New Delhi: A 12-year-old boy from Bangladesh who had gradually lost the ability to walk normally due to a rare genetic movement disorder has regained mobility after undergoing a specialised “brain pacemaker” surgery at a private hospital.The child was suffering from DYT1 dystonia, a rare inherited neurological condition that causes severe involuntary muscle contractions, abnormal…
The Centre on Wednesday prohibited sugar exports with immediate effect till September 30 or until further orders, as the government moved to curb domestic prices and ensure adequate local availability amid concerns over lower production.In a notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), the government amended the export policy for sugar under…
Monsoon triggers spike in viral fevers Hyderabad: A spell of cooler weather, high humidity and early monsoon showers has triggered a surge in seasonal illnesses across Telangana, with both govt and private hospitals reporting a sharp rise in outpatient visits.Doctors said cases of viral fevers, dengue, chikungunya and typhoid have increased over the past few…
A former employee of a technology firm has alleged religious harassment, workplace discrimination and forced resignation, following which a complaint has been lodged with Hinjawadi Police in Pune and a legal notice served on the company. PUNE: A former employee of a technology firm has alleged religious harassment, workplace discrimination and forced resignation, following which…
Mumbai: A viral Instagram post pointing at the poor condition of the skate park beneath the Hindmata flyover in Dadar (East) had the Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde conduct an inspection and order an immediate clean-up of the facility.The post, uploaded by a resident, Harsh Chaubey, showed heaps of dust and garbage inside the skate park…
Ahmedabad: A life convict serving sentences in separate murder and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) cases escaped from Sabarmati Central Jail in the city on Monday after allegedly evading security personnel and walking out through the main gate, police said.The escape came to light during a routine headcount conducted at the jail’s Bada…
A tender kind of happiness follows you today. The Moon supports family matters, and Jupiter blesses your emotional world, so good news from children or younger ones can brighten the whole house. Even the air feels softer after that.You’ll also feel more romantic than usual. It’s one of those days when a simple song, a…
Ancient Sanskrit manuscripts Panaji: Goa’s Sanskrit manuscripts are facing the threat of climate change, said former Goa state museum director Laxman Pitre, who was instrumental in setting up the museum at its previous location at Patto.Speaking at the daylong symposium on history of Sanskrit manuscripts in Goa, Pitre said that rising humidity and moisture pose…
Chief minister DK Shivakumar interacts with people and receives their grievances at his official residence, Krishna, in Bengaluru Bengaluru: Chief minister DK Shivakumar, former CM Siddaramaiah, and state Congress president BK Hariprasad are expected to be summoned to Delhi this week for consultations with the Congress high command on expanding the cabinet.Rahul Gandhi, who is…
Gorakhpur: In a significant boost to its research and innovation profile, Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology (MMMUT), Gorakhpur, received patent for green technology aimed at treating industrial wastewater and promoting sustainable chemical processes, the university informed.The patent was awarded to MMUT for invention titled ‘Chitosan–ZSM-5 Biocomposite Photocatalyst’, under the guidance of Prof Rajesh Kumar…
