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Mint
4 days ago
- Health
- Mint
‘Oil Board': CBSE flags obesity rate in India; urges schools to encourage students to use stairs, limit ‘high-fat snack'
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a follow-up circular dated 15 July 2025, reinforcing its earlier guidance on promoting healthy lifestyles among students through the establishment of 'oil Boards' in schools. CBSE stated that this initiative sought to raise awareness of the dangers of excessive oil consumption and to encourage healthier dietary and physical activity habits among students and staff. In continuation of Circular No. Acad-26/2025 dated 14 May 2025 on sugar boards, the latest directive from CBSE (Circular No. Acad-45/2025) highlighted the alarming rise of obesity in India. Citing data from the National Family Health Survey-5 (NFHS-5, 2019-21), CBSE board noted that over one in five adults in urban areas are overweight or obese. Further referencing the 2025 Lancet Global Burden of Disease (GBD) obesity forecasting study, CBSE stressed that the number of overweight and obese adults in India is projected to more than double — from 18 crore in 2021 to 44.9 crore by 2050. Childhood obesity, CBSE added, is chiefly influenced by poor dietary habits and insufficient physical activity. Addressing school principals, the CBSE circular mandated several measures to sensitize both students and staff: Installation of Oil Boards: Schools must display digital or static posters in common areas such as cafeterias, lobbies, and meeting rooms to educate about the harmful effects of excessive oil consumption. Health Messaging on Official Stationery: Printing messages promoting healthy habits on letterheads, envelopes, notepads, folders and publications aims to provide ongoing reminders combating obesity. Promotion of Healthy Meals and Physical Activity: Schools are urged to provide nutritious food options — emphasising fruits, vegetables and low-fat selections — while limiting sugary drinks and high-fat snacks. Physical activity initiatives include encouraging stairs usage, short exercise breaks during school hours, and facilitating walking routes around campus. The CBSE circular also encouraged experiential learning by involving students in the design and preparation of these Oil Boards to foster engagement with health-conscious practices. Relevant information, education and communication (IEC) materials — including posters and videos — are made available through the official YouTube channel of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the CBSE circular stated. CBSE underscored that this initiative aligns with the broader ethos of Atmanirbharta (self-reliance), stating: 'We cannot rely on imported niche technologies that are crucial for our offensive and defensive missions' — drawing a parallel to the importance of indigenous solutions in education and health promotion. School authorities have been called upon to play a vital role in stemming the obesity epidemic by embedding healthier habits from the grassroots level in educational environments. The circular concluded with an appeal from CBSE to ensure 'a safer, healthier generation, equipped to face future challenges with better wellbeing,' reinforcing the critical role of schools in shaping lifelong habits of wellness.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Time of India
Drones and CCTVs to secure 57km-long Kanwar route
1 2 Prayagraj: To offer foolproof security to kanwariyas, the devotees of Lord Shiva gearing up for the Kanwar Yatra in the holy month of Shrawan walking barefoot on the 57 km stretch between Sangam/Daraganj to Bhadohi border (Prayagraj-Varanasi route), Prayagraj police have divided the entire route into three super zones, seven zones and 17 sectors, deploying around 1,000 police personnel at static points. Police have also implemented a three-layered security plan effective from July 11 to August 9. Moreover, the district traffic police authorities have decided to make the Prayagraj-Varanasi segment a one-way route from Saturday and divert the traffic for heavy and commercial vehicles on alternative roads. The comprehensive security plan also includes three drones, over 550 CCTV surveillance networks at static locations, 12 mobile police pickets and helpdesks. Barricading has also been done at Ganga ghats and other crowded route points. Around 1,000 cops are assigned duties round-the-clock in three shifts at static points. "With thousands of kanwariyas all set to converge on Varanasi's Kashi Vishwanath corridor to offer jalabhishek with holy Ganga water, top cops implemented an elaborate security and traffic management plan for the safety and security of kanwariyas," said DCP (Ganga Nagar) and nodal officer (Kanwar Yatra) Kuleep Singh. He added that: "Devotees will be collecting holy water from Sangam, Dashaswamedh, and other ghats in Prayagraj and heading towards Kashi Vishwanath for jalabhishek." As roads from Sangam nose to Shastri bridge and adjoining areas were already widened during the Maha Kumbh, this will offer traffic police the ability to regulate flow during the yatra. Singh said an elaborate traffic plan has also been drafted beginning Friday to offer respite to daily commuters. Police have also roped in personnel of Jal police and PAC (flood control) to ensure the safety of devotees at ghats in view of the flood season. Besides barricades, medical teams along with ambulances are on standby to help kanwariyas when needed. The department has also come up with a separate traffic management plan near prominent Shiva temples of city and forces are being deployed accordingly.
