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P:5 SUNDAY, JULY 31, 2022
TROLLING
KIDS OF
CELEBS
Inhumanly hurting
tender minds
P:3&4
Effectively
scheduling
elective
surgery
P:6
P:8&9
16 SUNDAY PIONEER, JULY 31, 2022
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the World Athletics
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attempt he managed to media. In the video, people are
record a throw of 88.13m, seen dropping some clothes in a
which allowed him to move container. The container has an
into the provisional podium image of Ranveer Singh from the
spot in second place. photoshoot with a text that reads,
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hatana hai.”
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SUNDAY, JULY 31, 2022
IN FOCUS
TROLLING KIDS OF CELEBS
A RECENT THOUGHT-
PROVOKING TWEET BY
TRS WORKING
Inhumanly hurting tender minds
PRESIDENT AND IT
MINISTER KT RAMA RAO
READ, ‘GUYS, LET’S
LEAVE THE KIDS OUT OF
THESE POLITICAL
BATTLES. IT’S
UNBECOMING & NOT
ACCEPTABLE!’ THE
FOCUS SHOULD RATHER
BE ON IDEOLOGICAL,
POLICY AND
PERFORMANCE ISSUES,
AND NOT DRAGGING
CHILDREN, HE ADDED
FOR GOOD MEASURE.
THIS IS NOT FAR
REMOVED FROM THE
CONTEXT OF THE POSTS
TROLLING UNION hildren of renowned peo- He added, “Online trolling leaves
c
ple, film stars, politicians deep scars on the psyche of children.
MINISTER SMRITI and celebrities, whether While the current laws help curb
IRANI'S DAUGHTER. an active part of the online trolling to an extent, I per-
industry or not, have of sonally think we should do more to
LIKEWISE, RECENTLY late been easy targets for curb this menace. The Union gov-
PICTURES OF MP AND trollers. These kids have been at the ernment should formulate stricter comes with a lot of negativities too. I of women celebrities and daughters
receiving end of a lot of avoidable internet laws that carry harsh pun- truly want to see stricter laws and of stars. Recently, we saw how trolls
BJP TS UNIT PRESIDENT vitriol from every Tom, Dick and ishment to anyone who trolls chil- their implementation to prevent completely crossed the line in the
BANDI SANJAY'S SON Harry. However, that doesnot mean dren online.” such things because internet and way Nysa Devgn, Suhana Khan, and
they endure all of it. While some There is something inappropriate social media culture will only Ira Khan were attacked on social
PARTYING IN A PUB know how to stand firmly against about a society that requires a father expand in future; it is high time we media. The hate trolls spread on
WERE CIRCULATING ON trolling and voice their views, there or mother to clarify to the media acted against trolling.” social media about a person can take
are others who are too young and that his child is innocent. To understand the motive behind its toll on their mental health and
SOCIAL MEDIA naive to understand what is happen- Jayesh Ranjan, IT Secretary of this unnerving mentality of trollers, this is why more people are talking
ing to them on social mediaplat- Telangana State, says, “People who we spoke to Latha Srinivasan, a about mental health issues today.
PLATFORMS DUE TO THE forms. In either case, their tender are in the public eye, be it politicians senior entertainment journalist. She How much can celeb parents protect
PUSH GIVEN TO THEM minds get hurt, regardless of the or celebrities or sportspersons, there opines, “Unfortunately, because of their kids? It is not easy and there's
protection offered by their parents. is something called occupational the democratic nature of the inter- no simple answer.”
BY HIS POLITICAL In December 2021, a BJP leader hazard. With some good, bad or net and social media and the Today, a lot of celeb kids too are
OPPONENTS. FROM ALL was slammed for body-shaming negative will also come. And these anonymity it allows; comments that on platforms like Instagram because
KTR's son Himanshu. The TRS comments are made without any objectify, denigrate, insult, shame they also want to share, connect, be
THIS WE CAN INFER working president was taunted logic or sensibilities. It is just to pull and are sexist and racist, find a voice loved and grow their popularity
THAT IT IS NOT ALWAYS whether ‘development’ had taken down someone! But everything has here. Celebrities are more vulnerable since many may eventually end up
place in the temple of Bhadrachalam a limit. I believe it should be punish- to trolling obviously because they joining the Bollywood film industry.
GLITZ AND GLAM FOR or inside the body of his son able. There are two things, online are in the public eye constantly and It is important for celeb parents -
REPUTED PEOPLE'S Himanshu. trolling and offline bullying. In every aspect of their life - even if not and all parents to impart the good
Dileep Konatham, Director, offline case, it is easy to find the newsworthy - is covered by the and the bad about being on social
KIDS IN SOCIETY. THE Digital Media, Government of guilty and punish. But things are media and the paparazzi today. And media to their kids right from a
PIONEER’S TANISHA Telangana, shares, “It is sad that the complicated online. If you ask me celebs end up getting policed by young age. Social media is like a
political discourse in this country who are these people who troll and trolls for everything from their double-edged sword - on the one
SAXENA GIVES YOU THE has hit a new low with some trolls comment such stuff, then these are hairstyle to clothes to a comment hand, it can make you an internet
targeting even children of politi- the people who are extremely jeal- they make. So, they know how sensation and global star overnight;
LOW-DOWN ON THE cians. Whatever may be the issue, ous as they themselves cannot tough the limelight is and celebs, on the other, it can affect your men-
DISTURBING TREND OF targeting kids for selfish political become a successful politician or like all parents, want their children tal health and cause depression.
gains should not be tolerated. Some actor. So, they just come up with to be safe and protected. Sadly, in Learning to ignore trolls, blocking
TROLLING KIDS OF online trollers are resorting to this, nasty thoughts and spill to the social this day and age, where everyone them, and turning off comments is
CELEBS. thinking that they are anonymous media walls of the reputed people. has a smartphone, it is just impossi- something all of us should know
online. Others who do this are While social media is a good forum ble to protect their kids! We also see and practice, celebrity or not.
thinking that this is a claim to fame.” to democratise participation, it trolling happening more in the case Continued on Page 4...
