Maharashtra leads India’s organ pledges; Delhi far behind in digital registry

India’s digital organ donation registry has surpassed 4.54 lakh pledges since its launch, with Maharashtra leading the nation. The data highlights a significant state-wise disparity in participation, influenced by awareness and local engagement. While the 30-35 age group shows the highest commitment, younger adults are also actively pledging, and the gender gap is narrowing.

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‘How many of them play domestic cricket?’: Kapil Dev blasts India’s batters after Test series defeat to South Africa

Kapil Dev criticizes India’s batting collapse, attributing it to a lack of domestic cricket exposure. He argues that modern batters, unlike past generations, don’t play enough first-class games to develop skills against quality spin. Dev believes this decline reflects a weakened batting technique for challenging red-ball conditions, emphasizing the need to revive the domestic system.

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Kozhikode Baby Memorial Hospital fire: Blaze erupts during maintenance, patients evacuated; 5 fire tenders dispatched

A fire broke out on the ninth floor of Baby Memorial Hospital in Kozhikode on Saturday morning, prompting an immediate evacuation of patients from the seventh and eighth floors. Firefighters swiftly extinguished the blaze, which is believed to have originated from air-conditioning panels during maintenance work. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported in the…

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How to enter the UAE’s most exclusive Golden Visa circle through superyacht ownership

The UAE’s Golden Visa has expanded beyond traditional investment routes to include superyacht owners and maritime professionals, reflecting the nation’s push to attract global wealth and specialised talent. With high financial thresholds, detailed eligibility rules, and distinct pathways in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, the programme positions the UAE as a leading year-round hub for luxury…

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Céline Dion drops heartfelt Thanksgiving message to ‘slow down, take a deep breath and give thanks’ amid Stiff-Person syndrome diagnosis – Watch

Global music icon Céline Dion, diagnosed with rare stiff-person syndrome in 2022, shared an emotional Thanksgiving message, thanking her family for unwavering support. The debilitating neurological disorder forced her to cancel her ‘Courage’ tour. A recent documentary, ‘I Am Celine Dion,’ chronicles her courageous battle and journey back to music.

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