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18 Sep

Brain Tumours Don’t Always Start with a Headache

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DR VARINDERA PAUL SINGH, CHAIRMAN, NEUROSURGERY, MEDANTA- THE MEDICITY, GURUGRAM Brain tumours are abnormal masses that develop in the brain and may be either non-cancerous (benign) or cancerous (malignant). In India, an estimated 40,000 cases of brain tumours are recorded every year. Researchers have found that in the North East region, the incidence of brain tumours were over twice more prevalent among males than in females, and were most common in the 20-60 years age group. It is often assumed that headaches are the defining sign of a brain tumour. This is because any addition to the closed skull cavity…

18 Sep

Motorola unveils #BigBillionMotoRush with unprecedented festive offers on smartphones, earbuds, tablets and more

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Motorola India today announced its biggest festive line-up ever under the #BigBillionMotoRush, offering unprecedented discounts on its premium and mid-range smartphones, including the motorola edge 60 PRO, edge 60 FUSION, moto g96 5G, moto g86 POWER, and the iconic motorolarazr 60. The offers, aligned with Flipkart’s Big Billion Days Sale 2025, will go live from 23rd September at 00:00 hrs for early access customers and from 22nd September for all consumers. Highlighting flagship performance around ₹25,000, the motorola edge 60 PRO features a Pantone™ validated triple 50MP camera, a 6.7” 1.5K Quad-Curved Display, MediaTekDimensity 8350 Extreme chipset, and a massive…

18 Sep

“Parkinson’s Awareness: When to Consult a Movement Disorder Specialist and the Advances in DBS Therapy”

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Prof. Dr. Rupam Borgohain,Senior Consultant Neurologist and Programme Director-PDMDRC, Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad(Hitec City), says, A chronic neurological condition that affects movement, Parkinson's disease causes tremors, stiffness, slowness, and reduced balance. Even though medicines are crucial for managing symptoms, many patients eventually experience decreased efficacy or undesirable side effects with prolonged drug use. Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) has become a revolutionary treatment in recent years, giving patients new hope for increased control and a higher standard of living. Deep Brain Stimulation: A Revolution in the Treatment of Parkinson's Disease Prof. Dr. Rupam Borgohain said DBS involves placing tiny electrodes into particular…

18 Sep

PM Modi to Bill Gates: Let’s Keep Working Together for a Better, Sustainable Future

editorBusiness, International, National, Political

Thank you for your kind greetings, Bill Gates. "India looks forward to collaborating to create a sustainable and promising future for future generations," Prime Minister Modi said. As Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates wished PM Modi a happy 75th birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reacted on Thursday with thanks, emphasizing the necessity of working together to create a sustainable future for future generations. "Thank you for your nice greeting, @BillGates. India looks forward to collaborating to create a sustainable and prosperous future for future generations," PM Modi wrote in a post on X. In his greeting on Wednesday, Gates…

17 Sep

Cottonseed oil cake futures prices increase on demand

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

New Delhi: Cottonseed oil cake prices rose by Rs 2 to Rs 2,914 per quintal in futures trade on Wednesday as speculators created fresh positions amid strong demand. On the National Commodity Exchange (NCDEX), cottonseed oil cake contracts for December delivery rose by Rs 2, or 0.07 percent, to Rs 2,914 per quintal with a turnover of 12,560 lots. Market sources said the rise in cottonseed oil cake prices was mainly driven by participants increasing their bet sizes amid rising demand for animal feed.

17 Sep

Motorola unveils #BigBillionMotoRush with unprecedented festive offers on smartphones, earbuds, tablets and more

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Motorola India today announced its biggest festive line-up ever under the #BigBillionMotoRush, offering unprecedented discounts on its premium and mid-range smartphones, including the motorola edge 60 PRO, edge 60 FUSION, moto g96 5G, moto g86 POWER, and the iconic motorolarazr 60. The offers, aligned with Flipkart’s Big Billion Days Sale 2025, will go live from 23rd September at 00:00 hrs for early access customers and from 22nd September for all consumers. Highlighting flagship performance around ₹25,000, the motorola edge 60 PRO features a Pantone™ validated triple 50MP camera, a 6.7” 1.5K Quad-Curved Display, MediaTekDimensity 8350 Extreme chipset, and a massive…

17 Sep

Instilling Safer Road Habits: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Conducts Road Safety Awareness Campaign in Odisha

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Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) took a major step towards promoting road safety in Balasore, reaching out to students and staff members from CIPET: CSTS and KKS Women's College. Over 2,000 participants attended the programme, designed to instill responsible road habits and a safety-first mindset among the youth. The campaign emphasized early education as a key factor in shaping future riders and responsible citizens. Students learned practical aspects of road safety, including correct helmet use, adherence to traffic signals, pedestrian awareness, and anticipation of road risks. HMSI encouraged participants to view road safety not merely as compliance with rules,…

16 Sep

Tyre industry revenue to increase 12 times by 2047

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

New Delhi: Domestic tyre industry revenue is expected to grow 12 times to Rs 13 lakh crore by 2047, driven by premiumisation and increased exports, a report released on Tuesday said. Indian tyre industry production is expected to grow nearly four times by 2047, driven by a strong domestic original equipment manufacturer (OEM) sector, demand for replacement tyres and rapid growth in vehicle exports, according to a joint report by ATMA and PwC India. "During this period, revenue is expected to grow 12 times to Rs 1,300 thousand crore by 2047," the report said. The sharp rise in revenue growth…

16 Sep

Godrej Agrovet launches first Samadhan Center for oil palm farmers in Tripura

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Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL) has inaugurated its first Samadhan Center for oil palm farmers at Nalkata in Dhalai district, aiming to boost productivity and ensure sustainable growth in the state’s emerging oil palm sector. The one-stop solution (OSS) center will provide farmers with knowledge, tools, services, and expert guidance from seed to harvesting. Tripura, which has a potential oil palm cultivation area of 1.46 lakh hectares, targets 11,500 hectares under cultivation by 2026-27. The Samadhan Center is expected to play a pivotal role for farmers in Unakoti and Dhalai, offering soil-testing based fertilizer advice, irrigation solutions for dry months, and…

16 Sep

Income Tax Department Grants One-Day Grace for Filing Returns After Tech Glitches

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In a statement issued late Monday night, the CBDT announced that the income tax ITR filing deadline has been extended from September 15 to September 16. ITR Filing Due Date Extended: In a late-night statement on Monday, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) extended the deadline for filing ITRs (income tax returns), providing relief to taxpayers. The ITR filing deadline has been extended by one day to September 16, meaning that the last day to file is today. In a statement issued late Monday night, the CBDT announced that the income tax ITR filing deadline has been extended from…