No ‘harsh action’ against strays till SC order: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has instructed Delhi departments to refrain from harsh actions against stray dogs pending the Supreme Court’s final order on relocation. This directive follows widespread protests against the SC’s earlier relocation order, advocating for humane methods like sterilization and immunization. The government will maintain a ‘watch and ward’ approach and plans a…

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When one MiG beat four US fighter jets: After 6 decades of service, IAF’s icon prepares for final touchdown in Chandigarh

Air Marshal Prithvi Singh Brar recounts his experiences flying the MiG-21, highlighting its crucial role in the 1971 Indo-Pak War and its significance as a training platform for generations of IAF pilots. Despite its eventual ‘flying coffin’ tag, Brar remembers the MiG-21 with fondness, emphasizing its reliability and the skills it instilled in pilots.

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‘Paradha’ pre-release event: Director Praveen Kandregula says women-centric films deserve box office wins too – Read

Director Praveen Kandregula is advocating for more women-centric narratives in Telugu cinema with his upcoming film, ‘Paradha,’ starring Anupama Parameswaran. He highlighted the industry’s imbalance and expressed hope that ‘Paradha,’ along with other female-led films, will achieve commercial success. Dulquer Salmaan will distribute the film in Kerala, and the movie features music by Gopi Sundar.

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When 1 MiG beat 4 US fighter jets: After 6-decade service, IAF icon prepares for final touchdown

Air Marshal Prithvi Singh Brar recounts his experiences flying the MiG-21, highlighting its crucial role in the 1971 Indo-Pak War and its significance as a training platform for generations of IAF pilots. Despite its eventual ‘flying coffin’ tag, Brar remembers the MiG-21 with fondness, emphasizing its reliability and the skills it instilled in pilots.

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Thiruvananthapuram Medical College bars faculty from public criticism of govt policies, institutional matter

Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Principal Dr. P.K. Jabbar has directed senior faculty and department heads not to issue public statements without approval, warning of disciplinary action for media or social media criticism. The move follows remarks by doctors Mohandas and Harris Chirakkal on stalled cadaver organ transplantation and policy lapses, sparking debate over transparency and academic…

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GGH professor Dr Sumita Shankar bags design patent for novel device

Dr Sumita Shankar’s innovative limb decongestion sleeve secures recognition. The device, co-invented by Dr Krithi Nandoori, is cost-effective. It addresses limb swelling, venous congestion, and complex wounds. The design has a 10-year protection under the Designs Act, 2000. The team plans clinical validation and academic publications. Dr Shankar heads the plastic surgery department at Govt…

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Ambulance row: TN health minister Ma Subramanian slams Edappadi K Palaniswami over threat to staff; EMRI issues clarification

Health Minister Ma Subramanian has condemned former Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami for allegedly threatening health staff and ambulance drivers involved in patient transfers. Palaniswami accused the government of disrupting his rallies with ambulances, even warning drivers would become patients if it recurred. GVK EMRI clarified an ambulance delay near Palaniswami’s meeting was due to…

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