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Computer-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) can function more like human intelligence when programmed to use a faster technique for learning new objects.
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Computer-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) can function more like human intelligence when programmed to use a much faster technique for learning new objects, researchers say. In the journal Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience, the researchers explained how the new approach vastly improves the ability of AI software to quickly learn new visual concepts.
“Our model provides a biologically plausible way for artificial neural networks to learn new visual concepts from a small number of examples,” said the researcher, Maximilian Riesenhuber, Professor of neuroscience at Georgetown University in the US.
“We can get computers to learn much better from few examples by leveraging prior learning in a way that we think mirrors what the brain is doing,” Riesenhuber added. Humans can quickly and accurately learn new visual concepts from sparse data — sometimes a single example.
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Even three- to four-month-old babies can easily learn to recognize zebras and distinguish them from cats, horses, and giraffes. But computers typically need to “see” many examples of the same object to know what it is, the researcher explained.
The big change needed was in designing software to identify relationships between entire visual categories, instead of trying the more standard approach of identifying an object using only low-level and intermediate information, such as shape and color, he added.
The researchers found that artificial neural networks, which represent objects in terms of previously learned concepts, learned new visual concepts significantly faster. The brain architecture underlying human visual concept learning builds on the neural networks involved in object recognition.
ALSO READ: Computer Models Can Fast Identify Kids With Attention Disorder
The anterior temporal lobe of the brain is thought to contain “abstract” concept representations that go beyond shape. These complex neural hierarchies for visual recognition allow humans to learn new tasks and, crucially, leverage prior learning.
“Our findings not only suggest techniques that could help computers learn more quickly and efficiently, but they can also lead to improved neuroscience experiments aimed at understanding how people learn so quickly, which is not yet well understood,” Riesenhuber concluded. (IANS)
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The beginning of the year is the perfect time to refocus on personal and business growth. Start reading books on leadership.
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The beginning of the year is the perfect time to refocus on personal and business growth. From a practical book on preventing your brain from aging to a guide to leadership and entrepreneurship, here are our picks from the literary world.
Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at any Age by Dr. Sanjay Gupta
An exciting new science-driven guide to protecting your mind from decline. Throughout our lives, we are always looking for ways to keep our minds sharp and effortlessly productive. In this book, globetrotting neurosurgeon Dr. Sanjay Gupta offers insights from top scientists all over the world, whose cutting edge research can help you heighten and protect brain function and maintain cognitive health at any age. ‘Keep Sharp’ debunks common myths about aging and cognitive decline, it explores whether there’s a ‘best’ diet or exercise regimen for the brain, and explains whether it’s healthier to play video games that test memory and processing speed or to engage in more social interaction.
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Discover what we can learn from ‘super-brained’ people who are in their eighties and nineties but showing no signs of slowing down – and whether there are truly any benefits to drugs, supplements, and vitamins. Dr. Gupta also addresses brain disease, particularly Alzheimer’s, answers all your questions about signs and symptoms, and shows you both how to ward against it and how to care for a partner in cognitive decline. The book also provides readers with a personalized twelve-week program featuring practical strategies to strengthen your brain every day.
‘Change: How To Make Big Things Happen’ by Damon Centola
From the spread of Covid-19 to the rise of political polarization, from implicit bias to genetically modified food, from NASA to Netflix – it’s time to think differently about how change works. Professor Damon Centola is the world expert in the new science of networks. His ground-breaking research across areas as disparate as voting, health, technology, and finance has highlighted powerful and highly effective new ways to ensure lasting change. In this book, Centola distills over a decade of deep experience into a fascinating new theory that challenges previous assumptions that new ideas are either contagious or not.
Change shows that beliefs and behaviors are not transmitted from person to person in the simple way that a virus is. The real story of social change is more complex and much more interesting. When we are exposed to a new idea, our social networks guide our responses in striking and surprising ways. Drawing on deep-yet-accessible research and fascinating examples, ‘Change’ presents a paradigm-shifting new science for understanding what drives change, recognizing our blind spots and how we can change the world around us.
Entrepreneurship by Rajeev Roy
The third edition of ‘Entrepreneurship’ by Rajeev Roy is designed to meet the needs of management students and entrepreneurs. The book explains concepts based on original research and the author’s own experience in setting up and running entrepreneurial ventures. It aims to combine theoretical elements with a practical outlook. The book is meant to be used not just like a textbook for a course but also lends itself well to being an actual guide to students wishing to start their own ventures.
The book starts with the concept of understanding entrepreneurship and throws light on contemporary approaches to it. It discusses the various issues related to doing business in India and support are given to SMEs and entrepreneurs; elaborates on the steps involved in composing a pitch deck; describes day-to-day operations of an entrepreneurial enterprise, such as human resources, networking, etc; and discusses the growth and exit strategies. The book has case studies exhibiting recent business dynamics.
Hot Seat: Hard-won Lessons in Challenging Times by Jeff Immelt
‘Hot Seat’ offers a rigorous and candid self-interrogation of Jeff Immelt’s tenure, detailing for the first time, his proudest moments, missteps, and the lessons he learned battling one crisis after another as he led GE in the 21st century. In ‘Hot Seat’, Immelt, the former CEO of General Electric shares the hard-won lessons he learned during his sixteen years at the helm of one of America’s most iconic companies.
ALSO READ: January Books Recommendation: 5 Self-Help Books To Read
Marked by straight talk and humility, it is not a typical business book. As Immelt writes in the prologue: “In October 2017, as I stepped down after thirty-five years at General Electric, I wasn’t sure I could write this book. My sixteen years as CEO had given me a front-row seat to history, and I’d learned some tough lessons I believed others could benefit from. But my tenure ended badly. Many business books begin with a tacit promise: ‘Let me tell you how to be like me: an unmitigated success!’ Clearly, I couldn’t say that. My legacy was, at best, controversial. GE won in the marketplace but not in the stock market. I made thousands of decisions impacting millions of people, often in the midst of blinding uncertainty and second-guessed by countless critics. I was proud of my team and what we’d accomplished, but as CEO, I’d been about as brilliant as I was lucky, by which I mean: too often I was neither.”
As the business world continues to be rocked by stunning economic upheaval and a global pandemic, the likes of which have not been seen in 100 years, ‘Hot Seat’ is an urgently needed, and unusually candid, a guide for decisive leadership. (IANS)
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In this book, globetrotting neurosurgeon Dr. Sanjay Gupta offers insights from top scientists all over the world, whose cutting edge research can help you heighten and protect brain function and maintain cognitive health at any age. ‘Keep Sharp’ debunks common myths about aging and cognitive decline, it explores whether there’s a ‘best’ diet or exercise regimen for the brain, and explains whether it’s healthier to play video games that test memory and processing speed or to engage in more social interaction.\nFollow NewsGram on LinkedIn to know what’s happening around the world.\nDiscover what we can learn from ‘super-brained’ people who are in their eighties and nineties but showing no signs of slowing down – and whether there are truly any benefits to drugs, supplements, and vitamins. Dr. Gupta also addresses brain disease, particularly Alzheimer’s, answers all your questions about signs and symptoms, and shows you both how to ward against it and how to care for a partner in cognitive decline. The book also provides readers with a personalized twelve-week program featuring practical strategies to strengthen your brain every day.\n‘Change: How To Make Big Things Happen’ by Damon Centola\nFrom the spread of Covid-19 to the rise of political polarization, from implicit bias to genetically modified food, from NASA to Netflix – it’s time to think differently about how change works. Professor Damon Centola is the world expert in the new science of networks. His ground-breaking research across areas as disparate as voting, health, technology, and finance has highlighted powerful and highly effective new ways to ensure lasting change. In this book, Centola distills over a decade of deep experience into a fascinating new theory that challenges previous assumptions that new ideas are either contagious or not.\nChange shows that beliefs and behaviors are not transmitted from person to person in the simple way that a virus is. The real story of social change is more complex and much more interesting. When we are exposed to a new idea, our social networks guide our responses in striking and surprising ways. Drawing on deep-yet-accessible research and fascinating examples, ‘Change’ presents a paradigm-shifting new science for understanding what drives change, recognizing our blind spots and how we can change the world around us.\nEntrepreneurship by Rajeev Roy\nThe third edition of ‘Entrepreneurship’ by Rajeev Roy is designed to meet the needs of management students and entrepreneurs. The book explains concepts based on original research and the author’s own experience in setting up and running entrepreneurial ventures. It aims to combine theoretical elements with a practical outlook. The book is meant to be used not just like a textbook for a course but also lends itself well to being an actual guide to students wishing to start their own ventures.\nThe book starts with the concept of understanding entrepreneurship and throws light on contemporary approaches to it. It discusses the various issues related to doing business in India and support are given to SMEs and entrepreneurs; elaborates on the steps involved in composing a pitch deck; describes day-to-day operations of an entrepreneurial enterprise, such as human resources, networking, etc; and discusses the growth and exit strategies. The book has case studies exhibiting recent business dynamics.\nHot Seat: Hard-won Lessons in Challenging Times by Jeff Immelt\n‘Hot Seat’ offers a rigorous and candid self-interrogation of Jeff Immelt’s tenure, detailing for the first time, his proudest moments, missteps, and the lessons he learned battling one crisis after another as he led GE in the 21st century. In ‘Hot Seat’, Immelt, the former CEO of General Electric shares the hard-won lessons he learned during his sixteen years at the helm of one of America’s most iconic companies.\nALSO READ: January Books Recommendation: 5 Self-Help Books To Read\nMarked by straight talk and humility, it is not a typical business book. As Immelt writes in the prologue: “In October 2017, as I stepped down after thirty-five years at General Electric, I wasn’t sure I could write this book. My sixteen years as CEO had given me a front-row seat to history, and I’d learned some tough lessons I believed others could benefit from. But my tenure ended badly. Many business books begin with a tacit promise: ‘Let me tell you how to be like me: an unmitigated success!’ Clearly, I couldn’t say that. My legacy was, at best, controversial. GE won in the marketplace but not in the stock market. I made thousands of decisions impacting millions of people, often in the midst of blinding uncertainty and second-guessed by countless critics. I was proud of my team and what we’d accomplished, but as CEO, I’d been about as brilliant as I was lucky, by which I mean: too often I was neither.”\nAs the business world continues to be rocked by stunning economic upheaval and a global pandemic, the likes of which have not been seen in 100 years, ‘Hot Seat’ is an urgently needed, and unusually candid, a guide for decisive leadership. (IANS)",
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79 percent people are reconsidering using WhatsApp, 28 percent of those even plan to leave WhatsApp after implementation of its new policy in May 2021.
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As the Indian government asks WhatsApp to withdraw, not defer, the new user data privacy policy, a new nationwide study revealed on Friday that 79 percent of consumers among those surveyed are re-considering their WhatsApp usage.
While an overwhelming 79 percent are reconsidering using WhatsApp, 28 percent of those even plan to leave WhatsApp after implementation of its new policy in May 2021, according to new research by CyberMedia Research (CMR), a Gurugram-based market research firm. As per the results, 41 percent of those surveyed indicated planning to shift to Telegram, whereas 35 percent preferred Signal.
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“The current debate goes much beyond privacy-oriented consumers, with some even contemplating stopping their WhatsApp usage, and considering alternatives, such as Telegram or Signal,” said Satya Mohanty, Head- Industry Consulting Group (ICG), CMR.
“Consumer preference is being driven by word of mouth, as well as by the array of features the platform offers,” he added.
In the aftermath of its new “take it or leave it” policy announcement, WhatsApp is losing mindshare as well as potential future user share. In its strongly worded letter to WhatsApp CEO Will Cathcart, the Union Ministry of Electronics and IT has slammed the platform’s “all or nothing” approach. The letter noted that the proposed changes to the privacy policy raise “grave concerns regarding the implications for the choice and autonomy of Indian citizens”.
The matter is also under discussion at the Delhi High Court. The study noted that among the contenders, Telegram is gaining traction over Signal in terms of current awareness and potential usage. Consumers described a range of emotions ranging from feeling angry (49 percent), to not trusting WhatsApp ever again (45 percent), to feeling a breach of trust (35 percent). A mere 10 percent of consumers remain indifferent to the new policy announcement.
“For consumers, WhatsApp was their own, free and intimate messaging platform. As WhatsApp eventually moves into much closer integration with the Facebook ecosystem from hereon, it risks an erosion in brand trust and brand loyalty – both key determinants for enduring competitive market advantage,” explained Prabhu Ram, Head – Industry Intelligence Group (IIG), CMR.
ALSO READ: Know Why WhatsApp Has Deferred its New Data Privacy Policy!
Telegram scores over Signal in terms of awareness (55 percent) and actual usage (39 percent). Over the past year, 37 percent of users have actually used Telegram, compared to a mere 10 percent for Signal, a rather nascent messaging app that is enjoying a spike in downloads in recent days, the findings showed. The majority of users on WhatsApp and FB Messenger do not feel convenient and safe while storing their chat backup on third party or non-end-to-end encrypted platforms such as Google Drive or iCloud.
Among the alternatives, Telegram users retain high trust in the dedicated cloud that Telegram offers (49 percent), noted the CMR ‘Social Safe study’ based on an extensive primary consumer survey covering 1,500 consumers in the top eight cities of India. (IANS)
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Cristiano Ronaldo has become the top goalscorer in football history as his Juventus side won the Italian Super Cup (Supercoppa) for the ninth time.
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Cristiano Ronaldo has become the top goalscorer in football history as his Juventus side won the Italian Super Cup (Supercoppa) for the ninth time, beating Napoli 2-0 in the final at Mapei Stadium.
Victory for the Bianconeri came on Wednesday evening despite a shaky performance in Serie A, with the defending champions currently ranking only fifth in the 2020-21 table, reports Xinhua news agency.
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The Supercoppa is a traditional clash between the previous season’s Serie A and Coppa Italia winners. Juventus was missing Paulo Dybala, Matthijs de Ligt, and Alex Sandro, but Juan Cuadrado returned to the starting line-up after recovering from Covid-19. Meanwhile, Napoli had to do without Victor Osimhen and Fabian Ruiz.
Juventus dominated possession in the first half, but Napoli had the best chance in the 29th minute when Diego Demme rolled across from the left and Hirving Lozano’s diving header forced a stunning save from Wojciech Szczesny. Federico Chiesa picked up an injury, making way for Federico Bernardeschi who almost found the net right after the interval.
Juventus started to lay siege to Napoli’s goal as time wore on, and it paid off in the 64th minute when a corner bounced off Tiemoue Bakayoko and bobbled kindly for Ronaldo to sweep in from point-blank range. It was his 760th career goal for club and country, making him the top goalscorer of all-time, surpassing the record of 759 set by Josef Bican.
ALSO READ: Best FIFA Football Awards : Cristiano Ronaldo named FIFA Men’s Player of the Year
“Very happy with my 4th title in Italy…We are back! This is the Juve we love, this is the team we trust and this is the spirit that will lead to the wins we want! Well done, guys,” Ronaldo tweeted after the win.
Lorenzo Insigne should have scored an equalizer and his 100th goal for Napoli, but the captain missed a penalty earned by Dries Mertens in the 80th minute. Juve punished Napoli deep into stoppage time, as after a textbook counter, Cuadrado surged forward and squared for Alvaro Morata to seal the win. The Supercoppa is Juventus’ first title in the current 2020-21 season, and also Andrea Pirlo’s maiden trophy as a head coach. (IANS)
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Ahmedabad is the only other city in the country to have an American hub so far and Vishakapatnam will be the first location in south India.
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The US has chosen the port city of Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh to set up India’s second American Hub. US Consul General, Hyderabad, Joel Reifman met Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday and informed him about the American interest.
“He (Reifman) said the US government is interested in setting up an American hub in Visakhapatnam. Ahmedabad is the only other city in the country to have an American hub so far and Vishakapatnam will be the first location in south India,” an official statement said.
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Reifman said he was satisfied with the facilities in Vizag. Welcoming the decision, Reddy has also requested the Consul General to set up an incubation center in the port city, popularly known as Vizag, on the similar lines of one established in Delhi. Reifman responded to this request positively.
“The CM assured to provide all facilities required to set up an incubator center in Vishakapatnam. He welcomed the decision to set up American Hub in Vishakapatnam and asked for US cooperation in developing Vishakapatnam as a smart city,” said the statement.
Reddy also requested Reifman to take initiative to further enhance mutual cooperation between the US and AP. He also informed Reifman that English has been introduced as the primary language of instruction in government schools, recognizing the language’s international standing and importance. The Chief Minister marketed the southern state as an ideal investment destination with a vast coast.
ALSO READ: MSMEs Must Inculcate New Technologies And Solutions
“There will be great economic development with the construction of ports and the government is laying special attention on manufacturing electronic goods. The consul general should take the initiative to invest in the state and the government will provide full assistance,” observed Reddy.
Reifman lauded the state government’s welfare programs and called them revolutionary, including the decentralized ward and village secretariat governance system. He also appreciated the multiple direct benefit transfer (DBT) schemes which obviate room for corruption and praised the state for containing the spread of coronavirus. (IANS)
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An Indian flag was seen amid a sea of American and Trump flags in the footage, as well as images, of the violent protests at the US Capitol.
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An Indian flag was seen amid a sea of American and Trump flags in the footage, as well as images, of the violent protests at the US Capitol that went viral on social media. An Indian-American Republican political activist, Vincent Xavier, tweeted on Thursday pictures of the flags India, South Korea, and Iran at the protest. The Iranian flag was from the pre-Islamic revolution era.
His tweet said: “American patriots – Vietnamese, Indian, Korean & Iranian origins, & from so many other nations & races, who believe massive voter fraud has happened joined rally yesterday in solidarity with Trump. Peaceful protestors who were exercising our rights.”
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On his Facebook page, Xavier posted a video of a person at the protest with an Indian flag. Many people who commented on the post criticized him for associating India and Indians with a protest that turned violent. One of the posts said: “It is your right to protest at Trump Rallies, You have no right to carry an Indian flag at Stop the Steal Trump rally which ended in Storming the US Capitol.”
Another picture from a Twitter user showed six people standing in front of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) headquarters as if posing for a picture with one of them holding what appeared to be a furled Indian flag on a pole. Another person in the group held a sign that said “Indian Voices for Trump”, and others had an American and a red Trump flag and signs that said “Asian Pacific Americans for Trump” and “Stop the Steal” — a reference to the President’s claims about election fraud.
The people seemed like they could be of Indian descent and some appeared to be in their 20s or 30s. They could not be identified nor could it be ascertained if they even participated in the protest. There was no indication on the website of Indian Voices for Trump that it backed the protests. The organization had campaigned for Trump in the run-up to the election.
An Indian-origin journalist who works for a public radio station tweeted about the protest participation: “Lest you think this was an all-white mob, there are Indian-American supporters of the president who took part like my source Hemant, a businessman from Iselin, New Jersey. He sounded ecstatic about today’s events.”
The journalist also posted a screenshot of an exchange with the person identified only as Hemant in which he said: “I am here. Thousands and thousands of people are here. They stormed the Capitol building. I witnessed…”
ALSO READ: Sustainable Weddings Are In And Small Is The New Big
The Indian flag first surfaced in a video posted by Alejandro Alvarez, the digital editor of the Washington news radio station WTOP and was only seen among the crowd standing back from the Capitol on the street while much further ahead some people were climbing on the building’s steps.
The person holding the flag could not be seen in the video. An Indian-American Attitudes Survey (IAAS) poll published in October 2020 showed that 22 percent of registered voters from the community planned to vote for Trump, while 72 percent were for Democratic Party candidate Joe Biden. Going by the IAAS poll, the backing for Trump had increased by 6 percent compared to his support level shown in the 2016 Post-Election National Asian American Survey. (IANS)
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To be a successful social worker, you must try to let go of any insecurities about your abilities, even if that means faking it first.
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BY CAROL TREHEARN
Social work is one of the most rewarding and fulfilling careers a person can do. It gives you the ability to provide care to people when they are most in need, helping them get out of difficult situations and live a better life overall. Social workers work with families who are dealing with situations such as domestic violence, substance abuse, or financial difficulties. Due to this, they provide an extremely important service within society.
If you are a person who wishes to provide care to those who need it most, then becoming a social worker could be the role for you. Here is how you can become a successful and inspiring social worker.
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Get Educated
Before starting most careers, you must first get educated. The amount of education you need to become a social worker is a relevant bachelor’s degree, such as a human services degree. From there, you can get the training you need to become a successful social worker.
When getting your degree, make sure you get into good habits early on. Make friends, practice self-care, and make sure your organization is up to scratch. Once you are in the world of social care, patients will rely on you, so it’s crucial that you learn to be a rock early on.
Grow Your Communication Skills
Communication skills are more than just being able to talk clearly; you must also be able to listen whole-heartedly and speak with understanding as well as just clarity. It is something you should learn early on, so when you are getting your human services degree, make sure that you also grow your communication skills.
Most degrees will help expand your communication abilities. You will likely need to give presentations and collaborate with your fellow students, and this is a great way to gain the communication skills you will need to inspire people as a social worker.
Keep on Learning
Your education should not end once you have thrown your hat at graduation. Once you have successfully completed your human services degree, you must carry on learning. In social work, the days you do not learn something new will be few and far between. You will be researching, learning about your patients, and discovering new traits about yourself often.
A useful habit to get into is to keep a notebook on you at all times. This way, when you come across new information, you can store it and return to it later. You don’t want to be forgetting anything!
Know Your Surrounding Community
Social work is all about bettering the community overall, so it is important that you understand the functioning of your local community. The more context you have, the better. If you are working in an area with high crime rates, you will be able to understand your patients better. Understanding leads to providing better treatment plans overall.
Attend community events and make friends from the area to stay in the know. Social media is another great way of keeping up to date with communities – Facebook often hosts group pages for particular areas, so you should consider joining those.
Learn True Empathy
No matter how kind and considerate you might be, you must also be truly empathetic. Empathy is not just showing care to a person – it is being able to truly understand their emotions. Not everybody is naturally empathetic, but fortunately, there are ways of increasing your empathy.
Empathy will be what gets you through the toughest of days. When working with difficult patients, you will be able to understand that it is not personal and that the reason they are acting out is most likely because they are hurting.
Have a Sense of Humor
The most inspiring people in the world are those who have a great sense of humor. Yes, social work is a serious business, but that does not mean you cannot laugh from time to time! When your patients are dealing with intense troubles, sometimes the best thing to do is give them something to smile about. The ability to look on the brighter side will also help you deal with the darker situations you are presented with.
It is just as important to know when to incorporate humor as it is to have a sense of humor. Read the room and understand when the time is right to bring a joke into the mix. Even when you are hard at work studying for your human service degree exams, you should find the time to make light of situations.
Practice Self-Care
To be a truly inspiring and successful support worker, then you must look after yourself just as much as you look after your patients. When you have had a particularly difficult day, it helps to go home and do an activity that makes you happy.
One of the biggest ways to practice self-care as a social worker is to have a hobby outside of social work. When doing your human services degree, get into the habit of not giving every ounce of energy to the work. Whether you enjoy swimming, reading, or mountain climbing, it is important to have something else to focus on. Social work is not an easy career, so you must find ways to de-stress at the end of the day.
Show up Early
If you are often late, then people will lose respect for you, meaning you will not be able to inspire and become a successful social worker. Time management is of utmost importance in any career, especially those where vulnerable people rely on you.
Start the habit of being on time before you even start your human services degree. If you must be somewhere at 9 am, then get into the habit of showing up at 8.40 am. You can always spend those spare 20 minutes taking notes, revising, or even doing something unrelated to social work like reading. Also, by showing up early, any minor delays won’t mean you show up late.
Focus on the Patients
It is easy to become overwhelmed in the world of social work, but it is important to always focus on your patients. On the days where you are overly stressed, you will remember what your patients are going through and focus on that to help you get through it.
Social work is not a career for the selfish. The chances are, if you are considering doing a human services degree and giving your life to helping those in need, then you are a selfless person already, but that does not mean that there will not be days where you feel you cannot help them. When that happens, take a step back, take a breather, and remember that you are working for the betterment of the patients. Let your focus on them see you through.
Gain Plenty of Experience
Like most roles, to be successful, you must first gain enough experience. Most people are not going to be highly-respected and seen as inspiring in their first few months, so do not let that deter you! All you can do is work to the best of your ability and trust that with enough experience, you will become both successful and inspiring.
Be Open to a Career Change
Within the world of social care, there are plenty of specializations. When you are just beginning, you might have a vision of a straight path and cannot fathom wavering from that. To allow success, however, you must be open-minded to a career change.
Your human services degree will help you thrive in a variety of work settings, so do not tie yourself down. Learn as you go and allow yourself to discover the areas where you work best. You never know, you might become an expert in a certain specialization!
Find a Great Supervisor
Role models are an important factor when it comes to your own success, so make sure you find an excellent supervisor. Your supervisor will provide you with advice that can only come from years of experience, so do not take it for granted! Take in everything they tell you and use it to become successful yourself.
If you are currently studying for a human services degree, then look at your tutors the same way as you would a supervisor. Listen to them, take everything in, and let them guide you to success. If you work hard, one day, you will be the one inspiring others.
Get Counseling
Social work is a role that involves working with vulnerable people in sensitive situations, and that can take a toll on your own mental health. If you ever feel like you are struggling, then do not be afraid to seek counseling to help steer you back on track. After all, your brain needs to be healthy for you to provide excellent care!
Counseling can be helpful from the moment you start your human services degree. Even if you have never experienced mental health issues before, it is still a wise decision to open yourself up to emotional help when working in high-stress situations.
Teach Others as You Go
If you want to be successful, then you must learn to be a great teacher. This means you must get into the habit of teaching people from the moment you begin your human services degree – you do not have to be an expert to give others advice!
The most inspirational people are not always those with the most knowledge; what matters most is the ability to teach well. Learn the skills you need to do this, such as public speaking, and you will find you succeed quickly in your career as a social worker.
Perform Your Own Research
As previously mentioned, your learning will not end once your human services degree is completed, so you must get into the habit of performing your own research. This means you should get online, take yourself to the local library, and speak with others to soak up as much information as you can.
Be Open-Minded
One of the most crucial characteristics of successful and inspiring social workers is open-mindedness. When you are working with a variety of people from a large range of backgrounds, you must be open-minded to their reactions and their situations.
While you might not fully comprehend the reasons behind everyone’s actions, you must be able to stay open-minded. Without this, you will not be able to help patients to the best of your ability.
Always Strive to Be Better
If you want to be successful and inspiring, then you must strive to be better from the moment you begin your human services degree to the moment you retire. As someone who is motivated to succeed in their work, you should never accept second best. Work on your skills, knowledge, and emotional well-being at all times to provide the best care you can for your patients.
If you are always striving to be better, then others will look at you as an inspiration. It means that not only will you improve your own skills, but you will also inspire others to expand theirs.
ALSO READ: How Will People And Societies Change In The Wake Of The Pandemic
Be Confident in Your Abilities
To be a successful social worker, you must try to let go of any insecurities about your abilities, even if that means faking it first. Look around at the people that inspire you most, and you will see that they are people that exude confidence. If you want to be like them, then you must do the same!
When a day is hard, remember that you are talented and skillful enough to get through it and provide the best care possible. If you feel confident, then others will see that and assume you know exactly what you are doing.
With the mental health crisis in the US and the number of tough situations many American families find themselves in, social work is a critical part of society. While social work is not always easy, pursuing it means entering a career you can always be proud of.
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"BY CAROL TREHEARN\nSocial work is one of the most rewarding and fulfilling careers a person can do. It gives you the ability to provide care to people when they are most in need, helping them get out of difficult situations and live a better life overall. Social workers work with families who are dealing with situations such as domestic violence, substance abuse, or financial difficulties. Due to this, they provide an extremely important service within society.\nIf you are a person who wishes to provide care to those who need it most, then becoming a social worker could be the role for you. Here is how you can become a successful and inspiring social worker.\nFollow NewsGram on Twitter to stay updated about the World news.\nGet Educated\nBefore starting most careers, you must first get educated. The amount of education you need to become a social worker is a relevant bachelor’s degree, such as a human services degree. From there, you can get the training you need to become a successful social worker.\nWhen getting your degree, make sure you get into good habits early on. Make friends, practice self-care, and make sure your organization is up to scratch. Once you are in the world of social care, patients will rely on you, so it’s crucial that you learn to be a rock early on.\nGrow Your Communication Skills\nCommunication skills are more than just being able to talk clearly; you must also be able to listen whole-heartedly and speak with understanding as well as just clarity. It is something you should learn early on, so when you are getting your human services degree, make sure that you also grow your communication skills.\nMost degrees will help expand your communication abilities. You will likely need to give presentations and collaborate with your fellow students, and this is a great way to gain the communication skills you will need to inspire people as a social worker.\nKeep on Learning\nYour education should not end once you have thrown your hat at graduation. Once you have successfully completed your human services degree, you must carry on learning. In social work, the days you do not learn something new will be few and far between. You will be researching, learning about your patients, and discovering new traits about yourself often.\nA useful habit to get into is to keep a notebook on you at all times. This way, when you come across new information, you can store it and return to it later. You don’t want to be forgetting anything!\nKnow Your Surrounding Community\nSocial work is all about bettering the community overall, so it is important that you understand the functioning of your local community. The more context you have, the better. If you are working in an area with high crime rates, you will be able to understand your patients better. Understanding leads to providing better treatment plans overall.\nAttend community events and make friends from the area to stay in the know. Social media is another great way of keeping up to date with communities – Facebook often hosts group pages for particular areas, so you should consider joining those.\nLearn True Empathy\nNo matter how kind and considerate you might be, you must also be truly empathetic. Empathy is not just showing care to a person – it is being able to truly understand their emotions. Not everybody is naturally empathetic, but fortunately, there are ways of increasing your empathy.\nEmpathy will be what gets you through the toughest of days. When working with difficult patients, you will be able to understand that it is not personal and that the reason they are acting out is most likely because they are hurting.\nHave a Sense of Humor\nThe most inspiring people in the world are those who have a great sense of humor. Yes, social work is a serious business, but that does not mean you cannot laugh from time to time! When your patients are dealing with intense troubles, sometimes the best thing to do is give them something to smile about. The ability to look on the brighter side will also help you deal with the darker situations you are presented with.\nIt is just as important to know when to incorporate humor as it is to have a sense of humor. Read the room and understand when the time is right to bring a joke into the mix. Even when you are hard at work studying for your human service degree exams, you should find the time to make light of situations.\nPractice Self-Care\nTo be a truly inspiring and successful support worker, then you must look after yourself just as much as you look after your patients. When you have had a particularly difficult day, it helps to go home and do an activity that makes you happy.\nOne of the biggest ways to practice self-care as a social worker is to have a hobby outside of social work. When doing your human services degree, get into the habit of not giving every ounce of energy to the work. Whether you enjoy swimming, reading, or mountain climbing, it is important to have something else to focus on. Social work is not an easy career, so you must find ways to de-stress at the end of the day.\nShow up Early\nIf you are often late, then people will lose respect for you, meaning you will not be able to inspire and become a successful social worker. Time management is of utmost importance in any career, especially those where vulnerable people rely on you.\nStart the habit of being on time before you even start your human services degree. If you must be somewhere at 9 am, then get into the habit of showing up at 8.40 am. You can always spend those spare 20 minutes taking notes, revising, or even doing something unrelated to social work like reading. Also, by showing up early, any minor delays won’t mean you show up late.\nFocus on the Patients\nIt is easy to become overwhelmed in the world of social work, but it is important to always focus on your patients. On the days where you are overly stressed, you will remember what your patients are going through and focus on that to help you get through it.\nSocial work is not a career for the selfish. The chances are, if you are considering doing a human services degree and giving your life to helping those in need, then you are a selfless person already, but that does not mean that there will not be days where you feel you cannot help them. When that happens, take a step back, take a breather, and remember that you are working for the betterment of the patients. Let your focus on them see you through.\nGain Plenty of Experience\nLike most roles, to be successful, you must first gain enough experience. Most people are not going to be highly-respected and seen as inspiring in their first few months, so do not let that deter you! All you can do is work to the best of your ability and trust that with enough experience, you will become both successful and inspiring.\nBe Open to a Career Change\nWithin the world of social care, there are plenty of specializations. When you are just beginning, you might have a vision of a straight path and cannot fathom wavering from that. To allow success, however, you must be open-minded to a career change.\nYour human services degree will help you thrive in a variety of work settings, so do not tie yourself down. Learn as you go and allow yourself to discover the areas where you work best. You never know, you might become an expert in a certain specialization!\nFind a Great Supervisor\nRole models are an important factor when it comes to your own success, so make sure you find an excellent supervisor. Your supervisor will provide you with advice that can only come from years of experience, so do not take it for granted! Take in everything they tell you and use it to become successful yourself.\nIf you are currently studying for a human services degree, then look at your tutors the same way as you would a supervisor. Listen to them, take everything in, and let them guide you to success. If you work hard, one day, you will be the one inspiring others.\nGet Counseling\nSocial work is a role that involves working with vulnerable people in sensitive situations, and that can take a toll on your own mental health. If you ever feel like you are struggling, then do not be afraid to seek counseling to help steer you back on track. After all, your brain needs to be healthy for you to provide excellent care!\nCounseling can be helpful from the moment you start your human services degree. Even if you have never experienced mental health issues before, it is still a wise decision to open yourself up to emotional help when working in high-stress situations.\nTeach Others as You Go\nIf you want to be successful, then you must learn to be a great teacher. This means you must get into the habit of teaching people from the moment you begin your human services degree – you do not have to be an expert to give others advice!\nThe most inspirational people are not always those with the most knowledge; what matters most is the ability to teach well. Learn the skills you need to do this, such as public speaking, and you will find you succeed quickly in your career as a social worker.\nPerform Your Own Research\nAs previously mentioned, your learning will not end once your human services degree is completed, so you must get into the habit of performing your own research. This means you should get online, take yourself to the local library, and speak with others to soak up as much information as you can.\nBe Open-Minded\nOne of the most crucial characteristics of successful and inspiring social workers is open-mindedness. When you are working with a variety of people from a large range of backgrounds, you must be open-minded to their reactions and their situations.\nWhile you might not fully comprehend the reasons behind everyone’s actions, you must be able to stay open-minded. Without this, you will not be able to help patients to the best of your ability.\nAlways Strive to Be Better\nIf you want to be successful and inspiring, then you must strive to be better from the moment you begin your human services degree to the moment you retire. As someone who is motivated to succeed in their work, you should never accept second best. Work on your skills, knowledge, and emotional well-being at all times to provide the best care you can for your patients.\nIf you are always striving to be better, then others will look at you as an inspiration. It means that not only will you improve your own skills, but you will also inspire others to expand theirs.\nALSO READ: How Will People And Societies Change In The Wake Of The Pandemic\nBe Confident in Your Abilities\nTo be a successful social worker, you must try to let go of any insecurities about your abilities, even if that means faking it first. Look around at the people that inspire you most, and you will see that they are people that exude confidence. If you want to be like them, then you must do the same!\nWhen a day is hard, remember that you are talented and skillful enough to get through it and provide the best care possible. If you feel confident, then others will see that and assume you know exactly what you are doing.\nWith the mental health crisis in the US and the number of tough situations many American families find themselves in, social work is a critical part of society. 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Sayani Gupta is trying to secure her Oscar entry with her new film Shameless which was directed by Keith Gomes produced by Girish Talwar.
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Actress Sayani Gupta, whose short film Shameless is trying to secure an Oscars entry, says this form of filmmaking has always been revolutionary in nature.
“Short-films have always been revolutionary by nature. The majority of subjects that directors address through a short-film are socially inept,” she says.
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About her film, Sayani adds: “Shameless talks about a universal emotion that we all can relate to and we hope our efforts to present this issue will reach out to the audience across the globe,” she says.
ALSO READ: Childhood Trauma Is Linked To Multiple Sclerosis
She claims the film has been well-received so far. “It is great to experience the love showered on our film from so many talented people in the industry. Film celebs across the nation have come forward to support the film,” the actress says.
Starring Sayani Gupta and Hussain Dalal, Shameless is directed by Keith Gomes. Presented by Shabinaa Khan, the short film is produced by her along with Keith Gomes, Ashley Gomes, and National Award-winner Sandeep Kamal. It is co-produced by Girish Talwar while the sound for the film is designed by Oscar-winner Resul Pookutty. (IANS)
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"Actress Sayani Gupta, whose short film Shameless is trying to secure an Oscars entry, says this form of filmmaking has always been revolutionary in nature.\n“Short-films have always been revolutionary by nature. The majority of subjects that directors address through a short-film are socially inept,” she says.\nFollow NewsGram on Facebook to stay updated\nAbout her film, Sayani adds: “Shameless talks about a universal emotion that we all can relate to and we hope our efforts to present this issue will reach out to the audience across the globe,” she says.\nALSO READ: Childhood Trauma Is Linked To Multiple Sclerosis\nShe claims the film has been well-received so far. “It is great to experience the love showered on our film from so many talented people in the industry. Film celebs across the nation have come forward to support the film,” the actress says.\nStarring Sayani Gupta and Hussain Dalal, Shameless is directed by Keith Gomes. Presented by Shabinaa Khan, the short film is produced by her along with Keith Gomes, Ashley Gomes, and National Award-winner Sandeep Kamal. It is co-produced by Girish Talwar while the sound for the film is designed by Oscar-winner Resul Pookutty. (IANS)",
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If you are in Dubai, missing out on the most adventurous option that is helicopter ride can be quite regrettable after you return back home.
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BY RUCHI GUPTA
There are several reasons that attract tourists to Dubai. Also, when you have arrived in Dubai, there are many other options that you will not like to miss out such as the ride of the helicopter Dubai. When you are already in Dubai, you will come across this amazing option through which you can explore Dubai from the sky.
If you have booked the trip with the help of a tourist guide, there can be chances that the person may have included this ride in the package. But in case, if you are traveling without the help of a tourist service provider, you can get this booking done at your hotel too. Sometimes, some hotels have tie-ups with some of the options. But if your hotel does not have such tie-ups with the helicopter ride operators, you can surely do your own research and get the booking done.
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For doing so, here are some of the essential factors that you should consider.
The Tourist Spots:
You can choose the right service provider based on the attractions and places that you wish to see from the sky. You can do this in two ways. You can make a list of places that you wish to see from the sky and can search for the service providers that can help you with this. Secondly, you can check out a few of the service providers and the attractions that they will cover and then compare the best option that suits you.
The Duration:
Apart from the tourist spots that have to be covered, you also need to select the service providers based on the duration that you wish to spend in the helicopter. There is some service provider that may offer you a ride of just 10 minutes while there are some others who may offer you a ride of 30 minutes or so. You can select this option based on your comfort such as whether you are afraid of heights or not, and so on.
The Reviews:
When you are choosing a helicopter ride in Dubai, do not forget to check out the reviews offered by several genuine customers. One of the best ways is to first find out a few of the service providers that you feel are the best options and then check out their reviews on different options such as social media platforms, Google Maps, and others.
ALSO READ: Dubai-Based Indian Girl Smashes World Record for Yoga
The Price:
Of course, the price is the most important thing that you cannot forget to compare. After you have checked out the above-mentioned factors, now you can check and compare the prices offered by the selected service providers and then finally come up with the best option for you.
If you are in Dubai, missing out on the most adventurous option that is the helicopter ride can be quite regrettable after you return back home. Even if you have not booked the ride beforehand, you can always check out and get the booking done based on the above-mentioned factors. Do your research while you are resting at the hotel and experience one of the best moments of your life.
(Disclaimer: The article is sponsored, and hence promotes some commercial links.)
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"BY RUCHI GUPTA\nThere are several reasons that attract tourists to Dubai. Also, when you have arrived in Dubai, there are many other options that you will not like to miss out such as the ride of the helicopter Dubai. When you are already in Dubai, you will come across this amazing option through which you can explore Dubai from the sky.\nIf you have booked the trip with the help of a tourist guide, there can be chances that the person may have included this ride in the package. But in case, if you are traveling without the help of a tourist service provider, you can get this booking done at your hotel too. Sometimes, some hotels have tie-ups with some of the options. But if your hotel does not have such tie-ups with the helicopter ride operators, you can surely do your own research and get the booking done.\nFollow NewsGram on Instagram to keep yourself updated.\nFor doing so, here are some of the essential factors that you should consider.\nThe Tourist Spots:\nYou can choose the right service provider based on the attractions and places that you wish to see from the sky. You can do this in two ways. You can make a list of places that you wish to see from the sky and can search for the service providers that can help you with this. Secondly, you can check out a few of the service providers and the attractions that they will cover and then compare the best option that suits you.\nThe Duration:\nApart from the tourist spots that have to be covered, you also need to select the service providers based on the duration that you wish to spend in the helicopter. There is some service provider that may offer you a ride of just 10 minutes while there are some others who may offer you a ride of 30 minutes or so. You can select this option based on your comfort such as whether you are afraid of heights or not, and so on.\nThe Reviews:\nWhen you are choosing a helicopter ride in Dubai, do not forget to check out the reviews offered by several genuine customers. One of the best ways is to first find out a few of the service providers that you feel are the best options and then check out their reviews on different options such as social media platforms, Google Maps, and others.\nALSO READ: Dubai-Based Indian Girl Smashes World Record for Yoga\nThe Price:\nOf course, the price is the most important thing that you cannot forget to compare. After you have checked out the above-mentioned factors, now you can check and compare the prices offered by the selected service providers and then finally come up with the best option for you.\nIf you are in Dubai, missing out on the most adventurous option that is the helicopter ride can be quite regrettable after you return back home. Even if you have not booked the ride beforehand, you can always check out and get the booking done based on the above-mentioned factors. Do your research while you are resting at the hotel and experience one of the best moments of your life.\n(Disclaimer: The article is sponsored, and hence promotes some commercial links.)",
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Lonely adults aged 50 and over reported an average of two worsening depressive and other mental health symptoms during the Covid-19 lockdown.
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Lonely adults aged 50 and over reported an average of two worsening depressive and other mental health symptoms during the Covid-19 lockdown, a new study suggests.
The study indicated that a decrease in physical activity since the start of the pandemic was associated with worsening symptoms of depression and anxiety during the pandemic.
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“We found that during the lockdown, loneliness and decreased physical activity were associated with more symptoms of poor mental health, especially depression,” researcher Byron Creese from the University of Exeter, said in a statement.
For the study, the researchers involved more than 3,000 participants.
According to the researchers, loneliness emerged as a key factor linked to worsening symptoms of depression and anxiety in a study of people aged 50 or over.
The study found that before the pandemic, lonely people would report an average of two symptoms of depression for at least several days over the previous last two weeks.
During the lockdown, lonely people reported either an increase in frequency of depressive symptoms, to more than half the days in the two week period, or a new symptom for at least several days in that timeframe.
In people who were not lonely, levels of depressive symptoms were unaffected.
“Even before the pandemic, loneliness and physical activity levels were a huge issue in society, particularly among older people,” Creese said.
ALSO READ: Films On Indo-Caribbean Identity, Culture And Heritage
“It’s now crucial that we build on this data to find new ways to mitigate risk of worsening mental health during the pandemic,” Creese added. (IANS)
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Seychelles welcoming tourists plan with limited restrictions is certainly a positive step towards tourism recovery worldwide.
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The exotic island of Seychelles known for its pristine beaches reopens borders to all countries worldwide. The much-anticipated news by the tourism industry, considering the recent launch of the immunization campaign, was announced by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Sylvestre Radegonde during a joint press briefing with his counterpart from the Health Ministry, Peggy Vidot.
This announcement has come at a time when the Indian government has signed an air bubble agreement with Seychelles allowing ‘Air Seychelles’ to fly into the destination from India.
If you’re planning to visit Seychelles island anytime soon, keep these important dos and don’ts in mind.
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Vaccinated Visitors:
In the first phase of the opening, travelers would be required to produce proof of a valid vaccination certificate from the National Health Authority (minimum of two weeks since the administration of the second dose of the vaccine) along with a negative Covid-19 PCR report obtained less than 72 hours prior to travel. These visitors need not quarantine upon arrival to Seychelles.
Non-Vaccinated Visitors:
The Seychelles islands are currently open to Indian visitors through private jet transfers only. Such travelers would be required to submit a negative Covid-19 PCR report obtained less than 72 hours prior to travel. Visitors who haven’t taken the complete dose of vaccination or not traveling via private jets, would not be permitted entry into Seychelles. This would be in force until mid-March once Seychelles has vaccinated a large majority of its adult population.
