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Reliance Entertainment Plans Mega COVID-19 Relief Fundraiser; To Feature 100 + Artistes 

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Reliance Entertainment, the leading media and entertainment company, is producing the event, ‘We For India’, in partnership with The World We Want (WWW), a purpose-driven enterprise. Mumbai: With awaiting eyes, everyone is excited for the global fundraiser produced by Reliance Entertainment known as ‘We For India’, in partnership with ‘The World We Want’ supported by GiveIndia, one of the India’s most trusted platforms for giving and social work. It has also been announced that the exclusive streaming platform for this initiative will be Facebook India.  The excitement for the event is tenfold because it features the biggest stars of the entertainment industry like AR Rahman, Mick Jagger, Ed Sheeran, among many other famous personalities liked by the masses.  The entertainers are going to come together for a global fundraiser on Facebook on Independence Day. It is expected to attract philanthropic donations up to Rs 25 crore for COVID-19 relief work.  ‘We For India: Saving Lives, Protecting Livelihoods’ will be live-streamed on August 15 at 7.30 PM IST to raise funds for Covid-19 relief missions planned by GiveIndia. The main aim of the fundraiser is to save lives and support livelihoods that were wrecked due to the devastating second wave of COVID-19 infections in India. All proceeds will later be donated for the betterment of the Indian healthcare system.  This three-hour videothon will feature more than 100 artistes, including leading Bollywood filmmakers Rajkumar Hirani, Karan Johar, Imtiaz Ali, Farah Khan, Vikramaditya Motwane, Vikram Bhatt and Ribhu Dasgupta. International stars and music sensations will also be featuring in the show, such as Ed Sheeran, Annie Lennox alongside her daughter, Lola Lennox, Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, actress Ini Dima-Okojie, superstar and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Nancy Ajram, co-founder of CHIC Nile Rodgers, music group Sister Sledge ft Sledgendary, among others. Inspiring messages will also be shared by storyteller Jay Shetty and television star Dina Shihabi. Several interesting interactions will also be seen with stars such as Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan, Akkineni Nagarjuna, R. Madhavan, Farhan Akhtar, Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapoor, Prosenjit Chatterjee and Pratik Gandhi. The show will be hosted by the dapper Rajkummar Rao. Veteran writer Javed Akhtar, dance maestros Prabhudeva and Remo D’Souza, music world’s superstars A.R. Rahman, Shankar Mahadevan, Usha Uthup, Pandit Bikram Ghosh, Mithoon, Amit Trivedi, Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjiani, Salim Merchant and Sulaiman Merchant, Swanand Kirkire, Shantanu Moitra, Kanika Kapoor, Lisa Mishra and sporting superstar Mahesh Bhupati will also be seen participating in some of the most endearing and enthralling performances. The show will also feature medical professionals who will share their experiences and urgent requirements to keep India safe. Further amplifying the glamour quotient will be diva queens such as Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Vidya Balan, Sonakshi Sinha, Sara Ali Khan, Rakul Preet Singh, Malaika Arora, Dia Mirza, Kalki Koechlin, Sanya Malhotra, Ananya Panday and Alaya F. Industry wide support for producing the fundraiser was provided by Amar Ujala, Artist Original, Bling Entertainment, CAA Foundation, Collective Artists Network, D’Artist Talent Ventures, Dharma Cornerstone Agency, Eros International, Exceed, Matrix, Merchant Records, Mukta Arts and Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, Saregama, Shemaroo Entertainment, Sony Music, Tips International, T-Series, Universal Music Group, UTV Music, UTV Software Communication, Warner Music, YRF Talent and Zee Music Company. Source: IANS, Telangana Today

Diagnostic Industry to see new possibilities in coming times with genetically driven testing

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With the rise of genetic disorders like Alzheimer’s, cystic fibrosis, and cancer. The importance of technology-driven fast genetic testing is gaining more importance.  According to a new market study published by Global Industry Analytics Inc., theglobal direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing marketwill reach $ 2 billion by 2026. diagnostic technologies in the labs today are allowing a person to get a genetic test in the comfort of their homes. For example, if a person witnesses a heart issue with his mother and a mental issue with his father. He can ask the diagnostic labs to get a genetic test done. The samples can be collected from the home and taken to labs. Where the genetic testing can be done and as a result. It can be informed to the person what diseases he is more prone and he can take precautions or other required steps to avoid such health issues.  Significance of genetic testing With the right diagnosis at the right time. It has become very easy to know what disease a person is more prone to and take the required measures to keep your body and health upto mark. As we all know precaution is always better than cure. In many medical conclusions, it is said. That a family doctor is always better than a specialist doctor. As the family doctors know the genetics issues related to a family or person. By being updated with the previous generation health history of the family. Diagnosing any person’s health issues and predicting the reasons for any health issues becomes more logical and easier. Also, the cure and precaution are based on the historical data available in the form of genetic data. Becomes easier and to the point. Health and precaution becoming a priority Genetic testing is currently being used on a large scale in pharmacogenomics, which is also known as drug-gene testing. Also, a molecular diagnostic helps in detecting and understanding a particular disease much earlier. In traditional methods, this facility was not available. But now it is simplifying the solutions as well. With this in genetic testing, it has become easy to detect several diseases at a fatal level, which can let a person know about any abnormalities that can occur in a child after birth.  Molecular diagnostic allows understanding gene patterns and cell behavior detection. This new technology-based genetic diagnostic can especially be helpful in the case of cancer. As a most complicated and fearful disease. It is a gift that technology-driven genetic testing is giving to the world by early detection and precautions. With the pandemic hit the world. We all have realized that a better health condition and the right precaution are most convenient. As the economy rises and the demand for better health facilities is also rising. A good infrastructure for health does form an important base. On the other hand, a great technology that can eradicate the need for bigger infrastructure. Work more efficiently for better health solutions with technologies. That can allow a person to get diagnosed and cured so far. In the comfort zones of their home and eradicate the need of giving several rounds to hospitals in most cases.  Source: Healthworld.com

