In view of the rising coronavirus cases in the national capital, the Central government has suspended all train services at Delhi’s Anand Vihar railway station from today. Railway official said, all platforms at Anand Vihar Terminal will be reserved for the deployment of isolation coaches for Covid-19 patients. Two trains with special Covid-19 coaches have already arrived at the railway station. All five trains running from Anand Vihar station will now operate from Old Delhi Railway Station.

Home Minister Amit Shah has said that the Central government will provide 500 railway coaches to Delhi to overcome the shortage of hospital beds for coronavirus patients. He said these railway coaches will not only add another 8,000 beds in Delhi but this coach will be equipped with all facilities to fight the corona infection.

Delhi Government has withdrawn its order mandating all nursing homes in the city with bed strength between 10 and 49 as COVID-19 nursing homes. The city government had on Saturday declared all nursing homes in Delhi having bed capacity of 10 to 49 as Covid nursing homes. Delhi government had also asked all such nursing homes to make their Covid beds functional within three days of the issue of order. Only standalone exclusives Eye Centres, ENT Centers, Dialysis Centres, Maternity Homes and IVF Centres had been exempted as per the earlier order.

Delhi government had taken this decision to avoid intermingling of Covid and Non Covid patients in small and medium multispecialty nursing homes and to increase the bed capacity for Covid-19 patients. Cases of coronavirus are increasing in Delhi in a rapid manner.

Home Minister Amit Shah has directed the Central Government, Delhi Government and all three Municipal Corporations of Delhi to ensure proper implementation of house-to-house survey and Corona testing to the lowest level. Mr Shah said this while chairing a meeting in New Delhi with the Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Delhi LG Anil Baijal, CM Arvind Kejriwal, Mayors of three Municipal Corporations of Delhi and senior officers to review COVID-19 situation in the national capital. He said the main aim of this meeting is to win the fight against Corona with mutual coordination. 

The Home Minister said we have to make the country and the national capital Corona free, healthy and prosperous at the earliest. The Home Minister also directed the Delhi Police Commissioner to ensure all guidelines are enforced strictly.

Home Minister Amit Shah has convened an all-party meeting today to review the management for coronavirus in the National Capital. The Home Ministry has invited leaders of the Delhi-based parties, Bharatiya Janata Party, Aam Aadmi Party, Congress and Bahujan Samaj Party for the meeting. Union Health Secretary, Delhi Chief Secretary and Principal Secretary (Health) of Delhi Government will also attend the meeting.

Mr Shah held a high-level meeting yesterday with Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan. He announced a series of measures for the National Capital after the meeting. He also met the mayors and commissioners of Delhi’s three municipal corporations to discuss ways to strengthen the strategy for fighting the pandemic.

Recently, Ministry of Home affairs has made announcement Unlock 1.0 and released advisory with all norms on 31 may 2020.Indian economy was suffering the virus impact from Janta curfew of 22 march and followed by different phases of the lockdown,mentioned here.

• Phase 1: from 25 March 2020 to 14 April 2020 (21 days)
• Phase 2: from 15 April 2020 to 3 May 2020 (19 days)
• Phase 3: from 4 May 2020 to 17 May 2020 (14 days)
• Phase 4: from 18 May 2020 to 31 May 2020 (14 days)
• Phase 5 (only for containment zones) : from 1 June 2020 – ongoing (7 days) scheduled to end on 30 June 2020

The lockdown phase 1 was introduced in India when the Corona cases were near about 500 and government seemed to be much worried and imposed a strict lockdown while other countries Italy, Spain, USA were relaxed enough about the concern.This way of our government had showed a true responsible and dutiful spirit of the body governing.

Our government and people were folloing ICMR which was moving one step ahead of WHO in the prevention of the virus. ICMR stated to meet the peak of the live corona cases in the month of June and July and the same is happening.

Here above graph depicts out the harsh reality of Unlock 1.0. Italy, UK, Spain, Germany and many more countries have gone through unlocking process when they attained the decline in corona cases but Indian Unlock 1.0 doesn’t seem to have any decline but usual surge in cases.

Another thing is that ICMR is giving sign of community transmission which will put India in very difficult situation. The need of time is to stay home as much as possible and to put social distancing in habit to stay safe.

So keep updated and stay home, follow social distacing and remain safe not for youself but for family and grand citizens. You may be rich in immunity……may be you can fight well with corona but try not to be carrier.

Thanks for reading.

Edtech stands for education and technology. The role of an Edtech company is to use all the hardware, software in enhancing the education system. Their major purpose and goal is to design certain hardware and software products for the educational institutions. Due to the rise in technology now students can have access to e-learning and learn from home.

