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India Gazette
a day ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Techno India Group & Sahaj Retail Ltd launch 'Techno-Sahaj Blue Collar Jobs' to Empower Rural & Semi-Urban India with Skill-Based Employment Opportunities
SMPL New Delhi [India], May 31: Techno India Group, one of Asia's largest and most acclaimed knowledge management conglomerates, and Sahaj Retail Ltd, India's biggest and most trusted rural partner network facilitating access to government and financial services across India with a presence in 2.5 Lakh+ villages of rural Bharat, proudly announce the launch of 'Techno-Sahaj Blue Collar Jobs,' a joint initiative aimed at equipping individuals from rural and semi-urban regions with industry-relevant skills that lead to meaningful employment and sustainable livelihoods. With over 65% of India's population living in villages and Tier-2/3 towns, the need for alternative, stable income sources are urgent. Techno-Sahaj Blue Collar Jobs addresses this gap through affordable, hybrid-mode training programs tailored to the needs of today's dynamic job market. 'At Techno India Group, we believe true innovation lies in creating impact where it matters most. Techno-Sahaj Blue Collar Jobs is our commitment to making skill-based employment accessible to those who are often left out of the mainstream economy. By joining hands with Sahaj, we're bridging the urban-rural divide and building a future where talent from every corner of India has the tools to thrive.' -- Meghdut Roychowdhury, Chief Innovation Officer & Executive Director, Techno India Group. 'India's youth possess immense potential, yet many in rural areas, especially those engaged in agriculture, lack access to the skills needed for today's job market. Through this initiative, Sahaj is committed to providing practical training that empowers these individuals to find employment opportunities both locally and across the nation. By doing so, we aim to foster economic independence and contribute meaningfully to the country's growth.' -- Biswajit Chatterjee, Chief Executive Officer, Sahaj Retail Ltd. The initiative is designed to benefit: * Youth who are unemployed, underemployed, or school dropouts * Women seeking financial independence and flexible earning opportunities * Individuals seeking a second source of income to support their families Key features of the program include: * Expert-led training across high-demand sectors * Flexibility to learn and earn from home, especially for women * Placement support and job-readiness certification * Low-cost, accessible courses curated for grassroots impact By combining Techno India Group's academic and technological infrastructure with Sahaj's grassroots reach in over 2.5 lakh+ villages, this initiative aims to create large-scale social and economic upliftment. Together, Techno India Group and Sahaj Retail Ltd. are committed to building a more inclusive, skilled, and economically resilient India through Techno-Sahaj Blue Collar Jobs. For more information, please visit: or (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by SMPL. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)
Washington Post
3 days ago
- General
- Washington Post
Ask Sahaj: I've never felt worthy of love or attention. How can I start?
Hi Sahaj! I'm 26 years old and ethnically South Asian. I've never really felt worthy of love or attention — romantic or otherwise. Growing up, I didn't feel like I deserved hobbies or interests just for my own enjoyment, and now as an adult, I struggle with prioritizing myself. I'd love to dive into painting, pottery, going to coffee shops or just spending relaxing afternoons at the park (stuff that genuinely brings me joy), but I have a constant fear of doing those things. I can't understand why. I've always put other people's needs above mine, to the point where I feel like I don't even know how to center myself in my own life. I wonder if this is common for women of color? Maybe it's rooted in some deeper cultural or societal messaging I've internalized? At this age, it's starting to weigh on me that I've never been pursued romantically. I've never experienced the warmth and affection of romantic love. Seeing everyone around me enjoying supportive relationships makes me feel incredibly lonely and somehow 'lesser-than.' Deep down, there's a fear I'm unattractive and undeserving because I don't fit into the White, Eurocentric beauty standards that dominate the culture around me. It's making me question my own worth in ways that hurt deeply. How can I begin to believe I deserve love, hobbies and happiness? How can I learn to genuinely love myself and see myself as deserving of being at the center of my own life, especially when the messages around me seem to suggest otherwise? — What About Me? What About Me?: You have been performing 'excellence' as a survival strategy. You may have been taught, implicitly or explicitly, that you owe your family success, stability and credibility in exchange for their sacrifices. This isn't uncommon in South Asian families and in immigrant families more broadly. Over time, this pursuit of excellence becomes entangled with your sense of self-worth. You start to believe your value lies in how well you fulfill the duty placed on you. But who are you without the 'model child' mask? What parts of you had to be hidden, silenced or softened to be seen as dutiful? It's okay to step away from perfection. It's okay to choose joy, creativity and rest — not as rewards, but as your birthright. Who are you when you are not producing, giving or doing? It sounds like you may come from a family