Today, the resources to become “self-made” are endless thanks to social media and the Internet. Though for Johannesburg, South Africa native Sashin Govender, he got his start at the tender age of two when his parents separated and as a result started to introduce him to books, courses, and seminars on self-improvement. 

Fast-forward 22 years later and Sashin is now known as The Millionaire student—a motivational speaker, touring internationally, sharing his story and inspiring others to achieve their goals. Coming from a city where the average monthly income is $200, to say Sashin has surpassed his potential is an understatement. Despite coming from a broken home, his family taught him how to harness his mind and emotions and use them to fuel his aspirations. These days he spends his time mentoring and speaking at corporate events, one on one consultation, and business sales training workshops. He speaks from experience, encouraging people not to allow their disadvantages to dictate their future. Life’s work has become to help people advance from where they are to where they deserve to be. 

Though social media and the Internet now play an integral part in his business, it’s not what made him. He thanks his self-taught education for his success after years of refining his self-development and coaching skills all with the end goal of being able to teach others. Along the way, he even spent time as a mentee under Tony Robbins and in turn was able to work with celebrities like AKON, Jordan Belfort and Soulja Boy. 

This past weekend Sashin spoke to a crowd of 12,000+ at Los Angeles’ Staples Center where attendees ranged from 18 to 50+ years old. And though he’s young, his message speaks to more than just a youth demographic. In fact, his keynote speeches and seminars have been translated into over 15 different languages. 

Next, on Sashin’s agenda are Greece and Ireland where he’ll speak to 2000 people in Athens at the beginning of May and over 10,000 people in Dublin in the first week of June. 

The core of Sashin’s principle is simple—to impart and teach others what he knows so that they, too may surpass society’s meek expectations. 

With the Digital platform booming day after day, so many youngsters out there put in their full efforts to create different types of content. Singing videos, Dance covers, LifeStyle blogging, motivational videos, comedy content are some of the various forms of content that trend on a daily basis on the Digital platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and Tik Tok. One such content creator is Ahmed Meeran, who has an Instagram follower base of nearly 250k, YouTube Subscriber base of nearly 35k and Tik Tok follower base of nearly 140k and majorly creates content in the Tamil language.

Ahmed Meeran, an MBA student at IIM Kashipur, creates Raw Singing cover videos, Roast Videos and troll content for the popular reality show Bigg Boss Tamil. A one-person team, he shoots his videos himself, edits them and presents it to the huge audience base that he has created for himself in the last year. 

If you are from the Tamil fraternity, you must have at least once come across the popular Instagram series ‘’TikTok Vaasigal’’ which is a ‘’one-minute tik tok roast’’ series on Ahmed’s Instagram profile ‘ahmedmeeranoffl’. Ahmed Meeran selects some ultra-funny and cringe tiktok videos and features one cringe tiktoker per episode. The episodes of the series have cumulatively crossed over several millon views on Instagram. The video that starts with ‘Innaikku namma parka porathu’ and ends with ‘Appadinu Sollunga’ is slowly turning into household entertainment amongst people of various age groups. While there are a few creators who offend others in the name of roasts, we have creators like Ahmed Meeran who never cross the thin line between trolling and offending. 

When asked about why Ahmed chose to make Bigg Boss Troll Videos he said that with the participation of popular names like Oviya, Julie, Aishwarya Dutta, Vanitha Vijay Kumar etc. the Tamil version of Bigg Boss show called ‘Bigg Boss Tamil’ is not an exception to the popularity and trend for the past three seasons and he felt somehow that creating funny content about the happenings of the show would go well amongst the netizens. Evidently, his Bigg Boss Videos are sensational and hugely entertaining. He chooses a song as per the situation, does the role-play of different housemates, and synchronizes the song so brilliantly with the situation. Not to forget, his laptop and sticking papers are an integral part of his Bigg Boss Content.

This young content creator posts singing covers too on his social media platforms. He shoots his singing covers in a single shot with no cuts, edits or extra filters. We are sure that his name will make it big in the music industry too. His recent singing collaboration with popular Tamil YouTuber Joshua Aaron ‘’Tamil Vs Telugu mashup’’ went viral and has been watched by millions of people until this point. Even though the main platform for Ahmed is Instagram, he posts content occasionally on his YouTube channel and TikTok profile too.

