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Damien Martyn suffering from meningitis; know more about the disease

1Jan

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Damien Martyn suffering from meningitis; know more about the disease

Former Australia batsman Damien Martyn is currently hospitalised in Queensland in an induced coma after suffering from meningitis. As the outpour of comforting messages and a speedy recovery by cricketers and fans not only all over the world but also in India continues, it also brings to light meningitis, a devastating disease that can severely affect one`s health. While it has not been revealed whether the meningitis suffered by Martyn is bacterial or viral, here`s all you need to know about the disease: What is meningitis? As per the World Health Organisation (WHO), meningitis is a devastating disease that is deadly and often results in serious long-term health issues and it continues to remain a global health challenge. Meningitis is the inflammation of the tissues surrounding th...

1Jan

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The Best Apps for Tracking Any New Year’s Resolution

What kind of New Year’s resolution you make depends on your unique goals—which means you need a way to track your progress that is just as unique. If your resolution is to cut back on social media use and your friend’s is to run a faster mile, you won’t measure success the same way. Even if you swear 2026 is the year you spend less time on your phone (which I've sworn every year), tap into the power of handheld tech and use these apps to keep yourself on track.I like all the best general progress tracking apps, but when it comes to resolutions, you are looking at something time-bound and specific by its very nature, so you should try apps that are tailored more to what you're doing.What are the most common New Year’s resolutions?Per Statista, the top New Year’s resolutions among people who...

Jupiter Marathon Thane: Children with cerebral palsy join cancer survivors

1Jan

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Jupiter Marathon Thane: Children with cerebral palsy join cancer survivors

In a powerful display of courage and inclusion, about 50 children with cerebral palsy will take the lead in a special run at the Jupiter Marathon Thane 2026, running alongside nearly 100 cancer survivors who are participating to spread hope, resilience, and awareness. Their presence is to symbolise that battles may differ, but bravery unites us all. Scheduled for January 4, the marathon — organised by Jupiter Hospital with the theme `Let’s Outrun Cancer` — is designed to transform public awareness into action. With cancer cases in India rising by nearly 15 per cent in the last five years, the marathon aims to break fear, encourage timely screenings, and highlight the power of early detection. Flagging off at 5:30 am from Singhania School Ground in Thane, the marathon expects over 6,000 p...

Isiah Whitlock Jr., ‘The Wire’ and ‘Veep’ actor, dead at 71 – National

1Jan

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Entertainment, Movies

Isiah Whitlock Jr., ‘The Wire’ and ‘Veep’ actor, dead at 71 – National

Isiah Whitlock Jr., an actor who made frequent memorable appearances on the HBO series The Wire and Veep and in five films with director Spike Lee, died Tuesday. He was 71. Whitlock’s manager Brian Liebman told The Associated Press in an email that the actor died in New York after a short illness.Whitlock played openly corrupt state Sen. Clay Davis on 25 episodes across the five seasons of The Wire.Davis, a fan-favourite character, was known for his profane catchphrase — “sheee-it” — delivered by Whitlock in moments of triumph and blunt honesty. The actor first used the phrase in his first film with Lee, 2002’s The 25th Hour, when his detective character discovers a cache of drugs hidden in a couch.“It’s a big, big, big loss,” Lee said in a phone call with the AP on Tuesday night. “I’m goi...

Vecna vs Netflix: Stranger Things finale causes massive streaming meltdown

1Jan

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Vecna vs Netflix: Stranger Things finale causes massive streaming meltdown

On December 31, Netflix released the final episode of the Duffer Brothers web series Stranger Things. The app gave up on followers even as they curled up at home to watch the over two-hour episode that concluded a ten-year odyssey, which led to a meme frenzy on X (previously Twitter). Better still? This was what some fans had anticipated. Fans express rage on social media Many fans posted things like, "Wanna bet Netflix crashes again?" on X prior to the Stranger Things finale`s release on Netflix on New Year`s Eve. and "I beg you, Netflix, don`t crash." However, they weren`t so fortunate since, as was to be expected, the app briefly failed as soon as they logged in to watch the show. "Bro, Netflix crashed once more! A fan posted a screenshot of the problem they were getting on X and wro...

