13, Feb 2024
Emeritus’ success story now a Harvard Business School Case Study
Mumbai, February 13, 2024: The success story of edtech unicorn Emeritus, a global leader in delivering accessible and affordable high-quality education, is now a case study by the prestigious Harvard Business School (HBS), the company announced today. ‘Emeritus: Achieving Impact, Providing Access’, traces the first phase of the company’s founding journey by co-founders Ashwin Damera and Chaitanya Kalipatnapu, showcasing its innovative approach to education which has expanded opportunities to learners globally, and previews the road that lies ahead.
The case study, which will serve as a guide for mission-driven entrepreneurs and professionals, and be used in courses offered by Harvard, follows the journey of Damera, an HBS alumnus, and Kalipatnapu, an alumnus of INSEAD, who shared a dream of making societal impact by bringing access to high-quality education. Authored by HBS senior lecturer Ashish Nanda and research associate Zack Kurtovich, it intricately chronicles the origins of Emeritus’s transformative journey from idea to achieving global scale, made possible by a team united by the mission, and through the strength of strategic partnerships with world-class universities.
Emeritus, a pioneer in online executive education, led the way by offering Small Private Online Courses (SPOCs), cohort-based programs with a mix of synchronous and asynchronous elements, high-touch student support, and live faculty interactions. On how the company’s offerings came to life, the case study states, “…participation in executive education programs was often not feasible for individuals from developing regions, as they typically were prohibitively expensive and required participants to travel to the university campuses. Both Damera and Kalipatnapu were eager to address the unmet need among emerging market professionals for quality executive education at affordable rates”.
The study further notes that as the company’s growth accelerated in collaboration with top universities around the world, Damera and Kalipatnapu’s “leadership in tandem was critical to maintaining a sense of momentum and a strong culture within the firm”. Setting the company distinctly apart from competitors, the case notes the success metrics for the Emeritus co-founders are not valuations or financial returns, but the impact on individuals, companies, and society.
Announcing this milestone of being featured as an HBS case study, Ashwin Damera, Co-Founder and CEO, of Emeritus, said, “Chaitanya and I embarked on this journey to break down barriers to high-quality education. It is humbling to see our endeavor recognized as a case study by Harvard, a world-leading institution. This journey has been a whirlwind, and we hope that our approach to building Emeritus can offer some learnings to other entrepreneurs building mission-driven teams. We remain thankful to our team, university partners, and professionals around the world for placing their trust in us. This is a great achievement as we continue to work towards driving positive change through education.”
The case study also dives into the plans of the company to continue to expand and revolutionize the executive education and upskilling segment. Emeritus is prepared to navigate new markets, expand its product offerings, and forge newer strategic partnerships. With a steadfast commitment to excellence, innovation, and impact, Emeritus remains committed to redefining the landscape of executive education.
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13, Feb 2024
Angel One Achieves 20.43 Million Clients, Reflecting a Strong 58.5% Year-on-Year Surge
Mumbai, 13 February 2024: Angel One Limited, a leading Fintech Company continues its growth momentum as its client base expanded to 20.43 million, a 58.5% YoY growth, with gross client acquisition of 1.03 million, a 162.7% YoY rise, in Jan’24. As India’s most trusted Fintech Company, Angel One remains committed to empowering a billion lives through harnessing the power of data and technology.
Angel One’s dedication to providing a seamless experience has led to its growth across business parameters. In Jan’24, there were 166.35 million orders, a 93.4% YoY increase, equivalent to 7.56 million average daily orders. The company’s average client funding book stood at Rs 22.49 billion in Jan’24.
Angel One continued its impressive expansion with a noteworthy increase in its Unique Mutual Fund SIPs, reaching 485.49 thousand, marking a remarkable growth of 17.3-fold YoY growth. The company also experienced a significant rise in its average daily turnover, reaching Rs 43,879 billion, reflecting a 157.8% YoY growth. Additionally, Angel One’s overall equity turnover market share, based on option premium turnover, expanded by 52 bps MoM to 17.8% In Jan’24.
