NEW DELHI: Blind users struggle with navigating unfamiliar indoor spaces, reading signs or understanding visual cues. And, most people take this for granted. This problem is what pushed 20-year-old Nimar Sharma, a student at Chitkara University on the outskirts of Chandigarh, to build Blind Bridge, an accessibility-focused app that aims to make everyday navigation easier…
Mangaluru: To mark World Thalassaemia Day, KMC Hospital Attavar, Mangaluru, organised a free HLA (human leukocyte antigen) typing camp in association with department of paediatric haematology-oncology, Kasturba Hospital, Manipal, Friday.The camp saw strong participation, with families from across the region attending. Patients, along with their siblings and parents, underwent HLA typing — a crucial step…
Bengaluru: A 28-year-old garment factory worker allegedly died by suicide at his residence in Srigandhanagar in north Bengaluru after reportedly being distressed over the breakdown of a live-in relationship.The deceased, Tippeswamy, was a native of Chitradurga, police said. Based on a complaint filed by his parents, police registered a case of abetment to suicide against…
Rajasthan Royals (AP Photo) Rajasthan Royals created an unwanted IPL record during their clash against Gujarat Titans in Jaipur after conceding 229/4, marking the seventh time this season they have allowed opponents to cross the 200-run mark.With that, Rajasthan Royals equalled the all-time IPL record for conceding 200-plus totals most times in a single season.Conceding…
AMSTERDAM: Health experts raced to contain a potential spread of hantavirus as two suspected cases emerged on Friday far from the luxury cruise liner where the outbreak started.The latest reports involved a man who fell ill after leaving the ship and a woman who became sick after sitting near an infected cruise passenger on a…
MUMBAI: Discussions across medical forums in recent weeks have centred around “problems” with the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act after two court interventions put gynaecologists under scrutiny.“Why are doctors being made scapegoats?” asked senior Mumbai gynaecologist Dr Sudhir Naik, reflecting the anger in medical circles.In one case, an FIR was filed against a gynaecologist…
In 2027, most Indian cities will show a decline in crime rate. That is a safe prediction to make. Historical precedent suggests crime rates in large Indian cities fall sharply in a Census year.This is not because of better policing, but because of a mathematical glitch — one that the National Crime Records Bureau mentions…
Michael Jackson, the King of Pop; was one of the most profound voices of his generation. Behind the moonwalk, the music, and the magic was a man who thought deeply about love, truth, purpose, and what it means to truly live. He left behind words that hit just as hard as any beat he ever…
More than a decade after the launch of the Centre’s flagship Jan Suraksha programmes, claims amounting to nearly Rs 25,160 crore have been paid out under two major insurance schemes, with enrolments include several crores across life cover, accident insurance and pension initiatives. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, marking 11 years of the Jan Suraksha schemes…
Mangaluru: A family’s decision to honour a loved one’s final wish turned grief into a life-changing gift.Balakrishna Bhat, 57, from Kairangala, died of an intracranial bleed at Wenlock District Hospital Tuesday. Even in death, he gave life and hope to others through tissue donation.As his internal organs could not be harvested due to technical issues,…