When asked about how he feels about being followed by big names like Director Selva Raghavan on Instagram, Ahmed said that he was surprised and extremely happy about being noticed by various celebrities from the cinema industry. Definitely, Ahmed Meeran is a pure entertainer on the digital platform.

Dr. Mohana Vamsy, Managing director and also the Man Behind Omega Cancer hospitals a chief surgical oncologist, he is brining his knowledge and creating awareness in amongst common people regarding cancer and its treatment with the growing power of social media. 

Having done over 1 lakh surgeries in span of last 25 years he has become a star oncologist pan India and also known as ‘cancer fighting hero with a surgery mask on’.  Despite his busy calendar by performing 8-10 Daily surgeries, he still manages time to make people aware about cancer with the use of modern day campaigning via social media. 

According to Dr. Mohana Vamsy -‘Early Detection is the only way to achieve cancer-free India’. Thus he chose a modern way of campaigning against cancer. Going social viral about his awareness campaign over social media which is available in both English and regional language Telugu, he soon became the household name of every Telugu family . 

Dr. Mohana Vamsy is one name who introduced CYBER KNIFE technology to South India which led to the precise removal of cancer cells, unlike radiation which needs weeks of rest after surgery. Through cyberknife technology, no neighboring cells were damaged through radiations which resulting in no need of recovery time. Even if a patient visits Omega hospital, Hyderabad in the morning to get operated by cyberknife, he’s ready to leave by evening after the surgery resulting in saving of loads of time and stress. 

Dr. Mohana Vamsy is super active over his social media and helping more and more people with his precise knowledge and experience. He has even conducted more than 200 Continuing Medical Education Programs for doctors across the country. Thus Dr. Mohana Vamsy become a boon for cancer patients and his social media accounts and website is a must check on.

A style which used to be basically a subculture development pursued by surfers and skateboarders has now turned into a multifaceted marvel which overwhelms the design business, draws impact on the young people of the cutting edge world through a snare of big-name support, and has without a doubt turned into a dynamic standard in the public eye.

Generally, the expression “streetwear” delineates a design style which energizes the opportunity of articulation through attire. It urges youth to dress in a way which is comprehensive of their special advantages and network.

Streetwear is the offspring of interest for the reality that has a genuine frame of mind. You can see this in the event that you take a gander at the dresses themselves. They make jokes about the “genuine” stances of other “greater” brands while they remain tenaciously easygoing and prepared to-wear. Through hoodies and realistic tees, streetwear has been enthralling the up and coming age of customers who experienced childhood with Biggie.

Like its young purchaser, streetwear, particularly custom streetwear, has an intriguing relationship to the thoughts of extravagance and lavishness that style houses depend on. As opposed to lean in or through and through oppose, it adheres to the rule that something can even now be prominent and difficult to secure.

Brands like Palace, Supreme, and Cav Empt make realistic tees for men, however that doesn’t imply that they come inexpensively or effectively. What is so fascinating about the ubiquity of streetwear today is that it remains so fleeting, practically dreamlike while it requests reality regarding wearability and usefulness.

You would nearly feel that the entire thing is a major logical inconsistency. You need “uncommon” shirts and “invaluable” shoes? Indeed, we need brands to twist to what we really wear without losing any of the eminence or ubiquity. We don’t need Crocs. We don’t need limits. We need a shirt to mean something, the same amount of, as a smooth, customized suit coat.

In today’s world of fashion, trends continue to blur the lines between street wear and runway designs. Just 10 years ago, NBA players were only ever seen walking into arenas wearing suits and ties. Today, most players sport curated outfits made up of the perfect combination of street wear and high-end designer wear. For Rend Achille, owner and designer of ACHILL3 APPAREL, he jumped at the opportunity to be part of the rising street wear era. 

Frustrated and dissatisfied with the fashion options he found in stores, Rendy Achille decided to take matters into his own hands. In 2016, South Florida’s ACHILL3 APPAREL was born. From then on, over the next three years, Achill3 Apparel would only gain momentum as it took over the retail spaces across the South Florida area. Thanks to the support of the community, Rendy was able to create a grassroots marketing campaign for the brand as its popularity spread through friends, family, and word of mouth.  

