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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
20 years gone, Madhuban Bapudham plot allottees told to shell out lakhs
Ghaziabad: GDA has started sending notices to around 1,500 plot allottees in Madhuban Bapudham, asking them to pay additional charges following a court-mandated hike in land compensation to farmers. Affected buyers now face an average additional cost of Rs 5,175 per sqm, that is Rs 5.17 lakh for a 100 sqm plot and Rs 15.5 lakh for larger plots up to 300 sqm. The plots were earlier sold to them at Rs 11,800 per sqm. "In case an allottee is not able to pay the additional fee, they will have to surrender the plot, and the initial amount paid will be refunded by GDA. Those who wish to retain plots will be given the option to deposit the additional amount in four instalments," a GDA official told TOI. Residents have expressed anger over the sudden burden, but the GDA said it was implementing the directive as ordered by the court and has no discretion in the matter. "This is an additional burden on allottees. Many of us have retired and have limited income sources, so managing the amount will be tough," Leeladhar, who bought land in the township. A residential plot scheme rolled out in 2004 near Delhi Meerut Road, Madhuban Bapudham spans over 1,231 hectares and has 2,570 plots under different categories: 254 MLA plots, 762 developed plots earmarked for farmers whose land was acquired, and 1,554 plots for other buyers who will now have to pay the additional fee. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Install the Perfect Pool at Home – Start Here Backyard Pool | Search Ads Learn More Undo over land belonging to five villages of Sadarpur, Mainapur, Naglapath, Yaqoobpur, and Morta. In 2004, a group of farmers who had parted with their land (281 acres) in Sadarpur, Mainapur, Naglapath, Yaqoobpur and Morta villages challenged the Authority's land acquisition rates—farmers were offered between Rs 32 per sqm and Rs 123 per sqm for parting with their lands, but the developed plots were sold at Rs 11,800 per sqm. Currently, the per unit cost of flats under group housing societies in Madhuban Bapudham scheme varies between Rs 50 lakh and Rs 65 lakh. After they failed to get relief from the high court in 2008, the farmers moved the Supreme Court, which in Nov 2016 directed that revised compensation be paid as per the provisions of the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation & Resettlement Act, 2013. "GDA was forced to revisit land rates of plots after a group of farmers moved court demanding higher land compensation. To pay the enhanced compensation to the farmers, the GDA needed Rs 1,100 crore. So, it took a loan of Rs 800 crore. The Authority now intends to recover the remaining amount from plot buyers by loading the extra cost on them with retrospective effect," the official said.
Kuwait Times
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Kuwait Times
Court adjourns hearings on Khor Abdullah appeals
Court adjourns hearings on Khor Abdullah appeals BAGHDAD: The Iraqi Federal Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned hearings on two appeals submitted by Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid and Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Sudani, challenging the court's earlier decision to annul Law No 42 of 2013. The law ratified the bilateral agreement between Iraq and Kuwait on the regulation of maritime navigation in the Khor Abdullah waterway. According to the court's official schedule, both cases will now be heard in adjourned sessions without pleadings on June 25. President Rashid and Premier Al-Sudani filed separate appeals in mid-April, seeking to overturn the ruling that invalidated the agreement, and called for the reinstatement of the ratified law. The court had initially set April 22 to consider the lawsuits but subsequently postponed the hearings multiple times - first to June 30, then to June 22, before moving the date up to June 19. It has now rescheduled the hearings once again to June 25. The court's ruling on the matter holds significant implications for Iraq's international agreements and its diplomatic relations with Kuwait. — KUNA
Forbes
20 hours ago
- Health
- Forbes
Why Autism Diagnoses Are Increasing: What Changed In 2013
