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Lt Gen Shankar Narayan Assumes Command as Commandant of Army Hospital (R & R)
Lt Gen Shankar Narayan has taken charge as the Commandant of Army Hospital (Research & Referral) on July 10, 2024. With a background in Pediatrics and specialized training in Neonatology and Pediatric Liver Transplantation, he aims to elevate the hospital's healthcare standards and research initiatives. Lt Gen Narayan emphasizes modernizing patient care and maintaining the hospital's leadership in medical education. His appointment underscores a commitment to advancing healthcare within the Armed Forces Medical Services, focusing on innovation and excellence.
Rishi Sunak's campaign to stay British PM showed his lack of political touch
Predecessors such as Tony Blair and Boris Johnson were more politically astute and able to connect with voters. As for Sunak, he didn't have to call the election until Jan. 2025. He defied political advice by doing so in May - with Conservative support dwindling steadily amid an economic slump, ethics scandals and a revolving door of leaders over the last two years - and announced the July 4 date in the pouring rain.
How did UK PM Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty become richer than King Charles? How much do they own?
UK PM Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty have become richer than King Charles. Their monthly income has increased in the last four years. Sunak has two residences in London.
World's first epilepsy device fitted in 13 year old UK boy's skull; Here's how the device works
Oran Knowlson, a 13-year-old from England with severe epilepsy, has become the first person to trial a new device implanted in his skull to control seizures. The groundbreaking surgery, which took place at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London, has reduced Oran's seizures by 80%. The device, a Picostim neurotransmitter, aims to disrupt abnormal brain signals causing epilepsy. Oran's improved quality of life following the surgery has brought hope to others with treatment-resistant epilepsy.
Why secularism is dying in India and beyond
Religiosity is seeing a more messianic fervour across the religious spectrum in India. The same is the case with Europe and the US where atheists and agnostics are fighting an existential battle
Hindujas sign new India-UK healthcare pact with King's College London
The Hinduja Group and King's College London partnership aims to enhance healthcare outcomes in India and the UK through training, research, and scholarships, creating the Hinduja-King's Health Partners Academy for future healthcare professionals.
What's the deal with social media and youth mental health?
Social media's impact on youth mental health is a concern worldwide. Studies show mental health crisis among young people. The rise in psychological distress is driven by millennials and Gen-Zs. Efforts are made to regulate smartphone and social media usage.
Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar, British Indian chef Asma Khan win India-UK Achievers Honours
Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar and chef Asma Khan were among the winners of the India-UK Achievers Honours. Zoya Akhtar received the Living Legend Award, while Asma Khan was recognized for her culinary work. The event celebrated the achievements of Indian students and alumni in the UK.
King's Business School lines up a slew of initiatives for Indian students
Recent data from the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) showed a decline in applications from Indian students to British universities this year. While overall international applications saw a slight increase of 0.7%, applications from India witnessed a 4% drop, according to the data released last month. However, at King's Business School, applications and intake from India have been stable. For the last two years, incoming India-domiciled students account for 12% of all student enrolments.
Twinkle Khanna completes her MA from the University Of London, Akshay Kumar pens loving note to his ‘superwoman’
Sharing an adorable picture of themselves, the ‘Bhool Bhulaiyya’ star gushed about how his wife, called her a super woman with how she adroitly handled familial responsibilities, her writing career, and her second academic stint.
1.3 mn lives lost every year to cancers caused by tobacco smoking in 7 countries including India: Lancet study
A study published in The Lancet's eClinicalMedicine journal reveals that over 1.3 million lives are lost annually due to tobacco-related cancers across seven countries, including India. The study, conducted by researchers from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), and Kings College London, analyzed the impact of preventable risk factors such as smoking, alcohol, obesity, and human papillomavirus (HPV) infections on cancer deaths.
UK study says COVID-19 linked to higher mortality in those with severe mental illness
The study also looked at how race affected the chance of dying from COVID-19, and it found that Black Caribbean/Black African people had a 22 percent higher death risk than White people, regardless of whether they had serious mental illness.
Grossed out or not, but whose GDP is it anyway?
During a speech by King's College London's Anand Menon on the likely decline in Britain's GDP against the backdrop of the Brexit referendum in 2016, a woman yelled back, 'That's your bloody GDP. Not ours.' The media covered those two succinct sentences extensively.
King Charles III's accession marks grand finale of Holyrood Week, showcasing Scotland's rich culture and heritage
King Charles III will be crowned at the finale of Scotland’s Holyrood Week celebration. As per the latest reports, Prince William and Kate will also be a part of the celebrations.
King Charles III: The monarch with a multi-faith outlook, great love for India
"We have had many discussions, having met frequently over the years when he was the Prince of Wales and now as King, and he is adamant that the essence of different beliefs is one and the same," shares Lord Indarjit Singh, the Indian-origin House of Lords peer who will be representing the Sikh faith at the Coronation ceremony.
The multiverse: how we're tackling the challenges facing the theory
It is important to state from the start that the existence (or not) of the multiverse is a consequence of our present understanding of the fundamental laws of physics - it didn't come from the minds of whimsical physicists reading too many sci-fi books.
Queen’s lead guitarist Brian May gets knighted by King Charles III at Buckingham Palace
Brian May, the iconic musician and animal rights activist, was bestowed with knighthood by King Charles III at an investiture ceremony held at Buckingham Palace.
New expert panel to advise on better UK visa offer for overseas students
The focus of the new commission, launched this week, will be to highlight the value of overseas students to the UK economy and society and also to make recommendations for a new 'International Education Strategy 2.0' that is made up of visa offers competitive with other worldwide higher education destinations.
Symptomatic Covid infection linked with poor mental health: Lancet study
The associations with poorer mental health did not lessen over time after infection, highlighting the potential enduring impacts of the disease and the need for a longer follow-up process from healthcare providers. Self-reported COVID-19 was consistently associated with psychological distress, regardless of whether people tested positive for antibodies to the virus.
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