North East

Rheumatic diseases can shorten the lifespan

Rheumatic diseases can shorten the lifespan

Rheumatic diseases can not only cause pain and disability but shorten the lifespan of both men and women. Renowned rheumatologists from all over India have expressed their concern about the lack of specialists treating rheumatic diseases that affect one-fourth of Indians. The experts gathered at the inauguration of the Rheumatology Week, a virtual week-long initiative by the Indian Rheumatology Association (IRA) in association with the Integrated Health and Wellbeing (IHW) Council. It focused on making people aware of three major rheumatologic diseases i.e., Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis & Systemic Lupus Erythematous (SLE). Among the speakers, there were Dr. Prof. Alakendu…
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Bigg Boss fame Raiza Wilson’s face surgery goes sideways; Blames dermatologist for forcing her into treatment

Bigg Boss fame Raiza Wilson’s face surgery goes sideways; Blames dermatologist for forcing her into treatment

It isn't an unknown fact that celebrities indulge in cosmetic surgeries. But sometimes when they go wrong, it affects their physical as well as mental health. And a similar incident happened with none other than Tamil actress Raiza Wilson who took to social media to report the unfortunate event. Speaking about the same on Instagram, Raiza said that despite the fact that she 'did not need' the surgery, her dermatologist forced her to go for the same. Sharing the pictures of her face which shows swelling near her right eye, she claimed that there's a tonal difference that she has…
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Total curfew in Delhi from tonight till next Monday, says CM Kejriwal

Total curfew in Delhi from tonight till next Monday, says CM Kejriwal

Delhi will be under complete curfew from tonight to next Monday morning amid a record rise in coronavirus cases that has severely strained the city's resources and health infrastructure.All private offices will Work From Home and only government offices and essential services will be open, sources say. On Sunday, Delhi recorded the biggest jump in its daily Covid tally with 25,462 fresh cases and a positivity rate of nearly 30 per cent, which means almost every third sample being tested in the city is turning out positive. CM Kejriwal had on April 15 announced sweeping restrictions in Delhi, including a…
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Sony introduces FX3 Full-Frame camera

Sony introduces FX3 Full-Frame camera

As the latest addition to Sony’s Cinema Line, Sony India brought the FX3 (model ILME-FX3) camera that combines the best of Sony’s industry-leading digital cinema technology with advanced imaging features from Alpha mirrorless cameras to create the ultimate cinematic look. The FX3 delivers a cinematic look and professional operability and reliability with outstanding image quality and usability. The FX3 boasts first-class focus performance, optical image stabilisation, handheld shooting design and advanced heat dissipation for extended recording times. The FX3 Full-frame Professional Camera will be available at select Sony Centers and Alpha Flagship stores from 8Aprilonwards at Rs 3,99,990.The FX3 flaunts…
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Sony launches BRAVIA X80J Google TV series

Sony launches BRAVIA X80J Google TV series

With the beginning of IPL season, Sony India announced the all-new X80J Google TV series with 4K Ultra HD LED display. The new X80J series offers world of entertainment with Google TV, brought to life in beautiful color by the realism of Sony’s picture and sound technology. Sony’s new TV series available in 189 cm (75), 165 cm (65), 140 cm (55), 126 cm (50) and 108 cm (43) for X80J series. The new lineup of BRAVIA X80J televisions seamlessly integrates Google TV, allows browsing upto 700,000+ movies and TV episodes from across streaming services. Viewers can simply talk to…
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Shaan reacts to 1,700 people testing Corona positive at Kumbh Mela

Shaan reacts to 1,700 people testing Corona positive at Kumbh Mela

Singer Shaan on Friday reacted to a news report on Twitter stating over 1,700 people have tested positive for Covid-19 at Kumbh Mela, Haridwar between April 10 and 14. "Why would God save us.. ??? if we are just not interested in saving ourselves and our families.. Please Please #StayHomeStaySafe," tweeted Shaan. Several Bollywood personalities have reacted to the Kumbh Mela being conducted amid the ongoing second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. "The kumbh mela and political rallies clearly prove that politicians care only about VOTES and not about PEOPLE.In other words they don't care about the people DYING once…
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PM Modi calls for ramping up production of medical grade oxygen

PM Modi calls for ramping up production of medical grade oxygen

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a “comprehensive review meeting” to ensure adequate supply of medical grade oxygen in the country amid a surge in daily cases of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said in a statement on Friday. Taking a review of the current situation of oxygen supply and projected use in the next 15 days across 12 high-burden states, including Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi, the Prime Minister also assessed the data on allocated oxygen to these states. As per officials, the estimates for projected demand of medical grade oxygen on 20th…
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Karnataka CM Yediyurappa tests positive for Covid-19 twice in 9 months

Karnataka CM Yediyurappa tests positive for Covid-19 twice in 9 months

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa today tweeted to say that he had tested positive for the novel coronavirus. In a brief post on Twitter, Mr Yediyurappa said that he was fine but had been hospitalised on the advice of doctors. The 78 year-old Yeddiyurappa was earlier hospitalised on August 2, 2020 after he tested positive for coronavirus."Upon having mild fever, today I got tested for Covid-19 and my report has come out positive. Although I am doing fine, I am being hospitalised based on the advice of doctors. I request all those who have come in my contact recently to…
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CBSE cancels Class 10 board exams, postpones Class 12 exams scheduled for May-June;

CBSE cancels Class 10 board exams, postpones Class 12 exams scheduled for May-June;

The revised dates will be announced after June 1, officials said. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the wake of rising cases of coronavirus disease (Covid-19). The meeting was attended by Union education minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank', education secretary and other officials. In a statement issued after the meeting, the Union education ministry said, "Looking to the present situation of the pandemic and school closures, and also taking in account the safety and well-being of the students, it is decided as follows. The Board Exams for Class 12 to be held…
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OIL-NRL partnership: A synergy for mutual growth and energy security

OIL-NRL partnership: A synergy for mutual growth and energy security

25th March, 2021 was a historic day for the stakeholders of NRL and OIL, and the employees and their families of these two great Organizations. On this day, Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) was signed between BPCL and consortium of OIL & EIL for sale of 43.05 crore shares in NRL to the consortium at a consideration of Rs.9,375.96 crore. EIL paid Rs.700 crore for 3.21 crore shares while OIL bought 39.84 crore shares for Rs. 8,675.96 crore. The remaining 2.29 crore equity shares held by BPCL have been purchased by Government of Assam for Rs. 500.00 crore. With these transactions,…
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