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‘Remedial education must be a sustained component in schooling system'
‘Remedial education must be a sustained component in schooling system'

The Hindu

time11 hours ago

  • General
  • The Hindu

‘Remedial education must be a sustained component in schooling system'

Remedial education in schools, to improve learning abilities of children, must not be seen as an add-on facility but a core and sustainable component in the schooling system. This will not only enhance learning but also ensure equity and inclusion. That was the consensus of academics, practitioners, voluntary organisations in the field of children education, and school officials, at the consultative workshop on remedial teaching in schools conducted by Telangana Education Commission (TEC), here on Tuesday. TEC chairman Akunuri Murali observed that the consultation was important, in the wake of poor comprehension levels and foundational learning crisis. 'Many students lacking basic competency are not only losing their valuable time but also confidence and dignity. The structural issues, including multi-grade classrooms and limited focus on early education in Anganwadis, have compounded the crisis,' he noted. According to Reddy of MV Foundation, which extensively works with out-of-school children, those who are capable of learning given the right environment. Start from what learners already know, recognise diversity in classroom and create a democratic learning space, he suggested. For Ram Babu of Pratham, Mumbai-based organisation, who inferred from Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) trends, adopting 'Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL)' interventions in the State would help better foundation skills. Professors at the Indira Mahindra School of Education Shikha Takker and Mythili Sastry also emphasised the need for strong conceptual foundation in Mathematics and the importance of school leadership in remedial teaching. further raised a question: 'Should remedial education be time-bound or integrated as a continuous support system throughout the academic year?' Sharing similar experiences, a teacher from Khammam cited examples of short-term intensive interventions, an organisation said story books and reading sessions can be effective tools while another suggested separate tutors round the year and embedding remedial education in welfare hostels and schools through volunteers.

Hair Regrowth Without Transplant? New Molecular Approach Offers Hope
Hair Regrowth Without Transplant? New Molecular Approach Offers Hope

Time of India

time18 hours ago

  • Health
  • Time of India

Hair Regrowth Without Transplant? New Molecular Approach Offers Hope

Mumbai: A team of scientists by mapping the complete molecular network of human hair, have identified several treatment procedures that can potentially eliminate the need for surgery or transplants for restoring hair growth. According to a recent study published in "Stem Cell Research & Therapy" integrating stem cell biology, gene therapy, and molecular signalling can potentially help to treat hair loss conditions like androgenetic alopecia (AGA) without the need of a transplant. The study co-authored by a multidisciplinary team from US and India, involving researchers of QR678, a hair regrowth formulation and The Esthetic Clinics (TEC) , suggest androgenetic alopecia (AGA)—the most common form of hair loss—not as an irreversible condition, but as a breakdown in regenerative signalling that can potentially be reversed.' Under the study, the researchers analysed five key molecular pathways—Wnt/β-catenin, Sonic Hedgehog (Shh), Bone Morphogenetic Protein (BMP), Notch, and AKT/MAPK—that collectively manage the hair follicle lifecycle. During their analysis, researchers found that in conditions like AGA, the communication between these aforementioned pathways breaks down, particularly with Wnt suppression and BMP overactivation, causing follicles to fall into dormancy. To correct such breakdowns the study outlined that gene-editing tools like CRISPR and stem cell therapies can help to correct misfiring signals, rebuild a supportive microenvironment. As per the researchers some of these treatments have already shown success in lab-grown tissue and animal models, and early clinical trials are expected to begin within the next two years. 'By mapping out the molecular misfires behind hair follicle dormancy, we now have a clearer pathway to develop therapies that don't just slow hair loss—but potentially reverse it by reawakening the body's own regenerative systems,' said Dr Michael Gold, dermatologist and founder of Gold Skin Care Center, USA. 'Hair follicles don't disappear; they go dormant due to disrupted cellular signals. By identifying how these signals fail—and how they can be restored—we move closer to resetting the system at a molecular level. It's a fundamental shift in how hair loss can be understood, and ultimately, reversed,' Dr Debraj Shome, senior author and Director at TEC, added. Scientists involved in the study suggest the global hair loss treatment market, valued around $4 billion (₹34,000 crore) available solutions includes only external therapies–-drugs, and treatment procedures—surgery, transplants. Whereas, the study's findings signal a space for exploring gene- and cell-based molecular therapies—a therapeutic domain that follows a completely different approach with differentiated targeting and treatment mechanisms.

