Chennai: A new immunology laboratory offering free or subsidised diagnostic services for economically disadvantaged patients is now open at Madras Medical Mission Hospital. Doctors say it could improve outcomes for nearly 9,000 patients on Tamil Nadu’s kidney transplant waiting list.The HLA — Human Leukocyte Antigen — test, conducted before an organ transplant, maps the unique…
Rupee extended its fall on Monday, opening at an all-time low of 96.20 against the US dollar, slipping 0.2% from its previous close. This comes as the ongoing Middle East conflict continues to cloud sentiments and unsettle markets. With this fall the currency has trimmed 5.5% since the crisis began. Last week, the currency crossed…
India’s Sanju Samson (PTI Photo) Former India batter Aakash Chopra believes Rajat Patidar‘s return to India’s T20I side will have to wait, arguing that the current batting line-up leaves little room for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain despite his impressive performances.Patidar was not included in India’s 16-member squad for the ongoing five-match T20I series against…
The Delhi High Court on Friday upheld the conviction and sentence of actor Rajpal Naurang Yadav and his wife, Radha Rajpal Yadav, in multiple cheque dishonour cases linked to a financial dispute with Murli Projects Pvt. Ltd. In a strongly worded judgment, the Court dismissed 21 petitions filed by the couple, ruling that there was…
1 (Those born on the 1st, 10th, 19th and 28th of any month, are ruled by the Numerology number 1)Power is the most important lesson you need to learn today, and you’ll require an eloquent hand. The number 1 rule is the Sun and you’re able to take charge, think and move things forward. That’s…
Chennai: A 37-year-old contract worker was buried alive when one side of a 10ft-deep pit caved in during sewage work at Gramam Street in Thiruvottiyur early Saturday.The deceased, Bhoominathan of Tiruvannamalai district, was among four workers digging a sewage tank meant for four houses in the locality.Around 4am, Bhoominathan was inside the pit, removing soil…
CM Suvendu Adhikari meets Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday Kolkata: CM Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday met Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi to discuss reviving Bengal’s tea industry and improving the welfare of workers in the state’s textiles sector.“Today’s meeting went well. Apart from financial matters, the finance minister showed particular…
Considering the wind impact, Mumbai has been placed under a ‘red’ alert. MUMBAI: Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde on Sunday said all Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) schools will remain closed till Tuesday and that the closure could be extended by another day or two amid relentless rainfall in the city.According to news agency ANI, Tawde said…
For Bengaluru band Best Kept Secret, this summer marks a major milestone. After performing in several countries over the years, the pop-rock band is set to embark on its first full-fledged multi-city UK tour, with five shows lined up across London, Manchester, Leicester and Swindon, alongside dates in Europe and Asia. For lead vocalist Behram…
Jaipur: A new app-based transport service, Barat Taxi, began trial operations in Jaipur Thursday, offering bike taxi, auto-rickshaw and cab services in the city.The launch brings Jaipur into the Bharat Taxi network, which has already expanded to cities including Delhi-NCR, Chandigarh and Lucknow. According to officials, nearly 13,000 drivers in Jaipur have registered with the…
