UI/UX Design: A Brief Description

 

With the advancement of technology, a growing number of individuals are getting interested in the field of designing. They may have come across the terms UI/UX designs. It's crucial for newcomers to understand the distinction between UI and UX design. While UI and UX design are sometimes grouped together, they are essentially different, and beginners should be aware of the distinction.

UI stands for User Interface and UX stands for User Experience. These are two mutually dependent terms. UI is focused on how people interact with computer systems, software, and apps. UX is more focused on how a user feels about a brand, product, or service in general.

 

User Interface Design or UI Design

The quality of the end-users engagement with the product is referred to as user interface or UI . In simple terms, a user interface is a location where humans and machines interact. It enables users to use a machine efficiently in order to complete a task or attain a specified objective.

UI designers produce the graphical aspects of mobile applications, websites, and gadgets that users interact with directly. It has an impact on what the end-user sees, hears, and experiences.

The function of user interface designers is mainly focused on the visual display of information. To build interfaces that have a nice appearance and feel, UI designers need have graphic design, visual design, and branding design abilities.

User Experience Design or UX Design

In simple terms, UX design is the process of designing products with the user in mind. UX designers are in charge of understanding the demands of the target audience and ensuring that the company's products fit those needs.

Conducting user research is the first step in UX design. UX designers must know who their target audience is and what they require from the product they're designing. UX designers concentrate their efforts on the user's interaction with a product. The objective is to create products that are useful and easy to use for the end-user. For market research and connecting with clients to understand their needs, UX has a greater social component.

 

UI/UX Career Opportunities

Many businesses have recently learned that good design may provide them a competitive edge, and they are ready to invest large resources in producing a positive user experience. As a result, the position of UX designer has emerged, and it is in great demand.

Because the concepts of UX and UI are so similar, many companies promote UI and UX design as a single function. The job description for this role normally states that the worker will work on both the conceptual and practical aspects of user interactions. In reaplity, this appears to be a single individual wearing two hats at the same time. Each function need a unique set of skills and procedures. Even if a single individual possesses all of the essential talents, the mix of disciplines is unfavorable to the design process since it makes it less focused. When a person shifts back and forth between the conceptual and execution phases, he/she risks missing a key aspect of the design.

Regardless of how they are defined, both UI and UX are critical components of product creation and delivery. Customer experience, according to research, is a key driver of revenue growth. The user experience and user interface (UX and UI) are an investment in the product or service.

Gautam Adani Joins The $100 Billion Club

 

Gautam Adani, an Indian business magnate, has joined the club of billionaires. Gautam Adani is the chairman of the Adani Group, a corporate conglomerate. The 59-year-old industrialist, whose empire spans across ports, mines, and green energy, is the latest to reach a net worth of $100 billion. Mukesh Ambani, another Indian business tycoon, has fallen below the billionaire threshold, with a net worth of $99 billion, according to Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

 

Adani, a college dropout, has acquired his initial wealth in the coal sector. He has amassed practically all of his fortune in the last two years, owing to a shift to green energy and infrastructure, which has secured him investments from companies such as Total SE of France and Warburg Pincus. According to a source, Adani has become the world's largest gainer this year, with his income increasing by about $24 million. Gautam Adani's wealth surged roughly fivefold to $81 billion from $17 billion in 2020 when the renewable energy business Adani Green was listed, according to a report published earlier this year by Hurun India. Adani is also exploring potential partnerships in Saudi Arabia.

 

Since Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates in 1999, Jeff Bezos of Amazon.com Inc. was the first to reach the $100 billion mark in 2017. Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla, the world's richest man with a worth of $273 billion, joined the club in 2020.

New Tax Rules in India with effect from April 1 2022

 

Taxation on Virtual Digital Assets (Cryptocurrency)

The Government has introduced a new term ‘Virtual Digital Assets’ in the budget speech. Transactions in virtual digital assets will be subject to a 30 percent tax. Beginning April 1^st 2022, When paying for the transfer of virtual digital assets, keep in mind that TDS will be deducted at 1% of the value of the transferred virtual digital assets. In the hands of the receiver, cryptocurrency gifts are also taxable. Furthermore, losses incurred from the sale of cryptocurrencies cannot be deducted from other sources of income. For eg if you make a profit of Rs 1000 on Bitcoin but you incur a loss of Rs 600 on Ethereum, your tax liability will be on the earning of Rs 1000 and not on your net profit of Rs 400.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her Budget speech in February said, "There has been a phenomenal increase in transactions in virtual digital assets. The magnitude and frequency of these transactions have made it imperative to provide for a specific tax regime. Accordingly, for the taxation of virtual digital assets, I propose to provide that any income from transfer of any virtual digital asset shall be taxed at the rate of 30 per cent."