Sanjay Leela Bhansali completes 25 years in the industry, announces next project with Netflix for web series ‘Heeramandi’

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Sanjay Leela Bhansali announced on Tuesday morning that Heeramandi will be his next Netflix project. The announcement comes on the occasion of the filmmaker completing 25 years in the industry.  The cast and crew are yet to be announced for the web series, Heeramandi. The show will explore stories of courtesans and the hidden cultural reality of Heeramandi, Lahore during pre-independence India. The makers have touted the series to be about love, betrayal, succession and politics. The filmmaker currently awaits the release of Alia Bhatt-starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi. Sharing his thoughts on Heeramandi, Sanjay Leela Bhansali in a press statement said, “Heeramandi is an important milestone in my journey as a filmmaker. This is an epic, first of its kind series based on the courtesans of Lahore. It is an ambitious, grand and all-encompassing series; therefore I am nervous yet excited about making it. I am looking forward to my partnership with Netflix and bringing Heeramandi to audiences all over the world.” Earlier on Monday, Netflix India had posted a long message marking 25 years of Sanjay Leela Bhansali in the Hindi film industry. It read, “A space intricately detailed, a tune playing in the background that’s new but still feels familiar, faces so bright that they could make the sun look dull, a crescendo of a timeless tale that leaves you wanting to dwell in this dream. All of this, created by the dreamer, the cultural storehouse; who’d have us, and all around us wondering ‘How did he pull THAT off?’ No points for guessing the name: Sanjay Leela Bhansali.” Source: Hindustan Times

Mumbai gets 35 electric and automated buses

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With an agenda of making public transport environment friendly, Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackrey inducted 35 electric buses into Mumbai’s Fleet. This initiative is taken under the central government FAME II project. The project was inducted on 7 August, which is the foundation day for Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST). On this occasion presence of senior officials of state government, BEST, and TATA Motors at BEST Bus depot Mahim was witnessed. These are TATA star buses, with air-conditioning. The 12 meter long bus has a seating capacity of 59 passengers. The buses are manufactured by TATA motors, that these buses are extensively tested and validated across varied terrain. Engineered to deliver high performance, these electric buses also have wheelchair access that extends an automated ramp for specially-abled people ease. These electric buses also have intelligent transport systems (ITS), like GPS panic buttons and telematics systems, regenerative braking systems, and other features for efficient and smooth operations.  Source: Governancenow.com

As per Lancet study: A covid-19 infection can lead to a higher risk of preterm birth during pregnancy

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The researcher of the University of California (UC) San Francisco in the US found that the risk of preterm birth occurs at less than 32 weeks, was 60 percent higher for people infected with Covid-19 at some point in their pregnancy. This report was published in the Lancet Regional Health Journal. For people with the issue of hypertension, diabetes, and or obesity as well as Covid-19, the risk of preterm birth during pregnancy rises to 160 percent. Preterm birth is a matter of concern for the infant as well as the mother. It also leads to a higher risk of infant complications. Therefore, with the surge of increased infection of Delta Virus cases. It has become important to look after pregnant women for ensuring their safety and decreasing the risk of preterm birth.  As per the research analysis of all live births between, January 2020 to 2021, documented by the California Vital Statistics birth certificate, out of 240,157 recorded births, nearly 9,000, or 3.7 percent, indicating a Covid-19 diagnosis pregnancy. According to a study, the preterm birthrate among birthing people with a covid-19 diagnosis was 11.8 percent compared with 8.7 percent among those without the disease, as published in healthworld.com.

Is the trending technology making a better impact on education?

