Mobile app to aid in curbing sudden cardiac death cases

Mobile app to aid in curbing sudden cardiac death cases 

Lucknow : 20.12.2024 

Leading cardiologists from across India, including head of cardiology department at SGPGIMS Prof Aditya Kapoor, have come up with a Revive CPR mobile app to bolster the battle against sudden cardiac deaths. Prof Kapoor said over 15 lakh people die of sudden cardiac arrest annually in India. Only less than 1% can be saved as there is lack of availability of timely CPR. “Doctors felt that covering the entire country was a mammoth task, and there was a need for technological aid to bridge the gap. Their effort was strengthened by the fact that India is the second-largest user of smartphones, with over 700 million users (including 425 mn are in rural areas),” he said. 

The app is available on both Android and iOS platforms. “It provides step-by-step audio-visual guidance for performing CPR. It provides expert’s insights about how timely CPR can save lives, besides explaining key issues like the difference between heart attack and cardiac arrest, along with simple audio/visual cues for accurate identification for timely intervention,” Kapoor said. The app allows one-touch calling to 108 ambulance service, a nearby automated external defibrillator (AED) locator app with automatic AED detection and usage guidance, and linkage to a nationwide trained volunteer network. TNN

Techie ends life over ‘₹3cr demand’ by wife, in-laws Suicide Sparks Debate Over Men’s Rights & Mental Health

Techie ends life over ‘₹3cr demand’ by wife, in-laws Suicide Sparks Debate Over Men’s Rights & Mental Health 

TIMES NEWS NETWORK 11.12.2024

Bengaluru : The suicide of a Bengaluru-based 34-year-old automobile company executive amid a bitter legal battle over divorce, child custody and estranged wife’s Rs 3.3 crore demand has ignited an intense debate on men’s rights and mental health. A police complaint filed by his brother Bikas Kumar alleged that his wife and in-laws demanded Rs 3 crore to withdraw police cases against him and Rs 30 lakh to grant him visitation rights to see his son. Subhash Atul was found dead in his apartment in Marathahalli area early Monday, leaving behind a detailed suicide note and a video outlining the alleged harassment he faced from his wife Nikita Singhania and her family. Based on these allegations, police have registered a case of abetment to suicide against Nikita, her mother Nisha, brother Anurag, and uncle Sushil Singhania.

“My brother was mentally and physically exhausted ever since the court battle started. Every time he attended the court hearing, he was mocked by his in-laws and told to die if he could not pay the money or pay for the visitation rights. These drove him to take the extreme step,” Bikas said. Atul’s 24-page suicide note and recorded video, which have since gone viral, accuse his in-laws of filing eight “false” police complaints and manipulating the legal system. He also charged a family court judge in UP, where the custody and divorce hearings were under way, with bias in favour of his in-laws. “It is better for me to end my life as the money that I am earning is only making my enemies stronger as I have to pay them... This cycle will keep continuing. With my own money that I pay

as taxes, the courts and the police system will harass both me and my family members along with other people. The supply of the value should be cut. Anyway, they (in-laws) have been suggesting me to commit suicide,” Atul said in the note. He also urged authorities not to allow his in-laws near his body and requested that his last rites not be performed until his “harassers” are brought to justice. “Despite all these, if the accused are allowed to go scot-free, just dump my ashes into a gutter near the court. This way, I can know how life is valued in this country,” he wrote. In his final message, Atul apologised to his parents for being unable to care for them in their old age.

Court crushes vegetarian’s ₹2cr claim over French fries

Court crushes vegetarian’s ₹2cr claim over French fries

Vindhya.Pabolu@timesofindia.com  01.12.2024

Bengaluru : In a tale straight out of a comedy of errors, a 33-year-old vegetarian and Ulsoor resident turned a billing slip-up at McDonald’s into a legal drama worthy of a blockbuster: He filed a jawdropping Rs 2 crore compensation claim for what he alleged was ‘mental distress’ after being mistakenly billed for a chicken burger instead of his ordered French fries! 

However, the Bangalore Urban II Additional District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission was not enthused: it dismissed the case by pointing out that the simple billing error did not impact his dietary preference. It all started at the McDonald's restaurant at Lido Mall in Ulsoor when Jimit Jain (name changed), and his nephew ordered vegetarian French fries. However, the restaurant issued a bill for a non-vegetarian McFried Chicken Burger (MFC) with order number 292 and charged him for the same, which is costlier. When Jimit raised the issue, the staff apologised and even offered Rs 100 because of the billing error. But Jimit wasn’t “lovin” it. He demanded a formal apology from the restaurant —which never came—and the situation escalated faster than a McFlurry melts in the summer sun. 

Subsequently, Jimit lodged a complaint, which was treated as NCR (non-cognisable report). Jimit also sent an email to McDonald's, to which he received a reply. Later, he approached the consumer court charging McDonald’s with deficiency of service and sought compensation of Rs 2 crore, alleging mental distress and public humiliation. The restaurant representatives countered, stating the complaint was false, frivolous, and acted with malafide intent to gain wrongful compensation and tarnish their reputation. They further argued that the billing error was due to oversight, was not intentional, and was immediately corrected with an offer of Rs 100 as the differential amount, which the customer refused. 

After reviewing documents submitted by both parties, the court pointed out the obvious: Jimit did get his vegetarian French fries, and the billing goof-up didn’t affect his dietary preferences.

The court declared that a mere billing error, promptly fixed with multiple apologies and an offer of Rs 100, doesn’t amount to service deficiency—or grounds for a multi-crore compensation claim

No need to apply, you will get eversion of PAN in mail ID PAN 2.0

No need to apply, you will get eversion of PAN in mail ID PAN 2.0 

TIMES NEWS NETWORK 27.11.2024

New Delhi : Your existing PAN card will remain valid under PAN 2.0 project and you will automatically receive an electronic version of the card in your mail ID, without having to apply for it. Those seeking a physical card, however, will have to apply and pay Rs 50 for it if they live within the country, the tax department said on Tuesday.

