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Ashish Chanchlani on debut series Ekaki: ‘Monetarily, I am in a huge loss’
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Ashish Chanchlani on debut series Ekaki: ‘Monetarily, I am in a huge loss’

The final episode of Ekaki was unveiled last month. This marked the debut series of YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani, who is widely known for his comedy sketches. With Ekaki, he also ventured into the science-fiction space, a series he wrote, directed, produced and acted in. Ashish on facing loss Ekaki marked a turning point in Ashish’s career as well as a major creative pivot. The creator, who is known for his relatable comedy sketches, said he felt the need to experiment. In an interview with Hindustan Times, Ashish was asked if his parents and well-wishers had advised him against taking such a huge risk. He admitted that he had been hearing that for a long time. “And I was like, ‘Now that I have turned 30, if I don’t take a risk now, then when will I take a risk? Till when will I keep maki...
‘Current’ Fixes My Biggest Issues With RSS Readers
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‘Current’ Fixes My Biggest Issues With RSS Readers

While RSS readers are still worth using to this day, they're far from perfect. Most have a sidebar showing you your article sources and how many unread articles you have in them, leaving you feeling like you have to read everything in your list. If you're like me, you may have hundreds of unread articles at a time. Maybe you power through a bunch of news articles, hoping to make that number go down, or you send long-form essays to Instapaper so that you can (forget to) read them later. I'm exaggerating how big a deal this is, but I think anyone who uses RSS regularly has come up against something like this. That's what intrigues me about Current, a new RSS reader for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that solves for these problems like no other RSS reader I've seen.Current is designed without these tr...
Blood biomarker can predict women`s dementia risk 25 years before symptoms
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Blood biomarker can predict women`s dementia risk 25 years before symptoms

A study has found that a women`s risk of developing dementia may be predicted 25 years before symptoms begin through a test of a blood-based biomarker called `phosphorylated tau 217` -- a protein linked to the brain changes seen in Alzheimer`s disease. Higher levels of phosphorylated tau 217, or p-tau217, were strongly associated with future mild cognitive impairment and dementia -- of which Alzheimer`s disease is the most common form -- among older women who were cognitively healthy at the study`s start. "Our study suggests we may be able to identify women at elevated risk for dementia decades before symptoms emerge," first author Aladdin H. Shadyab, associate professor of public health and medicine at the University of California San Diego, said. Source link
Emma Heming Willis launches dementia research fund in Bruce’s name – National
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Emma Heming Willis launches dementia research fund in Bruce’s name – National

Emma Heming Willis has announced the launch of the Emma & Bruce Willis Fund for Dementia Research and Caregiver Support in honour of her husband Bruce Willis, who was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in February 2023. Heming Willis, 47, shared the news of the charity during her acceptance speech for an award at the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration’s Hope Rising Benefit in New York on Thursday.The research fund, housed at the Entertainment Industry Foundation, “works to confront frontotemporal dementia by raising awareness, funding promising research, and supporting caregivers,” according to its website. 4:39 Health Matters: What is frontotemporal dementia? ...
How to Spot ‘Living Off the Land’ Computer Attacks
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How to Spot ‘Living Off the Land’ Computer Attacks

I write frequently about the threat of malware and how threat actors are using it to do everything from steal personal information to fully take over users' devices or add them to botnets. These malicious programs spread through various forms of phishing, ClickFix attacks, malvertising, and even apps that have been vetted and approved by Apple and Google. However, as users (and security tools) have gotten better at identifying the signs of a malware infection and savvy enough to avoid them in the first place, some cybercriminals have changed tactics: Living Off the Land (LOTL) attacks exploit built-in system utilities and tools that may be less likely to raise red flags.How Living Off the Land attacks workAs Huntress describes, LOTL refers to using local resources instead of importing new ...
Sourabh Raaj Jain on his OTT stint with Rajshri Productions` Sangamarmar
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Sourabh Raaj Jain on his OTT stint with Rajshri Productions` Sangamarmar

