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BOLLYWOOD BUZZ SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY "I am very fond of selfies" m-Governance : The next inevitable in-thing Amit Sharma implementation of m-Governance across ALIA BHATT HAS PAIRED UP WITH HER SOTY CO-STAR the board in provision of various services "Oh, my Aadhaar Number has been to citizens of the state. There is a compre- VARUN DHAWAN IN HUMPTY SHARMA KI DULHANIA. generated and this is the confirmation sms hensive m-Governance Project which has I got for it". We find these and similar oth- been successful implemented towards SREYA BASU CHATS UP WITH THE ACTRESS IN MUMBAI er alike whispers around us when a con- provision of more than 90 services in Ker- firmation sms is received from some gov- ala. It has indeed helped to create cost ernment agency or organization. This is a effective, efficient and round the clock How much truth is there about the news of your alleged affair with form of m-Governance model in action. Government information systems. Three Varun Dhawan? Yes, m-Governance is next big thing major channels of mobile communication, which has happened in the world as yet namely Voice Applications, Signaling- When did that happen? Last time I heard my name being linked to another important corollary to e-Gover- someone, it was Arjun (Kapoor) during 2 States. Now they have already channel based Applications and Data- nance. And why not, when mobiles are so Service based Applications are being linked me to Varun? Well, what to do? Now, my next film will be with popular and they are being used as one used for this purpose. A comprehensive some other hero and I will be again linked to him. of the most powerful means of communi- and integrated Service Delivery Platform cation and multi-tasking these days. Some is being created to roll-out various m-Ser- But you have been linked to Varun since your debut film call m-Governance as a subset of e-Gov- Student Of The Year (SOTY). vices and interestingly, such platforms are ernance, some term it as an independent based entirely on Open Source Technolo- There was no truth about it during that film, nor there is any methodology of modernized public deliv- gies. It simply means that the platforms ery mechanism. However, it has much during this film and there will be nothing like that even in our the best medium of passage of various used for provision of m-Governance in tenth film together … in fact, in my lifetime there will be noth- wider scope and future than we all think Kerala are not bound by encryptions, m-Governance has. services to the citizens, whether informa- ing like that between us. tion-based, transaction-based or data- passwords, security measures, etc. which We find these days many countries in has broadened the scope and base for the world have been using m-Governance based. Is it true that you are the mastermind behind the launch The major advantages m-Governance provision of such services across the services for varied and vast purposes. Let of humfie poster of Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania? enjoys over e-Governance or convention- board in Kerala. me quote few glaring examples to prove al governance models are wider accept- India may implement m-Governance Yes, it was my brain at work and I am very proud of it. Dur- how mGov revolution has taken over the with the usage of following 6-phase mod- ing shooting of the film everyone was saying "We have to do ance of these technologies by the public world. In United Kingdom, Mexico & Hong sector, large scale penetration of mobile el to get better m-Gov services which can something innovative". I am very fond of selfies. So I said "Let Kong, there is a mGov service of Emer- complement and supplement e-Gover- us all take selfie posters" and I very casually said "Let's call devices, ease of use for citizens, easier gency SMS Alerts like Security warnings interoperability due to it, bringing Govern- nance in a better manner: it humfie". Everyone shut me up at that time but eventually in case of security threats; SARS out- I - Making all Government websites they liked it and used it. ment closer to citizens and above all, m- break, etc. In India, Lokvani services in Governance services being much cheap- mobile compliant/mobile site access Do you think that the selfie you took with Varun in which follow-up can take place through er and economical than computer-based should be promoted. the poster is much better than the one you took with IVRS & SMS. In Brazil, Sweden and or e-Governance based services. So, m- II - Plan strategies to popularize the use Arjun and posted on Twitter recently? Philippines, mGov models are used for Governance provides and additional chan- of mobile device technology in rural areas Employment and Job related services. nel of communication to users to access by giving subsidies, training and guide- I did not take a selfie with Varun, I took a humfie. So Countries such as Indonesia, Estonia and Government services. Its availability is lines. it's not the same thing. You can't compare the two. Spain use mGov models for provision of 24x7x365 and m-based services have III - Implement m-Governance by Information Inquiry Services. USA uses anytime general information retrieval and developing mobile applications in local Why should one watch Humpty Sharma Ki Dulha- mGov model for Electronic Benefits Trans- transaction processing. Another special languages and more mobile utilization nia? fer like recently they did to provide assis- advantage is that m-services have virtual- applications. tance to hundreds of thousands of people ly no waiting time, whereas conventional IV - Plan strategies to popularize the It is a filmy love story. No matter how cliched and unroman- use of mobile devices technology tic you are in your life you always want your love story to be a in the aftermath of Katrina. In India, Ire- approaches such as telephone calls or in- land, The Republic of Korea, Spain, lot of person visits may take much longer times. amongst all citizens by education. 