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Hari <keyword id="79029" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="balakrishnan" source="Orion">Balakrishnan</keyword>, an Indian-origin MIT Professor, has received the prestigious <keyword id="2041779" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="marconi-prize" source="Orion">Marconi Prize</keyword> for his fundamental discoveries in wired and wireless networking, mobile sensing, and distributed systems. Balakrishnan, a Fujitsu Professor of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), was named the winner of the award on February 22, a press release by The <keyword id="2027449" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="marconi-society" source="Orion">Marconi Society</keyword> said. The Marconi Prize is awarded annually by The Marconi Society to innovators who have significantly contributed to increasing digital inclusivity through advanced information and communications technology. "By focusing his research on the application of technology to solve large societal problems, Balakrishnan's work has made millions of people safer and has made the Internet and wireless communications more efficient and robust," the press release said. "I am delighted to be honoured with the Marconi Prize, whose previous recipients are a "Who's Who" of communications technology innovators. As a researcher inspired by how people use network applications and motivated to build networked systems for a safer and more resilient world, I am privileged to be part of the Marconi Society and its mission to advance digital equity," Balakrishnan said in a statement. According to the press release, discoveries by Balakrishnan frequently set the stage for major shifts in the scientific and technological trajectory of networking systems. "Hari's unique contributions have shaped the course of research and discovery in multiple fields, saved lives, and enabled users to have better experiences with network-based services," <keyword id="251607" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="vint-cerf" source="Orion">Vint Cerf</keyword>, Chair of the Marconi Society, said. "His focus on scientific excellence that creates positive impact at scale, along with his humanitarian contributions, makes him a perfect choice for the Marconi Prize," Cerf added. "The breadth, depth, and innovation of Hari's contributions to technology are quite remarkable," Chair of the Marconi Prize Selection Committee, Andrea Goldsmith, said. "His transformational impact on technology, successful translation of his research ideas into widespread practice and his humanitarian activities are exemplary of the contributions the Marconi Prize seeks to recognise," Goldsmith added. Balakrishnan received his B.Tech degree from IIT Madras and his PhD from the University of California at Berkeley. He will be honoured at the Marconi Society's annual awards Gala on October 27, 2023, in Washington, DC. The Marconi Society is a nonprofit organisation dedicated to advancing digitally equitable communities by empowering change agents across sectors, according to its official website. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/in-schools-without-boundary-walls-3500-bijnor-children-worry-about-leopards/articleshow/98335852.cms">In schools without boundary walls, 3,500 Bijnor children worry about leopards</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/finance/banks/news/axis-bank-completes-acquisition-of-citibanks-consumer-business-heres-everything-to-know/articleshow/98337170.cms">Axis Bank completes acquisition of Citibank’s consumer business for ₹11,603 crore – here’s everything to know</a>

Indian-origin MIT Professor Hari Balakrishnan awarded prestigious Marconi Prize

Holidays have you stressed out? 
Here are 10 to reduce tension and anxiety through relaxation. 
1. Listen to <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/most-relaxing-song-on-earth-2012-12">the most relaxing song on Earth</a>.
In a study paid for by Radox Spa, stress specialists found that "Weightless" by Manchester band Marconi Union helped women relax more than songs by Enya, Mozart, and Coldplay. "A continuous rhythm of 60 BPM causes the brainwaves and heart rate to synchronize with the rhythm: a process known as 'entrainment,'" according to <a href="http://www.shortlist.com/entertainment/music/scientists-discover-most-relaxing-tune-ever" target="_blank">ShortList.com</a>.

