Guadagnino’s Bones and All (2022) with its presence of common themes such as gore and manslaughter. It is also important to note how both Carido and Guadagnino have commonly used manslaughter as a dark metaphor for love as a motive of sacrifice and self-discovery, which the former has executed very well and evidently in Mallari (2023). It also bears similarities with Edgar Wright’s Last Night in Soho (2021) not just with the presence of gore and manslaughter, but also with the key theme of time travel, which the two Mallari descendants have used in order to learn about the dark secret of their family for this film.

The film had a well-organized flow of events, as well as a smooth transition in between time periods. It was able to give me and other viewers proper context and a good idea on how to let the story unfold and think about what could happen next. However, Jonathan’s arc was very anti-climactic towards the end yet it established his arc as an anti-hero.

Another thing to love about this film is that not only did it have Gothic themes and the use of the Catholic faith, which are associated as Western literary and cultural elements, but it also incorporated the use of Filipino folk medicine and faith healing, which are indigenous Filipino cultural elements, as important parts of the film.

In conclusion, Mallari (2023) was a great watch, and it definitely deserved the accolades. Not only did it bring justice to a dark love metaphor, but it also presented and promoted Filipino culture through folk medicine as key horror elements. It is a must watch for traditional Filipino horror movie buffs and those in need of a fresh face to Filipino horror films.

[Metro Manila Film Festival 2023]

RATING - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

(review is also available on letterboxd!)

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[ad_1] KK Modi University proudly hosted its inaugural convocation ceremony, honoring its first batch of graduates. The event, held at Hotel Roman Park, Durg, marked a turning point in the university’s journey to become India’s premier career-focused university.   At KKMU's 1st Convocation, Hon'ble Chhattisgarh Governor Shri Ramen Deka, Dr. Bina Modi, Ms. Charu Modi, Dr. Monika Sethi Sharma & graduating students   The ceremony was graced by Hon’ble Governor, His Excellency, Shri Ramen Deka, Dr. Bina Modi, Ms. Charu Modi, and Dr. Monika Sethi Sharma.   KKMU graduates secured placements in leading companies such as GPI, Indofil, Aug Tech, Colorbar, Thomson Reuters, Zomato, Berger Paints, HDFC and Logy AI—reflecting the university’s dedication to job-readiness and practical learning.   Delivering his address on this occasion, Honorable Governor of Chhattisgarh, His Excellency, Shri Ramen Deka, lauding KKMU’s efforts said, “Education is the most powerful tool for transforming societies, empowering individuals and building strong nation.”   Addressing the graduating batch, Dr. Bina Modi, Chairperson of Modi Enterprises – KK Modi Group, shared heartfelt reflections from her own life journey.   “It fills me with pride to see KKMU grow into an institution that shapes confident, capable, and conscious leaders of tomorrow. It was my late husband’s vision to provide world-class education to young minds, and I feel a deep sense of fulfilment in carrying that legacy forward. My life lessons were self-taught, but each of you has had the opportunity to learn, question, and grow on a platform that prepares you for the future,” said Dr. Bina Modi.   Charu Modi, Chancellor of KKMU, a driving force behind KKMU, also addressed the gathering. “KKMU is much more than a university. It is a launchpad for limitless possibilities. Our graduates are leaving with more than degrees. They are taking with them the mindset to innovate, the skills to excel, and the values to lead with purpose,” said Charu Modi.   The event also featured remarks by Dr. Monika Sethi Sharma, Vice Chancellor of KKMU, who spoke about the university’s commitment to academic excellence and holistic development.   KK Modi University continues to set benchmarks in providing world-class education through a multidisciplinary, industry-aligned, and technology-enabled curriculum. With a strong emphasis on holistic learning, global exposure, and real-world problem-solving, KKMU is rapidly emerging as a preferred destination for students who aspire to lead and innovate.   Over 60 students across disciplines such as MBA, B.Tech, BBA, and BCA were awarded degrees, many of whom have already been placed in prestigious organizations including Colorbar, Big Mint, Stratview Research, ABIS, Apply Legal, Career Potli, BB Advisory, Brand Mark and GPI to name a few.   Placement highlights include: Shivani Khandelwal MBA Batch 2020 KKMU shaped my business foundation with hands-on learning and strong industry links. An internship at Godfrey Philips and placement at Indofil led to ISB Hyderabad today.   Rajbir Kaur MBA Batch 2021 My MODICARE internship strengthened my managerial abilities. KKMU’s guidance helped me land a role as Assistant Manager at GPI Delhi.    Vedant Wagh MBA Batch 2021 An internship at Godfrey Philips sharpened my marketing skills. KKMU’s placement support led me to Indofil Industries as a Sales Trainee.   Pranjal Parakh MBA Batch 2021 KKMU's industry integration prepared me for success at Marque Inc. The academic training built my confidence to thrive professionally.   Rashmeet Kaur BBA Batch 2020 "Interning at Logy AI, Hyderabad gave me real-world exposure to project management and administrative operations. KKMU’s guidance played a key role in helping me become a Sr. Project Associate."    Pulkit Sahu B.Tech Batch 2020 "My internship at Augtech Nextwealth IT Services sharpened my coding skills through real-world projects.

