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Time of India
5 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Social media user loses a part of her hearing because of AirPods; cautions against prolonged use; 'I have to live the rest of my life....'
AirPods, or any form of ear pieces, are a great tool to listen to music, movies, or just focus better at work. To top it all, they also come with noise cancellation features that block a major part of outdoor noise such as traffic, construction work etc, making working at home easy and seamless. However, their prolonged use might trigger some adverse effects as well. Loss in hearing Social media user Prachi Patel took to her IG handle to share a 'janhit mein jaari' message. According to Prachi, she had been using AirPods since a year, along with their noise cancellation feature, that creates a bit of suction. With overuse, this suction weakened the nerves of her middle ear (an air-filled cavity located between the eardrum, and the inner ear), resulting in her losing 20% hearing from one ear, and 35% in the other. To make matters worse, she also suffers from Tinnitus now, which is the perception of sound in the ears or head, when no external sound is present. Both conditions are largely irreversible. Prachi, while lamenting that she has to live with this for the 'rest of her life', urged people to not use any sort of ear piece for a long time. What caused Prachi's condition The continuous use of AirPods with noise cancellation technology, could potentially harm your hearing and trigger tinnitus when users overuse these devices. Let's see how... How noise cancelling works in AirPods AirPods use microphones, along with speakers, to eliminate external noise through wave generation, which produces opposite sound waves. You can listen to music or podcasts at normal volumes in noisy environments, without needing to increase the volume. Using this technology allows you to protect your ears since it enables you to hear sounds at softer volumes. The technology delivers better sound quality while decreasing stress that comes from noisy environments, for numerous users. Risks of listening at high volumes However, the primary hearing danger from AirPods with ANC (noise cancellation) emerges, when users listen at high volumes for extended durations. According to the World Health Organization, permanent hearing damage occurs when you expose your ears to sounds equal to, or louder than 85 decibels during prolonged periods. Users might increase the volume to dangerous levels even though noise cancellation works, because they believe the lack of external sounds makes it safe. The process of listening at high volumes for extended periods can cause permanent damage to the sensitive hair cells inside your inner ear, resulting in gradual hearing deterioration. Hearing loss from ear pressure and overuse Long-term AirPods usage with noise cancellation, creates pressure sensations within the ear canal. The ANC technology generates opposing sound waves to external noises, which creates ear pressure effects similar to flying. The ear pressure produced by these devices is generally harmless, but may lead to headaches, ear fullness or cause discomfort. The tight fit of AirPods during extended use makes these symptoms worse for particular users. Your ears become exhausted through continuous usage without interruptions, which may result in hearing fatigue that progresses into damage if left untreated. Can lead to tinnitus as well Tinnitus refers to the experience of hearing ringing, buzzing or high-pitched tones that exist without actual external sounds. Several users have mentioned that using noise-cancelling AirPods during extended periods, sometimes causes tinnitus or makes the condition worse. The closed ear canal during ANC use, might lead to increased sound sensitivity or altered brain noise processing. People who continuously block out background noises during the day may become more sensitive to sudden noises, or develop persistent ringing in their ears. The background sounds generated by AirPods temporarily help mask tinnitus symptoms, but using these devices excessively or at high volumes actually makes tinnitus symptoms worse. Not just AirPods Hearing loss together with tinnitus, presents danger to listeners beyond just using AirPods or noise-cancelling earbuds. The same hearing risks exist for various types of earphones and headphones including wired and wireless earbuds, and over-the-ear headphones. Any earphone usage at high volume frequencies has been proven to elevate the risk of hearing damage and tinnitus regardless of the specific brand or type. Preventive measures To minimise AirPods-related risks, users should maintain sound levels under 85 decibels, while also taking periodic breaks for ear relaxation. Users can decrease ear pressure by adjusting their AirPod fit, and should refrain from continuous long-term use to prevent both short-term discomfort, and long-term hearing damage. Reference and Study Links: "Get the latest news updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Cardiac arrest in a 9-year-old? Rajasthan girl collapses while opening lunchbox, dies within minutes. Doctors suspect this...
