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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Lawyer seeks list of sacred names from CBFC to avoid using them in film
A Kochi-based lawyer has approached the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), Mumbai, seeking a list of gods, goddesses, and sacred religious names to avoid them while naming the characters in his proposed movie. Hareesh Vasudevan, the lawyer, has sought the list through an application filed by invoking the provisions of the Right to Information Act. The move comes in the wake of the CBFC objecting to the use of the name 'Janaki' for a character in a Malayalam movie, Janaki v/s State of Kerala. The makers of the movie had eventually agreed to add an initial 'V' to the name Janaki as a compromise step to release the film in theatres. Referring to objections raised by the Board, Mr. Vasudevan sought to know the source of information that the Board relied on to identify Janaki as the name of a God. He has sought the 'list of names of goddesses in India' to enable him to avoid using such names in the proposed film depicting a woman as a victim of sexual assault and rape, so that he can 'avoid undermining the dignity and sanctity of such goddesses or their names.' Mr. Vasudevan, who said that he wanted to name a character who commits sexual assault, also sought 'the list of names of gods in India and sacred religious names' so that he could 'avoid naming that character with such names that carry religious sentiments and could undermine the dignity and sanctity of such names or gods.'
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Gig Zone's Give and Take
'We need to talk…about deals starting at R29'. Early mornings of Gen Z and millennials are often about waking up to smart lines like these. Sent by multiple food delivery applications such as Swiggy and Zomato, ordering online is not restricted to food delivery applications. E-commerce platform Amazon, registered 1.1 billion customer visits during its Great Indian Festival sale in 2023. [legitimising a shift in the mentality of Indian consumers from going to the market to buying things online – both swiggy n amazon happening online so where's the shift – delete this part ]. Urban studies expert Vandana Vasudevan's new book, OTP Please Online Buyers, Sellers and Gig Workers in South Asia (Penguin), studies data from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka to show how the culture is driving change in the lives of buyers, sellers, and workers of the gig economy. Free from the kitchen 'The biggest change food delivery applications and its workers have brought in the lives of a working person, especially a woman, is freedom,' says Vasudevan. Her book cites the example of Shobha Raani, a cyber café owner in Patna, who orders food for herself every weekend afternoon as she is exhausted after managing her own business. 'Earlier, women had to sweat it out in the kitchen in case they had sudden guests. They now have the freedom to order in food. On the one hand, this saves time, and on the other, it pushes women, at least in the urban space, towards more creative things,' Vasudevan adds. This freedom has also impacted singles, men and women. 'Living alone is suddenly a lot easier and an option for a lot of people. They can buy any kind of food they want online. They are free from the struggles of cooking food every day,' says Vasudevan. The pain and struggle This new-found independence has a downside—for the workers of the gig economy. 'Many jobs were lost during COVID-19. This economy offered new opportunities so that they could earn and take care of their families. However, there are many incidents of delivery partners meeting with accidents as they have to speed their bikes to deliver food/groceries fast,' she says. Recently, both the Rajasthan and Karnataka state governments introduced measures to protect the well-being of gig workers. Vasudevan welcomes these policies as they will ensure the safety of workers and give their jobs security—after all, they are major stakeholders in this economy. Workers and their families are often deprived of accidental insurance if they are involved in a mishap in the course of the job, she points out.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Apollo AyurVAID announces foray into the Ayurveda product segment
Ayurveda hospital network Apollo AyurVAID on Wednesday announced its foray into the Ayurveda product segment with a capital outlay of Rs 15 crore, which will help the company cross Rs 500 crore revenue in the next five years. This foray into the new vertical not only complements the inpatient-outpatient care model but also opens scalable revenue opportunities and reinforces the vision of mainstreaming evidence-based Ayurveda services and products by making it accessible globally, Apollo AyurVAID founder, MD and CEO Rajiv Vasudevan said in a statement. "We anticipate this portfolio will be a key growth driver, with a revenue aspiration of Rs 500 crores in the next 5 years," Vasudevan said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Join new Free to Play WWII MMO War Thunder War Thunder Play Now Undo The Ayurveda products division is being developed as a business unit of Apollo AyurVAID, which is a National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH)-accredited precision Ayurveda hospital network. While classical formulations will be available through prescription, the OTC (over the counter) and medical foods lines will be available through a wide network of retail and digital platforms. Live Events "As we enter the Ayurveda products space, our broader vision is to take the Apollo AyurVAID brand across the length and breadth of India. In the current fiscal we plan to expand our hospital network in an asset-light manner by adding 9 new points of presence, scaling our bed capacity to 350, and aiming to treat over 50,000 patients. "With a CAGR of 75 per cent over the last 2-3 years, we are on track to surpass the annualised Rs 100 crore revenue mark by mid next year," Vasudevan added. India's Ayurveda products market is around Rs 60,000 crore, which is growing at over 16 per cent annually, the company added.