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The Print
4 hours ago
- Business
- The Print
Govt jobs aspirants can apply for SSC recruitment tests through dedicated mobile app
'All candidates applying for recruitment exams conducted by SSC can fill the entire application form through the application itself,' SSC Chairman S Gopalakrishnan told PTI. He said the upgraded 'mySSC app' will be of great help to job aspirants, especially those from rural areas. New Delhi, Jun 5 (PTI) Government jobs aspirants can now apply for recruitment tests conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) through an upgraded mobile application developed by it, a top official said on Thursday. He said there is no specific need to go to any computer centre or depend on any other operator in order to fill up and submit applications. 'The candidates can also identify themselves through Aadhaar OTP and face authentication on the same app,' Gopalakrishnan said. He said the application developed for SSC by Cubastion Consulting firm is going to be a big boon for the candidates and would add to ease of dealing with the Commission throughout the exam cycle from applying till joining. 'We are happy to be a part of this change with SSC,' said Cubastion co-founder and CEO Ravi Kumar. He said India's digital expansion requires trusted platforms and by bringing together biometric identity verification and Aadhaar-enabled services 'we are making mass hiring fairer, more secure, and accessible, particularly for rural candidates'. Until now, many of these candidates relied heavily on common service centres and cyber cafes to fill out their application forms, often at a cost, Kumar said. 'With the new mySSC app, candidates can now complete the entire process – from registration to application – directly on their mobile phones. It removes private middlemen from the system and puts power back into the hands of the applicants. Our future vision is to make this app a one-stop solution for the entire recruitment lifecycle,' he added. In the past, candidates could apply online through the Commission's website and take a live photo via the mySSC mobile app, according to a notice issued by the SSC. 'Starting from June 2025, the entire application process can now be completed seamlessly within the app itself,' said the notice dated June 2, 2025. Candidates will be able to apply for SSC examination using specific android mobile phones through the mySSC mobile app which can be downloaded from Google Play Store, it said. 'This will be applicable for all the exams being conducted June 2025 onwards,' the Commission said. The mySSC mobile app of the Commission has been significantly upgraded which is aimed at enhancing the user experience and expanding the range of services available, it said. The update would include integration of the Aadhaar authentication services, the Commission said. In order to apply through the mySSC mobile app, candidates must first register using their Aadhaar number on the OTR page. The mobile app works only on Android phones with version 11 or higher, the SSC said. Before applying for the examinations candidates must also install the Aadhaar Face RD app on their phone to complete the face authentication form, it said and shared a link to it. In another notice issued on Wednesday, the Commission said that candidates are seeking clarification whether demographic details such as name, date of birth, address etc. from Aadhaar will prevail over the data filled by the candidates in the OTR form. 'In this regard, it is clarified that the information entered by the candidates in the OTR shall be treated as final for all recruitment related purposes and details mentioned in Aadhaar will not override the candidate-provided information in OTR,' the notice said. The SSC had in April this year decided to implement Aadhaar-based biometric authentication in its all examinations in order to verify candidates' identity on a voluntary basis. The Commission is one of the largest recruitment agencies of the central government with its main mandate to conduct selections for non-gazetted posts in various central ministries and departments, among others. The SSC conducts seven mandated all India open competitive examinations, including the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGLE) besides three limited departmental competitive examinations, according to the officials. PTI AKV ZMN This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
India.com
4 days ago
- Automotive
- India.com
Meet man, who is owner of India's most expensive number plate, not Mukesh Ambani, Adani, Gautam Singhania, he is CEO of….
Millionaire tech CEO from Kerala had bought India's most expensive Rolls-Royce Ghost along with the most expensive registration number for his Lamborghini Urus. The CEO of Litmus7, Venu Gopalakrishnan has bought another luxury vehicle. It is Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG of Rs 4.2 crore. He shared the video of him taking delivery of his new luxury SUV with his family. In the video you can see the entrepreneur entering the delivery location in his Lamborghini Urus Performante, which has India's most expensive registration number. According to media reports he had paid Rs 47 lakh for the number 'KL 07 DG 0007'. He then waits at the gate, and when a Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG arrives. The video then shows this brand-new SUV when Gopalakrishnan is completing paperwork formalities. Then he, his parents, wife, and child, removes the cover and reveals the new G-Wagen. Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG For Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG, Venu Gopalakrishnan has taken the unique and classy shade of satin military green. It has gloss black for the alloy wheels, and the interior is finished in black leather. He has also added a seat entertainment package, which gives two screens for the passengers. It is a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 motor. It makes 585 bhp and 850 Nm of torque. Transmission duties are handled by a 9-speed DCT Venu Gopalakrishnan's Car Collection Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II Black Badge Venu Gopalakrishnan earlier drove India's first and most expensive Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II Black Badge for Rs 18 crore It has shades of Black Diamond and Gunmetal Grey. Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato He also owns Kochi's first Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato. This car is the more hardcore off-roader version of the Huracan. It has body claddings, raised suspension, an aluminum front underbody, reinforced sills, and roof-mounted air intakes.