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IN FOCUS SUNDAY, JULY 31, 2022
‘
‘
MANY KIDS THESE DAYS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TROLLING KEEP FEARING THAT IT
ISNOT OVER. IT HAPPENS ONCE, HOWEVER THE CONSTANT COMMENTS ON THE SAME
KEEPS IT ACTIVE THROUGHOUT. IT IS AS IF THE TROLLER HAS ENTERED YOUR HOUSE
BECAUSE IT DOESNOT STOP DESPITE THE TIME AND NUMBER OF DAYS. THIS CAN HAVE
LONG LASTING IMPACT ON DEVELOPING MINDS OF KIDS AS THEY START LOOKING AT
THINGS FROM FILTERS THAT OTHERS HAVE CREATED. THE REASON FOR THIS IS ONLINE
DISINHIBITION EFFECT THAT ANY OF US CAN EXPERIENCE WHILE WE ARE ONLINE! IT IS
THE LACK OF RESTRAINT ONE FEELS WHEN COMMUNICATING ONLINE AS COMPARED
TO OFFLINE. THE FACTORS LIKE ANONYMITY, LACK OF EMPATHY, AND NOT BEING ABLE
TO SEE THE REACTION IMMEDIATELY IS MAKING THE WORLD IN GENERAL MEAN.
HENCE, IT IS IMPORTANT TO SPREAD AWARENESS REGARDING THIS CONCEPT AND AT
THE SAME TIME HELP YOUNG CHILDREN TO DEAL WITH TROLLING EFFECTIVELY.
- DR CHANDANA SHET, COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGIST.
such related acts. They do not tolerate, and
ally unstable personality associated with sadism,
triggers sometimes cause psychological dis-
bullying, lack of personal responsibility. We can
tress. Ask a few questions to yourself like
undoubtedly say that these people are having low
self-esteem, insecurities, personal inadequacies what is that is making me worry?
with the dominant traits of psycho-socio paths. Breakdown the problem, shift your
If you listen to them verbatim, they enjoy upset- approach to practical thinking.
ting others and feel funny sometimes under- Downtheline, how it’s going to affect me in
standing the harmful consequences. Sometimes the long-term. Can I do something about it?
it may lead to suicidal act. It is sometimes low Don’t get influencedor attached. Respond
self-worth, or outdated, old-fashioned if you are with strict no tolerance. Do not get into per-
not tech savvy or do not use internet slang. sonal association and start overthinking and
rumination. Block them, and at the least, if
Tips to combat internet trolls: you think there is no option and cannot
• Stop creating the false image, it’s an identity deal with them, take the help of law.
laugh smile, dressing almost everything. This deception. This can only create negative
Continued from Page 3...
may make them anxious and can affect their environment and negative reinforcement. Let us be responsible for the online environ-
Speaking to us about the woes of a celebrity mental health.” Leave narcissism, grandiosity! ment and before resorting to any negative act,
father, Ali Reza, an actor and a father of a baby “Many kids these days who have experienced Understanding, introspection and stayingin pause and think from the other person’s perspec-
girl, pours out, “No one has the right to speak trolling keep fearing that it isnot over. It happens touch with the real world and people, work- tive. This may lead to relief from some of the
about others and invade their private space. It once, however the constant comments on the ing on your deficit areas would improve physical and psychological conditions such as
is a choice, and we live in free nation. Like every same keeps it active throughout. It is as if the your behaviour. depression, anxiety, traumatic disorder, neurot-
other normal parent, I am also a protective father.
I wouldnot want to see any derogatory comments
troller has entered your house because it does-
not stop despite the time and number of days.
• Active bystanders are the victims most of ic symptoms, sleep disorders, and ultimately your
immune system.
the times, who are against cyber-bullying or
about my child. It is our life, and we have the right This can have long lasting impact on develop-
to live it the way we want to.” With reference to ing minds of kids as they start looking at things
star kids’ lifestyle he says, “There's already a lot from filters that others have created. The reason
that the celebrity kids deal with, like trying to for this is online disinhibition effect that any of
keep up to expectations, age-related issues or us can experience while we are online! It is the
whatever. Why are they made target when they lack of restraint one feels when communicating
have nothing to do with all of this? I would want online as compared to offline. The factors like
to tell my child that there is nothing special in anonymity, lack of empathy, and not being able
our profession. Just because someone is an actor to see the reaction immediately is making the
or a politician or a sportsperson, it doesnot mean world in general mean. Hence, it is important
they are ‘different from the rest’.” to spread awareness regarding this concept and
Popularity does come at a cost. Why should at the same time help young children to deal with
the children be dragged into the dirty politics trolling effectively,” asserts Dr Chandana Shet,
or blame game? Evidently, trolling is not new. counselling psychologist.
From nasty comments on a female celebrity’s out- Following an online survey completed by over
fit to derogatory comments on relationship sta- 400 Reddit users, a study found that individu-
tus of the stars, trollers find content to cook from als with dark triad personality traits which are
anywhere. However, it is in the recent past that narcissism, Machiavellianism and psychopathy
the trollers have shifted their target to the sec- do this more often. Let us understand the rea-
ond generation of these stars or reputed people, sons, what the psychology behind trolling is, and
that is, their children. how it affects the behaviour of an individual.
Chhaya Sharma, mompreneur and parenting Why do we troll, especially the celebrities and
influencer,observes, “Particularly in the age of their kids, while understanding the devastating
social media, keyboard warriors hiding behind consequences on physical and mental health? It
their computers take the risky way of harassing seems, they feel rewarded. It is an atypical social
and assaulting celebrities over unimportant reward, creating positive social environment and
matters. Parents want their children to grow up rewards with the motive of achieving negative
healthy, yet the internet culture has made rewards. This behaviour reinforces and condi-
things flimsier than ever when it comes to chil- tionsthem after certain period. There is an agen-
dren, particularly celebrity case. Their children dadriven deliberately to hurt being selfish,
are sometimes too defenceless to be targeted. It impulsive, and emotionally imbalanced, having
is scary to see sometimes how people become no remorse, exhibiting sadistic behaviour, and
so merciless at kids and forget that they are also engaging in malevolent trolling. We can think
human beings, and it can affect them mentally. an individual in the real world, sometimes may
It is very easy to write bad lines about some kid or may not be successful in his motives and
or make fun about them, but it is very tough to extending these traits through his behaviour to
understand unless you are personally experienc- the external and virtual world. Even though it
ing how it feels to have thousands of people is not an independent and unique predictor, still
spewing hate at you constantly. People troll them their motives and the type of esteem levels can
for their appearance, way of speaking, walk, talk, determine, he/she is an antisocial or emotion-
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SUNDAY, JULY 31, 2022
CELEB TALK
‘
‘
SANDEEPA DHAR HAS
MADE A REMARKABLE
JOURNEY SO FAR AND IS
CLIMBING THE LADDER
OF SUCCESS WITH HER
RECENTLY RELEASED
WEB SERIES DR. ARORA.
