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Indian-Origin man Jailed for 40 Years For Raping 5 South Korean Women

An Indian-origin leader Balesh Dhankhar was sentenced to 40 years in prison. An Australian court  sentenced him for his premeditated and calculated sexual assaults on five South Korean women. The Downing Centre District Court handed down the verdict on March 7, setting a non-parole period of 30 years. This means,  Dhankhar will only be eligible for release in 2053, when he turns 83.

Fake Job Ads Used to Trap Victims

According to reports, Dhankhar, targeted young South Korean women aged 21 to 27 by posting fake job advertisements. Under  the pretext of giving them jobs he called them for interviews. He then lured them to his Sydney residence, where he allegedly drugged, assaulted, and raped them. Furthermore, the Court evidence revealed that he also filmed his crimes for future sexual gratification.
Dhankar’s crime came to light after the police raided his Sydney apartment in October 2018. His actions were exposed  when investigators found date-rape drugs and a hidden video recorder in his  apartment. Additionally, the authorities also  discovered a spreadsheet where Dhankhar ranked his victims based on their appearance, intelligence, and vulnerability.

‘Highly Predatory Crime’

Judge Michael King during the hearing denounced Dhankhar’s manipulative and predatory behavior. The judge described his crimes as elaborate, premeditated, and devoid of empathy.
“This was an egregious sequence of planned predatory conduct against five unrelated young and vulnerable women over a significant period,” Judge King stated.
Judge King highlighted the stark contrast between Dhankhar’s public persona and his criminal actions, stating that his leadership image was entirely inconsistent with his predatory nature.
Following this Dhankhar was convicted of 39 charges, including 13 counts of rape, after a jury trial in 2023. Despite overwhelming evidence against Dhankar, he showed no emotion in court during the trial.

A Leader to Convicted Criminal

Reports suggest that Dhankhar was a prominent figure in the Indian-Australian community. He served as a spokesman for the Hindu Council of Australia and also founded a BJP-affiliated group. He also worked as a data visualisation consultant for corporations like ABC, British American Tobacco, Toyota, and Sydney Trains.

Denial of Crimes

Despite strong evidence against Dhankhar he continued to deny drugging his victims or that the encounters were non-consensual. In his statement to a report writer, he claimed there was a “difference in how I interpret consent, to how the law sees consent”.

CSR News: Initiative to Empower Women from Rural Communities with Future-Ready Skills for the Green Sector

GPS Renewables and Nimaya
GPS Renewables (GPSR), the world’s largest biogas engineering company, and Nimaya, a not-for-profit career accelerator for women, have joined hands to equip women from rural communities with essential soft skills to help them thrive in modern workplaces.
The partnership aims to provide women with access to employment opportunities in the green energy sector through immersive soft skills training, covering behavioral and workplace skills, digital proficiency, leadership development and placement support for career-building opportunities. The first skilling session was conducted at GPS Renewables’ facility in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh.
Commenting on the partnership, Navya Naveli Nanda and Samyak Chakrabarty, Co Founders, Nimaya Foundation, said, “At Nimaya, we believe the green sector is going to be a creator of meaningful employment in significant numbers, especially for women. We are excited about partnering with GPS renewables to build a future ready green workforce for Bharat”
Mainak Chakraborty, CEO and Co-Founder, GPS Renewables, said, “Sustainability is about people and the planet. At GPS Renewables, we have always believed in empowering local communities and ensuring a sustainable future for all, for generations to come. By equipping women from rural communities with the right skills, we are creating a future powered by a skilled and passionate workforce ready to drive the green revolution forward.”
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CSR News: Women’s Riding Center Launched in Mumbai to facilitate two-wheeler riding training for women

