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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
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Ludhiana: Teacher brings Telugu to life with nursery rhyme in school
After the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) asked schools to teach the basics of Telugu under the Bharatiya Bhasha Summer Camp, Karamjeet Singh Grewal, a government schoolteacher in Ludhiana, went a step ahead as he made students sing a Telugu nursery rhyme. His initiative became the highlight of the Bharatiya Bhasha Summer Camp that commenced across the state schools on Thursday. Grewal, who teaches Punjabi at Government High School, Kheri Jhameri, taught his class 7 and 8 students a Telugu nursery rhyme called 'Cheeni Cheeni Papa Aalu'. The students sang the song with perfect pronunciation and rhythm. They even recorded a video of their performance and uploaded it to YouTube where it received praise from people across India, including native Telugu speakers. As per the PSEB directions, students are to be taught simple Telugu alphabet, colour names, basic sentences and greetings. But Grewal decided to go a step further. 'I want the children to enjoy the process, not just learn the words,' said Grewal. 'Because of my connection with the Scouts and Guides fellowship, I contacted some friends from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. They helped me choose a meaningful Telugu rhyme and explained its cultural background. I then composed a simple tune to go with it.' The rhyme became an instant hit in the classroom. After just two days of practice, the students were able to sing the rhyme confidently. Grewal's passion for music started in his childhood, when he would sing devotional songs during village morning processions called 'Prabhat Pheris' in Lalton Kalan, Ludhiana. He went on to earn a master's degree in music and has written and composed over 800 songs for children in various Indian languages. In addition to Telugu, he has recorded nursery rhymes in Tamil, Gujarati and Assamese. He now aims to create nursery rhymes in all 24 official Indian languages and eventually branch out into foreign languages too. 'Music is a wonderful way to learn. It brings people together and makes learning joyful,' he said. Grewal has been recognised at both the state and national levels. He received a state award in 2009 and a national teaching award in 2013. In 2022, during India's 75th Independence anniversary celebrations, he won the top prize in a national lullaby contest for a patriotic Punjabi lori (lullaby). His efforts have been praised not just for creativity but for promoting India's cultural unity. At a time when many children struggle to learn new languages, Grewal has shown that music can act as a bridge between regions and cultures. He believes teachers can make a huge difference when given the freedom to innovate. 'If we teach with love and creativity, children will naturally develop interest,' he said. 'Learning a language is like opening a door to someone's culture—and children are the best ambassadors of that idea.'
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- General
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Wylie High School Valedictorian & Salutatorian reminisce ahead of graduation
ABILENE, Texas () – In less than a week, high school seniors will walk across the stage to receive their diplomas, celebrating years of hard work and dedication. The Valedictorian and Salutatorian of the Wylie High School Class of 2025 are cherishing these final moments before the big day. Tehzeeb Grewal is this year's Salutatorian. She was born to Indian parents who immigrated to America a year before she was born. Growing up in Wylie, she discovered her voice through her uniqueness. 'I just was really shy, and I didn't think what I had to say was worthwhile because I felt like nobody really truly understood what I was saying and what I was going through or how my background was different from theirs,' Grewal recalled. Abilene Rotary celebrates top seniors at 64th annual banquet Looking back over her high school career, she is soaking up every last memory she can make. 'Senior year has definitely flown by for me,' Grewal said. 'You know, the thing about how everybody just looks at their destination, but not the journey that they take to their destination.' She said her biggest supporter is her mom, and she appreciates all the sacrifices and affirmations she has given her. 'She has made me the person I am today. She has been my ultimate voice of reason whenever I've reached my limits, always making sure to ask, 'Have you eaten today?' when I forgot, 'Are you sleeping enough?' when I wasn't, and 'What's really bothering you?' when I didn't even know myself,' Grewal said. 'The sacrifices that she has made to ensure that my brother and I would live a better life have never gone unnoticed; from navigating systems she wasn't born into and learning things from scratch, she still gave me the hope to continue on with my dreams and instilled in me the value of working hard.' Grewal's friendly competition turned friend and class Valedictorian, Justice McGuiness, said that for his big speech, he wants to share the biggest lesson high school has taught him: having your own identity. 'Only you can say who you are, and only you can push yourself beyond. Only you can make that decision at the end of the day to work hard, succeed and be a good person,' McGuiness said. Wylie expansion ramps up as summer break draws near McGuiness said that while he is grateful for his accomplishment, it does not define him. He credits his parents and teacher, Holly Kirby, for teaching him this lesson the most. 'She reminded me that I can do much more than I really believe I can. She has always been like this light in my life who has inspired me,' McGuiness said. 'My mom and dad, they've been the most supportive people, and they've really helped me focus on myself. They haven't been the parents that they could have been, where they pressured me and made high school a lot harder than it had to be.' Kirby said she saw both students blossom from shy freshmen to seniors who are confident classroom leaders. 'They don't just strive to get a perfect grade. They strive to be better humans. That's what makes them very special,' Kirby said. 'They are more confident in themselves. I think they've come into themselves a little more, and they feel more comfortable being who they are and leading, whereas freshmen, they were kind of timid.' Abilene High and Wylie Gymnasts perform well at state meet Both are ready to take on the world: Grewal will attend the University of Texas at Austin to major in biochemistry on a premed track, and McGuiness will attend Abilene Christian University to study actuarial science. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
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Coinbase's Customer Data Theft Is Being Investigated by DOJ