'story'. Like, everyone asks "How did you meet?" and all. So this V - Develop mechanisms and plat- is our tribute to all the filmy love story out there. Taxes and Other payments related serv- It really helps otherwise marginalized com- ices are provided SMS based services. munities to communicate and interact via forms for the good design and delivery of Who is your favourite actress? Hong Kong, Malta, Spain and Italy use online technologies. We must realize it has m-Governance. VI - Implement laws for m-Governance mGov service models for making Book- helped in cutting all costs on printing, espe- My all-time favourite actress is Kareena (Kapoor). Of the yes- cially in densely populated areas. Also, the for better m-Gov based services. ings/Appointments in various Govern- However, few threats or challenges still teryears, there are Rekha, Shabana Azmi and Waheeda Rehman. ment services. Sweden and Austria use stakeholders have a better participation and involvement in Government process- loom over successful implementation of And favourite actor? mGov models for signing transactions m-Governance in the nation such as Cost, with mobile signatures. France, Indone- es and services. Everybody enjoys the It's Aamir Khan. I am especially fond of his romantic movies like privilege to be part of decision-making by Low levels of Literacy, Lack of Knowledge sia, Kenya, UK, Venezuela and Estonia of English Language, Low Computer Lit- Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin (1991) and Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993). provide a major mGov platform for elec- expressing opinions, choice and visions with the usage of m-services like sms, eracy, Not enough Facilities in Mobile tions and voting. Apart from this, many Why is that you did not make your debut with Vishesh Films gprs, ussd channels, etc. Devices for m-Governance, Need to (film production company owned by Alia's father Mahesh Bhatt countries of the world successfully provide Various social movements in Middle develop Applications in each of Local Lan- and her uncle Mukesh Bhatt)? Government to Government (G2G), Gov- East Asia like Arab Spring which toppled guages, Data Overload and Trust/Securi- ernment to Business (G2B) and Govern- many Governments in that part of the ty in Money-based Services. The answer is obvious. Had I debuted in my father's film, everyone ment to Employee (G2E) services through world, Anna Movement against Corruption To sum-up, it can be concluded that with would have said she got the easy way out. m-Governance platforms. & in favour of Lokpal Bill in India and even the kind of advancement in technology and Let me stop over here as the list is very the recent successful election campaign greater push towards creation of lighter, But don't you want to work in your father's film? exhaustive and the quantum of m-Gover- by the NDA with the active usage of social simplistic and interoperable models of e- nance based services is increasing all networking methodologies are all off- Governance, the day is not far when m- Absolutely yes. In fact, I am working in others' films to work for shoots or corollaries & contemporary my home company; so that when they feel I am fit for a role, they across the world day-by-day. The major Governance will become a virtual reality factor behind such fast-track growth in m- examples of m-Governance all around the and it shall become such an important real- come up with a script for me. I am sure when my father will come Services is the exponential growth in the globe, especially in India. M-Government up with a script for me, it will be a blockbuster. So I am waiting. ity that we shall mandatory use mobiles to number of mobile phone users across the is the future way towards all successful access all Government services like we globe. It has forced the planners and campaigns or the most powerful tool to How does Mahesh Bhatt see you as an actor? reach out to a common citizen. The earli- use mobile tickets commonly these days executors to switch over to creation of during rail and air travel. It shall definitely Well, after Highway I feel he has started getting convinced er, a Government realizes the importance mobile-based applications for ease and of it, the better it is. Probably, the last Gov- become a talk of the past when people use that I too can act. convenience of citizens. We know that ernment in the Centre under-estimated its to feel harassed while visiting Government today a person may not possess a com- offices and standing in long queues as it (TWF) utility and