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Time of India
8 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Chamarajanagar varsity VC emphasises the need for educating tribal children
Mysuru: Chamarajanagar University vice-chancellor MR Gangadhar on Monday asked tribal communities to focus on educating their children, stating it is essential to integrate into the mainstream of society. He was speaking after inaugurating a two-day workshop on education and challenges of tribals, organised by the Karnataka State Tribal Research Institute (KSRTI) in Mysuru. He said the seasonal migration of vulnerable tribal communities living in thick jungles and forest fringe villages, in search of jobs to distant coffee plantations, several cities, and towns, poses a serious threat to the education of tribal children. "As most of the parents of tribal children desert their hamlets along with their children in search of jobs, several children discontinue their studies. This has resulted in increased incidents of school dropouts in tribal areas," he said. "The majority of the tribal members suffer from malnutrition and various kinds of health disorders," he said. The vice-chancellor also said even though govts at the Centre and state have allocated funds for their empowerment, most of the time, funds remain unutilised due to the apathy of the implementing officials. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like USDJPY đang đi lên không? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo He also appealed to govt to initiate measures to strengthen schools meant for tribal children, providing sufficient teaching, food, accommodation, hostels, and quality food to promote education of tribal children. It also sanctioned houses, granted land under the tribal rights act, encouraged them to do farming, and improved skills by initiating skill development. Director of Dr BR Ambedkar Research and Extension Centre, University of Mysore, Somashekhar urged govt to ensure employment opportunities for tribal students after completing their education, as obtaining degrees alone will not help them access jobs. It must create employment opportunities and provide jobs, he said. Deputy director of KSRTI Prabha Urs said only 42% of tribals from rural areas have access to higher education. "Most of the vulnerable tribal students discontinued their studies after Class VIII, with only 2% of Jenu Kuruba tribal children pursuing education," she said. Earlier, state tribal affairs department secretary D Randeep and director Yogeesh had virtual meetings with state tribal leaders. They promised to look into their demands and interests on priority.
Int'l Business Times
10 hours ago
- Health
- Int'l Business Times
Mid-Stage Knee Osteoarthritis: Hope for Recovery with Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) Injection Therapy
As the population rapidly ages, awareness of degenerative conditions such as knee osteoarthritis is increasing. Among these, the knee joint—bearing a significant portion of the body's weight—is especially vulnerable to age-related damage Knee osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease caused by repeated joint use, trauma, aging, and other factors, leading to inflammation in the joint. It is classified into stages 1 through 4 based on cartilage damage and the degree of inflammation. Since the condition worsens over time and eventually interferes with daily life, it is advisable to begin appropriate treatment in the early stages. Treatment of knee osteoarthritis can be approached in stages. In stage 1, where intermittent pain and minor discomfort are present, non-surgical treatments such as medication, physical therapy, and joint injections are primarily used as conservative care. In mid-stage osteoarthritis (stages 2–3), more active treatment is necessary to slow joint degeneration, reduce pain, and restore joint function. This stage is particularly critical to prevent the condition from advancing to the point where surgical intervention becomes necessary. Fortunately, whereas in the past, the options were limited to conservative versus surgical treatment, recent advancements such as Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC, 무릎줄기세포주사) injection therapy have expanded the range of treatment choices. BMAC (무릎줄기세포주사) therapy is known to help reduce inflammation and pain while improving joint function. It involves harvesting a patient's own bone marrow, concentrating it through centrifugation, and injecting it into the knee joint. The procedure typically takes about 30–40 minutes, and because there is no need for a prolonged recovery period, patients can expect to return to their daily routines quickly. Notably, many can expect significant pain relief—more than 50% reduction—within 3 to 7 days after the procedure. However, hospitalization may be necessary for the BMAC (무릎줄기세포주사) injection process. This is to manage potential pain, bleeding, or infection that may occur during the bone marrow extraction under local anesthesia. Therefore, patients may need to stay for at least 24 hours for close monitoring, ensuring proper recovery and evaluating joint function stability before discharge. Dr. Young-Seok Lee, Director of St. Luke Hospital in Eunpyeong Dr Yeon-seok Lee Dr. Young-Seok Lee, Director of St. Luke Hospital in Eunpyeong, emphasized, "If knee pain interferes with your daily life, it may indicate that the condition has already progressed significantly, so it's important to seek a specialist's diagnosis as early as possible." He added, "Consistently performing exercises to strengthen the knee even after treatment plays a key role in preventing recurrence and supporting joint function recovery."