Mr. Prabhakar Tiwari, Chief Growth Officer, Angel One Limited, said, “Our commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions has been the driving force behind our growth. Angel One’s SuperApp exemplifies our commitment to innovation and evolution in this domain. As we continuously enhance our SuperApp, enabling clients to enhance their investing journey in equities, Mutual Funds and other asset classes, we aim to empower individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those residing in tier 2, 3 and beyond cities, to achieve their financial aspirations confidently and easily.”
Mr. Dinesh Thakkar, Chairman and Managing Director, of Angel One Limited, said, “At Angel One, our commitment to innovation remains resolute, as exemplified by our remarkable month-on-month growth. We persistently integrate cutting-edge technologies into our operational framework, evolving profoundly over the years. Our mission is to empower a billion lives, and our SuperApp serves as a testament to our unwavering dedication to harnessing the strategic potential of data and technology for the benefit of our clients.”
13, Feb 2024
EV Pioneer and Architect of the Statue of Unity to Headline illuminate 2.0
Bangalore/Mysore, February 13, 2024: illuminate 2.0 – A tribute to engineering innovation, an initiative by L&T Technology Services Limited (BSE: 540115, NSE: LTTS), and the esteemed National Institute of Engineering (NIE) in Mysuru, is excited to announce its highly anticipated second edition. Scheduled for Saturday, February 17, at the Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) Convocation Hall, the event promises to be a grand showcase of India’s trailblazing innovations and technological marvels.
illuminate’s speaker lineup boasts of Ramesh KS, Senior Vice President of Ather Energy, who will decode the Cornerstones of Ather Energy’s Electric Vehicle Design, and Mukesh Raval, Advisory Specialist at Larsen & Toubro, who will reveal the intriguing narrative behind the design and construction of the world’s tallest statue – The Statue of Unity. The event is set to draw a diverse and distinguished audience comprising scientists, engineers, industry leaders, government dignitaries, academia, students, and representatives from the media.
Ranked amongst the top engineering colleges in India, The National Institute of Engineering has established 14 Centres of Excellence (CoE) in collaboration with the industry and alumni to enrich research and consultancy activities and to make the course curriculum more contemporary and effective. illuminate 2.0 marks a collaboration between LTTS, an established leader in engineering and R&D services, and NIE, fostering a spirit of excellence that aims to highlight modern engineering advancements and offer insights from both industry and academia. This platform provides a unique opportunity for sharing technical knowledge and expertise from leading practitioners reshaping the global engineering landscape.
Abhishek Sinha, Chief Operating Officer and Board Member at L&T Technology Services stated, “Engineering innovation plays a critical role in shaping our collective future. With iIlluminate, our aim is to shine a light on the exemplary efforts of national trailblazers who are driving forward these technological advancements. Following a successful inaugural edition, both L&T Technology Services and the National Institute of Engineering are poised to propel this celebration of engineering excellence to even greater heights.”
Dr. Rohini Nagapadma, Principal, NIE – Mysore “illuminate serves as an influential platform for students to gain insights from leading practitioners who are redefining the global engineering landscape. The direct industry-academia engagement fostered by this event is invaluable for budding engineers. Collaborating with L&T Technology Services to drive illuminate towards what promises to be an enlightening second edition is indeed a pleasure.”
In its inaugural edition in 2023, illuminate featured the esteemed Padma Shri Dr. Mylswamy Annadurai, the renowned former ISRO scientist affectionately known as the ‘Moon Man of India’, and the innovative Sudhanshu Mani, the genius behind the conceptualization of the revolutionary ‘Vande Bharat’ express trains.