Mid-march Onwards:
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government donated 50,000 doses of a Chinese-manufactured Covid-19 vaccine to Seychelles while the Indian government has offered 1,00,000 doses of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine by the end of January. By the ongoing numbers, the country has forecasted that 25 percent of its population is likely to be vaccinated by mid-March which would witness the rollout of the second phase of welcoming international tourists to the island nation.
The country would open up to all visitors, vaccinated or not. Travelers planning a vacation during this time would only have to present a negative Covid-19 PCR certificate with the test taken a maximum of 72 hours prior to departure with no quarantine upon arrival into the country.
Irrespective of when one might travel to Seychelles, visitors have to abide by the existing health measures (like wearing face masks, social distancing, etc.) which remain applicable as per the travel advisory published on the Department of Tourism website. Similarly, all tourism operators would still be required to follow their existing Covid-19 standard operating procedures and protocols.
ALSO READ: Travel Can Make You More Happier Than Others
Speaking of an optimistic future, Lubaina Sheerazi, CEO & Co-founder, BRANDit, the Marketing and PR office for the Seychelles Tourism Board in India said, “2021 has kicked off on a positive note presenting us with a wide scope to promote safe holidays to the Seychelles islands. Until now, the destination was limited to visitors only through private jet transfers but this move will offer a much-needed new option to Indians looking for an international holiday.”
The ongoing trend of leisure travel is expected to prosper in the coming months as there is a pent-up demand for long pending vacations with family and friends. Seychelles welcoming tourists with limited restrictions is certainly a positive step towards tourism recovery worldwide. More details about the new measures are published in the Seychelles Travel Advisory that can be accessed on www.tourism.gov.sc. (IANS)
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WhatsApp on Monday said that they have asked Google not to index such chats and advised users not to share group chat links on publicly accessible websites.
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Concerned about private group chat links being available on Google Search, WhatsApp on Monday said that they have asked Google not to index such chats and advised users not to share group chat links on publicly accessible websites.
Google had indexed invite links to private WhatsApp group chats, meaning anyone can join various private chat groups with a simple search.
The indexed WhatsApp group chat links have now been removed from Google.
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Independent cybersecurity researcher Rajshekhar Rajaharia on Sunday shared screenshots with IANS showing indexing of WhatsApp group chat invites on Google.
“Since March 2020, WhatsApp has included the “no index” tag on all deep link pages which, according to Google, will exclude them from indexing. We have given our feedback to Google to not index these chats,” a WhatsApp spokesperson told IANS.
“Links that users wish to share privately with people they know and trust should not be posted on a publicly accessible website,” the company spokesperson added.
The issue was first cropped up in February last year when app reverse-engineer Jane Wong found that Google has around 470,000 results for a simple search of “chat.whatsapp.com”, part of the URL that makes up invites to WhatsApp groups.
Want to read more in Hindi? Checkout: एप्पल की योजना, इस साल हल्के, सस्ते आईपैड लॉन्च करना
Journalist Jordan Wildon also discovered that WhatsApp’s “Invite to Group Link” feature lets Google index groups, making them available across the internet since the links are being shared outside of WhatsApp’s secure private messaging service.
The WhatsApp spokesperson further said that as a reminder, “whenever someone joins a group, everyone in that group receives a notice and the admin can revoke or change the group invite link at any time”.
ALSO READ: Science And Technology Cluster To Be Set Up In Hyderabad
Danny Sullivan, Google’s public search liaison, had tweeted earlier: “Search engines like Google & others list pages from the open web. That’s what’s happening here. It’s no different than any case where a site allows URLs to be publicly listed. We do offer tools allowing sites to block content being listed in our results.” (IANS)
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"Concerned about private group chat links being available on Google Search, WhatsApp on Monday said that they have asked Google not to index such chats and advised users not to share group chat links on publicly accessible websites.\nGoogle had indexed invite links to private WhatsApp group chats, meaning anyone can join various private chat groups with a simple search.\nThe indexed WhatsApp group chat links have now been removed from Google.\nFollow NewsGram on Instagram to keep yourself updated.\nIndependent cybersecurity researcher Rajshekhar Rajaharia on Sunday shared screenshots with IANS showing indexing of WhatsApp group chat invites on Google.\n“Since March 2020, WhatsApp has included the “no index” tag on all deep link pages which, according to Google, will exclude them from indexing. We have given our feedback to Google to not index these chats,” a WhatsApp spokesperson told IANS.\n“Links that users wish to share privately with people they know and trust should not be posted on a publicly accessible website,” the company spokesperson added.\nThe issue was first cropped up in February last year when app reverse-engineer Jane Wong found that Google has around 470,000 results for a simple search of “chat.whatsapp.com”, part of the URL that makes up invites to WhatsApp groups.\nWant to read more in Hindi? Checkout: एप्पल की योजना, इस साल हल्के, सस्ते आईपैड लॉन्च करना\nJournalist Jordan Wildon also discovered that WhatsApp’s “Invite to Group Link” feature lets Google index groups, making them available across the internet since the links are being shared outside of WhatsApp’s secure private messaging service.\nThe WhatsApp spokesperson further said that as a reminder, “whenever someone joins a group, everyone in that group receives a notice and the admin can revoke or change the group invite link at any time”.\nALSO READ: Science And Technology Cluster To Be Set Up In Hyderabad\nDanny Sullivan, Google’s public search liaison, had tweeted earlier: “Search engines like Google & others list pages from the open web. That’s what’s happening here. It’s no different than any case where a site allows URLs to be publicly listed. We do offer tools allowing sites to block content being listed in our results.” (IANS)",
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The key to the early detection of Cervical Cancer is for each woman to become familiar with her own body and aware of what is normal for her.
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Did you know that unusual vaginal bleeding or discharge could be a warning sign of cervical cancer? India accounts for nearly one-fourth of the world’s Cervical Cancer deaths, with 60,078 deaths and 96,922 new cases in 2018. This largely preventable disease is the second most common cause of cancer mortality among Indian women, Sushma Tomar, Consultant Obstetrics And Gynaecology, Fortis Hospital Kalyan tells IANSlife.
As per the Indian Journal of Medical Pediatric Oncology, in India, Cervical Cancer contributes to approximately 6-29 percent of all cancers in women. The age-adjusted incidence rate of Cervical Cancer varies widely among registries; the highest is 23.07/1,00,000 in Mizoram state and the lowest is 4.91/1,00,000 in Dibrugarh district.
While cervical cancer is quite preventable, the reason for the higher incidence is a lack of awareness among women. Moreover, when diagnosed early, Cervical Cancer can be successfully treated and often cured. Therefore, in addition to having regular Pap tests performed for screening purposes, a woman should learn to recognize possible warning signs so that she can bring them to the attention of her physician, Dr. Tomar emphasizes.
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She lists down 10 warning signs of cervical cancer:
Itching or burning sensations in the vagina, Low back or abdominal pain, Unexplained fatigue, Bladder symptoms such as Haematuria (blood in the urine), Dysuria (painful urination), and/or frequent or urgent urination, Abdominal bloating, Foul-smelling vaginal discharge, leg oedema (fluid retention), Lower abdominal pain, Rectal symptoms such as bleeding from the rectum, loose motion, or rectal pain, Lumber pain due to Pyelonephritis (inflammation of the Kidney) or ureteric obstruction.
“Most likely, these signs often don’t register as something important simply because they are so common. For instance, many women experience abdominal bloating caused by hormonal fluctuations during their menstrual cycles. Post-menopausal women often report that they feel a need to urinate more frequently than they did when they were younger. Also, most women juggle multiple responsibilities that leave them feeling extremely tired from time to time,” the doctor adds.
Risk factors that can cause cervical cancer: While there is no definitive way to determine what causes any type of cancer, there are some risk factors that can increase your chances of developing Cervical Cancer. Tomar highlights the following risk factors that can help you make healthy choices:
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the leading risks in developing Cervical Cancer. While there are over 100 types of HPV infections, the HPV16 and HPV18 strains are the most associated with Cervical Cancers. Smoking – chemicals found in Tobacco can put women who smoke at increased risk for Cervical Cancer.
Low immune system – women who have Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) may not be able to effectively fight HPV infections, thus putting them at risk of developing Cervical Cancer at a faster rate. Lack of access to healthcare – women who may not have access to regular health care and Cancer screenings could be at high risk. Family history – having a family member who has been diagnosed with Cervical Cancer is a risk factor.
ALSO READ: Cervical Cancer Cases Can Be Prevented In India By 2050
The key to the early detection of Cervical Cancer is for each woman to become familiar with her own body and aware of what is normal for her. Therefore, a woman should pay close attention to the timing, duration, and heaviness of her menstrual periods, and whether she experiences back or abdominal pain on a regular basis.
Finally, it might be tempting to search the Internet for information about cervical cancer symptoms, but it is important to proceed with caution and be aware that there is a lot of misinformation out there. Do not be afraid and consult your doctor for proper guidance and support. (IANS)
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There are physically challenged children residing at Narayan Seva Sansthan (NSS) in Udaipur, Rajasthan, who were brought and left behind by their parents.
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Ganesh was only two-year-old when his parents left him at an NGO where they had taken him for treating his disability. He is 17 now and helps the NGO administration with paper works. The young boy says even though he is wheelchair-bound, he stands on his own feet and is capable of taking good care of himself.
Like Ganesh, there are many other physically challenged children residing at Narayan Seva Sansthan (NSS) in Udaipur, Rajasthan, who were brought there to receive free of cost corrective surgeries and pre-and post-operative care, but were left behind by their parents.
All the children are being taken care of by the NGO that houses an orphanage and a residential school in its premises with in-house doctors and teachers. There are more than 100 physically, mentally challenged children who have been receiving free food, education, and other basic amenities of life.
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NSS was founded in 1985 by Kailash Chandra Ji Agarwal as a specialized care center to cure patients suffering from Polio and related birth disability through free corrective surgeries. It now has 12 specialized hospitals, with more than 1,100 beds, and has successfully done more than 4,21,750 free of cost corrective surgeries to date with around 80-90 surgeries daily before the COVID-19 outbreak. On a day-to-day basis, NSS feeds over 4,500 people free of cost.
Prashant Agarwal, son of Kailash Chandra and the current President of Narayan Seva Sansthan, said: “In 1997, we built India’s first Polio hospital with 51 beds. We kept everything free of cost. Till then Polio was considered an incurable disease. It took us a lot of time to make people understand and spread awareness. But as patients started coming in from different parts of the country, the hospital could not admit them all. So we built another hospital with 1100 beds. At this one point in time, we had 25,000 patients on the waiting list. Even now there are almost 4000-5000 people on the waiting list.”
NSS also manufactures calipers and other equipment for ‘differently-abled’ ones at their workshops that are imputed to those patients who had lost either one or both limbs in an accident or disease on a ‘free of cost’ basis.
The expenses of the NGO are totally dependent on donations. It is supported by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Delhi, and receives Rs 3.5-4 crore for polio and corrective surgeries inform Prashant. It is the only organization that does polio and corrective surgeries for disabilities, he adds.
Want to read more in Hindi? Checkout: संघ प्रचारक ने पेश किया भारत से चीन की बहुत बड़ी हार का सबूत
The organization also provides economic aid to the physically impaired people through various skills and vocational courses. It has also been conducting ‘mass marriage ceremonies for the ‘differently able’ and economically backward couples. The 35th Mass Wedding Ceremony was held in December 2020 were 11 couples from Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Bihar, Gujarat tied the knot, under the ‘No Dowry Campaign’.
Prashant said: “Last year we got 51 couples from across the country tie the knot. But this year, due to the pandemic we invited only 11 couples to get married.”
NSS has 480 branches in India and 49 abroad that focus on alleviating disabilities and providing physical, social, and economic rehabilitation to the needy. It also holds a weekly diagnosis and surgery selection camp, aids and appliance distribution camp, artificial limb measurement camp, artificial limb distribution, etc across the different parts of the country.
ALSO READ: India Is Ready For a Massive COVID Vaccination Drive With Two ‘Made in India’ Vaccines: PM Modi
It is also building a 450-bed hospital with State of the Art Amenities & Facilities for Differently Abled People, which is due to be launched in the year 2022. The seven-story building will have India’s first modernized manufacturing facility for artificial limbs, with a vocational training center for people with intellectual disability, visual impairments, speech and/or hearing impairments, and a center for research and development for specially-abled people. (IANS)
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Regardless of genetic risks, exposure to discrimination in life plays a significant role in developing anxiety and related disorders, suggests a new study.
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Regardless of genetic risks, exposure to discrimination in life plays a significant role in developing anxiety and related disorders, suggests a new study.
Published in the Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences journal, the study determined that even after controlling genetic risk for anxiety, depression and neuroticism, people reported greater discrimination experiences.
“The results demonstrate that discriminatory experiences can potentially cause stress and mental health problems regardless of the genetic constitution of the individual,” said researcher Adolfo G Cuevas, an assistant professor at Tufts University in the US.
To gain insight on the connection, the research team used data from a national probability sample of nearly 1,500 non-institutionalised, all English-speaking adults between 25 to 74 years in age.
Nearly 49 per cent of the sample were women.
Three self-report scales were used to measure discrimination and other forms of social exclusion, including everyday discrimination, major discrimination and chronic job discrimination.
ALSO READ: Religious People Less Likely To Suffer Depression and Anxiety: Says Study
After accounting for increased genetic liability for anxiety, depression, neuroticism, and other potential genetic and socio-demographic factors, the researchers found a high degree of interdependence between discrimination and anxiety.
The team said the findings demonstrate that alleviating the impact of discrimination has the potential to improve mental health within the overall population. (IANS)
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As India gears up for a massive vaccination drive, PM Modi said the country is ready with two 'Made in India' coronavirus vaccines to save humanity.
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As India gears up for a massive vaccination drive, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the country is ready with two ‘Made in India’ coronavirus vaccines to save humanity.
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On January 3, two vaccines – Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin and Oxford-AstraZeneca’s Covishield manufactured by Serum Institute of India were approved for ‘restricted emergency use’. Several other vaccines are in the pipeline and are conducting trials. This vaccination drive is slated to begin by January 13.
“Earlier, India used to import PPE kits, masks, ventilators, and testing kits from outside, but today it is self-reliant. Today, India is ready with two ‘Made in India’ Covid-19 vaccines to save humanity,” Modi said at the 16th ‘Pravasi Bharatiya Divas’ convention.
The Central government plans to vaccinate nearly 30 crore people in the first phase of the drive. It will be offered to one crore healthcare workers, along with 2 crore frontline and essential workers and 27 crore elderly, mostly above the age of 50 years with comorbidities.
It will be first offered to one crore healthcare workers and two crore frontline workers for ‘free’, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan had announced recently.
ALSO READ: LG Electronics To Feature Virtual Human As A Speaker In CES 2021
Several dry-runs have been conducted prior to the commencement of the inoculation drive. (IANS)
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"As India gears up for a massive vaccination drive, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the country is ready with two ‘Made in India’ coronavirus vaccines to save humanity.\nPlease Follow NewsGram on Facebook To Get Latest Updates!\nOn January 3, two vaccines – Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin and Oxford-AstraZeneca’s Covishield manufactured by Serum Institute of India were approved for ‘restricted emergency use’. Several other vaccines are in the pipeline and are conducting trials. This vaccination drive is slated to begin by January 13.\n“Earlier, India used to import PPE kits, masks, ventilators, and testing kits from outside, but today it is self-reliant. Today, India is ready with two ‘Made in India’ Covid-19 vaccines to save humanity,” Modi said at the 16th ‘Pravasi Bharatiya Divas’ convention.\nThe Central government plans to vaccinate nearly 30 crore people in the first phase of the drive. It will be offered to one crore healthcare workers, along with 2 crore frontline and essential workers and 27 crore elderly, mostly above the age of 50 years with comorbidities.\nIt will be first offered to one crore healthcare workers and two crore frontline workers for ‘free’, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan had announced recently.\nALSO READ: LG Electronics To Feature Virtual Human As A Speaker In CES 2021\nSeveral dry-runs have been conducted prior to the commencement of the inoculation drive. (IANS)",
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Axis Bank, India's third-largest private sector bank announced the removal of penalty on premature closure of all new retail term deposits
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Axis Bank, India’s third-largest private sector bank announced the removal of penalty on premature closure of all new retail term deposits booked on or after December 15, 2020, for a tenure of 2 years or more.
The objective of this customer-friendly feature is to inculcate and encourage retail customers to go for long-term savings without worrying about the sudden need for liquidity, the bank said in a statement.
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The new feature will be applicable to all new fixed deposits and recurring deposits. For new deposits booked for a tenure above 2 years, there will be nil premature penalty if the entire deposit is prematurely withdrawn post 15 months of booking.
Praveen Bhatt, EVP – Retail Liabilities and Direct Banking Products, Axis Bank said: “… to stay ahead of the curve, we have waived off the penalty on all term deposits closed after 15 months. This new feature is in line with our objective to introduce customer-centric benefits by offering flexibility and convenience, while also improving our book quality.”
ALSO READ: Awareness Of Life Insurance Products Improved Among Indians
The new feature also offers no penalty on the first withdrawal of up to 25 percent of the term deposit principal value. (IANS)
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Actor Nakkul Mehta urges men to be allies of women and not remain mere spectators against their torment in his new #AllyUpForHer.
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Popular television actor Nakuul Mehta has pledged his support to a campaign that encourages men not to be “silent spectators to violations of women safety and be an ally in this demand for safety”.
Mehta recently featured in a video promoting the importance of a woman’s consent, and was also seen in a Instagram Live session, offering his support to #AllyUpForHer, a campaign jointly run by child rights NGO Save the Children and Yuvaa on Change.org.
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“Standing up for respect and safety of women is something that must come naturally to any man. For years, we have been speaking about treating women as equals, but unfortunately the balance has been tilted for far too long and the struggle to stand up for fundamental rights such as safety has been a single-handed battle fought only by women. It is time that we as men are at the forefront of this conversation and shoulder this responsibility to ensure that women don’t feel insecure in the presence or absence of a man. As men, we need to give a fillip to this movement and lead by example.”
According to Nikhil Taneja, Co-Founder and CEO of Yuvaa, allyship comes out of compassion and this allyship is about listening to and understanding women. “If women feel consent is a concept that is poorly understood by men, then it is our responsibility to ensure that behaviour change happens within us.”
“When we speak about safe spaces, it cannot be made safe if we don’t talk about the role of everyone. That’s why men need to see that their participation and allyship is extremely important. It is time, men must stop being mute spectators when women are being abused and assaulted – be it online or offline as this only slows down our fight for justice. It is a reality that our behaviours are ultimately influenced by the popular culture and content we consume. And when we speak of men’s allyship, the role of influencers and public figure plays a huge role in modeling public behavior and action,” adds Pragya Vats, Head of Campaigns, Save the Children.
The petition also saw support from Badrinath Singh, Nirbhaya’s father, earlier who said a permanent change will only come when the collective mindset changes. “Men must stop being mute spectators while women face abuse online and on the ground,” says the campaign.
Recently, on National Day of the Girl on January 24, the partner organisations, in collaboration with a range of other cohorts who joined in this initiative, released a video �Tum Akeli Nahi’ featuring male content creators in a spoken word video.
ALSO READ: Triyuginarayan Temple: A Hidden Treasure Of Uttarakhand
The petition urges popular OTT (over-the-top) platforms like to create content that promotes and encourages ally ship and bystander intervention. It aims to catalyse change in mindset and mass media on representation of men and boys, and strives to engage men to partake in voice and action as equal stakeholders. The petition has garnered about 90,000 signatures so far.
#AllyUpForHer is urging your support in ensuring no girl anywhere must live in fear or pay with her life, said the organisations. (IANS)
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The Bears boasted one of the best rush defenses in the NFL this season, allowing only 11 running touchdowns during the regular campaign.
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While the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers prepare to contest Super Bowl LV (February 7), Deshaun Watson’s trade future is another hot talking point in NFL circles.
The Houston Texans quarterback should be of particular interest to the Chicago Bears, who finished the 2020 NFL season 8-8, restoring some honor thanks to a 3-1 finish in their final four games. It’s widely believed the Texans—who finished the season 4-12 and are currently without a head coach—will lose their star shot-caller after he’s grown disillusioned with his prospects in Houston, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
There are several prominent reasons as to why many may not believe a Watson move to Chicago is possible. Betrivers online sportsbook is offering Illinois-based customers the chance to bet on where the 25-year-old will play come the start of the 2021 NFL season, with Houston still his most favored employers at betting odds +200.
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That’s a fraction of the +1400 odds that he’ll begin next season with Chicago, whose quarterback situation is in some state of disarray. Super Bowl LII winner Nick Foles has failed to bring the touch of class many hoped he would in an essential role, while Mitch Trubisky—whom the Bears picked second overall in the 2017 Draft—doesn’t look like the long-term solution.
Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune recently wrote that, despite concerns over the cost, the Bears would have no problem creating the salary cap space needed to sign Watson. Not only that, but Biggs allayed fears regarding the future of wide receiver Allen Robinson, who is rumored to be discontent with the franchise. In fact, the addition of a star quarterback like Watson could well boost Robinson, safe in the knowledge another superstar is joining the cause (provided he’s paid what he feels he’s worth).
With Watson possibly available to the right suitor, Chicago should be doing their utmost to land the upgrade in such a key position, even if it meant giving up considerable capital in future drafts. NFL insider Ian Rapoport broke down Watson’s current predicament, suggesting he could be intent on leaving regardless of who’s coaching the team, such are his grievances with the owners.
The Bears entered the 2020 season as odds +3500 Super Bowl outsiders, per this Big Game betting guide, having failed to win the greatest prize in American football since 1985. Chicago—who finished as Super Bowl runners-up in 2006—are at even longer +5000 odds to lift the title in 2022, according to Betrivers sportsbook (Illinois).
Watson—who threw more passing yards than any other QB this regular season (4,823) and holds numerous Texans records—would chop down those odds considering the potential in Chicago. Robinson is a top-level target at the disposal of Matt Nagy, while Watson would instantly augment the rush department, which already includes a top prospect in running-back David Montgomery.
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The Bears boasted one of the best rush defenses in the NFL this season, allowing only 11 running touchdowns during the regular campaign (the joint-second-lowest total in the league). That’s one foundation in particular for the team to build from, and Watson is a substantial upgrade if they’re to make back-to-back postseason appearances for the first time since 2005-06.
The transformation won’t come overnight, but the Chicago Bears have the tools at their disposal to sign a potential Super Bowl champion in Watson and must make the efforts to complete a move that could in turn help restore the franchise to its former glory.
Deshaun Watson’s NFL Team for 2021 Season Kick-Off Odds
Houston Texans +200 New York Jets +400 Miami Dolphins +600 Carolina Panthers +900 San Francisco 49ers +1000 New England Patriots +1100 Denver Broncos +1200 Chicago Bears +1400 Indianapolis Colts +1600 Washington +1600
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A three-way industry-institute-Tamil Nadu government organisation-collaborative effort to increase the value-added products from the banana plantation is expected to make the banana farmers in the country go bananas.
The faculty and the students of the Kancheepuram-based Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM) have come out with an integrated machine that can process the banana trunk or pseudo-stem to make fibre yarn, sap water and other products.
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The Mumbai-based company Gencrest part of the Samta group will be putting up a mini-plant with such machines. Curiously the initiative is not spearheaded by any agriculture scientist or technocrat but by M. Annadurai, a former space scientist who headed India’s first Moon and Mars space mission.
Annadurai is now the Vice President, Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology, Chennai and Chairman, National Design and Research Forum, Bangalore. “Banana crops can become like sugarcane in terms of byproducts-fibre yarn for textiles, sap for nutraceuticals and fertiliser, balance waste for acoustic panels and bio-fertiliser,” Annadurai told IANS.
Nothing goes waste in the case of sugarcane as its juice is used for making sugar/jaggery, ethanol, the bagasse is used for making paper or fired in a boiler to generate power. Presently, the banana growers are having disposal problems with the pseudo-stem and incurring heavy expenditure on the disposal without getting any income.
“One of the stumbling blocks to utilise the full potential of the banana plantation is the absence of an automatic plant to process the trunk. There are small manually operated machines that extract banana fibre to make products like textiles and other handicrafts,” Annadurai said.
To solve the problem, the faculty and students of IIITDM have designed and built an integrated machine that can peel, press and extract banana fibre from the pseudo-stem. In the process the machine also separates the core stem that can be processed as ingredients for making biscuits, ice cream and others.
“The concept to realisation of the integrated machine took just three months and three days for our team,” Dr. M. Raguraman, Assistant Professor at IIITDM told IANS. The IIITDM team that developed the machine consisted of Assistant Professors Dr. P. Kalpana and Dr. A.V.S. Sivaprasad, students Manonmani, Mohammed Yusuf and 12 others and two project engineers were also hired, he said.
“We have also developed technology for banana tree cutting and loading them on to a vehicle at the farm,” Raguraman added. The trunk peels are pressed to extract the excess water or sap. The water-rich in potassium can be used for making nutraceuticals, bio-fertiliser or bio-ethanol. The core stem can be pressed to get the stem juice and the remaining fibre can be dried and powdered to be used in making biscuits and ice cream, he said.
According to him, a manually operated banana fibre extractor can give only 15 kg raw fibre per day but the IIITDM designed machine can give an output of about three ton per day. The first prototype of the IIITDM built machine was recently tested and the second prototype which will be for industry use is getting ready incorporating minor suggestions, Raguraman said.
“The banana fibre yarn is eco friendly and can replace 70 per cent of the synthetic fibre in the textiles. For one kg of cotton fibre about 60,000 litres of water is spent whereas the water usage in the case of banana fibre is far less,” Annadurai said.
After extracting the raw fibre yarn, sap, the balance waste or pith can also be used for making acoustic panels. Lab-scale testing of the acoustic panel made with banana pith has been made. The panels can also be used in high-end car interiors, Raguraman said.
According to Annadurai, the Mumbai based Gencrest has developed a process using enzymes to convert raw banana fibre yarn into textile grade yarn. Banana fabric is a sustainable green apparel of the future and an alternative solution to synthetic and other resource intensive fabrics like cotton.
“Our project envisages scaling up the entire process as a national effort,” he added. Annadurai also pointed out Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami talking about the government’s interest in increasing the income of banana farmers by encouraging production of value-added products.
According to officials, India is the largest banana producer producing about 25 million ton out of about 8.30 lakh hectares under cultivation. The major banana producer states are Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Karnataka and Maharashtra.
“In Tamil Nadu alone about five lakh ton of banana stems are cut and thrown away as waste,” Annadurai said. The IIITDM developed integrated banana trunk processing machine will be first put to use at the small plant to be set up by Gencrest.
“We are planning to set up a 300 ton per annum (tpa) banana fibre yarn plant in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon district. The venture is challenging as what is seen as a viable venture at lab level may not be so commercially at industrial scale,” Vinay Gupta Chief Executive Officer, Gencrest told IANS.
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Queried about the market potential for the various byproducts Gupta said it has to be studied and seen. He said Samta group has five business verticals viz mining, solar power, bio-technology, information technology and foundation.
Barring the solar power, all other verticals are in the start-up stage and the group’s focus is on sustainability and reducing the carbon footprint. The group’s 25MW solar power project located in Gujarat has been generating power since 2012 onwards. (IANS)
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Annadurai, a former space scientist who headed India’s first Moon and Mars space mission.\nAnnadurai is now the Vice President, Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology, Chennai and Chairman, National Design and Research Forum, Bangalore. “Banana crops can become like sugarcane in terms of byproducts-fibre yarn for textiles, sap for nutraceuticals and fertiliser, balance waste for acoustic panels and bio-fertiliser,” Annadurai told IANS.\nNothing goes waste in the case of sugarcane as its juice is used for making sugar/jaggery, ethanol, the bagasse is used for making paper or fired in a boiler to generate power. Presently, the banana growers are having disposal problems with the pseudo-stem and incurring heavy expenditure on the disposal without getting any income.\n“One of the stumbling blocks to utilise the full potential of the banana plantation is the absence of an automatic plant to process the trunk. There are small manually operated machines that extract banana fibre to make products like textiles and other handicrafts,” Annadurai said.\nTo solve the problem, the faculty and students of IIITDM have designed and built an integrated machine that can peel, press and extract banana fibre from the pseudo-stem. In the process the machine also separates the core stem that can be processed as ingredients for making biscuits, ice cream and others.\n“The concept to realisation of the integrated machine took just three months and three days for our team,” Dr. M. Raguraman, Assistant Professor at IIITDM told IANS. The IIITDM team that developed the machine consisted of Assistant Professors Dr. P. Kalpana and Dr. A.V.S. Sivaprasad, students Manonmani, Mohammed Yusuf and 12 others and two project engineers were also hired, he said.\n“We have also developed technology for banana tree cutting and loading them on to a vehicle at the farm,” Raguraman added. The trunk peels are pressed to extract the excess water or sap. The water-rich in potassium can be used for making nutraceuticals, bio-fertiliser or bio-ethanol. The core stem can be pressed to get the stem juice and the remaining fibre can be dried and powdered to be used in making biscuits and ice cream, he said.\nAccording to him, a manually operated banana fibre extractor can give only 15 kg raw fibre per day but the IIITDM designed machine can give an output of about three ton per day. The first prototype of the IIITDM built machine was recently tested and the second prototype which will be for industry use is getting ready incorporating minor suggestions, Raguraman said.\n“The banana fibre yarn is eco friendly and can replace 70 per cent of the synthetic fibre in the textiles. For one kg of cotton fibre about 60,000 litres of water is spent whereas the water usage in the case of banana fibre is far less,” Annadurai said.\nAfter extracting the raw fibre yarn, sap, the balance waste or pith can also be used for making acoustic panels. Lab-scale testing of the acoustic panel made with banana pith has been made. The panels can also be used in high-end car interiors, Raguraman said.\nAccording to Annadurai, the Mumbai based Gencrest has developed a process using enzymes to convert raw banana fibre yarn into textile grade yarn. Banana fabric is a sustainable green apparel of the future and an alternative solution to synthetic and other resource intensive fabrics like cotton.\n“Our project envisages scaling up the entire process as a national effort,” he added. Annadurai also pointed out Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami talking about the government’s interest in increasing the income of banana farmers by encouraging production of value-added products.\nAccording to officials, India is the largest banana producer producing about 25 million ton out of about 8.30 lakh hectares under cultivation. The major banana producer states are Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Karnataka and Maharashtra.\n“In Tamil Nadu alone about five lakh ton of banana stems are cut and thrown away as waste,” Annadurai said. The IIITDM developed integrated banana trunk processing machine will be first put to use at the small plant to be set up by Gencrest.\n“We are planning to set up a 300 ton per annum (tpa) banana fibre yarn plant in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon district. The venture is challenging as what is seen as a viable venture at lab level may not be so commercially at industrial scale,” Vinay Gupta Chief Executive Officer, Gencrest told IANS.\nALSO READ: Twitter To Remove Blue Verification Badges From Inactive And Incomplete Accounts\nQueried about the market potential for the various byproducts Gupta said it has to be studied and seen. He said Samta group has five business verticals viz mining, solar power, bio-technology, information technology and foundation.\nBarring the solar power, all other verticals are in the start-up stage and the group’s focus is on sustainability and reducing the carbon footprint. The group’s 25MW solar power project located in Gujarat has been generating power since 2012 onwards. (IANS)",
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The Barabar Hill Caves are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India, since the Mauryan Empire (322–185 BCE), located in the Makhdumpur, Bihar.
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The Barabar Hill Caves are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India, since the Mauryan Empire (322–185 BCE), located in the Makhdumpur, Jehanabad district, Bihar, India. It is 24 km north of Gaya. Some of these caves are with Ashokan inscriptions and are the remains of the lost Ajivika sect.
These caves are set of seven rock-cut caves. Their names such as – “Lomas Rishi Cave”, “Sudama Caves”, “Karan Chaupar cave”, and “Vishwamitra Cave” are the names familiar to the epics which are named from the oral folklore through the ages.
The Barabar caves are carved out from granite, each has two chambers and a highly polished surface. The inscriptions on the “Sudama Cave” tell that these four caves on Barabar hill were assigned to Ajvika monks by the great Mauryan King Ashoka in 261 BCE.
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Ajivika is an Indian ascetic sect that emerged about the same time as Buddhism and Jainism, it lasted until the 14th century.
Lomas Rishi Cave
Lomas Rishi Cave is significant because of its elaborately-decorated door consisting of a row of elephants that progress towards the ‘Stupa’ emblems. It constitutes of two rooms. The architecture used on the entrance door characterizes the form of the Chandrashala or the Chaitya arch which are also used in Ajanta and Ellora caves and other ancient architectural structures. Interestingly, the Lomas Rishi cave has no inscription of Ashoka due to it being incomplete. There are several as to why this segment couldn’t be finished. The first says that persistent structural rock slide problems meant that further add to this landmark couldn’t be made. Historians also say that this segment was constructed near the end of the Mauryan Empire, under the rule of the last Emperor, and believed to have stopped after his death.
Karan Chaupar Cave
Confining with a single rectangular room with polished walls, the Karan Chaupar cave contains inscriptions of the 3rd Century BCE. The inscription, which is located at the entrance to the cave, focuses on the Buddhist practice of retirement (Vassavasa) during the rainy season. The scriptures also suggest that this particular segment of the Barabar Caves was reserved for Ajvika monks.
Want to read more in Hindi? Checkout: उत्तर-पश्चिम चीन में 3,500 साल पुराने मकबरे में मिले सूर्य पूजा के संकेत
Sudama Cave
The Sudama cave has a vaulted chamber with a ‘Mandapa’ within it. In the first cave of the series as per the inscriptions found on its entrance, the ceiling of the cave is arched. The interior walls of this cave create a mirror effect. Also, the surface of the cave re-echoes sounds. This trait is found in all the four caves in Barabar to favor the melodies sung by the Ajvika monks who resided.
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Vishwamitra Cave
Also called the Viswakarma Cave, it is approachable through the steps of Ashoka. The cave consists of two rectangular rooms. The inscriptions at the entrance dedicate this segment of the raising to the Ajivikas. While the cave was declared sacred by the legendary King, it is the only cave out of four caves which are not consisting post-Ashoka inscriptions.
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"BY NEHA HEGDE\nThe Barabar Hill Caves are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India, since the Mauryan Empire (322–185 BCE), located in the Makhdumpur, Jehanabad district, Bihar, India. It is 24 km north of Gaya. Some of these caves are with Ashokan inscriptions and are the remains of the lost Ajivika sect.\nThese caves are set of seven rock-cut caves. Their names such as – “Lomas Rishi Cave”, “Sudama Caves”, “Karan Chaupar cave”, and “Vishwamitra Cave” are the names familiar to the epics which are named from the oral folklore through the ages.\nThe Barabar caves are carved out from granite, each has two chambers and a highly polished surface. The inscriptions on the “Sudama Cave” tell that these four caves on Barabar hill were assigned to Ajvika monks by the great Mauryan King Ashoka in 261 BCE.\nFollow NewsGram on Twitter to stay updated about the World news.\nAjivika is an Indian ascetic sect that emerged about the same time as Buddhism and Jainism, it lasted until the 14th century.\nLomas Rishi Cave\nLomas Rishi Cave is significant because of its elaborately-decorated door consisting of a row of elephants that progress towards the ‘Stupa’ emblems. It constitutes of two rooms. The architecture used on the entrance door characterizes the form of the Chandrashala or the Chaitya arch which are also used in Ajanta and Ellora caves and other ancient architectural structures. Interestingly, the Lomas Rishi cave has no inscription of Ashoka due to it being incomplete. There are several as to why this segment couldn’t be finished. The first says that persistent structural rock slide problems meant that further add to this landmark couldn’t be made. Historians also say that this segment was constructed near the end of the Mauryan Empire, under the rule of the last Emperor, and believed to have stopped after his death.\nKaran Chaupar Cave\nConfining with a single rectangular room with polished walls, the Karan Chaupar cave contains inscriptions of the 3rd Century BCE. The inscription, which is located at the entrance to the cave, focuses on the Buddhist practice of retirement (Vassavasa) during the rainy season. The scriptures also suggest that this particular segment of the Barabar Caves was reserved for Ajvika monks.\nWant to read more in Hindi? Checkout: उत्तर-पश्चिम चीन में 3,500 साल पुराने मकबरे में मिले सूर्य पूजा के संकेत\nSudama Cave\nThe Sudama cave has a vaulted chamber with a ‘Mandapa’ within it. In the first cave of the series as per the inscriptions found on its entrance, the ceiling of the cave is arched. The interior walls of this cave create a mirror effect. Also, the surface of the cave re-echoes sounds. This trait is found in all the four caves in Barabar to favor the melodies sung by the Ajvika monks who resided.\nALSO READ: International Film Festival of Kerala Held In Feb\nVishwamitra Cave\nAlso called the Viswakarma Cave, it is approachable through the steps of Ashoka. The cave consists of two rectangular rooms. The inscriptions at the entrance dedicate this segment of the raising to the Ajivikas. While the cave was declared sacred by the legendary King, it is the only cave out of four caves which are not consisting post-Ashoka inscriptions.",
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The announcement of Vaccine is a major relief for India which has the second-highest number of infections in the world, after the US.
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Even as India gears up for the mass-vaccination drive which is slated to begin within a few days, about 69 percent are still hesitant to take the Covid-19 shots, a survey revealed on Wednesday. The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI), on Sunday, announced the approval of two vaccines — Oxford-AstraZeneca’s Covishield manufactured by Serum Institute of India and Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin — against coronavirus infection for restricted emergency use.
The survey conducted by ‘LocalCircles’ in January has concluded that Indians’ hesitancy over Covid-19 vaccines remains unchanged in November and December 2020, with 69 percent maintaining that they will not rush to take it.
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To the question that received 8,723 responses, only 26 percent of citizens said that they will get it as soon as it becomes available via private or any healthcare channels, while five percent said they are for health or frontline workers and will get themselves vaccinated on priority through government channels. The survey result indicated that the hesitancy of citizens remains unchanged at 69 percent unwilling to take it despite two vaccines receiving the regulator’s green signal for vaccination.
This percentage remains unchanged with the result published in December 2020. In November and October 2020 surveys, 59 percent and 61 percent of citizens were hesitant to take the vaccine. India’s drug regulator has reportedly given the green signal to Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin for administration on children above 12 years old.
When LocalCircles asked parents: “If the Covid-19 vaccine is made available for school children, would you consider giving it to your child or grandchild?” Only 26 percent of Indian parents approved of their children receiving the vaccine if it is made available by April 2021, or before school session.
Further 56 percent of parents voted “Will wait three months or more and then consider based on data or findings”, while 12 percent said “No”. The survey to the question received 10,468 responses. This is noteworthy because it suggests that a large majority are hesitant at this point to give a Covid vaccine to their children.
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With 69 percent of parents in a LocalCircles survey saying they want schools to open from April 2021 or after, it is clear that with declining caseloads parents are becoming more comfortable to send children to school and only a small percent, i.e., 26 percent are seeking vaccine safety for their children. On Tuesday, the Union Health Ministry had said that it is prepared to roll out the coronavirus vaccine by January 13, paving way for a mass-vaccination drive in the country.
The announcement is a major relief for India which has the second-highest number of infections in the world, after the US. The vaccine will be first offered to one crore healthcare workers, along with two crore frontline and essential workers and 27 crores elderly, mostly above the age of 50 years with co-morbidities. On Saturday, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan had announced that one crore healthcare workers, along with two crore frontline workers will get the vaccine for free. (IANS)
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As we enter 2021, there’s no doubt that we want to once again gain a little more control of our lives. Even as we think of several resolutions — from getting fitter to reading more books — it’s not often that we promise to prioritize taking care of ourselves or working towards improving our dating lives. So, in 2021, it’s time to make new year resolutions for dating.
Bumble India’s Relationship Expert, Shahzeen Shivdasani suggests new year dating resolutions that you could consider to help you navigate the new rules of dating in 2021.
Follow NewsGram on Twitter to stay updated about the World news.
I will make the first move
It’s 2021 and it’s time to take charge of your dating journey by making the first move. Ask your connection out on a date, or if you’re uncomfortable to step out, plan a virtual date on Bumble, the women-first social networking app, which has made it so much easier and safer to find your perfect match. This new year, make the resolution to take charge of your dating journey and don’t just stop there. In 2021, make the first move in all aspects of your life.
I will be clear about what I want
You can be dating for a long time and still hesitate to have “the talk”. It’s okay to put off the conversation, but as a resolution, promise yourself to look inwards, understand what you want and then communicate when you’re comfortable. You can spend months with someone knowing full well what you want from the connection, yet hesitant to ask “where is this going?” You should have this conversation whenever you want to. This is your dating life, and whether you are looking for something serious or not, you should be able to address this head-on. As long as you have this ironed out in your own head, there’s no space for confusion.
I won’t overthink text messages
How often in your dating life have you found yourself overthinking a text message and staring at your phone? We’ve all been there! My suggestion for this resolution would be to take text messages at face value and no more. Everyone has a completely different daily routine as well as texting style – after all, someone might like you but hate texting!
I will make more time for my bonds
Often we get so caught up in our daily routines with friends and family, that we forget to actually spend quality time with our partner or a new connection. How often do we plan a date night? How often do we sit and share things with each other? Relationships get monotonous when we stop putting effort into them. Make a resolution this year to ensure you make time for your partner, or if you are talking to your new match online, perhaps consider giving more time and care to the new connection you made. This will only strengthen your existing bond and aid in growing it further.
I will pay attention to green flags
While we spend so much time talking about the red flags and what to stay away from which is absolutely essential, how often do we talk about the good qualities that someone brings to the table? Let’s make a resolution in the new year to appreciate the admirable traits we see in someone–whether it is in your relationship or while getting to know someone new. These traits could include: a good understanding of who you are, showing up for you when you need them, making you laugh often, or showing up at family events. In 2021, let’s take the time to notice these green flags in people and be grateful for it.
ALSO READ: Actor Pankaj Tripathi Reveals Few Secrets Of His Phenomenal Acting Skills
I will go easy on myself
In this new world of dating, our lives have been radically altered as we continue to adjust to socially-distanced dating: not being able to meet in person or have a hug or a hand touch as easily as we were used to. Whether it’s a first date or conversations on texts, don’t get stressed out by thinking you need to be a certain way. As we begin a new year, my final suggestion would be to promise yourself to have fun! Make the final resolution to just be yourself in 2021. If you are looking for someone to connect with, they deserve a chance at getting to know the real you.
Dating right now can be complicated and we’re all just trying to figure it out. No matter how you decide to connect, or what other resolutions you want to make for 2021, just focus on making sure that they are resolutions that help you take charge of your dating life and guide you in finding what is right for you. (IANS)
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An active Western Disturbance lies as a middle and upper-level cyclonic circulation over Central Pakistan and neighborhood.
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The India Meteorological Department has said that a fresh Western Disturbance is likely to affect Western Himalayan Region from Thursday. As a result, no significant change in minimum temperatures is likely during the next 2-3 days over northwest India. However, it could gradually fall by 2-4 degrees Celsius over some parts of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi as well as west Rajasthan during the subsequent two days.
Isolated heavy rain, snowfall is also expected over Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Muzaffarabad on January 4 & 5, over Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand on January 5, and isolated heavy rainfall over northern parts of Punjab on January 4 and 5.
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“All these favorable meteorological features are likely to persist till January 5 and continue to cause moderate to intense wet spell with fairly widespread to widespread precipitation accompanied with thunderstorms, lightning over northwest India during next three days,” said the MeT department.
ALSO READ: Sinking Earth’s Surface Will Affect 635M People
A north-south zone of wind confluence continues to exist from North Punjab to the Northeast Arabian Sea, with strong interaction between south-westerly in association with the above Western Disturbance and lower level moist southeasterlies.
An active Western Disturbance lies as a middle and upper-level cyclonic circulation over Central Pakistan and neighborhood with its induced cyclonic circulation over southwest Rajasthan & neighborhood at lower levels. The Delhi-NCR region too received light showers in the afternoon and some parts of western UP and Haryana too received rainfall and light showers. (IANS)
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Human muscle has an innate ability to ward off the damaging effects of chronic inflammation when exercised, a new study suggests.