Top 10 Companies in Edtech Industry:

1. Byju’s Learning App
2. Udemy
3. Coursera
4. edX 
5. Hanson Robotics
6. Neuron Robotics
7. Moleskine
8. Amazon Kindle
9. Google Assistant
10. Microsoft

Edtech security risks.

EdTech security risks create ransomware, account takeover, and data security risks for college districts.
New EdTech supports innovation in teaching and enriches learning. However, that very same technology can leave you susceptible and open to cyberattacks. It poses risks to student privacy and safety, and increases the risks you want to face in terms of knowledge breaches and ransomware attacks. Many people say that school districts are facing a cybersecurity crisis. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to manage EdTech security risks.

Account Takeovers: Hackers can takeover accounts of teachers and students. The hackers may be able to make purchases using a credit card. They can use their account access to send phishing emails to other contacts and gain access to more accounts and information. Or, they’ll be ready to take over a Facebook profile and send bullying messages to other students supported their personal information. They could also take over an email account for an administrator and wreak all kinds of havoc.
Data Loss: Hackers can destroy school records once they need access. They are also known to redirect contractor payments to dummy accounts that the hackers control, and use employee information to steal tax returns. On a private level, students, staff, and fogeys can face fraud , a drag which will take years to resolve.
Classroom and Learning Disruption: Whether students are unable to access online lessons, or teachers are unable to prepare and present online lessons, the disruption to the classroom and learning opportunities is a significant problem. Flagstaff administrative district recently had to cancel school thanks to a ransomware attack that impacted building security, phones, and other systems.

Managing the security risks.

. 24/7 Monitoring
Monitor the activity on your systems to spot abnormal behavior that would result from an account takeover. This activity might be unusual login locations and lateral phishing emails that would indicate an account takeover.

2. Schedule Automatic Action First try and Identify the EdTech and SaaS applications that are connected to your district G Suite or Office365 systems. Then, automatically classify their risk potential. Once identified, you’ll take action automatically or manually to sanction, prohibit, remove, or notify the offender. In some cases, more than one of those actions is appropriate.

If your monitoring uncovers a known malicious app, otherwise you determine an app to be malicious, define a procedure for checking with the user. Find out if the user added the app intentionally , or if it might be a results of an account takeover. In this situation, it’s a good idea to suggest that the user reset their account password.

3. Update Your Cloud Safety Measures

Review your G Suite for Education security measures to make sure that you’re using them to the fullest. And, conduct a cloud security audit to spot anything you’ll be missing.

4. Create an EdTech Policy Manual
   It’s critical that everyone in your district understands the importance of protecting the security of your data. They should also be aware of the fact that cybercriminals are targeting K-12 institutions. Make sure the manual defines:

The EdTech that is approved for use
The minimum security and privacy requirements for new EdTech
The process for vetting new EdTech apps
Managing your EdTech security risks is one among the simplest weapons you’ve got against cybercriminals. If your administrative district doesn’t have an automatic system to spot and manage the EdTech apps that are connected to district G Suite and Office 365 environments, your defense isn’t as strong as it could be. Fortunately, identifying EdTech security risks in your environment doesn’t have to be difficult—or particularly expensive.

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We often hear people using these terms in today’s world. They have a bit similar symptoms, but are yet so different. All the three terms have different meanings.

• Stress

Stress is a result of day to day life activities. It’s your body’s reaction to the problems you face like completing a deadline, loss in business, etc.
It goes away when the problems you face are over.
It may be harmful to your body if stress lasts long.There are two main types of stress:

1. Acute stress
The stress that you feel when you have a fight with your partner/ family or do activities that are new and exciting is called acute stress. It goes away in a short span of time. Everyone experiences acute stress in their day to day life.

2. Chronic Stress
The stress that goes on for days, weeks or even months is called Chronic stress. It occurs when you face problems like unhappy marriage, financial problems, work problems or family problems. You might become so used to chronic stress that you might not realise that it is a serious problem.

Secretion of hormones takes place when your body reacts to stress. This alerts your body at the time of danger and is in a way good as it helps you to handle stressful situations.When you suffer from chronic stress, your body stays alert even though there is no danger.

This may lead to health problems if not managed on time like:
• Heart problems
• High blood pressure
• Depression or anxiety
• Skin problems like acne
• Menstrual problems
• Diabetes

Symptoms include tiredness, trouble in sleeping or sleeping too much, use of alcohol or drugs, upset stomach, weight loss or gain, etc.•

Anxiety disorder

The worry or fear of the future, about what’s going to come is called anxiety.
The nervous feeling that you get before a job interview or at the first day of the school is called being anxious.

When such feeling continues for a long period like six months are so severe that they start to cause effect on your life, it’s called anxiety disorder.

