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The Hindu
5 hours ago
- Health
- The Hindu
New award launched honouring Chennai-based psychiatrist
Yunyu Xiao, assistant professor of population health sciences at Weill Cornell Medical College, was the inaugural recipient of the newly-launched Lakshmi Vijayakumar Rising Star Award for Impact and Innovation by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP). Dr. Xiao was recognised for her innovative work in data science and health disparities in suicide prevention, according to a press note. The recipients of the 2025 awards were celebrated at a special ceremony held during the 33rd IASP World Congress in Vienna earlier this month. IASP introduced two new honours designed to recognise leadership, innovation, and cross-sector collaboration, one of which is named after senior Chennai-based psychiatrist, Lakshmi Vikayakumar. This award was established to recognise early to mid-career professionals who have made notable contributions to suicide prevention across research, policy, practice, and community sectors.
Time of India
13 hours ago
- Science
- Time of India
Andhra Pradesh's Jahnavi Dangeti selected to fly in NASA's space mission. Check her education, family background
In a moment that marks both personal triumph and national pride, 21-year-old Dangeti Jahnavi from Palakollu in Andhra Pradesh's West Godavari district has been selected for a historic space mission to the Titan Orbital Port Space Station , expected to launch in 2029. Her journey from a small town to the global space stage is not just inspiring—it's a symbol of India's emerging footprint in futuristic space exploration. Jahnavi is the first Indian to complete NASA's elite International Air and Space Program (IASP). With her selection for this mission, she will be among a select group of astronauts contributing to the next generation of off-Earth infrastructure. According to PTI reports, her 2029 mission aligns with the launch of the Titan Orbital Port, an advanced space habitat spearheaded by a U.S.-based organisation. A Stellar Academic Journey Jahnavi's academic journey began in Palakollu, where she completed her intermediate education before moving to Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering. Her technical training laid a strong foundation for what would become a path-breaking career in space science and technology. Her parents, Padmasri and Srinivas, currently reside in Kuwait. Despite the distance, they've remained her unwavering support system, watching their daughter ascend to stellar heights. Beyond the Launchpad Jahnavi is more than just a future astronaut. She has emerged as a leading voice in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education, engaging with students and researchers across India and abroad. From giving talks at ISRO's outreach programs to speaking at National Institutes of Technology (NITs), her influence stretches beyond labs and observatories into classrooms and communities. You Might Also Like: 'Gravity stinks': NASA astronaut reveals harsh toll of Earth's pull after nine months stranded in space in latest health update Her participation in analog missions, deep-sea diving, and planetary science forums showcases her preparation for long-duration space missions. Her advocacy is rooted in real-world issues astronauts face — from isolation and radiation to sustainability and resource management. — governorap (@governorap) Preparing for the Unknown Among her many achievements, Jahnavi's work with the International Astronomical Search Collaboration (IASC) stands out. This NASA-affiliated program enabled her to contribute to asteroid discovery through the Pan-STARRS telescope in Hawaii, using real-time data for astronomical analysis. Her keen eye and analytical skill led to the identification of new celestial objects, cementing her role in international space research. She also made history as the youngest foreign analog astronaut and the first Indian selected for Space Iceland's geology training program, where she trained in Mars-analog terrains on Earth—vital preparation for the kind of planetary science required in interplanetary missions . You Might Also Like: 'I am going to space': NASA debunks viral influencer's astronaut claim. Here is what really happened
News18
13 hours ago
- Science
- News18
From Palakollu To The Stars: India's Jahnavi Dangeti Set For Historic 2029 Space Mission
Last Updated: The young aerospace enthusiast from Palakollu has been selected as an astronaut candidate for the 2029 Titans Space Mission From watching the stars in a small Andhra Pradesh town to training for a historic spaceflight, 23-year-old Jahnavi Dangeti is all set to make history. The young aerospace enthusiast from Palakollu has been selected as an astronaut candidate for the 2029 Titans Space Mission, becoming the first Indian to complete NASA's prestigious International Air and Space Program (IASP) and possibly the first Indian woman to fly on an international private space mission. Dangeti will begin her astronaut training in 2026 under the guidance of retired NASA astronaut William McArthur Jr. Her mission: a flight to the Titan Orbital Space Station, scheduled for launch in 2029. She will undergo rigorous preparations, including simulations, spacecraft systems training, zero-gravity conditioning, and survival drills. Her selection for the elite programme marks a major milestone—not just for her but for India's growing representation in global space exploration. Dangeti is the first Indian to graduate from NASA's IASP, an intensive five-day programme held at the Kennedy Space Center, which includes hands-on training in space science, rocket design, and leadership. As per India Today, she led her team as mission director during the programme, guiding the launch of a mini-rocket as part of a simulation. She is also the youngest analog astronaut trained at the Analog Astronaut Training