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Time of India
20-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Darjeeling student first NCC girl from Bengal to summit Everest
Siliguri: A 19-year-old student from Ghum, Darjeeling, successfully reached the summit of Mount Everest as part of a National Cadet Corps (NCC) all-girls expedition team. A political science student at St Joseph's College, Pratima Rai was the only female cadet selected from Bengal for the prestigious mission. She was among 19 cadets from across India chosen after a rigorous selection process that began in Sept last year. The team departed from Delhi in March to begin their expedition. The NCC girls' team reached the summit of the world's highest peak at 3am on May 18, marking a historic achievement. Captain Dhiraj Bhraman, associate NCC officer of St Joseph's College, told TOI, "The girls' team of the NCC has successfully climbed Mount Everest. Pratima's dedication and achievement are a milestone for our institution and a proud moment for the entire region. Her remarkable achievement stands as a testament to courage, endurance, and the spirit of the youth, encouraging more young women from the hills to dream big and scale new heights. " B Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch Bitcoin và Ethereum - Không cần ví! IC Markets BẮT ĐẦU NGAY Undo hraman also confirmed that Pratima and others were currently descending towards the base camp and were in good health. The college administration has lauded Pratima's feat, describing it as a "moment of immense pride" and a significant chapter in its history. "Pratima's extraordinary journey is expected to serve as a powerful inspiration for students throughout the region," said college authorities in a statement.
The Hindu
13-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Bihar introduces French and German language courses in 15 engineering colleges
The Bihar government on Tuesday (May 13, 2025) launched foreign language courses in French and German across 15 Government Engineering Colleges, under the Department of Science, Technology and Technical Education (DSTTE). The initiative, which marks a significant step towards enhancing global readiness among students, was formally inaugurated through an online ceremony chaired by Chief Secretary Amrit Lal Meena. The virtual event was held in the Chief Secretary's conference hall in Patna, and was attended by DSTTE Secretary Dr. Pratima, along with principals, faculty, and students from all 38 government engineering colleges who joined the session live from their respective institutions. A detailed presentation by Dr. Pratima outlined the objectives, implementation strategy, and roadmap for expansion. The programme, currently in its pilot phase, is expected to be scaled up to include all government engineering colleges in the State. In his address, Mr. Meena highlighted the relevance of foreign language proficiency for engineering graduates in an increasingly interconnected world. Drawing from his own background in technical education, he said that knowledge of languages such as French, German and Japanese significantly improves cross-cultural communication, international employability, and academic mobility. He commended the progress made in Bihar's technical education landscape over the past decade, attributing the transformation to the vision laid out by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in 2015. 'Under the guiding principle of Aarthik Bal, Yuvaon Ka Hal (Economic Stability, Solutions for Youth), Bihar has witnessed advancements in infrastructure, curriculum reform, and faculty appointments,' Mr. Meena said. He added that the inclusion of foreign languages in technical institutions would further augment the State's efforts to enhance students' global outreach. Mr. Meena recommended the addition of Japanese language courses to strengthen employability in the East Asian industrial sphere. The Chief Secretary also urged the department to forge international academic collaborations through Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with foreign universities and institutions, facilitating student exchange programmes, joint research, and language immersion initiatives. 'With such steps, Bihar's engineering colleges are on the path to becoming Institutes of National Eminence,' Mr. Meena remarked. He also commended Dr. Pratima for her leadership in broadening global learning opportunities for students. The event included interactive sessions in which students demonstrated their proficiency in French and German through introductory conversations - an early testament to the impact of the initiative. Participants responded positively to the launch, reflecting the growing aspiration among students to develop communication skills that align with international standards. The DSTTE has been actively pursuing capacity-building programmes across government engineering institutions in the State, with a focus on enhancing employability and academic excellence.
