Kassadi Seidenschnur’s 2 1/2- year-old Tim checks the mailbox with her almost daily, always excited about the possibility of finding a new book inside.Seidenschnur signed up Tim and his 9-month-old brother, Jack, for Arkansas Imagination Library, which works with the national Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to provide one book…
VHP’s books are allegedly controversial and sensitive
VHP files petition in the Calcutta High Court
Kolkata (Bengal) – Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has not been allowed to set up its stall at the 48th International Kolkata Book Fair to be held here from January 28th to February 9th, 2025. The reason given was that ‘VHP’s books are controversial and sensitive. Therefore, there is a risk of unrest’. When VHP filed a petition in the Calcutta High Court, the Court slammed the organizers. The next hearing in this matter will be held on January 20th.
VHP had applied for a book stall with the Publishers and Booksellers Association in October 2024 itself. VHP says that its application was kept pending. Despite repeated requests by VHP, the association did not respond.
The association said that the application submitted by the VHP for the book stall has been rejected saying that it was not in the prescribed format. The association also alleged that the VHP had not fulfilled the conditions required to participate in the programme.
How did the organizers suddenly realise this year that VHP’s books are sensitive : Calcutta HC
During the hearing in the High Court, the advocate of the Publishers and Booksellers Association claimed, ‘The books published by the VHP are sensitive and controversial. These books can spread unrest. We do not want any such confusion. Therefore, it has been decided not to allot any book stall to the VHP at this year’s fair.’ On this, Justice Amrita Sinha of the Calcutta High Court asked the advocates, did you know that the VHP had publications ? You had earlier allowed the VHP to set up a book stall; then what suddenly happened that made you feel that the VHP’s publications are so sensitive and controversial that they can create a problem ?
Editorial Perspectives
Books of other religions are so controversial that they are said to be the ones that create terrorists. Why does no one ever object to those books ?
Books of other religions used for the conversion of Hindus are being displayed in various places in the country today, why does no one ever object to it ?
Wagner Seahawks (5-11, 2-2 NEC) at Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash (5-13, 3-2 NEC)Loretto, Pennsylvania; Monday, 7 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Wagner visits Saint Francis (PA) after Taleah Washington scored 24 points in Wagner’s 71-63 victory over the Mercyhurst Lakers.The Red Flash have gone 2-5 at home. Saint Francis (PA) is seventh in the NEC scoring 53.2 points while shooting 39.2% from the field.The Seahawks have gone 2-2 against NEC opponents. Wagner is seventh in the NEC with 20.3 defensive rebounds per game led by Julia Fabozzi averaging 4.6.Saint Francis (PA) is shooting 39.2% from the field this season, 3.4 percentage points lower than the 42.6% Wagner allows to opponents. Wagner’s 39.1% shooting percentage from the field this season is 3.3 percentage points lower than Saint Francis (PA) has given up to its opponents (42.4%).The matchup Monday is the first meeting of the season between the two teams in conference play.
TOP PERFORMERS: Natalie Johnson is scoring 8.2 points per game with 1.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists for the Red Flash.Fabozzi is averaging 15.7 points and 6.7 rebounds for the Seahawks.LAST 10 GAMES: Red Flash: 4-6, averaging 58.9 points, 32.4 rebounds, 14.0 assists, 5.2 steals and 2.1 blocks per game while shooting 42.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 67.2 points per game.Seahawks: 4-6, averaging 63.5 points, 30.0 rebounds, 12.6 assists, 6.7 steals and 2.7 blocks per game while shooting 39.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 67.7 points.The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Are Businesses Truly Prepared for Today’s Cybersecurity Challenges?
With the transition to a digital majority, company networks are continuously at risk, and potential breaches are growing more severe each day. So, how well-prepared is the average business when it comes to cybersecurity essentials?
Business Cybersecurity: More Than Just Firewalls and Antivirus
One critical aspect of business cybersecurity revolves around the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets. For the uninformed, NHIs are machine identities, created by combining a “Secret” (like an encrypted password or token) with the permissions granted to that Secret by a server. This forms a unique identity capable of performing a variety of actions within a system.
The management of NHIs is a crucial component of cybersecurity and involves protecting both the identities and their access permissions. It’s like ensuring the safety of a tourist (NHI) and their passport (Secret), as well as monitoring their behaviours within the destination (system). Effective remediation strategies for NHIs in cloud environments can reduce the risk of security breaches significantly.