United News of India
13-06-2025
- Science
- United News of India
ISRO working with NASA, Axiom, SpaceX to address AX-4 mission to ISS piloted by Indian astronaut
Chennai, June 13 (UNI) The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday said it was working with Axiom Space, NASA and SpaceX to address the technical glitch--leakage of LOX fuel--that led to the deferment of Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) piloted by decorated Indian astronaut Subhanshu Shukla, carrying the hopes and dreams of billions and conducted seven key microgravity experiments ISRO said Safety and mission integrity remain its top priorities. In a post on X, ISRO Chairman V Narayanan said "ISRO is working closely with Axiom Space, NASA, SpaceX as they responsibly address the ISS Zvezda module observation causing the Ax-4 delay. Safety and mission integrity remain our top priorities." The launch was scheduled to take off to ISS on a 14-day docking at ISS involving four crew members from India, US, Hungary and Poland, but was deferred after the LOX leak was detected during post static fibre booster inspections. After addressing the glitch, the fresh launch dates would be announced SpaceX and Axiom said and that the launch window availability was still available till June end and July. This is ISRO first mission in over 40 years and Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will be India's second national astronaut to go to space since 1984 after Rakesh Sharma in 1984. Meanwhile, in another update, chronicling the mission's key developments, ISRO said "The launch of Axiom Mission-04 (Ax-04), which includes the launch of India's first astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to the International Space Station, has been postponed. The launch originally targeted on May 29, 2025 was deferred due to observation in electrical harness in Crew Dragon Module, to June 8, 2025 The launch was postponed by one day to June 09, 2025 due to delay in preparedness of the Falcon 9 vehicle for the launch from Florida. The launch date was further postpone to June 10, 2025, due to unfavourable weather in the ascent corridor. Additional observation of oxygen leakage in the engine bay was observed during the preparation for hot fire test conducted on June 08, 2025. Moreover, there was an observation of an anomaly in one of the engine actuator which was replaced along with the controller. Anticipating the quick resolution of LOX leak issue, the launch was rescheduled to June 11, 2025. During the appraisal of technical issues by Axiom & SpaceX to ISRO delegation on June 10, 2025, ISRO recommended to carry out in-situ repairs or replacement and conduct a low-temperature leak test to validate system performance and integrity, before proceeding with launch clearance. On June 11, 2025, NASA informed that they are working with Roscosmos to evaluate a new pressure signature indicating a leak in the aft most segment of the ISS Zvezda Russian service module, after the recent repair attempt. In order to assess the situation and determine the need for further troubleshooting, the launch of Axiom-4 mission is being postponed. The revised launch schedule will be announced by NASA and Axiom after the activities and technical reviews are satisfactorily completed. UNI GV 2142
Business Standard
12-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Upwind Appoints Rinki Sethi as Chief Security Officer to Accelerate the Runtime Security Revolution
PRNewswire San Francisco (California) [US], June 12: Upwind, the runtime-first cloud security platform, announced today the appointment of cybersecurity industry leader Rinki Sethi as Chief Security Officer. In this role, Sethi will lead Upwind's global Information Security and Technology functions, while also helping drive company-wide strategy across marketing, go-to-market, and customer engagement--accelerating the adoption of runtime security across the enterprise. Sethi joins Upwind at a defining moment for the industry and for the company. Following 4,000% YoY revenue growth in 2024, 40% customer expansion and more than 30 product updates in Q1 2025, Upwind has become a formidable challenger to legacy CNAPP vendors by delivering what others can't: real-time, runtime-first detection, and protection across every layer of the cloud stack. A recognized cybersecurity executive and board member, Sethi brings over two decades of experience building and scaling security programs at companies such as Twitter, BILL, Rubrik, Walmart, IBM, Palo Alto Networks, and eBay/PayPal, while serving on the boards of Vaultree and ForgeRock. She is also a founding partner at Lockstep Ventures, where she invests in the next generation of cybersecurity innovation and disruption. As one of Upwind's early customers, Sethi brings a unique perspective from both the customer and boardroom lens--making her a natural fit to help lead the company's next