importance and this also puter or laptop but it is very much possi- became a major reason of its failure to win has already become in provision of bank- ble that almost every individual whether over the confidence of people which ing and railway reservation services. residing in villages or urban belts will be became visible after the results of elec- (The author is a Senior KAS Officer and an e-Gov- possessing a mobile phone. So, it is now tions were out recently. ernance Expert of J&K Government. He can be reached BEAUTY TIPS a reality that mobile phones have become The state of Kerala has pioneered in at [email protected] or amitkas (Facebook ID) Care of Underarm Skin HEALTHLINES Shahnaz Husain creams. The chemicals in the creams react to some skins and may also cause darkening over a period of Urinary Tract Infections in Children Hair under the arms is generally considered unat- time. tractive by most women, who feel that it hampers the Waxing is the best option, as it removes hair by the Dr Vijay Kundal mality of the urinary tract until proven otherwise. well groomed look when one is dressed in sleeveless roots. As such, it is said to weaken the follicles over a Urinary tract infections affect about 3 percent of children Signs and symptoms of a UTI and strappy attires, or swimsuits. Also, it is more diffi- period of time and thus discourage hair growth. The in the United States every year. UTIs account for more than Symptoms of a UTI range from slight burning urination 1 million visits to pediatric surgeon offices every year. Uri- or unusual-smelling urine to severe pain and high fever. A cult to maintain hygiene of the area if the hair is not lemon and sugar mixture used by most beauty parlours removed, with problems of excessive perspiration and nary tract Infections(UTIs) are caused by very small organ- child with a UTI may also have no symptoms. Children may also helps to lighten skin colour. Waxing also removes isms such as bacteria, viruses and fungi. Bacteria are the have a high fever, irritability, decreased appetite. Some may body odour getting worse. Underarms with hair can also dead skin cells and actually brightens the skin. If you do be prone to fungal infections, specially during hot and most common cause of UTIs. Normally, bacteria that enter have only a low-grade fever, nausea, vomiting, and diar- waxing at home and make the wax yourself, make sure the urinary tract are rapidly removed by the body before rhea; or just sense of being unwell. Older children with UTIs humid weather. Many other problems may also occur that the wax is not too hot, as it can cause burns on the they cause symptoms. However, sometimes bacteria over- may complain of pain in the middle and lower abdomen. with the underarms, like pigmentation and ingrown hair. skin. Test it on your finger when the mixture is slightly come the human natural body defenses and cause infec- They may have increased urinary frequency, excessive cry- cool. To apply it for waxing, use a butter knife or spatu- tion. ing and burning urination & passing only a few drops of la and apply in the direction of hair growth. Then, place Causes of UTI urine. Children may leak urine into under clothings or bed- a strip of clean cotton cloth on the wax, press down and Most UTIs are caused by bacteria. The urinary tract has sheets. The urine may look cloudy or bloody. If a kidney is several systems to prevent infection. The points where the infected, children may complain of pain in the back or side smoothen it and then pull it off against the direction of ureters attach to the bladder act like one-way valves to pre- below the ribs. Parents should immediately report to a doc- vent urine from backing up, or refluxing, toward the kidneys, tor if they suspect their child has any of above mentioned COOLING DEVICES ARE USED and urination washes microbes out of the body. Children symptoms. who often delay urination have more chances to develop Diagnosis of UTIs TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO UTIs. Regular & timely urination keeps the urinary tract A urine sample will be collected and examined. Some of clean by flushing away bacteria. Holding in urine allows bac- the urine will be examined with a microscope. If an infec- teria to grow. Producing small quantity of urine because of tion is present, bacteria and sometimes pus will be found THE REST OF THE SKIN. less fluid intake can also increase the risk of developing a in the urine. A urine culture should also be performed. The doctor may also order a sensitivity test, which tests the bac- RE-GROWTH OCCURS FOR teria for sensitivity to different antibiotics to see which med- ication is best for treating the UTIs. Treatment of UTIs SOMETIME IN SOME CASES. Most UTIs are caused by bacteria, which are treated with antibiotics. The choice of medication and length of treat- IT IS AN EXPENSIVE METHOD ment depend on the child's history and the type of bacteria causing the infection. When a child is sick or unable to drink fluids, the antibiotic may need to be given through intra AND IT IS VERY IMPORTANT venous route. Otherwise, the medication-liquid or tablet- may be given by mouth. The medication is given for at least TO FIND A GOOD LASER CLINIC. 