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Actress Kangana Ranaut says after nepotism, the most awful thing about being an actor is going through a night shift. Read Here.
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Actress Kangana Ranaut says after nepotism, the most awful thing about being an actor is going through a night shift.
“Apart from nepotism and movie mafia most awful thing about being an actor is night shifts,” Kangana tweeted late on Sunday.
“When the sun rises you sleep, body clock and food cycle goes for a toss. First few nights I feel loss of appetite and disoriented. Hmmmm waiting for my body to adapt,” she added.
Meanwhile, the actress has announced that she will star in the second installment of the Manikarnika franchise, titled Manikarnika Returns: The Legend Of Didda.
ALSO READ: As a Society, We Have Supported Nepotism a Lot: Radhika Apte
She has also started preparing for her next film, “Dhaakad”, and will be seen in the films “Thalaivi” and “Tejas”. (IANS)
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Bitcoin has already gained 25 percent in January, following its more than 300 percent gain in 2020. 'Ethereum' has soared over the past 12 months.
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With the overall value of all cryptocurrencies surpassing the $1 trillion mark and Bitcoin hovering around $40,000, industry experts on Sunday said that crypto may become the most important asset class of the 21st century and India needs to catch up fast with the global trend.
Bitcoin has already gained 25 percent in January, following its more than 300 percent gain in 2020. The second-largest cryptocurrency ‘Ethereum’ has soared over the past 12 months reaching a total gain of 860 percent last week, after trading above $1,200 for the first time since early 2018.
According to Sumit Gupta, CEO, and co-founder of cryptocurrency exchange ‘CoinDCX’, the market capitalization of Crypto to $1 trillion is a strong testament that it is here to stay.
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“It has now classified itself as a macro asset class for investments that can’t be ignored. It will further lead to greater mainstream acceptance than ever before,” Gupta told IANS.
According to CoinDesk, some of those large investments have come from firms like technology firm MicroStrategy, which has scooped up more than 70,000 BTC with plans to buy more. London-based asset manager ‘Ruffer Investment’ out $740 million into Bitcoin towards the end of 2020.
“The $1 trillion mark cements cryptocurrency as an investable asset class that no longer sits on the fringes of Traditional Finance as a toy for retail investors,” Jack Purdy, decentralized finance analyst at Messari, an online database for the crypto industry, was quoted as saying.
“It demonstrates that this asset class is large enough to absorb large orders like we’ve seen recently with the slew of institutions entering over the last few months.” Buyers are aggressively accumulating more and more Bitcoins. This is the driving factor that has propelled the price growth of BTC towards this new all-time high value.
The Bitcoin momentum has also been observed in India.
However, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released several public warnings and caution notices regarding the risks associated with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
The Central bank eventually enforced a ban on Bitcoin trading in India vide a notification in April 2018.
A blanket ban on cryptocurrencies under a draft policy “Banning of Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill 2019” is under process.
According to Rahul Pagidipati, CEO, ZebPay, the Indian investors are learning to see Bitcoin as an asset class that belongs in every long-term portfolio.
“Indians own less than 1 per cent of the world’s Bitcoin. Being left behind will create a strategic disadvantage for the Indian economy. In 2021, we expect more institutions and government officials to recognise that we need to close the Bitcoin gap,” Pagidipati said.
Gupta stressed that the momentum is set to continue and would witness increased demands from the institutions.
“In India we expect a positive regulation that will accelerate both the industry and economy. If the demand continues, we can see greater acceptance of Crypto as an asset class, leading to further price appreciation,” Gupta said.
ALSO READ: Here’s Why Battery Cells Used in Vapes, E-Cigarettes, Flashlights and Toys Can Kill You
“We remain optimistic that India is a tech and economic power that will emerge as a key player in crypto and Blockchain adoption”. (IANS)
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Documentary portrays how one of the five permanent members of the UNSC, China, deliberately and systematically, hid the outbreak of Covid-19 virus.
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Forewarned is forearmed. This was exactly what China suppressed when it came to the breakout of the Covid-19 pandemic in Wuhan and other parts of its country. Bringing this crucial aspect of deliberate camouflage by her native country is the well-known Chinese director Nanfu Wang’s latest documentary “In The Same Breath”. The film goes on to add to the infinitely growing list of atrocities committed by China in the past including the Tiananmen Square massacre and the continuing crimes against Tibetans and the Uyghur Muslims.
The documentary pointedly portrays how one of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, China, flouting its moral and legal responsibility, deliberately and systematically, hid the outbreak of Covid-19. Instead of forewarning its citizens and the world at large, the nation, and its leaders downplayed the break out of the virus, through the State-controlled media, including television. Hardly behooving, a country which has the world’s largest population and is one of the fastest developing economies having commercial and trading relations with multiple countries.
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Contrary to taking corrective steps, the authorities are depicted in the movie banning social-media posts about Corona, barring symptomatic persons from getting admitted into hospitals, and penalizing doctors who had the honesty and courage to speak up about the virus and the risks it entails. Precisely this clampdown, the film stresses resulted in a large number of deaths, and most importantly, keeping Chinese citizens and the world at large uninformed about the disease and its fallouts.
In a despatch, The Washington Post has stated that the film talks about “eight doctors being punished for spreading rumors about unknown pneumonia’ after discussing the virus in private group texts — a warning repeated by state news anchors for days. A public-address announcement blares: “A reminder from the police: obey laws and regulations for online activities’ in the streets. A man is taken to the police station and fingerprinted for a cellphone video of a long line outside a funeral home”.
ALSO READ: The Impact Of Chinese, Hispanic & Haitian Migrants On Trinidad, Guyana And Suriname
Wang is equally critical of the US in the film where more than four lakh deaths and nearly 26 million confirmed cases have been reported. In an interview to the website Deadline, she said: “The more I saw what happened in the US, I had more questions. I would say it was my political awakening moment of seeing the US in a new way that I never did.”
Adopting guerrilla filmmaking, Wang’s film has been shot with several cameras and freelancers, who have filmed in hospitals, emergency wards, and ambulances. The documentary will be screened at the ongoing Sundance Film Festival and is expected on HBO later this year. Financed by HBO, the film was specially screened for The Washington Post. (IANS)
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Novel form of a drug used to treat osteoporosis that comes with the potential for fewer side effects may provide a new option for patients.
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Researchers have found that a novel form of a drug used to treat osteoporosis that comes with the potential for fewer side effects may provide a new option for patients.
For the study, published in the journal Biophysical Journal, a team of researchers developed a stabilized form of human calcitonin, which is a peptide drug already used for people with osteoporosis.
“The technology can help make these calcitonin drugs safer and more effective,” said Elizabeth Topp, Professor, Purdue University in the US.
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The team created a prodrug form of the peptide hormone to increase its effectiveness as an osteoporosis treatment.
In humans, calcitonin is the hormone responsible for normal calcium homeostasis. When prescribed to osteoporosis patients, calcitonin inhibits bone resorption, resulting in increased bone mass.
Unfortunately, human calcitonin undergoes fibrillation in aqueous solution, leading to reduced efficacy when used as a therapeutic. As a substitute, osteoporosis patients are prescribed salmon calcitonin. It does not fibrillate as rapidly but suffers from low potency and the potential for several adverse side effects.
“Our approach will increase the therapeutic potential of human calcitonin, promising a more effective option to replace salmon calcitonin for osteoporosis and related disorders,” Topp added.
ALSO READ: Survey: With 2 Vaccines On Ground, 69% People Hesitate To Take Vaccine
To decrease the fibrillation propensity and increase the therapeutic benefit of human calcitonin, Purdue researchers phosphorylated specific amino acid residues.
“This technology provides a way to stabilize them in a reversible way so that the stabilizing modification comes off when the drug is given to the patient,” Topp said. (IANS)
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Our study shows that two types of drugs, MDM2 inhibitors, and BET inhibitors, work synergistically to promote significant anti-leukemia activity.
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Two Drugs That Are Potent Against Acute Myeloid Leukemia
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Researchers have identified two drugs that are potent against acute myeloid leukemia (AML) when combined, but only weakly effective when used alone.
The research team was able to significantly enhance cancer cell death by jointly administering the drugs that are only partially effective when used as single-agent therapies.
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“Our study shows that two types of drugs, MDM2 inhibitors, and BET inhibitors, work synergistically to promote significant anti-leukemia activity,” said researcher Peter Adams, Professor at the Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute in the US.
“The results were surprising because previous research had shown that each drug on its own had modest benefit against AML. The new research provides a scientific rationale to advance clinical studies of the drug combination in patients with AML,” Adams added in the study published in the journal Nature Communications.
There are many types of AML, and different cases have different chromosome changes, gene mutations, and epigenetic modifications, making it difficult for researchers to find novel therapies that will work for a substantial proportion of patients. Although much progress has been made toward finding effective treatments in recent years, the long-term overall survival has stagnated.
According to the American Cancer Society, the five-year survival rate for adults with AML remains less than 30 percent.
Notably, TP53, the most frequently mutated gene in all human cancers, is found unaltered in about 90 percent of AML patients, the researchers said.
Since the product of the TP53 gene, p53, acts to suppress tumors, scientists have sought drugs that reactivate or boost its anti-cancer powers in AML, which should provide a clinical benefit. However, such drugs on their own have been disappointing in AML.
ALSO READ: Colorectal Cancer Can Be Prevented by Tests: Study
“We were interested in combining MDM2 and BET inhibitors because each showed encouraging pre-clinical activity, but limited activity when given to patients as a single agent,” said Adams.
“Our research unexpectedly showed that like MDM2 inhibitors, BET inhibitors activate p53, but through a different pathway. BET inhibitors mute the power of a protein called BRD4, which we found is a p53 suppressor in AML for the treatment of Myeloid Leukemia,” Adams added. (IANS)
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Playback star Arijit Singh says his effort to bring an element of uniqueness in every song continues with the number. Read more here.
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Playback star Arijit Singh is excited about his new song O saiyaan, which features in the upcoming film, The Power. He says his effort to bring an element of uniqueness in every song continues with the number.
“I try to bring about a sense of uniqueness to every song I sing, and this one is no exception. I have put my heart and soul into this one as well. It is a one of a kind song as we have added a different tone, so that it is in sync with the movie’s setting,” Arijit said.
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The song is composed by Salim-Sulaiman, and the lyrics are by Kumaar. Raj Pandit has also lent his voice.
The Power, featuring Vidyut Jammwal and Shruti Haasan, is a tale of love, betrayal and vengeance.
ALSO READ: Bimagrumab: A Safe And Effective Treatment For Obesity, Diabetes
The film releases on the OTT platform ZeePlex on January 14. (IANS)
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ULIPs are a great investment choice for investors who are looking to grow their wealth over the years by staying invested in a robust financial plan.
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BY YASHVI JAIN
Did you ever have a wish list? What does it look like? Do you want to buy a home? Give your family an international vacation? Buy a high-end car? These things are highly common nowadays, with higher disposable incomes and standards of living. However, to make this wish-list into a reality, you need to plan your finances smartly.
One way to make it a reality is by developing an investment plan that will help you in wealth accumulation. This is where Unit Linked Insurance Plans (ULIP) come in.
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ULIP is an investment option that not only protects your family against life’s uncertainties but also allows you to create wealth. When you invest in a ULIP plan, a portion of your premium goes towards life cover. The remaining part is invested in debt and equity instruments that earn you returns over time. You can use the ULIP calculator to see how much premium you can pay affordably to keep your policy active throughout its tenure.
Most importantly, when you invest in a ULIP plan, you can save taxes under section 80c of the Income Tax Act, 1961. As per this provision, ULIP payments are eligible for tax deductions from your taxable income up to the permissible limit of Rs. 1.5 Lakh. Use an investment calculator to assess your liabilities before making a long term investment.
ULIP Tax benefits
ULIP plans help you save tax with your investments along with tax benefits at the time of its maturity. All the insurance providers these days offer an online ULIP calculator to understand the process of investment vis-à-vis your income. It is crucial to educate yourself about these things to utilize the tax-saving potential of ULIP fully. Let us discuss some of the benefits below:
Benefits u/s 80C:
The investment you made in your ULIP plan is eligible for tax deduction u/s 80c for life insurance and 80CCC for a pension. As has been mentioned before, you can save a maximum of Rs. 1.5 lakh under both these sections. The deduction on the life insurance part of your ULIP plan can be claimed up to 10% of the sum assured or the premium, whichever is lower.
At the same time, a deduction can be claimed towards the premium paid for ULIP u/s 80CCC. However, it is essential to note that Rs. 1.5 Lakh limit is the overall limit to claim all the deductions u/s 80C/80CCC/80CCD(1). While it is your prerogative to invest a higher amount in your ULIP investment, the deduction will be capped to the permissible limit.
Terms and Conditions to Claim the Deductions u/s 80C:
According to the Income Tax Act provisions, you are allowed to claim the amount that you pay to keep the policy in force. However, you need to pay premiums regularly and keep the investment in force to avail of tax benefits.
If you discontinue your ULIP plan after two years, then the tax benefits u/s 80C cannot be claimed. Any deductions you claimed in the previous year will be included in your income in that year.
Tax Benefits on Partial Withdrawal and Maturity: If the premium paid towards your ULIP plan does not exceed 10% of the sum assured, then you are eligible to make tax-free partial withdrawals. The same tax exemption benefit is also applicable at the time of maturity.
However, anytime during the policy, if the abovementioned ratio exceeds the permissible limit, the future proceeds will become taxable, except in case of policyholder’s death.
Tax benefit under ULIP retirement plan: According to section 10(10A) of the Income Tax Act, commutation on retirement ULIP is tax-free. However, if you surrender the policy or receive the pension, then it will be eligible for taxes.
Top-up Benefit
Another notable benefit of adding ULIPs to your investment plan is the provision to expand your investment with cash through periodic top-ups. The top-ups made in this case are also eligible for tax deduction u/s 80C as well as section 10 (10D), provided that the premium does not exceed 10% of the sum assured value.
ALSO READ: Top Facts To Know About Home Loan And Taxes
In any case, the wealth that you accumulate as a result of your top-up investments will ensure that your financial planning remains unaffected due to potential tax liability. You can also use the online ULIP calculator to accurately assess the amount you want to invest in a ULIP plan to achieve your long term as well as short term financial goals.
Don’t forget to use an investment calculator to get the precise value of your return on investment. It would help if you also consider tax-saving benefits when using a ULIP calculator to compute your payable premiums.
ULIPs are a great investment choice for investors who are looking to grow their wealth over the years by staying invested in a robust financial plan.
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"BY YASHVI JAIN\nDid you ever have a wish list? What does it look like? Do you want to buy a home? Give your family an international vacation? Buy a high-end car? These things are highly common nowadays, with higher disposable incomes and standards of living. However, to make this wish-list into a reality, you need to plan your finances smartly.\nOne way to make it a reality is by developing an investment plan that will help you in wealth accumulation. This is where Unit Linked Insurance Plans (ULIP) come in.\nFollow NewsGram on Twitter to stay updated about the World news.\nULIP is an investment option that not only protects your family against life’s uncertainties but also allows you to create wealth. When you invest in a ULIP plan, a portion of your premium goes towards life cover. The remaining part is invested in debt and equity instruments that earn you returns over time. You can use the ULIP calculator to see how much premium you can pay affordably to keep your policy active throughout its tenure.\nMost importantly, when you invest in a ULIP plan, you can save taxes under section 80c of the Income Tax Act, 1961. As per this provision, ULIP payments are eligible for tax deductions from your taxable income up to the permissible limit of Rs. 1.5 Lakh. Use an investment calculator to assess your liabilities before making a long term investment.\nULIP Tax benefits\nULIP plans help you save tax with your investments along with tax benefits at the time of its maturity. All the insurance providers these days offer an online ULIP calculator to understand the process of investment vis-à-vis your income. It is crucial to educate yourself about these things to utilize the tax-saving potential of ULIP fully. Let us discuss some of the benefits below:\nBenefits u/s 80C:\nThe investment you made in your ULIP plan is eligible for tax deduction u/s 80c for life insurance and 80CCC for a pension. As has been mentioned before, you can save a maximum of Rs. 1.5 lakh under both these sections. The deduction on the life insurance part of your ULIP plan can be claimed up to 10% of the sum assured or the premium, whichever is lower.\nAt the same time, a deduction can be claimed towards the premium paid for ULIP u/s 80CCC. However, it is essential to note that Rs. 1.5 Lakh limit is the overall limit to claim all the deductions u/s 80C/80CCC/80CCD(1). While it is your prerogative to invest a higher amount in your ULIP investment, the deduction will be capped to the permissible limit.\nTerms and Conditions to Claim the Deductions u/s 80C:\nAccording to the Income Tax Act provisions, you are allowed to claim the amount that you pay to keep the policy in force. However, you need to pay premiums regularly and keep the investment in force to avail of tax benefits.\nIf you discontinue your ULIP plan after two years, then the tax benefits u/s 80C cannot be claimed. Any deductions you claimed in the previous year will be included in your income in that year.\nTax Benefits on Partial Withdrawal and Maturity: If the premium paid towards your ULIP plan does not exceed 10% of the sum assured, then you are eligible to make tax-free partial withdrawals. The same tax exemption benefit is also applicable at the time of maturity.\nHowever, anytime during the policy, if the abovementioned ratio exceeds the permissible limit, the future proceeds will become taxable, except in case of policyholder’s death.\nTax benefit under ULIP retirement plan: According to section 10(10A) of the Income Tax Act, commutation on retirement ULIP is tax-free. However, if you surrender the policy or receive the pension, then it will be eligible for taxes.\nTop-up Benefit\nAnother notable benefit of adding ULIPs to your investment plan is the provision to expand your investment with cash through periodic top-ups. The top-ups made in this case are also eligible for tax deduction u/s 80C as well as section 10 (10D), provided that the premium does not exceed 10% of the sum assured value.\nALSO READ: Top Facts To Know About Home Loan And Taxes\nIn any case, the wealth that you accumulate as a result of your top-up investments will ensure that your financial planning remains unaffected due to potential tax liability. You can also use the online ULIP calculator to accurately assess the amount you want to invest in a ULIP plan to achieve your long term as well as short term financial goals.\nDon’t forget to use an investment calculator to get the precise value of your return on investment. It would help if you also consider tax-saving benefits when using a ULIP calculator to compute your payable premiums.\nULIPs are a great investment choice for investors who are looking to grow their wealth over the years by staying invested in a robust financial plan.\n(Disclaimer: The article is sponsored, and hence promotes some commercial links.)",
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Centre said that 1.65 cr doses of Covishield and Covaxin vaccines have been allocated to the states for health care workers, without discrimination.
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The Central government on Wednesday said that 1.65 crore doses of Covishield and Covaxin vaccines have been allocated to the states and Union Territories for health care workers, without any discrimination.
The vaccines have been transported to far corners of the country, three days before the commencement of the nation-wide vaccination drive. The government plans to vaccinate nearly 30 crore people in the first phase of the drive, including one crore health care workers.
“Full initial procurement amount of 1.65 crore doses of Covishield and Covaxin vaccines have been allocated to all states and UTs in proportion of health care workers database. Therefore, there is no question of discrimination against any state in allocation of vaccine doses,” the Union Health Ministry said.
“This is the initial lot of supply of vaccine doses and would be continuously replenished in the weeks to come. Therefore, any apprehension being expressed on account of deficient supply is totally baseless and unfounded.”
States have been advised to organize vaccination sessions taking into account 10 per cent reserve and wastage doses and average of 100 vaccinations per session per day.
“Therefore, any undue haste on the parts of states to organise unreasonable numbers of vaccination per site per day is not advised.”
In wake of this statement, a top government source told IANS” “Launch day session sites for whole country have been reduced from 5,000 to 2,934 and for Delhi, reduced from 89 to 75 now.”
The states and union territories have also been advised to increase the number of vaccination session sites that would be operational every day in a progressive manner as the vaccination process stabilises and moves forward.
On Tuesday, the Union Health Ministry said that 1.1 crore Covishield and 55 lakh Covaxin doses have been procured at the cost of Rs 200 and Rs 206 per dose, respectively.
ALSO READ: Here’s How SARS-CoV-2 Can Directly Put an Effect on Brain Cells
The roll-out of vaccine will provide priority to the healthcare workers and frontline workers who are estimated to be around three crore, followed by those above 50 years of age and the under-50 population groups with co-morbidities numbering around 27 crore.
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. (IANS)
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Hair color has the power to alter your personality and make you feel like a whole other person altogether, there are several myths around hair coloring.
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People change the color of their tresses quite often. Hair color has the power to alter your personality and make you feel like a whole other person altogether. But whether it’s about covering those pesky greys or experiment with new hair color, there are several myths around hair coloring. Sameer Hamdare, Zonal Technical Manager, Streax Professional speaks to IANSlife to burst the myths and shares the facts about hair coloring.
Myth: If you color your hair once, you have to keep coloring it.
Fact: This is not true at all! Recolouring your hair is entirely your choice. Tresses coloring does not mean that you can never have its natural color back.
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Myth: Colouring your hair will make it go grey sooner.
Fact: Grey hair is entirely genetic, and coloring does not accelerate the greying of hair. The hair starts greying when the melanin stops producing the color pigment, and this is when your hair starts turning into grey.
Myth: Colouring will make your hair-thin.
Fact: Colour has no role in making your hair thin, deficiency in vitamins and minerals could be one reason your hair starts thinning.
ALSO READ: Bursting Myths About Hair Transplantation
Myth: Colouring will damage your hair.
Fact: This is one of the biggest myths and one that you all must have heard all the time. Colouring your hair can’t have an incredibly negative impact on your hair. Still, there are many different options on the market for maintaining healthy hair while having fun with the colors, and you need to use a color-safe shampoo, conditioner, and serum, a significant culprit for damaged hair lies in the use of color if using a proper technique & aftercare then your hair will be just as soft and healthy always.
Myth: Hair color is difficult to maintain.
Fact: No, hair color is easy to maintain, you need an excellent aftercare product such as (shampoo, conditioner & serum it is vital but don’t buy them without consulting with your hairstylist, as he/she know your hair & scalp. (IANS)
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People with certain genetic conditions are likely to have autism even if they do not meet all diagnostic criteria, says an international study.
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People with certain genetic conditions are likely to have significant symptoms of autism such as social and communication difficulties or repetitive behaviors, even if they do not meet all diagnostic criteria, says an international study.
The study by researchers at Cardiff University suggests that clinical services need to adapt so that people diagnosed with autism-linked genetic conditions are not denied access to vital support and interventions.
Published in The American Journal of Psychiatry, the study analyzed data from 547 people who had been diagnosed with one of four genetic conditions, also known as copy number variants (CNVs), associated with a high chance of autism — 22q11.2 deletion, 22q11.2 duplication, 16p11.2 deletion, and 16p11.2 duplication.
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Copy number variants happen when a small section of a person’s DNA is missing or duplicated. Certain CNVs have been linked to a range of health and developmental issues. They can be inherited but can also occur at random.
The results showed a high prevalence of autism in individuals with these four genetic conditions, ranging from 23 percent to 58 percent.
The prevalence of autism in the general population is one percent.
Using clinical cut-offs, the team also found 54 percent of people with these genetic conditions who did not meet full autism diagnostic criteria nonetheless had elevated levels of autistic symptoms.
There was also considerable variability in symptoms of autism between those who had the same genetic condition.
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“Our study shows that an individualized approach is needed when assessing the needs of people with genetic conditions,” said Samuel Chawner, based at Cardiff University’s MRC Centre for Neuropsychiatric Genetics and Genomics.
“Although many of those who were included in this study would not have met all of the criteria which define someone as having autism, more than half of those with these genetic conditions had significant symptoms associated with it — such as social and communication difficulties or repetitive behaviors.”
Data for the study were pooled from eight clinical research centers around the world, which had used the “Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R)” and IQ tests on study participants.
ALSO READ: Study: Women-Led Countries Haven’t Progress Better During Covid19
The ADI-R is used internationally in research as well as in clinical settings for making autism diagnoses. It involves an interview with the parent or guardian and asks about the child’s developmental history across areas of social skills, communication skills, and repetitive behaviors. (IANS)
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"People with certain genetic conditions are likely to have significant symptoms of autism such as social and communication difficulties or repetitive behaviors, even if they do not meet all diagnostic criteria, says an international study.\nThe study by researchers at Cardiff University suggests that clinical services need to adapt so that people diagnosed with autism-linked genetic conditions are not denied access to vital support and interventions.\nPublished in The American Journal of Psychiatry, the study analyzed data from 547 people who had been diagnosed with one of four genetic conditions, also known as copy number variants (CNVs), associated with a high chance of autism — 22q11.2 deletion, 22q11.2 duplication, 16p11.2 deletion, and 16p11.2 duplication.\nFollow NewsGram on Instagram to keep yourself updated.\nCopy number variants happen when a small section of a person’s DNA is missing or duplicated. Certain CNVs have been linked to a range of health and developmental issues. They can be inherited but can also occur at random.\nThe results showed a high prevalence of autism in individuals with these four genetic conditions, ranging from 23 percent to 58 percent.\nThe prevalence of autism in the general population is one percent.\nUsing clinical cut-offs, the team also found 54 percent of people with these genetic conditions who did not meet full autism diagnostic criteria nonetheless had elevated levels of autistic symptoms.\nThere was also considerable variability in symptoms of autism between those who had the same genetic condition.\nWant to read more in Hindi? Checkout: गौशाला में पढ़ाई कर दूधवाले की बेटी ने क्रैक की ज्यूडिशियल सर्विस की परीक्षा\n“Our study shows that an individualized approach is needed when assessing the needs of people with genetic conditions,” said Samuel Chawner, based at Cardiff University’s MRC Centre for Neuropsychiatric Genetics and Genomics.\n“Although many of those who were included in this study would not have met all of the criteria which define someone as having autism, more than half of those with these genetic conditions had significant symptoms associated with it — such as social and communication difficulties or repetitive behaviors.”\nData for the study were pooled from eight clinical research centers around the world, which had used the “Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R)” and IQ tests on study participants.\nALSO READ: Study: Women-Led Countries Haven’t Progress Better During Covid19\nThe ADI-R is used internationally in research as well as in clinical settings for making autism diagnoses. It involves an interview with the parent or guardian and asks about the child’s developmental history across areas of social skills, communication skills, and repetitive behaviors. (IANS)",
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Support for Windows 7 ended in January 2020, nearly 11 years after the operating system was first launched for the users.
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Despite being out of support for a year, Microsoft Windows 7 operating system (OS) still appears to have at least 100 million users worldwide. Microsoft has said for years that there are 1.5 billion users of Windows across multiple versions worldwide.
“It’s difficult to get an exact number of the users owing to the different methods used by analytics companies, but it’s at least 100 million,” reports The Verge. Windows 7 has around 17 percent market share from all Windows operating systems, “with Windows 10 far out and beyond that with 76 percent of people using Windows 10 as of November 2020”.
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Windows 7 actually increased its share of the Windows OS market in December, according to data pulled by NetMarketShare. “Some of those 100 million PCs are probably still protected via Microsoft’s custom support program, the report mentioned on Wednesday.
ALSO READ: Study: Gut Microbe May Promote Some Breast Cancers
Support for Windows 7 ended in January 2020, nearly 11 years after the operating system first launched with its “I’m a PC, and Windows 7 was my idea” marketing campaign. It quickly became a massively popular version of Windows, especially with businesses. (IANS)
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"Despite being out of support for a year, Microsoft Windows 7 operating system (OS) still appears to have at least 100 million users worldwide. Microsoft has said for years that there are 1.5 billion users of Windows across multiple versions worldwide.\n“It’s difficult to get an exact number of the users owing to the different methods used by analytics companies, but it’s at least 100 million,” reports The Verge. Windows 7 has around 17 percent market share from all Windows operating systems, “with Windows 10 far out and beyond that with 76 percent of people using Windows 10 as of November 2020”.\nFollow NewsGram on Facebook to stay updated.\nWindows 7 actually increased its share of the Windows OS market in December, according to data pulled by NetMarketShare. “Some of those 100 million PCs are probably still protected via Microsoft’s custom support program, the report mentioned on Wednesday.\nALSO READ: Study: Gut Microbe May Promote Some Breast Cancers\nSupport for Windows 7 ended in January 2020, nearly 11 years after the operating system first launched with its “I’m a PC, and Windows 7 was my idea” marketing campaign. It quickly became a massively popular version of Windows, especially with businesses. (IANS)",
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Sharad Malhotra is known for his roles in superhit shows such as Muskan, Banoo Main Teri Dulhan, Bharat Ka Veer Putra... Maharana Pratap.
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Actor Sharad Malhotra, who recently impressed with his avatar of Veeranshu Singhania in the show Naagin 5, gives importance to good content over the money associated with it.
Talking about kickstarting the new year with gratitude and how important it is for him to take up good quality work, he told IANS: “I am starting the new year with a lot of gratitude in my heart. I believe in the power of gratitude and I keep talking about it. Money is important for all of us for a living but I have never given that important to the commercial part of it. For me, it’s always been the creative part that has pushed me, dragged me, and inspired me. So, when I find something creative I might do it for free. I have done it also.”
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The actor is known for his roles in superhit shows such as Muskan, Banoo Main Teri Dulhan, Bharat Ka Veer Putra… Maharana Pratap and, more recently, Naagin 5. He believes working with one’s guard down is not an option.
ALSO READ: How To Deal With A Noisy Furnace?
“It’s such a competitive world right now that you have to be at your best all the time, and thankfully the kind of characters I have got in the past or the present has given me the push,” says Sharad, who exudes positivity, adding: “I am very positive that this year is going to be the best because the past year has taught us a lot. You have to fight through the worst days to earn your best, and the best days are ahead for all of us,” Sharad Malhotra said.
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A non-profit organisation that runs all-women sailing expeditions to research the causes of and solutions to marine plastic pollution.
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The Commonwealth Secretariat has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ‘eXXpedition’, a non-profit organization that runs all-women sailing expeditions to research the causes of and solutions to marine plastic pollution.
The collaboration will give Commonwealth countries the geographic and ecosystem health information related to marine debris and its wider environmental impact, to help them protect oceans and manage plastic pollution.
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Combining this research with actions taken by the Commonwealth Clean Ocean Alliance (CCOA) Action Group and other Commonwealth platforms will assist in driving science-based policy solutions for healthy oceans across the Commonwealth.
Founded in 2014, eXXpedition runs expeditions all over the world, conducting scientific research and capacity building activities with communities, governments, and partners.
Due to Covid-19, this year’s voyage is taking place virtually. Through online workshops the all-female multidisciplinary crew will share their own experiences, support scientific research and collaborate with community groups — providing a unique platform to engage women and youth.
Emily Penn, Founder, eXXpedition, said: “It is fantastic to be working with the Commonwealth Secretariat on our Virtual Voyages which have been created in response to Covid-19 — at eXXpedition, we have always focused on what we can do, rather than what we can’t! We are excited to work together to accelerate the journey towards a healthy ocean using our SHiFT Platform, which scales up to support for individuals and businesses to tackle plastic pollution around the world and which we will use as part of this new partnership.”
The partnership will contribute to the work of the Commonwealth Blue Charter, particularly the Commonwealth Clean Oceans Alliance, a Blue Charter Action Group addressing marine plastic pollution which is co-championed by the UK and Vanuatu.
Other Blue Charter Action Groups such as Ocean and Climate Change, Sustainable Coastal Fisheries and Coral Reef Protection and Restoration will also provide access to common data sets, shared practices, co-learning and marine scientific capacity building, in order to support policy development.
Paulo Kautoke, Senior Director, Trade, Oceans and Natural Resources Directorate, Commonwealth Secretariat, said: “We are proud to join this partnership with eXXpedition, which will greatly assist the Commonwealth Blue Charter Action Groups in developing broader capacity building and data collection capabilities across the Commonwealth. It will contribute to empowering girls and women, as well as create opportunities for innovative solutions to marine plastics and practical action for healthy oceans throughout the Commonwealth.”
ALSO READ: Plastic Pollution Having Impact on Marine Environment”
Plastic pollution is one of the biggest threats to the oceans and marine ecosystems. More than 12 million tonnes of plastic waste pollute the sea each year, choking wildlife above and below the waterline.
Around one million sea birds and an unknown number of sea turtles die each year from plastic debris. The effects of plastics carrying toxicity through the marine food chain are also still being researched, including the implications for human health. The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 54 independent and equal sovereign states. (IANS)
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Human rights activists say the converted rate has accelerated during lockdowns against the coronavirus when girls are out of school and more visible.
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Neha loved the hymns that filled her church with music. But she lost the chance to sing them last year when, at the age of 14, she was forcibly converted from Christianity to Islam and married to a 45-year-old man with children twice her age.
She tells her story in a voice so low it occasionally fades away. She all but disappears as she wraps a blue scarf tightly around her face and head. Neha’s husband is in jail now facing charges of rape for the underage marriage, but she is in hiding, afraid after security guards confiscated a pistol from his brother in court.
“He brought the gun to shoot me,” said Neha, whose last name The Associated Press is not using for her safety.
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Force to convert
Neha is one of nearly 1,000 girls from religious minorities who are forced to convert to Islam in Pakistan each year, largely to pave the way for marriages that are under the legal age and non-consensual. Human rights activists say the practice has accelerated during lockdowns against the coronavirus when girls are out of school and more visible, bride traffickers are more active on the internet and families are more in debt.
The U.S. State Department this month declared Pakistan “a country of particular concern” for violations of religious freedoms — a designation the Pakistani government rejects. The declaration was based in part on an appraisal by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom that underage girls in the minority Hindu, Christian, and Sikh communities were “kidnapped for forced conversion to Islam … forcibly married and subjected to rape.”
While most of the converted girls are impoverished Hindus from southern Sindh province, two new cases involving Christians, including Neha’s, have roiled the country in recent months.
The girls generally are kidnapped by complicit acquaintances and relatives or men looking for brides. Sometimes they are taken by powerful landlords as payment for outstanding debts by their farmhand parents, and police often look the other way. Once converted, the girls are quickly married off, often to older men or to their abductors, according to the independent Human Rights Commission of Pakistan.
A money-making web
Forced conversions thrive unchecked on a money-making web that involves Islamic clerics who solemnize the marriages, magistrates who legalize the unions, and corrupt local police who aid the culprits by refusing to investigate or sabotaging investigations, say child protection activists.
One activist, Jibran Nasir, called the network a mafia that preys on non-Muslim girls because they are the most vulnerable and the easiest targets “for older men with pedophilia urges.”
The goal is to secure virginal brides rather than to seek new converts to Islam. Minorities makeup 3.6% of Pakistan’s 220 million people and often are the target of discrimination. Those who report forced conversions, for example, can be targeted with charges of blasphemy.
In the feudal Kashmore region of southern Sindh province, 13-year-old Sonia Kumari was kidnapped, and a day later police told her parents she had converted from Hinduism to Islam. Her mother pleaded for her return in a video widely viewed on the internet: “For the sake of God, the Quran, whatever you believe, please return my daughter, she was forcibly taken from our home.”
But a Hindu activist, who didn’t want to be identified for fear of repercussions from powerful landlords, said she received a letter that the family was forced to write. The letter claimed the 13-year-old had willingly converted and wed a 36-year-old who was already married with two children. The parents have given up.
Disappeared at age 13
Arzoo Raja was 13 when she disappeared from her home in central Karachi. The Christian girl’s parents reported her missing and pleaded with the police to find her. Two days later, officers reported back that she had been converted to Islam and was married to their 40-year-old Muslim neighbor. In Sindh province, the age of consent for marriage is 18 years old. Arzoo’s marriage certificate said she was 19.
The cleric who performed Arzoo’s marriage, Qasi Ahmed Mufti Jaan Raheem, was later implicated in at least three other underage marriages. Despite facing an outstanding arrest warrant for solemnizing Arzoo’s marriage, he continued his practice in his ramshackle office above a wholesale rice market in downtown Karachi.
Jailed for marrying children
When an Associated Press reporter arrived at his office, Raheem fled down a side stair, according to a fellow cleric, Mullah Kaifat Ullah, one of a half-dozen clerics who also performs marriages in the complex. He said another cleric is already in jail for marrying children.
While Ullah said he only marries girls 18 and above, he argued that “under Islamic law a girl’s wedding at the age of 14 or 15 is fine.” Arzoo’s mother, Rita Raja, said police ignored the family’s appeals until one day she was videotaped outside the court sobbing and pleading for her daughter to be returned. The video went viral, creating a social media storm in Pakistan and prompting the authorities to step in.
“For 10 days, the parents were languishing between the police station and government authorities and different political parties,” Nasir, the activist, said. “They were not being given any time … until it went viral. That is the really unfortunate thing over here.”
Authorities have stepped in and arrested Arzoo’s husband, but her mother said her daughter refuses to come home. Raja said she is afraid of her husband’s family.
Tricked into marriage
The girl who loved hymns, Neha, said she was tricked into the marriage by a favorite aunt, who told Neha to accompany her to the hospital to see her sick son. Her aunt, Sandals Baloch, had converted to Islam years before and lived with her husband in the same apartment building as Neha’s family.
“All Mama asked when we left was ‘when will you be back?'” remembered Neha.
Instead of going to the hospital, she was taken to the home of her aunt’s in-laws and told she would marry her aunt’s 45-year-old brother-in-law.
“I told her I can’t, I am too young and I don’t want to. He is old,” Neha said. “She slapped me and locked me up in a room.”
Neha told of being taken before two men, one who was to be her husband and the other who recorded her marriage. They said she was 19. She said she was too frightened to speak because her aunt threatened to harm her 2-year-old brother if she refused to marry.
She learned of her conversion only when she was told to sign the marriage certificate with her new name — Fatima. For a week she was locked in one room. Her new husband came to her on the first night. Tears stained her blue scarf as she remembered it:
“I screamed and cried all night. I have images in my mind I can’t scratch out,” she said. “I hate him.”
His elder daughter brought her food each day, and Neha begged for help to escape. Although the woman was frightened of her father, she relented a week after the marriage, bringing the underage bride a burqa — the all-covering garment worn by some Muslim women — and 500 rupees (about $3). Neha fled. But when she arrived home, Neha found her family had turned against her.
“I went home and I cried to my Mama about my aunt, what she said, and the threats. But she didn’t want me anymore,” Neha said.
Some girls are seen as a burden
Her parents feared what her new husband might do to them, Neha said. Further, the prospects of marriage for a girl in conservative Pakistan who has been raped or married before are slim, and human rights activists say they often are seen as a burden.
ALSO READ: Biden To Name Civil Rights Activist Vanita Gupta As Associate AG
Neha’s family, including her aunt, all refused to talk to the AP. Her husband’s lawyer, Mohammad Saleem, insisted that she married and converted voluntarily. Neha found protection at a Christian church in Karachi, living on the compound with the pastor’s family, who say the girl still wakes screaming in the night. She hopes to go back to school one day but is still distraught.
“At the beginning, my nightmares were every night, but now it is just sometimes when I remember and inside I am shaking,” she said. “Before I wanted to be a lawyer, but now I don’t know what I will do. Even my mama doesn’t want me now.” (VOA)
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Human rights activists say the practice has accelerated during lockdowns against the coronavirus when girls are out of school and more visible, bride traffickers are more active on the internet and families are more in debt.\nThe U.S. State Department this month declared Pakistan “a country of particular concern” for violations of religious freedoms — a designation the Pakistani government rejects. The declaration was based in part on an appraisal by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom that underage girls in the minority Hindu, Christian, and Sikh communities were “kidnapped for forced conversion to Islam … forcibly married and subjected to rape.”\nWhile most of the converted girls are impoverished Hindus from southern Sindh province, two new cases involving Christians, including Neha’s, have roiled the country in recent months.\nThe girls generally are kidnapped by complicit acquaintances and relatives or men looking for brides. Sometimes they are taken by powerful landlords as payment for outstanding debts by their farmhand parents, and police often look the other way. Once converted, the girls are quickly married off, often to older men or to their abductors, according to the independent Human Rights Commission of Pakistan.\nA money-making web\nForced conversions thrive unchecked on a money-making web that involves Islamic clerics who solemnize the marriages, magistrates who legalize the unions, and corrupt local police who aid the culprits by refusing to investigate or sabotaging investigations, say child protection activists.\nOne activist, Jibran Nasir, called the network a mafia that preys on non-Muslim girls because they are the most vulnerable and the easiest targets “for older men with pedophilia urges.”\nThe goal is to secure virginal brides rather than to seek new converts to Islam. Minorities makeup 3.6% of Pakistan’s 220 million people and often are the target of discrimination. Those who report forced conversions, for example, can be targeted with charges of blasphemy.\nIn the feudal Kashmore region of southern Sindh province, 13-year-old Sonia Kumari was kidnapped, and a day later police told her parents she had converted from Hinduism to Islam. Her mother pleaded for her return in a video widely viewed on the internet: “For the sake of God, the Quran, whatever you believe, please return my daughter, she was forcibly taken from our home.”\nBut a Hindu activist, who didn’t want to be identified for fear of repercussions from powerful landlords, said she received a letter that the family was forced to write. The letter claimed the 13-year-old had willingly converted and wed a 36-year-old who was already married with two children. The parents have given up.\nDisappeared at age 13\nArzoo Raja was 13 when she disappeared from her home in central Karachi. The Christian girl’s parents reported her missing and pleaded with the police to find her. Two days later, officers reported back that she had been converted to Islam and was married to their 40-year-old Muslim neighbor. In Sindh province, the age of consent for marriage is 18 years old. Arzoo’s marriage certificate said she was 19.\nThe cleric who performed Arzoo’s marriage, Qasi Ahmed Mufti Jaan Raheem, was later implicated in at least three other underage marriages. Despite facing an outstanding arrest warrant for solemnizing Arzoo’s marriage, he continued his practice in his ramshackle office above a wholesale rice market in downtown Karachi.\nJailed for marrying children\nWhen an Associated Press reporter arrived at his office, Raheem fled down a side stair, according to a fellow cleric, Mullah Kaifat Ullah, one of a half-dozen clerics who also performs marriages in the complex. He said another cleric is already in jail for marrying children.\nWhile Ullah said he only marries girls 18 and above, he argued that “under Islamic law a girl’s wedding at the age of 14 or 15 is fine.” Arzoo’s mother, Rita Raja, said police ignored the family’s appeals until one day she was videotaped outside the court sobbing and pleading for her daughter to be returned. The video went viral, creating a social media storm in Pakistan and prompting the authorities to step in.\n“For 10 days, the parents were languishing between the police station and government authorities and different political parties,” Nasir, the activist, said. “They were not being given any time … until it went viral. That is the really unfortunate thing over here.”\nAuthorities have stepped in and arrested Arzoo’s husband, but her mother said her daughter refuses to come home. Raja said she is afraid of her husband’s family.\nTricked into marriage\nThe girl who loved hymns, Neha, said she was tricked into the marriage by a favorite aunt, who told Neha to accompany her to the hospital to see her sick son. Her aunt, Sandals Baloch, had converted to Islam years before and lived with her husband in the same apartment building as Neha’s family.\n“All Mama asked when we left was ‘when will you be back?'” remembered Neha.\nInstead of going to the hospital, she was taken to the home of her aunt’s in-laws and told she would marry her aunt’s 45-year-old brother-in-law.\n“I told her I can’t, I am too young and I don’t want to. He is old,” Neha said. “She slapped me and locked me up in a room.”\nNeha told of being taken before two men, one who was to be her husband and the other who recorded her marriage. They said she was 19. She said she was too frightened to speak because her aunt threatened to harm her 2-year-old brother if she refused to marry.\nShe learned of her conversion only when she was told to sign the marriage certificate with her new name — Fatima. For a week she was locked in one room. Her new husband came to her on the first night. Tears stained her blue scarf as she remembered it:\n“I screamed and cried all night. I have images in my mind I can’t scratch out,” she said. “I hate him.”\nHis elder daughter brought her food each day, and Neha begged for help to escape. Although the woman was frightened of her father, she relented a week after the marriage, bringing the underage bride a burqa — the all-covering garment worn by some Muslim women — and 500 rupees (about $3). Neha fled. But when she arrived home, Neha found her family had turned against her.\n“I went home and I cried to my Mama about my aunt, what she said, and the threats. But she didn’t want me anymore,” Neha said.\nSome girls are seen as a burden\nHer parents feared what her new husband might do to them, Neha said. Further, the prospects of marriage for a girl in conservative Pakistan who has been raped or married before are slim, and human rights activists say they often are seen as a burden.\nALSO READ: Biden To Name Civil Rights Activist Vanita Gupta As Associate AG\nNeha’s family, including her aunt, all refused to talk to the AP. Her husband’s lawyer, Mohammad Saleem, insisted that she married and converted voluntarily. Neha found protection at a Christian church in Karachi, living on the compound with the pastor’s family, who say the girl still wakes screaming in the night. She hopes to go back to school one day but is still distraught.\n“At the beginning, my nightmares were every night, but now it is just sometimes when I remember and inside I am shaking,” she said. “Before I wanted to be a lawyer, but now I don’t know what I will do. Even my mama doesn’t want me now.” (VOA)",
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As an increasing number of countries started mass vaccination, gaps in access to Covid-19 vaccines, especially huge disparities between the developed world and developing world, have become glaringly evident.
While the three wealthy economies of the US, Britain and the European Union “have given citizens about 24 million doses so far — more than half of the shots administered globally — vast numbers of countries have yet to begin their campaigns,” the Xinhua news agency reported.
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Disparities in immunity “pose a threat to both have and have-not states,” it said.
“Giving the coronavirus an opportunity to advance and generate new mutants would have significant economic and public-health consequences, adding to the pain as the death toll surpasses 2 million,” it said.
More worryingly, opening the 148th session of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Executive Board, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Monday warned of the moral consequences of the lack of Covid-19 vaccines for poorer countries, saying that the higher-income countries are privileged compared to the developing 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.
Similarly, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called for solidarity with developing countries in the context of Covid-19 and pre-existing inequalities and injustices.
Vaccines must be a global public good, available to everyone, everywhere, he said.
ALSO READ:Coronavirus On Surfaces Can Be Killed Quickly By Plasma Treatment: Study
The good news is that China has, on various occasions, pledged continuous efforts in global Covid-19 response.
“We were the first to pledge to make vaccines a global public good, bearing in mind the greater good of humanity,” Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said recently. (IANS)
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"As an increasing number of countries started mass vaccination, gaps in access to Covid-19 vaccines, especially huge disparities between the developed world and developing world, have become glaringly evident.\nWhile the three wealthy economies of the US, Britain and the European Union “have given citizens about 24 million doses so far — more than half of the shots administered globally — vast numbers of countries have yet to begin their campaigns,” the Xinhua news agency reported.\nPlease Follow NewsGram on Facebook To Get Latest Updates!\nDisparities in immunity “pose a threat to both have and have-not states,” it said.\n“Giving the coronavirus an opportunity to advance and generate new mutants would have significant economic and public-health consequences, adding to the pain as the death toll surpasses 2 million,” it said.\nMore worryingly, opening the 148th session of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Executive Board, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Monday warned of the moral consequences of the lack of Covid-19 vaccines for poorer countries, saying that the higher-income countries are privileged compared to the developing 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.\nSimilarly, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called for solidarity with developing countries in the context of Covid-19 and pre-existing inequalities and injustices.\nVaccines must be a global public good, available to everyone, everywhere, he said.\nALSO READ:Coronavirus On Surfaces Can Be Killed Quickly By Plasma Treatment: Study\nThe good news is that China has, on various occasions, pledged continuous efforts in global Covid-19 response.\n“We were the first to pledge to make vaccines a global public good, bearing in mind the greater good of humanity,” Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said recently. (IANS)",
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There was an increased number of deaths at 15 days in patients receiving an arthritis drug tocilizumab that resulted in the trial being stopped early.
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Contrary to a few studies that earlier suggested benefits from an arthritis drug for patients with severe or critical Covid-19 infection, a new study indicates that it is not better than standard care alone.
According to the researchers, including Regis G Rosa from Hospital Moinhos de Vento in Brazil, there was an increased number of deaths at 15 days in patients receiving an arthritis drug — tocilizumab — that resulted in the trial being stopped early.
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These results contradict earlier observational studies suggesting a benefit of tocilizumab. However, observational effects are limited by a high risk that they may be due to other unknown (confounding) factors — and some studies have not yet been peer-reviewed or published in a medical journal, the researchers said in a paper published in The BMJ journal.
Tocilizumab blocks a specific part of the immune system (interleukin 6) that can go into overdrive in some patients with Covid-19. According to the team, doctors think this might help lessen the body’s inflammatory response to the virus and avert some of the more dire consequences of the disease, but its effects are not well defined.