Thanks to KKMU’s support, I’ve now joined as a Developer."   Siddharth Mukherjee BCA Batch 2021 "My internship at Codicians gave me valuable hands-on experience in the tech industry. Doing MBA at KK Modi University, where I’m exploring the blend of technology and management. These stories reflect the university’s unique emphasis on internship-to-placement pathways and practical industry exposure.   About KK Modi University: Established in the year 2019.   With Mission: Value creation by nurturing well rounded career-ready professionals and entrepreneurs through educational excellence and experience-based learning.   With Vision: To be a university of choice for developing future leaders and entrepreneurs. KK Modi University works on three philosophies of instruction which will help in developing Nation Building Entrepreneurs- Inner Life Skills - Life long learning, self esteem, open mindedness, mindfulness, self awareness, confidence and happiness. Outer Life Skills - Empathy, critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, power of positive thinking and developing personality. Career Skills - Getting expertise in domain skills, gaining practical industry experience and technical global competencies - through the best international university partners and corporate (co-op) domain partners.   KK Modi University is a career-focused university that offers innovative courses to prepare students for successful careers. Recognized by UGC, the university emphasizes interaction with experienced faculty and international academic partnerships for a holistic learning experience. Based in Durg, Chhattisgarh, India and catering to national and international students, the university offers under graduate, post graduate and diploma courses across various disciplines.   It has 7 Under Graduate Programs: BBA, B Com(H), B Tech CSE, BCA, BSc. CS, B Des(H), BHM.   It has 7 Post Graduate Programs: M Com, M Tech CSE, MBA, MCA, PhD, MHM, M Des.   It has 3 Integrated Programs: B Tech CSE + MBA, B Tech CSE + M Tech CSE, BBA + MBA.   It has 6 Executive Programs: MBA, MBA Business Analytics, MBA Finance, MBA Marketing, MBA OB & HRM, MBA Production Operations.   KK Modi University has International collaborations and MoUs with top ranked international universities namely UC Davis (USA), Virginia Commonwealth University (USA), Hochschule Luzern (Switzerland), Paris School of Art (France) to facilitate a wonderful opportunity to students to study abroad to gain short term multi-disciplinary experiences through our academic partnerships. KK Modi University also provides International Dual Degree opportunities for highly talented and strongly motivated students.   KK Modi University’s collaboration with industry partners gives the real-world, program-related work experience while pursuing education. It also helps to decide what kind of job any student might want and increase the chances of acquiring a good job (with a higher salary) as a graduate.   KK Modi University has partnered with Godfrey Philips India Limited, Indofil Industries Ltd, Techment, Zomato, Dabur, TCS, Big Mint, ABIS, Augtech Nxt Wealth, Apply Legal, Stratview Research, Tech B, The Internet & Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) bringing for students, an opportunity to balance classroom theory with practical, hands-on experience prior to graduation.   Spread over 25 acres, KKMU campus is designed by the world class architects Walter F Wagner, Sami Rintala, Sandip Kumar and Anna Heringer, and situated within walking distance of Shivnath river. It is also in close proximity to Raipur and the twin city of Durg - Bhilai, the educational hub of Chhattisgarh and a well-planned, fast-growing township.   #KKMUConvocation #KKMUPlacements #CareerUniversityIndia For more information: kkmu.edu.in. !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function()n.callMethod?