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Big Data, the Internet of things, and Machine Learning are the latest trends in education. However, during Covid-19 these trends became the major path to connect learning and the learner. Students in this new pandemic era have to get used to distance learning. In this situation, online teaching was the only best substitute available.  On the other hand, even if schools go back to normal and reopen, the online education trends will still be a trend to stay. These latest Edtech trends are being revolutionized with a strong focus on connectivity, versatility, and student-centric learning. Edtech technologies can only be successful when it can endure its technology to do overall improvement of learning in all aspects. As the Association for educational communications and technology (AECT) has defined EdTech as facilitating, learning, and improving performance by creating using, and managing appropriate technology. On the other hand, educators have an easier way of interpreting EdTech. They say it is the way of converting book learning into eLearning. According to them the main essence of learning is either through EdTech or Traditional education, only lies in the way the knowledge is being delivered to the learner. Hence, in the end, educators do appreciate these new EdTech trends for making learning effective. That too in the pandemic situations where it was the lender of last resort. Why it is so necessary? No doubt EdTech has improved the learning process. It has replaced the traditional ways of learning with certain new trends. There are so many changes that have revived the way of educating and education. We must look into the fact that how this has improved the way of learning. Innovative teaching methods: Any technology that we look around is an innovation by humans. While technologies get adapted to the teaching environment. It has made the teaching innovative and effective. The new EdTech trends are allowing the teachers to use various new aspects of technologies and be creative in the way of their teaching. Another special perk that EdTech has given teachers is to allow them to design online courses for students. Which can be learned and accessed by students in their own time and space. By this, barriers to learning are being eradicated with simplifying education. Teaching and learning process simplified: EdTech is not just making learning ways easy be it online or offline. It is also creating possibilities for making learning more fun as a process. EdTech makes the student feel more engaged in learning through virtual reality, gamification, and live interaction.  Improve Collaborative teaching: Initially, it was becoming a challenge that how technology will be able to bring back or make up for the classroom essence that is missing. Now EdTech tools have created a system where teachers and students can connect, discuss and share their opinions and act accordingly to find a relatable solution. Within E-learning it is easy for students to communicate and discuss topics among peers. Here teachers can act as a mentor and simplify the process as more of a productive discussion and not just one-sided listening.

Reopening of schools is more of a dilemma than relief for parents

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Even after witnessing a relief in the case count of Covid-19, after a harsh second wave. As a ray of hope schools are all set to reopen. As per a survey report published in moneycontrol, almost 48% of parents do not wish to send their children to school until their children are fully vaccinated or in case the covid-19 cases go to zero. As per a survey conducted by an online platform, local circles in late July, around 37000 parents of which 47 percent are based in tier 1 district, 27 percent in tier 2 and 26 percent respondents were from tier 3,4, and rural districts. Another 21 percent of parents said, they would send their kids to school even if vaccination is not done. But they at least expect the number of cases to come down to zero. So that they can feel their kids are safe.

With giving a ray of hope to sports Tokyo Olympics gives a grand closing ceremony to the world

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The Tokyo Olympics was closed on 8 August 2021. While declaring the closure of the Tokyo Olympics, IOC Chief declared 2020 Olympics games, ‘The most challenging Olympic journey’. With this, the 32nd Olympiad was closed in its grandeur manner. In the closing ceremony, the Olympic flag was passed to Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo for the 2024 Olympics. The 16 days were even held under major Covid-19 restrictions with empty stadiums. The parade of an athlete in the closing ceremony was led by Wrestler Bajrang Punia, on behalf of India.  With this India bagged a total of 7 medals in 2020 Olympics. With a Gold in Javelin throw by Neeraj Chopra in Individual games and bronze for the Indian Hockey team in Team games. This is also the highest medal tally for India in the Olympics to date. Giving hope to sports promotion and more attention to working hard towards Olympics next time.

Telangana ASHA workers raises voice against low pay: Demands hike, fixed pay.

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Just after an incident in Rajasthan which made headlines when an ASHA worker was seen rowing a boat in difficult conditions to reach villagers awaiting vaccination, in Telangana, ASHA workers are raising their voices against low pay. The accredited social health activist workers are seeking an increment from the state government. They are demanding fixed salaries and want to be paid Rs 10,000 a month instead of Rs 7,000 considering that they are overburdened with work. The workers’ unions have approached senior health officials to plead their case. The workers want to earn fixed salaries instead of the honorarium that they are paid. They also want this honorarium to be hiked as per the Pay Commission. The workers point out that their demand for increments have not been met by the state government, so it is only fair that they at least be granted a fixed salary of Rs 10,000, as their counterparts in Andhra Pradesh are receiving. The case of these ASHA workers is being supported by the Telangana Voluntary and Community Healthworkers Union (TVCHU) and the state association of ASHA workers led by the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU). The workers are also demanding that pay revision be implemented, as per which they are entitled to a 30 per cent hike. Contract workers and outsourced staff were promised a 30 per cent increment under the 11th Pay Revision Commission in March, which has not been implemented yet. Source: HR Katha

India welcomes the golden era: Neeraj Chopra brings home Gold in Tokyo Olympics

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History has been written by Neeraj Chopra, who won Gold for India in Javelin’s throw.  With this Chopra has gifted the first-ever Olympic gold medal in Athletics for India. 23-year-old, Neeraj won gold for India in Javelin’s throw; with the best throw at 87.53 meters. Neeraj Chopra Gifted India the first-ever gold in Athletics after 1900. With this India can see the beginning of a new golden era for athletics. Along with that India finishes with seven medals in tally, which is again the highest number of medals India has ever won in the Olympics.  By winning this gold India has got new hopes for sports and a new benchmark has been created. The whole nation is proud of Neeraj Chopra for making India proud. This is the second-ever individual gold India has won in Olympics, after Abhinav Bindra.