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From Gandhi Katha to secularism, Gandhi- Army pays tribute to ans spreading his message in today's world soldiers killed in LoC along Pak firing

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From holding Gandhi Katha to inculcating the principles of secularism and equality in society, people following Mahatma Gandhi's principles in their lives are continuing to spread his message of peace and harmony in today's world.

On the occasion of 151st birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on Friday, ShobhanaRadhakrishna, an acclaimed speaker, has chalked out a novel way of spreading Gandhian messages by holding Gandhi Katha (a narrative of Gandhi's life) based on the popularity of the Indian oral tradition in different parts of the country and abroad.

"Since Gandhi ji's philosophy is based on truth, non-violence, ethical leadership, moral and spiritual life, his unique practices of wellness of body, mind and soul and the environmental credo is a very important learning for people, I have been passing these on to people through my Gandhi Katha," she told PTI. The expert on Gandhian philosophy said Gandhi Katha has enabled people to put their hearts into understanding him and get inspired.

"Gandhi Katha attempts to provide some principles, ideas and alternatives that can help us in our quest for greater substance in life; addresses the pressing challenges of our times and provides lessons for personal growth and transformation. It also gives an insight about

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Mahatma Gandhi's views relevant to the contemporary world," she said.

The 65-year-old speaker grew up in Mahatma Gandhi's Sewagram Ashram in Wardha where she says she cultivated a strong ideological connect with Gandhi's ideals.

UttamParmar, a 64-year-old activist, believes he has been born twice -- once was his biological birth and second time was when he learnt about Gandhi's principles and was born as an Indian citizen.

"We have a culture of 5,000 years.

Every human being should first become a citizen and should get his right as citizen of a country and the first person to say this was Gandhi. Others fought for Independence of the country but Gandhi was the first one to say that

every human being should have rights as a citizen.

"Gandhi ji fought against evils of the society by bringing in equality, secularism. These are the principles I follow in my daily life and teach people to follow them," a trustee of Gujarat VidyaPeeth said.

Eighty years old academician SudarshanAiyengar not only adopted Gandhi's principles but also his lifestyle and he has been wearing Khadi for the past 60 years.

"Gandhi ji's principle of cleanliness is important but his biggest contribution is towards the secular movement and I am trying to act on it. If you go by ritual, then for the past 60 years I have been using khadi in my clothing" he said.

On Friday, the Indian Army paid tributes to two soldiers who were killed in Pakistani firing along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir.

The Army paid a befitting tribute to Havildar Kuldeep Singh and Rifleman Shubam Sharma, who made the sacrifice on Thursday in north Kashmir, an Army spokesman said. The two soldiers were killed when Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation along the LoC in Naugam sector of frontier Kupwara district on Thursday morning.

In a solemn ceremony at Badamibagh Cantonment, Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen BS Raju and all ranks paid homage to the brave hearts on behalf of the proud nation, the spokesman said. Singh and Sharma were directing retaliatory fire from a forward post on the LoC in response to an unprovoked ceasefire violation by Pakistan.

The spokesperson added that Singh (37), who belonged to Raju Dwakhari village in Hoshiarpur District of Punjab, had joined the Army on 26 August 2002. He is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter, whereas Sharma (22) had joined the Army on 17 September 2016, and hailed from Shakhian Chak village in Jammu district and is survived by his father.

The spokesman said while Singh was enrolled in the 15 Sikh Light Infantry, Sharma belonged to the 8 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles.They both displayed their mettle by doing exceptionally well in their trade work and all fields. These brave sons of the soil showed immense physical and mental strength in the face of the enemy, said the army spokesperson.

Their bodies were taken for last rites to their native places, where they would be laid to rest with full military honors, the spokesman added. In this hour of grief, the Army salutes their sacrifice and stands in solidarity with the bereaved families, said the spokesperson.

COVID-19 disrupting mental health services in most countries

World Mental Health Day on 10 October to highlight urgent need to increase investment in chronically underfunded sector The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted or halted critical mental health services in 93% of countries worldwide while the demand for mental health is increasing, according to a new WHO survey. The survey of 130 countries provides the first global data showing the devastating impact of COVID-19 on access to mental health services and underscores the urgent need for increased funding.

The survey was published ahead of WHO’s Big Event for Mental Health – a global online advocacy event on 10 October that will bring together world leaders, celebrities, and advocates to call for increased mental health investments in the wake of COVID-19.

WHO has previously highlighted the chronic underfunding of mental health: prior to the pandemic, countries were spending less than 2 per cent of their national health budgets on mental health, and struggling to meet their populations’ needs.

And the pandemic is increasing demand for mental health services.