Hindustan Times
08-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
World Ovarian Cancer Day 2025: Doctors share symptoms, risk factors and lifestyle changes to prevent the disease
World Ovarian Cancer Day is observed every year on May 8 to raise awareness about one of the most underdiagnosed cancers in women, ovarian cancer. Often referred to as a "silent killer," it typically presents no clear symptoms in its early stages, making early detection difficult. To mark this important day, HT Digital spoke to medical experts who shared key tips to lower your risk and stay healthy. (Also read: Doctor ranks 10 most popular weight loss methods: Ozempic scores 7/10, while this one tops the list ) "Ovarian cancer is well-known all over the world. The factors contributing to its increasing prevalence may be in both resource-rich and resource-limited regions of the world. It's considered to be the most lethal gynaecological cancer in the United States. In India, it is the second most common gynaecological cancer being diagnosed and causing mortality after cervical cancer," says Dr Sachin Sekhar Biswal, Medical Oncologist, Manipal Hospital, Bhubaneswar. "Ovarian cancer primarily affects women between the ages of 50 55 and 64. It can also occur in younger women if they have a family history of ovarian, breast, endometrial or colorectal cancer or who have never given birth or genetic mutations like BRCA1, BRCA2 or Lynch syndrome and Hormone replacement therapy may increase ovarian cancer risk, especially if used for more than five years. Consult a doctor before starting HRT," says Dr. Pratima Raj, Associate Consultant, Gynaecological Oncology, Manipal Hospital. "The risk of ovarian cancer increases with age, the average age of detection being in the sixth to seventh decade. Familial or genetic cases appear a decade earlier than sporadic cases. The risk factors for ovarian cancer are increasing age, infertility, Nulliparity, polycystic ovarian disease, and cigarette smoking. Oral contraceptive pills, breastfeeding, hysterectomy, intrauterine devices, as well as tubal ligations are protective factors for ovarian cancer," adds Dr Sachin. Dr. Pratima highlights that comprehensive ovarian cancer treatment involves advanced medical technologies and an interdisciplinary approach. The following are some of the key treatment options available: "Not all ovarian cancers are malignant or pose a threat to survival. Benign ovarian tumours and germ cell tumours that present early in life are potentially curable with normal life expectancy. Epithelial ovarian tumours need to be staged surgically to know about potential curability and survival. Most of these cancers need a multimodal approach, including cytoreductive surgery, IV chemotherapy, and sometimes intraperitoneal chemotherapy," says Dr Sachin. "While lifestyle and healthy diet management are important in reducing the risk of ovarian cancer, they alone may not be sufficient to fully prevent it. Women can significantly lower the risk by maintaining a healthy diet and avoiding smoking. Early detection and proactive care can make all the difference in combating this silent threat," says Dr. Pratima. "Lifestyle changes impact the development of ovarian cancer, and modifiable factors may lead to a decrease in incidence as well as increased survival," advises Dr Sachin. Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Survivors narrate narrow escapes, help from unknown devotees
Bicholim : Pratima , from Tivim, was metres away from the spot of the Shirgao jatra tragedy . She had a narrow escape from the chaos, but her nephew she was accompanying wasn't so lucky. Sitting next to the seriously-injured Shashwat Naik, 29, at the Bicholim community health centre (CHC), she recalled how she averted becoming a victim too. Shashwat was one of the 'dhonds' — or devotees — who observe fast and abstinence for over a month prior to the Shirgao jatra, to be able to participate in the rituals. Pratima was accompanying the survivor to help carry his clothes and other belongings. 'I was right behind when the stampede occurred. I had stayed a little behind to escape the chaos. When it took place, I was unaware of what had happened. There is no mobile range there either. Yet, someone managed to call me and tell me about Shashwat. I rushed to the spot,' said Pratima, Shashwat's maternal aunt. At the Bicholim CHC, Shashwat was one of 38 who were brought in from the early hours of Saturday till afternoon. Some of them were then referred to Goa Medical College , Bambolim due to their critical condition, while others were referred to Asilo hospital, Mapusa. Some were lucky enough to secure a discharge with only minor injuries. Chest compression from the stampede left Shashwat one of two survivors at the Bicholim CHC still undergoing treatment. He was brought to the centre in an emergency services vehicle, the authorities possibly having run out of ambulances. 'I was participating in the rituals as a 'dhond', and the stampede took place at around 3am. Same say a security rope got entangled in a devotee 's feet and that led to the stampede, but we will never know. I was barely conscious after being crushed in the stampede. I was conscious yet not fully conscious, unable to breathe,' said Shashwat. 'Someone happened to pull him out from below the pile of people and so he got saved,' said Pratima. On another bed opposite that of Shashwat lay another survivor of the tragedy, Sanjay Gaonkar from Thane, Sattari. 'I felt someone push me when I was accompanying my nephew, who is a 'dhond'. I hit my head on a rock after the fall, and the next thing I know, I am undergoing treatment here. I went after many years to the jatra and had to endure this. I will be afraid now to attend the jatra next year,' he said.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Time of India
Mom gets life in jail for murder of 2 girls
Jhansi: The Special District EC Act court judge, Bhartendra Singh on Saturday sentenced a 29-year-old woman to life imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs twenty thousand on Saturday for killing both her daughters by strangulation in Jalaun district. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to DGC (Crime) Lakhan Lal Niranjan, the incident took place on August 28, 2020, in village Chirakali under Kotra police station of the district. The woman's husband Mahendra Singh had gone to graze his cattle while his mother, Guddi Devi was at the farm. His wife Pratima was alone in the house with their daughters, Mahi, aged 4 years, and ten-month-old Roshni. Upon returning, Guddi Devi found the doors locked. She repeatedly attempted to gain entry but failed. Later, she accessed the house from the neighbourhood terrace and inside found both girls lying dead, with Pratima seated in an incoherent state. Pratima later confessed to killing both girls, though the motive remains unknown. A case was filed against her under section 302 IPC. On Saturday, Pratima was awarded life imprisonment and a fine of Rs twenty thousand.