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Human muscle has an innate ability to ward off the damaging effects of chronic inflammation when exercised, a new study suggests. The study, published in the journal Science Advances, indicates that inflammation is not inherently good or bad. When the body is injured, an initial low-level inflammation response clears away debris and helps tissue rebuild.
“Our engineered muscle platform is modular, meaning we can mix and match various types of cells and tissue components if we want to. But in this case, we discovered that the muscle cells were capable of taking anti-inflammatory actions all on their own,” said researcher Nenad Bursac, Professor at Duke University.
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Among many molecules that can cause inflammation, one pro-inflammatory molecule, in particular, interferon-gamma, has been associated with various types of muscle wasting and dysfunction. While previous research in humans and animals has shown that exercise can help mitigate the effects of inflammation in general, it has been difficult to distinguish what role the muscle cells themselves might play, let alone how they interact with specific offending molecules, such as interferon-gamma.
To prove that muscle alone is capable of blocking interferon gamma’s destructive powers, the team turned to an engineered muscle platform that the laboratory has been developing for nearly a decade. They were first to grow to contract, functional human skeletal muscle in a Petri dish, and since then the lab has been improving its processes by, for example, adding immune cells and reservoirs of stem cells to the recipe.
ALSO READ: Hormone Ghrelin May Protect The Elderly Population From Muscle Loss
In the current study, the researchers took these fully functional, lab-grown muscles and inundated them with relatively high levels of interferon-gamma for seven days to mimic the effects of a long-lasting chronic inflammation. As expected, the muscle got smaller and lost much of its strength.
The researchers then applied interferon-gamma again, but this time also put it through a simulated exercise regime by stimulating it with a pair of electrodes. While they expected the procedure to induce some muscle growth, as shown in their previous studies, they were surprised to discover that it almost completely prevented the effects of the chronic inflammation. (IANS)
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Cure. fit aims to address preventive healthcare through a combination of engagement, coaching, and delivery using a mix of online and offline channel.
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Health and fitness startup Cure. fit on Monday announced it has acquired Onyx, a US-based fitness company that is building the world’s smartest digital training experience, for an undisclosed sum. Onyx specializes in body tracking technology and personalization of workout feedback and the acquisition would help Cure. fit improve its computer vision technology for its at-home fitness product and expanding its international business.
“Onyx will accelerate our efforts towards building a hardware-agnostic AI-led platform that offers guided content on physical & mental wellness and nutrition all at the same place,” said Mukesh Bansal, Co-founder, Cure. fit. Onyx was recently featured as “App of the Day” on Apple’s App Store and has seen rapid user growth over the course of the last year.
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Cure. fit recently launched in the US with its energy-meter tech wherein, the phone camera tracks users’ movements as they try to follow guided content from trainers. Users can track their improvement, compete with their friends, post selfies, and follow their favorite trainers. “High accuracy body tracking combined with studio-quality content will help us create a very differentiated experience for our users,” said Asaf Avidan Antonio, Co-founder of Onyx.
ALSO READ: A Few Digital Fitness Platforms To Help You Reach Your Fitness Goal
Founded in 2016 by Mukesh Bansal and Ankit Nagori, Cure. fit aims to address preventive healthcare through a combination of engagement, coaching, and delivery using a mix of online and offline channels. (IANS)
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"Health and fitness startup Cure. fit on Monday announced it has acquired Onyx, a US-based fitness company that is building the world’s smartest digital training experience, for an undisclosed sum. Onyx specializes in body tracking technology and personalization of workout feedback and the acquisition would help Cure. fit improve its computer vision technology for its at-home fitness product and expanding its international business.\n“Onyx will accelerate our efforts towards building a hardware-agnostic AI-led platform that offers guided content on physical & mental wellness and nutrition all at the same place,” said Mukesh Bansal, Co-founder, Cure. fit. Onyx was recently featured as “App of the Day” on Apple’s App Store and has seen rapid user growth over the course of the last year.\nFollow NewsGram on Twitter to stay updated about the World news.\nCure. fit recently launched in the US with its energy-meter tech wherein, the phone camera tracks users’ movements as they try to follow guided content from trainers. Users can track their improvement, compete with their friends, post selfies, and follow their favorite trainers. “High accuracy body tracking combined with studio-quality content will help us create a very differentiated experience for our users,” said Asaf Avidan Antonio, Co-founder of Onyx.\nALSO READ: A Few Digital Fitness Platforms To Help You Reach Your Fitness Goal\nFounded in 2016 by Mukesh Bansal and Ankit Nagori, Cure. fit aims to address preventive healthcare through a combination of engagement, coaching, and delivery using a mix of online and offline channels. (IANS)",
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For many pet owners, the frustration of constantly clearing up hair is an everyday problem, particularly as one has started to spend more time indoors.
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As the pandemic restricted regular social interactions and staying at home emerged as the new normal, people adopted different ways to uplift and cheer their lives. Among the many things that peaked during the lockdown, included pet ownership and adoption.
As people looked to pets to help alleviate fear, anxiety, and loneliness, it became one of the top things. Even influencers and celebrities backed the initiative and didn’t shy away from showcasing and promoting pet parenting and adoption on their social media. But pets come with their own set of responsibilities. We need to take care of them as we take care of ourselves or any other family member, by ensuring a healthy diet, timely walks, playtime, good health, and most importantly, a hygienic living environment. Maintaining pets and a clean home environment, simultaneously, comes with its own set of challenges.
For many pet owners, the frustration of constantly clearing up hair is an everyday problem, particularly as one has started to spend more time indoors. But spotting the hair is half the battle. Beyond the locks left behind is a world of microscopic mess consisting of skin, hair, and dirt.
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Why is pet hair such a big issue?
Animal hair stops growing as soon as it reaches a certain length and shed to be replaced by new hair. Frequently, pet hair embeds into carpeted surfaces or electrostatically “sticks” to a hard floor. Beyond the pet hair and food, there is a host of microscopic life that pets bring in with them that’s invisible to the naked eye. Pet dander is just one of those things. Composed of tiny, microscopic, skin particles shed by pets with fur or feathers. It can be shed onto surfaces or transported through the air in household dust. Once airborne, dander and the dust mites that live on it can be inhaled, triggering allergies. As well as dust mites and skin flakes, dried saliva, urine, or feces containing allergens may flake off from an animal’s fur and become airborne, where it can be ingested. Much like dust, dander builds up in soft furnishings such as carpets, mattresses, and pillows and is the food source of dust mites.
To ensure the hair is picked up, agitation is required to “peel” it off the surface, which is done by either the airflow from the machine (passive) or the brush bar’s nylon bristles, a form of “active” agitation.
How can you solve this issue?
“A home with pets not only contains pet hair but also a whole host of pet-related mess. We want to make sure that our vacuums will work effectively in real homes, wherever they are in the world,” says James McCrea, Senior Mechanical Engineer at Dyson.
At Dyson, while designing vacuum cleaners, the company found organic matter, like pet hair and dander, in household dust. “In the development of our vacuums, we go to extraordinary lengths to make sure that our technology will work effectively for our owners. In our Pick-Up Laboratory, we test how effective our machines are at removing pet hair from different floor types – from industry-standard
carpets, all the way to tatami matting commonly found in Japan,” he adds.
You can follow these easy tips, curated by the Dyson Engineer, for managing pet hair and ensuring a clean and healthy home –
1. Groom the source of the problem
Pets shed much more regularly than humans do, so grooming your pet frequently will avoid hair being deposited in your home. Groom your pet in the same area and spot clean this with slow vacuuming using a Mini-Motorised tool, designed with nylon bristles to remove embedded pet hair and dander.
2. Clean from top to bottom
Like dust, pet hair and dander can become airborne when disturbed and fall onto lower surfaces, so start cleaning up high and finish on your floors. Don’t miss out on armchairs and sofa, especially if your pet spends time there.
3. Wash pet blankets and remove covers
Washing blankets, cushions, and bedding, wherever your pets spend the most time, at 60 degrees Celsius will help to break down allergens and reduce the amount of microscopic dander that dust mites feed on. At the end of the wash, make sure you remove any pet hair out of the drum.
ALSO READ: Kareena Kapoor Khan Answers Everything on What “Works” While Working Out During Pregnancy!
4. Vacuum slowly and in different directions
Vacuuming slowly gives the airflow and brush bar more time to “agitate” the pet hair and remove it from the surface. Go over the carpet a few times in alternating directions to pick up more pet hair and agitate some of those embedded ones lose. But don’t forget, any more than two or three times gives minimal increase according to our research.
5. Vacuum little and often
Pet hair is more likely to clump on carpets or form tumbleweed on hard floor surfaces than a human hair. Vacuuming less and often prevents excessive build-up of pet hair. (IANS)
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Aloe gel is packed with vitamins and anti-oxidants that works as healing agents. Additionally, its gel is high in water content.
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Aloe Gel has always been the talk of the town for its multi-tasking properties. Growing up, every skin or hair issue had one beauty secret that has been passed down from mother to daughter- Aloe Vera! Well, they were not wrong, Aloe gel is packed with vitamins and anti-oxidants that works as healing agents. Additionally, its gel is high in water content making it an immaculate hydrator. Arushi Thapar, Senior Manager Marketing, Plum shares seven ways in which you can use Aloe Gel.
Under-eye treatment
One can use Aloe Vera under their eyes and leave it overnight to help with dark circles, under-eye bags, or just simply to soothe the eyes after a long day of staring at screens. Given that it is light in nature and rich in anti-oxidants it hydrates the skin under your eyes without posing many risks to the thinner and more sensitive skin around the eyes.
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Primer
Aloe gel is highly viscous and gummy in nature. This helps it set and set tight on the skin helping to lock the moisture in and forming a protective layer to deter any debris or any makeup from congesting your pores. It even helps minimize the visibility of pores under your makeup.
Soothe irritated skin
The gel of the aloe vera plant contains compounds rich in Vitamin A, C, and E which are all potent antioxidants. This means the damage caused by free radicals from being out in the sun too long is minimized and any sun damaged areas are soothed.
After shaving or waxing
Shaving or waxing can leave our skin irritated with the blades running over our skin or the pulling, tugging, and hot wax while waxing. We are often left with razor burns, mildly burnt patches, or in extremely severe cases, the top layer of the skin being ripped. Aloe gel’s anti-bacterial, anti-oxidant properties help heal and soothe these micro-wounds. Moreover, being rich in water content it has cooling properties which further helps soothe and heal the skin.
Hair-styling gel
You can use Aloe Vera gel on damp hair instead of over-the-counter serums, as a great natural styling substituent. It has a pH level of 4.5 which closes hair cuticles thereby controlling hair frizz. Additionally, being a great hydrator keeps your hair healthy and hydrated.
ALSO READ: Home Remedies To Deal With Different Stomach Aches
Moisturizer or a facemask
98 percent of aloe vera gel is water which makes it an excellent hydrator, and a perfect lightweight moisturizer for all skin types. It’s antibacterial and anti-inflammatory property is exploited for keeping acne and skin breakouts at bay. You can simply apply it as a moisturizer for some instant and long-lasting hydration or even use it as a face mask to help soothe irritated skin and a fresh glow.
Hair conditioner
After washing your hair you can simply apply the aloe vera gel on your hair and sit with it for at least 10 minutes before washing it out, or you can even mix it with other essential oils like coconut or almond oil to give it a boost. (IANS)
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The findings revealed that younger people (under 18) were more likely to say climate change is an emergency, other age groups were not far behind.
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Almost two-thirds of over 1.2 million people surveyed worldwide have said that climate change is a “global emergency”, urging greater action to address the crisis, results from the biggest-ever climate poll revealed. Issued on Wednesday, the UN Development Programme (UNDP)’s “People’s Climate Vote” poll also showed that people supported more comprehensive climate policies to respond to the challenges, reports Xinhua news agency.
The survey covered 50 countries with over half the world’s population.
“The results of the survey clearly illustrate that urgent climate action has broad support amongst people around the globe, across nationalities, age, gender, and education level,” Achim Steiner, UNDP Administrator said in a news release.
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The poll also showed how people want their policymakers to tackle the climate crisis.
“From climate-friendly farming to protecting nature, and investing in a green recovery from Covid-19, the survey brings the voice of the people to the forefront of the climate debate. It signals ways in which countries can move forward with public support as we work together to tackle this enormous challenge,” Steiner added.
The UNDP said that the poll was the world’s biggest survey ever of public opinion on climate change. It was conducted as countries prepare for negotiations at November’s COP26, the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. The survey asked respondents if climate change was a global emergency and whether they supported 18 key climate policies across six action areas: economy, energy, transport, food and farms, nature, and protecting people.
Its target audience of 1.2 million included over half a million people under the age of 18, a key constituency on climate change that is typically unable to vote yet in regular elections. Innovations, such as distribution across mobile gaming networks, were used to ensure that the young audience was reached. The results showed that people supported “broad climate policies”, beyond the current situation, UNDP said.
For instance, in eight of the 10 survey countries with the highest emissions from the power sector, the majority backed more renewable energy. In four out of five countries with the highest emissions from land-use change and enough data on policy preferences, the majority supported conserving forests and land. Nine out of 10 of the countries with the most urbanized populations backed more use of clean electric cars and buses or bicycles.
ALSO READ: Climate Change Putting Lives of People At Risk
The survey also found a direct link between a person’s level of education and their desire for climate action, according to UNDP. There was very high recognition of the climate emergency among those who had attended university or college in all countries, from lower-income countries such as Bhutan (82 percent) and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (82 percent) to wealthy countries like France (87 percent) and Japan (82 percent).
The findings also revealed that while younger people (under 18) were more likely to say climate change is an emergency, other age groups were not far behind, with 65 percent aged 18-35; 66 percent aged 36-59; and 58 percent over 60, expressing affirmation. (IANS)
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If you want to beat lockdown and social distancing blues, head to green spaces and switch off the TV, computer, and smartphone
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If you want to beat lockdown and social distancing blues, head to green spaces and switch off the TV, computer, and smartphone as this will dramatically improve your mental health, say, researchers, including one of Indian-origin, as several countries including the UK impose fresh restrictions amid a surge in Covid numbers.
Being outdoors, particularly in green spaces, can improve mental health by promoting a more positive body image, and lowering levels of depression and anxiety.
A new study, published in the Journal of Happiness Studies, said that spending time outdoors and switching off our devices is associated with higher levels of happiness during a period of Covid-19 restrictions.
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“Our results are important in this context because they show that being able to spend time outdoors under conditions of lockdown has a beneficial impact on psychological well-being,” said co-lead author Viren Swami, Professor of Social Psychology at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU).
“Being outdoors provides opportunities to escape from the stresses of being confined at home, maintain social relationships with others, and engage in physical activity – all of which can improve mental health”.
Jointly led by academics from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) in the UK, the Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences in Austria, and Perdana University in Malaysia, new research examined how levels of happiness during a national lockdown were affected by being outdoors, the amount of daily screen time and feelings of loneliness.
Using an experience sampling method (ESM), the researchers measured levels of happiness amongst a group of 286 adults three times a day, at random intervals, over a 21-day period.
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This allowed the participants to provide data in real-time rather than retrospectively, helping to avoid recall biases.
The team found that levels of happiness were higher when participants were outdoors rather than indoors.
In addition, more daily screen time and higher levels of loneliness were both associated with lower levels of happiness.
The impact of loneliness on happiness was also weaker when participants were outdoors.
“While lockdowns can help slow down the transmission of Covid-19, research has also shown that prolonged periods of lockdown take their toll on mental health,” Swami said.
ALSO READ: A New Medical Device That May Help To Treat Obesity
“Our findings have practical health policy implications. Given that further lockdown restrictions have now become necessary in the UK, public health messages that promote getting some fresh air instead of staying indoors and staring at our screens could really help to lift people’s mood this winter,” Swami elaborated. (IANS)
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The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has issued notice to Amazon Prime, seeking its response to the complaints against its web series 'Tandav'.
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The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has issued notice to Amazon Prime, seeking its response to the complaints against its web series ‘Tandav’ starring Saif Ali Khan.
Ministry sources that notice has been issued to the platform as it had released the series, and came as the ministry took serious notice of complaints against ‘Tandav’.
The web series had faced charges of inflaming religious passions and some police complaints have also been filed. According to the complaints, Hindu deities have been denigrated in it. According to the sources, a proper response to all the allegations has been sought from Amazon Prime, failing which action would be taken against it.
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An FIR has been lodged against Ali Abbas Jafar and Gaurav Solanki, the director and writer of the web series ‘Tandav’ respectively, for allegedly depicting Hindu gods in a bad light ‘which could lead to religious flare-ups’.
The FIR was lodged at the Hazratganj police station late on Sunday night by senior sub-inspector Amarnath Yadav, also named Amazon Prime’s India head of original content Aparna Purohit, producer Himanshu Krishna Mehra and another unnamed person.
“A police team from Hazratganj will leave for Mumbai to investigate and interrogate those named in the FIR on Monday,” said Deputy Commissioner of Police, central zone, Somen Barma.
Those named in the FIR have been booked for promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, makes destruction, damage, or defilement of a place of worship or an object held sacred; forgery for purpose of harming reputation, statements conducing to public mischief, with intent to threaten the unity, integrity, security or sovereignty of India, or to strike terror in the people or any section of the people.
The FIR says that there are angry outbursts on social media against the content of the web series which was released on January 16 and people are posting its clippings.
“After watching the series, it was found that in the 17th minute of Episode 1, characters playing Hindu gods and goddesses have been shown in an uncharitable way and using undignified language, which can trigger religious sentiments,” the complainant said.
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“Similarly, in the 22nd minute of the same episode, efforts have been made to ignite caste clashes. The person holding a dignified post like that of prime minister has been shown in a very derogatory manner throughout the web series,” the FIR further stated.
The web series has tried to destroy the social fabric of the country and create tension, Yadav has said in his FIR. (IANS)
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On January 11, the SpaceX cargo Dragon spacecraft carrying out the company's 21st commercial resupply services (CRS-21) mission for NASA will undock.
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An upgraded SpaceX cargo Dragon spacecraft is set to transport significantly more science back to Earth next week than possible in previous Dragon capsules and is the first space station cargo capsule to splash down off the coast of Florida.
In addition, key science experiments return from the space station through NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida for the first time since the retirement of the space shuttle, NASA said in a statement late on Friday. The space experiments include ‘Cardinal Heart’, which studies how changes in gravity affect cardiovascular cells at the cellular and tissue level using 3D engineered heart tissues, a type of tissue chip.
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On January 11, the SpaceX cargo Dragon spacecraft carrying out the company’s 21st commercial resupply services (CRS-21) mission for NASA will undock from the International Space Station (ISS), heading for splashdown off the coast of Florida about 12 hours later.
“Sending science up to space and then receiving it again on the runway was definitely something in the shuttle days that we really took pride in, and being able to rejoin that process is great,” said Kennedy Space Center utilization project manager, Jennifer Wahlberg. Another experiment is a Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency study, ‘Space Organogenesis’, which demonstrates the growth of 3D organ buds from human stem cells in order to analyze changes in gene expression.
Results from this investigation could show the advantages of using microgravity for cutting-edge developments in regenerative medicine and may contribute to the establishment of technologies needed to create artificial organs, NASA said.
The Bacterial Adhesion and Corrosion experiment identifies the bacterial genes used during biofilm growth, examines whether these biofilms can corrode stainless steel, and evaluates the effectiveness of a silver-based disinfectant.
‘Rodent Research-23’ involves the return of live mice. This experiment studies the function of arteries, veins, and lymphatic structures in the eye and changes in the retina before and after spaceflight.
The aim is to clarify whether these changes impair visual function. At least 40 percent of astronauts experience vision impairment known as Spaceflight-Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome (SANS) on long-duration spaceflights, which could adversely affect mission success.
“A large amount of science returning to Earth on this mission is possible thanks to upgrades to the SpaceX cargo Dragon spacecraft, which has double the powered locker capability of the company’s previous capsules,” NASA informed. In return, it can support up to 12 powered lockers, enabling the transport of more cold cargo and power for additional payloads.
ALSO READ: Century Of Data Show Covid-19 Likely To Impact The Brain
“Using the previous Dragon spacecraft, it could take up to 48 hours from the time the capsule hits the water in the Pacific Ocean for it to be back in Long Beach, California. We then started distributing those samples about four to five hours after that,” said Kennedy’s Research Integration Office utilization flight lead, Mary Walsh.
“Now we are going to have early return science in hand and turn it over to researchers at just four to nine hours after splashdown.”
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Radha Rani is a divine and beautiful enchantress who is the representation of the pure bliss of consciousness of Lord Krishna himself!
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We have been listening to stories about the immortal love between Radha Rani and Lord Krishna since our childhood. They have been portrayed as pure and innocent lovers who were destined to part ways as Krishna had to pay heed to his other roles and responsibilities assigned for his incarnation. Never has there been any documentation of them meeting again, though Krishna is said to have married may throughout life, yet he is worshipped with Radha Rani! Ever thought why is that?
Radha Rani is a divine and beautiful enchantress who is the representation of the pure bliss of consciousness of Lord Krishna himself! “Radha-Krishna” are collectively known within Hinduism as the combined forms of the feminine as well as the masculine realities of the god.
Lord Krishna is incomplete without Radha Rani
It is believed that Lord Krishna enchants the world, but Radha Rani enchants even him! Hence, she is the supreme goddess of all, and together they are called “RadhaKrishna”.
If we even consider the Vedic Texts, the full manifestation of the supreme god is masculine and feminine together. As Shiva is incomplete without Shakti, so is Krishna without Radha Rani because they unite as one as the “energy” and the “energetic”. Radha is Krishna’s energy of ecstasy, meaning that all ecstacies of the world, both spiritual and material ecstacies come from Radharani herself!
Radhey-Krishna: Symbol of Union Between Atma (Soul) With The Paramatma (Supreme Lord)
The saintly love of Krishna and Radha Rani was popularized in the Hindu Mythological texts later during the Bhakti Movement of the Medival period. Srimati Radha Rani is depicted as the epitome of selfless love, the love that went beyond no boundaries! It was her love and devotion that pulled Krishna to play his flute and drove Radha Rani towards Krishna Raas-Leela, forgetting herself like anything! This possibly signifies the neverending love and desire the Arma (Soul) needs to have towards Paramatma (Supreme Godhead) for their union as one.
Radha and Krishna are both together as pure as a prayer, a silent state of meditation. There is a divine grace in Radha Rani which has made her “God” from once being a devotee, and there’s this charm of her that has turned lord Krishna, in turn, to be her devotee since time immemorial!
ALSO READ: Significance and Benefits of Chanting The Powerful “Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra”
So, the whole of this world worships Radhey-Krishna together to celebrate the bond of love and devotion, one of the paths to realize the Truth.
To get the blessings of Krishna, one must always revere Radha Rani because she is the one who asks Lord Krishna to bless us!
Written By: Kashish Rai (Twitter: @KaafyyFilmyy)
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A significant study has claimed that the protective immunity against COVID could last for at least eight months or more as published in the journal Science.
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Contrary to the current belief that recovered Covid-19 patients have antibodies to fight the disease for up to three to five months, a significant study has claimed that the protective immunity against the SARS-CoV-2 virus could last for at least eight months or more.
The fact that immune memory against SARS-CoV-2 is possible for more time is also a good sign for vaccine developers.
The findings published in the prestigious journal Science helps clarify some Covid-19 concerning data from other labs, which showed a dramatic drop-off of Covid-fighting antibodies in months following the infection.
Some feared that this decline in antibodies meant that the body wouldn’t be equipped to defend itself against re-infection.
Follow NewsGram on Instagram to keep yourself updated.
“Our data suggest that the immune response is there — and it stays,” said researcher Alessandro Sette, a professor at La Jolla Institute for Immunology in the US.
According to the researchers, nearly all Covid-19 survivors have the immune cells necessary to fight re-infection.
For the study, the research team analyzed blood samples from 188 Covid-19 recovered patients.
“We measured antibodies, memory B cells, helper T cells, and killer T cells, all at the same time,” said Shane Crotty, a professor at the Institute.
Follow NewsGram on Facebook to stay updated.
“As far as we know this is the largest study ever for any acute infection that has measured all four of those components of immune memory,” Crotty added.
The findings suggested that responses to the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, from all major players in the “adaptive” immune system, which learns to fight specific pathogens, could last for at least eight months after the onset of symptoms from the initial infection.
Study co-author Daniela Weiskopf emphasized that the study tracked responses to natural SARS-CoV-2 infection, not immune memory after vaccination.
“It is possible that immune memory would be similarly long-lasting following vaccination, but we will have to wait until the data comes in to be able to tell for sure,” Weiskopf said.
“The vaccine studies are at the initial stages and so far have been associated with strong protection. We are hopeful that a similar pattern of responses lasting over time will also emerge for the vaccine-induced responses”.
Want to read more in Hindi? Checkout: आगरा में बुजुर्गो के लिए फ्री टिफिन सेवा शुरू
The researchers said they would continue to analyze samples from Covid-19 patients in the coming months and hope to track their responses 12 to 18 months after the onset of symptoms.
“We are also doing very detailed analyses at a much, much higher granularity on what pieces of the virus are recognized,” said Sette.
The researchers found that virus-specific antibodies do persist in the bloodstream months after infection. Importantly, the body also has immune cells called memory B cells at the ready.
If a person encounters SARS-CoV-2 again, these memory B cells could reactivate and produce SARS-CoV-2 antibodies to fight re-infection.
The SARS-CoV-2 virus uses its “spike” protein to initiate infection of human cells, so the researchers looked for memory B cells specific for the SARS-CoV-2 spike. They found that spike-specific memory B cells actually increased in the blood six months after infection.
ALSO READ: Single-Dose Of Covid19 Vaccine Triggers Antibody Response
Sette explains that a decline in antibodies is very normal.
“Of course, the immune response decreases over time to a certain extent, but that’s normal. That’s what immune responses do. They have a first phase of ramping up and after that fantastic expansion, eventually the immune response contracts somewhat and gets to a steady-state,” the researcher opined. (IANS)
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The quality and structure of our relationships have a far greater impact on our personal as well as on our professional lives due to social networks.
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Conventional wisdom would have us believe that it is the size of your network that matters: how many people do you know? We’re told to mix, mingle, and connect. But social science research suggests otherwise.
The quality and structure of our relationships have a far greater impact on our personal and professional lives. Our relationships with friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, and collaborators are by far our greatest asset. Yet, most people leave them to chance.
Follow NewsGram on Facebook to stay updated.
In this ground-breaking study, “Social Chemistry – Decoding the Patterns of Human Connection” (Hachette), Marissa King, Professor of Organizational Behaviour at Yale, argues that there are strategic ways in which we can alter our relationships for a happier and more fulfilling life. With new understanding, this book can help readers see how they can harness the power of their networks in their personal relationships, at work, and to create a better world.
ALSO READ: “Hope People Will Get To Watch Movies in Theatres”, Says Anil Kapoor
King has developed and teaches a popular course entitled Managing Strategic Networks. A sociologist and network scientist by training, her research investigate social influence, social networks, and team dynamics. Her most recent line of research analyses the individual and group-level behaviors that are necessary for large-scale organizational change.
Known to use wearable sensors to enhance traditional social science data, King’s research has been featured in outlets such as the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, USA Today, U.S. News and World Report, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Atlantic, and on National Public Radio. (IANS)
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Actress Bhumi Pednekar, who is a climate warrior too, says she is dedicated to highlighting the seriousness of the climate crisis and its repercussions.
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Actress Bhumi Pednekar, who is a climate warrior too, says she is dedicated to highlighting the seriousness of the climate crisis and its repercussions.
“Climate change is upon us and it is real. Through my initiative of Climate Warrior, I diligently try to highlight the seriousness of the crisis and its repercussions,” Bhumi said.
Now, the actress will call upon the young generation as part of Sony BBC Earth’s Young Earth Champions initiative. The nationwide contest aims at inspiring the young minds of India to think about a better and more sustainable future. Bhumi along with an expert will judge this initiative.
Want to read more in Hindi? Checkout: आज भी महिलाओं के लिए घरेलू हिंसा गंभीर मुद्दा है : निमरत कौर
“Young Earth Champions is offering a great platform to trigger an exchange of creative ideas among kids, who have the power to bring about change. I am looking forward to encouraging participation from incredible, young talents and a stimulating discussion about a sustainable future,” she added.
ALSO READ: A List Of The Exciting Bollywood Sequels Releasing This Year
Meanwhile, the actress has started shooting for the comedy-drama “Badhaai Do” along with Rajkummar Rao. The film is the second installment in the “Badhaai Ho” franchise. While the first film starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sanya Malhotra, the new film will see Rajkummar and Bhumi taking the franchise forward. (IANS)
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Vanita Gupta is the latest of a series of Indian Americans appointed to important posts by Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
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President-elect Joe Biden is planning to name civil rights activist Vanita Gupta to be the associate attorney general, according to several media reports quoting unnamed sources close to him.
The reports on Wednesday also said that he will name Merrick Garland, a federal appeals court judge, as the attorney general.
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Gupta had served as the principal deputy assistant attorney general and head of the Civil Rights Division at the Justice Department in former President Barack Obama’s administration when Biden was the Vice President.
She gained fame when straight out of law school she won the release of 38 people, most of them African Americans, who had been wrongly convicted on drug charges in a Texas town by all-White juries. She also got them $6 million on compensation.
She was then working for the Legal Defence Fund of NAACP (National Association of Coloured People).
Gupta went on to work as a staff lawyer for the top human rights organization, the American Civil Liberties Union, where she took on several cases for immigrants and victims of mass arrests. A landmark case she won was getting a settlement for children held in privately run immigration prisons.
She is now the president and CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, a coalition of more than 200 human rights organizations. Gupta will have to be confirmed by the Senate as associate attorney general, which would be smooth sailing because the Democrats have taken control of the Senate.
Vanita Gupta is the latest of a series of Indian Americans appointed to important posts by Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
They include Neera Tanden, who will be the director of the Office of Management and Budget, and Vivek Murthy, the Surgeon General, both of whom will have to be confirmed in their positions by the Senate, and Vedant Patel, to be his assistant press secretary, Vinay Reddy to be the director of speechwriting and Gautam Raghavan, to be the deputy director of the Office of Presidential Personnel.
Among others are Atul Gawande and Celine Gounder to the Covid-19 task force, Mala Adiga to be the policy director for Jill Biden, who will become the First Lady, and Maju Varghese to be the executive director of their inauguration – the swearing-in ceremony and the festivities around it.
ALSO READ: Climate Change Is Upon Us And It Is Real: Bhumi Pednekar
Former President Barack Obama had nominated Garland, considered a moderate, to be a Supreme Court judge in his final year in office but Republicans, who controlled the Senate, blocked the appointment.
Many African American leaders had pressured Biden to appoint someone from their community as the attorney general because of the need to redouble efforts to protect their civil rights and combat racism.
The appointment of Gupta with strong civil rights records could reassure them about Biden’s commitment to the cause. (IANS)
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Advay Misra, Indian boy in New York, has been named among 1,400 of the "brightest students in the world" by the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth.
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Advay Misra, 8, an Indian student in New York, has been named among 1,400 of the “brightest students in the world” by the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY) in Baltimore which counts among its alumni the founders of Facebook and Google, Rhodes Scholars and MacArthur Fellows.
Hopkins said Misra, a student at PS 59 Beekman Hill International Elementary School, was honored for “exceptional performance on the SAT, ACT, or similar assessment” taken by 15,000 students in grades two through eight as part of CTY’s Talent Search program. Test scores are based on above-grade-level testing.
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“It was a little hard…um, the verbal part but the mathematics part wasn’t as hard,” Misra told IANS, over the phone. Misra said he took “some practice tests to get familiar” with the Johns Hopkins test but “didn’t have to do a lot of preparation.”
Misra credits his “mom!” for his academic smarts. The 8-year-old cheerfully rattled off his bucket list of favorite geek outs: “Reading, Python programming and Khan Academy videos.”
When contacted by IANS, Hopkins did not confirm how many Indians or Indian Americans took the test but said “several” students were living in India during the testing period. More than 15,000 students from the US, Europe, and 70 other countries in grades two through eight tested through CTY’s Talent Search over 12 months ending June 2020. Nearly 1,400 students finished in the top 9 percent, like Advay Misra. Five test takers got a perfect score on the reading or math section. More than 160 testers under age 13 scored 700 or higher on the math or verbal section of the SAT.
ALSO READ: Indian Diaspora Studies in universities in India
“This is especially commendable in a year that has been difficult for students everywhere. The global pandemic has affected nearly every part of your lives, from daily school routines to the special celebrations you look forward to all year. Nonetheless, you have demonstrated outstanding academic potential, and we hope you and your family will take the time to celebrate it together,” said Dr. Virginia Roach, CTY’s Executive Director, in a prepared statement that IANS has reviewed.
According to the Hopkins CTY site, the center’s origin story goes back to the late 70s when a seventh-grade boy from Baltimore had exhausted all options for math courses he could take at school by the time he was thirteen and a professor of psychology at Johns Hopkins then designed above grade level courses that could challenge gifted students around the world. (IANS)
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Knowing different types of mineral rights and buying them can help you make money and carry the exploration, excavation, development.
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If you have got an offer from a mining company to buy mineral rights associated with your property then it is essential to first know, if you own them in the first place. Mineral rights are separately sold from owning land. So, what are mineral rights, and how to buy mineral rights if you don’t have them? Ensure if the earlier owner leased or sold them. Here, you will understand what are the chances and risks involved in the US market of mineral rights.
What are mineral rights?
Owning Mineral rights means bestowing the ownership of the extraction, exploring, and developing of minerals below your property surface. The owner can excavate rock minerals like copper, gold, gas, coal, or oil.
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Types of mineral rights
Mineral rights apply to oil, geothermal, gas, and hard rock minerals. They apply to leasable, locatable, salable, new mineral discoveries, and meteorite minerals. If you know the types of mineral rights, you will be able to buy the best suitable one for you.
The 4 types are:
Mineral rights – These rights offer ownership of the minerals below the ground. Subsurface rights can get shut-in payments, royalty, and lease. These rights are applicable in the gas and oil industry. Shut-in payments are paid royalties by the gas and oil company to sustain a lease on present unproductive assets of minerals.
Surface Rights – When ownership rights are given to surface minerals only, they are called surface rights. Subsurface minerals are excluded from these rights.
Royalty Rights – Here the owner is an investor who gets royalty payments on mineral rights investment. They get an income share on the generated minerals that are in the leased property.
Oil and Gas Rights – The gas and oil makes it difficult to outline mineral right by a specific region or well. The oil is fluid and flows into joints and faults. The reserves thus can spread to adjoining land tracts and subsurface. Such resources are called fugitive resources which gives a right of the rule to capture. If the right is on a certain property, then the right is valid from any adjoining property on the fluid flown from this property.
How do the rights work?
Mineral rights provide the owner permission to make use of the land surface for accessing the minerals present for production and exploration. The mineral rights owner can sell, give as a gift or lease them on a property. They can be passed down from a generation to another regardless of ownership changes of the associated property. They, however, come along with respective taxes.
How to buy mineral rights?
To buy mineral rights, there are plenty of opportunities that the US offers. There are on the rise with the selling of the Federal lands. There are several options to lease, buy, and make an investment in hard rock royalties, gas, and oil mineral rights.
By navigating ownership structures, types of mineral rights, and abiding by laws, you can buy mineral rights. However, doing this on an individual level can get difficult and confusing. Hiring a specialist to assist you in calculating the value of mineral rights precisely will help you prevent unnecessary frustration and costly mistakes in the US mineral rights market.
These professionals are:
Mineral rights consultant
Lawyers and realtors
Gas and upstream oil companies
Mineral rights locations
Some factors to keep in mind when buying mineral rights
Where to buy- Mineral rights purchases are done through brokers, sales, listings, auctions, negotiated sales, sealed bids, and direct from mineral owners.
Mineral rights purchases are done through brokers, sales, listings, auctions, negotiated sales, sealed bids, and direct from mineral owners. The process of buying mineral rights is based on the source of purchase.
Due diligence is vital.
Having sufficient cash is also essential.
The buying process involves:
Plan – An acquisition plan with the location of purchase should be sorted first.
Browse – The easiest way to acquire mineral rights is through an auction house. This could be through sealed bids, auction frequency from weekly to bi-weekly, online bidding, and negotiated sales.
Research – Do your evaluation and finalize the location of minerals availability, ownership verification, and amount of interest.
Offer/Bid – Submit your offer.
Pay – Through wiring, transfer the respective funds to get the mineral deed signed and sent to the county clerk or you.
Transfer – Transfer of ownership of minerals is done in your name. You get to pay status.
ALSO READ: How To Buy The Right Final Expense Policy For Your Parents?
Manage – Handle the new minerals by keeping records.
Due diligence – This step is essential to avoid a bad investment or wrong ownership.
Conclusion
US laws on mineral rights and the policies have evolved by state and through the federal system. For investors, mineral rights buying, leasing, and royalties need expertise. Knowing different types of mineral rights and buying them can help you make money and carry the exploration, excavation, development, and other works of minerals found on and under the surface of a property. They pass on to generations with taxes.
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"BY PETER YORDANOV\nIf you have got an offer from a mining company to buy mineral rights associated with your property then it is essential to first know, if you own them in the first place. Mineral rights are separately sold from owning land. So, what are mineral rights, and how to buy mineral rights if you don’t have them? Ensure if the earlier owner leased or sold them. Here, you will understand what are the chances and risks involved in the US market of mineral rights.\nWhat are mineral rights?\nOwning Mineral rights means bestowing the ownership of the extraction, exploring, and developing of minerals below your property surface. The owner can excavate rock minerals like copper, gold, gas, coal, or oil.\nFollow NewsGram on Instagram to keep yourself updated\nTypes of mineral rights\nMineral rights apply to oil, geothermal, gas, and hard rock minerals. They apply to leasable, locatable, salable, new mineral discoveries, and meteorite minerals. If you know the types of mineral rights, you will be able to buy the best suitable one for you.\nThe 4 types are:\nMineral rights – These rights offer ownership of the minerals below the ground. Subsurface rights can get shut-in payments, royalty, and lease. These rights are applicable in the gas and oil industry. Shut-in payments are paid royalties by the gas and oil company to sustain a lease on present unproductive assets of minerals.\nSurface Rights – When ownership rights are given to surface minerals only, they are called surface rights. Subsurface minerals are excluded from these rights.\nRoyalty Rights – Here the owner is an investor who gets royalty payments on mineral rights investment. They get an income share on the generated minerals that are in the leased property.\nOil and Gas Rights – The gas and oil makes it difficult to outline mineral right by a specific region or well. The oil is fluid and flows into joints and faults. The reserves thus can spread to adjoining land tracts and subsurface. Such resources are called fugitive resources which gives a right of the rule to capture. If the right is on a certain property, then the right is valid from any adjoining property on the fluid flown from this property.\nHow do the rights work?\nMineral rights provide the owner permission to make use of the land surface for accessing the minerals present for production and exploration. The mineral rights owner can sell, give as a gift or lease them on a property. They can be passed down from a generation to another regardless of ownership changes of the associated property. They, however, come along with respective taxes.\nHow to buy mineral rights?\nTo buy mineral rights, there are plenty of opportunities that the US offers. There are on the rise with the selling of the Federal lands. There are several options to lease, buy, and make an investment in hard rock royalties, gas, and oil mineral rights.\nBy navigating ownership structures, types of mineral rights, and abiding by laws, you can buy mineral rights. However, doing this on an individual level can get difficult and confusing. Hiring a specialist to assist you in calculating the value of mineral rights precisely will help you prevent unnecessary frustration and costly mistakes in the US mineral rights market.\nThese professionals are:\nMineral rights consultant\nLawyers and realtors\nGas and upstream oil companies\nMineral rights locations\nSome factors to keep in mind when buying mineral rights\nWhere to buy- Mineral rights purchases are done through brokers, sales, listings, auctions, negotiated sales, sealed bids, and direct from mineral owners.\nMineral rights purchases are done through brokers, sales, listings, auctions, negotiated sales, sealed bids, and direct from mineral owners. The process of buying mineral rights is based on the source of purchase.\nDue diligence is vital.\nHaving sufficient cash is also essential.\nThe buying process involves:\nPlan – An acquisition plan with the location of purchase should be sorted first.\nBrowse – The easiest way to acquire mineral rights is through an auction house. This could be through sealed bids, auction frequency from weekly to bi-weekly, online bidding, and negotiated sales.\nResearch – Do your evaluation and finalize the location of minerals availability, ownership verification, and amount of interest.\nOffer/Bid – Submit your offer.\nPay – Through wiring, transfer the respective funds to get the mineral deed signed and sent to the county clerk or you.\nTransfer – Transfer of ownership of minerals is done in your name. You get to pay status.\nALSO READ: How To Buy The Right Final Expense Policy For Your Parents?\nManage – Handle the new minerals by keeping records.\nDue diligence – This step is essential to avoid a bad investment or wrong ownership.\nConclusion\nUS laws on mineral rights and the policies have evolved by state and through the federal system. For investors, mineral rights buying, leasing, and royalties need expertise. Knowing different types of mineral rights and buying them can help you make money and carry the exploration, excavation, development, and other works of minerals found on and under the surface of a property. They pass on to generations with taxes.",
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The story of saffron 'tiger' Uddhav Thackeray's own family Mahabharata for political power and legacy that left the patriarch helpless during his years
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“Trail of the Tiger” tracks the personal and political journey of Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray against the backdrop of the changing narrative of Hindutva, and new connotations to Hindutva’s subnational plot, with the rise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a new Hindu “Hriday Samrat”.
Thackeray’s trail from a professional advertising photographer to Maharashtra’s Chief Minister is not just his story. It is the story of saffron ‘tiger’ Balasaheb Thackeray’s own family Mahabharata for political power and legacy that left the patriarch helpless during his sunset years.
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It is the story of one of the biggest upheavals in Indian politics, where breaking a 30-year-old alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Shiv Sena joined Sonia Gandhi’s camp, holding Sharad Pawar’s finger. It is also the story of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s dilemma to deal with the tug of war in the Hindutva camp.
Based on news analysis, “Trail of the Tiger” (Bloomsbury) unpacks media content and explores intertextuality to bring readers the authentic account of the Shiv Sena’s saffron to secular trajectory under the leadership of Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray.
ALSO READ: Passion For Music And Perseverance Drove Meet Brothers Career A Long Way
The author, Radheshyam Jadhav, is an award-winning journalist and communication researcher with more than 20 years of experience in field reporting. He holds a Ph.D. in journalism and communication science and has been a British Chevening Gurukul fellow at the London School of Economics and Political Science. A two-time winner of the prestigious Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award, he has also been an Asia Journalism Fellow at the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
Jadhav has over 20 awards and scholarships, including the Statesman Award for Rural Reporting, to his credit in these two decades. With a proven track record of writing about politics, gender issues, health, agriculture, environment, and rural and urban development issues, his research in journalism and communication has been based on extensive field visits. He has covered politics from Panchayat to Parliament elections while working with national newspapers, including The Hindu Business Line, The Times of India, and The Indian Express. (IANS)
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Samsung Electronics introduced its first-ever water purifier as the tech giant enters the fast-growing home water purifier market.
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Samsung Electronics introduced its first-ever water purifier as the tech giant enters the fast-growing home water purifier market amid the pandemic-induced stay-at-home trend.
Samsung unveiled the BESPOKE water purifier that is highlighted by space-efficient design and easy care features at its media event for the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2021.
The new water purifier will be launched in South Korea in the first quarter of the year, the company added, reports Yonhap news agency.
Samsung’s BESPOKE water purifier is an under-sink, modular-type product that offers enhanced customising options. Users can order the product with a single faucet or multiple faucets and select from a standard ambient, cold-ambient model or hot-cold model depending on their preferences, reports Yonhap news agency.
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They can also install the filter module either vertically or horizontally under the sink.
Samsung said its water purifier, equipped with a four-level filter system, can filter a maximum 2,500 litres of water, which is enough for a four-person family to drink for a year.
While most water purifier makers offer maintenance services through technician visits, Samsung said it has applied auto smart care solution so that users can manage their products on their own amid the contactless trend.
Samsung said it used stainless steel purification pipes and that the water purifier will sanitize them every three days. If consumers don’t use the product for four hours, it will also automatically discharge water.