Bereavement, isolation, loss of income and fear are triggering mental

health conditions or exacerbating existing ones. Many people may be facing increased levels of alcohol and drug use, insomnia, and anxiety. Meanwhile, COVID-19 itself can lead to neurological and mental complications, such as delirium, agitation, and stroke. People with pre-existing mental, neurological or substance use disorders are also more vulnerable to SARSCoV-2 infection - they may stand a higher risk of severe outcomes and even death.

Survey finds major disruptions to critical mental health services The survey was conducted from June to August 2020 among 130 countries across WHO’s six regions. It evaluates how the provision of mental, neurological and substance use services has changed due to COVID-19, the types of services that have been disrupted, and how countries are adapting to overcome these challenges.

Countries reported widespread disruption of many kinds of critical mental health services: · Over 60% reported disruptions to mental health services for vulner-

able people, including children and adolescents (72%), older adults (70%), and women requiring antenatal or postn a t a l

services (61%). · 67% saw disruptions to counseling and psychotherapy; 65% to critical harm reduction services; and 45% to opioid agonist maintenance treatment for opioid dependence. · Nearly a third (35%) reported disruptions to emergency interven-

tions, including those for people experiencing prolonged seizures; severe substance use withdrawal syndromes, and delirium, often a sign of a serious underlying medical condition. · 30% reported disruptions to access for medications for mental, neurological and substance use disorders. · Nearly three-quarters reported at least partial disruptions to school and workplace mental health services (78% and 75% respectively).

While many countries (70%) have adopted telemedicine or teletherapy to overcome disruptions to in-person services, there are significant disparities in the uptake of these interventions. More than 80% of high-income countries reported deploying telemedicine and teletherapy to bridge gaps in mental health, compared with less than 50% of low-income countries.

WHO has issued guidance to countries on how to maintain essential services - including mental health services - during COVID-19 and recommends that countries allocate resources to mental health as an integral component of their re-

sponse and recovery plans. The Organization also urges countries to monitor changes and disruptions in services so that they can address them as required.

Although 89% of countries reported in the survey that mental health and psychosocial support is part of their national COVID-19 response plans, only 17% of these countries have full additional funding for covering these activities.

This all highlights the need for more money for mental health. As the pandemic continues, even greater demand will be placed on national and international mental health programmes that have suffered from years of chronic underfunding. Spending 2% of national health budgets on mental health is not enough. International funders also need to do more: mental health still receive less than 1% of international aid earmarked for health.

Those who do invest in mental health will reap rewards. PreCOVID-19 estimates reveal that nearly US$1 trillion in economic productivity is lost annually from depression and anxiety alone. However, studies show that every US$1 spent on evidence-based care for depression and anxiety returns US$5.

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Crime Rate has been rising day by day. Indore recorded the highest percentage of crime (769.1%) among mega cities in India, accompanied by Bhopal (719.5%) and Jaipur (597.1%). Jammu & Kashmir (33.7%), Manipur (33.0%), Assam (30.4%), and Daman and Diu and Pondicherry (29.4%) recorded higher violent crime rates compared to 18.4% at the national level.

Rape is India 's fourth most prevalent crime against females. In India, minor girls are trafficked into prostitution, so abuse of minors converges into misery over a lifetime.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the gang rape and murder of a Dalit girl in Hathras. He also called for strict penalties for the guilty.

Yogi Adityanath established a three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the case of gang rape and murder of a Dalit girl in Hathras.

This information was given by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister on Twitter on Wednesday.

The tweet suggested that the SIT would submit its report within a week. The Chief Minister has ordered the prosecution of the convicts in the case in a fast-track court and successful lobbying.

The Uttar Pradesh government and the Uttar Police are faced with a lot of criticism of the way in which the Hathras gang rape case took place.

The police and the administration are accused of having executed their funeral without the permission of the family of the deceased. Hathras District Magistrate Praveen Kumar, however, said the charges of the victim's funeral without the permission of the family were baseless.

"The father and brother of the victim had decided to hold her funeral at night," he said. The victims' families were also present at the funeral. The car carrying the body was present in the village from 12:45 to 2:30 p.m.

The victim's family said that her tongue had been cut off and that she could not speak.

Vikrant Veer, SP, BBC, said the victim's tongue was not cut with a knife of any sort. The media and social media posts are deceptive.

He also said that the medical report preparation team has not yet given a clear opinion on gang rape, the forensic report is expected.

However, the four accused arrested were charged with gang rape.

According to the Superintendent of Police, the murder section has also been added to the case following the death of the victim.

He said the victim had reported his statement to the police team in a gesture.

AamAadmi Party MLA from Delhi Saurabh Bhardwaj tweeted that he was talking to the victim's family who said that his daughter's body had vanished.