(Bloomberg) — The US Justice Department has opened a probe into a recent breach at the leading cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global Inc., according to a person familiar with the matter. America, 'Nation of Porches' NJ Transit Train Engineers Strike, Disrupting Travel to NYC NYC Commuters Brace for Chaos as NJ Transit Strike Looms NJ Transit Makes Deal With Engineers, Ending Three-Day Strike Investigators, including those in the department's criminal division in Washington, are digging into the circumstances surrounding the breach, said the person, who asked not to be identified discussing the investigation. Coinbase has said the hack involved criminals bribing employees and contractors in India to obtain client data. A representative for the Justice Department declined to comment. Coinbase brought the incident to the attention of authorities and the company itself is not under DOJ investigation, said Paul Grewal, the company's chief legal officer. 'We have notified and are working with the DOJ and other US and international law enforcement agencies and welcome law enforcement's pursuit of criminal charges against these bad actors,' Grewal said. UK and Irish data regulators said they are 'assessing' the situation after receiving reports from Coinbase. The largest US crypto exchange disclosed on Thursday that hackers bribed customer representatives to steal the data and then asked for $20 million in ransom to cover it up. Coinbase said in the filing that it received an anonymous email from the hackers making the ransom demand on May 11. In its filing last week, Coinbase added that in the months leading up to that email it had detected instances of customer support agents outside of the US collecting data from internal Coinbase systems. Those people have been fired, Coinbase said. The company estimated the incident could cost the firm as much as $400 million to remedy. The perpetrators deployed what's called social engineering attacks — where criminals use people to gain unauthorized access to data, rather than exploiting flaws in computer code. The thieves, armed with information that included users' names, addresses, phone numbers, government-issued ID images and other information, aimed the social-engineering attacks directly at Coinbase's customers. (Adds further comment from company's lawyer in fourth paragraph and background throughout.) Why Apple Still Hasn't Cracked AI Microsoft's CEO on How AI Will Remake Every Company, Including His Anthropic Is Trying to Win the AI Race Without Losing Its Soul Cartoon Network's Last Gasp DeepSeek's 'Tech Madman' Founder Is Threatening US Dominance in AI Race ©2025 Bloomberg L.P.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
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Coinbase's Customer Data Theft Is Being Investigated by DOJ
(Bloomberg) -- The US Justice Department has opened a probe into a recent breach at the leading cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global Inc., according to a person familiar with the matter. America, 'Nation of Porches' NJ Transit Train Engineers Strike, Disrupting Travel to NYC NYC Commuters Brace for Chaos as NJ Transit Strike Looms NJ Transit Makes Deal With Engineers, Ending Three-Day Strike Investigators, including those in the department's criminal division in Washington, are digging into the circumstances surrounding the breach, said the person, who asked not to be identified discussing the investigation. Coinbase has said the hack involved criminals bribing employees and contractors in India to obtain client data. A representative for the Justice Department declined to comment. Coinbase brought the incident to the attention of authorities and the company itself is not under DOJ investigation, said Paul Grewal, the company's chief legal officer. 'We have notified and are working with the DOJ and other US and international law enforcement agencies and welcome law enforcement's pursuit of criminal charges against these bad actors,' Grewal said. UK and Irish data regulators said they are 'assessing' the situation after receiving reports from Coinbase. The largest US crypto exchange disclosed on Thursday that hackers bribed customer representatives to steal the data and then asked for $20 million in ransom to cover it up. Coinbase said in the filing that it received an anonymous email from the hackers making the ransom demand on May 11. In its filing last week, Coinbase added that in the months leading up to that email it had detected instances of customer support agents outside of the US collecting data from internal Coinbase systems. Those people have been fired, Coinbase said. The company estimated the incident could cost the firm as much as $400 million to remedy. The perpetrators deployed what's called social engineering attacks — where criminals use people to gain unauthorized access to data, rather than exploiting flaws in computer code. The thieves, armed with information that included users' names, addresses, phone numbers, government-issued ID images and other information, aimed the social-engineering attacks directly at Coinbase's customers. (Adds further comment from company's lawyer in fourth paragraph and background throughout.) Why Apple Still Hasn't Cracked AI Microsoft's CEO on How AI Will Remake Every Company, Including His Anthropic Is Trying to Win the AI Race Without Losing Its Soul Cartoon Network's Last Gasp DeepSeek's 'Tech Madman' Founder Is Threatening US Dominance in AI Race ©2025 Bloomberg L.P. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Business
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SEC Is Probing Coinbase Over User Number Misstatement Concern
The SEC has been investigating crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) over whether it misstated its user numbers in past securities filings and marketing materials. The probe began under the former presidential administration while the SEC was still under the control of then-Chair Gary Gensler, according to the NYT, which first reported the story, but has persisted under the SEC's current, crypto-friendly leadership. The metric at the heart of the investigation is Coinbase's claim to have over 100 million 'verified users.' It stopped using the metric in both disclosure and marketing materials in 2021, the year it went public on the Nasdaq. Paul Grewal, Coinbase's chief legal officer, told CoinDesk in an emailed statement that the SEC's investigation is a 'hold-over investigation from the prior administration about a metric we stopped reporting two and a half years ago, which was fully disclosed to the public.' 'We explained that the verified users metric includes anyone who verified their email address or phone number with us, so it may overstate the number of unique customers," said Grewal "We also disclosed – and continue to disclose – the more relevant metric of 'monthly transacting users' – the number of people who use our platform in a given month." 'While we strongly believe this investigation should not continue, we remain committed to working with the SEC to bring this matter to a close,' Grewal added. The SEC did not respond to CoinDesk's request for comment by press time. Already under pressure due to today's disclosure of a data breach, COIN shares dipped a bit further on this SEC news, now down 6.6% on the in to access your portfolio