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[ad_1] KK Modi University proudly hosted its inaugural convocation ceremony, honoring its first batch of graduates. The event, held at Hotel Roman Park, Durg, marked a turning point in the university’s journey to become India’s premier career-focused university.   At KKMU's 1st Convocation, Hon'ble Chhattisgarh Governor Shri Ramen Deka, Dr. Bina Modi, Ms. Charu Modi, Dr. Monika Sethi Sharma & graduating students   The ceremony was graced by Hon’ble Governor, His Excellency, Shri Ramen Deka, Dr. Bina Modi, Ms. Charu Modi, and Dr. Monika Sethi Sharma.   KKMU graduates secured placements in leading companies such as GPI, Indofil, Aug Tech, Colorbar, Thomson Reuters, Zomato, Berger Paints, HDFC and Logy AI—reflecting the university’s dedication to job-readiness and practical learning.   Delivering his address on this occasion, Honorable Governor of Chhattisgarh, His Excellency, Shri Ramen Deka, lauding KKMU’s efforts said, “Education is the most powerful tool for transforming societies, empowering individuals and building strong nation.”   Addressing the graduating batch, Dr. Bina Modi, Chairperson of Modi Enterprises – KK Modi Group, shared heartfelt reflections from her own life journey.   “It fills me with pride to see KKMU grow into an institution that shapes confident, capable, and conscious leaders of tomorrow. It was my late husband’s vision to provide world-class education to young minds, and I feel a deep sense of fulfilment in carrying that legacy forward. My life lessons were self-taught, but each of you has had the opportunity to learn, question, and grow on a platform that prepares you for the future,” said Dr. Bina Modi.   Charu Modi, Chancellor of KKMU, a driving force behind KKMU, also addressed the gathering. “KKMU is much more than a university. It is a launchpad for limitless possibilities. Our graduates are leaving with more than degrees. They are taking with them the mindset to innovate, the skills to excel, and the values to lead with purpose,” said Charu Modi.   The event also featured remarks by Dr. Monika Sethi Sharma, Vice Chancellor of KKMU, who spoke about the university’s commitment to academic excellence and holistic development.   KK Modi University continues to set benchmarks in providing world-class education through a multidisciplinary, industry-aligned, and technology-enabled curriculum. With a strong emphasis on holistic learning, global exposure, and real-world problem-solving, KKMU is rapidly emerging as a preferred destination for students who aspire to lead and innovate.   Over 60 students across disciplines such as MBA, B.Tech, BBA, and BCA were awarded degrees, many of whom have already been placed in prestigious organizations including Colorbar, Big Mint, Stratview Research, ABIS, Apply Legal, Career Potli, BB Advisory, Brand Mark and GPI to name a few.   Placement highlights include: Shivani Khandelwal MBA Batch 2020 KKMU shaped my business foundation with hands-on learning and strong industry links. An internship at Godfrey Philips and placement at Indofil led to ISB Hyderabad today.   Rajbir Kaur MBA Batch 2021 My MODICARE internship strengthened my managerial abilities. KKMU’s guidance helped me land a role as Assistant Manager at GPI Delhi.    Vedant Wagh MBA Batch 2021 An internship at Godfrey Philips sharpened my marketing skills. KKMU’s placement support led me to Indofil Industries as a Sales Trainee.   Pranjal Parakh MBA Batch 2021 KKMU's industry integration prepared me for success at Marque Inc. The academic training built my confidence to thrive professionally.   Rashmeet Kaur BBA Batch 2020 "Interning at Logy AI, Hyderabad gave me real-world exposure to project management and administrative operations. KKMU’s guidance played a key role in helping me become a Sr. Project Associate."    Pulkit Sahu B.Tech Batch 2020 "My internship at Augtech Nextwealth IT Services sharpened my coding skills through real-world projects.

Thanks to KKMU’s support, I’ve now joined as a Developer."   Siddharth Mukherjee BCA Batch 2021 "My internship at Codicians gave me valuable hands-on experience in the tech industry. Doing MBA at KK Modi University, where I’m exploring the blend of technology and management. These stories reflect the university’s unique emphasis on internship-to-placement pathways and practical industry exposure.   About KK Modi University: Established in the year 2019.   With Mission: Value creation by nurturing well rounded career-ready professionals and entrepreneurs through educational excellence and experience-based learning.   With Vision: To be a university of choice for developing future leaders and entrepreneurs. KK Modi University works on three philosophies of instruction which will help in developing Nation Building Entrepreneurs- Inner Life Skills - Life long learning, self esteem, open mindedness, mindfulness, self awareness, confidence and happiness. Outer Life Skills - Empathy, critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, power of positive thinking and developing personality. Career Skills - Getting expertise in domain skills, gaining practical industry experience and technical global competencies - through the best international university partners and corporate (co-op) domain partners.   KK Modi University is a career-focused university that offers innovative courses to prepare students for successful careers. Recognized by UGC, the university emphasizes interaction with experienced faculty and international academic partnerships for a holistic learning experience. Based in Durg, Chhattisgarh, India and catering to national and international students, the university offers under graduate, post graduate and diploma courses across various disciplines.   It has 7 Under Graduate Programs: BBA, B Com(H), B Tech CSE, BCA, BSc. CS, B Des(H), BHM.   It has 7 Post Graduate Programs: M Com, M Tech CSE, MBA, MCA, PhD, MHM, M Des.   It has 3 Integrated Programs: B Tech CSE + MBA, B Tech CSE + M Tech CSE, BBA + MBA.   It has 6 Executive Programs: MBA, MBA Business Analytics, MBA Finance, MBA Marketing, MBA OB & HRM, MBA Production Operations.   KK Modi University has International collaborations and MoUs with top ranked international universities namely UC Davis (USA), Virginia Commonwealth University (USA), Hochschule Luzern (Switzerland), Paris School of Art (France) to facilitate a wonderful opportunity to students to study abroad to gain short term multi-disciplinary experiences through our academic partnerships. KK Modi University also provides International Dual Degree opportunities for highly talented and strongly motivated students.   KK Modi University’s collaboration with industry partners gives the real-world, program-related work experience while pursuing education. It also helps to decide what kind of job any student might want and increase the chances of acquiring a good job (with a higher salary) as a graduate.   KK Modi University has partnered with Godfrey Philips India Limited, Indofil Industries Ltd, Techment, Zomato, Dabur, TCS, Big Mint, ABIS, Augtech Nxt Wealth, Apply Legal, Stratview Research, Tech B, The Internet & Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) bringing for students, an opportunity to balance classroom theory with practical, hands-on experience prior to graduation.   Spread over 25 acres, KKMU campus is designed by the world class architects Walter F Wagner, Sami Rintala, Sandip Kumar and Anna Heringer, and situated within walking distance of Shivnath river. It is also in close proximity to Raipur and the twin city of Durg - Bhilai, the educational hub of Chhattisgarh and a well-planned, fast-growing township.   #KKMUConvocation #KKMUPlacements #CareerUniversityIndia For more information: kkmu.edu.in. !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function()n.callMethod?

