Work on the first phase of ‘Alappuzha- A Global Water Wonderland’ project under the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme has begun. The project aims to transform Alappuzha beach, canals, and backwaters into an iconic global tourist destination. It is being implemented at a cost of ₹93.17 crore. The work of strengthening the banks of the Vellappally–Shavakkotta … Read more
Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw’s post on Bengaluru’s poor civic condition has stirred a debate within the Karnataka government. In her post, Shaw said an overseas business visitor to Biocon Park questioned why the city’s roads were in such bad shape and garbage was piling up. “Doesn’t the government want to support investment? I have just … Read more
BBC Kelly Pardy’s eight-week nature prescription included snorkelling and rock-pooling Kelly Pardy was born with juvenile macular degeneration – a visual impairment that affects her central vision. The impact of the condition became particularly challenging when she became unemployed for a period of time. However, a referral to a “blue” social prescribing scheme in 2023 … Read more
Along with Tangedco officials, J. Radhakrishnan, Chairman and MD of Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation, inspected the Arunachaleswarar temple premises on Wednesday | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT In an effort to ensure the safety of devotees from mishaps during festival seasons, work to convert the existing over head (OT) power lines into underground cables on … Read more
Michael Buchanan, Social affairs correspondent and Adam Eley LinkedIn Karen Booth carried out operations she wasn’t skilled enough to perform, an investigation found Seven people have died following multiple failures by a heart surgeon who continues to work for the NHS, the BBC has learned. An NHS investigation found problems in Karen Booth’s cases included … Read more
Ruth CleggHealth and wellbeing reporter Getty Images When it comes to collagen – how do you take yours? There are parties where people even drink shots of the anti-ageing supplement, often followed by a hefty tequila – though the latter is probably not recommended in the quest for youthful, peachy skin. Collagen is the most … Read more
Maisie OlahShropshire and Clare AshfordBBC Radio Shropshire Leanne Abeyance says her septum – the cartilage and bone that separates the nostrils – has now collapsed A woman has said she is living in constant pain and is unable to breathe through her nose after having dental work in Turkey. Leanne Abeyance, 41, from Telford, said … Read more
New Zealand has quietly become a compelling choice for Indian students seeking a study-then-work pathway abroad. In the past year the country has not only seen a sharp rise in Indian enrolments but also moved quickly to remove practical barriers, from visa paperwork to post-study work rights, that once made destinations such as the US, … Read more
Artificial intelligence has become the new office assistant, streamlining emails, reports, and brainstorming sessions. But psychologists are warning that leaning on it too heavily may come with a hidden price: our social and emotional skills. In a recent interview with Business Insider, Boston-based psychologist Laura Greve cautioned that while AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude … Read more
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, economist Montek Singh Ahluwalia, former West Bengal Governor Gopalkrishna Gandhi and others during book launch of “The Man Who Fed India” by Priyambada Jayakumar, a book that offers a detailed work of M.S. Swaminathan, on the occasion of his birth centenary, at India International Centre in New … Read more