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Time of India
20-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Teachers using fake disability certs to get home posting: Outfit
1 2 3 Jamshedpur: The Jharkhand Viklang Manch (JVM), a state body of physically challenged people, claimed that govt school teachers are fraudulently obtaining disability certificates to seek transfer to their home districts. The delegation met education minister Ramdas Soren at his house in Ghorabandha and submitted a memorandum to him demanding a probe into the matter. "Altogether 20 teachers obtained the 45 per cent disability certificate to fulfill the benchmark criteria as per the Rights of Persons With Disability (RPDA) Act 2016 to seek transfer to their home districts in Santhal Pargana," said Arun Kumar Singh, president, JVM. He said that out of the 20 teachers, 16 were found to be 100% fit, and the remaining four teachers were detected with 25% disability, which does not qualify for the disability criteria as per the RPDA Act. "After the matter came to the knowledge of the district education department in June, the teachers were asked to appear before the ENT and ophthalmologist panel for examination in July, wherein the teachers got exposed," Singh claimed. The minister assured the delegation to get the matter probed to ensure proper action. Civil surgeon, Dr Sahir Pall, said that the experts panel at Jamshedpur Sadar Hospital conducted the ENT and eye test of the doctors. District education officer Manoj Kumar did not respond to repeated calls made to enquire about the claim of the association.
International Business Times
17-07-2025
- Business
- International Business Times
Pradeep Kumar on Mastering Cloud Deployment Through Load and Performance Testing
As more businesses shift their applications to cloud platforms in pursuit of flexibility and scalability, a familiar challenge continues to haunt the transition: performance. While cloud computing offers undeniable benefits, the ability to maintain application stability under pressure from peak traffic to region-wide outages is far from guaranteed. Reportedly, even well-funded cloud projects have suffered high-profile slowdowns or downtime due to overlooked performance bottlenecks. In this landscape, performance engineers are playing an increasingly vital role behind the scenes. One such figure is Pradeep Kumar, whose methodical approach to testing and optimization is helping organizations navigate the cloud's hidden complexities. Coming from the expert's table, Kumar emphasizes a key misconception: that cloud environments automatically scale to meet demand. "A uto-scaling doesn't guarantee smart scaling ," he noted in a recent industry panel. " Without understanding workload patterns and bottlenecks, you might just be scaling inefficiency ." Kumar has spent years dissecting the architecture of cloud-based applications, developing rigorous load and performance testing frameworks that simulate real-world usage patterns. As per the reports, his work has enabled several organizations to cut cloud infrastructure costs by nearly 30%, while simultaneously improving system responsiveness during critical usage windows — like financial reporting season or large-scale customer onboarding events. Traditional performance testing often falls short in the cloud, where systems behave unpredictably across different regions, time zones, and scaling configurations. Kumar's approach goes deeper. His testing frameworks factor in distributed traffic, geographical latency, and the nuances of multi-cloud environments — elements that many standard load tests ignore. Additionally, Kumar's methods incorporate what's known as chaos testing — intentionally injecting failures into systems to see how well they recover. " You don't want your first outage to be a real one ," he said during a DevOps Roundtable. " You want to know how your application behaves under duress before your users do ." Kumar's expertise isn't limited to high-level strategy. He has contributed to a series of technical innovations that tackle the nitty-gritty of cloud inefficiencies. His work optimizing the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) memory footprint, for example, has helped reduce application overhead in multitenant environments, allowing more efficient scaling on shared infrastructure. Furthermore, in a paper titled " Regex Pre-Compiling for Multitenancy CPU Optimization, Reducing Memory and Costs ," Kumar details how the often-overlooked process of regular expression handling can be a silent drain on resources. By pre-compiling regex operations — which are commonly used in data validation and parsing — he was able to significantly reduce CPU load and memory usage, particularly in SaaS environments where tenant isolation is key. Another area where Kumar's contributions have made measurable impact is database performance. His published research on SAP HANA query structures, including " Enhancing SAP HANA SQL Query Framework for Faster Processing and Cost Efficiency ," underscores how poorly structured queries can slow down entire applications and inflate compute costs. Sources says that, systems that underwent his query optimization processes experienced a 40% drop in database overhead — an outcome that directly translated into faster response times for users and lower bills for the businesses running the applications. At the core of Kumar's philosophy is an insistence on realism. His performance simulations are based on actual usage data, not best-case scenarios. " It's not just about how your system performs in the lab ," he explained. " It's about how it performs when 100,000 users log in from 10 different regions at the same time ." His performance tuning efforts in SAP SuccessFactors Learning — a widely used corporate training platform — reportedly enabled smoother course loads and quicker report generation, particularly under end-of-quarter surges in demand. Through caching strategies and refined backend workflows, Kumar helped reduce query load during peak periods by nearly half. Furthermore, his work speaks to a larger shift in how businesses approach cloud readiness. It's no longer sufficient to launch and scale quickly; success now hinges on knowing how — and when — applications will fail, and what can be done to prevent it. Kumar's frameworks provide a blueprint for building not just scalable applications, but sustainable ones. As enterprises pour more into digital transformation, experts like him remind the industry that reliability isn't a feature that emerges on its own — it's engineered. " Performance isn't something you tack on at the end ," he said in a recent webinar. " It's baked into every design decision — or it's missed entirely ." In a cloud era that promises unlimited scale but delivers it with caveats, Pradeep Kumar's work stands as a technical counterbalance: one that demands rigor, rewards realism, and quietly keeps the digital world spinning.