Want to read more in Hindi? Checkout: एमेजॉन ने 89 रुपये से शुरू किया प्राइम वीडियो मोबाइल एडिशन प्लान
The South Korean tech giant added it applied artificial intelligence (AI) technology that can analyze people’s water use data and send notices to their mobile devices when the purifiers require filter replacement.
With the latest product, Samsung is also expected to enter into fierce competition with local water purifier makers including Coway, LG Electronics and SK Magic.
Meanwhile, Samsung is working on a robot that can pick up laundry, load the dishwasher, set the table, pour wine, and even bring you a drink.
The robot is called Bot Handy, and Samsung says it’ll be able to recognize objects using a camera and AI, reports The Verge.
ALSO READ: 5G Networks To Be Halted Until The Safety Is Tested And Proven
The bot is meant to be “an extension of you in the kitchen, living room, and anywhere else you may need an extra hand in your home,” Sebastian Seung, president of Samsung Research, said during Samsung’s CES press conference. (IANS)
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The most famous technique of losing weight among the Indian millennial is intermittent fasting, embraced in style by Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey.
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The concept of fasting in India isn’t new and has been practiced for centuries. It is one of the preferred ways to rid the body of all toxins and now, more and more millennials and young adults are joining the league looking for a fit lifestyle, health experts said on Thursday.
The most famous technique of losing weight among the Indian millennial and young adults is intermittent fasting, embraced in style by Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey.
Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern that cycles between periods of fasting and eating. It doesn’t specify which foods you should eat but rather when you should eat them.
It generally falls into two categories — daily time-restricted feeding, which narrows eating times to 6-8 hours per day, and so-called 5:2 intermittent fasting, in which people limit themselves to one moderate-sized meal two days each week.
“In India, it’s a normal religious belief in doing fasting. People do fast for their gods and goddesses and follow some diet regime. And nowadays few types of diets are coming like intermittent fasting which is based on proven science and facts and some trials,” Namita Nadar, Head Nutritionist, Fortis Hospital, Noida told IANS.
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Several studies have shown that intermittent fasting may improve blood sugar regulation, increase resistance to stress, and suppress inflammation.
“Intermittent fasting could be part of a healthy lifestyle,” said Mark Mattson, Neuroscientist at Johns Hopkins Medicine in the US, who has studied the health impact of intermittent fasting for 25 years, and adopted it himself about 20 years ago.
“Evidence is also mounting that intermittent fasting can modify risk factors associated with obesity and diabetes,” Mattson added in a paper published in The New England Journal of Medicine.
According to experts, when we fast, there are several things that happen in our body on the cellular and molecular level.
Like, our body adjusts hormone levels to make stored body fat more accessible and our cells also initiate important repair processes and change the expression of genes. So, they suggest that intermittent fasting should be done under proper guidance.
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“Intermittent fasting helps in weight loss, it lowers blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol too. But, at the same time, intermittent fasting needs to be followed under the supervision of a nutritionist,” suggests Ritika Samaddar, Chief Clinical Nutritionist, Regional Head, Dept of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Max Healthcare, Delhi.
Intermittent fasting shows an effective result and can easily fit into anybody’s lifestyle.
It involves eating only during an eight-hour window and fasting for the remaining 16 hours.
“One can repeat this cycle as frequently as they would like to. One can start with once or twice per week to every day, depending on the nutritional needs and personal preferences,” the experts informed.
However, there are some side effects too like nausea, headaches, insomnia, hunger, and fatigue.
“People should not try fasting if suffering from eating disorders like bulimia, binge eating disorder, pregnancy, lactation, type 1 diabetes, etc,” said Dr. Vasundhara Singh from the Department of Dietetics, AIIMS, New Delhi.
ALSO READ: Perilous Eating Disorder: Do You Know About Bulimia Nersova
One should be cautious and should keep following points while practicing fasting, like not eating too much too soon, not eating fewer calories (don’t go below 1200 Kcal), being sedentary, and avoid aerated drinks and sodas. (IANS)
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"The concept of fasting in India isn’t new and has been practiced for centuries. It is one of the preferred ways to rid the body of all toxins and now, more and more millennials and young adults are joining the league looking for a fit lifestyle, health experts said on Thursday.\nThe most famous technique of losing weight among the Indian millennial and young adults is intermittent fasting, embraced in style by Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey.\nIntermittent fasting is an eating pattern that cycles between periods of fasting and eating. It doesn’t specify which foods you should eat but rather when you should eat them.\nIt generally falls into two categories — daily time-restricted feeding, which narrows eating times to 6-8 hours per day, and so-called 5:2 intermittent fasting, in which people limit themselves to one moderate-sized meal two days each week.\n“In India, it’s a normal religious belief in doing fasting. People do fast for their gods and goddesses and follow some diet regime. And nowadays few types of diets are coming like intermittent fasting which is based on proven science and facts and some trials,” Namita Nadar, Head Nutritionist, Fortis Hospital, Noida told IANS.\nFollow NewsGram on Twitter to stay updated about the World news.\nSeveral studies have shown that intermittent fasting may improve blood sugar regulation, increase resistance to stress, and suppress inflammation.\n“Intermittent fasting could be part of a healthy lifestyle,” said Mark Mattson, Neuroscientist at Johns Hopkins Medicine in the US, who has studied the health impact of intermittent fasting for 25 years, and adopted it himself about 20 years ago.\n“Evidence is also mounting that intermittent fasting can modify risk factors associated with obesity and diabetes,” Mattson added in a paper published in The New England Journal of Medicine.\nAccording to experts, when we fast, there are several things that happen in our body on the cellular and molecular level.\nLike, our body adjusts hormone levels to make stored body fat more accessible and our cells also initiate important repair processes and change the expression of genes. So, they suggest that intermittent fasting should be done under proper guidance.\nWant to read more in Hindi? Checkout: विकास कार्यों में पुरूषों के साथ महिलाओं की भी भूमिका जरूरी : नीतीश\n“Intermittent fasting helps in weight loss, it lowers blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol too. But, at the same time, intermittent fasting needs to be followed under the supervision of a nutritionist,” suggests Ritika Samaddar, Chief Clinical Nutritionist, Regional Head, Dept of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Max Healthcare, Delhi.\nIntermittent fasting shows an effective result and can easily fit into anybody’s lifestyle.\nIt involves eating only during an eight-hour window and fasting for the remaining 16 hours.\n“One can repeat this cycle as frequently as they would like to. One can start with once or twice per week to every day, depending on the nutritional needs and personal preferences,” the experts informed.\nHowever, there are some side effects too like nausea, headaches, insomnia, hunger, and fatigue.\n“People should not try fasting if suffering from eating disorders like bulimia, binge eating disorder, pregnancy, lactation, type 1 diabetes, etc,” said Dr. Vasundhara Singh from the Department of Dietetics, AIIMS, New Delhi.\nALSO READ: Perilous Eating Disorder: Do You Know About Bulimia Nersova\nOne should be cautious and should keep following points while practicing fasting, like not eating too much too soon, not eating fewer calories (don’t go below 1200 Kcal), being sedentary, and avoid aerated drinks and sodas. (IANS)",
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Make sure your child is not neglected as childhood emotional neglect has inter-generational effects on brain structure and function.
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Parents, please take note. Make sure your child is not neglected as childhood emotional neglect has inter-generational effects on brain structure and function, a new study suggests.
The study indicates that the infant children of mothers who had experienced childhood emotional neglect displayed altered brain circuitry involved in fear responses and anxiety.
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“These results show that our brain development is not only shaped by what happens in our own life, but is also impacted by things that happened to our parents before we were even conceived,” said lead author of the study, Cassandra Hendrix at New York University Langone Health in the US.
For the study, published in the journal Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging, the team studied 48 mother-infant pairs starting in the first trimester of pregnancy.
Mothers were given a questionnaire to assess childhood trauma (experiences of early abuse or neglect). The mothers were also evaluated for current, prenatal stress levels, and for anxiety and depression.
One month after birth, infants underwent a brain scan using resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging, a non-invasive technology that could be used while the babies slept naturally.
The researchers focused on brain connections between the amygdala, which is central to processing fearful emotions, and two other brain regions: the prefrontal cortex and the anterior cingulate cortex.
ALSO READ: Study: Lack Of Compliments Tops The Reason For Female Infidelity
Both areas play a key role in regulating emotions. Babies whose mothers experienced childhood emotional neglect had stronger functional connections between the amygdala and the cortical regions.
After controlling for mothers’ current stress levels, the researchers found that the more emotional neglect a mother had experienced during her own childhood, the more strongly her baby’s amygdala was connected to the frontal cortical regions. (IANS)
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After the success story of strawberry cultivation in Bundelkhand region, more and more farmers in this region are opting for non-conventional crops.
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After the success story of strawberry cultivation in Bundelkhand region, more and more farmers in this region are opting for non-conventional crops, mainly fruits.
Farmers, with the help of agricultural experts going in for fruits, that have a lot of medicinal value and can be grown in the prevailing climatic conditions of Bundelkhand.
Ginger, turmeric, kundru (Coccinia grandis), pointed gourd and aloe vera are some of the varieties which have a good yield, besides have considerable medicinal properties.
“With the Corona pandemic, the food habits of people are changing. More and more people are opting for healthy food and spices that have medicinal advantages too. In such a situation, cultivation of such items is bound to be economically feasible too,” said Dhanraj Patel, a farmer in Banda district.
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Farmers are also switching to fruit crops including bel, falsa, Indian gooseberry, Buchanania lanzan (chironji), custard apple and fig.
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath, while inaugurating the recent strawberry festival, assured the farmers that the government would take quick remedial measures regarding irrigation and to solve the stray cattle problem for which projects have already been rolled down.
According to agriculture experts, the soil of Bundelkhand region is free from pesticides which makes it more appropriate for growing medicinal plants which are in great demand in countries where there are stringent quality control regarding presence of pesticides in food or medicine products.
R.K. Tiwari, senior scientist, Central Agroforestry Research Institute (CAFRI), Jhansi, said the Bundelkhand soil is also good to grow dragon fruit which has a great demand in the urban market. Bel and ‘phalsa’, which do not need much water, can also be grown in hot climatic conditions, and both have good medicinal values. The stems of ‘phalsa’ (grewia) trees can be used for making baskets, he added.
“Aonla (gooseberry) and aloe vera can be grown on the boundaries of farmland. Lemon grass can be grown in waste lands because it requires just two cuttings without irrigation and 5-6 cuttings after a couple of irrigations. Since stray cattle stay away from grazing it, the grass helps in reducing soil erosion and it also has a good market value,” he explained.
ALSO READ: I Could Diligently Work For Public Welfare Because I Was Not Associated With Any Political Party: Sonu Sood
A government spokesman said that the state government had already started working on steps to help in packaging and marketing of fruits and medicinal crops that were being grown in the region. (IANS)
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"After the success story of strawberry cultivation in Bundelkhand region, more and more farmers in this region are opting for non-conventional crops, mainly fruits.\nFarmers, with the help of agricultural experts going in for fruits, that have a lot of medicinal value and can be grown in the prevailing climatic conditions of Bundelkhand.\nGinger, turmeric, kundru (Coccinia grandis), pointed gourd and aloe vera are some of the varieties which have a good yield, besides have considerable medicinal properties.\n“With the Corona pandemic, the food habits of people are changing. More and more people are opting for healthy food and spices that have medicinal advantages too. In such a situation, cultivation of such items is bound to be economically feasible too,” said Dhanraj Patel, a farmer in Banda district.\nPlease Follow NewsGram on Facebook To Get Latest Updates!\nFarmers are also switching to fruit crops including bel, falsa, Indian gooseberry, Buchanania lanzan (chironji), custard apple and fig.\nChief minister Yogi Adityanath, while inaugurating the recent strawberry festival, assured the farmers that the government would take quick remedial measures regarding irrigation and to solve the stray cattle problem for which projects have already been rolled down.\nAccording to agriculture experts, the soil of Bundelkhand region is free from pesticides which makes it more appropriate for growing medicinal plants which are in great demand in countries where there are stringent quality control regarding presence of pesticides in food or medicine products.\nR.K. Tiwari, senior scientist, Central Agroforestry Research Institute (CAFRI), Jhansi, said the Bundelkhand soil is also good to grow dragon fruit which has a great demand in the urban market. Bel and ‘phalsa’, which do not need much water, can also be grown in hot climatic conditions, and both have good medicinal values. The stems of ‘phalsa’ (grewia) trees can be used for making baskets, he added.\n“Aonla (gooseberry) and aloe vera can be grown on the boundaries of farmland. Lemon grass can be grown in waste lands because it requires just two cuttings without irrigation and 5-6 cuttings after a couple of irrigations. Since stray cattle stay away from grazing it, the grass helps in reducing soil erosion and it also has a good market value,” he explained.\nALSO READ: I Could Diligently Work For Public Welfare Because I Was Not Associated With Any Political Party: Sonu Sood\nA government spokesman said that the state government had already started working on steps to help in packaging and marketing of fruits and medicinal crops that were being grown in the region. (IANS)",
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The best way to curb the infection of new strain is to stick to the rules -- wash our hands, wear a face mask, and maintain social distancing.
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All You Need To Know About The New Coronavirus Strain
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Just when our hopes about the vaccine for COVID19 were becoming a reality, the UK government announced the discovery of a highly contagious new variant circulating in England. Citing the rapid spread of the virus through London and surrounding areas, Prime Minister Boris Johnson imposed the country’s most stringent lockdown.
Scientists are worried about these variants but not surprised by them. Like all viruses, Coronavirus is a shapeshifter. Some genetic changes are inconsequential. Researchers have recorded thousands of tiny modifications in the genetic material of the Coronavirus as it has hopscotched across the world.
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The British variant has affected how the virus locks onto human cells and infects them. These mutations may allow the variant to replicate and transmit more efficiently. So, the questions arise: ‘Does India need to be worried? Will the vaccines that underway work? How do we go about being more cautious and if at all we need be stop its spread, what should we do?’
Let’s understand this further.
What is the new strain?
The new coronavirus strain was identified due to Public Health England’s (PHE) proactive and enhanced monitoring following the increase in cases seen in Kent and London. The variant has been named ‘VUI — 202012/01’ (the first Variant Under Investigation in December 2020). It is not uncommon for viruses to undergo mutations; seasonal influenza mutates every year. Variants of SARS-CoV-2 have been observed in other countries, such as Spain as well. This new coronavirus strain includes a mutation in the ‘spike’ protein. According to researchers, this virus has at least 17 changes of mutation. Changes in this part of the spike protein may result in the virus becoming more infectious and spreading more easily between people.
How harmful is it?
While most mutations are either harmful to the virus or have no effect, a few mutations in this new variant looked as if they could potentially affect how the Coronavirus spread. According to reports, the new variant of the SARS-COV-2 could be up to 70% more transmissible than the old variant! What’s more worrying is that this strain is affecting people in the age group of 30-60 yrs which is fairly young. Preliminary data from the UK shows that the virus is spreading quickly in parts of southern England, displacing other variants that have been circulating for months. But there are still several unanswered questions that are multiplying as fast as a new strain of the virus: Does it make people sicker? Does it mean prolonged treatments? Will vaccines that underway work?
The new coronavirus strain has already spread globally. Apart from the UK, the variant has been detected in India, Denmark, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Australia, according to the WHO. A similar but separate variant has also been identified in South Africa. Now that the world knows to look for the variant, it may turn up in more countries. The Indian government suspended flights from the United Kingdom over fears of the new strain.
Separately, several states are also taking steps. Maharashtra has imposed an 11 pm-6 am curfew in major cities until January 5, 2021, and mandates 14 days of institutional quarantine for all travelers arriving from Europe and the Middle East without a COVID19 negative report (done within 72 hrs of travel).
ALSO READ: Researchers Discover Antibiotics Combating Antimicrobial Resistance
Will vaccines work?
Vaccines target multiple parts of the protein itself, we don’t need to be worried about them. We should be doing more genetic surveillance. In fact, I feel people should vaccinate themselves. While there is a section of people encouraging others to not take the vaccine shots, I urge people to not be overwhelmed by this. The lobby, as it raises doubt about the vaccine, will only make the vaccine developers more GMP complaint and will ensure that we get efficacious vaccines.
What precautions should we take?
The best way to curb the infection is to stick to the rules — wash our hands, wear a face mask, and maintain social distancing. The recommended control measures to limit the spread of the new variant continue to be testing, following the existing guideline of isolation, and abiding by the restrictions. (IANS)
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The three-day event will see online B2B interactions between India tourism exhibitors and a group of global buyers around the globe.
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India Tourism Mart (ITM), a buyer-seller meet organized by the Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH), will be held in a virtual format, starting February 18.
The three-day event will see online B2B interactions between Indian tourism exhibitors and a group of global buyers selected from over 90 countries. The international buyers reflect a strategic mix of target countries that are critical, developed, and under developing markets for India. The topics of discussion range from leisure, adventure, mice, heritage, and niche tourism sectors.
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Its previous editions have seen active attendance from over 250 buyers from over 65 countries having B2B interactions from hundreds of tourism exhibitors from India, including most of the State Governments, hotel companies, tour operators and travel agents, and tourist transporters.
ALSO READ: Travel Can Make You More Happier Than Others
Domestic tourism buyers will also be invited to discuss tourism trade, corporate, and institutional tourism. The event will also witness a virtual knowledge tourism conclave which will look to bringing the best in tourism and policymakers to discuss how Indian tourism is strategic to India’s socio-economic goals and critical as the country targets post-pandemic revival.
The ITM 2021 virtual will also hope to showcase and be a curtain-raiser for the actual physical ITM to be held in September 2021 highlighting a tourism-ready India once the vaccine is successfully deployed. (IANS)
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"India Tourism Mart (ITM), a buyer-seller meet organized by the Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH), will be held in a virtual format, starting February 18.\nThe three-day event will see online B2B interactions between Indian tourism exhibitors and a group of global buyers selected from over 90 countries. The international buyers reflect a strategic mix of target countries that are critical, developed, and under developing markets for India. The topics of discussion range from leisure, adventure, mice, heritage, and niche tourism sectors.\nFollow NewsGram on Facebook to stay updated.\nIts previous editions have seen active attendance from over 250 buyers from over 65 countries having B2B interactions from hundreds of tourism exhibitors from India, including most of the State Governments, hotel companies, tour operators and travel agents, and tourist transporters.\nALSO READ: Travel Can Make You More Happier Than Others\nDomestic tourism buyers will also be invited to discuss tourism trade, corporate, and institutional tourism. The event will also witness a virtual knowledge tourism conclave which will look to bringing the best in tourism and policymakers to discuss how Indian tourism is strategic to India’s socio-economic goals and critical as the country targets post-pandemic revival.\nThe ITM 2021 virtual will also hope to showcase and be a curtain-raiser for the actual physical ITM to be held in September 2021 highlighting a tourism-ready India once the vaccine is successfully deployed. (IANS)",
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Data records containing non-anonymized, plain-text email and phone numbers were compromised, which form a fraction of the 10 crore data records on dark web.
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Independent cybersecurity researcher Rajshekhar Rajaharia claimed on Sunday that data of nearly 10 crore credit and debit cardholders in the country is being sold for an undisclosed amount on the Dark Web. According to Rajaharia, the massive data dump on the Dark Web has been leaked from a compromised server of Bengaluru-based digital payments gateway Juspay.
JusPay told IANS that no card numbers or financial information were compromised during the cyber-attack and the actual number is much lower than the 10 crore-figure being reported. “On August 18, 2020, an unauthorized attempt on our servers was detected and terminated when in progress. No card numbers, financial credentials, or transaction data were compromised,” a company spokesperson said in a statement.
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“Some data records containing non-anonymized, plain-text email and phone numbers were compromised, which form a fraction of the 10 crore data records,” the spokesperson added. However, Rajaharia claimed that the data was being sold on the Dark Web for an undisclosed amount via cryptocurrency Bitcoin. “For this data, hackers are also contacting via Telegram,” he told IANS.
According to him, PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) has been followed by Juspay in storing users’ card information. “However, if the hackers can find out the Hash algorithm used to generate the card fingerprint, they will be able to decrypt the masked card number. In this condition, all 10 crore cardholders are at risk,” Rajaharia noted.
The company admitted that the hacker gained access to one of Juspay’s developer keys and was spawning new computation servers in the developer account, trying to gain access to any accessible data. Juspay, however, said the masked card numbers that have been leaked are not considered sensitive as per compliance.
ALSO READ: The World Welcomes New Year Resisting A Pandemic
Only a “few” phone numbers and email addresses have been leaked which have dummy values, the spokesperson said, adding that it had intimated its merchant partners about the data leak the very same day. “No card numbers (like 16-digit card number and other financial credentials) were accessed, as it is stored in a completely different isolated system. No transaction or order information was compromised,” the company spokesperson informed.
“We are making long-term investments for strengthening security and data governance with industry experts,” the company said. Founded in 2012, Juspay last year raised $21.6 million in its Series B funding round. The round was led by Sweden’s Vostok Emerging Finance (VEF), which invested $13 million in the technology firm, marking its first investment in the country. (IANS)
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The ground reality is that most of the American Indians who become citizens of other countries do not have a great interest in happenings faced by India.
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BY N.S.Venkataraman
From time immemorial, people have been migrating from one country to another. When India was ruled by the British, thousands of poor Indians were taken to African countries, Caribbean countries, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and other places to work in plantations, construction activities, etc.
Most of the Indians agreed to go to serve the British masters, as they were living in deep poverty conditions in India or due to coercion or temptation by middlemen. Most of them did not return back and finally settled down in the countries to which they migrated and after a few generations, the descendants do not have any empathy for India and perhaps, they do not even recognize India as their original motherland.
However, in recent decades, Indians have been migrating abroad not due to coercion or compulsion or poverty conditions but out of their own will to seek greener pastures. A number of them have a reasonable level of skills and therefore, find it easy to get jobs abroad. There are also quite a number of students who go abroad for higher studies and finally settle down there.
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How should the resident Indians who still live in India view those migrating abroad, give up their Indian citizenship, and willingly become citizens of other countries?
Should they be viewed as self-centered people seeking fortunes for themselves elsewhere, with least regard for the interests of their own motherland? Or should they be viewed as persons who feel that they are not getting an adequate opportunity in the motherland or feel unhappy about the government policies and conditions in the society and go abroad? Or is it possible that quite a number of them have gone abroad thinking that this could be a status symbol and working abroad would be a matter of pride for them?
The ground reality is that most of the Indians who migrate abroad and become citizens of other countries do not have a particularly great interest in happenings and problems faced by India, except some sort of cursory interest from time to time.
This question has particularly arisen now, after seeing the way that the resident Indians are overjoyed about Kamala Harris becoming the Vice President of the USA and around twenty American Indians being appointed for top and key positions in Biden administration.
Kamala Harris is a case study to analyze the scenario.
Her mother was originally an Indian who migrated to the USA long back at the age of 19 and married a Jamaican and they were the parents for Kamala Harris. Should Kamala Harris be described now as an American Indian or American Jamaican?
The fact is that Kamala Harris is no more an Indian and her loyalty and priority are for American interests. She does not even know any Indian language.
However, when she became the Vice President of the USA, the people living in the village, where her ancestors once lived in Tamil Nadu several decades back, celebrated the event with great fanfare. Special prayers were offered in temples by the people, though Kamala Harris does not claim that she is a Hindu and though her mother is a Brahmin. Section of media in India published the photographs prominently of the villagers celebrating the event as if it is of national importance. True to the statue culture of Tamil Nadu, one need not be surprised if someone would erect a statue for her in the village in the course of time!
While Indians claim that the country of origin of Kamala Harris is India, Jamaicans claim that the country of origin of Kamala Harris is Jamaica. In several of her earlier pronouncements, Kamala Harris always said that she is an American Jamaican, though in the recent election campaign she claimed that her country of origin is India and her mother was born in India, to impress the American Indian voters and get their votes in her favor.
In the same way, among the twenty American Indians who have been appointed for key positions in Biden administration, most of them have left India long back and the next generation of people belonging to their families may not know anything about India at all. However, many resident Indians seem to imagine that Indians are in charge of part of Biden administration!
The issue is not about Indians migrating abroad and becoming citizens of the country to which they have migrated.
The point that needs attention is the way that most of the Indian media and resident Indians celebrate the success stories of American Indians as if the Indians have got the prestigious positions, which is not so. They are full-fledged Americans and not Indians.
Want to read articles in Hindi? Checkout: जो बाइडेन प्रशासन में बढ़ सकती हैं अमेरिका-भारत की रणनीतिक साझेदारी
After Modi becoming the Prime Minister of India, he has been treating the Indians who have migrated to other countries including those who have become citizens of other countries with great consideration and they are now popularly known as diaspora. Every time Modi goes abroad, he has made it a point to address the gathering of diaspora and talk to them as if they are Indians.
Most of them are not Indian citizens anymore and have become the citizens of other countries to which they have migrated. Obviously, in viewing them, Modi does not make a difference between those who are Indian citizens now and those who have migrated abroad to become citizens of other countries. Further, the government has offered a sort of “dual citizenship” to the Indian migrants abroad who are citizens of other countries, providing the best of both worlds.
ALSO READ: Indian Americans Who Will Serve Under Biden National Security Team
Watching the above scenario, a discerning observer in India cannot but wonder as to whether the resident Indians suffer from inferiority complex vis a vis those who were once Indians and now become American citizens. Are resident Indians view as glorified Indians?
The second generation of American Indians would certainly be surprised to see the glamorous attention that they get in India, though they may not have even seen India. They would find it difficult to understand the mindset of the resident Indians towards them.
(Disclaimer: The article is written by an outside author)
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There are also quite a number of students who go abroad for higher studies and finally settle down there.\nFollow NewsGram on Instagram to keep yourself updated.\nHow should the resident Indians who still live in India view those migrating abroad, give up their Indian citizenship, and willingly become citizens of other countries?\nShould they be viewed as self-centered people seeking fortunes for themselves elsewhere, with least regard for the interests of their own motherland? Or should they be viewed as persons who feel that they are not getting an adequate opportunity in the motherland or feel unhappy about the government policies and conditions in the society and go abroad? Or is it possible that quite a number of them have gone abroad thinking that this could be a status symbol and working abroad would be a matter of pride for them?\nThe ground reality is that most of the Indians who migrate abroad and become citizens of other countries do not have a particularly great interest in happenings and problems faced by India, except some sort of cursory interest from time to time.\nThis question has particularly arisen now, after seeing the way that the resident Indians are overjoyed about Kamala Harris becoming the Vice President of the USA and around twenty American Indians being appointed for top and key positions in Biden administration.\nKamala Harris is a case study to analyze the scenario.\nHer mother was originally an Indian who migrated to the USA long back at the age of 19 and married a Jamaican and they were the parents for Kamala Harris. Should Kamala Harris be described now as an American Indian or American Jamaican?\nThe fact is that Kamala Harris is no more an Indian and her loyalty and priority are for American interests. She does not even know any Indian language.\nHowever, when she became the Vice President of the USA, the people living in the village, where her ancestors once lived in Tamil Nadu several decades back, celebrated the event with great fanfare. Special prayers were offered in temples by the people, though Kamala Harris does not claim that she is a Hindu and though her mother is a Brahmin. Section of media in India published the photographs prominently of the villagers celebrating the event as if it is of national importance. True to the statue culture of Tamil Nadu, one need not be surprised if someone would erect a statue for her in the village in the course of time!\nWhile Indians claim that the country of origin of Kamala Harris is India, Jamaicans claim that the country of origin of Kamala Harris is Jamaica. In several of her earlier pronouncements, Kamala Harris always said that she is an American Jamaican, though in the recent election campaign she claimed that her country of origin is India and her mother was born in India, to impress the American Indian voters and get their votes in her favor.\nIn the same way, among the twenty American Indians who have been appointed for key positions in Biden administration, most of them have left India long back and the next generation of people belonging to their families may not know anything about India at all. However, many resident Indians seem to imagine that Indians are in charge of part of Biden administration!\nThe issue is not about Indians migrating abroad and becoming citizens of the country to which they have migrated.\nThe point that needs attention is the way that most of the Indian media and resident Indians celebrate the success stories of American Indians as if the Indians have got the prestigious positions, which is not so. They are full-fledged Americans and not Indians.\nWant to read articles in Hindi? Checkout: जो बाइडेन प्रशासन में बढ़ सकती हैं अमेरिका-भारत की रणनीतिक साझेदारी\nAfter Modi becoming the Prime Minister of India, he has been treating the Indians who have migrated to other countries including those who have become citizens of other countries with great consideration and they are now popularly known as diaspora. Every time Modi goes abroad, he has made it a point to address the gathering of diaspora and talk to them as if they are Indians.\nMost of them are not Indian citizens anymore and have become the citizens of other countries to which they have migrated. Obviously, in viewing them, Modi does not make a difference between those who are Indian citizens now and those who have migrated abroad to become citizens of other countries. Further, the government has offered a sort of “dual citizenship” to the Indian migrants abroad who are citizens of other countries, providing the best of both worlds.\nALSO READ: Indian Americans Who Will Serve Under Biden National Security Team\nWatching the above scenario, a discerning observer in India cannot but wonder as to whether the resident Indians suffer from inferiority complex vis a vis those who were once Indians and now become American citizens. Are resident Indians view as glorified Indians?\nThe second generation of American Indians would certainly be surprised to see the glamorous attention that they get in India, though they may not have even seen India. They would find it difficult to understand the mindset of the resident Indians towards them.\n(Disclaimer: The article is written by an outside author)",
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Zoya expresses concern over the fact that online abuse spares no one, not even young girls for whom the psychological damage may prove to be debilitating.
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Director and producer Zoya Akhtar’s success with titles like ‘Made in Heaven’, ‘Luck by Chance’, ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ and ‘Gully Boy’ has not protected her from intense cyberbullying and trolling. Zoya recently shared her experiences that have made her leave the social media platform Facebook entirely. She said that because of the extreme levels of trolling and abuse she has faced, she is reluctant to sign into the negative energy on Twitter, and has had to switch off the comments on her Instagram account.
Population Foundation of India and the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) recently organized a session titled, ‘Cyber Bullies: Anonymity and Accountability’. The conversation between acclaimed director Zoya Akhtar and Mihir Sharma, a Senior Fellow at the Observer Research Foundation underscored the dangers of cyberbullying. Mihir Sharma is the author of ‘Restart: The Last Chance for the Indian Economy’ and the co-editor of ‘What the Economy Needs Now’.
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Zoya has been repeatedly targeted and attacked for her Muslim identity, gender, and looks by both men and women. The most devastating comment that threatens either physical or sexual violence. She says, “Social media gives people anonymity while bullying and abusing just about anyone and there is no accountability. The fact that social media platforms enable the abusers of women by not identifying them or holding them accountable is a recipe for disaster because it is just a matter of time before the virtual abuse seeps into real spaces.”
Zoya also expressed concern over the fact that this kind of online abuse spares no one, not even young girls for whom the psychological damage may prove to be debilitating. This deterioration in online discourse, however, she says, is not a recent development but a trend that has become increasingly toxic. She believes there will come a time when alternative platforms with more stringent checks will emerge as a counterpoint, while the existing platforms will either have to change their moderation policies or will remain saddled with only bullies abusing each other.
ALSO READ: Women Are Always Taught To Give Love Than Demand Love: Neha Bhasin
It is important to highlight abuse and the abusers who threaten and prevent women and the vulnerable amongst us from expressing themselves freely, said Poonam Muttreja, Executive Director, Population Foundation of India, in her introduction to the session,
“We cannot afford to ignore online abuse simply because it is so prevalent. The consequences of online and offline abuse are equally dangerous and we must call out and push back against bullies and trolls. Online violence is simply another form of violence and can easily transform into offline abuse as well. Technology is a force of good and we cannot let it be vitiated and misused in this way.” (IANS)
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Be watchful of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia symptoms like frequent need to urinate, nighttime urination, and inability to empty the bladder completely.
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as prostate gland enlargement is a common condition that older men tend to suffer more during those chilly months. Lifestyle modifications like not opting for fluids at night and medications can help one get that much-needed relief from the symptoms, says a noted urologist.
One of the most common problems faced by men above the age of 60 is an enlarged prostate (Benign prostatic hyperplasia). The prostate gland produces the fluid that carries sperm during ejaculation. It surrounds the urethra, which is the tube through which the urine passes out of one’s body. But when you suffer from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), your prostate is larger than usual which squeezes the urethra. Thus, this can weaken your pee stream owing to which you may wake up several times at night to urinate.
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Be watchful of symptoms like frequent or urgent need to urinate, nighttime urination, and inability to empty the bladder completely. Unfortunately, urinary symptoms worsen as the days become colder and that is how prostate enlargement cases crop up more during the winter season, Dr. Suraj Lunavat, Urologist, Apollo Spectra, Pune, told IANSlife.
“This year, Pune city has witnessed a 30 percent surge in the prostate enlargement cases. The reason why one encounters the problem of enlarged prostate during winter is that we sweat less and lose less fluid through sweating and in this process we produce more urine instead. Thus, during winter, one feels the urge to pee more frequently. It is not a grave problem but can affect one’s life if not tackled at the right time.”
He added, “Though this problem can be managed by adopting few lifestyle changes, medications or the last resort can be a surgery called Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Get yourself evaluated by opting for sonography and consult the doctor for the proper line of treatment suitable for you.”
To get relief from the symptoms of BPH, it is essential to follow few guidelines, he says.
ALSO READ: Exercising Muscle May Ward Off Chronic Inflammation On Its Own
“Empty your bladder properly when you go to pee as this will reduce the need for subsequent trips to the toilet. Men who are nervous and tensed may feel a frequent urge to urinate so cut down the stress by staying physically active and practicing relaxation techniques like meditation.”
“Avoid drinking fluids after the evening. Say no to caffeine and alcoholic beverages during the night as it can irritate your bladder and stimulate the kidneys to produce more urine leading to nighttime urination. Do pelvic exercises to strengthen your pelvic muscles. Also, try to stay warm during winter as cold weather can cause frequent urination and prostate enlargement leading to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.” (IANS)
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"Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as prostate gland enlargement is a common condition that older men tend to suffer more during those chilly months. Lifestyle modifications like not opting for fluids at night and medications can help one get that much-needed relief from the symptoms, says a noted urologist.\nOne of the most common problems faced by men above the age of 60 is an enlarged prostate (Benign prostatic hyperplasia). The prostate gland produces the fluid that carries sperm during ejaculation. It surrounds the urethra, which is the tube through which the urine passes out of one’s body. But when you suffer from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), your prostate is larger than usual which squeezes the urethra. Thus, this can weaken your pee stream owing to which you may wake up several times at night to urinate.\nFollow NewsGram on Facebook to stay updated.\nBe watchful of symptoms like frequent or urgent need to urinate, nighttime urination, and inability to empty the bladder completely. Unfortunately, urinary symptoms worsen as the days become colder and that is how prostate enlargement cases crop up more during the winter season, Dr. Suraj Lunavat, Urologist, Apollo Spectra, Pune, told IANSlife.\n“This year, Pune city has witnessed a 30 percent surge in the prostate enlargement cases. The reason why one encounters the problem of enlarged prostate during winter is that we sweat less and lose less fluid through sweating and in this process we produce more urine instead. Thus, during winter, one feels the urge to pee more frequently. It is not a grave problem but can affect one’s life if not tackled at the right time.”\nHe added, “Though this problem can be managed by adopting few lifestyle changes, medications or the last resort can be a surgery called Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Get yourself evaluated by opting for sonography and consult the doctor for the proper line of treatment suitable for you.”\nTo get relief from the symptoms of BPH, it is essential to follow few guidelines, he says.\nALSO READ: Exercising Muscle May Ward Off Chronic Inflammation On Its Own\n“Empty your bladder properly when you go to pee as this will reduce the need for subsequent trips to the toilet. Men who are nervous and tensed may feel a frequent urge to urinate so cut down the stress by staying physically active and practicing relaxation techniques like meditation.”\n“Avoid drinking fluids after the evening. Say no to caffeine and alcoholic beverages during the night as it can irritate your bladder and stimulate the kidneys to produce more urine leading to nighttime urination. Do pelvic exercises to strengthen your pelvic muscles. Also, try to stay warm during winter as cold weather can cause frequent urination and prostate enlargement leading to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.” (IANS)",
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Jhansi which is all set to write a new chapter and strawberry cultivation would play a pivotal role in transforming the region.
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Jhansi which is well-known as the land of valour is all set to write a new chapter and strawberry cultivation would play a pivotal role in transforming the region. The land of Jhansi in Utttar Pradesh is most suitable for the cultivation of strawberries and to promote its cultivation, a ‘Strawberry Festival’ is being organised in Jhansi.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath would inaugurate the ‘Strawberry Festival’ from January 17 to February 16. During this festival, the cultivation of strawberry would inspire people to take it up throughout Bundelkhand, including Jhansi.
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According to Jhansi District Collector Andra Vamsi, farmers could earn better income through strawberry cultivation. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is personally taking a keen interest in the development of Bundelkhand, which is one of the backward areas of the state.
The CM said strawberry cultivation has been started for the first time in Bundelkhand. This region was never known for fruits. Jhansi district is known for its production of pulses, oilseeds and ginger. For the first time, two families in Jhansi without any help from the state government have successfully achieved the feat of cultivating strawberries. These families with the help of drip irrigation and sprinklers cultivated strawberries in the region showing that strawberries could be grown in Jhansi and Bundelkhand. If strawberry cultivation gets a boost in Jhansi, farmers would get a new source of earning a better income.
According to the Jhansi District Magistrate, when the two families in Jhansi cultivated strawberries, we drew inspiration from them and decided to organise the ‘Strawberry Festival’ in Jhansi. DM Andra Vamsi explained that people would be encouraged to cultivate strawberries by organising workshops during the Strawberry Festival. The people would be told how to cultivate strawberries and how it will increase their income.
Strawberry cultivator Happy Chawla told IANS that 1.5 acres have been used for sampling. It would produce an estimated 10,000 kg which would be available at a rate of Rs 100 per kg in the market. If the strawberries are produced and sold properly, then the farmers would get a fair price for their produce and earn a handsome profit.
ALSO READ: Rapid Blood Test Can Predict Severe Disease Risks in COVID Patients
According to Gaurav Garg, an expert on strawberry cultivation, strawberry farming could end the plight of farmers in Jhansi and Bundelkhand. One kilogram of strawberries from a strawberry plant is available for nearly Rs 70 to Rs 80. The strawberries grown in Jhansi have the same taste as the famous strawberries of Mahabaleshwar. If strawberry cultivation was encouraged in Jhansi and Bundelkhand, it would be in the interest of farmers. (IANS)
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13-year Hemesh Chadalavada from Telangana developed a smart wristband to monitor Alzheimer's patients recieves Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar.
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A 13-year-old boy from Telangana, who developed a smart wristband to monitor Alzheimer’s patients, is one of the recipients of Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2021 announced on Monday.
Hemesh Chadalavada from Ranga Reddy district has been awarded the Bal Puraskar for his excellence in the field of innovation.
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He created the smart wristband to monitor Alzheimer’s patients after seeing his grandmother suffer from the disease. The device monitors the wandering, pulse and blood pressure of the patient and sends an automatic alert to the caregiver and doctor in case of any abnormal health condition. An app displays the patient’s health status and daily reports are automatically sent to the doctor while a camera detects any falls.
Every three seconds, one person in the world suffers from Alzheimer’s. Patients suffering from this disease don’t have control over their body.
Hemesh’s grandmother was one among many suffering from Alzheimer’s. She used to wander at abnormal timings from the bed without even the caregiver’s notice. Irregular health check-ups were also common.
The device, worn by the Alzheimer’s patient, monitors his or her health status. If the patient gets out of bed and starts wandering or has any abnormal health conditions, an alert is automatically sent to the caregiver and the doctor.
ALSO READ: Few Points To Keep in Mind While Redoing Interiors Of Your Living Room
There is also a smart pillbox to ensure that correct pills are given. Hemesh has two international awards including a gold medal that he won at the IIA International Innovation Fair 2019 held at Hyderabad and six national awards to his name. He is a member of the Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) and a film will soon to be made on his life.
Union Minister of State for Home G. Kishan Reddy has congratulated Hemesh on being conferred the award. (IANS)
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What else will be the best if you can monetize your hobby and earn money from it? There are several professions on which you can work on.
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The Biggest victim of Coronavirus is our wallet. Every industry is facing salary cuts, businesses are suffering and job losses are real. What else will be the best if you can monetize your hobby and earn money from it? There are several professions which students, housewives, or anyone who has some free time can easily pursue and can make money online.
FREELANCING:
Freelancer is a platform that exists to help connect freelance workers with potential gigs. The term freelancing is nothing new, but it is something that has been growing steadily and quickly over the past several years. As of now, around 36% of U.S. workers are freelancers who work from home. Globally Freelance industry is worth 30 Billion dollars.
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Photoshop, website design, content writing, voice-overs, marketing. There are so many options to avail and start working on the websites to make money online.
The few freelancing websites are:
Upwork– Upwork is one of the most popular sites and is the main contender for major freelance job boards. The marketplace features jobs related to the job posting for Graphic Designers, Content marketing, and freelance writers. The website is not only limited to designers and writers you can also find other freelance job posting on the website. The site is easy to use and also gives you to list the hourly rate or fixed price for projects.
Fiverr- If you are just starting out and looking for quick ways to make money online then Fiverr is for you. Fiverr is the other best-known marketplace for freelancers and is a popular micro job website providing you several freelance jobs posting. The website is easy to use and scouts a lot of users to hire hidden gems.
Few Other sites are as follows- Simply Hired, PeoplePerHour and Aquent.
TRANSCRIBING:
Transcribing or Transcription is known as a written or printed representation of an audio recording. It is a process of creating a written document from a live recording dictation.
You can easily earn in dollars by sitting and working from your home via transcribing. Here are a few websites where you can easily set up your gig and can charge according to your expertise.
TranscibeMe!- TranscribeMe is one of the most advanced transcription sites which offers one of the highest rates to its transcribers. Working on this site is very flexible in work conditions and has good pay which you can easily earn per hour. The only thing you need is a few minutes and your projects to work on.
Rev- Rev is another transcription website that offers freelance transcription job opportunities. It is one of the most popular websites providing services around the globe. The site offers four types of services transcription, subtitles, captions, and translations.
Few other websites are as follows- GoTranscript, Scribie, and Speakwrite.
ONLINE TEACHING:
People are spending a lot of time on the internet! You can teach your skills and make money online. Due to Coronavirus, the platform of E-Teaching and E-learning has evolved so much. You can make your own youtube channel and can start your earning through ads but you can even upload a paid course of your own.
Here are a few sites wherein you can upload your paid course:
Chegg Tutors- This online teaching site is intended to help students in High School and college. The site offers online textbooks, homework help, online tutoring, and internship matching. The platform also helps teachers to maintain a reputation.
ALSO READ: Demand For Freelancers Have Increased By 75 Percent In Large Corporates
Udemy- Udemy is one of the most popular learnings and teaching platforms. It features around 80,000+ courses provided by online teachers and has around 17 million students. The site is unique in its own ways as it gives you the advantage wherein you do not have to teach online like other platforms. You can choose a topic and create online course content. While the income comes whenever a student buys your course.
The few other sites are as follows- Uteach, Tutor, and Buddy School.
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When the going gets tough, Bollywood thinks big. Reeling under the twin effect of the pandemic and OTT influx, which have dented business.
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When the going gets tough, Bollywood thinks big. Reeling under the twin effect of the pandemic and OTT influx, which have dented business, Bollywood is pulling all stops with mega-budget announcements, to woo fans back to the halls. Among emerging trends is the superhero movie.
The genre is not exactly new — Hrithik Roshan did star in the “Krrish” films, after all. But at no point in time has the Hindi film industry got into making so many superhero flicks at the same time as now. Trade analysts see it as a good trend, especially in these times when theatres are trying to pull the audience back amid the pandemic.
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Hollywood, of course, is a big influence, as everything else about Bollywood. Global blockbusters as “The Dark Knight” series”, the “Avengers” films, “Black Panther”, “Wonder Woman”, “Captain America: Civil War”, and “Justice League” among others set the cash registers ringing in India, too. With more films like “Black Widow”, “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” and the third part of “Spider-Man” lined up for release, the genre is alive and kicking in Hollywood. Bollywood had to take the cue.
