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Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
From Global Citizen to Germany: The Inspiring Journey of Daniel Ramamoorthy
LOS ANGELES, CA / / July 8, 2025 / Daniel Ramamoorthy's life is a masterclass in embracing the unexpected, saying "yes" to opportunities, and living with purpose. A global event emcee, coach, and problem-solver, Daniel's journey to Germany is as unconventional as it is inspiring-a story of resilience, adaptability, and what he calls "favor." A Pandemic Pivot to Germany For Daniel, life has always been about favor-opportunities that seem to align at just the right time. His move to Germany was no exception. During the pandemic, when the world came to a standstill, Daniel found himself grounded in his parents' home in India. His career as a global MC and speaker was on pause. Then, a high-profile event in Germany opened a door. While in Germany, Daniel Ramamoorthy received an unexpected invitation to emcee an event at RWTH Aachen University. He fell in love with the students and the community. A professor at the university saw his potential and asked if he'd consider pursuing a PhD. Though initially hesitant, Daniel embraced the opportunity, recognizing it as a chance to grow intellectually and contribute to the university's ecosystem. Three years later, Daniel is not only a PhD student but also a brand director at RWTH Aachen, helping transform the city into a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship. A Life of Global Influence Daniel's upbringing as the son of an Indian diplomat shaped his identity as a global citizen. Born in Abu Dhabi, he moved every few years, living in Yemen, France, Algeria, Zimbabwe, Morocco, and beyond. His education at Yale University in the U.S. and his early career with the United Nations further cemented his international perspective. But Daniel's path wasn't linear. After working in grassroots development with World Vision in India, he realized he craved innovation and execution. This led him to pursue an MBA in Ireland, where he unexpectedly found a sense of home. During a recession, he became an entrepreneur out of necessity, founding businesses and learning through both success and failure. It was this entrepreneurial journey that introduced him to the world of public speaking and, eventually, emceeing. "Events are the meeting spot of investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and educators," Daniel Ramamoorthy explains. "I realized the one person who can keep people's attention and add value is the MC." The Art of Emceeing Daniel's transition to professional emceeing was as organic as it was transformative. While hosting a friend's event in Ireland, a German event organizer noticed his energy and invited him to Munich. That gig led to more opportunities, including hosting an event with Sir Richard Branson. Daniel's approach to emceeing is rooted in curiosity, observation, and a deep love for what he does. Drawing inspiration from magicians, musicians, late-night TV hosts, and preachers, he has honed his craft to create engaging, memorable experiences. "I love what I do," he says. "And I think that's tangible. People can tell when you love your job." Building a Distinctive Brand Daniel's personal brand is as vibrant as his personality. From his signature red shoes to his Indo-Western attire, every element of his style reflects his values of energy, diversity, and individuality. His brand journey began when a Brazilian designer created a logo for him, sparking a deeper exploration of who he is and what he represents. "Your brand is not just a logo," Daniel emphasizes. "It's your values, your purpose, and what you stand for." Over time, his brand has evolved organically, shaped by feedback, experimentation, and a commitment to authenticity. Lessons from Germany Living in Germany has been both rewarding and challenging for Daniel Ramamoorthy. He admires the country's predictability, professional mindset, and cultural diversity. However, he has struggled with the language barrier, bureaucracy, and a cultural aversion to risk-taking. Despite these challenges, Daniel has found ways to thrive, leveraging Germany's systems and opportunities to make a meaningful impact. Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs For those starting or running a business, especially as foreigners in Germany, Daniel offers three key pieces of advice: Get a Coach: "A good coach provides a roadmap, holds you accountable, and helps you achieve your goals. Don't underestimate the value of having someone guide you." Stay Curious: "Never stop asking questions. Curiosity is the best way to learn, grow, and innovate." Focus on People: "Everything in life comes down to people. Invest time in understanding yourself and others. The skills of being human are more important than ever." A Life of Purpose At his core, Daniel Ramamoorthy is a problem-solver. Whether he's emceeing an event, coaching entrepreneurs, or supporting philanthropic projects in Liberia and India, his mission is to add value and make a difference. His mantra, "Start now, start simple," encapsulates his approach to life and work. Daniel's journey is a reminder that success isn't about following a traditional path. It's about embracing opportunities, staying true to your values, and finding joy in the process. As he puts it, "When you look back, it all connects. It's not luck-it's favor." To learn more about Daniel Ramamoorthy: Contact: Daniel Ramamoothy: +18325523535 SOURCE: Daniel Ramamoorthy View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Scans Reveal What The Brains of Psychopaths Have in Common
Psychopaths share similarities in brain structure that differ to the rest of the population, a new study reveals, a discovery which could be crucial in developing our understanding of this personality disorder and how it might be treated. Led by researchers from the Research Center Jülich and RWTH Aachen University in Germany, the study compared brain scans of men diagnosed as psychopaths against brain scans from male volunteers without the condition. "Psychopathy is one of the greatest risk factors for serious and persistent violence," write the researchers in their published paper. "In order to detect its neurobiological substrates, we examined 39 male psychopathic subjects and matched controls using structural magnetic resonance imaging and the Psychopathy Check-List (PCL-R)." Related: The PCL-R combines interview results with professional assessments and official records to produce three scores: an overall score, a factor 1 score that measures interpersonal and emotional traits, and a factor 2 score that measures impulsive and antisocial behavior. While there were only slight differences in brain structure corresponding to factor 1 scores, when it came to factor 2, the researchers found significant reductions in certain brain regions among people who scored highly – including in the pons part of the brainstem, the thalamus, the basal ganglia, and the insular cortex. Research has shown these regions mediate control over involuntary actions, and are linked to emotional processing, interpreting sensory information, motivation, and decision making. In other words, these functions play a critical role in determining how we react to our environment. What's more, the brains of psychopathic subjects were found to be around 1.45 percent smaller than those of control subjects, on average. This is tricky to interpret, but might point to developmental problems in people classed as psychopaths. "The