THE PIONEER BRINGS TO
YOU SOME EXCLUSIVE
INSIGHTS AND BITS ver since her Adding another beauti- after the phone call was if she has this superiority Imtiaz had told me the
CONNECTING WITH THE
ACTOR.
- TEJAL SINHA
E debut in Rajshri
Production's
Hindi film Isi
Life Mein,
Sandeepa Dhar has been
fully portrayed character
to her list is her most
recent character Mithali,
from Imtiaz Ali’s directori-
al Dr. Arora.
that Imtiaz Ali has seen
my test and liked it and
even thinks I’m a good
actor. Till now bass Mujhe
lagta tha (she laughs) he is
complex very confident
nakchadi kind of individu-
al that’s outside. Inside,
she’s completely opposite
to her husband. Sweet nice
entire concept on the
zoom call. I was very
intrigued by it because he
has always made these
love stories and this is not
one of those talents that While it’s every actor's one of the best ones in the a very loving relationship a love story. A completely
never fails to grab your dream to work with Imtiaz industry. In his films with her husband and she’s different story a different
attention. Be it Anjali in Ali in his films, it was like actors perform the best.” the one who always takes space from what he gener-
Dabangg 2 or Renu in a dream come true for her She continues, “He charge in their marriage ally does I was very
“I BELIEVE THAT Heropanti to Inaya when the filmmaker him- knows I exist he thinks too there are issues hap- intrigued to see how he
THIS WILL START A Siddiqui in Mai, she’s self liked her test for the I’m a good actor it was like pening certain medical has written it. And like
impressed one and all with character. We connect I had won the Oscar. issues that he has and in they say that as a writer
CONVERSATION, A TOPIC her perfor- with the actor over a call Getting a part or not woh small cities in the 90’s he’s the biggest trend as a
PEOPLE WOULD TALK mance. to know some Behind The toh baad ki baat hai but I obviously, people were writer is how he writes
ABOUT. EARLIER Shoot of Dr. Arora, how had won my Oscar. I had very shy to openly go to about interpersonal rela-
did it feel when she got to to get on a video call with doctors for such issues. tionships between charac-
PEOPLE NEVER know she would be work- him. I never met him or She’s also one of those, ters and I think that he
SPOKE ABOUT ing in Imtiaz Ali’s Dr. spoke to him like this. It who's been trying ‘Ghar ke has done it so beautifully
Arora, she says for every was just during the awards nuske’ nothing worked that you’ll be seeing.”
MENTAL HEALTH actor it’s a dream to work and stuff. You always out. Mithali finally figures She continues, “All the
BUT NOW WE SEE with Imtiyaz. think that the first impres- out this Dr. Arora and has relationships have been so
Taking us through how sion is the last impression to somehow send her hus- beautifully depicted and
PEOPLE TALKING it all began, she says, “I and I was like I hope I band to go see this doctor because of the OTT space
OPENLY. IT’S THE remember when initially I behave right and get the but again it’s a small town. people have become less
SAME WITH THIS. got a call for the show, part I dint even know Anything that you do shy and much more
they had not told me what he is looking for I everybody gets to know. exposed now. Now there
THERE’S A LINE IN much about the show. I was super nervous and we In fact, between all of this, are so many concepts that
THE TRAILER ALSO was just informed that get on a Zoom call. It was she has to navigate all of you get to see, you don’t
Imtiaz Ali is doing the just me and him on the this and has to keep her feel shy anymore to dis-
‘JAB TAK GUPT show there’s a character call. There was this guy husband’s position in cuss the subject. I believe
RAHEGA TAB TAK which is very interesting super chill and talking to mind. that this will start a con-
and we want to test you me like a normal regular How she navigates to versation, a topic people
ROGG RAHEGA’ for it. I did give the test person. He spoke to me get her husband to meet would talk about. Earlier
UNLESS AND UNTIL and later I just forgot and I’m very glad he com- the doctor and then what people never spoke about
YOU TALK ABOUT IT, about it because I was plimented me. At the end happens is the most hilari- mental health but now we
shooting for another of the call, I didn't know if ous part, says the Cartel see people talking openly.
IT IS GOING TO BE A show. One random I’m getting the role or not actress. She adds, “My It’s the same with this.
DISEASE WE NEED day when I was but I knew makers like relationship is also the There’s a line in the trailer
shooting in him are appreciating my subplot of how we meet also ‘Jab tak gupt rahega
TO TALK ABOUT IT Pondicherry, it work and that was defi- on a very wrong foot and tab tak rogg rahega’ unless
IN ORDER TO was boring as nitely the biggest takeaway how he becomes a friend and until you talk about it,
hell there was out of all of that. I was and a confidant. There’s it is going to be a disease
NORMALISE IT. no proper overjoyed when I got the another twist that comes we need to talk about it in
HOW PEOPLE network. I part.” in and then her character order to normalise it. How
HAVE OTHER somehow Sandeepa further shares goes through a lot of ups people have other issues
got a call that since it is a comedy and downs and yeah it’s it’s the same thing. Our
ISSUES IT’S THE from show, the whole cast and very weird and complex in effort is to normalise it,
SAME THING. team laughed throughout that way.” how successful we are we’ll
while shooting. Being able to work in a get to know and in fact, I
OUR EFFORT IS She plays the character web series like Dr. Arora, think Sony liv has been
TO NORMALISE of Mithali and everyone which talks about sexolo- doing some really interest-
calls her Mitthu. She is gist and sex problems, ing stuff with bringing
IT, HOW from Morena in Madhya Sandeepa shares that she is some issues to the masses
SUCCESSFUL Pradesh. Dr. Arora is basi- glad to be a part of some- they take the stories from
WE ARE WE’LL Window cally the story of the 90’s. thing different you would- the heartland of India and
seat films Mithali is an independent, n’t have seen such a show bringing it to the main-
GET TO of Imtiaz strong, and kind woman before. stream audience in a nice
KNOW” Ali they called who is the wife of To this, she explains, way.” As an actor, she feels
up and said Imtiaz Morena’s Superintendent “It’s unique and different grateful to be playing
- SANDEEPA really liked your of Police. and that’s why I think it’s completely opposite char-
work but he wants to She’s like those ‘Chai se catching everyone’s atten- acters. She further signs
DHAR talk to you before we garam ketli’ she’s one of tion you might shy away off saying that she wants
finalise on anything. those who acts as if she’s from the topic or whatever to be completely diametri-
You know the thing the SP. She walks in atti- but you’ll still be intrigued cal and not limit herself
that came to my head tude and talks to people as by it. I remember when from doing different roles.