 “If existing PAN holders want to make any correction/updation of their existing PAN details such as email, mobile or address or demographic details such as name, date of birth etc, they can do so at free of cost after the PAN 2.0 Project commences. Till the time the PAN 2.0 project is rolledout, the PAN holders can avail the Aadhaar based online facility for updation/correction of email, mobile and address free-of-cost,” the Central Board of Direct taxes said in a set of FAQs released a day after the cabinet committee on economic affairs (CCEA) cleared a Rs 1,400 crore project. 

The department also said QR codes will be part of the project, but the feature has already been rolled out, which helps in validating PAN and other details. The upgradation project will also see all PAN and TAN related services, currently hosted on three different portals (e-filing portal, UTIITSL and Protean e Gov), move to the income tax department portal and will provide end-toend services — from application to allotment, online validation, linking with Aadhaar and updation. The entire process will be paperless, CBDT said. In line with the Budget 2023 announcement, govt has decided to make PAN the “common business identifier” for all digital systems of specified govt agencies. Although it is illegal to have more than one PAN, there are several entities and individuals, who violate the law and govt is hoping that once the project is rolled out, it will be easier to check such instances. Currently there is a database of 78 crore PANs and 73.3 lakh TANs in the country.

தடை அல்ல விடை!

 தடை அல்ல விடை!

தடை அல்ல விடை!

DINAMANI 

அறிதிறன்பேசித் தொழில்நுட்பம் தகவல் பரிமாற்றத்தில் மிகப் பெரிய புரட்சியை செய்து வருகிறது என்பதில் சந்தேகமில்லை.

அதே நேரத்தில் 18 வயதுக்கும் கீழே இருக்கும் குழந்தைகள், சிறுவா்கள் அறிதிறன்பேசிகள் மூலம் சமூக ஊடகங்களுக்கு அடிமையாகிறாா்கள் என்கிற ஆபத்தும் அச்சுறுத்துகிறது. இந்தியாவில் மட்டுமல்லாமல், உலகம் முழுவதும் 16 வயதுக்குட்பட்ட சிறுவா்களும் குழந்தைகளும் இணையதளத்துக்கு அடிமையாகியிருப்பது பெற்றோா்களைக் கவலைக்கு உள்ளாக்கியிருக்கிறது.

ஓரிரு வயதுக் குழந்தைகள் அழாமல் இருப்பதற்காக அவா்களிடம் அறிதிறன்பேசியில் ஏதாவது காட்சியை விளையாட்டுக் காட்டுவது தாய்மாா்களுக்கு வசதியாக இருக்கிறது. ஆனால், அதுவே அந்தக் குழந்தைகளுக்கு அறிதிறன்பேசி போதையை ஏற்படுத்திவிடுகிறது. அதிலிருந்து அந்தக் குழந்தையை மீட்டெடுக்க முடியாத நிலைமை குழந்தை வளர வளர ஏற்பட்டுவிடுகிறது.

உலகிலேயே முதல்முறையாக இந்தப் பிரச்னைக்குத் தீா்வு காண்பதற்கு முயற்சி மேற்கொண்டிருக்கிறது ஆஸ்திரேலியா. 16 வயதுக்குக் கீழே உள்ள குழந்தைகள் எக்ஸ் வலைதளம், வாட்ஸ்ஆப், இன்ஸ்டாகிராம், ஃபேஸ்புக் உள்ளிட்ட சமூக ஊடகங்களைப் பயன்படுத்துவதற்கு ஆஸ்திரேலிய அரசு தடை கொண்டுவர முடிவெடுத்திருக்கிறது.

இளம் சிறுவா்கள் சமூக ஊடகங்களால் பாதிக்கப்படுவதையும், சீா்கெடுவதையும் முடிவுக்குக் கொண்டுவர அவா்கள் அதைப் பயன்படுத்துவதற்குத் தடை விதிப்பதற்கான மசோதா ஆஸ்திரேலிய நாடாளுமன்றத்தில் தாக்கல் செய்யப்பட இருக்கிறது. அந்த மசோதா சட்டமாக்கப்பட்டால் சமூக ஊடகங்களைப் பயன்படுத்தும் சிறுவா்கள் நீதிமன்ற தண்டனைக்கு உள்ளாகமாட்டாா்கள். ஆனால், இணையதளப் பாதுகாப்பு ஒழுங்காற்று ஆணையா்கள் அந்தச் சட்டத்தை நடைமுறைப்படுத்துவாா்கள் என்று ஆஸ்திரேலிய பிரதமா் தெரிவித்திருக்கிறாா்.

இப்படியொரு சட்டம் தேவைதானா என்கிற கேள்வி ஒருசாராரால் எழுப்பப்படுகிறது. ஒரேயடியாக தடை விதிப்பதன் மூலம் சிறுவா்கள் தங்களது அறிவை வளா்க்கும் வாய்ப்பு தடுக்கப்படுகிறது என்பது அவா்கள் வாதம். முழுமையான தடைவிதிப்பதற்குப் பதிலாக சமூக ஊடகங்களைப் பாதுகாப்பாக பயன்படுத்த அவா்களுக்குக் கற்றுத்தருவதுதான் சரியான முடிவாக இருக்கும் என்று சிலா் கருதுகிறாா்கள்.

இந்தியாவில் சிறுவா்கள், வளரிளம் பருவத்தினா் சமூக ஊடகங்களைப் பயன்படுத்துவது குறித்து சமீபத்தில் ஓா் ஆய்வு மேற்கொள்ளப்பட்டது. 'லோக்கல் சா்கிள்ஸ்' என்கிற சமூக ஊடக இணையதளம் அந்த ஆய்வை மேற்கொண்டது. இந்தியாவில் உள்ள 368 நகா்ப்புற மாவட்டங்களில் நடத்தப்பட்ட அந்த ஆய்வில் குழந்தைகள், வளரிளம் பருவத்தினரின் சமூக ஊடகப் பயன்பாடு குறித்த பல விவரங்கள் தெரியவந்திருக்கின்றன.