Actor Vicky Kaushal recently got fans excited when he officially announced a new superhero film with his “Uri: The Surgical Strike” director Aditya Dhar, and also shared posters of the film, titled “The Immortal Ashwatthama”.
“Overwhelmed and ecstatic! On the 2nd anniversary of ‘URI-The Surgical Strike’, the team gives you a glimpse into the world of #TheImmortalAshwatthama Cannot wait to get onto this journey with the dream team of @adityadharfilms #RonnieScrewvala @rsvpmovies @soniyeah22,” Vicky posted on Instagram along with the posters that have a touch of mythology and modernity.
The director, on the other hand, posted on Instagram: “Raising the bar higher for the superhero genre not only in India but across the world, this film is a high-concept visual spectacle in the making. From the team that brought to you URI The Surgical Strike, presenting @vickykaushal09 in and as #TheImmortalAshwatthama.”
This isn’t the only Bollywood superhero film in the making right now.
Filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar, who has helmed blockbusters like “Sultan” and “Tiger Zinda Hai”, has planned a superhero universe. While one of his films will star Katrina Kaif, his “Mr. India” will be set in a relevant and contemporary superhero world.
In July 2020, filmmaker Sanjay Gupta tweeted that he had started scripting “Rakshak”, his film about a vigilante superhero, while in December last year, there were unconfirmed reports that Kartik Aaryan would star in the film adaptation of the comicbook character Phantom.
Among films already on floor is Ayan Mukerji’s mega-budget “Brahmastra”, which will reportedly have actor Ranbir Kapoor playing a man with special powers. The film also boasts of Amitabh Bachchan, Alia Bhatt, Nagarjuna and Mouni Roy in the cast.
Hrithik masks up again, too, in “Krrish 4”. The hit franchise began in 2003 with “Koi… Mil Gaya”, followed by “Krrish” (2006) and “Krrish 3” (2013). According to director Rakesh Roshan, the film was set for a Christmas 2020 release.
“Today is perhaps the best day to make the release day of Krrish 4 official. Christmas 2020 it is. A gift for all of you on Hrithiks birthday,” Rakesh Roshan had tweeted in 2018.
However, following the Covid pandemic, the film is yet to hit the screens anytime soon.
According to trade expert Rajesh Thadani, huge revenue comes from Hollywood superhero films. “I think they (Bollywood filmmakers) are taking to that. These kind of films cater to everyone, not just kids. They can be turned into franchises. There’s a thrill element involved in such films. Basically, people need a change from routine, and this is a good change,” he told IANS.
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh agrees with him. “It’s a great trend. We should make all kinds of films. When we talk of movies in today’s time, we often complain that Hindi films don’t have originality. They repeat themselves. This (superhero genre) is something that has not been exploited to the hilt. I think it’s a step in the right direction,” he told IANS.
There have been successful and failed attempts made by Indian filmmakers in the genre in the past.
For instance, the audience didn’t accept Tiger Shroff as hero with superpowers in “A Flying Jatt” (2016). Even the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer “Ra.One” (2011) failed to live up to expectations. The “Krrish” franchise, on the other hand, still has a strong fan following. Akshay Kumar also tried his hand at the genre in the Tamil film “2.0”. With Rajinikanth as the protagonist, Akshay played the antagonist Pakshi Rajan.
“Stars are important, but so is the content. You need to be original and give a desi tadka to such films,” said Adarsh, who feels adding mythology element to such films “would be great”.
But he feels that it won’t be easy to woo the Indian audience with such films as they already have a good exposure of Hollywood hits.
ALSO READ: Here’s How SARS-CoV-2 Can Directly Put an Effect on Brain Cells
“When you make a superhero film, you need to keep in mind that you will be compared with western counterparts because so many superhero films have released in India, and people have loved them. So obviously you have to be at par or maybe in that league to woo the Indian audience,” he said.
Viewers often point out the technology used in Hindi films, especially to make such films, is never up to the mark. But Thadani feels that is not something to worry about now as a lot of experts from abroad work on the special effects. Also, he feels that technology-wise, Indian cinema has improved. (IANS)
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With more films like “Black Widow”, “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” and the third part of “Spider-Man” lined up for release, the genre is alive and kicking in Hollywood. Bollywood had to take the cue.\nActor Vicky Kaushal recently got fans excited when he officially announced a new superhero film with his “Uri: The Surgical Strike” director Aditya Dhar, and also shared posters of the film, titled “The Immortal Ashwatthama”.\n“Overwhelmed and ecstatic! On the 2nd anniversary of ‘URI-The Surgical Strike’, the team gives you a glimpse into the world of #TheImmortalAshwatthama Cannot wait to get onto this journey with the dream team of @adityadharfilms #RonnieScrewvala @rsvpmovies @soniyeah22,” Vicky posted on Instagram along with the posters that have a touch of mythology and modernity.\nThe director, on the other hand, posted on Instagram: “Raising the bar higher for the superhero genre not only in India but across the world, this film is a high-concept visual spectacle in the making. From the team that brought to you URI The Surgical Strike, presenting @vickykaushal09 in and as #TheImmortalAshwatthama.”\nThis isn’t the only Bollywood superhero film in the making right now.\nFilmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar, who has helmed blockbusters like “Sultan” and “Tiger Zinda Hai”, has planned a superhero universe. While one of his films will star Katrina Kaif, his “Mr. India” will be set in a relevant and contemporary superhero world.\nIn July 2020, filmmaker Sanjay Gupta tweeted that he had started scripting “Rakshak”, his film about a vigilante superhero, while in December last year, there were unconfirmed reports that Kartik Aaryan would star in the film adaptation of the comicbook character Phantom.\nAmong films already on floor is Ayan Mukerji’s mega-budget “Brahmastra”, which will reportedly have actor Ranbir Kapoor playing a man with special powers. The film also boasts of Amitabh Bachchan, Alia Bhatt, Nagarjuna and Mouni Roy in the cast.\nHrithik masks up again, too, in “Krrish 4”. The hit franchise began in 2003 with “Koi… Mil Gaya”, followed by “Krrish” (2006) and “Krrish 3” (2013). According to director Rakesh Roshan, the film was set for a Christmas 2020 release.\n“Today is perhaps the best day to make the release day of Krrish 4 official. Christmas 2020 it is. A gift for all of you on Hrithiks birthday,” Rakesh Roshan had tweeted in 2018.\nHowever, following the Covid pandemic, the film is yet to hit the screens anytime soon.\nAccording to trade expert Rajesh Thadani, huge revenue comes from Hollywood superhero films. “I think they (Bollywood filmmakers) are taking to that. These kind of films cater to everyone, not just kids. They can be turned into franchises. There’s a thrill element involved in such films. Basically, people need a change from routine, and this is a good change,” he told IANS.\nTrade analyst Taran Adarsh agrees with him. “It’s a great trend. We should make all kinds of films. When we talk of movies in today’s time, we often complain that Hindi films don’t have originality. They repeat themselves. This (superhero genre) is something that has not been exploited to the hilt. I think it’s a step in the right direction,” he told IANS.\nThere have been successful and failed attempts made by Indian filmmakers in the genre in the past.\nFor instance, the audience didn’t accept Tiger Shroff as hero with superpowers in “A Flying Jatt” (2016). Even the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer “Ra.One” (2011) failed to live up to expectations. The “Krrish” franchise, on the other hand, still has a strong fan following. Akshay Kumar also tried his hand at the genre in the Tamil film “2.0”. With Rajinikanth as the protagonist, Akshay played the antagonist Pakshi Rajan.\n“Stars are important, but so is the content. You need to be original and give a desi tadka to such films,” said Adarsh, who feels adding mythology element to such films “would be great”.\nBut he feels that it won’t be easy to woo the Indian audience with such films as they already have a good exposure of Hollywood hits.\nALSO READ: Here’s How SARS-CoV-2 Can Directly Put an Effect on Brain Cells\n“When you make a superhero film, you need to keep in mind that you will be compared with western counterparts because so many superhero films have released in India, and people have loved them. So obviously you have to be at par or maybe in that league to woo the Indian audience,” he said.\nViewers often point out the technology used in Hindi films, especially to make such films, is never up to the mark. But Thadani feels that is not something to worry about now as a lot of experts from abroad work on the special effects. Also, he feels that technology-wise, Indian cinema has improved. (IANS)",
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According to a new report Only 43 percent of Indian firms are fully aware of current and upcoming data protection laws and are ready to use it.
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As enterprises struggle to understand the importance of data lifecycle were destructing the data is equally important to archiving or retaining it in the systems on the Cloud, only 43 percent of Indian firms are fully aware of current and upcoming data protection laws, a new report said on Thursday,
While the B2B firms are more prepared than B2C, 80 percent of organizations have a defined data retention policy, according to a joint report by Deloitte and Blancco, that provides data erasure and mobile device diagnostics software.
According to the report, organizations in India need to ensure that data is irrecoverable upon destruction so that it doesn’t become a liability.
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“With more stringent data privacy laws in place, secure and certified methods of data destruction are required to support enterprise compliance and compliance by third-party vendors,” the findings showed.
As organizations across the globe become more customer-centric, it becomes inevitable for them to consider new and upcoming privacy laws and standards and include the relevant data disposal and sanitization practices for their Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in India.
“The digital transformation of enterprises has paved the way for a data-centric ecosystem which enables housing petabytes of personal data on cloud infrastructure and gigabytes of data on endpoints,” Manish Sehgal, Partner, Deloitte India, told IANS.
“Another vital aspect is to securely dispose of the data which is no longer required for business purposes and our survey insights show only 32 percent of organizations produced a certification of data removal from solid-state drives at end-of-life,” Sehgal added.
The efficient management of data from its inception through its disposition is the responsibility of all organizations handling the data. The two critical end stages are the Archive stage, which addresses retention policies and adherence with those policies, and the Dispose stage, which addresses end-of-life data sanitization of assets or from within active environments.
“With more stringent data privacy laws in place, secure and certified methods of data destruction are required to support enterprise compliance and compliance by third-party vendors,” the report mentioned.
Due to regulatory reasons, the demand for the data protection officer (DPO) is increasing substantially, and more and more organizations require this position.
“The majority of organizations do not have consolidated visibilities into their vendors’ data destruction processes, which makes it difficult to comply with relevant regulations and laws,” the report noted.
ALSO READ: Digital Transformation Seen in Indian Firms
According to Sehgal, an effective sanitization at the end-of-data lifecycle, especially the ones collecting and processing personal data is paramount.
“The efficient management of data from its inception through its disposition is the collective responsibility of all organizations handling the data and consumer who need to be educated about being privacy-conscious”.(IANS)
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Financial institutions assess their clients' financial health when deciding whether or not they should give you access to loans or other forms of credit.
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Different Ways to Improve Your Credit Score or Financial Wealth
Despite your credit score not being the ultimate gauge of one’s financial health, it does reflect your credit history. It becomes crucial when you’re applying for a loan or a credit card. Unlike all other methods listed above, the average individual cannot calculate their credit scores; this is done by specific financial regulators.
Payday loans direct lenders will rely on the credit score calculated by these financial regulators to determine your creditworthiness.
While we have spoken in detail about how financial institutions evaluate your financial health, we now discuss how to improve it.
1. Keeping an Eye on Your Income
Bankers will also pay keen attention to your income status despite this not being as instrumental as the other methods. However, steady progress on your income rate will reflect positively on your profile.
2. Conservative Spending
One of the most familiar and straightforward ways of improving your financial situation is by spending wisely. Regardless of how much you earn, you must make ends meet within your limits. Overextending yourself beyond your means can negatively affect your credit score.
3. Budget Allotment
Effective budgeting can identify all your monthly expenses, which can further help you spend wisely. You can create such a budget depending on how much you earn. Remember, a good rule to stick to is the 50/30/20.
4. Making Credit Card Payments on Time
Neglecting your credit card payments negatively impacts your credit profile. Delayed payments also tend to be more expensive, as banks require you to pay interest on the amount due.
5. A Savings Plan is Crucial
One of the most effective methods of improving your financial health is with your savings. The best thing you can do is budget your monthly expenses such that you manage to save at least 20% of your income. This will go a long way in improving your credit profile, while also keeping you financially secure in the future.
ALSO READ: How Finance and Lifestyle Are Interlinked With Each Other
6. Make Investments Every Year
If you’ve managed to save a sufficient amount from your savings, but want to increase your financial resources, you could consider investment plans. While it might take a while to understand how they work with respect to fluctuations in the market, they can be a great way to improve your credit score if done right. You can also consider consulting a financial advisor to navigate this process and increase your chances of making a profit.
The Bottom Line
Evaluating your efforts can help you make room for improvements in improving your credit score. And much like you, financial institutions assess their clients’ financial health when deciding whether or not they should give you access to loans or other forms of credit.
Hence, self-imposed rules for financial development can be excellent ways of improving your financial health, bringing you a step closer to a world of financial benefits. Follow the tips mentioned above and keep an eye on your long-term goals when making decisions for a brighter financial future.
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With over 900 patents, India became the second largest contributor in the world to help IBM achieve a milestone of most patents ever awarded to a US company
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With over 900 patents, India became the second largest contributor in the world to help IBM achieve a milestone of most patents ever awarded to a US company, the IT giant announced.
The scientists and researchers received 9,130 US patents in 2020, the most of any company, marking 28 consecutive years of IBM patent leadership. IBM led the industry in the number of Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud, quantum computing, and security-related patents granted.
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“The world needs scientific thinking and action more than ever. IBM’s sustained commitment to investing in research and development, both in good and in challenging times, has paved the way for new products and new frontiers of information technology that have greatly benefited our clients and society,” Dario Gil, Senior Vice President and Director of IBM Research, said in a statement.
Want to read more in Hindi? Checkout: गूगल ने व्हाट्सऐप ग्रुप चैट लिंक हटाए
“The culture of innovation at IBM is stronger than ever, thanks to our inventors worldwide who devote themselves to advancing the boundaries of knowledge in their respective fields every single day,” Gil added.
IBM received more than 2,300 AI patents as inventors developed new AI technologies to help businesses scale their use of AI. It also received more than 3,000 patents related to cloud and hybrid cloud technologies. Quantum computing is a major focus for IBM and this is reflected in IBM’s leadership in quantum computing patents, the company said.
ALSO READ: Thane Athlete Is First To Complete The Everesting Running Challenge
Patents were awarded to more than 9,000 inventors located in 46 US states and 54 countries. Since 1920, IBM has received more than 150,000 US patents and played a crucial role in innovations ranging from magnetic storage to laser eye surgery. (IANS)
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The book includes major milestones like the tribal invasion in 1947-48, the Sudhan revolt in the 1950s, Ayub era and evolution of Pakistan occupied Kashmir.
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‘Forgotten Kashmir’ examines the evolution of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) over the past seven decades. It includes major milestones like the tribal invasion in 1947-48, the Sudhan revolt in the 1950s, the Ayub era, the Simla Agreement, the adoption of the Interim Constitution of 1974, and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
It is not simply a historical account but one that analyses the events in PoK against the background of developments in Pakistan’s polity and the situation within the area to better understand Pakistan’s motivations for its policies in the region.
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The book, published by HarperCollins, delves into contentious issues, such as the right of self-determination that is distinct from the concept of plebiscite in Jammu & Kashmir debated in the UN Security Council (UNSC). For a fuller understanding, the issue is examined considering the positions of principal actors, particularly the United Kingdom up to the 1950s, as well as the subsequent evolution of the right of self-determination.
More recently, Chinese presence in the region has grown with the development of the CPEC that runs through the Northern Areas, now renamed Gilgit-Baltistan. The book also covers internal developments in that remote area.
The author, Dinkar P. Srivastava, a seasoned diplomat, provides a wealth of information that comes from his involvement in the Kashmir issue at India’s Ministry of External Affairs and discussions at the UN, his stint in Karachi, and as a member of bilateral working groups on counter-terrorism with the US, EU, UK, and Canada.
“Much has been written about Jammu & Kashmir. However, very little is known about the other side of the Line of Control (LoC). The purpose of writing this book is to look at Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in terms of the aspirations of its people and the policies of Pakistan. The yardstick is not the Indian stand, but Pakistan’s international commitments and the context of contemporary Pakistan. For better or worse, the destiny of the people of the territory is tied to the evolution of Pakistan’s polity. If so, the people of PoK deserve to be treated at least on par with the people of Pakistan,” Srivastava says.
“Kashmir is often in the news, though we in India do not often hear about Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. As a result, it could be called ‘forgotten’ – not in the sense of memory but the absence of a specific strategic perspective. This is the gap that Ambassador Srivastava seeks to fill with this crucial book,” said Swati Chopra, Executive Editor, HarperCollins India.
ALSO READ: Holocaust Remembrance Day: Remembering The Modern-Day Genocide of Kashmiri Pandits
Srivastava joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1978. In 1993-94, as Director (UNP), he was part of successful Indian lobbying efforts against four Pakistani attempts to have resolutions on J&K adopted in the UN General Assembly and the UN Commission on Human Rights. He was involved in the drafting of the National Human Rights Commission statute.
As Joint Secretary (UNP), he participated in Indian lobbying efforts to contain the diplomatic fallout of the Pokhran II nuclear tests and prevent the internationalization of the J&K issue during the 1999 Kargil war. He dealt with Indian candidature for permanent membership of the UN Security Council, UN peacekeeping,+ and the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism. He was a member of Indian delegations to the World Conference on Human Rights in 1993, and the International Court of Justice in the case of the Aerial Incident of 1999 (Pakistan vs India). From 2011-15, as Indian Ambassador to Iran, he negotiated the MoU for Indian participation in Chabahar port. (IANS)
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Vaccines that cause human cells to temporarily produce the spike protein, triggering an immune response and antibody production.
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Researchers have developed a nanoparticle vaccine that elicits a virus-neutralizing antibody response after a single dose. The team, including Peter Kim from Stanford University in the US, said that the primary target for Covid-19 vaccines is the spike protein, which is necessary for SARS-CoV-2’s entry into cells.
Both of the vaccines are mRNA vaccines that cause human cells to temporarily produce the spike protein, triggering an immune response and antibody production. For the study, published in the ACS Central Science journal, the team wanted to try a different approach: a vaccine consisting of multiple copies of the spike protein displayed on ferritin nanoparticles, in a mice-based experiment.
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Ferritin is an iron storage protein found in many organisms that self-assembles into a larger nanoparticle. Other proteins, such as viral antigens, can be fused to ferritin so that each nanoparticle displays several copies of the protein, which might cause a stronger immune response than a single copy.
The researchers spliced spike protein and ferritin DNA together and then expressed the hybrid protein in cultured mammalian cells. The ferritin self-assembled into nanoparticles, each bearing eight copies of the spike protein trimer. The team purified the spike/ferritin particles and injected them into mice.
ALSO READ: Nanomaterial-Based Biosensing Platform That Detects Antibodies Of Virus
After a single immunization, mice produced neutralizing antibody titers that were at least two times higher than those in convalescent plasma from Covid-19 patients, and significantly higher than those in mice immunized with the spike protein alone. A second immunization 21 days later produced even higher antibody levels.
Although these results must be confirmed in human clinical trials, they suggest that the spike/ferritin nanoparticles may be a viable strategy for single-dose vaccination against Covid-19, the researchers said. (IANS)
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Repeated intravenous (IV) ketamine infusions significantly reduce symptom severity in individuals with PTSD and the improvement is rapid.
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Repeated intravenous (IV) ketamine infusions significantly reduce symptom severity in individuals with chronic post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the improvement is rapid and maintained for several weeks afterward, researchers have found.
“The data suggests repeated IV ketamine is a promising treatment for people who suffer from PTSD and provides evidentiary support to warrant future studies to determine how we can maintain this rapid and robust response over time,” said lead author Adriana Feder, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
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For the study, published September in the American Journal of Psychiatry journal, participants were randomly assigned to receive six infusions of ketamine, administered three times per week over two consecutive weeks, compared to six infusions of the psychoactive placebo control midazolam administered and evaluated over the same schedule.
Individuals in this study had severe and chronic PTSD from civilian or military trauma, with median duration of 14 years and nearly half of the sample taking concomitant psychotropic medications. The primary traumas reported by participants included sexual assault of molestation, physical assault or abuse, witnessing violent assault or death, having survived or responded to the 9/11 attacks, and combat exposure.
All study participants were assessed at baseline, at week 1 and week 2, as well as on each infusion day by teams of trained study raters who administered the Clinician Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 and the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS), standard rating scales for the assessment of PTSD and depression.
Significantly more participants in the ketamine group (67 per cent) attained at least 30 per cent or more reduction in symptoms from baseline at week two than those in the midazolam group (20 per cent).
Furthermore, ketamine infusions were associated with marked improvements across three of the four PTSD symptom clusters – intrusions, avoidance, and negative alterations in cognitions and mood.
ALSO READ: Pleasurable Effect of Alcohol May Result In Disorder
In the subsample of ketamine responders, improvement in PTSD symptoms was rapid, observed 24 hours after the first infusion, and was maintained for a median of 27.5 days following the primary outcome assessment day.
In addition to PTSD symptom improvement, the ketamine group exhibited a markedly greater reduction in comorbid depressive symptoms than the midazolam group, which is notable given the high comorbidity of depression in individuals with PTSD. (IANS)
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Arguably 2020 has seen the biggest shift in food trends; not only were families forced to cook more and together at home, cooking became a family affair.
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Arguably 2020 has seen the biggest shift in food trends; not only were families forced to cook more and together at home, but many turned to cultivate vegetable gardens for fresh produce. Sales of seeds skyrocketed around the world. People found new respect and understanding of the process of ‘farm to table’.
Experimentation in the home kitchen also thrived. As most people had more time, cooking became a family affair and was more enjoyable. Some products were harder to access so one had to be inventive. There was less waste, and one became more conscious of what we were eating.
But going forward, as we enter a brand new year, celebrity chef Sarah Todd believes we will see an increase in plant-based food and sustainable eating. “I believe there has been a paradigm shift in eating habits. The last 12 months have instilled a new mindset that will continue in 2021. We will think before we spend, meaning home cooking will continue. farmers approach marketing has matured and customers are now more aware of what is available,” she told IANSlife.
Adding: “Restaurants and cafes have been the hardest hit during the pandemic which affects farmers, workers, and proprietors. People are making a conscious effort to support them by eating out when they can. This will increase as confidence grows.”
Follow NewsGram on Instagram to keep yourself updated.
Chef Vineet Manocha, Vice President Culinary, Lite Bite Foods feels the year 2020 brought dramatic changes in eating and living habits with “local being the new sustainable… More and more use of local resources, produce, ingredients and equipment and focus on seasonal produce,” he added. Manocha lists down a few trends to look out for in 2021:
Healthy all the way
Health food is totally in and immunity-boosting foods are trending. The focus will be on choosing the ingredients carefully and eating well in the age of dieting. Wholesome nutritious food will be planned by us which is well balanced as per the principles of Ayurveda. Food also affects your mental health and in this age of pandemic anxiety, it’s very important that we eat calming nutritional food.
Heirloom and ancient ingredients
There will be a lot of experimentation on Heirloom varieties like ragi, barley, millets, teff, and spelled. More and more focus will be on lost ingredients and lost recipes. Home chefs are bringing in a lot of traction on ancient recipes. It’s not difficult in India to move back to sustainable heirloom ingredients as we just have to look back two generations. There is a lot of focus on reviving old cooking methods, cookware, techniques, and recipes. There is a growing appreciation for Ghee and cold-pressed seed oils which were used by our ancestors.
Rise of neighborhood Foodpreneurs
With growing awareness and campaigns about “Support Local Businesses”, many trained chefs will turn entrepreneurs, providing personalized, customized food solutions to a limited customer base. This is also supported by the demand for “food with a story”. Small menus, customized to needs, changing frequently to provide variety, local sustainability, daily subscription of meal kits, unpretentious dark kitchens, etc. will get a further boost this year.
Upcycled food
We are all aware of the threat of food security and the rising population. The severity of food wastage is catching up as a trend with the chefs. There will be a growing trend to reduce food wastage as much as possible and develop recipes that can make peels delicious. The trend does not just revolve around Blissful food from waste but also cocktails and beverages using food waste, peels, and ingredients like apple pulp, orange peels, etc. Blissful recipes will be a big trend in 2021.
Wine Trends for 2021
Sonal Holland, India’s only Master of Wine believes in the last quarter of 2020, we have finally seen some buoyancy and a pick-up in sales in the F&B industry. With sales only opening up again in end-August, the industry has been playing catch-up ever since, to try and make back the significant losses faced over the course of the year. Keeping this in mind, her forecast for the wine trends for 2021:
A Thirst for Knowledge
The pandemic was marked by a steep increase in online learning – webinars, Zoom meets, Instagram Lives and more helped people worldwide bide their time, with countless resources becoming available via which people were able to learn new skills. The wine and beverage industry also saw a lot of knowledge being shared by global experts; I predict that both consumers and professionals in the trade will continue to consume education about beverages and wine, well into the New Year.
A Surge in Specialist Wine Stores & Online Sales
In 2021, I see more consumers seeking out modern wine specialist stores at which to make their purchases. These are typically posh shops located within large food retail formats, shopping malls, or multi-theatre complexes. They offer a wider selection of both domestic and international wines; better-informed staff; and overall, a better experience for the consumer.
Another big trend that will continue into the New Year is the purchase of alcohol online. Ever since the Government has allowed online sales of alcohol, consumers have gravitated towards this highly convenient – and pandemic-proof – way of purchasing their favorite beverages. Given that the excise department has seen such a significant dip in revenue this year, I see no reason why the Government won’t continue to encourage online liquor sales into the New Year, and even longer.
Follow NewsGram on Twitter to stay updated about the World news.
Wine
An Affordable Luxury: In a year where the affluent haven’t had a chance to spend on themselves as much, through international holidays or luxury purchases, a quick and convenient way to consume luxury is by spending on premium wines. Now more than ever, wine has become a luxury that the affluent can splurge on – I see premium wine purchases continuing through the New Year, with the wealthy even looking to trade up, and splurge more than usual on their wines and other luxury beverages.
Wine in Cans
With the recent introduction of wine in cans by brands like Sula and Fratelli, the Indian consumer, who is younger and not as experienced in the world of wines, will have more opportunities to try and enjoy wines in 2021. Wine in cans is a more accessible and price-sensitive way for consumers to sample the beverage, and with their introduction, the hope is that a younger, newer audience will convert to drinking wine.
Blush & Rose Wines
In 2021, I predict that rose still wine from regions all across the world – like French Provence, Italy, Spain, and so on, will continue to rise in popularity. Rose wines are incredibly versatile, offering the lightness and freshness of a white wine, but the body and fruit of red wine. They also pair very well with vegetarian food. One variant in the rose category that will continue to enjoy popularity in the New Year is the blush-colored styles of Moscato wines. It’s a medium-sweet wine and low in alcohol, thus allowing for easy drinking. It’s got great aromatics and is especially a hit among lady drinkers. As women continue to embrace wines in 2021, options like Moscato, which are perfumed, sherbet-like, and not very expensive, will remain popular.
Dessert Trends for 2021
In the midst of so much uncertainty in 2020, treating took center stage as it delivered our daily dose of ‘small happy’; so as we step into 2021, what better way to celebrate than by looking forward to the delicious and tantalizing treats that will emerge over the next twelve months. The Baileys Treat Report 2021 compiled by Baileys, with leading food futurologist Dr. Morgaine Gaye presents delicious trends for 2021.
A Drop of Self-care
Unsurprisingly, everyone has been indulging in a bit more self-care in 2020 and the self-care kick will continue. People will be indulging themselves in new botanical drinks that offer qualities like ‘calm’, ‘focus’, ‘glow’ and ‘rest’, and new fermented beverages like hop water; a non-alcoholic drink with a slight beer or ale taste, will be bigger than ever.
Oat Everything
The humble porridge oats will go center stage as oat-based milk chocolates, ice creams, cheeses, yogurts, and even double cream are coming our way.
Want to read more in Hindi? Checkout: यूएई में प्रवासी भारतीय ने बनाया सबसे बड़ा ग्रीटिंग कार्ड, रिकॉर्ड कायम
I Should Cacao!
Cacao pulp, the bit you don’t see as it’s generally discarded when making chocolate, is a sweet and fruity flesh. You can also expect to see it as a flavourful alternative to coconut water, topped with eye-catching edible flowers for the perfect non-alcoholic refresher.
Japanese Indulgence
Japan is a haven for delicious, whimsical treats that will put a smile on your face, and we’ll be seeing a massive influx of Japanese inspired wonders including wobbly, fat, pillow-like pancakes and the Taiyaki fish, a soft waffle-like cones in the shape of a fish is stuffed to the gills with ice cream, sprinkles, sauces, and wafers.
Spread the Love
Savory spreads are getting a makeover as they turn to treats. Add a touch of luxury to toast as Sloe Gin spreads and Champagne butter will make the humble piece of bread into a meal fit for royalty.
How’s this for a glow-up?
We’re talking completely edible algae that will find its way into our favorite cocktails, giving them an incredible other-worldly appearance that will be hard to ignore. Will someone pass us a Glowtini?
As Light as Air
On the coattails of the whipped Dalgona coffee, this treating trend is only growing in popularity in 2021. Air will be whipped, injected, and stuffed into everything from ice cream to candy floss, giving a light texture that leaves us craving more.
ALSO READ: The World Welcomes New Year Resisting A Pandemic
Extra Sweet(s)
They’ve been around for a few years, but in 2021, some classics get a gloriously adventurous treating make-over as the macaron and Danish pastry get whimsical. Introducing the Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich and the Nougat Crown, with all the muted tones and flavors getting set aside for over the top color and tastes… already building up a sizeable following in Los Angeles.
Let’s hope in the New Year we can finally raise a glass and cheer while we focus on clean and mindful eating. (IANS)
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We will think before we spend, meaning home cooking will continue. farmers approach marketing has matured and customers are now more aware of what is available,” she told IANSlife.\nAdding: “Restaurants and cafes have been the hardest hit during the pandemic which affects farmers, workers, and proprietors. People are making a conscious effort to support them by eating out when they can. This will increase as confidence grows.”\nFollow NewsGram on Instagram to keep yourself updated.\nChef Vineet Manocha, Vice President Culinary, Lite Bite Foods feels the year 2020 brought dramatic changes in eating and living habits with “local being the new sustainable… More and more use of local resources, produce, ingredients and equipment and focus on seasonal produce,” he added. Manocha lists down a few trends to look out for in 2021:\nHealthy all the way\nHealth food is totally in and immunity-boosting foods are trending. The focus will be on choosing the ingredients carefully and eating well in the age of dieting. Wholesome nutritious food will be planned by us which is well balanced as per the principles of Ayurveda. Food also affects your mental health and in this age of pandemic anxiety, it’s very important that we eat calming nutritional food.\nHeirloom and ancient ingredients\nThere will be a lot of experimentation on Heirloom varieties like ragi, barley, millets, teff, and spelled. More and more focus will be on lost ingredients and lost recipes. Home chefs are bringing in a lot of traction on ancient recipes. It’s not difficult in India to move back to sustainable heirloom ingredients as we just have to look back two generations. There is a lot of focus on reviving old cooking methods, cookware, techniques, and recipes. There is a growing appreciation for Ghee and cold-pressed seed oils which were used by our ancestors.\nRise of neighborhood Foodpreneurs\nWith growing awareness and campaigns about “Support Local Businesses”, many trained chefs will turn entrepreneurs, providing personalized, customized food solutions to a limited customer base. This is also supported by the demand for “food with a story”. Small menus, customized to needs, changing frequently to provide variety, local sustainability, daily subscription of meal kits, unpretentious dark kitchens, etc. will get a further boost this year.\nUpcycled food\nWe are all aware of the threat of food security and the rising population. The severity of food wastage is catching up as a trend with the chefs. There will be a growing trend to reduce food wastage as much as possible and develop recipes that can make peels delicious. The trend does not just revolve around Blissful food from waste but also cocktails and beverages using food waste, peels, and ingredients like apple pulp, orange peels, etc. Blissful recipes will be a big trend in 2021.\nWine Trends for 2021\nSonal Holland, India’s only Master of Wine believes in the last quarter of 2020, we have finally seen some buoyancy and a pick-up in sales in the F&B industry. With sales only opening up again in end-August, the industry has been playing catch-up ever since, to try and make back the significant losses faced over the course of the year. Keeping this in mind, her forecast for the wine trends for 2021:\nA Thirst for Knowledge\nThe pandemic was marked by a steep increase in online learning – webinars, Zoom meets, Instagram Lives and more helped people worldwide bide their time, with countless resources becoming available via which people were able to learn new skills. The wine and beverage industry also saw a lot of knowledge being shared by global experts; I predict that both consumers and professionals in the trade will continue to consume education about beverages and wine, well into the New Year.\nA Surge in Specialist Wine Stores & Online Sales\nIn 2021, I see more consumers seeking out modern wine specialist stores at which to make their purchases. These are typically posh shops located within large food retail formats, shopping malls, or multi-theatre complexes. They offer a wider selection of both domestic and international wines; better-informed staff; and overall, a better experience for the consumer.\nAnother big trend that will continue into the New Year is the purchase of alcohol online. Ever since the Government has allowed online sales of alcohol, consumers have gravitated towards this highly convenient – and pandemic-proof – way of purchasing their favorite beverages. Given that the excise department has seen such a significant dip in revenue this year, I see no reason why the Government won’t continue to encourage online liquor sales into the New Year, and even longer.\nFollow NewsGram on Twitter to stay updated about the World news.\nWine\nAn Affordable Luxury: In a year where the affluent haven’t had a chance to spend on themselves as much, through international holidays or luxury purchases, a quick and convenient way to consume luxury is by spending on premium wines. Now more than ever, wine has become a luxury that the affluent can splurge on – I see premium wine purchases continuing through the New Year, with the wealthy even looking to trade up, and splurge more than usual on their wines and other luxury beverages.\nWine in Cans\nWith the recent introduction of wine in cans by brands like Sula and Fratelli, the Indian consumer, who is younger and not as experienced in the world of wines, will have more opportunities to try and enjoy wines in 2021. Wine in cans is a more accessible and price-sensitive way for consumers to sample the beverage, and with their introduction, the hope is that a younger, newer audience will convert to drinking wine.\nBlush & Rose Wines\nIn 2021, I predict that rose still wine from regions all across the world – like French Provence, Italy, Spain, and so on, will continue to rise in popularity. Rose wines are incredibly versatile, offering the lightness and freshness of a white wine, but the body and fruit of red wine. They also pair very well with vegetarian food. One variant in the rose category that will continue to enjoy popularity in the New Year is the blush-colored styles of Moscato wines. It’s a medium-sweet wine and low in alcohol, thus allowing for easy drinking. It’s got great aromatics and is especially a hit among lady drinkers. As women continue to embrace wines in 2021, options like Moscato, which are perfumed, sherbet-like, and not very expensive, will remain popular.\nDessert Trends for 2021\nIn the midst of so much uncertainty in 2020, treating took center stage as it delivered our daily dose of ‘small happy’; so as we step into 2021, what better way to celebrate than by looking forward to the delicious and tantalizing treats that will emerge over the next twelve months. The Baileys Treat Report 2021 compiled by Baileys, with leading food futurologist Dr. Morgaine Gaye presents delicious trends for 2021.\nA Drop of Self-care\nUnsurprisingly, everyone has been indulging in a bit more self-care in 2020 and the self-care kick will continue. People will be indulging themselves in new botanical drinks that offer qualities like ‘calm’, ‘focus’, ‘glow’ and ‘rest’, and new fermented beverages like hop water; a non-alcoholic drink with a slight beer or ale taste, will be bigger than ever.\nOat Everything\nThe humble porridge oats will go center stage as oat-based milk chocolates, ice creams, cheeses, yogurts, and even double cream are coming our way.\nWant to read more in Hindi? Checkout: यूएई में प्रवासी भारतीय ने बनाया सबसे बड़ा ग्रीटिंग कार्ड, रिकॉर्ड कायम\nI Should Cacao!\nCacao pulp, the bit you don’t see as it’s generally discarded when making chocolate, is a sweet and fruity flesh. You can also expect to see it as a flavourful alternative to coconut water, topped with eye-catching edible flowers for the perfect non-alcoholic refresher.\nJapanese Indulgence\nJapan is a haven for delicious, whimsical treats that will put a smile on your face, and we’ll be seeing a massive influx of Japanese inspired wonders including wobbly, fat, pillow-like pancakes and the Taiyaki fish, a soft waffle-like cones in the shape of a fish is stuffed to the gills with ice cream, sprinkles, sauces, and wafers.\nSpread the Love\nSavory spreads are getting a makeover as they turn to treats. Add a touch of luxury to toast as Sloe Gin spreads and Champagne butter will make the humble piece of bread into a meal fit for royalty.\nHow’s this for a glow-up?\nWe’re talking completely edible algae that will find its way into our favorite cocktails, giving them an incredible other-worldly appearance that will be hard to ignore. Will someone pass us a Glowtini?\nAs Light as Air\nOn the coattails of the whipped Dalgona coffee, this treating trend is only growing in popularity in 2021. Air will be whipped, injected, and stuffed into everything from ice cream to candy floss, giving a light texture that leaves us craving more.\nALSO READ: The World Welcomes New Year Resisting A Pandemic\nExtra Sweet(s)\nThey’ve been around for a few years, but in 2021, some classics get a gloriously adventurous treating make-over as the macaron and Danish pastry get whimsical. Introducing the Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich and the Nougat Crown, with all the muted tones and flavors getting set aside for over the top color and tastes… already building up a sizeable following in Los Angeles.\nLet’s hope in the New Year we can finally raise a glass and cheer while we focus on clean and mindful eating. (IANS)",
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In 2019-20, about 5.62 crore income tax returns were filed till due date and this year (2020-21) already 5.95 ITRs have been filed (up to January 10).
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The Central Board of Direct Taxes dashed hopes of all taxpayers waiting for further extension of due dates for filing tax returns rejecting all representation in this regard, citing that the process cannot be delayed ‘indefinitely’ and hamper the functioning of the tax department and welfare programs of the government.
The decision means that individual taxpayers who have missed the January 10 deadline for filing returns may now have to pay a penalty to complete the process. Similarly, taxpayers who need to file an audit report before filing returns will have to do so by January 15 and file their returns by February 15.
The income tax department had received several representations to further extend dates for filing returns as disruptions caused pandemic had continued to create problems for various taxpayers. The suggestion was to extend the dates for all categories of taxpayers to March 31.
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In its office order directing all tax formation across the country to see the due dates for tax payment is followed as no further extensions were due, the CBDT cited that the contentions of lesser number of audit reports filed this year and thereby extension was required, as completely baseless. It said that even in previous years audit reports were filed in the last few days before the deadline and similar trends were seen even in 2020-21.
The board also cited that India has been more generous compared to other global economies, particularly, Covid hit the US and UK, in providing relief to its taxpayers on compliance issues.
Also Read: Government May Extend Income Tax Deduction Benefits For COVID Treatment
Moreover, the statistics of returns filed this year clearly shows that the numbers are higher than last year already. In 2019-20, about 5.62 crore income tax returns were filed till the due date and this year (2020-21) already 5.95 ITRs have been filed (up to January 10).
Any further extension would adversely affect the return filing discipline and shall cause injustice to those who have taken pains to file the return before the due date, CBDT said in its order.
It will also hamper the government’s efforts to provide relief to the poor during Covid times, the official order said. (IANS)
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"The Central Board of Direct Taxes dashed hopes of all taxpayers waiting for further extension of due dates for filing tax returns rejecting all representation in this regard, citing that the process cannot be delayed ‘indefinitely’ and hamper the functioning of the tax department and welfare programs of the government.\nThe decision means that individual taxpayers who have missed the January 10 deadline for filing returns may now have to pay a penalty to complete the process. Similarly, taxpayers who need to file an audit report before filing returns will have to do so by January 15 and file their returns by February 15.\nThe income tax department had received several representations to further extend dates for filing returns as disruptions caused pandemic had continued to create problems for various taxpayers. The suggestion was to extend the dates for all categories of taxpayers to March 31.\nFollow NewsGram on Instagram to keep yourself updated.\nIn its office order directing all tax formation across the country to see the due dates for tax payment is followed as no further extensions were due, the CBDT cited that the contentions of lesser number of audit reports filed this year and thereby extension was required, as completely baseless. It said that even in previous years audit reports were filed in the last few days before the deadline and similar trends were seen even in 2020-21.\nThe board also cited that India has been more generous compared to other global economies, particularly, Covid hit the US and UK, in providing relief to its taxpayers on compliance issues.\nAlso Read: Government May Extend Income Tax Deduction Benefits For COVID Treatment\nMoreover, the statistics of returns filed this year clearly shows that the numbers are higher than last year already. In 2019-20, about 5.62 crore income tax returns were filed till the due date and this year (2020-21) already 5.95 ITRs have been filed (up to January 10).\nAny further extension would adversely affect the return filing discipline and shall cause injustice to those who have taken pains to file the return before the due date, CBDT said in its order.\nIt will also hamper the government’s efforts to provide relief to the poor during Covid times, the official order said. (IANS)",
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People who had tried five or more products increased their risk of becoming daily cigarette smokers by 15 percentage points.
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If you are a youth and use a vape, you are three times as likely to become a daily smoker in the future, a new study suggests. The findings showed that for those who reported using a tobacco product, daily use increased with age through age 28. Daily cigarette smoking nearly doubled between 18 to 21-year-olds (12 percent) and 25 to 28-year-olds (21 percent).
“In these data, e-cigarettes are a gateway for those who become daily cigarette smokers,” said the study’s first author, John P. Pierce, Professor Emeritus at University of California, San Diego. “The start product has changed from cigarettes to e-cigarettes, but the end product has stayed the same. When users become dependent on nicotine, they are converting to cigarette smoking,” Pierce added.
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For the study, published in the journal Pediatrics, the team used data from the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) Study, a longitudinal study of tobacco use and its effect. The study enrolled a nationally representative sample of 12 to 24-year-olds between 2013 and 2014 and re-interviewed them annually for four years to explore progression to daily use among experimenters of 12 tobacco products.
In the first year, 45 percent of study participants reported using at least one tobacco product in their lifetime. By the fourth year, as participants aged, 62 percent reported some tobacco experimentation, the study reported. Among those who have ever experimented with tobacco, 73 percent had tried cigarettes and 72 percent had tried e-cigarettes.
ALSO READ: E-Cigarettes Are Likely To Disrupt The Gut Barrier
Further, more than half tried hookahs and cigarillos. Traditional cigars, filtered cigars, smokeless products, pipes, and snus were each tried by more than 10 percent of study participants. The analyses revealed that, by year four, 12 percent of participants were using tobacco products daily — half of whom became daily users after the first year.
Seventy percent of daily users smoked cigarettes and most of them (63 percent) used cigarettes exclusively. Of those who smoked cigarettes and used another tobacco product, half vaped e-cigarettes on a non-daily basis. Less than 1 percent of study participants who experimented with just one tobacco product progressed to daily cigarette smoking. People who had tried five or more products increased their risk of becoming daily cigarette smokers by 15 percentage points. (IANS)
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"If you are a youth and use a vape, you are three times as likely to become a daily smoker in the future, a new study suggests. The findings showed that for those who reported using a tobacco product, daily use increased with age through age 28. Daily cigarette smoking nearly doubled between 18 to 21-year-olds (12 percent) and 25 to 28-year-olds (21 percent).\n“In these data, e-cigarettes are a gateway for those who become daily cigarette smokers,” said the study’s first author, John P. Pierce, Professor Emeritus at University of California, San Diego. “The start product has changed from cigarettes to e-cigarettes, but the end product has stayed the same. When users become dependent on nicotine, they are converting to cigarette smoking,” Pierce added.\nFollow NewsGram on Twitter to stay updated about the World news.\nFor the study, published in the journal Pediatrics, the team used data from the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) Study, a longitudinal study of tobacco use and its effect. The study enrolled a nationally representative sample of 12 to 24-year-olds between 2013 and 2014 and re-interviewed them annually for four years to explore progression to daily use among experimenters of 12 tobacco products.\nIn the first year, 45 percent of study participants reported using at least one tobacco product in their lifetime. By the fourth year, as participants aged, 62 percent reported some tobacco experimentation, the study reported. Among those who have ever experimented with tobacco, 73 percent had tried cigarettes and 72 percent had tried e-cigarettes.\nALSO READ: E-Cigarettes Are Likely To Disrupt The Gut Barrier\nFurther, more than half tried hookahs and cigarillos. Traditional cigars, filtered cigars, smokeless products, pipes, and snus were each tried by more than 10 percent of study participants. The analyses revealed that, by year four, 12 percent of participants were using tobacco products daily — half of whom became daily users after the first year.\nSeventy percent of daily users smoked cigarettes and most of them (63 percent) used cigarettes exclusively. Of those who smoked cigarettes and used another tobacco product, half vaped e-cigarettes on a non-daily basis. Less than 1 percent of study participants who experimented with just one tobacco product progressed to daily cigarette smoking. People who had tried five or more products increased their risk of becoming daily cigarette smokers by 15 percentage points. (IANS)",
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The results of the study may open up a relatively easy method for early detection of cognitive decline in eyes of the population.