Though ACHILL3 APPAREL has everything from hoodies, jackets, t-shirts and accessories, it was their hats that caught the attention of some of the biggest names in the NFL like Odell Beckham Jr. and Von Miller among others. They’re best known for their “Zero Friends,” “Savage,” and many catchy t-shirts.  The versatile hats can be worn dressed down with street wear or dressed up with designer wear. The best-selling hats have even been seen on chart-topping rap group Migos. 

Looking back, Rendy never could have imagined the success of ACHILL3 APPAREL. The young CEO now encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to take risks and pursue their goals. After not finishing college, Rendy became a barber before he came up with the idea of ACHILL3 APPAREL. But of course, he couldn’t do it by himself. Together with his two business partners, Devon Mason and Adedji Adeoba, Rendy took on the retail industry with ACHILL3 APPAREL.

“A lot of people think it’s too hard to start something,” Rend says. “But I think you should follow your dreams and you can achieve whatever you want.” 

ACHILL3 APPAREL is available online and also in Southern Florida retail boutiques like Simons Sportswear, Survival Clothing & Footwear, Foot Soldiers, and other shops in the Wynwood Arts District. Coming up, ACHILL3 APPAREL looks forward to sharing more designs for women that will include swimwear and athletic wear. Be sure to check out the ACHILL3 APPAREL site every month as they drop two to four new products every month!

TikTok is one of the hottest apps in today’s time. The app has opened doors for many people not just in India but across the globe. It is a perfect platform for the people who want to showcase their talent in acting. The lip-syncing app is beloved by millions and it has helped many people make their career out of it. Faiz Baloch, one of the most popular names on TikTok has made a name for himself by using this app. He grabbed everyone’s attention ever since he started making videos on the app.

Making videos is something he loves the most and acting has been his favorite hobby. Talking about it, Faiz said, “Since my childhood, I wanted to become an actor. I love being on camera and it is something which comes naturally to me.” As far as his education is concerned, he was not good at studies and has been an average student. Even during his school and college days, he was more interested in activities like drama and sports rather than studies. 

With an impeccable style to present himself on the camera, he is surely becoming one of the most influential names on Instagram. Being a fantastic artist and a performer which he is, Faiz Baloch is also a fitness freak. “Discipline is one of the most important things that boost my confidence and today I can present myself in front of millions”, he said. His presence on Instagram is humongous with 3M followers. Apart from taking social media by storm, Faiz is making a lot of waves in the cinematic world.

He is also in talks with many filmmakers and it is believed that the talented TikTok star may make his acting debut soon with a web series followed by a Bollywood film. All thanks to this TikTok app, the young lad has become an inspiration for many aspiring actors. We wish Faiz Baloch all the best and we can’t wait what surprise he has in store for everyone.

AIIMS hospital also issued a statement on Arun Jaitley’s death. As per the statement, “It is with profound grief that we inform about the sad demise of Shri Arun Jaitley, Hon’ble Member of Parliament and former Finance Minister Government of India at 12:07 pm on August 24, 2019. Arun Jaitley was admitted in AIIMS, New Delhi on 09/08/2019 and was treated by a multidisciplinary team of senior Doctors.”

Arun Jaitley was unwell for a large part of the last two years. In 2018, Arun Jaitley underwent a kidney transplant surgery, following which he was put under isolation. Four years earlier, in 2014, Arun Jaitley underwent a bariatric surgery to address the excess weight he had gained due to diabetes.

During the Narendra Modi government’s first term in office, Arun Jaitley was seen as the prime minister’s ‘go-to’ man. Jaitley was the one to take on the responsibilities of temporarily handling ministries other than his primary portfolio of finance.

As finance minister, Arun Jaitley presented all of the Narendra Modi government 1.0’s budgets. However, due to his ill health, he was unable to present the 2019 Interim Budget, which was instead presented by his colleague Piyush Goyal.

After the Bharatiya Janata Party’s victory in the 2014 Lok Sabha election, Arun Jaitley wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting that he not be given any responsibilities in the new government as he wanted to focus on his health.