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From Discovery to Remediation: A Holistic Approach to NHI Management
NHI management is all about adopting a holistic approach towards securing machine identities and secrets. It addresses every stage of the lifecycle, from discovery and classification to threat detection and remediation. This strategy stands apart from limited protection solutions and provides insights into ownership, permissions, usage patterns, and potential vulnerabilities.
Here’s Why NHI Management Matters
By providing an end-to-end strategy, NHI management promises several benefits:
Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel guidance platform, announced its Travelers’ Choice Awards for the best destinations to visit in 2025.”The Travelers’ Choice Top Destinations recognize the locations that experienced the most significant year-over-year growth in the quality and volume of ratings and reviews for accommodations, restaurants, and activities, as well as the highest page views globally on Tripadvisor over the 12-month period from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024,” Hilary Fischer-Groban, senior director of global brand, insights and PR, told Fox News Digital.TRENDY TRAVEL DESTINATIONS FOR YOU TO CHECK OUT IN 2025: REPORTIn fact, NYC has been Tripadvisor’s top U.S. destination for Travelers’ Choice Awards’ “Best of the Best Destinations” for three years running, followed by Oahu in second place and Las Vegas in third, both of which also held steady in their respective spots. Tripadvisor has released its Travelers’ Choice Awards’ “Best of the Best Destinations” and one popular city has taken home the crown. (iStock)”A notable shift occurred in the rankings, with the Florida Keys climbing to fourth place — up from Key West’s tenth position in 2024 — pushing New Orleans down to fifth,” said Fischer-Groban. “Nashville and Charleston continued to dominate the list, while Miami and Maui fell out of the Top 10, surpassed by San Francisco and Washington, D.C.” Oahu is the runner-up on Tripadvisor’s list after experiencing a 27% rise in the number of reviews. (iStock)Check out the top 10 list below. EMERGING TRAVEL TRENDS FOR 2025: THE YEAR OF A ‘RENEWED SENSE OF ADVENTURE’Best US destinations for 2025, according to Tripadvisor1. New York CityPer Fischer-Groban, a key driver of New York City’s success was positive feedback for their iconic attractions — from The Empire State Building to The Metropolitan Museum of Art — which saw a nearly 10% increase in the volume of reviews from 2023 to 2024. Some “must-see” spots in New York that the travel guidance recommends include the Empire State Building and the 9/11 Museum. (Fox News Photo/Joshua Comins)2. Oahu, HawaiiMeanwhile for runner-up Oahu, Fischer-Groban reports that Tripadvisor saw that the destination has become increasingly popular among business travelers and from 2023 to 2024, Oahu experienced a 27% rise in the number of reviews from business travelers. THREE US TRAVEL DESTINATIONS LAND ON NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC’S ‘BEST OF THE WORLD 2025′ LIST3. Las VegasRounding out the top three, “in Las Vegas, there was an increase in family travelers, with the largest performance improvements coming from both families and couples,” she adds, noting that reviews from family travelers in Las Vegas increased by 43% from 2023 to 2024. 4. Florida Keys5. New OrleansCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER6. Nashville7. San Francisco8. Chicago9. Charleston, South Carolina10. Washington, DC Rounding out the list is Washington, D.C., a top destination for history lovers. (iStock)If you have your sights set on visiting any of the top three, Fischer-Groban shares some of the most coveted attractions as follows: “New York City’s must-see spots in 2024 included Central Park, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art,” she said.”In Oahu, highlights included Diamond Head State Monument, the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, and Iolani Palace. Las Vegas’ top attractions featured the iconic Fountains of Bellagio, while top-rated restaurants included Fresco Italiano and Ferraro’s Restaurante.”For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyle From New York City to Nashville, Tennessee, to Washington, D.C., check out the top 10 cities to visit in 2025. (iStock)Launching throughout this year, Tripadvisor’s Traveler’s Choice Awards’ additional categories will include “Beaches” the week of 2/17, “Hotels” the week of 4/21, “Things to Do” the week of 6/23 and “Restaurants” the week of 9/22.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPFor more information, visit Tripadvisor.com.
The Union Ministry of Education has appointed her to the National Mentoring Committee in recognition of her efforts to transform the education sector over time. She received congratulations from District Educational Officer S. Yadaiah, her colleagues, and students.
