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Happiness, the final frontier that can revive employee engagement levels in the corporate world

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Happiness is going to be the litmus test that would decide the ultimate retention policy of your company, says Susheel Agarwal, Happiness Coach at Ethika Insurance Broking Pvt. Ltd. 

It is counterintuitive how it took an adversity – the pandemic – to enlighten us on aspects of life that are important to us, he adds. Staring death at our doorsteps during Covid made us reassess our priorities – what was important to us and what are we willing to compromise for.

Susheel can be considered a pioneer of sorts. He introduced value added services like Employee Engagement Programs, Employee Assistance Programs to the insurance broking portfolio that his company was traditionally offering. This was way before “the start-up” culture was in vogue. 

His latest offering ‘The Science and Art of being Happy’ seems to have come about at the right time. Employee dissatisfaction levels in companies are at their highest; employee engagement programs no longer seem to be working. It is as if he has peeked into the future and is creating a pathway for companies to adapt to it.

In 2020, when the pandemic struck, Mr Susheel Agrawal observed something unusual in the market. The market seemed divided into two sets of companies – ones that were using the pandemic to fire employees left right and center, at times despite making profits, and others who were barely surviving and yet retaining most of its staff. 

What was going on here? Wasn’t profit maximization one of the foremost business virtues? Why did some businesses appear to be extremely anxious, while others treated it as yet another day? 

He realized while he was equally anxious about how things would turn out, work was his sacred space, he looked forward to it, day after day, everyday. Even in those glib times, work was something that gave him the opportunity to help others and thereby a sense of being a part of a larger whole. As it turns out, this ability – to be able to be of service to others – is one of the biggest keys to happiness. 

Susheel also realized that his team at Ethika shared a similar DNA with him. All of his colleagues are self directed individuals with a service orientation par excellence. Susheels profound realization – When every employee behaves like a CEO, the job of a CEO morphs into that of an Human Resource Manager, is also thanks to his wonderful team at Ethika. 

Well, we couldn’t agree more. 

The growing startup ecosystem has brought about a spurt of white collar jobs, but the cost has been grinding mental instability; a sense of anxiety pervades the existence of millenials and Gen Z – the population that forms the largest employable chunk. It is as if this young demographic is spinning at full speed between the fear of missing out on life at one end, and the anxiety brought about by work, on the other. The sad part about all of this however is, by the time these folks realize the damning repercussions of the situation, damage would have been done. 

Stress, anxiety, and depression are commonplace today. The intertwined spheres of professional, personal and financial worlds overwhelm the hell out of employees. Technology, which was to bring us liberation has unfortunately pushed us further down this rabbit hole. Our inability to control technology’s impact on society has now seeped to aspects of life that can lead to gruesome circumstances if we continue down this road.

Two of the biggest sources of our unhappiness stem from our inability to stay married to the task at hand and our inability to stop comparing our material possessions with those of people we know. Technology ensures that we are pinged by some irrelevant notification every ten seconds and that most of these notifications are designed to make us feel incomplete in the moment – it could be a friend vacationing at some exotic beach or a sale you better not miss. 

Technology has also conquered newer peaks with its omnipresence – work hours seem to have become irrelevant as a concept. When the engagement hours of work have almost doubled, it was about time, the human resource department started channelizing energies toward employee happiness to ensure employee retention.

The increase in yield of India’s demographic dividend will ensure that the war for talent will only intensify in the future. If talent acquisition used to be a challenge, retention just took away this cake. And in all this insanity, happiness continues to remain the elusive kastoori.

But Susheel feels identification of the problem is a battle half won.

He thinks the current business environment would mark a paradigm shift in the way businesses treat employees. Businesses can no longer afford to offer mere lip service about employee wellbeing. If the employee isn’t being well, it is as much an employer’s headache as it is the employee’s. 

Prod him further and he reveals The Happiness workshop he had designed as a prototype has been tested on a couple of clients and the results have been encouraging. 

Some of the elements from the workshop that Corporates have benefitted from include 

  1. Open architecture of policies – let policies be defined by don’ts rather than do’s. 
  2. Once you have trusted someone with a certain piece of work, trust them with delivery – Micromanaging is a strict no-no. 
  3. Encourage employees to change the way they communicate with themselves – A lot of our problems stem from the way we communicate with ourselves i.e. inwards. Our efficacy takes a natural hit when we demean ourselves. Changing this outlook, puts the choice of action in our hands, which inturn makes employees feel responsible, instead of being directed by factors out of their control.

In his own words “The battle for talent promises to transition into a war without an end in sight. The last man standing is going to be one, who is able to turn workplaces into places employees want to come to, and don’t feel compelled to come to. A happy employee is an engaged employee and a productive one.”

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Kerala LSS USS result 2026: Official website slow? Check how to download scorecard online

The Kerala CM Kids LSS USS result 2026 has been declared online. Here is a comprehensive troubleshooting guide and step-by-step process to download your scorecard if the official portal bpekerala.in is down or unresponsive.

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May 25, 2026

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The Kerala Public Examination Section has officially announced the Kerala CM Kids LSS and USS result 2026. The scorecard link is live for candidates who sat for the scholarship eligibility examinations conducted in February 2026.

However, shortly after the declaration, several students and parents encountered difficulties trying to log onto the main portal, bpekerala.in. Due to a massive surge in simultaneous traffic from eager candidates, the official website has experienced temporary server slowdowns, loading delays, and intermittent error screens. Media reports indicate that the portal might stay slow during peak hours, but authorities ensure that the result data is perfectly safe and live online.

👉 Click Here to Check Kerala LSS USS Result 2026

Why the Kerala LSS USS result website is slow

Technical glitches right after a major result declaration are quite common due to infrastructural limitations during peak traffic. Some of the primary factors contributing to the current loading errors include:

  • High visitor traffic: Thousands of students trying to load the homepage simultaneously.
  • Server overload: Simultaneous database requests leading to temporary unresponsive servers.
  • Mobile compatibility limitations: Heavy traffic coupled with certain mobile browsers causing slow rendering times.

Step-by-step guide to download Kerala LSS USS result 2026

If you are experiencing slow loading speeds on the primary web server, you can carefully try the following steps to download your marksheet:

  • Step 1: Navigate to the official website at bpekerala.in and let the landing page load completely without interrupting.
  • Step 2: Find and click on the link labeled “CM Kids LSS USS Result 2026” or head directly to the dedicated “Results” tab on the interface.
  • Step 3: Enter your accurate credentials, which include your Registration Number and Date of Birth (formatted as DD/MM/YYYY), precisely as mentioned in your original hall ticket.
  • Step 4: Click on the “Submit” or “View Result” button. If the screen takes time to process, avoid refreshing multiple times as it can block your session.
  • Step 5: Once your breakdown of scores appears on the dashboard, download the digital copy or capture a screenshot, then print a physical copy for any future administrative or school needs.

Alternative links and troubleshooting tips

If bpekerala.in fails to open entirely, candidates are advised not to panic. A backup official digital platform has been set up to ease the main server load. Students can log into pareekshabhavan.kerala.gov.in to access mirrored links for checking their LSS and USS scholarship scores.

Additionally, you can follow these easy technical fixes to bypass server bottlenecks:

  • Clear browser data: Empty your browser cache or open the link using an Incognito/Private window.
  • Change connectivity: Switch your internet connection from mobile data to a stable Wi-Fi connection, or vice versa, to reset data routing.
  • Switch your browser: Try alternative web browsers like Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome instead of default system web viewers.
  • Check during off-peak windows: Wait for about 15 to 30 minutes and re-attempt during non-peak windows when server traffic naturally drops down.

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CBSE makes three languages mandatory for Classes 9 and 10 from July 1

CBSE has announced that students in Classes 9 and 10 must study three languages from July 1, 2026, though no board examination will be conducted for the third language during the initial rollout.

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2 weeks ago

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May 16, 2026

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The Central Board of Secondary Education has announced that students in Classes 9 and 10 will be required to study three languages from July 1, 2026, as part of the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE) 2023.

Under the revised structure, students will study languages under the R1, R2 and R3 format. The board has clarified that two of the three languages must be Indian languages.

However, CBSE has stated that there will be no Class 10 board examination for the third language, also referred to as R3, during the initial phase of implementation.

What the new language structure means

According to the updated curriculum framework, students will choose three different languages. The same language cannot be selected at more than one level simultaneously.

The board has explained the structure as:

  • R1: Any language offered by CBSE
  • R2: A language different from R1
  • R3: A third language different from both R1 and R2

The move is aimed at promoting multilingual education in line with NEP 2020 recommendations.

No board exam for third language initially

CBSE has clarified that although the third language will become mandatory for Classes 9 and 10, students will not immediately face a board examination for R3 in Class 10.

Reports said the full implementation of the three-language board examination structure is expected to happen gradually over the coming years.

Schools asked to prepare for rollout

The board has already directed schools to finalise language options and upload details on the OASIS portal to ensure smooth implementation of the revised policy.

CBSE has also indicated that temporary textbook arrangements and interim measures for language teacher shortages may be introduced during the transition phase.

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NEET UG 2026 re-exam to be held on June 21 after paper leak row

NTA has scheduled the NEET UG 2026 re-exam for June 21 after cancelling the earlier test over alleged paper leak concerns.

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2 weeks ago

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May 15, 2026

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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the NEET UG 2026 re-examination will be conducted on June 21 following the cancellation of the earlier exam amid allegations of a paper leak.

The original NEET UG 2026 examination, held on May 3, was scrapped after investigative agencies flagged concerns regarding the integrity of the exam process. The matter is currently under investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

NTA issues fresh schedule

According to the official announcement, candidates who had registered for the cancelled examination will not be required to submit fresh applications for the re-test. Existing registrations will remain valid for the June 21 examination.

The agency has also advised students and parents to rely only on official NTA communication channels for updates related to admit cards, examination centres and other examination-related notifications.

Paper leak investigation underway

The NEET UG paper leak case has triggered a nationwide probe, with the CBI making multiple arrests in connection with the alleged leak network. Investigators are examining how question papers were allegedly circulated before the examination.

Reports have suggested that handwritten copies of the question paper were allegedly scanned and circulated through messaging networks and intermediaries ahead of the examination.

Students await admit cards and city slips

The NTA is expected to release fresh city intimation slips and admit cards ahead of the June 21 examination date. Candidates have been advised to regularly check the official NEET website for updates regarding examination centres and instructions.

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