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Soumya Jain Omsuggest.com

Ms Soumya Jain (Nayan)

Jump to:navigation, searchMs Soumya Jain (Nayan)SOUMYA JAIN.jpgNative nameSoumyaBornNayan 1999-05-29 Kota🏡 ResidenceKota🏳️ NationalityIndianOther namesSoumya🏫 EducationB.Tech💼 Occupation

Founder omsuggest.com in Delhi📆 Years active  5 years👔 EmployerFounder🏢 OrganisationOMSUGGESTKnown forSelling Digital Products🏡 Home townKota💵 Salary2 lakh💰 Net worth2 million dollarHeight164Televisionaaj takTitleOMSUGGEST👩 Spouse(s)No👶 ChildrenNo👴 👵 Parent(s)Father - Sanjay Jain, Mother - Kiran JainFamilyYes🌐 Websitehttps://www.omsuggest.com/📷 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thesoumyajain/💼 LinkedINhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/thesoumyajain/

Soumya Jain – A Journey of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Early Life & Education[edit]

Soumya Jain was born on May 29, 1999, in India. Growing up in Kota, Rajasthan, she developed a passion for technology and digital innovations from an early age. Her inquisitive nature and adaptability have been key drivers in her professional journey.

She completed her schooling at Saint John’s Senior Secondary School, Kota, and later pursued a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Computer Science and Engineering from Government Women Engineering College, Ajmer. Alongside her studies, she actively participated in multiple internships and training programs, gaining hands-on experience in web development, digital marketing, and industrial training.

During her college years, she excelled in extracurricular activities, securing third place in a photography competition. Additionally, her involvement in public relations (PR) activities during freshers’ events helped her develop leadership and marketing skills, which later became instrumental in her career growth.

Early Life[edit]

Soumya Jain was born on May 29, 1999, in India. Growing up in Kota, Rajasthan, she developed a passion for technology and digital innovations from an early age. Her inquisitive nature and adaptability have been key drivers in her professional journey.

She completed her schooling at Saint John’s Senior Secondary School, Kota, and later pursued a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Computer Science and Engineering from Government Women Engineering College, Ajmer. Alongside her studies, she actively participated in multiple internships and training programs, gaining hands-on experience in web development, digital marketing, and industrial training.

During her college years, she excelled in extracurricular activities, securing third place in a photography competition. Additionally, her involvement in public relations (PR) activities during freshers’ events helped her develop leadership and marketing skills, which later became instrumental in her career growth.

Art & Craft – A Creative Passion[edit]

Beyond her technical and business endeavors, Soumya is passionate about art and craft. She enjoys exploring various artistic mediums, which allows her to channel creativity into her work. Her unique ability to blend aesthetics with functionality has significantly influenced her approach to digital marketing and entrepreneurship.

Career[edit]

In the dynamic world of technology and digital marketing, gaining hands-on experience across various domains is crucial for shaping a successful career. Soumya Jain’s professional journey exemplifies this philosophy, as she has explored multiple roles across web development, digital marketing, and social media management. her diverse portfolio of experiences has equipped her with a robust skill set that makes her a well-rounded professional.

