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UAE extends the Golden Visa to attract more employees

The United Arab Emirates is expanding the Golden Visa programme in order to attract more workers. This includes scientists, researchers, and experienced people. The list of employees also includes eminent scholars and clerics, elite specialists in industry and the fourth industrial revolution, and experts in the fields of health and education. A long-term residence visa called the UAE Golden Visa allows foreigners with special talents to live, work, or study in the UAE. These advantages include a long-term renewable residence visa good for five or ten years, the benefit of not needing a sponsor, the opportunity to stay outside the UAE for longer than the standard period of six months while still maintaining their residence visa’s validity, the capacity to sponsor an infinite number of people, and the ability to sponsor their family members, including wives and children regardless of their ages. Workers who wish to apply for this UAE golden visa must possess an employment agreement that has been approved in the UAE and documentary evidence demonstrating that they hold a level 1 or level 2 occupation according to the MOHRE’s (Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratization) system of occupational classification. For jobs needing this employment certificate, a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification must be attested. It is also necessary to submit a wage certificate from the employer together with a bank statement from the last six months showing a monthly salary of at least AED 30,000.

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Netflix might restrict password sharing from 2023

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Netflix appears prepared to prohibit users from sharing passwords as of the beginning of 2023. The market leader in streaming has been discussing this move for some time. Netflix has experienced losses as a result of the password-sharing feature, causing CEO Reed Hastings to stop the practise. Hastings stated that the platform will now concentrate on content, marketing, and a more affordable plan with advertising after it added 2.4 million customers in the third quarter. Additionally, the company had stated during its financial report that it anticipated adding more subscribers in the upcoming months. Moreover, it is implementing a number of adjustments, including the launch of a less priced alternative with advertisements next month, according to Netflix.

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Google for India 2022 announces Multi search feature, DigiLocker integration and a lot more, check it out

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At its “Google for India” event on December 19, 2022, the American technology giant Google introduced a number of new features. The company announced a new endeavour to digitise doctor’s prescriptions and expand its search functionality. Additionally, the tech behemoth unveiled its Multi Search feature, which would let users add text, screenshots, and images to their inquiries. Additionally, Google included the “Search in Video feature,” which gives users of smart devices the chance to search inside of videos. The tech giant has additionally stated that its Files by Google app for Android would offer secure access to Digilocker documents. The tech giant unveiled an AI and ML model that can interpret handwritten prescriptions at the Google for India conference. According to a blog post by Google, this technology will let users understand handwritten prescriptions and help pharmacists digitise handwritten medical records. This function is currently being developed, and no choice will be made solely based on the judgement of AI and ML technology. Google also intends to add a Multisearch feature to its search engine. Users will be able to take screenshots or photographs and add text to their search terms for quick results. The feature will be accessible in several Indian languages, including Hindi, Punjabi, and others, according to a Google announcement. During the Google for India event in New Delhi, the company also unveiled a new search feature. It is presently being tested with the beta version, which will allow users to search for specific sections of a YouTube video. A specific location, item, or moment may now be searched for by viewers thanks to the technology company within a YouTube video. The users would benefit from time savings as they can find items they were looking for right away. This feature is still being tested but is shortly to be available to everyone. “We’re piloting the ability to search within videos on your phone’s Search app. Just type in your query using the ‘Search in video’ feature and find exactly what you’re looking for,” the company stated. Speaking of accessing Digilocker documents, Google disclosed that it will assist customers in using Digilocker on Android to securely access genuine digital documents. Starting today, users will have access to their Digilocker digital documents via the Files by Google app for Android. It was created in cooperation with the National eGovernment Division, says the tech giant.

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Odisha’s hockey history will be included in NCERT textbooks, according to the education minister

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According to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the NCERT textbooks will cover Odisha’s history with hockey and its two times serving as host to the Hockey World Cup. After attending an all-party meeting, Pradhan spoke to the media and urged that the Men’s Hockey World Cup, which will be held in Odisha from January 13–29, be used to promote the art, heritage, and traditions of that state at the greatest possible level. The tournament will take place in Birsa Munda Stadium in Rourkela and Bhubaneswar’s Kalinga Stadium. The state government’s decision to invite all schools and institutions in the nation to the Hockey World Cup was also praised by the minister. By 2036, when Odisha celebrates its 100th foundation day, “we should work together to ensure that as many as 100 Olympians emerge from Odisha,” Pradhan said on Thursday. “This time, 7 Odisha players went to play in the Olympics,” he remarked. There’s a chance that India may host the Olympics in 2036, the year the state celebrates its 100th foundation day, Pradhan added. The Men’s Hockey World Cup will be held for the fifteenth time this year. The mega tournament is being hosted by Hockey India for the second time; the previous time was in 2018 and was won by Belgium. Source: PTI

