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The Hindu
14-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Focus on prevention as lifestyle-related illnesses drive organ failure, doctors told
N. Gopalakrishnan, Member Secretary of the Transplant Authority of Tamil Nadu (TRANSTAN), said on Saturday that doctors must increasingly focus on preventing organ failure, as lifestyle factors and habits continue to contribute to a growing number of cases. He was speaking in Coimbatore at the inaugural session of the national liver transplant conference and advanced medical training, organised jointly by GEM Hospital and the Liver Transplant Society of India (LTSI). Addressing the gap between demand and supply in organ transplantation, he said Tamil Nadu was the first State to provide financial assistance of up to ₹22 lakh for any transplant procedure under the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme. Tamil Nadu was also the first State to start liver transplant services at Stanley Government Medical College Hospital. It streamlined organ allocation systems and clarified medico-legal procedures related to organ donation from brain-dead donors. The State has undertaken several combined transplants, including pancreas and kidney, liver and kidney, and heart and lung. Thirteen government medical colleges and hospitals, and 27 government NTORC hospitals, contribute significantly to transplantation efforts in the State, he said. 'Almost all States, and even the Union Government, have replicated Tamil Nadu's government orders on transplantation,' Mr. Gopalakrishnan added. The three-day conference will feature sessions on robotic and laparoscopic surgical techniques for liver transplantation. It will also offer evidence-based discussions for medical professionals and postgraduate students pursuing specialisation in transplant medicine. A key highlight is a full-day 'Liver ICU Training' programme for intensive care nurses. The session focuses on patient preparation, post-operative care protocols, and post-surgical monitoring techniques. This is the first large-scale educational initiative of its kind for nursing professionals at a national medical conference, the organisers said. Other sessions will cover advancements in transplant anaesthesia, organ donation protocols for ICU staff, and long-term patient care strategies to improve clinical outcomes.
Indian Express
06-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
SSC Recruitment: Now, govt jobs aspirants can apply through dedicated mobile app
Government jobs aspirants can now apply for recruitment tests conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) through an upgraded mobile application developed by it, a top official said on Thursday. He said the upgraded 'mySSC app' will be of great help to job aspirants, especially those from rural areas. 'All candidates applying for recruitment exams conducted by SSC can fill the entire application form through the application itself,' said SSC Chairman S Gopalakrishnan. He said there is no specific need to go to any computer centre or depend on any other operator in order to fill up and submit applications. 'The candidates can also identify themselves through Aadhaar OTP and face authentication on the same app,' Gopalakrishnan said. He said the application developed for SSC by Cubastion Consulting firm is going to be a big boon for the candidates and would add to ease of dealing with the Commission throughout the exam cycle from applying till joining. 'We are happy to be a part of this change with SSC,' said Cubastion co-founder and CEO Ravi Kumar. He said India's digital expansion requires trusted platforms and by bringing together biometric identity verification and Aadhaar-enabled services 'we are making mass hiring fairer, more secure, and accessible, particularly for rural candidates'. Until now, many of these candidates relied heavily on common service centres and cyber cafes to fill out their application forms, often at a cost, Kumar said. 'With the new mySSC app, candidates can now complete the entire process – from registration to application – directly on their mobile phones. It removes private middlemen from the system and puts power back into the hands of the applicants. Our future vision is to make this app a one-stop solution for the entire recruitment lifecycle,' he added. In the past, candidates could apply online through the Commission's website and take a live photo via the mySSC mobile app, according to a notice issued by the SSC. 'Starting from June 2025, the entire application process can now be completed seamlessly within the app itself,' said the notice dated June 2, 2025. Candidates will be able to apply for SSC examination using specific android mobile phones through the mySSC mobile app which can be downloaded from Google Play Store, it said. 'This will be applicable for all the exams being conducted June 2025 onwards,' the Commission said. The mySSC mobile app of the Commission has been significantly upgraded which is aimed at enhancing the user experience and expanding the range of services available, it said. The update would include integration of the Aadhaar authentication services, the Commission said. In order to apply through the mySSC mobile app, candidates must first register using their Aadhaar number on the OTR page. The mobile app works only on Android phones with version 11 or higher, the SSC said. Before applying for the examinations candidates must also install the Aadhaar Face RD app on their phone to complete the face authentication form, it said and shared a link to it. In another notice issued on Wednesday, the Commission said that candidates are seeking clarification whether demographic details such as name, date of birth, address etc. from Aadhaar will prevail over the data filled by the candidates in the OTR form. 