Web Development Experience[edit]

Web Developer Intern – The Sparks Foundation (August 2021)[edit]

Soumya Jain undertook an enriching internship with The Sparks Foundation, where she honed her web development skills by creating a Basic Banking System. This project was built using HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, PHP, and MySQL, allowing her to understand the fundamental aspects of front-end and back-end development. This experience helped her gain insights into database management, user interface design, and secure transaction handling, which are essential components of financial applications.

PHP Web Developer Trainee – VGT Kota (May 2019 – July 2019)[edit]

At VGT Kota, Soumya embarked on a journey to deepen her understanding of PHP-based web development. her training encompassed working on real-world applications, where she developed a solid grasp of server-side scripting, database integration, and dynamic web applications. This role allowed her to refine her expertise in building responsive and interactive websites.

Digital Marketing and Social Media Management[edit]

Digital Marketing Manager Intern – Basic Eduventures (Nov 2018 – Dec 2018)[edit]

Expanding her horizons beyond web development, Soumya dived into the field of digital marketing. As an intern at Basic Eduventures, she actively participated in designing and implementing promotional campaigns, executing email marketing strategies, and enhancing business communication. her role required a combination of creativity and analytical thinking to optimize digital outreach and increase brand engagement.

Social Media Manager – M Learning India (Nov 2018 – Dec 2018)[edit]

Understanding the power of social media in today’s digital era, Soumya took on the role of Social Media Manager at M Learning India. In this capacity, she devised strategies to enhance online presence, engage with audiences, and curate compelling content. her work contributed to increased brand visibility and audience interaction, making social media a powerful tool for business growth.

Intern – Learning While Travelling (Sept 2018 – Oct 2018)[edit]

During her internship with Learning While Travelling, Soumya worked on social media marketing and business promotions. her responsibilities included creating engaging posts, analyzing audience insights, and implementing marketing strategies. This experience further enriched her expertise in content marketing and audience engagement tactics.

Technical Training and Industry Exposure[edit]

C Programming Trainee – SRV IT Solutions (June 2018)[edit]

Soumya’s journey into the world of programming began with C language training at SRV IT Solutions. This foundational experience provided her with a strong grasp of programming logic, data structures, and problem-solving techniques, which are critical for any aspiring software developer.

Industrial Training – BSNL Ltd. (June 2018)[edit]

To gain real-world exposure to the telecom industry, Soumya completed industrial training at BSNL Ltd., where she learned about telecommunication networks, broadband infrastructure, and networking technologies. This training gave her valuable insights into the functioning of large-scale IT and telecom systems.

Job Consultancy (2020 – 2023)[edit]

From 2020 to 2023, Soumya Jain successfully operated her own job consultancy, playing a crucial role in helping job seekers secure employment across various industries. Leveraging her expertise in digital marketing, professional networking, and career guidance, she provided comprehensive services that included resume building, interview preparation, career counseling, and job placement assistance.

Through her consultancy, Soumya established strong connections with both job seekers and employers, effectively bridging the gap between talented professionals and companies in need of skilled employees. her ability to understand industry requirements and match candidates with the right opportunities made her a trusted career advisor. her consultancy not only assisted fresh graduates in launching their careers but also helped experienced professionals find better career opportunities.

During this period, Soumya also conducted career development workshops, industry-specific training sessions, and one-on-one coaching programs, ensuring that job seekers were well-prepared for competitive hiring processes. her strategic approach to career consulting and recruitment helped numerous individuals achieve professional success.

Entrepreneurial Journey – omsuggest.com[edit]

Soumya Jain is the visionary founder of omsuggest.com, a cutting-edge platform dedicated to transforming digital experiences through innovative, technology-driven solutions. With a strong passion for digital innovation and business growth, she has built omsuggest.com to provide businesses and individuals with advanced tools and strategies that enhance their online presence and overall digital performance.

The Vision Behind omsuggest.com[edit]

Soumya Jain’s mission is to bridge the gap between businesses and the digital world by offering powerful, user-friendly solutions that drive engagement, visibility, and success. She believes that in today’s fast-paced digital landscape, businesses need more than just an online presence—they need strategic, data-driven approaches to stand out. omsuggest.com delivers these solutions by integrating AI, automation, and analytics to optimize online interactions, marketing efforts, and customer engagement.

Impact and Achievements[edit]

Under Soumya’s leadership, omsuggest.com has empowered numerous businesses across various industries, enabling them to maximize their digital potential. From startups to established enterprises, her platform has helped companies refine their branding, improve audience reach, and drive sustainable growth. Through personalized consulting and innovative digital strategies, she has successfully guided businesses toward measurable success in the competitive online market.

omsuggest.com continues to evolve, embracing the latest technological advancements to offer state-of-the-art digital solutions. With a commitment to continuous innovation, Soumya Jain is shaping the future of digital transformation, making it more accessible and impactful for businesses worldwide.