Researchers map hair growth pathways for non-surgical hair restoration
Researchers map hair growth pathways for non-surgical hair restoration

Business Standard

time2 days ago

  • Health
  • Business Standard

Researchers map hair growth pathways for non-surgical hair restoration

Mumbai-based The Esthetic Clinics (TEC), in collaboration with QR678 Research, have co-authored a research paper that maps the complete molecular network governing human hair growth—potentially offering the clearest path yet to hair restoration without the need for surgery, medication, or transplantation. Shome added that the global hair transplant market is currently valued at $15.22 billion and is projected to reach $23.32 billion by 2030. Published in Stem Cell Research & Therapy, the paper was developed by a multidisciplinary team of researchers from India and the United States. It redefines androgenetic alopecia (AGA)—the most common form of hair loss. Significantly, the study is among the first to integrate stem cell biology, gene therapy, and molecular signalling into a unified therapeutic approach for treating AGA. 'For decades, we have treated hair loss as a cosmetic issue. This paper consolidates what we now understand about the biological breakdown behind it—and reframes baldness as a malfunction of the body's regenerative system,' said Debraj Shome, senior author and Director at TEC. The paper focuses on five main molecular pathways—Wnt/β-catenin, Sonic Hedgehog (Shh), Bone Morphogenetic Protein (BMP), Notch, and AKT/MAPK—that work together to control the hair follicle's growth cycle. In cases of AGA, this communication system breaks down—especially due to reduced Wnt activity and increased BMP signals—causing hair follicles to become inactive or dormant. The research proposes several therapeutic strategies to biologically 'reset' hair follicles, such as using stem cell therapies to restore a healthy follicle environment, among other approaches. The Esthetic Clinics noted that some of these approaches have shown results in lab-grown tissues and animal models, with early-stage clinical trials expected to begin within the next two years.

Tasmanian election 2025: When will we know the result?
Tasmanian election 2025: When will we know the result?

ABC News

time4 days ago

  • Politics
  • ABC News

Tasmanian election 2025: When will we know the result?

Tasmanian election day is here. A record number of people in the state have already voted early — over one-quarter of eligible Tasmanian voters. If you're eagerly awaiting an election outcome tonight, you might need to temper your expectations. Polls have consistently pointed to a likely hung parliament and a large crossbench, meaning a clear winner might not emerge right away. And then there's all the pre-polling votes to count. It all depends on how close the result is. If one of the major parties emerges with a clear majority of seats, then the ABC will be able to confidently call the winner. That magic number of seats for a majority government in Tasmania is 18. But based on primary voting intention polling, no party is likely to convert primary votes into majority government. But the expectation, according to polling released during the campaign, is the election will result in a hung parliament. Political analyst Kevin Bonham told ABC Radio Mornings the count will be less complete tonight than last year's election, because postal votes won't be counted on the night. But, he said we should have a good idea of where things are heading by the end of tonight. "We may well know the majority of seats, but then there may be more in doubt than last time," Dr Bonham said. The Tasmanian Electoral Commission (TEC) says rechecks and further counting of first preferences will happen next week, while they wait for the arrival of final postal votes up until 10am on Tuesday 29 July. A full distribution of preferences then begins, which can take several days to complete. The first preferences will start to be counted as soon as polling closes, with the results expected to start coming in about 6:45pm tonight. The TEC runs the election and will call the winner. But it won't do that until the process of counting, rechecking and distributing preferences happens — and this can take weeks. So, the ABC uses a modelling system that is fed with TEC counting data to project a winner. On Friday afternoon, the TEC said it expects at least 130,000 people will have cast their vote early, either at a pre-poll centre, by postal vote or over the phone. Well over a quarter, and probably a third, who are early voters," TEC electoral commissioner Andrew Hawkey said. Last election, the number of people who voted early was just under 110,000. Because of that significant increase, only nine of the 15 pre-poll centres will start to be counted tonight. "What we're going to do is focus on getting the nine that we can get done, hopefully by the 11:00pm shut off," Mr Hawkey said. "Then the further six of them will be completed on the Sunday, hopefully by about 2:00pm. "Last year we had, well after midnight, four or five of our polls coming in." Mr Hawkey said postal vote counting won't begin until Thursday next week due to a new system where the TEC checks to make sure postal voters have not voted twice. The last Tasmanian election was on March 23, 2024. Premier Jeremy Rockliff called the snap election after two former-Liberals MPs, who moved to the crossbench to sit as independents the year before, threatened to pull confidence and supply. Mr Rockliff had hoped the election would restore his government back to a stable Liberal majority. This didn't happen. The Liberals won 14 seats, Labor won 10, the Greens claimed five, JLN won three, and three seats went to independent MPs. On the night, Liberal leader Jeremy Rockliff claimed victory and said Tasmanians had sent a "clear message" about who they wanted to govern the state, despite a decline in the party's primary vote. Then-Labor leader Rebecca White refused to concede defeat on the night, and Tasmanians went to bed unsure who would govern in the coming weeks. The next day, Ms White declared Labor had lost the state election and wouldn't attempt to form government, leaving the door open for the Liberals to form minority government. At last year's election, it appeared early on that two independents would win seats — Kristie Johnston and David O'Byrne. But almost a fortnight later, independent candidate Craig Garland surprised everyone with an 11th hour win in Braddon. As preferences were distributed, he raced past the Greens because of Shooters, Farmers and Fishers party preferences, then past the Liberal's candidate Giovanna Simpson on Greens preferences. According to Dr Bonham, Mr Garland received the lowest primary vote that has resulted in a win for a lone independent ever. His victory complicated things for the Liberals in negotiating with the crossbench to form minority government.