News Lens
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News Lens
性感女星Sydney Sweeney推出限量肥皂，未滿18歲禁買，因裡面含有她「真正的泡澡水」 - TNL The News Lens 關鍵評論網
曾出演《高校十八禁》、《白蓮花大飯店》的好萊塢女星席德妮・史威尼（Sydney Sweeney），日前宣布與男士美容品牌Dr. Squatch合作，將推出限量版肥皂「Sydney's Bathwater Bliss」，並強調該肥皂極為限量，因為內含席德妮的真實泡澡水。此舉評價兩極，有人認為創意十足，也有人覺得過於低俗。 綜合《People》、《CNN》和《紐約時報》報導，好萊塢性感女星辛德妮・史威尼（Sydney Sweeney）近日與男士美容品牌Dr. Squatch合作，推出限量版肥皂「Sydney's Bathwater Bliss」，而裡面含有一種特殊成分：她真正的泡澡水。 除了主打戶外自然香氣，融合松樹、冷杉和苔蘚的清新氣味，這款肥皂還加上一點辛德妮的「浴室氣息」。產品將於6月6日在官網販售，單價8美元（約新台幣238元），限量發行並限年滿18歲者購買，還會抽出100位幸運兒免費獲得。 「Sydney's Bathwater Bliss」靈感來源 5月29日，曾出演《高校十八禁》（Euphoria）、《白蓮花大飯店》（The White Lotus）的辛德妮與Dr. Squatch透過Instagram宣布這項合作，正式介紹「Sydney's Bathwater Bliss」這款肥皂，並強調該肥皂為「非常真實、極限量」的產品，因為是用她真正的泡澡水製成的。 事實上，這款肥皂的靈感，源自辛德妮去（2024）年為Dr. Squatch天然沐浴露拍攝的廣告。當時她在充滿泡泡的浴缸中，對著鏡頭說「嗨你們這些髒小子」（Hello you dirty little boys），讓不少粉絲為之瘋狂。廣告瘋傳後，網友們紛紛詢問她的泡澡水去哪了，而現在她幽默回應：「你們一直問，所以我們就真的保留下來了。」 這款肥皂一款去角質肥皂，含有沙子、松樹皮提取物以及一些辛德妮真正的泡澡水。至於它的氣味，這款肥皂帶有松樹、道格拉斯冷杉和泥土苔蘚的清新香氣，彷彿將使用者帶到森林中，也營造了置身辛德妮的浴缸中的獨特體驗。 辛德妮在新聞稿中表示，當粉絲開始向她要泡澡水時，她可以選擇無視，但也可以選擇把它變成Dr. Squatch的肥皂。她認為這是「最棒的那種怪」，不僅創造了一款令人難忘的產品，還散發著絕佳香氣，稱這和她喜愛的其他Dr. Squatch產品一樣好用。 Dr. Squatch則稱辛德妮的泡澡水是「自然界最頂級的催情劑之一」，並稱這款肥皂是地球上兩個最美好地方的完美結合——「戶外」和「辛德妮的浴缸」。 多元觀點 等你解鎖 付費加入TNL+會員， 獨家評論分析、資訊圖表立刻看 149 元 / 月 1490 元 / 年
AsiaOne
2 days ago
- AsiaOne
'It can happen to you': Doctor who almost lost $4m to fake government officials scam, Singapore News
SINGAPORE — While seeing a patient, Dr L (not her real name) received a call from someone claiming to be a Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) officer working with the police. The man told her she was in trouble with the authorities. Following his instructions, Dr L, 36, wanted to transfer almost $4 million from her bank account to another account for 'safekeeping', in what she thought was a secret anti-money laundering operation. But as she was communicating with the fake official in a video call, a real policewoman called her to warn her that she was talking to scammers. Confused, Dr L struggled to discern who was lying and who was telling the truth. In a media interview arranged by the police on May 28 at Police Cantonment Complex, Dr L said the scammers were very convincing. The general practitioner said: 'I wasn't even second-guessing whether the person (fake cop) I was speaking to was really the police.' Thankfully, she trusted the legitimate authorities and did not lose any money. Sharing screen On April 8, a man with a local accent claiming to be a bank officer called Dr L just as she started her shift at a private clinic. She was not a client of the bank and was surprised to hear the man read the last four digits of her NRIC. He told her someone had used her identity to register a bank card. Her call was transferred to a purported MAS officer. Through a video call, she saw that he was sitting in a meeting room with a backdrop with the Singapore Police Force (SPF) and MAS logos. He claimed she was one of about 200 people who had their identities stolen, and that she was a suspect in a nationwide money laundering investigation. The man spoke into a walkie-talkie and referred her to his superior, a purported senior investigation officer named 'Alan Tan', who sent her an arrest warrant on WhatsApp and a photo of his MAS identification card. [[nid:718334]] 'Alan Tan' said gravely: 'If your