13, Feb 2024
39% Indians’ potential love interest turning out to be scammers
India – February 13, 2024 — Today, McAfee, a global leader in online protection, unveils its second annual “Modern Love” study, about the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in online dating, and the implications this has for increased catfishing and romance scams. This study surveyed 7,000 people in seven countries worldwide, including India. The rise of powerful AI tools complicates the online dating landscape. By leveraging easy-to-use AI tools, romance scammers can craft convincing messages and realistic profile images to trick people looking for love online.
The key findings of this study revealed that 77% of Indians said they’d come across fake profiles and/or photos that look AI-generated on dating websites or apps, or on social media. Further, the prevalence of romance scams emerged with 39% of Indians saying their conversations with a potential love interest online turned out to be with a scammer. 26% said they’d talked with a potential love interest, to discover it was actually an AI-generated bot and not a real person.
91% of Indians revealed they, or someone they know, have been contacted by a stranger through social media or text message and started to “chat” with them regularly to know them better. With that in mind, those looking for love are often more vulnerable to scams when connecting with strangers, and cybercriminals use that vulnerability to their advantage by engaging in long and sophisticated attempts to steal from victims.
Furthermore, the study also discovered that more than half, 65% Indians have used ChatGPT/AI to help create pics or other content for a dating app. Specifically this Valentine’s Day, 56% of Indians are planning to or considering using AI to write messages for their love interest as it helps boost their confidence. However, this contrasts sharply with people’s feelings about receiving AI-generated content: 60% of people said they would be hurt or offended if they found out their Valentine’s message was written by a machine / Artificial Intelligence.
Despite mixed feelings and experiences, the effectiveness of AI is undeniable: 81% of people reported receiving more interest and better responses using AI-generated content than when they drafted or used their own original content.
And if you’re not on dating apps/sites, the McAfee Labs team reveals you still need to exercise caution online with an increase in Valentine-related scams. This includes Valentine-related malware campaigns (25% surge), malicious URLs (300% increase), and a variety of romance-themed spam and email scams (a staggering 400% increase), with the majority focused on Valentine’s shopping and gifts. McAfee Labs expects these numbers will continue rising as February 14 gets closer, urging vigilance.
“The possibilities of AI are endless, and unfortunately, so are the perils. For people who are shy about starting conversations, short on time to craft the perfect message, or whose photos could be brightened, AI offers tools to help enjoy all the fun and excitement that comes with online dating.,” said Steve Grobman, McAfee’s Chief Technology Officer.
“Unfortunately, we know cybercriminals also use AI to scale malicious activity. With love-seekers spending more time online leading up to Valentine’s Day, scammers are using AI to pose as love interests to steal your money or personal information. We encourage people to balance romantic hope with healthy skepticism, to pause before sharing sensitive information online, and to ensure they use the right tools to protect their privacy, identity, and personal information,” continued Grobman.
Steps for protecting yourself from online romance and AI scams.
People can help prevent financial and emotional heartbreak by taking the following steps:
- Scrutinize any direct messages you receive from a love interest, via a dating app or social media. One way to spot a scammer is to watch for consistent, AI-generated messages. These are often quite generic or lack substance. Additionally, it’s important to be sure not to click on any links in messages you receive from someone you have not met in person.
- Do a reverse-image search of any profile pictures the person uses. If the search results show that your love interest is associated with another name or with details that don’t match up with what they’ve told you, you may be chatting with a scammer.
- Never send money or gifts to someone you haven’t met in person, even if they send you money first. Scammers often send money to soften up their victim and build trust, so don’t share personal or account information, even if the other person is forthcoming with theirs.
- Talk to someone you trust about this new love interest. It can be easy to miss things that don’t add up when you are feeling hopeful and excited. So, pay attention to your friends or family when they show signs of concern, and take the relationship slowly.
- Invest in tools to help identify online scams. McAfee’s portfolio of products includes innovative protection features, such as McAfee Scam Protection, that detects and protects you in real time from never-before-seen threats and scams – whether that’s dangerous links shared on text, email, search results, or social media. In addition, McAfee recently announced deepfake detection is on the horizon, furthering McAfee’s commitment to use AI to fight AI scams and help arm consumers with the ability to detect deepfakes.
