Pune: State medical education minister Hasan Mushrif has said that amid growing challenges like oral cancer, tooth decay and gum diseases, private institutions must take the lead to provide quality preventive healthcare services and conduct awareness campaigns, especially for citizens in rural areas where penetration of oral and dental healthcare is low.Mushrif was speaking at…
Margao: Election fever is catching on as 2027 draws closer, with BJP state general secretary Narendra Sawaikar setting the local political grapevine buzzing earlier this week with a cryptic post on Facebook.“Rohan got ‘sanket’ (a signal) that two fighter jets had taken off. Now, the Airport Authority has begun the task of searching for this…
President Droupadi Murmu confers the Padma Shri to Dr Prateek Sharma for his outstanding contribution in the field of medicine, in the sub specialty of gastroenterology, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi, on June 23. The story of Dr Prateek Sharma, one of the world’s leading gastroenterologist, educator, professor, researcher and doctor extraordinaire, is…
Punjab Kings’ Priyansh Arya (R) and Cooper Connolly celebrate their partnership. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Unbeaten in IPL 2026 so far, Punjab Kings have found a winning formula built not just on performances, but on a strong dressing-room culture — something all-rounder Cooper Connolly says is driving their success.Punjab Kings continued their dominant run with…
Voters in Chennai on April 23rd face a challenging election day with IMD predicting sweltering heat and high humidity. CHENNAI: People stepping out to cast their vote on April 23 should be prepared to wait in long queues under sweltering conditions as IMD has warned that hot and humid weather may persist.Daytime temperatures may touch…
Actor R Madhavan and Infosys founder Narayana Murthy may come from completely different worlds, but they once shared a memorable conversation on stage that went far beyond business and economics. The interaction took place during the India-Singapore Exposition in August 2007, where Madhavan was invited to interview Murthy in front of a live audience.What made…
Production designer Rupin Suchak, known for films like “Go Goa Gone” and “Dhurandhar,” reveals how designing Alia Bhatt’s home transformed his career, opening doors to interior design. He reflects on the contrasting demands of film sets versus homes, emphasizing that his core goal — creating emotionally memorable spaces — remains unchanged across mediums. Rupin Suchak…
There is a calmness to Harmanpreet Singh when he speaks. Not the kind that comes from a lack of pressure, but the kind that develops after living with it for years. Ahead of a packed sporting calendar featuring the Asian Games and the Commonwealth Games, the Indian men’s hockey team captain sat down with Bangalore…
Oil prices inched higher on Thursday as hopes of possible agreement between the US and Iran were offset by Iran’s fresh strikes on US bases. Around 9:30, WTI Crude was trading at $92.03 per barrel, up 3.78%. At the same time, Brent Crude stood at $97.74, higher by 3.66% as situation in the Middle East…
