A Tennessee optometrist has pleaded guilty to a multimillion-dollar healthcare fraud scheme that federal prosecutors say cheated Medicare and other government programs out of millions of dollars over several years.48-year-old Helen Boerman of Brentwood admitted earlier this week that she defrauded Medicare of approximately $6.9 million through false billing tied to her eye care practice,…
Tanishaa Mukerji has opened up about the changing culture in Bollywood, saying the film industry today feels far more “corporate” and emotionally disconnected compared to the environment she grew up witnessing as a child.In a recent chat with Mamaraazzi, Tanishaa reflected on how relationships, integrity and passion for cinema have gradually taken a backseat to…
Gautam Gambhir (ANI image) Despite enjoying major success as both an international cricketer and head coach, Gautam Gambhir has come under sharp criticism from former India cricketer Atul Wassan, who accused him of being a “bully” within team environments.Gambhir took over as head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team on July 10, 2024, replacing…
A secret tunnel has been discovered in Bloxham village, Oxfordshire. This discovery confirms old village tales of hidden passages. The tunnel likely served as an escape route for Catholics during religious conflicts. Image Credit: Bloxham Underground Tunnel Society Think of yourself entering an elegant, ancient cottage right in the centre of Oxfordshire and finding that…
Your day has the smell of packed food and open skies. Plans for an enjoyable family picnic or short outing seem promising this week, as the Moon encourages togetherness and Venus provides comfort. Even if it means just driving out to a lake or park, your spirits will feel lifted! People around you seem friendlier….
New Delhi: Delhi recorded the highest level of jail overcrowding in the country, according to the Prison Statistics 2024 report released by National Crime Records Bureau. The city’s prisons housed 19,512 inmates against a sanctioned capacity of 10,026, resulting in an occupancy rate of 194.6%, followed by Meghalaya (163.5%), Jammu & Kashmir (148.3%) and Madhya…
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government is planning to draw a policy in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 that would empower government agencies and institutions to formally recognise individuals’ existing skills and competencies through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).While exploring a resolution for over 130 students who were allegedly duped by Bandra’s Dr Baliram…
Vindhya.Pabolu@timesofindia.comBengaluru: Imagine paying over Rs 6,000 for a high-speed internet connection, only to be left with no internet and or refund. That’s what happened to a Varthur Main Road resident who moved the 3rd Additional District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission of Bangalore Urban, alleging deficiency in service. The commission ordered a full refund of the…
Chennai: The RBI has accorded approval to Kotak Mahindra Bank to acquire an aggregate holding of up to 9.9% of the paid-up share capital or voting rights in the century-old City Union Bank (CUB).CUB informed the stock exchanges on Thursday that it received the communication from the RBI on Wednesday.The approval is subject to compliance…
IMD has forecast a possible change in weather from May 11 under the influence of a western disturbance Gurgaon: Clear skies over the past 24 hours have raised the minimum temperature across the city by 3-4 degrees Celsius after a brief spell of relatively cooler weather earlier this week.The city’s minimum temperature on Thursday was…
