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Time of India
10-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
War news flooding TVs? Don't shun kids, guide them: Experts
Nagpur: With tension rising at the border and continuous war updates dominating television screens, many parents are choosing to keep their children away from the news. However, psychiatrists, teachers, and media experts believe that instead of shielding kids entirely, this is the time to guide them with facts, awareness, and Manish Thakre, head of the Psychiatry Department at Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), told TOI that children should not be discouraged from learning about the current situation. "Don't keep them completely unaware or push them away from the news. Explain it in simple, age-appropriate terms, and make it clear that this is not a war against any religion or country — it's a war against terrorism," he Thakre also added that while children below the age of 13 may not be deeply affected by news coverage, teenagers are more likely to overthink or internalise the situation. "So, we must keep them both aware and emotionally alert without creating panic," said Dr Sonakshi Jyrwa, associate professor of psychiatry at AIIMS Nagpur, pointed out that the situation is stressful not only for children but also for adults because this generation is experiencing the war-like situation for the first time. "Even the elderly should avoid overexposure to news. Limit TV time and avoid believing or forwarding unverified messages on WhatsApp. It's always better to follow only official govt sources for reliable updates," she Deshkar, a city-based school teacher, said the moment can be used to instil values of patriotism in children. "Tell them about the bravery of our soldiers, and the strategy with which the Army, Navy, and Air Force operate. Such stories of courage and sacrifice can inspire children to dream of joining the armed forces," he and mass communication expert Dr Moiz Mannan Haq, former head of the department at RTMNU, recalled how a campaign against fake news was launched during the Covid-19 pandemic. "A similar public awareness initiative is the need of the hour now. The flood of misinformation must be countered through verified facts and responsible communication," he agree that with a balanced approach — combining facts, emotional support, and inspiration — this moment can be turned into a valuable learning experience for young minds.
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Petrol dealers in Nashik on alert over digital payments
Nashik: Petrol dealers in Nashik are on alert over digital payments following actions against a few who received such payments from unscrupulous elements. The Petrol Dealers' Association in Nashik has cautioned its members against such transactions in the sale of fuel, especially in light of the Nagpur Association's decision to stop accepting digital payments. Vijay Thakre, the president of the Nashik association, said, "We received several complaints from dealers that the amounts were blocked after transactions were made digitally by some unscrupulous elements. The unscrupulous people had allegedly cheated others, and used part of the money for transactions here." The particular amount in the account was frozen by the authorities for several days. "Since the amount was small, we did not consider taking any major steps. But what happened in Nagpur is significant and spells trouble for dealers as their money gets blocked. We have, therefore, asked the dealers to cautiously receive digital payments," added Thakre. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo By this, he meant the ticket size should be kept small, and larger transactions should be carried out with caution. The petrol dealers' association has stated that if the number of such cases and the amounts involved grow, the association would be forced to follow Nagpur's footsteps and stop receiving digital payments. "Our concern is that UPI payments have now become a lifestyle accepted by everyone. Petrol pumps are places where most people use UPI. The footfall at petrol pumps is huge. In such cases, if there is a rise in instances and larger sums are involved, our dealers will be in trouble. We will then take appropriate steps," said Thakre. Sanjay Ahire, another petroleum dealer, questioned what action govt would take in cases where a person who committed a crime withdraws funds from an ATM and spends the same cash on fuel. "Will govt take cash from us? This is something that govt needs to think about," he said. Nashik: Petrol dealers in Nashik are on alert over digital payments following actions against a few who received such payments from unscrupulous elements. The Petrol Dealers' Association in Nashik has cautioned its members against such transactions in the sale of fuel, especially in light of the Nagpur Association's decision to stop accepting digital payments. Vijay Thakre, the president of the Nashik association, said, "We received several complaints from dealers that the amounts were blocked after transactions were made digitally by some unscrupulous elements. The unscrupulous people had allegedly cheated others, and used part of the money for transactions here." The particular amount in the account was frozen by the authorities for several days. "Since the amount was small, we did not consider taking any major steps. But what happened in Nagpur is significant and spells trouble for dealers as their money gets blocked. We have, therefore, asked the dealers to cautiously receive digital payments," added Thakre. By this, he meant the ticket size should be kept small, and larger transactions should be carried out with caution. The petrol dealers' association has stated that if the number of such cases and the amounts involved grow, the association would be forced to follow Nagpur's footsteps and stop receiving digital payments. "Our concern is that UPI payments have now become a lifestyle accepted by everyone. Petrol pumps are places where most people use UPI. The footfall at petrol pumps is huge. In such cases, if there is a rise in instances and larger sums are involved, our dealers will be in trouble. We will then take appropriate steps," said Thakre. Sanjay Ahire, another petroleum dealer, questioned what action govt would take in cases where a person who committed a crime withdraws funds from an ATM and spends the same cash on fuel. "Will govt take cash from us? This is something that govt needs to think about," he said.