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NATO introduces a new public sector HRM tool

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The NATO Building Integrity (NATO BI) initiative published the new Human Resource Management (HRM) toolkit for the public sector on October 24, 2022. The toolkit, created by the Norwegian Center for Integrity in the Defence Sector (CIDS), provides an interactive manual for fostering integrity in the public sector. It includes systematic planning manuals for human resources staff, employee questionnaires, and practical managerial competency assessments. The development of transparent, accountable, and democratic institutions depends on HRM. NATO BI aims to assist allies and partner nations on advancing good governance and putting these values into practise in the defence and related service sectors. According to NATO, effective HR management systems are essential to a well-functioning defence and security sector because they create leadership cultures that can be relied upon and trusted. Integrity building should be incorporated into every aspect of any institution, including job design, recruitment, and selection processes, as well as organisational culture. The newly created toolkit tries to create a link between organisational principles and practises in various circumstances. The HRM toolkit can now be used in compliance with NATO BI principles thanks to the publication of the “Glossary of Human Resource Management in the Public Sector.” Its goal is to support public sector employees and managers, as well as members of civil society organisations and the media, in creating institutional resilience. The toolkit will be made available in Arabic, Georgian, Ukrainian, and Spanish in addition to the two official languages of NATO (English and French).

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India’s first 5G, AI-driven colonoscopy trial conducted by Airtel, Apollo Hospitals, and AWS

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In India’s first-ever colonoscopy trials, which were carried out utilising AI and Airtel’s 5G technology, colon cancer was found significantly more quickly and accurately, according to an announcement from Bharti Airtel and Apollo Hospitals. The other three firms that worked together on these trials were HealthNet Global, AWS, and Avesha. Currently, colon cancer is identified manually during a colonoscopy procedure, requiring a lot of care and time from medical professionals to provide an accurate diagnosis. The procedure is not only time-consuming, lasting up to 30 to 40 minutes per case, but it is also discomforting for both the patients and the doctors and nurses who have to perform the procedure. Even when the doctor adjusted the scope to overlay the picture on the right portion of the colon, the AI-guided colonoscopy procedure displayed image processing in real-time without any lags. The introduction of this technology will provide doctors access to an extra set of eyes and increase the rate at which polyps are detected. Utilizing platforms from AWS (Amazon Web Services India P Ltd), Avesha edge inferencing applications processed the data in real-time. Trials for AI-assisted Colonoscopy Polyp Detection will assist physicians in enhancing patient care, increasing detection rates by accurately recording information, and minimising errors. Ajay Chitkara, CEO and Director of Airtel Business, commented on the trial by stating that “Ultra-fast, low latency 5G networks will transform the healthcare sector in the country. At Airtel, we are geared up to lead this transformation and have demonstrated this by conducting India’s first colonoscopy trials. Healthcare is one of the most promising use cases for 5G, and we are delighted to collaborate with Apollo Hospitals, AWS, HealthNet Global and Avesha.” Dr. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Group, stated that “By augmenting doctor’s ability to detect, AI has been proved to improve physician’s accuracy. Early detection and removal of polyps can easily avoid them from becoming cancerous. Apollo has always been a forerunner in the adoption of technology. Our patient-centric approach keeps us on an outlook for technologies which can make outcomes better.” Reiterating Chitkara’s and Dr. Reddy’s praise for 5G and AI as useful tools for developing healthcare, Vaishali Kasture, Head-Enterprise, Mid-Market & Global Businesses, India & South Asia, AWS India said, “5G and edge technologies offer high speed and real-time data analysis that can help transform the delivery of healthcare. AI inference provides better insight and information to healthcare professionals to predict, diagnose, and treat patients more effectively.”

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Tech Mahindra offers stock options for shares worth Rs. 7 L to its employees

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Through an exchange filing on December 21, 2022, Tech Mahindra announced that it would issue employee stock options for shares valued Rs 7,58,450. A total of 1,51,690 equity shares worth Rs 5 each would be distributed across two ESOP 2014 and ESOP 2018 schemes. Following this new issue, 973,778,993 shares totaling Rs 4,868,894,665 have been issued. Earlier this month, the company announced its collaboration with Airtel to enable a private 5G network at Mahindra’s Chakan facility. On December 12, 2022, Tech Mahindra granted stock options worth more than 6 lakh rupees to its employees. On Wednesday, Tech Mahindra shares were up 0.91 percent at Rs 1,027.20. Tech Mahindra is part of the Mahindra Group. The company is based in Pune, while Mumbai serves as its registered office. It is a global provider of consulting and IT services based in India. More than 158,000 people work at Tech Mahindra in 90 different countries.

