Ignorance of strokes, arriving late to hosp raise risk of disability, death, say doctors
Goa doctors are concerned about stroke patients arriving late for treatment due to a lack of awareness about warning signs and the time-sensitive nature of care. This delay, often exacerbated by seeking help from unqualified practitioners, leads to preventable permanent disability or death. Experts emphasize that quick recognition and immediate hospital intervention are crucial for…
Gold prices slide: Yellow metal dips Rs 4,100 per 10g; drops below $4,000 mark globally
Gold prices experienced a sharp decline, falling below $4,000 an ounce globally and by Rs 4,100 to Rs 1,21,800 per 10 grams in Delhi. This drop, attributed to easing US-China trade tensions reducing safe-haven demand, pushed gold to a three-week low. Silver also saw a significant correction.
Why Chetan Bhagat moved to Dubai and how the city became the muse for his new book
Chetan Bhagat, India’s bestselling author, has quietly moved to Dubai seeking calm, discipline, and creative renewal. He says the city’s quiet energy and distance from fame helped him rediscover focus and “the old Chetan Bhagat,” shaping his latest novel 12 Years: My Messed-Up Love Story, a return to writing born from solitude rather than spotlight.
Odisha’s maritime legacy anchors future vision: Parida
Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida highlighted the state’s rich maritime heritage at India Maritime Week 2025. She spoke of ancient sailors who traded with Southeast Asia and invited delegates to the Cuttack Bali Yatra, a testament to Odisha’s cultural and economic resilience.
At a farm in Quepem, youth and kids with HIV learn to cope with life’s challenges
Children and youth living with HIV in Goa face daily discrimination, impacting their education and employment. Residential camps offer vital support, helping them cope with stigma and build confidence. Advances in treatment allow for normal lives, yet societal misconceptions persist, creating challenges in relationships and career aspirations.
Cyclone Montha causes cancellation of 61 trains in Odisha as passengers left stranded
Cyclone ‘Mandous’ has led to the cancellation of 61 trains, impacting approximately 20 services passing through Odisha. Many passengers are stranded as services are cancelled, short-terminated, or diverted across the East Coast Railway zone. Railway officials are coordinating with the IMD and state governments, with field teams deployed for track inspections and proactive restoration efforts…