BOLLYWOOD REJOINDERS

Bollywood actors, including Akshay Kumar and Diya Mirza, reacted badly to the demise of a 20-year-old Dalit girl via media platforms on Tuesday.

Akshay Kumar tweeted, "Angry and disappointed! Such cruelty in Hathras gang rape. When will all this stop? Our laws and

their observance should be so strict that the rapists tremble in fear of thinking about punishment! Let the culprits be phansi. Pick up voices for the safety of daughters and sisters. At least we can do these."

Diya Mirza posted on Twitter, "We forgot the victim of Hathras. We failed it at all levels.

This is our collective conscience."

Swara Bhaskar responded, "Hathras case is a shocking incident. We should all be ashamed."

Demise occurred while she was hospitalised

Last night, a 20-year-old Dalit girl who was allegedly raped in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, died while seeking treatment at Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi.

While the victim's brother confirmed death from the BBC, Hathras police said all the four accused in the case have been arrested and sent to jail.

The victim was taken to Safdarjung Hospital from Aligarh Muslim University Medical College on Monday. She's been battling death for the last two weeks.

The victim's family is said to have been gang-raped on September 14 when she went to mow with her mother and brother.

"My sister, mother and older brother were mowing," the victim's brother spoke. The brother had returned home with a bale grass. “Mom was cutting grass further, she was behind. She was dragged and gang raped. She found my mother in a state of unconsciousness."

According to the relatives, the woman was

first taken to the local community health centre in a state of unconsciousness from where she was moved to the Aligarh Medical College.

She had been on the ventilator for 13 days at medical college. She was taken to Safdarjung Hospital on Monday, where she succumbed to her wounds at around 3 a.m.

"Her tongue was cut off, the spinal cord was broken, a part of the body was not working," the victim's brother told the BBC. She was unable to speak. Somehow the gesture was making."

Four people in the village themselves are charged with gang rape. The police arrested the four of them.

Vikrant Veer, SP, Hathras, responded to the BBC, "The four accused have been arrested and sent to jail. We will ask the court for a fast track hearing. The victim's family has also been given security in the village."

Hathras' DM also tweeted and assured him of all possible support.

He tweeted, "In the Chandapa police station case, the family members of the victim were given financial assistance of Rs 4,12,500 in the past. Today, rs 5,87,500 is being provided. Thus, a total of Rs 10 lakh has been provided financial assistance."

All in VAIN-NIRBHAYA FUND

In 2013, following the December 2012 Delhi Gangrape and Murder Case, the Nirbhaya Fund was created. A name was then given to the perpetrator, Nirbhaya (which means fearless, literally). Not only in Delhi, but even in far-flung areas, people showed up

for weeks.

According to the latest data presented in Parliament in November by Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani, the ministry allocated Rs 2,050 crore to various states from the Nirbhaya Fund, in the wake of issues posed about the safety and protection of women regarding the Hyderabad gangrape and murder case.

On its part, the Union Home Ministry has issued Rs 1,656 crore to states and Union Territories over the past five years. But the Nirbhaya Fund's usage rate has been rather dismal. Data submitted to Parliament by Irani on 29 November shows that six states and UTs-Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Tripura and Daman & Diu-have not spent a single rupee from the Nirbhaya Fund allocated by the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Union.

This shows the harsh side of the world.

It’s really very disappointing and shameful for as us HUMAN BEINGS It’s a bit difficult for us, so-called ‘HUMAN BEINGS ‘only do not realize the true meaning of HUMANITY! It’s a shame on Humanity, I am disturbed every day after hearing such brutal and shameful cases. Why can’t we humans LIVE OUR LIVES & LET OTHERS LIVE TOO! One life is just too short for all the hatred, jealousy, anger, rage, and what not…

Everyone has a right to live life on their conditions. But some TWATS really need to just mind their own business and need to know how to behave and stop commenting on someone else’s daughters, mothers, wives…

Dementia Friends Circle

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What is Dementia?

Dementia describes a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking and social abilities severely enough to interfere with your daily life. It isn’t a specific disease, but many different diseases may cause dementia.

Though dementia may cause memory loss, memory loss alone doesn’t mean you have dementia.

What are the symptoms of Dementia?

Memory loss Difficulty communicating or finding words Difficulty with visual or spatial abilities Difficulty reasoning or problem solving Difficulty with planning and organizing Difficult with coordinating and motor functions Confusion and disorientation

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Who are Dementia Friends?

Dementia Friends are the ones who challenge misconceptions, create awareness and help people with dementia in their communities. Dementia Friends can identify those with dementia in their circles and encourage them to seek medical advice. They spend time with persons with Dementia and advise families on the care needed.

Friends can also help create support groups and get involved through volunteering, campaigning or creating awareness.