The Hindu
24-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Family and community key to Schizophrenia recovery, say experts
Experts at the schizophrenia awareness programme organised by the Kozhikode-based Chetana Centre for Neuropsychiatric Rehabilitation, in observance of World Schizophrenia Day on Saturday (May 24), stressed the importance of family and community in recovery, especially in the context of rising drug abuse and digital media addiction among youth. The event was conducted in collaboration with several organisations, including Thanal Suicide Prevention Centre, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Committee for Emotional Well-being and Suicide Prevention, the Indian Psychiatric Society (Kerala State Branch), the Composite Regional Centre for Persons with Disabilities, and the Calicut Psychiatry Guild. Focussing on the causes of schizophrenia, Dr. Arun Gopalakrishnan, consultant psychiatrist at Isha Mind Care, pointed out the role of epigenetics and chemical imbalances in the brain and the fluctuations in the levels of serotonin and dopamine. 'The onset of the disorder is usually between the ages of 15 and 55, but can occur earlier or later,' Dr. Gopalakrishnan said. He added that the symptoms of schizophrenia included withdrawal tendencies, hallucinations, random disorganised speech and illusions. Early detection and treatment would help to cure the disease completely, highlighting that 20-30% of patients fully recover, Dr. Gopalakrishnan said. Dr. P. N. Suresh Kumar, convener of the Indian Medical Association's Committee for Emotional Wellbeing and Suicide Prevention, said that hospital-centred, institution-based, community-based, and non-residential rehabilitation, which provided opportunities to schizophrenia patients based on their aptitude and ability, helped in their recovery. Dr. Roshan Bijili, director of the Composite Regional Centre for Persons With Disabilities, emphasised the need to treat schizophrenia like any other medical condition. M.K. Raghavan, MP, inaugurated the programme. Dr. A.K. Abdul Khader, vice chairman of the Thanal Foundation Trust, presided over the session. K.C. Hariharan, administrator, Chetana; DR. V. Rajmohan V., editor of Kerala Journal of Psychiatry; Dr. Susheel K., president of Calicut Psychiatry Guild; and Dr. Rajagopalan Puthusserri, administrator, Thanal Suicide Prevention Centre, took part in the event. The programme also featured the staging of 'Aakashakazhchakal', written by M. V. Suresh Babu and directed by Vijayan Kanthoor. The play staged by Sradha, Kozhikode, portrays the experiences of a person living with schizophrenia, including the person's hallucinations of being attacked, evoking empathy in the audience and raising awareness.
New Indian Express
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- New Indian Express
Kochi startup MD is first Indian to own Rs 16-crore Rolls-Royce Ghost
KOCHI: Venu Gopalakrishnan, managing director of Litmus7 Systems Consulting Pvt Ltd, has become the first Indian to acquire the Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II Black Badge—a 'vehicle positioned as the most agile and technically advanced in the brand's history'. The car, which carries an on-road price tag of approximately Rs 16 crore, was purchased through the Chennai-based dealer KUN Exclusive. The Ghost Series II Black Badge, launched in India earlier this year, features a 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 engine with enhanced power and torque. It also includes all-wheel drive, all-wheel steering, and Rolls-Royce's Black Badge Planar suspension system. The interior is finished with hand-woven carbon fibre panels and a black-chrome clock cabinet — a design seemingly aimed at those for whom luxury must be visibly assertive. This isn't Gopalakrishnan's first high-profile automotive acquisition. Earlier in the year, he made headlines for placing a record Rs 46 lakh bid on a VIP registration number—KL 07 DG 0007—for his Lamborghini Urus Performante. The bid set the benchmark for the most expensive number plate in the country. While such purchases speak to personal success in the startup space, they also raise questions about the growing culture of conspicuous consumption in a country still grappling with stark economic divides.
The Hindu
06-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Sugarcane farmers in T.N. stare at rapid shrinkage in cultivation due to 'unviable' procurement price
Farmers in the Western districts have expressed disappointment over the support price of ₹355 per quintal announced by the Central Government, at a recovery rate of 10.25 % for 2025-26 crushing season, while criticising the State Government for not fulfilling its election promise of raising the procurement price to ₹4,000 per tonne. As per the Centre's announcement, there will be no deduction for recovery below 9.5%; the support price of ₹329.05 per quintal will be maintained. According to an official document, the average recovery rate in Tamil Nadu is 8.64 % only. On its part, the State Government has extended a special incentive of ₹349 per tonne of sugarcane for this crushing season. Yet, the farmers are a worried lot not only because the cost of labour and inputs are rising at a fast pace, but also due to the impact caused to the cane crop by Yellow sugarcane aphid, a major pest causing yellowing and stunting of plants. These plants will yield no recovery and have to be entirely discarded, Jegadeesh, a farmer belonging to Thirumoorthy Nagar said. 'The sugarcane farmers look for transparency on the part of the government in handling of molasses. The cumulative benefit accruing to the government from sugarcane procurement is concealed from the farmers. This is unfair,' Mr. Jegadeesh said. There are tangible indications that farmers are shifting to coconut from sugarcane. Gopalakrishnan (44) of Udumalpet, a third generation sugarcane farmer who used to cultivate the crop in 10 acres, has shifted to coconut cultivation in half the area. 'I have plans to wind up sugarcane cultivation in toto in the coming years, as it has become unviable. There is no way out to continue with sugarcane cultivation in the absence of a minimum procurement price of ₹4,000 per tonne,' Mr. Gopalakrishnan said. As per the calculation of the Central Government, the FRP (Fair and Remunerative Price) for sugar season 2025-26 is 4.41% higher than current sugar season 2024-25. 'In 2024-25, the FRP for sugarcane with a 9.5% sugar recovery rate was ₹3,151 per tonne. Now, the price has been increased by only ₹139 — a mere 4.41%. This quantum of increase is bound to cause drastic decline in sugarcane cultivation in Tamil Nadu,' founder of Tamil Nadu Farmers' Protection Association Easan Murugasamy said. Sugarcane farmers in Tamil Nadu are the worst affected. The procurement price per tonne is ₹4,550 in Gujarat, ₹4,200 in Chattisgarh, ₹3,750 in Maharashtra, and ₹3,490 in Bihar. The command area of 15 lakh acres for the 40 sugar mills has now come down to just five lakh acres over the years in Tamil Nadu due to the disadvantage caused to cultivators, Mr. Murugesan pointed out.
