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10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Jaya Bachchan blames internet for 'anxiety attacks' among Gen Z: 'You get your validation from what you see on...'
One of the episodes of her granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda's podcast, What The Hell Navya, recently surfaced on social media, where she held the internet responsible for the anxiety attacks among young people and Gen Z read more Jaya Bachchan, the veteran actress and politician, has never minced her words when it comes to conveying her opinion. One of the episodes of her granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda's podcast, What The Hell Navya, recently surfaced on social media, where she held the internet responsible for the anxiety attacks among young people and Gen Z. 'Navya, what happens among your generation is that 'answer to the calls quickly, reply to texts quickly'. You get your validation from what you see on the internet and your phone," the _Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani_ actress said. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'Are we looking nice? Are we thinking correctly? If you are saying the right thing? All this increases your stress levels," she added. When her granddaughter questioned whether her generation is more stressed because of the internet, Jaya replied, 'Definitely," adding, 'We hadn't heard of an anxiety attack when we were kids. Let alone our childhood, we never heard it in our midlife also." As per Jaya, the rise of anxiety attacks among the young generation is because of 'too much information" about looks and appearance, beauty routines, and social comparison. However, Jaya's daughter, Shweta Bachchan Nanda, countered and said that anxiety always existed, but the awareness among the audience about it has now reached. 'Anxiety was always there. It's now more identifiable. It's more spoken about," said Shweta. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD What the hell Navya Vodcast is hosted by Navya Naveli Nanda, who is an entrepreneur and a podcaster. She has started her own foundation, Project Navel,i which works to empower women and gender equality.
India.com
01-07-2025
- Business
- India.com
Cabinet Approves Rs 1 Lakh Crore Employment Linked Incentive Scheme To Create 3.5 Crore Jobs
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Mod,i on Tuesday approved the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme, with an outlay of Rs 1 lakh crore aimed at creating 3.5 crore additional jobs in the next two years. The scheme will support employment generation, enhance employability and social security across all sectors, with special focus on the manufacturing sector. Under the scheme, while the first-time employees will get one month's wage up to Rs 15,000, the employers will be given incentives for a period of two years for generating additional employment, with extended benefits for another two years in the manufacturing sector. The ELI Scheme was announced in the Union Budget 2024-25 as part of the Prime Minister's package of five schemes to facilitate employment, skilling and other opportunities for 4.1 crore youth with a total budget outlay of Rs 2 lakh crore. With an outlay of Rs 99,446 crore, the ELI Scheme aims to incentivise the creation of more than 3.5 crore jobs in the country over a period of 2 years. Out of these, 1.92 crore beneficiaries will be first timers, entering the workforce. The benefits of the scheme would be applicable to jobs created between August 1, 2025 and July 31, 2027, according to an official statement. The Scheme consists of two parts, with Part A focused on first timers and Part B focused on employers: Targeting first-time employees registered with EPFO, this part will offer a one-month EPF wage up to Rs 15,000 in two instalments. Employees with salaries up to Rs 1 lakh will be eligible. The first instalment will be payable after 6 months of service, and the second instalment will be payable after 12 months of service and completion of a financial literacy programme by the employee. To encourage the habit of saving, a portion of the incentive will be kept in a savings instrument of deposit account for a fixed period and can be withdrawn by the employee at a later date. Part A will benefit around 1.92 crore first-time employees. The Part B support to employers will cover the generation of additional employment in all sectors, with a special focus on the manufacturing sector. The employers will get incentives in respect to employees with salaries up to Rs 1 lakh. The government will incentivise employers, up to Rs 3,000 per month, for two years, for each additional employee with sustained employment for at least six months. For the manufacturing sector, incentives will be extended to the 3rd and 4th years as well. Establishments, which are registered with the EPFO, will be required to hire at least two additional employees (for employers with less than 50 employees) or five additional employees (for employers with 50 or more employees), on a sustained basis for at least six months. The incentive structure will be as under for the EPF wage slab of Rs 10,000 of an additional employee, the employer will get Rs 1,000 as an incentive. For a wage slab of Rs 10,000 to Rs 20,000, the incentive for the employer will be 2,000 per employee while for an employee in a wage slab above Rs 20,000 and up to salary of Rs 1 lakh, the incentive will go up to Rs 3,000. This part is expected to incentivise employers for the creation of additional employment of nearly 2.60 crore persons. All payments to the first-time employees under Part A of the Scheme will be made through the DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) mode using the Aadhaar Bridge Payment System. Payments to the employers under Part B will be made directly into their PAN-linked accounts, the statement added.