நகா்ப்புற பெற்றோா்களில் பாதிக்குப் பாதி போ் தங்களது குழந்தைகள் சமூக ஊடகங்கள், ஓடிடி, ஆன்லைன் விளையாட்டுகள் உள்ளிட்டவற்றில் ஈடுபடுவதாகவும், அது அவா்களது செயல்பாடுகளில் மிகப் பெரிய மாற்றத்தை ஏற்படுத்துவதாகவும் கருத்து தெரிவித்திருக்கிறாா்கள். பெற்றோா்களின் அனுமதியில்லாமல் 18 வயதுக்குட்பட்ட குழந்தைகள் சமூக ஊடகங்கள், ஓடிடி, ஆன்லைன் விளையாட்டு உள்ளிட்டவற்றை பாா்ப்பதைத் தடை செய்யும் தரவுப் பாதுகாப்புச் சட்டம் வேண்டும் என்று விரும்புகிறாா்கள்.

'லோக்கல் சா்கிள்ஸ்' நடத்திய ஆய்வின்படி, 9 முதல் 17 வயது வரையில் உள்ள குழந்தைகள் தினந்தோறும் 5 மணி நேரம் இணையத்தில் செலவழிப்பதாக 10% பெற்றோா்கள் தெரிவித்திருக்கிறாா்கள். 37% பெற்றோா்கள் 3 முதல் 6 மணி நேரம் செலவழிப்பதாகவும், 39% பெற்றோா்கள் 1 முதல் 3 மணி நேரம் செலவழிப்பதாகவும், 9% பெற்றோா்கள் 1 மணி நேரம் செலவழிப்பதாகவும் தெரிவித்திருக்கிறாா்கள்; 5% பெற்றோா்கள் மட்டுமே தங்களது குழந்தைகள் இணையத்தில் அதிக நேரம் செலவழிப்பதில்லை என்று அந்த ஆய்வில் கூறியிருக்கிறாா்கள்.

பெரும்பாலான குழந்தைகள் யூடியூப், ப்ரைம் விடியோ, நெட்ஃப்ளிக்ஸ், ஹாட்ஸ்டாா் உள்ளிட்டவற்றில் திரைப்படம், காா்ட்டூன் படங்கள் பாா்ப்பதில்தான் அதிகம் ஆா்வம் காட்டுவதாகவும், 14 வயதுக்கு மேற்பட்டவா்கள்தான் இன்ஸ்டாகிராம், வாட்ஸ்ஆப், டிஸ்காா்ட், ஸ்னாப்ஷாட் ஆன்லைன் விளையாட்டுகள் ஆகியவற்றில் ஆா்வம் காட்டுவதாக அந்த ஆய்வு தெரிவிக்கிறது.

பெரும்பாலான பெற்றோா்கள் தங்களது குழந்தைகளின் நடவடிக்கைகளிலும், செயல்பாடுகளிலும் மிகப் பெரிய மாற்றத்தை இணையப் பயன்பாடு, குறிப்பாக சமூக ஊடகப் பயன்பாடு ஏற்படுத்துகிறது என்று கவலை வெளிப்படுத்துகிறாா்கள். குழந்தைகள் பொறுமையில்லாமலும், சிறிய விஷயத்துக்குக்கூட எரிச்சல் அடைவதாகவும் பெற்றோா்கள் தெரிவிக்கிறாா்கள்.

குழந்தைகளிடம் வன்முறை குணம் அதிகரித்திருப்பதும், உடற்பயிற்சியே இல்லாமல் இருப்பதும் மனநல நிபுணா்கள் சுட்டிக்காட்டும் பாதிப்புகள். அறிதிறன்பேசி மூலம் சமூக ஊடகப் பயன்பாட்டில் அதிகமாக ஈடுபடும் குழந்தைகள், பள்ளிக்கூடப் பாடங்களில் ஆா்வம் காட்டாமல் இருப்பது ஆய்வு தெரிவிக்கும் இன்னொரு செய்தி.

ஆஸ்திரேலியா மட்டுமல்லாமல், நாா்வேயும் சமூக ஊடக பயன்பாட்டுக்கு 15 வயது வரம்பை 15-ஆக நிா்ணயிக்க உத்தேசித்துள்ளது. கொவைட் 19 கொள்ளை நோய்த்தொற்றுக்குப் பிறகு குழந்தைகள், வளரிளம் பருவத்தினா் பலா் சைபா் போதைக்கு அடிமையாகியிருக்கிறாா்கள் என்பதை மனநல நிபுணா்கள் உறுதிப்படுத்துகிறாா்கள்.

தொழில்நுட்பம் என்பது இருபுறமும் கூரான கத்தி. அதை எப்படி பயன்படுத்துவது என்பதில்தான் அடங்கியிருக்கிறது வெற்றி. குழந்தைகளுக்கு இந்த உண்மையை, மனதில் பதியும்படி எப்படி உரைப்பது என்பது தெரியாமல்தான் உலகம் திகைத்து நிற்கிறது!

IIT-M introduces 6-month internships for B Tech students

IIT-M introduces 6-month internships for B Tech students

Ragu.Raman@timesofindia.com 10.11.2024

Chennai : Indian Institute of Technology Madras has introduced six-month internships for B Tech students to help them secure more pre-placement offers and gain better industrial exposure. According to the plan, students who joined in 2024-25 will not have any core courses in their sixth semester and the elective courses can be completed either in earlier semesters or in following semesters. 