'In this regard, it is clarified that the information entered by the candidates in the OTR shall be treated as final for all recruitment related purposes and details mentioned in Aadhaar will not override the candidate-provided information in OTR,' the notice said. The SSC had in April this year decided to implement Aadhaar-based biometric authentication in its all examinations in order to verify candidates' identity on a voluntary basis. The Commission is one of the largest recruitment agencies of the central government with its main mandate to conduct selections for non-gazetted posts in various central ministries and departments, among others. The SSC conducts seven mandated all India open competitive examinations, including the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGLE) besides three limited departmental competitive examinations, according to the officials
The Print
05-06-2025
- Business
- The Print
Govt jobs aspirants can apply for SSC recruitment tests through dedicated mobile app
'All candidates applying for recruitment exams conducted by SSC can fill the entire application form through the application itself,' SSC Chairman S Gopalakrishnan told PTI. He said the upgraded 'mySSC app' will be of great help to job aspirants, especially those from rural areas. New Delhi, Jun 5 (PTI) Government jobs aspirants can now apply for recruitment tests conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) through an upgraded mobile application developed by it, a top official said on Thursday. He said there is no specific need to go to any computer centre or depend on any other operator in order to fill up and submit applications. 'The candidates can also identify themselves through Aadhaar OTP and face authentication on the same app,' Gopalakrishnan said. He said the application developed for SSC by Cubastion Consulting firm is going to be a big boon for the candidates and would add to ease of dealing with the Commission throughout the exam cycle from applying till joining. 'We are happy to be a part of this change with SSC,' said Cubastion co-founder and CEO Ravi Kumar. He said India's digital expansion requires trusted platforms and by bringing together biometric identity verification and Aadhaar-enabled services 'we are making mass hiring fairer, more secure, and accessible, particularly for rural candidates'. Until now, many of these candidates relied heavily on common service centres and cyber cafes to fill out their application forms, often at a cost, Kumar said. 'With the new mySSC app, candidates can now complete the entire process – from registration to application – directly on their mobile phones. It removes private middlemen from the system and puts power back into the hands of the applicants. Our future vision is to make this app a one-stop solution for the entire recruitment lifecycle,' he added. In the past, candidates could apply online through the Commission's website and take a live photo via the mySSC mobile app, according to a notice issued by the SSC. 'Starting from June 2025, the entire application process can now be completed seamlessly within the app itself,' said the notice dated June 2, 2025. Candidates will be able to apply for SSC examination using specific android mobile phones through the mySSC mobile app which can be downloaded from Google Play Store, it said. 'This will be applicable for all the exams being conducted June 2025 onwards,' the Commission said. The mySSC mobile app of the Commission has been significantly upgraded which is aimed at enhancing the user experience and expanding the range of services available, it said. The update would include integration of the Aadhaar authentication services, the Commission said. In order to apply through the mySSC mobile app, candidates must first register using their Aadhaar number on the OTR page. The mobile app works only on Android phones with version 11 or higher, the SSC said. Before applying for the examinations candidates must also install the Aadhaar Face RD app on their phone to complete the face authentication form, it said and shared a link to it. In another notice issued on Wednesday, the Commission said that candidates are seeking clarification whether demographic details such as name, date of birth, address etc. from Aadhaar will prevail over the data filled by the candidates in the OTR form. 'In this regard, it is clarified that the information entered by the candidates in the OTR shall be treated as final for all recruitment related purposes and details mentioned in Aadhaar will not override the candidate-provided information in OTR,' the notice said. The SSC had in April this year decided to implement Aadhaar-based biometric authentication in its all examinations in order to verify candidates' identity on a voluntary basis. The Commission is one of the largest recruitment agencies of the central government with its main mandate to conduct selections for non-gazetted posts in various central ministries and departments, among others. The SSC conducts seven mandated all India open competitive examinations, including the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGLE) besides three limited departmental competitive examinations, according to the officials. PTI AKV ZMN This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
India.com
02-06-2025
- Automotive
- India.com
Meet man, who is owner of India's most expensive number plate, not Mukesh Ambani, Adani, Gautam Singhania, he is CEO of….