Dementia Friends Movement is the biggest ever initiative to change perceptions on dementia.

It aims to transform the way the world sees, thinks, acts and talks about the condition. The Dementia Friends program is a global movement started by the Alzheimer's Society of England and Wales.

Over the years, it has grown to have over 17 million Dementia Friends around the world and 50 Dementia Friends Programs in over 45 countries.

What do Dementia Friends do?

1. Shout it out Dementia Friends share about Dementia whenever, wherever and to whoever they can. They may talk to others about it over coffee, or while playing a game, or post photos and photos on social media.

2. Challenge the Stigma

Dementia is not a natural part of ageing, it affects more than someone's memory andit is possible to live well with the condition. People shouldn't be afraid to visit a Psychiatrist. And people affected by the condition shouldn't be ashamed to tell others about their experience.

3. Volunteer for Dementia:

Nightingales Medical Trust and many other organizations working in the fields of Dementia regularly organize events and programs.

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and energies to spread awareness at these events.

4. Wear your badge with Pride:

You see someone wearing a purple badge? That’s a Dementia Friend. They wear their badge with pride and do not shy away from anyone as to why they wear it.

5. Visit a person with Dementia:

There are many elderly persons with Dementia living alone who enjoy visits from a Dementia Friend. Many families too seek a break to run to the store for some personal shopping or running some errands. Dementia Friends step in to help whenever they are needed.

NGO’s under Dementia care

Nightingales Medical Trust Nightingales Medical Trust (NMT) is a registered not-forprofit organization providing var-

ious innovative need-based support systems for the well-being of Senior Citizens and persons with dementia. Our major projects include 98 bed Dementia Care facility, 49 bed Telemedicine enabled Dementia Care facility, 25 bed Residential Dementia Care exclusively for women, 4 Dementia Day Care and 2 Elders Enrichment Centres, 2 Dementia Risk Reduction Programs, Home for Destitute elderly women, Elders Helpline and Jobs 60+.

ARDSI

Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI) is a registered national, non-profit voluntary organization engaged in the care, support, training and research of dementia since it's inception in 1992. ARDSI has been in the forefront to disseminate knowledge about dementia to the public through various forums and is actively involved in developing services for family members, doctors, nurses and social workers and promote research.

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Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month:

Early detection, knowledge can save lives Shivani Shukla

'Understanding common gynecologic cancers will help women take preventive steps, make timely detection at an early stage, and seek prompt treatment,' says Dr SushmaTomar, Infertility Specialist at Fortis Hospital, Kalyan 'The prevalence of cervical cancer is the most common type of cancer in women, especially in developing countries.

Cancer is something that people struggle to understand even today. Most people fear it, because there is a general lack of understanding and knowledge. That cancers are of different kinds is known, but what people do not know is that timely diagnosis and awareness can help in the fight to beat cancer into remission.

Every year, the month of September is observed as the Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, with an aim to encourage women globally to learn and understand about cancers of the vagina, the ovaries, the cervix, vulva and the uterus.

She says there, however, are some common symptoms related to gynecologic cancers that women need to know:

– Abnormal vaginal bleeding – White discharge from the vagina – Pain in the lower abdomen – Bloating of the abdomen – Constipation – Need for frequent urination – Vaginal bleeding posmenopause – Itching vulva and soreness

“Understanding common gynecologic cancers will help women take preventive steps, make timely detection at an early stage, and seek prompt treatment,” the doctor says.

Cervical cancer “The prevalence of cervical cancer is the most common type of cancer in women, especially in developing countries. It occurs when the cells inside and outside the cervix (lower part of the uterus) mutate. The Human Papillomavirus (HPV), which is sexually transmitted, causes most cases of cervical cancer.

“Cervical cancer is preventable through a vaccine that safeguards against the HPV virus; regular screening, timely diagnosis and therapeutic procedures have proven to be effective. It is found that regular screening and pap smear tests have helped bring forth cases of cervical cancer in the early stages,” explains DrTomar.

Endometrial cancer

“Endometrial cancer — which is also known as uterine cancer — begins in the uterus. This type of cancer is often detected at an early stage as it frequently results in abnormal vaginal bleeding. If endometrial cancer is diagnosed at the early stage, removing the uterus surgically often provides a cure. To reduce the risk of the cancer, one may talk to their gynecologist about the pros and cons of hormone therapy after menopause. Consider taking birth control pills and maintain a healthy weight.”

Ovarian cancer

“Ovarian cancer typically starts in the ovaries. It often goes undetected until it has spread within the pelvis and stomach; it is also harder to treat it at a later stage. Early-stage ovarian cancer, in which the disease is restricted to the ovaries, is more likely to be treated successfully. Prevention includes considering taking birth control pills. A family history of ovarian and breast cancer must be discussed with a specialist.”