2. Have a makeout session.
Kissing releases chemicals of oxytocin that reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol, according a <a href="http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/news.aspx?id=116267" target="_blank">study</a> presented at the American Association for the Advancement of <keyword id="41551" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="100" keywordseo="science">Science</keyword> in 2009.
3. Watch a funny movie.
Laughter is a proven stress-buster. One <a href="http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/humr.1992.5.issue-4/humr.1992.5.4.343/humr.1992.5.4.343.xml" target="_blank">study</a> published in 2009 in the journal Humor found that laughter is effective at reducing psychological stress. That's because people who laugh appear to have <a href="http://journals.lww.com/amjmedsci/Abstract/1989/12000/Neuroendocrine_and_Stress_Hormone_Changes_During.6.aspx" target="_blank">lower levels of cortisol</a>, which increases in response to stress.
4. Take a yoga class.
Studies show that yoga - through a combination of controlled breathing and specific poses that relax your muscles - <a href="http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02701367.1988.10605493#.Ugzo22T70Wc" target="_blank">reduces anxiety, depression, and fatigue</a>. In a <a href="http://www.ijpp.com/IJPP%20archives/1999_43_2/218-224.pdf" target="_blank">study</a> of 50 medical students, scientists found that yoga led to higher test scores as a result of improved concentration, lowered irritability levels, and a more upbeat outlook on life.
5. Eat chocolate.
According to Anna Magee, co-author of the <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stress-Diet-Revolutionary-Lifestyle-Slimmer/dp/1848507798">The De-Stress Diet</a>, research has shown that 40 grams of dark chocolate a day can help us cope with stress by releasing "happy chemicals" known as beta endorphins in the brain.
6. Create a "mental trigger."
This is something in your head that <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/knowing-how-to-spontaneously-relax-is-the-key-to-winning-under-pressure-2012-7">will snap you into a calm state</a>, usually before engaging in a particularly strenuous activity. The method is described in the "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0743277465/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=0743277465&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=spacforrent-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=0743277465">The Art of Learning</a>" by Josh Waitzkin as spontaneous relaxation.
"A physiological connection is formed between the routine and the activity it precedes," Waitzkin, a Tai Chi grandmaster, writes. The routine is anything that you perceive as calming - taking a bath, listening to music, or sitting on a bench, for example. During brief recovery periods, pro-athletes will use this technique to quickly wind-down before jumping back into the game.
7. Get a pet.
Studies show that people with companion animals, including dogs and cats, <a href="http://www.aiam.com.au/resources/files/proceedings/sydney1996/PUB_Pro96_RichardAvanzino02.pdf" target="_blank">have lower blood pressure</a> and are more chilled out when comforted by a furry friend.
8. Grab a drink.
We don't suggest going hog wild - as too much alcohol can <a href="http://healthland.time.com/2013/02/08/sleeping-it-off-how-alcohol-affects-sleep-quality/" target="_blank">lead to a less restful sleep</a>, among other problems - but drinking, at least in moderation, has been <a href="http://secure.ce-credit.com/articles/100623/Reduce_Stress.pdf" target="_blank">shown to knock down stress</a> levels.
9. Chew gum.
Whatever the flavor, studies find that <a href="http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0031938409000687" target="_blank">chewing gum lowers stress levels</a> and improves concentration because it reduces the amount of cortisol in the saliva.
10. Ignore your phone.
At least if it doesn't involve work. Research from the <a href="http://www.bps.org.uk/news/turn-your-smart-phone-beat-stress" target="_blank">British Psychological Society</a> found that compulsively checking text messages, alerts, and updates made people really stressed out.
People benefited from using their smartphone to manage work load but once they began using it for personal things, the "work load management benefits [were] displaced by the pressure to keep abreast with their new expanded virtual social life," according to researchers.

10 Science-Backed Ways To Relax

Today is <a href="http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/relaxation-day/" target="_blank">National Relaxation Day</a>. 
<keyword id="6569524" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="relaxation">Relaxation</keyword> is good because it reduces <keyword id="23666" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="stress">stress</keyword>. <a href="http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/understanding-chronic-stress.aspx" target="_blank">Chronic stress</a> is bad because it leads to weight gain, increases blood pressure, and makes us depressed.
Here are 10 ways to make sure all those bad things don't happen. 
1. Listen to <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/most-relaxing-song-on-earth-2012-12">the most relaxing song on Earth</a>.
In a study paid for by Radox Spa, stress specialists found that "Weightless" by Manchester band Marconi Union helped women relax more than songs by Enya, Mozart, and Coldplay. "A continuous rhythm of 60 BPM causes the brainwaves and heart rate to synchronize with the rhythm: a process known as 'entrainment,'" according to <a href="http://www.shortlist.com/entertainment/music/scientists-discover-most-relaxing-tune-ever" target="_blank">ShortList.com</a>.

