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Mumbai docs revive independence in woman suffering from Parkinson`s Disease
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Mumbai docs revive independence in woman suffering from Parkinson`s Disease

A woman in her 60s who was suffering from progressive Parkinson’s Disease for several years has shown significant improvement after advanced brain surgery. Mumbai doctors gave her hope after conducting a Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery. It was by Dr Manish Baldia at Wockhardt Hospitals in Mumbai Central, following initial diagnosis and treatment by Dr Prashant Makhija, consultant neurologist. The patient initially presented with gradual slowing of movements, difficulty in walking, reduced speech clarity, and tremors in her limbs.  Like many patients, she initially attributed these symptoms to ageing and consulted multiple physicians before being evaluated for a neurological condition. Upon consultation with Dr Makhija, she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and started on medi...
Anil Kapoor`s action thriller 24 to arrive on JioHotstar
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Anil Kapoor`s action thriller 24 to arrive on JioHotstar

JioHotstar is set to bring back Anil Kapoor’s 24, the slick, action thriller that became a standout in India’s long-format storytelling space. Led by Anil Kapoor in one of his most definitive roles, the show built a strong following for its real-time narrative, sharp pacing, and high production value, something that still feels distinctive even today. Episodes from both seasons of the high-octane thriller will be available to stream on JioHotstar, April 24th onwards, with 8 episodes dropping every Friday.  The return of 24 comes at a time when audiences are increasingly leaning into fast-paced, genre-driven content, making its arrival on JioHotstar particularly timely. With its tightly woven plotlines and relentless sense of urgency, the series has remained a strong recall title for viewe...
Follow the Best Deals From Amazon’s Big Spring Sale in Real Time
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Follow the Best Deals From Amazon’s Big Spring Sale in Real Time

Daniel Oropeza Daniel Oropeza Shopping Editor Experience Daniel is Lifehacker's Shopping Editor covering tech deals and reviewing TVs, headphones, speakers, and projectors. He earned his master’s in journalism from Columbia University and has reported for the Miami Herald. He lives in Atlanta. Read Full Bio ...
Woman with severe endometriosis, 10-cm cysts on ovaries finally becomes mother
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Woman with severe endometriosis, 10-cm cysts on ovaries finally becomes mother

Gurgaon doctors have given renewed hope to a 30-year-old married working professional (who wished to not be named), who had been struggling with severe period pain for two years, unaware that the underlying cause was severe endometriosis. Her symptoms gradually worsened to the point where routine daily activities became extremely difficult during her menstrual cycle. Multiple ultrasounds showed large ovarian cysts, around 10 centimeters on both ovaries, which were stuck to her uterus. The woman had been referred to several centres, but doctors often suggested removing the ovaries if surgery was performed. She underwent laparoscopic endometriosis cystectomy, where only the diseased portions of her ovaries were removed while preserving the healthy tissue. Complete clearance of such extensiv...
Diddy’s legal team asks appeals court to overturn conviction, sentence – National
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Diddy’s legal team asks appeals court to overturn conviction, sentence – National

Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs were back in federal court on Thursday to appeal his prison sentence for his conviction on two prostitution-related charges. Combs, 56, is currently serving more than four years in prison and received a fine of US$500,000, the maximum possible, for his conviction on federal prostitution-related offences in October. He will also be under five years’ supervised release after serving his prison time.In July, Combs was found guilty of two counts of prostitution, including the transportation of his ex-girlfriend Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura to engage in prostitution. He was also found guilty of the transportation of another former girlfriend, who testified under the pseudonym “Jane,” for the same purposes.The disgraced rap mogul’s legal team is currently trying to p...
Indore doctors save one-year-old`s life after fish jumps into his throat
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Indore doctors save one-year-old`s life after fish jumps into his throat

A routine task of cleaning a home aquarium turned into a medical emergency for an Indore family after a fish jumped into their toddler`s throat. Doctors surgically removed the fish from the one-year-old boy, officials said on Thursday. The freak incident occurred on April 3, when the child`s elder siblings were cleaning their aquarium and playing with ornamental fish kept in a net. A fish suddenly jumped out of the net and fell into the toddler`s mouth while he was laughing loudly, officials said. Panicked family members rushed the boy to the Government Maharaja Yashwantrao Hospital (MYH). Head of the ENT department at MYH, Dr Yamini Gupta, told PTI, "The nearly three-inch fish was alive and flapping vigorously as it was stuck in his throat. It caused injuries, and blood mixed with sa...
How Brick Finally Helped Me Reduce My Screen Time
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How Brick Finally Helped Me Reduce My Screen Time

I've written before about various software tricks to nudge a smartphone toward dumb-phone territory: stripping the home screen down to essentials, enabling greyscale mode, scheduling downtime windows. I tried all of it, and for a time it worked for me, but only in the way that hiding a bag of chips in a high cabinet works—technically an obstacle, but not really a barrier. One tap to "Ignore Limit," and I'm back to scrolling. The problem is that the key to unlock everything is right there in your pocket. Turns out I needed a small device called Brick to physically restrain me create a physical barrier, and I can feel my screen time habits finally change for the better. How Brick works with your smartphoneBrick is a small NFC fob—roughly the size of an AirPods case—paired with an app. You ...
Kubbra Sait has Sankalp reunion with Nana Patekar, Sanjay Kapoor
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Kubbra Sait has Sankalp reunion with Nana Patekar, Sanjay Kapoor

Actress Kubbra Sait shared a glimpse of the “grand slam Sankalp” reunion, featuring names such as Nana Patekar, Prakash Jha, and Sanjay Kapoor, among others. Kubbra took to Instagram, where she shared a string of pictures from her luncheon with the cast and crew of the socio-political drama series helmed by Prakash Jha.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Kubbra Sait (@kubbrasait) For the caption, she wrote: “The grand slam Sankalp reunion!! How could we not celebrate in true prakashjproductions style… lunch + laughs always So much LOVE.” The show, which also stars Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub and Neeraj Kabi, explores how power is manufactured not through elections, but through mentorship...
Caitlyn Jenner claims late friend Sophia Hutchins owed her over $600K – National
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Caitlyn Jenner claims late friend Sophia Hutchins owed her over $600K – National

Caitlyn Jenner claims her late friend Sophia Hutchins owed her over $600,000 in Canadian dollars before her death in 2025. In a March 27 creditor’s claim, viewed and obtained by People and other entertainment industry publications, Jenner alleged that Hutchins had US$439,095.88 ($608, 478.14 CAD) in unpaid expenses. (Global News has not independently viewed the court documents.)Hutchins, a longtime friend and manager of Jenner, died in an ATV crash last July. Hutchins, 29, was operating the vehicle near Jenner’s home in Malibu, Calif., when she collided with a moving car and was thrown 350 feet down a ravine. 0:38 Caitlyn Jenner slams Donald Trump’s transgender ban as ‘very, very disappointing’...
High lead levels found in soil near battery recycling units across India: Study
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High lead levels found in soil near battery recycling units across India: Study

A new study has found high levels of lead contamination in soil near battery recycling units across Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, raising concerns about public health and environmental safety. The analysis, `Soiled with Lead: from Battery Recycling,` was carried out by Toxics Link, an environmental research and advocacy organisation, and published on Wednesday. The authors examined 23 soil samples collected near lead-acid battery recycling units in selected cities, including locations close to residential areas, local communities, and primary schools. "All samples showed evidence of widespread lead contamination ranging from 100 parts per million (ppm) to 43,800 ppm," said the analysis. With reference to the Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) ...