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Puducherry adopts verbal autopsy model to identify TB treatment delay patterns
New Delhi: Puducherry has adopted the verbal autopsy model to assess reasons behind tuberculosis deaths, identify patterns for treatment delay, improve triaging process and referral mechanism. The Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute (IGMC&RI) in Puducherry has undertaken the task of analysing 160 TB deaths that had been reported in the UT in 2024 and would be submitting its finding to the Centre's TB division," State TB Officer of Puducherry, Dr C Venkatesh told PTI. "Using this method, doctors at IGMC&RI, Puducherry, are investigating the causes behind deaths due to tuberculosis and identifying both patient-related and health system related factors," Dr Kavita Vasudevan from the Community Medicine Department at Medical college, who is leading the project, said. A verbal autopsy is an interview-based process where close relatives or caregivers of the deceased are asked questions about circumstances and factors leading to death. For example, they are asked about the deceased's symptoms, treatment history, hospital admission time, treatment received and the circumstances at the time of death. This information is collected in a structured format, after which doctors assess the probable cause of death. This technique involves mixing both quantitative and qualitative methods to arrive at factors that lead to mortality in TB patients. For quantitative method, clinical records of TB deaths are being reviewed, while for the qualitative component, stakeholder interviews are being conducted with National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) staff as well as the kin of the deceased patients, Dr Vasudevan explained. Preliminary analysis has revealed that the majority of TB deaths are occurring within seven days of being diagnosed, implying there is a delay in patients accessing the health facility and reaching the hospital late, she said. "A significant number of patients who died belong to the neighbouring districts of Tamil Nadu. These patients have come to health facilities in Puducherry for availing treatment and often give false addresses or addresses of their relatives in Puducherry," she said. Social factors also play a role and in some cases, social stigma related to TB or family neglect prevented patients from seeking timely treatment, Dr Vasudevan explained. Verbal autopsy is an important tool for public health, especially when the cause of death and the factors leading to death cannot be clearly determined from medical records. Puducherry's health department is reportedly planning to make verbal autopsies mandatory for every TB death case, Dr Venkatesh informed. Identifying the reasons for TB mortality can provide critical insights into the factors leading to these deaths, he said. In addition, the differentiated TB care approach recommended by the Central TB division is also implemented in Puducherry. This approach involves the provision of comprehensive evaluation and supportive treatment services at various healthcare levels. By employing this risk stratification process, healthcare providers can tailor their approach to ensure appropriate care for individuals identified with specific risks, he said. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has also advised use of verbal autopsies as an important tool in the fight against TB to better understand early symptoms, symptom duration, treatment initiation and interruptions, and the diagnostic process. Verbal autopsy provides insights into patient as well as health system delays, social or financial challenges faced during illness, perceptions of healthcare services and barriers to accessing timely diagnosis and treatment. Tuberculosis is one of the top ten causes of death worldwide and the second leading cause of death from a single infectious agent after coronavirus disease, surpassing HIV. India's TB burden remains a major public health challenge, highlighted Dr Vasudevan. According to recent estimates, number of deaths due to TB in India was 23 per lakh population. In Puducherry, the total TB notifications for the year 2022 was 3,835 which translates to nearly 247 TB notifications per one lakh population with a death rate of eight per cent, she said. As part of the Nationals Strategic plan and WHO End TB Strategy , one of the milestones is to reduce global TB deaths by 90 per cent by 2025, using 2015 as the baseline, she stated. A comprehensive approach is essential to effectively tackle TB, which includes provision of quality TB care through access to quality diagnostics, effective drugs for therapy, prevention strategies and identifying the underlying causes of mortality associated with the disease.