Center in Krakow, Poland, where she participated in simulated space missions designed to replicate lunar and Martian environments. Her academic journey took her through a in Electronics and Communication at Lovely Professional University, and she has also earned a private pilot licence. She has participated in asteroid-hunting campaigns via the International Astronomical Search Collaboration and actively promotes STEM education for young students in India. Eyes on 2029 Dangeti's role in the 2029 Titans Space Mission could place her among the few Indian civilians to travel to space. The mission, organised by international private space agencies, aims to conduct research aboard the orbital station while advancing human spaceflight collaborations. As she prepares to embark on this extraordinary journey, she told The Times of India: 'It's not just my dream anymore. It's the dream of everyone who comes from small towns and thinks space is out of reach. I want to prove otherwise." First Published:
Time of India
15 hours ago
- Science
- Time of India
EarthLoop Orbital Cruise: Andhra Pradesh woman set to travel to space in 2029; training to begin in 2026
VISAKHAPATNAM: Jahnavi Dangeti, a 23-year-old woman from Andhra Pradesh , has been selected as an astronaut candidate for Titans Space's groundbreaking mission—the EarthLoop Orbital Cruise, set to launch aboard the Titans Genesis spaceplane in March 2029. This inaugural journey marks a key moment in commercial spaceflight, using a reusable vehicle that takes off and lands like a conventional aircraft, reaching 300 km above Earth to offer orbital views and microgravity experiences. The mission will be led by NASA veteran and retired US Army Colonel William McArthur Jr., now chief astronaut at Titans Space. Jahnavi describes the mission as a symbol of shared dreams and scientific inspiration. She will begin astronaut training in 2026, covering everything from mission simulations and spacecraft systems to zero-gravity flights and psychological readiness. She was the first Indian selected for NASA's International Air & Space Program (IASP), and has undergone advanced training at AATC Poland, Geospace Iceland, and Project PoSSUM. In 2021, she completed the full program at Kennedy Space Centre, gaining hands-on experience in multi-access training, zero-gravity environments, underwater rocket launches, and piloting aircraft. She also led 'Team Kennedy'—a group of 16 global participants—in successfully launching a miniature rocket. Passionate about space since childhood, Jahnavi credits her grandmother's bedtime stories for nurturing her early curiosity. As a certified open water scuba diver and active STEM educator, she continues to inspire young minds through outreach and workshops. The Titans Genesis is a single-stage-to-orbit, horizontal take-off and landing spaceplane, designed for safe, cost-effective missions to the Titans OrbitalPort Space Station. Unlike traditional rockets, its configuration eliminates stage separation, ensuring higher safety and rapid reusability at lower costs.
The Sun
7 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
Malaysia's guidelines for reporting, sharing suicide-related content
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's guidelines for reporting and sharing suicide-related content have received positive feedback both domestically and internationally, including after they were presented at the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) 2025 World Congress in Vienna recently. Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Content Forum (CMCF) chief executive officer Mediha Mahmood said the collaborative approach between doctors, psychiatrists and media practitioners in developing the guidelines attracted the attention of the international community. 'The external response has also been very encouraging. They are impressed with how we can collaborate between doctors, psychiatrists and the media because the whole world has issues about getting media cooperation,' she said on Bernama Radio's Jendela Fikir programme today. At the local level, she said, CMCF has received many requests to hold workshops and training within just a week after the guidelines were launched on June 3. 'When we hold workshops or training with interactive dialogue, they can see the case studies we present to understand how we can bring these guidelines to life in daily work. 'CMCF not only conducts training with media practitioners but also with influencers and content creators to build understanding among all,' she said. Regarding implementation and enforcement, Mediha said CMCF emphasises more on educating and guiding the community, but action can be taken if there are repeated violations. 'Anyone who sees content that violates these guidelines can file a complaint, and the complaints bureau will see if it is wrong or not. 'We will usually give advice, but if the case is repeated and gets worse over time, there is a compound of up to RM50,000, but compound action is rarely taken because we want our community to know for themselves what is good and not,' she said. According to Mediha, CMCF also conducts engagement with schools and communities to encourage references to authentic content and build a culture of ethical content dissemination She said CMCF is currently discussing with the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) to introduce a new term that is more suitable to replace the use of the phrase 'bunuh diri' in the Malay language. 'The word in English is 'suicide', but in the Malay language, there is no word that can replace suicide yet,' she said. The guidelines, launched by Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil, are the first of their kind in the world, developed inclusively with various parties, including the Ministry of Health, media practitioners and individuals with real-life experience, and supported through a public consultation process.