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Health minister reviews Covid situation, directs officials to be on high alert and strengthen surveillance

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Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya reviewed the COVID-19 situation in the country on Wednesday in light of a recent surge in cases in some regions of the world, and instructed officials to remain vigilant and increase surveillance. “In view of the rising cases of Covid-19 in some countries, reviewed the situation with experts and officials today. COVID is not over yet. I have directed all concerned to be alert and strengthen surveillance. We are prepared to manage any situation,” Mandaviya stated this in a tweet. In view of the rising cases of #Covid19 in some countries, reviewed the situation with experts and officials today. COVID is not over yet. I have directed all concerned to be alert and strengthen surveillance. We are prepared to manage any situation. pic.twitter.com/DNEj2PmE2W — Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) December 21, 2022 The meeting was attended by the secretaries of health, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, Ayush, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Director General Rajiv Bahl, Member (Health) of NITI Aayog Dr V K Paul, and National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI) Chairman Dr N K Arora, among others. Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan stated in a letter to states and UTs that such an effort will enable timely detection of newer variants, if any, circulating throughout the country and will facilitate the implementation of necessary public health measures. Given the rise in cases in Japan, the United States of America, the Republic of Korea, Brazil, and China, the Union Health Ministry encouraged all states and union territories on Tuesday to increase whole genome sequencing of positive Covid samples in order to track emerging variants. COVID has been spreading rapidly in China. According to informal figures, over 40% of Beijing residents are currently infected with COVID. The CCP, on the other hand, has shifted its agenda to depict COVID as a simple flu. As the number of cases increases in major Chinese cities, even people with minor symptoms are rushing to hospitals. Emergency call operators are receiving 30,000 calls each day, which is six times the daily average. According to Voices Against Autocracy, there are long queues outside fever clinics in several towns. Treatments and medication are in low supply, and hospitals are stressed as doctors and nurses become infected with the illness. Doctors who have tested positive or are asymptomatic are also being urged to report to work, putting the public at danger of further transmission. Epidemiologists recently predicted that at least three COVID waves would hit China this winter. According to The Hong Kong Post, the Chinese government was “under-prepared” when it unexpectedly ended its zero-COVID policy in response to nationwide protests. The Chinese government has stayed silent on the number of deaths so far. However, Chinese authorities have warned of successive waves of COVID infections in the coming months, since cases have continued to increase since restrictions were lifted earlier this month. Source: PTI, ANI

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G20 Task Force of Finance and Health has begun work on India’s global health priorities for 2023

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The joint finance and health task force formed under India’s G20 presidency began work on a new draft focused on New Delhi’s global health priorities for the next year. The task force’s first virtual meeting, conducted on Tuesday afternoon, was co-chaired by Italy and Indonesia, and was attended by health and finance representatives from G20 and invited countries, as well as international organisations. India’s priorities for the G20 presidency include health emergencies, prevention and preparedness, and response; strengthening cooperation in the pharmaceutical sector with a focus on availability and access to safe, effective, and affordable medical countermeasures; and digital health innovation and solutions to aid universal health coverage. “The Task Force Secretariat worked with the Indian Presidency and co-chairs Italy and Indonesia to draught the work plan for 2023 and beyond, which was designed around the Indian Presidency’s Global Health Priorities for 2023,” according to an official statement. According to the statement, the work plan was presented for approval during the meeting. It underlined that the Bali Leaders’ Declaration 2022 extended the mission of the task force to maintain the cooperation between “Finance and Health Ministries for Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response”. The meeting enabled discussions on the mandates specified in the Bali Leaders’ Declaration, said the statement. The members expressed their commitment to the task force’s goal of improving global health architecture for pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response, as well as working with the secretariat and co-chairs to achieve the 2023 deliverables.

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New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023 #ELSAKolkata #ELSAWestBengal