Anxiety disorder can occur at any age and to anyone. When it gets severe it stops you from doing things you love or from doing normal things like riding a bike, crossing a road, etc.
The feeling of constant fear clings to you and affects your life. If left untreated, it gets worse and may lead to deadly outcomes.

According to a study, females are more likely to suffer from it that the males.

Anxiety disorders consist of various types. They are as follows:

• Phobia– It is the extreme fear of an activity, a thing or a situation.

• Panic disorder- the occurrence of panic attacks at any time of the day, makes the person suffering from it be in constant fear about the occurrence of next panic attack at an unexpected time.

• Post Traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)- this type of disorder occurs after going through a traumatic event like death of a loved one, an accident, etc.

• Separation anxiety disorder- this disorder occurs when you live in constant fear of being away from your family or a loved one.

• Obsessive- compulsive disorder– It’s the constant irrational thoughts that lead you to perform specific repeated action or behaviour.

• Symptoms

Symptoms are different from person to person as the situations people face also differs.
Some people might feel there heart beating fast while some might feel out control as if have no control over their thoughts.People might suffer from nightmares, panic attacks or flashbacks of painful moments. The feeling of fear of a specific place or event consumes you.

Other symptoms include:
• increased heart rate
• rapid breathing
• restlessness
• trouble concentrating
• difficulty falling asleep

• Depression

The mood disorder that causes constant feeling of sadness and loss of interest in the activities you love is called depression.

Events that cause a major impact on your life like death of a loved one, being betrayed or loss of a job can lead to depression.It may last for several weeks or years.

Symptoms are as follows:
• a depressed mood
• Loss of interest in activities or hobbies
• Change in sleeping cycle like sleeping too much or too little
• Feeling worthless or guilty
• Constant thoughts of death or suicide, or a suicide attempt.

According to a study, depression is more common in females than in males and the symptoms might differ as follows:

• Feeling irritated
• Anxiety
• Constant Mood swings
• Fatigue
• Holding on to negative thoughts

Some gender based symptoms are also observed in males which are as follows:
• Avoiding contact family and friends
• Taking too much work load
• Abusive and controlling behaviour in relationship

• Teenagers might experience difficulty in adjusting to a new environment, peer pressure or inferiority complex. These can lead to depression.

Depression can occur at any stage of life and can make people take drastic steps like suicide.

Maybe All of us don’t have the power to treat such conditions but the least we can do is be kind to one another. You never know what someone might be going through. There maybe some hidden battles that they might be facing but plastering them all with a smiling face.
Whenever someone tells you that you have hurt them, don’t shut them out. You don’t get to decide if you hurt them or not. Don’t make them feel like a fool for expressing their feelings. Don’t always be self righteous and think that you can never make a mistake. If your actions are bothering or hurting someone, STOP!
If unknowingly or knowingly your actions hurt someone, then avoid doing it. The means of your fun and entertainment might affect someone’s mental health.Be careful with the words that you use. You never know what impact they might have.
You can save someone just by being kind and being there for them. May it be your family or friends, always ask them how they are.

Depression is more than just sadness. It interferes with daily life and causes pain for you and everyone who cares about you. It’s a common illness, but a very serious one. Scientific research shows that depression affects certain centers in the brain that affect moods, thinking, sleep, appetite, and behavior. Although depression can and does affect people of all ages, from all walks of life, the risk of becoming depressed is increased by poverty, unemployment, life events such as the death of a loved one or a relationship break-up, physical illness and problems caused by alcohol and drug use. It often characterizes feelings of being sad, discouraged, hopeless, irritable, unmotivated, as well as a general lack of interest or pleasure in life. When these feelings last for a long period of time ( more than two weeks) and interfere with the regular daily activities, it is likely to be a depressive disorder which can affect people of any age, including children, teenagers, adults, and older people.

It may be difficult to tell if a child, adolescent, or teen is suffering from depression. Risk factors include being under stress, experiencing loss or having attention, learning, or conduct disorders. Severity of symptoms varies with individuals and also varies over time. They include depressed mood most of the day (feeling sad/empty and frequent crying) , diminished or lack of interest or pleasure in activities that were once enjoyed, change in appetite or weight (this includes a significant weight loss or weight gain), experiencing insomnia -having difficulty sleeping; alternatively oversleeping, lack of self esteem or feelings of worthlessness, fatigue or loss of energy, feeling hopeless and helpless, having guilty feelings , difficulty thinking , concentrating, remembering information, or making decisions, recurrent thoughts of death or suicide , persistent physical symptoms, such as headaches, digestive disorders, and chronic pain that do not respond to routine treatment and anxiety, with or without a specific feeling of being depressed.