In a deeply heartbreaking incident from Rajasthan's Sikar district, a nine-year-old girl tragically collapsed and died at school, reportedly of a cardiac arrest. The child, identified as Prachi Kumawat, was a Class 4 student at Adarsh Vidya Mandir in Danta-Ramgarh. According to a TOI report, Prachi was opening her tiffin during the school's lunch break on Tuesday morning when she suddenly fainted in the classroom. It was around 11 am, and all the students were seated and eating when the incident occurred. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Artificial Intelligence Digital Marketing Product Management MBA others MCA Degree healthcare Others Finance Technology Healthcare PGDM Design Thinking CXO Data Science Leadership Data Analytics Cybersecurity Data Science Public Policy Management Project Management Operations Management Skills you'll gain: Duration: 7 Months S P Jain Institute of Management and Research CERT-SPJIMR Exec Cert Prog in AI for Biz India Starts on undefined Get Details "She was just opening her lunch" School principal Nand Kishore said Prachi had just started to open her lunchbox when she collapsed without warning. Alarmed classmates alerted the staff, who rushed to her aid and immediately took her to Danta-Ramgarh Government Hospital. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Join new Free to Play WWII MMO War Thunder War Thunder Play Now Undo Doctors there administered CPR, oxygen, and emergency medication to revive the child. While there was a moment of hope, she was soon referred to SK Hospital in Sikar for more advanced treatment. However, on the way, her condition deteriorated further. The principal said she went into shock while being moved to the ambulance, and by the time they reached the hospital, she was declared dead on arrival. No pulse, no blood pressure Dr Subhash Verma of Danta-Ramgarh hospital confirmed that Prachi was unconscious, not breathing, and had no detectable pulse or blood pressure when brought in. He added, 'Her heart had stopped by the time we examined her.' Live Events While no post-mortem examination was carried out, both the school authorities and the treating doctors suggested it was likely a cardiac arrest, though the exact cause remains unconfirmed. Prachi was cremated on Wednesday. Her family, devastated by the sudden loss, has not issued any statement. Incidents of young children suffering heart attacks are rare but not unheard of, raising concerns over early cardiac issues in younger age groups. The entire school community, shaken by the tragedy, held a short memorial in her honour. Inputs from TOI
Indian Express
10-07-2025
- Indian Express
Wife dead, husband injured in road mishap at Katraj; youth killed in mishap near Nawale bridge
A speeding truck knocked down a couple, causing the death of the woman and leaving her husband injured in a road mishap at Gujarwadi Phata in Katraj on Wednesday morning. Police have identified the deceased woman as Prachi Rohit Bagul (25), a resident of Sai Plaza, Mangdewadi in Katraj. Her husband Rohit (28) lodged the FIR in this connection at Bharati Vidyapeeth police station. Police said Prachi and her husband Rohit were passing through Gujarwadi Phata in Katraj on a two-wheeler when an overloaded truck dashed them around 10 pm. The impact was so severe that Prachi, who was sitting as pillion-rider on the two-wheeler, received severe injuries, causing her death. Also, her husband Rohit was left injured and admitted to a hospital for treatment. After receiving information about the accident, a police team rushed to the spot for investigation. Police booked the truck driver under sections 105 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), 125(a), 324(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Assistant police inspector Samir Shende, the investigation officer said, 'We have arrested the truck driver. A court has remanded him to police custody for two days. Further investigation is on.' Meanwhile, in another incident, a youngster died in a road mishap near Nawale bridge, around Tuesday night. Police have identified the deceased as Ajit Gopal Javandare (24), a native of Latur district. His friend Abhishek More (24), also from Latur, lodged the FIR at Sinhagad Road police station on Wednesday. Police said Ajit and Abhishek were passing through the Nawale bridge road on a motorcycle. But a speeding truck knocked them down at 11.15 pm on Tuesday. Police have arrested the truck driver Kishan Devilal Nayak (30) of Rajasthan on charges of negligent and rash driving, under BNS sections 106(1), 281 and sections of the Motor Vehicle Act. Sub inspector S P Pawar is investigating the case.