Changes in diagnostic criteria drove an increase in autism diagnoses. Autism has been in the spotlight as more public figures react to rising diagnosis rates. Some frame it as an epidemic, prompting speculation about causes. But what many don't realize is that much of the increase can be traced to two major changes in how autism is diagnosed. Starting in 2013, people already diagnosed with ADHD could now also be diagnosed with autism, something that was not allowed previously. Further, doctors were now encouraged to consider a person's internal distress, not just observable externals, when determining whether their autistic experience qualified for diagnosis. These two changes account for a significant portion of the increase in autism diagnoses. To receive a mental health diagnosis, a person must show evidence of impairment. For autism, this means behaviors associated with a differently wired brain must cause real life challenges--not just exist. But how do we define impairment? During my medical training, that was a determination for the professionals to make. These standards were defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fourth Edition, the manual doctors used to determine mental health diagnoses. Originally published in 1994, the DSM-IV defined a mental disorder as causing 'clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.' In the DSM-IV, impairment was assessed by external signs such as poor grades, job loss, or visible dysfunction. Internal distress, like working twice as hard as other just to keep up, was not considered. It was left to the doctor to determine what elements of a patient's story were 'clinically significant' and whether they were in 'important' areas of functioning. If someone had autistic features but excelled in school or work and had relationships, they might be told they weren't impaired and did not meet criteria for a diagnosis. Their internal experience--how hard things felt or the emotional toll it took--wasn't relevant. That changed in 2013 with the publication of the DSM-V, which heralded a critical shift in psychiatry: valuing a patient's internal experiences over mere appearances. While the fundamental definition of mental disorder remained the same, the DSM-V considered a person's internal suffering when evaluating them for clinically significant distress. For example, in the past a student would have to be failing classes to be considered impaired. But after DSM-V, a student getting As only through intense effort and personal cost--exhaustion, anxiety, and emotional burnout--could also be understood as experiencing impairment. This change meant that people who previously would have been dismissed now had their experiences validated. Jaimie Goralnick, MD, a child and adult psychiatrist in California recalls what it was like to consider autism prior to 2013. 'In my training, I was taught only to notice the people who fit a stereotypical image of what we think autism is, and that is only a small percentage of people who are autistic.' Today, fewer people are denied a diagnosis because they make eye contact or have friends. Clinicians are learning to ask deeper questions: Is that eye contact forced and exhausting? Have they faced lifelong bullying or exclusion, even though they also have friendships? This has been particularly important in recognizing women with autism, who often present more subtly. The second major change in DSM-V was the removal of the exclusion rule that prevented someone from being diagnosed with both ADHD and autism. Before 2013, meeting criteria for one ruled out the other. Since ADHD symptoms are often more visible, this led to many people's autism being missed. 'In my practice, there are many people who have been diagnosed with ADHD, and later realized they also are autistic,' says Dr. Goralnick. 'It's been life changing for them to be able to make sense of their experience in a clearer and more positive way." Currently, the scientific literature estimates that between 50 to 70% of people with autism also have ADHD. (Hours 2022) The reverse is harder to measure due to under-diagnosis, but studies have found that between 30 to 65% of children with ADHD also show clinically significant autistic traits. (Clark 1999, Ronald 2008, Sokolova 2017). This means that a significant number of people with ADHD are now also diagnosed with autism, leading to an apparent boost in autism numbers. With autism in the press so often lately, it is important to understand that while diagnosis rates have risen, autism itself has always been with us. The 2013 changes in the DSM allowed us to get better at recognizing it. And that's vital, because it gives people a chance to understand themselves, heal from rejections they've faced, connect with the autistic community and access therapies designed for autism. "Many of my patients are able to figure out ways to fit in and fly under the radar with some of their challenges,' Dr. Goralnick. 'They struggle a lot with depression and severe anxiety that just never quite responded to treatments, and there were a lot of things that just never made sense. But once we together realized they were autistic, the pieces came together and we began to understand their experience.' Autism wasn't invisible because it wasn't there. It was invisible because we weren't looking for it in the right way.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Anti-rape laws: How many States passed them and have they been implemented?