Vaginal cancer

“It is a rare type of cancer which takes place in the vagina. Early-stage diagnosis of vaginal cancer has the best chance for treatment; if the cancer spreads beyond the vagina, it is a lot more difficult to treat. Undergo regular pelvic exams and pap smear tests on schedule, consult with your gynecologist about the HPV vaccine; and avoid smoking.”

The doctor states some important points: * Women must undergo pap smear tests periodically after 30 years of age * Older age can be a risk factor * Genetic factors play an important role in ovarian cancer; up to 10 per cent of women having family history of fallopian tube cancer, ovarian cancer, and peritoneal cancer, should undergo genetic testing for mutation in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene.

Congress to prepare a draft model law to countermand centre’s three legislations

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The Congress is hardly opposing the Centre's three legislations passed by Modi's government. And while they have prepared a draft model law that will be legislated by party-ruled states in order to countermand the central farm laws. Sources said on Friday that the model law has been drafted and will soon be sent to Congress-ruled states to replicate it in their state assemblies.

The three legislations which were introduced through the ordinance way.

First, the Modi government has amended the Essential Commodities Act to remove

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the existing restrictions on stocking food produce. Second, it has introduced a new law — The Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Ordinance, 2020 or the FPTC Ordinance — to end the monopoly of the Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMC) and allow anyone to purchase and sell agricultural produce. Third, another law — The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Ordinance, 2020 or FAPAFS — has been enacted to legalise contract farming, so that big businesses and companies can cultivate vast swaths of land on contract.

As these three laws may

benefit agriculture but not the farmers, the farmers protest against this was catalysed.

And the Chief Leader Sonia Gandhi asked partyrules states to pass the annul the Centre's three farms laws to enact legislations.

And the move also comes ahead of the tractor rallies to be taken out by the Congress in Punjab and Haryana from October 4, in which party leader Rahul Gandhi will participate. The rallies are part of Congress agitations against the farm legislations.

The Congress president had advised the Congress-ruled states to pass laws in their respective states under Article

From CCTVs to Safe Houses, This Delhi Initiative is Going All out for Women’s Safety

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Delhi is considered to be one of the most dangerous places for women in the world, and as sexual predators continue lurking in its streets, ‘Safer Cities’ works to tackle the issue from multiple angles.

Safer Cities is an initiative

by Plan India which is an organisation working for children’s rights. It works towards better infrastructure in city areas as well as in educating teens about gender equality and consent to change the existing dogma about “the place of women.”

Safer Cities was established in 2014 and partners with few other NGOs to tackle the issue of sexual harassment. Currently, the programme has about 10,000 members, 8,300 of which are girls and 1400 are boys.

The programme holds separate sensitisation workshops for adolescent boys and girls. The topics covered in the workshops are gender norms, stereotypes, and gender equality. Educating boys and girls at this age is crucial since this is when their mindsets can be shaped for better or for worse.

Including them in workshops that sensitise and educate seems to be a wise step to tackling sexual harassment in the present as well as the future.

One of the teenage boys who attended these workshops told Al Jazeera, “Now we tell our friends that we

shouldn’t [harass] girls and that it isn’t right. If someone teased you like that, how would you feel?”

The lessons are getting ingrained in the minds of the youth, and have a broader scope of spreading since the attendees of the workshop will even restrict people from their vicinity from harassing women.Safer Cities is working not only towards the future safety but also of the present. One part of the programme is to conduct safety audits in various areas.

They map out the area and check for blind spots where no street lights are functioning or areas where there are no CCTV cameras.

They then approach city officials to get the dysfunctional street lights working.

Where there are no street lights, they urge officials to install. The programme has also successfully convinced shopkeepers to install CCTVs that assure safety to women on streets.

In addition to these measures, Safer Cities has identified about 100 shops and houses in Delhi’s Mangolpuri area which women can approach if they are feeling insecure. The houses are all marked with a neon sign and women can walk up and knock on their doors at any time of the day or night.

Safer Cities takes a multiangular approach to prevent sexual harassment of women on the streets. They firmly believe that it is not just an individual effort that will work towards the security of women. Some members of the programme also conduct regular meetings with police officers and discuss safety concerns in specific areas. These concerns are backed by the stories of children who attend the workshops.

One of the members has also successfully convinced police to get rid of drunkards from a local park, and patrol the area so children can play there safely.

254(2) of the Constitution that allows the state legislatures to pass

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trad i c t anti-agriculture central laws that infringe upon the state's jurisdiction under the Constitution.The

Congress claims that rules under Article 245(2) allow a state legislature to enforce laws "repugnant to the parliament law", a provision used by the BJP earlier against the central land acquisition act.