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HEALTH SUNDAY, JULY 31, 2022
Effectively scheduling
elective surgery
y
ou know of multiple sur-
gical options, of which
one of them is elective
surgery. Seemed new to
us, we tried finding out what is it
in precision and that led us to
speak to three experts in the
medical field.
Elective surgery does not
always mean it is optional. It sim-
ply means that the surgery can be
scheduled in advance. It may be a
surgery you choose to have for a
better quality of life, but not for a
life-threatening condition. But in
some cases it may be for a serious
condition such as cancer.
Examples of elective surgery
include removing a mole or wart,
and having kidney stones
removed. It may also be done if
other forms of treatment are not
working.
What Dr. Preetpal Thakur at
Glamyo Health told us exclusively
was, “What's concerning is the
fact that the very term elective is
impeding quality healthcare.
Many medical sociologists believe
that the current binary system of
There are several surgical options famous university hospital in the
British Isles or mainland Europe
capacity. A number of health care
providers have urged patients to
lifesaving versus elective care available now. Thanks to technology. about a hundred years ago. register for the surgical procedure
exacerbates social inequalities for She also informed, “Due to var- because any further delay would
marginalised members of society, How about elective surgery? The ious government restrictions, mean inviting death in a time of
especially women and the LGBTQ hospitals were forced to close crisis. In order to prevent future
community. Many diseases like
Pioneer brings to you a detailed their OPDs during the recent surgical care shutdowns, health-
cataract, gynecomastia, gallstone, analysis of the pros and cons of Covid-19 pandemic, and now that care providers need to significant-
hernia, lipoma, etc. have no other restrictions have been eased. ly improve infrastructure and
cure other than undergoing elec- elective surgery Many patients who had been plan in the long term, especially
tive surgery. While home reme- postponing elective surgery are since the COVID-19 crisis is
dies, medications and non-surgi- returning to hospitals. As a result, looming.”
cal treatments can stop the condi-
tion from worsening, it cannot
- Shikha Duggal hospitals are not only overbur-
dened but also operating at full
cure these diseases. In such a
case, surgery is the only left scheduled in advance, patients are
option that gives prolonged and advised to be under medical
effective cure.” supervision to avoid any worst-
In India, the elective surgery case scenario. It is possible for
market is worth USD 30 billion. certain cancers to advance into
Yet 90% of the elective surgery later stages within a short period
industry is unorganised, meaning of 4-8 weeks, well within the esti-
that healthcare providers, doctors, mated delays of elective surgical
and insurance companies are con- procedures. Many elective surg-
nected through a single interface. eries are postponed due to surgi-
Approximately five lakh elec- cal phobia. Aside from the loss of
tive surgeries in India were revenue and resources to hospi-
pushed back by the global Covid- tals, postponing surgical care can
19 pandemic in 2020 as India's result in worsening medical con-
already inadequate and substan- ditions, longer hospital stays, low-
dard medical health facilities ered quality of life for patients,
failed to cope. and increased costs for more seri-
She continued, “Elective proce- ous health conditions.”
dures are important not just The first time the abdomen was
because they are urgently needed, opened at an elective operation,
but also because the underlying the pathology excised and made a
condition can be fatal. As most smooth recovery was not, as you
elective surgeries are usually might guess, performed in some
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SUNDAY, JULY 31, 2022
FYI
Alas, think before you stuff it attacks and strokes occurring as a
FOOD EATING CHALLENGES result of the stress of competitive
eating. The stress of the activity can
LOOK FUN BUT THEY HAVE induce acute surges of adrenaline
GOT SOME DARK SIDE. THE that can hurt the heart. Audience
should avoid getting influenced by
PIONEER BRINGS TO YOU these challenges as they have long
THE DARK SIDE OF THESE term health effects. The harm
caused by such challenges on the
CHALLENGES, WHICH YOU body are often irreversible. For
MIGHT NOT KNOW OR EVEN instance, binge eating can cause
stomach perforations in those with
THOUGHT OF. ulcers and gulping large quantities
of water during training can lead to
water intoxication, a condition
- Tejal Sinha caused by diluted electrolytes in the
ave a Super jumbo size plate blood. Competitors will be at risk of
H
of Biryani and win a cash becoming obese as they age, and
prize. Have a Baahubali size binge-eating may become normal
samosa and win Rs 51,000. for them. Competitive eaters may
Biggest shawarma eating not be able to shrink back their
challenge or 200 panipuri’s in a stomachs or relieve themselves from
minute. solid foods. As a result, they can
Earlier, there was a time, when become nauseous to food and lose
they were such food challenges their ability to eat,” Dr. Veerendra
being organised in villages during Sandur, Lead Consultant - Med.
festivals. Looks like now, people Gastroenterology and Hepatology,
have been inspired by the past. Aster RV Hospital, highlights fur-
These food challenges are all over ther.
on the internet now. These food lenges are safe. These challenges can Wait! Wait! This is not just the
challenges are now like the most result to choking, an immediate There have been specific reports of heart attacks least. There have been several peo-
viral concept, that the influencers
have been putting it up on their
danger that often becomes very
apparent and very quickly.
and strokes occurring as a result of the stress of ple who had participated in these
competitions ended up using strong
accounts. But are these videos really According to a report published in competitive eating. The stress of the activity can medications, that further resulted in
inspiring the viewers in a good way? the Canadian Medical Association induce acute surges of adrenaline that can hurt much stronger side effects.