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Routine eye imaging can identify changes in the retina that may be associated with cognitive disorders in older people with Type-1 diabetes, researchers say. According to them, people with diabetes are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive disorders than are people without diabetes.
These results may open up a relatively easy method for early detection of cognitive decline in this population, providing better ways to understand, diagnose, and ultimately treat the decline, the researchers said.
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“Since we knew there were cellular changes in the retina that might reflect changes in the brain, we were interested to see whether imaging techniques that visualize those changes in the retina might be reflective of changes in cognitive functions,” said lead author Ward Fickweiler, MD, at Joslin Diabetes Center in the US. For the study, published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, the researchers involved 129 participants.
ALSO READ: Airborne Transmission Of Coronavirus Possible In Closed Rooms
The team drew on eye scans routinely gathered from patients as a part of normal vision care. One set of scans was based on optical coherence tomography (OCT, a technique employing light to provide cross-sections for the retina). The second set of scans employed OCT angiography (OCTA, an extension of OCT technology that examines blood vessels in the retina).
Both types of scans are non-invasive and widely available in eye clinics in the US and can be performed within minutes. The researchers found very strong associations between performance on memory tasks and structural changes in deep blood vessel networks in the retina. “Memory is the main cognitive task that is affected in Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline, so that was exciting,” Fickweiler said. (IANS)
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"Routine eye imaging can identify changes in the retina that may be associated with cognitive disorders in older people with Type-1 diabetes, researchers say. According to them, people with diabetes are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive disorders than are people without diabetes.\nThese results may open up a relatively easy method for early detection of cognitive decline in this population, providing better ways to understand, diagnose, and ultimately treat the decline, the researchers said.\nFollow NewsGram on Twitter to stay updated about the World news.\n“Since we knew there were cellular changes in the retina that might reflect changes in the brain, we were interested to see whether imaging techniques that visualize those changes in the retina might be reflective of changes in cognitive functions,” said lead author Ward Fickweiler, MD, at Joslin Diabetes Center in the US. For the study, published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, the researchers involved 129 participants.\nALSO READ: Airborne Transmission Of Coronavirus Possible In Closed Rooms\nThe team drew on eye scans routinely gathered from patients as a part of normal vision care. One set of scans was based on optical coherence tomography (OCT, a technique employing light to provide cross-sections for the retina). The second set of scans employed OCT angiography (OCTA, an extension of OCT technology that examines blood vessels in the retina).\nBoth types of scans are non-invasive and widely available in eye clinics in the US and can be performed within minutes. The researchers found very strong associations between performance on memory tasks and structural changes in deep blood vessel networks in the retina. “Memory is the main cognitive task that is affected in Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline, so that was exciting,” Fickweiler said. (IANS)",
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Journal of Clinical Investigation reveals patients with severe Covid-19 have significantly high levels of a certain type of immune cells in their blood.
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Researchers have found that patients with severe Covid-19 have significantly elevated levels of a certain type of immune cells in their blood, called myeloid-derived suppressor cells.
In the study, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, the team researched one type of immune cell, monocytic myeloid-derived suppressor cells, or M-MDSC, and their potential role in Covid-19.
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“Our results help increase the understanding of what causes severe Covid-19 and is an important piece of the puzzle in understanding the connection between the early, innate immune system, which includes M-MDSC, and the later, adaptive immune system, which includes T cells,” said researcher Anna Smed Sorensen from Karolinska Institutet.
T cells are part of the immune system and play an important part in the body’s protection against viral infections such as Covid-19. M-MDSCs have been shown to increase in other inflammatory conditions, and their suppressive effect on T cell activity has been established.
The role of M-MDSC in respiratory infections, however, is largely unknown. Since low levels of T cells are a hallmark of Covid-19, it is of interest to understand the role of M-MDSCs in this disease.
The study consisted of 147 patients with mild to fatal Covid-19 who were sampled repeatedly from blood and the respiratory tract. These were then compared with patients with influenza and healthy individuals.
The results showed that patients with severe Covid-19 have significantly elevated levels of M-MDSCs in blood compared with milder cases and healthy individuals.
Covid-19 patients had fewer T cells in the blood than healthy subjects, and they showed signs of impaired function.
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The analysis also showed that the levels of M-MDSCs early in the course of disease seemed to reflect subsequent disease severity.
“There is also a strong clinical connection, as you could potentially use the results to find new biomarkers for severe illness,” Sorensen added. (IANS)
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The history of Indian tennis begins in the late 19th century, soon after it was established as a competitive sport in England.
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The history of Indian tennis begins in the late 19th century, soon after it was established as a competitive sport in England. The sport quickly caught the imagination of the colonized just as much as it had of the colonizers. In those early years, Mohammed Sleem, the Fyzee brothers, S.M. Jacob and Ghaus Mohammed (whose genius was sadly curtailed by the Second World War) were the heroes tennis needed, claiming it for India.
After independence, a new set of players set the courts ablaze: Dilip Bose, Sumant Misra, Naresh Kumar, and the dazzling Ramanathan Krishnan, who remains one of India’s biggest icons. In the 1970s and ’80s, Vijay Amritraj and Ramesh Krishnan established India as a regular on the international stage, until finally in the mid-1990s, Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi earned the country its first Grand Slam titles.
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Today, tennis is deeply entrenched in India, with players like Rohan Bopanna and Sania Mirza — the superstar who transformed women’s tennis in her country — being huge sporting icons and much sought after for endorsements.
Anindya Dutta’s ‘Advantage India – The Story of Indian Tennis’ (Westland) is a deeply researched and engaging account of the exhilarating journey of Indian tennis, with a special section on the doubles game and on women’s tennis in India. A must-have for every sports lover.
Dutta is an international banker-turned entrepreneur doing work on sports-led leadership development and has spent the past two-and-a-half decades working in major financial markets — London, Hong Kong, Mumbai, and Singapore. He is deeply interested in sports history and is a sportswriter by vocation.
ALSO READ: January 15 – Indian Army Day: Day of Honour To The Valiant Soldiers of India
His first book, ‘A Gentleman’s Game’ (2017), was followed by his widely acclaimed and bestselling account of the greatest bowling spells in the history of cricket, ‘Spell Binding Spells’ (2017). His next book, ‘We are the Invincibles’ (2019), a fascinating account of Don Bradman’s 1948 team’s tour of England also received critical acclaim.
‘Wizards: The Story of Indian Spin Bowling’ published by Westland Sport in 2019 won India’s Cricket Book of the Year Award at the Ekamra Sports Lit Fest. Besides penning books, Dutta is also a columnist for Sportstar, The Cricketer Magazine, Firstpost, Hindustan Times, ESPNcricinfo, Cricket Monthly, Cricket Soccer, Roar, and Fountain Ink. Delicately maintaining his work-write balance — entrepreneur by day and writer by night -Dutta lives in Singapore with his hugely supportive wife Anisha and canine daughter Olu. (IANS)
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The Punjabi harvest festival is called Lohri and arrives just a night before Makara Sankranti, a festival that marks the end of winter.
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The Punjabi harvest festival is called Lohri and arrives just a night before Makara Sankranti, a festival that marks the end of winter. Lohri is mostly celebrated by the Hindus and Sikhs to honor the harvested crops in winter. The harvest festival is referred to different names in different states of India, Pongal in Tamilnadu, Makara Sankranthi in Gujurat, Bengal, and Karnataka, Bihu in Assam, and Tai Pongal in Kerala.
Farmers in Punjab consider Lohri as their New Year in the terms of finance. A bonfire is lighted-up on the night of Lohri and people enjoy singing, dancing, and offering leftovers.
Lohri celebrates the winter rabi crops which are sown in winters such as Sarson (mustard leaves), sesame, whole wheat, and spinach are an integral part of the festival. It is their tradition to serve sinner after the celebration is done around the bonfire.
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The winter harvests such as popcorns, peanuts, jaggery, Rewari, and gajak are distributed to all neighbors, friends, and relatives. Girls of the families dress up traditionally and perform Gidha.
“Til” means sesame and “Rohri” means jaggery and these are the traditional food of this festival. Lohri got its original name which is “Tilohri” by these two words.
During the bonfire, families dance and enjoy famous tunes of this festival like “Sundariye Mundariye Ho.” “Dholis” present at several gatherings is another sight rendering traditional Punjabi touch to the celebrations as people enjoyed ‘Bhangra’ dancing.
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Lohri is also believed to be the longest night of the year in the Lunar Calendar. It implies the end of the coldest month of the year and indicates the arrival of the Sun as Earth now starts to turn towards the Sun. The Sun god is also worshipped during Lohri.
In the context of folklores, the flames of the fire during the bonfire are known to carry messages to the Sun which is why the day after Lohri is warm and sunny bringing an end to “gloomy” winter days. The following day is celebrated as ‘Makara Sankranti’ to mark the beginning of bright days ahead.
ALSO READ: Religious People Less Likely To Suffer Depression and Anxiety: Says Study
Foods like gajak and puffed rice and items like popcorn are thrown into the bonfire to indicate Agni- The God of Fire. It is said that these offerings are thrown in the sparkling flames to effectively impress the gods and thus seek blessings for their family and a good future.
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"BY NEHA HEGDE\nThe Punjabi harvest festival is called Lohri and arrives just a night before Makara Sankranti, a festival that marks the end of winter. Lohri is mostly celebrated by the Hindus and Sikhs to honor the harvested crops in winter. The harvest festival is referred to different names in different states of India, Pongal in Tamilnadu, Makara Sankranthi in Gujurat, Bengal, and Karnataka, Bihu in Assam, and Tai Pongal in Kerala.\nFarmers in Punjab consider Lohri as their New Year in the terms of finance. A bonfire is lighted-up on the night of Lohri and people enjoy singing, dancing, and offering leftovers.\nLohri celebrates the winter rabi crops which are sown in winters such as Sarson (mustard leaves), sesame, whole wheat, and spinach are an integral part of the festival. It is their tradition to serve sinner after the celebration is done around the bonfire.\nFollow NewsGram on Twitter to stay updated about the World news.\nThe winter harvests such as popcorns, peanuts, jaggery, Rewari, and gajak are distributed to all neighbors, friends, and relatives. Girls of the families dress up traditionally and perform Gidha.\n“Til” means sesame and “Rohri” means jaggery and these are the traditional food of this festival. Lohri got its original name which is “Tilohri” by these two words.\nDuring the bonfire, families dance and enjoy famous tunes of this festival like “Sundariye Mundariye Ho.” “Dholis” present at several gatherings is another sight rendering traditional Punjabi touch to the celebrations as people enjoyed ‘Bhangra’ dancing.\nWant to read more in Hindi? Checkout: राम मंदिर आंदोलन पर डॉक्युमेंट्री रिलीज\nLohri is also believed to be the longest night of the year in the Lunar Calendar. It implies the end of the coldest month of the year and indicates the arrival of the Sun as Earth now starts to turn towards the Sun. The Sun god is also worshipped during Lohri.\nIn the context of folklores, the flames of the fire during the bonfire are known to carry messages to the Sun which is why the day after Lohri is warm and sunny bringing an end to “gloomy” winter days. The following day is celebrated as ‘Makara Sankranti’ to mark the beginning of bright days ahead.\nALSO READ: Religious People Less Likely To Suffer Depression and Anxiety: Says Study\nFoods like gajak and puffed rice and items like popcorn are thrown into the bonfire to indicate Agni- The God of Fire. It is said that these offerings are thrown in the sparkling flames to effectively impress the gods and thus seek blessings for their family and a good future.",
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The books related to life lessons or self-help are a boon for us as they not only teach us but take us on adventures and experiences.
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BY SHWETA PORWAL
Books are addressed as the closest friend of a human and are the closest thing we have to telepathic communication. Nelson Mandela said, “Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world”. Books are incredibly powerful having the ability to teach us, move us, and influence the way we think.
It is amazing that someone could record their thoughts, observation, and experiences on the pages, and then someone else, completely unrelated to them can just read and learn from them and can apply in their lives.
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The books related to life lessons or self-help are a boon for us as they not only teach us but take us on adventures, give us new perspectives, help shape us and the most powerful ones can change our lives forever.
Reading life lesson or self-help books gives us an experience that we probably never had, and might never have, but the knowledge we acquire from them leaves us with the wisdom and courage to handle similar situations if they ever happen to us. By reading these kinds of books you can learn valuable life lessons to apply to your own.
Check out, these Self-help books to read this new year’s month:
IKIGAI: The Japanese secret to a long and happy life:
IKIGAI: The Japanese secret to a long and happy life by Hector Garcia, Albert Liebermann. The word IKIGAI stands for “Purpose of Life”. The skills, interests, desires, and history makes us a perfect candidate for something. We all have an IKIGAI, all we need is to find it. The book unlocks and touches the various aspects of life which can help us achieve a happy and long life. The book imparts a few rules like smile, connect with nature, stay active, live in the moment, and follow your IKIGAI. It also shares theoretical as well as practical examples to guide an individual.
The Art Of The Good Life:
The art of the good life by Rolf Dobelli includes 52 rules for a good life. It talks about the practical ways of living your life and handling different situations in your life on a daily basis. The book is an easy read and with important rules.
The Obstacle Is The Way: The timeless art of turning trials into triumph:
The Obstacle Is The Way: The timeless art of turning trials into triumph by Ryan Holiday. The book narrates practical knowledge on how to perceive, act, and thrive in an uncertain and changing world and also tells how we can turn our own adversity into adversity.
ALSO READ: Books And Authors In 2020
The Little Book of Lykke: Secret of the World’s Happiest People
The Little Book of Lykke: Secret of the World’s Happiest People by Meik Wiking. The book imparts a treasure of useful tips and secrets for how to live a happier life. It reveals many fundamental facts that contribute to human happiness and shows how danish society has used them in everyday life in being the happiest people in the world.
The Power of Positive Thinking:
The power of positive thinking by Norman Vincent Peale defines the practical application of techniques to overcome defeat and win the confidence, success, and happiness in your life. It shares the formula of faith and optimism to apply and make the best of your life.
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"BY SHWETA PORWAL\nBooks are addressed as the closest friend of a human and are the closest thing we have to telepathic communication. Nelson Mandela said, “Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world”. Books are incredibly powerful having the ability to teach us, move us, and influence the way we think.\nIt is amazing that someone could record their thoughts, observation, and experiences on the pages, and then someone else, completely unrelated to them can just read and learn from them and can apply in their lives.\nFollow NewsGram on Twitter to stay updated about the World news.\nThe books related to life lessons or self-help are a boon for us as they not only teach us but take us on adventures, give us new perspectives, help shape us and the most powerful ones can change our lives forever.\nReading life lesson or self-help books gives us an experience that we probably never had, and might never have, but the knowledge we acquire from them leaves us with the wisdom and courage to handle similar situations if they ever happen to us. By reading these kinds of books you can learn valuable life lessons to apply to your own.\nCheck out, these Self-help books to read this new year’s month:\nIKIGAI: The Japanese secret to a long and happy life:\nIKIGAI: The Japanese secret to a long and happy life by Hector Garcia, Albert Liebermann. The word IKIGAI stands for “Purpose of Life”. The skills, interests, desires, and history makes us a perfect candidate for something. We all have an IKIGAI, all we need is to find it. The book unlocks and touches the various aspects of life which can help us achieve a happy and long life. The book imparts a few rules like smile, connect with nature, stay active, live in the moment, and follow your IKIGAI. It also shares theoretical as well as practical examples to guide an individual.\nThe Art Of The Good Life:\nThe art of the good life by Rolf Dobelli includes 52 rules for a good life. It talks about the practical ways of living your life and handling different situations in your life on a daily basis. The book is an easy read and with important rules.\nThe Obstacle Is The Way: The timeless art of turning trials into triumph:\nThe Obstacle Is The Way: The timeless art of turning trials into triumph by Ryan Holiday. The book narrates practical knowledge on how to perceive, act, and thrive in an uncertain and changing world and also tells how we can turn our own adversity into adversity.\nALSO READ: Books And Authors In 2020\nThe Little Book of Lykke: Secret of the World’s Happiest People\nThe Little Book of Lykke: Secret of the World’s Happiest People by Meik Wiking. The book imparts a treasure of useful tips and secrets for how to live a happier life. It reveals many fundamental facts that contribute to human happiness and shows how danish society has used them in everyday life in being the happiest people in the world.\nThe Power of Positive Thinking:\nThe power of positive thinking by Norman Vincent Peale defines the practical application of techniques to overcome defeat and win the confidence, success, and happiness in your life. It shares the formula of faith and optimism to apply and make the best of your life.",
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The book holds testimony to Indian art, culture, civilization, and spirituality. A rich, fascinating guidebook to India and its temples and hidden gems.
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For author and noted travel blogger Anuradha Goyal, who has penned the book ‘Lotus in the Stone: Sacred Journeys in Eternal India’ on India’s most sacred sites, temples contain vignettes of our history, heritage, art history, folk tales, aesthetics. Condensing years of her travel into writing, Goyal presents a travelogue rooted deep into Indian history and culture.
Published and launched by Garuda Prakashan, the book holds in its pages a testimony to Indian art, culture, civilization, and spirituality. It makes for a rich, fascinating guidebook to India and its temples and hidden gems. Goyal narrates her mystical and magical experiences at places like Kumbh Mela, Ayodhya, Khajuraho, Thanjavur, Kolhapur, Odisha, Himalayas, and many more.
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She holds that their grandeur is the testimony of our prosperity and that they were the centers of our social, cultural as well as economic lives. “We need to understand temples and their roles in our lives as it was and as it can be in the future. They are not the places to seek quick blessings when we need them, but we need to keep them alive enough for us to be able to go there to seek blessings. I have highlighted how ancient engineering and architecture should inspire future engineers and architects, as these are rooted in this land, and in sync with our climatic conditions. The chapter on languages introduces you to the common metaphors that are well understood across the country despite us having a plethora of languages,” the author told IANSlife in an email interview.
With her experiences and adventures in crisscrossing India for decades, the author shows us how ancient India’s surviving heritage and living traditions are a testimony to her history and the invisible threads and sacred geography that bind her people together. The book draws from the author’s travels and personal pilgrimage to sites across the country, and from reading books on India — from ancient scriptures to modern renditions, and correlating both.
How did she conceive the book? “‘Lotus in the Stone’ is a culmination of my travel experiences since childhood. I have been writing about my travels since 2004, but that happened destination by destination as I traveled. This book joins the dots that I captured through my travels. It is my own journey of discovering an India that was all around me, but it took me walking around the country to see,” she reveals.
Asked about her travels and visits to the country’s sacred spaces, the avid traveler said that she has been traveling since childhood first with parents as they were posted at different places in the country, then during her own corporate career, and now as a travel blogger.
“Most people like to travel but not many go beyond looking at travel as a leisure activity. Thanks to the ease of travel and the brag value that travel provides, a lot more people are traveling. It has become a part of the lifestyle for most of the middle class. Now I hope, people read my journey and add the layers of travel that would make their travels far more meaningful and something that would help them grow as individuals, help them achieve their goals. The book features a lot of places from all corners of India. I do not think it would be easy to create a list of places featured as it is not a travel guide, it is a journey that goes back and forth in time as it weaves the warp and weft of the sacred geography of India.”
According to Sankranth Sanu, Founder, and CEO, Garuda Prakashan, the book is a celebration of India’s plural syncretic culture.
The book gives readers a thorough peek into the India that was — unhurried, trusting, simple, and full of devotion and life — and the one that still continues to be so when it comes to the lives around its sacred spaces and ancient temples. The camaraderie and the devotion generated in these sacred spaces, the trust, and respect for the fellow traveler — the book has endearing insights for one to appreciate these hidden aspects of life.
ALSO READ: Top 5 Hindu Temples to Visit Across Asia
The author, having traversed across the country along, with friends and family, and with strangers, Goyal takes us to this riveting and endearing ride of an India, where we might have gone, but not seen the place. Commenting on post-pandemic travel, especially to pilgrimage sites and temples, Goyal says that pilgrimage travel has been the backbone of domestic travel since time immemorial, and forecasts that it will get back on its feet as soon as the logistics are back on their feet.
“Domestic tourism will get a push due to limitations on international travel as well as due to fear of a second wave that might lead to unpredictable circumstances. I hope the Indian tourism industry will take it as an opportunity to not just tap the domestic tourists but also define the new paradigms in tourism that are rooted in Indic travel traditions. A good question to look at is – Can we make the travels more deeper and mindful and more than just chill out parties?” The book is available on the Garuda Prakashan website. (IANS)
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"For author and noted travel blogger Anuradha Goyal, who has penned the book ‘Lotus in the Stone: Sacred Journeys in Eternal India’ on India’s most sacred sites, temples contain vignettes of our history, heritage, art history, folk tales, aesthetics. Condensing years of her travel into writing, Goyal presents a travelogue rooted deep into Indian history and culture.\nPublished and launched by Garuda Prakashan, the book holds in its pages a testimony to Indian art, culture, civilization, and spirituality. It makes for a rich, fascinating guidebook to India and its temples and hidden gems. Goyal narrates her mystical and magical experiences at places like Kumbh Mela, Ayodhya, Khajuraho, Thanjavur, Kolhapur, Odisha, Himalayas, and many more.\nFollow NewsGram on Instagram to keep yourself updated.\nShe holds that their grandeur is the testimony of our prosperity and that they were the centers of our social, cultural as well as economic lives. “We need to understand temples and their roles in our lives as it was and as it can be in the future. They are not the places to seek quick blessings when we need them, but we need to keep them alive enough for us to be able to go there to seek blessings. I have highlighted how ancient engineering and architecture should inspire future engineers and architects, as these are rooted in this land, and in sync with our climatic conditions. The chapter on languages introduces you to the common metaphors that are well understood across the country despite us having a plethora of languages,” the author told IANSlife in an email interview.\nWith her experiences and adventures in crisscrossing India for decades, the author shows us how ancient India’s surviving heritage and living traditions are a testimony to her history and the invisible threads and sacred geography that bind her people together. The book draws from the author’s travels and personal pilgrimage to sites across the country, and from reading books on India — from ancient scriptures to modern renditions, and correlating both.\nHow did she conceive the book? “‘Lotus in the Stone’ is a culmination of my travel experiences since childhood. I have been writing about my travels since 2004, but that happened destination by destination as I traveled. This book joins the dots that I captured through my travels. It is my own journey of discovering an India that was all around me, but it took me walking around the country to see,” she reveals.\nAsked about her travels and visits to the country’s sacred spaces, the avid traveler said that she has been traveling since childhood first with parents as they were posted at different places in the country, then during her own corporate career, and now as a travel blogger.\n“Most people like to travel but not many go beyond looking at travel as a leisure activity. Thanks to the ease of travel and the brag value that travel provides, a lot more people are traveling. It has become a part of the lifestyle for most of the middle class. Now I hope, people read my journey and add the layers of travel that would make their travels far more meaningful and something that would help them grow as individuals, help them achieve their goals. The book features a lot of places from all corners of India. I do not think it would be easy to create a list of places featured as it is not a travel guide, it is a journey that goes back and forth in time as it weaves the warp and weft of the sacred geography of India.”\nAccording to Sankranth Sanu, Founder, and CEO, Garuda Prakashan, the book is a celebration of India’s plural syncretic culture.\nThe book gives readers a thorough peek into the India that was — unhurried, trusting, simple, and full of devotion and life — and the one that still continues to be so when it comes to the lives around its sacred spaces and ancient temples. The camaraderie and the devotion generated in these sacred spaces, the trust, and respect for the fellow traveler — the book has endearing insights for one to appreciate these hidden aspects of life.\nALSO READ: Top 5 Hindu Temples to Visit Across Asia\nThe author, having traversed across the country along, with friends and family, and with strangers, Goyal takes us to this riveting and endearing ride of an India, where we might have gone, but not seen the place. Commenting on post-pandemic travel, especially to pilgrimage sites and temples, Goyal says that pilgrimage travel has been the backbone of domestic travel since time immemorial, and forecasts that it will get back on its feet as soon as the logistics are back on their feet.\n“Domestic tourism will get a push due to limitations on international travel as well as due to fear of a second wave that might lead to unpredictable circumstances. I hope the Indian tourism industry will take it as an opportunity to not just tap the domestic tourists but also define the new paradigms in tourism that are rooted in Indic travel traditions. A good question to look at is – Can we make the travels more deeper and mindful and more than just chill out parties?” The book is available on the Garuda Prakashan website. (IANS)",
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New survey by a Canadian firm revealed that 44 percent of Indians are suffering from information overload during the pandemic.
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About 44 percent of Indians feel that “information overload” has intensified during the pandemic and escalated their daily stress, a new survey revealed on Thursday.
According to the survey by Canada-based information management solutions company OpenText, the data suggested that this “information overload” is significantly impacting both personal and professional lives.
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“Users have proven willing to adopt new services and tools, but also face challenges in managing multiple accounts and sources of information,” Lou Blatt, SVP and CMO, OpenText, said in a statement.
“Companies need to recognize this trend and find ways to reduce complexity, simplify workflows and processes and create compelling customer and employee experiences,” Blatt added.
Faced with the prospect of working from home long term, more than one in five (21 percent) respondents admit remaining motivated would be their biggest challenge, 39 percent say accessing work email would be the main problem while 37 percent said accessing corporate file systems and work content would be the biggest issue.
The pandemic also brought in a slew of new challenges including work from home, yet almost one-third (30 percent) of respondents with an office job believe they still aren’t equipped with the right digital tools for remote work.
More than two in five (44 per cent) respondents believe that a more streamlined information database would be helpful to deal with the varied information sources such as emails, diaries, news feeds, company websites, calendars, etc, while making a work or home-life related decision.
Additionally, a similar number (43 percent) felt the need to remember multiple passwords to access each app has added to their anxieties.
“The research data reveals that a significant proportion of the working population struggles with accessing work emails and corporate file systems, thereby hampering their productivity,” said Isaac Rajkumar, Managing Director, India, and Vice President, Engineering.
With data stored in so many places, it is important to have a single information and content repository for managing all workflows smoothly and efficiently,” Rajkumar added.
ALSO READ: Padma Shri Athlete Sudha Singh ‘Shuns’ Family For Glory
The survey was conducted through 3GEM and Google and involved 24,000 consumers who were anonymously surveyed globally, across India, Japan, Brazil, Italy, UK, France, Germany, Spain, Canada, Australia, and Singapore.
However, a total of 6,000 Indian adults were part of this research. (IANS)
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The new Microsoft view allows Teams users to share content side by side with participants. It looks ideally positioned for meetings.
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Microsoft is updating its Teams service with a new “Dynamic View” for users to make video calls with presentations a lot easier to view. According to Microsoft’s roadmap, this new “Dynamic View” will be available to all Microsoft Teams users in March.
This new view allows Teams users to share content side by side with participants. It looks ideally positioned for meetings where someone is presenting a slide deck or if participants are watching a live event together.
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Dynamic content like earnings reports, slide decks, or videos can be displayed alongside other speakers. Currently, in Teams, video feeds of other participants are tiny when people are screen sharing or presenting decks, The Verge reported on Friday.
ALSO READ: LG Electronics To Feature Virtual Human As A Speaker In CES 2021
Microsoft’s Gallery View for Teams will optimize itself automatically with this new view and allow participants to personalize the view. It will also more clearly highlight active speakers, people who have virtually raised their hands, and allow participants to pin people next to dynamic content.
Microsoft Teams usage has soared over the past 10 months of the pandemic, with the service now being used by more than 115 million people daily. Microsoft has been adding features to Teams on what feels like a monthly basis, with virtual breakout rooms appearing in December alongside an improved calling experience. (IANS)
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The requirement of Android app developers would continue to rise exponentially across industries that have now started selling their products online.
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Humans’ growing dependence on mobile phones highlights the fact that seamless, fast, versatile, and up-to-date applications for the smooth functioning of our everyday tasks are the need of the hour. The pandemic induced various changes in our lifestyle brought dynamic work-from-home culture and changed the learning methodologies. Owing to this, various mobile apps for food delivering, video conferencing, online classroom, grocery delivery, team gaming or trivia, and social media gained immense popularity.
When it comes to mobile app development, Android is easily customizable, compatible with different devices, cost-effective, and is a responsive operating system. The widespread user base and the comparatively flexible app store gives developers the liberty to experiment and come up with revolutionary applications for Android devices. From smartphones, Android has now ventured into smartwatches, home appliances, cars, and TV units., And, it would continue to grow tremendously bringing immense job opportunities for Android experts. Here are a few important things about Android that highlight why learning Android app development in 2021 would be a great move.
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AI and machine learning integration – Artificial intelligence and machine learning are two evolving technologies that contribute to building intelligent, faster, and self-reliant products. Siri, Cortana, Google Assistant, and Alexa are a few AI examples that have made mobile phones and other home devices better. Face recognition, filters (like in Snapchat), photo tags automatically detecting faces, the auto recommendation of emoticons, detecting real-time traffic, and search recommendations, are some common machine learning features integrated into our Android phones.
As the requirement for personalized and customizable applications would grow, the usage of AI and ML in Android would increase and make the user experience better. Individuals skilled or willing to get skilled in AI or ML can also make their way into Android app development and build apps that create personal connections with users, use voice search to execute orders, reduce capital investment with more machines and less human involvement, and ultimately increase the number of purchases.
Increasing usage of Android in wearable devices – Smartwatches and fitness bands have already made a huge impact in creating awareness among people around fitness through features like counting steps, gyroscope, barometer, heart rate tracker, calorie tracker, sleep monitoring, and syncing with smart health apps. Innovation in similar wearable products such as VR headsets and smart glasses that can be connected, managed, and operated through Android would continue to boost as they allow the users to take control of multiple tasks through one device.
Android experts who can design apps for entertainment, education, and healthcare and can customize them accordingly to work on both phones and wearable devices would be high in demand. Integration of Android in wearables would allow businesses to make their apps more discoverable, increase the user interaction, help their customers navigate better, provide advanced actionable notifications, innovation in gamification, provide on-the-go services, and ensure high data security.
Rising job opportunities in multiple sectors – A website and Android mobile app has to be the main product of a business whether it operates online or physically. To serve the technologically equipped customers, companies across private and government industries are seeking experts to build, secure, manage, upgrade, and maintain Android apps that make the customer experience better. Holding the structure of digital India, mobile payment apps would continue to hire experts who can ensure a secured end to end transactions. Jobs in the ed-tech sector are also at the peak, hiring individuals skilled in building world-class learning solutions for students and working professionals.
India’s healthcare sector has also taken a step ahead and is helping customers schedule online appointments, connect with doctors on phone calls or chat, and get the prescribed medicines delivered at their doorstep. Similarly, the requirement of Android app developers would continue to rise exponentially across industries that have now started selling their products online like cosmetics, dairy, fashion, furniture, hotel, music, toys, and so on.
ALSO READ: My Journey With Internshala – From Finding Internships to Hiring Interns
As these trends highlight the growing scope of Android app development globally, interested individuals can enroll in the advanced up-to-date online training that allows beginners to learn Android app development skills from the comfort of their homes. Through multiple modules, enrolled students can learn XML and Kotlin and build their own real-world projects where they create a food ordering app from scratch, a robot in Kotlin, an avengers app, and a book app. These training also provide placement assistance and access to curated internship and fresher job opportunities to the learners and a certificate of training completion to validate their skills.
Courtesy: Internshala Trainings (training.internshala.com) – e-learning platform to learn new-age skills from Internshala.
(Disclaimer: The article is sponsored, and hence promotes some commercial links.)
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From smartphones, Android has now ventured into smartwatches, home appliances, cars, and TV units., And, it would continue to grow tremendously bringing immense job opportunities for Android experts. Here are a few important things about Android that highlight why learning Android app development in 2021 would be a great move.\nFollow NewsGram on LinkedIn to know what’s happening around the world.\nAI and machine learning integration – Artificial intelligence and machine learning are two evolving technologies that contribute to building intelligent, faster, and self-reliant products. Siri, Cortana, Google Assistant, and Alexa are a few AI examples that have made mobile phones and other home devices better. Face recognition, filters (like in Snapchat), photo tags automatically detecting faces, the auto recommendation of emoticons, detecting real-time traffic, and search recommendations, are some common machine learning features integrated into our Android phones.\nAs the requirement for personalized and customizable applications would grow, the usage of AI and ML in Android would increase and make the user experience better. Individuals skilled or willing to get skilled in AI or ML can also make their way into Android app development and build apps that create personal connections with users, use voice search to execute orders, reduce capital investment with more machines and less human involvement, and ultimately increase the number of purchases.\nIncreasing usage of Android in wearable devices – Smartwatches and fitness bands have already made a huge impact in creating awareness among people around fitness through features like counting steps, gyroscope, barometer, heart rate tracker, calorie tracker, sleep monitoring, and syncing with smart health apps. Innovation in similar wearable products such as VR headsets and smart glasses that can be connected, managed, and operated through Android would continue to boost as they allow the users to take control of multiple tasks through one device.\nAndroid experts who can design apps for entertainment, education, and healthcare and can customize them accordingly to work on both phones and wearable devices would be high in demand. Integration of Android in wearables would allow businesses to make their apps more discoverable, increase the user interaction, help their customers navigate better, provide advanced actionable notifications, innovation in gamification, provide on-the-go services, and ensure high data security.\nRising job opportunities in multiple sectors – A website and Android mobile app has to be the main product of a business whether it operates online or physically. To serve the technologically equipped customers, companies across private and government industries are seeking experts to build, secure, manage, upgrade, and maintain Android apps that make the customer experience better. Holding the structure of digital India, mobile payment apps would continue to hire experts who can ensure a secured end to end transactions. Jobs in the ed-tech sector are also at the peak, hiring individuals skilled in building world-class learning solutions for students and working professionals.\nIndia’s healthcare sector has also taken a step ahead and is helping customers schedule online appointments, connect with doctors on phone calls or chat, and get the prescribed medicines delivered at their doorstep. Similarly, the requirement of Android app developers would continue to rise exponentially across industries that have now started selling their products online like cosmetics, dairy, fashion, furniture, hotel, music, toys, and so on.\nALSO READ: My Journey With Internshala – From Finding Internships to Hiring Interns\nAs these trends highlight the growing scope of Android app development globally, interested individuals can enroll in the advanced up-to-date online training that allows beginners to learn Android app development skills from the comfort of their homes. Through multiple modules, enrolled students can learn XML and Kotlin and build their own real-world projects where they create a food ordering app from scratch, a robot in Kotlin, an avengers app, and a book app. These training also provide placement assistance and access to curated internship and fresher job opportunities to the learners and a certificate of training completion to validate their skills.\nCourtesy: Internshala Trainings (training.internshala.com) – e-learning platform to learn new-age skills from Internshala.\n(Disclaimer: The article is sponsored, and hence promotes some commercial links.)",
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Businesses are beginning to stabilize and some of them are even back to pre-Covid levels. People are using more of online transactions method to pay bills.
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In a year bogged down by pandemic-driven lockdowns and social distancing, online transactions grew by 80 percent in India as compared to 2019, suggesting a significant adoption of digital payments by consumers and businesses alike especially from the smaller cities, a new report said on Tuesday. The tier 2 and 3 cities were a major driver for online transactions inlets year and witnessed 92 percent growth, according to the report by fintech unicorn Razorpay.
Consumers moved online to make most of their payments, making the Bill payments/utility sector witness a sizable growth of 357 percent. The UPI transactions outgrew cards, net banking, and wallets with 120 percent growth in a year, becoming the most preferred mode of payment especially for Tier- 2 and 3 cities, the findings showed.
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“While the overall transactions in 2020 significantly grew compared to the last year, what I’m really excited about is that it grew by about 73 percent in the last six months alone,” said Harshil Mathur, CEO, and Co-Founder, Razorpay. “So much so that the transactions from tier 2 and 3 cities grew by about 92 percent in a year. This is the first time that we’ve seen such a spectacular growth from these parts of the country,” Mathur added.
ALSO READ: No More Extensions To Pay Tax Penalty
The report mentioned that mutual funds grew by 382 percent in a year, indicating a ripe time for investments as consumers viewed the market corrections as an opportunity rather than a threat. “With every service moving to virtual platforms, the education, e-commerce, and healthcare sectors also witnessed a significant growth of 167 percent, 189 percent, and 148 percent, respectively.
The logistics sector also showed a slight growth of 18 percent in 2020. “Businesses are beginning to stabilize and some of them are even back to pre-Covid levels,” Mathur said. In the last six months, Razorpay witnessed a 40-45 percent month-on-month growth. Razorpay currently facilitates payments for over 5 million businesses including Facebook, Airtel, BookMyShow, Ola, Zomato, Swiggy, Cred, and ICICI Prudential, among others. According to the company, it is all set to reach 10 million businesses in 2021. (IANS)
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WHO- As the world is struggling to contain the pandemic, vaccination is underway in some countries with the already-authorized coronavirus vaccines.
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Following two weeks of lower reporting towards the end of 2020, an overall upward trend of the Covid-19 pandemic has been witnessed in the first several weeks of 2021, a senior World Health Organization (WHO) official said.
On Monday, Mike Ryan, executive director of the WHO’s Health Emergencies Program, said at the ongoing 148th session of the world body’s Executive Board that some 5 million coronavirus cases were reported last week globally, reports Xinhua news agency.
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The number of new deaths has also shown a similar trend, with over 93,000 fatalities reported last week, and the figure is likely to reach 100,000 per week very soon, he said. According to Ryan, although nearly 84 percent of deaths were in people over 65, it is important to note that some 16 percent of all fatalities were among those aged between 25 and 64.
The WHO official also said that the more cases a country has, the higher the mortality impact will be in the country’s population. “So in that sense, the previous strategies of herd immunity, by mass infection rather than mass vaccination, will lead to high incidence and high mortality,” he said. The total number of global coronavirus cases has topped 95.5 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 2.03 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University.
ALSO READ: People Are Advised To Avoid Alcohol After Getting COVID Vaccination
In its latest update on Tuesday morning, the University’s Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global caseload and death toll stood at 95,530,563 and 2,039,283, respectively. The US is the worst-hit country with the world’s number of cases and deaths at 24,073,555 and 398,977, respectively, according to the CSSE.
As the world is struggling to contain the pandemic, vaccination is underway in some countries with the already-authorized coronavirus vaccines. Meanwhile, 237 candidate vaccines are still being developed worldwide, 64 of them in clinical trials, according to the WHO. (IANS)
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"WHO- As the world is struggling to contain the pandemic, vaccination is underway in some countries with the already-authorized coronavirus vaccines."
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Bollywood filmmakers are going big on taking a hit story forward this year in 2021 and releasing sequels of many other films.
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Bollywood filmmakers are going big on taking a hit story forward this year. While actors like John Abraham and Salman Khan return in sequels of their own hits, part two of many other films will see new sets of actors taking over.
IANS has put together a list of the exciting sequels this year:
Follow NewsGram on LinkedIn to know what’s happening around the world.
“Badhaai Do”
It is the second installment in the “Badhaai Ho” franchise. While the 2018 comedy drama film starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sanya Malhotra, the new film has Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar as lead actors. The film directed by Harshvardhan Kulkarni will show Rajkummar playing the only male officer in a mahila thana in Delhi. Bhumi will reportedly essay the role of a police officer and a PT teacher. The unit has just commenced shooting for the film.
“Satyameva Jayate 2”
John returns with the sequel to the 2018 hit “Satyameva Jayate”. The sequel was originally planned for a Gandhi Jayanti release in 2020, but Covid came in the way and the release got delayed. The Milap Zaveri film also features Divya Khosla Kumar. The action drama will reportedly present John’s character fighting corruption in Lucknow.
“Kick 2”
Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez, who had starred in the 2014 action heist film “Kick”, will be reuniting for “Kick 2”. The new film will bring back Salman as Devil (Devi Lal Singh), a thief with a purpose.
“Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2”
The makers have taken the title of the 2007 horror-comedy “Bhool Bhulaiyaa”, which starred Akshay Kumar, Shiney Ahuja, Vidya Balan, and Ameesha Patel. Director Anees Bazmee has said that the new film is a different tale with different characters. The new film will have a fresh cast led by Kartik Aaryan, Kiara Advani, and Tabu. It will reportedly include two songs from the original film.
Want to read more in Hindi? Checkout: ‘जरूरी था’ गाने ने बनाया एक बड़ा रिकॉर्ड, राहत ने इस तरह किया लोगों का शुक्रिया
“Ek Villain 2”
Directed by Mohit Suri, the film will feature Disha Patani, John Abraham, and Tara Sutaria. Budding actress Tara might get to sing a song in the film, besides essaying a role. Interestingly, actress Shraddha Kapoor, who starred in “Ek Villain”, crooned a romantic number for the revenge drama that also starred Sidharth Malhotra and Riteish Deshmukh.
ALSO READ: Bollywood Industry: 2021 To Be A Year Of Big New Releases
“Heropanti 2”
Actor Tiger Shroff will go back to his roots by starring in the sequel to his debut film “Heropanti”. He is also part of another franchise “Baaghi”. In October 2020, the action star had tweeted: “Two franchises, one emotion! #Heropanti2 & #Baaghi4 #Heropanti2 filming soon. #Baaghi4 details to follow soon. Yet another one with my Mentor #SajidNadiadwala Sir!”
“Hungama 2”
It is the second installment of Priyadarshan’s 2003 comedy hit “Hungama”. Actors Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Paresh Rawal, Meezaan, and Pranitha Subhash come together in the new film. While Rawal featured in the 2003 film’s cast, he got new co-stars for “Hungama 2”. A few weeks ago, Shilpa had updated her fans about shooting for the film in Manali. (IANS)
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Facebook on Friday announced that it has redesigned its Page experience to make it simpler for public figures and creators
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Facebook on Friday announced that it has redesigned its Pages experience to make it simpler for public figures and creators to build community and achieve their business objectives.
The new safety and integrity features introduced helps in detecting spam content and impersonator accounts.
“We want Facebook to be a safe place to connect with fans, so we’ve improved our ability to detect activity that isn’t allowed on our platform, including hate speech, violent, sexual or spammy content, and impersonation,” the company said in a statement.
Follow NewsGram on Facebook to stay updated.
The company has also redesigned ‘Pages layout’ and has added a ‘Dedicated News Feed’ to discover and join conversations, follow trends, interact with peers and fans.
“We’ve redesigned the look and feel to be cleaner and more streamlined than before — including making it simple for people to see bios, posts, and other important info,” the company added.
“We are removing Likes and focusing on Followers to simplify the way people connect with their favorite Pages. Unlike likes, followers of a page represent the people who can receive updates from pages, which helps give public figures a stronger indication of their fan base,” the company said.
ALSO READ: Microsoft To update Teams Service With New “Dynamic View”
To make Page conversations more visible to a wider audience and surfaced more frequently in their followers’ News Feed, comments from public figures would be bumped to the top of the comments section.
The company has also introduced a new text-based Q&A format to support interactive conversations. (IANS)
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From the entry of Kajol in digital space to Marvel studios launching their new phase, the streaming space is buzzing with new beginnings.
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From the entry of Kajol in digital space to Marvel studios launching their new phase, the streaming space is buzzing with new beginnings in the first festive weekend of the year, 2021. The line-up only reflects what one can expect later in the year, which is yet again expected to be a big one for the OTT players.