ALSO READ: Rise In Obesity Rates Due To Brain Pressure Disorder
To test this theory, researchers conducted a randomized controlled trial involving 129 Covid-19 patients with an average age of 57 years and compared tocilizumab plus standard care with standard care alone. Patients were receiving supplemental oxygen or mechanical ventilation and had abnormal levels of at least two chemicals linked to inflammation in their blood.
The study participants have randomly divided into two groups — 65 received tocilizumab plus standard care and 64 received standard care alone. All patients were monitored for 15 days. By day 15, 18 (28 percent) patients in the tocilizumab group and 13 (20 percent) in the standard care group were receiving mechanical ventilation or had died. Death at 15 days occurred in 11 (17 percent) patients in the tocilizumab group compared with 2 (3 percent) in the standard care group. (IANS)
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"Contrary to a few studies that earlier suggested benefits from an arthritis drug for patients with severe or critical Covid-19 infection, a new study indicates that it is not better than standard care alone.\nAccording to the researchers, including Regis G Rosa from Hospital Moinhos de Vento in Brazil, there was an increased number of deaths at 15 days in patients receiving an arthritis drug — tocilizumab — that resulted in the trial being stopped early.\nFollow NewsGram on Twitter to stay updated about the World news.\nThese results contradict earlier observational studies suggesting a benefit of tocilizumab. However, observational effects are limited by a high risk that they may be due to other unknown (confounding) factors — and some studies have not yet been peer-reviewed or published in a medical journal, the researchers said in a paper published in The BMJ journal.\nTocilizumab blocks a specific part of the immune system (interleukin 6) that can go into overdrive in some patients with Covid-19. According to the team, doctors think this might help lessen the body’s inflammatory response to the virus and avert some of the more dire consequences of the disease, but its effects are not well defined.\nALSO READ: Rise In Obesity Rates Due To Brain Pressure Disorder\nTo test this theory, researchers conducted a randomized controlled trial involving 129 Covid-19 patients with an average age of 57 years and compared tocilizumab plus standard care with standard care alone. Patients were receiving supplemental oxygen or mechanical ventilation and had abnormal levels of at least two chemicals linked to inflammation in their blood.\nThe study participants have randomly divided into two groups — 65 received tocilizumab plus standard care and 64 received standard care alone. All patients were monitored for 15 days. By day 15, 18 (28 percent) patients in the tocilizumab group and 13 (20 percent) in the standard care group were receiving mechanical ventilation or had died. Death at 15 days occurred in 11 (17 percent) patients in the tocilizumab group compared with 2 (3 percent) in the standard care group. (IANS)",
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Twenty-three patients were under regular medical supervision, they didn't contract the Covid-19 infection and underwent successful liver transplant.
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Nearly 50 percent of patients in need of an early liver transplant, but who did not undergo the procedure due to fear of contracting Covid-19 or due to testing positive just before the transplant surgery, died in 2020, doctors said.
According to the transplant team at the Gleneagles Global Hospitals in Lakdikapul here, during the Covid-19 lockdown and in the subsequent months, a total of 48 patients were in need to undergo a liver transplant. Twenty-three patients were under regular medical supervision, they didn’t contract the Covid-19 infection and underwent successful liver transplantation, while seven patients with Covid-19 infection also successfully underwent a liver transplant and survived.
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The doctors said that 13 patients died after delaying the procedure due to the fear of contracting the deadly virus or for associated reasons. The remaining five patients though prepared for liver transplant surgery but got infected with Covid-19 and died in the pre-transplant stage. The main reason for these deaths being delay in transplant surgery rather than Covid-19 infection itself.
“When the condition of liver worsens, transplant is the only option before a patient, and any delay in undergoing transplant could be fatal. These patients and their family members delayed the procedure due to the fear of contracting coronavirus or other related reasons, and this delay proved costly for the victims who did not survive. It is important that people do not delay transplant when the liver condition worsens,” said Raghavendra Babu, clinical head and senior consultant liver transplant surgeon, Gleneagles Global Hospitals.
ALSO READ: Bharat Biotech Advises People Not To Take “Covaxin” in Case of Allergies, Fever, Bleeding Disorder
“Between June and December last year, we performed 30 liver transplant procedures at the Gleneagles Global Hospitals with 100 percent success rate. Among these, seven recipients and three live donors were Covid-19 positive; and in two instances, both donors and recipients were found positive for coronavirus. Hence, it is important for people to note that liver transplants can be performed on patients who are cured of the Covid-19 virus,” added Babu.
Clinical features of Covid-19 patients are highly diverse from pulmonary symptoms to neurological manifestations. Coronavirus positive patients admitted to hospitals have increased liver enzymes as a common problem, yet it can be rectified. Post surgery patients with mild to moderate Covid-19 symptoms are recommended to continue with immunosuppression medication. Considering these aspects, the patients must not delay undergoing surgery in case doctors recommend it to be performed immediately. (IANS)
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The findings of the study indicate that playing violent video games does not increase any risk factor for mental health problems.
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A plethora of theories has been proposed to support the stance that playing violent video games results in increased aggression and violence. However, researchers say this is not the case. The findings of the study indicate that playing aggressive video games does not increase any risk factor for mental health problems.
“The aim of this special issue is to present empirical findings based upon meticulous research in order to provide a more informed resource for the debate of the effects of playing violent video games,” said researcher, Simon Goodson from the University of Huddersfield in the UK.
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For the study, published in the journal Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, the team examined to investigate whether exposure to aggressive video games could be a risk factor for later mental health symptoms. The team found that aggressive behavior was predicted by having deviant peers and specific personality traits, especially low agreeableness. Violent video game exposure had no long-term effects on aggressive behavior, the researchers said.
ALSO READ: Higher Work Addiction May Lead To Risk Of Developing Depression
“Video games have been criticized from the moment they came into being and, like with most other new technologies, we’ve discovered there are benefits as well as shortcomings to consider,” said researcher Brenda K. Wiederhold from Interactive Media Institute, San Diego in the US.
“My hope is that by publishing this special issue, highlighting cutting-edge research with objective data, we may come to better understand both the promise and peril of videogames,” Wiederhold added. (IANS)
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"A plethora of theories has been proposed to support the stance that playing violent video games results in increased aggression and violence. However, researchers say this is not the case. The findings of the study indicate that playing aggressive video games does not increase any risk factor for mental health problems.\n“The aim of this special issue is to present empirical findings based upon meticulous research in order to provide a more informed resource for the debate of the effects of playing violent video games,” said researcher, Simon Goodson from the University of Huddersfield in the UK.\nFollow NewsGram on LinkedIn to know what’s happening around the world.\nFor the study, published in the journal Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, the team examined to investigate whether exposure to aggressive video games could be a risk factor for later mental health symptoms. The team found that aggressive behavior was predicted by having deviant peers and specific personality traits, especially low agreeableness. Violent video game exposure had no long-term effects on aggressive behavior, the researchers said.\nALSO READ: Higher Work Addiction May Lead To Risk Of Developing Depression\n“Video games have been criticized from the moment they came into being and, like with most other new technologies, we’ve discovered there are benefits as well as shortcomings to consider,” said researcher Brenda K. Wiederhold from Interactive Media Institute, San Diego in the US.\n“My hope is that by publishing this special issue, highlighting cutting-edge research with objective data, we may come to better understand both the promise and peril of videogames,” Wiederhold added. (IANS)",
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Thousands of farmers from Punjab, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh have been doing farmer protest at several borders of the national capital.
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A Farmer Protest Timeline: How Things Turned Violent In Delhi On R-Day
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Farmers, who were seen as friendly and peaceful for more than 60 days as they waited for the government to accept their terms, suddenly left behind a trail of vandalism, violence, hooliganism as they hoisted their flags at the 17th century iconic Red Fort after running amok through the capital clashing with the police personnel in several parts of the national capital.
IANS brings the entire farmer protest timeline of the farmer’s proposed ‘Kisan Gantantra parade’ that turned violent unexpectedly and went from peaceful to bloody becoming the “Occupy Delhi” movement in no time.
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7 A.M.: Delhi-Haryana Tikri border: Farmers enter the national capital after breaking barricades.
8.30 A.M.: Delhi-Haryana Singhu border: Thousands of farmers enter Delhi after breaking barricades at the Singhu border.
9.30 A.M.: Delhi-Uttar Pradesh Ghazipur border: Hundreds of farmers driving tractors, motorcycles, and cars enter Delhi.
10 A.M.: Farmers clash with Delhi Police personnel near Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar. Police fires tear gas shells on the agitating farmers at Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar.
10.30 A.M.: Farmers clash with Delhi Police personnel near Akshardham intersection. Farmers damage the vehicles parked on the road and also damaged DTC buses near the Akshardham intersection.
11 A.M: Police fires tear gas shells and resort to mild lathi-charge. While some farmers armed with swords clash with police. Farmers move towards Sarai Kale Khan after deviating from the route assigned to them before the conclusion of the Republic Day parade at Rajpath.
The Farmer Ganatantra Rally was scheduled for 12 to 5 p.m.
12 P.M.: Farmers clash with Police near Mukarba Chowk. Farmers reach near the ITO intersection in central Delhi and damage vehicles and DTC buses. Farmers also attack police personnel. Police fire several rounds of tear gas shells and resort to lathi-charge on multiple occasions.
Farmers chase police with their tractors, again damage several DTC buses near ITO as they are prevented from moving towards the Red Fort.
Hundreds of farmers riding tractors, bikes, and cars reach Red Fort portico and enter its premises and hoist the farmer union flags and saffron pennant with a Sikh religious symbol on the first rampart of the iconic 17th-century monument.
ALSO READ: India’s Farmer Protests Highlight Increasing Rural Distress
1 P.M.: A farmer named Navneet Singh dies after a tractor in which he was traveling turns turtle. However, the farmers claimed that he was shot dead. Farmers sit with the dead body at ITO over the death of the farmer. Police enter Red Fort premises and try to remove the farmer union flags. This is exactly from where Prime Minister hoists the national flag every year on Independence Day.
2.30 P.M.: Farmers keep on clashing with police personnel near ITO intersection as well as Red Fort — there’s stone-pelting.
Thousands of farmers from Punjab, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh have been camping at the several borders of the national capital since November 26 last year demanding the repealing of the three farm laws. Eleven rounds of talks of farmers with the farmers in the last two months have remained inconclusive. (IANS)
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Maharashtra government introduces 'jail tourism', starting this Republic Day on January 26 with the historic 150-year-old Yerwada Central Jail in Pune.
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Marking a new chapter for tourists, the Maharashtra government will throw open important prisons in the state for ‘jail tourism’, starting this Republic Day on January 26 with the historic 150-year-old Yerwada Central Jail in Pune.
Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray will inaugurate the initiative on Republic Day in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and other top officials, Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh announced on Saturday.
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“This is the first phase of ‘jail tourism’ Later, it will be extended to other prisons like Nagpur, Nashik, Thane, Ratnagiri, etc. A small fee of Rs 5 for school students, Rs 10 for collegians and Rs 50 for general tourists shall be levied,” Deshmukh said.
Built by the British in 1871, parts of the high-security Yerwada Central Jail – spread across lush greenery of 512 acres, the largest in South Asia – will be opened for tourists, students, researchers and others to go around and study various aspects of the old prison deeply linked with India’s freedom struggle.
Pune’s human rights lawyer Asim Sarode welcomed the move and said it should be implemented with full security protocols for all concerned so that the tourists can get a feel of the jail without disturbing the inmates.
Earlier, the Cellular Jail in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, infamous as ‘Kala Paani’ and Fort Aguada Jail in Goa – both sea-facing – were among the major prisons where tourism has been allowed, besides the Sangareddy Central Jail, Telangana, which permits a 24-hour paid stay with full ‘jail-comforts’ for tourists.
Accessible through an imposing fortress-like entrance, with a tall foyer on which the Tricolour flutters, the Yerwada Central Jail Pune complex is secured by four high walls to prevent any adventurous escapes.
The prison areas are sub-divided as per security zones and barracks for the roughly 5,000 inmates, and there are ultra-secure 10 ‘Anda Cells’ (oval cells) for isolating the most heinous criminals and terrorists.
It has a ‘Kishore Wing’ for prisoners in 18-21 age-group where the young incarcerated inmates are given education or skills to keep them off crime after their release, and a 300-capacity Female Jail where the inmates get various types of vocational training.
Outside Yerwada Central Jail is the Open Jail where inmates with minimum five years of very good behaviour are permitted limited freedom, with basic security as per the jail norms.
The prisoners’ white uniforms are ‘colour-coded’ – Yellow Bands for those representing their groups/barracks, Violet Bands for those working as volunteers and Red Band for those who made failed escape attempts.
The Yerwada Central Jail also has the historic ‘Gandhi Ward’ where Gandhiji spent years as a political prisoner, now vacant, but with a ‘Charkha’ and his signed documents, besides other documents signed by other prominent personalities of the freedom movement.
The jail has a ‘Mulakat Kaksh’ (Meeting Room), a radio station where popular numbers are played and once incarcerated Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt even served as its radio jockey, important festivals are celebrated jointly like Republic Day and Independence Day, along with Rakshabandhan, Diwali, Eid, Makar Sankranti and Gandhi Jayanti, and an annual ‘Prison Panchayat’ is also held.
Education, which is now compulsory for all inmates across jails includes courses in English, Hindi or Sanskrit with periodic examinations, besides vocational training in computers, carpentry, tailoring, soap-making, footwear, farming, etc, and the proceeds of the products sold outside get distributed among the inmates, and for recreation a library, games room, gym, yoga centre, etc.
The sprawling prison canteen prepares food for all, ensuring the menu is not repeated in a week, and on special occasions, biryanis or ‘puran-polis’ are served, a jail hospital where all treatment barring surgeries are available, besides a welfare fund was created out of the profits from the canteen or the jail industry centre.
Among the legendary historic figures who spent time here include Mahatma Gandhi, Motilal Nehru, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Sarojini Naidu, Lokmanya Tilak and Joachim Alva.
During the Emergency, notables who were jailed included Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Pramila Dandawate, Balasaheb Deoras, and Vasant Nargolkar.
More recently, Anna Hazare, Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, scamster Abul Karim Telgi and ex-mafia don Arun Gawli also were lodged here on various occasions.
In his 18-month stint starting January 1932, Gandhiji launched an indefinite hunger strike to protest the Communal Award for separate seats for depressed classes by then British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald.
This culminated in the famed ‘Poona Pact’ signed by Gandhiji, Dr B.R. Ambedkar – the architect of the Indian Constitution – and Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya, in September 1932.
Gandhiji again spent some time at Yerwada Central Jail in 1942 and also in Pune’s Aga Khan Palace, from where he was released on medical grounds.
The Yerwada Central Jail also saw some instances of criminals getting the noose – notably the May 1899 hangings of the Chaphekar brothers – Balkrishna, Vasudev and Ranade – for killing British Plague Commissioner in Pune, W.C. Rand, in 1897, soon after the diamond jubilee celebrations of Queen Victoria’s coronation.
ALSO READ: Study: A Decline In ‘Son Preference’ By Women In Bangladesh
In October 1992, Sukhdev Singh Saini and Harjinder Singh Jinda – the killers of Indian Army chief Gen A.S. Vaidya – were hanged on the same day.
Much later, in November 2012, Ajmal Kasab, the sole surviving terrorist of the Mumbai terror strikes of November 2008, also was sent to the gallows. (IANS)
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Ambedkar – the architect of the Indian Constitution – and Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya, in September 1932.\nGandhiji again spent some time at Yerwada Central Jail in 1942 and also in Pune’s Aga Khan Palace, from where he was released on medical grounds.\nThe Yerwada Central Jail also saw some instances of criminals getting the noose – notably the May 1899 hangings of the Chaphekar brothers – Balkrishna, Vasudev and Ranade – for killing British Plague Commissioner in Pune, W.C. Rand, in 1897, soon after the diamond jubilee celebrations of Queen Victoria’s coronation.\nALSO READ: Study: A Decline In ‘Son Preference’ By Women In Bangladesh\nIn October 1992, Sukhdev Singh Saini and Harjinder Singh Jinda – the killers of Indian Army chief Gen A.S. Vaidya – were hanged on the same day.\nMuch later, in November 2012, Ajmal Kasab, the sole surviving terrorist of the Mumbai terror strikes of November 2008, also was sent to the gallows. (IANS)",
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Kamal Hasan's political party in Tamil Nadu promised salaries to housewives as part of its electoral campaign, idea was welcomed by Shashi Tharoor.
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Kamal Hasan’s political party in Tamil Nadu promised salaries to housewives as part of its electoral campaign. And the idea was welcomed by Congress politician Shashi Tharoor. Today, the media is also celebrating the longest flight and the first from San Francisco to Bengaluru manned by an all-women crew of pilots and co-pilots led by Captain Papagiri Thanmai and Captain Zoya Aggarwal.
How do these headline-grabbing news compare to the long drawn out battle by feminist statisticians and economists to get better estimates of women’s work in the national labor statistics? As well as document her full contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the country by counting her paid and unpaid work?
In 1988, ‘Shramshakti’, the report of the National Commission on Self-Employed Women and Workers in the Informal Sector, noted that “all women are workers because they are producers and reproducers. Even when they are not employed, they are involved in socially productive and reproductive labor all of which is absolutely necessary for the survival of the society. Women’s work as home-makers must be recognized as social/economic production”.
There has been major debate around the measurement of women’s work participation over decades. It is alleged that the traditional labor force statistics collected by government statistical divisions ignore the unpaid work of women. The definitions and standards of the measurement of work are set through resolutions by the International Labour Organization in its International Conference on Labour Statisticians (ICLS). The 13th ICLS in 1982 set the early definitions and criteria for the economically active population, employment, unemployment, and underemployment, amended in the later ICLS in 1987, 1998, and 2008.
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The System of National Accounts of the United Nations, which provides the international guidelines for the collection of data on the GDP, recommends that women’s social reproduction work or unpaid care work should be counted and accounted in satellite accounts to the national accounts of the country. The logic is that including the value of unpaid work in the national income will distort the estimates of the flow of income in the country.
ILO’s 19th ICLS is supposed to have created more gender-sensitive standards for the measurement of work. The traditional definition divided the labor force into three categories, employed, unemployed, and out of the labor forces (or inactive).
The 19th ICLS agreed on an international statistical definition of ‘work’ that included five major activities in which individuals can be involved. The first major change was that ‘work’ included paid and unpaid activities to produce goods and services. The five activities constituting ‘work’ were: Production (including goods and services) i) for own use, ii) for use of others for pay or profit (normally included in labor force statistics), iii) for use of others NOT for pay or profit within which there were three categories: a) unpaid trainee work, b) other unpaid work and c) volunteer work.
The second major change was that an individual can be involved in more than one activity at the same time.
The National Sample Survey (NSO) uses the traditional definition to measure women’s work in its labor force surveys, the earlier Employment and Unemployment Survey (EUS), and its recent avatar the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS). The expert body in economic statistics is still to grapple with the idea of the use of the new 19th ICLS definitions and the NSO has to figure out if it will and can put the new definitions into practice in its collection of labor force statistics. Till then we have abysmally low women’s workforce participation which has been declining.
Want to read more in Hindi? Checkout: कालाहांडी अब गरीबी का परीक्षण केंद्र नहीं, विकास का मॉडल है : मुख्यमंत्री पटनायक
The decline was particularly sharp in rural areas falling from 48 percent in 2004-05 (EUS) to 23 percent in 2017-18 (PLFS) for women above 15 years of age. Women’s participation in urban areas was low initially but dropped further from 23 percent in 2004-5 and to 18 percent in 2017-18.
There is, however, a silver lining in the newly released Time Use Survey (TUS), 2019, collected by the National Sample Organisation. Unfortunately, it is extremely difficult, time-consuming, and costly to conduct a time-use survey frequently. The last TUS was conducted twenty years ago in six states in 1999. Statement 5 in the TUS, 2019 is presented here.
If we use the five activity definition of work of the 19th ICLS, we arrive at very high work participation of women as per the first major change of including paid and unpaid activities using the TUS (see table).
Percentage of women participating in each of the five activities in rural + urban areas are as follows: i) for own use, 20 percent; ii) for use of others for pay or profit, 18.4 percent; iii) for use of others NOT for pay or profit within which there were three categories: unpaid trainee work + volunteer work, 2 percent, and other unpaid work, 81 percent + 27.6 percent.
ALSO READ: RBI Remains Committed To Take Further Important Measures To Support Economy
As per the second major change highlighted above, an individual can be involved in more than one activity at the same time. It is clear that these estimates, using the TUS, cannot be compared with the work participation rates by the traditional labor force survey, PLFS. It is also clear that the process of computing work participation of women who often engage in multiple paid and unpaid work at the same time is difficult through a standard questionnaire method of traditional surveys. (IANS)
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"Kamal Hasan’s political party in Tamil Nadu promised salaries to housewives as part of its electoral campaign. And the idea was welcomed by Congress politician Shashi Tharoor. Today, the media is also celebrating the longest flight and the first from San Francisco to Bengaluru manned by an all-women crew of pilots and co-pilots led by Captain Papagiri Thanmai and Captain Zoya Aggarwal.\nHow do these headline-grabbing news compare to the long drawn out battle by feminist statisticians and economists to get better estimates of women’s work in the national labor statistics? As well as document her full contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the country by counting her paid and unpaid work?\nIn 1988, ‘Shramshakti’, the report of the National Commission on Self-Employed Women and Workers in the Informal Sector, noted that “all women are workers because they are producers and reproducers. Even when they are not employed, they are involved in socially productive and reproductive labor all of which is absolutely necessary for the survival of the society. Women’s work as home-makers must be recognized as social/economic production”.\nThere has been major debate around the measurement of women’s work participation over decades. It is alleged that the traditional labor force statistics collected by government statistical divisions ignore the unpaid work of women. The definitions and standards of the measurement of work are set through resolutions by the International Labour Organization in its International Conference on Labour Statisticians (ICLS). The 13th ICLS in 1982 set the early definitions and criteria for the economically active population, employment, unemployment, and underemployment, amended in the later ICLS in 1987, 1998, and 2008.\nFollow NewsGram on Twitter to stay updated about the World news.\nThe System of National Accounts of the United Nations, which provides the international guidelines for the collection of data on the GDP, recommends that women’s social reproduction work or unpaid care work should be counted and accounted in satellite accounts to the national accounts of the country. The logic is that including the value of unpaid work in the national income will distort the estimates of the flow of income in the country.\nILO’s 19th ICLS is supposed to have created more gender-sensitive standards for the measurement of work. The traditional definition divided the labor force into three categories, employed, unemployed, and out of the labor forces (or inactive).\nThe 19th ICLS agreed on an international statistical definition of ‘work’ that included five major activities in which individuals can be involved. The first major change was that ‘work’ included paid and unpaid activities to produce goods and services. The five activities constituting ‘work’ were: Production (including goods and services) i) for own use, ii) for use of others for pay or profit (normally included in labor force statistics), iii) for use of others NOT for pay or profit within which there were three categories: a) unpaid trainee work, b) other unpaid work and c) volunteer work.\nThe second major change was that an individual can be involved in more than one activity at the same time.\nThe National Sample Survey (NSO) uses the traditional definition to measure women’s work in its labor force surveys, the earlier Employment and Unemployment Survey (EUS), and its recent avatar the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS). The expert body in economic statistics is still to grapple with the idea of the use of the new 19th ICLS definitions and the NSO has to figure out if it will and can put the new definitions into practice in its collection of labor force statistics. Till then we have abysmally low women’s workforce participation which has been declining.\nWant to read more in Hindi? Checkout: कालाहांडी अब गरीबी का परीक्षण केंद्र नहीं, विकास का मॉडल है : मुख्यमंत्री पटनायक\nThe decline was particularly sharp in rural areas falling from 48 percent in 2004-05 (EUS) to 23 percent in 2017-18 (PLFS) for women above 15 years of age. Women’s participation in urban areas was low initially but dropped further from 23 percent in 2004-5 and to 18 percent in 2017-18.\nThere is, however, a silver lining in the newly released Time Use Survey (TUS), 2019, collected by the National Sample Organisation. Unfortunately, it is extremely difficult, time-consuming, and costly to conduct a time-use survey frequently. The last TUS was conducted twenty years ago in six states in 1999. Statement 5 in the TUS, 2019 is presented here.\nIf we use the five activity definition of work of the 19th ICLS, we arrive at very high work participation of women as per the first major change of including paid and unpaid activities using the TUS (see table).\nPercentage of women participating in each of the five activities in rural + urban areas are as follows: i) for own use, 20 percent; ii) for use of others for pay or profit, 18.4 percent; iii) for use of others NOT for pay or profit within which there were three categories: unpaid trainee work + volunteer work, 2 percent, and other unpaid work, 81 percent + 27.6 percent.\nALSO READ: RBI Remains Committed To Take Further Important Measures To Support Economy\nAs per the second major change highlighted above, an individual can be involved in more than one activity at the same time. It is clear that these estimates, using the TUS, cannot be compared with the work participation rates by the traditional labor force survey, PLFS. It is also clear that the process of computing work participation of women who often engage in multiple paid and unpaid work at the same time is difficult through a standard questionnaire method of traditional surveys. (IANS)",
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Chanakya was an ancient Indian teacher, economist, and royal advisor which made him one of the greatest figures of Wisdom and Knowledge in Indian History.
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Chanakya, traditionally identified as Kautilya or Vishnugupta was born in the 3rd century BC (350-275 BC) in Patliputra. Chanakya was born to Rishi Chanak who was a revolutionary against the evil emperor of Magadh.
Chanakya was an ancient Indian teacher, economist, jurist, and royal advisor which made him one of the greatest figures of Wisdom and Knowledge in Indian History.
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Works by Chanakya: The great and famous work of Chanakya attributes three famous books named Arthashastra, Nitishastra, and Chanakyaniti.
Arthashastra is a treatise on politics, economics, and public affairs in detail.
Quotes from Arthashasta:
“If a person is an expert of a particular field, he should be employed in doing work in that area only.”
“Take all the decisions on the basis of acquired knowledge and past experiences.”
Nitishastra is a treatise on the ideal way of life and shows Chanakya’s in-depth study of the Indian way of life.
Quotes from Nitishastra:
“Education is the best friend.”
“Books are for the wise.”
Chanakya Niti is considered one of the unique work of Chanakya because of its rational approach and unabashed advocacy of real politics.
Quotes from Chanakya Neeti:
“A person who cannot decide his goal, simply cannot win.”
“You can win over; a greedy by the offer of money, a proud person by cowering before him, a fool by agreeing with him, and a scholar by speaking the truth.”
The teachings and principles of Chanakya are of great relevance and show concurrence and validity in today’s world.
TEACHING OF CHANAKYA:
Learn from the mistakes of others. You cannot live long enough to make them all yourselves.”
Before you start some work ask yourself three questions- Why am I doing it, what the results might be and will I be successful? Only when you think deeply and find satisfactory answers to these questions, go ahead.
If you were to choose between the evil person and a snake to keep company with, opt for the snake because a snake will bite only in self-defense but an evil person can put a bit for any reason and anytime or always.
Never share your secrets with anybody. It will destroy you.
ALSO READ: ‘Mahabharata’ in Other Languages, ‘Randamoozham’ in Malayalam
The fragrance of flowers spreads only in the direction of the wind. But the goodness of a person spreads in all directions.
God is not present in idols. Your feelings are your god. The soul is your temple.
No Penance is greater than the one done for maintaining Peace, No Peace is better than the one received from Satisfaction, No disease as more damaging than Greed, and No Dharma is better than the one having Compassion for all.
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Heeng, a perennial plant, is otherwise native to the deserts of Iran and mountains of Afghanistan, where it is grown in substantial numbers.
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Himachali Farmers Set To Add Flavour To Indian Culinary Life Through Offering Home-Grown "Heeng"
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After offering pest-free potatoes and exotic vegetables that are foodies’ delight, farmers of Himachal Pradesh are set to add flavour to the Indian culinary life by offering home-grown asafoetida (heeng) — a first for the country — in the coming years.
Agriculture Minister Virender Kanwar told IANS on Sunday that the first plantation of asafoetida, which gives a zing to the recipes due to its unique pungent smell owing to high sulphur content, was done successfully on an experimental basis in Kwaring village in Lahaul Valley at an altitude of 11,000 feet on October 15, 2020.
Thereafter, ‘heeng’ cultivation was also taken up in the state’s other high-altitude areas like Keylong, Beeling and Madgran in Lahaul-Spiti district, Janjhehli and Moviseri in Mandi district and Kalpa and Pooh in Kinnaur district. The expensive oleo-gum-resin will be ready for extraction from the roots of the plants after five years of plantation, he said.
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Heeng, a perennial plant, is otherwise native to the deserts of Iran and mountains of Afghanistan, where it is grown in substantial numbers. ‘Heeng’ is one of the widely used spices in Indian cuisine, and the country consumes around 50 per cent of the total world production. Currently, around 1,200 tonnes of raw ‘heeng’ worth around Rs 600 crore is imported annually, mainly from Afghanistan.
At present, 5,000 square metres of land has been covered by ‘heeng’ plantation in Himachal Pradesh. Approximately 302 hectares would be brought under its cultivation in five years under the pilot project.
Kanwar said that more snow-bound areas would be brought under ‘heeng’ cultivation if the project is a success, which is monitored by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT) based in Palampur and the Agriculture Department.
The Indian Himalayas with dry and extreme cold conditions and an annual rainfall of not more than 200 mm are considered conducive to ‘heeng’ cultivation. Scientists say since the plant roots penetrate very deep, sandy and clay soil is best suited for its cultivation.
As per the Agriculture Department, 2,100 ‘heeng’ saplings have been provided to 45 farmers and 1,233 saplings planted at an experimental farm of the CSIR-IHBT. As part of the project, a capacity-building programme was organised for officers of the department in July 2020. The department is identifying farmers and providing them seedlings, technical know-how, and other infrastructure free of cost to motivate them to go for ‘heeng’ cultivation.
ALSO READ: Mountain Kilimanjaro Is Scaled By A Telangana IPS Officer
The farm scientists of the CSIR-IHBT are providing the technical know-how to update the skills of the farmers involved in the pilot project. Kanwar pointed out that the cultivation of ‘heeng’ held the potential to change the economic condition of people living in cold desert areas of the hill state.
The ultimate aim is, the Minister said, to prepare the state for cultivation of ‘heeng’ on a commercial scale. “There is hardly any Indian kitchen that does not use ‘heeng’. Its cultivation will not only help save foreign exchange, but also boost the economy of tribal regions that remain covered in snow for most part of the year,” the Minister added. (IANS)
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"After offering pest-free potatoes and exotic vegetables that are foodies’ delight, farmers of Himachal Pradesh are set to add flavour to the Indian culinary life by offering home-grown asafoetida (heeng) — a first for the country — in the coming years.\nAgriculture Minister Virender Kanwar told IANS on Sunday that the first plantation of asafoetida, which gives a zing to the recipes due to its unique pungent smell owing to high sulphur content, was done successfully on an experimental basis in Kwaring village in Lahaul Valley at an altitude of 11,000 feet on October 15, 2020.\nThereafter, ‘heeng’ cultivation was also taken up in the state’s other high-altitude areas like Keylong, Beeling and Madgran in Lahaul-Spiti district, Janjhehli and Moviseri in Mandi district and Kalpa and Pooh in Kinnaur district. The expensive oleo-gum-resin will be ready for extraction from the roots of the plants after five years of plantation, he said.\nPlease Follow NewsGram on Facebook To Get Latest Updates!\nHeeng, a perennial plant, is otherwise native to the deserts of Iran and mountains of Afghanistan, where it is grown in substantial numbers. ‘Heeng’ is one of the widely used spices in Indian cuisine, and the country consumes around 50 per cent of the total world production. Currently, around 1,200 tonnes of raw ‘heeng’ worth around Rs 600 crore is imported annually, mainly from Afghanistan.\nAt present, 5,000 square metres of land has been covered by ‘heeng’ plantation in Himachal Pradesh. Approximately 302 hectares would be brought under its cultivation in five years under the pilot project.\nKanwar said that more snow-bound areas would be brought under ‘heeng’ cultivation if the project is a success, which is monitored by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT) based in Palampur and the Agriculture Department.\nThe Indian Himalayas with dry and extreme cold conditions and an annual rainfall of not more than 200 mm are considered conducive to ‘heeng’ cultivation. Scientists say since the plant roots penetrate very deep, sandy and clay soil is best suited for its cultivation.\nAs per the Agriculture Department, 2,100 ‘heeng’ saplings have been provided to 45 farmers and 1,233 saplings planted at an experimental farm of the CSIR-IHBT. As part of the project, a capacity-building programme was organised for officers of the department in July 2020. The department is identifying farmers and providing them seedlings, technical know-how, and other infrastructure free of cost to motivate them to go for ‘heeng’ cultivation.\nALSO READ: Mountain Kilimanjaro Is Scaled By A Telangana IPS Officer\nThe farm scientists of the CSIR-IHBT are providing the technical know-how to update the skills of the farmers involved in the pilot project. Kanwar pointed out that the cultivation of ‘heeng’ held the potential to change the economic condition of people living in cold desert areas of the hill state.\nThe ultimate aim is, the Minister said, to prepare the state for cultivation of ‘heeng’ on a commercial scale. “There is hardly any Indian kitchen that does not use ‘heeng’. Its cultivation will not only help save foreign exchange, but also boost the economy of tribal regions that remain covered in snow for most part of the year,” the Minister added. (IANS)",
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As the debate rages over new WhatsApp data sharing policy, another Facebook family product called Messenger does not offer any end-to-end protection.
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As the debate rages over new WhatsApp data sharing policy, another Facebook family product called Messenger does not offer any end-to-end protection and is more prone to data breach, a security expert has claimed, adding that Messenger users should opt for safer apps first.
According to cybersecurity specialist Zak Doffman, we should stop using Facebook Messenger as there is no proper protection of our messages, reports Forbes.
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WhatsApp emphasises that it cannot see your private messages, nor listen to your calls, and neither can Facebook.
However, according to Doffman, if you are a Messenger user, you do not have the same data encryption. “In reality, the WhatsApp debacle has distracted attention away from just how bad Messenger’s invasion of your privacy is. There is no justification for it,” he wrote in the article.
The end-to-end encryption that protects WhatsApp messages does not apply to Facebook Messenger, unless you are using a “secret conversation” on the platform.
This option only supports messages between two people, not within groups, and must be activated manually. “When it is selected, it stops Facebook snooping on your messages and downloading your links and attachments”, he noted.
According to the security expert, if you are on Facebook Messenger, you need to quickly move to safer chat platforms than you are on WhatsApp that still offers end-to-end encryption. There are over 1.3 billion Messenger users globally and Facebook Messenger is expected to grow to 2.4 billion users by 2021.
ALSO READ: Holocaust Rememberance Day: Remembering The Modern-Day Genocide of Kashmiri Pandits
More than 20 billion messages are exchanged between business and users monthly on Facebook Messenger.
“The advice now is simple. If you’re still on Messenger or if you’re using Instagram DMs for anything other than engaging with companies you’re buying from or casual contacts, then it’s time to switch,” Doffman said. (IANS)
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Flipkart, India's homegrown e-commerce marketplace, on Thursday announced an MoU with the Logistics Skill Sector Council (LSC)
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Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, on Thursday announced an MoU with the Logistics Skill Sector Council (LSC), an organization set up by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) through the National Skill Development Corporation of India (NSDC) and Karnataka Skill Development Centre (KSDC).
As part of this MoU, Flipkart has launched an industry-first Centre of Excellence (CoE) to build a skilled and trained workforce for the fast-growing e-commerce industry in India.
Introduced to augment skill development for the logistics industry, Flipkart’s CoE will be open to aspirants who want to work in the logistics industry. The center aims to bring the spotlight on the importance of skill development for the sector and complement its growth in the coming years.
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Spread across an area of 1,500 sq ft, the first-of-its-kind CoE for e-commerce supply chain in Bengaluru hosts new-age classrooms equipped with computers and projector-based learning for the all-round development of the candidates.
Being a frontrunner in e-commerce and supply chain, Flipkart has co-developed this extensive training module along with LSC & KSDC, to train candidates on the various nuances of storage and distribution, customer management, and material handling.
This also includes imparting knowledge on local transportation laws and regulations and giving students holistic knowledge of the end-to-end supply chain. Karnataka Kaushalya Mission, which is part of the Department of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Livelihood, Karnataka government, and LSC is helping mobilize aspirants for the Centre of Excellence.
Want to read more in Hindi? Checkout: जब सिटीजन डॉक्टर नहीं तो फिर सिटीजन जर्नलिस्ट क्यों : के.जी. सुरेश
The training also covers the necessary “soft skills” required to interact with the customers. In addition to the above training, selected candidates will also get an opportunity to join an apprenticeship program with Flipkart under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme to work on various aspects of a supply chain. This 60-day training will also increase the candidates’ employment prospects in the fast-growing e-commerce sector in India.
ALSO READ: Hiring Activity In India Saw A 14 Percent Jump
Upon successful completion of the training, candidates will be awarded certification under the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSFQ), which is equivalent to an undergraduate degree. This certificate is recognized across seven countries including, Australia, Denmark, Germany, and Saudi Arabia. Through this initiative, Flipkart aims to enhance the employability of unskilled and unemployed people and make them a part of India’s skilled and certified workforce. (IANS)
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A study indicates that young adults prefer pornography as their most helpful source of information about how to have sex.
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Pornography can influence a young person’s expectations about sex, as a study indicates that young adults prefer porn as their most helpful source of information about how to have sex.
“The bad news is that young adults are misunderstanding what porn is there for. Most free, online pornography is there for entertainment and to make money for the creators,” said study lead author Emily Rothman, a professor at Boston University.
“It isn’t there to teach you what you are supposed to do when you are having sex,” Rothman added.
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For the study, published in the journal ‘Archives of Sexual Behavior’, the research team analyzed responses from 357 young adults (18-24 years old) and 324 adolescents (14-17 years old) who said they have got helpful information about how to have sex.
Among 14-17-year-old adolescents, parents were the leading source of information, followed by friends. Only 8 percent of the adolescents said porn was the most helpful source of information. However, among adolescents who had never had a helpful conversation with parents about sex, media (23.4 percent) and sexual partners (12.8 percent) were their primary sources of information.
Like their older peers, boys are also more likely than girls to report that porn is their most helpful source of information about how to have sex.
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“The evidence suggests that young adults and in particular heterosexual men undervalue talking to their partners about what is pleasurable — too many of them may believe that it’s possible to be ‘good at sex’ independent of any feedback from a particular sex partner, which is a belief they may be getting from pornography,” said Rothman.
ALSO READ: Stereotypes of Gender Roles Hinder Individuality
From a public health perspective, Rothman says it is worrisome that a sizable percentage of young adults consider porn a helpful source of information about how to have sex. “Comprehensive sex education that teaches what I think of as ‘sexual social skills’, or interpersonal communication about sex, is needed and important, and research that helps us determine how to teach young people how to have fulfilling, safer, consensual sex is crucial,” the researcher said. (IANS)
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The White House plans to display the 3.9 billion year old moon rock from the Apollo 17 mission under loan from NASA as a testament to scientific progress.
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NASA has loaned a Moon rock for display in the Oval Office of the White House at the request of the Joe Biden administration.
The Moon rock now sits in the Oval Office in the White House in symbolic recognition of earlier generations’ ambitions and accomplishments, and support for America’s current Moon to Mars exploration approach.
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The “Lunar Sample 76015,143” is from the Lunar Sample Laboratory Facility at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, the US space agency said on Thursday.
Apollo 17 astronaut Ronald Evans and moonwalkers Harrison Schmitt and Eugene Cernan, the last humans to set foot on the Moon, chipped this sample from a large boulder at the base of the North Massif in the Taurus-Littrow Valley, 3km from the Lunar Module, according to the inscription on the display case.
This 332 gram piece of the Moon, which was collected in 1972, is a 3.9-billion-year-old sample formed during the last large impact event on the nearside of the Moon, the Imbrium Impact Basin, which is 1,145 km in diameter.
NASA plans to land the first woman and next man on the Moon by 2024.
NASA chief Jim Bridenstine officially stepped down from his role as the administrator of the US space agency, as Biden took the president’s office.
ALSO READ: Remembering Subhash Chandra Bose on Birth Anniversary: Know 5 Lesser Known Facts and Quotes by “Netaji”
President Biden is expected to pick a woman to fill the NASA administrator role, which has only been occupied by men since the agency’s founding in 1958.
Biden was sworn-in as President and Kamala Harris as Vice President of the US on Wednesday. (IANS)
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When using social media platforms to nudge people towards safe and healthy behavior, it is critical to make sure the words match the pictures
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When using Facebook, Twitter, or other social media platforms to nudge people towards safe and healthy behavior, it is critical to make sure the words match the pictures, says a new study.
After looking at social media posts, parents of young children were better able to recall safety messages such as how to put a baby safely to sleep when the images in the posts aligned with the messages in the text, said the study published in the Journal of Health Communication.
“Many times, scientists and safety experts aren’t involved in decisions about social media for health agencies and other organizations, and we end up seeing images that have nothing to do with the safety message or, worse, images that contradict the guidance,” said lead study author Liz Klein, Associate Professor at The Ohio State University in the US.
Take the safe sleep example, for instance.
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The researchers found posts that advocated a bumper-free crib for the baby but used an image of an infant in a crib with bumpers.
They saw posts about preventing head injury with bike helmets illustrated by pictures of kids without bike helmets.
“In this study, we were trying to understand how much those mismatches matter — do people understand the message even if the picture isn’t right? Does the picture really matter?” Klein said.
Their answers came from research using eye-tracking technology to gauge the attention young parents paid to various posts, and subsequent tests to see what they recalled about the safety messages.
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When the 150 parents in the study were shown a trio of posts with matched imagery and text and three other posts with mismatched visual and written messages, they spent far longer on the matched posts — 5.3 seconds, compared to the 3.3 seconds their eyes lingered on the mismatched posts.
Further, the matched messages appeared to make a difference in understanding and recall of safety messages.
After accounting for differences in health literacy and social media use among participants, the researchers found that each second of viewing time on matched posts was associated with a 2.8 percent increase in a safety knowledge score.
“As more health organizations and public health agencies use social media to share health information with the public, the findings of our study underscore the need to ensure that the imagery and text in social media posts are aligned,” said study co-author Lara McKenzie from Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
ALSO READ: Study: Women-Led Countries Haven’t Progress Better During Covid19
Klein said she understands that those managing social media accounts may be drawn to images that are the most attention-grabbing. But when it comes to health and safety, this study suggests that making sure the image and the text are sending the same message is more important. (IANS)
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The Holocaust Remembrance Day highlights the efforts of the national community to respond to, said the Reconciliation, Return & Rehabilitation, a body of the Kashmiri Pandit Migrants.
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The Holocaust Remembrance Day highlights the efforts of the national community to respond to, said the Reconciliation, Return & Rehabilitation, a body of the Kashmiri Pandit Migrants, on Tuesday.
Observed every year on January 19, the Kashmiri Pandits body paid tributes in the memory of victims and reaffirmed their commitment to counter the violence, racism, and other forms of intolerance.
Satish Mahaldar, Chairman of the Reconciliation, Return & Rehabilitation said,”The day matters to the Kashmiri Pandits because it is one of the most extensively documented instances of atrocities, hatred, dehumanisation, and apathy in the present day world history. The Holocaust Day matters to the community because when ethnic cleansing of the minorities was happening, the world just watched silently.”
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The day should make all in and outside India to ponder and investigate what went wrong so horrifically in a place of high culture, high modernity and supposedly ‘civilised’ Kashmiri way of life, he said.
The day is particularly important as it is realized that, unfortunately, it was not an isolated event. The 20th century saw acts of horrific violence ranging from the murder of over a lakh innocent Kashmiris to the ethnic cleansing of the Kashmiri Pandits.
“Ethnic cleansing of the minorities in Kashmir demonstrated the fragility of all societies and of the institutions that were supposed to protect the security and rights of all. It showed how institutions turned against a segment of the society” said Mahaldar.
This act highlighted the aspects of human behaviour that affected all societies, such act of susceptibility to scapegoating and the desire for simple answers to complex problems; the potential for extreme violence and the abuse of power; and the roles that fear, peer pressure, indifference, greed and resentment that have played out in social and political relations in Kashmir.
Ethnic cleansing of the minorities in Kashmir demonstrated the dangers of prejudice, discrimination and dehumanisation and other forms of racism and intolerance. It deepened the reflection about contemporary issues that affected societies around the world, such power of extremist ideologies, propaganda, the abuse of official power, and group-targeted hate and violence.
This Holocaust Day teaches us all about the possibilities in extreme actions of perpetrators. This developed an awareness not only of how hate and violence takes hold but also of the power of resistance, resilience and solidarity in local, national, and in global contexts.
The day and ethnic cleansing of the minorities in Kashmir draws attention to the state institutions and norms developed in reaction to the genocide and ethnic cleansing of minorities within the erstwhile state of J&K. This includes national and constitutional laws for promoting and encouraging respect for human rights; promoting individual rights and equal treatment under the law; protecting civilians in any form of armed conflict; and protecting individuals who have fled to other states because of a fear of persecution. This can help build a culture of respect for these institutions and norms, as well as national constitutional laws/norms that are drawn from them.
Ethnic cleansing of minorities in Kashmir highlights the efforts of the national community to respond to the modern-day genocide. Unfortunately, till date the Government of India has not established the convention on the prevention and punishment of the crime of genocide.
The former J&K governments have forced the original aborigines in an involuntary process of cultural assimilation due to which the ethnic minority is left with no choice but to adopt the language, identity, norms, customs, traditions, perceptions, way of life and often religion and ideology of the established and generally larger community belonging to the dominant culture.
Besides the ethnic and cultural genocide, the mainstream political parties, both the national and the regional ones, are equally responsible for the ‘Policide’ of the Kashmiri Pandits.
Since 1965 the political empowerment has been intentionally denied to the original aborigines and the ethic minority of the state. Since 1990 more than four lakh people are unable to exercise their democratic rights. They are unable to cast their votes, which is the basic foundation of a democracy.
Mahaldar said, “In the light of all this, it is important for the J&K government and the Union of India to rise up to the responsibility towards the Constitution of India. The safeguarding of the aborigines is enshrined in the Constitution of our country. Hence, the government must protect the Kashmiri Pandit community by allocating a certain budget towards this.”
ALSO READ: Netaji’s Birthday To Be Celebrated As Parakran Diwas From Now
He demanded, “Recognition that five lakh Kashmiri Pandits Return & Rehabilitation expenditure should be part and parcel of the annual J&K Budget. Furthermore, we demand that at least 2.5/10 of 2.5 per cent (meaning 0.25 per cent) of the annual J&K Budget should be on a recurring basis, devoted to the return and rehabilitation of the Kashmir Pandits in the valley. This Budget should be over and above the current welfare of the migrant Budget.