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New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023 #ELSAKolkata #ELSAWestBengal Theme: Re-defining Education & 21st Century Skills in NEW-NORMAL ArdorComm Media Group, a growing media organisation in India, invites you to join the “NEW NORMAL- EDUCATION LEADERSHIP SUMMIT & AWARDS 2023”, at Kolkata, West Bengal on 23th February 2023. We have kept ‘Kolkata’, the ‘City of Joy’ as the host city for our flagship event ‘New Normal- Education Leadership Summit & Awards’ #ELSAKolkata #ELSAWestBengal. It is also considered to be the cultural capital of India. It is the primary business, commercial, and financial hub of Eastern India and the main port of communication for North-East India. It has always been the centre of education, not only in West Bengal, but also across the country. Many cities of Eastern India have played a pioneering role in the development of the modern education system in India. This region has long been a hub of education and culture, a region that enriches many academic institutes of global repute, a land where Nobel laureates have their roots. It is represented by states like West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand and Sikkim, and also The Seven Sisters of India referring to the north-east states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura. Ample resources, adequate infrastructure, research facilities, meritorious students, and excellent teachers & faculty encourage the necessity of digital investments & collaboration opportunities in this region of India. This Knowledge forum invites academicians and educators from preschool, school, higher, technical, and skill education, as well as industry experts from edtech and startups, to share their experiences, ideas, and innovations that have facilitated the growth of the education community during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic and is shaping the future of education in this technologically evolving scenario. The prestigious ArdorComm Education Leadership Awards 2023 seeks to recognise individuals, educational institutions, EdTech, and startups who have worked diligently and selflessly for the development of the education community. KEY DISCUSSION POINTS How can exposure to New Age Technologies help in fostering Experiential Learning Pedagogy? Research-based Learning, Skill Development and Multidisciplinary Approach: A Robust eco-system in HEIs How to Enhance the Teaching-Learning process for the Development of Students’ Emotional & Social Intelligence Skills? Bridging the Urban-Rural Digital Divide Through Mobilizing Technology How can ICT & Upskilling play a key role in Holistic Development for Learners? (SE+HE) PARTICIPATION FROM Government Dignitaries Academicians Educators Corporate EdTech Startups HRs KEY HIGHLIGHTS DAY 0 SESSIONS 0 + SPEAKERS 0 + SCHOOLS 0 + GOVERNMENT DIGNITARIES 0 + HIGHER EDUCATION 0 + EDTECH STARTUPS 0 + CORPORATE 0 + OUR SPEAKERS Our Partners Presenting Partner Powered By Partner Gold Partner Silver Partner Acoustics Partner Banking Partner Admission Automation Partner Credential Partner Digital Assessment Partner Communication Partner School partner Associate Partner Associate Partner Associate Partner Associate Partner COMMUNITY PARTNERS EDUCATION HEALTH & WELLNESS HUMAN RESOURCE GOVERNANCE MEDIA ENTERTAINMENT & ART ARDORCOMM EDUCATION LEADERSHIP AWARDS 2023 Indian Educators, Academicians, Institutions, EdTech companies & Startups have set an incredible example of excellence in front of the whole world during this unprecedented times, by adapting changes, transforming, re-skilling & re-inventing, ArdorComm Media, a growing media company in India has announced New Normal event as ‘EDUCATION LEADERSHIP SUMMIT & AWARDS 2023’ to recognize & felicitate the exemplary contributions and innovative initiatives taken by the Preschools, Schools, Higher educational institutions, Corporate and EdTech Startups associated with the education sector. ArdorComm Media would like to honor the Trend setters, Innovators, Education Leaders, Institutions and Organizations that have been providing excellence and outstanding accomplishment in the education sector; despite the tough times we faced since last one and a half year. Ardorcomm Media Awards 2023 aims to acknowledge those individuals, educational institutions, and EdTech companies that have played a key role in transforming the teaching, learning and employability outcomes. The prestigious award will bring recognition and visibility for an institution/ organization across the sector. This summit will bring together the top notch industry leaders and key decision makers from the education sector, to enrich the community by sharing their insights and knowledge with the stakeholders, which will eventually bring a paradigm shift in the education sphere within various parts of the country. Award Nominations & Selection Process – Terms & Conditions: Filling the e-nomination form is must. The nominee’s bio/ profile used for attachment should briefly state a concise statement about the eligibility nominee deserves an award. Attached profile should not be more than 2 pages. There is a nominal award nomination fee ranging INR 10,000 to INR 20,000 (excluding taxes) for different categories. (See the details in Award Nomination page section). The nomination fee is refundable incase not selected for the Awards (excluding applicable taxes & processing fee, i.e. INR 1000 only). Kindly make sure that you keep your updated profile & payment transaction details ready before proceeding with filling the nomination form. Read the e-nomination form carefully & fill the correct and relevant information. Post submission of the award nomination form, the assessment & evaluation process will be conducted by the selection committee & the jury members. Eligibility is based on the evaluation of the nominee’s overall portfolio and work that have transformed the education sector and the society at large. Selection committee & the jury will do necessary ref checks of the submitted nomination form and also re-authenticate the details present on the website & social media posts. The assessment process is reliable & authentic. Once the assessment process is complete, the winners will receive a confirmation mail & Award Ceremony Invite mail on the shared email id as filled in the nomination form. Please Note: We sincerely appeal that post submission not to make any confirmation Inquiry or request for award consideration. That is purely on merit and via proper assessment process by selection committee & the jury members. Once the assessment process is complete, the winners will receive a confirmation mail & Award Ceremony Invite mail on the shared email Id as filled in the nomination form. 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