Zomato CSR
Zomato, India’s food ordering and delivery platform, announced the launch of Women’s Riding Centers, a Zomato-powered initiative that facilitates two-wheeler riding training for women. Through this initiative, Zomato aims to empower women by enhancing their mobility, enabling them to further their personal needs and unlock livelihood opportunities.
The first Center belonging to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in Mumbai was inaugurated by Dr. Bhushan Gagrani, I.A.S., Municipal Commissioner, BMC. He also felicitated top-performing women delivery partners in the city. Zomato also launched a film showcasing how these Centers will empower women with essential skills such as riding a two-wheeler thus opening doors to diverse professional opportunities, including gig work.
Collaborating with national and local organizations with a strong on-ground presence like the BMC, Zomato will facilitate training for women who can benefit from lessons on riding two-wheeler Electric Vehicles (EVs) arranged by Zomato. In addition to riding skills, this initiative will train women in essential life skills like using a smartphone to navigate cities and strong communication abilities for all aspects of life.
Zomato will facilitate these trainings via physical centers in various cities, including Mumbai, Ahmedabad etc. The initiative aims to provide practical skills and a supportive learning environment, alongside other benefits like:
– A dedicated physical center for women to meet, inquire and seek guidance on working in the gig economy.
– A tangible meeting point that reassures family members who may have concerns about women undertaking delivery work.
– Guidance to explore and understand the available EV-bike options for interested participants.
Dr. Bhushan Gagrani, I.A.S., Municipal Commissioner, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, commented on the initiative, “Providing women with practical skills, such as riding two-wheelers, opens up a world of opportunities. The Women’s Riding Centre initiative by Zomato directly addresses the need for improved mobility and access to non-traditional livelihood options, which are essential for women’s empowerment. We are proud to support this initiative that enables women to take control of their futures.”
Speaking on the initiative, Anjalli Ravi Kumar, Chief Sustainability Officer, Zomato, said, “At Zomato, we are committed to building a sustainable and inclusive food delivery ecosystem where women have equal access to opportunities and can contribute to the growth of our industry. The Women’s Riding Centre initiative is about more than just teaching women to ride two-wheelers; it’s about providing them with essential life skills and access to economic independence. This is a significant step towards building an inclusive and supportive gig work environment and we’re very grateful to all the NGO and government partners who have come forward to support this initiative.”
This initiative is part of Zomato’s livelihood program for women breaking gender barriers and empowering women by providing them with the skills and opportunities needed to thrive in the logistics sector, with a goal of facilitating the training for 10,000 women for roles across Zomato-affiliated companies. Currently, over 5,000 women are involved in logistics roles across the Zomato and Blinkit ecosystems.
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Empowering Tomorrow: Lt. Dr. Biva Samadder Paves the Way for Women in Uniform

On this International Women’s Day, we celebrate the indomitable spirit of Lt. (Dr.) Biva Samadder, a woman who has shattered gender norms and set an unparalleled example in leadership and service. Commissioned in 2018 as an officer in the National Cadet Corps (NCC), she has made history as the first lady officer to achieve the prestigious Defence Secretary Commendation Card 2024, a first for any NCC officer from West Bengal.

Educator, Leader, Mentor, Wife, and Mother

Lt. (Dr.) Samadder, an Associate NCC Officer (ANO) of 2 Bengal Bn NCC, has been recognised for her exceptional dedication, unwavering commitment, and inspiring mentorship. Her accolades include the DGNCC Commendation, Governor’s Commendation, and she is also a two-time recipient of the Governor’s Medal. A professor of Sociology at Surendranath College, she seamlessly balances her multiple roles as an educator, leader, mentor, wife, and mother.
Throughout her journey, Lt. (Dr.) Samadder has led cadets with sincerity and determination, actively engaging them in various NCC activities, awareness programs, and youth empowerment initiatives. She firmly believes that the NCC plays a crucial role in shaping young minds and preparing them for careers in the armed forces. “Today, I see many young students from my college aspiring to join the military. The NCC provides them with basic knowledge about military life, and I feel immense pride when my cadets get inducted into the armed forces,” she shared.