“We believe that the return and rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandit’s be treated as a matter of priority. “While exercising the delimitation process, the names of the Kashmiri Pandit migrants should be incorporated in order to restore the democratic rights.” (IANS)
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The Holocaust Day matters to the community because when ethnic cleansing of the minorities was happening, the world just watched silently.”\nPlease Follow NewsGram on Facebook To Get Latest Updates!\nThe day should make all in and outside India to ponder and investigate what went wrong so horrifically in a place of high culture, high modernity and supposedly ‘civilised’ Kashmiri way of life, he said.\nThe day is particularly important as it is realized that, unfortunately, it was not an isolated event. The 20th century saw acts of horrific violence ranging from the murder of over a lakh innocent Kashmiris to the ethnic cleansing of the Kashmiri Pandits.\n“Ethnic cleansing of the minorities in Kashmir demonstrated the fragility of all societies and of the institutions that were supposed to protect the security and rights of all. It showed how institutions turned against a segment of the society” said Mahaldar.\nThis act highlighted the aspects of human behaviour that affected all societies, such act of susceptibility to scapegoating and the desire for simple answers to complex problems; the potential for extreme violence and the abuse of power; and the roles that fear, peer pressure, indifference, greed and resentment that have played out in social and political relations in Kashmir.\nEthnic cleansing of the minorities in Kashmir demonstrated the dangers of prejudice, discrimination and dehumanisation and other forms of racism and intolerance. It deepened the reflection about contemporary issues that affected societies around the world, such power of extremist ideologies, propaganda, the abuse of official power, and group-targeted hate and violence.\nThis Holocaust Day teaches us all about the possibilities in extreme actions of perpetrators. This developed an awareness not only of how hate and violence takes hold but also of the power of resistance, resilience and solidarity in local, national, and in global contexts.\nThe day and ethnic cleansing of the minorities in Kashmir draws attention to the state institutions and norms developed in reaction to the genocide and ethnic cleansing of minorities within the erstwhile state of J&K. This includes national and constitutional laws for promoting and encouraging respect for human rights; promoting individual rights and equal treatment under the law; protecting civilians in any form of armed conflict; and protecting individuals who have fled to other states because of a fear of persecution. This can help build a culture of respect for these institutions and norms, as well as national constitutional laws/norms that are drawn from them.\nEthnic cleansing of minorities in Kashmir highlights the efforts of the national community to respond to the modern-day genocide. Unfortunately, till date the Government of India has not established the convention on the prevention and punishment of the crime of genocide.\nThe former J&K governments have forced the original aborigines in an involuntary process of cultural assimilation due to which the ethnic minority is left with no choice but to adopt the language, identity, norms, customs, traditions, perceptions, way of life and often religion and ideology of the established and generally larger community belonging to the dominant culture.\nBesides the ethnic and cultural genocide, the mainstream political parties, both the national and the regional ones, are equally responsible for the ‘Policide’ of the Kashmiri Pandits.\nSince 1965 the political empowerment has been intentionally denied to the original aborigines and the ethic minority of the state. Since 1990 more than four lakh people are unable to exercise their democratic rights. They are unable to cast their votes, which is the basic foundation of a democracy.\nMahaldar said, “In the light of all this, it is important for the J&K government and the Union of India to rise up to the responsibility towards the Constitution of India. The safeguarding of the aborigines is enshrined in the Constitution of our country. Hence, the government must protect the Kashmiri Pandit community by allocating a certain budget towards this.”\nALSO READ: Netaji’s Birthday To Be Celebrated As Parakran Diwas From Now\nHe demanded, “Recognition that five lakh Kashmiri Pandits Return & Rehabilitation expenditure should be part and parcel of the annual J&K Budget. Furthermore, we demand that at least 2.5/10 of 2.5 per cent (meaning 0.25 per cent) of the annual J&K Budget should be on a recurring basis, devoted to the return and rehabilitation of the Kashmir Pandits in the valley. This Budget should be over and above the current welfare of the migrant Budget.\n“We believe that the return and rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandit’s be treated as a matter of priority. “While exercising the delimitation process, the names of the Kashmiri Pandit migrants should be incorporated in order to restore the democratic rights.” (IANS)",
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Sense Of Coherence comprises the triad of meaningfulness, comprehensibility and manageability (feeling equipped to deal with stress).
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If you have work-related stress, then taking a stroll in green spaces may help you in improving your mental health and managing stress, a new study suggests. The study, published in the journal Public Health in Practice, also indicated that people with a strong “sense of coherence” (SOC) have greater resilience to stress.
“Our study suggests that taking a walk at least once a week in a forest or green space can help people have stronger SOC,” said the researcher, Shinichiro Sasahara, Professor at the University of Tsukuba in Japan.
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“Forest/green spacewalking is a simple activity that needs no special equipment or training. It could be a very good habit for improving mental health and managing stress,” Sasahara added. For the study, the research team analyzed workers’ SOC scores, demographic attributes, and their forest/green space walking habits.
SOC comprises the triad of meaningfulness (finding a sense of meaning in life), comprehensibility (recognizing and understanding stress), and manageability (feeling equipped to deal with stress). The study used survey data on more than 6,000 workers between 20 and 60 years old. It found stronger SOC among people who regularly took walks in forests or green spaces.
ALSO READ: Metabolism May Play A Role In Recurrent Major Depression
The researchers divided the survey respondents into four groups based on their frequency of forest/green spacewalking. Then, they compared their walking activity against attributes such as age, income, and marital status, and with the respondents’ SOC scores, which were grouped as weak, middle, and strong.
Those with a strong Sense of Coherence showed a significant correlation with both forest and green spacewalking at least once a week. This key finding implies the greater benefits of urban greening–not just environmental, but also socioeconomic. “SOC indicates mental capacities for realizing and dealing with stress,” Sasahara said. “With workplace stress as a focal issue, there’s a clear benefit in identifying everyday activities that raise SOC. It seems we may have found one,” the researcher added. (IANS)
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"If you have work-related stress, then taking a stroll in green spaces may help you in improving your mental health and managing stress, a new study suggests. The study, published in the journal Public Health in Practice, also indicated that people with a strong “sense of coherence” (SOC) have greater resilience to stress.\n“Our study suggests that taking a walk at least once a week in a forest or green space can help people have stronger SOC,” said the researcher, Shinichiro Sasahara, Professor at the University of Tsukuba in Japan.\nFollow NewsGram on LinkedIn to know what’s happening around the world.\n“Forest/green spacewalking is a simple activity that needs no special equipment or training. It could be a very good habit for improving mental health and managing stress,” Sasahara added. For the study, the research team analyzed workers’ SOC scores, demographic attributes, and their forest/green space walking habits.\nSOC comprises the triad of meaningfulness (finding a sense of meaning in life), comprehensibility (recognizing and understanding stress), and manageability (feeling equipped to deal with stress). The study used survey data on more than 6,000 workers between 20 and 60 years old. It found stronger SOC among people who regularly took walks in forests or green spaces.\nALSO READ: Metabolism May Play A Role In Recurrent Major Depression\nThe researchers divided the survey respondents into four groups based on their frequency of forest/green spacewalking. Then, they compared their walking activity against attributes such as age, income, and marital status, and with the respondents’ SOC scores, which were grouped as weak, middle, and strong.\nThose with a strong Sense of Coherence showed a significant correlation with both forest and green spacewalking at least once a week. This key finding implies the greater benefits of urban greening–not just environmental, but also socioeconomic. “SOC indicates mental capacities for realizing and dealing with stress,” Sasahara said. “With workplace stress as a focal issue, there’s a clear benefit in identifying everyday activities that raise SOC. It seems we may have found one,” the researcher added. (IANS)",
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The effort that we all must take is to ensure that the lessons we have learned in this pandemic will remain with us. Let the lessons learnt work.
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As a mental health expert, I have been asked several times – ‘How will people and societies change and grow in the wake of the pandemic? We don’t have a concrete answer yet. But one thing that we can be certain about, is that the virus will continue to test our mental strength and relationships. It will aggravate existing inequalities in society, push us for greater sustainability and demand new ways for us to survive, and thrive in the coming times.
So, how do we respond to these lasting changes? Will we as a community evolve to become more united or will we become indifferent to others? How can we really pull together, in these testing times of today?
Follow NewsGram on Twitter to stay updated about the World news.
The impact of COVID on mental health:
The past 8-9 months of the pandemic have compelled us to change our life and lifestyle completely. In this process, initially, we have experienced stress, fear, and anxiety. For those who couldn’t deal with the stress and anxiety, it further worsened, dragging them into depression. This kind of depression mainly affects two kinds of people – ones who already had problems prior to the pandemic, and new cases who are experiencing stress and anxiety due to the present situational problems.
The ones having problems prior to the pandemic are the ones who become more vulnerable in this situation. This vulnerable section relapses when stress increases in their lives. It is important that these patients communicate their problems, reach out to experts, and seek help.
Now, we also talk about ‘COVID fatigue’ that most of us are experiencing today. The sense of acting responsibly for over 10 months has also caused fatigue. People are left to make difficult decisions on whether they would die of the virus, or die of economic burdens, forcing many to act negligently, keeping their guard down. Therefore, it is paramount for us experts, to create awareness about the continued importance of Covid Appropriate Behaviour, and the mental health needs of people in these tough times.
How can societies respond to COVID-induced mental health issues?
As a society, we have seen that the initial reactions to the crisis have been humanitarian. We saw people came forward to help the less fortunate, and that is a great way to build a strong society, as it benefits both the giver and the receiver. The sense of purpose in life and the fulfillment of the same is something that givers experience. It is a genuinely positive feeling. The receivers feel equally blessed. It also teaches us that when we reach out to people with kindness and sensitivity, we are also activating the happy hormones in our body.
The human factor to deal with a mental health issue:
This humanitarian approach works extremely well on improving our psychological immunity and counters our stress hormones. In this period, people who have gone through COVID or rather who have learned from these experiences have evolved from their fear zone to the learning zone finally experiencing the growth zone!
And in the growth phase, you learn to use your experience for the benefit of others. You learn to help, reach out, and teach others, this being the final evolving, during these pandemic times. And that is what we should all aim to achieve.
The magic of social media:
Virtual platforms have been quite instrumental in improving mental health among people during the pandemic, the many webinars organized are proof of the same. Video calls with friends and family have given us a sense of connectivity and belonging, with our loved ones, shrinking distances, and differences. Relishing in u-tube guided activity sessions, movie-mania, and music marathon has been the flavor of fun and festivities.
ALSO READ: Researchers Discover Antibiotics Combating Antimicrobial Resistance
However, let’s not forget, balance is beautiful this applies to social media too! Tele-counselling for distress calls and teleconsultation has been utilized maximum, to deal with mental health issues. This is the time where we learn to give importance to the smaller yet more significant aspects of our lives – time, relationships, self-development, kindness, peace, learning, and more!
The way forward:
The time has come, where we are evolving together as a community. The effort that we all must take is to ensure that the lessons we have learned in this pandemic will remain with us. Let these lessons learned not to go in vain as we move forward, may they become our foundation to a buoyant society- sensible, yet sensitive, proactive and progressive, yet inclusive and stable- mind, body, and soul! (IANS)
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Here's a book that aims to explore the story of conflict, confusion, and co-existence of the Socialist green and the BJP's saffronisation in Bihar.
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Here’s a book that aims to explore the story of conflict, confusion, and co-existence of the Socialist green and the BJPs saffron in Bihar.
“JP to BJP: Bihar after Lalu and Nitish” (Vitasta-Sage Select) by Santosh Singh reveals the inside story of Chief Minister Nitish’s somersault, how BJP President Amit Shah had forced Nitish’s return to NDA by opening the Arun Jaitley channel, how former Chief Minister Lalu Prasad spends his time in jail (in the fodder scam), and other such unknown details.
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While the book dwells at length on these little-known stories of the three products of the JP Movement — Lalu Prasad, Nitish Kumar, and late Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan – it recounts the parallel journey of the Socialists’ struggle against the Congress.
It is also the story of the Socialist movement in India from the time of Ram Manohar Lohia, Jayaprakash Narayan, Basavan Singh, Suraj Narayan Singh, Karpoori Thakur, Ramanand Tiwary, Kapildeo Singh, Lalu Prasad to Nitish Kumar.
The author takes up a whole range of questions and conundrums of the politics of Bihar from the 1930s onward and attempts to piece together this puzzle. The book further delves into the details of former JNU students’ union president Kanhaiya Kumar’s Bihar plans and poll strategist Prashant Kishor’s plans for the eastern state.
Want to read more in Hindi? Checkout: बसपा विधायक मुख्तार अंसारी को वापस लाने के लिए योगी सरकार की नई शुरुआत
“This book is special in the sense that nothing of this sort has been written so far on Bihar. While it tells the story of the formation of Triveni Sangh, a forum of three caste groups in Bihar, it also tells the story of Tejashwi Yadav. Karpoori Thakur has also been a less told story. I have tried to weave in nuggets from his time. It has been extremely satisfying and fulfilling to weave together the great Bihar story, from Dr. Srikrishna Singh to Nitish Kumar with a lot of contemporary elements,”, Santosh Singh, the author, said.
The title, he said, “is living up to the current political situation with Bihar politics now becoming a battle between the BJP and the rest”.
ALSO READ: Hindu Holy Books: The Four Vedas
With six JD-U members in Arunachal Pradesh joining the BJP, “the alarm bells are ringing for Nitish Kumar. Just wait till the UP elections in 2022, BJP will unfold its Bihar plans with more clarity. BJP’s arrival is just a matter of time. The only thing to watch out for is whether all socialist groups can come together to stop the saffron party’s juggernaut. Tejashwi Yadav and Chirag Paswan are also leaders to watch out for, while Kanhaiya Kumar and Prashant Kishor can spring some surprises,” he added. (IANS)
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Gift something special to your partner, kids, parents, or friends, continue reading to explore some amazing personalized gift ideas.
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How would you feel when it is your anniversary and your partner gives you a customized photo album with cute quotations describing your memories?
Or, How about when your teenage daughter shows her creativity and gifts you a special personalized gift neck gaiter that you can flex about on your Instagram?
It feels great, right? Even thinking of the answers to these questions has made your heart smile. Now, when you have realized the importance of personal touch in the gifts for loved ones and you are thinking of doing something special for your partner, kids, parents, or friends, continue reading to explore some amazing personalized gift ideas.
Follow NewsGram on Facebook to stay updated.
Customized Patches or Neck Gaiter
The best way to add your touch to something when you have little or no time and effort to dedicate is to go for online customizing services. There are millions of options, but I am sure they are not as unique as this one.
So for a special gift, you can create custom patches or neck gaiters with the special family words that you say to each other or try to animate your vacation photographs and print them on the neck gaiters or have them on the patch and wear it on your jacket or shirt.
The receiver of the gift is going to love your creativity. Use these services to discover your creative side and they will deliver your creation to your doorstep conveniently.
Get a Fill-in Book
Do you remember how your parents kept a book for you like ‘my firsts’ when you were a kid? And they recorded everything you did for the first time. Now when you go through your old stuff and read such memories, do you feel tears in your eyes?
If yes, then see how just a simple gesture can rewind our memories and make us feel loved. You can get “All the things I love about you”, “Why I wouldn’t ask for anyone else to be my sister”, “How you make me feel proud every day”… the list goes on. You can get one such book for anyone you love from a local bookstore.
Wallet Money Clip
Most men/women enjoy having a convenient leather wallet. It allows them to keep their money safe because when they need it, it makes it easy for them to get it in and out. By having a money clip that carries 12 bills and 3 special slots for IDs and cards, this money clip and wallet combination provides the perfect blend.
The combo of wallet/money clips can have a metal plate that can be customized with the name or a monogram of your loved one. Or, you can share, if you wish, a greeting that they can take around with them.
Personalized Photographs
You can have the “family” letters written throughout the bottom of the picture in a friendly white font and you can use any black and white or color image of the family crew you have.
They make these picture blocks of acrylic Grade A, which makes them look distinctive and last longer than any other items of the same nature. For your ease, we recommend the measurements as 5″ long by 7″ high.
Soy Wax Candles
Even if your loved ones spend their special days away from you or your family, in one of 50 scents defined by the environment they know and love, they can always enjoy the pleasures of their home state with a soy wax candle.
Each candle has a unique fragrance that matches characteristics such as the cornfields of Indiana or the magnolia trees of Tennessee.
Frameable Prints
You must cherish the people you love and remember all the wonderful moments with them in your life. The frameable prints are, apart from other ideas, completely special.
These frames range in 8″ x 10″ and 11″ x 14″, and in these, from their wedding date to the birth dates of their children, you can highlight all the big milestones in their lives.
ALSO READ: 3 Gift Ideas For The Pet Parents In Your Life
Tea Towels
A printed tea towel, tiny and sweet for the hostess, is a discreet way to prove you have devoted greater consideration to their present. Select a style that suits his/her month of birth, or just go for one that enhances the aesthetics of their kitchen.
Customized Bar Necklace
Go an extra mile and find out their hometown, the spot you first met, or the holiday destination that helped you steal their heart, and then get it etched on a delicate bar necklace for personalized gift ideas. (The necklace will need to come with a description of why you choose that position in the form of a nice card.)
(Disclaimer: The article is sponsored, and hence promotes some commercial links.)
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"By Digital Team\nHow would you feel when it is your anniversary and your partner gives you a customized photo album with cute quotations describing your memories?\nOr, How about when your teenage daughter shows her creativity and gifts you a special personalized gift neck gaiter that you can flex about on your Instagram?\nIt feels great, right? Even thinking of the answers to these questions has made your heart smile. Now, when you have realized the importance of personal touch in the gifts for loved ones and you are thinking of doing something special for your partner, kids, parents, or friends, continue reading to explore some amazing personalized gift ideas.\nFollow NewsGram on Facebook to stay updated.\nCustomized Patches or Neck Gaiter\nThe best way to add your touch to something when you have little or no time and effort to dedicate is to go for online customizing services. There are millions of options, but I am sure they are not as unique as this one.\nSo for a special gift, you can create custom patches or neck gaiters with the special family words that you say to each other or try to animate your vacation photographs and print them on the neck gaiters or have them on the patch and wear it on your jacket or shirt.\nThe receiver of the gift is going to love your creativity. Use these services to discover your creative side and they will deliver your creation to your doorstep conveniently.\nGet a Fill-in Book\nDo you remember how your parents kept a book for you like ‘my firsts’ when you were a kid? And they recorded everything you did for the first time. Now when you go through your old stuff and read such memories, do you feel tears in your eyes?\nIf yes, then see how just a simple gesture can rewind our memories and make us feel loved. You can get “All the things I love about you”, “Why I wouldn’t ask for anyone else to be my sister”, “How you make me feel proud every day”… the list goes on. You can get one such book for anyone you love from a local bookstore.\nWallet Money Clip\nMost men/women enjoy having a convenient leather wallet. It allows them to keep their money safe because when they need it, it makes it easy for them to get it in and out. By having a money clip that carries 12 bills and 3 special slots for IDs and cards, this money clip and wallet combination provides the perfect blend.\nThe combo of wallet/money clips can have a metal plate that can be customized with the name or a monogram of your loved one. Or, you can share, if you wish, a greeting that they can take around with them.\nPersonalized Photographs\nYou can have the “family” letters written throughout the bottom of the picture in a friendly white font and you can use any black and white or color image of the family crew you have.\nThey make these picture blocks of acrylic Grade A, which makes them look distinctive and last longer than any other items of the same nature. For your ease, we recommend the measurements as 5″ long by 7″ high.\nSoy Wax Candles\nEven if your loved ones spend their special days away from you or your family, in one of 50 scents defined by the environment they know and love, they can always enjoy the pleasures of their home state with a soy wax candle.\nEach candle has a unique fragrance that matches characteristics such as the cornfields of Indiana or the magnolia trees of Tennessee.\nFrameable Prints\nYou must cherish the people you love and remember all the wonderful moments with them in your life. The frameable prints are, apart from other ideas, completely special.\nThese frames range in 8″ x 10″ and 11″ x 14″, and in these, from their wedding date to the birth dates of their children, you can highlight all the big milestones in their lives.\nALSO READ: 3 Gift Ideas For The Pet Parents In Your Life\nTea Towels\nA printed tea towel, tiny and sweet for the hostess, is a discreet way to prove you have devoted greater consideration to their present. Select a style that suits his/her month of birth, or just go for one that enhances the aesthetics of their kitchen.\nCustomized Bar Necklace\nGo an extra mile and find out their hometown, the spot you first met, or the holiday destination that helped you steal their heart, and then get it etched on a delicate bar necklace for personalized gift ideas. (The necklace will need to come with a description of why you choose that position in the form of a nice card.)\n(Disclaimer: The article is sponsored, and hence promotes some commercial links.)",
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Human activities such as groundwater removal and other natural causes are leading to the sinking of the Earth's surface which affects 635 million people.
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Human activities such as groundwater removal and other natural causes are leading to the sinking of the Earth’s surface and the phenomenon will affect 635 million people, mostly in Asia, with a total exposed Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of $9.78 trillion in the next four years, warn researchers.
By 2024, 19 percent of the world’s population – accounting for 21 percent of the global GDP — will be impacted by subsidence, the sinking of the ground’s surface, said the study published in the journal Science.
The results represent “a key first step toward formulating effective land-subsidence policies that are lacking in most countries worldwide,” the authors noted.
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Lead researcher Gerardo Herrera Garcia and his team performed a large-scale literature review that revealed that during the past century, land subsidence due to groundwater depletion occurred at 200 locations in 34 countries.
The team developed a model by combining spatial and statistical analyses that identified an area’s subsidence susceptibility based on factors like flooding and groundwater depletion caused by human activities.
“Notably, the model also revealed that most of the 635 million inhabitants in subsistence-susceptible areas are located in Asia, with a total exposed GDP of $9.78 trillion,” the findings showed.
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While the model does not consider existing mitigation measures, potentially resulting in overestimates of subsidence exposure, their results still represent a step forward to effective policies.
During the next decades, factors including global population and economic growth, exacerbated by droughts, will probably increase land subsidence occurrence and related damages or impacts.
ALSO READ: New Mutation In Malaria Parasite Enhancing Resistance To Drug
“Policies that implement subsidence modeling in exposed areas, constant monitoring of high-risk areas, damage evaluation, and cost-effective countermeasures could help reduce the impacts of subsidence where it will hit hardest – namely, areas with increased population density, high groundwater demand, and irrigated areas suffering water stress,” the authors elaborated. (IANS)
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Bollywood Singer Neeraj Shridhar, besides remixes, says that when he remixed songs it was to revive the beauty of the old songs.
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Singer Neeraj Shridhar, who has given multiple indie pop and Bollywood hits, besides remixes, says that when he remixed songs it was to revive the beauty of the old songs.
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“Music that is happening today is a mixture of good and bad. This is not true that good music doesn’t exist. It is still available and everyone is appreciating it. Low-level music is also available in the market because we think we can commercialize a song and make a remix version of an old song, and it will do well and that is the best method for success,” Neeraj told IANS.
He added: “In 1999 when I came out with Kya surat hai and later did albums like Woh Chali, Hawa Me Udati Jaaye, and Chhod Do Aanchal, they were also remixes, but when I made them I was thinking something good. At that time everyone thought that old music was trash and not worth anything. Everyone was moving towards English songs. I made an attempt to change their point of view and I think I was quite successful.
ALSO READ: This Indian Army Officer Has Developed The Country’s First indegenous 9mm ‘Machine Pistol’
The musician has composed a new song, Rangbaz saiyaan. The song is sung by Priya Mallick and the music video stars actor Manpreet Kaur Kalie. (IANS)
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By Dr. Kumar Mahabir
Not many Indian parents in India and the Indian Diaspora are inclined to encourage their children to study the Arts, the Humanities, and Social Sciences. They prefer, instead, to influence their children to study Medicine, Law, and Engineering as a career.
The result is that there are proportionately few visual artists, stage performers, comedians, spoken-word poets, filmmakers, directors, and actors.
A ZOOM public meeting was held recently (10/1/21) on the topic “Films on Indo-Caribbean identity, culture, and heritage.” The Pan-Caribbean meeting was hosted by the Indo-Caribbean Cultural Centre (ICC). It was chaired by Dr. Kirte Algoo of Suriname and moderated by Bindu Deokinath-Maharaj of Trinidad.
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The following are EXCERPTS of a ZOOM public meeting held recently (10/01/21) on the topic “Films on Indo-Caribbean identity, culture, and heritage.” The Pan-Caribbean meeting was hosted by the Indo-Caribbean Cultural Centre (ICC). It was chaired by Dr. Kirtie Algoe of Suriname and moderated by Bindu Deokinath -Maharaj of Trinidad.
The speakers were DR. PERRY POLAR (Trinidad), a film co-producer and project coordinator at The Caribbean Network for Urban and Land Management (CNULM); IVAN TAI-APIN (Suriname), the director, a screenplay writer, and producer of the film Wiren, featured on Netflix, and now in the race for an Oscar Academy Award; and MAHADEO SHIVRAJ (Guyana), an actor, director, and producer of plays and films; appearing in American mainstream television shows and cinematic movies.
The highlight of the meeting was the screening of the trailer Wiren directed and co-produced by part-Indian/Hindustani, Tai-Apin. The main character is Wiren Jagessar who portrays the real-life story of the deaf-mute Wiren Meghoe of Suriname. Wiren’s mother is played by Kavita Ramphal.
PERRY POLAR said:
The film Ganga Dhaara: Sacred Spaces documents the origins and survival of the Ganga dhaara festival, a one-day Hindu pilgrimage at the Marianne River along the north coast of Trinidad, which began 27 years ago.
It is also a biography of its founder Ravindradath Maharaj, also known as Raviji. The film was co-produced by me, Dr. Perry Polar, and Dr. Sharda Mahabir, with contributions by Dr. Kumar Mahabir who conceived the idea.
The first part of the documentary notes that Ganga dhaara was inspired by Ganga Dussehra, a Hindu festival in India which commemorates the descent of the Ganges River from the Heavens to Earth.
One scene of the documentary describes a defining action that speaks to Raviji’s character. He noted that the Orisha organization, Ile Eko Sango Osun Mil’Osa (IESOM), also had a river festival. He invited them to take part in the Ganga dhaara festival and they continue to participate to this day.
Importantly, his trepidation that the Hindus would not accept the presence of an Orisha group at the Ganga dharra festival never materialized. This relationship allowed for a greater understanding of each other’s religious practice and some parallels in how each religion engages with sacred spaces were noted in the film.
The last part of the documentary sees Raviji speaking about being steadfast in having multiple identities (Hindu, Indian, Trini) in a multicultural society.
IVAN TAI-APIN said:
I would like to thank Dr. Mahabir and the ICC (Indo-Caribbean Cultural Centre) for making me a part of the virtual public meeting entitled “Films on Indo-Caribbean identity, culture, and heritage.”.
This public meeting has introduced me to other filmmakers and people who want to help develop the Caribbean film industry. I think there should be more cooperation between Caribbean countries in the entertainment industry. In this way, we can create a world that can receive structured knowledge and financial support from governments, international organizations, and the business sector.
The Caribbean can then create its own film market that can compete with other film markets worldwide.
MAHADEO SHIVRAJ said:
My entry into filmmaking was not because I wanted to make films, but more because I wanted to act in films since I was a kid, but the opportunity in Guyana was absent.
The dream of seeing a budding film industry in Guyana when I left high school was absent. The ambition of making a career in film acting was nowhere in sight.
Filmmaking opportunities in Guyana occurred about three and four times by the time I was 53 years old. After waiting that long for something to happen and getting older, I decided to do it myself.
ALSO READ: The Impact Of Chinese, Hispanic & Haitian Migrants On Trinidad, Guyana And Suriname
After producing these films, I had a bigger problem. Where do I screen the movies? Because piracy had caused the closure of all the movie theatres in Guyana. So for my four released films, I did not make a penny on the sale of even one DVD in Guyana, but many many people were making their livelihoods on my sweat, so to speak.
The two governments did nothing to stamp out piracy. They made no attempt to look at the laws on copyright infringement, so piracy is open and free for all.
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"By Dr. Kumar Mahabir\nNot many Indian parents in India and the Indian Diaspora are inclined to encourage their children to study the Arts, the Humanities, and Social Sciences. They prefer, instead, to influence their children to study Medicine, Law, and Engineering as a career.\nThe result is that there are proportionately few visual artists, stage performers, comedians, spoken-word poets, filmmakers, directors, and actors.\nA ZOOM public meeting was held recently (10/1/21) on the topic “Films on Indo-Caribbean identity, culture, and heritage.” The Pan-Caribbean meeting was hosted by the Indo-Caribbean Cultural Centre (ICC). It was chaired by Dr. Kirte Algoo of Suriname and moderated by Bindu Deokinath-Maharaj of Trinidad.\nFollow NewsGram on Facebook to stay updated.\nThe following are EXCERPTS of a ZOOM public meeting held recently (10/01/21) on the topic “Films on Indo-Caribbean identity, culture, and heritage.” The Pan-Caribbean meeting was hosted by the Indo-Caribbean Cultural Centre (ICC). It was chaired by Dr. Kirtie Algoe of Suriname and moderated by Bindu Deokinath -Maharaj of Trinidad.\nThe speakers were DR. PERRY POLAR (Trinidad), a film co-producer and project coordinator at The Caribbean Network for Urban and Land Management (CNULM); IVAN TAI-APIN (Suriname), the director, a screenplay writer, and producer of the film Wiren, featured on Netflix, and now in the race for an Oscar Academy Award; and MAHADEO SHIVRAJ (Guyana), an actor, director, and producer of plays and films; appearing in American mainstream television shows and cinematic movies.\nThe highlight of the meeting was the screening of the trailer Wiren directed and co-produced by part-Indian/Hindustani, Tai-Apin. The main character is Wiren Jagessar who portrays the real-life story of the deaf-mute Wiren Meghoe of Suriname. Wiren’s mother is played by Kavita Ramphal.\nPERRY POLAR said:\nThe film Ganga Dhaara: Sacred Spaces documents the origins and survival of the Ganga dhaara festival, a one-day Hindu pilgrimage at the Marianne River along the north coast of Trinidad, which began 27 years ago.\nIt is also a biography of its founder Ravindradath Maharaj, also known as Raviji. The film was co-produced by me, Dr. Perry Polar, and Dr. Sharda Mahabir, with contributions by Dr. Kumar Mahabir who conceived the idea.\nThe first part of the documentary notes that Ganga dhaara was inspired by Ganga Dussehra, a Hindu festival in India which commemorates the descent of the Ganges River from the Heavens to Earth.\nOne scene of the documentary describes a defining action that speaks to Raviji’s character. He noted that the Orisha organization, Ile Eko Sango Osun Mil’Osa (IESOM), also had a river festival. He invited them to take part in the Ganga dhaara festival and they continue to participate to this day.\nImportantly, his trepidation that the Hindus would not accept the presence of an Orisha group at the Ganga dharra festival never materialized. This relationship allowed for a greater understanding of each other’s religious practice and some parallels in how each religion engages with sacred spaces were noted in the film.\nThe last part of the documentary sees Raviji speaking about being steadfast in having multiple identities (Hindu, Indian, Trini) in a multicultural society.\nIVAN TAI-APIN said:\nI would like to thank Dr. Mahabir and the ICC (Indo-Caribbean Cultural Centre) for making me a part of the virtual public meeting entitled “Films on Indo-Caribbean identity, culture, and heritage.”.\nThis public meeting has introduced me to other filmmakers and people who want to help develop the Caribbean film industry. I think there should be more cooperation between Caribbean countries in the entertainment industry. In this way, we can create a world that can receive structured knowledge and financial support from governments, international organizations, and the business sector.\nThe Caribbean can then create its own film market that can compete with other film markets worldwide.\nMAHADEO SHIVRAJ said:\nMy entry into filmmaking was not because I wanted to make films, but more because I wanted to act in films since I was a kid, but the opportunity in Guyana was absent.\nThe dream of seeing a budding film industry in Guyana when I left high school was absent. The ambition of making a career in film acting was nowhere in sight.\nFilmmaking opportunities in Guyana occurred about three and four times by the time I was 53 years old. After waiting that long for something to happen and getting older, I decided to do it myself.\nALSO READ: The Impact Of Chinese, Hispanic & Haitian Migrants On Trinidad, Guyana And Suriname\nAfter producing these films, I had a bigger problem. Where do I screen the movies? Because piracy had caused the closure of all the movie theatres in Guyana. So for my four released films, I did not make a penny on the sale of even one DVD in Guyana, but many many people were making their livelihoods on my sweat, so to speak.\nThe two governments did nothing to stamp out piracy. They made no attempt to look at the laws on copyright infringement, so piracy is open and free for all.",
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The logistics sector is at the cusp of the next phase of growth on the back of the push for manufacturing and infrastructure development.
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The logistics sector is at the cusp of the next phase of growth on the back of the push for manufacturing and infrastructure development in the country, market players feel.
With the country emerging out of the pandemic, and technology taking a whole new meaning in this post-Covid world, they feel, automation will be the next big thing in logistics.
“Multinationals and global supply chains in the reviving times are finding India an attractive location to establish their manufacturing base which will certainly prove instrumental for our economic growth and will have a direct impact on the growth of the logistics industry,” said Pawan Jain, Founder & Chairman, Safexpress.
He added that government initiatives like ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, setting up of logistics corridors, giving infrastructure status to the industry among others are driving the economic growth of the country.
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“Resilient and adaptive systems and proactive readiness for future, triggered through technology and automation will be the key approach for 2021, an outcome based on the learnings of 2020 after getting exposed to our weaknesses and gaps during the pandemic,” Jain said.
Lancy Barboza, MD of Flomic Global Logistics noted that the logistics and freight forwarding segment saw a dip in business volumes during the month of April 2020, mainly due to the pandemic spread out followed by the nationwide lockdown, but once the restrictions on the movement of goods were eased, it picked up steadily.
He was of the view that the year 2020 has taught many lessons to entrepreneurs and business leaders who would implement these lessons in their business strategy for 2021 and beyond.
“One learning will be to adopt digitalization of transactions. May it be banking transactions, foreign exchange remittances, or even the internal working in the organization which till Covid was heavily paper-oriented. The paperless, faceless initiative introduced by Indian Customs will be a game-changer in the coming days in the faster and smoother clearance of import and export cargoes,” Barboza said.
Ambrish Kumar, Founder of Zipaworld and Group CEO of AAA 2 Innovate Private Ltd was of the view that 2021 is ought to see more digital transformation to facilitate the new normal, be it small and medium enterprises or large enterprises.
Want to read more in Hindi? Checkout: गूगल ने व्हाट्सऐप ग्रुप चैट लिंक हटाए
He also noted the pivotal role likely to be played by the logistics sector in the distribution and transportation of Covid-19 vaccines.
Noting that several countries are banking on India in terms of supply of vaccines, he said: “However, due to the supply chain challenges like capacity crunch and shooting up of air freight prices coupled with the container shortage scenario for ocean freight, India seems like losing the opportunity and lagging in the competition.”
In 2021, according to Soham Chokshi, CEO and Co-founder at Shipsy, the major themes which will dominate will be vaccine procurement and distribution along with supply catching up with the demand as economic activities come to full swing.
“We expect demand to keep building up till the Q2 of this calendar year with rates normalcy kicking in towards the end of summers. The record low-interest rates globally would help businesses, as also witnessed in rising commodity prices, it looks like 2021 will bring in strong positivity and economic growth,” Choksi said.
Naman Vijay, CEO, and Co-founder of ClickPost emphasized the impact of the e-commerce business on the logistics sector.
“E-commerce sector has seen unprecedented adoption of technology during the pandemic and we see three major trends that will dominate logistics in 2021. Firstly, online retailers will prefer working with multiple courier partners to increase reach and reduce shipping costs,” Vijay said.
ALSO READ: Tech Review (Realme Watch S Pro): Convenient and Affordable Smartwatch Under 10K
Secondly, online shoppers will expect real-time shipment tracking for their orders, and thirdly, e-commerce companies will invest significantly in automating logistics processes to improve long-term profitability, the ClickPost CEO said. (IANS)
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The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has, suo-moto, issued show-cause notices to various companies for misleading and misguiding advertisements during the Covid-19 pandemic, an official statement said on Friday.
The Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said that the CCPA has been taking proactive action for protecting the interest and rights of consumers. One of the functions of the CCPA envisaged in the Act is to review matters relating to, and the factors inhibiting the enjoyment of, consumer rights, including safeguards provided for the protection of consumers under any other law in force and recommend appropriate remedial measures for their effective implementation.
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Observing that several advertisements are being issued during the COVID-19 pandemic to mislead and misguide the consumers relating to several consumer goods/products, the CCPA has, suo-moto, issued show-cause notices to companies in sectors like water purifier, paints, floor cleaner, apparel, disinfectant, furniture, etc, said the statement.
According to the Ministry, the CCPA’s action will deter unscrupulous businessmen from launching misleading advertisements to exploit the sentiments of the consumers for cheap commercial profits. Notice has also been issued to Cab Aggregators for resorting to unfair trade practices with regard to refund of the excess fare charged. The CCPA will continue to work towards the protection of the interest and rights of the consumers, said the Ministry.
On analysis of the consumer grievances received in the National Consumer Helpline, the CCPA has recently taken up the matter of failed/canceled transactions while using inter-banking services by the consumers like IMPS, UPI, etc where money has not been refunded to the consumer or where the timeline for settlement of such claims has not been adhered to, with the sector regulator, the Reserve Bank of India with a view to protecting the rights of the consumers, said the statement.
The CCPA has also asked Insurance Regulator, IRDAI, to look into the delay in getting the claim amount by the consumers and take up the consumer grievances with the insurance companies to adhere to the timelines stipulated in the IRDAI Protection of Policyholders’ Interest Regulations, 2017.
ALSO READ: Jawahar Park in Mathura To Reopen With A New Look
The Central Consumer Protection Authority was established w.e.f. 24 July 2020 under section 10 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 to regulate matters relating to the violation of rights of consumers, unfair trade practices, and false or misleading advertisements which are prejudicial to the interests of public and consumers and to promote, protect and enforce the rights of consumers as a class.
It can conduct investigations into violation of consumer rights and institute complaints/ prosecution, order recalls of unsafe goods and services, order discontinuation of unfair trade practices and misleading advertisements, impose penalties on manufacturers/endorsers/publishers of misleading advertisements. (IANS)
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"The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has, suo-moto, issued show-cause notices to various companies for misleading and misguiding advertisements during the Covid-19 pandemic, an official statement said on Friday.\nThe Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said that the CCPA has been taking proactive action for protecting the interest and rights of consumers. One of the functions of the CCPA envisaged in the Act is to review matters relating to, and the factors inhibiting the enjoyment of, consumer rights, including safeguards provided for the protection of consumers under any other law in force and recommend appropriate remedial measures for their effective implementation.\nFollow NewsGram on Twitter to stay updated about the World news.\nObserving that several advertisements are being issued during the COVID-19 pandemic to mislead and misguide the consumers relating to several consumer goods/products, the CCPA has, suo-moto, issued show-cause notices to companies in sectors like water purifier, paints, floor cleaner, apparel, disinfectant, furniture, etc, said the statement.\nAccording to the Ministry, the CCPA’s action will deter unscrupulous businessmen from launching misleading advertisements to exploit the sentiments of the consumers for cheap commercial profits. Notice has also been issued to Cab Aggregators for resorting to unfair trade practices with regard to refund of the excess fare charged. The CCPA will continue to work towards the protection of the interest and rights of the consumers, said the Ministry.\nOn analysis of the consumer grievances received in the National Consumer Helpline, the CCPA has recently taken up the matter of failed/canceled transactions while using inter-banking services by the consumers like IMPS, UPI, etc where money has not been refunded to the consumer or where the timeline for settlement of such claims has not been adhered to, with the sector regulator, the Reserve Bank of India with a view to protecting the rights of the consumers, said the statement.\nThe CCPA has also asked Insurance Regulator, IRDAI, to look into the delay in getting the claim amount by the consumers and take up the consumer grievances with the insurance companies to adhere to the timelines stipulated in the IRDAI Protection of Policyholders’ Interest Regulations, 2017.\nALSO READ: Jawahar Park in Mathura To Reopen With A New Look\nThe Central Consumer Protection Authority was established w.e.f. 24 July 2020 under section 10 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 to regulate matters relating to the violation of rights of consumers, unfair trade practices, and false or misleading advertisements which are prejudicial to the interests of public and consumers and to promote, protect and enforce the rights of consumers as a class.\nIt can conduct investigations into violation of consumer rights and institute complaints/ prosecution, order recalls of unsafe goods and services, order discontinuation of unfair trade practices and misleading advertisements, impose penalties on manufacturers/endorsers/publishers of misleading advertisements. (IANS)",
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200 years of Indians writing prose and poetry in English and what emerges is a priceless collection of something that has never been attempted before.
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It’s an anthology that took 10 years to compile but that’s not surprising given that it takes 200 years of Indians writing prose and poetry in English and what emerges is a priceless collection of something that has never been attempted before.
“We started talking about the book, or one like it, about eight or ten years ago. But it was only an idea and it never got anywhere, mainly because I did not know where to begin or where to find the essays, especially of the 19th century,” its editor, poet-translator-anthologist Arvind Krishna Mehrotra, told IANS in an interview of “The Book of Indian Essays” (Black Kite)”.
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“At first I thought of restricting the book to essays written since independence, then pushed it back to cover the 20th century, then decided to take in the whole period of writing in English in India, from around the 1820s to the present.
“We have never had a selection of essays for the general reader before and I thought that if we were going to do one we may as well include the 19th century, particularly since I knew at least two essays that I wanted to include the ones by (poet and assistant headmaster of Hindu College Calcutta Henry Louis Vivian) Derozio and (author-historian-poet), Shoshee Chunder Dutt.
“They would otherwise have remained buried in books that only a handful of specialists would ever read. Which is sad, for the essays, when they were written, were aimed at the magazine or newspaper reader of the time and not for the specialist of the future,” Mehrotra explained.
Given his vast research, does he see the writing in English evolving over the 200 years that the book covers?
“Unlike science, literature does not evolve. Unlike economies, it does not stagnate or grow. Something was written let’s say in the 1870s, Shoshee Chunder’s ‘Street Music of Calcutta’ for example, might have been written yesterday in Delhi if anyone in Delhi had the brains to listen to street cries and write an essay on the subject. The essay (or poem) is immersed at the moment, but it is a moment that’s been illuminated and which the passage of time cannot darken.
“Literature does not evolve but neither does it fade. Parts of it can of course be neglected and sink into obscurity. ‘The Book of Indian Essays’ is an attempt at rescuing a few pieces of prose before they disappeared altogether, though their sentences, had you stumbled upon them, would have lost none of their newness and surprise, as Derozio’s and Shoshee Chunder’s have not,” Mehrotra contended
He also noted that while Indians have been writing prose for 200 years, and yet when we think of literary prose we think only of the novel. “The ‘essay’ brings only the school essay to mind. Those of us who read and write English in India might find it hard to name an essay even by someone like R.K. Narayan as easily as we would one of his novels, say ‘Swami and Friends’ or ‘The Guide’. Our inability to recall essays is largely due to the strange paradox that while the form itself remains invisible, it is everywhere present.
“The paradox becomes even more strange when we realize that some of our finest writers of English prose did not write novels at all, they wrote essays. The anthology is an attempt at making what has always been present also permanently visible,” Mehrotra explained. To this end, the 45 essayists in the anthology include some of the best-known Indian writers of English, including Jawaharlal Nehru, Aubrey Menen, G.V. Desani, Dom Moraes, Sheila Dhar, Madhur Jaffrey, Amitav Ghosh, Anita Desai, Chitrita Banerji, Mukul Kesavan and Pankaj Mishra, to mention just a few.
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Working as an alternative history, the anthology is impressive in its range, taking in the reflective essay, the luminous memoir, the essay disguised as a story, the memorable prefatory article, the newspaper column that transcends its humdrum origins, the gossip piece that oozes literariness, the forgotten flower in the long-dead magazine, the satirical put down – all of them find a place.
This is Mehrotra’s 21st work. How does he find the time and energy for this?
“Time is something we are always short of but in this I was fortunate. I retired from my job the day it started. Since I started at a young age, at 21, I retired early. You could say that I have been retired all my well-paid working life. The job I had was teaching English at the University of Allahabad. It was as undemanding on my time as it was on my mind. The only way to keep the mind from rotting away and falling off and immersing it in Sangam was to write or translate or edit books,” Mehrotra concluded. Power to those of his ilk! (IANS)
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2020 brought remote, virtual education to the horizon at a pace and scale never before. Do these trends be carried forward into 2021?
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According to UNESCO, in 2020, one billion students, two-thirds of the global student population, faced either school closures or uncertainty. The most vulnerable populations, particularly girls, remained especially at risk. 2020 brought remote, virtual learning to the horizon at a pace and scale never before. Is this to be carried forward into 2021?
As per Antonius Raghubansie, Director of Learning Services, British Council India. The year 2020 saw people turning to online resources to pursue their love for reading in the ongoing challenges posed by the pandemic, this was fuelled by the need for safety and reduced access to physical libraries and stores.
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“The British Council online library content witnessed a 67 percent increase in subscription over the last year (as of November ’20). We are also seeing users above the age of 18 show an increased preference for audiobooks – evident through a 192 percent increase in checkouts over 2019 for our online library members. E-resources available through online library memberships gained popularity, especially among young readers, owing to the convenience of accessing them safely from personal devices at home. We foresee this trend continuing in 2021, as readers including families, professionals, and young kids, would continue to prefer online resources for infotainment. In view of the current situation, we anticipate both E-books and audiobooks to continue gaining favor among learners in a digital-first world,” Raghubansie told IANSlife.
“One thing that will remain in 2021 is blended pedagogy. We have seen the flexibility that the online mode has provided and there is no denying its advantages. Entire industries have shifted to the virtual platform and the education sector will also have to continue in a blended format. Institutes must develop their digital infrastructures to match up in this post-digital era. Meetings, seminars, and such activities will remain online. However, in terms of some experiential, campuses will have to be opened up for these activities, but a blended pedagogy is here to stay. This will also have a long-term impact, especially on valuable programs. The institutions that adopt the new method, new mode, and new model will flourish while the others may perish. The quality of educational institutions will get enhanced and the number of students enrolled will only increase in the digital mode,” said Prof. Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director of IIM Sambalpur.
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“COVID-19 has taught our teachers and the education sector to use technology to seamlessly impart education to all students. This trend will continue in the coming year and more smart campuses and digital libraries will be implemented to cater to the new-age learner. This digitization of the education sector will have a long-term impact, democratizing education globally. We will also continue to see a hybrid learning model, which will pave the way for the future of education with access to both classroom teaching and online education, catering to each student’s unique needs while giving them the best of both worlds,” said Rahul V Karad, the Visionary Educationist, and the Managing Trustee & Executive President, MAEER’s MIT Group of Institutions & Executive President, MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU), Pune. (IANS)
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Some people report significant benefits from medical cannabis, but findings suggest real need to increase awareness about the signs of withdrawal symptoms.
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More than half of people who use medical marijuana products to ease pain also experience clusters of multiple withdrawal symptoms when they’re between uses, a new study finds. The findings also indicated that about 10 percent of the patients taking part in the study experienced worsening changes to their sleep, mood, mental state, energy, and appetite over the next two years as they continued to use cannabis.
“Some people report experiencing significant benefits from medical cannabis, but our findings suggest a real need to increase awareness about the signs of withdrawal symptoms developing to decrease the potential downsides of cannabis use, especially among those who experience severe or worsening symptoms over time,” said lead researcher Lara Coughlin from the University of Michigan.
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Many of them may not recognize that these symptoms come not from their underlying condition, but from their brain and body’s reaction to the absence of substances in the cannabis products they’re smoking, vaping, eating, or applying to their skin, the researcher said.
For the study, published in the journal Addiction, the team involved 527 participants. All were participating in the state’s system to certify people with certain conditions for use of medical cannabis and had non-cancer-related pain. The researchers asked the patients whether they had experienced any of 15 different symptoms – ranging from trouble sleeping and nausea to irritability and aggression – when they had gone a significant time without using cannabis.
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The researchers used an analytic method to empirically group the patients into those who had no symptoms or mild symptoms at the start of the study, those who had moderate symptoms (meaning they experienced multiple withdrawal symptoms), and those who had severe withdrawal issues that included most or all of the symptoms.
They then looked at how things changed over time, surveying the patients one year and two years after their first survey. Further research could help identify those most at risk of developing problems, and reduce the risk of progression to cannabis use disorder, which is when someone uses cannabis repeatedly despite major impacts on their lives and ability to function, the researcher said. (IANS)
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath not only tackled the situation well but also took decisions that kept the ball rolling for the state.
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While the Central and state governments were struggling to combat the unprecedented Covid outbreak, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath not only tackled the situation well but also took decisions that kept the ball rolling for the state.
From the construction of the Ram temple at Ayodhya to establishing the world’s biggest film city in Noida, Yogi came in for praise from a large section of people. Let’s take a look at the 20 important decisions taken by Yogi in 2020.
With the laying of the foundation stone of the Ram temple by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Yogi government outlined the biggest blueprint for the development of Ayodhya and its adjoining areas. With this, the UP CM is aiming to make the state one of the biggest tourist destinations in the world.
By enacting the UP Love Jihad Law, a stringent law against those who marry girls from other religions by hiding their identities, the Yogi government set an example for the other states.
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In order to teach a lesson to the people who harass women, the Yogi government took the decision to put up the posters of molesters and sexual offenders.
With the aim of making women self-reliant and to ensure their safety, Yogi started Mission Shakti on the first day of Navratri. For this, several schemes were introduced, including women help desks in police stations, tehsils, and blocks across the state.
The Yogi government launched the biggest campaign against the mafia and criminals of Uttar Pradesh. He ordered the seizure of the properties of the criminals and bulldozing of the illegal properties.
The state government also passed an Ordinance under which damage to government property by miscreants and rioters will be made up through the sale of their properties. It was also decided that posters of the rioters will be put up across the state.
Apart from this, by enacting a law against cow slaughter under which 10 years imprisonment and a fine of Rs 5 lakh was imposed, the Yogi government has tried to ban cow slaughter in the state.