Survey Methodology
The survey was conducted online in January 2024 by Market Research Company, MSI-ACI via email inviting people 18 years and older to complete an online questionnaire. In total 7,000 adults completed the survey from 7 countries included the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Australia, India, and Japan.
13, Feb 2024
Mudrex Launches PRIME: Premium OTC Services For Institutions And HNIs
BENGALURU, 13th February: Mudrex, the leading global crypto investment platform announced the official launch of Mudrex Prime, an exclusive Over-the-Counter (OTC) services division catering to institutional and high-net-worth individuals. During its pilot phase in the last quarter of 2023, Mudrex Prime achieved a transaction volume surpassing $100 million catering to a diverse clientele of 200+ institutions in India and the European Union.
Mudrex Prime offers extensive asset coverage including USDT, USDC, BTC, ETH, and many more, ensuring instant liquidity with swift fulfillment of large orders at the best OTC rates. Currently, Mudrex Prime supports major currencies such as INR, GBP, EUR, AED, SGD, CHF, and more, allowing users to trade premier assets at zero transaction fees and execute orders with minimal spread.
The OTC services provided by Mudrex Prime are fully compliant with regulatory standards. The platform is registered with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) in India and holds a Virtual Asset Service Provider license in the European Union. The platform prioritizes KYC(B)/AML checks to guarantee the legitimacy and security of all transactions. Headquartered in Bengaluru and San Francisco, Mudrex is backed by Y-Combinator, Nexus Ventures, Arkham Ventures, and Tribe Capital.
Mudrex Prime places a strong emphasis on personalized relationship management, offering users tailored OTC solutions with dedicated tax filing assistance for a seamless experience. The platform is committed to multi-time zone dedicated support, ensuring users receive assistance around the clock.
Commenting on this, CEO and Co-founder, Mr Edul Patel, said, “We are incredibly excited to introduce Mudrex’s OTC services, a significant step towards fulfilling the evolving needs of institutional and family businesses in the crypto space. We aim to empower our users, whether they are seasoned institutions or individuals, with the flexibility to trade across a diverse range of crypto assets. The launch of OTC services is a testament to our commitment to serve all types of clients”.
13, Feb 2024
Puppy Love: Creating Safe Floors for Valentine's Day Play Date with Your Pets
Valentine’s Day, a time dedicated to celebrating love, holds a special place for our faithful pets who eagerly await our daily return, joyfully welcoming us at the doorstep. If you’re planning an exclusive play date with your furry companions this Valentine’s Day, it becomes paramount to ensure not just clean but also safe floors for them. Our pets, deserving of boundless love and care, should have an enjoyable experience, especially considering how they often turn our floors into their playground. Therefore, maintaining a hygienic and safe floor is of utmost importance.
Mumbai-based Pet Parent & Lifestyle influencer, Dr. Disha Nighot said, “In every twist and turn of life, my Bunny and Binny remain a steadfast source of joy and comfort, brightening even the darkest days. The pure and unconditional love shared between a pet and its owner is unparalleled. I hold this sacred connection close, going the extra mile to safeguard the well-being of my cherished pet. Our shared moments on the floor, filled with play and laughter, underline the importance of ensuring a safe floor for my pet’s delicate paws. “
She adds, “Taking on this responsibility, I turn to ITC Nimyle, a neem-based floor cleaner from the trusted house of ITC. I rely on this product to ensure that my floors are not only impeccably clean but also safe for my beloved companion. What sets Nimyle apart is that it is devoid of these harmful chemicals- chlorine, bleach, parabens, sulfates, phosphates, and quats, and does not leave behind any
chemical residue making it a pet-safe floor cleaner. With the assurance that my floors are safe, I can now wholeheartedly focus on what truly matters – spending quality time with my pet, relishing the moments of joy, and basking in the companionship of a healthy and happy furry friend.”