Millionaire tech CEO from Kerala had bought India's most expensive Rolls-Royce Ghost along with the most expensive registration number for his Lamborghini Urus. The CEO of Litmus7, Venu Gopalakrishnan has bought another luxury vehicle. It is Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG of Rs 4.2 crore. He shared the video of him taking delivery of his new luxury SUV with his family. In the video you can see the entrepreneur entering the delivery location in his Lamborghini Urus Performante, which has India's most expensive registration number. According to media reports he had paid Rs 47 lakh for the number 'KL 07 DG 0007'. He then waits at the gate, and when a Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG arrives. The video then shows this brand-new SUV when Gopalakrishnan is completing paperwork formalities. Then he, his parents, wife, and child, removes the cover and reveals the new G-Wagen. Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG For Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG, Venu Gopalakrishnan has taken the unique and classy shade of satin military green. It has gloss black for the alloy wheels, and the interior is finished in black leather. He has also added a seat entertainment package, which gives two screens for the passengers. It is a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 motor. It makes 585 bhp and 850 Nm of torque. Transmission duties are handled by a 9-speed DCT Venu Gopalakrishnan's Car Collection Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II Black Badge Venu Gopalakrishnan earlier drove India's first and most expensive Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II Black Badge for Rs 18 crore It has shades of Black Diamond and Gunmetal Grey. Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato He also owns Kochi's first Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato. This car is the more hardcore off-roader version of the Huracan. It has body claddings, raised suspension, an aluminum front underbody, reinforced sills, and roof-mounted air intakes.
The Hindu
24-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Family and community key to Schizophrenia recovery, say experts
Experts at the schizophrenia awareness programme organised by the Kozhikode-based Chetana Centre for Neuropsychiatric Rehabilitation, in observance of World Schizophrenia Day on Saturday (May 24), stressed the importance of family and community in recovery, especially in the context of rising drug abuse and digital media addiction among youth. The event was conducted in collaboration with several organisations, including Thanal Suicide Prevention Centre, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Committee for Emotional Well-being and Suicide Prevention, the Indian Psychiatric Society (Kerala State Branch), the Composite Regional Centre for Persons with Disabilities, and the Calicut Psychiatry Guild. Focussing on the causes of schizophrenia, Dr. Arun Gopalakrishnan, consultant psychiatrist at Isha Mind Care, pointed out the role of epigenetics and chemical imbalances in the brain and the fluctuations in the levels of serotonin and dopamine. 'The onset of the disorder is usually between the ages of 15 and 55, but can occur earlier or later,' Dr. Gopalakrishnan said. He added that the symptoms of schizophrenia included withdrawal tendencies, hallucinations, random disorganised speech and illusions. Early detection and treatment would help to cure the disease completely, highlighting that 20-30% of patients fully recover, Dr. Gopalakrishnan said. Dr. P. N. Suresh Kumar, convener of the Indian Medical Association's Committee for Emotional Wellbeing and Suicide Prevention, said that hospital-centred, institution-based, community-based, and non-residential rehabilitation, which provided opportunities to schizophrenia patients based on their aptitude and ability, helped in their recovery. Dr. Roshan Bijili, director of the Composite Regional Centre for Persons With Disabilities, emphasised the need to treat schizophrenia like any other medical condition. M.K. Raghavan, MP, inaugurated the programme. Dr. A.K. Abdul Khader, vice chairman of the Thanal Foundation Trust, presided over the session. K.C. Hariharan, administrator, Chetana; DR. V. Rajmohan V., editor of Kerala Journal of Psychiatry; Dr. Susheel K., president of Calicut Psychiatry Guild; and Dr. Rajagopalan Puthusserri, administrator, Thanal Suicide Prevention Centre, took part in the event. The programme also featured the staging of 'Aakashakazhchakal', written by M. V. Suresh Babu and directed by Vijayan Kanthoor. The play staged by Sradha, Kozhikode, portrays the experiences of a person living with schizophrenia, including the person's hallucinations of being attacked, evoking empathy in the audience and raising awareness.