Whanganui Mayor Andrew Tripe pushing for locally governed tertiary institution
Whanganui Mayor Andrew Tripe pushing for locally governed tertiary institution

NZ Herald

time15-07-2025

  • Business
  • NZ Herald

Whanganui Mayor Andrew Tripe pushing for locally governed tertiary institution

'We will put an investment plan together with TEC for the type of programmes they might fund. 'We are on the ground and listening to the community to know what they need now and into the future.' Last month, Tripe said the district's main tertiary provider, the Universal College of Learning (Ucol), had been 'very Palmerston North-centric' since it started. At the time, he said Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds had sent him a letter of encouragement about a new Whanganui facility. Ucol has been operating in Whanganui since 2002, after integrating with the Wanganui Regional Community Polytechnic and Wanganui School of Design. It is under the umbrella of Te Pūkenga in Wellington, which was established in April 2020 and merged 25 polytechnics and industry training organisations into one network. In a statement on Monday, July 14, Simmonds said Ucol would return to regional governance from January 1 next year. The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand would be the anchor polytechnic of the new federation, which included Otago Polytechnic and Ucol, to co-ordinate programmes and other services, including shared academic boards, she said. Mayor Andrew Tripe said Ucol was "Palmerston North-centric". Photo / NZME Simmonds told the Chronicle she had been engaging with Tripe, and TEC was working with him to find ways in which the Whanganui campus could have local input and direction while still operating within the wider Ucol entity. 'Things being considered include a local advisory committee with its chair on the Ucol council, an investment plan specifically for the Whanganui campus, the ability to utilise online offerings from the Open Polytechnic for blended delivery at the Whanganui campus and an ability to market a 'Whanganui School of Design and Technology' under its own branding both locally and internationally.' A Ucol spokesperson said there would be a final decision on its 'change process' on Wednesday, July 16. The organisation announced in April that it proposed cutting up to 17% of its workforce across Palmerston North, Whanganui and Masterton, including two roles in Whanganui. Whanganui MP Carl Bates, a former board member at Ucol, said he was supporting the Whanganui District Council with its work, and communicating 'as appropriate' with Simmonds. He said Ucol's return to autonomy meant the potential for Whanganui involvement in its governance. 'The council has additional aspirations for what the Whanganui campus could look like,' he said. 'We won't end up with two [institutions] in Whanganui. This is about the best way to serve our community, ensuring it's sustainable, financially viable and it delivers for our students.' Bates said Ucol staff in Whanganui did great work and the district had a 'fantastic history when it comes to polytechnic education'. 'It would be great to see some of that lifted up again,' she said. 'That's a vision all parties, Ucol included, would support. 'We've got to work out exactly how that will be delivered.' Tripe said Whanganui had a strong, niche manufacturing sector. 'What can we do in that space? And how can we make sure there is a pipeline of talent into that particular industry? 'Design and technology cover a broad area. It is something all of New Zealand needs, not just our community.' Mike Tweed is a multimedia journalist at the Whanganui Chronicle. Since starting in March 2020, he has dabbled in everything from sport to music. At present his focus is local government, primarily the Whanganui District Council.

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