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Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Child marriage cases in Noida fall from 16 to 6 in a yr
Noida: Six child marriages were stopped in the city in the last fiscal year, compared to 16 cases in the one preceding it. Groups working for children's welfare see this as signs of change in society. The state's high school droput rate for girls (15%), however, shows teenaged girls remain vulnerable to being married off early under pressure from families. Childline teams, which stopped the six marriages, said three were almost at the stage of rituals being performed when they intervened. Among them was a 15-year-old from Tigri village in Greater Noida West, rescued last Nov after a local playschool teacher alerted volunteers. In Dec 2024, two more 17-year-olds were rescued in Greater Noida's Rabupura and Jarcha. Adnan Usmani, coordinator of Childline's Noida unit, said fewer child marriages were reported last year, which indicated that fewer families were marrying off their children young in the city. "Child marriage has different causes in different places, but there are often commonalities linked to poverty and limited opportunities for girls," he said. "Gender inequality, stereotypes, weak laws, the fear of pregnancy outside of marriage and misinformation also contribute." Childline, which works for children in distress, ran a month-long awareness drive at schools, temples and marriage halls in May where they shared information on the child helpline number—1098—and encouraged people to report child marriages. "Community leaders, schools and even teenagers can play a crucial role in reporting underage brides," volunteer Yuvraj said. According to social activists, ending child marriage was possible only with income and economic interventions. "Child marriage cases are largely seen among economically poorer families that have come to the city for work. Once these families are stopped, they take the children back to their native towns, like Bihar, Jharkhand or Chhattisgarh, and marry the girls off. So, while statistics may show a reduction in child marriage for Noida, it may not necessarily have been stopped," Satya Prakash, CEO of FXB India Suraksha, told TOI. The NGO has been working for child welfare for the last 15 years. To prevent child marriages, the Directorate of Women and Child Development mandates that every intercepted child marriage case must be followed up on for at least three months. According to activists, one of the real indicators of a dip in child marriages is school enrolment or dropout rate. "Govts should analyse the dropout rates to get a complete picture. Often, girls are pulled out of school and forced into marriage once they cross the age of 15," Prakash said. The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER), 2024, showed that while only 3.9% of children aged 6-14 were out of school in 2024, it went up to 4.6% for the 7-16 age group and 13% for the 15-16 category. The dropout rate was especially high among girls, reaching 15%, compared to 10.7% for boys. In March 2024, another study to identify children at risk of child marriage, undertaken on the directions of National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPR), found UP has more than 5 lakh vulnerable children, mostly girls, who were school dropouts or had been irregular or absent from school for long without any intimation to authorities. Under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, marrying girls below 18 years and boys below 21 years is illegal. Those who perform, abet or promote such marriages can face up to two years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of up to Rs 1 lakh, unless they can prove they believed the marriage did not involve minors.
News18
27-05-2025
- Science
- News18
Class 11 Student From Kanpur On NASA's Hall Of Fame After Finding Major Flaw In The Website
Last Updated: A student of Saraswati Vidya Mandir Inter College, Damodar Nagar, NASA has honored 16-year-old Yuvraj Gupta with a letter of appreciation. A class 11 student from Kanpur, Yuvraj Gupta has been honored by NASA's Hall of Fame after identifying a major security flaw on its website. The flaw he discovered could have allowed anyone to send fake emails from NASA's official domain, something even seasoned cybersecurity professionals had overlooked. The 16-year-old found the vulnerability while participating in NASA's bug bounty programme, which invites cybersecurity enthusiasts to identify and report weaknesses in their systems. A student of Saraswati Vidya Mandir Inter College, Damodar Nagar, NASA has honored him with a letter of appreciation. Yuvraj's journey in cybersecurity began in Class 6, driven by his curiosity to hack a Wi-Fi password. Using YouTube tutorials, online courses, and books, he taught himself ethical hacking. In 2024, his skills caught the eye of a cybersecurity firm founder on social media, which led to an opportunity to train police officers across India in preventing cybercrime. Despite facing financial hardships, Yuvraj's family supported him as best as they could. With the help of his father's savings and his sister's scholarship, he finally managed to buy a laptop to enhance his skills. Even though Yuvraj has achieved global recognition, he has yet to receive any support from the government. He hopes that authorities will acknowledge and encourage young talent like him. He has identified bugs on the websites of the Odisha and Maharashtra governments but is still awaiting a response. A native of Naubasta, Kanpur, he lives with his parents and two sisters. Earlier in Februrary, NASA had honored Daksh Malik, a class 9 student, for his extraordinary achievement in the field of astronomy. He detected a Main Belt Asteroid, designated '2023 OG40.' As part of the International Asteroid Discovery Project (IADP), Daksh was one of the few young citizen scientists to detect asteroids using real astronomical data. First Published: May 27, 2025, 15:36 IST
India Today
27-05-2025
