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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: Attacked with sharp weapons, Samrala MLA's nephew critical
Amandeep Singh, nephew of Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) Samrala MLA Jagtar Singh Dialpura, was brutally attacked near the fields of Bullepur village in Khanna on Friday morning. The 27-year-old was assaulted with sharp-edged weapons by unidentified masked assailants. Victim Amandeep Singh According to the police, Amandeep was heading to his fields near the Golden Grain Club when four men, travelling in an Alto K10 car, intercepted and attacked him with deadly weapons. Severely injured, he was initially rushed to a private hospital in Khanna and later referred to a private hospital in Mohali, where he remains in critical condition in the ICU. Deputy superintendent of police (DSP) Amritpal Singh Bhatti said Amandeep is a resident of Bullepur village and belongs to a farming family. 'The attackers had covered their faces and appeared to be waiting for him. They inflicted multiple injuries using swords and fled the scene,' said DSP Bhatti. The incident took place around 10 am. CCTV footage retrieved from the area showed the suspects' car moving suspiciously near the fields since early morning. Police sources said the attackers had been monitoring Amandeep's movements for the past two to three days, pointing towards a well-planned assault. Local residents who witnessed the aftermath of the incident immediately informed the police. A case has been registered. The area was cordoned off for evidence collection. The police are now examining the possibility of personal rivalry or a larger conspiracy behind the attack. Family members told the police that Amandeep's younger brother is serving in the Punjab Police. 'We suspect that this was not a spontaneous attack but a premeditated one. Someone with inside information may have helped the attackers,' said a family member. Police officials said efforts are on to identify and arrest the culprits. 'This appears to be a well-organised attack. We are analysing CCTV footage and questioning people who may have been in recent contact with the victim,' said DSP Bhatti.
Hans India
10-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
CNCF Announces Speakers and Sessions for KubeCon + CloudNativeCon India
The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), which builds sustainable ecosystems for cloud-native software, today announced the keynote speakers and conference sessions for KubeCon + CloudNativeCon India 2025. The event, scheduled for 6-7 August, 2025 in Hyderabad, will bring together adopters and technologists from leading open source and cloud native communities. The schedule for KubeCon + CloudNativeCon India was curated by co-chairs Atulpriya Sharma of InfraCloud Technologies and Bhavani Indukuri of Zscaler, who led a program committee of 55 community members. Together, they developed a compelling program that includes 57 sessions, keynotes, lightning talks, and breakout sessions, as well as 13 CNCF project maintainer-hosted sessions. 'India is a growing hub of cloud native talent and we're excited to bring the ecosystem together again for the second annual KubeCon + CloudNativeCon India to share knowledge,' said Chris Aniszczyk, CTO of CNCF. 'This year's lineup reflects the community's momentum as the fourth largest regional contributor to CNCF projects and offers real business value for organizations looking to scale developer velocity, optimize cloud infrastructure, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market.' The community-curated schedule will include talks from diverse community members, including: ● Sovereign Kubernetes at Adobe: Navigating Trust, Security & Compliance Across Jurisdictions - Amandeep Singh, Adobe ● Auto-instrumentation for GPU Performance Using eBPF - Marc Tudurí, Grafana Labs ● IDP as a Product: Where Developer Happiness Meets Platform's Excellence - Ninad Desai & Ruturaj Kadikar, InfraCloud Technologies ● Cluster API To Streamline Kubernetes Clusters Lifecycle Management at NVIDIA - Megha Singhal & Gulshan Khatri, NVIDIA ● Fine-Grained Authorization: The Missing Piece in Agentic AI Security - Shivay Lamba, Couchbase & Ashish Jha, Okta ● Children's Guide To LLMs on Kubernetes - Saloni Narang, Kubesimplify & Amandeep Singh, PayPal ● Scaling Generative AI: Building Production-Ready LLM Applications - Daniel Oh, Red Hat Please visit the schedule for the full KubeCon + CloudNativeCon India 2025 agenda. Sponsorships Companies interested in sponsoring KubeCon + CloudNativeCon India should submit a request to [email protected] by Friday, 27 June. View the sponsorship prospectus. Dan Kohn Scholarship Program The Dan Kohn Scholarship applications for KubeCon + CloudNativeCon India are due Sunday, 15 June, (11:59 PM PST/12:29 PM IST). Registration Standard registration for KubeCon + CloudNativeCon India is available until Wednesday, 25 June, 11:59 PM IST. Thank You to Our Sponsors KubeCon + CloudNativeCon India is made possible with support from sponsors. Platinum sponsors include: Arm, CAST AI, GitHub, and Nutanix.