The sources also said that while Congress-ruled states are set to pass the law, some of the non-NDA(National Democratic Alliance) ruled states are also likely to pass it, as they are opposed to the central farm legislations.

The model law brought by the Congress will be called the Protection of Farmers Interest and Farm Produce (Special Provisions) Bill that has been cleared by party MP and legal expert Abhishek Singhvi. he model law shall declare

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"null, void and inoperative" anything that is inconsistent in the three central legislations with the state law. It will also include a provision to ensure that no farmer shall be paid below the minimum support price for the price of the produce. But the former three legislation laws will allow the farmers to sell their products anywhere across the nation with their framed better price.

The draft model bill strives to ensure safeguards for farmers including the minimum support price and the framework under the APMC(Agricultural Produce & Livestock Market Committee) Act to protect their interests.

Govt launches 100-day campaign under JJM to ensure potable water supply in schools

Manikya Dheeren

Under guidance and leadership of Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, Union Minister of Jal Shakti launches 100-days Mission Mode Campaign to provide potable piped water supply in Schools & Anganwadi Centres.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has appealed to all States to make best use of the 100 days campaign to ensure provision of potable piped water supply in public institutions.

Under the guidance and visionary leadership of Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, with the noble endeavour of providing clean and safe drinking water to children across the nation, the Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat today launched a special mission mode campaign to provide potable piped water supply in all Schools & Anganwadi Centres across the nation within a short span of 100 days. This mission was envisaged by the Prime Minister on 29th September, 2020 while releasing the ‘Margdarshika’ for Gram Panchayats and Paani Samitis for implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). The Prime Minister spoke about launching a ‘100 days campaign’ on 2nd October, 2020 to ensure piped safe water in schools and anganwadi centres across the country.

He also appealed to the States to make best use of this

campaign to ensure provision of potable piped water supply in these public institutions.

Ensuring safe water to children is a priority, as they are the most vulnerable to waterborne diseases, therefore provisions have been made under Jal Jeevan Mission for ensuring safe water through tap water connection in schools, anganwadi centres, health care centres, etc.

National Jal Jeevan Mission has reached out to States/ UTs to ensure that during this campaign, Gram Sabhas are convened at the earliest to pass a resolution for providing safe water in all schools, anganwadi centres and other public institutions in the village in the next 100 days.

These facilities will be operated and maintained by the Gram Panchayat and/ or its sub-committee i.e. Village Water & Sanitation Committee or Paani Samiti.

This campaign will go a long-way in ensuring safe water supply to our children that will positively impact their health and overall development. This is a befitting tribute to the ‘Father of the Nation’ Mahatma Gandhi on his 151st birth anniversary. al Jeevan Mission (JJM)

aims at the universal coverage of provision of tap water connection to every rural home by 2024. Under the mission, special focus is on women and children. Ensuring safe water to children is a priority, as they are the most vulnerable to water-borne diseases like diarrhoea, dysentery, cholera, typhoid, etc. Repeated infections due to consumption of unsafe water in their formative years may have adverse effects, resulting in stunting.

The situation is much more complex in areas where water sources are found to be contaminated with Arsenic, Fluoride, heavy metals, etc. and prolonged consumption of water having these contaminants may lead to degenerating diseases resulting in serious health problems. This mission holds the potential to tackle all these serious issues and all Gram Panchayat and/ or its sub-committee should participate in this mission to make it a grand success and provide a big boon to the masses in their respective regions, especially the most vulnerable sections of the society.

As a ‘nodal department’,the Public Health Engineering Department of States will spearhead the campaign by involving Gram Panchayats and/or its sub-committees, along with other line departments including Education, Women & Child Welfare, Panchayati Raj & Rural Development, and Tribal Welfare.

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Altering India’s future through technology

Rhythima Agrawal

The past few decades have seen staggering technological changes that have revolutionized the world. Technology has created hundreds and thousands of tools and resources, making it possible to access any information literally at our fingertips.

Around 4.33 billion people actively use the internet today, which makes it 56% of the global population where India ranks second. The usage of the internet will increase in the coming years.

Some ideas like artificial intelligence, universal translators, sex robots, autonomous

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cars, gene editing have been the centre of science fiction stories for decades, would no longer be limited to science fiction novels and movies.

Many are ready to move out of labs and enter the mainstream. Expect the next decade to witness breakout years for the world of technology. =3-D printing- Over the last decade, home and office printers has remained pretty much the same, barring a few cosmetic changes. The most significant evolution is taking place where printers are used to manufacture products like electric switches, toasters, pens, human skin, kidneys

and food, through digital models.

Researchers are also testing bio-ink as a way to print vital organs, bones and cartilage.