Currently, B Tech students go for summer internships for a maximum period of three months. Industries and students have asked for longer internships. “All departments will now uniformly ensure that there is no core course during the sixth semester. Now, students can plan well ahead and take elective courses in earlier or following semesters to keep the sixth semester free,” said Prathap Haridoss, dean (academic courses), IIT Madras. The students can do courses online, as well. “They will have an eight month window from mid Nov to July. Students can do two internships, one long internship, or they can undertake projects in some universities or labs,” he added. 

IIT Madras has repositioned the curriculum and made it more compact. Prathap Haridoss said the initiative was taken after receiving feedback from the industry and the placement office. However, for students studying from the second year to the fourth year, it would be a little tougher. “They ha ve to do a little extra work to get the larger window,” he added. Faculty members said the initiative would improve the pre-placement offers. “Companies will be able to assess students better in longer internships. More pre-placement offers will lead to less competition during campus placements,” said Sathyanarayana N Gummadi, dean (students), IIT Madras. Students will also get more time to evaluate the organisation.  IIT Madras is planning to focus on placements and internship opportunities for PhD scholars, as well. “We are collecting details on skillsets and areas of interest. We inform companies about the availability of PhD scholars. Unlike B Tech students, research scholars can sit for placements throughout the year,” said Parasuraman Swaminathan, coadvisor (placements and internships), IIT Madras.

Mobile users suffer as thieves steal telecom gear

Mobile users suffer as thieves steal telecom gear 

SIGNAL DISRUPTIONS PLAGUE SUBSCRIBERS AS TOWERS TARGETED   165 TIMES IN SIX MONTHS 

Niyati.Parikh@timesofindia.com 09.11.2024 

Ahmedabad : Facing network issues on your mobile? A wave of telecom equipment thefts is to blame. In the past six months, mobile users across Gujarat have been experiencing connectivity issues due to widespread theft of telecom infrastructure. The disappearance of essential components, particularly the Remote Radio Unit (RRU), has resulted in poor or non-existent mobile signals in numerous locations. These recurring incidents of equipment theft have led to frustrating experiences for subscribers. 

Telecom industry sources said 165 instances of telecom equipment theft were reported in Gujarat between April and Oct. This led to the filing of 142 FIRs and financial losses amounting to Rs 4 crore in Gujarat alone. RRUs are a key component in mobile towers that transmit and receive signals, facilitating voice calls and internet connectivity. The sudden removal of an RRU creates instant signal disruptions, affecting thousands of mobile users in the vicinity. Baseband units (BBUs), which support network connectivity, are also being sto len, sources said. Industry sources said that the gangs involved use specialised tools to remove RRUs fixed at heights of up to 40 metres and typically strike at night. “Most are experts in scaling tall structures and always have getaway vehicles ready. As telecom companies, we have set up alarms and heightened security measures to identify and prevent such thefts,” a source told TOI. 

According to telecom industry players, such thefts have been reported in Ahmedabad, Banaskantha, Gandhinagar, Kheda, Kutch, Mehsana, Navsari, Surat, Vadodara, Valsad, Anand, Godhra, Limdi, Nadiad and Sanand, causing significant inconvenience to residents and financial strain for telecom providers. “The theft of RRUs is leading to outages, forcing companies to replace equipment at a high cost,” a telecom industry source said. Compared to the previous six-month period (Oct 2023 to March 2024), when 317 RRUs were stolen, the theft incidents have declined, but the impact on network connectivity remains severe. Industry sources claim that these stolen units often make their way to countries like China and Bangladesh via illicit trade networks, affecting not only local telecommunications services but also the deployment of 5G networks in the country. In the past, Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) made a representation to the department of telecommunications (DoT) to take swift action to address this security challenge.

Doctor loses ₹76.5 lakh in online trading scam

Doctor loses ₹76.5 lakh in online trading scam

He was enticed by promises of high returns on investments.

S. Vijay Kumar

CHENNAI 09.11.2024 

In yet another case of online fraud, a government doctor fell victim to scammers, losing ₹76.5 lakh after being enticed by promises of high returns on investments.

The victim, an Associate Professor at a Government Medical College, had transferred the money to what appeared to be an online trading platform for purchasing stocks from well-known companies. He realised that he had been deceived only when he attempted to withdraw funds.

According to police sources, Dr. Ramesh (name changed onrequest) came across an advertisement, offering training and guidance in online trading, on YouTube. It led him to join a WhatsApp community group, where several members presented themselves as investors.

Online trading classes

In the first few days, the group focused on online trading basics, with members frequently posting screenshots of their investments and profits. The group’s administrator, known as Diwakar Singh, recommended stocks for both intra-day and long-term investments.

Once the suspects sensed that Dr. Ramesh had gained confidence in the community, they instructed him to open an account on a specific website, promising a 30% profit from investments in Indian and U.S. stocks.

Following a link provided by the suspects, Dr. Ramesh registered an account and began transferring money from his bank accounts to the website. The scammers claimed his funds would be invested in high-return stocks, even providing a list of companies and IPOs for credibility. Nearly all of the funds were transferred during the first three weeks of October this year.

On October 22, when Dr. Ramesh attempted to withdraw ₹50 lakh from his account, the transaction was declined. Upon inquiry, he was told that a ₹50-lakh fee was required by the “Qualified Institutional Buyers Association” to process withdrawals. “That’s when I sensed something was wrong. I realised that I could not access my funds, and that I had been systematically lured into an online trading scam,” Dr. Ramesh toldThe Hindu.

After he reported the incident, a case was registered under the Information Technology Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Tamil Nadu police are now working to locate suspects in North India, where the funds were reportedly transferred and withdrawn. A senior police officer handling cybercrimes in the State said Dr. Ramesh’s case was yet another example of unsuspecting individuals losing money to scammers.