No doubt, these challenges are Journal, choking is one of the We speak to a senior diabetolo-
pretty entertaining. In fact, we biggest risks faced by anyone who the heart. Audience should avoid getting gist, who shared with us one such
might have for once started craving enters any kind of eating contest. influenced by these challenges as they have long case, where the patient had partici-
to have those foods while seeing
these challenges. And, might have
This is just not the end. People
who have participated in these chal-
term health effects. pated in one such competition while
watching a video on YouTube.
even thought to give this challenge a lenges have died for various reasons. During, this the patient obviously
try. While no one is sure about what can - Dr. Veerendra Sandur could not complete the entire
But, wait! Can you really do this be the long term effects of these amount of food, and started practic-
challenge? Is it safe for you to par- challenges, one might end up hav- ing for the competition. This result-
What do the experts have
ticipate in such challenges? You got ing various eating disorders. be immediate or long term detri- ed in the patient not only gaining
to really think about it now, before to say? mental impact for continued prac- weight but ended up being diag-
you give it a shot. Why does this happen? Dr Naveen Polavarapu, MBBS, tice among such competitors. While nosed with Type 1 diabetes. On one
While, these challenges might be During these challenges, people MRCP (UK), FRCP (UK), CCT eating there are possible risks side, while the patient was on
entertaining and you might be curi- don’t generally chew the food prop- (Gastro), Liver transplant fellow, involved due to the time constraint insulin, the patient also turned out
ous to try it out. But on the long erly. Not chewing the food properly Senior consultant involved in the competition such as being diagnosed with extreme
term side, this can badly effect your and consuming it one-by-one can Gastroenetrologist, Apollo hospitals. choking, vomiting, lack of supply of depression for their excess weight.
health in a numerous ways. block the foodpipe. Not only this, Hyderabad explains to us and says, oxygen(asphyxia) and Without consulting anyone and
People might take in a sporting but you can end up having issues “In these challenges, they don’t aspiration(food moving to wind- browsing on internet, the patient
way. But, lets just clear it for you. related to digestion. We speak to actually chew the food properly. If pipe) that can even lead to death. ended up taking regular drugs like
From all the data that The Pioneer some senior doctor and nutritionist they don’t chew the food properly, Ideally, an average adult should con- Marijuana. The patient's condition
had researched on, not even one who explain us about the same. the gastric juices wont be released sume around 1700-1800kcal dis- got so worse, that the patient had to
report suggested that these chal- properly and its going to effect their tributed over a day but not recom- get into rehab.
health in multiple ways like diges- mended to consume at one meal While entertainment is impor-
tion will be a problem, then they with high speed due to which there tant, remember don’t let your enter-
will start gaining wait very easily. is increased metabolic stress on tainment effect your physical and
Having a heavy meal at one go and your gut, liver , kidneys, pancrease, mental health.
then a long gap is not good. You etc. It expands the size of the stom-
need to have small meal at once and ach and thereby post competition Effects of these chal-
that is what is advisable. When you one may experience severe nausea , lenges
stuff the food or your basis
metabolic rate is getting low, the
vomiting , dizziness, stomach ache,
bloating , indigestion, diarrhoea
• Poor Digestion
body recognises the excess stuff will and heart burn.”
• Obese
get stored as excess calories.” “Health effects of competitive eat- • Asphyxia
Edwina Raj, Senior Clinical ing include delayed stomach empty- • Increased metabolic stress on sev-
Dietician further explains us more ing, aspiration pneumonia, perfora- eral organs
about the risks and says, “Through
these eating challenges, there are
tion of the stomach, Boerhaave syn-
drome, and obesity. There have
• Diabetes
possible risks involved which could been specific reports of heart
• Anxiety and Depression
It takes a lot of grit for a self-willed woman to strike out In love with her
Quest towards
spirituality
on her own when she is the daughter of an influential and birthplace
sassy father, who, at 68, is at his highest degree of giving I grew up in
Chennai, where the
I discovered religion
quite latein my life. In
young actors a run for their money. By choice Shruti weather is too hot. fact, my parents are
Although it is a cos- spiritual, but do not use
Haasan works hard and remains out of the radar of mopolitan hub, there the labels of God and
is ancient temple religion even at home.
nepotism. “I never tried it,” says the actress, who is also a architecture you will My father is an atheist.
bomb-ass musician. see with some classi-
cal music. This city is
I have read scriptures
and all of them taught
In a freewheeling conversation with The Pioneer’s Shikha a miraculous gift to me different kinds of
Tamil Nadu. The lessons. My religious
Duggal, Shruti Haasan, who has been appointed by Pulp development has belief is to practice
been awe-inspiring. gratitude; that's how I
as its brand ambassador, shares how caring for oneself and You walk down the roll. The way I observe
being different, even if it means weird, counts. She also city and can have spirituality is like bliss
gastronomical for me; you suddenly
lends her voice to informed discussions on mental health, delights of local cui- feel very much alive. It
sine as well as mod- is a life-altering experi-
PCOS, child education, adoption system, and more. ern fast food. ence for me.
