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How long will an Indian live after 60? On an average, in India, a man will live for another 17 years and a woman for 19 years after turning 60, according to a surey done by the Sample Registration System (SRS) under the Census office. Employers prefer two-page CV with no mistakes Recruiters are simply not interested in a CV that is longer than two pages. Nearly 43% say the length of CV matters the most, according to the findings of the survey. Almost 80% employers find a two-page to be the ideal length and 20% even preferred a single-page CV. How to handle a noisy neighbor at work Having a noisy neighbour at work can be annoying. It is fine till the time it's not affecting your work, but the moment your performance suffers, you need to stand up and talk. Dealing with it can be very awkward. Here are 5 ways to get yourself out from a tight spot. 7 productivity secrets to learn from a time-management expert The best thing about Laura Vanderkam's productivity advice is that it doesn't involve any major life overhauls. Grab any of these cameras to capture your beautiful moments Smartphones have taken over digital cameras for a long time. Despite a smartphone camera giving good resolutions and being a portable device, DSLRs still seem to be a favourite gadget among many. Microsoft wows rest of the world with Surface Studio Expanding the Surface family, Microsoft has unveiled Surface Studio, Surface Dial and a more powerful Surface Book along with an announcement that a major update is coming to more than 400 million Windows 10 devices in early 2017.

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