The story so far: The monsoon session for legislatures across India will kick off soon, bringing a slew of new Bills and reviving several long-pending ones. Several such bills making punishment for rape more stringent lie dormant in these Assemblies, yet to be implemented as law. Promised in the wake of horrific rape cases like the gory incidents in Unnao, Kathua, Nirbhaya and others, State assemblies have often introduced, debated and sometimes even passed 'anti-rape' bills. However, seldom have these laws gained the President's assent or withstood the courts' scrutiny. 'Increased rate of crime against women is an area of concern for the law-makers and it points out an emergent need to study in depth, the root of the problem and remedy the same through a strict law and order regime. There are a number of legislations and numerous penal provisions to punish the offenders of violence against women. However, it becomes important to ensure that gender justice does not remain only on paper,' wrote Justice Bhanumathi in her verdict upholding the death penalty for the Nirbhaya rape convicts in 2017. However, the apex Court's warning does not seem to have fructified. Over the years, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Haryana, Arunachal Pradesh and West Bengal have passed Bills which mete out stricter punishment in rape cases. Here's a look at these bills and their ongoing journey to becoming law. 2013: Central law Nation-wide protests erupted in the wake of the gang-rape of a 22-year-old medical intern in December 2012, spurring Parliament to pass the Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2013 in March that year. The revised Bill amended various sections of the Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure, the Indian Evidence Act and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, making punishment for sexual crimes more stringent. The Bill sentences a rape convict to rigorous imprisonment for a term not less than 20 years, which may extend to life. For repeat offenders, the Bill allows the sentencing of the convict to death. Stalking and voyeurism were defined as non-bailable offences if repeated for a second time, while acid attack convicts could now be sentenced up to 10 years. Within a fortnight, the President gave his assent to the Bill, making it a law. 2017-2018: Bills in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Arunachal and Centre Following rising rape cases and the quick passage of the above Act, several States passed their own amendments to the Indian Penal Code, bringing in more stringent punishment for rape cases. In December 2017, Madhya Pradesh was the first to pass a Bill amending the Criminal Law Act, 2013, increasing imprisonment terms and permitting the death penalty to those found guilty of raping girls aged 12 and below. Bills with the same provision were passed by Rajasthan, Haryana and Arunachal Pradesh in March 2018. Sensing the need for stricter legislation to protect minors, the Parliament passed the Criminal Law (Amendment), 2018 in August that year. The Bill increased the minimum punishment for rape from seven to ten years of imprisonment and awarded a minimum imprisonment of twenty years extendable to life or death, in cases where the rape victim was below twelve years of age. It also punished those convicted of raping girls below 16 years with imprisonment of twenty years or life. However, punishment for rape of boys remain unchanged. The Bill received the President's nod within a week, negating the need for the above-mentioned State-specific legislations. 2019: Bills in Andhra Pradesh Following outrage sparked by the rape of a 26-year-old veterinarian on November 27, 2019, the Andhra Pradesh Assembly passed two Bills — the AP Special Courts for Specified Offences against Women and Children Act 2019, and AP Disha Act - Criminal Law (AP Amendment) Act 2019, within a fortnight. These two bills constituted exclusive special courts in every district for speedy trial of specified offences against women and children and awarded upto (i) life imprisonment to those convicted for aggravated sexual assault on children, (ii) capital punishment if convicted for rape and murder of a woman. It also set a 14-day deadline for filing chargesheets and shortened the disposal time for appeals against such sentences to three months. The Bill was passed unanimously on December 13, 2019 and then-CM Jagan Mohan Reddy lauded the Telangana Police for gunning down all four accused, a week prior to the Bill's passing. A Supreme Court-appointed commission concluded that the encounter was staged, recommending that all 10 police officers be booked for murder. Despite constant lobbying by Mr. Reddy, both Bills await the President's assent. With the legality of the Bills in question, the current State government led by N. Chandrababu Naidu has launched the 'Shakti App' - a safety app for women in distress to access emergency services. 