The UP government strengthened the security environment by setting up the Uttar Pradesh Special Security Force (UPSSF) on the lines of the CISF.
The compensation to the families of the martyred soldiers of the army and paramilitary forces was an increase from Rs 25 lakh to Rs 50 lakh.
In order to revamp the police system, the state government implemented the Police Commissionerate system in Lucknow and Noida.
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A unique initiative was taken by the UP government to provide employment to around 80,000 rural women under the Bank Sakhi scheme.
Decisions were also taken by the government in order to help the migrant laborers reach their homes during the Covid pandemic and lockdown. The government not only brought the UP laborers back from other states by trains or buses but also helped the laborers of other states in reaching their states.
Around 40 lakh laborers were given an allowance of Rs 1,000 during the lockdown along with food and medicines.
It also took the decision to develop the world’s largest film city in Noida and allocated the land for it.
In 2020, the Yogi government also decided on the logo and the design for the Noida International Airport. Another infrastructure development work like the Poorvanchal Expressway, Bundelkhand Expressway, Ganga Expressway, Kushinagar International Airport was also taken up.
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The government initiated land acquisition for the construction of the Ganga Expressway in 2020 and cleared the way for its construction.
In order to provide better healthcare facilities, the Yogi government passed a law making it compulsory for doctors to serve in government hospitals for 10 years. Under this, every doctor must compulsorily work for 10 years in government hospitals after obtaining a degree. In order to upgrade the health facilities, Yogi started Chief Minister Arogya Mela.
The Yogi government also provided employment to more than four lakh youth. So far, over 20 lakh people have become self-employed under Mission Employment. The target for the financial year is 50 lakh.
A major decision to make ODOP and MSME the backbone of the state’s economic development was also taken in 2020.
A record plantation drive was taken up during the Ganga Yatra from Bijnor to Ballia and awareness was spread among the people about the rivers and the environment.
ALSO READ: Railways To Link India With Bangladesh And Nepal
For the first time, a Defence Expo was organized in Lucknow with the focus on a Defence Corridor. The ‘Har Ghar Nal Yojana’ was also started to provide tap water to every household in the Bundelkhand and Vindhya regions. (IANS)
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Oraginc and sustainable slow fashion brand La Fuori launches it's Stories Of Sapa exploring the Vietnamese infloresence of the Hmong community in India.
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“Choosing a garment means deciding the identity of our future dreams, in connection with the world and the people who inhabit it,” says Vidur Adlakha, Co-founder of La Fuori; a slow fashion brand.
The brainchild of designers Adlakha from India and Riccardo Benedini from Italy, La Fuori focuses on organic and sustainable clothing. It recently launched its latest collection ‘Stories of Sapa’ in India after being successful in the US.
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IANSlife spoke to Adlakha to know what effect the pandemic has had on their business and why slow fashion is sustainable fashion. Read excerpts:
Q: How has the pandemic affected your business and the designs?
A: La Fuori with its strong brigade of women employees, is marching steadily towards its endeavor to empower as many underprivileged women and artisans. We bring you closer to the artisan’s community across the world. 30 percent of all our collections are hand embellished ensembles curated by the women of various regions and tribes, carefully tailored into perfection. We’ve been resolute to ensure the artisans get the recognition and appreciation they rightly deserve. 10 percent of each purchase at La Fuori is directed towards these women artisans and their livelihood.
Our artisans are mothers who create the fabric of life, tenacious dreamers, and advocates of their own destiny. We understand the present conditions and pledge continuous support to our artisans and their livelihoods.
Our artisans are paid 20 percent higher than the regular wage rate. We share 10 percent of our profits directly with the weavers, embroiderers, and all the people we collaborate with on our path; the distribution of profits is in addition to the salaries for the creation of our products.
Q: Tell us about the latest collection and the inspiration behind it.
A: The new collection ‘Stories of Sapa’ explores innovative textures on Vietnamese inflorescence, blending the art of hand-weaving organic silk with a palette of vibrant colors, inspired by the heights of the Sapa plateau.
The latest collection, “Stories of Sapa”, took us to the Sapa plateau, in Vietnam, with the women of the Hmong community. It has allowed us to reconcile two very different realities. In fact, we immersed ourselves in the unspoiled nature of northern Vietnam, after having been overwhelmed, a few months earlier, by the desert villages of the town of Barmer, in India. Our primary intent is always to connect our travels and the people we meet along the way; in this case, women of the desert who converse with women of the mountains.
Q: The fashion industry contributes the most to pollution. How important is it to adopt sustainable fashion?
A: We want to sensitize women to wear their clothes responsibly. Choosing a garment means deciding the identity of our future dreams, in connection with the world and the people who inhabit it. We, therefore, want to create a community active in the enhancement, dissemination, and safeguarding of local cultures, which allows artisan women around the world to connect with other women who, in other parts of the planet, wear their creations.
Q: How is your brand being a sustainable one?
A: Working towards our goals on sustainability and love for the environment, we envision ourselves working hands-on with organic fabrics, dyes and elements to make this world a better place. Crafting our own long journey in the sustainable lifestyle space, we believe in the beauty of slow living; the importance of naturally sourced produce over synthetically manufactured. We respect the divide between modern automation and irrefutable subtleties of hand-made precision. We aspire to stay true to our core eco-friendly values whilst focusing on the customer and the artisan in an equal sense.
Fundamental to this lifestyle brand is the choice of materials as well as the use of entirely sustainable products and resources. The fabrics are made from organic fibers and are always combined with ecological prints and colors. Furthermore, no polyester and non-biodegradable products are used. The packaging is also sustainable and reusable in order to reduce water and environmental pollution.
Q: How feasible do you think it is for people to choose sustainable clothing options?
A: The textile cultures around the world and their artisans, with their own life stories, offer us this beauty. This is why we leave and go knocking on their doors.
ALSO READ: Social Media Advantages in Career Progression
Our design is a cultural encounter. Thanks to the support of local artisans, we get to know textile cultures and traditions at risk of extinction and we establish a new creative dialogue with them, aimed at developing, within the artisan community itself, a greater awareness of the value and role that their own products have on the modern market.
We, therefore, encourage each individual to protect the ecosystem. Slow, organic fashion is a way to environment safety and safeguarding our traditional textiles and cultures. We urge our clients to understand the value of the garment through our experiences and artisans, therefore we bring lesser-known art forms to life through our designs. (IANS)
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"“Choosing a garment means deciding the identity of our future dreams, in connection with the world and the people who inhabit it,” says Vidur Adlakha, Co-founder of La Fuori; a slow fashion brand.\nThe brainchild of designers Adlakha from India and Riccardo Benedini from Italy, La Fuori focuses on organic and sustainable clothing. It recently launched its latest collection ‘Stories of Sapa’ in India after being successful in the US.\nFollow NewsGram on Facebook to stay updated.\nIANSlife spoke to Adlakha to know what effect the pandemic has had on their business and why slow fashion is sustainable fashion. Read excerpts:\nQ: How has the pandemic affected your business and the designs?\nA: La Fuori with its strong brigade of women employees, is marching steadily towards its endeavor to empower as many underprivileged women and artisans. We bring you closer to the artisan’s community across the world. 30 percent of all our collections are hand embellished ensembles curated by the women of various regions and tribes, carefully tailored into perfection. We’ve been resolute to ensure the artisans get the recognition and appreciation they rightly deserve. 10 percent of each purchase at La Fuori is directed towards these women artisans and their livelihood.\nOur artisans are mothers who create the fabric of life, tenacious dreamers, and advocates of their own destiny. We understand the present conditions and pledge continuous support to our artisans and their livelihoods.\nOur artisans are paid 20 percent higher than the regular wage rate. We share 10 percent of our profits directly with the weavers, embroiderers, and all the people we collaborate with on our path; the distribution of profits is in addition to the salaries for the creation of our products.\nQ: Tell us about the latest collection and the inspiration behind it.\nA: The new collection ‘Stories of Sapa’ explores innovative textures on Vietnamese inflorescence, blending the art of hand-weaving organic silk with a palette of vibrant colors, inspired by the heights of the Sapa plateau.\nThe latest collection, “Stories of Sapa”, took us to the Sapa plateau, in Vietnam, with the women of the Hmong community. It has allowed us to reconcile two very different realities. In fact, we immersed ourselves in the unspoiled nature of northern Vietnam, after having been overwhelmed, a few months earlier, by the desert villages of the town of Barmer, in India. Our primary intent is always to connect our travels and the people we meet along the way; in this case, women of the desert who converse with women of the mountains.\nQ: The fashion industry contributes the most to pollution. How important is it to adopt sustainable fashion?\nA: We want to sensitize women to wear their clothes responsibly. Choosing a garment means deciding the identity of our future dreams, in connection with the world and the people who inhabit it. We, therefore, want to create a community active in the enhancement, dissemination, and safeguarding of local cultures, which allows artisan women around the world to connect with other women who, in other parts of the planet, wear their creations.\nQ: How is your brand being a sustainable one?\nA: Working towards our goals on sustainability and love for the environment, we envision ourselves working hands-on with organic fabrics, dyes and elements to make this world a better place. Crafting our own long journey in the sustainable lifestyle space, we believe in the beauty of slow living; the importance of naturally sourced produce over synthetically manufactured. We respect the divide between modern automation and irrefutable subtleties of hand-made precision. We aspire to stay true to our core eco-friendly values whilst focusing on the customer and the artisan in an equal sense.\nFundamental to this lifestyle brand is the choice of materials as well as the use of entirely sustainable products and resources. The fabrics are made from organic fibers and are always combined with ecological prints and colors. Furthermore, no polyester and non-biodegradable products are used. The packaging is also sustainable and reusable in order to reduce water and environmental pollution.\nQ: How feasible do you think it is for people to choose sustainable clothing options?\nA: The textile cultures around the world and their artisans, with their own life stories, offer us this beauty. This is why we leave and go knocking on their doors.\nALSO READ: Social Media Advantages in Career Progression\nOur design is a cultural encounter. Thanks to the support of local artisans, we get to know textile cultures and traditions at risk of extinction and we establish a new creative dialogue with them, aimed at developing, within the artisan community itself, a greater awareness of the value and role that their own products have on the modern market.\nWe, therefore, encourage each individual to protect the ecosystem. Slow, organic fashion is a way to environment safety and safeguarding our traditional textiles and cultures. We urge our clients to understand the value of the garment through our experiences and artisans, therefore we bring lesser-known art forms to life through our designs. (IANS)",
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74% of Indians are wary of online dating as they believe that they may be subject to modern cyber security risks and their online personal data.
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This Report States That 1 In 2 Indians Are Afraid Of Online Dating
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Most Indians feel secure while ordering food online but close to half of those surveyed were afraid of their online activities when it comes to dating, a new report revealed on Wednesday.
Notably, three out of four people in India (74 percent) said they are concerned about today’s cyber risks, yet one in five (20 percent) respondents admf itted they are not confident in their ability to prevent a cyberattack,” according to ‘2021 Consumer Security Mindset Report by cybersecurity firm McAfee.
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The report found that over three quarters (78 percent) of Indian respondents admitted to being most concerned about their financial data, such as credit card or banking details, being stolen, while 74 percent were concerned that their personal information, such as birthday or address, could get hacked.
“It’s better to prevent a problem than be in a position of having to fix it. We can always work on our own safe online habits – from the apps, we install to the websites we click on, to the emails we open,” said Terry Hicks, EVP of McAfee’s Consumer Business.
“Making this shift in our mindset and behaviors is a necessity in protecting what we value most — our privacy and identity — giving us all much-needed peace of mind,” he added.
Indian respondents have been found to favor convenience over security.
Nearly 95 percent of those surveyed started using features designed for convenience in 2020, such as text and email notifications (67 percent), opting to stay logged in/remember user credentials (39 percent), and store and auto-populate credit card details for faster checkouts (36 percent)
“In almost half (51 percent) of the households surveyed, children under the age of 18 were conducting online activities, while in 28 percent households, children were under the age of 12, thus making the need to ensure a secure online experience even more pertinent,” the report emphasised.
More than 9 in 10 (94 per cent) Indians said they would be proactive about protecting their data if it could be traded like currency.
Buying habits of consumers indicated how they are going about their new digital-first lives, with 83 per cdnt of respondents saying they’ve purchased at least one connected device in 2020.
ALSO READ: Adults Feel Competent By Posting Photos On Facebook
One in three even bought three connected devices.
“Consumers are also becoming more comfortable with sharing information online which is a big risk — especially as services often ask for multiple contact points,” the report said. (IANS)
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"Most Indians feel secure while ordering food online but close to half of those surveyed were afraid of their online activities when it comes to dating, a new report revealed on Wednesday.\nNotably, three out of four people in India (74 percent) said they are concerned about today’s cyber risks, yet one in five (20 percent) respondents admf itted they are not confident in their ability to prevent a cyberattack,” according to ‘2021 Consumer Security Mindset Report by cybersecurity firm McAfee.\nFollow NewsGram on Facebook to stay updated.\nThe report found that over three quarters (78 percent) of Indian respondents admitted to being most concerned about their financial data, such as credit card or banking details, being stolen, while 74 percent were concerned that their personal information, such as birthday or address, could get hacked.\n“It’s better to prevent a problem than be in a position of having to fix it. We can always work on our own safe online habits – from the apps, we install to the websites we click on, to the emails we open,” said Terry Hicks, EVP of McAfee’s Consumer Business.\n“Making this shift in our mindset and behaviors is a necessity in protecting what we value most — our privacy and identity — giving us all much-needed peace of mind,” he added.\nIndian respondents have been found to favor convenience over security.\nNearly 95 percent of those surveyed started using features designed for convenience in 2020, such as text and email notifications (67 percent), opting to stay logged in/remember user credentials (39 percent), and store and auto-populate credit card details for faster checkouts (36 percent)\n“In almost half (51 percent) of the households surveyed, children under the age of 18 were conducting online activities, while in 28 percent households, children were under the age of 12, thus making the need to ensure a secure online experience even more pertinent,” the report emphasised.\nMore than 9 in 10 (94 per cent) Indians said they would be proactive about protecting their data if it could be traded like currency.\nBuying habits of consumers indicated how they are going about their new digital-first lives, with 83 per cdnt of respondents saying they’ve purchased at least one connected device in 2020.\nALSO READ: Adults Feel Competent By Posting Photos On Facebook\nOne in three even bought three connected devices.\n“Consumers are also becoming more comfortable with sharing information online which is a big risk — especially as services often ask for multiple contact points,” the report said. (IANS)",
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Online bill payments come with several benefits. You need to budget your expenses and pay attention to your account balances to reap these advantages.
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How Can You Pay And Manage Your Bills With Online Banking
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BY CATHY CARTER
When you juggle your mortgages, utility bills, and credit card payments every month, using online banking to pay them off makes a lot of sense. It is a service that your bank provides to organize your bills and pay them on-time from your checking account. Some credit unions and online bill-pay services also allow this convenience with a minimum charge.
The biggest advantage of online payments is to get rid of writing and mailing several checks every month to pay your dues. However, nearly 1/3rd of Americans above 65 still do not use this mode of payment. If you are also wary of online payments or banking systems, let’s look at their benefits, functioning, and processes to remove your doubts.
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Why Should You Opt for Online Bill Payments?
With online banking services, you can automate your financial transactions, and bill payments are no exception. If you have bills with the same amount to be paid each month, such as car loans or mortgages, you can set up a recurring payment system using the online bill-pay services of your bank or a credit union. Even for varying bill amounts, you can schedule payments ahead to avoid missed or late payment charges.
The core benefit of online payments is a guaranteed and timely service if you have sufficient funds. Instead of visiting separate websites for each payment or writing manual checks, you can sign in to the bank’s online portal and complete an automated process within minutes.
Most importantly, it adds an extra layer of security to your credit card payments, especially if you have a shortage of funds.
How Does Online Bill Payments Work?
The online bill payment system links back to your checking account for making immediate one-time payments, recurring payments, or future one-time payments. You can easily set up online bill-pay with your bank or a private service provider by logging on to its portal. Link on the bill-pay section on the website and choose the relevant link to add a payee and the recipient service provider’s name.
The process will run smoothly if you gather all your bills with specific account numbers and addresses. Input the information into your bank’s platform and schedule payments when they are due. You can also set reminders to track the due dates for each payment.
And if there is no electric way to make payments, the banks also arrange for printing the checks and mailing them on your behalf to the respective service provider once you consolidate your payments in the system.
How to Use the Bill-Pay Service Safely
When you choose your bank’s bill-pay system, stay cautious, and make the payment safely. Here are a few vital things to keep in mind.
Have Sufficient Funds in Your Account
Though the system of online banking and bill payment is pretty straightforward, it may sometimes make you forget proactive bill management. After setting up a recurring payment, you may forget about keeping your account sufficiently funded to seamlessly let the payments flow. It may result in penalties for late payments or missed bill payments. So, keep sufficient funds in your checking account every month to avoid any difficulties
Adopt Safe Internet Banking Practices
Many people are skeptical about using online financial services due to the scare of hacking, identity theft, and other cyber threats. Sometimes, financial transactions conducted online can expose you to the risks of security breaches. However, it shouldn’t stop you from availing yourself of this convenience.
You can minimize the risk by setting up strong passwords and using secured networks when signing into your bank’s portal. As a general practice, avoid online transactions like bill payments or fund transfers when working on public Wi-Fi networks.
Transparency is Significant
Sometimes, when you set up a manual bill payment system with a service provider, you may notice some discrepancies down the road. It happens when you send a check to the payee through the service provider and get your account debited even without the payee cashing out the check. This will not only affect your bank balance but also result in penalties for late payments.
ALSO READ: Survey: Digital Payment Methods Are Well Accepted By Indian Households
The best way to avoid such instances is to work with the bank that follows high transparency levels in its services. You can mostly find a reliable bank that provides the date when the check will be cashed and add it to your payment history.
Check the Fee If Any
Avoid last-minute surprises when tallying your account every month by asking about any service charges applicable to the bill-pay service. Some transactions are mostly offered free by your bank, while it may charge a monthly or transaction fee for your account in some cases.
Remember, online bill payments come with several benefits. You need to budget your expenses and pay attention to your account balances to reap these advantages.
(Disclaimer: The article is sponsored, and hence promotes some commercial links.)
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"BY CATHY CARTER\nWhen you juggle your mortgages, utility bills, and credit card payments every month, using online banking to pay them off makes a lot of sense. It is a service that your bank provides to organize your bills and pay them on-time from your checking account. Some credit unions and online bill-pay services also allow this convenience with a minimum charge.\nThe biggest advantage of online payments is to get rid of writing and mailing several checks every month to pay your dues. However, nearly 1/3rd of Americans above 65 still do not use this mode of payment. If you are also wary of online payments or banking systems, let’s look at their benefits, functioning, and processes to remove your doubts.\nFollow NewsGram on Instagram to keep yourself updated.\nWhy Should You Opt for Online Bill Payments?\nWith online banking services, you can automate your financial transactions, and bill payments are no exception. If you have bills with the same amount to be paid each month, such as car loans or mortgages, you can set up a recurring payment system using the online bill-pay services of your bank or a credit union. Even for varying bill amounts, you can schedule payments ahead to avoid missed or late payment charges.\nThe core benefit of online payments is a guaranteed and timely service if you have sufficient funds. Instead of visiting separate websites for each payment or writing manual checks, you can sign in to the bank’s online portal and complete an automated process within minutes.\nMost importantly, it adds an extra layer of security to your credit card payments, especially if you have a shortage of funds.\nHow Does Online Bill Payments Work?\nThe online bill payment system links back to your checking account for making immediate one-time payments, recurring payments, or future one-time payments. You can easily set up online bill-pay with your bank or a private service provider by logging on to its portal. Link on the bill-pay section on the website and choose the relevant link to add a payee and the recipient service provider’s name.\nThe process will run smoothly if you gather all your bills with specific account numbers and addresses. Input the information into your bank’s platform and schedule payments when they are due. You can also set reminders to track the due dates for each payment.\nAnd if there is no electric way to make payments, the banks also arrange for printing the checks and mailing them on your behalf to the respective service provider once you consolidate your payments in the system.\nHow to Use the Bill-Pay Service Safely\nWhen you choose your bank’s bill-pay system, stay cautious, and make the payment safely. Here are a few vital things to keep in mind.\nHave Sufficient Funds in Your Account\nThough the system of online banking and bill payment is pretty straightforward, it may sometimes make you forget proactive bill management. After setting up a recurring payment, you may forget about keeping your account sufficiently funded to seamlessly let the payments flow. It may result in penalties for late payments or missed bill payments. So, keep sufficient funds in your checking account every month to avoid any difficulties\nAdopt Safe Internet Banking Practices\nMany people are skeptical about using online financial services due to the scare of hacking, identity theft, and other cyber threats. Sometimes, financial transactions conducted online can expose you to the risks of security breaches. However, it shouldn’t stop you from availing yourself of this convenience.\nYou can minimize the risk by setting up strong passwords and using secured networks when signing into your bank’s portal. As a general practice, avoid online transactions like bill payments or fund transfers when working on public Wi-Fi networks.\nTransparency is Significant\nSometimes, when you set up a manual bill payment system with a service provider, you may notice some discrepancies down the road. It happens when you send a check to the payee through the service provider and get your account debited even without the payee cashing out the check. This will not only affect your bank balance but also result in penalties for late payments.\nALSO READ: Survey: Digital Payment Methods Are Well Accepted By Indian Households\nThe best way to avoid such instances is to work with the bank that follows high transparency levels in its services. You can mostly find a reliable bank that provides the date when the check will be cashed and add it to your payment history.\nCheck the Fee If Any\nAvoid last-minute surprises when tallying your account every month by asking about any service charges applicable to the bill-pay service. Some transactions are mostly offered free by your bank, while it may charge a monthly or transaction fee for your account in some cases.\nRemember, online bill payments come with several benefits. You need to budget your expenses and pay attention to your account balances to reap these advantages.\n(Disclaimer: The article is sponsored, and hence promotes some commercial links.)",
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The Dyson cord-free vacuum and its attachments are engineered to reach all surfaces and deep clean even the hidden dust across surfaces.
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Keeping in mind Indian households that have various types of hidden dust which includes cockroach allergens, dust mites allergens, dog allergens, mold, bacteria, and fungi on surfaces, global technology company Dyson has brought an intelligent, AI-driven ‘V11 Absolute Pro’ cord-free vacuum cleaner to the country.
The machine’s fully sealed filtration system captures 99.97 percent of particles as small as 0.3 microns expelling cleaner air. Fourteen cyclones generate more than 79,000 G-Force to fling microscopic particles — such as pollen and bacteria — into the bin.
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“In India, while vacuum cleaners are owned by a large number of people, usage of the same is limited due to lack of efficacy in cleaning, along with the inconvenience of the bulky traditional format,” a Dyson spokesperson told IANS.
The Dyson V11 vacuum is available in two variants, starting from Rs 52,900 at various stores. The cord-free vacuum and its attachments are engineered to reach all surfaces and deep clean even the hidden dust across surfaces like mattresses, sofa, carpets, cars in addition to hard floors.
“Three microprocessors onboard the Dyson V11 vacuum brings a new level of intelligence to the clean, monitoring performance up to 8,000 times a second,” the spokesperson added. The microprocessors are located in the Dynamic Load Sensor inside the High Torque cleaner head; inside the Dyson digital motor V11; and inside the battery.
The Dynamic Load Sensor (DLS) system, unique to the High Torque cleaner head, intelligently detects brush bar resistance up to 360 times a second and automatically communicates with the motor and battery’s microprocessors to change the suction power between carpets and hard floors. This enables carpets to be deep cleaned and runtime to be extended on hard floors.
“Dyson engineers also devised a way to seal the High Torque cleaner head to the floor, by using a sealing bellow made of elastic polyurethane. This ensures that there are no suction losses while cleaning the carpets or hard floors,” the company informed.
The on-board screen shows current performance, including selected power mode and remaining battery run time, giving the user more control of their clean. The screen also reminds the user when to clean filters for optimum performance, and informs them of any blockages and how to clear them via a video display which shows exactly what is to be done to remove the blockage.
ALSO READ: Milagrow Launched Air Duct Cleaning Robots
Dyson said that the most powerful battery pack has 7 larger, high-capacity cells with nickel-cobalt-aluminum cathodes to help deliver more suction power. A pressure sensor within the Dyson digital motor V11 reports information back to the microprocessor.
“This enables the on-screen blockage reporting as a sudden, sharp drop in pressure indicates a blockage. And if a slower decline is detected, it indicates the filter needs washing,” the spokesperson said. (IANS)
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The musical tribute evening will see an exciting line-up of Indian classical artists who will come together on one stage to create a memorable concert.
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In the run-up to this year’s Republic Day, music aficionados can gear up for a musical tribute to the valor and courage of the brave Indian soldiers who laid down their lives battling for the nation. Organized by the Tabla Wizard Pandit Chatur Lal Memorial Society, the 22nd edition of ‘Amar Jyoti: A Tribute to Unknown Soldiers’ will take place online on January 23.
The musical tribute evening will see an exciting line-up of Indian classical artists who will come together on one stage to create a memorable concert. The highlight will be a soulful Jugalbandi by renowned folk singers Padma Shri recipient Malini Awasthi and Roshan Khan (Mangniyar). Many other artists will accompany, including the likes of Rafik Khan Merasi, a masterful Kamaicha player, Latif Khan on Dholak, Zaheer Khan will be on Kartal and vocalist Sawai Khan.
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On organizing the concert, Shruti Chatur Lal Sharma, the granddaughter of the tabla legend and the Program Director at Pandit Chaturlal Festival said, “It is an honor to have this opportunity to organize an event to pay tribute to the martyrs of our nation. With this soulful music, we extend our gratitude to all those unknown soldiers who risked their lives for the nation and our safety.
ALSO READ: Here’s How Technology Enables Fluid Lifestyle Across Cities, Generations
Our entire team looks forward to the main event and thank all our sponsors and associates. The event is organized in association with ICCR and Indian Raga. The main sponsor is ONGC and co-sponsored by GAIL, Oil India Limited, PFC, NTPC, and Powergrid.” The musical ode will be streamed LIVE on January 23 2021 at 7 p.m. on the Society’s social media handles. (IANS)
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"In the run-up to this year’s Republic Day, music aficionados can gear up for a musical tribute to the valor and courage of the brave Indian soldiers who laid down their lives battling for the nation. Organized by the Tabla Wizard Pandit Chatur Lal Memorial Society, the 22nd edition of ‘Amar Jyoti: A Tribute to Unknown Soldiers’ will take place online on January 23.\nThe musical tribute evening will see an exciting line-up of Indian classical artists who will come together on one stage to create a memorable concert. The highlight will be a soulful Jugalbandi by renowned folk singers Padma Shri recipient Malini Awasthi and Roshan Khan (Mangniyar). Many other artists will accompany, including the likes of Rafik Khan Merasi, a masterful Kamaicha player, Latif Khan on Dholak, Zaheer Khan will be on Kartal and vocalist Sawai Khan.\nFollow NewsGram on Instagram to keep yourself updated.\nOn organizing the concert, Shruti Chatur Lal Sharma, the granddaughter of the tabla legend and the Program Director at Pandit Chaturlal Festival said, “It is an honor to have this opportunity to organize an event to pay tribute to the martyrs of our nation. With this soulful music, we extend our gratitude to all those unknown soldiers who risked their lives for the nation and our safety.\nALSO READ: Here’s How Technology Enables Fluid Lifestyle Across Cities, Generations\nOur entire team looks forward to the main event and thank all our sponsors and associates. The event is organized in association with ICCR and Indian Raga. The main sponsor is ONGC and co-sponsored by GAIL, Oil India Limited, PFC, NTPC, and Powergrid.” The musical ode will be streamed LIVE on January 23 2021 at 7 p.m. on the Society’s social media handles. (IANS)",
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T. gondii is a common parasite that is most commonly acquired from undercooked meat and may lead to the formation of cysts in the brain
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If you eat undercooked meat then you may need to stop it, as researchers have found a link between Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) infection and the risk of glioma, a rare type of brain cancer, in adults.
T. gondii is a common parasite that is most commonly acquired from undercooked meat and may lead to the formation of cysts in the brain.
The study, published in the International Journal of Cancer, suggests that people who have glioma are more likely to have antibodies to T. gondii (indicating that they have had a previous infection) than a similar group that is cancer-free.
“The findings do suggest that individuals with higher exposure to the T. gondii parasite are more likely to go on to develop glioma,” said lead researcher James M. Hodge from the Department of Population Science, American Cancer Society, Atlanta.
“However, it should be noted that the absolute risk of being diagnosed with a glioma remains low, and these findings need to be replicated in a larger and more diverse group of individuals,” Hodge added.
For the study, the research team examined the association between T. gondii antibodies measured several years before the cancer was diagnosed, and the risk of developing a glioma.
Want to read more in Hindi? Checkout: कोरोना के खिलाफ जंग में योगदान दे रही भारतीय सेना और असम राइफल्स
These results suggest that reducing exposure to this common food-borne pathogen could provide a modifiable risk factor for highly aggressive brain tumors in adults.
Although glioma is a relatively rare disease, it is a highly fatal cancer. Globally in 2018, there were an estimated 300,000 incident cases and 241,000 deaths due to brain and other nervous system cancers, the researchers said.
The majority (80 percent) of malignant brain tumors are gliomas, for which the estimated five-year relative survival rate is a stark 5 percent, they added.
ALSO READ: Rapid Blood Test Can Predict Severe Disease Risks in COVID Patients
“This does not mean that T. gondii definitely causes glioma in all situations. Some people with glioma have no T. gondii antibodies, and vice versa,” notes Hodge. (IANS)
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The year 2020 witnessed the launch of several new smartwatches from various players, ranging from high-end wearables to the affordable Realme devices, in India.
Realme watch was the most shipped wearable watch device/model in both Q2 and Q3 in India, according to the IDC. Realme watch captured a 21.4 percent market share in Q2 and a 24.2 percent market share in Q3.
To gain a fresh start in the smartwatch segment in the new year, Realme has announced two new smartwatches — Watch S and S Pro — with a perfect mix of sport and style. This series marks the first time Realme has come up with smartwatches having round dials.
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The Realme Watch S is priced at Rs 4,999 in India, while the Realme Watch S Pro’s price is set at Rs 9,999. Let us see if Realme Watch S Pro justifies its arrival in a price segment dominated by the likes of Mi Watch Revolve, Huami Amazfit GTS, Honor Watch Magic, Huawei Watch GT and Fossil Sport Unisex, among others.
The smartwatch comes with a circular dial circular stainless-steel dial featuring analog markings around the bezel. In terms of dimensions, the Realme Watch S features a 47mm case, which is 12mm thick and weighs 48g.
The watch also comes with a variety of straps to change the look according to users’ preferences and these straps are soft on the wrist and offer a comfortable wearing experience.
The watch features dual physical buttons simply placed for convenient access on either hand.
The buttons are used to go back to the home from any screen. While the top crown also functions as a power on or off button, the bottom crown gives direct access to the workout modes.
The Watch S Pro also features a large 1.39-inch AMOLED touchscreen with 450 nits of brightness and 326 ppi.
It also gets an always-on display and an auto-brightness feature, one can also manually set brightness levels, but the ‘auto display’ feature works well.
The display also looked good in different light conditions and has access to a total of 108 watch faces, with the option to create your own watch face.
In addition, a 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass layer prevents the AMOLED screen from scratches and damages.
The watch runs on a Realme’s in-house wearable OS that offers several useful features. One would need the Realme Link app to enable all features and to view complete health data on a smartphone.
It allows the user to control music set a timer, check weather data, enable a flashlight, uses a stopwatch, set an alarm and more.
The device comes equipped with a 6-axis accelerometer sensor and a Heart rate sensor that provides 24-Hour heart rate measurement and Automated heart rate measurement.
The sensor also measures Resting heart rate, Exercise heart rate, offers Heart Rate Alert, and also takes Blood Oxygen measurement.
The smartwatch offers automatic sleep monitoring and can also track heart rate while you sleep. It can also track sleep duration as well as the different sleep stages, including deep, light and REM.
There are 16 sports modes in total – Outdoor Run, Indoor Run, Walk, Outdoor Cycle, Strength Training, Football, Basketball, Yoga, Cricket, Aerobic Capacity, Badminton, Indoor Cycle, Stationary Bike, Elliptical, Rowing Machine and Table Tennis.
The Watch S pro offers a 5ATM water-resistance rating, which makes it water-resistant for swimming sessions.
It comes with a 420mAh battery which claims to offer up to 14 days of battery life. It also comes with a magnetic charging case that charges the watch to 100 per cent in just 2 hours.
Conclusion: At under Rs 10,000 category, the Realme Watch S Pro is the best budget smartwatch to buy in 2021. It looks highly similar to the Mi Watch Revolve and will definitely challenge it in the fast-growing wearable market.
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As health becomes the topmost priority for millions in the social distancing times, wearing a health buddy 24/7 makes perfect sense to go for Realme Watch S Pro. (IANS)
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By Janet Murphy
Great Minds of India by Salil Gewali is a compact book discussing the power that Indian ancient wisdom, thought and way of life had an impact on western minds, especially those who are of great historical significance, such as Voltaire, Albert Einstein, Ralph Emerson, Julius Robert Oppenheimer, Mark Twain, HG Wells et al. Gewali’s motive for his research work stems years back when his father encouraged him to read the ancient texts of the eastern wisdom, which prompted him to research western scholars like Fritof Capra, Ralph Emerson, Henry David Thoreau to name a few.
This perspective of India in the eyes of Western giants is what has led to the creation of this book which Gewali has undertaken since his early days. The researcher has collected quotes from these greats minds in the west that reveal their deep admiration for Indian philosophy and spiritualism, highlighting how central the study of Indian culture has been to western civilization. From Ved Vyasa to Chanakya, Swami Vivekananda, Indian philosophers have molded India’s history to what it is today, and have educated thousands of minds, even western ones. Gewali aims to reveal to his readers who central Indian philosophy and its relationship with the sciences is to modern philosophical and scientific interpretation.
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Great Minds of India, originally published in 1998 in xerox format and then again by Academic Publication in 2009, and later Penguin kindle edition in 2013, was seen as a landmark in modern Indian literature as it demonstrated Indian heritage in the modern world and managed to ignite fire into ancient Indian history. This book, a revised edition, has been extended because of the knowledge that the author has found in the time since its original publication in 1998 in Xerox format. His work has been approved by NASA scientist Dr. Kamlesh Lulla, a specialist in remote sensing and geosciences, indicating the absolute weight of Gewali’s work.
A few of the articles which I encountered that published from a Chicago-based media planted a seed of interest in Indian history which has stayed with me since, resulting in me choosing university modules around Indian history. These articles surround western giants and their relationship to India. Most if not all of these western intellectuals found themselves shocked at just how far Indian wisdom dated back, as well as being able to prove or disprove what were thought to be exclusively western ideas, such as rejecting a Newtonian world view. Werner Heisenberg, German physicist, and quantum mechanic, concluded that the ‘crazy’ ideas discussed by Indian philosophers centuries ago ‘suddenly made much more sense.’ Heisenberg is just one of the many intellectuals in Gewali’s book that appreciates and admires the wisdom in India.
Another article that I read in 2018 must-have elevated Gewali’s book, calling it a landmark research work that will detoxify India. Many in India have found hope with the publication of such articles and the book by Gewali, especially because of the long period of native scholars who have undermined Indian history and literary heritage. The effects of colonization on India have resulted in it being seen as a third world country, unable to climb out of the hole it’s been left in after years of oppression and resource extraction. This idea of India is far from the full story, and its history of trade and commerce from as early as the 4th century, as well as the wealth of knowledge about the universe. This book has been able to support my already existing knowledge of Indian wisdom and I hope anyone who reads it is planted with the seed too.
On a personal level, my direct relationship with Indian wisdom and culture stemmed from when I began to undertake yoga and meditation to calm my nerves. Having always been an anxious person, I attempted yoga one day, hoping my mind would calm down and I could figure out breathing techniques. This one encounter has changed me forever, as I’ve learned not only how to keep myself physically active, but also how to unify my mind, emotions and body. The Bhagavad Gita, one of the greatest spiritual books in Indian culture, states that “yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self”, which truly encapsulates what yoga means to a lot of people. However, despite a large group of western people participating in yoga and meditation, there is an intellectual gap between the action and history, which is why Gewali’s book is so monumental. Even if many people have statues of Buddha in their houses or participate in yoga exercises, the lack of deep appreciation for Indian culture and heritage necessitates a link to bring its history to western users, and Gewali pointing its readers towards western figures who understood Indian wisdom is the best way to do it.
Some of the best quotes Gewali has cited which appealed to me are by Western figures like Einstein who wholeheartedly believed that Indian wisdom has shaped everything the west knows of science and maths. His quote “We owe a lot to the Indians, who taught us how to count, without which no worthwhile scientific discovery could have been made” reveals how Indian knowledge is the foundation of modern scientific understanding. Further quote, like this one from W. Butler Yeats, highlights how the boundless scope of knowledge and spiritualism captivated the western knowledge seekers: “It was only my first meeting with the Indian philosophy that confirmed my vague speculations and seemed at once logical and boundless.” It’s simply amazing.
ALSO READ: India Needs Improvement In Digital Literacy
Towards the end of the book, after the quotes have been expressed, the author has included some of his essays and articles, where he discusses some of the Indian influences from his childhood, such as Swami Vivekananda and Gandhi. He expresses how these philosophers, and later the spiritual scholars like Vivekananda, and Paramahansa Yogananda – the revered guru of American business magnate Steve Jobs, were the first to directly reveal the greatness of India and her heritage to him. While this article could have been placed at the beginning of the book as a foreword or epilogue, the importance of his words shouldn’t be neglected. Realizing that it became obvious that the world wasn’t acknowledging the roots of these scientists, Gewali set to researching Indian influence, and his passion for rebuilding Indian reputation is remarkable.
The sole goal of Salil Gewali being to highlight how the study of India’s ancient wisdom is inextricably linked to the modern understanding of science and its universal significance has most definitely been achieved by this remarkable book. It is hoped all right-thinking scholars will find his work extremely applaudable.
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From Ved Vyasa to Chanakya, Swami Vivekananda, Indian philosophers have molded India’s history to what it is today, and have educated thousands of minds, even western ones. Gewali aims to reveal to his readers who central Indian philosophy and its relationship with the sciences is to modern philosophical and scientific interpretation.\nFollow NewsGram on Instagram to keep yourself updated.\nGreat Minds of India, originally published in 1998 in xerox format and then again by Academic Publication in 2009, and later Penguin kindle edition in 2013, was seen as a landmark in modern Indian literature as it demonstrated Indian heritage in the modern world and managed to ignite fire into ancient Indian history. This book, a revised edition, has been extended because of the knowledge that the author has found in the time since its original publication in 1998 in Xerox format. His work has been approved by NASA scientist Dr. Kamlesh Lulla, a specialist in remote sensing and geosciences, indicating the absolute weight of Gewali’s work.\nA few of the articles which I encountered that published from a Chicago-based media planted a seed of interest in Indian history which has stayed with me since, resulting in me choosing university modules around Indian history. These articles surround western giants and their relationship to India. Most if not all of these western intellectuals found themselves shocked at just how far Indian wisdom dated back, as well as being able to prove or disprove what were thought to be exclusively western ideas, such as rejecting a Newtonian world view. Werner Heisenberg, German physicist, and quantum mechanic, concluded that the ‘crazy’ ideas discussed by Indian philosophers centuries ago ‘suddenly made much more sense.’ Heisenberg is just one of the many intellectuals in Gewali’s book that appreciates and admires the wisdom in India.\nAnother article that I read in 2018 must-have elevated Gewali’s book, calling it a landmark research work that will detoxify India. Many in India have found hope with the publication of such articles and the book by Gewali, especially because of the long period of native scholars who have undermined Indian history and literary heritage. The effects of colonization on India have resulted in it being seen as a third world country, unable to climb out of the hole it’s been left in after years of oppression and resource extraction. This idea of India is far from the full story, and its history of trade and commerce from as early as the 4th century, as well as the wealth of knowledge about the universe. This book has been able to support my already existing knowledge of Indian wisdom and I hope anyone who reads it is planted with the seed too.\nOn a personal level, my direct relationship with Indian wisdom and culture stemmed from when I began to undertake yoga and meditation to calm my nerves. Having always been an anxious person, I attempted yoga one day, hoping my mind would calm down and I could figure out breathing techniques. This one encounter has changed me forever, as I’ve learned not only how to keep myself physically active, but also how to unify my mind, emotions and body. The Bhagavad Gita, one of the greatest spiritual books in Indian culture, states that “yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self”, which truly encapsulates what yoga means to a lot of people. However, despite a large group of western people participating in yoga and meditation, there is an intellectual gap between the action and history, which is why Gewali’s book is so monumental. Even if many people have statues of Buddha in their houses or participate in yoga exercises, the lack of deep appreciation for Indian culture and heritage necessitates a link to bring its history to western users, and Gewali pointing its readers towards western figures who understood Indian wisdom is the best way to do it.\nSome of the best quotes Gewali has cited which appealed to me are by Western figures like Einstein who wholeheartedly believed that Indian wisdom has shaped everything the west knows of science and maths. His quote “We owe a lot to the Indians, who taught us how to count, without which no worthwhile scientific discovery could have been made” reveals how Indian knowledge is the foundation of modern scientific understanding. Further quote, like this one from W. Butler Yeats, highlights how the boundless scope of knowledge and spiritualism captivated the western knowledge seekers: “It was only my first meeting with the Indian philosophy that confirmed my vague speculations and seemed at once logical and boundless.” It’s simply amazing.\nALSO READ: India Needs Improvement In Digital Literacy\nTowards the end of the book, after the quotes have been expressed, the author has included some of his essays and articles, where he discusses some of the Indian influences from his childhood, such as Swami Vivekananda and Gandhi. He expresses how these philosophers, and later the spiritual scholars like Vivekananda, and Paramahansa Yogananda – the revered guru of American business magnate Steve Jobs, were the first to directly reveal the greatness of India and her heritage to him. While this article could have been placed at the beginning of the book as a foreword or epilogue, the importance of his words shouldn’t be neglected. Realizing that it became obvious that the world wasn’t acknowledging the roots of these scientists, Gewali set to researching Indian influence, and his passion for rebuilding Indian reputation is remarkable.\nThe sole goal of Salil Gewali being to highlight how the study of India’s ancient wisdom is inextricably linked to the modern understanding of science and its universal significance has most definitely been achieved by this remarkable book. It is hoped all right-thinking scholars will find his work extremely applaudable.\n(Disclaimer: The article is sponsored)",
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A team of researchers believes that they have identified a gene variant that can cause cerebral small vessel disease and stroke.
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A team of researchers believes that they have identified a gene variant that can cause cerebral small vessel disease and stroke. According to the researchers, including Andreea Ilinca from the Lund University in Sweden, the new gene variant, MAP3K6, they found may be related to the disease.
MAP3K6 is a gene that, among other things, affects the function of a protein that helps the brain’s blood vessels to react correctly to damage, such as a low oxygen supply to the brain. “The patients we have studied are from the same extended family, and several of them have been diagnosed with cerebral small vessel disease and suffered strokes,” Ilinca said.
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“After tissue examination and using genetic sequencing methods, we found that they were carriers of a new gene variant that could be connected to their diagnoses.”
Stroke is either caused by a blood clot that leads to a lack of oxygen in the brain, or a hemorrhage in the brain. High blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, diabetes, atrial fibrillation, and lifestyle factors such as smoking are known risk factors for stroke.
However, an increasing amount of research is indicating that genetic factors also play a major role. For the study, published in the journal Neurology Genetics, researchers have studied an extended family, the majority of whom live in southern Sweden, where eight out of 15 people developed cerebral small vessel disease.
ALSO READ: People With Genetic Conditions Likely To Have Symptoms Of Autism
The disease is characterized by ischemic stroke (cerebral infarction caused by blood clots) and cerebral hemorrhage, as well as mild cognitive impairment, autonomic nervous system dysfunctions, and coordination difficulties. When examining tissue from those that had experienced symptoms, the researchers could see microscopic changes in the blood vessels of the brain and in small skin vessels. Using modern genetic analysis methods, they were also able to establish that they had found a new variant in the MAP3K6 gene, that they believe may be related to the disease.
“By identifying genetic variants that are associated with disease in the vessels of the brain and early stroke, we can better understand what could prevent these harmful processes. Future studies that can give us more knowledge about the molecular disease mechanism can lead to new treatments,” said Ilinca. (IANS)
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Along with essential fatty acids, hemp oil contains vitamins, minerals, and amino acids that improve skin health and heals skin.
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Hemp is one of the most talked-about ingredients in the beauty industry. When it comes to skincare the many benefits of hemp or hemp seed oil make it’s a hero ingredient. It contains very little cannabinoid, a compound often used for therapeutic purposes and helps in soothing the skin and relieving inflammation.
Along with essential fatty acids, hemp oil contains vitamins, minerals, and amino acids that improve skin health. Nowadays the buzzy ingredient is taking over the world of beauty and skincare, from hand cream and facemask to body oil, creams, and cleansers, there is an array of hemp-infused products popping up in beauty supply stores everywhere.
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Plabita Sharma, Beauty Training Manager, The Body Shop India lists down the top five benefits of hemp induced skin care products:
Good for sensitive to super dry skin: One of the many benefits of hemp induced skin care product is that it has been found to have significant soothing properties. Its substantial skin-soothing and skin-normalizing effects can help minimize issues related to skin sensitivity, dryness including redness and reactivity. Since all skin types are affected daily by environmental stressors, the hemp seed oil soothing mechanism can help and keep everyone’s skin in check.
Rich in Antioxidant: Hemp seed oil is a rich source of antioxidants and helps in promoting repair and rejuvenation of the skin. It can also protect the skin from environmental damage, such as over-exposure to sunlight which can accelerate premature signs of aging like fine lines, dark spots, and more.
Promotes clearer skin: Acne is a most common concern for oily skin however incorporating a skincare product enhanced with hemp oil could mean the difference between pimple-ridden skin and a clearer complexion. Hemp oil is perfect for most skin types as it can moisturize without clogging your pores. It can even help to balance out oily skin, hydrating it, and regulating the skin’s oil production. Dryness can also cause your skin to overproduce oil, which in turn, can stimulate acne. Hemp oil can prevent dry skin without clogging pores. This helps reduce acne that’s caused by excess oil.
ALSO READ: Natural Tips To Prevent Bird Flu
Improved collagen production: Hemp seed oil has the ability to improve collagen production, it contains vitamin C which is important in collagen synthesis. Increased collagen results in increased skin elasticity and decreased appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
Natural humectant: Just like other skin care oils, hemp seed oil also has ultra-nourishing capabilities. But what really sets this ingredient unique is its ability to lock in moisture. This oil contains polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamin E, and amino acids. When applied topically, these components moisturize the skin and help it to retain moisture. (IANS)
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Apple has reportedly patented two new patents that may allow the upcoming MacBook to wirelessly charge Apple devices like iPhone, iPad, etc
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Apple has reportedly patented two new patents that may allow the upcoming MacBook to wirelessly charge Apple devices.
One of the patents talks about the two-way charging capability, which may allow users to charge their iPhone, iPad, AirPods, or an Apple Watch via MacBook simultaneously.
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The patents, first spotted by Patently Apple, include drawings that show a MacBook charging various devices, including an iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, as well as drawings of iPads and iPhones doing the same, reports The Verge.
The patents state that “despite having standardized connectors and cable(s), each device may require a separate or dedicated power supply to charge.”
In some cases, having separate power supplies for each device may be burdensome to use, store, and/or transport.
As of now, MacBooks and iPads are not compatible with wireless charging as they are made out of aluminum.
After launching the Silicon M1-powered Macs, Apple is planning to launch new Mac devices next year that will house an upgraded M2 Apple Silicon.
ALSO READ: Samsung Electronics To Support 21 Homegrown Startups In CSE 2021
Apple will launch the M2 chipset, manufactured using the 5nm process, and a new MacBook Pro 13-inch and MacBook Pro 16-inch powered by the same chipset in early 2021, GizmoChina reported recently. (IANS)
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Productivity continues to be very high, despite many large office reporting that the work environment at home is the single largest factor impacting WFH.
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Information technology companies’ return to office in 2021 will be gradual with no perceptible change by end of March. Return to Office (RTO) will peak towards the end of 2021 and will never be 100 percent, revealed a survey by Hyderabad Software Enterprises Association (HYSEA), the apex body of IT and ITeS companies in Hyderabad.
60 percent of the companies plan to have less than 20 percent of their workforce operating from office by end of March 2021. But there will be a significant increase of 40 percent in Work from Office (WFO) numbers by end of June.
