Lucknow: An inquiry has been launched in the ophthalmology department of King George’s Medical University (KGMU) after a patient was allegedly asked to buy costly items, including a lens for cataract surgery, from the open market.A four-member committee has started collecting evidence and has recorded statements of the patient, family members and staff. Initial findings…
Beloved actress Christina Applegate’s close circle is understandably worried after her recent hospitalization linked to her battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Sources reveal that she is encountering serious obstacles, and those around her are acutely aware of the fragile state of her health. Nevertheless, Applegate is said to keep her spirits high, embodying a remarkable resilience…
Today ushers in a serene atmosphere where focus and collaboration shine brightly, easing any worries that linger. Love flourishes effortlessly, adding a delightful charm to relationships. Professional pursuits are marked by fruitful engagement, and financial stability is bolstered, particularly by family investments. Positive strides in health are evident, but a gentle reminder for mothers to…
Panaji: Two newly built ferries will be commissioned on the Panaji-Betim route at 4.30pm on Friday on the Betim side of the Mandovi river. Currently stationed at the marine workshop at Betim, the ferries are ready for deployment following what officials have described as “fully satisfactory” trials.“The vessels named Salaulim and Kushavati completed trial runs…
UAE approves Foundayo obesity pill offering needle-free weight loss / Image: File In a major healthcare shift, the UAE has approved Foundayo (orforglipron), a once-daily oral obesity pill developed by Eli Lilly. The decision by the Emirates Drug Establishment places the country among the first globally to introduce a needle-free alternative to injectable weight-loss treatments.This…
Kash Patel’s lawsuit against The Atlantic details that the FBI director does not drink to excess, as claimed by the report. The 19-page lawsuit that FBI director Kash Patel filed against the Atlantic and its journalist Sarah Fitzpatrick, over their article on Patel’s drinking problem, which it said is a cause of concern for the…
Karnataka minister Madhu Bangarappa. (File Photo) BENGALURU: Karnataka’s jump to a record 86.4% pass percentage in II PU exam-1 this year follows a series of tightly coordinated interventions by the state primary and secondary education department under minister Madhu Bangarappa, with officials pointing to structural changes rather than a one-time surge.Calling it a result of…
Director Imtiaz Ali reveals ‘Safar’ from ‘Jab Harry Met Sejal’ evolved from a blues track to a ‘country meets blues’ feel, capturing modern life’s restlessness. He highlights Irshad Kamil’s lyrics, ‘idhar ka hi hoon na, udhar ka raha, safar ka hi tha main safar ka raha’, as embodying the contemporary human’s state of flux. Imtiaz…
Rajkot: In a dramatic development linked to the Bhavnagar civic body elections, the Congress’s city unit president has been booked for allegedly kidnapping his own party candidate and is believed to have been detained by police. The candidate at the centre of the row denied any kidnapping in a video on social media.The FIR was…
NEW DELHI: As the special session for the discussion of the Women’s Reservation bill nears, the National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP) has called for political reservation for persons with disabilities as Parliament prepares to deliberate on the Constitution (106th Amendment) Act, which proposes 33 per cent reservation for women in…