identity has been stolen, what else is at risk now? Is the money in your account safe?' Dr L, who is single, grew anxious as her parents' life savings were in the account. She said: 'To be honest, I was more worried about protecting my parents' money.' The scammers told her not to tell anyone as investigations were confidential. So for the next two hours, she locked her consultation room door and stayed on the line. She added: 'With a profession like mine, cooperation with the authorities is seen as a sign of good character.' 'Alan Tan' told her to transfer her money to another bank account to prevent identity thieves from accessing it. Dr L opened the bank app on her phone and shared her screen over WhatsApp for him to guide her through the transfer process. Believing she was setting up a bank account in her name, Dr L followed his instructions to transfer $29,999. She later learnt from the real police that the funds were being transferred to an account belonging to an unknown merchant. Battle for trust Bank employees stationed at the SPF's Anti-Scam Command flagged the transfer and quickly alerted Assistant Superintendent of Police Lynn Tan, a senior investigation officer working in the same office. The bank blocked the transfer and ASP Tan immediately called Dr L. Dr L was still on a video call with 'Alan Tan' when ASP Tan's call came in. Seeing the notification on Dr L's shared screen, 'Alan Tan' told her to answer it but warned that there were scammers impersonating the police. Hesitantly, Dr L hung up on the scammers and answered ASP Tan's call. ASP Tan said: 'I could tell she was very confused, because she thought I was the fake police.' Assistant Superintendent of Police Lynn Tan, a senior investigation officer in SPF's Anti-Scam Command, called Dr L in time and convinced her she had fallen for a scam. PHOTO: Lianhe Zaobao To win Dr L's trust, ASP Tan sent her an SMS via the account, which is accessible only to legitimate government officials. ASP Tan asked Dr L if she had been speaking to 'Alan Tan', a name commonly used by syndicates. Other names include 'Inspector Yang', 'Jason' and 'Kenny'. Finally convinced, Dr L ignored the scammers' subsequent calls. She headed to Police Cantonment Complex to meet ASP Tan, and lodged a report. Dr L said: 'The main feeling I have is gratitude, for the police working with the bank to protect us.' The doctor was surprised at how she had fallen for a scam, as she typically ignores calls from foreign numbers, and is not into investment schemes promising quick gains. To highly educated people who assume they would not fall for scams, Dr L said: 'It can happen to you.' In 2024, victims lost $151.3 million to government official impersonation scams, up from $92.5 million in 2023. ASP Tan urged members of the public to always verify details of people claiming to be government officials through official channels. She said the police would never ask anyone to open bank accounts or transfer money. ASP Tan added: 'I don't think this (government official impersonation scams) will die down any time soon. We need people to be educated and to be aware.' ALSO READ: DBS staff, police stop 2 victims from losing $820k to government official impersonation scams This article was first published in The Straits Times. Permission required for reproduction.