Mumbai to Shanghai: Hosp performs unique 5,000 km cross-border remote surgery

1Jan

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Mumbai to Shanghai: Hosp performs unique 5,000 km cross-border remote surgery

A city hospital has successfully performed remote robotic surgeries on two patients in Mumbai with the help of a surgeon based in Shanghai, highlighting the advancement in the medical field here. It was conducted with the operating surgeon Dr. TB Yuvaraja, director (Group), Uro-Oncology and Robotic Surgery, Kokilaben Hospital, located in Shanghai, over 5,000 kilometres away, This milestone, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital Mumbai says is historic because it marks the first clinical application of the Toumai Remote Robotic Surgery System in India across borders, following approval by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), and represents a significant advancement in the country’s remote surgical capabilities. The landmark procedures were performed on two patients in M...

Do You Really Need to Check With a Doctor Before Starting to Exercise?

1Jan

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Do You Really Need to Check With a Doctor Before Starting to Exercise?

I’m sure you’ve heard it everywhere: Check with a doctor before beginning any exercise program. This is the standard disclaimer on fitness advice of any sort, which most of us probably ignore. But should you? Not necessarily, it turns out.Why are you supposed to check with a doctor before exercising?The concern underlying this oft-repeated statement is that there are rare cases where a person can die suddenly during exercise. When this happens, it’s usually in a person who (a) had some kind of underlying medical issue; (b) was not used to exercising; and (c) did very intense exercise that they were unprepared for. For a long time, there was a sense among many medical and fitness professionals that the best way to handle the issue was to focus on the first part: the people who had an underl...

Mickey Rourke facing eviction from L.A. home over $60K in unpaid rent – National

31Dec

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Entertainment, Movies

Mickey Rourke facing eviction from L.A. home over $60K in unpaid rent – National

Actor Mickey Rourke is facing eviction in Los Angeles after allegedly failing to pay nearly US$60,000 in rent. The Oscar-nominated actor received a three-day notice to pay rent or vacate the premises on Dec. 18 and failed to comply, according to court documents filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday and viewed by the Los Angeles Times.At the time of the notice, Rourke, 73, owed $59,100 in unpaid rent.The notice was reportedly posted on the property and mailed because “no person of suitable age or discretion” could be found at the home, according to court docs.Rourke signed a lease for the three-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom house for $5,200 a month, which was subsequently raised to $7,000 a month, the filing states.The property’s owner, Eric Goldie, is requesting compensation for lawyer’s f...

Alberta, Quebec referendums likely would fail due to Canadians’ anxiety: pollster

31Dec

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Politics

Alberta, Quebec referendums likely would fail due to Canadians’ anxiety: pollster

By Catherine Morrison The Canadian Press Posted December 31, 2025 2:14 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A pollster says separatist movements in Alberta and Quebec are unlikely to succeed as long as Canadians feel a persistent sense of insecurity and anxiety about the future. David Coletto, whose polling firm Abacus Data has been studying what it calls the “precarity mindset” in Canada for the last year, says that uncertainty would need to ease in order for a “yes” vote to succeed in either province. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and ...

Jupiter Marathon Thane: Nearly 100 cancer survivors will in the 1-km run

31Dec

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Jupiter Marathon Thane: Nearly 100 cancer survivors will in the 1-km run

With cancer cases in India witnessing a nearly 15 per cent increase over the last five years, the Jupiter Marathon Thane 2026 set to place on January 4 is aiming to turn numbers into action. Organised by Jupiter Hospital, the marathon carries the theme `Let’s Outrun Cancer`, focusing sharply on early detection, awareness, and community-led prevention. The marathon will commence at 5:30 am from Singhania School Ground, and is expected to draw over 6,000 participants. Doctors at the hospital note that urban centres such as Thane and Mumbai are witnessing a steady rise in cancer incidence, with lifestyle-driven cancers forming a significant share. Data highlights 1. Breast cancer accounts for the highest number of cancer cases among women 2. Head and neck cancers are the most common ...