A lawyer by profession, Arun Jaitley was among the leaders who were jailed by the Indira Gandhi government during the Emergency. He was a student leader at the time.

After being released from jail, Arun Jaitley joined active politics as a member of the Jan Sangh and rose through the ranks of the organisation, which later became the BJP.

A lawyer by profession, Arun Jaitley also served on the Atal Bihari Vajapyee cabinet. Between 2009 and 2014, when the BJP sat in the Opposition benches, Arun Jaitley served as the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha.

Source – IndiaToday

There is some good news for Kala Azar patients. Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad claim to have developed a method to produce controlled-release oral tablets for treating fungal infections and Leishmaniasis (kala-azar or black fever) that are prevalent in the country. Their tablets were found to release the drug Amphotericin B in a sustained and controlled manner over a period of 10 days. 

Amphotericin B (AmB) is the drug of choice for progressive and potentially life-threatening fungal infections of the abdomen and heart valves, fungal pneumonia, and leishmaniasis, a neglected tropical disease. It is used to treat Kala Azar or black fever, a dangerous and often fatal form of Leishmaniasis, common among the economically underprivileged sections in states such as Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh.

The development of oral, controlled release tablets for fatal fungal infections and leishmaniasis, could help in better management of the disease burden in the country. The development of cures for dangerous fungal diseases and leishmania has been challenging. Prof. Brahmchari who first used an antimony compound for treating kala azar in the nineteen twenties was even nominated for the Nobel Prize in 1929, a statement issued by IIT, Hyderabad said. 

The disadvantages associated with AmB include high cost, toxicity and poor bioavailability. AmB is administered through injection, which results in uncontrolled release of the drug into the blood stream.  There have been attempts to make oral medication containing AmB to control the delivery of the drug and bring down costs.

In order to make controlled-release oral tablets, the drug molecules must be loaded onto a base that dissolves gradually to release the drug over a period of time. 

The research was led by Prof. Saptarshi Majumdar and Dr. Chandra Shekhar Sharma, Associate Professor, Creative and Advanced Research Based on Nanomaterials (CARBON) Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering. The team’s work has been published in the July 2019 issue of the reputed peer-reviewed journal Nano-Structures and Nano-Objects. The paper has been co-authored by Dr. Anindita Laha, Ms. Mrunalini Gaydhane.

Speaking on the rationale of using nanofibres to produce oral tablets of AmB, Dr. Chandra Shekhar Sharma said, “Nanofibres – fibres that are a hundred thousand times thinner than the human hair – are increasingly being considered as a medium for controlled release of drug molecules because of their large surface area and porosity. ”

For the first, Dr. Sharma’s team chose gelatine (or gelatin in American terminology), an U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved natural polymer, a form of collagen naturally found in the bones, cartilage, tendon and connecting tissues of animals. Gelatine is biodegradable, nontoxic and biocompatible and is extensively used in food and medical industries.

For the manufacturing method, the team chose a process called ‘electrospinning.’ Electrospinning uses electric force to draw charged threads of the polymer into fibres with diameters in the order of some hundred nanometres.

The IIT Hyderabad team faced a small problem in making gelatine nanofibres by electrospinning.  Dr. Sharma said, “while gelatine nanofibres could be easily produced by electrospinning, their poor structural consistency in aqueous conditions required them to be crosslinked”.  So the team found a way to crosslink the fibres.

Thus, the drug, AmB was loaded to the gelatine before electrospinning, and after electrospinning, the drug-loaded nanofibres were crosslinked with saturated vapors of aqueous glutaraldehyde.  The nanofiber mats so obtained were finally compressed into tablets.

Prof. Majumdar added, “Through careful control of the crosslinking conditions, we could achieve sustained release of AmB over a period of ten days.” The team also found that the nanofibrous oral tablet was stable over a wide range of pH, which means that it would not be destroyed in the gastrointestinal track before drug absorption into the blood stream.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for accelerated research and development in new tools for malaria prevention, treatment and eradication of malaria in the foreseeable future. Today less than 1% of funding goes to developing tools to tackle malaria.

WHO has also flagged the urgent need for progress to advance universal health coverage and improve access to services, and better surveillance to guide a more targeted malaria response. The findings have emerged in a report from WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group on Malaria Eradication (SAGme).