13, Feb 2024
Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year Awards is back with its 10th Edition
February, 2024:
Lokmat Media Group gears up to host the 10th Edition of the most prestigious event in the country – Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year Awards (LMOTY). With a legacy spanning 14 years, LMOTY stands as a beacon of honor, celebrating the outstanding achievements of individuals who have left an indelible mark on Maharashtra and beyond. The prestigious award ceremony will be held in front of the iconic Gateway of India, Mumbai on February 15th, 2024 marking the achievements of individuals who shape Maharashtra’s future.
Marking the 10th excellence of the prestigious awards this year, Lokmat Media Group has bagged some renowned collaboration partners among which they have, Presenting Partner – Poonawalla Fincorp, Associate Partner – BKT, Maharashtra Tourism, and Cultural Department of Maharashtra, Banking Partner – UBI, Insurance Partner – LIC, Radio Partner – Radio City, and Gifting Partners – House of Makeup and Power Max.
Over the years, luminaries such as Mr. Piyush Goyal, Mr. Nitin Gadkari, Mr. Sushil Kumar Shinde, and Ms. Nita Ambani have graced the jury panel, lending their expertise to recognize and honor excellence. The selection process for the LMOTY awards is rigorous, involving editorial meetings, public voting, and evaluation by an eminent jury comprising distinguished personalities from various fields.
In addition to the main awards, LMOTY also bestows special honors on individuals who have made exceptional contributions to society. Past recipients include luminaries like the Hon. President of India Smt. Pratibha Patil, Mr. Amitabh Bachchan, and Mr. Aamir Khan, among others, whose exemplary achievements have inspired millions.
Located in the bustling Colaba neighborhood, overlooking the Arabian Sea, the Gateway of India is not only a popular tourist attraction but also a beloved landmark that holds historical significance for the people of Mumbai. Established with the vision to recognize and celebrate excellence across various fields, LMOTY shines a spotlight on leaders in politics, administration, social service, business, arts, sports, and entertainment who have made significant contributions to society. From fostering economic growth to championing social causes, the nominees represent the diverse tapestry of Maharashtra’s success stories.
“At Lokmat, we take immense pride in honoring the exceptional individuals who have shaped the landscape of Maharashtra through their relentless dedication and unwavering commitment,” says Rishi Darda, Joint Managing Director & Editorial Director, of Lokmat Media Group. “Lokmat Maharashtrian of The Year is more than just an awards ceremony; it is an attestation to the spirit of Maharashtra and the remarkable individuals who embody its ethos.”
13, Feb 2024
The emotive and sensory connection between the brain and art discussed
Gandhinagar: Have you ever thought how any form of art influences the human brain or how our cognition aids in the development and interpretation of art in its various forms? These may seem two separate entities of science and arts, but in fact, they enrich and shape one another and, in turn, enrich us intellectually and emotionally.
To explore and understand the intricacies of this intertwined relationship and its creative and cognitive processes, the Curiosity Lab at the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN), in collaboration with the Cognitive Science Society, Art@IITGN, and the departments of Cognitive and Brain Sciences and Humanities and Social Sciences at IITGN, organised the ‘Art and Cognition Confluence 2024’ on February 10 and 11, 2024.
The two-day residency brought together a unique blend of artists and neuroscientists/researchers from India and abroad for a series of immersive expert talks on the themes of: Art, Minds, and Brains; Music & Mental Health; Neuroaesthetics: The Science of Art; Dance & Emotion; Visual Thinking; What does Drawing Do?; Cajal’s Legacy: Art, Perception and Persona; Art & Cognition through Comics; and AI & Art.
On the first day, Kohinoor Darda, a cognitive neuroscientist, professional Indian classical dancer, and founder and director of the Advancement and Research in the Sciences and Arts (ARISA) Foundation, delivered a talk on ‘Neuroaesthetics: Exploring the Science of Art’. She explained how neuroaesthetics involves applying the science of the brain to the study of art and discussed how important aspects like culture, context, and emotions influence people’s perception of art.
