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The circular economy is rapidly emerging as a transformative approach to sustainability, reshaping how we design, produce, utilize and consume resources. A highly insightful course on this topic is offered by Dr. Gordana Kierans on Udemy .  Key Learnings from the Course:  Definition : Products and services that maximize use and reuse of materials and other resources can be both growth opportunities and sustainability measures. [ Source ] 1. Circular economy is opposite of linear economy as it focuses on preserving resources rather than consuming them for growth. 2.  Circular innovation applies to diverse sectors like textile sector, e- waste, coffee processing, food wastage, packaging, electronics, toys, automtive industry, sportswear, and more. 3.  The Circular Cities Network was launched in 2016 by 12 pioneering cities with t he aim to move cities towards circular systems that reuse, recycle, and reduce waste and resource consumption Business Models Closed-Loop Rec...

SOIC ( School of Intrinsic Compounding ) is a leading Indian education platform founded by Ishmohit Arora and a team of dedicated analysts. Their mission is to empower retail investors through in-depth investing education, financial research, and practical resources, with a special focus on fundamental analysis and value investing. I have been a subscriber to their channel for the last 3 years. SOIC frequently shares top book recommendations to build a strong foundation in investing and personal growth. Part 1 and Part 2 of Books Recommendations on Investing by School of Intrinsic Compounding (SOIC) is already published on the blog. Here is the list of SOIC-recommended books for technical investors: Category 1: Fundamentals Interpretation of Financial Statements by Mary Buffett and David Clark - A comprehensive guide to interpreting corporate financials. Understanding Michael Porter by Joan Magretta - Insights into Michael Porter's business strategies. The Five Rules for Suc...

SOIC ( School of Intrinsic Compounding ) is a leading Indian education platform founded by Ishmohit Arora and a team of dedicated analysts. Their mission is to empower retail investors through in-depth investing education, financial research, and practical resources, with a special focus on fundamental analysis and value investing.  I have been a subscriber to their channel for the last 3 years. Part 1 of Books Recommendations on Investing by School of Intrinsic Compounding (SOIC) is already published on the blog. SOIC frequently shares top book recommendations to build a strong foundation in investing and personal growth.  Here is the list of SOIC-recommended books for experienced investors: Decision Making and Behavioral Finance Thinking in Bets – Annie Duke – Decision making under uncertainty using betting frameworks. Seeking Wisdom: From Darwin To Munger – Peter Bevelin – Behavioral and evolutionary insights into investing. Poor Charlie's Almanack – Edited by Peter D....

SOIC ( School of Intrinsic Compounding ) is a leading Indian education platform founded by Ishmohit Arora and a team of dedicated analysts. Their mission is to empower retail investors through in-depth investing education, financial research, and practical resources, with a special focus on fundamental analysis and value investing. I have been a subscriber to their channel for the last 3 years. SOIC frequently shares top book recommendations to build a strong foundation in investing and personal growth.  Here are some books endorsed and discussed by the SOIC team: Behavioral Finance and Psychology Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini – Explore the psychology behind influence and persuasion. The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg – Understanding habit formation and change. Atomic Habits  — James Clear  – Building effective habits for success. The Biggest Bluff by Maria Konnikova – Exploration of probability and psychology in poker and life. The ...

The Takshashila Institution is an independent, non-partisan, and non-profit centre specialized in research and education in public policy, based in Bangalore, India. The institution stands out because it bridges expert knowledge and influential networks, producing independent policy research and fostering rich public discourse to strengthen India’s intellectual engagement. Why do their book recommendations matter? Simply put, following Takshashila Institution’s book recommendations is important because they are curated by leading scholars and policy practitioners deeply engaged in India’s socio-economic and strategic challenges.  Books authored by the Takshashila Institution faculty  Missing In Action: Why You Should Care About Public Policy — Pranay Kotasthane & Raghu S. Jaitley (2023) When the Chips Are Down: A Deep Dive into a Global Crisis — Pranay Kotasthane & Abhiram Manchi (2023) We, The Citizens: Strengthening the Indian Republic — Khyati Pathak, Anupam Man...

The training titled "Effective Capacity Building for Agri-institution Personnel: Tools and Techniques," organized by MANAGE (National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management),  wa s aimed at enhancing the competencies of agricultural extension personnel. Dr. Srinivasacharyulu Attaluri, Deputy Director (Knowledge Management) at MANAGE, is a key resource person involved in such capacity-building initiatives. Brief: The agricultural landscape is undergoing rapid transformation due to the rise of agri-startups that introduce novel approaches for capacity building by Training Institutions while working with farmers in India. MANAGE, EEIs, SAMETIs, SAUs, ICAR Institutes, and KVKs all conduct capacity building, skill development, and technology transfer activities for extension personnel and farmers. They deliver similar content independently, leading to duplication and overlapping of the efforts too. Book Recommendation : The recommended book, titled " What Every Exten...

" The Seen and the Unseen " is India's premier long-form podcast hosted by Amit Varma. The podcast, which has been running since 2017, features long-form conversations with intellectuals, writers, economists, historians, and thought leaders from India and around the world. Amit Varma is a respected journalist and writer, a two-time winner of the Bastiat Prize for Journalism. The show is renowned for its rich intellectual content and the diversity of its guests, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in public policy, history, culture, or economics in contemporary India.  I am only sharing the books recommended related to Psychology  and personal growth:  Four Thousand Weeks — Oliver Burkeman Wanting — Luke Burgis Start With Why — Simon Sinek The Hard Thing About Hard Things — Ben Horowitz Zero to One — Peter Thiel Atomic Habits — James Clear How to Know a Person — David Brooks The Anxious Generation — Jonathan Haidt Good to Great — Jim Collins The Lean...