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Quitting tobacco reduces oral cancer risk by over 60 per cent: Study
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Quitting tobacco reduces oral cancer risk by over 60 per cent: Study

Stopping the consumption of tobacco dramatically reduces the risk of oral cavity cancer by more than 60 per cent, a study conducted by a Mumbai-based organisation has found. The study, conducted by the Centre for Cancer Epidemiology of the Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), demonstrated that quitting smoking and chewing habits reduces the risk of oral cancer or buccal mucosa cancer compared with continuous consumption. For this hospital-based case control study, enrolment was carried out in five TMC cancer centres located in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Barshi, Varanasi and Guwahati in India, during 2010-2022. The research was conducted on both men and women, aged 19-75 years. For the first time, the study shows a 61 per cent reduction in the risk of oral cavity cancer for smokers and a 42 per cent re...
Eric Dane death: ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ stars, friends share condolences – National
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Eric Dane death: ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ stars, friends share condolences – National

Following the death of Eric Dane, many of former co-stars, including Patrick Dempsey, Alyssa Milano and Nina Dobrev, shared heartfelt tributes remembering the late actor. Dane, the celebrated actor best known for his roles on Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria and who later in life became an advocate for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) awareness, died Thursday at the age of 53.His representatives said Dane died from ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, less than a year after he announced his diagnosis.“He spent his final days surrounded by dear friends, his devoted wife, and his two beautiful daughters, Billie and Georgia, who were the center of his world,” said a statement that requested privacy for his family.“Throughout his journey with ALS, Eric became a passionate advocate for awaren...
Here’s Why You Should Never Use AI to Generate Your Passwords
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Here’s Why You Should Never Use AI to Generate Your Passwords

I'm a bit of a broken record when it comes to personal security on the internet: Make strong passwords for each account; never reuse any passwords; and sign up for two-factor authentication whenever possible. With these three steps combined, your general security is pretty much set. But how you make those passwords matters just as much as making each strong and unique. As such, please don't use an AI program to generate your passwords.If you're a fan of chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini, it might seem like a no-brainer to ask the AI to generate passwords for you. You might like how they handle other tasks for you, so it might make sense that something seemingly so high-tech yet accessible could produce secure passwords for your accounts. But LLMs (large language models) are not nece...
Mihir Ahuja on meeting IAF veterans for Operation Safed Sagar: `It`s amazing`
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Mihir Ahuja on meeting IAF veterans for Operation Safed Sagar: `It`s amazing`

Earlier this month, Mihir Ahuja played an aspiring footballer battling for his dreams in Shabad: Reet Aur Riwaaz. Weeks from now, the actor will fight battles in the sky as he stars as an Indian Air Force (IAF) officer in Netflix’s Operation Safed Sagar. For the upcoming series that depicts India’s aerial campaign during the 1999 Kargil War, Ahuja has stepped into the shoes of retired IAF officer Bal Reddy. “People call him Baldy. I spoke to him over a call, and it was an [unbelievable] moment,” an enthusiastic Ahuja told mid-day. If his first conversation with Reddy felt surreal, meeting the IAF veteran at the series’ launch in Mumbai left him in awe of the real-life hero. He recalled, “We were with all the real-life [officers] on the stage. It’s amazing to be in their presence and liste...
Rumors Suggest Apple and Meta Are Betting Big on AI Wearables
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Rumors Suggest Apple and Meta Are Betting Big on AI Wearables

We may earn a commission from links on this page. The next generation of Meta's Display smart glasses might come with a smart watch. According to a report from The Information, Meta's watch, codenamed Malibu 2, could feature fitness tracking features and AI, but its real purpose is to replace the Display's neural band and act as controller for the smart glasses. If the reports are accurate, Meta Display smart glasses with a smart watch could be available in 2026.There aren't any other details on the smart watch, so we don't know the price or what features it may have—but I'd be surprised if this rumor doesn't pan out eventually. Meta has discussed the idea of a smart watch before, and it makes sense: If you're going to have a wrist-controller for your glasses, why not...
Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star and ALS awareness advocate, dies at 53 – National
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Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star and ALS awareness advocate, dies at 53 – National

