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Dropping Things? Tripping Often? It Could Be Your Spine

Dropping Things? Tripping Often? It Could Be Your Spine

Dr. Vineesh Mathur, Director, Orthopaedics, Medanta – The Medicty, Gurugram Most people can instantly recognise a fracture or a slipped disc: the instant, blinding pain makes itself known at once.  But what about the silent, invisible spinal condition that steadily erodes your quality of life? Cervical Myelopathy (CM) is an often-overlooked disorder—progressive, potentially life-threatening, and frequently mistaken for normal ageing. Why Myelopathy Often Remains Undetected CM is fundamentally a mechanical problem. The spinal cord—the body’s chief communication cable—is gradually compressed by age-related changes such as bone spurs, thickened ligaments, or herniated discs. Its symptoms, however, are deceptively subtle: Clumsiness: Difficulty…
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From Iconic to Infinite: Thums Up reimagines its iconic visual world for a limitless new India

From Iconic to Infinite: Thums Up reimagines its iconic visual world for a limitless new India

India’s homegrown cola brand Thums Up has rolled out a new visual identity, marking its first major design change in over 20 years. The refreshed look reflects a strategic shift by the brand to align with a new generation defined by confidence, ambition, and a desire to push boundaries. The rebrand has been developed by Thums Up’s in-house design team in partnership with UK-based design agency SUPERULTRARARE. The updated identity retains the brand’s core elements while giving them a sharper and more modern expression. The typography is more chiseled, while the signature tri-colour palette—spiced red, iced blue, and storm blue—draws…
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Dhirendra Chandra Dutta Posthumously Honoured with Tripura Bibhushan; Folk Artist Sadagar Among Awardees

Dhirendra Chandra Dutta Posthumously Honoured with Tripura Bibhushan; Folk Artist Sadagar Among Awardees

On the occasion of Tripura Statehood Day, the state government has announced the names of 16 individuals and institutions who will be honoured with State Civil Awards and Statehood Day Awards for their work and service in different fields. The awards recognise contributions in education, art and culture, science, agriculture, entrepreneurship, sports, and public life. The awards will be formally presented at the state-level Statehood Day function scheduled to be held on January 21 at Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhavan in Agartala. Under the State Civil Awards, the highest civilian honour of the state, Tripura Bibhushan, will be conferred posthumously on eminent…
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Chapchar Kut 2026: Mizo Spring Festival Returns with Open, Inclusive Celebrations and Peace Theme

Chapchar Kut 2026: Mizo Spring Festival Returns with Open, Inclusive Celebrations and Peace Theme

Mizoram is set to celebrate its much-loved spring festival, Chapchar Kut, from March 9, with a week-long programme of cultural, social and traditional events across the state. Officials said the decision was taken at a meeting of the Spring Festivals Organising Committee chaired by Chief Minister Lalduhoma. Chapchar Kut is one of the biggest and most vibrant festivals of Mizoram and holds deep cultural and historical importance for the Mizo people. The festival marks the completion of the most labour-intensive phase of jhum cultivation, when farmers finish clearing forests and wait for the sowing season to begin. It is traditionally…
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Students from Andaman, Nicobar and Lakshadweep Meet Mizoram Governor

Students from Andaman, Nicobar and Lakshadweep Meet Mizoram Governor

Mizoram Governor General Vijay Kumar Singh engaged with 40 students and 4 teachers from Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep during their visit to Mizoram under the "Ashtalakshmi Darshan Youth Exchange Programme." He welcomed the group and encouraged them to explore the region's unique culture and scenic beauty. The Governor highlighted Mizoram's achievements in education, noting its full literacy and plans for a State University. He discussed the state's development since the 1986 Peace Accord and recent infrastructure improvements, such as the Bairabi-Sairang railway line. The programme, initiated by the Central Government, aims to foster national integration by facilitating cultural…
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Four Black-Necked Cranes Arrive in Chug Valley of Arunachal’s West Kameng

Four Black-Necked Cranes Arrive in Chug Valley of Arunachal’s West Kameng

Four black-necked cranes, including three adults and one juvenile, arrived in the Chug Valley of Arunachal Pradesh’s West Kameng district on Sunday, marking a rare and encouraging sighting in the region. Senior Veterinary Officer Dr Darge expressed excitement over the arrival of the revered winter visitors of the Himalayan region. “This is the first time four black-necked cranes have been recorded here. In previous years, we observed only a pair or, at most, three cranes,” he said. According to biologists, migratory cranes generally move in groups. It is believed that one of the adult cranes may belong to a pair…
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Serchhip DC Highlights Self-Reliance and Skill Development at PM Vishwakarma Scheme Awareness Event

Serchhip DC Highlights Self-Reliance and Skill Development at PM Vishwakarma Scheme Awareness Event

An awareness programme on the PM Vishwakarma Scheme was held on Tuesday at Pisapui Hall located in the Deputy Commissioner’s Office in Serchhip. The programme was organised to inform local artisans and traditional craftspeople about the benefits and opportunities available under the scheme. Deputy Commissioner Pu Paul L. Khuma attended the event as the chief guest. Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Commissioner said that every individual is blessed with unique skills and talents. He stated that the PM Vishwakarma Scheme has been introduced to help people earn a stable livelihood by using their traditional skills and craftsmanship. He noted that…
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Solar Microgrids Light Up 274 Remote Tribal Villages as TREDA Earns SKOCH Silver Award

Solar Microgrids Light Up 274 Remote Tribal Villages as TREDA Earns SKOCH Silver Award

Electricity has finally reached some of the most remote and hard-to-access tribal villages of the North East, changing daily life for thousands of families who lived without power for decades. This major achievement has earned the Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency (TREDA) a Silver Medal at the SKOCH Awards 2025, recognising its work in using solar energy to reach areas where regular power lines could not. The award was presented at the 105th SKOCH Awards ceremony held in New Delhi. The honour was given by Sameer Kochhar, Chairman and Managing Director of the SKOCH Group. The award recognises TREDA’s efforts…
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Willys Jeep rally commemorates end of World War II in Arunachal Pradesh

Willys Jeep rally commemorates end of World War II in Arunachal Pradesh

Vintage Willys Jeeps rolled on the road to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh on Monday. The rally, which started from The Hump WW-II Museum at Pasighat and culminated at Nampong, honoured the sacrifices of the past and highlighted Arunachal Pradesh’s significant role during World War-II, including the legacy of the Ledo (Stilwell) Road. The journey towards Namsai, with community pit stops along the way, reflected strong public participation and collective remembrance. The rally was organised by the Flatfenders Club of Nagaland, led by retired DGP TJ Longkumer,…
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