To explore more about her journey and the solutions offered by omsuggest.com, visit omsuggest.com.com.

Personal Life[edit]

Soumya Jain was born on May 29, 1999, in India. Growing up in Kota, Rajasthan, she developed a passion for technology and digital innovations from an early age. Her inquisitive nature and adaptability have been key drivers in her professional journey.

She completed her schooling at Saint John’s Senior Secondary School, Kota, and later pursued a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Computer Science and Engineering from Government Women Engineering College, Ajmer. Alongside her studies, she actively participated in multiple internships and training programs, gaining hands-on experience in web development, digital marketing, and industrial training.

Awards & Achievements[edit]

Secured third place in a college photography competition.

Successfully managed and expanded her job consultancy (2020-2023).

Recognized for her innovative contributions in digital marketing and entrepreneurship.

Received accolades for her impactful work in social media marketing and digital innovation.

Media Appearances & Public Recognition[edit]

Soumya Jain’s work has been acknowledged in various professional circles. She has been featured in local tech events, startup summits, and digital marketing forums, where she shares her expertise in web development, entrepreneurship, and digital strategies.

With an expanding online presence, she aspires to share her knowledge through blogs, podcasts, and industry conferences in the future.

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Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru: A Historic Rivalry in the IPL

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has witnessed some of the most exciting rivalries in cricket, and one of the most intense is between Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru. These two franchises, representing two of South India's cricket-loving states, have a rich history filled with unforgettable moments, legendary players, and thrilling encounters.

Chennai Super Kings: The Pillars of Consistency

Chennai Super Kings, led by the iconic Mahendra Singh Dhoni, have been one of the most successful teams in IPL history. CSK was established in 2008 and has built a legacy of excellence with a strong core team, remarkable consistency, and strategic leadership.

CSK's Key Achievements:

IPL Titles: 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023

Champions League T20 Titles: 2010, 2014

Most Playoff Appearances – CSK is known for its incredible consistency, making it to the playoffs in nearly every season.

Home Dominance – Their fortress, the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), has been a nightmare for opponents.

Strong Core Players – With Dhoni as captain, stalwarts like Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja, and Dwayne Bravo have defined the team’s success.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: The Quest for Glory

RCB, despite having some of the biggest cricketing names in their squad, has often been termed as the underachievers of the IPL. Founded in 2008, the team has had moments of brilliance but has yet to claim an IPL title.

RCB's Key Highlights:

Final Appearances: 2009, 2011, 2016

Record-breaking Individual Performances – Virat Kohli’s 973-run season in 2016 remains unparalleled.

Powerhouse Batting Lineups – With players like Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, and Chris Gayle, RCB has been a batting powerhouse.

Loyal Fan Base – The Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is known for its electrifying atmosphere and passionate fans.

Struggles with Bowling – Despite strong batting lineups, RCB has often suffered due to inconsistent bowling attacks.

Head-to-Head: Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru

The battle between CSK and RCB has been one of the most anticipated matchups in IPL history. CSK has historically dominated this rivalry, but every match between these two teams is a high-voltage contest.

Overall Record (as of 2023):

Total Matches: 31

CSK Wins: 20+

RCB Wins: 10+

Highest Team Total: RCB (205/8 in 2012)

Memorable Encounters:

2011 IPL Final – CSK defeated RCB to claim their second title.

2018 Thriller – MS Dhoni’s finishing heroics helped CSK chase 206 against RCB in Bengaluru.

Virat Kohli’s 90 in 2020 showcased RCB’s dominance over CSK in a rare victory.

Why is CSK vs RCB Special?

Dhoni vs Kohli – The battle between India’s two most beloved cricketing icons.

South Indian Pride – The rivalry extends beyond cricket, fueling regional pride between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

Packed Stadiums & Passionate Fans – Whether in Chennai or Bengaluru, the atmosphere is electric every time they face off.

Close Contests – Even though CSK has a better record, RCB has delivered thrilling encounters over the years.

Conclusion

While CSK has enjoyed more success, RCB continues its quest for its first IPL title, making this rivalry all the more intense. Whether it’s Dhoni’s calm captaincy or Kohli’s aggressive leadership, every Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru match is a spectacle. With new seasons ahead, fans eagerly await the next chapter in this legendary IPL rivalry.

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How to Get Ready for a Hybrid Workplace?