3 to 5 days and possibly for as long as several weeks. In any case, the medication should be taken for as long as the doctor recommends. Antibiotics should not be stopped growth. Once the cloth is off, wipe the area with a wet because the symptoms have gone away. Infections may cloth and apply ice. This helps to close the pores. There UTI. Chronic constipation, a condition in which a child has return and resistant UTI may develop if the medication is may be redness and rash on the skin, which should dis- fewer than two stool movements per week, can increase, stopped early. appear in about an hour. Waxing strips are also avail- the risk of developing a UTI. When the bowel is full of hard Prevention of UTIs able, but getting your waxing done at a beauty parlour stool, it presses against the bladder and bladder neck, If a child has a normal urinary tract, parents can help the may give better results. blocking the flow of urine and allowing bacteria to grow. child avoid UTIs by encouraging regular visit to the toilet. For dark skin under the arms, exfoliation would help. High risk groups in UTIs The parents should make sure the child takes plenty of flu- Throughout childhood, the risk of having a UTI is 2 per- ids if infrequent urination is a problem. The child should be Use a scrub once or twice a week. Or, mix gram flour cent for boys and 8 percent for girls. Having an abnormal- taught basic hygiene techniques after using the bathroom (besan) with yogurt, lemon juice and a pinch of turmer- ity of the urinary tract, such as urine reflux from the blad- to keep bacteria from entering the urinary tract. Loose-fit- ic into a paste. Apply three times a week on the area Darkening of the skin can occur under the arms, as der back into the ureters, increases the risk of a UTI. Boys ting clothes and cotton underwear allow air to dry the area. and wash it off after half an hour. who are younger than 6 months old who are not circum- Parents should consult the pediatric surgeons about the a reaction to antiperspirants, deodorants or hair removal You can also think about permanent hair removal with cised are at greater risk for a UTI than circumcised boys best ways to treat constipation. Children with a UTI should creams. Shaving can also cause darkening of the skin laser therapy. Laser or intense pulsed light (IPL) is being the same age. drink as much as they wish and not be forced to drink large and also ingrown hair. This occurs due to shaving, which used to remove hair permanently. Laser produces an Are UTIs serious? amounts of fluid. sometimes causes the hair to break off. The hair then intense beam of light, which is absorbed by the hair fol- Urinary tract infections can make children feel very ill Take home message grows inwards, getting trapped under the skin. If the with vomiting, pain abdomen and high temperature. If infec- Urinary tract infections (UTIs) usually occur when the licles. The laser disables the hair follicle's ability to pro- underarm region becomes dark due to deodorants, tions enter the kidney, the infection can cause a scar to form body fails to remove bacteria rapidly from the urinary tract. duce hair. Cooling devices are used to prevent damage avoid using deodorants while you are at home and apply on the kidney. Scars on kidneys can cause problems with UTIs affect about 3 percent of children in the United States to the rest of the skin. Re-growth occurs for sometime it only during the time of day when you go out and there how well the kidney functions and with high blood pressure. every year. Most UTIs are not serious, but chronic kidney in some cases. It is an expensive method and it is very is more perspiration. It is therefore very important that urinary tract infections are infections can cause permanent damage. A UTI in a young important to find a good laser clinic. Several sessions treated without delay to prevent these kidney scars forma- child may be a sign of an abnormality in the urinary tract Shaving also causes the area under the arms to may be needed, depending on the kind and extent of tion. Some acute kidney infections, infections that develop that could lead to repeated problems. Symptoms of a UTI become darker, more so in India, where women have suddenly-can be life threatening. Chronic kidney infections- range from slight burning with urination or unusual-smelling dark hair. Shaving does not remove hair by the roots, hair growth. One can also use an epilator. This is a small gadget for hair removal and can be done at home. Ini- infections that recur or last a long time-can cause perma- urine to severe pain and high fever. A child with a UTI may so the hair becomes visible very soon. Shaving may also nent damage, including kidney scars, poor kidney growth, also have no symptoms. Parents should consult there pedi- cause the hair to become thicker and harder. tially, there may be some pain. However, if the hair is poor kidney function, high blood pressure. Because UTIs atric surgeon/urologist if they suspect their child has a UTI. Another reason for darkening of the skin under the removed with an epilator when it is quite small, the pain are less common in boys after the first 4 weeks of life, so a (The author is Consultant Neonatal & Pediatric Surgeon at arms may be due to the regular use of hair removal may be less. boys with a UTI should be assumed to have an some abnor- Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana)