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The Hindu
2 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Stronger Port State Control regime to ensure safety of ships called for
The back-to-back ship accidents off the coast of Kerala, including the sinking of MSC Elsa 3 and the explosion on the Singapore-flagged vessel Wan Hai-503, raise questions on the lax regulatory inspections being carried out by different agencies on ships. The incidents also highlight the need for a stronger Port State Control (PSC) regime along with real-time accesses to the details of dangerous cargo. The PSC regime envisions identifying substandard ships at any port in India and ensuring seaworthiness before the vessels are allowed to sail out of the port. The ships registered in various countries, especially under a flag of convenience (FoC) — a system in which ships are registered in countries where more lenient regulatory regimes exist — have to be subjected to routine inspections at various ports to ensure the safety, maintenance, manning, etc. According to reports, the 2000-registered MSC Elsa, the ship that sank off the coast of Kerala on May 25 spilling hazardous substances posing serious threat to the marine ecosystem and livelihood of thousands of fishermen, had been flagged for many deficiencies in the past, including at Tuticorin port in 2023, although the ship had a seaworthy certification. Speaking to The Hindu, a senior officer at the office of the Directorate General of Shipping said it was the Mercantile Marine department which had to conduct periodic inspections both on vessels registered in India and those registered in foreign nations during the port of call. 'We don't think there was any regulatory laxity or slackness in ensuring the safety of vessels calling at Indian ports. Moreover, a ship tilting to one side during its voyage doesn't mean that it was substandard or lacks fitness. There would be plenty of reasons which have to be ascertained through a detailed investigation,' he said. Maritime law expert V.J. Mathew said it had been around a month since the ship sank off the coast of Kerala. 'There is a clear remissness in conducting a primary investigation and submitting a report in connection with the accident,' he said. 'Even at this moment, I don't think the full detailed manifest of the containers carrying hazardous materials onboard MSC Elsa has been released,' said Mr. Mathew. N.S. Pillai, Chairman, Kerala Maritime Board, said the State had no role in enforcing the rules or carrying out surveys and inspections on vessels although deficiencies had been flagged in the past. 'Our role is mainly to provide necessary infrastructure for the berthing of vessels that call at ports under the board,' he said. The experts are of the view that the Centre should effectively implement the PSC regime and fix accountability for such accident without delay.
Metro
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Taskmaster fans 'mortified' by 'humiliating' moment in Channel 4 show
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Channel 4 series Taskmaster is known for its utterly bonkers scenes, but this moment in season 19 might just have topped them all. The new season has pitted comedians Fatiha El-Ghorri, Jason Mantzoukas, Mathew Baynton, Rosie Ramsey, and Stevie Martin against one another for 10 weeks of wild, wacky and wonderful tasks. By the end, one of them will ultimately be crowned champion. Oh, and win a bust of host Greg Davies' head. In the latest episode, Glass Half Most, which aired on June 12, Horrible Histories star Matthew Baynton shocked and horrified fans with his execution of one task set by the one and only… little Alex Horne. All five contestants were told to eat yoghurt in the most or least 'dignified' way. They could do this however they wanted but the results had to be 'extreme'. An instruction Mathew didn't take lightly. Cue the Ghosts actor pouring yoghurt onto Alex's shoes before crawling towards him in his underwear and licking it off while a group of bystanders filmed him to complete this ritual of utter humiliation. 'Please forgive me Daddy, I've got your shoes all mucky,' Mathew said as he liked the yoghurt which Alex voiced his approval for. Gregg seemed suitably amused in the studio, although Mathew noted after-the-fact: 'There aren't enough points in the world that could have made that worthwhile for the cost it's going to have.' Even though he collected the top score of five points, he has scarred viewers at home with his display… perhaps forever. 'I just watched the newest episode of Taskmaster. What Mat did for the yogurt task was the most unhinged thing I've seen on that show,' Shania wrote on X. 'Mat's undignified yogurt task is crazy, absolutely foul,' villagesillyguy echoed. 'There was something on this latest episode of taskmaster that i didn't think you could legally broadcast on public television,' rorschachisgay posted. Then added: 'I cannot describe what the f**k it felt like sitting on the couch and seeing this happen with no warning.' 'Hope Mat knows this clip will forever haunt him for the rest of his life and career. As a fandom I fear we have to be prepared for this to be mentioned and talked about at every event foreseeable future,' Taylor Kate reflected. 'Really hoping interviewers stop asking Mat Baynton about his time on horrible histories and instead spend the next 15 years focusing on that time he licked yogurt off of alex horne's shoes while calling him daddy on taskmaster,' italianpatbutcher shared. 'Mathew Baynton willingly humiliating himself on national television for yet another week in a row,' Caz said. 'I watch Taskmaster with my PARENTS, watching this task was mortifying,' Addy0302 added. 'It was horrifying, disturbing, just awful all around. 10/10, couldn't stop laughing, Taskmaster genuinely is the show that keeps on giving,' hydrioid101 praised. In an interview with Metro, Mathew admitted that he did 'something he might regret for the rest of my life' when discussing what to expect from his stint on the Bafta-winning show. We may finally have just witnessed exactly what he was referring to. 'The bizarre thing about that is that no one is telling you what to do, it's your decision. 'So I was the maker of my own misfortune in that sense… it's like you just go into this strange mental space, and all you're thinking about is the task, and you're being forced to make decisions quite quickly, and you just do it and throw yourself into it. 'It's only when you're in the car on the way home that you think, 'Oh s**t, that's going on TV, that's going to last forever'.' It was the idea of opening himself up to public judgment which gave him a 'momentary wobble' when signing up to the show but ultimately he decided to go for it. Boy are we glad he did as he has been part of a season churning out comedy gold with the latest episode convincing fans this season could be an all timer. More Trending 'Series 19 is proving to be one of the best ever series of Taskmaster – each contestant is bringing something different to the mix. Great to see this show continue to go from strength to strength,' Matthew Rimmer said. 'S19 has just been such a joy. every new ep is the greatest episode so far, and the chemistry between the cast is just so excellent. i don't want this series to end,' jar jireh binks agreed. 'This weeks Taskmaster is an all time classic. I wasn't sure about this line up for a few episodes, but it's growing into an all timer,' WIll Sugg added. Taskmaster airs every Thursday at 9pm on Channel 4. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. View More »
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
How having a sleepy teen could save your kid from a future heart attack
For parents with a sleepy teenager, less variable sleep patterns could be a sign of a healthier future for their child. Teens who had better sleep habits at age 15 were found to have improved heart health seven years later, researchers at the American Academy of Sleep Medicine said on Monday. The healthy sleep habits include falling asleep and waking up earlier, spending a lower percentage of time in bed awake, and having lower variability in total sleep time and sleep onset. Average total sleep time did not predict future cardiovascular health. In teens, cardiac incidents are rare, but they can occur. Approximately 2,000 young and seemingly healthy people under the age of 25 die each year of sudden cardiac arrest, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Heart attacks in people under 40 have been increasing over the past decade, the Cleveland Clinic notes. 'Given the importance of sleep health for physical health and well-being in the short-term, we were not surprised to see a lasting association between adolescent sleep timing, sleep maintenance efficiency, and sleep variability with cardiovascular health in young adulthood,' Dr. Gina Marie Mathew, a senior post-doctoral associate in public health at Stony Brook Renaissance School of Medicine, explained in a statement. 'It was unexpected, however, that with and without adjustment for potentially confounding factors, total sleep time during adolescence was not a significant predictor of cardiovascular health during young adulthood,' she added. 'This single null finding, of course, does not indicate that total sleep time is unimportant. Rather, when paired with other studies, these findings underscore the complexity of sleep health and the need to consider multiple sleep dimensions as potential targets for promoting and maintaining cardiovascular health.' Mathew was the lead data analyst and author of the National Institutes of Health-backed research that was presented on Sunday at the SLEEP 2025 annual meeting. To reach these conclusions, the researchers analyzed data from Princeton and Columbia University's Future of Families and Child Wellbeing Study: the longest-running and only contemporary U.S. birth cohort study of young adults based on a national sample. Their data included 307 adults, the majority of whom were girls. At age 15, participants wore a device on their wrist for a week to measure sleep variables. At age 22, their cardiovascular health was assessed using their diet, physical activity, exposure to nicotine, body mass index, and measurements of fats in the blood, blood sugar, and blood pressure. They were scored based on these factors using the American Heart Association's Life's Essential 8. Teens between the ages of 13 and 18 years old should sleep eight to 10 hours regularly to promote optimal health, the academy said. Getting the recommended number of hours is associated with improved attention, behavior, memory, mental and physical health, and other positive outcomes. However, Mathew pointed out that the results highlight the need for a more comprehensive approach to address the relationship between adolescent sleep health and cardiovascular health. 'Future research and recommendations should emphasize the importance of multiple dimensions of sleep health, including earlier sleep timing, higher sleep maintenance efficiency, and lower sleep variability as protective factors for long-term heart health,' she said.
