Mangaluru: Inspired by FB post noted cyber security expert distributes 200 water bottles to students
Mangaluru: Inspired by a Facebook post where students were being made to drink water compulsorily every three hours after a unique "water bell" at a school, noted cyber security expert Dr. Ananth Prabhu G, along with Raichur Superintendent of Police Dr. Vedamurty CB, IPS, distributed 200 water bottles to the students of St. Agnes aided Kannada Primary School.
Dr. Ananth Prabhu G, Professor in Sahyadri College of Engineering & Cyber Security Trainer for the Police and Judiciary came across a post on facebook where students are made to drink water compulsorily every 3 hours, where a unique Waterbell is rung, so that they can take out their water bottles and drink. Inspired by this post, Dr Prabhu wanted all students in Mangalore and all over Karnataka to follow this concept.
Therefore, along with Raichur Superintendent of Police, Dr. Vedamurthy CB, IPS, he distributed 200 water bottles to the students of St Agnes Aided Kannada Primary school.
He also requested the Headmistress, Sr. Jyothsna to incorporate #WaterBell in the regular time table of the school every day for which she readily agreed. Thus, becoming the first school in Mangalore following the WaterBell concept. 230 bottles were distributed to all the students.
Dr Vedamurthy said, "For a student to succeed, we know that proper rest, a distraction-free study area, and good nutrition are paramount. But one simple fact is often overlooked: Drinking water can make a big difference in helping students stay focused, creative, and energized. Yes, it’s that simple. Studies show that brain function can be improved by 14% with proper hydration. Just like a car, when we’re running low on fluids, things don’t work so well. When the body goes for a long period of time without drinking water, brain cells lose efficiency and we have trouble staying focused and completing tasks."
Dr Prabhu intends to
- Create awareness about this initiative, especially via Social Media and Interaction programs.
- Bring it to the notice of the concerned MLA/MP and Ministers to issue a directive to the schools and colleges to incorporate the same.
- Request the philanthropists to come forward and donate water bottles to the schools where students from economically weaker sections study.
- Install water purifiers in the schools so that students can drink pure water, remain healthy and abstain from missing classes by falling sick.
Mr Rajesh Ram, Mr Vaikunt Prabhu, Mr Ganesh Mulky were present. Sr Jyothsna, HM of the school delivered the vote of thanks.
"Constipation, feeling lethargic, lack of shine on the skin, trouble focusing, hypothermia, cramps are some of the problems we face by not drinking enough water every day.
Especially the current generation students who leave home early morning and come back late evening after their school and coaching classes, often miss drinking water.
Neither do they carry a bottle of water with them and many of those who do, take back home the bottle without drinking the water."
Dr. Ananth Prabhu G, who is also a Professor in Sahyadri College of Engineering and Cyber Security Trainer for the Police and Judiciary, said.
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Trump repeats claim he stopped potential nuclear war between India and Pakistan
New York/Washington (PTI): US President Donald Trump has repeated his claim of resolving the India-Pakistan conflict and asserted that Islamabad's leadership credited him for saving millions of lives.
"We stopped a potential nuclear war between Pakistan and India. And the head of Pakistan, a highly respected General, he's a Field Marshal and also the Prime Minister of Pakistan, said President Trump saved 10 million lives, maybe more...,” Trump said Monday.
He made these remarks at Mar-a-Lago, Florida, flanked by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, Navy Secretary John Phelan, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
“You know, eight planes were shot down. That war was starting to rage, and he actually said the other day that President Trump saved 10 million lives, maybe more. So we solved all these wars. The only one I haven't solved yet is Russia, Ukraine,” he said.
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Since May 10, when Trump announced on social media that India and Pakistan had agreed to a “full and immediate” ceasefire after a “long night” of talks mediated by Washington, he has repeated his claim over 60 times that he “helped settle” the tensions between the two neighbours.
New Delhi has consistently denied any third-party intervention.
India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians.
India and Pakistan reached an understanding on May 10 to end the conflict after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes.