India Gazette
01-07-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Railways clinch team title as top stars Nitu, Lovlina shine at Elite Women's Boxing Tournament in Telangana
Hyderabad, (Telangana) [India] July 1, (ANI): Railways Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) emerged as the top-performing unit at the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament, securing the overall team title with a total of nine medals, including three gold, three silver, and three bronze, according to a release from Boxing Federation of India. The final day was marked by standout individual performances from World and Commonwealth Games gold medalist Nitu Ghanghas (Haryana), Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain (TOPS), and World Champion Saweety Boora (SAI NCOE), who each secured titles in their respective weight categories. The Saroornagar Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad hosted the four-day tournament, bringing together both national squad regulars and promising new talents. The SAI NCOE Combined team secured seven medals, including two golds, while the TOPS Core & Development squad claimed three golds, completing the podium. Railways' gold medalists included Babirojsana Chanu (57kg), who registered a dominant 5:0 win over Kamaljeet Kaur of All India Police, Prachi (60kg), and Jyoti (51kg), who was awarded the win after Telangana's Nikhat Zareen withdrew due to injury. RSPB also claimed three silver medals and three bronze across the weight categories. World Champion Nitu won the 48kg final with a 4:1 split verdict over Chanchal (SAI N), while Saweety overcame Railways' Alfiya with a dominant 5:0 unanimous victory. Lashu Yadav's withdrawal awarded Lovlina a walkover win, while Preeti won the gold medal in the 54kg division. The remaining gold medals were split between SAI NCOE, TOPS, and state units. Former Youth World Champion Ankushita Boro (65kg) also secured a top-podium finish with a battling 3:2 win over Railways' Shashi. SAI NCOE's Ritika (80+kg) and Delhi's Shivani (70kg) finished with a gold each. The gold and silver medalists from the tournament will now earn the opportunity to join the national camp in Patiala, as the Boxing Federation of India continues to build momentum toward key international assignments. With the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool and the World Boxing Cup Finals in New Delhi on the horizon, the event served as a crucial step in refining the core group and strengthening India's competitive depth. Final Results 48kg: Gold - Nitu (HAR), Silver - Chanchal (SAI N), Bronze - Manju Rani (RSPB), Yamini Singh (RAJ) 51kg: Gold - Jyoti (RSPB), Silver - Nikhat Zareen (TEL), Bronze - Devika Ghorpade (MAH), V. Lakshaya (TN) 54kg: Gold - Preeti (TOPS), Silver - Tanu (SSCB), Bronze - Shiksha (RSPB), Bhupali Hazarika (SAI N) 57kg: Gold - Babirojsana Chanu (RSPB), Silver - Kamaljeet Kaur Gill (AIP), Bronze - Vishu Rathee (HAR), Aroti Doley (SAI N) 60kg: Gold - Prachi (RSPB), Silver - Anjali (HAR), Bronze - Niharika Gonella (TEL), Gavali Priyanka Suresh (AIP) 65kg: Gold - Ankushita Boro (TOPS), Silver - Shashi (RSPB), Bronze - Amita Kundu (AIP), Yashi Sharma (TEL) 70kg: Gold - Shivani (DEL), Silver - Gitimoni Gogoi (SAI N), Bronze - Neha Kasnyal (AIP), Shravani Barge (MAH) 75kg: Gold - Lovlina (TOPS), Silver - Lashu Yadav (RSPB), Bronze - Sneha (UP), Shruti (SAI N) 80kg: Gold - Saweety (SAI N), Silver - Alfiya (RSPB), Bronze - Babita Bisht (AIP), Garima (RAJ) 80+kg: Gold - Ritika (SAI N), Silver - Shivani Tomar (AIP), Bronze - Neha (RSPB), Mankirat Kaur Brar (PUN). (ANI)