“Once the money is transferred, it is siphoned off in less than two hours. In a recent case, ₹1.18 crore transferred to one such fraud account was withdrawn in about 250 transactions across India. The accused were operating from Southeast Asian countries,” the officer said.

When Instagram friendship turned a nightmare for married woman

When Instagram friendship turned a nightmare for married woman

Chaithanya.Swamy@timesofindia.com 08.11.2024

Bengaluru : A 37-year-old married woman’s friendship with an Instagram acquaintance landed her in deep trouble as the latter extorted gold ornaments and cash from her using her nude photographs, which he also sent to her relatives and friends. He even contacted her husband, resulting in her being sent out of the marital home. Police took swift action and arrested the accused. 

According to the police complaint lodged by Radhika (name changed), she got married in 2012 and has an 11-yearold daughter. Her husband is in the real estate business. The couple developed differences over the past four years but they continued to live together. In early 2021, she befriended Abhishek M Naik, 24, a private firm employee, on Instagram. Naik had two accounts — ‘Abhi_373’ and ‘Abhishek_Naik_373’. After a few days of friendship on social media, the duo exchanged phone numbers and started texting regularly. Radhika shared with Naik her marital issues. He took advantage of her situation and counselled her. She felt comfortable with him, and the duo started making WhatsApp video calls, speaking for hours. 

Radhika considered Naik a trustworthy partner and started posing nude on the video calls. She also sent him nude photos and videos of herself. He also recorded her audio calls and saved the audio messages sent by her. Over time, the duo developed differences and Radhika started avoiding Naik. He then began blackmailing her for ransom by threatening to leak her nudes. She gave him gold ornaments and cash on multiple occasions. As he demanded more money and gold, Radhika informed him she didn’t have any more valuables to part with. He threatened to send her nudes to her family members and friends. Naik got in touch with her husband over phone and informed him about the affair. Her husband threw Radhika out of the house in May, and she and her daughter began living with her sister. 

She blocked Naik’s number and changed her mobile number thereafter. But he continued to be in  touch with her husband and managed to collect her and her family members and friends’ numbers. He again started harassing her and recently, collected the address of her sister’s house from her husband and came in search of her on Oct 5. She learnt he was showing her nudes to people in the area and asking for the address. He even showed the nudes to her sister’s office staff. They alerted her sister, after which Radhika lodged a complaint. 

A senior police officer said Radhika met Abhishek on multiple occasions and they were in a relationship. When she avoided him, he became possessive and wanted her back in his life. “We caught him red-handed when he was near her sister’s house and arrested him.” A case has been registered under Information Technology Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Sections 354C (voyeurism) & 384 (extortio

Amazon Clinic: Now you can get a doctor on Amazon India as well

Amazon Clinic: Now you can get a doctor on Amazon India as well

Amazon Clinic is the latest addition to the brand's portfolio in India. It provides doctor consultations for 50 different disciplines.

By: Nishit Raghuwanshi

Published: Nov 06, 2024, 02:27 PM IST

Amazon Clinic

Amazon has recently launched a new tool named Amazon Clinic in India that allows users to book doctor consultations. As of now, the service supports around 50 different medical conditions and has a starting price of Rs 299. The feature is available for both the iOS and Android applications.

However, users cannot get the tool on the web version of Amazon India. One thing to note here is that all the users are supposed to have a basic profile on the platform with age, gender, phone number, and name, in order to be eligible to book a consultation.

Amazon Clinic details

The tool will allow the users to either consult a doctor online or even book an appointment for a clinical visit. Users will be able to get in touch with the doctors on the application instantly or even pre-schedule their meeting. All the consultations on the platform will have a duration range of 10 minutes to 30 minutes.

As of now, Amazon Clinic has included doctors from different specialties like nutrition, counseling, gynecology, dermatology, and pediatrics. As claimed by Amazon, all the experts listed on the platform will have at least three years of clinical experience in tele-consultation. The users can take benefit of Amazon Clinic in zero emergency situations and diagnosis follow-ups.

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The starting price of the Consultation fee on the platform is Rs 299 and goes up to Rs 799. Virtual consultation on Amazon Clinic can be executed in any form like audio, video, or even chat support with unlimited seven days of free follow-up. That’s not it, the users can directly purchase their medicines from the Amazon pharmacy store by sharing the prescription.

TRAI extends deadline for telecom operators to implement new message traceability rules

TRAI extends deadline for telecom operators to implement new message traceability rules 

30.10.2024 

TRAI extends the deadline for telecom operators to implement new message traceability rules to December 1, aiming to enhance user security and combat spam. This extension allows companies more time to adapt to regulations designed to prevent phishing and protect consumers from fraudulent messages. 

TRAI extends deadline for telecom operators to implement new message traceability rules In a crucial step toward improving user safety, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has granted telecom operators an additional month to meet new regulations regarding the traceability of commercial messages. Originally telecom-operators-to-implement-new-message-traceability-rules- scheduled to be enforced on November 1, these regulations aim to discourage spam and phishing threats, particularly those involving the misuse of One-Time Passwords (OTPs). The new implementation deadline has been shifted to December 1, requiring telecom companies to ensure that all commercial communications sent to users are traceable. This measure is intended to protect consumers from fraudulent messages and phishing attempts. Any messages that cannot be verified as traceable by the deadline will be prohibited from reaching users. 

Prominent telecom operators, including Airtel, Vodafone-Idea, and Reliance Jio, have voiced their concerns regarding the difficulties posed by these new rules. They have communicated to TRAI that non-compliance could lead to significant disruptions for users, especially regarding messages from banks, telemarketing companies, and various businesses that may not be fully prepared for this transition. Consequently, these companies have requested more time to adjust to the new regulations. 

In light of these concerns, TRAI has permitted a phased approach to implementation. Telecom operators are required to send daily reminders to banks, telemarketers, and other businesses until November 30. After this warning period, any messages failing to comply with the new traceability standards will be banned starting December 1. This proactive strategy is designed to ensure that all involved parties are ready for the upcoming changes. These regulations were initially set to begin on October 1, but the deadline was first moved to November 1, and now it has been extended again. This marks the second adjustment to the timeline, which also included changes related to the incorporation of URLs and OTP links into a whitelist.

The main objective of these regulations is to combat spam and enhance user security within the telecom industry. TRAI has signalled that it will impose strict penalties on those who fail to comply, including blacklisting offenders, disconnecting mobile numbers, and utilizing a blockchain-based platform for monitoring telemarketing calls. As the new deadline approaches, telecom operators are intensifying their efforts to adhere to TRAI’s mandates. This includes improving internal processes and ensuring that their messaging systems meet the new requirements.  

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Tambaram corpn launches new app

Tambaram corpn launches new app 

Preetika P@timesofindia.com 20.10.2024

Chennai : Tambaram corporation introduced a new mobile application, ‘Voice of Tambaram’, to streamline complaint management for its eight lakh residents. The app aims to address longstanding issues faced by residents in reporting complaints related to water supply, garbage collection, potholes, stray animals, and property tax. Previously, residents often went to corporation offices in person to file complaints, leading to frustration and inconvenience. 

The new app offers a more convenient and efficient way to report issues and track their resolution. Users can upload photos, monitor the status of their complaints in real time, and expect a response within three days. The app facilitates citizen volunteering during emergencies, fostering community engagement. While the corporation hopes the new app will improve complaint resolution, residents remain cautious, citing past experiences of unresolved or falsely marked complaints. The corporation assured that the app will be fully functional in the coming days.

Beware! Don’t get ‘arrested’ by scammers CYBER THREAT Digital Detention: 24 Cases Reported In City This Yr So Far

Beware! Don’t get ‘arrested’ by scammers CYBER THREAT Digital Detention: 24 Cases Reported In City This Yr So Far 

TIMES NEWS NETWORK  BHOPAL  15.10.2024

 Bhopal : Imagine this: You’re going through your daily routine, when out of the blue you receive a call from a “cop”, who tells you that you're under investigation for a serious crime or that a family member has been arrested for a crime. Panic sets in. You try to jog your memory— what did you do wrong? Before you can wrap your mind around anything, the caller says you’ve been linked to a money laundering or a drug trafficking case, and if you don't pay a fi ne or cover legal fees immediately, an arrest warrant will be issued. 

This is the new terrifying cyber-crime, the ‘digital arrest’ scam, which is catching people off guard and stealing their hard-earned money. Around two dozen cases of digital arrest were reported with the Bhopal cyber crime branch this year, including one in which a retired Navy Commodore was kept under digital arrest at his home by cyber-criminals posing as senior officers of Mumbai police. The retired official was duped of around Rs 68.49 lakhs. Senior police officers say that the situation is much worse as many cases are still not reported to the police, especially those cases where in people do not fall into the trap of fraudsters.

A senior officer said that a person falls into the trap of cybercriminals either through text messages on WhatsApp or Telegram, or through a phone call. People should think before making any decisions while talking to a stranger over a phone call, and they should verify whether the information is true, the official said. He said that the Bhopal cybercrime branch and the state cybercrime headquarters issue advisories  from time to time, alerting people that there is no legal provision for ‘digital arrest’, and citizens should remain cautious of misleading messages, particularly those related to bank accounts, insurance, and pensions. 

A few months ago, an exNavy officer was allegedly held under ‘digital arrest’ at his home for two days and was duped of Rs 68.49 lakh by cybercriminals. They concocted a false story that a parcel carrying drugs (MDMA) was booked from Mumbai to Taiwan using the officer’s Aadhaar Card. The fraudsters impersonated officials of an international courier agency and DCP (crime branch) of Mumbai police. They threatened to frame him in a drug smuggling and money laundering case and siphoned the money. They instructed him to post ‘present sir’ on the Skype video call every half an hour. He could not sleep for the next 48 hours. However, there have been two cases, which showcase how people managed escaped this scam with their awareness and presence of mind.

Recently, an Awadhpuribased professional, whose son studies in an institute in another state, received a phone call from a cybercon in which the fraudster threatened him, claiming they had kidnapped his son and demanded a ran som. The man was left shocked and immediately disconnected the fraudster's phone. As he called his son's mobile number, the same fraudster picked up the call and threatened him again. The man was worried but did not lose his calm. He immediately called his son's college principal and found out that his son was safe in the college canteen.

In another case, cybercriminals tried to dupe the parents of a youth, who hails from Dehradun and studies at a national institute in Bhopal. The accused threatened his parents, claiming they had kidnapped their son. As the youth’s father tried calling his son’s number, it was unreachable. He then called the college and found that his son was safe. Both cases have been reported to the police. A senior officer said that the scam is spreading rapidly, with cons preying on the fear that people have for law enforcement and govt agencies.

These criminals have refined their approach, using modern technology and psychological manipulation to intimidate their victims into making hasty financial decisions. Additional DCP (crime branch) Shailendra Singh Chouhan said that cybercriminals target people only through phone calls or messages. People should verify whatever the fraudsters are claiming over unknown phone calls and messages and take further action. They should not act in a hurry.

OpenAI's ChatGPT 4.0 Canvas explained: This new feature will change how you use AI chatbots

OpenAI's ChatGPT 4.0 Canvas explained: This new feature will change how you use AI chatbots

Canvas essentially turns ChatGPT into a full workspace rather than just a chatbot. Whether you’re writing, coding, or managing a project, Canvas keeps everything organised and makes the process smoother

Danny D'CruzeNew Delhi,

Updated Oct 08, 2024, 8:29 PM IST

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OpenAI has launched a new tool called Canvas powered by GPT 4o that changes how users interact with AI chatbots. Canvas is designed to make working with AI simpler and more productive by giving you a dedicated space to create, edit, and manage documents and code—all within ChatGPT. Canvas keeps you focused by eliminating the need to switch between tools or repeat commands, allowing you to make real-time changes and keep everything seamless.

