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Nearly 18,000 people aged 18-45 died due to heart attack in Haryana in 6 yrs
20Mar By No Comments
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Nearly 18,000 people aged 18-45 died due to heart attack in Haryana in 6 yrs

Nearly 18,000 people in the age group of 18-45 died due to heart attacks or heart failures in Haryana between January 2020 and January 2026, the Assembly was informed on Wednesday, March 18. The government shared this information in the House in a written reply to a question from a Congress MLA, who had sought to know the "year-wise and district wise number of youths in the 18-45 years of age group who have died due to heart attack/heart failure in Haryana from the year 2020 till date, and whether the government has conducted any study or survey to ascertain whether these deaths have any co-relation with COVID-19 infection or COVID-19 vaccinations; if so, the findings of such study/survey together with the action taken by the government in this regard". The House was informed that no suc...
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Taylor Frankie Paul ‘Bachelorette’ season cancelled 3 days before premiere – National
20Mar By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Entertainment, Movies

Taylor Frankie Paul ‘Bachelorette’ season cancelled 3 days before premiere – National

Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of The Bachelorette, which was slated to premiere on Sunday, will not be moving forward. ABC has decided to pull Season 22 after a video surfaced on Thursday, released by TMZ, allegedly showing a 2023 domestic violence incident involving Paul and her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen.“In light of the newly released video just surfaced today, we have made the decision to not move forward with the new season of The Bachelorette at this time, and our focus is on supporting the family,” Disney Entertainment Television said in a statement.Disney’s statement didn’t include details on what the network planned to do with the show’s time slot.Following the news of the season cancellation on Thursday afternoon, Paul said in a statement from her spokesperson: “Taylor is very...
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Apple Is Finally Letting You Use Your Own Payment Method in Family Sharing
20Mar By No Comments
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Apple Is Finally Letting You Use Your Own Payment Method in Family Sharing

Apple is making a big change to Family Sharing with iOS 26.4: Once the update hits, you'll be able to use your own payment method in Family Sharing groups that have Purchase Sharing turned on. This might sound small, but it's a significant change to how Apple handles payments in these situations. Payment Sharing no longer exclusively goes through the family organizer Payment Sharing can be a convenient way for Family Sharing groups to take advantage of shared plans and content. That could include subscriptions, like Apple One, Apple Music, Apple TV, or Apple News+; purchased music from iTunes; movies and TV shows from the Apple TV app; books from Apple Books; or apps bought on the App Store. It means anyone within the family can access these items, but it also traditionally came with a li...
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Men living in highly polluted regions facing 11 pct sperm DNA damage: Research
20Mar By No Comments
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Men living in highly polluted regions facing 11 pct sperm DNA damage: Research

A comprehensive study has identified a direct correlation between rising atmospheric toxicity and male infertility, revealing that men living in highly polluted regions (AQI >151) experience an 11 per cent decrease in normal sperm integrity compared to those in cleaner environments. The research by Indira IVF, titled “Evaluating the impact of environmental pollution on sperm DNA Fragmentation: A retrospective cohort analysis”, highlights that as the Air Quality Index (AQI) escalates in industrialised cities, there is a corresponding "boom" in male infertility. The study introduces the concept of “pollution bias”, highlighting that worsening air quality is linked to higher levels of abnormal sperm and a steady decline in normal sperm counts. To ensure high diagnostic standards, the stud...
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Call Me Bae: Shruti Haasan teams up with Ananya Panday for Season 2
20Mar By No Comments
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Call Me Bae: Shruti Haasan teams up with Ananya Panday for Season 2

Ananya Panday’s Call Me Bae is returning for Season 2. The new season will boost humour and drama, and explore sisterhood. While the key cast will be a part of this season as well, some new members are all set to bring in unexpected twists. As per the latest update, actress Shruti Haasan has joined the cast of Call Me Bae 2. Shruti Haasan in Call Me Bae The upcoming season of Call Me Bae is set to introduce a new face in a pivotal role. The makers have roped in Shruti Haasan for an important part that is expected to add an interesting layer to the narrative. A few days ago, clips of Shruti shooting in Jodhpur had surfaced online and quickly made the rounds on social media. At the time, however, it was unclear which project the actress was filming for. We can now confirm that those scene...
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Bob Barker’s rep speaks out on ‘Price Is Right’ on-set harassment allegations – National
19Mar By Aditi PawarNo Comments
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Bob Barker’s rep speaks out on ‘Price Is Right’ on-set harassment allegations – National

