Chawla flags concerns about 5G mobile technology, writes to CM

MUMBAI: Bollywood actress Juhi Chawla, a radiation awareness campaigner, has flagged concerns about 5G mobile phone technology, saying it shouldn't be implemented without analysing potential harmful effects of radiofrequency radiation on human health.

She sought to know whether the Centre, which is implementing 5G to achieve the objectives of Digital India, has done enough research on the new technology.

The actress-cum-movie producer has written a letter to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, cautioning against the health hazards due to EMF (electromagnetic) radiation from mobile tower antennas and WiFi hotspots.

"Many well-known national and international scientists, epidemiologists and technical professors have mentioned about adverse effects of radiofrequency radiation on human health," she stated in her letter.

Chawla, who runs the project 'Citizens for Tomorrow' to raise awareness about environment, said the Centre has "blindly" started working on implementing 5G technology to achieve the objectives of Digital India.

Speaking to , the 50-year-old actress said the government is implementing 5G mobile technology for better speed and network but is "blatantly ignoring" the harmful effects of radiation on human health.

"Various international scientists are against the introduction of 5G and there are studies that indicate harmful effect (of radiation) on health. This is a matter of concern," she said.

"Has this technology been researched upon and if yes, when and where was the research done, what was the duration of this research, was the research funded and if yes, who has funded it. Also, will the research, if conducted, be published?" she asked.

"However, there are several instances where people exposed to radiation have experienced health problems. In such a situation, the best way forward is to follow the precautionary principle approach, and reduce the intensity of radiation even though this may add to industry costs," said Goenka, Executive Trustee, the Conservation Action Trust.

Spiritual Science The Bridge Between The Soul And Surroundings

The Soul has been the subject of discussion for centuries, and a common recurring theme in human scriptures. And yet, the more layers one uncovers, the more mysterious the subject grows. In fact, it takes a great deal of passion to search for answers pertaining to the enigmatic Soul. When facing questions regarding one’s true identity, the best place to start is with Spiritual science.

Spiritual science is such a vast subject that it is impossible to clearly define it. However, to start with, one could say that spiritual science is an integrated study of the capacity of human consciousness, and it’s link with the physical world.

To truly grasp the essence of spiritual science, it’s important to know the underlying principle. Spiritual Science is based on the idea that not only does every living creature possess a Soul; all the souls are particles of the same energy reservoir. The Universe is an intricate network of spiritual energy and external energy. This leads to the implication that you can influence your external energy by influencing your spiritual energy, and vice versa.

Spiritual Science practitioners point out that most human beings have allowed their spiritual energy to remain dormant. But that does not mean that the spiritual energy does not exist.


As our species has developed advanced organization skills and a deeper sense of self and curiosity, we are more capable of nurturing our soul’s energy than any other species.

This robot can sweat like a human

The robot Kengoro looks and moves like a human - and he can even sweat. Scientists at the University of Tokyo have taken nature as their role model and developed a machine with an incomparable cooling system.

Bug or feature? Anyone who regularly starts to work up a sweat at work or during sports has certainly asked this question before. In fact, by sweating, the body regulates its temperature, thus ensuring that we do not suffer permanent damage, even under great effort. So it's clearly a feature. Scientists at the University of Tokyo have now transferred this principle to a robot, as BGR reports.

The humanoid robot Kengoro looks and moves like a human. For so much fine motoring, the machine needs more than 100 motors and they produce a lot of heat in continuous operation. So that Kengoro does not overheat and it comes to serious damage to the fine electronics or hoses and seals, the researchers had to come up with something. As so often nature provided the best plan.

Because just like a human or an animal, Kengoro starts to sweat when the engines are running too hot. However, to cool it, the scientists have placed small chambers of liquid on the outer shell of the robot. If Kengoro gets too hot, this liquid will leak and cool the machine from the outside. Thanks to this mechanism, the robot will last longer under full load.

It is noteworthy that in the case of Kengoro, this type of cooling works up to three times better than passive fan cooling. So it looks as if nature has provided the perfect blueprint - not only for humans, but also for robots.

'The price for' free 'digital technology'

Strikingly often I hear that the farmer himself does not want to pay for it. Indeed, digital innovation is largely financed by others. I think you pay a high price for that as a farmer.

If digital innovation is financed by companies that give technology to the farmer (almost) for free, then as a farmer you will almost certainly lose the opportunity to value the data. These companies rely on a strategy of maximizing access to data, followed by aggregation, analysis and sale of the results to the highest bidder. The power over the value in the data lies disproportionately in this model in the hands of the collector.

The price you pay for the free technology is that if something happens that is not in your interest, you can hardly do anything about it. As a farmer you are not the customer, but the product.

If digital innovation is financed with public money, the projects often develop in a parallel universe, with other players and their own dynamics. Outcomes seldom lead to tangible results in daily practice. If the farmer does not pay for himself, it lacks commitment and control. The involvement of the farmer forms the critical filter, so that there is no guiding principle that is technically possible, but what is needed in practice. The price that is paid here is a waste of public money and goodwill among all those involved.


To come to another type of digital innovation, the farmer will have to pay for technology himself. And especially take more control yourself. Working together with colleagues in new data partnerships in small, focused experiments. Building your own infrastructure step by step, and data about which you have complete control. With which you also enforce a negotiating position on large chain parties. That is another bargain.

Virtually Unbreakable MYMUG Is Perfect for Butterfingers Everywhere

Startup company Making Modern has launched a minimalist design with MYMUG, essentially a mug that is made of a virtually unbreakable advanced composite.

Billed as “the last mug that you will ever need,” it flaunts a sleek ceramic-like structure that incorporates notable features like an ergonomic grip with a “pinky groove” that provides comfortable control and an insulated lid to help keep contents hot or cold.

“Until now consumers haven’t realized the inconvenience of a common mug. The handle is bulky, it will burn your hand if put in the microwave too long, water pools when you put it in the dishwasher, it breaks, and is not ergonomic,” said Making Modern founder Jon McLaughlin. “We have taken your favorite coffee mug and given it an upgrade to truly bring it into the 21st century. We even offer a century guarantee, so that it can be your favorite mug for years to come.”

Materials used are 100 percent FDA-approved, which means it contains no chemicals like BPA or BPS that could harm you; the mug is also dishwasher and microwave-safe.


Proudly made in the USA, you can back MYMUG on Kickstarter now, as the 12-ounce model, out of the 4-, 8- and 16-ounce sizes offered, ships by Friday, December 15, right in time for the holidays.