Quite serious kid In the spotlight The break from Giving back to the com-
complexes between us. from the industry just showbiz to step off the treadmill doing gigs at my favourite should be given societal sup- when I walk the ramp, I, as an
I was quite a serious There is a sense of belong- Very early on I made me sure of how back then. There was a venues. There used to be munity port. I would love to take insider, also am aware of how
child in my growing years. ing. I started giving her started writing prose tough it is, and I did Then came the break time when I stopped some Indians there, and To have a blockbuster film in ahead the topic of adoption too much waste the fashion and
My parents used to say I priority when she was a and poetry. I graduat- feel maybe I am not from this industry. It was enjoying movies and they would sweetly ask the bag once a while is no because our adoption system is make-up industry produce,
had the habit of ponder- beautiful baby in my ed from a music the pretty chick. The necessary because I want- music. I needed some me why I wasn’t perform- harm. It draws the massive a little messed up. I know a few which is not cool. It is lovely to
ing for everything. I hands. In my childhood, I school. During Math way I started in this ed to realign myself. I felt quiet time to reinvent ing my film songs. But I crowd; there are high-stake children who are waiting to be see celebs vocalising their voic-
found myself as a weirdo had the habit of concoct- classes in school, I industry was awful, as like I was doing things myself as an artiste. I took was on the route of mak- scenarios. Who wouldnot want adopted, and some families es. When I opened about my
back then (laughs). But ing stories and that always used to write stories compared to others! I that werenot making me off on a path where I ing and presenting my to be associated with a popular that are desperately in queue to PCOS issue, a lot of women
the day Akshara was born; landed me in trouble! instead, because I was at times even felt out happy, personally and aimed to cleanse my original creations. I want- film? And, if done right, they adopt them. Going ahead, all of were relieved knowing that
it changed a lot of feelings Going to the circus was so terrible at numbers. of place. Maybe my professionally. At that mind, body and spirit. I ed to test my music, and can be a critical darling too! us should understand the have someone relatable in the
in me. She is my best my fondest memory can And then, I thought of contemporaries were time, a lot of people wanted to start from a if it wasnot good, I knew But as a star we must give back broader aspects of ecological community. Sanitary napkins
friend today. I am very never forget what the ani- becoming an actress at more intelligent than thought that it was an scratch. I focused a lot on that I would get an honest and Istaunchly believe in the balance too. Animals are being given in black polybags isnot
protective towards her. mals did there, especially a very young age. But me. But none could insane step that I was tak- music. I started perform- response from the audi- progression of child education. endangered. So, adopt sustain- the way to go, but eradicating
There had never been a Pomeranian dog. assessing the insides intimidate me. ing, but it was important ing live and enjoyed ence. Women and stray animals able living simultaneously. And these taboos are.
Being different Complimenting her ally
Practicing self-care the big step was taking thera- Anxiety never goes away time we don’t, and it was just the key towards the begin-
Santanu's lifestyle
Our family celebrates Getting comfortable and py, acknowledging, and fully, but therapy taught me getting silly to like being pho- ning of this attractive rela-
being different. We are very embracing my real self has working through with com- to atleast acknowledge it. I hid a lot in the past. I tographed. But I honestly tionship! There are times
artistic. I have never denied, been a process for me. It is passion! That is why I talk After taking this therapy in have been like ‘Oh my God, I think it would be much more when I buzz off to work, he
and I don’t think you funny because when I think about loving yourself. It is London, I feel rejuvenated have been totally single’ for annoying for him than for starts to paint on the canvas
should, when you have a back to my childhood, we all something that requires and energised to take up new the longest time. Because me. Also, I think my parents then and when I return —
surname. I know it opened had our insecurities. We all kindness from you. Forget challenges. I must say 2022 is people were like ‘you have to had the most beautiful inten- there is a whole world paint-
a door for me. But I also had our little bag of worries. other people being kind to looking quite promising. It appear that way, you have to tions about their marriage. ed on it. His style of painting
know, with my hand on my But we also had clarity as a you or understanding you. began with the release of my appear desirable, available’. When it worked, it was a fan- is intricate, forget about his
heart, that I have never child about who we are, and You need to ask yourself how web show, for which I got And one day I was like, ‘For tastic marriage and that is eyes, I get lost in his art-work
used my parents’ name or what you like, and what you much of that you do with immense love and apprecia- whom? For what?’ I also felt what I chose to take away too. People like him are rare.
connections to get through don’t. I think that slowly yourself? And that is really tion. With that, I do look for- like it was disrespectful to my from it. Things may or may I have dated actors before,
a job, get something done, erodes over time. For me, it something I am really enjoy- ward to taking up more partner to hide it. It may or not work out. I always like to and it was terrible because
or even pay my bills after I has been a process about ing doing with myself right Hindi projects. I have a few may not work out, we don’t look at what was the good they didnot prioritise kind-
started working. I have conversing with myself. now. Then there are trolls South projects, including know but I think it is impor- side of it. My parents went ness at all. I love my heavy
worked through this busi- There have been times when who we got to deal with as Salaar with Prabhas, Chiru tant to respect your environ- through a lot, and they stuck metal and my dark graphic
ness like any other person, I have not had important celebs; they do affect me. 154 with Chiranjeevi and ment and the people in it. But it out. Just because their mar- novels, but actors just don't
and I am proud of that. But conversations with myself. I Negativity on social media is NBK 107 with Balakrishna. I now, Santanu is my best riage didnot work, it doesnot get it, I guess! It was only
I never take away from the had avoided things. I have toxic! It's baffling to me that am also glad about the kind friend. People think that a lot mean that I would write off after I dated outside the film
fact that my surname gone down a road that I have their inherent abusive cycle of reception south Indian of the times we call paparazzi, the idea of marriage. When it community was when I start-
opened doors. When I not liked mentally. For me, comes out like this onto us. films are getting today. and yes there are times we do worked, they were a brilliant ed discovering like-minded
came to the industry, there when we are looking extra couple, and that is what I people.
was a buzz around my sur- cute (laughs). But a lot of the chose to look at. His art was
name. But the truth
remains that staying was Stereotyped to be eerie ple don't understand it and says immediately expresses and shows wear such clothes. So, it has come
really hard and challenging Goth is just a word for me. It she looks like a vampire, horror people a part of what you are. back to what I always loved. I Taking the industry that race where people say can someone from the get, I have the most amaz-
for me. I was pretty much signifies that I am a dreamy real- or ‘chudail’. I used to be like it is Even for my films, I would be like always loved this sort and always head on! that as an actor, you must Hindi film industry say ing circle of female friends
written off after my first ist. I find beauty in macabre. I okay you can call it whatever you can we do more of this just for a felt comfortable dressing in that. I understand that do one Hindi film a year. I things like, ‘Oh, but you are they didnot have to be an
film. But to come back and love all things heavy metal. It has want. You can keep calling me song or can I help with the stylish Because being different made you Mumbai feels like the cen- moved to Mumbai ever a south Indian’. And, I have actor to get through
stay there, mainlybecause of made me more open-minded 'chudail', that is my aesthetic, and of the song and have black leather. special and not weird. Now I have tre of the universe to so since my parents split. I a fresh wave of understand- Shruti Hassan. One is
the love for what I was instead and I vibe with a person it makes me feel powerful. Now But after a point, I got advised by two sides, one is what I show to many people, but it isn’t the have been living here for ing and I don't shy away a HR, one is a crew
doing,has been a wonderful who has similar traits that way. I they have given up. It is inspira- people you cannot dress like this play the characters and the rest of centrefor me. I feel nobody many years. I speak in from saying it that a lot of member, one is a
learning experience for me love going all black! The sounds tional to me; so, who cares. When for events. They were not wrong I the time I can be Shruti and get should feel apologetic Hindi with my mother. So, it is illusional in the indus- lawyer, and I am
on a human level. We all of wolves, the wind howling, I was younger, I loved being that think. Then I used to be like permission to be what I want to about where they choose to when I consider Mumbai try. My mom keeps us not a star to
last only as long as the thunderstorms stir me. Some peo- unexpected package in all black. It when I would go abroad I can be. spend most of their time my home and the city con- grounded because she has them.
