Scholars Den Blog

Recently, 41 states of U.S. and D.C. sued Meta- the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, Threads and WhatsApp, claiming it harms children by creating addictive features in Instagram and Facebook. Lawsuits claim Meta uses deceptive tactics, misleads kids about safety, harvests their data and violates privacy laws. State officials say Meta prioritized profit over kids' well-being by keeping them on the platform, breaching consumer protection laws. In 2021, a Wall Street Journal report made public by Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen , revealed that Meta's products, particularly Instagram worsened body image concerns for teenage girls, bringing national attention to this issue.  However, Meta has introduced various policies aiming at enhancing child safety such as parental tracking tools, teen break reminders and stricter privacy settings for young users but these measures haven't satisfied the people raising voices against social media’s negative impacts on children. U....

Dr Amitav Banerjee , Dr Sarika Chaturvedi , and Dr Sachin Atre , all from Dr DY Patil Medical College have been named among the 'Top 2% Scientists Worldwide in the Stanford University Rankings 2023' . Inclusion in Stanford's 2023 World Top 2% Scientists Database reflects remarkable global research contributions, with 55 Pune-based Indian researchers among 4,635 in the prestigious list of over 200,000 researchers worldwide, according to a hospital statement. Dr Amitav Banerjee, a Professor of Community Medicine and Chief Editor of the Medical Journal boasts a remarkable research career of over four decades. His wide research portfolio includes significant studies on various epidemics such as typhoid, hepatitis, respiratory infections and pneumonia. Dr Sarika Chaturvedi, a Senior Scientist with a PhD from the renowned Karolinska Institute in Sweden, primarily focuses on public health and traditional medicine. Her most cited work revolves around her diligent contribution...

During the opening of a new  Regional Cancer Centre at NEIGRIHMS , Shillong, the Health Minister of India shared some big news. He said that in the last nine years, India has made a huge effort to improve its medical colleges and hospitals. He also promised to set up special medical units in every district of the country. These changes are going to make healthcare much better in India. India has long faced a shortage of doctors and healthcare professionals, with a doctor-patient ratio significantly lower than the World Health Organization's recommended standard. By doubling the number of medical colleges, the government aims to produce a greater number of medical graduates, thus addressing the shortage of healthcare professionals and ensuring that medical services are more accessible to the entire population. The Union Health Minister of India said that medical colleges have doubled in the past 9 years. He also announced a critical care unit for each district in India...

Indian Institutes of Technology  (IITs)   have gained a reputation for producing world-class engineers and top-most personalities like  Sundar Pichai ,  N. R. Narayana Murthy ,  Raghuram Rajan   and many more . Securing a seat in one of these prestigious institutions is a dream for many aspirants. However, this dream is no cakewalk; to get admission into IITs, one has to crack the most competitive entrance exam  Joint Entrance Examination  (JEE) . Every year, lakhs of students put their knowledge, skills and perseverance to attempt this exam to secure seats at the IITs. To qualify, candidates must excel in  JEE (Main) , followed by  JEE (Advanced) , showcasing their prowess in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. However, there are always a limited number of seats available at the IITs.  For the year 2024, IITs have a total of 17,385 seats available . Also, each IIT has its own way of deciding how many students they can take in ...

In today’s world, the marketing strategies of cosmetics and sunscreen companies have given rise to an unnecessary obsession with sun protection. While it is important to safeguard our skin from the harmful effects of the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation, it’s equally vital to recognize that sunlight is essential for our well-being, providing us with the treasure of vitamin D. The surge in sunscreen marketing campaigns has painted the sun as our arch-nemesis, leading many to believe that any exposure to its rays is hazardous. This emphasis on sun protection has inadvertently led to an overuse of sunscreen and a general fear of sun exposure which eventually caused the deficiency of vitamin D. A recent study says that nearly 76% of the population suffers from vitamin D deficiency in India, particularly children. It’s true that sunscreen plays a crucial role in shielding our skin from the harmful UV radiation that can cause sunburn, premature aging and increase the risk of skin cancer but ...

✪ As of October 5th, 2023, the results for the IOQM have been released and we are glad to share that 7 of our students have successfully qualified for the RMO. 👉 Students who have qualified for the RMO: S amarth Agarwal (class 11th) Ansh Yadav  (class 11th) Abhinav Parashar  (class 11th) Kartikeya Tyagi  (class 11th) Suhana Gupta  (class 11th) Kulshrestha  (class 11th) Srijan Yadav   (class 10th) ▶ It is noteworthy that this year 267 students from Uttar Pradesh have been selected in IOQM , out of which 7 students are from Scholars Den and are preparing for the country's top engineering examination- Joint Entrance Exam (JEE). Students who qualified the IOQM exam will now appear for its next level exam- Regional Mathematical Olympiad 2023 (RMO). ▶ To celebrate their outstanding achievement, we gathered at Scholars Den for a special celebration. We felt immensely proud of the success of our students.  ▶ The IOQM exam was conducted on September 3rd, 202...