- India Today
Kanpur teen discovers major NASA website flaw, earns spot in agency's Hall of Fame
Meet 16-year-old Yuvraj Gupta from Kanpur, a Class 11 student at Saraswati Vidya Mandir Inter College, Damodar Nagar, who has earned international acclaim after discovering a major security flaw on NASA's website. He has been honoured by NASA with a letter of appreciation and a place in its prestigious Hall of flaw he uncovered could have allowed anyone to send fake emails from NASA's official domain—something even seasoned cybersecurity professionals had stumbled upon the vulnerability while participating in NASA's bug bounty programme, which invites cybersecurity enthusiasts to identify and report weaknesses in their systems. 'I was about to give up after two weeks of continuous effort,' Yuvraj shared. 'But one night, I found the flaw in a subdomain of NASA. I immediately documented everything and sent a detailed report with a video to the agency.' His journey in cybersecurity began in Class 6, when he first attempted to hack a Wi-Fi password out of curiosity. Since then, he has relied on YouTube tutorials, online courses, and books to teach himself ethical hacking. In 2024, his skills caught the attention of a cybersecurity firm founder on social media, leading to an opportunity to train police officers across India in cybercrime from a modest background, Yuvraj's achievements are all the more impressive. His family, which faced financial difficulties, supported him as best they could. With help from his father's savings and his sister's scholarship, Yuvraj was finally able to purchase a laptop to advance his his global recognition, Yuvraj has not received any support from the government. He expressed hope that the authorities would recognise and encourage young talent like him. He has also discovered bugs in the websites of the Odisha and Maharashtra governments, but has yet to receive a lives in Naubasta, Kanpur, with his parents and two sisters, and continues to contribute to the field of cybersecurity with determination and Watch
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Korea Herald
26-05-2025
- General
- Korea Herald
[ANN12] Art of transhumance: The intertwined lives of sheep and their Himalayan herders
BAGLUNG, Nepal (Kathmandu Post/ANN) -- Gobinda Adai is 52 years old. For 20 years, he has only gone home during festivals, taking turns with others. The rest of his time is spent with his sheep in the highlands. To escape the cold that numbs his fingers, Adai is now climbing up to Dhorpatan. Carrying food supplies, cooking utensils, wool blankets, and traditional wool coats in a basket, and accompanied by his dogs, he is herding a flock of 200 sheep uphill. Due to frequent rains since the start of the pre-monsoon season in mid-April, he ascended the hills later than usual. During the summer, he travels to Dhorpatan and Bukipatan, occasionally descending as far as Nagbeli in Tara Khola and Rum village in Myagdi. When snowfall is heavy, he goes as far as Galkot. But this year, with no snow, they didn't need to descend to Galkot. Instead, they stayed in the pastures of Tara Khola and Nagbeli. He has lived as a nomadic shepherd for years, sustaining himself through transhumance -- moving with his sheep from lower to higher altitudes. From this practice alone, he earns nearly $7,320 a year. Because of this, he has no interest in any other occupation. Sheep farming is his primary livelihood, supporting his household of three sons, one daughter, and his wife. A resident of Dhorpatan Municipality–6, Adai has lived a nomadic life for 30 years. The first 10 years were spent herding sheep in his uncle's flock, and for the past 20 years, he has owned and managed his flock. His maternal home is nearby, and he spent much of his childhood there. He often accompanied his uncle Khum Bahadur Bhandari on sheep herding trips, frequently traveling to Dhorpatan and Bukipatan. Inspired by those early experiences, he became a full-time shepherd. This life is his own choice, according to him. Starting with just 25 sheep, Adai has grown his flock to 200. Among them are six rams older than four years and 30 young ones under three. Most of the animals are sheep. During festivals, he sells rams in particular. So, preparations to raise rams begin at least a year in advance. He has sold rams for up to $293 each. On Janai Purnima, a Hindu holy festival celebrated every year on the day of the full moon in July, many seek rams to offer as sacrifice at Dhorbaraha Temple. In other religious rituals, locals around Dhorpatan prefer offering sheep. Hundreds of farmers around Dhorpatan are involved in sheep herding. Some own just 10–20 sheep, while over 50 farmers have flocks ranging from 100 to 400. They graze in the Dhorpatan valley until mid-April, then move to Bukipatan. Bukipatan, higher than Dhorpatan (3,000 meters), reaches an elevation range of 4,000–4,500 meters. Farmers build temporary sheds there to graze their animals. All three of Adai's sons are engaged in this profession. His eldest, Prem, his second son, Yuvraj, and his youngest, Devendra, stay with him in the pastures. The youngest, Diamond, and his wife, Bhim Kumari, stay home. Occasionally, Yuvraj returns home to collect supplies, and Gobinda visits during family events and festivals. His sons joined him after completing basic education, allowing Adai to manage without hiring workers. He rarely leaves the sheep unattended due to the fear of leopards. Four Tibetan mastiff dogs help guard the flock. Adai said his sheepfold has never been attacked by leopards at night, thanks to the dogs forming a protective circle. However, leopards have attacked during the day when the dogs are less alert or tethered separately for feeding. "One of my sheep worth 20,000 rupees ($146) was eaten by a leopard in April," he said. "Leopards strike when the dogs aren't around." His dogs are so aggressive that they even attack humans if they come too close to the sheep, making it unsafe for strangers to approach. The dogs also prevent one group