Nearly 75 percent of large and very large companies are planning only 0-9 percent of employees working from office by end of March. By June 2021, the WFO percentage is likely to touch 20 and in quite a few cases, WFO is expected to touch 30 percent. By December 2021, the likely WFO percentage for large and very large companies is 50-70.
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More than 55 percent of the Industry plans to increase WFO percentages to greater than 70 percent by Dec 2021, with more than 39 percent planning to increase to greater than 90 percent WFO. No one responded saying 100 percent WFO will return, said HYSEA, a registered apex body with more than 300 members representing the IT/ITES industry in Hyderabad.
As many large companies have reported that a significant percentage of their employees are working from outside Hyderabad (native places), RTO will become that much more time-consuming and complex considering the reverse migration that needs to happen in large numbers, the survey report said.
More than 50 percent of the companies have reported more than 25 percent of their Hyderabad based workforce operating from outside Hyderabad, while 25 percent of the companies have more than 50 percent of their workforce operating from outside the city. More than 50 percent of large and very large companies have reported that 25 percent or more of their employees are working from outside Hyderabad. In some cases, it is more than 50 percent of employees. It is tough to predict when (and if) such a massive workforce will return to Hyderabad, said HYSEA.
While Covid cases in Hyderabad seem to decline, it noted that there is a talk of a potential second wave from authentic medical sources and there is also uncertainty regarding the vaccine availability and percolation. “On the other hand, life on the roads, in malls, in tourist places and other areas seems to have nearly come back to normal going by the intense people movement and economic activity. In a way, as HYSEA predicted, we have now learned to co-exist with the virus. But the WFH percentages for the IT/ITeS industry continue to remain as predicted at around 90 percent. In the case of many large companies, it remains as high as 95 percent.”
Productivity continues to be very high, despite many large companies reporting that the work environment at home is the single largest factor impacting Work From Home (WFH). Most large companies have managed the employee well-being and inclusivity well with very few observations here and there. This shows the resilience of the industry, it added.
More than 63 percent of companies report productivity levels greater than 90 percent relative to the pre-pandemic levels. In the case of large and very large companies, nearly 100 percent responded saying that the productivity levels are greater than 90 percent and in some cases 100 percent.
The survey revealed that there are very few cases of stress and inclusivity issues were observed during the prolonged WFH. Many companies handled the situation well with proactive measures. Contrary to the analysts’ predictions, almost no one among the large and very large companies mentioned plans for any hub-spoke model in the medium term.
Some very large companies have said client imperatives will drive them to increase WFO in 2021. Most of the other companies said vaccine availability and increased confidence in managing incidents at the workplace will be the reasons. These are mainly Global In-house Centres (GICs).
The participating companies were defined as micro (0-100 employees), small (101-500 employees), medium (501-1,000 employees), large (1,001-5,000), and very large (more than 5,000 employees). Nearly 29 percent of Large and Very Large (LVL) companies have said that return to the office, when implemented, will be mandatory. As expected, many in line with global policies, have said it will be voluntary.
ALSO READ: OnePlus May Launch Fitness Band In 2021
The respondents include all sectors of the IT Industry, including IT Services, IT Products, and IT-enabled Services. Compared to the previous survey, the WFO percentage has clearly increased. But it is interesting to note that nearly 75 percent of large and very large companies have reported WFO percent as 0-5 percent. In the last nine months, only 20 percent of the LVL companies have terminated some office space in the last few months. The majority have held on to the status quo.
The majority of the companies have not anticipated any increased office space requirement post-RTO. A small percentage anticipated a 10-20 percent increase. The perception that double the current space is required in the future is not getting justified by the data. The IT/ITES industry in Hyderabad has over 5.82 lakh employees working in 1,500 companies. The sector had clocked exports of over Rs 1.28 lakh crore during 2019-20. (IANS)
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By December 2021, the likely WFO percentage for large and very large companies is 50-70.\nFollow NewsGram on Facebook to stay updated.\nMore than 55 percent of the Industry plans to increase WFO percentages to greater than 70 percent by Dec 2021, with more than 39 percent planning to increase to greater than 90 percent WFO. No one responded saying 100 percent WFO will return, said HYSEA, a registered apex body with more than 300 members representing the IT/ITES industry in Hyderabad.\nAs many large companies have reported that a significant percentage of their employees are working from outside Hyderabad (native places), RTO will become that much more time-consuming and complex considering the reverse migration that needs to happen in large numbers, the survey report said.\nMore than 50 percent of the companies have reported more than 25 percent of their Hyderabad based workforce operating from outside Hyderabad, while 25 percent of the companies have more than 50 percent of their workforce operating from outside the city. More than 50 percent of large and very large companies have reported that 25 percent or more of their employees are working from outside Hyderabad. In some cases, it is more than 50 percent of employees. It is tough to predict when (and if) such a massive workforce will return to Hyderabad, said HYSEA.\nWhile Covid cases in Hyderabad seem to decline, it noted that there is a talk of a potential second wave from authentic medical sources and there is also uncertainty regarding the vaccine availability and percolation. “On the other hand, life on the roads, in malls, in tourist places and other areas seems to have nearly come back to normal going by the intense people movement and economic activity. In a way, as HYSEA predicted, we have now learned to co-exist with the virus. But the WFH percentages for the IT/ITeS industry continue to remain as predicted at around 90 percent. In the case of many large companies, it remains as high as 95 percent.”\nProductivity continues to be very high, despite many large companies reporting that the work environment at home is the single largest factor impacting Work From Home (WFH). Most large companies have managed the employee well-being and inclusivity well with very few observations here and there. This shows the resilience of the industry, it added.\nMore than 63 percent of companies report productivity levels greater than 90 percent relative to the pre-pandemic levels. In the case of large and very large companies, nearly 100 percent responded saying that the productivity levels are greater than 90 percent and in some cases 100 percent.\nThe survey revealed that there are very few cases of stress and inclusivity issues were observed during the prolonged WFH. Many companies handled the situation well with proactive measures. Contrary to the analysts’ predictions, almost no one among the large and very large companies mentioned plans for any hub-spoke model in the medium term.\nSome very large companies have said client imperatives will drive them to increase WFO in 2021. Most of the other companies said vaccine availability and increased confidence in managing incidents at the workplace will be the reasons. These are mainly Global In-house Centres (GICs).\nThe participating companies were defined as micro (0-100 employees), small (101-500 employees), medium (501-1,000 employees), large (1,001-5,000), and very large (more than 5,000 employees). Nearly 29 percent of Large and Very Large (LVL) companies have said that return to the office, when implemented, will be mandatory. As expected, many in line with global policies, have said it will be voluntary.\nALSO READ: OnePlus May Launch Fitness Band In 2021\nThe respondents include all sectors of the IT Industry, including IT Services, IT Products, and IT-enabled Services. Compared to the previous survey, the WFO percentage has clearly increased. But it is interesting to note that nearly 75 percent of large and very large companies have reported WFO percent as 0-5 percent. In the last nine months, only 20 percent of the LVL companies have terminated some office space in the last few months. The majority have held on to the status quo.\nThe majority of the companies have not anticipated any increased office space requirement post-RTO. A small percentage anticipated a 10-20 percent increase. The perception that double the current space is required in the future is not getting justified by the data. The IT/ITES industry in Hyderabad has over 5.82 lakh employees working in 1,500 companies. The sector had clocked exports of over Rs 1.28 lakh crore during 2019-20. (IANS)",
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New research, published in the Journal of Communication, suggests that humour may help keep people informed about politics.
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If you want social media-savvy young adults and millennials to listen to hard news, deliver the content with a pinch of humour as this will help them more likely to remember and share it on various digital platforms.
New research, published in the Journal of Communication, suggests that humour may help keep people informed about politics. The team from the University of Pennsylvania and the Ohio State University found that when compared to non-humorous news clips, viewers are not only more likely to share humorously presented news, but are also more likely to remember the content from these segments.
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“For democracy to work, it is really important for people to engage with news and politics and to be informed about public affairs,” says senior author Emily Falk, Professor of Communication, Psychology, and Marketing at University of Pennsylvania.
“We wanted to test whether humour might make news more socially relevant, and therefore motivate people to remember it and share it.” The researchers recruited young adults (18-34 years old) to watch a variety of news clips, which they designed to vary, so that some ended with jokes and others did not.
In addition to collecting data on participants’ brain activity using fMRI technology, the researchers administered a memory test to determine how much information participants retained from watching the clips.
The researchers also asked participants to answer questions about how likely they would be to share the news clips with others. Participants were more likely to remember information about politics and government policy when it was conveyed in a humorous rather than non-humorous manner and were more willing to share the information online.
The findings showed that humorous news clips elicited greater activity in brain regions associated with thinking about what other people think and feel, which highlights the social nature of comedy.
ALSO READ: Here’s Why Mediterranean Diet Will Protect You Against Prostate Cancer!
“The findings show that humor stimulates activity in brain regions associated with social engagement, improves memory for political facts, and increases the tendency to share political information with others,” says lead author Jason Coronel, Assistant Professor of Communication at Ohio State.
This is significant because entertainment-based media has become an important source of political news, especially for young adults. “The results suggest that humour can increase knowledge about politics,” the authors noted. (IANS)
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Exposure to antibiotics in the initial days of life is associated with reduced weight and height in boys, a new study suggests.
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Exposure to antibiotics in the initial days of life is associated with reduced weight and height in boys, a new study suggests.
The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, indicates that antibiotic treatment within 14 days of birth may lead to reduced weight and height in boys — but not girls — up to the age of six.
“Antibiotics are vitally important and life-saving medications in newborn infants. Our results suggest that their use may also have unwanted long-term consequences which need to be considered,” said researcher Omry Koren, Professor at Bar-Ilan University in Israel.
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For the study, the team investigated the impact of neonatal antibiotic exposure in a cohort of 12,422 children born between 2008-2010.
The babies had no genetic abnormalities or significant chronic disorders affecting growth and did not need long-term antibiotic treatment.
Antibiotics had been administered within the first 14 days of life to 1,151 (9.3 per cent) of the neonates in the study.
The authors found that boys exposed to antibiotic treatment exhibited significantly lower weight as compared to non-exposed children throughout the first six years.
They also exhibited significantly lower height and BMI between the ages of two and six. This observation was replicated in a German cohort.
Further, antibiotic exposure during the first days of life was found to be associated with disturbances in the gut microbiome up until the age of two, the researchers said.
Infants exposed to neonatal antibiotics exhibited significantly lower gut microbiome richness as compared to non-exposed infants at the age of one month, they added.
ALSO READ : Here’s Why Antibiotics Increase Risks of Heart Attacks
Interestingly, at the age of six months, the infants treated with antibiotics reached the bacterial richness level of a control group of infants, and at the ages of 12 and 24 months, the antibiotic-treated subjects gained significantly higher levels of bacterial richness as compared to the control subjects. (IANS)
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Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday launched the Indian Railways freight business development portal and said that it is among the best
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Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday launched the Indian Railways freight business development portal and said that it is among the best in the world and will be an important element towards ease of doing business.
Goyal launched the new portal virtually.
Speaking on the occasion, Goyal, who is also the Minister for Commerce and Industry and Food and Consumer Affairs said, “Freight Business Development portal will be an important element towards ease of doing business. This portal would help our customers to know the status of their freight requirement, the priority in which wagons and rakes will be available.”
He said that the national transporter has launched a number of new initiatives during the last nine months, converting the Covid crisis into an opportunity.
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“This Railway freight portal is among the best in the world,” he said, adding that the new portal will prove to be a game-changer in the way railways serve freight customers.
Highlighting the freight loading in this financial year, Goyal said, “Till January 4, the Indian Railways has loaded 98 percent of the freight goods loaded up to January 4, 2020. I have no doubt that in the next 45 days, we shall be on par with last year and close the year with positive growth.”
He further said that railways now have business development units across the country, in every single division, which is pro-actively approaching customers.
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He also said that the new portal will help the freight customers to find the most suitable terminal, to look at the most suitable wagon design for their commodities, payments can be made digitally. “Everything will be transparent and system-driven,” he said.
According to railway ministry officials, the new freight portal is the first-of-its-kind dedicated platform to ensure all operations, reduce the costs for logistics providers, provide an online tracking facility for suppliers and also simplify the process of goods transportation. Freight Business Development Portal is a ‘One Stop-Single Window’ solution for all the needs of freight customers.
Goyal also hailed the role of the Indian Railways during the nationwide lockdown and said that Indian Railways is like an invisible thread that connects the length and breadth of India.
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“During the pandemic, we saw the importance of the railway network which came to the service of the people and businessmen. Indian Railways demonstrated true grit and determination to serve the nation during the pandemic,” he said.
He said that railways did not stop serving our powerhouses for coal, our people for adequate availability of essential supplies and foodgrains, and our farmers for fertilizers and seeds.
“I say this with a great deal of pride that there was not a single incidence wherein a Railway official or any Railway employee refused to perform their services,” the minister said.
He further said that after the lockdown was lifted, Railways also revamped services both for passengers and freight. “During the lockdown, we served our migrant laborers through Shramik specials, we continued to expand our freight services and almost doubled the speed of freight trains,” he said.
ALSO READ: Survey: Digital Tools Can Enable In-Class Teaching In Rural Govt Schools
“During the lockdown when the fear of the spread of coronavirus was at the highest, we served our migrant laborers through the running of over 4,600 Shramik specials to take the migrants to their homes,” he added. (IANS)
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Executive Director at Krishniah Chetty Group Of Jewellers helps us understand which finger is the ring finger and why it's designated to be so.
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At one point, you must have wondered, why does a husband or a wife always wear their wedding band or engagement ring on one particular finger and why not the other ones?
Chaitanya V Cotha, Executive Director at 150 years C Krishniah Chetty Group Of Jewellers helps us understand which finger is the ring finger and why it’s designated to be so.
Which Hand and Finger?
In most religions and cultures, the fourth finger of your left hand is considered the ring finger. Engagement or wedding ceremonies in some religions consist of both the bride and groom exchanging rings to confirm the engagement/ wedding.
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In other religions, it is not the bride and groom that mostly exchanges the rings, instead, it is the families that put a ring on the bride’s or groom’s finger. It is a known tradition for conservative families who prefer separate events. In Hindu or Muslim weddings, there is a specific event to exchange rings, both on the wedding and as an engagement. But unlike the two religions, Christians usually don’t have a proper event of this. It depends on when and where the gentleman proposes to the lady.
All in all, all religions believe that the fourth finger of the left hand is the ideal finger for the ring. But you must be wondering, why specifically the fourth finger of the left hand?
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People in almost every religion have a firm belief that the fourth finger of the left hand is the ideal finger for both the bride and groom. Why? Well, it is because they believe that there is a vein that connects directly from the finger to the heart. When the bride and groom wear the rings on the designated finger, the rings connect them by heart. This helps them create a bond that is near to their heart, which lasts long and their love becomes stronger. Sometimes, the hand varies from culture to culture but the finger stays the same. Wearing a ring on this specific finger symbolizes that you are committed and are planning to get married soon. It doesn’t necessarily have to be an engagement ring, you can exchange the rings on your wedding too, to seal the rituals and wedding completely.
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We believe that everyone deserves to commemorate their precious moments with the best jewelry items that capture all the memories and feelings within them. This is why we keep our promise to provide our customers with the best jewelry items that are not only durable but light on the pocket as well. This way, you won’t even have to empty your pockets and still have the most heartfelt moments that you can remember forever. (IANS)
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The Delhi government on Friday approved the setting up of a Konkani academy here to facilitate the growth and promotion of the Konkani language and culture
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The Delhi government on Friday approved the setting up of a Konkani academy here to facilitate the growth and promotion of the Konkani language and culture in the national capital — a step intended to strengthen the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) foothold in Goa ahead of the 2022 Assembly elections.
The academy will be set up under the Department of Art, Culture and Languages of the Delhi government for the people of the national capital to have exposure to the rich Konkani culture, language, literature, and folk arts. The academy will soon be allocated an office space with all the necessary infrastructure.
After storming to power in a comprehensive fashion in Delhi and making its presence felt in Punjab, AAP now wants to establish its foothold in other states.
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The AAP has started its preparations afresh in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, and Goa. According to the party, it would be contesting the next Assembly elections in four states — Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Goa.
As Konkani is the official language of Goa, political experts and opposition parties have raised doubts that it is AAP’s strategy to attract voters to Goa which is scheduled to go to the polls in 2022.
“Goa has a special place in every Indian’s heart. Delhi government’s Konkani academy will bring forth the best of authentic Konkani culture to the capital,” said Delhi’s Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia.
In 2019, the Delhi government constituted 14 new language academies under the Department of Art, Culture, and Languages. The purpose of a language academy is not only to cater to the speakers of that language but also to reach out to a wider audience.
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Mentioning that Konkani is a dynamic part of India’s cultural history, Sisodia said that while several languages were included in the first phase, there are some important languages that need to be included in the next phase.
Recently, the minister said, a Tamil academy was also notified and set up by the Delhi government to promote Tamil culture and language.
The Department of Art, Culture, and Languages has decided that the new academy will introduce various awards to promote and reward the good works done by the people in the fields of Konkani language and culture.
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The government will also provide language courses through this academy.
Konkani is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Konkani people, primarily along the western coastal region (Konkan) of India. It is one of the 22 scheduled languages mentioned in the 8th schedule of the Constitution. (IANS)
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Users will soon experience unprecedented Wi-Fi 6E that significantly improves applications and delivers new use cases for users.
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Heralding a new era for the next generation of Wi-Fi in one of its biggest update in 20 years, the Wi-Fi Alliance, the industry-wide group that oversees Wi-Fi, on Thursday said it has started to certify the first wave of products with support for Wi-Fi 6E. Phones, PCs, and laptops with support should start arriving in the market this year.
“Interoperability certification for Wi-Fi 6E is introduced as global momentum for Wi-Fi operation in the 6 GHz band increases daily. Wi-Fi 6E brings the immense benefits of a 6 GHz spectrum to consumers, device manufacturers, and service providers as the band is being made available around the world,” the alliance said in a statement.
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Wi-Fi Alliance certification will help ensure users receive a secure, reliable, and interoperable experience with Wi-Fi 6E devices. Following the decision by the US Federal Communications Commission to open 1200 MHz of 6 GHz spectrum for Wi-Fi use, the U., Europe, Chile, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates have also made the decision to deliver 6 GHz for Wi-Fi.
Countries including Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Peru, Taiwan, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Myanmar, and Jordan are quickly progressing towards opening 6 GHz for unlicensed operation. “Wi-Fi 6E will see rapid adoption in 2021 with more than 338 million devices entering the market, and nearly 20 percent of all Wi-Fi 6 device shipments supporting 6 GHz by 2022,” said Phil Solis, research director at IDC.
“This year, we expect to see new Wi-Fi 6E chipsets from several companies, and a variety of new Wi-Fi 6E smartphones, PCs, and laptops in the first quarter of 2021 followed by TVs and VR product announcements midyear,” Solis added. Wi-Fi 6E certification utilizes cutting-edge WPA3 security that continually evolves to address market needs.
WPA3 has recently been updated to support more even more robust password generation, mitigate additional attacks, and further protect and maintain privacy on Wi-Fi networks. “Worldwide interoperability for Wi-Fi 6E devices promotes rapid adoption and innovation in 6 GHz,” said Edgar Figueroa, president, and CEO, Wi-Fi Alliance.
“Users will soon experience unprecedented Wi-Fi that significantly improves applications and delivers new use cases that will change their connected experiences.” Samsung is launching its next flagship phone, the Galaxy S21 series, next week with Snapdragon 888 processor that can support Wi-Fi 6E.
ALSO READ: E-Cigarettes Are Likely To Disrupt The Gut Barrier
“Cisco is proud to work alongside Wi-Fi Alliance to ensure the 6 GHz spectrum is available for unlicensed use, providing a foundation for unlimited innovation. Wi-Fi 6E represents significant advancements in security, reliability, and performance, which has never been more important as Wi-Fi traffic continues to grow exponentially,” said Matt MacPherson, Wireless CTO at Cisco.
Alan Hsu, Corporate Vice President & General Manager, Intelligent Connectivity BU, MediaTek said that it will continue to expand its portfolio with Wi-Fi 6E certified solutions as part of the Wi-Fi Alliance’s new Wi-Fi 6E certification program. “Currently, MediaTek’s Wi-Fi chipsets are found in hundreds of millions of smartphones, smart TVs, tablets, routers, and IoT devices from the industry’s top brands,” Hsu added. (IANS)
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Combining traditional smoking with vaping may result in harmful health effects similar to smoking cigarettes exclusively.
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If you are planning to quit smoking, then picking up vaping to reduce the frequency can be a bad idea, researchers say.
According to the researchers, combining traditional cigarettes with e-cigarettes may result in harmful health effects similar to smoking cigarettes exclusively.
“Some people who smoke cigarettes, pick up e-cigarette use to reduce the frequency with which they smoke cigarettes. They often become dual users of both products rather than switching entirely from one to the other,” said Andrew C. Stokes, Assistant Professor at Boston University School in the US.
“If e-cigarettes are used as a means to quit smoking, cigarette smoking should be completely replaced and a plan to ultimately attain freedom from all tobacco products should be advised,” Stokes added.
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The study suggests that the participants who used both cigarettes and e-cigarettes had levels of all inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers comparable to those who smoked exclusively.
For the study, published in the American Heart Association’s flagship journal Circulation, researchers studied the association of cigarette smoking and e-cigarette use with inflammation and oxidative stress as biomarkers in more than 7,100 US adults.
According to the researchers, inflammation and oxidative stress are key contributors to smoking-induced cardiovascular disease, and their biomarkers have been shown to be predictors of cardiovascular events, including heart attack and heart failure.
Five biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress were analyzed. Participants were slotted into four categories based on the use of traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes within a 30-day period: non-use of cigarettes and e-cigarettes; exclusive vaping; exclusive cigarette smoking; and dual use of cigarettes and e-cigarettes.
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To test the robustness of initial results, the scientists repeated the analyses in subgroups of respondents, including those with no past 30-day use of any other tobacco products.
Of the study participants, more than half (58.6 percent) did not use cigarettes or e-cigarettes; nearly 2 percent vaped exclusively; about 30 percent smoked cigarettes exclusively, and about 10 percent used e-cigarettes and traditional cigarettes.
The analysis found that participants who vaped exclusively showed a similar inflammatory and oxidative stress profile as people who did not smoke cigarettes or use e-cigarettes.
Participants who smoked exclusively and those who used cigarettes and e-cigarettes had higher levels across all biomarkers assessed compared to participants who did not use cigarettes or e-cigarettes.
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Compared to participants who smoked exclusively, those who vaped exclusively had significantly lower levels of almost all inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers. (IANS)
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"If you are planning to quit smoking, then picking up vaping to reduce the frequency can be a bad idea, researchers say.\nAccording to the researchers, combining traditional cigarettes with e-cigarettes may result in harmful health effects similar to smoking cigarettes exclusively.\n“Some people who smoke cigarettes, pick up e-cigarette use to reduce the frequency with which they smoke cigarettes. They often become dual users of both products rather than switching entirely from one to the other,” said Andrew C. Stokes, Assistant Professor at Boston University School in the US.\n“If e-cigarettes are used as a means to quit smoking, cigarette smoking should be completely replaced and a plan to ultimately attain freedom from all tobacco products should be advised,” Stokes added.\nFollow NewsGram on Twitter to stay updated about the World news.\nThe study suggests that the participants who used both cigarettes and e-cigarettes had levels of all inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers comparable to those who smoked exclusively.\nFor the study, published in the American Heart Association’s flagship journal Circulation, researchers studied the association of cigarette smoking and e-cigarette use with inflammation and oxidative stress as biomarkers in more than 7,100 US adults.\nAccording to the researchers, inflammation and oxidative stress are key contributors to smoking-induced cardiovascular disease, and their biomarkers have been shown to be predictors of cardiovascular events, including heart attack and heart failure.\nFive biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress were analyzed. Participants were slotted into four categories based on the use of traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes within a 30-day period: non-use of cigarettes and e-cigarettes; exclusive vaping; exclusive cigarette smoking; and dual use of cigarettes and e-cigarettes.\nWant to read more in Hindi? Checkout: वाराणसी को प्रदूषण मुक्त बनाने के लिए बन रहे एम्बिएंट एयर क्वालिटी मॉनिटरिंग स्टेशन\nTo test the robustness of initial results, the scientists repeated the analyses in subgroups of respondents, including those with no past 30-day use of any other tobacco products.\nOf the study participants, more than half (58.6 percent) did not use cigarettes or e-cigarettes; nearly 2 percent vaped exclusively; about 30 percent smoked cigarettes exclusively, and about 10 percent used e-cigarettes and traditional cigarettes.\nThe analysis found that participants who vaped exclusively showed a similar inflammatory and oxidative stress profile as people who did not smoke cigarettes or use e-cigarettes.\nParticipants who smoked exclusively and those who used cigarettes and e-cigarettes had higher levels across all biomarkers assessed compared to participants who did not use cigarettes or e-cigarettes.\nALSO READ: Vital Tips To Tackle ‘Diabesity’ And Lead A Healthy Lifestyle\nCompared to participants who smoked exclusively, those who vaped exclusively had significantly lower levels of almost all inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers. (IANS)",
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Aim for a safer level of air pollution, the authors noted that India's standard is a more realistic target level for pregnancy losses.
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In a first, a Lancet study has indicated that meeting India’s air quality targets across south Asia may prevent 7 percent of pregnancy losses. The modeling study suggested that pregnant women in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, who are exposed to poor air quality, may be at higher risk of stillbirths and miscarriages.
An estimated 349,681 pregnancy losses per year in south Asia were associated with exposure to PM2.5 concentrations that exceeded India’s air quality standard (more than 40 mg/m or micrograms per cubic meter air), accounting for 7 percent of annual pregnancy loss in the region from 2000-2016.
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In the study, the researchers included 34,197 women who had lost a pregnancy, including 27,480 miscarriages and 6,717 stillbirths, which were compared to livebirth controls.
Of the pregnancy loss cases, 77 percent were from India, 12 percent from Pakistan, and 11 percent from Bangladesh. Pregnancy loss associated with air pollution was more common in the northern plains region in India and Pakistan. Previous studies have suggested a link between air pollution and loss in other regions, but this is the first study, published in Lancet Planetary Health, to quantify the burden in south Asia.
South Asia has the highest burden of it globally and is one of the most PM2.5 polluted regions in the world. “Our findings suggest that poor air quality could be responsible for a considerable burden of pregnancy loss in the region, providing further justification for urgent action to tackle dangerous levels of pollution,” said lead study author Dr. Tao Xue from Peking University in China.
To carry out their analysis, the authors combined data from household surveys on health from 1998-2016 (from women who reported at least one pregnancy loss and one or more live births) and estimated exposure to PM2.5 during pregnancy through combining satellite with atmospheric modeling outputs.
They created a model to examine how exposure to PM2.5 increased women’s risk of pregnancy loss, calculating risk for each 10 mg/m increased in PM2.5 after adjusting for maternal age, temperature and humidity, seasonal variation, and long-term trends in pregnancy loss.
Using this association, they calculated the number of pregnancy losses that may have been caused by PM2.5 in the whole region for the period 2000-16 and looked at how many pregnancy losses might have been prevented under India’s and WHO’s air quality standard (40 mg/m and 10 mg/m, respectively).
Losing a pregnancy can have knock-on mental, physical and economic effects on women, including increased risk of post-natal depressive disorders, infant mortality during a subsequent pregnancy, and increase the costs related to pregnancy, such as loss of labor.
“Therefore, reducing it may also lead to knock-on improvements in gender equality,” explained Dr. Tianjia Guan from the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China. Gestational exposure to PM2.5 was associated with an increased likelihood of pregnancy loss, and this remained significant after adjusting for other factors.
ALSO READ: Despite Being Off Ground, 100 MN People Still Use Windows 7
Each increase in 10 ig/m was estimated to increase a mother’s risk of pregnancy loss by 3 percent. The increase in risk was greater for mothers from rural areas or those who became pregnant at an older age, compared to younger mothers from urban areas, the findings showed.
However, limitations in the survey data mean the study was unable to distinguish between natural loss and abortions, which may have led to an underestimation of the effect of air pollution on natural pregnancy loss. Although WHO’s guidelines aim for a safer level of air pollution, the authors noted that India’s standard is a more realistic target level, given the high average levels of air pollution in the region and the need to balance practical governance and public health. (IANS)
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"In a first, a Lancet study has indicated that meeting India’s air quality targets across south Asia may prevent 7 percent of pregnancy losses. The modeling study suggested that pregnant women in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, who are exposed to poor air quality, may be at higher risk of stillbirths and miscarriages.\nAn estimated 349,681 pregnancy losses per year in south Asia were associated with exposure to PM2.5 concentrations that exceeded India’s air quality standard (more than 40 mg/m or micrograms per cubic meter air), accounting for 7 percent of annual pregnancy loss in the region from 2000-2016.\nFollow NewsGram on Facebook to stay updated.\nIn the study, the researchers included 34,197 women who had lost a pregnancy, including 27,480 miscarriages and 6,717 stillbirths, which were compared to livebirth controls.\nOf the pregnancy loss cases, 77 percent were from India, 12 percent from Pakistan, and 11 percent from Bangladesh. Pregnancy loss associated with air pollution was more common in the northern plains region in India and Pakistan. Previous studies have suggested a link between air pollution and loss in other regions, but this is the first study, published in Lancet Planetary Health, to quantify the burden in south Asia.\nSouth Asia has the highest burden of it globally and is one of the most PM2.5 polluted regions in the world. “Our findings suggest that poor air quality could be responsible for a considerable burden of pregnancy loss in the region, providing further justification for urgent action to tackle dangerous levels of pollution,” said lead study author Dr. Tao Xue from Peking University in China.\nTo carry out their analysis, the authors combined data from household surveys on health from 1998-2016 (from women who reported at least one pregnancy loss and one or more live births) and estimated exposure to PM2.5 during pregnancy through combining satellite with atmospheric modeling outputs.\nThey created a model to examine how exposure to PM2.5 increased women’s risk of pregnancy loss, calculating risk for each 10 mg/m increased in PM2.5 after adjusting for maternal age, temperature and humidity, seasonal variation, and long-term trends in pregnancy loss.\nUsing this association, they calculated the number of pregnancy losses that may have been caused by PM2.5 in the whole region for the period 2000-16 and looked at how many pregnancy losses might have been prevented under India’s and WHO’s air quality standard (40 mg/m and 10 mg/m, respectively).\nLosing a pregnancy can have knock-on mental, physical and economic effects on women, including increased risk of post-natal depressive disorders, infant mortality during a subsequent pregnancy, and increase the costs related to pregnancy, such as loss of labor.\n“Therefore, reducing it may also lead to knock-on improvements in gender equality,” explained Dr. Tianjia Guan from the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China. Gestational exposure to PM2.5 was associated with an increased likelihood of pregnancy loss, and this remained significant after adjusting for other factors.\nALSO READ: Despite Being Off Ground, 100 MN People Still Use Windows 7\nEach increase in 10 ig/m was estimated to increase a mother’s risk of pregnancy loss by 3 percent. The increase in risk was greater for mothers from rural areas or those who became pregnant at an older age, compared to younger mothers from urban areas, the findings showed.\nHowever, limitations in the survey data mean the study was unable to distinguish between natural loss and abortions, which may have led to an underestimation of the effect of air pollution on natural pregnancy loss. Although WHO’s guidelines aim for a safer level of air pollution, the authors noted that India’s standard is a more realistic target level, given the high average levels of air pollution in the region and the need to balance practical governance and public health. (IANS)",
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Overuse of antibiotics occurs due to the mistaken widespread belief that they are beneficial for a broad array of conditions.
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The overuse of antibiotics occurs due to the mistaken widespread belief that they are beneficial for a broad array of conditions and because many physicians are willing to prescribe antibiotics if patients ask for the medication, a new study suggests.
In children, improper antibiotic use can alter the microbiome while their immunological, metabolic, and neural systems are developing, suggests the study published in the journal BioEssays.
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And, in adults, there is increasing evidence that antibiotics may enhance the risk for metabolic and neoplastic diseases, including diabetes, kidney stones, and growths in the colon and rectum that can lead to cancer.
The global use of antibiotics between 2000 and 2015 increased 39 percent, with a 77 percent increase in low- and middle-income countries said lead author Martin Blaser from Rutgers University in the US.
Antibiotic overuse is when antibiotics are used when they are not needed. Antibiotics are one of the great advances in medicine. But overprescribing them has led to resistant bacteria that are harder to treat.
For the study, the research team reviewed more than 200 peer-reviewed studies to examine the causes behind antibiotic overuse, which can lead harmful bacteria to become drug-resistant and cause harmful effects on the microbiome, the collection of beneficial germs that live in and on our bodies.
Studies in the US, UK, and China found numerous online pharmacies selling antibiotics without a prescription. This is also a major problem in Iowa- to middle-income countries, where 60 percent of antibiotics are sold without a prescription, often by untrained medical practitioners.
ALSO READ: Non-Surgical Cosmetic Treatments Leads To Psychological Benefits For An Individual
The researchers said that clinicians need to be better educated about the long-term effects on the microbiome and learn about better ways to speak with their patients about antibiotic risks and benefits.
They also need to improve their communication about the consequences of antibiotic treatment and identify alternatives. (IANS)
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The majority of the holiday spending was on mobile games apps, which climbed 27 percent from $232.4 million in 2019 to $295.6 million this year.
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Consumers around the globe spent an estimated $407.6 million across Apple’s App Store and Google Play, a year-over-year growth of nearly 35 percent from approximately $303 million in 2019, according to a new report by data analytics firm Sensor Tower.
Between the two platforms, Apple’s App Store captured the bulk of the spending at $278.6 million, while Google Play saw $129 million in revenue, said the report. This is in line with the massive growth in worldwide spending on mobile apps and games in 2020 which passed $100 billion in a single year for the first time ever in November.
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The majority of the holiday spending was on mobile games, which climbed 27 percent from $232.4 million on Christmas 2019 to $295.6 million this year, said the report. Tencent’s Honor of Kings was the category leader with approximately $10.7 million in consumer spending, up 205.7 percent year-over-year from $3.5 million on the same day in 2019.
ALSO READ: The Massive Data Dump On The Dark Web
Consumers spent $112 million on non-game apps, up to 59 percent from $70.5 million in the previous year, Stephanie Chan, Mobile Insights Strategist at Sensor Tower, wrote in a blog post. Compared to last year, non-game apps saw 4.2 percentage points more total spending. The category that generated the most revenue outside of games on both Apple’s App Store and Google’s platform was entertainment on global apps.
While on the App Store, entertainment apps reached $19.3 million, on Google Play, the category generated $4.3 million. Outside of mobile games, TikTok was the top app in terms of consumer spending, generating $4.7 million globally in revenue, Sensor Tower said. (IANS)
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A lot is in the process of changing for good and, as the film industry came to a standstill, so did many dependent businesses.
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By Vinod Mirani
A lot is in the process of changing for good and, as the film industry came to a standstill, so did many dependent businesses. The ones which completed the circle of the entertainment industry. That includes film production and all the workforce that it employed and fed to the cinema halls.
But, then there was one major sufferer too, and that is the print media. The print media had to stop publishing for a few months. Now they are back in circulation but what they lack now is what added to their sales and circulation — the film supplements.
First, the major broadsheets added metro-based supplements to their main publications. They were named after the cities they were published from but had nothing to do with the cities concerned. The idea was to cater to the film buffs, which soon changed into catering to filmmakers. In that, they became a tool of promoting films. At a price, of course! To lend some credibility, or should one say, acceptance, they introduced the concept of Page Three, a space devoted to the party circuit.
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These supplements owed their very existence to the entertainment segment without which they would have nothing to print. But, somehow, the entertainment industry was convinced by the reach of these supplements that they started believing that they needed these rags rather and not otherwise! As, a result, they were made to pay for every column centimetre of coverage they needed for their films. It was strange, a strange kind of bargain!
The real world money-makers, as in the industrialists, did not acknowledge such supplements. They even refused to give interviews to such supplements because it would be deemed bought space! Why, then, the entertainment industry, especially the film industry, believed that buying space in such papers could further the prospects of their product?
That is because the film people had this tendency of aping their brethren. If one producer bought a quarter page space in a newspaper supplement, the next one would buy half a page. If one film was booked at 3,000 screens, the other would better it with 4,000 screens! The age-old adage in the trade described this as “Bhed Chaal”, and it prevailed.
This blind rat race to spend more on things unproductive showed a lack of application of mind on the part of filmmakers. Actually, these paid columns did not really help a film in any way. Finally, it was word of mouth that made or marred a film once it hit the cinema screens.
Earlier, film publications were limited. There were magazines like Filmfare and Star & Style, which catered to star-crazy readers. Screen, though sold on stalls, was a kind of trade publication, meant for those who loved to discuss films and their inside stories like progress, release date and so on. Then, there were a couple of trade magazines that dealt mainly with the box office collections, business prospects of a released film and so on. The film industry — as in producers, distributors and exhibitors as well as the film financers — followed only these publications.
The trade magazines were business-oriented and the film industry used them to their advantage. These were not owned by any big publishing house but individuals belonging to the trade, and survived only on the patronage of the film folk. A film trade magazine was a must-read for any and everybody doing business here, be it Mumbai or any other location in India.
The trade papers had their use when films were released in Indian circuits at different time. The investors from other circuits got their information from these trade magazines about a film that had released in a particular circuit. When, the system of simultaneous release of films all over India came into being, these magazines lost their utility. Nobody needed to wait to find out the prospects or the fate of a film. As a result, we now have just one trade paper out of five that existed surviving, Complete Cinema.
Talking of trade publications, Delhi, the centre of the Delhi-UP circuits, also had a couple of its own trade weeklies, Patriot and Filmy Reporter, which were patronised by and the supported by the Delhi film trade. I don’t think their circulation extended beyond the area of film colony in Chandni Chowk, where the film trade was centred, and these possibly also went to some UP cinema halls. Once the ad support from films stopped, so did the publications.
So far so good. But, then came the kind of publications which scrounged on the film industry without benefitting the industry or filmmaking in anyway. They were dubbed as glossy rags but enjoyed decent following among those who thrived on the bedroom stories of the filmstars. So we had magazines like Stardust and Cine Blitz among others. Earlier, there was no concept of film gossip except in the one weekly, Blitz, which attributed a small columns to film gossip. But, these glossies made it into full-time journalism!
Like all things transitory, the gossip glossies lost their following as the social media and web portals devoted to films (by the hundreds) mushroomed. What was worse for these glossies was that there was no gossip to write about. If the stars were in relationship or having an affair, it was all in the open. No use writing about affairs that are public! So, the gossip magazines met with their natural demise.
Coming back to the mainstream media which took to cashing in on the self-gratification seeking film folk, just about every column centimetre of their supplements was available at a price. The editor had little say, and the content was worked out between the marketing department and the spender. Reviews were rated with stars as in 3 stars, 4 or 5. As if the stars and the superstars in their star cast were not enough, insecure filmmakers also bought these critics’ stars. It was all going haywire. The reader was taken for a fool while, the reader on his part, did not care since such supplements came free with the newspaper! Who was fooling who? Presently, they are all starved of content.
What about TV channels? Do you think they would have survived the initial six months of the corona lockdown with no other news except corona, its effects and what the governments were doing? They would have bored watchers besides adding to the depression caused by the pandemic. Sadly, the news about the tragic death of two film-related young people, actor Sushant Singh Rajput and his associate Disha Salian, helped the news channels sustain. Otherwise, there was no news happening nationally or internationally.
Not only the television channels, but even film-based portals, had nothing except the Sushant tragedy to write about. Remains to be seen how many bounce back, considering there is little happening in the film world to write about. Then, just about every social media user has turned into a critic now. They post their personal reviews about films as well as OTT content.
ALSO READ: Facebook Redesigns Its Page To Make It User Friendly
As things stand today, there is not a single film publication available on the newsstands, and not likely to re-launch very soon either. (IANS)
(Vinod Mirani is a veteran film writer and box, office analyst. The views expressed are personal)
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"By Vinod Mirani\nA lot is in the process of changing for good and, as the film industry came to a standstill, so did many dependent businesses. The ones which completed the circle of the entertainment industry. That includes film production and all the workforce that it employed and fed to the cinema halls.\nBut, then there was one major sufferer too, and that is the print media. The print media had to stop publishing for a few months. Now they are back in circulation but what they lack now is what added to their sales and circulation — the film supplements.\nFirst, the major broadsheets added metro-based supplements to their main publications. They were named after the cities they were published from but had nothing to do with the cities concerned. The idea was to cater to the film buffs, which soon changed into catering to filmmakers. In that, they became a tool of promoting films. At a price, of course! To lend some credibility, or should one say, acceptance, they introduced the concept of Page Three, a space devoted to the party circuit.\nPlease Follow NewsGram on Facebook To Get Latest Updates!\nThese supplements owed their very existence to the entertainment segment without which they would have nothing to print. But, somehow, the entertainment industry was convinced by the reach of these supplements that they started believing that they needed these rags rather and not otherwise! As, a result, they were made to pay for every column centimetre of coverage they needed for their films. It was strange, a strange kind of bargain!\nThe real world money-makers, as in the industrialists, did not acknowledge such supplements. They even refused to give interviews to such supplements because it would be deemed bought space! Why, then, the entertainment industry, especially the film industry, believed that buying space in such papers could further the prospects of their product?\nThat is because the film people had this tendency of aping their brethren. If one producer bought a quarter page space in a newspaper supplement, the next one would buy half a page. If one film was booked at 3,000 screens, the other would better it with 4,000 screens! The age-old adage in the trade described this as “Bhed Chaal”, and it prevailed.\nThis blind rat race to spend more on things unproductive showed a lack of application of mind on the part of filmmakers. Actually, these paid columns did not really help a film in any way. Finally, it was word of mouth that made or marred a film once it hit the cinema screens.\nEarlier, film publications were limited. There were magazines like Filmfare and Star & Style, which catered to star-crazy readers. Screen, though sold on stalls, was a kind of trade publication, meant for those who loved to discuss films and their inside stories like progress, release date and so on. Then, there were a couple of trade magazines that dealt mainly with the box office collections, business prospects of a released film and so on. The film industry — as in producers, distributors and exhibitors as well as the film financers — followed only these publications.\nThe trade magazines were business-oriented and the film industry used them to their advantage. These were not owned by any big publishing house but individuals belonging to the trade, and survived only on the patronage of the film folk. A film trade magazine was a must-read for any and everybody doing business here, be it Mumbai or any other location in India.\nThe trade papers had their use when films were released in Indian circuits at different time. The investors from other circuits got their information from these trade magazines about a film that had released in a particular circuit. When, the system of simultaneous release of films all over India came into being, these magazines lost their utility. Nobody needed to wait to find out the prospects or the fate of a film. As a result, we now have just one trade paper out of five that existed surviving, Complete Cinema.\nTalking of trade publications, Delhi, the centre of the Delhi-UP circuits, also had a couple of its own trade weeklies, Patriot and Filmy Reporter, which were patronised by and the supported by the Delhi film trade. I don’t think their circulation extended beyond the area of film colony in Chandni Chowk, where the film trade was centred, and these possibly also went to some UP cinema halls. Once the ad support from films stopped, so did the publications.\nSo far so good. But, then came the kind of publications which scrounged on the film industry without benefitting the industry or filmmaking in anyway. They were dubbed as glossy rags but enjoyed decent following among those who thrived on the bedroom stories of the filmstars. So we had magazines like Stardust and Cine Blitz among others. Earlier, there was no concept of film gossip except in the one weekly, Blitz, which attributed a small columns to film gossip. But, these glossies made it into full-time journalism!\nLike all things transitory, the gossip glossies lost their following as the social media and web portals devoted to films (by the hundreds) mushroomed. What was worse for these glossies was that there was no gossip to write about. If the stars were in relationship or having an affair, it was all in the open. No use writing about affairs that are public! So, the gossip magazines met with their natural demise.\nComing back to the mainstream media which took to cashing in on the self-gratification seeking film folk, just about every column centimetre of their supplements was available at a price. The editor had little say, and the content was worked out between the marketing department and the spender. Reviews were rated with stars as in 3 stars, 4 or 5. As if the stars and the superstars in their star cast were not enough, insecure filmmakers also bought these critics’ stars. It was all going haywire. The reader was taken for a fool while, the reader on his part, did not care since such supplements came free with the newspaper! Who was fooling who? Presently, they are all starved of content.\nWhat about TV channels? Do you think they would have survived the initial six months of the corona lockdown with no other news except corona, its effects and what the governments were doing? They would have bored watchers besides adding to the depression caused by the pandemic. Sadly, the news about the tragic death of two film-related young people, actor Sushant Singh Rajput and his associate Disha Salian, helped the news channels sustain. Otherwise, there was no news happening nationally or internationally.\nNot only the television channels, but even film-based portals, had nothing except the Sushant tragedy to write about. Remains to be seen how many bounce back, considering there is little happening in the film world to write about. Then, just about every social media user has turned into a critic now. They post their personal reviews about films as well as OTT content.\nALSO READ: Facebook Redesigns Its Page To Make It User Friendly\nAs things stand today, there is not a single film publication available on the newsstands, and not likely to re-launch very soon either. (IANS)\n(Vinod Mirani is a veteran film writer and box, office analyst. 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Sitting at home for months has made people shift everyday fitness to virtual or online programs. Here’s a list of a few digital fitness platforms to help you reach your fitness goal from the comfort of your home.
TREAD
Is an online fitness platform that connects the country’s top trainers and fitness experts with fitness enthusiasts and individuals free of cost. It covers Yoga to Zumba and Running to HIIT, allowing users to create their own schedules and ensure uninterrupted fitness training at home or on the road with the app. It organizes interactive group workout sessions with live trainers, leading to trainer empowerment and incorporating the concept of working out ‘Anytime, Anywhere’.
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GOQii
GOQii’s smart health ecosystem integration tools for real-time personalized coaching, a health e-commerce store, scheduling doctor appointments, and a unique ‘GOQii Cash’ program where healthy behavior is rewarded with cash discounts and insurance discounts. The smart-tech-enabled startup already had a pre-existing platform of live videos (GOQii Play), e-commerce (GOQii store), and doctor consultations.
Curefit
At cure. fit, one makes group workouts fun, daily food healthy & tasty, mental fitness easy with yoga and meditation, and medical and lifestyle care hassle-free. These guided workouts at curefit include bodyweight exercises that will strengthen the midsection, burn belly fat, and help improve your overall fitness.
Daily Yoga
Daily Yoga inspires yogis worldwide with the largest yoga pose base. It helps one practice yoga on all mobile devices and multi-platforms. It has more than 100 yoga and meditation classes to help people from all levels. A whole series of beginner-friendly tutorials to help you find a different and better self in only 2 weeks. Most of them are between three to sixty minutes, and it’s designed for both beginners and professionals.
If you are looking to incorporate yoga into your weight loss or staying fit program, the programs are designed for exactly that.
ALSO READ: Higher Consumption Of Coffee Can Reduce Risk Of Prostate Cancer
TWellness App
Based in Bologna, Italy, Technogym’s new fitness app TW, (TWellness), helps users access specialized sessions conducted by master trainers at Technogym, across the globe. Technogym also offers a complete range of products for home fitness based on the space available, training needs, sports passions, or home interior style.
30 Day Fitness
The name of this app is quite relevant as this fitness app has personalized 30-day challenges to help you achieve your goals of being more active, lose weight, or gain muscle. This app has 400-odd individual fitness workouts that are designed to be done at home or pretty much anywhere. These workouts are named after different cities of the world and under each city, there’s a particular set of workouts to be completed. (IANS)
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Holistic well-being focused on nutrition and rejuvenation is being talked about more than ever. The global hospitality industry has seen a renewed interest in wellness tourism. Travelers are seeking out health and wellness retreats to build their immunity. According to a report by the Global Wellness Institute, wellness tourism is slated to grow at an average annual rate of 7.5 percent by 2022.
This is higher than the projected 6.4 percent rate for the annual growth of overall global tourism. As things gradually get back to normalcy, it is predicted that wellness is going to be a priority for everyone and people will plan their vacations around it. In the months to come, we may well see wellness tourism taking center-stage.
People will travel to places that offer health and wellness enhancing opportunities and tourism will shift from simple spa and leisure travel to health and wellness-focused travel. The anxiety and stress due to COVID-19 can be resolved with holidays in wellness-focused places that offer the essence of these holistic therapies and spirituality and well-being. Preventive healthcare is a good way to combat diseases.