Academic Excellence

As an M.A. Gold Medalist and Ph.D. holder, Lt. (Dr.) Samadder’s academic excellence complements her leadership prowess. However, her path to success was not without challenges. “The road to this achievement was not smooth in a male-dominated society. Yet, one of the most professional armed forces in the world has never discriminated based on gender, and I feel proud to be an officer of the NCC,” she said.

Family’s support

She credits her accomplishments to the unwavering support of her family. “Had my husband and family not supported me, I would never have achieved my dream,” she acknowledged. Her journey is a beacon of inspiration for countless young women who aspire to break barriers and carve their own paths. As she continues to train and mentor the next generation, Lt. (Dr.) Biva Samadder stands as a testament to the fact that with dedication and perseverance, no dream is beyond reach. This Women’s Day, we salute her remarkable contributions and her relentless pursuit of excellence.

Astronaut Sunita Williams to Return to Earth in March: NASA

Sunita Williams
Nasa astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, are finally preparing for their return trip to earth from the International Space Station. The duo had initially embarked on a 10-day mission aboard the Boeing Starliner, but had been stranded for the past nine months at ISS.
On Friday, Nasa cleared a relief crew to launch on SpaceX Dragon next week for their return. Nasa officials have confirmed that the duo will return to Earth on March 16.
The Starliner spacecraft returned without a crew in September last year. However, weeks later, Nasa astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov were launched on the SpaceX Crew-9 mission with two seats aboard their Dragon spacecraft reserved for the stranded astronauts. They were originally scheduled to return in February; now all four will return together on March 16.

A Furry Welcome Expected

Williams’ return is awaited by the world along with her husband and pets. In a virtual media interaction, she shared that the uncertainty about her return would have been even more difficult for her pets, who don’t understand the concept of time.
“I have two Labrador Retrievers right now…who have been having boy time with my husband. I think they’ll be very happy for mom to come home, so I’m excited to see my labs when I get back,” the Indian-origin astronaut said.
Reflecting on her time at the ISS, Williams said that the uncertainty around their return must have been more challenging for her friends and family than for the astronauts themselves.
“It’s been a roller coaster for them, probably a little bit more than for us. You know we’re here. We have a mission. We’re just doing what we do every day and you know every day is interesting because we’re up in space and it’s a lot of fun…,” she said, adding that the hardest part is having the “folks on the ground have to not know exactly when we’re coming back.”
When asked about what she was going to miss the most about her stay, she said, “probably everything.” Reflecting on her three trips to the ISS, Williams said that it has always been a unique place which gives one an “amazing” perspective.
“Not only out the window, obviously, but also just on how to solve problems. I don’t wanna lose that spark of inspiration in that perspective when I leave, so I’m gonna have to bottle it up somehow,” she added.

महिला दिवस पर भारतीय रेलवे का बड़ा कदम: महिला आरपीएफ कर्मियों को मिलेगी मिर्च स्प्रे कैन

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Delhi-NCR में फ्लू के मामले बढ़े: 54% घरों में पाए गए कोविड जैसे लक्षण

swine flu
swine flu outbreak in delhi ncr
 Delhi-NCR: खांसी-जुकाम एक आम समस्या है, जो कुछ दिन में अपने आप ठीक हो जाती है। मौसम बदलने पर अक्सर इसके मरीज बढ़ जाते हैं। इसी वजह से आजकल कई लोग खांसते-छींकते हुए दिख जाएंगे। लेकिन Delhi में किए गए एक सर्वे की रिपोर्ट ने चौंका कर रख दिया है, जिसमें देखा गया है कि पूरे Delhi-NCR में आधे से ज्यादा घरों में इसके मरीज हैं। यह पैटर्न Delhi में पहली बार देखा गया है।