Depression is most likely due to a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and psychological factors. MRI s have shown that the parts of the brain involved in mood, thinking, sleep, appetite, and behavior of people who have depression function differently than those of people without it. Some types of depression tend to run in families. Trauma, loss of a loved one, a difficult relationship, or any stressful situation may trigger a depressive episode. The illness can also occur in people without any family history.

Depression is a treatable illness. Medications, psychotherapy and self help measures can help a depressed person feel better, engage in meaningful activities, and improve their quality of life. Also depression can be highly responsive to treatment. Early diagnosis and intervention with appropriate treatment are always critical steps to feeling better, especially for children and teens.The other methods include relaxation techniques, meditation, and breathing exercises, regular exercising as it can reduce symptoms of depression, The family environment is important to the recovery of people who are depressed as they help an individual suffering from depression by talking to them about their feelings and providing support and encouragement. Love all, Speak up, express, share and take care of your mental health.

Child labour refers to any work or activity that deprives children of their childhood. In effect, these are activities that are detrimental to the physical and mental health of children and that hinder their proper development.

Child labour includes: Child labour before the minimum legal age : The basic minimum legal age at which children are authorized to work is 15 years (14 in developing countries). For light work (only a few hours from time to time) the limit is fixed at 13 to 15 years (12-14 in developing countries). Finally, for hazardous work, the limit is pushed up to 18 years (16 years under certain conditions in developing countries).

The worst forms of child labour :This encompasses all forms of slavery or similar practices such as forced labour, trafficking, debt bondage, serfdom. It also includes illicit activities and/or activities likely to endanger the safety, health, and morals of children, such as prostitution, pornography, forced or compulsory recruitment for armed conflict, drug trafficking, etc.

Hazardous work : This encompasses domestic tasks carried out over long hours in an unhealthy environment, in dangerous places requiring the use of dangerous tools or materials, or forcing the child to carry objects that are too heavy.

Certain activities are not considered labour or exploitation. Activities which simply involve helping parents to complete everyday family chores, to which children can dedicate a few hours a week and which permit them to earn some pocket money, are not considered child exploitation because they do not hinder their well being.

Negative effects of child labour:

The difficulty of tasks and harsh working conditions create a number of problems such as premature ageing, malnutrition, depression, drug dependency etc.

From disadvantaged backgrounds, minority groups, or abducted from their families, these children have no protection. Their employers do whatever necessary to make them completely invisible and are thus able to exercise an absolute control over them. These children work in degrading conditions, undermining all the principles and fundamental rights based in human nature.

Additionally, a child who works will not be able to have a normal education and will be doomed to become an illiterate adult, having no possibility to grow in his or her professional and social life.

In certain cases, child labour also endangers a child’s dignity and morals, especially when sexual exploitation is involved, such as prostitution and child pornography.

Furthermore, a child who works will be more exposed to malnutrition. These children are often victims of physical, mental, and sexual violence.

Overview of child labour in the world

Child exploitation exists on all continents and takes various forms according to the traditions and cultures of the region.

• In South East Asia and in Pacific, girls are sold to supply prostitution networks or to work as domestic workers. Many children are also sold to work in textile factories as well as to cover family debts.

• In Africa, parents sell their children, often for livestock (generally, the child will be sold for a cow). These children are exploited in plantations, mines, or will become domestic workers.

• In North America and in Latin America, children are victims of prostitution to satisfy the perverse appetite of tourists, and are exploited more and more by drug traffickers.”

A simple answer is depression that leads to lose of hope!

What is depression?

Depression is a mindset of a person who is usually unhappy and has lost all the hope of an optimistic future for himself. 

What causes depression and suicidal thoughts?

Though circumstances are blamed for this fatal decision by the victims, you may be surprised to find that people who were in worse situation than the suicide victims to have overcome the hurdle. 

Here comes a silent killer, GENETICS. 

Scientists have found that depression are partly influenced by the genetics of the individual. Thus, it is more likely that people from same family of the victim to commit suicide. 

How humane is suicide?

Unfortunately suicide practice is completely humane but definitely not a proud thing. According to TUUL SEPP, an animal ecologist, suicidal behaviour is unique to humans and it can be both genetic and environmental influenced. Most animals in our planet have one goal in their life, which is to survive. To survive they need three things which are food, water and shelter. Humans despite having all them sometimes fail to survive by deciding to kill himself.  There are many things that set us apart from animals like cognitive thinking,  being innovative and unfortunately suicide. The mental evolution of humans that made us do extraordinary things can lead us do mean things like suicide! This suicidal characteristic of human also arises the question is human ranking in the animals, as humanity fail to meet the basic goal of any animal, which is to survive. 

So this brings a perspective that suicide is a threat to humanity that has to be addressed immediately.