Follow NewsGram on Facebook to stay updated.
More people are favoring a wellness staycation, there are new demands for immunity boosting retreats, socially distanced wellness trips, private jet wellness journeys, and working remotely on holiday; personal health and fitness are now a top priority for travel.
As a major hospitality group in the region, CG Hospitality is expected to strengthen the positioning and business of The Farm, both in the Philippines as well as in markets such as Europe, USA, India, Nepal, and the Middle East, by bringing a range of talents and industry experts.
Rahul Chaudhary, MD & CEO, CG Corp Global & CG Hospitality Global, told IANSlife: “The Farm at San Benito in its stride, is evolving to take over the world through its intrinsic philosophy promoting overall health and holistic well-being. It is the perfect confluence of healing ambiance and atmosphere that instantly reinvigorates the senses.
The constant urge to offer enhanced services and wholesome healing experience to its customers, imprints their hearts thus, leaving an urge to return. The Farm needs to be replicated across key global destinations to deliver on the ever-increasing predictions and trends around wellness. Making time to unplug is a higher priority than ever before and destinations that help achieve this balance like The Farm will be highly sought after.”
He further added, “Despite the pandemic borne obstacles, The Farm at San Benito was the first medical wellness resort in the country, if not in the world, to reopen last May 16, 2020, with necessary permits and continue its operations as a medical wellness facility. In spite of many challenges such as Taal Volcano Eruption, Covid-19 pandemic, and major typhoons, The Farm recover business through positive flow through – by reducing cost; increasing revenue for healthy profit margins.”
According to The Farm’s medical director, Dr. Homer Lim, a certain population of people who developed Covid-19 infections will eventually have what’s now called the “Post-Covid Syndrome” or long haulers. They usually will have persistent symptoms even at 2 months from recovery. The most common symptoms are loss of taste and smell, fatigue, difficulty breathing, muscle, and joint pains as well as digestive issues.
With The Farm’s Covid-free healing environment, medically-supervised and science-based treatments, healthy vegan and nutritious meals, and mindful movement activities — The Farm provides a holistic approach to help Covid-19 survivors fully recover and achieve their optimum health.
The expert lists some wellness trends that are sure to shape the industry in this new year.
Staycation Wellness Boom
2021 is going to see an unprecedented rise in the number of travelers looking for domestic wellness breaks. People are searching for holidays to improve their health and fitness without always having to go overseas. Whether it’s a healthy break to de-stress or an active holiday to boost physical well-being; wellness staycations are proving to be the perfect opportunity to kick start, or maintain a healthy lifestyle and boost our immunity, all from the comfort of our own country.
Immunity Booster Retreats
Covid-19 will make immunity building and enhancement a major wellness trend in 2021. There’s going to be an increased focus on strengthening and supporting immunity. This will lead to an increased focus on gut health and the microbiome because of its relation to our immunity and brain function.
Working Remotely on Holiday to Stay Healthy
With the rise of remote work and the ongoing restrictions of Covid-19, many are leaving their home offices for the chance of working from a picturesque wellness holiday destination. Technology has facilitated many workers to perform their job effectively from anywhere there is a phone signal and a strong Wi-Fi connection. Instead of working remotely from home, we are starting to discover that working from holiday has remarkable benefits.
Self-Care Now an Essential Part of Travel
Healthy holidays with the purpose of fostering personal betterment are going to grow in relevancy through 2021, and long into the next decade. After all, it is unlikely that being unhealthy is going to become popular any time soon.
Social Distance Wellness Trips to Far-Flung Destinations
A greater number of holidaymakers are choosing socially distance wellness trips to destinations further afield than in previous years. The greater the health risk of travel and the greater the effort, means people are more inclined to book one big holiday. Holiday goers are favoring longer healthy getaways that are further away but less risky and more secluded.
Social distance holidays are popular with families, couples, and solo travelers, as they provide quiet time away to strengthen relationships and focus on personal well-being. Social distance is well accommodated by many luxury hotels, providing they are in low-risk Covid-19 spots. Private villa resorts at these locations provide healthy retreats that are ideal for two weeks or more of self-isolating in a beautiful, remote location.
Mindful and Sustainable Travel
2021 will see a huge rise in the relevance that sustainability takes in the travel plans of consumers as they become more mindful than ever. Consumers saw the dramatic effect emissions were having on the planet and resolved to be more mindful about the environmental impact of their actions. Staycations or holidays at resorts with a greater commitment to eco-friendly practices are going to be more popular. Wellness resorts are embracing a holistic approach to holidaying that reduces the environmental effects of a guest’s stay. Likewise, consumers are now more inclined to fly less frequently, preferring one long-haul holiday a year rather than multiple short hauls.
ALSO READ: Tour Operators Urge Government To Announce About Restoration of Tourist Visas
Big Bucket List Wellness Trip
For many wellness trend travelers, eager to rid themselves of the unhealthy habits picked up during lockdown, 2021 is going to be the year for a once in a lifetime bucket list wellness trip. Many seasoned wellness trend travelers are keen on adventurous wellness getaways and weeks of lavish splendor. With many people feeling their health suffered from the confines of lockdown, health-conscious and ambitious traveler are seeing 2021 as an opportunity to return to that pre-lockdown level with a once in a lifetime wellness trip.
Wellness Real Estate Gains Momentum
In 2018, GWI researchers forecasted that the wellness real estate and communities market would be the fastest-growing wellness segment over the next few years: expanding from a $134 billion market in 2017 to $198 billion by 2022 (or 8 percent annually). Those numbers may be surpassed given the Covid-19 crisis, which has rapidly accelerated people’s desire to bring far more wellness into their homes and to live in intentionally wellness-focused communities. GWI’s Build Well to Live Well research reported that there were roughly 750 global wellness real estate/community projects built or in the development pipeline in 2018; GWI researchers expect that number to grow significantly. (IANS)
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The anxiety and stress due to COVID-19 can be resolved with holidays in wellness-focused places that offer the essence of these holistic therapies and spirituality and well-being. Preventive healthcare is a good way to combat diseases.\nFollow NewsGram on Facebook to stay updated.\nMore people are favoring a wellness staycation, there are new demands for immunity boosting retreats, socially distanced wellness trips, private jet wellness journeys, and working remotely on holiday; personal health and fitness are now a top priority for travel.\nAs a major hospitality group in the region, CG Hospitality is expected to strengthen the positioning and business of The Farm, both in the Philippines as well as in markets such as Europe, USA, India, Nepal, and the Middle East, by bringing a range of talents and industry experts.\nRahul Chaudhary, MD & CEO, CG Corp Global & CG Hospitality Global, told IANSlife: “The Farm at San Benito in its stride, is evolving to take over the world through its intrinsic philosophy promoting overall health and holistic well-being. It is the perfect confluence of healing ambiance and atmosphere that instantly reinvigorates the senses.\nThe constant urge to offer enhanced services and wholesome healing experience to its customers, imprints their hearts thus, leaving an urge to return. The Farm needs to be replicated across key global destinations to deliver on the ever-increasing predictions and trends around wellness. Making time to unplug is a higher priority than ever before and destinations that help achieve this balance like The Farm will be highly sought after.”\nHe further added, “Despite the pandemic borne obstacles, The Farm at San Benito was the first medical wellness resort in the country, if not in the world, to reopen last May 16, 2020, with necessary permits and continue its operations as a medical wellness facility. In spite of many challenges such as Taal Volcano Eruption, Covid-19 pandemic, and major typhoons, The Farm recover business through positive flow through – by reducing cost; increasing revenue for healthy profit margins.”\nAccording to The Farm’s medical director, Dr. Homer Lim, a certain population of people who developed Covid-19 infections will eventually have what’s now called the “Post-Covid Syndrome” or long haulers. They usually will have persistent symptoms even at 2 months from recovery. The most common symptoms are loss of taste and smell, fatigue, difficulty breathing, muscle, and joint pains as well as digestive issues.\nWith The Farm’s Covid-free healing environment, medically-supervised and science-based treatments, healthy vegan and nutritious meals, and mindful movement activities — The Farm provides a holistic approach to help Covid-19 survivors fully recover and achieve their optimum health.\nThe expert lists some wellness trends that are sure to shape the industry in this new year.\nStaycation Wellness Boom\n2021 is going to see an unprecedented rise in the number of travelers looking for domestic wellness breaks. People are searching for holidays to improve their health and fitness without always having to go overseas. Whether it’s a healthy break to de-stress or an active holiday to boost physical well-being; wellness staycations are proving to be the perfect opportunity to kick start, or maintain a healthy lifestyle and boost our immunity, all from the comfort of our own country.\nImmunity Booster Retreats\nCovid-19 will make immunity building and enhancement a major wellness trend in 2021. There’s going to be an increased focus on strengthening and supporting immunity. This will lead to an increased focus on gut health and the microbiome because of its relation to our immunity and brain function.\nWorking Remotely on Holiday to Stay Healthy\nWith the rise of remote work and the ongoing restrictions of Covid-19, many are leaving their home offices for the chance of working from a picturesque wellness holiday destination. Technology has facilitated many workers to perform their job effectively from anywhere there is a phone signal and a strong Wi-Fi connection. Instead of working remotely from home, we are starting to discover that working from holiday has remarkable benefits.\nSelf-Care Now an Essential Part of Travel\nHealthy holidays with the purpose of fostering personal betterment are going to grow in relevancy through 2021, and long into the next decade. After all, it is unlikely that being unhealthy is going to become popular any time soon.\nSocial Distance Wellness Trips to Far-Flung Destinations\nA greater number of holidaymakers are choosing socially distance wellness trips to destinations further afield than in previous years. The greater the health risk of travel and the greater the effort, means people are more inclined to book one big holiday. Holiday goers are favoring longer healthy getaways that are further away but less risky and more secluded.\nSocial distance holidays are popular with families, couples, and solo travelers, as they provide quiet time away to strengthen relationships and focus on personal well-being. Social distance is well accommodated by many luxury hotels, providing they are in low-risk Covid-19 spots. Private villa resorts at these locations provide healthy retreats that are ideal for two weeks or more of self-isolating in a beautiful, remote location.\nMindful and Sustainable Travel\n2021 will see a huge rise in the relevance that sustainability takes in the travel plans of consumers as they become more mindful than ever. Consumers saw the dramatic effect emissions were having on the planet and resolved to be more mindful about the environmental impact of their actions. Staycations or holidays at resorts with a greater commitment to eco-friendly practices are going to be more popular. Wellness resorts are embracing a holistic approach to holidaying that reduces the environmental effects of a guest’s stay. Likewise, consumers are now more inclined to fly less frequently, preferring one long-haul holiday a year rather than multiple short hauls.\nALSO READ: Tour Operators Urge Government To Announce About Restoration of Tourist Visas\nBig Bucket List Wellness Trip\nFor many wellness trend travelers, eager to rid themselves of the unhealthy habits picked up during lockdown, 2021 is going to be the year for a once in a lifetime bucket list wellness trip. Many seasoned wellness trend travelers are keen on adventurous wellness getaways and weeks of lavish splendor. With many people feeling their health suffered from the confines of lockdown, health-conscious and ambitious traveler are seeing 2021 as an opportunity to return to that pre-lockdown level with a once in a lifetime wellness trip.\nWellness Real Estate Gains Momentum\nIn 2018, GWI researchers forecasted that the wellness real estate and communities market would be the fastest-growing wellness segment over the next few years: expanding from a $134 billion market in 2017 to $198 billion by 2022 (or 8 percent annually). Those numbers may be surpassed given the Covid-19 crisis, which has rapidly accelerated people’s desire to bring far more wellness into their homes and to live in intentionally wellness-focused communities. GWI’s Build Well to Live Well research reported that there were roughly 750 global wellness real estate/community projects built or in the development pipeline in 2018; GWI researchers expect that number to grow significantly. (IANS)",
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Widespread unemployment in the time of the spread of the coronavirus pandemic is a cause of concern for the global economy as well.
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Introduction
COVID-19 and the spread of the pandemic have had a huge impact on the national economies of most nations of the world. Among the world’s worst-hit is Australia. Sectors in the country like hospitality and tourism have been hit the hardest. As per the reports, one in ten people have lost their jobs due to the pandemic and do not have a regular income source anymore.
For the students who study in the country, the pandemic brings about a lot of uncertainty and panic. Countries have lost their job markets and millions of people are out of a regular source of income. However, the silver lining is that the Australian government is proactively making more policies that help their citizens gain a regular source of employment.
Students can take up part-time jobs in Australia to battle the pandemic and earn a little extra income on the side. These odd-jobs are not career prospects but simple and effective job vacancies that are made accessible by the government to help the citizens.
Widespread unemployment in the time of the spread of the coronavirus pandemic is a cause of concern for the global economy as well. Hence, the measures taken by the Australian government to help people get jobs is done in good faith. There are a lot of other industries that are offering a ray of hope to the Australian workforce and the overall Australian economy.
Here are some of the ways in which you can ensure financial stability in the future
There are a lot of ways and a lot of habits that can make you financially stable in the future. Some of those ways and habits are listed below:
Taking up a job
Some different jobs that you can take up to make yourself some extra money on the side are:
Security Agencies
Jobs at security agencies are booming at this time. This is because a lot of people are not visiting their offices at the moment which leaves these offices empty. Since they are fixed assets of the company, they cannot just be abandoned. Hence, students can apply for jobs of security guards for private and public properties. This does not even require a university degree or any other kinds of formal education requirements. There are, however, some preferences of the company and they prefer to hire people who have Certificate II and Certificate III. If you want more details about the security agencies, you can also check Asset Security Courses or Advance Training’s CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations (Crowd Control/Unarmed Guard).
Doorstep delivery jobs
Restaurants and other diners, along with cafes have been shut down indefinitely. People are so scared about the pandemic that they fear going to public and communal places even if they open at a 50% capacity. Hence, even though the people cannot go out to dine, they would love a service that could let them have delicious food right at their homes. Doorstep delivery services!
If you have a vehicle of your own and prefer to drive most of the time, you can apply to become a deliveryman for doorstep delivery services. There are several doorstep delivery services for food in Australia like UberEats, Menulog, Deliveroo and others. You can apply to any one of these services. There is a high chance you will get a job there because there is an increasing demand for such kinds of services. They also prefer hiring students because of the kind of efficiency that they can bring.
Courier pick-up and delivery
As people cannot go out shopping for their favorite clothes and/or household accessories, they have no option but to opt for delivery services from e-commerce websites. And the more people order online, the more the demand for courier delivery men increases. Hence, this service is not going anywhere anytime soon. When people order more stuff off of Amazon and other e-commerce giants, they have to pay for the delivery and shipping as well.
Warehouse workers
It is not necessary to work as delivery men either. Students can also become warehouse managers or movers who can help with the logistics of the delivery of the packages and couriers. There is also a high chance of promotions and better pay if you get the opportunity to work for big e-commerce giants like Amazon and eBay. Hence, in the era of the pandemic, one of the best places to work is the online sector, whatever way it might be.
Earn your money doing something that you enjoy
Make sure that your primary income source comes from a job you love. A typical office worker spends a third of their day on work. Make sure that time spent is worth it.
The pandemic has forced everyone to stay indoors and suddenly we find ourselves with a lot of free time to spare. Here is a quick tip to utilize this time to your benefit and make some good money as well.
Start a blog! With a blog, you have the perfect platform to express your opinions, share your skills, knowledge and connect with like-minded individuals. The best part is, you don’t need any capital investment or technical skills to become a blogger! All you need is an idea and an internet connection!
To improve your skills, you can take up online courses in digital marketing, SEO optimization and content marketing solutions. Digital marketing techniques give your blog a much-needed boost, improving your overall web visibility and chances of monetization.
Create an emergency fund
Nobody is devoid of emergencies. The worst part of emergencies is that you can never predict them. Hence, it is very important to have some income saved, especially if you’re living paycheck to paycheck.
Keep a contingency fund in place that you can use to tackle any adversity. Also, ensure that you have your life insurance and health insurance in place. Medical insurance is especially mandatory especially considering the global pandemic that has crippled the population.
Pay off your debt
If most of your salary is spent on premiums and loans, you can’t save much for the future. To make sure you’re financially stable in the future, you have to make sure that you become debt-free as fast as possible.
Consistency
The key to having a stable financial future is to make sure you’re sticking to these healthy habits throughout your life. Discipline is very crucial when handling money and you must take care to invest a lot of your willpower into this enterprise.
I often advise readers to plan a budget at the start of every month and allocate their earnings smartly. Learn to prioritize your expenses. This way you don’t end up broke at the end of the month and actually manage to save something.
Living on a budget doesn’t mean that you don’t enjoy your earnings though. Keep some money aside for little luxuries. You are allowed to splurge a little, provided all your basic expenses are met beforehand.
Special note: How can student loan financing save you thousands of dollars?
Student loan refinancing should never be confused with student loan consolidation. Loan experts agree that if student loan refinancing is acquired from the best refinancing companies out there in the country, the students can avail themselves of awesome student loans at better rates and lower liability. The cherry on top is the fact that if you have a good and strong credit score as an individual, you can also get a lower price.
If you cannot fulfill the requirements, then you have to bring with yourself a co-signer who will be willing to sign on your behalf and get you that lower interest rate. A co-signer can be any adult who is willing to share the risk that you are taking. They should also financially mature and qualified, preferably. Parents are the most common cosigners of student loans in this country. Other cosigners are also grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, cousins, and friends who have the ability to help you out with your student loan.
ALSO READ: UP On Its First Sports University In Meerut
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As an assignment expert, Jane delivers online sessions at Expert Assignment Help (UK), helping students with writing essays and assignments. She is also one of the co-founders and education consultants at Top My Grades. Beyond work, you can find her at community homework workshops as a volunteer helping students in need of private tutoring with their homework.
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"Introduction\nCOVID-19 and the spread of the pandemic have had a huge impact on the national economies of most nations of the world. Among the world’s worst-hit is Australia. Sectors in the country like hospitality and tourism have been hit the hardest. As per the reports, one in ten people have lost their jobs due to the pandemic and do not have a regular income source anymore.\nFor the students who study in the country, the pandemic brings about a lot of uncertainty and panic. Countries have lost their job markets and millions of people are out of a regular source of income. However, the silver lining is that the Australian government is proactively making more policies that help their citizens gain a regular source of employment.\nStudents can take up part-time jobs in Australia to battle the pandemic and earn a little extra income on the side. These odd-jobs are not career prospects but simple and effective job vacancies that are made accessible by the government to help the citizens.\nWidespread unemployment in the time of the spread of the coronavirus pandemic is a cause of concern for the global economy as well. Hence, the measures taken by the Australian government to help people get jobs is done in good faith. There are a lot of other industries that are offering a ray of hope to the Australian workforce and the overall Australian economy.\nHere are some of the ways in which you can ensure financial stability in the future\nThere are a lot of ways and a lot of habits that can make you financially stable in the future. Some of those ways and habits are listed below:\nTaking up a job\nSome different jobs that you can take up to make yourself some extra money on the side are:\nSecurity Agencies\nJobs at security agencies are booming at this time. This is because a lot of people are not visiting their offices at the moment which leaves these offices empty. Since they are fixed assets of the company, they cannot just be abandoned. Hence, students can apply for jobs of security guards for private and public properties. This does not even require a university degree or any other kinds of formal education requirements. There are, however, some preferences of the company and they prefer to hire people who have Certificate II and Certificate III. If you want more details about the security agencies, you can also check Asset Security Courses or Advance Training’s CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations (Crowd Control/Unarmed Guard).\nDoorstep delivery jobs\nRestaurants and other diners, along with cafes have been shut down indefinitely. People are so scared about the pandemic that they fear going to public and communal places even if they open at a 50% capacity. Hence, even though the people cannot go out to dine, they would love a service that could let them have delicious food right at their homes. Doorstep delivery services!\nIf you have a vehicle of your own and prefer to drive most of the time, you can apply to become a deliveryman for doorstep delivery services. There are several doorstep delivery services for food in Australia like UberEats, Menulog, Deliveroo and others. You can apply to any one of these services. There is a high chance you will get a job there because there is an increasing demand for such kinds of services. They also prefer hiring students because of the kind of efficiency that they can bring.\nCourier pick-up and delivery\nAs people cannot go out shopping for their favorite clothes and/or household accessories, they have no option but to opt for delivery services from e-commerce websites. And the more people order online, the more the demand for courier delivery men increases. Hence, this service is not going anywhere anytime soon. When people order more stuff off of Amazon and other e-commerce giants, they have to pay for the delivery and shipping as well.\nWarehouse workers\nIt is not necessary to work as delivery men either. Students can also become warehouse managers or movers who can help with the logistics of the delivery of the packages and couriers. There is also a high chance of promotions and better pay if you get the opportunity to work for big e-commerce giants like Amazon and eBay. Hence, in the era of the pandemic, one of the best places to work is the online sector, whatever way it might be.\nEarn your money doing something that you enjoy\nMake sure that your primary income source comes from a job you love. A typical office worker spends a third of their day on work. Make sure that time spent is worth it.\nThe pandemic has forced everyone to stay indoors and suddenly we find ourselves with a lot of free time to spare. Here is a quick tip to utilize this time to your benefit and make some good money as well.\nStart a blog! With a blog, you have the perfect platform to express your opinions, share your skills, knowledge and connect with like-minded individuals. The best part is, you don’t need any capital investment or technical skills to become a blogger! All you need is an idea and an internet connection!\nTo improve your skills, you can take up online courses in digital marketing, SEO optimization and content marketing solutions. Digital marketing techniques give your blog a much-needed boost, improving your overall web visibility and chances of monetization.\nCreate an emergency fund\nNobody is devoid of emergencies. The worst part of emergencies is that you can never predict them. Hence, it is very important to have some income saved, especially if you’re living paycheck to paycheck.\nKeep a contingency fund in place that you can use to tackle any adversity. Also, ensure that you have your life insurance and health insurance in place. Medical insurance is especially mandatory especially considering the global pandemic that has crippled the population.\nPay off your debt\nIf most of your salary is spent on premiums and loans, you can’t save much for the future. To make sure you’re financially stable in the future, you have to make sure that you become debt-free as fast as possible.\nConsistency\nThe key to having a stable financial future is to make sure you’re sticking to these healthy habits throughout your life. Discipline is very crucial when handling money and you must take care to invest a lot of your willpower into this enterprise.\nI often advise readers to plan a budget at the start of every month and allocate their earnings smartly. Learn to prioritize your expenses. This way you don’t end up broke at the end of the month and actually manage to save something.\nLiving on a budget doesn’t mean that you don’t enjoy your earnings though. Keep some money aside for little luxuries. You are allowed to splurge a little, provided all your basic expenses are met beforehand.\nSpecial note: How can student loan financing save you thousands of dollars?\nStudent loan refinancing should never be confused with student loan consolidation. Loan experts agree that if student loan refinancing is acquired from the best refinancing companies out there in the country, the students can avail themselves of awesome student loans at better rates and lower liability. The cherry on top is the fact that if you have a good and strong credit score as an individual, you can also get a lower price.\nIf you cannot fulfill the requirements, then you have to bring with yourself a co-signer who will be willing to sign on your behalf and get you that lower interest rate. A co-signer can be any adult who is willing to share the risk that you are taking. They should also financially mature and qualified, preferably. Parents are the most common cosigners of student loans in this country. Other cosigners are also grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, cousins, and friends who have the ability to help you out with your student loan.\nALSO READ: UP On Its First Sports University In Meerut\nAuthor’s bio\nAs an assignment expert, Jane delivers online sessions at Expert Assignment Help (UK), helping students with writing essays and assignments. She is also one of the co-founders and education consultants at Top My Grades. Beyond work, you can find her at community homework workshops as a volunteer helping students in need of private tutoring with their homework.\n(Disclaimer: This article is sponsored and hence promote links of commercial interest.)",
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71 percent people felt that their health is worse off today than pre-Covid-19 due to broken eating and fitness habits and the sedentary lifestyle.
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The Covid-19 pandemic has changed Indians’ outlook on health as 70 percent of Indians say they will prioritize dietary and lifestyle changes in 2021 to manage both emotional and physical health, according to a survey.
It added that 60 percent of Indians say that they will de-prioritize going to a gym. For 73 percent of Indians, taste reigns supreme in their decision to buy food products and poor taste of health products is an obstacle to making the right dietary choices, said the finding by Habitt.
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A majority of Indians – 71 percent, felt that their health is worse off today than pre-Covid-19 due to broken eating and fitness habits. There are a number of reasons cited as barriers to better health. These are a lack of time, poor taste of healthy products, and confusing technical details of healthy products exaggerated by the inability to make a choice among the various options. 72 percent of survey respondents cite lack of time while 66 percent cite the poor taste of healthy items to be their biggest obstacle.
100 percent of the survey respondents correctly identified what are healthy foods versus junk foods indicating very high awareness about the ill effects of unhealthy options that are full of fats or sugars. However, a bulk – 73 percent, highlighted that they would still consume unhealthy options since they are tasty, convenient, and part of their daily lifestyle. Taste thus reigns supreme in the decision to buy food and a majority still prefers tasty foods that also have nutritional benefits, over healthy foods that may not taste good.
As per the survey, 70 percent of respondents show a higher inclination than before towards improving their health through dietary changes, whereas nearly one in four, 26 percent would also like to make meditation a higher priority. 65 percent also indicate their increased reliance on medical and nutritional experts to help achieve their goals. More than 60 percent of Indians have a reduced priority than earlier towards traditional gyms and fitness centers, owing to social distancing and avoidance of communal areas in Covid-19 and would prefer to exercise at home or do alternate physical activities like running, cycling or aerobics.
“The survey highlights that the myth that diet is secondary to exercise in the health journey, is beginning to crumble, with respondents realizing the importance of nutrition and prioritizing changes in diet over exercise to achieve better physical and mental health. This is the new normal,” said Dhruv Bhushan, Co-founder & CEO, Habbit.
He added: “As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to shift consumer habits towards being more health-conscious, there is an opportunity for food and nutrition companies to win on taste and fuel healthier lifestyles.”
ALSO READ: Religious People Less Likely To Suffer Depression and Anxiety: Says Study
“Good nutrition is vital to a healthy lifestyle and is one of the most singularly important factors in overall health. The food we eat literally becomes who we are, and influences our physical, mental, and even emotional well-being. Complemented with physical activity, it helps to maintain a discipline of the body as well as the mind. If the body feels good, the mind will feel good! The pandemic has brought the importance of this balance to the center,” says nutritionist and wellness coach Avni Kaul, and the founder of Nutri Activania, which helps people discover ‘nutrition for an active life’. Avni was the diet advisor to the Indian contingent during the preparatory session for the Buenos Aires Summer Youth Olympic Games in 2018.
The online survey was conducted in the last quarter of 2020 with 2,428 adults across metros in India. All respondents are in the age group of 22-56 years and have an annual household income of more than Rs 10 lakh. (IANS)
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"The Covid-19 pandemic has changed Indians’ outlook on health as 70 percent of Indians say they will prioritize dietary and lifestyle changes in 2021 to manage both emotional and physical health, according to a survey.\nIt added that 60 percent of Indians say that they will de-prioritize going to a gym. For 73 percent of Indians, taste reigns supreme in their decision to buy food products and poor taste of health products is an obstacle to making the right dietary choices, said the finding by Habitt.\nFollow NewsGram on Twitter to stay updated about the World news.\nA majority of Indians – 71 percent, felt that their health is worse off today than pre-Covid-19 due to broken eating and fitness habits. There are a number of reasons cited as barriers to better health. These are a lack of time, poor taste of healthy products, and confusing technical details of healthy products exaggerated by the inability to make a choice among the various options. 72 percent of survey respondents cite lack of time while 66 percent cite the poor taste of healthy items to be their biggest obstacle.\n100 percent of the survey respondents correctly identified what are healthy foods versus junk foods indicating very high awareness about the ill effects of unhealthy options that are full of fats or sugars. However, a bulk – 73 percent, highlighted that they would still consume unhealthy options since they are tasty, convenient, and part of their daily lifestyle. Taste thus reigns supreme in the decision to buy food and a majority still prefers tasty foods that also have nutritional benefits, over healthy foods that may not taste good.\nAs per the survey, 70 percent of respondents show a higher inclination than before towards improving their health through dietary changes, whereas nearly one in four, 26 percent would also like to make meditation a higher priority. 65 percent also indicate their increased reliance on medical and nutritional experts to help achieve their goals. More than 60 percent of Indians have a reduced priority than earlier towards traditional gyms and fitness centers, owing to social distancing and avoidance of communal areas in Covid-19 and would prefer to exercise at home or do alternate physical activities like running, cycling or aerobics.\n“The survey highlights that the myth that diet is secondary to exercise in the health journey, is beginning to crumble, with respondents realizing the importance of nutrition and prioritizing changes in diet over exercise to achieve better physical and mental health. This is the new normal,” said Dhruv Bhushan, Co-founder & CEO, Habbit.\nHe added: “As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to shift consumer habits towards being more health-conscious, there is an opportunity for food and nutrition companies to win on taste and fuel healthier lifestyles.”\nALSO READ: Religious People Less Likely To Suffer Depression and Anxiety: Says Study\n“Good nutrition is vital to a healthy lifestyle and is one of the most singularly important factors in overall health. The food we eat literally becomes who we are, and influences our physical, mental, and even emotional well-being. Complemented with physical activity, it helps to maintain a discipline of the body as well as the mind. If the body feels good, the mind will feel good! The pandemic has brought the importance of this balance to the center,” says nutritionist and wellness coach Avni Kaul, and the founder of Nutri Activania, which helps people discover ‘nutrition for an active life’. Avni was the diet advisor to the Indian contingent during the preparatory session for the Buenos Aires Summer Youth Olympic Games in 2018.\nThe online survey was conducted in the last quarter of 2020 with 2,428 adults across metros in India. All respondents are in the age group of 22-56 years and have an annual household income of more than Rs 10 lakh. (IANS)",
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Biden national security council "incredibly accomplished" Indian Americans who will serve under National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.
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US President-elect Joe Biden, continuing to fill out top posts to align with a diverse country’s shifting demographics, on Friday appointed to his national security council “incredibly accomplished” Indian Americans who will serve under National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.
Tarun Chhabra, a first-generation American and a graduate of Stanford University, Oxford University, and Harvard Law School, will serve as Senior Director for Technology and National Security. Sumona Guha, a graduate of Johns Hopkins and Georgetown University, has been appointed as Senior Director for South Asia and former journalist Shanthi Kalathil will be Coordinator for Democracy and Human Rights.
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The Biden – Harris transition team sent out brief profiles of the new appointees. Below are excerpts on the three latest Indian American choices.
Tarun Chhabra is a Senior Fellow at the Center for Security and Emerging Technology at Georgetown University. He was previously a Fellow with the Project on International Order and Strategy at the Brookings Institution and a Visiting Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perry World House.
During the Obama-Biden administration, Chhabra served on the National Security Council staff as Director for Strategic Planning and Director for Human Rights and National Security Issues, and at the Pentagon as a speechwriter to the Secretary of Defence.
Sumona Guha was co-chair of the South Asia foreign policy working group on the Biden-Harris campaign and serves on the transition’s State Department Agency Review Team. Guha is Senior Vice President at Albright Stonebridge Group.
Previously, she served in the State Department as a Foreign Service Officer and later, on the Secretary of State’s policy planning staff where she focused on South Asia. During the Obama-Biden administration, she was Special Advisor for national security affairs to Vice President Biden. Shanthi Kalathil is currently the senior director of the International Forum for Democratic Studies at the National Endowment for Democracy, where her work focuses on emerging challenges to democracy.
ALSO READ: The Biggest Update Of Wi-Fi In 20 Years To Release This Year
Previously in her career, she served as a senior democracy fellow at the US Agency for International Development, an associate with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a Hong Kong-based reporter for the Asian Wall Street Journal, and an advisor to international affairs organizations.
Kalathil is the co-author of Open Networks, Closed Regimes: The Impact of the Internet on Authoritarian Rule. Originally from California, Kalathil is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley and the London School of Economics and Political Science. (IANS)
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"US President-elect Joe Biden, continuing to fill out top posts to align with a diverse country’s shifting demographics, on Friday appointed to his national security council “incredibly accomplished” Indian Americans who will serve under National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.\nTarun Chhabra, a first-generation American and a graduate of Stanford University, Oxford University, and Harvard Law School, will serve as Senior Director for Technology and National Security. Sumona Guha, a graduate of Johns Hopkins and Georgetown University, has been appointed as Senior Director for South Asia and former journalist Shanthi Kalathil will be Coordinator for Democracy and Human Rights.\nFollow NewsGram on Instagram to keep yourself updated.\nThe Biden – Harris transition team sent out brief profiles of the new appointees. Below are excerpts on the three latest Indian American choices.\nTarun Chhabra is a Senior Fellow at the Center for Security and Emerging Technology at Georgetown University. He was previously a Fellow with the Project on International Order and Strategy at the Brookings Institution and a Visiting Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perry World House.\nDuring the Obama-Biden administration, Chhabra served on the National Security Council staff as Director for Strategic Planning and Director for Human Rights and National Security Issues, and at the Pentagon as a speechwriter to the Secretary of Defence.\nSumona Guha was co-chair of the South Asia foreign policy working group on the Biden-Harris campaign and serves on the transition’s State Department Agency Review Team. Guha is Senior Vice President at Albright Stonebridge Group.\nPreviously, she served in the State Department as a Foreign Service Officer and later, on the Secretary of State’s policy planning staff where she focused on South Asia. During the Obama-Biden administration, she was Special Advisor for national security affairs to Vice President Biden. Shanthi Kalathil is currently the senior director of the International Forum for Democratic Studies at the National Endowment for Democracy, where her work focuses on emerging challenges to democracy.\nALSO READ: The Biggest Update Of Wi-Fi In 20 Years To Release This Year\nPreviously in her career, she served as a senior democracy fellow at the US Agency for International Development, an associate with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a Hong Kong-based reporter for the Asian Wall Street Journal, and an advisor to international affairs organizations.\nKalathil is the co-author of Open Networks, Closed Regimes: The Impact of the Internet on Authoritarian Rule. Originally from California, Kalathil is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley and the London School of Economics and Political Science. (IANS)",
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You should be comfortable in communicating and collaborating with your designer who takes time to understand your personality and your project goals.
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Are you considering hiring an interior decorator? If so, you must plan ahead to get maximum returns. From your budget and timeline to your inspiration and must-haves, you must be prepared to have an in-depth conversation with your interior designer to helps him/her understand your needs. Swati Goorha, Founder & CEO and Principal Interior Designer at Swati Goorha Designs list down a few points to keep in mind before you hire an interior designer.
Know Your Budget
One of the first things that you should consider before hiring an interior designer is your budget. Simply put, how much do you want to spend on this interior design project? When you speak to an interior designer, one of the first things that they will inquire about is your budget. Your budget may also determine whether you can afford full-service interior design services or if you would instead do some of the work yourself and use a virtual design service that provides you with direction and advice.
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Everyone has a different budget for the same project. It is important to understand yours before you get started so your designer can help you stay within it. If you are unsure of setting a realistic budget, your designer can also help you develop a budget for your project.
Know Your Timeline
Your timeline is another crucial aspect that you should consider before hiring an interior designer. Do you have a few weeks, a couple of months, or a year? Is your timeline set in stone or flexible as long as you get the results you want? Do you want retail products or custom trade-only products (that often come with a better price when working with a designer, but custom work takes more time to build)? Your timeline may influence some of your interior designer’s choices, and hence it is crucial that you know your timeline and ensures that your interior designer understands it as well.
Collect Inspiration
Before you contact an interior designer, find what inspires you on your own. Create an inspiration folder or inspiration board using Pinterest or saving images of spaces you like. While interior designers are incredibly talented and can work miracles, they must understand what your idea of perfect space entails. You should also explain to your designer anything that you like or dislike about your current space. This will help the designer create a space that is beautiful and to your tastes and sensibilities.
Understand Which Services You Need
Interior designers usually offer several services. You can choose from full-service design, virtual design, bathroom design, single room design, and many other services. Before you contact your interior designer, you should know what services are relevant for your project. Are you searching for an interior designer who will take care of everything for you? Or do you want to be the one making decisions based on recommendations from a professional interior designer? Ask yourself these questions, so you are prepared to explain your project goals to your designer clearly. If you are not 100% sure which services you are interested in, don’t stress too much as your interior designer will help you decide.
Determine Your Must-Have vs Good-to-Have
What really matters to you in your design project? We all want everything but when it really matters, what can you not live without? It is essential for you to identify must-have vs good-to-have. Do you love to read and want a comfy, cozy reading nook, and will pay anything for it and wait for it with a custom design? Do you want the look you lived and liked on your travels, or visit with family and friends, or in a movie or media, and have to have it?? If there is anything non-negotiable, you must communicate that to your interior designer.
Credentials and References
Designer and decorator are not the same. Anyone can call themselves a designer in today’s time. But do they understand the art and science of architecture and design, as well as consumer behavior? Make an effort to get information on who is a credible designer. Are the name-sake designers involved in meeting you and working with you vs just a name and work done by anyone they have hired?
Do the designers have the industry affiliation, history, and testimonials that can be verified? Did you get a referral to the designer from a friend or family who has worked with the designer? Ask the designer these questions on their credential and if they will be involved in your project directly. Ask for referrals from a few past clients with a similar scale project as yours.
ALSO READ: List Of Some Lip-Smacking Healthy Mocktails
Personality fit
A designer will be working on your most personal spaces that you and your family inhabit. Are you comfortable and in a trusting relationship with your designer? It would help if you have a good personality fit with your designer. Some projects last a long time can be 1-2 years, and you must embark on the journey of working with the designer a life-stage partner.
You should be comfortable in communicating and collaborating with someone who takes time to understand your personality and your project goals. Your designer will have to learn about every aspect of your life to personalize your space to fit your lifestyle. Make sure you hire a person you can trust. Once you have found the right person for the job, you have to trust them to make the best recommendations for you and let them lead you to your dream home. (IANS)
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"Are you considering hiring an interior decorator? If so, you must plan ahead to get maximum returns. From your budget and timeline to your inspiration and must-haves, you must be prepared to have an in-depth conversation with your interior designer to helps him/her understand your needs. Swati Goorha, Founder & CEO and Principal Interior Designer at Swati Goorha Designs list down a few points to keep in mind before you hire an interior designer.\nKnow Your Budget\nOne of the first things that you should consider before hiring an interior designer is your budget. Simply put, how much do you want to spend on this interior design project? When you speak to an interior designer, one of the first things that they will inquire about is your budget. Your budget may also determine whether you can afford full-service interior design services or if you would instead do some of the work yourself and use a virtual design service that provides you with direction and advice.\nFollow NewsGram on Twitter to stay updated about the World news.\nEveryone has a different budget for the same project. It is important to understand yours before you get started so your designer can help you stay within it. If you are unsure of setting a realistic budget, your designer can also help you develop a budget for your project.\nKnow Your Timeline\nYour timeline is another crucial aspect that you should consider before hiring an interior designer. Do you have a few weeks, a couple of months, or a year? Is your timeline set in stone or flexible as long as you get the results you want? Do you want retail products or custom trade-only products (that often come with a better price when working with a designer, but custom work takes more time to build)? Your timeline may influence some of your interior designer’s choices, and hence it is crucial that you know your timeline and ensures that your interior designer understands it as well.\nCollect Inspiration\nBefore you contact an interior designer, find what inspires you on your own. Create an inspiration folder or inspiration board using Pinterest or saving images of spaces you like. While interior designers are incredibly talented and can work miracles, they must understand what your idea of perfect space entails. You should also explain to your designer anything that you like or dislike about your current space. This will help the designer create a space that is beautiful and to your tastes and sensibilities.\nUnderstand Which Services You Need\nInterior designers usually offer several services. You can choose from full-service design, virtual design, bathroom design, single room design, and many other services. Before you contact your interior designer, you should know what services are relevant for your project. Are you searching for an interior designer who will take care of everything for you? Or do you want to be the one making decisions based on recommendations from a professional interior designer? Ask yourself these questions, so you are prepared to explain your project goals to your designer clearly. If you are not 100% sure which services you are interested in, don’t stress too much as your interior designer will help you decide.\nDetermine Your Must-Have vs Good-to-Have\nWhat really matters to you in your design project? We all want everything but when it really matters, what can you not live without? It is essential for you to identify must-have vs good-to-have. Do you love to read and want a comfy, cozy reading nook, and will pay anything for it and wait for it with a custom design? Do you want the look you lived and liked on your travels, or visit with family and friends, or in a movie or media, and have to have it?? If there is anything non-negotiable, you must communicate that to your interior designer.\nCredentials and References\nDesigner and decorator are not the same. Anyone can call themselves a designer in today’s time. But do they understand the art and science of architecture and design, as well as consumer behavior? Make an effort to get information on who is a credible designer. Are the name-sake designers involved in meeting you and working with you vs just a name and work done by anyone they have hired?\nDo the designers have the industry affiliation, history, and testimonials that can be verified? Did you get a referral to the designer from a friend or family who has worked with the designer? Ask the designer these questions on their credential and if they will be involved in your project directly. Ask for referrals from a few past clients with a similar scale project as yours.\nALSO READ: List Of Some Lip-Smacking Healthy Mocktails\nPersonality fit\nA designer will be working on your most personal spaces that you and your family inhabit. Are you comfortable and in a trusting relationship with your designer? It would help if you have a good personality fit with your designer. Some projects last a long time can be 1-2 years, and you must embark on the journey of working with the designer a life-stage partner.\nYou should be comfortable in communicating and collaborating with someone who takes time to understand your personality and your project goals. Your designer will have to learn about every aspect of your life to personalize your space to fit your lifestyle. Make sure you hire a person you can trust. Once you have found the right person for the job, you have to trust them to make the best recommendations for you and let them lead you to your dream home. (IANS)",
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Mithila Palkar says it took her some time to understand that every family is dysfunctional. Mithila said: "For me personally, dysfunctionality is normal".
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Actress Mithila Palkar says it took her some time to understand that every family is dysfunctional.
Talking about her perspective of a normal family, Mithila said: “For me personally, dysfunctionality is normal. It took me some time to understand that every family is dysfunctional and that is what comforted me.”
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Mithila shared her thoughts when she joined her “Tribhanga: Tedhi Medhi Crazy” co-star Kajol and director Renuka Shahane for a conversation with Kusha Kapila on “Behensplaining”.
Director and writer Renuka also shared her thoughts on the definition of a normal family.
“There can be a perfect family that can have dynamics which are broken and dysfunctional. I don’t think there can be a normal family because everyone is unique so our families are bound to be unique. Therefore, there is no such thing as normal. In fact, imperfections are normal and beautiful,” Renuka said.
To this, Kajol added: “Everyone has their own idea of what parenting is and there is no manual to bring up a baby. Everyone has advice but at the end of the day, it is your own ideas about bringing up your child that matter – good or bad, they’re yours! Normal is overrated and average is underrated.”
ALSO READ: Latest Study Suggests Digestive Tract Bacteria Affects Severity of COVID infections in The Body
“Tribhanga: Tedhi Medhi Crazy” is a mother-daughter tale spanning three generations of women, and their journey of self-realisation. The family drama also stars Tanvi Azmi, Mithila Palkar, Kunal Roy Kapur, Kanwaljeet Singh, Vaibhav Tatwawadi and Manav Gohil. It is currently streaming on Netflix. (IANS)
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Researchers have found that a scalpel-free alternative to brain surgery has the potential to benefit people with Parkinson's disease symptoms
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Researchers have found that a scalpel-free alternative to brain surgery has the potential to benefit people with Parkinson’s disease symptoms that are much more severe on one side of the body.
According to the team, more testing is needed but the approach, which uses a technology called focused ultrasound, could offer a new option for patients whose symptoms are poorly controlled by medications and those who cannot or do not wish to undergo traditional brain surgery.
“This small brain region, the subthalamic nucleus, had a very strong and potent effect on parkinsonian symptoms when we targeted it with precise, focused ultrasound energy,” said researcher Jeff Elias from the University of Virginia in the US.
Focused ultrasound offers a minimally invasive alternative to traditional surgery approaches, according to a paper published in the journal New England Journal of Medicine.
The technology focuses on sound waves inside the body, much like a magnifying glass focuses light. This allows doctors to interrupt faulty brain circuits or destroy unwanted tissue. Magnetic-resonance imaging (MRI) allows doctors to monitor the procedure in real-time — and to make adjustments as needed to obtain the best patient outcomes.
To determine if the technology could benefit patients with “asymmetrical” Parkinson’s symptoms, the team evaluated 40 volunteers in a randomized, double-blinded study.
Want to read more in Hindi? Checkout: तो यह रहा 2020 का सबसे लोकप्रिय मोबाइल गेम
Twenty seven study participants received treatment with focused ultrasound, while 13 others received a simulated treatment so that the researchers could compare the results between the real procedure and the placebo. The average age of study participants was 57.
The volunteers’ symptoms before and after the procedure were assessed on a scale of 1-44. Those who received the focused ultrasound procedure saw an improvement of 10 points, while those who received the sham treatment saw a difference of fewer than two points.
The study also looked at the safety of the procedure. Side effects included unwanted movements, muscle weakness, speech disturbances, and difficulty in walking. In most cases, these were temporary, but some effects persisted in six patients a year later.
ALSO READ: Researchers Developed A New Risk Stratification Tool For Covid19
“The key for the ultimate adoption of this new procedure will be further refinements of the technology to ensure reliability and safety,” said Elias. (IANS)
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Chef Rajiv Das, Executive Sous Chef, by Marriott Mumbai, shares his creative expertise on Republic Day that is both delightful and Instagramable.
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Celebrate Republic Day by indulging in culinary delights — revel and partake in our country’s love affair with delicious food! Here are a few specially curated recipes, inspired by the colors of the National Flag to help you celebrate the joyous occasion with your loved ones. Chef Rajiv Das, Executive Sous Chef, Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai, shares his creative expertise that is both delightful and Instagramable!
BERRY BERRY PETITE GATEAUX
PORTION: 15 PIECES
Ingredients: Butter: 250 gms, Grain Sugar: 250 gms, Whole eggs: 5 nos, All-purpose flour: 250 gms, Baking powder: 5 gm, Mixed berries: 100 gm, Vanilla Essence Few drops, Sugar fondant: 400 gms, Food color (orange and green).
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Method: Cream the butter at room temperature, add sugar and keep creaming. Add the whole eggs one by one and keep creaming, until the mixture becomes soft and fluffy. Add all the dry ingredients and fold well. Add berries and mix with a light hand. Line small square silicone mold with butter and flour and pour the mixture. Bake at 180 degrees preheated oven for 15 mins. Check the baking and if needed, cook for 5 mins more. remove it and allow it to cool.
Divide the sugar fondant into three parts, add orange color in one, mix well, add green color in other and mix well and keep third part as white. Roll each sugar fondant with the help of a rolling pin. Cover each small cake nicely with the trio of fondants so it resembles the colors of the Indian flag. Decorate it with fondant flowers and leaves.
TIRANGA MOCKTAIL
Ingredients: Kiwi Chunks: 8-10, Kiwi syrup: 10 ml, Cream based sparkling water: 200 ml, Orange syrup: 30 ml, Fresh mandarin slice: 1, Mint leaf: 1
Method: Muddle kiwi chunks in the kiwi syrup and pour it at the base, Put a layer of crushed ice in the glass and add cream soda, Top it up with orange syrup, Garnish it with a fresh mandarin slice and a mint leaf.
ALSO READ: Here Are Some Life Lessons That We Can Learn From Freedom Fighters this Republic Day
TRIO OF BAVARIAN MOUSSE
Ingredients: Agar-agar: 2 Sheets, White chocolate: 200 gms, Dairy cream: 100 ml, Mascarpone cheese: 150 gms, Orange juice: 60 ml, Vanilla essence: Few drops, Kiwi crush: 100 ml, Raspberry compote: 1/2 TBSP, Whipped cream: 300 gms.
METHOD: Bloom agar- agar in water and keep aside. To make the white chocolate ganache, heat the dairy cream on low heat and add white melted chocolate. Whip the cream till soft peaks, add cold white chocolate ganache, mascarpone cheese, and agar-agar. Divide the above whipped cream mixture into three parts and add reduced orange juice in one part. Add Kiwi crush in another part and keep the third part as it is. Take a presentation glass and pipe the above mixture with the help of a piping bag. First pipe green kiwi mixture, then white, and lastly, the orange mixture. Decorate it with raspberry compote. (IANS)
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To keep your immune system in shape and strengthen the body's fighting mechanism from Flu follow these simple yet impactful tips.
