UPI biometric payments are now part of India’s evolving digital payment system, allowing eligible users to approve certain UPI transactions using the fingerprint or face authentication built into their smartphone instead of manually entering the UPI PIN. The feature was officially introduced by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) in October 2025. It was … Read more
Aadhaar authentication is used for identity verification across a wide range of services in India. Depending on the service, authentication may involve an OTP, demographic information or biometric data such as fingerprints, iris scans or face authentication. For Aadhaar holders who want greater control over the use of their biometric information, the Unique Identification Authority … Read more
Choosing a new haircut can be difficult because a style that looks good in a reference photo may appear different with another person’s face, hair texture, density or hairline. ChatGPT Images can be used as a visual planning tool before visiting a barber or hairstylist. Upload a clear photograph, describe the haircut you want and … Read more
Kerala Employment Exchange services are available online through the Employment@KERALA e-Employment portal. Eligible jobseekers can use the portal for new registration, renewal, adding qualifications or experience, re-registration and certain registration-transfer services. Completing an online registration is only one part of the process. The Kerala Employment Department states that original certificates must be produced at the … Read more
The National Career Service Portal is a Government of India platform that connects jobseekers with employment-related services. Users can create a jobseeker profile, search for available opportunities, explore job fairs, find career counsellors and access information about skill-development programmes. The portal is managed by the Directorate General of Employment under the Ministry of Labour and … Read more
Household cleaners help remove dirt and maintain hygiene, but using them incorrectly can cause serious injuries. Mixing bleach with toilet cleaner, acid, ammonia or another disinfectant may release dangerous gases. Cleaning products may also cause poisoning, breathing difficulty, burns or eye injuries when swallowed, inhaled or splashed. Many household chemical incidents can be prevented by … Read more
Dengue is a viral infection transmitted through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes. Kerala’s warm, humid climate and periods of heavy rainfall can create favourable conditions for mosquito breeding, particularly when water collects in containers around homes, workplaces and public areas. Preventing dengue requires regular action by households and communities. Removing water-holding containers, protecting against … Read more
Food poisoning can occur when food or drinking water contains harmful microorganisms, toxins, chemicals or other contaminants. Contamination may happen while food is produced, transported, stored, prepared or served. At home, common risks include poor hand hygiene, mixing raw and cooked food, incomplete cooking and leaving perishable food at unsafe temperatures. Many food-safety risks can … Read more
Knowing the correct Kerala emergency helpline numbers can save valuable time during an accident, medical emergency, fire, gas leak or another dangerous situation. People do not always need to remember several different numbers. The Emergency Response Support System provides 112 as an integrated emergency number. Kerala also continues to provide dedicated services such as KANIV-108 … Read more
Google Maps offline maps can help users view an area and obtain eligible driving directions when mobile data or Wi-Fi is unavailable. Downloading an offline map before travelling can be useful in places with weak network coverage, during temporary internet interruptions and when the user wants to reduce mobile-data consumption. Offline Maps does not provide … Read more