where love is shown through provision, discipline, protection — not affection, validation or freedom to explore personal joy. So it makes total sense that now, as an adult, you struggle to center yourself without guilt. You weren't born believing you were undeserving — you learned it. This isn't just psychological. It's generational, cultural and systemic, and that's why it's so hard to 'just believe' you deserve love and happiness. But joy is not selfish. It's not frivolous. Joy is a form of healing, and quite honestly, it's an act of rebellion and resistance. You're not 'wasting time' when you go to a coffee shop or paint for an afternoon; you're rewriting the story that your worth comes from labor or self-sacrifice. I understand this can feel uncomfortable, but start small. Spend 10 minutes once a week sketching, or have a goal to go to one coffee shop in the next two weeks and do nothing except people-watch. It will be so important for you to slowly infuse this joy and creativity into your life; otherwise, you will never do it. Consider bringing a friend or accountability partner along for a pottery class, or journal as you go to process how this feels and what you are unlearning/learning about yourself along the way. Doing more of what you want will also allow you to see yourself in a more positive light. You are feeling the pressures of Eurocentric beauty standards — which can affect even the most self-assured people — but neglecting your desires is almost certainly compounding the issue. As I said in a previous column, society constantly decenters women of color from desirability narratives, but that doesn't mean you're not desirable. When you've never been reflected in stories of softness, affection and being wanted, it makes sense you'd internalize a sense of invisibility. Healing this starts with seeing yourself with new eyes and surrounding yourself with voices that reflect that back. That could mean following South Asian artists, models and creators who redefine beauty. Or it could mean reading poetry or stories by women of color about love and desire. Even more, turn the lens inward and affirm your own worth. What do you love about yourself? What does it mean to listen to your bodily wisdom of what feels good and pleasurable? What are your needs in relationships? I don't believe you need to love yourself to be loved by others; after all, relationships can actually give us agency to discover self-love. So while you wait for romantic love, pursue reparative relationships — where you feel safe, seen and can practice being vulnerable — in friendships and with strangers. Get to know that barista at the local coffee shop you're going to visit. Practice showing up in your fullness. Love that aligns with who you are will come when it comes. And it will not make you more whole; it will simply meet you where you already are. You're not 'less than' for not having had that yet. You're simply waiting for someone who can hold the fullness of your being, which you are just now learning to reclaim for yourself. Let the romantic loneliness remind you that you crave connection not because you're lacking, but because you were made for it. You ask how you can truly believe you deserve love, hobbies and happiness. The truth is: You don't 'convince' yourself. Rather, you begin to believe it by practicing it, gently and consistently, in your life.
Washington Post
22-05-2025
- General
- Washington Post
Ask Sahaj: I share a room with my mom. I want out.
Dear Sahaj: How do I communicate with my mom? I need personal space, but she's in my face all the time. I share a room with her even though I was supposed to have my own room and she was supposed to sleep in the living room. This is something we agreed on before we moved here. Now, she's annoyed and she feels like I'm being ungrateful for wanting to move out.
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Business Standard
13-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
What's new in ITR-7 for AY 2025-26? Trusts and NGOs need to know this
The Income Tax Department has recently notified ITR-7, particularly relevant for charitable trusts, religious institutions, political parties, research bodies, and other specified entities. With several changes introduced in the ITR forms this year, understanding the updates is crucial for accurate and timely compliance. All ITR forms notified for AY 2025-26 According to a report by PTI, the Income Tax Department has notified all seven ITR forms for the current assessment year. While ITR-1 (Sahaj) and ITR-4 (Sugam), used by salaried individuals and small businesses, were released on April 29, ITR-7, meant for trusts and similar entities, was officially notified on May 11. As PTI reported, ITR-7 is used by entities required to file returns under Sections 139(4A), 139(4B), 139(4C), and 139(4D) of the Income Tax Act. These include institutions claiming exemptions under Section 11, political parties, scientific and educational institutions, and news agencies. Capital gains: Key change in ITR-7 A major update introduced this year, reported by PTI, is the rationalisation of capital gains reporting in ITR-7. Taxpayers must separately disclose gains arising before and after July 23, 2024, reflecting changes introduced in the Union Budget 2024. From that date onwards, the long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax on sale of real estate has been reduced to 12.5 per cent without indexation, as against the earlier 20 per cent with indexation. The revised ITR-7 now provides the option to choose between the old and new regime, depending on the date of purchase and transfer of the asset.
