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Patrick Graham: ‘Pop culture wrongly suggests serial killers are evil geniuses’
29Mar By No Comments
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Patrick Graham: ‘Pop culture wrongly suggests serial killers are evil geniuses’

He allegedly raped and strangled 16 women, was convicted on two counts of rape and murder, and is now being considered for a release after serving a 16-year prison sentence. Docubay’s documentary, The Dupatta Killer, chronicles the case of Goa’s notorious serial killer, Mahanand Naik, and his 16 victims. But director Patrick Graham—who made his writing and directorial debut with Ghoul (2018), followed by Leila (2019)—claims that his focus was on the victims, the survivor and the family left behind, not the perpetrator. Interestingly, numerous true crime stories have been written on the case, with Vijay Varma-starrer Dahaad (2023) also loosely based on it. In conversation with mid-day, Graham decodes why he doesn’t like to focus on the perpetrator when chronicling such crimes, and why he to...
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High BP can affect kidney function even before symptoms appear, finds study
29Mar By No Comments
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High BP can affect kidney function even before symptoms appear, finds study

Hypertension or high blood pressure can have a significant impact on kidney function, much before clinical symptoms begin to appear, according to a study that stressed the importance of early detection. The research, led by a team from the Medical University of Vienna in Austria, found that high blood pressure can lead to abnormalities in the podocytes -- specialised cells in the renal filter -- even without other pre-existing conditions such as diabetes. "Early detection and treatment could help to slow the progression of kidney disease and prevent long-term damage," said the researchers Rainer Oberbauer and Heinz Regele from the varsity. For the study, published in the journal "Hypertension", the team analysed kidney tissue from a total of 99 patients: who either suffered from high bl...
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Yolanda Saldívar, woman convicted of killing Selena, denied parole – National
29Mar By Aditi PawarNo Comments
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Yolanda Saldívar, woman convicted of killing Selena, denied parole – National

The woman convicted of killing Tejano music legend Selena Quintanilla-Pérez has been denied parole and will continue serving a life sentence for fatally shooting the rising young singer at a Texas motel in 1995, the state’s parole board announced Thursday. Yolanda Saldívar, 64, was up for parole for the first time since the killing of the singer, known to fans as simply Selena.One of the first Mexican American artists to break into the mainstream music scene, Selena shattered barriers for women in Latin music. She was 23 years old and on the verge of crossing over into English-language pop superstardom when she was killed.The singer’s family and Chris Pérez, her widower, expressed gratitude to the Texas Board of Pardon and Paroles.“While nothing can bring Selena back, this decision reaffir...
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‘The wheels are off’: Senior Conservatives think the Poilievre campaign needs a reset – National
28Mar By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

‘The wheels are off’: Senior Conservatives think the Poilievre campaign needs a reset – National

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s campaign desperately needs a reset, according to some veteran Tory campaigners and strategists. The question is whether the former frontrunner for Canada’s next prime minister and his inner circle will acknowledge and address that Donald Trump, not carbon taxes or crime, is the ballot box question, the sources tell Global News.The world changed with U.S. President Trump’s election last year, but seven veteran Conservative campaigners warned Poilievre appears to be fighting yesterday’s fights.“These aren’t little waves lapping at the shore. The Trump stuff is as serious as tsunamis crashing through trees and buildings and bulldozing everything in their path. They have wiped the entire issue set off the table for most of the electorate, and it’s now jus...
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Sam Nivola and Iris Apatow: The White Lotus nepo-baby couple you didn’t know about
28Mar By No Comments
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Sam Nivola and Iris Apatow: The White Lotus nepo-baby couple you didn’t know about

Speaking to Teen Vogue, Nivola said: “I'm so in love, and she's so amazing. I think the thing about moving in with someone is that when you're this young, it's always like, ‘Oh my God, you're going to get sick of them.’ You're going to spend all day, every day together, and then it's going to be routine, and you're going to feel like you've been in a marriage for 30 years. I don't think that would happen with her anyway, just because we're so in love.” Source link
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High sodium key risk factor for obesity: Study
28Mar By No Comments
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High sodium key risk factor for obesity: Study

While sugary foods and beverages are more blamed for the global rise in obesity rates, a new study suggests that sodium -- found in chips, processed meat products, bread, and dairy products, especially cheese -- may also be a significant risk factor. The research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025) highlighted an alarming correlation between sodium intake and obesity, both in terms of overall body fat and abdominal fat. The study, led by researchers from the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare in Finland analysed data from over 5,000 men and women aged 18 and older, examining their sodium intake as well as urine sodium concentration about their obesity status. Notably, all participants were found to exceed the recommended sodium intake of 5 grams or less per da...
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Canada weighs response to Trump’s auto tariffs as Carney meets premiers – National
28Mar By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

Canada weighs response to Trump’s auto tariffs as Carney meets premiers – National

By Catherine Morrison The Canadian Press Posted March 28, 2025 7:49 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size For the second day in a row, Liberal Leader Mark Carney has been pulled away from campaigning to discuss U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs.  Carney, in his role as prime minister, will meet virtually with Canada’s premiers Friday to discuss the country’s response to Trump’s latest duties.The president signed an executive order earlier this week to implement 25 per cent levies on all automobile and auto part imports — his latest move to upend global trade through a massive tariff agenda th...
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Renee Zellweger adds star power to Only Murders in the Building for season 5
28Mar By No Comments
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Renee Zellweger adds star power to Only Murders in the Building for season 5

Academy Award-winning actress Renee Zellweger is set to join the cast of Hulu`s hit series `Only Murders in the Building` for its fifth season. The show, which has become known for its star-studded cast, has added Zellweger to its lineup alongside returning stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, and Michael Cyril Creighton, according to the official social media handle of the show.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Only Murders in the Building (@onlymurdershulu) Production on the new season, which will focus on solving the murder of Lester, began this week in New York. Zellweger joins a list of new cast members, including Christoph Waltz, Tea Leoni, and Keegan-Michael Key....
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Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Friday, March 28, 2025
28Mar By No Comments
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Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Friday, March 28, 2025

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Scientists report powerful virtual reality treatment for speech anxiety
28Mar By No Comments
Health

Scientists report powerful virtual reality treatment for speech anxiety

A team of researchers has revealed powerful virtual reality (VR) treatment for speech anxiety, that is becoming increasingly more common over time globally.  Published in the journal Frontiers, the study reported work by Dr Chris Macdonald from University of Cambridge in the UK who created an online platform where users transform into skilled and confident public speakers. On the platform, tailored course material develops key skills and life-like virtual reality training environments build confidence. “In physical reality, a user might be practising a presentation alone in their bedroom but on the new virtual reality platform, they can experience the sensation of presenting to a wide range of increasingly challenging photorealistic audiences,” said Dr Macdonald. By developing a method ...
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