of sheep from mixing with another. "Usually, each flock grazes within its group, so there's little risk of loss or swapping," said Adai. "If they stray, the dogs drive them back into their group." When it's time to move, he doesn't need to drive the sheep forcefully. Once the lead dog starts walking, the flock follows. "When we unpack our bags, they start grazing. When we repack and move, they follow," he said. "Sheep are creatures of habit; if we lead, they'll follow." Salt must be fed to the sheep every month to keep them healthy and well-grown. Without it, they become weak and frail. Salt is scattered over rocks near water sources, and the sheep consume as much as they like before drinking water and returning. The sheep also require occasional medicine and treatment. In summer, as they descend to lower pastures, they face pasture shortages and heat stress. At such times, their wool is sheared, and they are fed the stalks of millet or wheat. These times are costly for the herd's upkeep. The wool is spun into yarn, and many households in the area traditionally weave wool blankets. Some make a living weaving blankets regularly. Shepherds carry food that lasts 15 days to a month. Their baskets also carry wool coats, blankets, umbrellas, plastic sheets, and utensils. Wherever night falls, they cook and sleep there. Once they reach Bukipatan, they build shelters and stay with fellow herders. Rasa Bahadur Gurung, another shepherd, said they take their sheep to pastures as far as Bukipatan and beyond from their village of Lukum in Bhumé Rural Municipality–1 of Rukum. They also graze their flocks in the highlands of Chungri in Rukum. Their seasonal routine includes moving to higher altitudes in summer and descending when the cold increases and their fingers begin to freeze. Diseases like Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) and goat plague are common in sheep and goats. For this reason, the Veterinary Hospital and Livestock Service Expert Centre conducted vaccination campaigns directly at the sheepfolds in Dhorpatan. According to livestock technician Keshav Sharma, this year alone, 10,556 sheep and 10,579 goats in Dhorpatan received PPR vaccines. In Taman Khola, 2,527 goats and 2,117 sheep were vaccinated, while in Nisikhola, 11,715 goats and 5,011 sheep were covered. Dr. Rishiram Sapkota, the head of the office, said they also organize regular livestock health camps. "Many farmers raise sheep and goats for income, so we set up health camps," Sapkota said. "If a disease breaks out and kills the livestock, farmers could lose millions in investment." However, no significant diseases, including goat plague, have been observed in Baglung over the past decade. This has made Baglung's sheep and goats suitable for meeting the government's meat export targets. There is also an ongoing campaign to declare Baglung a disease-free district for livestock. According to Sapkota, there are currently 250,000 livestock in the district, and none are reported to be diseased. "Once declared disease-free, we plan to establish a mega slaughterhouse in Baglung to process meat for export," he said. "Being the closest district to Korala in Mustang, near the China border, Baglung is ideal for meat exports." To support this, a campaign is underway to expand the population of kids within 30 months of age, aiming to raise them for meat.
India Gazette
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
Yuvraj Singh shares emotional Mother's Day tribute
New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh shared an emotional message on Mother's Day, expressing gratitude for the unconditional love and support he has received from the women in his life. Taking to his official Instagram handle, Yuvraj wrote, 'Mothers don't always ask for much, but they give everything - love, strength, patience and a kind of selflessness that holds families together. I've been lucky to grow up with that, and to still be surrounded by it every day. Happy Mother's Day! Thank you for everything. Love you all always.' Yuvraj also tagged his mother, Shabnam Singh, and wife, Hazel Keech, in the post, acknowledging their roles in shaping his life both on and off the field. Yuvraj made his international debut in 2000 and called it quits from the sport in 2019. He represented India in 398 matches across formats and had over 11,000 runs to show for it. Over the course of his one-and-a-half-decade career, he has accumulated a number of records under his name. Among his many accomplishments, Yuvraj is perhaps best known for his six thunderous sixes off Stuart Broad in a single over. On September 19, 2007, Yuvraj accomplished the unimaginable, cementing his name in history and taking place at Kingsmead. The flamboyant batsman amassed 6 sixes in Stuart Broad's over and scored his fifty of just 12 balls, which is still the fastest in the T20 format. In that match between India and England, the Men in Blue had won the toss and opted to bat first. Yuvraj came out to bat when Robin Uthappa's wicket fell, and he provided the late flourish, allowing India to post 218 runs on the board. India went on to win the match against England by 18 runs. It was in the 19th over of India's innings when Yuvraj took Broad to the cleaners, hitting him for 6 sixes and taking India's total over the 200-run mark. The Men in Blue were able to win the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup in 2007, and Yuvraj was a vital player for the team in the tournament. The 38-year-old was also phenomenal in India's World Cup triumph in 2011 as he became the first all-rounder to score over 300 runs and scalp 15 wickets in a single World Cup. The feat included four Man of the Match awards and Man of the Tournament for 362 runs and 15 wickets. In 2019, Yuvraj had announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. With a career spanning over 304 ODIs, 58 T20Is, and 40 Tests, Yuvraj cemented his place as a player who could win matches for his side either through his electric fielding, fierce batting, or smart bowling. (ANI)