The Print
5 days ago
- Health
- The Print
Puducherry adopts verbal autopsy model to identify TB treatment delay patterns
'Using this method, doctors at IGMC&RI, Puducherry, are investigating the causes behind deaths due to tuberculosis and identifying both patient-related and health system related factors,' Dr Kavita Vasudevan from the Community Medicine Department at Medical college, who is leading the project, said. The Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute (IGMC&RI) in Puducherry has undertaken the task of analysing 160 TB deaths that had been reported in the UT in 2024 and would be submitting its finding to the Centre's TB division,' State TB Officer of Puducherry, Dr C Venkatesh told PTI. New Delhi, Jul 8 (PTI) Puducherry has adopted the verbal autopsy model to assess reasons behind tuberculosis deaths, identify patterns for treatment delay, improve triaging process and referral mechanism. A verbal autopsy is an interview-based process where close relatives or caregivers of the deceased are asked questions about circumstances and factors leading to death. For example, they are asked about the deceased's symptoms, treatment history, hospital admission time, treatment received and the circumstances at the time of death. This information is collected in a structured format, after which doctors assess the probable cause of death. This technique involves mixing both quantitative and qualitative methods to arrive at factors that lead to mortality in TB patients. For quantitative method, clinical records of TB deaths are being reviewed, while for the qualitative component, stakeholder interviews are being conducted with National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) staff as well as the kin of the deceased patients, Dr Vasudevan explained. Preliminary analysis has revealed that the majority of TB deaths are occurring within seven days of being diagnosed, implying there is a delay in patients accessing the health facility and reaching the hospital late, she said. 'A significant number of patients who died belong to the neighbouring districts of Tamil Nadu. These patients have come to health facilities in Puducherry for availing treatment and often give false addresses or addresses of their relatives in Puducherry,' she said. Social factors also play a role and in some cases, social stigma related to TB or family neglect prevented patients from seeking timely treatment, Dr Vasudevan explained. Verbal autopsy is an important tool for public health, especially when the cause of death and the factors leading to death cannot be clearly determined from medical records. Puducherry's health department is reportedly planning to make verbal autopsies mandatory for every TB death case, Dr Venkatesh informed. Identifying the reasons for TB mortality can provide critical insights into the factors leading to these deaths, he said. In addition, the differentiated TB care approach recommended by the Central TB division is also implemented in Puducherry. This approach involves the provision of comprehensive evaluation and supportive treatment services at various healthcare levels. By employing this risk stratification process, healthcare providers can tailor their approach to ensure appropriate care for individuals identified with specific risks, he said. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has also advised use of verbal autopsies as an important tool in the fight against TB to better understand early symptoms, symptom duration, treatment initiation and interruptions, and the diagnostic process. Verbal autopsy provides insights into patient as well as health system delays, social or financial challenges faced during illness, perceptions of healthcare services and barriers to accessing timely diagnosis and treatment. Tuberculosis is one of the top ten causes of death worldwide and the second leading cause of death from a single infectious agent after coronavirus disease, surpassing HIV. India's TB burden remains a major public health challenge, highlighted Dr Vasudevan. According to recent estimates, number of deaths due to TB in India was 23 per lakh population. In Puducherry, the total TB notifications for the year 2022 was 3,835 which translates to nearly 247 TB notifications per one lakh population with a death rate of eight per cent, she said. As part of the Nationals Strategic plan and WHO End TB Strategy, one of the milestones is to reduce global TB deaths by 90 per cent by 2025, using 2015 as the baseline, she stated. A comprehensive approach is essential to effectively tackle TB, which includes provision of quality TB care through access to quality diagnostics, effective drugs for therapy, prevention strategies and identifying the underlying causes of mortality associated with the disease. PTI PLB DV DV This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