Prof Frederick Coolidge, adjunct faculty at IITGN and a professor of Psychology at the University of Colorado, USA, talked about ‘Cerebellum & Creativity’ and explained how the cerebellum, an important portion of the human brain, tweaks ideas, images, thoughts, and motor movements that influence our creativity. Cognitive scientist, photographer, filmmaker, and writer Dyutiman Mukhopadhyay conducted a workshop on ‘The Image in Context: Exploring Narrative, Color, and Context through Photography’ that focused on understanding, using, and creating photographs and how context affects meaning-making and emotions experienced by a person. The session on ‘What Does Drawing Do?’ by Andrea Kantrowitz, an artist, educator, and director of the Art Education Program at the State University of New York, discussed using drawing to extend and reflect on one’s thought processes. She said, “Some purposes of drawing include observing, visualising, remembering, and reflecting. It makes our thoughts visible. Using drawing to think and learn can be really valuable.”
Shantala Hegde, a neuropsychologist at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences and a musician, through her talk on ‘Music & Mental Health’, looked at music from a neuroscience perspective and said, “Music, one of the higher-order neurocognitive functions of the brain, can be used as a tool to understand the functioning of mind and behaviours. Actively engaging with music corresponds to positive mental health, including intellectual, emotional, social, environmental, physical, and spiritual health.”
The second day of the residency witnessed more fascinating talks and workshops. Roshan Sahi, a visual artist at Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology, spoke about ‘Visual Thinking: Rang – Rasa – Raga’ and through various sketching, drawing, colouring, and painting tasks given to the participants, he explained how the experience of an aesthetic form emerges through the interaction between colour (Rang), emotions (Rasa), and melodic expression (Raga). Prof Vinod Goel, a professor of cognitive neuroscience at York University in Toronto, Canada, delivered a talk on ‘Art, Minds and Brains’ and explained what art is in terms of the structure of symbol systems. According to Prof Goel, “The structure of symbol systems matters. What we imagine as a depiction based on a particular description would differ for different people.”
A cancer researcher turned comics artist, Prof Argha Manna, Artist-in-Resident at IITGN, conducted a session on ‘Drawing Thoughts in Sequence: Exploring the Relationship between Art and Cognition through Comics’. This workshop explored critical thinking, visualising scientific concepts, and cognition through comics. One of its tasks involved encouraging participants to think abstractly, view the world from new angles, and translate it into short comics. Prof Argha said, “The beauty of comics is that the process is abstract, but the output is often concrete. Comics are the shape of your thoughts as text and images in a rhizomatic relationship. Include comics as a part of your learning process. Apart from prose, if you can also draw the science behind why the sky is blue, you really know the process!”
Prof Dawn Hunter, a renowned visual artist, associate professor, and a distinguished faculty member at the University of South Carolina’s School of Visual Arts and Design, delivered a talk on ‘The Fusion of Artistry, Perception, and Persona in Cajal’s Legacy’, to discuss the work of Santiago Ramon y Cajal, a Spanish neuroscientist and Nobel Prize winner in 1900, who is also known as the father of modern neuroscience. Gayatri Nerpagar, a Sabarmati Bridge Research Fellow at IITGN’s Department of Cognitive and Brain Sciences and a trained Bharatnatyam dancer, talked about ‘Navarasa: Exploring the Embodiment and Perception of Emotions’. She used various activities during the session to explain how Navarasa fits into certain cognitive science theories.
Prof Jaison Manjaly, Coordinator of the Confluence and the Jasubhai Memorial Chair Professor of Philosophy and Cognitive Science at IITGN, conducted the final session on ‘AI & Art’ and explored the subject by discussing various questions such as: What is a machine?, What is the difference between humans and machines?, Are humans machines?, and so on.