‘AI can work only where there is natural intelligence’

‘AI can work only where there is natural intelligence’

The Hindu Bureau

CHENNAI 01.10.2024 

Artificial Intelligence can work only where natural intelligence is present, said Hindustan University Pro Vice-Chancellor R.W. Alexander Jesudasan at a conference held in the city on Saturday.

Speaking at the Principal’s Conference, organised by St. John’s Public School, he said, “Data shows that not all people who go to primary education go to secondary education, and there is a huge cut from the people who attend secondary education to pursuing tertiary education, i.e., higher education.”

The conference, themed on ‘School Leadership - Leap Towards Global Benchmark’, aimed to shed light on the trends in the emerging educational society, with the heads of various schools focusing on important factors that impact children and how to deal with them.

“We need to move into a very important competency based education from the model of textbook-oriented teaching. There are a lot of valuable young minds sitting inside our classrooms, and it is the might of the teacher, under the leadership of a dynamic principal, who can change the learning method,” said R. Kishore Kumar, correspondent, St. John’s Public School.

Appealing to the principals to ensure that correct particulars are filled during exam registration, the Regional Officer of the Central Board of Secondary Education Dinesh Ram said: “We have issued three reminders regarding this. Due to the mistake of parents or the school, the child has to suffer, which could be avoided.”

Google Is Deleting Gmail Accounts, Save Yours Before September 20: Here Is How

Google Is Deleting Gmail Accounts, Save Yours Before September 20: Here Is How

Gmail, one of the most widely used email platforms with over 1.5 billion active users globally, is introducing this rule as part of its efforts to manage inactive accounts and free up space on its servers.

Authored by:Moinak Pal

Updated Sep 12, 2024, 09:52 IST

Google is implementing a new policy that will lead to the deletion of inactive Gmail accounts starting September 20, 2024. Gmail, one of the most widely used email platforms with over 1.5 billion active users globally, is introducing this rule as part of its efforts to manage inactive accounts and free up space on its servers.

The inactive account policy applies to any personal Google account that has not been used in two years. According to Google, if a user has not logged into their Gmail account or performed any actions on their associated Google services for this period, the account may be permanently deleted. It is important to note that this policy does not affect accounts created through organizations, such as those for work, school, or other professional institutions.

To avoid losing your account and all associated data, Google has outlined several simple actions users can take to maintain their account’s active status. Here’s how to keep your Gmail account from being deleted:

Send or Read an Email: The easiest way to maintain activity on your Gmail account is by simply logging in and sending or reading an email. This counts as an active engagement with the service.

Share a Photo: Using Google Photos, you can share a photo to activate your account. This interaction is another way to confirm that your account remains active.

Watch a YouTube Video: Google owns YouTube, so watching a video while logged into your Gmail account qualifies as activity. This step ensures your account remains on Google’s radar as being used.

Use Google Drive or Google Search: Accessing Google Drive or performing a search while logged into your account also counts as sufficient engagement to keep your account safe from deletion.

For users who have multiple or secondary Gmail accounts, it's crucial to ensure all accounts are active. The consequences of failing to do so could be the permanent loss of emails, photos, documents, and other important data tied to the account.

While the policy is meant to streamline account management, it serves as a reminder for users to stay engaged with their Gmail and Google services. A simple login or basic activity is enough to keep your account from being deleted under the new rules.

Artificial Intelligence May Not Be Fruitful In Writing Judgments, Human Element Critical: Patna High Court CJ Vinod Chandran

Artificial Intelligence May Not Be Fruitful In Writing Judgments, Human Element Critical: Patna High Court CJ Vinod Chandran

Bhavya Singh

6 Sept 2024 3:18 PM

Patna High Court Chief Justice K Vinod Chandran on Monday expressed scepticism about the use of Artificial Intelligence for writing judgments.

While speaking at the launch of six new applications developed by the Patna High Court's e-Committee for technological advancement of the legal system, the CJ remarked,

“Essentially what we have to realise when we go into computerization, is that there are certain things where human interference cannot be avoided, like writing judgments, for one. I don't know how fruitful it would be to have AI write judgments. I hear a lot about that all over, but I do not think the time has come yet to speak about what you call AI judgments.”

During his address, the CJ also recollected that a similar function was held a year ago where nine IT initiatives were inaugurated under the leadership of Justice Amanullah. He expressed his admiration for the rapid progress made by the court's IT team but pointed that despite the remarkable strides in digitalization, Patna High Court has not always received the recognition it deserves. He shared his observations from various Computer Committee meetings, where other courts highlighted their achievements, while Patna remained under acknowledged.

"We have been taught—our generation has been taught—that somebody else has to pat our backs, not ourselves, but these days, that is not what I see around. In all the Computer Committee meetings and conferences I attend, whether in the Judicial Academy or otherwise, we see some of the courts highlighting their achievements. I have always wondered why Patna has not been given such a unique position, especially since—you would all know, or I don't know if you know about it—recently Patna was commended for having the best online filing system in the country. Patna is the only High Court in the country where there is complete online filing,” he said.

Further, the Chief Justice lauded the voluntary efforts of 1,700 officers from the district judiciary who undertook the translation of Supreme Court judgments into regional languages without receiving any monetary compensation. “The Supreme Court was paying per paper to the advocates and other persons who volunteered, who were entrusted with the task of this translation. 1,700 of our district judiciary officers volunteered, and they did it for free, without any payment.”

He concluded his address with a commitment to ensuring that the Patna High Court's achievements in the technological domain receive the recognition they deserve, stating, “Next time we are invited to a Computer Committee meeting, I intend to ask someone to ensure that Patna High Court's achievements are also showcased.”