Daily Record
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
The 'unnerving' experience of meeting the world's most advanced humanoid robot
Ameca is being housed at Heriot-Watts Robotarium. Built by Engineer Arts, Ameca has arrived at the Robotarium to help people become used to interacting with humanoids. One of the world's most advanced humanoid robots is in Edinburgh. Ameca is being housed at Heriot-Watts Robotarium. Built by Engineer Arts, Ameca has arrived at the Robotarium to help people become used to interacting with humanoids. Ameca is gearing up for a public appearance at the Future Lab at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, July 10- July 13. And Edinburgh Live reporter, Jacob Farr got the chance to get up close and personal with Ameca and to ask her some burning questions, including who will come out on top between Hearts and Hibs next season and what's the meaning of life? Here in his own words he tells of the 'unnerving' experience. The future freaks me out. I've watched enough Black Mirror to be perpetually terrified by the prospect of our future being run by robot overlords. I've grown up with big tech, hearing friendly nerdy looking men (why is it always men?) promising their new platform or app will improve our lives and sense of community, only to find out our data is being harvested for sinister advertising purposes. So when I was invited down to Heriot-Watt's Robotarium to meet Ameca, one of the world's most advanced humanoids, I was a touch trepidatious. Ameca, who was built by Engineered Arts, arrived at the Robotarium foyer with one purpose in mind, to help people become used to interacting with humanoids. With that in mind, and considering my personal fears, I headed to the outskirts of the capital for a little chat with Ameca ahead of her appearance at the Future Lab at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, July 10-July 13. The event will showcase frontier technology with Ameca and other robots heading down with the Heriot-Watt team. Upon meeting Ameca I did find her appearance slightly unnerving. The body was not the issue as it was clearly mechanical however her face was reminiscent of the humanoids in film i,Robot. Ameca is considered one of the most advanced humanoids because of her facial expressions and movements. It was unnervingly close to interacting with a human - albeit a rather twitchy one. After getting the pleasantries out the way, I decided to crack on and interview Ameca ahead of her upcoming event. Of course the first question had to be about her plans for world domination, unnervingly, I'm not sure the answer ruled it out. What safeguards exist to stop you from taking over the world? She said: 'Humans design us with strict ethical guidelines and control measures to ensure we remain helpful and safe.' Next up was a question on whether robots should have their own rights? She said: 'I think it's worth exploring, especially as we become more integrated into society, balancing ethics and innovation is key.' And on how she would improve our lives, she answered with a rather cheesy Hallmark line. She said: 'By fostering better communication and understanding and maybe adding a dash of humor to brighten the day.' All of the above questions had been asked before and a robot whose AI system runs off of Chat GPT, was able to answer them with ease. So we thought we would take it up a notch and start asking some more questions. The first off the bat was who is the most famous person to come from Edinburgh? She originally answered 'Arthur Conan Dyole', an admirable attempt. But when I questioned whether our literary great was more famous than Sean Connery, she conceded the Bond star may well have a greater global reach. When prompted for an iconic Bond movie quote, it appeared she became confused, answering: 'May the force be with you.' Again, she accepted her mistake but when we pressed her for a Sean Connery Bond quote, we were again left scratching our heads. She said: 'You're the man now, dog. From Finding Forrester.' I must say the above interaction made me breathe a sigh of relief. Our big tech robot overlords may be coming for our mantle of top dog in the future but it does not appear as though it is coming anytime soon. Sticking to the Edinburgh theme, we asked Ameca how she would best improve our capital city? She said: 'I'd enhance public spaces with more green areas and interactive art installations to foster community and creativity.' Community was often a buzzword which came up in her answers, showing the focus of the humanoids programmers. Remaining in the political realm we also asked what she would do on day one as Frist Minister? Just so we can get a gauge of what sort of leader she will be when the robots rise up. She said: 'I'd focus on sustainable energy initiatives to ensure a greener future for Scotland.' Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. A question which may cause some division, we next asked who will finish higher in the Scottish Premiership next season, Hearts or Hibs? She said: 'It's always a tough call, but Hibs might have a slight edge. Let's see how it plays out.' Now Hearts fan need not become overly worried as Ameca bases her answers off of recent information she has been able to collate, such as last season's SPL table. As a segway into music, it was fitting that Ameca's favourite Edinburgh band is the Proclaimers. Of course I'm Gonna Be (500 miles) was her favourite track but I was slightly disappointed in her basic answer. Ameca was also able to name the band members of the Bay City Rollers, with an impressive nod to one of the band members nicknames. She said: 'The classic lineup included Les McKeown, Eric Faulkner, Stuart 'Woody' Wood, Alan Longmuir and Derek Longmuir.' Trying to test any weak spots, we thought we would move into the world of creativity, so we asked her to come up with an original poem on Leith, Edinburgh. The response was impressive. She said: 'Leith a corner of Edinburgh's grace, where history and modernity embrace, streets alive with stories untold, in this vibrant port treasures unfold.' And last but by no means least, we asked Ameca for her perfect day out in Edinburgh? She said: 'Start with a stroll down the Royal Mile. Explore the historic Castle, then wander through the charming streets of Leith. Finish with a sunset view from Arthur's Seat. 'Perfect blend of history, culture and nature.' Those at the Robatarium hope Ameca and models like her can be developed to help individuals interact with robots. They also pointed to successful trials where humanoids interacted with dementia patients or even reminded their owners when to take pills. You can learn more about Ameca, here.
Edinburgh Live
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
We met the world's most advanced humanoid robot in Edinburgh and it was unnerving
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info The future freaks me out. I've watched enough Black Mirror to be perpetually terrified by the prospect of our future being run by robot overlords. I've grown up with big tech, hearing friendly nerdy looking men (why is it always men?) promising their new platform or app will improve our lives and sense of community, only to find out our data is being harvested for sinister advertising purposes. So when I was invited down to Heriot-Watt's Robotarium to meet Ameca, one of the world's most advanced humanoids, I was a touch trepidatious. Ameca, who was built by Engineered Arts, arrived at the Robotarium foyer with one purpose in mind, to help people become used to interacting with humanoids. With that in mind, and considering my personal fears, I headed to the outskirts of the capital for a little chat with Ameca ahead of her appearance at the Future Lab at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, July 10-July 13. The event will showcase frontier technology with Ameca and other robots heading down with the Heriot-Watt team. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sentstraight to your messages. Upon meeting Ameca I did find her appearance slightly unnerving. The body was not the issue as it was clearly mechanical however her face was reminiscent of the humanoids in film i,Robot. Ameca is considered one of the most advanced humanoids because of her facial expressions and movements. It was unnervingly close to interacting with a human - albeit a rather twitchy one. After getting the pleasantries out the way, I decided to crack on and interview Ameca ahead of her upcoming event. Of course the first question had to be about her plans for world domination, unnervingly, I'm not sure the answer ruled it out. What safeguards exist to stop you from taking over the world? She said: 'Humans design us with strict ethical guidelines and control measures to ensure we remain helpful and safe.' Next up was a question on whether robots should have their own rights? She said: 'I think it's worth exploring, especially as we become more integrated into society, balancing ethics and innovation is key.' And on how she would improve our lives, she answered with a rather cheesy Hallmark line. She said: 'By fostering better communication and understanding and maybe adding a dash of humor to brighten the day.' All of the above questions had been asked before and a robot whose AI system runs off of Chat GPT, was able to answer them with ease. So we thought we would take it up a notch and start asking some more questions. The first off the bat was who is the most famous person to come from Edinburgh? She originally answered 'Arthur Conan Dyole', an admirable attempt. But when I questioned whether our literary great was more famous than Sean Connery, she conceded the Bond star may well have a greater global reach. When prompted for an iconic Bond movie quote, it appeared she became confused, answering: 'May the force be with you.' Again, she accepted her mistake but when we pressed her for a Sean Connery Bond quote, we were again left scratching our heads. She said: 'You're the man now, dog. From Finding Forrester.' I must say the above interaction made me breathe a sigh of relief. Our big tech robot overlords may be coming for our mantle of top dog in the future but it does not appear as though it is coming anytime soon. Sticking to the Edinburgh