Forbes
02-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
How Platform Engineering Enables Modernization And Cloud Adoption
Steve Millidge, CEO and founder at Payara Services. As organizations advance in their digital transformation, the modernization of legacy applications and the adoption of new technologies are becoming fundamental strategies to drive competitiveness. Yet, many enterprises still grapple with the complexity of legacy systems, fragmented toolchains and the daunting risks associated with large-scale migrations. Platform engineering can bridge this gap by enabling safe, incremental modernization while supporting unified application management. The first enterprise applications emerged 25 to 30 years ago, when Java and Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) were launched. Since then, Java has remained a foundational technology for business-critical systems. In effect, fast forward to 2025, and Java (as well as enterprise Java) remains a dominant force in enterprise IT. Nearly 70% of organizations have more than half of their applications built with Java or running on the Java Virtual Machine (JVM). A significant share of production workloads still rely on older Java versions, and legacy applications remain at the heart of business operations for the vast majority of enterprises. To give some context, current statistics report that 80% of companies plan to continue leveraging past investments in Java applications, which typically number in the hundreds for large firms and in the thousands for big enterprises. Even more, while many organizations are currently modernizing Java applications, 19% of modernized Java applications will still use Java 8, which was released in 2014, rather than more recent versions, such as Java 17, 21 or 23. These current trends clearly show how legacy enterprise Java applications still form the backbone of daily operations for a large portion of the global market, with organizations continuing to depend on them for mission-critical workloads and key business activities. While essential, these aging systems often lack the flexibility, scalability and security required for today's digital operations. They can also be difficult and costly to maintain or scale. To address these issues, a growing number of firms are investing in enterprise Java modernization strategies and migration engineering tools, with organizations expected to modernize over 80% of their existing Java applications. The associated modernization efforts are expected to divert 45% of available developer resources on average, potentially for five years or more. The Growing Role Of Platform Engineering Platform engineering, an approach that focuses on unified, self-service technology platforms, can help organizations address the issues associated with legacy application performance and modernization. In effect, platform engineering principles are all about streamlining and standardizing the development, deployment and management of applications to improve productivity, reduce operational overheads, shorten application cycle times and accelerate speed to market. These gains are achieved through standardized, scalable and reusable systems as well as automated workflows. By utilizing application platforms, developers can quickly access resources without delays through self-service tools. In addition, automations can handle repetitive tasks, such as provisioning and deployment, cutting down manual work, while the standardized workflows and environments offered can reduce errors and simplify troubleshooting. Furthermore, built-in security features and centralized monitoring tools keep systems reliable and compliant. Platform Engineering As A Migration Engineering Tool One less-discussed benefit of platform engineering for software development and IT teams is its ability to support modernization efforts, simplifying and streamlining key activities while reducing their risks. In fact, the traditional approach to application modernization typically consists of replatforming or rearchitecting entire systems in one sweeping move. While these methods promise relatively quick transformations, they can lead to extended downtime, high costs and can disrupt essential business operations. A comprehensive, compatibility-oriented application platform offers a more pragmatic, incremental path. Thanks to its core capabilities, it can help organizations modernize legacy Java applications in well-planned stages while offering a unified system to maintain and run both brownfield and greenfield applications, addressing the needs of both systems. How To Choose An Application Platform For Effective Modernization The strategic, compatibility-first approach offered by platform engineering can help software development teams innovate and reduce technical debt, as well as future-proof their application portfolio at a sustainable pace. However, as the number of solutions available is expanding exponentially, it is important to select a suitable option. First, it is essential for organizations to identify intuitive interfaces that emphasize developer experience in order to reduce onboarding time. The right platform should also embed the necessary security and compliance requirements as well as auditability to help ensure robustness, resilience and alignment with relevant regulations. Comprehensive monitoring and observability tools are essential for maintaining application health, diagnosing issues and optimizing performance. It is also advisable for platforms that provide built-in dashboards, real-time alerts and integration with popular observability solutions. This visibility is crucial for enhancing application reliability and supporting continuous improvement throughout the modernization journey. The ideal platform should also support robust customization and easy integration with other systems, APIs and third-party services to futureproof modernization efforts while empowering developers with the tools they seek and require. Portability is another critical factor when choosing an application platform for modernization, as it has direct impacts on an organization's ability to avoid vendor lock-in and maintain strategic flexibility. In practice, it is advisable to choose a solution that allows applications and data to be moved seamlessly between different environments and technology stacks without extensive rework or disruption. In particular, the right platform should allow teams to deploy and manage applications wherever suitable—on-premises, across multiple clouds or in hybrid environments. This flexibility is key to helping organizations meet data residency requirements and application needs while helping modernization strategies involving the transition from on-premises to cloud-native or cloud-first. Finally, it's important to evaluate the total cost of ownership (TCO) associated with a platform and whether it aligns with current budgets. In particular, organizations should evaluate the long-term operational expenses, including maintenance, support and scalability, in addition to the upfront expenditure. Legacy Java applications are not going away anytime soon. However, by prioritizing these criteria, organizations can rely on an application platform that not only addresses the immediate challenges of legacy modernization and application maintenance but also positions them for sustainable growth and innovation. Forbes Technology Council is an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs and technology executives. Do I qualify?