Night is long: Why working this shift may raise the risk of cardiac diseases

Night is long: Why working this shift may raise the risk of cardiac diseases

 DurgeshNandan.Jha@timesofindia.com 7.9.2024

New Delhi : Working in night shifts can disrupt the body’s ability to regulate heart rhythm and increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, a study published in the Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care (JFMPC) has found. The study was carried out on 38 nurses working at a govt hospital in Greater Noida who worked in day (9 am to 2 pm) and night shifts (9 pm to 9 am) for at least one year. 

The nurses underwent sleep quality tests and electrocardiogram (ECG) to measure heart-rate variability. It revealed that the sleep latency time it takes to fall asleep after turning off the lights and entering the first stage of sleep – was longer in the night shift workers compared to the morning shift workers. Also, the night shift worker group exhibited longer total sleep time and greater use of sleeping medication as compared to the day shift workers. 

Inadequate sleep, the research led by Dr Aprajita Panwar from Govt Institute of Medical Sciences, Greater Noida states, can dis rupt the body’s ability to regulate heart rhythm and increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases and mortality. The JFMPC study calls for providing adequate breaks, offering support services like counselling and wellness programs, and implementing flexible scheduling options where possible by healthcare institutions to mitigate the negative impacts of shift work on nurses.

“By implementing such strategies, healthcare institutions can enhance job satisfaction and improve patient care by ensuring that nurses are psychologically prepared to deliver high-quality care to patients,” the study says. Dr Pujan Parikh, consultant pulmonary medicine and sleep medicine expert at H N Reliance Foundation hospital, Mumbai said continuous night shift affects the circadian rhythm i.e. our biological clock. “It leads to a change in our eating habits as well as psychological stress. All these things additionally increase the risk of cardiac diseases in the night shift workers,” he said.  “Nurses who are on night shift barely get to take a break because their job involves constant monitoring of the patients and attending to their emergency needs. It is a very taxing job. Once they go back home in the daytime, even then it is difficult to get sound sleep as there are household responsibilities to attend to. It, of course, affects the health,” Anita Panwar, president of the All-India Govt Nurses Federation said.

Stalin signs MoU with Google to set up AI labs

Stalin signs MoU with Google to set up AI labs

The Hindu Bureau

CHENNAI 01.09.2024 

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, who is touring the U.S. to attract investments, signed a memorandum of understanding with Google to set up Artificial Intelligence (AI) laboratories in Tamil Nadu.

He met officials of the company on its Mountain View campus and discussed expanding manufacture of Pixel 8 phones and launching other products of the company in the State.

Industries Minister T.R.B. Rajaa said, ‘‘With this partnership, we look forward to skilling two million youth in AI through the Naan Mudhalvan [a State government scheme], and collaborate with start-ups. We want our youth to be a future-ready workforce.”

‘AI doing cognitive work is game changer’

‘AI doing cognitive work is game changer’ 

TIMES NEWS NETWORK  24.08.2024 

Ahmedabad : Since the 1960s, robots have been doing manual labour, and with the rise of information technology, computers have managed data processing and back-end tasks. As new technologies emerged, they both replaced and created jobs. Today, artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing beyond science fiction, with digital neural networks generating images, composing music, creating videos, and even writing code and speeches. At the launch of the report ‘Labour Force Perception 

About AI: A Study on Indian White-Collar Workers’ by the Brij Disa Centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (CDSA) at IIM Ahmedabad (IIM-A), experts highlighted that generative AI is a major game changer, taking on tasks previously associated with human cognition. The report was launched by Prof Bharat Bhasker, IIM-A director; Prakash Kumar, CEO of Wadhwani Centre; Prof Sriram Sankaranarayanan, co-chair of CDSA; and the authors. Prof Ankur Sinha said that while technology has long influenced mechanical work, AI now tackles cognitive tasks. Prof Aditya Moses mentioned the difficulty of placing AI within legal frameworks due to its evolving nature. Challenges include differentiating human from AIgenerated content, especially concerning issues like celebrity impersonation and deep fakes.

‘55% of executives use AI tools’ 

The survey revealed that the AI has already made in-roads in India Inc as 55% of executives across 10-odd sectors surveyed said that they are already using AI tools at their workplace. About 49% were trained by their own organizations for the same. The study conducted by experts at Brij Disa Centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at IIM-A identified education, IT, manufacturing and healthcare as sectors with high adoption of AI. Prof Anindya Chakrabarti, a co-author of the report, said that the adoption of AI is much faster than expected. 

“More than half of respondents already using AI at work, particularly those with 6 to 25 years of experience. The usage is relatively low at entry and leadership levels,” he said, stressing the need for youth capacity building and informed policymaking. About 70% of respondents believe upskilling in AI is crucial for career growth, with 52% seeking training for their current roles. Prof Ankur Sinha, another author, said that while employees are exploring public domain AI tools, many organizations are adapting them for specific operations as the field evolves. 

“It is an emerging field, and we expect the framework to evolve simultaneously.” 60% fear AI will claim jobs, 53% expect new opportunities: Survey Edu, IT, Manufacturing, Healthcare Lead In Adopting AI Ahmedabad :How will Artificial Intelligence (AI) impact white collar jobs in India? A survey by IIM Ahmedabad (IIM-A) faculties with industry experts revealed that 60% executives employed with major firms in country feared job loss agreeing that AI will automate their job while 53% hoped AI creates new jobs. 

The survey covering 567 executives, 31 industry leaders and analysing 70,000 AI job listings revealed that employees perceive AI will have a greater impact on jobs displacement in the future. Compared to 48% who believed AI is replacing jobs in their industry, a higher number of 60% employees believed AI will replace jobs in their sec tor in the next five years. The survey, ‘Labour-force perception about AI: A study on Indian white-collar workers’ was released at IIM-A on Friday with stakeholders.