With January 15 being the Friday of a festive week, several releases have been lined up in the streaming space:
Tribhanga: Tedhi Medhi Crazy
Kajol’s debut in the digital domain is a family drama about three distinct women, and their unconventional life choices. Written and directed by Renuka Shahane, the film also features Tanvi Azmi, Mithila Palkar, Kunaal Roy Kapur, Kanwaljeet Singh, Manav Gohil and Vaibhav Tatwawaadi. It dropped on Netflix on January 15.
Please Follow NewsGram on Facebook To Get Latest Updates!
Tandav
Set in Delhi, the fictional drama captures the conflicts behind the closed corridors of power and politics. It stars Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Sunil Grover, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Kritika Kamra, Sarah Jane Dias, Sandhya Mridul, Annup Sonii and Hiten Tejwani. The Amazon original series released on January 15.
The Power
The Vidyut Jammwal-Shruti Haasan-starrer thriller is set against the backdrop of the nineties. It showcases the journey of two lovers who get entangled in a family feud. Directed by Mahesh V. Manjrekar, the film released on ZeePlex on January 14.
WandaVision
The Marvel Studios series brings back Paul Bettany and Elizabeth Olsen as the superheroes Vision and Wanda Maximoff. The two super-powered beings are seen leading suburban lives, and comes with a twist of classic sitcoms. The series, directed by Matt Shakman, released on Disney+ Hotstar Premium on January 15.
One Night in Miami
The drama film by Regina King is a fictional account of one night when icons Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, Sam Cooke, and Jim Brown met and discussed their roles in the civil rights movement and cultural upheaval of the 1960s. It was released on Amazon Prime Video on January 15.
Bhoomi
Starring Tamil star Jayam Ravi and Nidhhi Agerwal, the film revolves around one man’s mission to improve the life of farmers in his hometown, before embarking on a mission in outer space. The film also features Ronit Roy in a grey character, besides Sathish, Thambi Ramaiah, Dato Radha Ravi, and Saranya Ponvannan. It released on Disney+ Hotstar VIP on January 14.
The Nancy Drew (Season 2)
The show will be picking up after Nancy (Kennedy McMann) and the Drew Crew receive disturbing visions of their deaths. It will follow Nancy as she solves mysteries — both earthbound and supernatural — in her haunted hometown of Horseshoe Bay, Maine. It will be released on Voot Select on January 21.
Gullak (Season 2)
The show will explore the imperfect realities and relationships of the Mishra family, for whom togetherness matters the most. Directed by Palash Vaswani, the show features Jameel Khan, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Sunita Rajwar Harsh Mayar and Vaibhav Raj Gupta. It was released on January 15 on SonyLIV.
ALSO READ: Survey: Digital Payment Methods Are Well Accepted By Indian Households
Outside The Wire
Set in the future, the science-fiction film follows Harp (Damson Idris), a drone pilot, who is sent into a deadly militarised zone where he finds himself working for Leo (Anthony Mackie), an android officer, tasked to locate a doomsday device. Directed by Mikael Hafstrom, the film dropped on Netflix on January 15. (IANS)
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Pankaj Tripathi-starrer Kagaaz will hold a special screening of the film using the mobile movie theatre technology in Sitapur village of Uttar Pradesh
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Makers of the upcoming Pankaj Tripathi-starrer Kagaaz will hold a special screening of the film on January 8 using the mobile movie theatre technology in Sitapur village of Uttar Pradesh, where the story is based.
Follow NewsGram on Twitter to stay updated about the World news.
“Nothing makes me happier to know that ‘Kaagaz’, our labor of love, would reach a wider audience, especially in the interiors where watching cinema is still a far-fetched dream,” said the film’s director Satish Kaushik.
“This mobile theatre format reaches viewers instead of viewers going to the theatre. I am so glad that ‘Kaagaz’ will reach so many people through this release,” Kaushik added.
ALSO READ: A List Of The Exciting Bollywood Sequels Releasing This Year
The story of the film is based on a real-life incident that happened to a farmer and social activist named Lal Bihari. In the film, Tripathi plays a bandmaster who discovers he is officially dead in government records and decides to fight to set things right.
The film also features Amar Upadhyay and Monal Gajjar and will stream on Zee5. (IANS)
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Indian Medical Association has come out in their favor, stating that Indian vaccines have been found inducing "good protective levels of antibodies".
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Amid the debate over the efficacy of the Covid vaccines approved by the country’s drug regulator, the Indian Medical Association has come out in their favor, stating that they have been found inducing “good protective levels of antibodies”.
In a statement issued on Friday, the association said that the vaccines shall perform great for the people and their approval has made the whole country feel proud.
“Good protective levels of antibodies have been found to develop with Indian Vaccines. With great efficacy levels & affordability, these Indian Vaccines shall perform great for the people of our country,” it said.
Follow NewsGram on Twitter to stay updated about the World news.
The Drug Controller General of India had recently approved two vaccines against the Covid-19 for restricted emergency use in the country, paving the way for a massive inoculation drive.
Covaxin, developed by Bharat Biotech, and Covishield, manufactured by the Serum Institute of India, have been given approval. While Bharat Biotech has developed Covaxin with a whole virion inactivated virus, SII has engineered Covishield with recombinant Chimpanzee Adenovirus vector virus.
As Covishield was granted emergency use authorization on January 2 while its Phase 3 trial is still underway, the Subject Expert Committee was criticized for granting approval before an interim analysis was conducted or efficacy data made public.
Meanwhile, the IMA lauded the efforts of Indian scientists and researchers to come out with vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 stating that they have worked hard to make this a success.
Want to read more in Hindi? Checkout: उप्र में किरायेदारी विनिमय अध्यादेश को मंजूरी, अब 7 प्रतिशत बढ़ेगा किराया
“We appreciate the contributions of all Indian scientists and researchers who have relentlessly spent their time in making this dream a success and contributing to developing Self-sufficient India,” the apex association of modern medicine doctors said.
“With the vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 at our doorsteps, it is worth remembering that indigenous vaccines have been developed after the tireless efforts of Indian scientists in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Institute of Virology (NIV),” it added.
The IMA also appealed to all its members to actively participate in the Covid-19 vaccination drive so that the same becomes a success as well.
ALSO READ: Indian Americans Who Will Serve Under Biden National Security Team
“As you all are aware of the Covid vaccine being made available in the immediate future, it becomes our natural responsibility to assist the vaccination drive in a professional way. We should come out openly and support this program, wherever it is happening, both in terms of manpower and infrastructure cover,” it said. (IANS)
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"Amid the debate over the efficacy of the Covid vaccines approved by the country’s drug regulator, the Indian Medical Association has come out in their favor, stating that they have been found inducing “good protective levels of antibodies”.\nIn a statement issued on Friday, the association said that the vaccines shall perform great for the people and their approval has made the whole country feel proud.\n“Good protective levels of antibodies have been found to develop with Indian Vaccines. With great efficacy levels & affordability, these Indian Vaccines shall perform great for the people of our country,” it said.\nFollow NewsGram on Twitter to stay updated about the World news.\nThe Drug Controller General of India had recently approved two vaccines against the Covid-19 for restricted emergency use in the country, paving the way for a massive inoculation drive.\nCovaxin, developed by Bharat Biotech, and Covishield, manufactured by the Serum Institute of India, have been given approval. While Bharat Biotech has developed Covaxin with a whole virion inactivated virus, SII has engineered Covishield with recombinant Chimpanzee Adenovirus vector virus.\nAs Covishield was granted emergency use authorization on January 2 while its Phase 3 trial is still underway, the Subject Expert Committee was criticized for granting approval before an interim analysis was conducted or efficacy data made public.\nMeanwhile, the IMA lauded the efforts of Indian scientists and researchers to come out with vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 stating that they have worked hard to make this a success.\nWant to read more in Hindi? Checkout: उप्र में किरायेदारी विनिमय अध्यादेश को मंजूरी, अब 7 प्रतिशत बढ़ेगा किराया\n“We appreciate the contributions of all Indian scientists and researchers who have relentlessly spent their time in making this dream a success and contributing to developing Self-sufficient India,” the apex association of modern medicine doctors said.\n“With the vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 at our doorsteps, it is worth remembering that indigenous vaccines have been developed after the tireless efforts of Indian scientists in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Institute of Virology (NIV),” it added.\nThe IMA also appealed to all its members to actively participate in the Covid-19 vaccination drive so that the same becomes a success as well.\nALSO READ: Indian Americans Who Will Serve Under Biden National Security Team\n“As you all are aware of the Covid vaccine being made available in the immediate future, it becomes our natural responsibility to assist the vaccination drive in a professional way. We should come out openly and support this program, wherever it is happening, both in terms of manpower and infrastructure cover,” it said. (IANS)",
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The labour movement museum is coming up in a ten-acre stretch of land adjoining the Port Office. The various galleries are being set up in seven blocks.
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Once a bustling maritime town on the west coast and now a global houseboat tourism hub, Alappuzha in Kerala will launch India’s first Labour Movement Museum, showcasing the fascinating history of the world labor movement that also left a deep imprint on the grim struggle of the workers here for their rights.
The trend-setting museum will have a huge repository of documents and exhibits that shaped the labor movements across the continents and impacted Alappuzha, the cradle of the labor movement in the country, particularly in Kerala. Located alongside the Port and Coir museums displaying the town’s rich maritime heritage, the Labour Movement Museum, the first such window in the country on the class struggle and spirited fight of workers, is part of a larger project that will also have tourist appeal.
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Packed with a history predating the advent of colonialism, Alappuzha had a virtual monopoly over the production and shipping of coir made of coconut husk, a product that had immense global demand. The town was famed as the ‘Venice of the East’ given its network of canals and inlets that allowed feeder vessels to sail through the Vembanad Lake to move consignments to larger ships.
It later became the country’s crucible of the labor movement as workers employed by the coir units and allied activities got organized to press for better wages and benefits. The makeover of the interconnected Port, Coir, and Labour museums form part of the Alappuzha Heritage Tourism Project to present the region’s social and cultural history before tourists, who mostly come to the waterfront town to spend time in houseboats gliding past the panoramic settings and relish the spice-rich local cuisine.
“Besides its unsurpassed natural beauty, Alappuzha has a rich commercial and maritime heritage dating back to ancient times and connected to distant lands. The Alappuzha Heritage Tourism project is conceived to bring this legacy before tourists, in which these museums are important components. They will also serve scholars specializing in commercial and labor-related topics,” Tourism Minister Kadakampally Surendran said.
“The renovation of two coir museums — The Yarn Museum and the Living Coir Museum — is in its final stages, under a project that strings together the coir industry, port, and heritage of Alappuzha”, Tourism Principal Secretary Rani George said. “Together with the initiation of the Travancore, Thalassery, and Muziris Heritage Projects, Kerala is well on its way to showcasing its rich heritage and glorious history to the visitors to this beautiful land, making it a complete experience”, she added.
The city is also getting back its past glory through the renovation of centuries-old buildings situated west of the Circular Canal and the Commercial Canal, Tourism Director P Balakiran said. The project is being executed by Muziris Project Limited. The Museums will open as soon as the restoration of heritage structures is complete.
The Yarn Museum is getting ready at the Darragh Ismail Factory, where the Coir Federation factory now runs. The Yarn Museum will display the production of yarn, besides the processes such as the making of twine and spinning of twine into spools and spindles. The exhibits portray how coir yarn is spun from coconut husk fiber by hand as well as with the help of traditional ratts and, following mechanization in more recent times, through automatic spinning machines.
A visual presentation on the lives of coir workers, besides a special gallery about the coconut tree and installations using coir, are highlights of the museum. About 90 percent of the work on the Rs 5.42-crore Yarn Museum is already over. The New Model Cooperative Society Limited, previously run by the Bombay Company, has been converted into the Labour Movement Museum. It will portray, through pictures, documents, and other exhibits, the growth of the world labor movement and the history of Kerala’s labor movement.
The Kerala State Coir Corporation Ltd building, formerly run by the Volkart Brothers, will become the Museum of Coir History. With an outlay of Rs 9. 95 crores, 97 percent of the renovation work in this museum is complete. The Port Museum gives a vivid idea of Alappuzha’s commercial links with the outside world through the sea. The conservation of the old Port Office and the adjacent godowns is in progress.
ALSO READ: A Musical Tribute To The Valor And Brave Indian soldiers
The museums are coming up in a ten-acre stretch of land adjoining the Port Office. The various galleries are being set up in seven blocks. Among the exhibits are models of galleons, pathemaris (sail-set vessels), and ships of various types and sizes. About 90 percent of the work in the Rs 4.63-crore Port Office refurbishment is complete.
Nurturing of the Miyawaki forest, pier restoration, Naval Signal Museum, and the improvement of the canals, Gandhi Museum, Leo XIII School, Saukar Masjid, Gujarati Heritage Centre, Makham Masjid restoration are also progressing as part of the heritage project. The places of worship in the town, factories, and historical buildings will be part of the project. Conservation architect Benny Kuriakose is leading the restoration work. (IANS)
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"Once a bustling maritime town on the west coast and now a global houseboat tourism hub, Alappuzha in Kerala will launch India’s first Labour Movement Museum, showcasing the fascinating history of the world labor movement that also left a deep imprint on the grim struggle of the workers here for their rights.\nThe trend-setting museum will have a huge repository of documents and exhibits that shaped the labor movements across the continents and impacted Alappuzha, the cradle of the labor movement in the country, particularly in Kerala. Located alongside the Port and Coir museums displaying the town’s rich maritime heritage, the Labour Movement Museum, the first such window in the country on the class struggle and spirited fight of workers, is part of a larger project that will also have tourist appeal.\nFollow NewsGram on Twitter to stay updated about the World news.\nPacked with a history predating the advent of colonialism, Alappuzha had a virtual monopoly over the production and shipping of coir made of coconut husk, a product that had immense global demand. The town was famed as the ‘Venice of the East’ given its network of canals and inlets that allowed feeder vessels to sail through the Vembanad Lake to move consignments to larger ships.\nIt later became the country’s crucible of the labor movement as workers employed by the coir units and allied activities got organized to press for better wages and benefits. The makeover of the interconnected Port, Coir, and Labour museums form part of the Alappuzha Heritage Tourism Project to present the region’s social and cultural history before tourists, who mostly come to the waterfront town to spend time in houseboats gliding past the panoramic settings and relish the spice-rich local cuisine.\n“Besides its unsurpassed natural beauty, Alappuzha has a rich commercial and maritime heritage dating back to ancient times and connected to distant lands. The Alappuzha Heritage Tourism project is conceived to bring this legacy before tourists, in which these museums are important components. They will also serve scholars specializing in commercial and labor-related topics,” Tourism Minister Kadakampally Surendran said.\n“The renovation of two coir museums — The Yarn Museum and the Living Coir Museum — is in its final stages, under a project that strings together the coir industry, port, and heritage of Alappuzha”, Tourism Principal Secretary Rani George said. “Together with the initiation of the Travancore, Thalassery, and Muziris Heritage Projects, Kerala is well on its way to showcasing its rich heritage and glorious history to the visitors to this beautiful land, making it a complete experience”, she added.\nThe city is also getting back its past glory through the renovation of centuries-old buildings situated west of the Circular Canal and the Commercial Canal, Tourism Director P Balakiran said. The project is being executed by Muziris Project Limited. The Museums will open as soon as the restoration of heritage structures is complete.\nThe Yarn Museum is getting ready at the Darragh Ismail Factory, where the Coir Federation factory now runs. The Yarn Museum will display the production of yarn, besides the processes such as the making of twine and spinning of twine into spools and spindles. The exhibits portray how coir yarn is spun from coconut husk fiber by hand as well as with the help of traditional ratts and, following mechanization in more recent times, through automatic spinning machines.\nA visual presentation on the lives of coir workers, besides a special gallery about the coconut tree and installations using coir, are highlights of the museum. About 90 percent of the work on the Rs 5.42-crore Yarn Museum is already over. The New Model Cooperative Society Limited, previously run by the Bombay Company, has been converted into the Labour Movement Museum. It will portray, through pictures, documents, and other exhibits, the growth of the world labor movement and the history of Kerala’s labor movement.\nThe Kerala State Coir Corporation Ltd building, formerly run by the Volkart Brothers, will become the Museum of Coir History. With an outlay of Rs 9. 95 crores, 97 percent of the renovation work in this museum is complete. The Port Museum gives a vivid idea of Alappuzha’s commercial links with the outside world through the sea. The conservation of the old Port Office and the adjacent godowns is in progress.\nALSO READ: A Musical Tribute To The Valor And Brave Indian soldiers\nThe museums are coming up in a ten-acre stretch of land adjoining the Port Office. The various galleries are being set up in seven blocks. Among the exhibits are models of galleons, pathemaris (sail-set vessels), and ships of various types and sizes. About 90 percent of the work in the Rs 4.63-crore Port Office refurbishment is complete.\nNurturing of the Miyawaki forest, pier restoration, Naval Signal Museum, and the improvement of the canals, Gandhi Museum, Leo XIII School, Saukar Masjid, Gujarati Heritage Centre, Makham Masjid restoration are also progressing as part of the heritage project. The places of worship in the town, factories, and historical buildings will be part of the project. Conservation architect Benny Kuriakose is leading the restoration work. (IANS)",
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Businessman Boby Chemmanur is again in the news for converting his Rolls Royce Phantom car into a tourist taxi. Read more here.
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Businessman Boby Chemmanur who brought football legend Diego Marodana to Kerala, is again in the news for converting his Rolls Royce Phantom car into a tourist taxi.
Chemmanur told IANS: “I used to have a fleet of vehicles including Rolls Royce, Mercedes Benz, Range Rover and other premium vehicles. As a person who always interacts with people during my business trips across the state as well as outside, I found people looking in awe at my Rolls Royce Phantom. That is how the idea came to me. Why not convert this into a tourist taxi?”
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The Rolls Royce Phantom is a premium car and to convert it into a tourist taxi it was painted golden and the with Boby Chemmanur brand drawn into it. Then it was included in the fleet of vehicles under the Boby Tours and Travel group, a division of the Boby Chemmanur group.
The car has a yellow number plate which is used for taxi services and the one-day charge for using it is a princely Rs 25,000. Chemmanur said that the car was initially used for those who stayed at his Oxygen Resort in Munnar. “We had just commenced operations when Covid struck. Now I will be popularising this. We are charging Rs 50,000 for a wedding and we have already got several bookings since travelling in a Phantom car worth Rs 9.5 crore is an experience that young couples cherish.”
Sajeev Thomas, for instance, who stayed at Oxygen resort, Munnar and got picked up, dropped and went for sightseeing in this car. “It’s an experience my family will never forget. I shelled out Rs 25,000 but it was a dream come true for the family including my eight and eleven year old boys.”
Chemmanur said that there are several bookings for the car for marriage functions and the tour division of the company is chalking out the package details including stay arrangements and honeymoon trips.
ALSO READ: Intended To Deliver Different and Unique Experience To Music Lovers: Daler Mehndi
The group has also commenced a helicopter services from Ernakulam to Munnar and Chemmanur said that he has chartered helicopters taken on rent which will ply the tourists. Added Sasidharan Nair PR, a retired Deputy Chief Engineer with Kerala works department: “My daughter’s marriage is fixed for next month and we are booking the Rolls Royce Phantom. My daughter and prospective son-in-law are excited as well as the entire family since it will be a different experience. We will be in the news just for this.” (IANS)
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"Businessman Boby Chemmanur who brought football legend Diego Marodana to Kerala, is again in the news for converting his Rolls Royce Phantom car into a tourist taxi.\nChemmanur told IANS: “I used to have a fleet of vehicles including Rolls Royce, Mercedes Benz, Range Rover and other premium vehicles. As a person who always interacts with people during my business trips across the state as well as outside, I found people looking in awe at my Rolls Royce Phantom. That is how the idea came to me. Why not convert this into a tourist taxi?”\nPlease Follow NewsGram on Facebook To Get Latest Updates!\nThe Rolls Royce Phantom is a premium car and to convert it into a tourist taxi it was painted golden and the with Boby Chemmanur brand drawn into it. Then it was included in the fleet of vehicles under the Boby Tours and Travel group, a division of the Boby Chemmanur group.\nThe car has a yellow number plate which is used for taxi services and the one-day charge for using it is a princely Rs 25,000. Chemmanur said that the car was initially used for those who stayed at his Oxygen Resort in Munnar. “We had just commenced operations when Covid struck. Now I will be popularising this. We are charging Rs 50,000 for a wedding and we have already got several bookings since travelling in a Phantom car worth Rs 9.5 crore is an experience that young couples cherish.”\nSajeev Thomas, for instance, who stayed at Oxygen resort, Munnar and got picked up, dropped and went for sightseeing in this car. “It’s an experience my family will never forget. I shelled out Rs 25,000 but it was a dream come true for the family including my eight and eleven year old boys.”\nChemmanur said that there are several bookings for the car for marriage functions and the tour division of the company is chalking out the package details including stay arrangements and honeymoon trips.\nALSO READ: Intended To Deliver Different and Unique Experience To Music Lovers: Daler Mehndi\nThe group has also commenced a helicopter services from Ernakulam to Munnar and Chemmanur said that he has chartered helicopters taken on rent which will ply the tourists. Added Sasidharan Nair PR, a retired Deputy Chief Engineer with Kerala works department: “My daughter’s marriage is fixed for next month and we are booking the Rolls Royce Phantom. My daughter and prospective son-in-law are excited as well as the entire family since it will be a different experience. We will be in the news just for this.” (IANS)",
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All the members of the WTO have agreed on one account that there is an urgent need to scale-up the manufacturing capacity for vaccines and therapeutics.
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By Brajendra Navnit, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of India to WTO
A proposal by India, South Africa, and eight other countries call on the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to exempt member countries from enforcing some patents, and other Intellectual Property (IP) rights under the organization’s Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights, known as TRIPS, for a limited period of time. It is to ensure that IPRs do not restrict the rapid scaling-up of manufacturing of COVID-19 vaccines and treatments. While a few members have raised concerns about the proposal, a large proportion of the WTO membership supports the proposal. It has also received the backing of various international organizations, multilateral agencies and global civil society.
Unprecedented times call for unorthodox measures. We saw this in the efficacy of strict lockdowns for a limited period, as a policy intervention, in curtailing the spread of the pandemic. International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its October 2020 edition of World Economic Outlook states “…However, the risk of worse growth outcomes than projected remains sizable. If the virus resurges, progress on treatments and vaccines is slower than anticipated, or countries’ access to them remains unequal, economic activity could be lower than expected, with renewed social distancing and tighter lockdowns”.
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The situation appears to be grimmer than predicted, we have already lost 7% of economic output from the baseline scenario projected in 2019. It translates to a loss of more than USD 6 trillion of global GDP. Even a 1% improvement in global GDP from the baseline scenario will add more than USD 800 billion in global output, offsetting the loss certainly of a much lower order to a sector of the economy on account of the Waiver.
Merely a signal to ensure timely and affordable access to vaccines and treatments will work as a big confidence booster for demand revival in the economy. With the emergence of successful vaccines, there appears to be some hope on the horizon. But how will these be made accessible and affordable to the global population? The fundamental question is whether there will be enough Covid-19 vaccines to go around. As things stand, even the most optimistic scenarios today cannot assure access to Covid-19 vaccines and therapeutics for the majority of the population, in rich as well as poor countries, by the end of 2021. All the members of the WTO have agreed on one account that there is an urgent need to scale-up the manufacturing capacity for vaccines and therapeutics to meet the massive global needs. The TRIPS Waiver Proposal seeks to fulfill this need by ensuring that IP barriers do not come in the way of such scaling up of manufacturing capacity.
Why existing flexibilities under the TRIPS Agreement are not enough
The existing flexibilities under the TRIPS Agreement are not adequate as these were not designed keeping pandemics in mind. Compulsory licenses are issued on a country by country, case by case, and product by product basis, where every jurisdiction with an IP regime would have to issue separate compulsory licenses, practically making collaboration among countries extremely onerous. While we encourage the use of TRIPS flexibilities, the same is time-consuming and cumbersome to implement. Hence, only their use cannot ensure timely access to affordable vaccines and treatments.
Similarly, we have not seen very encouraging progress on WHO’s Covid19-Technology Access Pool or the C-TAP initiative, which encourages the voluntary contribution of IP, technology, and data to support the global sharing and scale-up of the manufacturing of COVID- 19 medical products. Voluntary Licenses, even where they exist, are shrouded in secrecy. Their terms and conditions are not transparent. Their scope is limited to specific amounts or for a limited subset of countries, thereby encouraging nationalism rather than true international collaboration.
Why is there a need to go beyond existing global cooperation initiatives?
Global cooperation initiatives such as the COVAX Mechanism and the ACT-Accelerator are inadequate to meet the massive global needs of 7.8 billion people. The ACT-A initiative aims to procure 2 billion doses of vaccines by the end of next year and distribute them fairly around the world. With a two-dose regime, however, this will only cover 1 billion people. That means that even if ACT-A is fully financed and successful, which is not the case presently, there would not be enough vaccines for the majority of the global population.
Past experience
During the initial few months of the current pandemic, we have seen that shelves were emptied by those who had access to masks, PPEs, sanitizers, gloves, and other essential Covid-19 items even without their immediate need. The same should not happen to vaccines. Eventually, the world was able to ramp up manufacturing of Covid-19 essentials as there were no IP barriers hindering that. At present, we need the same pooling of IP rights and know-how for scaling up the manufacturing of vaccines and treatments, which unfortunately has not been forthcoming, necessitating the need for the Waiver.
It is the pandemic – an extraordinary, once in a lifetime event – that has mobilized the collaboration of multiple stakeholders. It is knowledge and skills held by scientists, researchers, public health experts, and universities that have enabled the cross-country collaborations and enormous public funding that has facilitated the development of vaccines in record time – and not alone IP!
ALSO READ: Bharat Biotech Advises People Not To Take “Covaxin” in Case of Allergies, Fever, Bleeding Disorder
Way forward
The TRIPS waiver proposal is a targeted and proportionate response to the exceptional public health emergency that the world faces today. Such a Waiver is well-within the provisions of Article IX of the Marrakesh Agreement which established the WTO. It can help in ensuring that human lives are not lost for want of timely and affordable access to vaccines. The adoption of the Waiver will also re-establish WTO’s credibility and show that the multilateral trading system continues to be relevant and can deliver in times of a crisis. Now is the time for WTO members to act and adopt the Waiver to save lives and help in getting the economy back on the revival path quickly.
While making the vaccines available was a test of science, making them accessible and affordable is going to be a test of humanity. History should remember us for the “AAA rating” i.e. for Availability, Accessibility, and Affordability of Covid19 vaccines and treatments, and not for a single “A rating” for Availability only. Our future generations deserve nothing less.
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"By Brajendra Navnit, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of India to WTO\nA proposal by India, South Africa, and eight other countries call on the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to exempt member countries from enforcing some patents, and other Intellectual Property (IP) rights under the organization’s Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights, known as TRIPS, for a limited period of time. It is to ensure that IPRs do not restrict the rapid scaling-up of manufacturing of COVID-19 vaccines and treatments. While a few members have raised concerns about the proposal, a large proportion of the WTO membership supports the proposal. It has also received the backing of various international organizations, multilateral agencies and global civil society.\nUnprecedented times call for unorthodox measures. We saw this in the efficacy of strict lockdowns for a limited period, as a policy intervention, in curtailing the spread of the pandemic. International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its October 2020 edition of World Economic Outlook states “…However, the risk of worse growth outcomes than projected remains sizable. If the virus resurges, progress on treatments and vaccines is slower than anticipated, or countries’ access to them remains unequal, economic activity could be lower than expected, with renewed social distancing and tighter lockdowns”.\nFollow NewsGram on Facebook to stay updated.\nThe situation appears to be grimmer than predicted, we have already lost 7% of economic output from the baseline scenario projected in 2019. It translates to a loss of more than USD 6 trillion of global GDP. Even a 1% improvement in global GDP from the baseline scenario will add more than USD 800 billion in global output, offsetting the loss certainly of a much lower order to a sector of the economy on account of the Waiver.\nMerely a signal to ensure timely and affordable access to vaccines and treatments will work as a big confidence booster for demand revival in the economy. With the emergence of successful vaccines, there appears to be some hope on the horizon. But how will these be made accessible and affordable to the global population? The fundamental question is whether there will be enough Covid-19 vaccines to go around. As things stand, even the most optimistic scenarios today cannot assure access to Covid-19 vaccines and therapeutics for the majority of the population, in rich as well as poor countries, by the end of 2021. All the members of the WTO have agreed on one account that there is an urgent need to scale-up the manufacturing capacity for vaccines and therapeutics to meet the massive global needs. The TRIPS Waiver Proposal seeks to fulfill this need by ensuring that IP barriers do not come in the way of such scaling up of manufacturing capacity.\nWhy existing flexibilities under the TRIPS Agreement are not enough\nThe existing flexibilities under the TRIPS Agreement are not adequate as these were not designed keeping pandemics in mind. Compulsory licenses are issued on a country by country, case by case, and product by product basis, where every jurisdiction with an IP regime would have to issue separate compulsory licenses, practically making collaboration among countries extremely onerous. While we encourage the use of TRIPS flexibilities, the same is time-consuming and cumbersome to implement. Hence, only their use cannot ensure timely access to affordable vaccines and treatments.\nSimilarly, we have not seen very encouraging progress on WHO’s Covid19-Technology Access Pool or the C-TAP initiative, which encourages the voluntary contribution of IP, technology, and data to support the global sharing and scale-up of the manufacturing of COVID- 19 medical products. Voluntary Licenses, even where they exist, are shrouded in secrecy. Their terms and conditions are not transparent. Their scope is limited to specific amounts or for a limited subset of countries, thereby encouraging nationalism rather than true international collaboration.\nWhy is there a need to go beyond existing global cooperation initiatives?\nGlobal cooperation initiatives such as the COVAX Mechanism and the ACT-Accelerator are inadequate to meet the massive global needs of 7.8 billion people. The ACT-A initiative aims to procure 2 billion doses of vaccines by the end of next year and distribute them fairly around the world. With a two-dose regime, however, this will only cover 1 billion people. That means that even if ACT-A is fully financed and successful, which is not the case presently, there would not be enough vaccines for the majority of the global population.\nPast experience\nDuring the initial few months of the current pandemic, we have seen that shelves were emptied by those who had access to masks, PPEs, sanitizers, gloves, and other essential Covid-19 items even without their immediate need. The same should not happen to vaccines. Eventually, the world was able to ramp up manufacturing of Covid-19 essentials as there were no IP barriers hindering that. At present, we need the same pooling of IP rights and know-how for scaling up the manufacturing of vaccines and treatments, which unfortunately has not been forthcoming, necessitating the need for the Waiver.\nIt is the pandemic – an extraordinary, once in a lifetime event – that has mobilized the collaboration of multiple stakeholders. It is knowledge and skills held by scientists, researchers, public health experts, and universities that have enabled the cross-country collaborations and enormous public funding that has facilitated the development of vaccines in record time – and not alone IP!\nALSO READ: Bharat Biotech Advises People Not To Take “Covaxin” in Case of Allergies, Fever, Bleeding Disorder\nWay forward\nThe TRIPS waiver proposal is a targeted and proportionate response to the exceptional public health emergency that the world faces today. Such a Waiver is well-within the provisions of Article IX of the Marrakesh Agreement which established the WTO. It can help in ensuring that human lives are not lost for want of timely and affordable access to vaccines. The adoption of the Waiver will also re-establish WTO’s credibility and show that the multilateral trading system continues to be relevant and can deliver in times of a crisis. Now is the time for WTO members to act and adopt the Waiver to save lives and help in getting the economy back on the revival path quickly.\nWhile making the vaccines available was a test of science, making them accessible and affordable is going to be a test of humanity. History should remember us for the “AAA rating” i.e. for Availability, Accessibility, and Affordability of Covid19 vaccines and treatments, and not for a single “A rating” for Availability only. Our future generations deserve nothing less.\n(Disclaimer: The article is sponsored)",
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A new study suggests that emotional ads may not always help improve consumers' immediate memory as published in the International Journal of Advertising.
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Debunking a long thought that an appeal to emotion sparks a call-to-action that motivates viewers to become consumers, a new study suggests that emotionally arousing advertisements may not always help improve consumers’ immediate memory.
The findings, published in the International Journal of Advertising, indicate that an ad’s emotional arousal can have a negative effect on immediate memory but a positive effect on delayed memory — but only if the level of emotional arousal elicited by the ad is congruent with the ad’s claims.
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“Emotionally arousing appeals have long been used in advertising, but the impact of those appeals on consumers’ memory has always been a bit unclear,” said the researcher, Hayden Noel, Assistant Professor, at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the US.
“So we examined the impact of different aspects of emotionally arousing ads on memory. Why did we focus on emotion? Well, in the majority of business-to-consumer ads that are crafted to drive sales, eliciting emotional activation, or arousal, plays a critical role,” Noel added.
For the study, the team conducted three experiments using print and video ads from different English-speaking countries.
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The researchers tested the moderating roles of retention time and the fit between the emotional arousal communicated in the ad and the ad claim. All experiments used combinations of low and high emotionally arousing ads.
The researchers found that when the level of emotional activation elicited by the ad doesn’t fit the ad’s claim, then the message conveyed ultimately doesn’t stick in the consumer’s mind.
ALSO READ: Navigate The New Rules Of Dating In 2021
Emotional appeals continue to be essential tools for marketers and emotionally arousing ads are generally the most successful type of advertisement, “leading to higher levels of profit relative to other ads that may appeal to intellect or rational thought,” Noel said. (IANS)
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Actor Rajeev Khandelwal says the younger generation is breaking out of socially imbalanced norms but caste-based discrimination continue to exist.
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Actor Rajeev Khandelwal says the younger generation is breaking out of socially imbalanced norms but caste-based discrimination continue to exist. It is something, the actor says, makes his new teleplay, Court Martial, relevant.
“The play was written in 1991 but the issues it raises are still relevant. Things definitely have changed for the better but there is a large section of society that still believes in a medieval system of caste-based discrimination,” Rajeev said.
“Yes, the younger generation is breaking out of such socially imbalanced norms but discrimination does exist and that is what the play highlights. The aspect of the play that touched me the most was definitely the climax. To process how the oppressed see the world was both heartbreaking and eye-opening,” added the actor, who is seen in the role of an idealistic lawyer in the teleplay.
The Zee Theatre teleplay tells the story of Jawan Ramchander, who has been accused of killing two senior officers. During the ensuing Court Martial, the defence lawyer Bikash Roy, played by Rajeev, convinces his counterparts and viewers alike that Ramchander deserves justice rather than punishment.
ALSO READ: ‘We are Impartial’, Claims Twitter India on Caste Bias Allegations
The play is directed by Sourabh Shrivastava and also stars Govind Pandey, Bhagwan Tiwari, Saksham Dayma, and Swapnil Kotiwar. It airs on Airtel Spotlight.
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The Hazaras have refused to end their sit-in in Quetta against the killing of 11 coal mines in Pakistan's Balochistan province.
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Members of the Hazara minority community have refused to end their sit-in in Quetta against the killing of 11 coal mines in Pakistan’s Balochistan province while demanding justice over the carnage.
The sit-in started on Monday at the provincial capital’s Western Bypass and continued after talks between the protesters and Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid failed, reports The Express Tribune.
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On Monday night, Rashid met a delegation of the Majlis-e-Wahdatul Muslimeen (MWM) political organization, who is leading the sit-in.
But the protesters refused to end their sit-in until Prime Minister Imran Khan visited them.
Addressing reporters after the meeting, Rashid said that he had asked the MWM to form a five-to-seven-member committee to meet the Prime Minister in Islamabad.
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“I will arrange the meeting within two-three days,” he was quoted as saying.
The Minister also announced a 2.5 million PKR compensation to the victims’ families.
On Sunday, the 11 coal miners were kidnapped and killed by unidentified armed men in Machh, an area under serious security threat.
ALSO READ: India Kicked off Its 2-Year Tenure In UN Security Council
According to the police, the attackers abducted the miners and took them to the nearby hills where they were fired at and seriously injured.
The attack has been claimed by the Islamic State terror attack. (IANS)
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The people with anxiety and depression, is consistent with concerns that the pandemic may be triggering an epidemic of problematic alcohol use and drinking.
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People with anxiety and depression are more likely to report an increase in drinking during the Covid-19 pandemic than those without mental health issues, a new study suggests. The study, published in the journal Preventive Medicine, indicates that while drinking grew the most among younger people, older adults with anxiety and depression saw a sharper increase in their risk for harmful alcohol use.
“This increase in drinking, particularly among the people with anxiety and depression, is consistent with concerns that the pandemic may be triggering an epidemic of problematic alcohol use,” said lead author Ariadna Capasso from the New York University.
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For the study, the researchers created and administered an online survey in March and April 2020, using Facebook to recruit US adults from all 50 states. The researchers asked participants about their alcohol use during the pandemic, gathered demographic information, and measured symptoms of depression and anxiety based on self-report.
Of the 5,850 survey respondents who said that they drink, 29 percent reported increasing their alcohol use during the pandemic, while 19.8 percent reported drinking less and 51.2 percent reported no change. People with depression were 64 percent more likely to increase their alcohol intake, while those with anxiety were 41 percent more likely to do so.
ALSO READ: People Are Advised To Avoid Alcohol After Getting COVID Vaccination
Drinking behaviors varied by age. In general, younger adults under 40 were the most likely to report increased alcohol use (40 percent) during the pandemic, compared to those 40-59 years old (30 percent) and adults over 60 (20 percent). However, older adults (40 and older) with symptoms of anxiety and depression were roughly twice as likely to report increased drinking during the pandemic compared to older adults without mental health issues.
“We expected that younger people and those with mental health issues would report drinking as a coping mechanism, but this is the first time we’re learning that mental health is associated with differences in alcohol use by age,” said Yesim Tozan from the varsity said. (IANS)
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"People with anxiety and depression are more likely to report an increase in drinking during the Covid-19 pandemic than those without mental health issues, a new study suggests. The study, published in the journal Preventive Medicine, indicates that while drinking grew the most among younger people, older adults with anxiety and depression saw a sharper increase in their risk for harmful alcohol use.\n“This increase in drinking, particularly among the people with anxiety and depression, is consistent with concerns that the pandemic may be triggering an epidemic of problematic alcohol use,” said lead author Ariadna Capasso from the New York University.\nFollow NewsGram on LinkedIn to know what’s happening around the world.\nFor the study, the researchers created and administered an online survey in March and April 2020, using Facebook to recruit US adults from all 50 states. The researchers asked participants about their alcohol use during the pandemic, gathered demographic information, and measured symptoms of depression and anxiety based on self-report.\nOf the 5,850 survey respondents who said that they drink, 29 percent reported increasing their alcohol use during the pandemic, while 19.8 percent reported drinking less and 51.2 percent reported no change. People with depression were 64 percent more likely to increase their alcohol intake, while those with anxiety were 41 percent more likely to do so.\nALSO READ: People Are Advised To Avoid Alcohol After Getting COVID Vaccination\nDrinking behaviors varied by age. In general, younger adults under 40 were the most likely to report increased alcohol use (40 percent) during the pandemic, compared to those 40-59 years old (30 percent) and adults over 60 (20 percent). However, older adults (40 and older) with symptoms of anxiety and depression were roughly twice as likely to report increased drinking during the pandemic compared to older adults without mental health issues.\n“We expected that younger people and those with mental health issues would report drinking as a coping mechanism, but this is the first time we’re learning that mental health is associated with differences in alcohol use by age,” said Yesim Tozan from the varsity said. (IANS)",
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Hypothyroidism occurs when your thyroid gland produces too little thyroid hormone. These hormones are needed to keep your organs functioning properly.
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Do you constantly feel run down, exhausted, and cold when others are warm? This so happens when the thyroid gland isn’t working as well as it should be, you don’t feel well. You end up putting on tons of weight irrespective of trying extremely hard despite trying very hard to keep your weight within the limit. These could be signs of Hypothyroidism.
Hypothyroidism occurs when your thyroid gland produces too little thyroid hormone. These hormones are needed to keep your organs functioning properly, which is why you feel dull and low when they are in short supply.
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Many times, most women do not realize that they have a thyroid problem and therefore bring about no change in their lifestyle. While there is no substitute for getting a proper diagnosis and starting hormone replacement treatment if you have hypothyroidism, leading a healthier lifestyle and following a strict routine will help you feel better faster.
One of the first things you need to do is get your diet in order. Nutrition and eating “well” play the most important role in driving optimum functioning of the Thyroid gland.
Sheta Mittal, Co-founder of &Me, a women’s food and healthcare brand, says: “For Thyroid gland nutrition, eating well, specifically includes consuming adequate amounts of Iodine and Tyrosine. Tyrosine and Iodine together make the famous T4/T3 thyroid hormones. We can get Iodine from seafood, dairy products and iodized salt, and Tyrosine from sesame seeds and soybeans in the diet.
Also, make sure you include the full profile of micronutrients and macronutrients on a daily basis. Low fat, micronutrient-rich, a fiber-heavy diet with 2-3 cups of colorful fruits and vegetables daily will help you lose weight or least to say maintain your weight, Instead of popping thyroid pills, a lot of women these days are opting for a more natural choice.”
Thyroid pills inject artificial Thyroxine (T3) into the body, and if the lifestyle is not in check the body gets immune to the pill and the dosages keep increasing over the lifetime. Look for new age products in the market that are providing healthy alternatives to managing Thyroid in lifestyle formats such as teas, juices and so on. Make sure you do your research and look for nutrients above in the ingredients, she says.
“While exercising is the last thing you want to do when you’re feeling this lethargic, giving your body regular physical activity will boost your energy, help with weight loss efforts, and lower your stress levels.”
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She adds: “Activities such as brisk walking and some toning exercises that target key muscle groups, including legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms, can prove to be extremely helpful in losing that extra weight. 30 mins a day, 5 days a week, is sure to take you a long way on the journey to staying fit.”
One thing you must pay grave attention to is keeping your mind stress-free. “Stress can make hypothyroidism worse. Stress can make anybody’s problem worse. Why, because stress takes up a lot of mental energy and sucks nutrients, halts the functioning of the body organs. Learning how to cope with stress can make a big difference in helping the body to function well and make you feel better.
ALSO READ: Covid-19 Vaccines Less Effective For People Suffering From Obesity
Yoga, meditation, deep breathing, or just chilling out to some relaxing music can all help you de-stress and let go of the anxiety. Find a stress-reducing technique that works for you and incorporate it into your lifestyle.” Getting sufficient good quality sleep will help improve your daytime fatigue. Make sure you set a regular sleep and wake time while keeping your bedroom temperature cool.
“It is extremely important that you do everything you can to keep yourself healthy. Bringing a change in your lifestyle can definitely help balance your thyroid levels, helping you avoid any serious health abnormalities, making you a fit and healthy individual,” ends Mittal. (IANS)
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Sabyasachi Mukherjee began his label in 1999, one of the first Indian brands to retail at London's iconic boutique and to show at New York and Fashion Week.
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Indian retail giant Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited acquired a 51 percent stake in the Sabyasachi brand for Rs 398 crore. Just over two decades old, this label’s life has been full of milestone moments, this investment could position Sabyasachi as India’s first global fashion house.
2020 was an unusually quiet year for fashion label Sabyasachi. It started with a bang, as he unveiled a 65-piece Haute Joaillerie (high jewelry) collection at New York’s Bergdorf Goodman, considered one of the finest stores in the world. Hot on the heels of this launch came the news that the designer label had been chosen for collaboration with global fast-fashion brand H&M, for a limited edition collection called “Wanderlust” which was to include a sari, placing the Indian drape on every fashion high street in the world. The collection was expected to drop in April, a huge landmark for Indian fashion, hindered only by the pandemic.
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Whether it is bringing a new sense of modesty to Indian fashion, or taking necklines dangerously low, his clothes are what Indian women want to wear. Sabyasachi Mukherjee is the designer who set the Indian fashion agenda for at least a decade — and so the industry wondered what was next for him? We now know the answer to that question, with Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited’s acquisition of the Sabyasachi brand.
While other Indian designers spoke to the media about the need to be ”vocal for local”, Sabyasachi kept it low-key low. Although he was the first in fashion to realize the impact of the pandemic, making a generous donation to the Prime Minister Relief Fund as early as March 2020. Successful fashion designers are those who understand cultural shifts, grasp economic realities, and navigate the media landscape. Creative talent is not enough to become a fashion label that matters.