Gartner estimates that the $45 billion global 3-D printing market will grow by ten times in the next decade. A traditional printer prints on a

flat surface while a 3-D printer adds depth. = 5-G network - Initially, telecom networks were about connecting people across the world to facilitate exchange of idea, emotions, thoughts and feelings. In the coming years, machines will be able to talk to each other on 5G networks, launching a largescale Internet of Things communications era — sensors embedded in everything. At

home, appliances like toasters, microwaves, refrigerators, and ACs will communicate with you or other devices, bringing it closer to being a smart home.

Over the next seven years, 5G networks will mature across the US, China, Japan, the UK & the European

Union.

In India, the 5G launch might happen in 2021-22, with 5G auctions likely to be held next year. By 2025, there are likely to be 1.4 billion 5G connections and 5.5 billion 4G connections globally. Pilots for next-generation networks, called 5G Enhanced or 6G, will start towards the end of the next decade. =Slaughter-free-meat-

As per the Food and Agricultural Organization of the UN, growing animals for milk, meat and manure is responsible for 15% of global greenhouse gas emissions caused by human activities. Of that, beef constitutes over 40%, pork 9% and chicken and eggs 8%. Combined with a growing awareness of the health impacts of eating excessive meat and the inhumane treatment of animals in factory farms, could drive more people towards meat alternatives made from plant protein and cultured animal cells in labs. The other substitute for conventional meat— slaughter-free meat made from lab-grown animal tissue — could be available in stores in a decade.

Availability of clean drink-

ing water- As per the World Health Organization, there are 785 million people who do not get drinking water.

About half a million people die of diarrhea caused by contaminated drinking water every year. The water problems of different regions call for a variety of solutions, and among the most talked-about innovations is making water out of thin air, literally. An American company makes solar panels that capture moisture from the air and condense it to produce water, which is then sterilized and mineralized to make it potable. There is the success of desalination in countries like Saudi Arabia and Israel, which provides a way for countries like I n d i a t o s e e k freshwater in the sea.

Android Mobile App Development

Bhavna Singh : If you want to scale your brand and give it a competitive edge over your competitors, then Android Application is the right option for your business needs.

Having a mobile application like an Android allows you to have a wider panoramic exposure to the target audience. The market has moved from malls and plazas to the smartphone in your hand with just a swipe away.

Mobile apps are the new pamphlets and catalogs. You are not only saving trees but also cutting down on cost and expanding your market outreach. We will help you to not only develop your app but also make an application that stands out from other shoddy apps on the play store with much ease and stellar performance.

The insurgency of Android Application in Today's Business world!

Digital Media, Social Media, Virtual world have completely changed the paradigm of human interaction. The business, organization, industries today generate Millions of Dollars while selling their brand on a simple Android Application as crystal clear in the case of e-commerce companies like Amazon,

Flipkart, Groffers, etc. No one has time to move out and shop when everything is just a click away at the comfort of your home. It's much better not to endorse your Brand an application than on a local shop with limited gathering.

No doubt, Organizations today are leveraging this Digital Revolution to expand and upgrade their c u s tomer interaction via deployi n g Android Mobile App development. Also, they are not shying to spend a buck on hiring agencies to develop Android applications for them as they have long time thinking to generate revenues and scale their businesses and are not shying away from taking the risk in this burgeoning

demand of Innovative Digital Revolution.

We often must have thought about how beneficial and efficient Ios applications of Apple Incorporation are, as compared to Android application, We then allow me to Burst the bubbles of my Readers. Here are the most distinguished merits and Demerits of Android and IOS listed applications : • Android applications are highly approved by google play store and can easily be deployed within a day required if all the protocols are followed by the organizations in accordance with the rules and regulations of Google play store.

Whereas when we talk about IOS applications, the process of securing permission or approval from Apple Incorporation is way

difficult and usually requires a lot of procedure.

• Android apps are easier to operate and more magnanimously efficient even for a beginner. Whereas the IOS apps are far less efficient and cost can even go high for their deployment it can even exceed the budget of the organization.

• Android apps boost numerous power of innovation and animation, One can easily edit, remove, add, or make necessary changes in the app in accordance with one's needs.

Whereas in IOS apps you have to submit update requests and sometimes go through cumbersome procedures.

• Android app are easily affordable and have easy availability of Android SDK. Conclusion : We have now reached a stage where I have presented a crystal clear picture for my dear Readers about the Importance of Android mobile Application and It's development.

After heavily emphasizing on the need of the hour of the Digital Revolution, Android apps act as a panacea for all Business Transformations.