 

Tax on Provident Fund

PF contributions of more than Rs 2.5 lakh per year will be taxed. If an employee's contribution to a Provident Fund account during a financial year exceeds Rs 2.5 lakh, the interest received on the excess contribution is taxable in the employee's hands year after year.

 

NPS Tax Deduction for State Government Employees

Employees of the state government will now be eligible to claim a 14 percent tax benefit on their employer's contributions to the National Pension System (NPS) under Section 80CCD(2). The deduction will be equivalent to that of employees of the central government under the same section.

 

Fine on Non-KYC

According to the Central Board of Direct Taxes, if you haven't linked your PAN and Aadhaar yet, you could risk a fine of up to R.S. 1,000. Furthermore, supplying an invalid PAN can result in fines of up to R.S. 10,000.

 

Removal of Additional Tax Benefit on Home Loans

From April 1, 2022, new homebuyers would no longer be eligible for an additional tax deduction of up to Rs 1.5 lakh on interest paid on house loans under Section 80EEA. This benefit was announced in Budget 2019 to encourage purchase of affordable housing units.

 

 Fine on Non-ITR Filing

You will be subject to a penalty if you do not file your income tax return by March 31, 2022. If you have a yearly income of more than 5 lakh rupees, you will be fined 5000 rupees (on taxable income) if you do not file your tax returns on time. The penalties will be $1,000 for people with an annual income of less than 5 lakh rupees.

Also the Finance minister has announced that the revised tax filing window will remain open for two years from the year of assessment in case of less filing of tax.

Fantasy Cricket: Build Your Dream Team

 

Fantasy games are gaining popularity among gamer lovers all around the world. Fantasy Cricket is the most popular of them all. We have heard about the term “Fantasy Cricket in many online gaming platforms. Let's get a clear picture of what this term means. Fantasy cricket essentially implies a game where you can build your own dream team. Without stepping out of your home, you can actively participate in T20 and ODI formats of major cricket tournaments.

Every cricket fans always wish to create their own dream team. Fantasy cricket is a great opportunity for such cricket enthusiasts to use their brains and utilize their insight to make their dream team. Most of the cricket devotees at one point or other are disappointed with the team which has been selected for an entire series. In such a situation, everybody feels that they know what the best combination of their favorite team must be. Often fans will be frustrated and wish that they could do something in the team selection process. So they will settle for their next best option, that is to take part in fantasy cricket and choose your own team.

There are numerous websites that allow cricket enthusiasts to participate in fantasy cricket games. Some websites require players to just register in order to participate in the game online. On the other side, there are certain websites that ask users to pay a fee in order to play the game.

Fantasy cricket is a simple game to play. First and foremost, you have to select your desired team from among the available International players. The participant list comprises the names of the players who are participating in the series, as well as a point value based on their performance and skill levels. Visitors can create their own scoreboard with the names of the players they want on their team. The performance of your chosen players will be displayed on the scorecard.

As the series progresses, your chosen scorecard will be updated based on the on-field performance of your chosen players. Remember that whether you win or lose a fantasy cricket game is determined by the player's performance on the field, not by their reputation. Sachin Tendulkar, for example, is a fantastic player with incredible statistics. Having him on your fantasy team, though, can be a hardship because he hasn't played international cricket in a long time. So, when it comes to selecting your squad, use your mind rather than your heart.

Cricket is a team sport, so you'll need to put up a well-balanced team to play. This implies you won't be able to field a team with all of cricket's top players. In order to form a team within the allocated point budget, you'll have to think and balance out newbies with stars. Make sure you're familiar with the rules of the game before you start playing fantasy cricket online. I'm sure you don't want to find yourself in a circumstance where you have no idea what you're doing when it comes to your favorite game.

Many cricket fans may now realize their opportunity of selecting their own team,  thanks to fantasy cricket. Fans can create their own team and watch how their favorite players perform on the pitch. For real cricket fans, this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. So, what are you waiting for. Sign up and begin playing fantasy cricket today.