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Time of India
a day ago
- Health
- Time of India
Professor Sonu Goel receives international recognition for excellence in public health research
1 2 Chandigarh: Dr Sonu Goel, professor at the department of community medicine and school, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), brought laurels to the city by being recognised as a 2024 highly ranked scholar by ScholarGPS. This internationally acclaimed platform distinguishes researchers based on their research productivity, impact, and overall quality. This achievement places professor Goel among the top 0.5% of scholars worldwide, drawn from a pool of over 30 million researchers, and acknowledges his exceptional scientific contributions to public health leadership and tobacco control at the global level. This places him among the top 2.96% of researchers in tuberculosis, 1.05% in tobacco, and 2.83% in primary care. Professor Goel authored over 270 publications in esteemed national and international journals and contributed to numerous books, both as an author and editor. As director of the International Public Health Management Development Program, in collaboration with the ministry of external affairs, he successfully trained approximately 1,400 senior professionals and policymakers from 96 countries over the past nine years. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Laxmi Ji Idol For Wealth, Peace & Happiness Luxeartisanship Shop Now Undo His impactful work in tobacco control includes various community-level interventions that significantly benefited society. He conceptualised and directed the National Resource Centre for Tobacco Control, launched in 2016 by the then Union health secretary, which received the prestigious WHO Director-General Award in 2022. He also serves as convenor of the Scientific Support Group, notified by the ministry of health and family welfare. Throughout his distinguished career, professor Goel received numerous accolades, including visiting scholarships from prestigious institutions such as Johns Hopkins University (US), the International Union against TB and Lung Diseases, the University Grants Commission, and the Indian Council of Medical Research. He is also an adjunct professor in the Public Health Masters' Program at the School of Medicine, University of Limerick, Ireland, and an honorary professor in the faculty of Human and Health Sciences at Swansea University, the UK. His notable honours include the Public Health Excellence of India award (2016), two-time recipient of the best researcher award by PGIMER Chandigarh, Vasudeva Oration and Dr Harcharan Singh Oration by the Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine (as the youngest recipient in the country), and the Dr J E Park Oration by the Indian Public Health Association. As an alumnus of Maastricht University, the Netherlands, and with recognition from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, professor Goel visited over 45 countries to disseminate his groundbreaking research findings. His career exemplifies a strong dedication to advancing public health and improving global health outcomes. The ScholarGPS 2024 recognition highlights professor Goel's lifelong dedication to excellence in public health research and his substantial contributions to enhancing global human health.
Mint
3 days ago
- Mint
IIT graduate, 14 others, arrested for possession of child pornography in Telangana
Telangana's Cyber Security Bureau has arrested 15 people, including an IIT graduate, in a coordinated crackdown targeting online child sexual abuse material (CSAM). According to a Hindustan Times report, most suspects are well-educated men in their 20s, hailing from middle-class families. Telangana State Cyber Security Bureau director Shikha Goel said the operation focused on repeat offenders involved in uploading, storing, and disseminating nude and sexually explicit content involving minors aged 6 to 14. Notably, at least one suspect holds an IIT degree and works at a reputed tech firm, while another is an engineering graduate currently job-seeking. 'Most of the content originates from foreign victims, predominantly girls aged between 6 and 14, with 90% of material involving female children,' Goel told the Telangana Today. All arrested individuals have since been remanded by a court. Shikha Goel told NDTV that the accused appeared to be part of a single group sharing sexual material targeting minors. "All of them appeared to be part of closed user groups sharing such material. Whether they are part of any organised gang or cartel is still under investigation,' she said. Goel also revealed that the suspects likely operated through closed user groups, distributing illicit content as part of a collective network. Investigators are still determining whether these groups are part of larger organised gangs or criminal cartels. The operation unfolded during a one-day, state-wide sweep informed by 57 cyber tip-line complaints. Law enforcement teams across Hyderabad, Yadagirigutta, Karimnagar, Warangal, and Jagtial executed the coordinated arrests. Following the operation, 34 FIRs were registered under relevant provisions of the Information Technology Act and the POCSO Act. According to media reports, the accused are under judicial custody.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
IIT graduate working at tech firm arrested as child sexual predator in Telangana
The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has arrested 15 people in a state-wide crackdown on online child sexual predators. Most of the arrested are educated men in their 20s, and one is an IIT graduate working at a software company, said an NDTV report. Telangana State Cyber Security Bureau director Shikha Goel said the operation targetted repeat offenders. The arrested are accused of uploading, storing, and circulating nude and sexually explicit videos of minors. One was an IIT graduate working at a reputed firm, another was an engineering graduate looking for a job. They have all been accused of uploading nude and sexually explicit videos of minor girls, aged between 6 and 14. The majority of the victims appear to be from outside the country. 'Most of the Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material (CSEAM) appears to involve foreign individuals, with victims between 6 to 14 years of age. Ninety per cent of the content pertains to girls. All arrested accused have been sent to judicial remand,' Shikha Goel was quoted as saying by Telangana Today. Goel also told NDTV that the arrested sexual predators appeared to be part of a single group sharing sexual material targetting minors. "All of them appeared to be part of closed user groups sharing such material. Whether they are part of any organised gang or cartel is still under investigation,' she said. Arrests were made after a day-long operation that spanned the state. The 15 habitual offenders were linked to 57 cyber tipline complaints - they are all educated men from middle-class families, aged between 19 to 50. After the operation, 34 FIRs were registered under various Sections of the Information Technology Act and the POCSO Act. The suspects were arrested in a coordinated effort across Hyderabad, Yadagirigutta, Karimnagar, Warangal, Jagtial, and Jagadgirigutta.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Indian Express