Hans India
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
19 Maha tourists saved by ‘luck' as Pahalgam witnessed terror mayhem
Mumbai: At least 19 tourists from Maharashtra were saved from the Pahalgam terror mayhem as 'luck' was on their side on April 22, with the local Kashmiri hotel owners also coming to their rescue. However, six more tourists from Maharahstar were not 'lucky' and lost their lives to terror madness. Around 14 of these 'lucky' tourists belong to the Chalisgaon area of Jalgaon district in Maharashtra. They were in Pahalgam from April 19 to 21, and returned to Srinagar on Monday. 'Luck was on our side. Somehow, we did not prolong our stay till Tuesday,' said one of the tourists. This group comprised seven males and seven females. Of these 14 tourists from Jalgaon, one of them is the BJP office bearer, Devayani Thakre, was in constant touch with the Jalgaon MP, Smita Wagh and the Chalisgaon legislator, Mangesh Chavan, after the terror attack. 'We reached Pahalgam on Saturday and enjoyed nature's company. We left on Monday for Srinagar, and the terror attack took place on Tuesday. We were saved as we followed our schedule,' said BJP office bearer, Devayani Thakre. Thakre said that they are currently housed in a hotel in Srinagar, adding that they have planned to proceed to Katra and, after taking the holy darshan of Vashno Devi, they are planning to leave for Mumbai in a flight from Delhi on April 27. 'However, the entire plan has collapsed after Tuesday's attack, as we are stranded at the hotel in Srinagar. There is a fear among all tourists, and we are worried about our safe journey back home,' Thakre said. Thakre added that she has urged the BJP MP Smita Wagh and Chalisgaon legislator Mangesh Chavan to organise a special plane for their journey. Similarly, five tourists from Buldhana district in Maharashtra's Vidarbha region were also 'lucky' not to get trapped in the terror attack, and were saved by the hotel owner. 'Our hotel owner came rushing to our rooms after the news broke out, and stopped us from leaving the rooms. We were about to leave the hotel, but as the TV channels started flashing the news, the hotel owner came and urged us not to leave the hotel and remain safe inside,' said one of the tourists The Jain family from Buldhana, including Nilesh Jain, Paras Arun Jain, Rishabh Arun Jain, Shweta Nilesh Jain, and Anushka Nilesh Jain. The family was in Kashmir on vacation, and when the mayhem started, they were camping at the hotel in Pahalgam. 'When we were about to leave the hotel, the hotel owner cautioned us not to venture out after heavy firing,' said Nilesh Jain. 'We had left for Kashmir from Mumbai on April 18. After visiting the tourist sites in J&K, we reached the hotel in Pahalgam on the night of April 21. On Tuesday morning, we were about to leave for a walk in Pahalgam, but the hotel owner and his staff told us not to come out as there was firing underway. We were saved because of timely caution from the hotel owner,' said Nilesh Jain. 'We request the government to make arrangements for us to come out of here. We are reaching Srinagar by local vehicle,' added Nilesh Jain. At least 26 tourists and local civilians were killed on Tuesday after gunmen opened fire on innocent civilians in Baisaran in Jammu and Kashmir. According to eyewitness accounts, a group of heavily armed terrorists emerged from the nearby forests and opened indiscriminate fire on civilians, most of whom were tourists. Baisran is a small meadow three to four km from the Pahalgam market, and tourists take horses to reach the place as there is no motorable road to it. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday morning after cutting his Saudi Arabia trip short due to the terror attack. He had a brief meeting with NSA Ajit Doval, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri at the airport. PM Modi strongly condemned the terror attack on Tuesday, stating that the guilty will be brought to justice and reaffirming India's 'unshakable' resolve to fight terrorism.