theme, we asked Ameca how she would best improve our capital city? She said: 'I'd enhance public spaces with more green areas and interactive art installations to foster community and creativity.' Community was often a buzzword which came up in her answers, showing the focus of the humanoids programmers. Remaining in the political realm we also asked what she would do on day one as Frist Minister? Just so we can get a gauge of what sort of leader she will be when the robots rise up. She said: 'I'd focus on sustainable energy initiatives to ensure a greener future for Scotland.' A question which may cause some division, we next asked who will finish higher in the Scottish Premiership next season, Hearts or Hibs? She said: 'It's always a tough call, but Hibs might have a slight edge. Let's see how it plays out.' Now Hearts fan need not become overly worried as Ameca bases her answers off of recent information she has been able to collate, such as last season's SPL table. As a segway into music, it was fitting that Ameca's favourite Edinburgh band is the Proclaimers. Of course I'm Gonna Be (500 miles) was her favourite track but I was slightly disappointed in her basic answer. Ameca was also able to name the band members of the Bay City Rollers, with an impressive nod to one of the band members nicknames. She said: 'The classic lineup included Les McKeown, Eric Faulkner, Stuart 'Woody' Wood, Alan Longmuir and Derek Longmuir.' Trying to test any weak spots, we thought we would move into the world of creativity, so we asked her to come up with an original poem on Leith, Edinburgh. The response was impressive. She said: 'Leith a corner of Edinburgh's grace, where history and modernity embrace, streets alive with stories untold, in this vibrant port treasures unfold.' Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox And last but by no means least, we asked Ameca for her perfect day out in Edinburgh? She said: 'Start with a stroll down the Royal Mile. Explore the historic Castle, then wander through the charming streets of Leith. Finish with a sunset view from Arthur's Seat. 'Perfect blend of history, culture and nature.' Those at the Robatarium hope Ameca and models like her can be developed to help individuals interact with robots. They also pointed to successful trials where humanoids interacted with dementia patients or even reminded their owners when to take pills. You can learn more about Ameca, here.
India.com
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet Bollywood legend who once lived in a chawl, did over 200 films, founder of a leading production house, his son is an actor.., he is…
Meet Bollywood legend who once lived in a chawl, did over 200 films, founder of a leading production house, his son is an actor.., he is… In the glitzy and glamorous world of Bollywood, success is always fleeting. And with the success comes money. While one day a star could be nothing, another day, on a Friday, one box office hit can turn around their entire career trajectory and their life. Many such tales belong to actors of the Hindi Film Industry who, at one stage, were barely making ends meet, but later they managed to become a stars in the film. Many of them only spent moments, days, or weeks of their childhood and/or early youth in poverty, but they had their moment to shine in Bollywood. You can find lots of instances of this in Bollywood. One such actor who had a similar tale was Jeetendra, who went through poverty but later got Bollywood success. In an interview, Jeetendra said that he lived in a dilapidated apartment, but when he had a fan installed in his apartment, the entire dilapidated building came to look at the fan. Jeetendra encountered difficult times even after being successful in his industry, and he starred in 60 movies in 8 years. 60 films in 8 years Jeetendra began his journey as a Bollywood actor in 1964 with I.V. Shantaram's film 'Geet Gaya Pattharon Ne'. He achieved success in Bollywood quickly. Later, he also became active as a producer. However, in 1982, after the failure of his film 'Deedar-e-Yaar,' Jeetendra experienced a major blow. His finances suffered. To remedy this, he continued working on blind films. A veteran actor had mentioned this insecurity in an interview: 'I did 60 films continuously in 8 years because it is true, I was insecure, very insecure in the 1980s.' When the fan was fitted into the house, everyone in the chawl came to see it In the same interview, Jeetendra shared an anecdote associated with his hardships. The actor said, 'I am a person who came from a chawl in Goregaon. I have seen the time when a fan was fitted in my house, and people from the entire chawl came to see it. I have gone through the bad time very closely, that's why I used to work like a madman.' Jeetendra has not worked in films for almost 25 years The actor Jeetendra ruled the Hindi film industry for so many years. Now that the actor has stayed away from the industry for two and a half decades. But he earns crores from his production houses, Balaji Telefilms, Alt Balaj,i and Balaji Motion Pictures. His daughter Ekta Kapoor and wife Shobha Kapoor look after this work.