All the sessions of the Art and Cognition Confluence 2024 involved lively Q&A and discussion segments among the participants and experts, which further offered critical insights into various facets of art and cognition, which enable us to make sense of the world around us and respond to it. The confluence of art and cognition is an intersection where creativity and aesthetics come together to shape our perceptions, emotions, and intellectual abilities.
13, Feb 2024
"Unprotected: The Link Between Missed Vaccines and Cancer Risks"
By
Dr. N. Senthil Kumar PhD,
Saveetha College of physiotherapy, SIMATS, Chennai
Ms. Akshaya. V, MPT Saveetha College of physiotherapy, SIMATS, Chennai
Missing the HPV vaccine in the immunization schedule can leave individuals vulnerable to HPV infection and its associated complications, including cervical cancer and other HPV-related cancers. If someone has missed receiving the HPV vaccine according to the recommended schedule, they need to catch up on their vaccination as soon as possible.
HPV VACCINE
Boys and girls aged 9 -12 should receive the HPV vaccine. To be effective, the vaccination should be completed by age 13. 9vHPV administration is an intramuscular (IM) injection in the deltoid region or anterior lateral thigh area. Current vaccination recommendations are based on the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Age 9 to 15 years: Two doses of the HPV vaccine are recommended for most patients. The second dose of the HPV vaccine is administered 6 to 12 months after the first dose. Adolescents who have received two doses less than five months apart require a third dose of the HPV vaccine.
Age 15 to 26 years: Three doses of the HPV vaccine are recommended for teens and young adults who start the series at 15 through 26 years. The recommended three-dose schedule is 0, 1 to 2, and 6 months. Three doses are recommended for a patient with immune-
compromised conditions (e.g., HIV infection, immunosuppressive therapy)
Age 27 to 45 years: Most adults in this age group would have very minimal benefits from vaccination. Individuals who are not already immunized to HPV (e.g., a previously unvaccinated person who has never had sex) and the person at risk for acquiring a newer
HPV infection shortly (e.g., who plans to have sex with a new partner) might benefit from vaccination.
Debunking Myths and Misconceptions: The route of HPV transmission is primarily through skin-to-skin or skin-to-mucosa contact. Sexual transmission is the most documented, but there have been studies suggesting non-sexual courses. The horizontal transfer of HPV includes fomites, fingers, and mouth, skin contact (other than sexual).
Vertical transmission from mother to child is another HPV transfer course. Several studies have emphasized the possibility of infection through the amniotic fluid, or the placenta, or via contact with maternal genital mucosa during natural birth.
Overcoming Barriers to Vaccination: While the HPV vaccine offers significant benefits, barriers to vaccination persist, including cost, access, and cultural factors. Efforts to increase vaccine accessibility, such as implementing school-based vaccination programs and
subsidizing vaccine costs, are essential in reaching underserved populations. Additionally, culturally sensitive education initiatives can address cultural beliefs and promote vaccine acceptance within diverse communities.
HPV Vaccination for Men’s Health: While cervical cancer is often associated with HPV, the virus can also cause other cancers in men, including anal, penile, and oropharyngeal cancers. By getting vaccinated, men can significantly reduce their risk of developing these types of cancers later in life.
13, Feb 2024
Goa Tourism awarded the Most Innovative Product Award for Regenerative Tourism
The award was presented by Diya Kumari Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister and Tourism Minister, Govt of Rajasthan. This award recognizes Goa’s leading role in promoting Regenerative Tourism which focuses on responsible and sustainable practices.
Goa’s ‘Ekadasha Teertha’ initiative brings together spirituality, local culture, nationalism and conscious tourism. Goa’s efforts in preserving heritage, organizing vibrant festivals, offering adventure activities, and having world-class facilities for meetings and events were highlighted. This shows Goa’s commitment to sustainability.
This award firmly establishes Goa as a leader in Regenerative Tourism. It marks an important achievement for Goa’s tourism industry.