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Karan Johar’s Drugs Row Declaration Gets Bollywood Companions’ Supporting Alia, Sonam & More Join reel life

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Karan Johar’s elucidation post over ostensibled drugs connection got huge support from industry companions with theatricals like Alia Bhatt, Sonam Kapoor & others backing it.

Maithillee Zaveri

As Karan Johar broke his tranquility over the Opiates Control Bureau examination of the contentious 2019 film, he procured huge support from some Bollywood celebrities. With the film maker contradicting he never ingested any Opiatic substance, the who’s who of the bollywood business gave an approbation to the post. This incorporated those who were a part of the contentious film.

In his Instagram post, Karan Johar stated “ Particular news channels, print/electronic media & social media platforms are incorrectly & deceivingly deliniating that Opiates were ingested at a party that I, Karan Johar organized on July 28, 2019 at my house.

I had already elucidated my situation way back in 2019 that contentions were fake.

Considering the current malevolent crusade, I am recapitulating that the contentions are completely groundless & incorrect. No Opiate substance was ingested in the party.

I WOULD LIKE TO UNAMBIGUOUSLY ONCE AGAIN SAY THAT I DO NOT INGEST OPIATES & I DO NOT ENCOURAGE OR FOSTER CONSUMPTION OF ANY SUCH SUBSTANCE.

However, in the past few days, the media has resorted to objectionable, misrepresented & fake contentions.

I hope the representatives of the media would work out prudently else I will be left with no choice but to legitimately secure my rights against this groundless attack on me.

=Karan Johar

All these defamatory & malevolent reports, news articles & news videos have needlessly provoked me, my family, my companions & Dharma Production, to distasted, scorn & derision.

I would like to further claim that several media/news channels have been broadcasting news articles that Kshitij Prasad & Anubhav Chopra are my “ assistants” / “ close assistants.” I would like to state that I do not know these people personally & neither are these two people are my

“assistants” or “ close assistants.”

NEITHER I, NOR DHARMA PRODUCTIONS CAN BE MADE SUPERINTENDED FOR WHAT INDIVIDUALS DO IN THEIR PERSONAL LIVES. THESE ASSERTIONS DO NOT CONCERN TO DHARMA PRODUCTIONS. I wish to further say that Mr. Anubhav Chopra is not member of staff at Dharma Productions. He was briefly linked to us for only 2 months in the post of 2nd deputy

head for a video, between November 2011 & January 2012 & as deputy head, for the brief video in January 2013. Post that, he has never been linked with Dharma Productions for any other proposition.

Mr. Kshitij Ravi Prasad is affiliated to Dharmatic Entertainment (sister concern to Dharma Productions) since November 2019 as one of the chief impresarios on agreement basis for a proposition which eventually did not transpire.

Many celebrities liked & commented on his post along with appluases.

Karan Johar had lashed out at the ‘deceiving statements,’ ‘defamatory & malevolent reports’ over his name being associated to the ongoing Opiates Control Bureau investigation into the Bollywood – drug syndicate connection. The impresario’s declaration came after reports had stated that he too was permitted to be cited by the NCB as Rhea Chakraborty seized & names like Deepika Padukone , Sara Ali Khan, Shraddha Kapoor & Rakul Preet Singh appeared. This was after two people who had roughly worked with Johar’s Dhrama Productions came below the detector of the Opiates Control Bureau. While Kshitij Ravi Prasad had worked as an administrative impresario & director, has been seized after annexation of drugs at his house, Anibhav Chopra who worked as an deputy director has been addressed.

Mohit and Raj are all set to host the season 2 of Jashn Fashion Show

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After a successful season of Jashn Season 1 which was held in the year 2019 Mohit Chhatwal and Raj Chahar are all set to host the season 2 of Jashn Fashion Show in December 2020 for the entire Fashion Fraternity

Sonam C Chhabra

As a build up to the Show Mohit Chhatwal and Raj Chahar together have already been doing shoots for Designers and Make Up Artists Since May 2020. While they have a fantastic and professional team of Models, Make

Mohit Chhatwal, Ankita Raghav Arora and Raj Chahar

Up Artist and Stylist which have made them utilize and work during the Covid months as well delivering professional shoots for their Designers.

"I believe in hard work and dedication which makes me

overcome this situation of the pandemic and made me realize working during these times will spread positivity also the right time to build up a platform for Jashn Fashion Show Season 2" Says Mohit Chhatwal founder of Jashn.

Ankita Rai Tiwari and Mohit Chhatwal

The Fashion Event is a great platform for all the Renowned and Budding Designers, Make Up Artists, Models, Tarot Readers and Food Industry. It’s a wonderful concept to give all the stall holders branding, logo

presence, digital marketing and media for 2 days along with it providing a Fashion Show for all the participating designers.

Registration for the show formally will be open from October 2020.

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