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Giridih mechanic's son secures AIR-134 in NEET-UG, tops state
1 2 Ranchi: Himanshu Kumar, the son of a mobile phone and TV mechanic from Giridih district, became the state topper in NEET-UG 2025, the results of which were declared by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on Saturday. Himanshu secured All India Rank (AIR) 134. A total of 36,466 students had registered for the exam from Jharkhand. Of them, 35,397 took the exam and 19,203 qualified. Himanshu said, "I have been living in Ranchi for the past two years to prepare for the entrance. I dedicated over 10 hours daily, avoiding social distractions. I relied on NCERT books and guidance from my institute." The state topper, who completed his Class 10 from SR DAV Public School, Giridih, and Class 12 from Bishugarh Inter College, Giridih, said, "My father underwent surgery last year for an intestinal tumour and has been unfit since. My mother is a homemaker. I had no option but to study to change the fortune of my family." Himanshu received financial help from his grandfather. His elder brother is pursuing engineering at IIT, Kharagpur, while his sister is enrolled at Ranchi Women's College. "At Brothers Academy, I was awarded a scholarship with a 100% fee waiver and 60% off on additional charges," he added. From Jawahar Vidya Mandir (JVM), Shyamli, 40 students qualified for NEET-UG. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Siddharth Agarwal secured AIR-373, Sparsh Sidana AIR-743, and Ranak AIR-847. JVM, Shyamli, principal Samarjit Jana said, "Our NEET-qualified students are not just future doctors but leaders driven by compassion and courage." The management of Delhi Public School (DPS), Ranchi, said 20 of its students cleared the exam. Armaan Ahmed secured AIR-3369, Kumar Manasvi AIR-12797, Yuvraj Gupta AIR-20162, Prince Gupta AIR-29669, Unnati Arya AIR 34013, and Dhruv Garodia AIR-34250. Tender Heart School also said many of its students achieved ranks within the top 12,000. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
02-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Mohammad Anas tops state with AIR-42 in JEE (Advanced)
Ranchi: Mohammad Anas of Ranchi became the state topper in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced-2025 by bagging all-India rank (AIR), 42, the results of which were released on Monday. Abhinit Pandey of Dhanbad secured AIR-101 and became the second topper from the state, followed by Harsh Gupta at the third position with AIR-210, Harsh Jha from Gumla at fourth with AIR-401, Dhruv Prakash from Jamshedpur at the fifth position with AIR-483. From the state's capital, Vishesh Barnwal of Jawahar Vidya Mandir (JVM), Shyamali, secured AIR-549. Sahil Akash of LA Garden High School and Brother's Academy secured AIR-938, and Anand Kishore secured AIR-987. Over 2,000 candidates had taken the examination at three designated centres on May 18. Sahil said, "My father supported our family financially and ensured I had access to all study materials. My mother taught me until Class X. The well-organised notes and regular mock tests helped me to stay on track." His preparation strategy depended on a balance of classroom learning and self-study, rigorous practice, and consistent revision. A former student of Oxford Public School, Anand said, "I've been fascinated with mechanised toys and robots since childhood. Studying with like-minded peers and the challenges of staying away from distractions is the key to success." Among the top achievers from JVM Shyamli are Vishesh Barnwal, followed by Shaurya Sharma with AIR 1714, Arnab Pandey with AIR 1881, Aryan Aditya with AIR 2367, Archit Shivam with AIR 2941, and Aditya Shivam with AIR 3703, among many others, including notable category rankers. Over 50 students of Delhi Public School Ranchi qualified for JEE Advanced 2025. Nupur Singh bagged AIR 2139, followed by Dript Divyansh Pandey, securing AIR 2533, and Aditya Shaurya Singh, who secured AIR 4393. More than 115 students from Brother's Academy secured their rank in JEE Advanced. Shourya with AIR 1714, Aryan with AIR 2367, and Tanya with AIR 2876 are among the top performers after Sahil and Anand.
