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Bengaluru doctors give new lease of life to elderly woman with heart condition
10Dec By No Comments
Health

Bengaluru doctors give new lease of life to elderly woman with heart condition

Doctors in Bengaluru have achieved a major medical milestone by successfully performing a rare and highly complex robotic double valve replacement using the latest-generation Da Vinci Xi Surgical System on an elderly woman giving her a new lease of life. The procedure was led by Dr Sathyaki Nambala, renowned cardiac surgeon and chief of Robotic Cardiac Surgery at Apollo Hospitals, Bengaluru. This landmark surgery marks a significant advancement in bringing complex multi-valve replacement into the domain of minimally invasive, robotic-assisted cardiac care in India. Although robotic double valve replacement was reported in India over a decade ago, those early attempts were limited to first-generation robotic systems. The patient, a 53-year-old elderly woman, presented with severe destruc...
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Recall petition issued for Premier Danielle Smith, 2 more Alberta cabinet ministers
10Dec By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

Recall petition issued for Premier Danielle Smith, 2 more Alberta cabinet ministers

By Jack Farrell The Canadian Press Posted December 10, 2025 2:33 pm Updated December 10, 2025 3:28 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Elections Alberta announced Wednesday a recall petition has been issued for Premier Danielle Smith and two more of her United Conservative Party cabinet ministers. The petitioner seeking to oust the premier, Heather VanSnick, says in her application that Smith has been ignoring local constituents and experts in developing policies.“Ef...
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Alberta legislature passes bill invoking Charter override for 4th time
10Dec By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

Alberta legislature passes bill invoking Charter override for 4th time

Alberta’s governing United Conservatives stayed up into the early pre-dawn hours of Wednesday morning to pass a bill that marks the fourth time in under two months they have used the Charter’s notwithstanding clause. Members of Premier Danielle Smith’s caucus used their majority to pass on third and final reading a bill affecting transgender citizens.The UCP members pounded their desks and shouted “Hear, hear!” after the 2:20 a.m. vote while members of the Opposition NDP — who voted against the bill — shook their heads.Smith was not in the chamber for the final vote.The bill moved quickly through the evening as the United Conservatives used their majority to limit discussion to one hour in each of the final two debate stages.The bill confirms the government’s intention to use the notwithst...
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Trump’s security strategy won’t meddle in Canada’s affairs, Hoekstra says – National
10Dec By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

Trump’s security strategy won’t meddle in Canada’s affairs, Hoekstra says – National

By Kyle Duggan The Canadian Press Posted December 10, 2025 8:26 am Updated December 10, 2025 8:51 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra is downplaying concerns that America’s new national security strategy could lead to his government supporting politically aligned parties in Canada. While Hoekstra says he doesn’t see the U.S. getting involved in domestic politics, he accuses Ontario of doing just that by running an ad on America...
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Paramount makes hostile bid for Warner Bros. days after Netflix’s $72B deal – National
10Dec By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Entertainment, Movies

Paramount makes hostile bid for Warner Bros. days after Netflix’s $72B deal – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Paramount has gone hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, challenging Netflix which reached a US$72 billion takeover deal with the company just days ago. Paramount said Monday that it going straight to Warner Bros. shareholders with a $30 per share in cash offer for the entirety of Warner Bros. Discovery, including its Global Networks segment, asking them to reject the deal with Netflix.That is the same bid that Warner Brothers rejected in favor of the offer from Netflix in a merger that would alter the U.S. entertainment landscape.Paramount criticized the Netflix offer, saying it “exposes WBD shareholders to a protracted multi-jurisdictional regulatory clearance process with an uncertain...
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The Lancet: Depression screening in primary care could save up to Rs 482 billion
10Dec By No Comments
Health

The Lancet: Depression screening in primary care could save up to Rs 482 billion

Integrating universal screening for depression in India`s primary healthcare system could be expected to generate a net savings of Rs 291 billion to Rs 482 billion, a study published in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia has estimated. Researchers, including those from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh and National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in Bengaluru, said the savings is equivalent to 0.19 per cent to 0.32 per cent of the country`s gross domestic product. People aged 20 and older would be cheaper to screen than those above 30, the study found. The researchers also noted that the screening programme could save money if at least 60 per cent of patients receiving treatment go through public healthcare ...
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Instagram May Be Quietly Adding AI-Generated Headlines to Your Posts
10Dec By No Comments
Life Style

Instagram May Be Quietly Adding AI-Generated Headlines to Your Posts

Few of us are under the illusion that we own the content that we post on Instagram, but we do get a say in how that content is presented—w can choose which photos and videos we share, what captions appear (or don't appear) on each post, as well as whether or not we include where the image was taken or shared from. We might not control the platform, but we do control the content of our posts—unless those posts are found on search engines like Google. As reported by 404 Media, it appears that Instagram is experimenting with AI-generated SEO titles for users' posts—without those users' input or permission. Take this post for example: Author Jeff VanderMeer uploaded a short video of rabbits eating a banana to his Instagram. The video was posted as-is: There was no caption, location tag, or any...
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Pankaj Tripathi confirms second season of production venture Perfect Family
10Dec By No Comments
Entertainment, Movies

Pankaj Tripathi confirms second season of production venture Perfect Family

Attribute it to beginner’s luck or Pankaj Tripathi’s knack for finding meaningful stories, but the actor’s maiden production Perfect Family has become widely popular. Buoyed by the response to the Gulshan Devaiah, Girija Oak, and Neha Dhupia-led series, the makers have kicked off work on the second season.  For Tripathi, who has produced the family dramedy along with Ajay Rai, the series’ success holds immense emotional value. Confirming to mid-day that the second season is in the works, he shared, “As this was my debut production, seeing the audience embrace the story and its message means a lot. I am happy to extend my support for the next season as well. The love and encouragement from viewers have motivated us to plan the second season, and we look forward to bringing an even more imp...
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Karnataka HC stays govt’s notification mandating one-day menstrual leave
10Dec By No Comments
Health

Karnataka HC stays govt’s notification mandating one-day menstrual leave

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday stayed the state government`s notification mandating one-day menstrual leave a month for working women. The November 9 notification made provision for one day paid menstrual leave per month to women employees aged between 18 and 52 years working in permanent, contractual and outsourced jobs. The stay was granted by a bench of Justice Jyoti M based on a petition filed by Bangalore Hotels` Association and Avirata AFL Connectivity Systems. The petitioners contended that the Karnataka government did not consult them before making such provisions. The menstrual leave was meant for women working in all industries and establishments registered under the Factories Act, 1948, Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961, Plantation Workers Act, 195...
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Canada’s ambassador to U.S. says she’s leaving the role in 2026 – National
9Dec By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

Canada’s ambassador to U.S. says she’s leaving the role in 2026 – National

Canada’s ambassador to the U.S., Kirsten Hillman, said Tuesday she will be leaving her diplomatic post in the new year, after serving as the top envoy representing Canada in Washington, D.C., since 2020. Hillman this year has helped lead the on-and-off, sometimes tense negotiations for a new trade deal with the Trump administration.“I look forward to coming home and sharing more about my next steps,” she said in a statement posted on X.Hillman said she has informed Prime Minister Mark Carney of her decision.“Most recently, as the Canada-U.S. relationship is being rewritten, I have been deeply grateful for Prime Minister Carney’s strong leadership and for the confidence that he has placed in me,” she wrote in her statement.“While there will never be a perfect time to leave, this is the righ...
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