present results suggest that the behavioral disturbances that are captured by the PCL-R factor 2 are associated with volume deficits in regions which belong to frontal-subcortical circuits that could be involved in behavioral control," write the researchers. This is a relatively small-scale study with limited diversity of subjects, so further research will be needed to gather more data. The results imply antisocial and impulsive behaviors in those with psychopathic personalities could be heavily influenced by shared neurological characteristics. Future studies may also consider other possible reasons for these differences in brain structure – which could include drug abuse, for example, or traumatic experiences – to help identify cause and effect more clearly. The debate continues about exactly how to classify psychopathy, which typically manifests itself as a chronic lack of empathy, manipulative behavior, and a tendency to be impulsive and take risks. Although the level of psychopathy can vary from person to person, it can also lead to aggressive and violent actions, as the researchers behind this latest study point out – and with a better understanding of the condition, that might be something we can change. "In conclusion, these findings are compatible with the dimensionality of the PCL-R construct, and suggest a particularly strong association of antisocial behavior to smaller volumes in widespread subcortical-cortical brain regions," write the researchers. The research has been published in the European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience. First Step Towards an Artificial Human Genome Now Underway Nightmares Could Make You 3 Times More Likely Die Before 75 The Secret to Better Sleep Could Be As Simple As Eating More Fruit And Veggies
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
European universities struggle to stay neutral amid global political crises
Live Events Universities on both sides of the Atlantic were under intense pressure to deal with campus conflict over political issues long before the Trump administration started cracking down on higher the past three years, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Israel's war on Gaza, prompted by a Hamas attack, have led to student protests around the world and put university administrators in the uncomfortable position of having to take political positions – or try their best not to.'These days, there is hardly a crisis that doesn't hit the campus with unbridled force,' said Ulrich Rüdiger, rector of RWTH Aachen, one of Germany's top research universities.(Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates)In countries like Switzerland and Germany, universities have generally tried to stay neutral, which has in turn raised questions about whether that's a realistic goal, and what such neutrality might be in service the beginning of March, ETH Zurich received a questionnaire from the Trump administration asking whether a research project that receives US funding was in line with new government policies on diversity, equity and inclusion. The university, which has received about $2.5 million on average over the last ten years from the US government, decided not to respond, according to ETH Zurich spokesperson Vanessa Bleich. Later in March, the university announced that it would not make official statements on geopolitical guarantees freedom of research and teaching. At the same time, Swiss universities have to abide by laws restricting the export of technologies that can have both civil and military applications, including those designed in universities. As a result, ETH Zurich announced last year that it would increase scrutiny in the admission of foreign students, especially from China. The decision was denounced by students and researchers, including some who described the policy as in conflict with the country's geopolitical Germany, where the most universities are financed by the government, institutions have to be politically neutral when it comes to party politics, and follow German law. But that's the extent of it – universities are free to take stands when not doing so would threaten their functioning, and they are allowed to uphold values enshrined in the country's constitution, a policy that allows for broad these actions are relatively uncontroversial. After Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, universities in Constance, Halle and Cologne, among others, issued statements expressing solidarity with Ukraine. The following year, the Technical University of Dresden campaigned for their research fellow, economist Gubad Ibadoghlu, to be released from prison in Azerbaijan. In early 2024, the HRK, an organization that represents Germany's university rectors, called on the country's scientific community to stand against discrimination in response to a secret meeting between members of the far-right AfD party and neo-Nazi war in Gaza, however, has complicated matters. As universities around the world have erupted in protest, German institutions have been influenced by the so-called reason of state doctrine, which mandates that the country defend and preserve the state of Israel. Consequently, many German universities have held fast to partnerships with Israeli universities, and in some cases, doubled down on Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, a German research university that considers itself politically neutral, said in March it was going to intensify its relationships with Tel Aviv University, the University of Haifa and Hasoub, an Arab-Israeli innovation center. KIT does not want to 'exclude or separate itself,' but rather foster dialogue, the university society at large is more critical of Israel's actions. A ZDF Politbarometer survey, one of Germany's most important opinion polls, indicates that already in early 2024, only 18% of respondents still believed Israel's military activity in Gaza was justified and 87% wanted Western governments to increase pressure on the Jewish state to ensure that aid reaches the government has taken additional steps to defend Israel under the banner of fighting antisemitism, questions have been raised about how far is too far. Last November, the HRK pushed back against news that Germany's parliament intended to call out the country's higher eduction sector for failing to act more decisively against antisemitism. The rectors' organization called the move 'objectively not necessary' and 'not useful against the backdrop of university autonomy and academic freedom.' Three months later, the Bundestag passed a resolution calling on universities to take stronger stands against she thinks universities should try to steer clear of taking geopolitical positions, Jutta Günther, the rector of the University of Bremen, believes no one should be prevented from standing up for Germany's constitution, the Basic Law. 'We are not neutral towards the Basic Law, we are committed to it. It is the foundation that guarantees freedom of research and teaching in the first place,' she said. In an article Günther wrote for a German science and education website, she appealed to the scientific community to fight for democracy at a moment in which it is under actions are important, said Jonathan Dreusch, the political secretary at the German National Union of Students, but he cautioned that political stands must be taken organically, and not in response to outside pressures. 'Universities must not become pawns. And this also includes instrumentalizing them for short-term political purposes, even with the best of intentions,' he said.