Delhi में Health Department हुआ अलर्ट

लोकल सर्वेक्षण के अनुसार, पिछले महीने में Delhi-NCR के कम से कम 54 प्रतिशत घरों में एक या एक सेअधिक लोगों को बुखार, खांसी, सिरदर्द और सांस की समस्या जैसे लक्षण पाए गए। पिछले 24 घंटों में राष्ट्रीय राजधानी Delhi में Swine Flu वायरस संक्रमण के मामलों में तेज़ी से वृद्धि हुई है। लोकल सर्किल्स द्वारा किए गए सर्वेक्षण के अनुसार, दिल्ली के 54% घरों में Swine Flu (H5N1) के लक्षणों में बुखार, गले में खराश, खांसी, सिरदर्द, पेट की परेशानी, जोड़ों में दर्द और सांस की समस्याएं शामिल हैं। Delhi-NCR में व्यापक रूप से फैली फ्लू की बीमारी Medical Institutes के लिए चिंता का सबब बन रही हैं और लोगों में भय पैदा कर रही हैं, क्योंकि इनके लक्षण Covid19 से मिलते-जुलते हैं। चिकित्सा विशेषज्ञ लोगों को आवश्यक सावधानी बरतने की चेतावनी दे रहे हैं, क्योंकि अस्पतालों में तेज़ बुखार, पुरानी खांसी, गले में खराश और शरीर में दर्द के रोगियों की संख्या में वृद्धि देखी जा रही है।

Delhi-NCR में फ्लू के मामलों में वृद्धि: सर्वेक्षण निष्कर्ष

सर्वेक्षण के अनुसार, छोटे बच्चों और बुजुर्गों (50 वर्ष से अधिक उम्र के) को इन लक्षणों के होने का सबसे अधिक खतरा है। जिन लोगों को पहले से ही Heart Disease, Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, High BP ki समस्या है, वे सबसे अधिक संवेदनशील हैं। Delhi के अस्पतालों में गंभीर बीमारियों के कारण  Bronchitis और Pneumonia के मामलों में वृद्धि देखी गई है। सर्वेक्षण में दिल्ली, गुरुग्राम, नोएडा, फरीदाबाद और गाजियाबाद के निवासियों से 13,000 से अधिक परिवारों में पूछताछ कर एक सर्वे किया गया, जिसमें अगस्त 2024 से, प्रभावित परिवारों की संख्या 38% से बढ़कर 54% हो गई है, जो एक महत्वपूर्ण वृद्धि है, तथा इसके लिए डेटा एक समान सर्वेक्षण का उपयोग करके एकत्र किया गया।

अपनी और अपनों की सुरक्षा खुद करें-

Vaccination-टीका लगवाएं: वार्षिक फ्लू टीकाकरण, जो H1N1 से सुरक्षा प्रदान करता है, H1N1 को रोकने का सबसे प्रभावी तरीका है।
Use Mask-मास्क पहनें: उच्च गुणवत्ता वाला मास्क (N95 या उससे अधिक) पहनने से व्यस्त या खराब हवादार स्थानों में दूषित बूंदों को सांस के माध्यम से अंदर लेने की संभावना कम हो जाएगी।
 Wash Your Hands-बार-बार हाथ धोना चाहिए। अल्कोहल-आधारित Sanitizer या साबुन और पानी का उपयोग करें, खासकर सार्वजनिक सतहों को छूने के बाद।
Avoid Touch- किसी भी दूषित या सार्वजनिक सतह को छूने के बाद अपने चेहरे को न छुएं: जब आप दूषित सतहों के संपर्क में आते हैं और फिर अपने मुंह, नाक या आंखों को छूते हैं, तो वायरस फैलता है।
Maintain Social Distancing-दूरी बनाए रखें: ऐसे व्यक्तियों से दूर रहें जिनमें फ्लू जैसे लक्षण हों।
Keep Yourself Hydrated: अपने श्वसन तंत्र के स्वास्थ्य को बनाए रखने के लिए खूब पानी पिएं।शरीर को Hydrated रखने से किसीभी तरह के Bacteria या Virus को पनपने का मौक़ा नहीं मिलता।
Cover Your Nose-Mouth While Coughing or Sneezing: खांसते या छींकते समय Tissue का इस्तेमाल करें। जब आप खांसें या छींकें, तो अपने मुंह और नाक को टिशू या अपनी कोहनी से ढकें, और टिशू का उचित तरीके से Disposal सुनिश्चित करें।
Keep All Surfaces Clean: Phone Display, दरवाजे के हैंडल और Key Board जैसे अधिक स्पर्श वाले स्थानों पर नियमित रूप से Sanitizer का प्रयोग करें।

