Planning to get inked? Study links tattoos to common skin cancer — but it’s not what you think

New research from Lund University indicates a potential link between tattoos and a higher risk of melanoma. People with tattoos showed a 29% increased likelihood of developing this serious skin cancer. However, no such association was found with squamous cell carcinoma. Experts emphasize the need for more research to understand the biological mechanisms behind this…

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Digital face-off in Karnataka power tussle: DK Shivakumar says ‘walk the talk’; CM Siddaramaiah replies mandate is for 5 years

Karnataka’s leadership tussle intensified as Deputy CM DK Shivakumar and CM Siddaramaiah exchanged cryptic messages on X regarding a purported power-sharing pact. Shivakumar’s post emphasized “walking the talk,” while Siddaramaiah highlighted the five-year mandate and fulfilled promises. Party chief Kharge announced a Delhi meeting with state leaders to resolve the confusion.

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‘Commission bandh hai’: No chairperson, no staff, no help — once a Lifeline for distressed women, Delhi Mahila Aayog now lies defunct

Since Jan 2024, the Delhi Commission for Women has had no chairperson, and no members since July 2024. In May 2024, Women and Child Development dept ordered removal of 223 contractual staffers over “improper” hiring . The last chairperson, Swati Maliwal, resigned after being elected to the Rajya Sabha in Jan 2024.

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