Straits Times
2 days ago
- Straits Times
‘It can happen to you': Doctor who almost lost $4 million to fake government officials scam
Believing that she was speaking to real government officials, Dr L (not her real name) almost transferred her life savings to them. PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO 'It can happen to you': Doctor who almost lost $4 million to fake government officials scam SINGAPORE - While seeing a patient, Dr L (not her real name) received a call from someone claiming to be a Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) officer working with the police. The man told her she was in trouble with the authorities. Following his instructions, Dr L, 36, wanted to transfer almost $4 million from her bank account to another account for 'safekeeping', in what she thought was a secret anti-money laundering operation. But as she was communicating with the fake official in a video call, a real policewoman called her to warn her that she was talking to scammers. Confused, Dr L struggled to discern who was lying and who was telling the truth. In a media interview arranged by the police on May 28 at Police Cantonment Complex, Dr L said the scammers were very convincing. The general practitioner said: 'I wasn't even second-guessing whether the person (fake cop) I was speaking to was really the police.' Thankfully, she trusted the legitimate authorities and did not lose any money. Sharing screen On April 8, a man with a local accent claiming to be a bank officer called Dr L just as she started her shift at a private clinic. She was not a client of the bank and was surprised to hear the man read the last four digits of her NRIC. He told her someone had used her identity to register a bank card . Her call was transferred to a purported MAS officer. Through a video call, she saw that he was sitting in a meeting room with a backdrop with the Singapore Police Force (SPF) and MAS logos. He claimed she was one of about 200 people who had their identities stolen, and that she was a suspect in a nationwide money laundering investigation. The man spoke into a walkie-talkie and referred her to his superior, a purported senior investigation officer named 'Alan Tan', who sent her an arrest warrant on WhatsApp and a photo of his MAS identification card. 'Alan Tan' said gravely: 'If your identity has been stolen, what else is at risk now? Is the money in your account safe?' Dr L, who is single, grew anxious as her parents' life savings were in the account. She said: 'To be honest, I was more worried about protecting my parents' money.' The scammers told her not to tell anyone as investigations were confidential. So for the next two hours, she locked her consultation room door and stayed on the line. She added: 'With a profession like mine, cooperation with the authorities is seen as a sign of good character.' 'Alan Tan' told her to transfer her money to another bank account to prevent identity thieves from accessing it. Dr L opened the bank app on her phone and shared her screen over WhatsApp for him to guide her through the transfer process. Believing she was setting up a bank account in her name, Dr L followed his instructions to transfer $29,999. She later learnt from the real police that the funds were being transferred to an account belonging to an unknown merchant. Battle for trust Bank employees stationed at the SPF's Anti-Scam Command flagged the transfer and quickly alerted Assistant Superintendent of Police Lynn Tan, a senior investigation officer working in the same office. The bank blocked the transfer and ASP Tan immediately called Dr L. Dr L was still on a video call with 'Alan Tan' when ASP Tan's call came in. Seeing the notification on Dr L's shared screen, 'Alan Tan' told her to answer it but warned that there were scammers impersonating the police. Hesitantly, Dr L hung up on the scammers and answered ASP Tan's call. ASP Tan said: 'I could tell she was very confused, because she thought I was the fake police.' Assistant Superintendent of Police Lynn Tan, a senior investigation officer in SPF's Anti-Scam Command, called Dr L in time and convinced her she had fallen for a scam. PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO To win Dr L's trust, ASP Tan sent her an SMS via the account, which is accessible only to legitimate government officials. ASP Tan asked Dr L if she had been speaking to 'Alan Tan', a name commonly used by syndicates. Other names include 'Inspector Yang', 'Jason' and 'Kenny'. Finally convinced, Dr L ignored the scammers' subsequent calls. She headed to Police Cantonment Complex to meet ASP Tan, and lodged a report. Dr L said: 'The main feeling I have is gratitude, for the police working with the bank to protect us.' The doctor was surprised at how she had fallen for a scam, as she typically ignores calls from foreign numbers, and is not into investment schemes promising quick gains. To highly educated people who assume they would not fall for scams, Dr L said: 'It can happen to you.' In 2024, victims lost $151.3 million to government official impersonation scams, up from $92.5 million in 2023. ASP Tan urged members of the public to always verify details of people claiming to be government officials through official channels. She said the police would never ask anyone to open bank accounts or transfer money. ASP Tan added: 'I don't think this (government official impersonation scams) will die down any time soon. We need people to be educated and to be aware.' Christine Tan is a journalist at The Straits Times reporting on crime, justice and social issues in Singapore. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