Time of India
03-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
‘In Finland, schools give children more freedom & make them responsible early on'
Ludhiana: Teachers of govt primary schools in the state who attended a training in Finland found a marked difference in their approach to pedagogy from India. They said they focus on experiential learning, which enhances children's understanding and gives them much more freedom, initiative and responsibility early on. Amandeep Singh, block resource coordinator (Pakhowal), said, "They employ the ELPS model — Experience, Language, Picture, Symbol, especially at the primary level. This method allows children to build understanding through hands-on experiences before introducing abstract concepts. In India, we often start directly with symbols, which can hinder deep comprehension." Singh was among the second batch of 72 schoolteachers to be sent to Finland in March. The ELPS model's emphasis on experiential learning resonated with the teachers, who recognised its potential to transform classroom dynamics in Punjab. By allowing students to engage with materials and concepts actively, the approach fosters a deeper understanding and retention of knowledge. Another significant observation was the Finnish emphasis on child-initiative pedagogy. While the Indian system is child-centric, focusing on the needs of the child, Finland's approach encourages children to take the initiative in their learning. They are given choices and responsibilities, which cultivates independence and decision-making skills from an early age. Manmeet Singh, district resource person, who was among the first batch of teachers sent there last year, said, "The Finnish education system also integrates vocational training and life skills into the curriculum. Teachers observed primary school students engaging in activities like woodwork and blacksmithing, providing them with practical skills alongside academic learning. This holistic approach aims to develop well-rounded individuals equipped for various life challenges. " The teachers underwent a three-week training programme, of which one week was in Punjab and the rest in Finland, under a partnership with the University of Turku in Finland. The teachers said there is an MoU of three years, as part of which they are adding their observations and learnings for a repository that would then be used for training teachers across Punjab. BOX TAKEAWAYS FROM FINNISH STINT They employ the ELPS model — Experience, Language, Picture, Symbol, especially at the primary level. This method allows children to build understanding through hands-on experiences before introducing abstract concepts. In India, we often start directly with symbols, which can hinder deep comprehension Amandeep Singh, block resource coordinator (Pakhowal), who was among the 2nd batch of 72 govt schoolteachers sent to Finland for a training programme The Finnish education system also integrates vocational training and life skills into the curriculum. We found primary school students engaging in activities like woodwork and blacksmithing, providing them with practical skills alongside academic learning. This holistic approach aims to develop well-rounded individuals equipped for various life challenges Manmeet Singh, district resource person, who was among the first batch of teachers sent there last year
The Independent
16-05-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Indian court slams influencer after 71 suffer reactions to homemade hair oil
An Indian influencer has been denied bail by a state high court after more than 70 people allegedly developed eye infections linked to a homemade hair oil he promoted. The incident in question took place on 16 March at an unauthorised hair treatment camp in Sangrur city, located in the northwestern state of Punjab. Amandeep Singh, who had over 85,000 followers on social media and owns a salon in Sangrur, is accused of claiming his homemade oil could treat baldness, and applying it on attendees. The attendees were told to wash off the oil after 10-15 minutes as part of the treatment, after which they began to feel a burning sensation in their eyes, as well as redness and swelling on their faces, according to The Times of India. The oil was being sold for Rs 1,300 (£11.42). Local media spoke to several doctors in the area, who confirmed treating patients who had attended the camp the next day with these symptoms and diagnosed them as having contact dermatitis. A week later, it was confirmed that a total of 71 people, of the 500 who attended, had adverse effects from the oil. Doctors also reportedly said that if the oil had affected the cornea, victims could have lost their vision. The police confirmed that no permission had been granted for the camp. In court on 12 May, Mr Singh's counsel argued that the influencer had applied for a patent for his oil and the reactions were because the victims did not apply it correctly. He added that Mr Singh worked as a hairstylist and was trying to help people suffering from hair loss. Denying him anticipatory bail, the Punjab and Haryana high court came down heavily on influencers peddling unverified and untested products, saying: 'This is yet another unfortunate example of internet-famous, unqualified quacks taking advantage of the common man's insecurities.' 'In a bid to meet fickle societal standards of beauty, vulnerable people go to extreme lengths and even undergo risky procedures. The constant pressure to look a certain way often has a deleterious effect on the mental health of children and adults alike,' the high court observed in its order, according to Live Law. 'In fact, in this day and age where social media and marketing agendas so deeply affect one's self-esteem, we, as a society, must endeavour to promote authenticity over curated perfection. 'Advertising tall, misleading claims without scientific backing must be condemned.' Mr Singh is reportedly absconding, and one of his associates has been arrested, according to the Hindustan Times.
Indian Express
15-05-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
Punjab influencer denied bail after 71 suffer adverse reactions to hair oil for baldness
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has denied anticipatory bail to a social media influencer who promoted a homemade hair growth oil that allegedly caused adverse reactions in more than 70 people during a camp in Punjab's Sangrur. The incident took place on March 16 at the Kali Mata Temple in Sangrur, where Amandeep Singh applied his oil on attendees, claiming it could combat baldness. Within hours, 71 people reported burning sensations in the eyes and swelling on their faces. They were treated at Civil Hospital, Sangrur, where the senior medical officer diagnosed the reaction as severe contact dermatitis. Doctors warned that if the eyes' corneas had been affected, some victims could have lost their vision. Singh, who has more than 86,000 followers online and has applied for a patent for the oil, claimed the reactions were due to improper application by the users. His counsel highlighted his work as a hairstylist, and said he was only trying to help people facing hair loss. The court, however, was not persuaded. Citing the scale of the reactions — around 500 people had attended the event — the judge noted that the case pointed to broader dangers of unverified beauty products being marketed on social media. In a strongly worded order delivered on May 12, the court criticised the role of online influencers in exploiting personal insecurities for profit. Quoting Shakespeare — 'Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind; and therefore is winged Cupid painted blind' — the judge said, 'This is yet another unfortunate example of internet-famous, unqualified quacks taking advantage of the common man's insecurities.' The court stressed that products should be released only after ensuring safety and understanding possible side effects. 'Advertising tall, misleading claims without scientific backing must be condemned,' the judge said, adding that the state had a responsibility to protect public health and maintain trust in the market. With the bail plea dismissed, Singh now faces arrest as the investigation continues under charges including Section 124 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and Section 7 of the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954.