A representative for the late TV host Bob Barker is speaking out following recent harassment allegations tied to The Price Is Right, after former models alleged a culture of sexual harassment on the set of the game show in a docuseries. “Barker was and is beloved, and people to this day love him,” Barker’s rep Roger Neal told USA Today on Wednesday. He denied the veracity of the allegations, according to the publication.“He was part of the fabric of American pop culture. He was the greatest MC in TV history. I was honoured to have represented him.”In the docuseries, Dirty Rotten Scandals, former models Kathleen Bradley, Holly Hallstorm and former producer Barbara Hunter alleged that they were victims of sexually inappropriate behaviour on the show’s set during its earlier years. ...
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This Powerful Sonos Soundbar/Subwoofer Combo Is $250 Off Right Now
19Mar By No Comments
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This Powerful Sonos Soundbar/Subwoofer Combo Is $250 Off Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. There's nothing sweeter than listening to your favorite album or watching your favorite movie with pristine audio. And if you're a true audiophile, few brands approach the quality Sonos can offer. Right now, Sonos is offering major discounts in the lead-up to Amazon's Big Spring Sale, and the Sonos Beam G2 + Sub Mini combo in particular stands out; it's currently $749, a 25% drop from the $998 list price and the lowest price it yet reached, according to price tracking tools. This soundbar and subwoofer combo is perfect for those who want to keep things minimalistic, whether for space or aesthetic reasons, without sacrificing sound qu...
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Here’s how you can observe a neuro-inclusive Ramadan
19Mar By No Comments
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Here’s how you can observe a neuro-inclusive Ramadan

For many on the neurodivergence spectrum, Ramadan is more than a spiritual journey; it is a significant neurological shift. When a brain thrives on predictability and specific sensory inputs, the sudden change in sleep cycles, hydration, and social stimulation can trigger a cascade of executive dysfunction. Instead of the standard advice to just be patient, neurology experts Dr Prashant Makhija, consultant neurologist, Wockhardt Hospitals in Mumbai Central and Dr Anuradha H K, lead consultant, neurology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru, to provide a brain-first guide to navigating the holy month with science-backed hacks. Conquering Suhoor and sleep inertia Waking up in the predawn hours often triggers sleep inertia, a heavy, disoriented feeling where the brain feels unresponsive. For neu...
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Aspirants 3 star Vartika Tiwari says she wasn`t sure about doing the series
19Mar By No Comments
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Aspirants 3 star Vartika Tiwari says she wasn`t sure about doing the series

Actress Vartika Tiwari is currently seen as Astha in Naveen Kasturia and Sunny Hinduja starrer Aspirants 3, streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Reflecting on her journey, the actress shared that landing the role was as emotional as it was unexpected. How Vartika Tiwari bagged the role “I was on sick leave at the time and honestly not in the best headspace. Out of nowhere, Suvas Kar Das called me for the audition. A casting call from TVF had always been something I had been waiting for, but I wasn’t sure if I was ready - mentally or physically - at the moment,” she said. Opening up about what pushed her to finally take the leap, she added, “Almost two weeks later, my brother got a whiff of it and pushed me to send the test. He was relentless and even shot the audition for me. I’m really gra...
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Pune docs observe rising screen time triggering behavioural issues in children
19Mar By No Comments
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Pune docs observe rising screen time triggering behavioural issues in children

Behavioural issues, once largely associated with adults, are now increasingly being seen in children. There is a worrying surge in problems such as aggression, violent behaviour, irritability, poor attention span, emotional outbursts, and social withdrawal among children. Excessive screen time, early exposure to mobile phones, and a lack of physical and creative activities are the driving factors in children. Experts say parents ignoring early signs can impact a child’s emotional development, academic performance, and long-term mental health, making timely attention more important than ever. It is also why they say parents should stay vigilant and consult the expert without any delay, and seek timely help. From a clinical perspective, excessive screen use directly affects the developing b...
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