United News of India
01-07-2025
- Sport
- United News of India
Elite Women's Boxing Tournament: Railways clinch team title, Nitu, Lovlina shine
Hyderabad, July 1 (UNI) Railways Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) emerged as the top-performing unit at the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament, securing the overall team title with a total of nine medals, including three gold, three silver, and three bronze. The final day was marked by standout individual performances from World and Commonwealth Games gold medalist Nitu Ghanghas (Haryana), Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain (TOPS), and World Champion Saweety Boora (SAI NCOE), who each secured titles in their respective weight categories. The Saroornagar Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad hosted the four-day tournament, bringing together both national squad regulars and promising new talents. The SAI NCOE Combined team secured seven medals, including two golds, while the TOPS Core & Development squad claimed three golds, completing the podium. Railways' gold medalists included Babirojsana Chanu (57kg), who registered a dominant 5:0 win over Kamaljeet Kaur of All India Police, Prachi (60kg), and Jyoti (51kg), who was awarded the win after Telangana's Nikhat Zareen withdrew due to injury. RSPB also claimed three silver medals and three bronze across the weight categories. World Champion Nitu won the 48kg final with a 4:1 split verdict over Chanchal (SAI N), while Saweety overcame Railways' Alfiya with a dominant 5:0 unanimous victory. Lashu Yadav's withdrawal awarded Lovlina a walkover win, while Preeti won the gold medal in the 54kg division. The remaining gold medals were split between SAI NCOE, TOPS, and state units. Former Youth World Champion Ankushita Boro (65kg) also secured a top-podium finish with a battling 3:2 win over Railways' Shashi. SAI NCOE's Ritika (80+kg) and Delhi's Shivani (70kg) finished with a gold each. The gold and silver medalists from the tournament will now earn the opportunity to join the national camp in Patiala, as the Boxing Federation of India continues to build momentum toward key international assignments. With the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool and the World Boxing Cup Finals in New Delhi on the horizon, the event served as a crucial step in refining the core group and strengthening India's competitive depth. Final Results 48kg: Gold – Nitu (HAR), Silver – Chanchal (SAI N), Bronze – Manju Rani (RSPB), Yamini Singh (RAJ) 51kg: Gold – Jyoti (RSPB), Silver – Nikhat Zareen (TEL), Bronze – Devika Ghorpade (MAH), V. Lakshaya (TN) 54kg: Gold – Preeti (TOPS), Silver – Tanu (SSCB), Bronze – Shiksha (RSPB), Bhupali Hazarika (SAI N) 57kg: Gold – Babirojsana Chanu (RSPB), Silver – Kamaljeet Kaur Gill (AIP), Bronze – Vishu Rathee (HAR), Aroti Doley (SAI N) 60kg: Gold – Prachi (RSPB), Silver – Anjali (HAR), Bronze – Niharika Gonella (TEL), Gavali Priyanka Suresh (AIP) 65kg: Gold – Ankushita Boro (TOPS), Silver – Shashi (RSPB), Bronze – Amita Kundu (AIP), Yashi Sharma (TEL) 70kg: Gold – Shivani (DEL), Silver – Gitimoni Gogoi (SAI N), Bronze – Neha Kasnyal (AIP), Shravani Barge (MAH) 75kg: Gold – Lovlina (TOPS), Silver – Lashu Yadav (RSPB), Bronze – Sneha (UP), Shruti (SAI N) 80kg: Gold – Saweety (SAI N), Silver – Alfiya (RSPB), Bronze – Babita Bisht (AIP), Garima (RAJ) 80+kg: Gold – Ritika (SAI N), Silver – Shivani Tomar (AIP), Bronze – Neha (RSPB), Mankirat Kaur Brar (PUN) UNI RKM