As a B. Com graduate of 2021 or 2022 of any other year in the next 5 years, you are likely to step into a hybrid workforce that is very different than the traditional office-going workforce that we were all used to till 2020. And as a fresh graduate just out of one of the top B. Com colleges in Delhi, hiring companies will expect you to be ready for their hybrid work culture. This means you will need to learn different forms of the same soft skills. You might also need to add a few abilities in your arsenal that no company is going to teach you. Being ready for the hybrid workplace may just seem like being able to work from both office and home, but the involved challenges are much greater.

Here are what you can do while in college to build your skills around the hybrid workplace culture.

Sharpen your technical knowledge

Not just MS Excel or Tally but you need to pick up the technical nuances of video calling platforms like Zoom, Google Meet and Skype and corporate collaboration software like Microsoft Teams. If you arrive at a company with these skills, you will be seen as an asset in this hybrid world. Companies waste hundreds of hours of productivity because their employees are yet to get accustomed to these platforms. Hence, they are looking for people who already know how to use these among the current crop. Fire up YouTube to learn the basics and experiment on your own with the free versions to pick up the basics. Every small step will count.

Focus more on your communication skills

The best B. Com colleges in Delhi NCR are already tailoring their communication skills development programs as per the hybrid requirements and you need to work exactly on those lines. Following 2020-2021, communication skills cannot simply include fluent verbal proficiency. You also need to sharpen your email writing skills, video conferencing, text messaging and online presentation skills. Getting the point across in virtual meetings can be difficult. The other person rarely sees your body language and the screen in front acts as a distraction for many. When you communicate, you need to be precise and also build the ability to hold your virtual audience.

Learn time management and adaptability

Only a few of us prioritise time management as a skill. Even fewer give adaptability any importance. In the hybrid culture, you can no longer get away without building these skills as you will have to shift between the office and work from home almost every week. When working from home, time management will be crucial as the physical distance between you and your colleagues will make collaboration time-consuming. And you will have to adapt to the hybrid style as you cannot opt for teleworking permanently because of the involved disadvantages. Form goal-oriented working habits to save time. Keep your mind open to constant changes in your working dynamics. Show flexibility as all companies now value candidates who can adapt themselves as per the current needs.

Build virtual visibility skills

Office working promoted both personal and professional growth. You could meet with your colleagues beyond your cubicles and offices and talk about random topics. You could also form valuable networks with your seniors and tap into the next available lucrative opportunity. Your visibility came naturally when you were present in the office. Now, with working from home in the mix, the natural visibility factor has diminished. You will now have to work hard to maintain your visibility over virtual mediums to form valuable networks. Social media etiquettes come first. The brand you create of yourself will matter. Learn what to post and how to post them. You might also need to work on your skills to chat in office groups. These might sound simple but every bit is important in the hybrid workforce culture.

The top B. Com colleges today obviously focus on these skills along with the conventional hard and soft skills. The motive is to make you job-ready in this new world. The Lingaya’s Lalita Devi Institute of Management & Sciences, affiliated to the IP University and based in South Delhi, has been one of the first B. Com colleges to quickly adapt its curriculum to the hybrid workplace culture and all its students have access to skill development programs and resources as required by the current era. LLDIMS is all about contemporary learning. Anything changes and you know it first at this college. Enroll into the best B. Com curriculum in Delhi and stay ahead of the crowd with modern skills that only a few have in the job market.

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Executive Assistant for the Kyiv Independent

The Kyiv Independent — Ukraine’s largest English-language publication, is seeking an Executive Assistant.

The Kyiv Independent is Ukraine’s leading English-language news outlet. Founded in November 2021 by a team of reporters and editors who were fired from the Kyiv Post for defending editorial independence in partnership with media consultancy Jnomics. Today it’s a team of around 80 people, primarily based in Kyiv. Publishing in English, we serve as a bridge between Ukraine and the world.

Responsibilities:

Serve as the main point of contact for the CEO, COO, and other senior executives, as well as external stakeholders.

Manage internal documentation and data storage for the company (upon request).

Arrange travel and accommodation for the management team.

Oversee and organize the management team’s calendars, including scheduling appointments and prioritizing urgent matters.

Communicate with employees, addressing day-to-day operational issues within the management team.

Develop comprehensive and accurate meeting records.

Assist in producing management reports, presentations, and internal/external training decks.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Advanced proficiency in English.

Strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with team members and external stakeholders.

Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and prioritize effectively.

Proactive problem-solving approach with solid decision-making skills.

Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities, with keen attention to detail.

Proficient in computer tools (Google Drive, Google Calendar, MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Alignment with the values of The Kyiv Independent.

Flexibility and a willingness to learn and grow professionally.

Previous experience as an executive assistant is a competitive advantage.

Based in Kyiv with the ability to work in the office.

We Offer:

Competitive market-level compensation.

A busy but flexible work schedule.

