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Towards a Technology for the People

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025 Loknath Das

Contrary to commonly held belief, science and technology are not the neutral application and advancement of knowledge and technical capabilities. They are political, primarily designed and developed for the benefit of a society’s ruling class. Powerful military weaponry, advanced surveillance capabilities, job-eliminating automation, increased job precarity through Uber and the like—these are not natural and inevitable progressions of technology, but an intentional program set forth by the class that funds and directs it. This political analysis of technology is one of the many significant contributions that Science for the People…

Calculating Free Cash Flow for Accurate Financial Analysis

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025 admin

Introduction Free cash flow is a key financial measure in the value relevance analysis that unveils the actual financial health of a business organization beyond the bottom line. Free cash flow is the actual net cash one has after paying for capital investments, whereas non-cash expenses are already taken into account in net income. Calculating free cash flow has become widely used, especially among investors and analysts, to analyze the company’s financial health, growth prospects, and operating efficiency. Understanding how to calculate free cash flow and interpreting its implications is…

Allocating Your Investment Assets For Steady Growth

June 21, 2025June 21, 2025 Loknath Das

Allocating Your Investment Assets For Steady Growth Lately, I have come across many “investors” who are experiencing significant losses on their investments, either due to the current bear market or the underperformance of their investment. And because of this, many book readers have approached me, worried about their investments. The most frequently asked question I encounter is: “How do I make money on my investments during a tough market like this?” I find it gratifying when individuals approach me with an awareness of the significance of investing and have already…

Who Are Aging The stress of home care for an aging parent

June 9, 2025June 9, 2025 Loknath Das

An AARP survey found that 49% of respondents expect to be a caregiver in the future and 21% of respondents aged 18+ say they are currently caregivers. In some instances, caregiving responsibilities can be a source of stress for the person receiving care, regardless of whether they live with family or are enrolled in a residential facility. Aging parents requiring home care in particular can often represent a challenge for adult children. Intergenerational living can be a joy, but adult children may also have trouble juggling work, childcare, and housework…

Best Call Center Workforce Management Tools & Strategies in 2025

June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 admin

A call center’s dynamic nature and complexity make it difficult to manage, especially during peak times when agent availability changes or call volumes rise. The management role becomes even more complex as these centers become omnichannel platforms for a variety of customer interactions. This is where efficient workforce management in call centers really shines. In a call center, workforce management (WFM) is all about optimizing agent schedules to meet the ever-evolving requirements of customers. Organizations can automate and streamline essential processes like employee management, call reporting, and analytics by utilizing…

The Power of Routine: Healthy Habits for a Better Life

May 21, 2025May 21, 2025 admin

Life can be a whirlwind of decisions—what to eat, when to exercise, when to rest, when to connect with family and friends and when to sneak in a few extra hours of work. How do we squeeze everything in? What if there were a way to simplify your day and boost your well-being at the same time? This is where establishing a routine can act as your secret weapon. Read on to learn how to build a morning routine and develop evening habits for better sleep. Establishing and maintaining daily…