opportunities we have. working. I have been in siders me its own, then how seen it all! And, not to for-
08 SUNDAY, JULY 31, 2022 09
10
AVENUES SUNDAY, JULY 31, 2022
TIME TO MAJOR IN
CLOUD COMPUTING
- SHIKHA DUGGAL
ata is everywhere and this
D
access to information has
become one of the most
impactful events in modern
history. And, we live in the
age of ubiquitous cloud
computing. It offers agility, lower
cost, and better access to resources
on a global scale. So how did we get
here? Bhavesh Goswami, CEO &
Founder at CloudThat tells us
exclusively, “Cloud computing
careers have witnessed rapid
changes in recent days due to two
primary reasons. First, major cloud
providers are expanding their offer-
ings by embracing advanced tech-
nologies like Artificial Intelligence
and the Internet of Things. Second,
a spree of organizations are moving
to the cloud for the first time, and
the challenge of procuring skilled
cloud professionals is huge.” A
recent research report by Gartner
emphasizes that 85% of organiza-
tions will be cloud-first by 2025. As every organization moves to the cloud, cloud computing ing, which went mainstream at Further, as cloud developers, you
The social benefits of cloud-based will be ingrained in every infrastructure and development Apple-spawned General Magic in should have serverless computing
data are still being discovered as we position you take up soon. Moreover, as a cloud professional, the early 1990s, with even earlier knowledge. Importantly, with rapid
continue to explore how our new you are expected to gain expertise in hybrid cloud mentions in academic work before cloud adoption and enormous data
technological era is evolving. As management and hone competency to work in a multi-cloud that. The concept was initially dis- availability on the cloud, you need
more and more complex applica- environment. In the future, organizations will be functioning cussed by J.C.R. Licklider, the first AI/ML and IoT skills to extract
tions are no longer confined to one with a multi-cloud setup. As a cloud professional, you should director of Information Processing meaningful insights,” he throws
physical location, this growth is know the intricacies of different public cloud environments. Techniques Office at the Pentagon’s some more light on this interesting
becoming exponential. In our life- ARPA division in the 1960s, field. Going back to history, Google
time, we have seen the progression - BHAVESH GOSWAMI, CEO & FOUNDER AT CLOUDTHAT according to Computerworld. This and Microsoft were in an arms race
from floppy disc to zip drives, from statistic depicts how career oppor- to build more and more market
CDs to USB storage drives and tion, the most sought-after trait is competency. Broadly you can take tunities in the cloud space are share of this virtual environment.
beyond. While millennials may to possess business acumen along up two paths: the Infrastructure & expanding for students. Suddenly, the cloud was everywhere
believe that the cloud belongs to with cloud skills. Earning certifica- Automation path or the Interestingly, startups, unicorns, and the expansion of PaaS, SaaS,
their generation, the roots of non- tions from major public cloud Development & DevOps path. To and big, small, and medium-sized and IaaS became a brand new
local computing can be traced back providers is a definite advantage for take up the Infrastructure & businesses from all verticals require industry with its offshoot, the
to the early 1950s. According to professionals as it helps to endorse Automation path, you must master cloud skills in the current scenario. cyber-security enterprise. In addi-
another survey from Gartner, the your skill levels,” adds the expert. tools like Terraform and earn AZ- “Cloud computing offers a broad tion, The most crucial turning
talent shortage is the most signifi- Do you know? Cloud computing 104: Microsoft Azure Administrator spectrum of job roles to develop as point in the wide adoption of cloud
cant adoption barrier to 64% of was already an important compo- certification. And, if you take up competent professionals. Important came with the onslaught of the pan-
emerging technologies in 2021 as nent in military too. It had cost sev- Development & DevOps path, mas- job roles that are popular are Cloud demic in 2019 as organizations
against just 4% in 2020. “Also, the eral million dollars and the need for tering generic programming lan- Administrator, Cloud Developer, across all verticals were forced to
recent push for remote working has multiple people to access the tech- guages like Java, JavaScript, and Cloud Engineer, Cloud Architect, embrace digital transformation, and
aggravated the IT talent scarcity in nology and that's how it became a Python and gaining competency in Cloud Security Professional and remote working was accepted as the
the domains of cloud computing, necessity. Moving on, according to tools like Ansible, and Jenkins is eventually, you can progress to top- new normal by many organizations.