Eric Dane, the celebrated actor best known for his roles on “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Euphoria” and who later in life became advocate for ALS awareness, died Thursday. He was 53. His representatives said Dane died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known also as Lou Gehrig’s disease, less than a year after he announced his diagnosis.“He spent his final days surrounded by dear friends, his devoted wife, and his two beautiful daughters, Billie and Georgia, who were the center of his world,” said a statement that requested privacy for his family. “Throughout his journey with ALS, Eric became a passionate advocate for awareness and research, determined to make a difference for others facing the same fight. He will be deeply missed, and lovingly remembered always. Eric adored his fans and is forev...
The Best Movies on Hulu Right Now
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The Best Movies on Hulu Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Hulu doesn't always get the recognition of competitors like Netflix and Max, but the streamer has an unfailingly reliable and rotating selection of theatrical films, as well as some impressive original releases. These are some of the best, buzziest, and/or most fun movies currently streaming on the service, across a variety of genres.The Life of Chuck (2024) Mike Flanagan (Doctor Sleep, Midnight Mass) returns to Stephen King with a twist: This is a sweet fairy tale about the life of the title's Chuck (Tom Hiddleston), told in reverse chronological order from his deathbed at the end of the universe. It's said of a lot of movies, but critics really were divided on this one: It made several major best of the year lists,...
Mumbai doctors restore vision of completely blind city-based gynaecologist
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Mumbai doctors restore vision of completely blind city-based gynaecologist

Mumbai doctors have restored vision to a 44-year-old gynaecologist from Mumbai who had become completely blind in both eyes after ten years of progressive vision loss caused by severe glaucoma and multiple refractory intraocular pathologies, none of which had responded to the several surgeries she had previously undergone. In a complex, first-of-its-kind surgical intervention in the world, the surgical team at Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital, performed the advanced 5F-ISHF IOL implantation technique on the patient, to remove a malpositioned artificial intraocular lens (IOL) in her left eye, along with optical penetrating keratoplasty (OPK), the novel 5F scleral fixation technique, and pupilloplasty in a single sitting to address her complex ocular complications. The patient regained 6/24 vision...
Ravi Behl talks about his face-off with Rajeev Khandelwal in Amar Vishwas
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Ravi Behl talks about his face-off with Rajeev Khandelwal in Amar Vishwas

Amazon MX Player, India’s leading free premium ad-supported streaming service, recently dropped Amar Vishwas, a gripping courtroom drama that probes the fragile line between truth and justice. At its core are charged legal battles where every argument lands hard, and every pause carries consequence. Digambir Dixit on what drew him to Amar Vishwas Stepping into the role of Digambar Dixit, fondly known as DD, Ravi Behl shares what drew him to the narrative, “What really attracted me to the series was the character of Digambar Dixit. He’s a no-nonsense lawyer, sharp, unapologetic, and someone who carries a certain attitude and swag. That confidence, that presence, was incredibly appealing to portray. But what made it even more compelling was the constant conflict between DD and Amar Vishwas...
Hugh Hefner’s widow alleges his foundation kept thousands of sexual photos – National
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Hugh Hefner’s widow alleges his foundation kept thousands of sexual photos – National

Crystal Hefner, the widow of the late Playboy magazine founder Hugh Hefner, is working to keep thousands of intimate images in his scrapbooks and journals private. Crystal, 39, filed regulatory complaints with the attorneys general of California and Illinois, alleging that the Hugh M. Hefner Foundation mishandled sensitive private documents. According to Crystal, the materials include scrapbooks containing explicit images of women. She also alleges that some of the images are of underage girls.Crystal, who is being represented by high-profile lawyer Gloria Allred, said that the images did not appear in Playboy magazines.Allred said Crystal was removed as the chief executive officer of the Hugh M. Hefner Foundation after she voiced concerns over publishing the private scrapbooks and diary. ...