2. Have a makeout session.
Kissing releases chemicals of oxytocin that reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol, according a <a href="http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/news.aspx?id=116267" target="_blank">study</a> presented at the American Association for the Advancement of <keyword id="41551" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="100" keywordseo="science">Science</keyword> in 2009.
3. Watch a funny movie.
Laughter is a proven stress-buster. One <a href="http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/humr.1992.5.issue-4/humr.1992.5.4.343/humr.1992.5.4.343.xml" target="_blank">study</a> published in 2009 in the journal Humor found that laughter is effective at reducing psychological stress. That's because people who laugh appear to have <a href="http://journals.lww.com/amjmedsci/Abstract/1989/12000/Neuroendocrine_and_Stress_Hormone_Changes_During.6.aspx" target="_blank">lower levels of cortisol</a>, which increases in response to stress.
4. Take a yoga class.
Studies show that yoga — through a combination of controlled breathing and specific poses that relax your muscles — <a href="http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02701367.1988.10605493#.Ugzo22T70Wc" target="_blank">reduces anxiety, depression, and fatigue</a>. In a <a href="http://www.ijpp.com/IJPP%20archives/1999_43_2/218-224.pdf" target="_blank">study</a> of 50 medical students, scientists found that yoga led to higher test scores as a result of improved concentration, lowered irritability levels, and a more upbeat outlook on life.
5. Eat chocolate.
According to Anna Magee, co-author of the <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stress-Diet-Revolutionary-Lifestyle-Slimmer/dp/1848507798">The De-Stress Diet</a>, research has shown that 40 grams of dark chocolate a day can help us cope with stress by releasing "happy chemicals" known as beta endorphins in the brain.
6. Create a "mental trigger."
This is something in your head that <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/knowing-how-to-spontaneously-relax-is-the-key-to-winning-under-pressure-2012-7">will snap you into a calm state</a>, usually before engaging in a particularly strenuous activity. The method is described in the "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0743277465/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=0743277465&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=spacforrent-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=0743277465">The Art of Learning</a>" by Josh Waitzkin as spontaneous relaxation.
"A physiological connection is formed between the routine and the activity it precedes," Waitzkin, a Tai Chi grandmaster, writes. The routine is anything that you perceive as calming — taking a bath, listening to music, or sitting on a bench, for example. During brief recovery periods, pro-athletes will use this technique to quickly wind-down before jumping back into the game.
7. Get a pet.
Studies show that people with companion animals, including dogs and cats, <a href="http://www.aiam.com.au/resources/files/proceedings/sydney1996/PUB_Pro96_RichardAvanzino02.pdf" target="_blank">have lower blood pressure</a> and are more chilled out when comforted by a furry friend.
8. Grab a drink.
We don't suggest going hog wild — as too much alcohol can <a href="http://healthland.time.com/2013/02/08/sleeping-it-off-how-alcohol-affects-sleep-quality/" target="_blank">lead to a less restful sleep</a>, among other problems — but drinking, at least in moderation, has been <a href="http://secure.ce-credit.com/articles/100623/Reduce_Stress.pdf" target="_blank">shown to knock down stress</a> levels.
9. Chew gum.
Whatever the flavor, studies find that <a href="http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0031938409000687" target="_blank">chewing gum lowers stress levels</a> and improves concentration because it reduces the amount of cortisol in the saliva.
10. Ignore your phone.
At least if it doesn't involve work. Research from the <a href="http://www.bps.org.uk/news/turn-your-smart-phone-beat-stress" target="_blank">British Psychological Society</a> found that compulsively checking text messages, alerts, and updates made people really stressed out.
People benefited from using their smartphone to manage work load but once they began using it for personal things, the "work load management benefits [were] displaced by the pressure to keep abreast with their new expanded virtual social life," according researchers.

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