IIT graduate among 15 arrested in Telangana for circulating online child sexual content
The Telangana Police on Wednesday arrested 15 individuals, including an IIT graduate, during a statewide crackdown against the circulation of online child sexual exploitative and abuse material (CSEAM). The operation targeted repeat offenders involved in uploading, storing, and circulating nudes and sexually exploitative videos of minors, mostly appearing to be foreign, in the age group of 6 to 14 years, with 90 per cent of content pertaining to girls, said Shikha Goel, director, Telangana Cyber Security Bureau on Thursday. The accused are mostly educated and belong to working and middle-class groups, with the IIT graduate working in a reputed company, Goel said. They are in the age group of 19 and 50 years and have been arrested from Hyderabad, Yadagirigutta, Karimnagar, Warangal, Jagitial, and Jagadgirigutta. They have been booked under Section 67B of the IT Act and Section 15 of the Pocso Act. 'The accused are usually part of certain closed social media groups where such content is available for sale and purchase. Browsing content on sites is restricted. But they go on the dark web, where such content is freely accessible. We have so far blocked 220 websites. I want to stress that even browsing such content online is an offence and action will be taken,' she added. The arrested have been remanded in judicial custody, and an investigation is on to identify the victims, trace the origin of the content, establish the exact role of the accused, and dismantle their criminal networks, Goel added. The child protection unit of Telangana Police works as the nodal agency for CSEAM-related complaints. It was established within the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau in February 2025 and proactively monitors and acts upon the digital circulation of CSEAM material. Since its formation, in the last four months, the CPU has registered 294 First Information Reports (FIRs) and apprehended 110 accused, as compared to 37 FIRs and 34 arrests during the previous two years. 'Browsing exploitative content involving children is an offence and anyone involved in circulating the same is on our radar. We will definitely track them down and take action. As part of our one-day operation, we focused on repeat offenders,' Goel stated. Rahul V Pisharody is an Assistant Editor with the Indian Express Online and has been reporting from Telangana on various issues since 2019. Besides a focused approach to big news developments, Rahul has a keen interest in stories about Hyderabad and its inhabitants and looks out for interesting features on the city's heritage, environment, history culture etc. His articles are straightforward and simple reads in sync with the context. Rahul started his career as a journalist in 2011 with The New Indian Express and worked in different roles at the Hyderabad bureau for over 8 years. As Deputy Metro Editor, he was in charge of the Hyderabad bureau of the newspaper and coordinated with the team of district correspondents, centres and internet desk for over three years. A native of Palakkad in Kerala, Rahul has a Master's degree in Communication (Print and New Media) from the University of Hyderabad and a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. Long motorcycle rides and travel photography are among his other interests. ... Read More
India Gazette
4 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Croatia endorsed India's approach, expressed solidarity on Pahalgam attack, says Indian Envoy
Zagreb [Croatia], June 18 (ANI): India's Ambassador to Croatia, Arun Goel, has said that Croatians expressed shock when the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack happened and expressed solidarity towards India. Noting that India offers multiple options to Croatia, he said that the visit by PM Modi would further strengthen the ties between the two nations. In an interview with ANI, Ambassador Goel said, 'Croatia itself experienced terrorism, fundamentalism and extremism. When the Pahaglam episode happened, we were shocked. I got messages from several Croatians on my phone. They expressed solidarity with us. India's measured and restrained response through Operation Sindoor was appreciated by all Croatians. If you talk to anybody on the street, you will find Croatians endorsing India's approach. They are solidly with India. They are a reliable support'. He said that this is the kind of support needed globally to counter terrorism. Speaking about the Indo-Pacific and how India is a great partner for Croatia across several fronts, the Ambassador said, 'In the Indo-Pacific, there are various other areas when we look at the whole region in terms of its prosperity. Currently, it's a scenario of a single choice. Single choice leads to fewer options and dependability. India is going to offer various options in different domains'. He listed the areas such as space-based applications, telecom, digital interfaces and infrastructure, and healthcare centres. Noting that in the current unstable times, Croatia is looking for new partners, India offers great incentives. 'The people of Croatia have long long-lasting relationship with the people of India in terms of experiencing, enjoying and loving Indian culture, Indian ethos, and Indian spiritualism. Whichever Croatian companies are working in India, they have had positive experience, and they are looking for expansion and vice versa. The Indian companies working in Croatia are also finding it positive. Indian migrant workers here are finding it positive. So I feel that whether on a person-to-person basis or organisation to organisation, there is a connectivity, and now this is going to take a big boost with the visit of the Prime Minister. In that context, India offers multiple choices beyond a single choice. That's how I look at the Indo-Pacific angle.' Speaking about the trade ties between the two countries, Ambassador Goel said, 'If we look at the current trade numbers between India and Croatia, although it growing year to year, as of today, the Croatian exports are 27 billion dollars and they are exporting to India just 70 million dollars which is 0.26%. Croatia is importing goods and services worth 47 billion dollars, and they are importing from India just 380 million dollars, which is 0.67%. The scope of growth in trade in both directions between India and Croatia is immense. Currently, India is the 4th largest economy in the world and will very soon be the third. That can be possible only if our exports increase manifold, in that the EU is crucial to us.' He noted that as the India-EU FTA is already under negotiations, and with Croatia as a member of the EU, Schengen Zone, 'this visit will help us find a partner through whom we'll be able to find a balanced and more favourable FTA with the EU'. At the invitation of the Prime Minister of Croatia, Andrej Plenkovic, PM Modi will be making an official visit to Croatia on June 18. This will be the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Croatia, marking an important milestone in the bilateral relationship. (ANI)
