Review of Sakina’s Kiss | Vivek Shanbhag delivers another winner with his new novel centred on a broken promise

Review of Sakina’s Kiss | Vivek Shanbhag delivers another winner with his new novel centred on a broken promise

Author Vivek Shanbhag | Photo Credit: K. Murali Kumar The publication in English of Kannada writer Vivek Shanbhag’s Ghachar Ghochar (2015) transformed the Indian literary scene. The book’s success decisively shifted the balance of power, whether in terms of sales or prestige, away from English-language writers and towards fiction in translation. Ghachar Ghochar’s influence owed nothing to prizes, … Read more

Ambasamudram custodial torture | T.N. appoints IAS officer P. Amudha as inquiry officer in probe

Ambasamudram custodial torture | T.N. appoints IAS officer P. Amudha as inquiry officer in probe

The Tamil Nadu government on Friday appointed senior IAS officer P. Amudha, as a high-level inquiry officer to undertake a detailed investigation into the complaints received against suspended IPS officer Balveer Singh and other police personnel that said they subjected detenus to cruelty in the Ambasamudram Sub Division in Tirunelveli district. The panel will submit … Read more

Healing Broken Bones Is More Complicated Than It Looks

Healing Broken Bones Is More Complicated Than It Looks

Aug. 26, 2022 – Healing a broken bone isn’t always a straightforward process of putting on a cast and waiting for the body to do its thing with time. The many materials that make up our bones have different densities and interact in several ways that affect whether a fracture heals correctly. A fracture that … Read more

Could a Broken Heart Have Killed Husband of Slain Texas Teacher?

Could a Broken Heart Have Killed Husband of Slain Texas Teacher?

May 27, 2022 — In a seemingly endless stream of tragic news out of Uvalde, TX, the husband of a slain teacher died Thursday just after returning home from her memorial. Irma Garcia was one of two teachers gunned down, along with 19 students, at Robb Elementary School Tuesday. Family members said Thursday that her … Read more

‘Broken Heart Syndrome’ Also Linked to Happy Hearts

‘Broken Heart Syndrome’ Also Linked to Happy Hearts

May 5, 2022 – “Broken heart syndrome” may also happen after joyful life events, a new study suggests. Researchers are calling it “happy heart syndrome.” Broken heart syndrome, known officially as takotsubo syndrome, is a sudden form of heart failure. It’s thought to be triggered by negative life events, such as experiencing fear, grief, or … Read more