“To achieve a malaria-free world we must reinvigorate the drive to find the transformative strategies and tools that can be tailored to the local situation. Business, as usual, is not only slowing progress, but it is sending us backward,” according to Dr Marcel Tanner, Chair of the SAGme.

The group has published the executive summary of its report ahead of a WHO-hosted forum on “Rising to the Challenge of Malaria Eradication” to be held in Geneva on 9 September 2019.

“Freeing the world of malaria would be one of the greatest achievements in public health,” says Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. “With new tools and approaches, we can make this vision a reality.”

The health benefits would be greatest among some of the world’s most vulnerable populations. Children under five account for 61% of all malaria deaths. More than 90% of the world’s 400,000 annual malaria deaths occur in sub-Saharan Africa.

The group’s analyses showed that scaling up current malaria interventions would prevent an additional 2 billion malaria cases and 4 million deaths by 2030 – provided those interventions reach 90% of the population in the 29 countries that account for 95% of the global burden.

The cost of this scale-up is estimated to be US$ 34 billion. The economic gain would be around US$ 283 billion in the total gross domestic product (GDP) – a benefit to cost ratio in excess of 8:1.

Global malaria infection and death rates have remained virtually unchanged since 2015. WHO’s World Malaria Report in 2018 revealed that the world is currently off-track to achieve the 2030 goals set out in the WHO Global Technical Strategy for malaria 2016-2030 – i.e. a 90% reduction in the malaria case incidence and mortality rate.

In many countries, access to health services remains a major challenge. Only one in five pregnant women living in areas of moderate to high malaria transmission in Africa is able to obtain the drugs she needs to protect herself from malaria. Half the people at risk of malaria in Africa sleep under an insecticide-treated net and just 3% are protected by indoor spraying with insecticides.

This highlights the need to advance universal health coverage and strengthen health services and delivery systems, so everyone can access malaria prevention, diagnostics, and treatment, when and where they need them, without suffering financial hardship.

The group noted the need to rethink approaches. WHO and partners are already establishing some new strategic approaches to tackling malaria. Last November, for example, WHO and the RBM Partnership to End Malaria launched the “High burden to high impact” approach. This aims to jumpstart progress against malaria by targeting attention to the 11 countries with 70% of the world’s malaria burden – 10 African countries and India.

This complements efforts to secure certification among the countries seeking to eliminate malaria by 2020, the WHO “E-2020” initiative. So far, WHO has certified 38 countries and territories malaria-free.

Most of the tools being used to tackle malaria today were developed in the last century or even earlier: insecticide-treated mosquito nets, indoor residual spraying, rapid diagnostic tests and drugs based on artemisinin.

Promising new diagnostics, medications, insecticides and vector control approaches are being developed, alongside passive immunization therapies such as monoclonal antibodies. The world’s first malaria vaccine, RTS, S/AS01, has been deployed in Ghana and Malawi, with plans for rollout in Kenya.

SAGme is composed of 13 leaders and scientists representing a range of disciplines and geographies. They are supported by representatives from WHO collaborating centers, WHO staff and other key stakeholders.

Nayati Medicity, Mathura, successfully operated and cured Vimla Devi, a resident of Raya, after she was brought in as an accident victim. She was brought into the hospital in a critical condition with severe head and face injuries.    

Ms. Devi was on a motorcycle when she met with an accident and lost consciousness on the spot. Her family members brought her to Nayati Medicity, Mathura, where she was put under the care of Dr. Ravindra Srivastava and Dr. Vimal Kumar, Senior Consultant, Neurosurgery. 

Medical diagnosis revealed that Ms. Devi’s facial nerve bone was injured, leading to a deformed face along with multiple brain clots and head fracture. The fracture and clots were successfully treated through head surgery performed by the two senior doctors and their team. 

Ms. Devi was forwarded to the ENT team for Otorhinolaryngology. Analyzing her condition, Dr. Manish Jain, head of the department of ENT at Nayati Medicity, said, “Ms. Devi’s diagnosis revealed that her facial nerve was under constant pressure due to the impact from the accident and consequently, some broken bone pieces were stuck in the nerve. These pieces compromised the nerve function, made it nearly negligible and caused her face to droop on one side.”