A young, international, and highly motivated team.

Opportunities to work with foreign companies and opinion leaders.

Note: This is a full-time position based in Kyiv, Ukraine. While a hybrid work format may be possible upon agreement, in-office work is preferred.

Thank you for taking the time to apply to work with The Kyiv Independent. If you are shortlisted, a member of our hiring team will contact you to schedule an interview.

Please note that while we would love to meet with all applicants, due to the volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to meet with everyone.

Click to apply

[shinyhappybaubles]

making my way through February at what feels like a hyperspeed crawl. homework is not exactly kicking my ass but it's giving me brain fuzz.

read

shadows of self, brandon sanderson (2015): a MASSIVE improvement over alloy of law in every respect, from the character work to the plot. even the returning mistborn characters don't feel crammed in, even tensoon (the soonie plushies made me giggle, I wish vin knew about those. or jelsier. kelsier has gotta know right). also the ending, with lessie and bleeder and wax, was downright cruel. I was pleasantly surprised at the first layer of cruelty, and then brando sando somehow made it even worse. delightfully terrible, I loved it. very excited to start bands of mourning.

watched

severance (apple tv+, 2022-): ohhhhh myyyyyy goooooooddddddddddddd irving!!!!!!!! mark what are you doooiiiiiinnngggg. and poor dylan, so clearly torn between the friends he loves and the family he desperately wants to know better. also this show is so fucking funny. ms huang on the electric music machine. "the world's tallest waterfall." I love this show and it's going to kill me.

smile (dir. parker finn, 2022): sure this movie is a jumpscare factory, but it's a very well-made one. absolutely nothing surprising happens in this movie, but it's impeccably made and the sound design is great. the last ~30min weren't nearly as effective as the first hour, but it's extremely well-done for what it is. also top-tier ending credits song choice, made me laugh.

sjubb: my team! won!! TWO TOP 20 MATCHUPS!!!

kendrick lamar's superbowl lix halftime show: impeccable commercial artistry, a direct call to action over the role of black lives in art and culture, and the capstone on the death of drake

listened

the silt verses (jon ware and muna hussen, 2021-2024): the gods are real. they are worshipped. they are hungry. for carpenter and faulkner, an experienced pilgrim and a first time acolyte, their trip to explore the blessings of the two-headed Trawler Man takes them through strange lands, stranger practices, and so many crustaceans. the river rises, and it drowns many.

what a show. definitely a top 10 for the year. possibly one of my favorite narrative podcasts ever? the combination of stellar voicework, excellent scripting, and some of the best audio design in podcasting. the world is strange but all-too-familiar, with outsiders and capitalism and the apathy of the comfortable, reskinned through the gods worshipped across two nations that are simply two sides of the same river. it's a tragedy, but what a journey. going to relisten at least twice.

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A dear friend, Dr. Jose Maria (Joma) L. Escaner IV, a distinguished professor at the Institute of Mathematics (I-Math) at the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman passed on. He was a dedicated teacher and a brilliant mathematician whose contributions to mathematical finance, actuarial science, and mathematical biology will be remembered by his colleagues and students.

Joma spent over three decades teaching at UP Diliman, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (1990) and Master of Science in Applied Mathematics (with a specialization in Actuarial Science, 1993), followed by his Ph.D. in Mathematics (2001). Part of his Ph.D. research was completed at Waseda University.

Joma was a scholar and a mentor who profoundly impacted the lives of countless students, including many artists and athletes. He guided undergraduate, MS, and Ph.D. candidates through their academic journeys, instilling a passion for mathematics and a commitment to honor and excellence. His dedication was recognized in 2021 when he was conferred the UP Diliman Gawad Tsanselor para sa Natatanging Guro.

As the Academic Head of the Mathematical Finance and Actuarial Science Group at U.P. I-Math, Joma played a pivotal role in shaping the curriculum and fostering an inclusive academic environment. He was known for his contributions to understanding mathematical models in finance and insurance, with numerous publications in SCOPUS-indexed and peer-reviewed journals. His notable works also include studies on parabolic equations, the unique solvability of singular partial differential equations, and innovative approaches to quantile risk measures using extreme value theory.

In addition to his teaching and research, Joma served as the president of the Mathematical Society of the Philippines (MSP) and was a board member of the U.P. Diliman Mathematics Foundation, Inc. He was also a regular member DOST National Research Council of the Philippines

(NRCP).

Beyond his academic achievements, Joma was known for his warmth, kindness, and unwavering support for his students and colleagues. I will never forget our frequent dinners and coffee at the now-defunct Chocolate Kiss Cafe with friends from the UP Institute of Mathematics during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He was generous to us and to the restaurant servers, cooks, cleaners, and administrative staff.