automation, and continuous deliv- the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. essential. In addition, you should most level as a Chief Cloud Officer. This phenomenal growth has fueled
ery. In my opinion, recent develop- Approximately 531,200 new job have advanced computing skills in As every organization moves to the the demand for cloud computing
ments expect cloud professionals to openings are expected to be created the areas of cloud orchestration, cloud, cloud computing will be professionals across the globe. The
have dexterity in handling multi- from 2019 to 2029, at a growth rate linux administration, performance ingrained in every infrastructure data from a leading online recruit-
cloud environments. That means of 11%. The statistics from India are analytics, cost & workload manage- and development position you take ing firm clearly depicts the rising
the current job roles require you to also promising and as per a recent ment, a grasp of serverless comput- up soon. Moreover, as a cloud pro- demand for cloud professionals." It’s
have the skills to set up and run NASSCOM report, India will need ing, and an understanding of the fessional, you are expected to gain impossible to fully predict what
multi-cloud environments. Also, a 20 lakh cloud professionals by 2025. intricacies of infrastructure as a expertise in hybrid cloud manage- cloud technology will become in
fundamental expectation from aspi- With the current growth rate, India code, and the ability to work in a ment and hone competency to the near, mid, and far future, but it’s
rants is to have cloud plus skills is expected to supply only an esti- multi-cloud environment,” informs work in a multi-cloud environment. likely to continue to evolve beyond
along with other IT expertise. mated 14-15 lakh cloud profession- Bhavesh. The term cloud comput- In the future, organizations will be its current status. Here’s hoping that
Therefore, they need to possess als during this period. “In my more ing itself was coined in 1996 within functioning with a multi-cloud we will all continue to reap the ben-
cloud plus development, cloud plus than a decade journey in the cloud a Compaq internal document. The setup. As a cloud professional, you efits while avoiding the pitfalls of
data, cloud plus operations, and arena, I suggest you take a path that term cloud was originally linked to should know the intricacies of dif- such widespread access to data and
cloud plus security skills. In addi- addresses your area of interest and the concept of distributed comput- ferent public cloud environments. information.
11
SUNDAY, JULY 31, 2022
RECIPES
Snack time recipes by
Chef Kunal Kapur !
Grey skies, light driz-
zles and the earthy CHATPATA TANDOORI For all of us, cheela for breakfast is make it tastier.
aroma of monsoons an all-time winner in any North
give us that much- MUSHROOM CHEELA Indian household. It is light, healthy Ingredients:
needed escape from the and can be a quick-fix for time- • Besan- 1 cup
sweltering heat. There’s pressed mornings. For this delicious • Sooji- less than half cup
a misty veil over the
city, and the moment
chatpata tandoori mushroom, mari-
nate the mushroom in ingredients
• Water- as much needed (to bind)
calls for a hot cup of like salt, ajwain, sooji, water and
• Salt- as per taste
tea or filter coffee. But leave for 15-20 minutes and in • Ajwain- half teaspoon
is the moment really another bowl prepare cheela batter • Haldi- a pinch
complete without a with besan, sooji, ajwain, haldi, salt • Saffola Gold Cooking Oil- For
steaming plate of tasty and water. Make sure, the batter gets cooking the cheelas
snacks?
Try some of the
a dosa like consistency. Then, heat a
kadhai or frying pan and add the
• Ingredients for Tandoori mush-
room filling:
snack recipes suggested marinated mushroom to it and toss
by Celebrity Chef on high flame to soak excess mois- • Mushroom- 2 cup (each sliced into
Kunal Kapur that fulfil ture. You can also use a microwave two halves)
your cravings without or oven to prepare the tandoori • Onion- 2 (finely sliced)
compromising on taste mushroom. Now, place a tawa on • Capsicum- 1(finely sliced)
and won’t set you back
when it comes to your
medium flame and grease it with
some oil. Pour some cheela batter at
• Green chillies- 2 (chopped)
fitness goals. These the centre of the tawa and spread it
• Tandoori masala- 1 tablespoon
recipes have ingredi- out. Cook till the edges turn golden • Dahi- 3-4 tablespoon
ents that are not only brown in colour. Flip and cook the • Fresh coriander leaves- 1-2 tea-
good for your heart but other side. Add more oil if needed. spoon (chopped)
also for your overall Add some mushroom filling on one • Salt- for taste
health. half of the cheela and fold. You may • Lemon juice- 1-2 teaspoon
add some cheese to the filling to (optional)
Makhanas are rich in protein don’t burn. Alternatively, you honey. They will cook in the
and hence make an amaz- can roast them in the residual heat. Pour this mixture
ing addition to fasting oven at 170ºC for 5-6 over the makhanas and mix till OATMEAL
food. The health bene-
fits of makhanas are
HONEY minutes. This will
make the
they are evenly coated. You can
have them any time as a snack! AND RAISIN
attributed to its CHILLI makhanas crunchy. PANCAKES
antioxidant and Remove from the Ingredients:
aphrodisiac properties MAKHANA pan and set aside to
since it improves physi- cool at room tem- • 150 g plain makhana
cal strength, increases perature. In the same • 25 g Saffola organic honey
stamina, and helps to man- pan, heat ghee and add • 40 g organic jaggery Ingredients:
age diabetes and other diseases. jaggery. Keep stirring till all the • 10 g chilli flakes Perfect for those with ingredients into the
Dry roast the makhana with a jaggery melts and there are no
• 5 g sea salt a sweet-tooth who dry ones. Fold till the • 2 large eggs
small portion of Saffola cooking lumps. Turn off the heat. Once
• 1 tsp of Saffola Gold cooking
like to lead a healthy dry ingredients are • 2 tbsp Saffola honey
oil in a pan for 5 minutes, tossing
them regularly to make sure they
the flame is off, immediately add
chilli flakes and Saffola organic oil
life, these Oatmeal
and Rasin Pancakes
just incorporated; do
not over-mix. Now
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
will become your go- the next step is to
• 1.5 tbsp Saffola gold
cooking oil
to monsoon meal. cook the pancakes.
Start by preparing the Preheat your griddle • 1 1/2 cups rolled
pancake batter by or frying pan to oats (quick oats)
whisking the eggs, medium-high and • 1/3 cup raisins
honey, vanilla extract, then lightly brush the • 2 cups buttermilk
and Saffola gold oil oil onto the griddle. (or plain yogurt)
together. Add the oat- Ladle the batter and • 3/4 cup whole
meal, raisins, and but- let it cook for a few wheat flour
termilk. Mix and set
aside for the oatmeal
minutes, before flip-
ping and let it cook
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
to soften. In a sepa- through. Keep in
• 2 pinches freshly-
grated nutmeg
rate bowl, mix togeth- mind these pancakes
er the whole wheat do take longer to • 1/2 tsp baking pow-
flour, baking soda, cook than regular der
nutmeg, baking pow- pancakes. Serve • 2 pinches ground
der, cinnamon, and immediately with cinnamon
salt. Mix the wet warm Saffola honey. 1/2 tsp sea salt12
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