2021: Bill in Maharashtra In 2021, amidst the furore over the gang-rape of a 15-year-old girl by at least 33 men, over a period of nine months, the Maharashtra Assembly passed the Shakti Criminal Laws (Maharashtra Amendment) Bill, 2020. The Bill introduced the death penalty for those convicted for rape, gang-rape and acid attacks causing severe harm. It also sets a 30-day deadline each for - (i) completion of investigation, (ii) filing chargesheet and (iii) day-to-day trial after filing of chargesheet and (iv) disposal of appeal against the verdict. The Bill also punishes false complaints, intimidation, and defamation of women. After power changed hands from Uddhav Thackeray to Eknath Shinde, the Bill was sent to the President, and was returned with queries indicating that several Supreme Court judgements were overstepped by the Bill. In 2023, the Parliament passed three amended criminal laws —Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Bharatiya Sakshaya Act (BSA)— replacing the colonial-era Indian Penal Code (IPC), Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and the Indian Evidence Act. Following their their passage, the Centre has asked the current government, headed by Devendra Fadnavis, whether there is a need for the Bill. Mr. Fadnavis has stated that his cabinet will review the Bill, make amendments and retable it, if necessary. 2023: Central law Replacing the British-era Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023 was passed by Parliament, introducing significant changes to punishment for sexual offences and making the law more gender-neutral. Replacing 'minor girl' with 'child', BNS makes procuring those under the age of 18 for sexual exploitation a punishable offence. It classifies rape based on the age of the victim (whether under 18, 16 or 12), and introduces provisions meting out different senetences for convicts in each category. Rape of a minor girl by one or a group is punishable by life imprisonment or death. Under the BNS, sexual intercourse with a woman by deceitful means or making false promises is punishable by up to 10 years in prison. While rape is punishable by up to ten years of imprisonment, aggravated forms of rape will be punished by imprisonment for 10 years or life. The Act does not criminalise marital rape nor does it include men in its core definition of rape. Sexual offences against men and transgender people may be added later, Union officials have said. This Bill, along with the other two criminal laws, was signed into law by President Murmu and is in effect since July 1, 2024. 2024: Bill in West Bengal A month after a 31-year-old doctor was raped and murdered inside Kolkata's R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, the West Bengal Assembly passed the Aparajita Woman and Child Bill (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment), 2024 in September last year. Amending three Central Acts (the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, and the POCSO Act 2012) for West Bengal, the Bill awards up to death penalty to perpetrators convicted for a rape which either resulted in the victim's death or left her in a vegetative state; and life sentence without parole for other perpetrators. Similar to its sister legislations in Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh, this Bill sought to expedite investigations by introducing a limit of 21 days from the reporting of the crime, provided for the setting up of special courts to hear such cases speedily and introduced a fine on the convict which shall be 'fair and reasonable' to meet the medical expenses and rehabilitation of the victim. This Bill has been sent to President Droupadi Murmu for her assent. A delegation of TMC MPs, including Derek O'Brien, Sudip Bandyopadhyay, Protima Mondal, Dola Sen, Mahua Moitra and Sagarika Ghose, among others, met with the President in February, urging her to sign this Bill into law. 2025: Bill in Tamil Nadu In January, the Tamil Nadu Assembly passed the Criminal Laws (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Bill, 2025 which proposed a minimum of 14 years of rigorous imprisonment for a rape convict. If the accused is a member of the police force, it seeks to double the minimum to rigorous imprisonment for 20 years. It also awards life term as the minimum punishment and death penalty as the maximum if the rape victim is a girl aged below 12 years.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Top 10 most valuable NBA memorabilia of all time — Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, or Stephen Curry? Find out which legend shattered records as of 2025
Images via Getty Images When it comes to basketball history, some moments are too iconic to stay in the past, especially when preserved in fabric, ink, or cardboard. From game-worn jerseys to ultra-rare rookie cards, NBA memorabilia has exploded in value in recent years. With collectors shelling out millions to own a piece of the game's most legendary stories, the market has reached all-time highs. Here's a countdown of the top 10 most expensive NBA memorabilia items ever sold as of 2025, where legacy meets luxury in record-breaking fashion. Top 10 most expensive NBA memorabilia ever sold 10. LeBron James 2013 NBA Finals Game 7 jersey – $3.7 million Worn by LeBron James during the first half of Game 7 in the 2013 NBA Finals, this Miami Heat jersey fetched $3.7 million at Sotheby's in January 2023. It marked a historic night—James dropped 37 points, 12 rebounds, and four assists to seal his second NBA title and Finals MVP. The jersey also came from his 2012–13 season, when he won his fourth (and most recent) MVP award. 9. Michael Jordan 1984 rookie preseason game-worn jersey – $4.2 Million Sold in March 2025, this autographed Chicago Bulls jersey is believed to be the first Jordan ever wore in an NBA game—preseason or otherwise. Photo-matched to games in early October 1984, the jersey was verified by two authentication firms and sold for $4.215 million at Sotheby's, making it the fifth-most expensive NBA jersey ever sold. Its worn, reused condition added to its mystique. 8. James Naismith's original 'Rules of Basketball' – $4.3 Million Dating back to 1891, this isn't about a player but the birth of the game itself. The original 13 rules of basketball, typed and signed by the sport's inventor James Naismith, were auctioned off in December 2010 at Sotheby's. Though not tied to the NBA directly, it's the foundational artifact of the entire sport, making it a historic treasure of unmatched significance. 7. Luka Doncic 2018–19 National Treasures Logoman RPA (1-of-1) – $4.6 Million A modern masterpiece in card collecting, this one-of-one rookie card featuring Luka Doncic 's autograph and the NBA Logoman patch was sold privately in March 2021. Its staggering price tag proved that even current stars can compete with legends in the memorabilia market. At the time, it was the most expensive basketball card ever sold. 6. Wilt Chamberlain 1972 NBA Finals Game 5 jersey – $4.9 Million This iconic Lakers jersey, worn by Wilt Chamberlain during Game 5 of the 1972 NBA Finals, sold for $4.9 million at Sotheby's in September 2023. In that championship-clinching win over the New York Knicks, Chamberlain delivered 24 points and 29 rebounds to secure the title—and the Finals MVP. It marked the second and final championship of his career. Despite often being left out of modern GOAT conversations, Wilt's staggering resume—two titles, four MVPs, 13 All-Star appearances, and utter dominance in the paint—makes this jersey a historic reminder of one of the most unguardable forces in basketball history. 5. LeBron James 2003–04 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection rookie card – $5.2 Million This ultra-rare LeBron James RPA from the 2003–04 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection sold privately for $5.2 million in April 2021. Numbered out of just 23, it features an on-card autograph and a piece of game-worn jersey—an elite piece of craftsmanship that reshaped modern trading card value. Often regarded as the most iconic LeBron rookie card, it's the pinnacle of James collectibles and a true grail for investors in the basketball card world. 4. Kobe Bryant 2007–08 MVP season game-worn & signed jersey – $5.85 Million This jersey, worn by Kobe Bryant in 25 games—including six playoff contests—during his only MVP season, fetched a record $5.85 million at Sotheby's. The signed Lakers jersey became a cultural symbol, appearing on murals, books, and global memorabilia. Bryant also wore it while receiving his MVP award at Staples Center. Its sale marked the highest ever for any Kobe-related item. 3. Stephen Curry 2009 National Treasures rookie Logoman autograph card – $5.9 Million A one-of-a-kind card, this 2009 National Treasures Rookie Logoman Autograph became the most expensive basketball card ever when it sold for $5.9 million in 2021. Acquired by investment firm Alt, it represents the rarest and most prized Steph Curry collectible. Alt's founder called Curry a 'generational player' and highlighted the card as the core of their investment strategy, citing its strong appreciation potential. 2. Kobe Bryant 1996 NBA debut game-worn jersey – $7 Million Kobe Bryant 's yellow No. 8 Lakers jersey—worn during his 1996 NBA debut and several preseason games—sold for $7 million at Sotheby's in April 2025. The jersey, once auctioned for just over $115,000 in 2012, became the most expensive Bryant memorabilia ever sold. Sotheby's called it a 'rare and extraordinary artifact' symbolizing the origin of an icon, worn by Kobe as a teenage prodigy entering the league. 1. Michael Jordan 1998 NBA Finals Game 1 'Last Dance' jersey – $10.09 Million The crown jewel of NBA memorabilia, Jordan's Game 1 jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals was auctioned for $10.09 million at Sotheby's in September 2022, setting the record for any game-worn basketball item. Worn during his 'Last Dance' season, the piece gained global fame following ESPN's docuseries. Sotheby's called the Finals jerseys 'remarkably scant' and this one 'his magnum opus' as an athlete. It represents the climax of Jordan's Bulls dynasty, his sixth ring, and the final moment of the greatest career in basketball history. Also Read: Michael Jordan's $8M championship Air Jordans featured in every NBA Finals win that secured his 6 rings and cemented his legacy From the origins of basketball to the legends who defined it, these record-breaking items show how deeply fans and collectors value the sport's most iconic moments. Whether it's Jordan's final run, Kobe's debut, or a modern-day masterpiece like Curry's rookie card, the memorabilia market isn't just about nostalgia—it's about storytelling, legacy, and investment. And in this game, greatness always comes at a premium. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