Published Date – 19 January 2025, 01:46 PM
The Union Ministry of Education has appointed her to the National Mentoring Committee in recognition of her efforts to transform the education sector over time. She received congratulations from District Educational Officer S. Yadaiah, her colleagues, and students.
Mancherial: Archana Noguri, a biology teacher at the Zilla Parishad High School (ZPHS) at Devulawada in Kotapalli manal has been selected as a member of the National Mission for Mentoring (NMM) under the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). She received an email from Dinesh Chaturvedi, the convener of NCTE-NMM on Sunday.
The union ministry of Education has appointed her to the National Mentoring Committee, considering her efforts to transform the education sector over a period. She was congratulated by the District Educational Officer S Yadaiah, her colleagues and students.
As part of this monitoring mission, Archana will provide training to teachers from various states across the country on topics such as biology teaching methodologies, art education, foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN), national education policy frameworks, curriculum development, and digital education. The NMM was initiated as part of the new national Education Policy 2020.
Archana had received the national best teacher award from the President of India in 2023.
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The winter season can bring a lot of surprises like flash freezes, here’s the science behind it.
CLEVELAND — A flash freeze is a rapid and sometimes dangerous drop in temperature that causes wet surfaces to freeze almost instantly.
A flash freeze is typically associated with dramatic shifts in weather. An abrupt freeze can create hazardous conditions for roads, sidewalks, and infrastructure. Here’s a detailed look at how flash freezes occur and the risks they pose.
The Atmospheric Process
Warm and Wet Preceding Conditions: Flash freezes are often preceded by a period of above-freezing temperatures, during which rain or melting snow leaves surfaces wet.Rapid Temperature Drop: A sharp and sudden drop in temperature, often due to the arrival of a cold front, Arctic air mass, or strong winds, causes the wet surfaces to freeze almost instantaneously.Wind Chill Effect: Strong winds accompanying the cold front can speed up the cooling process, further accelerating the freezing of any residual moisture.
The speed and severity of the temperature change are what distinguish a flash freeze from typical freezing processes. Temperatures can drop by 20°F or more in just a few hours, catching many by surprise.
Common Scenarios for Flash Freezes
Cold Fronts: A powerful cold front sweeps through the area, sharply replacing warm air with colder air.Rain-to-Freezing Transition: Rainfall during above-freezing conditions transitions to freezing rain or snow as temperatures drop.Overnight Cooling: Warm daytime temperatures are followed by a rapid drop in temperatures overnight.
Dangers of a Flash Freeze
Icy Roads: Roads that were wet from rain or melting snow can quickly become sheets of ice, leading to hazardous driving conditions. Black ice, which is nearly invisible, poses a significant danger to motorists.Slippery Sidewalks: Pedestrians are at risk of slipping and falling on sidewalks and walkways that freeze over unexpectedly.Infrastructure Strain: Sudden freezing can cause water pipes to burst and damage infrastructure, particularly if water expands as it freezes.Power Outages: The combination of ice accumulation and strong winds can lead to power outages, as ice-laden branches and wires are more prone to snapping.
A flash freeze is a dramatic and potentially hazardous weather event that requires preparedness and caution. Understanding the atmospheric conditions that lead to flash freezes and knowing how to respond can help reduce the risks.
JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 19 — ASEAN tourism ministers met this morning to discuss strategies for boosting regional tourism with a strong emphasis on simplifying cross-border travel processes to allow for easier movement between member countries.Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said tourism is a vital pillar of economic growth in the region, thus improving cross-border collaboration is essential for creating a competitive and accessible tourism environment.“As I previously stated, we must simplify policies that will increase the number of tourists coming in. Of course, we cannot be tolerant on the security front but I believe this issue should be discussed further within our respective countries,” he said after chairing the 28th ASEAN tourism ministers’ meeting here today.Meanwhile, on the scam tourism issue, Tiong urged ASEAN member countries to look at the issue seriously and find an amicable solution as it was a big issue faced by tourists in the region, even though it was not discussed in today’s meeting.“We should look at this (scam tourism) seriously. We must capture (solve) this problem which the tourists have been facing now at the moment,” he said.Today’s meeting was part of the highlight programme of the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2025, which runs from Jan 15 to tomorrow.The forum’s goal is to promote regional tourism products, facilitate knowledge exchange, foster valuable networking and improve collaboration with global tourism industry leaders in order to increase the number of tourists visiting ASEAN. — Bernama