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Bird flu, also called avian influenza, has come as a double whammy for countries that are already fighting their biggest battle against Covid-19. Again the sign and symptoms are related to the respiratory system only along with fever. Since there is not much clarity about its complications and other issues that patients can face, there is no one way to deal with this situation.
As per the available data and as a general rule of Ayurveda strength of diseases can be reduced by only good immunity. So, the best way to protect yourself from any kind of disease is to boost your immunity and follow a healthy lifestyle that can go beyond opting for good eating habits. Daily routine, waking up early morning, and sleeping on time is also part of a healthy lifestyle.
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With work-from-home in place, people nowadays tend to work overnight resulting in a disturbed sleep cycle. Such lifestyles affect our immunity and various ‘doshas’ of the body, says Dr. Pooja Kohli. “So, first of all, we all need to follow a healthy lifestyle which includes a healthy meal on time, sound sleep, daily exercise & meditation, offering food for our mind as well as soul,” says Kohli who is the Vice President of Ayurveda Growth at NirogStreet. To keep your immune system in shape and strengthen the body’s fighting mechanism she suggests these simple yet impactful tips to follow.
Give that extra herbs touch: You can add a few herbs like Ginger, garlic, turmeric in your daily diet to avoid bird flu kind of infections. These herbs give strength to the body for fighting back and also protect our body from getting infected.
Nasya to keep your respiratory system in shape: Every morning putting two to four drops of Anu tail in each nostril will give strength to the respiratory system, this therapy is known as Nasya. This also helps in flushing out pollutants or foreign bodies from the nasal cavity and prevents them from crossing the nasal pathway.
Remove toxins with oil pulling therapy, gargling, and steam inhalation: One of the other important therapy is oil pulling therapy, it can be done by holding lukewarm oil in the mouth for a few seconds followed by gargling with lukewarm water with a pinch of salt and turmeric along with steam inhalation. Oil pulling therapy, gargling, and steam inhalation helps in removing toxins and boost the immunity of the person.
ALSO READ: Here’s Why People Experience Abdominal Pain While Consuming Certain Foods!
Start your morning with one spoon of Chyawanprash: One more important add on in daily life is Chyawanprash. Every morning during breakfast taking one spoon of Chyawanprash helps in boosting immunity and strengthens the respiratory system.
Golden Milk: Before sleeping, taking golden milk (Milk with sugar and pinch of turmeric) is one of the best remedies to get rid of symptoms like fever, cold and running nose, etc. (IANS)
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Experiment with different pen types, and once you have found the right pen, you will notice a dramatic improvement in even the sprawliest of handwriting.
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The Different Factors That Can Help Improve Handwriting
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If you have ever received a comment about your ‘bad’ handwriting, fret not, chances are that it might not be you but the pen that you used. Unlike what most people commonly believe, not all pens are equal. Pens don’t only vary in quality but also in their design and how they interact with you and your handwriting style. Finding the perfect pen will have an immediate effect on the look of the handwriting and in some cases on the legibility of the script.
Eirini Petratou, Senior User Research Manager, BIC World examines the different factors that can help improve handwriting. While multiple factors can affect the style of one’s penmanship, the most important one to note is the consistency and legibility of characters. It does not matter if your character size is large or small, or if it’s cramped or spaced out or slanted, ultimately as long as there is uniformity across the shapes and each character is clear and legible, the handwriting will have its unique style.
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To ensure consistency and legibility across your writing, there are several points which you should note.
Grip Pressure: It’s important to be able to naturally maintain a consistent pressure while gripping a pen. This has a bearing in terms of having consistency over a longer period, as well as the general flow of your handwriting. It is important to know that the tighter the pinch grip on the pen, the faster your muscles tire and the more inconsistent your strokes get.
PRO TIP – If you are a person who naturally tends to grip tighter, a pen with a thicker barrel or with a padded grip, would be more suitable since less counterpressure is felt when your fingers are not trying to squeeze around a thinner surface.
But while choosing the correct thickness of a pen, might help in terms of the tiring of your fingers, it does not address a key factor that influences the amount of pressure that you apply e, balance, and a sense of grip. Different people, writing with the same pen, might have a different outlook to whether the pen feels balanced or is slipping in their hand which impacts the pressure level applied to grip the pen.
Nail type: Interestingly, research done by BIC Cello indicates that your fingernail shape also affects the amounts of pressure that you apply while holding a pen. People with shorter square nails should typically prefer thicker circumference pens, while thin circumference pens are better suited for those with longer cylindrical nails.
Length of the pen: You might have often noticed that several people tend to affix the pen cap to the back of the pen while writing e an action that immediately increases the length of the writing instrument as well as acts as a counterweight at the top. This sense of balance and weight is not only linked to the amount of pressure applied to grip the pen but more importantly also directly correlated with the amount of pressure that is applied on the paper itself. Choosing a pen, whose weight, weight distribution and shape, will suit the amount of pressure that you apply on the paper, will immediately affect the consistency of the thickness of your letters and the fluidity of your writing.
Ink Type: Another factor that is associated with the amount of pressure that you apply to the paper, is the type of ink that you use. Fountain pens, owing to the lower viscosity of the ink, require a significantly lower amount of pressure to be applied, with ballpoint pens being at the other extreme. The smoother the pen glides on the paper, the more control is required to maintain consistency, and where more pressure is required to be applied between pen and paper, the margin of error to maintain consistency automatically increases. The speed at which you write also correlates to this point.
ALSO READ: Young Indian Girls Facing A Digital Divide
The viscosity of the ink and the thickness of the nib/ink-head is also relevant while considering the size of your characters. Very simply, if the size of your character is smaller, using a pen with a thinner tip will make the characters more legible and distinct, whereas if your characters are large, then a thicker tip will result in better-formed characters will lesser white of the paper is visible.
Ultimately, the perfect pen for you would be one which after taking into account each of the factors mentioned above, suits your own individual writing style. Experiment with different pen types, and once you have found the right pen, you will immediately notice a dramatic improvement in even the sprawliest of handwriting. (IANS)
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84 percent Indian consumers agree that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to provide better customer experience, improving brand reputation.
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About 84 per cent Indian consumers agree that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to provide better customer experience, improve brand reputation, and increase customer loyalty, a study revealed on Thursday.
According to software company Pegasystems, the study surveyed over 1,000 consumers in India on their views about AI as it relates to morality, ethical behaviour and empathy.
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Indian consumers generally trust new technologies like AI if they see the potential to improve their productivity and make things simpler. But at the same time, respondents still worry about the ethics behind AI and the potential for it to act with bias, the company said in a statement.
The study also indicated that almost 78 per cent are comfortable interacting with artificial intelligence for business-related queries.
“This presents an important opportunity for Indian companies to accelerate their AI adoption — particularly as the pandemic forces them to increase their digital engagement capabilities,” Suman Reddy, Managing Director, Pegasystems India, said in a statement.
“By taking an empathetic and ethical approach to artificial intelligence, businesses can ensure their customers’ faith in AI is rewarded with better service – which ultimately leads to an increase in customer loyalty,” Reddy added.
In the study, 75 per cent of those surveyed believe that machines can behave morally and thus make ‘good’ decisions based on empathetic considerations.
In addition, 76 per cent of respondents in India believe that when an organization uses artificial intelligence to make relevant, appropriate, and valuable offers to their customers, it is an example of AI demonstrating empathy.
ALSO READ: Google Maps Improves Discoverability In Indian Languages
Organizations should adopt transparent and unbiased artificial intelligence, which means their AI models can explain exactly why a decision was made, the study said.
By combining artificial intelligence-based insights with proper AI governance, organizations can more safely adopt AI while driving better customer engagements, it added. (IANS)
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The entire range of Clovia is made with natural ingredients and uses Ayurvedic formulations. It is result-oriented targeting their key issues.
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A new solution-based personal care range, ‘Clovia Botaniqa’, was launched, especially for mothers. The products are based on Ayurvedic formulation comprising of oils, body butter, face washes, face masks, shampoos, conditioner,s and serums that offer solutions for problems faced during and post-pregnancy such as hair-fall, tired/dull skin, stretch marks, dryness, acne as well as stress.
Suited to all skin types, the products are pH-controlled plant-based remedies, making it safe to be around babies and therefore, apt for new mothers and pregnant women, said a spokesperson for the company.
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The products are toxins, paraben or sulfate-free, and enriched with active ingredients derived from Moringa, Argan, Patouchali, Aloe Vera, Jasmine oil, Lavender, Jojoba, Olive Saffron, Matcha tea, Himalayan clay, etc that heal skin and hair naturally and from within.
ALSO READ: Home Remedies To Deal With Different Stomach Aches
Neha Kant, Founder, and Director of, Clovia said: “We believe in constant innovation and direct connection to our customers. With the launch of this latest range, we aim to extend Clovia’s problem-solving expertise to our user’s skin and hair as well. Over the years, we have received a great response from our customers across categories including lingerie, activewear, or nightwear and we are hoping to delight our customers with our new personal care range as well.
The entire range is made with natural ingredients and uses Ayurvedic formulations. It is result-oriented targeting their key issues. We have taken the utmost care to keep it safe for new mothers.” The products are available at www. Clovia. com and Clovia’s retail outlets starting from Rs 399. (IANS)
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We, like you, have many questions about the COVID-19 vaccination process in Mississippi.
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We, like you, have many questions about the COVID-19 vaccination process in Mississippi.
We’ve asked the state’s top healthcare officials key questions and compiled information from the Mississippi State Department of Health and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Below, you can find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions we’ve heard.
We realize your questions may not be listed or addressed here. If you have questions that aren’t answered, feel free to email [email protected] and they will do their best to get them answered.
You should also visit the health department’s vaccine page for basic information. The state health department also has a hotline you can call to ask questions about the vaccine process. That number is 1-877-978-6453.
Am I eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine?
Mississippi is administering vaccinations in phases. As of Jan. 9, the state is currently in the first phase (Phase 1a), which gives priority to paid and unpaid healthcare workers and long-term care residents and Mississippians age 75 or older. According to the MSDH, healthcare workers are defined as “nurses, physicians, emergency medical services, technicians, pharmacists, dietary and food staff, environmental services staff and others.”
The next phase, Phase 1b.1, includes first responders, educators, childcare workers, and workers in congregate settings (places like jails, halfway homes and any other facility where people live). Officials said they expect Mississippians aged 65 and older will soon be eligible to receive the vaccine.
I’m not qualified for the current phases, but when might I become eligible?
State health officials said Mississippians aged 65 and older will likely be granted access to the vaccine the week of Jan. 18.
Health officials do not know when, exactly, the next phases of vaccine distribution will officially begin. The dates listed in the chart above are just estimates that health officials shared. The timing of phases depends on how many doses the state receives from the federal government, and how many people qualified for the early phases choose to receive the vaccine. Officials also warned that the greater public may not have access to the vaccines for several weeks or months.
Where can I get vaccinated?
Several hospital systems and other healthcare providers have begun vaccinating patients.
The Mississippi State Department of Health, which is managing the state’s vaccine distribution, has partnered with the University of Mississippi Medical Center and opened 18 drive-thru vaccination sites. If you are qualified to receive the vaccine, you may schedule an appointment to receive the vaccine through the MSDH/UMMC partnership at this link. You can also call the state’s COVID-19 hotline to schedule an appointment at 1-877-978-6453.
Other healthcare providers and other hospital systems are offering their own vaccine distribution options, separate from the MSDH/UMMC partnership. Click here to see the full list, as of Jan. 8, that shows other healthcare providers that are providing the vaccines to Mississippians. Phone numbers of these providers are listed on this link, and many of the providers have COVID-19 vaccine websites where you can find more information.
Is it safe for me to take a COVID-19 vaccine?
Numerous studies for both of the currently available vaccines have been conducted by the world’s leading health experts over the last several months, and MSDH epidemiologists have studied that data. COVID-19 vaccines have been subjected to the same rigorous process for evaluating safety and effectiveness as any other vaccine approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The state’s top health officials were the first Mississippians to become inoculated, and they did it in front of television cameras to assure the public that the vaccine is safe. Top elected officials of both major parties and all backgrounds, including Republican Gov. Tate Reeves, have publicly urged Mississippians to get vaccinated.
As with any vaccine, there can be some side effects. Generally speaking, data from thorough clinical trials demonstrate that “the known and potential benefits of this vaccine outweigh the known and potential harms of becoming infected with COVID-19,” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
More safety information about the vaccines can be found here.
How many vaccine doses does Mississippi have, and how many people have received the vaccine?
As of Jan. 8, the state has received 214,600 vaccine doses and administered 41,541. Across the state, 1,029 people have already received both doses of the vaccine.
Healthcare providers are asked to submit records of vaccination to the state department of health within 72 hours of administration. Top health officials said that process likely means the true number of administered vaccines is delayed.
You can check the MSDH website for near daily updates.
How are vaccines distributed?
The federal government oversees a centralized system to order, distribute, and track COVID-19 vaccines. All vaccines are ordered through the CDC. Vaccine providers will receive vaccines from CDC’s centralized distributor or directly from a vaccine manufacturer.
The Mississippi State Department of Health is working with the CDC to manage the vaccine distribution process, sending vaccine to private providers and hospitals throughout the state.
Separately, the federal government is working directly with CVS and Walgreens to get vaccines to long-term care facilities like nursing homes.
Is the vaccine free?
It depends on where you receive it. Some vaccination providers like the University of Mississippi Medical Center, in partnership with the Mississippi State Department of Health, are offering the vaccines free of charge.
However, vaccination providers can choose to charge an administration fee for giving the shot to someone. Vaccine providers can get this fee reimbursed by the patient’s public or private insurance company or, for uninsured patients, by the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Provider Relief Fund.
Which vaccines are available in Mississippi?
The Mississippi Department of Health is using both the Moderna and Pfizer BioNtech vaccines. Both vaccines require two doses. People 16 and up can receive the Pfizer vaccine, and those 18 and up can receive the Moderna vaccine.
Do I need both doses for the vaccine to be fully effective?
Yes. The Moderna vaccine requires the second shot to be administered 28 days after the first dose, and the Pfizer vaccine requires a second dose 21 days later. These two types of vaccines are not interchangeable; you must receive the same kind in your second dose as you did for your first.
I’m a caregiver for someone who is currently eligible to receive the vaccine, but I don’t seem to be eligible right now. Can I receive a vaccine?
No, not at this time. The only way a Mississippian can currently receive a vaccine is if they are a healthcare worker or they are 75 years and older.
A person caring for their own relative at home would not be considered a healthcare worker since they are not a healthcare professional, it is not in a healthcare/medical capacity, and it is not in a healthcare setting. The same would be true for a person caring for a disabled relative.
I’m pregnant. Can I take the vaccine?
The MSDH says, “Pregnant women and lactating women and those who are immunocompromised may take the vaccine; however, consultation with your healthcare provider is recommended.”
The CDC notes there is limited data about the safety of COVID vaccines for pregnant women, though “…experts believe they are unlikely to pose a specific risk for people who are pregnant. However, the actual risks of mRNA vaccines to the pregnant person and her fetus are unknown because these vaccines have not been studied in pregnant women.”
I’ve already had COVID-19. Can I get the vaccine?
Yes. If you are out of your isolation period — 10 days after the onset of symptoms or 10 days after the test was done if you have no symptoms — and you no longer have symptoms or they have significantly subsided, you can get the vaccine if it is available to you.
Can I still spread the virus after being vaccinated?
According to the CDC: “It typically takes a few weeks for the body to build immunity (protection against the virus that causes COVID-19) after vaccination. That means it’s possible a person could be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 just before or just after vaccination and still get sick.”
Once I get the vaccine, can I return to life as normal?
The Mississippi State Department of Health encourages people who receive the vaccine to continue following public safety guidelines, such as wearing a mask and social distancing.
-- Article credit to Mississippi Today staff --
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As of Jan. 9, the state is currently in the first phase (Phase 1a), which gives priority to paid and unpaid healthcare workers and long-term care residents and Mississippians age 75 or older. According to the MSDH, healthcare workers are defined as “nurses, physicians, emergency medical services, technicians, pharmacists, dietary and food staff, environmental services staff and others.”\nThe next phase, Phase 1b.1, includes first responders, educators, childcare workers, and workers in congregate settings (places like jails, halfway homes and any other facility where people live). Officials said they expect Mississippians aged 65 and older will soon be eligible to receive the vaccine.\nI’m not qualified for the current phases, but when might I become eligible?\nState health officials said Mississippians aged 65 and older will likely be granted access to the vaccine the week of Jan. 18.\nHealth officials do not know when, exactly, the next phases of vaccine distribution will officially begin. The dates listed in the chart above are just estimates that health officials shared. The timing of phases depends on how many doses the state receives from the federal government, and how many people qualified for the early phases choose to receive the vaccine. Officials also warned that the greater public may not have access to the vaccines for several weeks or months.\nWhere can I get vaccinated?\nSeveral hospital systems and other healthcare providers have begun vaccinating patients.\nThe Mississippi State Department of Health, which is managing the state’s vaccine distribution, has partnered with the University of Mississippi Medical Center and opened 18 drive-thru vaccination sites. If you are qualified to receive the vaccine, you may schedule an appointment to receive the vaccine through the MSDH/UMMC partnership at this link. You can also call the state’s COVID-19 hotline to schedule an appointment at 1-877-978-6453.\nOther healthcare providers and other hospital systems are offering their own vaccine distribution options, separate from the MSDH/UMMC partnership. Click here to see the full list, as of Jan. 8, that shows other healthcare providers that are providing the vaccines to Mississippians. Phone numbers of these providers are listed on this link, and many of the providers have COVID-19 vaccine websites where you can find more information.\nIs it safe for me to take a COVID-19 vaccine?\nNumerous studies for both of the currently available vaccines have been conducted by the world’s leading health experts over the last several months, and MSDH epidemiologists have studied that data. COVID-19 vaccines have been subjected to the same rigorous process for evaluating safety and effectiveness as any other vaccine approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.\nThe state’s top health officials were the first Mississippians to become inoculated, and they did it in front of television cameras to assure the public that the vaccine is safe. Top elected officials of both major parties and all backgrounds, including Republican Gov. Tate Reeves, have publicly urged Mississippians to get vaccinated.\nAs with any vaccine, there can be some side effects. Generally speaking, data from thorough clinical trials demonstrate that “the known and potential benefits of this vaccine outweigh the known and potential harms of becoming infected with COVID-19,” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.\nMore safety information about the vaccines can be found here.\nHow many vaccine doses does Mississippi have, and how many people have received the vaccine?\nAs of Jan. 8, the state has received 214,600 vaccine doses and administered 41,541. Across the state, 1,029 people have already received both doses of the vaccine.\nHealthcare providers are asked to submit records of vaccination to the state department of health within 72 hours of administration. Top health officials said that process likely means the true number of administered vaccines is delayed.\nYou can check the MSDH website for near daily updates.\nHow are vaccines distributed?\nThe federal government oversees a centralized system to order, distribute, and track COVID-19 vaccines. All vaccines are ordered through the CDC. Vaccine providers will receive vaccines from CDC’s centralized distributor or directly from a vaccine manufacturer.\nThe Mississippi State Department of Health is working with the CDC to manage the vaccine distribution process, sending vaccine to private providers and hospitals throughout the state.\nSeparately, the federal government is working directly with CVS and Walgreens to get vaccines to long-term care facilities like nursing homes.\nIs the vaccine free?\nIt depends on where you receive it. Some vaccination providers like the University of Mississippi Medical Center, in partnership with the Mississippi State Department of Health, are offering the vaccines free of charge.\nHowever, vaccination providers can choose to charge an administration fee for giving the shot to someone. Vaccine providers can get this fee reimbursed by the patient’s public or private insurance company or, for uninsured patients, by the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Provider Relief Fund.\nWhich vaccines are available in Mississippi?\nThe Mississippi Department of Health is using both the Moderna and Pfizer BioNtech vaccines. Both vaccines require two doses. People 16 and up can receive the Pfizer vaccine, and those 18 and up can receive the Moderna vaccine.\nDo I need both doses for the vaccine to be fully effective?\nYes. The Moderna vaccine requires the second shot to be administered 28 days after the first dose, and the Pfizer vaccine requires a second dose 21 days later. These two types of vaccines are not interchangeable; you must receive the same kind in your second dose as you did for your first.\nI’m a caregiver for someone who is currently eligible to receive the vaccine, but I don’t seem to be eligible right now. Can I receive a vaccine?\nNo, not at this time. The only way a Mississippian can currently receive a vaccine is if they are a healthcare worker or they are 75 years and older.\nA person caring for their own relative at home would not be considered a healthcare worker since they are not a healthcare professional, it is not in a healthcare/medical capacity, and it is not in a healthcare setting. The same would be true for a person caring for a disabled relative.\nI’m pregnant. Can I take the vaccine?\nThe MSDH says, “Pregnant women and lactating women and those who are immunocompromised may take the vaccine; however, consultation with your healthcare provider is recommended.”\nThe CDC notes there is limited data about the safety of COVID vaccines for pregnant women, though “…experts believe they are unlikely to pose a specific risk for people who are pregnant. However, the actual risks of mRNA vaccines to the pregnant person and her fetus are unknown because these vaccines have not been studied in pregnant women.”\nI’ve already had COVID-19. Can I get the vaccine?\nYes. If you are out of your isolation period — 10 days after the onset of symptoms or 10 days after the test was done if you have no symptoms — and you no longer have symptoms or they have significantly subsided, you can get the vaccine if it is available to you.\nCan I still spread the virus after being vaccinated?\nAccording to the CDC: “It typically takes a few weeks for the body to build immunity (protection against the virus that causes COVID-19) after vaccination. That means it’s possible a person could be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 just before or just after vaccination and still get sick.”\nOnce I get the vaccine, can I return to life as normal?\nThe Mississippi State Department of Health encourages people who receive the vaccine to continue following public safety guidelines, such as wearing a mask and social distancing.\n-- Article credit to Mississippi Today staff --",
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President Donald Trump, in his final hours in office, granted pardons and commutations to dozens of people, including a campaign staffer of Gov. Tate Reeves who now works for the state, and others convicted of crimes in Mississippi.
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President Donald Trump, in his final hours in office, granted pardons and commutations to dozens of people, including a campaign staffer of Gov. Tate Reeves who now works for the state, and others convicted of crimes in Mississippi.
“I am very humbled by the president thinking enough of me to do this,” said David Clanton, who served as political director on Reeves’ gubernatorial campaign and is now employed as director of surplus property for the state Department of Finance and Administration. “… A lot of people were involved in this — many people, I’m not going to say names.”
Trump fully pardoned Clanton for his conviction in the early 1990s of “false statements and related charges.” Clanton’s charges stem from farm subsidies fraud when Clanton served on the USDA’s Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service in Mississippi. Clanton’s case was involved in a federal investigation into then-U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Espy, for which Espy was indicted but later acquitted. A federal investigative report said that Clanton participated in a “Mississippi Christmas tree scheme” to allow farmers to fraudulently receive hundreds of thousands in crop subsidies.
A White House release on the pardons said that U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, Wesson Mayor Alton Shaw and others supported Clanton’s pardon, but made no mention of Reeves, who is a staunch supporter of Trump. Wicker’s office declined to comment on the pardon.
Clanton also declined comment on the case, other than, “It was a long time ago, and I don’t really remember much about it … it did have to deal with farm subsidies.” Reeves’ office did not immediately respond to request for comment on Wednesday, including a question of whether he had any qualms about Clanton serving at DFA after a conviction involving government fraud.
The Trump release said that, “Mr. Clanton’s supporters testify to his contributions to the community, especially with respect to issues surrounding rural healthcare. Mr. Clanton has been active with 4-H Clubs and other organizations in his community.”
Trump’s other pardons for Mississippi crimes are:
Dr. Robert S. Corkern – Batesville physician Corkern pleaded guilty to bribery in 2012 in a federal case alleging multi-million dollar health care fraud in North Mississippi. Trump said the pardon is supported by Sens. Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith, former Gov. Phil Bryant and others.
“This pardon will help Dr. Corkern practice medicine in his community, which is in dire need of more doctors as it has struggled to keep up with demand for emergency services,” the Trump release said. “Dr. Corkern served in the Mississippi Army National Guard and has generously provided his services to low-income patients.”
Joey Hancock – Hancock was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance. Trump’s release said: “Senator Roger Wicker, and Mr. Hancock’s employer, pastor, and other members of his community all support this pardon … Following his release from prison, Mr. Hancock has been a hard-working employee and active in his church and community.”
Steven Benjamin Floyd – Floyd, who joined the Marine Corps at age 17 and saw combat in Iraq, pleaded guilty to one count of bank robbery by extortion. Trump’s release said: “Since his release from prison in 2009, Mr. Floyd has exemplified the power of second chances, and is raising a family and owns a successful car repair business. Mr. Floyd’s dedication to service includes helping extinguish fires set during the recent unrest and repairing widows and disabled veterans’ cars free of charge. President Trump thanks Mr. Floyd for his past military service and for his commitment to his community.”
Trump issued 73 pardons and 70 commutations in his final hours in office — as presidents traditionally do. His pardons included one of his former campaign fundraisers, a former political strategist and two well-known Hip Hop artists.
Pro Football Hall of Famer and Jackson State University head football coach Deion Sanders wrote a letter of support for rapper Lil Wayne, who was also pardoned by the president.
-- Article credit to Geoff Pender of Mississippi Today --
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OPINION column by: Sid Salter
Earlier this month, a gentle, intellectual giant died and it’s likely that few among her university colleagues and friends in Douglasville, Georgia knew they were in the presence of a Hall of Fame athlete.
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OPINION column by: Sid Salter
Earlier this month, a gentle, intellectual giant died and it’s likely that few among her university colleagues and friends in Douglasville, Georgia knew they were in the presence of a Hall of Fame athlete.
Just as likely, many residents of Sylvia’s hometown of Forest, Mississippi, were unaware that she was a renowned scholar, educator, traveler and writer.
Sylvia Howell Krebs, Ph.D., died Jan. 12 in Baptist Hospital in Jackson following complications from abdominal surgery. She was 83.
As a young newspaper publisher in Forest in 1983, I met her father, Mr. Sam Howell, at a Rotary Club meeting. A tall, angular man with a soft drawl befitting his Zebulon, Georgia roots, Mr. Sam settled in Forest when he was 18 in 1919 to take a job with the Bienville Lumber Company.
He would later work in the Smith Tarrer Wholesale Grocery Company. In 1935, Howell and wife, Mary Sue, bought the old Lod Moore place a little south of the town of Forest. He farmed the picturesque place as long as he was able until his death in 1990.
Mr. Sam liked the simple life. He worked and he farmed, he worshiped at the Forest United Methodist Church, and he went to Rotary Club meetings. At Rotary when we asked, he would tell us about his daughters, Sylvia and Margaret Ann. Other than that, he was a man of few words.
Sylvia became strong helping her father on that farm – and like him, she grew tall and angular. Like him, there was no quit in her. She played basketball at Forest High School from 1952-55.
In 1954 and 1955, the Forest High School women’s basketball team won 81 straight games behind the dominating play of Sylvia Howell. She was All-State four straight years, scored 4,205 career points, and was merciless against arch-rival Morton High, pouring in an average of 30 points a game.
She was also a state high school doubles champion in tennis in 1955 – and salutatorian of the 1955 FHS class. Her athletic and academic success continued at the next level at Belhaven College in Jackson from 1956-59, where she won All-Star honors in basketball.
Her exploits on the hardwood and the tennis courts landed her in the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Belhaven University Sports Hall of Fame in 1996. She was an inaugural member of the Scott County Sports Hall of Fame in 2015.
Sylvia earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in history at Belhaven. In 1966, she would earn a doctoral degree in U.S. History at the University of Alabama. As noted in her obituary, Sylvia’s doctoral dissertation examined early post-Civil War Reconstruction in Alabama.
Her teaching career began after Belhaven at Yazoo City High School but would carry Sylvia to schools and colleges in Alabama, Georgia, Taiwan, and China. Sylvia joined the faculty at West Georgia College in 1968, where she met and would marry a colleague, Ed Krebs.
Ed’s scholarly passion was Chinese history, a passion that Sylvia shared. Beginning in the early 1970s, they taught and traveled in Taiwan and later the People’s Republic of China in the 1980s. There, Sylvia taught language, culture, and literature to Chinese students.
Over the last 20 years, the couple led travel tours to China. Sylvia wrote a book called “How Am I to Touch With You” about her experiences living and working in China during a pivotal time in the country’s history.
Married 50 years, Sylvia and Ed never lost touch with friends and family in Forest or with Mr. Sam’s lovely little farm, which they used as a retreat. Despite the remarkable life they lived, Ed and Sylvia made time for school and church reunions and worshiping at her dad’s beloved Methodist church.
Like the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, I published a number of articles Sylvia wrote about her experiences in China in the Scott County Times. Her byline identified her as the “Times China Correspondent.”
What a marvelous life well-lived! I will miss her, as will people of a certain generation in Forest – and in the China she likewise loved.
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The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) voted today to suspend three statewide policies regarding assessment and accountability to manage the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on the 2020-21 school year.
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The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) voted today to suspend three statewide policies regarding assessment and accountability to manage the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on the 2020-21 school year.
All required state and federal assessments will be administered this school year as usual. However, the policy suspensions mean schools and districts will not be assigned A-F letter grades for their performance during the 2020-21 school year, 3rd graders do not have to pass a reading test to qualify for promotion, and high school students do not have to pass end-of-course assessments to meet graduation requirements.
Below is a summary of the key statewide policy suspensions enacted today. View the SBE meeting back-up material on the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) website for full details and additional policy suspensions for the 2020-21 school year.
- 3rd Graders
Current 3rd graders will take the 3rd Grade Reading/Language Arts assessment. Students are not required to meet a passing score on the assessment to be promoted to 4th grade for the 2021-22 school year. Students still must meet all other district requirements for promotion.
- High School Students
All eligible students who take required end-of-course high school assessments including Algebra I, English II, Biology and U.S. History in the 2020-21 school year are not required to meet a passing score to meet high school graduation requirements. Students must meet all other state and district requirements to graduate.
- A-F Accountability Grades for Schools and Districts
Schools and districts will not be assigned A-F letter grades for their performance in the 2020-21 school year because the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) will not have sufficient data to calculate grades based on state and federal requirements. Schools and districts will retain their most recent letter grades earned in the 2018-19 school year.
The MDE will calculate and report the results of all statewide assessments administered during the 2020-21 school year and will submit information and a waiver request to the U.S. Department of Education to meet federal requirements for assessment and accountability.
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Tuesday morning, Carroll County’s election commissioners — including newest commissioner Jennifer Haley — were sworn in by Chancellor Kiley Kirk in Carrollton.
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Tuesday morning, Carroll County’s election commissioners — including newest commissioner Jennifer Haley — were sworn in by Chancellor Kiley Kirk in Carrollton. For the first time, in 31 years, Ed Corder wasn’t sworn in for the coming term.
Corder, one of Carroll County’s longest serving election commissioners, retired in 2020, working his last election cycle during the Presidential election in November. His last cycle proved to be the most challenging of his tenure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Carroll County Circuit Clerk Durward Stanton, along with the election commissioners, supervisors and family members celebrated Corder’s retirement Tuesday at the courthouse in Vaiden. Corder smiled as a slideshow of pictures depicting his 31 years of service as Beat 2 Election Commissioner played, including pictures of his wife, Ann, and his daughters.
Corder credits Honey Ashmore for his first run for election commissioner. After serving in summer camp with the National Guard, Honey Ashmore told him that he was going to be an election commissioner when he returned home.
“He had all the paperwork ready for me,” Corder said.
Corder said he remained in that role through eight terms because he enjoyed the people he worked with.
“I’ve got to meet a lot of people, a lot of people. And there’s never been a person I couldn’t work with,” he said. “We had our ups and downs, but there was never anyone that I couldn’t work with.”
The slideshow showed moments of his childhood, his family and his service to the county.
“I wish Honey was here to see this,” Stanton told Corder.
“I wish he was, too. He’s the one that got me into this mess,” Corder said. “I’m serious, too.”
During the reception, Corder spoke fondly of Ashmore.
“He was one of the greats and a good money manager,” he said.
“No argument there,” Supervisor Rickie Corley said.
If not for Ashmore’s persistence – something he was known for – Corder said he wouldn’t have had such a long-standing career as election commissioner. Corder listened as several in attendance spoke fondly of his work and dedication.
“You hear of many problems that others have, but we’ve never had that here in Carroll County, and I think it’s all because of you. And, we appreciate that,” Supervisor Claude Fluker said.
Other election commissioners credited Corder with the effectiveness and efficiency operations of elections in Carroll County. While Corder said he’s seen elections change over the years, fellow commissioners said he has been the person who helped keep things on track.
“They used to have a poll book, a ballot and a pencil. Counting went well into the next day. Then, we went to scanners and those were efficient, cut down time on counting. Then, we went to the computers and that really cut down on counting,” he said.
“They didn’t have as many regulations as they have now either,” Corder said. “Every time we had a meeting we would learn something new. Still do.”
Throughout his career as an election commissioner, Corder said he’s gained friendships with other commissioners and it’s something that he’ll take with him.
“I’ve enjoyed working with people over the years. It’s been a great experience and I wouldn’t trade anything for it,” he said.
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Two new amicus (friend of the court) briefs filed by the original sponsor of the Initiative 65 and the conservative policy group Americans for Prosperity were filed this week in an attempt to convince the state Supreme Court not to kill the state’s medical marijuana program before it can begin.
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Pro-Initiative 65 groups say city of Madison's lawsuit could deprive Mississippians of their right to amend the state's constitution via ballot initiative
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Two new amicus (friend of the court) briefs filed by the original sponsor of the Initiative 65 and the conservative policy group Americans for Prosperity were filed this week in an attempt to convince the state Supreme Court not to kill the state’s medical marijuana program before it can begin.
The original lawsuit, which was filed on October 26 just days before the election by the city of Madison, is asking the state Supreme Court to throw out Initiative 65 — which received 73 percent of the vote and would create a medical marijuana program in the state.
AFP filed an amicus (friend of the court) brief on January 15 and Ashley Durval, who was the original filer of the Initiative 65 petition, filed another Tuesday.
Both briefs take aim at the crux of the arguments made by the city of Madison and other parties such as the state Department of Health who seek to kill Initiative 65. They both say that if the court issues a decision that strikes down Initiative 65, it will deprive citizens of the right to amend the state’s constitution by the ballot initiative process.
The argument made by the city of Madison is the initiative is unconstitutional since there are four congressional districts and the number of signatures submitted from at least one of the four districts exceeds the one-fifth of the total number required.
The original petition says that the state Constitution prohibits the secretary of state from considering any signatures exceeding one-fifth of the total number of signatures required and state law prohibits the secretary of state from putting an initiative on the ballot that doesn’t meet the standard.
The AFP brief says that the petitioners contend that satisfying the one-fifth signature requirement has “defeated itself.”
Attorneys for Durval argue that overturning Initiative 65 would deprive Mississippians of their fundamental right to enact constitutional amendments by initiative. The brief also says that the petitioners’ “ill-disguised hostility to the merits of Initiative 65” provide no basis to alter “sound and time-honored” constitutional principles.”
It also says that it’s legally significant that three initiatives have amended the constitution based on the current language after congressional redistricting reduced the number of congressional districts from five to four.
Attorneys for Durval argue that the petitioners seeking to overturn Initiative 65 are making the case that the people lacked “wisdom and foresight” to adopt a “dysfunctional” provision that would only be operable for two years until the 2000 census. The brief says this would be tantamount to fundamental state constitutional rights being tied to fluctuations in the national population.
Durval’s amicus brief also says the “emergency petition” filed by the city of Madison days before the election was done after 142,591 Mississippians had already cast their ballots via absentee. The lawsuit was filed two years after Initiative 65 was first published, more than one year after the petition with certified signatures was filed with the Secretary of State, nearly 10 months after then-Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann approved the petition.
Other groups filing briefs in support of the city of Madison’s lawsuit included the state Department of Health, the state Sheriffs’ Association and the Mississippi Municipal League, which is the advocacy group for municipalities statewide.
Seven times the Legislature has proposed concurrent resolutions to change the law since 2003 and all of them have failed. The secretary of state’s office replaced the language of “any congressional district” to “from each of the five congressional districts as they existed in the year 2000” in 2009.
The change was endorsed by an opinion from the state attorney general at the time, Jim Hood, but these opinions do not carry the weight of law.
In a reply submitted by the secretary of state’s office last month, the attorneys argue that if the court rules in favor of the city of Madison’s interpretation of the ballot initiative law, existing constitutional amendments passed through the process besides Initiative 65 such as voter identification and protections against eminent domain could also be challenged and overturned using the same argument.
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"Two new amicus (friend of the court) briefs filed by the original sponsor of the Initiative 65 and the conservative policy group Americans for Prosperity were filed this week in an attempt to convince the state Supreme Court not to kill the state’s medical marijuana program before it can begin.\nThe original lawsuit, which was filed on October 26 just days before the election by the city of Madison, is asking the state Supreme Court to throw out Initiative 65 — which received 73 percent of the vote and would create a medical marijuana program in the state.\nAFP filed an amicus (friend of the court) brief on January 15 and Ashley Durval, who was the original filer of the Initiative 65 petition, filed another Tuesday.\nBoth briefs take aim at the crux of the arguments made by the city of Madison and other parties such as the state Department of Health who seek to kill Initiative 65. They both say that if the court issues a decision that strikes down Initiative 65, it will deprive citizens of the right to amend the state’s constitution by the ballot initiative process.\nThe argument made by the city of Madison is the initiative is unconstitutional since there are four congressional districts and the number of signatures submitted from at least one of the four districts exceeds the one-fifth of the total number required.\nThe original petition says that the state Constitution prohibits the secretary of state from considering any signatures exceeding one-fifth of the total number of signatures required and state law prohibits the secretary of state from putting an initiative on the ballot that doesn’t meet the standard.\nThe AFP brief says that the petitioners contend that satisfying the one-fifth signature requirement has “defeated itself.”\nAttorneys for Durval argue that overturning Initiative 65 would deprive Mississippians of their fundamental right to enact constitutional amendments by initiative. The brief also says that the petitioners’ “ill-disguised hostility to the merits of Initiative 65” provide no basis to alter “sound and time-honored” constitutional principles.”\nIt also says that it’s legally significant that three initiatives have amended the constitution based on the current language after congressional redistricting reduced the number of congressional districts from five to four.\nAttorneys for Durval argue that the petitioners seeking to overturn Initiative 65 are making the case that the people lacked “wisdom and foresight” to adopt a “dysfunctional” provision that would only be operable for two years until the 2000 census. The brief says this would be tantamount to fundamental state constitutional rights being tied to fluctuations in the national population.\nDurval’s amicus brief also says the “emergency petition” filed by the city of Madison days before the election was done after 142,591 Mississippians had already cast their ballots via absentee. The lawsuit was filed two years after Initiative 65 was first published, more than one year after the petition with certified signatures was filed with the Secretary of State, nearly 10 months after then-Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann approved the petition.\nOther groups filing briefs in support of the city of Madison’s lawsuit included the state Department of Health, the state Sheriffs’ Association and the Mississippi Municipal League, which is the advocacy group for municipalities statewide.\nSeven times the Legislature has proposed concurrent resolutions to change the law since 2003 and all of them have failed. The secretary of state’s office replaced the language of “any congressional district” to “from each of the five congressional districts as they existed in the year 2000” in 2009.\nThe change was endorsed by an opinion from the state attorney general at the time, Jim Hood, but these opinions do not carry the weight of law.\nIn a reply submitted by the secretary of state’s office last month, the attorneys argue that if the court rules in favor of the city of Madison’s interpretation of the ballot initiative law, existing constitutional amendments passed through the process besides Initiative 65 such as voter identification and protections against eminent domain could also be challenged and overturned using the same argument.",
"Pro-Initiative 65 groups say city of Madison's lawsuit could deprive Mississippians of their right to amend the state's constitution via ballot initiative",
"Two new amicus (friend of the court) briefs filed by the original sponsor of the Initiative 65 and the conservative policy group Americans for Prosperity were filed this week in an attempt to convince the state Supreme Court not to kill the state’s medical marijuana program before it can begin."
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On Monday, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler wrapped up his visit to Mississippi announcing a multi-million-dollar grant initiative dedicated to sustainable pest control in agriculture.
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On Monday, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler wrapped up his visit to Mississippi announcing a multi-million-dollar grant initiative dedicated to sustainable pest control in agriculture.
While in Mississippi, he also held meetings with elected officials, hosted a press conference on the Yazoo Backwater Area Pumps Project, and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Mississippi Farm Bureau.
“Finding a long-term solution to the flooding of the Yazoo Backwater Area will allow the impacted community and environment to prosper and grow,” said EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “EPA stands ready to continue to work with the US Army Corps, the entire Mississippi congressional delegation and countless local officials and community groups who are committed to finally finishing this important work.”
“Environmental protection is a shared responsibility, and EPA Region 4 enjoys the strong relationships we have built with our partners in Mississippi to advance this goal,” said EPA Regional Administrator Mary Walker. “From our support of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ efforts to address devastating flooding to our work with the Mississippi Farm Bureau to advance sustainable agriculture, EPA works diligently every day to ensure a cleaner, healthier environment for all in Mississippi.”
“The proud people of the South Delta are forgotten no more,” said EPA Chief of Staff and native Mississippian Mandy Gunasekara. “The collective efforts of this community alongside new information has allowed the US EPA to move the pumps project forward, which once complete will provide overdue protections for the local people, environment, and wildlife.”
Yesterday, Administrator Wheeler participated in a series of meetings with Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves, Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann, and Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality Director Chris Wells.
At the Yazoo Backwater Area Pumps Project Press Conference, Administrator Wheeler was joined by U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves, Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Mississippi Valley Commission Director Colonel Robert Hilliard, Regional Administrator Mary Walker, and EPA Chief of Staff Mandy Gunasekara. Many other state and local officials as well as impacted community representatives attended the conference as well. Prior to the press conference, Administrator Wheeler participated in a briefing with the Corps on the project.
During the press conference, Administrator Wheeler emphasized the agency’s continued commitment to working with the Corps as they seek to provide a long-term, viable solution to flooding in the Yazoo Backwater Area. In nine out of the past ten years, the Yazoo Backwater Area has experienced significant flooding that has threatened the lives and property of people in the region. It is also well known that many of these communities in the Mississippi Delta qualify as Environmental Justice Communities, where attention to environmental degradation has been neglected, which in turn has hurt economic investment in these communities for decades.
In May 2020, EPA accepted the Corps request to act as a cooperating agency as the Corps worked to prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the Yazoo Pumps Project. The agency participated in two cooperating agency meetings with the Corps that focused on new data and assessment protocols. As a cooperating agency, EPA submitted comments on the Corps’ SEIS on November 30, 2020.
At an event with the Mississippi Farm Bureau, Administrator Wheeler announced a $2 million dollar initiative that encourages smart, sensible, and sustainable pest control in agriculture. Administrator Wheeler was also joined by U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality Director Chris Wells, Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson, Mississippi State Senator Charles Younger, Mississippi Farm Bureau President Mike McCormick, and EPA Regional Administrator Mary Walker for the announcement. The initiative, which is an extension of EPA’s Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program (PESP), expects to award grantees up to $200,000 to implement sustainable pest management practices that align with the agency’s goal of providing a healthier environment for all Americans.
While at Nutrien Ag Solutions in Bolton, Mississippi, EPA also signed a MOU with the Mississippi Farm Bureau to increase collaboration and communications with agriculture stakeholders. This MOU focuses on coordinating education and outreach efforts, while recognizing environmental stewardship activities.
“We are honored to host EPA Administrator Wheeler in Bolton, MS today, and are pleased to be a part of this important announcement. We are truly happy to formally sign this MOU with EPA Region 4. Continuing and enhancing the relationship between Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation and the regional EPA office is key to the success of Mississippi agriculture,” said Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation President Mike McCormick.
EPA recognizes farmers and ranchers as natural allies in EPA’s mission to protect human health and the environment. This is the latest in a series of MOUs meant to continue building partnerships with the agriculture community, while promoting sustainability and reaching for environmental successes in mutually beneficial and critical areas.
This fiscal year, EPA expects to award approximately $2 million total for agricultural projects that explore innovative practices, technologies, education, and non-regulatory solutions that promote the adoption of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies. Traditional pest control involves the routine application of pesticides. IPM, in contrast, combines biological, cultural, physical and chemical tools in a way that minimizes economic, health and environmental risks.
EPA expects to issue a Request for Applications in January 2021 and applicants will have 45 days to submit their applications. Funding will be available to:
- States or state agencies, territories, city or township governments, and federally recognized tribes.
- Public and private universities and colleges.
- Other public or private nonprofit institutions and 501(c)(3) organizations (PESP membership is not an eligibility requirement to receive funding).
For more information about PESP, visit: www.epa.gov/pesp.
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Governor Delbert Hosemann, and Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality Director Chris Wells.\nAt the Yazoo Backwater Area Pumps Project Press Conference, Administrator Wheeler was joined by U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves, Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Mississippi Valley Commission Director Colonel Robert Hilliard, Regional Administrator Mary Walker, and EPA Chief of Staff Mandy Gunasekara. Many other state and local officials as well as impacted community representatives attended the conference as well. Prior to the press conference, Administrator Wheeler participated in a briefing with the Corps on the project.\nDuring the press conference, Administrator Wheeler emphasized the agency’s continued commitment to working with the Corps as they seek to provide a long-term, viable solution to flooding in the Yazoo Backwater Area. In nine out of the past ten years, the Yazoo Backwater Area has experienced significant flooding that has threatened the lives and property of people in the region. It is also well known that many of these communities in the Mississippi Delta qualify as Environmental Justice Communities, where attention to environmental degradation has been neglected, which in turn has hurt economic investment in these communities for decades.\nIn May 2020, EPA accepted the Corps request to act as a cooperating agency as the Corps worked to prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the Yazoo Pumps Project. The agency participated in two cooperating agency meetings with the Corps that focused on new data and assessment protocols. As a cooperating agency, EPA submitted comments on the Corps’ SEIS on November 30, 2020.\nAt an event with the Mississippi Farm Bureau, Administrator Wheeler announced a $2 million dollar initiative that encourages smart, sensible, and sustainable pest control in agriculture. Administrator Wheeler was also joined by U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality Director Chris Wells, Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson, Mississippi State Senator Charles Younger, Mississippi Farm Bureau President Mike McCormick, and EPA Regional Administrator Mary Walker for the announcement. The initiative, which is an extension of EPA’s Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program (PESP), expects to award grantees up to $200,000 to implement sustainable pest management practices that align with the agency’s goal of providing a healthier environment for all Americans.\nWhile at Nutrien Ag Solutions in Bolton, Mississippi, EPA also signed a MOU with the Mississippi Farm Bureau to increase collaboration and communications with agriculture stakeholders. This MOU focuses on coordinating education and outreach efforts, while recognizing environmental stewardship activities.\n“We are honored to host EPA Administrator Wheeler in Bolton, MS today, and are pleased to be a part of this important announcement. We are truly happy to formally sign this MOU with EPA Region 4. Continuing and enhancing the relationship between Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation and the regional EPA office is key to the success of Mississippi agriculture,” said Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation President Mike McCormick.\nEPA recognizes farmers and ranchers as natural allies in EPA’s mission to protect human health and the environment. This is the latest in a series of MOUs meant to continue building partnerships with the agriculture community, while promoting sustainability and reaching for environmental successes in mutually beneficial and critical areas.\nThis fiscal year, EPA expects to award approximately $2 million total for agricultural projects that explore innovative practices, technologies, education, and non-regulatory solutions that promote the adoption of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies. Traditional pest control involves the routine application of pesticides. IPM, in contrast, combines biological, cultural, physical and chemical tools in a way that minimizes economic, health and environmental risks.\nEPA expects to issue a Request for Applications in January 2021 and applicants will have 45 days to submit their applications. Funding will be available to:\n- States or state agencies, territories, city or township governments, and federally recognized tribes.\n- Public and private universities and colleges.\n- Other public or private nonprofit institutions and 501(c)(3) organizations (PESP membership is not an eligibility requirement to receive funding).\nFor more information about PESP, visit: www.epa.gov/pesp.",
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Statement by Attorney General Lynn Fitch:
Attorney General Lynn Fitch joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 attorneys general in pushing federal regulators to examine recent progress in the national fight against opioid abuse.
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Statement by Attorney General Lynn Fitch:
Attorney General Lynn Fitch joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 attorneys general in pushing federal regulators to examine recent progress in the national fight against opioid abuse.