Sabyasachi Mukherjee began his label in 1999, one of the first Indian brands to retail at London’s iconic boutique, Browns, and also to show at New York and Milan Fashion Week, making him the darling of fashion editors across the world. But critical acclaim is not enough to build a fashion house — to really make a mark internationally, you must first be a success in your own home country.
There was a high spending audience back in India in need of special attention from an Indian designer — the bride. With the local wedding industry reported to be worth the US $50 billion, the “Big Fat Indian Wedding” was the reason international luxury brands were making a bee-line for India. Sabyasachi knew, while the young bride was a global modern thinking woman when it came to her wedding day, she dreamed of being an “Indian” bride. Sabyasachi has always stood for all things Indian — and his fashion shows were staged with as much pageantry as the biggest and fattest of Indian weddings.
A designer who knew how to stay exclusive yet harness the power of media, today his Instagram page is the most followed page in Indian fashion. Before social media it was television that put one in every Indian’s living room — he teamed up with a leading news channel for the hugely successful reality show ‘Band Baja Bride’ in 2012, while also working on select projects in Bollywood, whether it was dressing Vidya Balan for Cannes Film Festival or taking charge of Sridevi’s costumes in her comeback film, ‘English Vinglish’. Anyone who has interviewed him knows, he has the gift of the gab — soft-spoken, he is always concise but what he does say will be eloquent and impactful.
In the early 2000s, many Indian fashion designers were getting carried away with the glitz of the Indian fashion industry — which was shiny and new, but Sabyasachi kept his eye on the prize. There were rumors that L Capital Asia, the private equity fund belonging to LVMH (luxury giant Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy) was interested in buying into the brand. While that did not materialize, collaborations with Christian Louboutin and Pottery Barn sealed Sabyasachi’s position as India’s most influential designer.
ALSO READ: Affordable Fashion Line by the Top Designers’ Collaboration
It has been well known in the industry that Sabyasachi has always wanted a flagship store in New York. So far Anita Dongre, whose company received a sizable investment from a large US Private Equity Fund in 2013, is the only Indian designer with a retail presence in this city. She is also considered to have the largest turnover of any Indian fashion company with a range that goes from high street to high fashion.
This investment could not be better timed for Sabyasachi Mukherjee. It is a real game-changer for a label that has done as much groundwork as it could have as an independent. Corporate backing should see his brand diversify in terms of reach and product range. Perhaps we’ll see a beauty line too — and who knows what else. Now more than ever the industry will have its eyes on 46-year-old Kolkata-based Sabyasachi as the future of Indian fashion. (IANS)
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The collection was expected to drop in April, a huge landmark for Indian fashion, hindered only by the pandemic.\nFollow NewsGram on Instagram to keep yourself updated.\nWhether it is bringing a new sense of modesty to Indian fashion, or taking necklines dangerously low, his clothes are what Indian women want to wear. Sabyasachi Mukherjee is the designer who set the Indian fashion agenda for at least a decade — and so the industry wondered what was next for him? We now know the answer to that question, with Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited’s acquisition of the Sabyasachi brand.\nWhile other Indian designers spoke to the media about the need to be ”vocal for local”, Sabyasachi kept it low-key low. Although he was the first in fashion to realize the impact of the pandemic, making a generous donation to the Prime Minister Relief Fund as early as March 2020. Successful fashion designers are those who understand cultural shifts, grasp economic realities, and navigate the media landscape. Creative talent is not enough to become a fashion label that matters.\nSabyasachi Mukherjee began his label in 1999, one of the first Indian brands to retail at London’s iconic boutique, Browns, and also to show at New York and Milan Fashion Week, making him the darling of fashion editors across the world. But critical acclaim is not enough to build a fashion house — to really make a mark internationally, you must first be a success in your own home country.\nThere was a high spending audience back in India in need of special attention from an Indian designer — the bride. With the local wedding industry reported to be worth the US $50 billion, the “Big Fat Indian Wedding” was the reason international luxury brands were making a bee-line for India. Sabyasachi knew, while the young bride was a global modern thinking woman when it came to her wedding day, she dreamed of being an “Indian” bride. Sabyasachi has always stood for all things Indian — and his fashion shows were staged with as much pageantry as the biggest and fattest of Indian weddings.\nA designer who knew how to stay exclusive yet harness the power of media, today his Instagram page is the most followed page in Indian fashion. Before social media it was television that put one in every Indian’s living room — he teamed up with a leading news channel for the hugely successful reality show ‘Band Baja Bride’ in 2012, while also working on select projects in Bollywood, whether it was dressing Vidya Balan for Cannes Film Festival or taking charge of Sridevi’s costumes in her comeback film, ‘English Vinglish’. Anyone who has interviewed him knows, he has the gift of the gab — soft-spoken, he is always concise but what he does say will be eloquent and impactful.\nIn the early 2000s, many Indian fashion designers were getting carried away with the glitz of the Indian fashion industry — which was shiny and new, but Sabyasachi kept his eye on the prize. There were rumors that L Capital Asia, the private equity fund belonging to LVMH (luxury giant Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy) was interested in buying into the brand. While that did not materialize, collaborations with Christian Louboutin and Pottery Barn sealed Sabyasachi’s position as India’s most influential designer.\nALSO READ: Affordable Fashion Line by the Top Designers’ Collaboration\nIt has been well known in the industry that Sabyasachi has always wanted a flagship store in New York. So far Anita Dongre, whose company received a sizable investment from a large US Private Equity Fund in 2013, is the only Indian designer with a retail presence in this city. She is also considered to have the largest turnover of any Indian fashion company with a range that goes from high street to high fashion.\nThis investment could not be better timed for Sabyasachi Mukherjee. It is a real game-changer for a label that has done as much groundwork as it could have as an independent. Corporate backing should see his brand diversify in terms of reach and product range. Perhaps we’ll see a beauty line too — and who knows what else. Now more than ever the industry will have its eyes on 46-year-old Kolkata-based Sabyasachi as the future of Indian fashion. (IANS)",
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The head of the World Health Organization says the world is “on the brink of a moral catastrophic failure” for its unequal sharing of COVID-19 vaccinations.
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The head of the World Health Organization says the world is “on the brink of a moral catastrophic failure” for its unequal sharing of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Addressing a WHO executive board meeting in Geneva on Monday, Executive Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said it is “not right that younger, healthier adults in rich countries are vaccinated before health workers and older people in poorer countries.”
“More than 39 million doses of vaccine have now been administered in at least 49 higher-income countries. Just 25 doses have been given in one lowest-income country — not 25 million, not 25,000 — just 25,” he said.
Tedros said if rich countries do not share COVID-19 vaccines with poor countries, “this failure will be paid with lives and livelihoods.”
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He said that ultimately, a “me-first approach” in distributing vaccines “will only prolong the pandemic.”
Later Monday, the White House confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump had lifted coronavirus-related travel bans on most non-U.S. citizens arriving from much of Europe and Brazil, beginning January 26.
“This action is the best way to continue protecting Americans from COVID-19 while enabling travel to resume safely,” Trump said in a statement released by the White House.
However, President-elect Joe Biden’s press secretary, Jen Psaki, responded a few minutes later on Twitter, saying: “On the advice of our medical team, the administration does not intend to lift these restrictions on 1/26. In fact, we plan to strengthen public health measures around international travel in order to further mitigate the spread of COVID-19.”
New guidelines by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, set to take effect January 26, will require all air passengers entering the U.S. to provide a negative COVID-19 test before boarding their flight.
Also Monday, an independent panel reviewing the global handling of the COVID-19 pandemic criticized both the World Health Organization and China for their response to the virus.
The panel of experts led by former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark and former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf said in an interim report that WHO should have declared an international emergency sooner than it did on January 30.
The panel also said China could have applied public health measures more strongly in January. The panel will present its completed report in May.
Earlier Monday, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga vowed to forge ahead with preparations to hold the Tokyo Olympics this summer, despite a surge in coronavirus infections in the country.
“We will press ahead with preparations, with determination of building watertight anti-infection measures and holding an event that can bring hope and courage to the world,” Suga said in a speech to Parliament.
A recent surge in cases in Japan has forced the government to close its borders to nonresident foreigners and to declare a state of emergency in the capital, Tokyo.
Recent media polls in Japan show about 80% of the Japanese public think the Olympics will not or should not be held this year.
The Tokyo Olympics have been postponed once because of the pandemic, having originally been scheduled for summer 2020.
In the Czech Republic, health officials say the fast-spreading coronavirus variant first identified in Britain has been detected in the country. Health Minister Jan Blatny said the variant accounts for about 10% of the samples tested. He did not say how many samples were genetically sequenced.
Several variants of the coronavirus have been detected around the world, including ones first identified in Britain, South Africa and Brazil.
Health officials in Brussels say the variant first detected in Britain has begun spreading in Belgium following more cases reported there.
“The variant has settled into our country,” virologist Marc Van Ranst told HLN network.
“Like in other nations, it is getting traction,” he added.
In Switzerland, authorities have placed two hotels in the skiing resort town of St. Moritz under quarantine and ordered all guests to be tested for the coronavirus after a person tested positive for the coronavirus variant first identified in South Africa.
In Italy, officials reported that the country’s daily caseload of coronavirus infections dropped below 10,000 on Monday. Officials confirmed 8,825 new cases.
French health officials began a campaign Monday to vaccinate people older than age 75. They say more than half a million people have registered to get the first of two vaccine shots by mid-February.
Chinese officials Monday recorded more than 100 new cases for the sixth consecutive day. Reuters news agency reported more than 29 million Chinese are now under strict lockdown to control the spread of the virus.
In the United States, the death toll from COVID-19 surpassed 398,000, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University, the highest toll in the world.
ALSO READ: Vivian Dsena Believes That OTT And Television Mediums Cannot Be Compared
Brazil and India follow the United States in COVID-19 deaths with more than 209,000 and 152,000, respectively.
Brazil approved two vaccines for emergency use against the coronavirus Sunday as some of its hospitals grappled with an oxygen shortage. (VOA)
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"The head of the World Health Organization says the world is “on the brink of a moral catastrophic failure” for its unequal sharing of COVID-19 vaccinations.\nAddressing a WHO executive board meeting in Geneva on Monday, Executive Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said it is “not right that younger, healthier adults in rich countries are vaccinated before health workers and older people in poorer countries.”\n“More than 39 million doses of vaccine have now been administered in at least 49 higher-income countries. Just 25 doses have been given in one lowest-income country — not 25 million, not 25,000 — just 25,” he said.\nTedros said if rich countries do not share COVID-19 vaccines with poor countries, “this failure will be paid with lives and livelihoods.”\nPlease Follow NewsGram on Facebook To Get Latest Updates!\nHe said that ultimately, a “me-first approach” in distributing vaccines “will only prolong the pandemic.”\nLater Monday, the White House confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump had lifted coronavirus-related travel bans on most non-U.S. citizens arriving from much of Europe and Brazil, beginning January 26.\n“This action is the best way to continue protecting Americans from COVID-19 while enabling travel to resume safely,” Trump said in a statement released by the White House.\nHowever, President-elect Joe Biden’s press secretary, Jen Psaki, responded a few minutes later on Twitter, saying: “On the advice of our medical team, the administration does not intend to lift these restrictions on 1/26. In fact, we plan to strengthen public health measures around international travel in order to further mitigate the spread of COVID-19.”\nNew guidelines by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, set to take effect January 26, will require all air passengers entering the U.S. to provide a negative COVID-19 test before boarding their flight.\nAlso Monday, an independent panel reviewing the global handling of the COVID-19 pandemic criticized both the World Health Organization and China for their response to the virus.\nThe panel of experts led by former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark and former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf said in an interim report that WHO should have declared an international emergency sooner than it did on January 30.\nThe panel also said China could have applied public health measures more strongly in January. The panel will present its completed report in May.\nEarlier Monday, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga vowed to forge ahead with preparations to hold the Tokyo Olympics this summer, despite a surge in coronavirus infections in the country.\n“We will press ahead with preparations, with determination of building watertight anti-infection measures and holding an event that can bring hope and courage to the world,” Suga said in a speech to Parliament.\nA recent surge in cases in Japan has forced the government to close its borders to nonresident foreigners and to declare a state of emergency in the capital, Tokyo.\nRecent media polls in Japan show about 80% of the Japanese public think the Olympics will not or should not be held this year.\nThe Tokyo Olympics have been postponed once because of the pandemic, having originally been scheduled for summer 2020.\nIn the Czech Republic, health officials say the fast-spreading coronavirus variant first identified in Britain has been detected in the country. Health Minister Jan Blatny said the variant accounts for about 10% of the samples tested. He did not say how many samples were genetically sequenced.\nSeveral variants of the coronavirus have been detected around the world, including ones first identified in Britain, South Africa and Brazil.\nHealth officials in Brussels say the variant first detected in Britain has begun spreading in Belgium following more cases reported there.\n“The variant has settled into our country,” virologist Marc Van Ranst told HLN network.\n“Like in other nations, it is getting traction,” he added.\nIn Switzerland, authorities have placed two hotels in the skiing resort town of St. Moritz under quarantine and ordered all guests to be tested for the coronavirus after a person tested positive for the coronavirus variant first identified in South Africa.\nIn Italy, officials reported that the country’s daily caseload of coronavirus infections dropped below 10,000 on Monday. Officials confirmed 8,825 new cases.\nFrench health officials began a campaign Monday to vaccinate people older than age 75. They say more than half a million people have registered to get the first of two vaccine shots by mid-February.\nChinese officials Monday recorded more than 100 new cases for the sixth consecutive day. Reuters news agency reported more than 29 million Chinese are now under strict lockdown to control the spread of the virus.\nIn the United States, the death toll from COVID-19 surpassed 398,000, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University, the highest toll in the world.\nALSO READ: Vivian Dsena Believes That OTT And Television Mediums Cannot Be Compared\nBrazil and India follow the United States in COVID-19 deaths with more than 209,000 and 152,000, respectively.\nBrazil approved two vaccines for emergency use against the coronavirus Sunday as some of its hospitals grappled with an oxygen shortage. (VOA)",
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WhatsApp users in India and elsewhere are looking forward to joining either Telegram or Signal, but are currently confused about which app to choose from.
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As WhatsApp faces intense scrutiny over its upcoming data and privacy policy, a new poll on Tuesday revealed that nearly one in two Indian users will not accept the updated terms of service.
WhatsApp’s new terms of service and privacy policy will go live on February 8. To continue using the platform, users will have to accept the terms and conditions. If the users do not accept the new terms of service, they will no longer be able to use WhatsApp.
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According to the poll conducted by leading English news app Inshorts, 47 percent of respondents said that they would not accept the policy and will look for alternatives to the messaging app (like Telegram and Signal). Only about 14 percent of respondents did not see any privacy concerns, saying they will accept and continue using WhatsApp.
Over 39 percent of respondents said that they will accept the policy as they are not aware of any suitable alternatives at the moment, the poll showed. Over 1.8 lakh app users participated in the survey. Meanwhile, WhatsApp on Tuesday issued a clarification, saying that individual chats would not be affected by the changes in its terms of service and privacy policy.
WhatsApp users in India and elsewhere are looking forward to joining either Telegram or Signal, but are currently confused about which app to choose from. At about 500 million users globally and growing, Telegram has become a major problem for WhatsApp.
ALSO READ: WhatsApp Advises Users As Google Removes Group Chat Links
Over 400 million Indian WhatsApp users last week received an in-app notification from WhatsApp as part of an upcoming global roll-out for over 2 billion users, asking them to either accept the changes in its terms of service and privacy policy by February 8 or their accounts will be deleted.
The in-app notification did not elicit many details but clicking on the link clearly mentioned the key changes in how WhatsApp will collect and process users’ information going forward, and the partnership with Facebook, its parent company, as part of a larger unification drive between its family of apps. (IANS)
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"As WhatsApp faces intense scrutiny over its upcoming data and privacy policy, a new poll on Tuesday revealed that nearly one in two Indian users will not accept the updated terms of service.\nWhatsApp’s new terms of service and privacy policy will go live on February 8. To continue using the platform, users will have to accept the terms and conditions. If the users do not accept the new terms of service, they will no longer be able to use WhatsApp.\nFollow NewsGram on Twitter to stay updated about the World news.\nAccording to the poll conducted by leading English news app Inshorts, 47 percent of respondents said that they would not accept the policy and will look for alternatives to the messaging app (like Telegram and Signal). Only about 14 percent of respondents did not see any privacy concerns, saying they will accept and continue using WhatsApp.\nOver 39 percent of respondents said that they will accept the policy as they are not aware of any suitable alternatives at the moment, the poll showed. Over 1.8 lakh app users participated in the survey. Meanwhile, WhatsApp on Tuesday issued a clarification, saying that individual chats would not be affected by the changes in its terms of service and privacy policy.\nWhatsApp users in India and elsewhere are looking forward to joining either Telegram or Signal, but are currently confused about which app to choose from. At about 500 million users globally and growing, Telegram has become a major problem for WhatsApp.\nALSO READ: WhatsApp Advises Users As Google Removes Group Chat Links\nOver 400 million Indian WhatsApp users last week received an in-app notification from WhatsApp as part of an upcoming global roll-out for over 2 billion users, asking them to either accept the changes in its terms of service and privacy policy by February 8 or their accounts will be deleted.\nThe in-app notification did not elicit many details but clicking on the link clearly mentioned the key changes in how WhatsApp will collect and process users’ information going forward, and the partnership with Facebook, its parent company, as part of a larger unification drive between its family of apps. (IANS)",
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The trend of OTT reboots and revivals is not new, but it is seeing resurgence in the streaming world, which can be termed to get viewers to reconnect.
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There is a long list of reboots, revivals, and reunions planned for the streaming space, with writers getting on the storyboard to find something new in the old tales, and revisit the success formula. The trend of reboots and revivals is not new, but it is seeing a resurgence in the streaming world, which can be termed as a way to get viewers to reconnect with the legacy of the past. This is widely regarded as a crucial move to expand the subscription base for OTT players.
The Nielsen ratings, from time to time, have comprehensively proved there is always a loyal audience of subscribers who use streaming platforms to re-watch familiar shows, and that is the reason why many studios and companies are not hesitant in pumping big money into reviving old hit shows.
Follow NewsGram on Facebook to stay updated.
IANS lists major reboots lined up in the coming months these are mostly made for OTTs and are sure to invoke nostalgia and prove to be a blast from the past.
Dexter
Serial killer Dexter will be back with the revival of the suspense drama. Michael C. Hall, who starred as the title character in the original series, will reprise the role while showrunner Clyde Phillips will also be back on board for the 10-episode series. It will be a continuation of the last series’ finale.
Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air
Will Smith and Morgan Cooper have got together to reimagine the beloved comedy The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air. Titled Bel-Air, the fresh version will delve into the conflicts and emotions of being a person of color in the US. It will be infused with comedy. It is being made for a streaming platform.
Friends
The much-awaited special reunion episode of the iconic show will mark what could be the hottest revival on the small screen in 2021. Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc, and Matthew Perry will feature in the special, which was scheduled to happen last year but was delayed because of the pandemic. The special will air on HBO Max.
Sex And The City
The girls of Sex And The City will be back for another adventure and romantic rendezvous. Titled “And Just Like That�”, the chapter will see Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, and Kirstin Davis reprising their roles. Kim Cattrall will not return as Samantha. The revival for HBO Max will follow Carrie Bradshaw (Parker), Charlotte York (Davis), and Miranda Hobbes (Nixon) as they navigate love and friendship in their 50s.
True Blood
The reboot of classic True Blood is in the early development stages. The original series creator and showrunner Alan Ball is associated with the show as an executive producer. As of now, none of the show’s original cast has been confirmed to return in the reboot, which is being developed for HBO Max. The show, based on “The Southern Vampire Mysteries” a novel series by Charlaine Harris, takes place in a world where vampires live among humans, thanks to the creation of a synthetic blood substitute that allowed vampires to stop hunting humans for food. It was infused with a lot of fantastical elements, including werewolves and witches.
ICarly
The 2000s teen sitcom is being revived for streaming service Paramount+ . At the moment, Jerry Trainor, Miranda Crosgrove, and Nathan Kress are confirmed to return to the show.
Gossip Girl
The hit and subversive drama is getting new life with a revival series on HBO Max. The original Gossip Girl, which ended in 2012 after six seasons, was based on the novel series written by Cecily von Ziegesar. It was about the antics of a group of Manhattan teenagers. The reboot will feature a new generation of private-school teens who will be navigating the new world of social media-driven gossip.
Conan The Barbarian
A live-action series based on Conan, the character created by writer Robert E. Howard, is being developed by Netflix. No actor has been attached to play the iconic role at the moment. In the past, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jason Momoa brought the sword-wielding character alive on screen.
ALSO READ: New trends In OTT Platforms In 2021
Ghostwriter
An OTT reboot of the children’s series Ghostwriter is under work. It will follow four kids whose neighborhood bookstore is being haunted by a ghost. The show is being made for AppleTV+.
Bewitched
The OTT reboot of Bewitched will focus on a black female witch who falls in love with a white mortal man. Kenya Barris and Yamara Taylor are attached to the project to write and executive-produce the reboot. The original series starred Elizabeth Montgomery, a witch with magical powers who marries a mortal man, Darren. (IANS)
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Singer-music composer Ankit Tiwari says he is quite happy with audience feedback, adding that a good song finds its audience irrespective of genre.
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Singer-music composer Ankit Tiwari, who has lent his voice to the recently released song Main nahi jaunga, says he is quite happy with audience feedback to the number, adding that a good song finds its audience irrespective of genre.
Ankit’s new song has garnered around 1.5 million views on YouTube since its release. Opening up on the response, he told IANS: “Personally, I don’t believe in the number game. I think a good song finds its own audience and listeners irrespective of any genre. It’s a really beautiful song and the audio-visual representation takes it to another level, so we are quite happy with the audience response.”
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Main nahi jaunga is written and composed by Aniket Shukla. It is a heartbreaking number that portrays the story of two lovers, one of whom discovers his partner is cheating on him.
On recording the song, Tiwari said: “When I sing a song for other composers, I ask them to give me the song two or three days in advance so that I can understand and prepare for the song. I always want to be emotionally connected with the song while singing it.”
ALSO READ: Sharad Malhotra: Might Do Creative Work For Free
The video features Mahesh Keshwala and Anaya Shah and is directed by Siddhaant Sachdev. The song is currently streaming on YouTube. (IANS)
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Athlete Sudha SIngh comes from the small town of Raebareli. She had her primary school education and admits that she was never interested in academics.
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Long-distance runner Sudha Singh, who was picked for the Padma Shri in the 2021 honors’ list, is so fiercely focussed on her dream of winning an Olympic medal that she hasn’t visited home in Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, for well over a year — and has been training in the national camp.
The last time, 34-year-old Sudha, a former national 3,000 meters steeplechase record holder but is now concentrating on the marathon, visited home was in December 2019. The mobile phone is her closest companion for keeping in touch with her family.
“They used to come to meet me. Lockdown started around March last year, and it is going to be a year to that. I last went home long before that, in December 2019. But I speak to my family daily,” Sudha told IANS in an interview from the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Southern Centre, Bengaluru.
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Sudha’s family used to visit her at the national camp when it was at the National Institute of Sport (NIS) in Patiala before the coronavirus-enforced lockdown in March 2020 stopped their visits. “That has stopped because of coronavirus. I don’t really remember the last time I have seen them face to face,” she said.
To remain in touch with her family, Sudha makes do with phone calls regularly. “I speak to them daily and they used to come to meet me. Lockdown started in March and it is going to be a year to that too but I last went home long before that,” she said.
Although Sudha is now focused on marathons, she has an enviable record in the 3,000m steeplechase. She won gold at the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games and at the 2017 Asian Championships in Bhubaneswar. She has also won silver at 2011, 2017, and 2019 Asian Championships and at the 2018 Asian Games. She represented India at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics and was conferred the Arjuna Award in 2012.
Sudha would be 35 by the time the postponed 2020 Olympics starts on July 23 in Tokyo. Age, however, was a factor that she had defied in the recent past when she won the 3,000 steeplechase silver at the 2018 Asiad. However, the steeplechase has taken a backseat, going into the Olympics and she is looking to meet the qualification mark for the marathon.
With an Olympic medal on the mind, Sudha has currently set her eyes on the 42.195km New Delhi Marathon that is scheduled to take place in the first week of February.
“This would be my third Olympics. I am fit, and now I just need competitions to qualify. Like other athletes, my ultimate aim is to win an Olympic medal. At the marathon, I am looking to break the national record and try and qualify with the timings. After that we will decide upon what is available for the steeplechase,” said Sudha.
Punjab’s O.P. Jaisha’s two hours, 34:43 sec, set in August 2015 in Beijing while Sudha’s best timing is two hours 34:56 sec at the Mumbai Marathon on January 20, 2019. Sudha will have to improve much on her best timing to meet the Olympic qualifying mark, which is two hours 29.30 secs. Sudha is currently training at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Southern Centre, Bengaluru. It was there that she received the news of her being included in the list for this year’s Padma Shri. Six sportspersons, including Sudha, and a coach are this year’s recipient of the honor.
“I was sitting with a few other athletes at the hostel here [on Monday] when I got the news. I never thought that I would be getting the award because so many people apply for it,” she said.
Sudha comes from the small town of Raebareli. She had her primary school education there and admits almost sheepishly that she was never too interested in academics.
“There was an SAI center close by so I used to represent my school in events there. I used to win most of the time over there and so their scouts came home and told my family that I have the potential to do well in athletics,” Athlete Sudha Singh said.
ALSO READ: Kangana Ranaut, Ekta Kapoor & Karan Johar Among BTown Padma Shri Recipients
“In 2001, I was selected for the SAI center in Agra. I was very happy that I was being able to make my way in this field because it meant that I didn’t need to study any longer. My father was working in Industrial Telephone Industries Ltd, and he basically said since she had no interest in academics, let her do athletics,” she recalled. Athlete Sudha Singh was about 19, in 2006, when she started running the steeplechase.
“I started out in the sport after I joined the Railways and started representing them in events. Before that, I used to do long-distance running. But when I started representing the Railways in competitions I was finding it difficult to get an entry in long-distance events. The 3,000m steeplechase was a relatively new event and there was hardly anyone taking part in it, so I decided to go for it. It took time to adjust, and in my first few races, I was finishing last. But I worked my way up and in 2007 broke the national record in 3,000m steeplechase,” Athlete Sudha Singh said.
In 2012, Sudha has conferred the Arjuna Award. And, now, she is preparing to compete in her third Olympic Games — with an eye on the podium. (IANS)
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But I speak to my family daily,” Sudha told IANS in an interview from the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Southern Centre, Bengaluru.\nFollow NewsGram on Twitter to stay updated about the World news.\nSudha’s family used to visit her at the national camp when it was at the National Institute of Sport (NIS) in Patiala before the coronavirus-enforced lockdown in March 2020 stopped their visits. “That has stopped because of coronavirus. I don’t really remember the last time I have seen them face to face,” she said.\nTo remain in touch with her family, Sudha makes do with phone calls regularly. “I speak to them daily and they used to come to meet me. Lockdown started in March and it is going to be a year to that too but I last went home long before that,” she said.\nAlthough Sudha is now focused on marathons, she has an enviable record in the 3,000m steeplechase. She won gold at the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games and at the 2017 Asian Championships in Bhubaneswar. She has also won silver at 2011, 2017, and 2019 Asian Championships and at the 2018 Asian Games. She represented India at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics and was conferred the Arjuna Award in 2012.\nSudha would be 35 by the time the postponed 2020 Olympics starts on July 23 in Tokyo. Age, however, was a factor that she had defied in the recent past when she won the 3,000 steeplechase silver at the 2018 Asiad. However, the steeplechase has taken a backseat, going into the Olympics and she is looking to meet the qualification mark for the marathon.\nWith an Olympic medal on the mind, Sudha has currently set her eyes on the 42.195km New Delhi Marathon that is scheduled to take place in the first week of February.\n“This would be my third Olympics. I am fit, and now I just need competitions to qualify. Like other athletes, my ultimate aim is to win an Olympic medal. At the marathon, I am looking to break the national record and try and qualify with the timings. After that we will decide upon what is available for the steeplechase,” said Sudha.\nPunjab’s O.P. Jaisha’s two hours, 34:43 sec, set in August 2015 in Beijing while Sudha’s best timing is two hours 34:56 sec at the Mumbai Marathon on January 20, 2019. Sudha will have to improve much on her best timing to meet the Olympic qualifying mark, which is two hours 29.30 secs. Sudha is currently training at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Southern Centre, Bengaluru. It was there that she received the news of her being included in the list for this year’s Padma Shri. Six sportspersons, including Sudha, and a coach are this year’s recipient of the honor.\n“I was sitting with a few other athletes at the hostel here [on Monday] when I got the news. I never thought that I would be getting the award because so many people apply for it,” she said.\nSudha comes from the small town of Raebareli. She had her primary school education there and admits almost sheepishly that she was never too interested in academics.\n“There was an SAI center close by so I used to represent my school in events there. I used to win most of the time over there and so their scouts came home and told my family that I have the potential to do well in athletics,” Athlete Sudha Singh said.\nALSO READ: Kangana Ranaut, Ekta Kapoor & Karan Johar Among BTown Padma Shri Recipients\n“In 2001, I was selected for the SAI center in Agra. I was very happy that I was being able to make my way in this field because it meant that I didn’t need to study any longer. My father was working in Industrial Telephone Industries Ltd, and he basically said since she had no interest in academics, let her do athletics,” she recalled. Athlete Sudha Singh was about 19, in 2006, when she started running the steeplechase.\n“I started out in the sport after I joined the Railways and started representing them in events. Before that, I used to do long-distance running. But when I started representing the Railways in competitions I was finding it difficult to get an entry in long-distance events. The 3,000m steeplechase was a relatively new event and there was hardly anyone taking part in it, so I decided to go for it. It took time to adjust, and in my first few races, I was finishing last. But I worked my way up and in 2007 broke the national record in 3,000m steeplechase,” Athlete Sudha Singh said.\nIn 2012, Sudha has conferred the Arjuna Award. And, now, she is preparing to compete in her third Olympic Games — with an eye on the podium. (IANS)",
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Avid mountaineer Hyderabad IPS Arun Joshi has climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa and highest stand-alone mountain in the world.
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The Indian Police Service IPS official reached the top of Mountain Kilimanjaro, 5,895 meters above sea level, on January 21 at 08.15 a.m. (local time).
Hyderabad’s JPC Tarun Joshi has climbed Mountain Kilimanjaro , the highest peak in Africa and the highest stand-alone mountain in the world.
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Hyderabad Police Commissioner Anjani Kumar congratulated Joshi on achieving this feat.
Passionate about mountaineering, Joshi had scaled the Vinson Massif in Antarctica on January 16 last year. He had achieved the remarkable feat in minus 35 degrees temperature.
ALSO READ: White House To Display The Moon Rock In Oval Office
In August 2019, he had scaled 4,884-metre Puncak Jaya mountain in Papua Island, Indonesia. He became the second Indian to scale the snow-covered mountain.
Joshi had also led rescue teams on a couple of occasions. In 2013 when students from then undivided Andhra Pradesh were stranded in Uttarakhand floods, the IPS officer had led a rescue team and saved several students.
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The population considers the Dalai Lama as an Indian spiritual leader. The spiritual leader found more acceptance among the female respondents.
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Around two-thirds of Indians acknowledge Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama as an important cultural and spiritual influencer here, according to the IANS C-Voter Tibet Pall. In the survey, which included a sample size of 3,000 people spread across the country, 68.5 percent of the respondents agreed that the Dalai Lama has played a significant role in reviving ancient Indian culture.
The survey suggested that a huge chunk of the population considers the Dalai Lama as an Indian spiritual leader, and not as a foreigner. The spiritual leader found more acceptance among the female respondents with around 66 percent of them agreeing to the query posed. The 14th Dalai Lama also remained most popular in the age group of respondents above 55 years with 68.5 percent of them concurring with the query asked in the survey.
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The survey outlined that the Dalai Lama has garnered more approval as an Indian religious icon among upper-caste Hindus. Around 70 percent of the respondents belonging to this group voted in favor of him. However, the survey also found that the Dalai Lama’s popularity reached only half the population of Muslims with only 55 percent of them agreeing upon reckoning his identity as a spiritual leader simultaneous to Tibet here.
Surprisingly, the Northeast region, which seems to be the most influenced by the Buddhist culture, least recognizes the Dalai Lama as India’s spiritual icon, as compared to other regions of the country with 57 percent of the respondents approving him as an important cultural and spiritual influencer in India, as per the survey.
ALSO READ: Dalai Lama: The Past Is Past From Today
However, the respondents from the Western part of the country gave the Dalai Lama an approval of 68 percent. As per the 2011 Census, the region with the highest Buddhist population in the country was Maharashtra, which falls in the Western part of India.
The findings of the survey have suggested contradictory outcomes. On one hand, it could be considered a great achievement of assimilation, but on the other hand, it also tells that not being aggressive on the China front has diluted the Tibetan brand identity of the Dalai Lama. (IANS)
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The study shows an emerging trend of single Indians getting excited about the prospect of dating in real life again in 2021 with new normal.
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Virtual dating is the new norm in India, but real-life connections will pick pace post-pandemic, reiterates Bumble’s recent nationwide survey. After connecting with people virtually, 83 percent of single Indians are comfortable meeting up with their connections in-person. The study also reveals that 40 percent of single Indians will opt for virtual dating in 2021.
Bumble, the women-first social networking app, has revealed how single Indians are planning on dating in 2021 now that India has unlocked and lifted restrictions across states.
Follow NewsGram on Instagram to keep yourself updated.
Indians now going on pre-dates more than ever
Single Indians now go on ‘pre-dates’ where they explore virtual dating for the first time and use video dates to get to know one another before meeting in-person. Bumble’s internal research found out that 78 percent of single Indians feel the need to build trust before meeting in-person, which has given rise to ‘slow dating’ which means people are taking more time to get to know each other better.
Ideal first IRL (in-real-life) dates in 2021
For those who are meeting in person, the pandemic has changed the way they approach dating with a majority (47 percent) preferring more low-key first IRL dates as staying indoors (at their home, their partner’s, or a friend’s place) is the top choice for first in-person dates. Once comfortable to step out, going on a long drive remains a favorite among single Indians (43 percent) along with meeting at a local cafe/tea shop. Dinner dates at a restaurant (41 percent) are the next favorite for a great first IRL date choice.
Dating choices and preferences
When it comes to making a connection online, education and career choices top the list of preferences that matter most to single Indians, followed by dating intentions. However, the top most deciding factor when meeting someone in-person is compatibility (23 percent).
Making boundaries and comfort levels clear
To help navigate new rules of dating in 2021, Bumble’s new badges give the Bumble community the opportunity to communicate what kind of dates people are looking for: virtual, socially-distanced, or socially-distanced with masks. This helps with the potentially awkward conversation by allowing the community to search for people who are dating in the same way as them. Globally, more than 1 million people have used Bumble’s new feature on their profile. People who share what kind of dates they are comfortable with through the new dating badges see a 43 percent increase in the average number of monthly matches than those who don’t.
ALSO READ: Navigate The New Rules Of Dating In 2021
According to Samarpita Samaddar, Bumble India PR Director, single Indians are now feeling a strong desire to build trust online before meeting in real life with virtual dating becoming the new norm in India. “In fact, over 540 million messages have been sent on Bumble in India between January and November 2020. We saw a 38 percent rise in the use of Video Chats and Voice Calls with people in India spending roughly 20 minutes on average on video and voice calls.
“As India continues to unlock, we’re seeing an emerging trend of people getting excited about the prospect of dating in real life again in 2021. At the same time, there’s still nervousness about what the future holds. We will continue to support our Bumble community in India to write their own stories and take charge of their dating journeys.” (IANS)
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Himachal Pradesh government signed a memorandum of understanding with Six Sigma Healthcare to set up Asia's first mountain health institute in Sirmaur.
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The Himachal Pradesh government on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding with Six Sigma Healthcare to set up Asia’s first mountain health institute in Sirmaur district with an outlay of Rs 100 crore.
Six Sigma Healthcare is providing free high altitude medical services pilgrimage destinations — Amarnath, Kailash Mansarover, Kedarnath and Manimahesh.
Follow NewsGram on Instagram to keep yourself updated.
At a meeting with Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, the proposal for setting up the institute was given by its Chief Executive Officer, Pradeep Bhardwaj.
ALSO READ: Chemotherapy With The Heat Treatment Are More Effective
The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh accepted the proposal and said the government would provide support in the purchase of the land for the institute in Shimla and Sirmaur districts.
Bhardwaj said the institute would provide jobs to 727 youths. He said that the objective of the institute is to develop all types of research in allopathy, homeopathy, ayurveda, naturopathy and yoga concerning high-altitude and to educate professionals in mountain medicines. (IANS)
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The employment scenario in the country, which improved post the lifting of the lockdown, has worsened in December according to CMIE.
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Employment Status In India Worsens In December
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The employment scenario in the country, which improved post the lifting of the lockdown, has worsened in December, according to data from the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE).
The unemployment rate in the country increased sharply to 9.1 percent in December from 6.5 percent in November, as per the data. The numbers indicate that the stress in the economy is far from over and the road to normalcy would be longer.
According to CMIE’s MD and CEO Mahesh Vyas, the December number is the highest unemployment rate since the beginning of India’s recovery from the lockdown in June.
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He noted that the rise in unemployment comes along with high inflation, which has been in the vicinity of 7 percent in recent months and has made the situation worse. He also raised concerns that the sharp increase in unemployment strengthens worries regarding the recovery process.
As per the think tank, the rise in unemployment in December is the result of a partial recovery of the labor participation rate (LPR). The LPR had fallen to 40 percent in November from 40.7 percent in the preceding two months.
LPR is a measure of an economy’s active workforce. It is calculated by dividing the labor force by the total working-age population.
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In December, the LPR recovered partly, to 40.6 percent. The influx of people looking for work swelled and the labor force increased from an estimated 421 million in November to 427 million in December. But, labor markets were not ready for this six-million surge in labor, leaving them largely unemployed, Vyas said.
CMIE noted that the primary reason for the rise in unemployment in December was the failure of the farm sector to absorb the influx of labor. Farming is the last resort of many who are rendered jobless, but December is not the suitable month for the absorption of labor, it said.
This is the month when farming sheds jobs. In each of the past five years since 2016, labor employed in farming in December has shrunk compared to November. In December 2019, the job loss from farming was 10 million. In December 2020, this sector shed an estimated 9.8 million jobs, showed the CMIE data.
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As of December end, India had around 38.7 million unemployed people compared to 27.4 million in November, registering a massive increase of 11.3 million. This huge increase in places the unemployed higher than it was before the lockdown. (IANS)
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"The employment scenario in the country, which improved post the lifting of the lockdown, has worsened in December, according to data from the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE).\nThe unemployment rate in the country increased sharply to 9.1 percent in December from 6.5 percent in November, as per the data. The numbers indicate that the stress in the economy is far from over and the road to normalcy would be longer.\nAccording to CMIE’s MD and CEO Mahesh Vyas, the December number is the highest unemployment rate since the beginning of India’s recovery from the lockdown in June.\nFollow NewsGram on Instagram to keep yourself updated.\nHe noted that the rise in unemployment comes along with high inflation, which has been in the vicinity of 7 percent in recent months and has made the situation worse. He also raised concerns that the sharp increase in unemployment strengthens worries regarding the recovery process.\nAs per the think tank, the rise in unemployment in December is the result of a partial recovery of the labor participation rate (LPR). The LPR had fallen to 40 percent in November from 40.7 percent in the preceding two months.\nLPR is a measure of an economy’s active workforce. It is calculated by dividing the labor force by the total working-age population.\nWant to read more in Hindi? Checkout: पीएम मोदी के दिल में है जम्मू-कश्मीर : गृह मंत्री अमित शाह\nIn December, the LPR recovered partly, to 40.6 percent. The influx of people looking for work swelled and the labor force increased from an estimated 421 million in November to 427 million in December. But, labor markets were not ready for this six-million surge in labor, leaving them largely unemployed, Vyas said.\nCMIE noted that the primary reason for the rise in unemployment in December was the failure of the farm sector to absorb the influx of labor. Farming is the last resort of many who are rendered jobless, but December is not the suitable month for the absorption of labor, it said.\nThis is the month when farming sheds jobs. In each of the past five years since 2016, labor employed in farming in December has shrunk compared to November. In December 2019, the job loss from farming was 10 million. In December 2020, this sector shed an estimated 9.8 million jobs, showed the CMIE data.\nALSO READ: ITC Targets 100% Electricity From Renewable Sources By 2030\nAs of December end, India had around 38.7 million unemployed people compared to 27.4 million in November, registering a massive increase of 11.3 million. This huge increase in places the unemployed higher than it was before the lockdown. (IANS)",
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella quoted that 200 million students and educators are relying on their products for remote learning.
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Microsoft's Remote Learning Products Gain Popularity
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Driven by video conferencing platform Teams, more than 200 million students and educators worldwide now rely on Microsoft education products for remote learning, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has stressed.
Speaking to analysts during the company’s Q2 2021 earnings call, Nadella said that in AI, the company offers the most comprehensive portfolio of tools, frameworks, and infrastructure.
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“We built Teams that bring together multiple capabilities. It brings together to chat. It brings together meetings, collaboration as well as business process workflow, all into one scaffolding,” Nadella said on Tuesday.
“Whether it’s SAP, ServiceNow, and even Salesforce, all of these applications are getting integrated into Teams very rapidly and so that’s the power of Teams as a platform capability, not just knowledge workers collaborating,” The Microsoft CEO stressed.
He said that the pandemic has shown the importance of empowering the two billion frontline workers around the world with the right technology and Teams is at the forefront.
Microsoft Teams reached more than 115 million daily users by the end of 2020.
Nadella said recently that Microsoft Teams could soon be as significant as the Internet browsers and operating systems.
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Last week, enterprise application software provider SAP and Microsoft announced to integrate video conference and collaboration platform Teams with SAPs intelligent suite of solutions.
“The case for digital transformation has never been more urgent,” said Nadella. (IANS)
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Select restaurants in Panaji will soon be hooked into a biogas supply network being set up by the city municipal corporation, CM Pramod Sawant said.
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Select Restaurants in Panaji To Soon Use Biogas, informs CM Pramod Sawant
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Select restaurants in Panaji will soon be hooked into a biogas supply network being set up by the city municipal corporation, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Friday.
A network of a dozen biodigester plants has been created in the city by the muncipal corporation.
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Sawant said that biogas would be provided free of cost to the city’s restaurants for some time, as part of the initiative taken by the Corporation of the City of Panaji, which he said was in sync with the Goa government’s sustainable development goals (SDG).
“It is a new innovative system, where we will use the biogas generated by these biodigester plants and supply it free of cost to restaurants located near these plants at the initial stage,” Sawant said.
“The restaurant owners will see merit in using biogas because it will reduce their cost of LPG cylinder dependency by half,” the Chief Minister also said.
A network of 12 biodigesters is being set up in the state capital, Sawant said.
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“The biodigesters will promote clean energy in a big way. Food and vegetables which are routinely wasted and strewn in the open in municipal markets will be processed in these machines to create biogas,” he also said. (IANS)
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"Select restaurants in Panaji will soon be hooked into a biogas supply network being set up by the city municipal corporation, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Friday.\nA network of a dozen biodigester plants has been created in the city by the muncipal corporation.\nPlease Follow NewsGram on Facebook To Get Latest Updates!\nSawant said that biogas would be provided free of cost to the city’s restaurants for some time, as part of the initiative taken by the Corporation of the City of Panaji, which he said was in sync with the Goa government’s sustainable development goals (SDG).\n“It is a new innovative system, where we will use the biogas generated by these biodigester plants and supply it free of cost to restaurants located near these plants at the initial stage,” Sawant said.\n“The restaurant owners will see merit in using biogas because it will reduce their cost of LPG cylinder dependency by half,” the Chief Minister also said.\nA network of 12 biodigesters is being set up in the state capital, Sawant said.\nALSO READ: Study: No Benefit From Arthritis Drug For Covid19 Patients\n“The biodigesters will promote clean energy in a big way. Food and vegetables which are routinely wasted and strewn in the open in municipal markets will be processed in these machines to create biogas,” he also said. (IANS)",
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