phase of growth. "Rinki is one of the most respected CISOs in the world, and her decision to join Upwind is a major signal of where the future of cloud security is headed," said Amiram Shachar, CEO and co-founder of Upwind. "She was one of the first to recognize that runtime context transforms how we secure the cloud. Now, she'll help scale that vision globally with the technical depth, customer empathy, and executive horsepower to match." Unlike traditional cloud security tools that rely on static rules and fragmented signals, Upwind delivers a unified CNAPP platform that combines agentless visibility with eBPF-powered runtime detection. By integrating CSPM, CWPP, CDR, vulnerability management, and identity security into a single platform, and grounding it all in live runtime activity, Upwind helps security teams focus on what matters and act before threats become incidents. Customers report up to 95% fewer alerts and dramatically faster time-to-remediation. "As a CISO, I lived the pain of chasing dashboards while incidents unfolded in real-time," said Rinki Sethi, Chief Security Officer of Upwind. "Upwind is the first platform I've seen that flips the model, from reactive noise to real-time decisions. As an early customer, I experienced how powerful it is to operate with full runtime context. That's why I'm joining Upwind, to help build the future I always wanted as a practitioner." Sethi holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science Engineering from UC Davis and a master's degree in Information Security from Capella University. She is a widely recognized industry voice, passionate mentor, and advocate for women in security. Outside of work, she's a mom of two, a fitness enthusiast, and an active supporter of startups shaping the next wave of cybersecurity innovation. About Upwind Upwind is the next-generation cloud security platform that helps organizations run faster and more securely. Designed for today's dynamic, cloud-native environments, Upwind combines cloud security posture with real-time runtime context to deliver actionable protection across the entire application lifecycle. Founded by Amiram Shachar and the team behind (acquired by NetApp for $450M), Upwind is backed by Greylock, Cyberstarts, Leaders Fund, Craft Ventures, Cerca Partners, Penny Jar (founded by NBA star Steph Curry), and Sheva (founded by NBA player Omri Casspi). The company has raised $180M since its founding in 2022. Learn more at Media Contact Justine Rosin Headline Media justine@ IL:+972 54 885 9141 US:+1 917 724 2176 UK:+44 203 769 2363 Photo: (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by PRNewswire. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Prayagraj admin tightens security arrangements for Bakrid
1 2 Prayagraj: City cops on Friday intensified security arrangements for Bakrid, to be celebrated on Saturday and deployed adequate police forces at 60 static locations. The cops have also divided city areas into five zones and ten sectors with the objective of maintaining peace during the festival. In addition to making elaborate security arrangements, the cops are also coordinating with other govt departments like power, PMC, Jal Sansthan, etc., to ensure peaceful festivities. Senior cops reviewed security arrangements for old city areas and intensified vigilance in mixed populated areas. Additional DCP (City) Abhijeet Kumar told TOI, "Elaborate security arrangements have been made for the city, and PAC battalions were also called in from neighbouring districts to maintain law and order. Cops are conducting foot marches in vulnerable and hotspot areas, and a close watch is being maintained. " On the directives of top police officials, the cops implemented a multi-layered strategy aimed at preventing communal tension, ensuring public order, and maintaining religious harmony. Key focus areas include enhanced patrolling, community outreach, a crackdown on banned animal sacrifices, and real-time social media monitoring. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Over 70 peace committee meetings with religious leaders, civil society members and local administrators were already held to maintain peace. Authorities identified 60 sensitive spots across district and deployed adequate forces. Foot patrols were intensified, while UP-112 emergency response vehicles were rerouted and briefed for rapid deployment. Strict surveillance is also underway to counter rumour-mongering and inflammatory content on social media, with legal action promised against those spreading communal hatred. Meanwhile, city markets, including Chowk, Bahadurganj, Johnstonganj Crossing, Ghanta Ghar, Kareli, Sulemsarai, and adjoining areas, witnessed a heavy flow of shoppers a day ahead of the festival. A rush was also noticed at the prime goat market in Hatia, with people seen making their last-minute purchases. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