Women Success Story: कभी घर चलाने के लिए पकड़ती थी मछली, अब लहरों पर करेगी राज, कावेरी डिमर नेवी में शामिल

Women Success Story: आज महिला दिवस (International Women’s Day) है ऐसे में आईये ऐसी कुछ महिलाओं की बात करते है जिन्होंने अपने जज्बे से वो कारनामा कर दिखाया जिससे आज उनकी वाहवाही हो रही है। खंडवा जिले की गरीब लेकिन जज़्बे से लबरेज़ बेटी कावेरी डिमर (Kaveri Dimar Story), जो कभी पिता के कर्ज चुकाने के लिए नर्मदा नदी में मछलियां पकड़ती थी, आज इंडियन नेवी में शामिल होकर देश की सेवा करने के लिए तैयार है। संघर्ष, मेहनत और हौसले की ऐसी कहानी शायद ही पहले सुनी गई हो। कावेरी ने इंदिरा सागर बांध के बैकवाटर में नाव चलाकर तैराकी सीखी और फिर ऐसा हुनर दिखाया कि विदेशों तक नाम गूंज उठा। मात्र 17 साल की उम्र में अंतरराष्ट्रीय स्तर पर पहचान बनाई, एशियन चैंपियनशिप, वर्ल्ड चैंपियनशिप, ओलंपिक क्वालिफायर समेत कई बड़े टूर्नामेंट में दमखम दिखाया। नेशनल चैंपियनशिप में 45 गोल्ड, 6 सिल्वर और 3 ब्रॉन्ज मेडल जीतकर देशभर में अपनी पहचान बना ली।

Women Success Story: पिता का कर्ज चुकाने के लिए जाल से मछली निकालती थी बेटियां

कावेरी की काबिलियत को सोशल मीडिया ने नई उड़ान दी। नाव चलाने का वीडियो वायरल हुआ, तो तत्कालीन खेल अधिकारी जोसफ बक्सला ने गांव पहुंचकर तीनों बहनों को भोपाल स्पोर्ट्स अकादमी में ट्रायल दिलवाया। कावेरी का प्रदर्शन सबसे बेहतर निकला और 2016 में उसे एमपी वॉटर स्पोर्ट्स अकादमी में दाखिला मिल गया। 40 हजार के कर्ज में डूबे पिता ने जब नदी में जाल डालकर मछलियां पकड़नी शुरू कीं, तो बेटियां भी साथ आ गईं। सुबह-सुबह तीनों बहनें जाल से मछली निकालकर ठेकेदार को बेचतीं, ताकि पिता का कर्ज उतार सके। परिवार का पेट पालने के लिए बचपन से मेहनत करने वाली कावेरी, अब देश की रक्षा के लिए समंदर की लहरों पर राज करेगी!

नर्मदा की लहरों से दुनिया तक पहुंचने का सफर

अब कावेरी का सिलेक्शन इंडियन नेवी में हो गया है। इंडियन नेवी में चयन के बाद जब कावेरी अपने गांव लौटी, तो मां-बाप की आंखों में यकीन नहीं हो रहा था। तिलक लगाकर बेटी का सम्मान किया, गांववालों ने फूल मालाओं से स्वागत किया।  गांव की इस बेटी ने बता दिया कि हालात कैसे भी हों, अगर इरादे मजबूत हैं, तो कोई भी सपना हकीकत बन सकता है! International Women’s Day

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