Washington Post
01-05-2025
- General
- Washington Post
Ask Sahaj: How do I forgive my in-laws when the real issue is my skin color?
Dear Sahaj: I am struggling to forgive and forget and move on with my in-laws. This could be because they have never apologized and also because I have not told them how their actions have hurt me. I know they were upset that my husband married a White woman. They used to subtly put me down. Even though I was a registered nurse, they told me I was not educated enough to marry into the family despite others marrying into the family who had no college degree at all. One Thanksgiving they agreed to let me cook for their very large family, and then they cooked and ate at home before coming. I was still kind, although I wanted to cry. I was told by a niece they did not trust a White girl to cook. It broke my heart because I researched soul and Cajun food and incorporated the recipes into my menu. My mother-in-law has always made passive-aggressive comments aimed at me, and I finally just shut off to her. Now they are upset. I don't want to invest half a million dollars into living on a family compound which I would not own or have rights to. It would be owned by a trust that no doubt my MIL would have full power over. I do not want to keep their son away, and I tell him all the time to visit them. I simply just hate going, so now I will only do a visit once a year. I will admit the comments stopped, and she has even been nicer to me lately. I just think it's fear of losing her son because I am no longer trying. How do I forgive them when it's so difficult to confront the real issue: They were mean to me because I'm the wrong color. — Bitter Daughter-in-Law BDIL: It sounds like your in-laws have developed a prejudice against those who are not like them. This may have been learned through survival or to protect their family, community and heritage from harm. But alas, this has created a rigid and uncompassionate dynamic in which 'others' like you are not welcomed or accepted. Regardless of the reasoning, disrespect and lack of reciprocity are not okay. I wonder what your husband says about all of this. It's important that you can talk openly with him about what you're feeling and that you can discuss, together, what his role is in helping manage this situation with his family. Your husband should be actively stepping up as a buffer and ambassador. He may not be able to change the dynamic, but he should be supporting you. My colleague Shadeen Francis, a licensed marriage and family therapist, suggests exploring: 'What insights can he offer about the best ways to communicate with his family? Is he able to offer care or encouragement to you in times that feel tense or tender? If it is meaningful to you, can he share anything about what the family's history has been with fear or distrust of White people?' The goal isn't to absolve your in-laws of the harm they have caused you but rather gain understanding and support to help you traverse into their family system without losing yourself. Regardless of the context your husband does or does not give you, your hurt makes sense. And, as you attempt to move forward, it'll be important to differentiate between forgiveness and reconciliation. Forgiveness is about freeing yourself from the weight of resentment; reconciliation is about rebuilding a relationship. You don't have to do both — and, in fact, the latter requires change and accountability — but forgiveness will help you focus on your healing. If you choose it, forgiveness doesn't mean pretending things didn't happen or even letting your in-laws all the way back in; instead, forgiveness is the process of releasing the hold their actions have on you — for your own peace, not for their comfort. Francis calls what you're seeking from your in-laws a 'measured closeness and reasonable distance,' and I agree. In order for you to forgive, continue to explore the boundaries you have to put in place within the relationship. For example, your not wanting to financially invest in a family compound is, as Francis says, 'a great example of advocacy for space that you need. This isn't about rejecting family; it's about protecting yourself from arrangements that are out of alignment with your goals and the state of your relationship.' Boundaries are an imperative way to invite a relationship with your in-laws that works within your parameters of comfort and tolerance. Finally, it's hard to forgive when what you've been through hasn't been acknowledged. It's also hard to gain acknowledgment when you haven't been able to share what you're feeling. I wonder if you'd be willing to express your hurt more directly with your in-laws? Use 'I' statements, briefly reference the moment of hurt and keep it future focused on what you want going forward. This may sound like, 'Hi, [MIL name], I really want to have a stronger and closer relationship with you. I felt hurt when [reference moment of hurt], and it made me feel unwelcome. I'd really appreciate it if, moving forward, we could [specific request].' You may want to include your husband in the conversation. Be prepared to repeat the boundary calmly if it's ignored. I want to leave you with this reminder from Francis: 'Remember that healing this relationship doesn't rest solely on your shoulders. True reconciliation is a relational process, so do not carry this alone.' Open up to your husband and seek out support in friends or reach out to a professional to help you navigate this. Good luck!