Observing the complexity of the situation, Dr. Jain recommended surgery to her family members. After their consent, Dr. Jain and his team performed a successful surgery, where they removed the pressure on the nerve and slowly extracted out the bone pieces stuck in the nerve. 

With the help of two separate surgeries from the neurology and ENT department, Ms. Devi’s health condition continues to experience a steady improvement. Currently, her head injury has been cured, and she is able to close her eyes properly. In addition, the stroke-like impact on her face has been cured to a significant extent and could recover from the impact over the period of time.

Talking about his experience with Nayati Healthcare, Ms. Devi’s husband said, “My wife received immediate medical treatment due to the fact that multiple, good quality services were collectively available under one roof at Nayati Medicity. I would like to express my gratitude towards the doctors and their team of the neurosurgery and ENT department for giving her a new life.” 

A research study has revealed that 67 percent of care leavers –young people who have left the state or NGO-run childcare institutions once they reach 18 years of age – are not aware of aftercare provisions. , reveals a research study conducted by NGO Udayan Care.

The study conducted by Udayan Care, a non-governmental organization, said aftercare is the support provided to young people over 18 years of age after they leave childcare institutions to help them in community integration and to live an independent life. Care leavers are entitled to this support as mandated by the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 its Rules of 2016 and the Child Protection Services, (earlier known as the ICPS).

The study ‘Beyond 18: Leaving Child Care Institutions – Supporting Youth Leaving Care’ was conducted with support from UNICEF, Tata Trusts, Deep Kalra (CEO, Make My Trip India) and participating state governments. It captures the voices of 435 care leavers and over 100 key informants including functionaries working on the ground on child protection in Delhi, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan. UNICEF was the lead technical partner and state liaison for the study, which for the first time in India gives a voice to care leavers.

Growing up in childcare institutions has an impact on the education, skills and social stability of young people and does not prepare them adequately with the skills for becoming an adult. 

The study points out the lack of participation and non-inclusion of children in planning their future, with 44 percent care leavers accepting that they were not consulted in the development of their Individual Care Plan, a pathway planning process mandated by the Juvenile Justice Act.

Shireen Vakil, Head – Policy and Advocacy, Tata Trusts stated, “The absence of a continuum of care services and a holistic rehabilitation plan impedes children in need of care and protection from living a productive and dignified life.” 

“I came to the childcare institution (CCI) when I was 12 years old. I got emotional support and guidance for my career, and I became an engineer. When I was asked to move out of the childcare institution, I was emotionally broken. Since the age of 12, I believed that the institution was my home and family. After I moved out I always felt a sense of insecurity. I would like to request everyone to hear our voice so that we can also lead happy independent lives,” said Ramesh* a software developer in an MNC company.

The study also highlights the gender disparity in the present approach to rehabilitation of Care Leavers. 63 percent of the female care leavers, as against 36 percent males, do not have an independent source of income despite similar educational qualifications. Only two states – Delhi and Maharashtra – of the five States studied have aftercare home for girls. Largely, the approach to female care leavers is focussed on getting them married or sending them to destitute homes or Swadhar Grihas rather than empowering them to be financially independent.

Aneesha Wadhwa, Executive Director of Udayan Care, called for recognition of care leavers as a vulnerable category under various central policies such as the National Youth Policy 2014, the National Policy on Skill Development and Entrepreneurship 2015 and other policies for youth.

The study also calls for mandatory transition planning as part of the implementation of Individual Care Plans for all children living in childcare institutions from 14+ years to ensure their preparation towards independent living and develop a trajectory of change ensuring that they are supported by the state.

The juvenile justice system is not prepared for Aftercare as there are deficits at the level of information, access, skills, knowledge, and training on transition planning, human resources, and budgetary investments. 

Importantly, there is no database of Care Leavers, exiting Child Care Institutions, and no follow up of these youth to monitor their wellbeing and rehabilitation. Care Leavers have no one-point contact for access to Aftercare information and services. z Female Care Leavers are at a greater disadvantage than male Care Leavers in the present gendered approach to rehabilitation and existing social realities, the study says.