Sourabh Raaj Jain has stepped into the OTT space with the series Sangamarmar, starring alongside Sheen Dass. In an exclusive conversation with Mid-day, the actor opened up about playing Aditya in the show, the challenges of portraying the character across two age groups, and the emotional depth of the story. Speaking about the opportunity, Sourabh shared that being part of the project felt special from the very beginning. The show is backed by Rajshri Productions, a banner known for its focus on family-oriented storytelling. Reflecting on that, he said, “I think I feel extremely blessed that I got the opportunity to play Aditya. First, because it`s from Rajshri Productions, who`s known for its family values. The things that they make, they take great care of it.” Sourabh Raaj Jain on pla...
Rare tracheal tumour removed, Pune woman breathes free again
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Rare tracheal tumour removed, Pune woman breathes free again

Talegaon: A 59-year-old hypertensive woman from Pune has regained normal breathing after battling a rare tracheal tumour. Struggling with progressive shortness of breath and stridor (noisy breathing), she received timely care at TGH Onco Life Cancer Centre, Talegaon Dabhade. Under the expertise of Dr Utkarsh R. Ajgaonkar, Dr Vivek Bande, Dr Ashish Bawiskar, Dr Madhura, and Dr Vishvas Koul, thoracoscopic-assisted tracheal resection restored her airway and quality of life, showcasing the impact of advanced minimally invasive surgery for rare airway cancers. Alka Deshmukh, a homemaker and resident of Talegaon, had been experiencing progressively worsening breathing difficulties for nearly a month. She initially consulted a chest physician, who advised a CT scan of the chest. The scan reveal...
Jack Osbourne names newborn baby girl Ozzy in honour of late father – National
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Jack Osbourne names newborn baby girl Ozzy in honour of late father – National

Jack Osbourne is making sure his late father Ozzy Osbourne’s legacy lives on. In an Instagram post, Jack, 40, and his wife Aree Gearhart announced that they welcomed a baby girl and named the newborn Ozzy Matilda Osbourne, seven months after his father died at the age of 76. 2:19 Ozzy Osbourne funeral: Sharon and family join crowds in Birmingham to pay tribute to rocker The announcement also revealed that Osbourne’s daughter was born on the morning of March 5, weighing seven pounds and 12 ounces. She was pictured sleeping beside a stuffed bat — a playful nod to the infamous 1982 moment when the Black Sabbath frontman bit the head off a bat dur...
If You Have One of These Older Apple Devices, Update It ASAP
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If You Have One of These Older Apple Devices, Update It ASAP

If you have an older Apple device that doesn't support the most current operating system, you may not receive every security update pushed to the latest iOS—or at least not at the same time. Apple has just released a patch for older devices that addresses a handful of bugs that have already been addressed in updates to newer models. Many of these have been exploited in zero-day attacks, so if you have one of the affected devices, you should ensure these updates are installed as soon as possible. Zero-day exploits fixed with the update to older iPhones and iPadsAs BleepingComputer reports, the March 11 security update addresses vulnerabilities used in cyber-espionage and crypto-theft attacks. The bugs are part of the Coruna exploit kit, a spyware and surveillance package with 23 total explo...
Mumbai couple conceive baby after years of battling sexual health challenges
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Mumbai couple conceive baby after years of battling sexual health challenges

A Mumbai couple, married for five years and trying to conceive for over a year, had been silently struggling with infertility because of sexual health challenges. Through personalised treatment, advanced reproductive techniques, and empathetic counselling, they recently welcomed a healthy baby boy. The husband was a known case of Type 2 Diabetes and suffered from erectile dysfunction, while the wife had been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and vaginismus. Due to vaginismus, a condition that causes involuntary tightening of vaginal muscles, making examinations and intercourse difficult, she initially found it difficult to even undergo internal examinations. With reassurance and gradual counselling by the clinical team, she was able to tolerate transvaginal ultrasonography a...