Borneo Post
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Borneo Post
Maestro: Growing interest in sape' helps keep heritage alive
Looking ahead, Mathew says his role will be to support the next generation of sape' performers. — Photo by Desiree David KUCHING (June 10): Once a taboo for women and nearly forgotten by younger generations, the sape' is now undergoing a revival, especially among the youths. According to sape' maestro Mathew Ngau Jau, the growing interest in this iconic Orang Ulu stringed instrument is not only helping to preserve a rich cultural heritage, but also breaking the old taboos and bridging communities. 'Now I see young people, even from other races, are picking up the sape'. 'Parents come and ask if they could get one for their children. That makes me very happy,' said the 72-year-old Kenyah musician, who has spent more than 30 years performing and teaching the sape' across Malaysia. Mathew's own journey with the traditional lute was far from immediate. Growing up in Long Semiang, Ulu Baram, he was more interested in dancing than in music. It was not until he attended school in Long San where a missionary teacher encouraged Orang Ulu cultural practices that he first picked up the sape'. Even then, he only began to play seriously in his 20s, during his teaching days at SMK Bau. 'People started inviting me to perform, but I didn't feel confident. 'So during the holidays, I would return to the longhouse to learn from the elders,' said Mathew at an exclusive seminar on 'Sape' & The Soul of Borneo: Heritage, Identity and Future', held at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) near here yesterday. Eventually, his persistence paid off. Today, Mathew is considered a master of the sape', recognised nationally for his role in preserving and promoting this traditional art form. The artiste has also helped pave the way for women to play this instrument, defying a longstanding taboo. 'Back then, girls weren't allowed to play the sape' in the longhouse. But I was the one who opened that door,' he said, pointing to players like Alena Murang as examples of women who have since taken the instrument to the world stage. 'At first, people in the longhouse weren't comfortable with it. But now, even the critics are gone. 'In my longhouse, I'm the oldest. The young people have taken over and many of them are girls,' he said. With the instrument's popularity booming, especially in urban areas, the demand for sape' instruments has also surged, making the traditional materials harder to find. Mathew said the original sape' was made from 'adau' wood, which is now rare. He recounted a legend associated with 'adau' – about a gravely ill woman who was revived after hearing the sound of a sape' carved from the sacred wood, seen in a dream by her husband. 'The sound was different. Even in her dream, she recognised the name of the wood,' said Mathew. He added that in the past, the sape' strings were made from jungle creepers known as 'iman', and the traditional instruments had only two strings. 'The modern versions now have up to six strings, allowing the musicians to play a broader range of music. 'Those with more strings are contemporary sape', not original like mine,' said Mathew, adding that the traditional form is most closely associated with the Kenyah and Kayan communities. As for the future, Mathew said his role would be to support the next generation. 'I've done what I can. I can see that the sape' growing. 'It's popular now among the children, among the young adults, and even among people who aren't from our community. 'That's what makes me feel very satisfied,' he smiled. Arts and Culture lead Mathew Ngau Jau music sape
Borneo Post
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Borneo Post
Growing interest in sape' helps keep heritage alive — Maestro
Looking ahead, Mathew says his role will be to support the next generation of sape' performers. — Photo by Desiree David KUCHING (June 10): Once a taboo for women and nearly forgotten by younger generations, the sape' is now undergoing a revival, especially among the youths. According to sape' maestro Mathew Ngau Jau, the growing interest in this iconic Orang Ulu stringed instrument is not only helping to preserve a rich cultural heritage, but also breaking the old taboos and bridging communities. 'Now I see young people, even from other races, are picking up the sape'. 'Parents come and ask if they could get one for their children. That makes me very happy,' said the 72-year-old Kenyah musician, who has spent more than 30 years performing and teaching the sape' across Malaysia. Mathew's own journey with the traditional lute was far from immediate. Growing up in Long Semiang, Ulu Baram, he was more interested in dancing than in music. It was not until he attended school in Long San where a missionary teacher encouraged Orang Ulu cultural practices that he first picked up the sape'. Even then, he only began to play seriously in his 20s, during his teaching days at SMK Bau. 'People started inviting me to perform, but I didn't feel confident. 'So during the holidays, I would return to the longhouse to learn from the elders,' said Mathew at an exclusive seminar on 'Sape' & The Soul of Borneo: Heritage, Identity and Future', held at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) near here yesterday. Eventually, his persistence paid off. Today, Mathew is considered a master of the sape', recognised nationally for his role in preserving and promoting this traditional art form. The artiste has also helped pave the way for women to play this instrument, defying a longstanding taboo. 'Back then, girls weren't allowed to play the sape' in the longhouse. But I was the one who opened that door,' he said, pointing to players like Alena Murang as examples of women who have since taken the instrument to the world stage. 'At first, people in the longhouse weren't comfortable with it. But now, even the critics are gone. 'In my longhouse, I'm the oldest. The young people have taken over and many of them are girls,' he said. With the instrument's popularity booming, especially in urban areas, the demand for sape' instruments has also surged, making the traditional materials harder to find. Mathew said the original sape' was made from 'adau' wood, which is now rare. He recounted a legend associated with 'adau' – about a gravely ill woman who was revived after hearing the sound of a sape' carved from the sacred wood, seen in a dream by her husband. 'The sound was different. Even in her dream, she recognised the name of the wood,' said Mathew. He added that in the past, the sape' strings were made from jungle creepers known as 'iman', and the traditional instruments had only two strings. 'The modern versions now have up to six strings, allowing the musicians to play a broader range of music. 'Those with more strings are contemporary sape', not original like mine,' said Mathew, adding that the traditional form is most closely associated with the Kenyah and Kayan communities. As for the future, Mathew said his role would be to support the next generation. 'I've done what I can. I can see that the sape' growing. 'It's popular now among the children, among the young adults, and even among people who aren't from our community. 'That's what makes me feel very satisfied,' he smiled. Arts and Culture lead Mathew Ngau Jau music sape