“The opioid epidemic has ravaged communities around the globe, bringing devastation from the loss of loved ones and the crippling impact on our healthcare system and economy,” said Attorney General Lynn Fitch. “I remain unwavering in my commitment to end the opioid epidemic in Mississippi and will continue to leverage all tools at my disposal to protect our families and our communities.”
The bipartisan coalition seeks a progress report regarding recent steps taken by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to combat the opioid crisis, given the new authorities Congress granted the agency in 2018. In their letter to FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn, the attorneys general seek clarification of how the FDA is using and plans to use powers granted under the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act (SUPPORT Act). Those provisions include safer opioid packaging and disposal features, research and issuance of new regulations on non-addictive alternatives to opioids, and guidelines for opioid prescribing.
The FDA plays a critical role in ensuring both the safety and efficacy of opioids and encouraging non-addictive, non-opioid alternatives for treating pain, as Congress acknowledged in giving it these new authorities. Given the role that their agencies play in fighting the opioid epidemic at the state level, the attorneys general are seeking an update to help formulate their own future strategies to deal with opioids within their states.
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch signed the letter with attorneys general of Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, U.S. Virgin Islands, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Read a copy of the coalition’s letter here.
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"Statement by Attorney General Lynn Fitch:\nAttorney General Lynn Fitch joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 attorneys general in pushing federal regulators to examine recent progress in the national fight against opioid abuse."
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Bellow is a statement from PSC Commissioner Brent Bailey:
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Bellow is a statement from PSC Commissioner Brent Bailey:
This week’s newsletter provides insight into how operation of the grid is evolving and explains the roles of North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and SERC Reliability Corporation in ensuring grid reliability.
See included in this newsletter our ‘Legislation Tracker’ and some significant ‘Other News’. Review this week’s filings at 'Last Week at the PSC'. We conclude with the weekly statistics from the Central District pertaining to complaints from consumers regarding electric, telecommunication, water/sewer and natural gas and an update from our No Call Division.
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The Yazoo Backwater Pumps Project is politics, says Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Bolton), and people who would depend on the project to control flooding might want to look at alternatives. Thompson said he is a supporter of the project, which was vetoed during the George W.
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The Yazoo Backwater Pumps Project is politics, says Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Bolton), and people who would depend on the project to control flooding might want to look at alternatives. Thompson said he is a supporter of the project, which was vetoed during the George W. Bush administration, but indicated that political plays and negotiations are always a possibility that could sideline the pumps again.
"One of the big challenges is the last estimate was $500 million," he said. "That has to be put into the mix with everything else. I will continue to fight for it. I will continue to advocate for it. But, I think we ought to talk about what all the options are that could conceivably be on the table."
Click The Video Above to Listen to the Full Audio Of Thompson's Take on the Pumps
The project, which was conceived in the 1940s, has over 20 counterparts in the lower Mississippi basin, which have been in operation for the past 30 to 50 years. Flooding along the Mississippi, and consequently the Yazoo River and associated rivers and tributaries, led to renewed calls for the completion of the project.
Thompson blamed the Bush administration for the project having been stalled before.
"The Bush administration vetoed it. We'll try it again. We really had it pretty much funded. But, it just didn't happen. We'll try to continue to advocate for it. It's politics. A lot of people were supporting the Trump administration and they lost. So, now they're gonna have to support the Biden effort to get it through."
Thompson said that he won't sugar coat it, and called it "a challenge" repeatedly. He said the EPA has signed off on the project, despite objections from some environmental groups, like The Sierra Club, who claim the pumps would drain wetlands and would clear the way for aggressive farming.
"With everybody working together, we've got a good chance to craft a solution. I'm looking for a solution to the flooding."
Other priorities
Thompson said he is also working to encourage the Mississippi legislature to accept Medicaid expansion, and billions of dollars that he believes could keep some Delta hospitals out of bankruptcy.
"The money comes with no strings attached," said Thompson. He cited other states that have used the money in different ways, but said he believes the Republican-controlled state House and Senate, should consider the financial disposition of all of the state's hospitals.
"I want Mississippi to accept the Medicaid expansion dollars so the hospital in Kosciusko won't struggle as hard as it is, hospitals in LeFlore County and Coahoma County won't struggle as hard as they are because rural hospitals have a tough time making ends meet. The Affordable Care Act puts resources there, but the state has to accept them."
While the federal money may come with no strings attached, the state would be required to put up matching money to help fund new insurance coverage for as many as 220,000 people, a move rejected by two Republican administrations.
Thompson has no power in the state legislature, and did not specify how he might encourage legislators to take up a bill to expand the program.
Thompson also said he is supporting an infrastructure bill in the new administration, to help modernize Mississippi's roads and expand broadband. He's also active in promoting legislation to expand forgiveness of student loans, which he said would make it easier for highly qualified people to afford to stay and work in Mississippi after they graduate.
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Today, a coalition of conservation organizations filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s last-minute revocation of a Clean Water Act veto that has protected some the richest wetland and aquatic resources in the Nation since 2008.
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Today, a coalition of conservation organizations filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s last-minute revocation of a Clean Water Act veto that has protected some the richest wetland and aquatic resources in the Nation since 2008. This revocation opens the door for construction and operation of the same project prohibited by the 2008 veto—a massive pumping plant known as the Yazoo Pumps that would drain tens of thousands of acres of hemispherically significant wetlands in an ecologically rich and sparsely populated area of Mississippi known as the Yazoo Backwater Area.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) buried its veto revocation in a cover letter transmitting scathing comments to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the Yazoo Pumps’ Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement. EPA’s revocation ignores the facts on the ground, the explicit terms of the 2008 veto, and the requirements of the Clean Water Act.
EPA has used its Clean Water Act veto authority very sparingly, issuing just 13 vetoes since the law was enacted in 1972, out of nearly 2 million projects approved during that timeframe. EPA has never before revoked a veto.
Earthjustice filed the lawsuit in federal court today on behalf of American Rivers, National Audubon Society, Sierra Club, and Healthy Gulf.
Joint Statement by American Rivers, National Audubon Society, Sierra Club, Healthy Gulf, and Earthjustice:
“Today’s lawsuit delivers a clear, resounding message that EPA’s assault on the law, science, and the public’s voice will not be tolerated. The case challenges EPA’s last-minute decision to exempt the Yazoo Pumps from a conclusive Clean Water Act veto that was issued in 2008 to protect some of our country’s most valuable natural resources. EPA’s stunning reversal defies the explicit terms of the agency’s own veto, violates the Clean Water Act, and disregards core principles of administrative law that include ensuring due public process.
EPA has blinded itself to the facts on the ground, its own scientific and legal analyses, and the extensive record supporting the 2008 veto. The current proposal is based on the same flawed methodologies that EPA decisively rejected in 2008, and would not deliver flood relief to communities by leaving 82% to 89% of flooded lands underwater. The project will have devastating impacts to globally important wetlands, waters, and wildlife. During the public comment period on the Corps’ 2020 proposal that concluded in November, more than 50,500 citizens, scientists, and public interest groups urged the Corps to abandon this ineffective, destructive project, and instead prioritize immediate, sustainable flood solutions to benefit local communities. Ninety-four percent of the comments received by the Corps were against the Pumps and called for commonsense natural infrastructure and non-structural approaches available now to help protect people’s lives, property and livelihoods, such as elevating homes and roads, and paying farmers to restore cropland back to wetlands. EPA’s decision has no basis in fact or reality, and signals that political motivations have trumped the agency’s sworn duties. We look forward to holding EPA fully accountable for its unlawful actions, to ensure the public’s voice is heard, and to safeguard the environmental protections bestowed on this globally significant area.”
Resources:
1) EPA letter to Corps, 11/30/2020
2) 2008 Clean Water Act 404(c) Final Determination at iii, 73.
3) Corps’ October 16, 2020, Draft SEIS, Appendix C (Tables), Table 5.3
4) Conservation Organizations’ Alternative Flood Relief Solutions to the Yazoo Pumps
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"Today, a coalition of conservation organizations filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s last-minute revocation of a Clean Water Act veto that has protected some the richest wetland and aquatic resources in the Nation since 2008. This revocation opens the door for construction and operation of the same project prohibited by the 2008 veto—a massive pumping plant known as the Yazoo Pumps that would drain tens of thousands of acres of hemispherically significant wetlands in an ecologically rich and sparsely populated area of Mississippi known as the Yazoo Backwater Area.\nThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) buried its veto revocation in a cover letter transmitting scathing comments to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the Yazoo Pumps’ Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement. EPA’s revocation ignores the facts on the ground, the explicit terms of the 2008 veto, and the requirements of the Clean Water Act.\nEPA has used its Clean Water Act veto authority very sparingly, issuing just 13 vetoes since the law was enacted in 1972, out of nearly 2 million projects approved during that timeframe. EPA has never before revoked a veto.\nEarthjustice filed the lawsuit in federal court today on behalf of American Rivers, National Audubon Society, Sierra Club, and Healthy Gulf.\nJoint Statement by American Rivers, National Audubon Society, Sierra Club, Healthy Gulf, and Earthjustice:\n“Today’s lawsuit delivers a clear, resounding message that EPA’s assault on the law, science, and the public’s voice will not be tolerated. The case challenges EPA’s last-minute decision to exempt the Yazoo Pumps from a conclusive Clean Water Act veto that was issued in 2008 to protect some of our country’s most valuable natural resources. EPA’s stunning reversal defies the explicit terms of the agency’s own veto, violates the Clean Water Act, and disregards core principles of administrative law that include ensuring due public process.\nEPA has blinded itself to the facts on the ground, its own scientific and legal analyses, and the extensive record supporting the 2008 veto. The current proposal is based on the same flawed methodologies that EPA decisively rejected in 2008, and would not deliver flood relief to communities by leaving 82% to 89% of flooded lands underwater. The project will have devastating impacts to globally important wetlands, waters, and wildlife. During the public comment period on the Corps’ 2020 proposal that concluded in November, more than 50,500 citizens, scientists, and public interest groups urged the Corps to abandon this ineffective, destructive project, and instead prioritize immediate, sustainable flood solutions to benefit local communities. Ninety-four percent of the comments received by the Corps were against the Pumps and called for commonsense natural infrastructure and non-structural approaches available now to help protect people’s lives, property and livelihoods, such as elevating homes and roads, and paying farmers to restore cropland back to wetlands. EPA’s decision has no basis in fact or reality, and signals that political motivations have trumped the agency’s sworn duties. We look forward to holding EPA fully accountable for its unlawful actions, to ensure the public’s voice is heard, and to safeguard the environmental protections bestowed on this globally significant area.”\nResources:\n1) EPA letter to Corps, 11/30/2020\n2) 2008 Clean Water Act 404(c) Final Determination at iii, 73.\n3) Corps’ October 16, 2020, Draft SEIS, Appendix C (Tables), Table 5.3\n4) Conservation Organizations’ Alternative Flood Relief Solutions to the Yazoo Pumps",
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After a slew of amicus briefs were filed with the Mississippi Supreme Court in support of Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler’s challenge of the medical marijuana Initiative 65 back in December, defenders of the referendum filed their own friend of the court briefs ahead of the court ordered deadline.
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After a slew of amicus briefs were filed with the Mississippi Supreme Court in support of Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler’s challenge of the medical marijuana Initiative 65 back in December, defenders of the referendum filed their own friend of the court briefs ahead of the court ordered deadline.
Butler is questioning whether Initiative 65 was properly before Mississippi voters in the November General Election. The referendum passed with nearly 74% of voters approving the constitutional amendment, giving the Mississippi Department of Health oversight and administration of the medical marijuana program. MSDH has supported Butler’s challenge, saying that there are many content problems with the amendment, including “its wide-ranging scope and conflicts with existing state and federal law.”
Secretary of State Michael Watson, the respondent in the case, has maintained that the process used was similar to what has occurred in the past, with the former Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann relying on an Attorney General’s opinion by then AG Jim Hood.
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch is representing Watson in his official capacity as Secretary of State. She filed their response on December 28th requesting oral arguments. Fitch wrote, in part:
“For years, medical marijuana has been a subject of fervid political debate. In Mississippi, the recent passage of Measure 65 has obviously further intensified that policy debate. The Secretary of State is not taking a side in the policy debate and, of course, is not asking this Court to take a side either.
“This said, the question before this Court is not Measure 65’s substantive content, or whether or not medical marijuana is good or bad policy. Rather, the issue is a pure question of law: whether the State’s initiative petition process, established by Section 273(3) of our Constitution and applicable to every initiative petition, is currently viable. The Secretary of State, sued here only as a custodian of the petition process, simply asks that this Court resolve this issue by exercising its authority and responsibility to interpret Section 273(3)’s plain text and thereby give effect to the Legislature’s intent.
“Faithfully analyzing the Constitution’s text ultimately proves the initiative petition process in Mississippi is alive and well. A plain reading of Section 273(3) demonstrates that utilizing the five congressional districts currently existing under state law in gathering initiative petition signatures is entirely appropriate. For that reason, among others detailed below, petitioners’ belated procedural challenge to the initiative petition process fails, along with their claim’s potential to destroy all of the State’s initiative enactments over the past nearly 20 years.”
The latest amicus briefs filed in support of the referendum’s validity and backing Watson’s position come from the following:
- Americans for Prosperity (AFP)
- Ashley Ann Durval, the sponsor of Initiative 65
- Angie Calhoun
- Physicians Zachary K. Baldwin, Justin Daniels, Timothy D. Estes, Claude Harbarger, Richard Scott Johnson, Fred Earl Kency Jr., Sharon T. LaRose, Michael Manning, Nathan McIntosh, Jule P. Miller, III, Michael L. Sanders, and Matthew B. Wesson
- Medical Advocates Jessica Boykin, Christy Dunaway, and Mississippi Sickle Cell Foundation
AFP agrees that the Mississippi Secretary of State properly approved Initiative 65 for placement on the November statewide ballot but says its interest in the case reaches beyond election and Initiative 65.
“AFPMS is interested in preserving into the future the ability of its grassroots members to sponsor and support amendments to the Mississippi Constitution via ballot initiative. This Petition threatens that ability,” writes APF’s attorney Spencer Ritchie.
Durval is the mother of a daughter, Harper Grace, who has a rare type of epilepsy that causes violent seizures. As the sponsor of Initiative 65, she is backing the referendum and seeks to be heard by the court.
“With the assistance of highly qualified healthcare providers and legal counsel and relying on the people’s repeatedly recognized right to amend their Constitution, Ashley authored Initiative 65 and gained the public approval of the Secretary of State and Attorney General in August of 2018,” her attorneys, Michael Gwin and Paul Stephenson, state. “Ashley thereafter diligently pursued the collection of the signatures of some 228,000 Mississippi voters on her petition in support of placement of Initiative 65 on the November 3, 2020 election ballot. She secured the Secretary of State’s favorable determination of the sufficiency of her petition.”
Calhoun, whose son benefitted from out-of-state medical marijuana therapy, along with the list of physicians and medical advocates filed their brief “in opposition of the positions asserted by amici Mississippi State Medical Association, American Medical Association and Mississippi Sheriffs’ Association.” The group’s attorney is William Trey Jones.
The Court set January 7 as the deadline for a response from Mayor Butler. The case could be set for oral arguments soon thereafter.
-- Article credit to Frank Corder of YallPolitics. --
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"After a slew of amicus briefs were filed with the Mississippi Supreme Court in support of Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler’s challenge of the medical marijuana Initiative 65 back in December, defenders of the referendum filed their own friend of the court briefs ahead of the court ordered deadline.\nButler is questioning whether Initiative 65 was properly before Mississippi voters in the November General Election. The referendum passed with nearly 74% of voters approving the constitutional amendment, giving the Mississippi Department of Health oversight and administration of the medical marijuana program. MSDH has supported Butler’s challenge, saying that there are many content problems with the amendment, including “its wide-ranging scope and conflicts with existing state and federal law.”\nSecretary of State Michael Watson, the respondent in the case, has maintained that the process used was similar to what has occurred in the past, with the former Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann relying on an Attorney General’s opinion by then AG Jim Hood.\nMississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch is representing Watson in his official capacity as Secretary of State. She filed their response on December 28th requesting oral arguments. Fitch wrote, in part:\n“For years, medical marijuana has been a subject of fervid political debate. In Mississippi, the recent passage of Measure 65 has obviously further intensified that policy debate. The Secretary of State is not taking a side in the policy debate and, of course, is not asking this Court to take a side either.\n“This said, the question before this Court is not Measure 65’s substantive content, or whether or not medical marijuana is good or bad policy. Rather, the issue is a pure question of law: whether the State’s initiative petition process, established by Section 273(3) of our Constitution and applicable to every initiative petition, is currently viable. The Secretary of State, sued here only as a custodian of the petition process, simply asks that this Court resolve this issue by exercising its authority and responsibility to interpret Section 273(3)’s plain text and thereby give effect to the Legislature’s intent.\n“Faithfully analyzing the Constitution’s text ultimately proves the initiative petition process in Mississippi is alive and well. A plain reading of Section 273(3) demonstrates that utilizing the five congressional districts currently existing under state law in gathering initiative petition signatures is entirely appropriate. For that reason, among others detailed below, petitioners’ belated procedural challenge to the initiative petition process fails, along with their claim’s potential to destroy all of the State’s initiative enactments over the past nearly 20 years.”\nThe latest amicus briefs filed in support of the referendum’s validity and backing Watson’s position come from the following:\n- Americans for Prosperity (AFP)\n- Ashley Ann Durval, the sponsor of Initiative 65\n- Angie Calhoun\n- Physicians Zachary K. Baldwin, Justin Daniels, Timothy D. Estes, Claude Harbarger, Richard Scott Johnson, Fred Earl Kency Jr., Sharon T. LaRose, Michael Manning, Nathan McIntosh, Jule P. Miller, III, Michael L. Sanders, and Matthew B. Wesson\n- Medical Advocates Jessica Boykin, Christy Dunaway, and Mississippi Sickle Cell Foundation\nAFP agrees that the Mississippi Secretary of State properly approved Initiative 65 for placement on the November statewide ballot but says its interest in the case reaches beyond election and Initiative 65.\n“AFPMS is interested in preserving into the future the ability of its grassroots members to sponsor and support amendments to the Mississippi Constitution via ballot initiative. This Petition threatens that ability,” writes APF’s attorney Spencer Ritchie.\nDurval is the mother of a daughter, Harper Grace, who has a rare type of epilepsy that causes violent seizures. As the sponsor of Initiative 65, she is backing the referendum and seeks to be heard by the court.\n“With the assistance of highly qualified healthcare providers and legal counsel and relying on the people’s repeatedly recognized right to amend their Constitution, Ashley authored Initiative 65 and gained the public approval of the Secretary of State and Attorney General in August of 2018,” her attorneys, Michael Gwin and Paul Stephenson, state. “Ashley thereafter diligently pursued the collection of the signatures of some 228,000 Mississippi voters on her petition in support of placement of Initiative 65 on the November 3, 2020 election ballot. She secured the Secretary of State’s favorable determination of the sufficiency of her petition.”\nCalhoun, whose son benefitted from out-of-state medical marijuana therapy, along with the list of physicians and medical advocates filed their brief “in opposition of the positions asserted by amici Mississippi State Medical Association, American Medical Association and Mississippi Sheriffs’ Association.” The group’s attorney is William Trey Jones.\nThe Court set January 7 as the deadline for a response from Mayor Butler. The case could be set for oral arguments soon thereafter.\n-- Article credit to Frank Corder of YallPolitics. --",
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U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today attended the final ‘Green Run’ test of the Space Launch System (SLS) core stage at NASA’s Stennis Space Center in Hancock County, Mississippi.
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U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today attended the final ‘Green Run’ test of the Space Launch System (SLS) core stage at NASA’s Stennis Space Center in Hancock County, Mississippi.
“Seeing and hearing all four engines of the SLS core stage fire together for the first time was thrilling,” Wicker said. “Despite an early engine shutdown, NASA engineers will have a wealth of information to use to improve future tests of the SLS system. “I commend NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine for his stewardship of NASA and the SLS program. We are still on track to take the first woman to the moon by 2024 and complete a Mars landing by 2029. I know that bipartisan support for this program and space exploration will certainly continue.”
This hot fire test was the eighth test of the Green Run series to evaluate the safety and performance of the SLS rocket. During the test, NASA engineers powered up the core stage systems, generating 1.6 million pounds of thrust.
This historic hot fire test at Stennis Space Center is critical to ensure the SLS rocket is ready to launch the next generation of space missions, known as the Artemis program.
The Artemis program will take American astronauts back to the Moon and eventually on to Mars.
For more information on the test, visit NASA’s webpage here.
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Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi.
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Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi.
New cases of COVID-19:
2,175
Positive test results reported to MSDH as of 6 p.m. yesterday. Tests may have been made during the past week, and represent individuals who became ill a week ago or more. Repeated tests for the same individual are counted only once.
New COVID-19 related deaths:
40
COVID-19 related deaths reported to MSDH from hospitals, medical examiners and coroners as of 6 p.m. yesterday.
Twenty-six deaths occurred between December 16, 2020 and January 7, 2021.
Long-Term Care Facilities
Active outbreaks: 221
An outbreak is considered any confirmed COVID-19 case among LTC residents, or more than one case in a 14-day period among staff or employees of a facility.
Hospitalizations
Explore local hospital capacity and bed use with the MSDH interactive map of hospitals
Look for the most recent COVID-19 hospitalizations chart on the website HealthyMS.com/covid-19.
State Totals and Trend
Totals of all Mississippi COVID-19 cases and deaths for 2020.
- Total COVID-19 cases: 233,665
- Total COVID-19 related deaths: 5,101
Cases by Date of Illness
This chart tracks COVID-19 cases according to the date the person first became ill, rather than the date of test results. It's the standard way of following the course of a disease in a population. The black average line helps identify upward or downward trending. (In the few cases where date of illness has not yet been determined, testing date is used.) Since we are still receiving reports of illnesses that began up to two weeks ago, expect the more recent dates on this chart to change.
What You Can Do
- Keep groups sizes small and avoid large gatherings, especially indoors. Many cases are now being spread through gatherings in homes without safety precautions.
- Social distancing is still critical to stop the spread of COVID-19. Keep plenty of distance between yourself and others.
- Wearing a mask or face covering can sharply reduce the risk of passing COVID-19 on to others. Wearing a mask is strong recommended whenever you are in public places with others around you.
- Most people spreading COVID-19 do not know they are infected.
- Remind others that precautions remain essential, and set an example by your actions.
- Be tested for COVID-19 if you have symptoms or believe you may have been exposed. See our guide to local testing providers and free testing at http://HealthyMS.com/ covid19test
More Data and Information
- COVID-19 cases, data and statistics
- Guidance and preventive measures
- Find COVID-19 testing near you
- General COVID-19 information
- Mississippi COVID-19 Hotline: 877-978-6453
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week
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Americans have been drowning in a sea of COVID-19, social unrest, and election turmoil. The waves have not yet calmed, but shore is in sight. A day is approaching when vaccines will be distributed, election contests cease, and we can take stock of frayed lines across the country.
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Americans have been drowning in a sea of COVID-19, social unrest, and election turmoil. The waves have not yet calmed, but shore is in sight. A day is approaching when vaccines will be distributed, election contests cease, and we can take stock of frayed lines across the country.
Leadership can come from unlikely places. Mississippi has a moment to prove it. The state’s problems are well documented. But in recent months, Mississippi leaders have also shown flashes of vision.
Mississippi’s streets held protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death, but didn’t see the violence and destruction experienced elsewhere. Lawmakers responded in courage by retiring the state flag. In November, over 70 percent of Mississippians voted in support of a new flag design.
But the state’s opportunity is more than symbolic. For generations, Mississippi has been last in the things you would want to be first in, and first in the things you would want to be last in. Take, for instance, our labor force participation rate, which at 56.4 percent is one of the worst in the nation, or our lowest in the nation per capita income.
Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann has made clear that raising the labor force participation rate is one of his top priorities. Both Gov. Tate Reeves and Speaker Gunn have voiced support for elimination of the income tax. There is evidence to suggest that these goals could be intertwined.
The nine states without income taxes have experienced both population and economic growth that has resulted in dramatic personal and household income increases over the last decade, particularly in comparison to Mississippi. Each of the nine states also has a substantially higher labor force participation rate.
The idea is simple. The more money Mississippi workers can keep in their pockets, the more they can invest in their families, their communities and their businesses. Increased consumption in the economy drives new jobs and higher wages.
But tax policy isn’t the only path to expanding opportunity. Sec. of State Michael Watson has launched an effort to “Tackle the Tape,” a reference to looking at how regulations impact the ability of Mississippians to earn a good living.
Economists have estimated that if regulation had been frozen at 1980s levels, the U.S. economy would be over $4 trillion larger than it currently is. That’s over $13,000 for every man, woman, and child in America. And regulatory accumulation has a disproportionate impact on disadvantaged populations, who can neither navigate the complexity nor afford the price of entry.
It’s not just federal regulations. There are 9.3 million words worth of regulations in Mississippi created by unelected government officials. They make up nearly 118,000 regulatory requirements.
“Red Tape” reduction efforts like the one proposed by Watson have been demonstrated effective in other places. In the last decade, lawmakers in British Columbia worked with public sector workers to streamline, reducing regulations by over 40 percent. In Idaho last year, Gov. Brad Little led an effort to repeal the entire regulatory code and replace it with a smaller package.
One particularly impactful area of regulation relates to occupational licensing – essentially a set of government permission slips to work. In 2017, I worked with then-Gov. Phil Bryant to design a system of review for new occupational regulations to ensure that the state was not discouraging entrepreneurship. It was the first law of its kind in the country. Last year, the law was expanded to allow additional review. Commission members, including Attorney General Lynn Fitch, Watson and Reeves have all shown support for using the tool to help Mississippi’s workers.
There will be time to delve into and debate each idea. Each necessitates thoughtful planning, good data, and a willingness to listen and compromise. At a minimum, Mississippi leaders have signaled awareness that it is not enough to nibble around the edges when you’re in last place. You have to set audacious targets that inspire people to action.
This is Mississippi’s moment.
Russ Latino is president at Empower Mississippi, where he oversees the organization’s public policy work. He can be reached at [email protected].
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"Americans have been drowning in a sea of COVID-19, social unrest, and election turmoil. The waves have not yet calmed, but shore is in sight. A day is approaching when vaccines will be distributed, election contests cease, and we can take stock of frayed lines across the country.\nLeadership can come from unlikely places. Mississippi has a moment to prove it. The state’s problems are well documented. But in recent months, Mississippi leaders have also shown flashes of vision.\nMississippi’s streets held protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death, but didn’t see the violence and destruction experienced elsewhere. Lawmakers responded in courage by retiring the state flag. In November, over 70 percent of Mississippians voted in support of a new flag design.\nBut the state’s opportunity is more than symbolic. For generations, Mississippi has been last in the things you would want to be first in, and first in the things you would want to be last in. Take, for instance, our labor force participation rate, which at 56.4 percent is one of the worst in the nation, or our lowest in the nation per capita income.\nLt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann has made clear that raising the labor force participation rate is one of his top priorities. Both Gov. Tate Reeves and Speaker Gunn have voiced support for elimination of the income tax. There is evidence to suggest that these goals could be intertwined.\nThe nine states without income taxes have experienced both population and economic growth that has resulted in dramatic personal and household income increases over the last decade, particularly in comparison to Mississippi. Each of the nine states also has a substantially higher labor force participation rate.\nThe idea is simple. The more money Mississippi workers can keep in their pockets, the more they can invest in their families, their communities and their businesses. Increased consumption in the economy drives new jobs and higher wages.\nBut tax policy isn’t the only path to expanding opportunity. Sec. of State Michael Watson has launched an effort to “Tackle the Tape,” a reference to looking at how regulations impact the ability of Mississippians to earn a good living.\nEconomists have estimated that if regulation had been frozen at 1980s levels, the U.S. economy would be over $4 trillion larger than it currently is. That’s over $13,000 for every man, woman, and child in America. And regulatory accumulation has a disproportionate impact on disadvantaged populations, who can neither navigate the complexity nor afford the price of entry.\nIt’s not just federal regulations. There are 9.3 million words worth of regulations in Mississippi created by unelected government officials. They make up nearly 118,000 regulatory requirements.\n“Red Tape” reduction efforts like the one proposed by Watson have been demonstrated effective in other places. In the last decade, lawmakers in British Columbia worked with public sector workers to streamline, reducing regulations by over 40 percent. In Idaho last year, Gov. Brad Little led an effort to repeal the entire regulatory code and replace it with a smaller package.\nOne particularly impactful area of regulation relates to occupational licensing – essentially a set of government permission slips to work. In 2017, I worked with then-Gov. Phil Bryant to design a system of review for new occupational regulations to ensure that the state was not discouraging entrepreneurship. It was the first law of its kind in the country. Last year, the law was expanded to allow additional review. Commission members, including Attorney General Lynn Fitch, Watson and Reeves have all shown support for using the tool to help Mississippi’s workers.\nThere will be time to delve into and debate each idea. Each necessitates thoughtful planning, good data, and a willingness to listen and compromise. At a minimum, Mississippi leaders have signaled awareness that it is not enough to nibble around the edges when you’re in last place. You have to set audacious targets that inspire people to action.\nThis is Mississippi’s moment.\nRuss Latino is president at Empower Mississippi, where he oversees the organization’s public policy work. He can be reached at [email protected].",
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A Mississippi state senator and a state representative have tested positive for COVID-19, Mississippi Today confirmed on Tuesday, prompting concerns that another Capitol virus outbreak could occur.
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A Mississippi state senator and a state representative have tested positive for COVID-19, Mississippi Today confirmed on Tuesday, prompting concerns that another Capitol virus outbreak could occur.
“We immediately contacted Dr. (Thomas) Dobbs (the state health officer) and are following protocol,” Leah Rupp Smith, a spokesperson for Senate leader Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann, said Tuesday.
House Pro Tem Rep. Jason White told Mississippi Today on Tuesday that a member of the House of Representatives also tested positive. White said the members sitting near the infected member are not participating in proceedings this week to try to prevent the spread.
He said the House got advice from Dobbs before opting not to recess the legislative session.
“We are following his lead and are in constant communications with him,” White said.
Additional details about the positive tests were not immediately available. It is unclear which lawmakers tested positive.
On the same day the positive tests were confirmed, lawmakers and legislative staffers stood in line inside the Capitol to receive COVID-19 vaccines.
Officials said the Department of Health initially planned to administer vaccines to lawmakers over 65 and their spouses, but they had extra doses and opened it up to all lawmakers and legislative staffers. The state has been slow to administer vaccines to the greater public, and the few vaccine appointments available across the state are currently open to anyone over the age of 65 or those with pre-existing health conditions.
It is not clear whether the positive tests resulted in the Department of Health opting to provide the vaccine to legislators on Tuesday.
A COVID-19 outbreak occurred at the Capitol while lawmakers met during the summer of 2019. Hosemann, who presides over the Senate and contracted the virus last year, proposed starting the 2021 session in early January and taking a break until later in the year over concerns of an additional outbreak. House leadership, including Speaker Philip Gunn, who also contracted the virus last year, rejected that proposal, forcing lawmakers to conduct business as usual in Jackson this month.
“I’m concerned about my legislators going back to different parts of the state and spreading it to places that didn’t previously have it,” Hosemann said in late December. “And I’m worried about the people who work here (at the Capitol). We have several hundred people who work here every day.”
During the summer outbreak, at least 49 of the 175 members (including the lieutenant governor) had contracted the coronavirus, resulting in some members being hospitalized. In addition more than 10 staff members and legislative lobbyists also contracted the disease in the summer. Health officials attributed at least one death to the outbreak — a family member of someone who contracted the virus at the Capitol.
The Legislature has attempted to follow strict guidelines this session with most members and staff wearing masks. Committee meetings, for the most part, have been limited to the larger rooms in the state Capitol to allow for social distancing. But some lawmakers have been seen without masks, and others have held maskless meetings in small spaces.
As lawmakers contend with virus concerns, Gov. Tate Reeves and the legislative leaders have been trying to determine when and if the governor would hold a State of the State address this year. There will likely be no State of the State in a joint session in a crowded House chamber as usual, though there has been talk of holding a State of the State address outside the Capitol.
There is no requirement that a speech be provided. The state Constitution simply says “the governor shall, from time to time, give the Legislature information of the State of the State and recommend for consideration such measurers as may be deemed necessary and expedient.”
-- Article Credit to Bobby Harrison of Mississippi Today --
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Despite 12 three-pointers from the Warriors and a stellar 31-point performance from Demajion Topps (Winona), the East Central Community College Warriors fell to 0-2 on the year with an 87-83 loss to the Southwest Bears (2-0) on Thursday night.
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Despite 12 three-pointers from the Warriors and a stellar 31-point performance from Demajion Topps (Winona), the East Central Community College Warriors fell to 0-2 on the year with an 87-83 loss to the Southwest Bears (2-0) on Thursday night.
The Warriors showed a lot of grit throughout the night as they erased a 15-point deficit and bounced back from a late-game Southwest run.
Three-pointers rained in the opening minutes as both teams utilized the deep-ball to set the tempo. The two squads chipped back-and-forth with neither pulling away to a big lead in the opening minutes. With 10:30 remaining in the half the Bears looked to grow a lead, but Devin Carter (Louisville) intervened and cut the Southwest lead to just one, 23-22, with a four-point play after being fouled on a corner three-pointer. Just when the momentum seemed to swing in the Warriors favor, a 15-1 run by the Bears put them out front, 38-23.
The Warriors refused to throw in the towel in the first half and responded with an explosive offensive run from William Thompson (Tupelo), Topps, and Carter. Topps capitalized on numerous trips to the free throw line as he rattled home seven-of-eight shots from the stripe in the first half alone. Going into the locker room the Warriors were on an 11-2 run and trailed by just six, 40-34.
The second half was much of the same in terms of excitement as both teams pushed the ball in transition and played fast-paced basketball. By the midway point in the second half, the Warriors had clawed back and tied the game at 53-all, the first tie of the contest.
Once again, the Bears snatched the would-be momentum push from the Warriors and fired off a 16-0 scoring burst to grow the lead to 69-53 with less than seven minutes to play. Darien Newchurch (Jackson), Landyn Shows (Petal), Carter, and Topps all began to pour in the three-pointers down the stretch, but the Bears' lead was just too much as time expired with the Warriors trailing, 87-83.
Topps's 31-point night led the way and set an early career-high for the freshman. Carter added 22 for the Warriors, also a career-high, while Newchurch poured in three, three-pointers for nine points on the night.
The Warriors travel to Ellisville on Monday night as the team is set to face off with the Jones College Bobcats (0-2). Tipoff for that contest is scheduled for 6 p.m., but due to COVID-19 protocol, no visiting fans will be allowed to attend Monday's game. Everyone is encouraged to tune in at JCJC.tv to watch the game live.
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Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi.
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Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi.
New cases of COVID-19:
1,227
Positive test results reported to MSDH as of 6 p.m. yesterday. Tests may have been made during the past week, and represent individuals who became ill a week ago or more. Repeated tests for the same individual are counted only once.
New COVID-19 related deaths:
19
COVID-19 related deaths reported to MSDH from hospitals, medical examiners and coroners as of 6 p.m. yesterday.
Twelve deaths occurred between December 31, 2020 and January 9, 2021.
Long-Term Care Facilities
Active outbreaks: 221
An outbreak is considered any confirmed COVID-19 case among LTC residents, or more than one case in a 14-day period among staff or employees of a facility.
Hospitalizations
Explore local hospital capacity and bed use with the MSDH interactive map of hospitals
Look for the most recent COVID-19 hospitalizations chart on the website HealthyMS.com/covid-19.
State Totals and Trend
Totals of all Mississippi COVID-19 cases and deaths for 2020.
- Total COVID-19 cases: 240,309
- Total COVID-19 related deaths: 5,186
Cases by Date of Illness
This chart tracks COVID-19 cases according to the date the person first became ill, rather than the date of test results. It's the standard way of following the course of a disease in a population. The black average line helps identify upward or downward trending. (In the few cases where date of illness has not yet been determined, testing date is used.) Since we are still receiving reports of illnesses that began up to two weeks ago, expect the more recent dates on this chart to change.
What You Can Do
- Keep groups sizes small and avoid large gatherings, especially indoors. Many cases are now being spread through gatherings in homes without safety precautions.
- Social distancing is still critical to stop the spread of COVID-19. Keep plenty of distance between yourself and others.
- Wearing a mask or face covering can sharply reduce the risk of passing COVID-19 on to others. Wearing a mask is strong recommended whenever you are in public places with others around you.
- Most people spreading COVID-19 do not know they are infected.
- Remind others that precautions remain essential, and set an example by your actions.
- Be tested for COVID-19 if you have symptoms or believe you may have been exposed. See our guide to local testing providers and free testing at http://HealthyMS.com/ covid19test
More Data and Information
- COVID-19 cases, data and statistics
- Guidance and preventive measures
- Find COVID-19 testing near you
- General COVID-19 information
- Mississippi COVID-19 Hotline: 877-978-6453
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week
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"Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi.\nNew cases of COVID-19:\n1,227\nPositive test results reported to MSDH as of 6 p.m. yesterday. Tests may have been made during the past week, and represent individuals who became ill a week ago or more. Repeated tests for the same individual are counted only once.\nNew COVID-19 related deaths:\n19\nCOVID-19 related deaths reported to MSDH from hospitals, medical examiners and coroners as of 6 p.m. yesterday.\nTwelve deaths occurred between December 31, 2020 and January 9, 2021.\nLong-Term Care Facilities\nActive outbreaks: 221\nAn outbreak is considered any confirmed COVID-19 case among LTC residents, or more than one case in a 14-day period among staff or employees of a facility.\nHospitalizations\nExplore local hospital capacity and bed use with the MSDH interactive map of hospitals\nLook for the most recent COVID-19 hospitalizations chart on the website HealthyMS.com/covid-19.\nState Totals and Trend\nTotals of all Mississippi COVID-19 cases and deaths for 2020.\n- Total COVID-19 cases: 240,309\n- Total COVID-19 related deaths: 5,186\nCases by Date of Illness\nThis chart tracks COVID-19 cases according to the date the person first became ill, rather than the date of test results. It's the standard way of following the course of a disease in a population. The black average line helps identify upward or downward trending. (In the few cases where date of illness has not yet been determined, testing date is used.) Since we are still receiving reports of illnesses that began up to two weeks ago, expect the more recent dates on this chart to change.\nWhat You Can Do\n- Keep groups sizes small and avoid large gatherings, especially indoors. Many cases are now being spread through gatherings in homes without safety precautions.\n- Social distancing is still critical to stop the spread of COVID-19. Keep plenty of distance between yourself and others.\n- Wearing a mask or face covering can sharply reduce the risk of passing COVID-19 on to others. Wearing a mask is strong recommended whenever you are in public places with others around you.\n- Most people spreading COVID-19 do not know they are infected.\n- Remind others that precautions remain essential, and set an example by your actions.\n- Be tested for COVID-19 if you have symptoms or believe you may have been exposed. See our guide to local testing providers and free testing at http://HealthyMS.com/ covid19test\nMore Data and Information\n- COVID-19 cases, data and statistics\n- Guidance and preventive measures\n- Find COVID-19 testing near you\n- General COVID-19 information\n- Mississippi COVID-19 Hotline: 877-978-6453\n7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week",
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Today, Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03) commended the
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Today, Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03) commended the Army Corps of Engineers for signing the Record of Decision (ROD) that will open the door for construction of the Yazoo Backwater Pumps.
“The Army Corps of Engineers has devoted a lot of time and resources in the advancement of this important project,” Guest said. “Along with thousands of pleased Mississippians, I am thankful for their hard work. With their research and proposed plan, we can finally begin moving forward on the highly anticipated pumps project that will protect the livelihoods of Delta residents in an economically and environmentally responsible manner.”
In a letter to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator (EPA) Andrew Wheeler following the 2019 floods, Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03) urged the EPA to rescind a 2008 veto of the Yazoo Backwater Area Pumps Project and to complete the installation of pumps to alleviate high-water events in the Mississippi Delta.
The EPA announced in November 2020 that the 2008 veto had no bearing on the ROD.
The United States Army Corps of Engineers Press Release provides additional details on the project.
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"Today, Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03) commended the Army Corps of Engineers for signing the Record of Decision (ROD) that will open the door for construction of the Yazoo Backwater Pumps.\n“The Army Corps of Engineers has devoted a lot of time and resources in the advancement of this important project,” Guest said. “Along with thousands of pleased Mississippians, I am thankful for their hard work. With their research and proposed plan, we can finally begin moving forward on the highly anticipated pumps project that will protect the livelihoods of Delta residents in an economically and environmentally responsible manner.”\nIn a letter to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator (EPA) Andrew Wheeler following the 2019 floods, Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03) urged the EPA to rescind a 2008 veto of the Yazoo Backwater Area Pumps Project and to complete the installation of pumps to alleviate high-water events in the Mississippi Delta.\nThe EPA announced in November 2020 that the 2008 veto had no bearing on the ROD.\nThe United States Army Corps of Engineers Press Release provides additional details on the project.",
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Today Extra Table, the nonprofit established by restaurateur Robert St.
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Today Extra Table, the nonprofit established by restaurateur Robert St. John to supply Mississippi food pantries with nutritious food, announced the delivery of 36,000 meals for families in need thanks to a new partnership with shrimpers along Mississippi’s coast.
This month, Extra Table will be delivering the sustainably caught, local shrimp to several of its more than 50 partner food banks across the state including partners in Hattiesburg, Jackson, Biloxi and Gulfport. Many of these food banks report a 30-50% increase in need due to the economic hardship created by COVID-19.
"These types of community efforts have never been more important,” said Martha Allen, Executive Director of Extra Table. “Hunger was a critical issue well before the pandemic and we are grateful to be working with Mississippi shrimpers and other organizations to help our neighbors during this time of crisis.”
The shrimp were caught by members of Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United which promotes fresh, wild caught fish from the Gulf and purchased with support from a grant by Catch Together, a nonprofit which raises funds to strengthen sustainable fishermen and fishing communities across the country.
“With demand from restaurants all but gone, this year has been a true challenge for our members” said Ryan Bradley, Executive Director of Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United. “This effort not only supports these local fishermen and their families during a difficult time, but also lets them support their fellow Mississippians with fresh, nutritious food as well.”
Altogether, Catch Together will be providing more than $5 million in grants aiding fishermen and moving fresh, local fish to nearby foodbanks across the U.S. Along with the current effort in Mississippi, Catch Together is supporting efforts in other regions including Alaska, California, Florida, Louisiana, Maine, and Massachusetts.
Extra Table will be distributing the 13,000 pounds of shrimp to its Mississippi partner food banks in the coming days.
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"Today Extra Table, the nonprofit established by restaurateur Robert St. John to supply Mississippi food pantries with nutritious food, announced the delivery of 36,000 meals for families in need thanks to a new partnership with shrimpers along Mississippi’s coast.\nThis month, Extra Table will be delivering the sustainably caught, local shrimp to several of its more than 50 partner food banks across the state including partners in Hattiesburg, Jackson, Biloxi and Gulfport. Many of these food banks report a 30-50% increase in need due to the economic hardship created by COVID-19.\n\"These types of community efforts have never been more important,” said Martha Allen, Executive Director of Extra Table. “Hunger was a critical issue well before the pandemic and we are grateful to be working with Mississippi shrimpers and other organizations to help our neighbors during this time of crisis.”\nThe shrimp were caught by members of Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United which promotes fresh, wild caught fish from the Gulf and purchased with support from a grant by Catch Together, a nonprofit which raises funds to strengthen sustainable fishermen and fishing communities across the country.\n“With demand from restaurants all but gone, this year has been a true challenge for our members” said Ryan Bradley, Executive Director of Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United. “This effort not only supports these local fishermen and their families during a difficult time, but also lets them support their fellow Mississippians with fresh, nutritious food as well.”\nAltogether, Catch Together will be providing more than $5 million in grants aiding fishermen and moving fresh, local fish to nearby foodbanks across the U.S. Along with the current effort in Mississippi, Catch Together is supporting efforts in other regions including Alaska, California, Florida, Louisiana, Maine, and Massachusetts.\nExtra Table will be distributing the 13,000 pounds of shrimp to its Mississippi partner food banks in the coming days.",
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Today, Governor Tate Reeves made a statement in regards to the COVID-19 vaccine plan:
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Today, Governor Tate Reeves made a statement in regards to the COVID-19 vaccine plan:
"Vaccines are rolling out across the US. That’s great news. The bad news: it’s not going nearly fast enough (at least here). I said that on Monday, and I said we were working on plans to eliminate roadblocks. Here are some of the problems and solutions discussed behind the scenes:
We had around 78K doses that were marked by the federal government for long term care facilities. State government was basically removed from that part of the process—direct delivery. Only around 2% had been given. That worried me.
I spent the week meeting with people in long term care/nursing homes. At every one of their facilities they had dates scheduled for vaccinations. They complimented the professionalism and believe 100% of first doses will be done by the end of the month. Makes me feel much better.
We’ve had around 30K doses out at hospitals that had not been reported administered. It’s hard to say whether that’s a delay in actually delivering the vaccine on their end, or a reporting error. I want more information and accountability there. That’s coming.
Drive-through clinics have been a huge point of success. It’s still early, but the ones we’ve stood up have worked. I’ve been talking with the team, and here’s what we’re doing with that lesson:
Doubling the number of those vaccine sites. Double the number of days open. Double the number of appointments at each site per day.
That should make our max possible number of appointments go from 8,000 to 30,000 over the coming days.
We’re also working on the customer service piece. Elderly Mississippians—most vulnerable to the virus—can’t rely on apps and social media. We’re increasing call center capacity as we speak, so you can speak with a real person and get accurate information.
When we have a problem in Mississippi, my goal is always the same: be honest about it. Try to fix it, not hide it. Keep you up to date.
If you want a vaccine, you should have quick, simple access. Government logistics should not stand in your way.
Shutdowns are done. This is the mission now. We can’t lose precious months to debate over who is more essential. We need to quickly get this out to everyone we can. Allow people to protect themselves. Then open this country back up—wide open! Get back to life without this fear!
You can make appointments by going to COVIDvaccine.umc.edu or by calling the COVID call center at 1-877-978-6453. These plans were just finalized, so give workers a bit of time to make them actionable. I wanted to get the information out right away!
God bless!"
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"Today, Governor Tate Reeves made a statement in regards to the COVID-19 vaccine plan:\n\"Vaccines are rolling out across the US. That’s great news. The bad news: it’s not going nearly fast enough (at least here). I said that on Monday, and I said we were working on plans to eliminate roadblocks. Here are some of the problems and solutions discussed behind the scenes:\nWe had around 78K doses that were marked by the federal government for long term care facilities. State government was basically removed from that part of the process—direct delivery. Only around 2% had been given. That worried me.\nI spent the week meeting with people in long term care/nursing homes. At every one of their facilities they had dates scheduled for vaccinations. They complimented the professionalism and believe 100% of first doses will be done by the end of the month. Makes me feel much better.\nWe’ve had around 30K doses out at hospitals that had not been reported administered. It’s hard to say whether that’s a delay in actually delivering the vaccine on their end, or a reporting error. I want more information and accountability there. That’s coming.\nDrive-through clinics have been a huge point of success. It’s still early, but the ones we’ve stood up have worked. I’ve been talking with the team, and here’s what we’re doing with that lesson:\nDoubling the number of those vaccine sites. Double the number of days open. Double the number of appointments at each site per day.\nThat should make our max possible number of appointments go from 8,000 to 30,000 over the coming days.\nWe’re also working on the customer service piece. Elderly Mississippians—most vulnerable to the virus—can’t rely on apps and social media. We’re increasing call center capacity as we speak, so you can speak with a real person and get accurate information.\nWhen we have a problem in Mississippi, my goal is always the same: be honest about it. Try to fix it, not hide it. Keep you up to date.\nIf you want a vaccine, you should have quick, simple access. Government logistics should not stand in your way.\nShutdowns are done. This is the mission now. We can’t lose precious months to debate over who is more essential. We need to quickly get this out to everyone we can. Allow people to protect themselves. Then open this country back up—wide open! Get back to life without this fear!\nYou can make appointments by going to COVIDvaccine.umc.edu or by calling the COVID call center at 1-877-978-6453. These plans were just finalized, so give workers a bit of time to make them actionable. I wanted to get the information out right away!\nGod bless!\"",
"Governor Tate Reeves Makes Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine",
"Today, Governor Tate Reeves made a statement in regards to the COVID-19 vaccine plan:"
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