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Kidney stones were once considered a disease seen mainly in adults, commonly linked to dehydration, unhealthy diet, obesity, and metabolic disorders. However, pediatric urologists are now increasingly diagnosing kidney stones in children and teenagers, including cases that closely resemble the “adult-type” stones traditionally seen later in life, revealed Dr Arun Kumar Balakrishnan in an interaction with HT Lifestyle.Also Read | Worried about getting weaker with age? Physician Dr Kunal Sood lists 5 supplements that can help stay strong“Over the past two decades, the incidence of pediatric kidney stones has risen significantly across the world,” noted the uro-oncologist. “More importantly, the…
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Shijin Jiang pulled the precision binocular headband magnifier over her eyes and hunched down within a few inches of the ancient text resting on a light board.Inside one of the world’s few crash courses in conserving and caring for ancient papyrus manuscriptsUsing a pair of hand tools, Shijin carefully inspected the sheet made from the papyrus plant, proceeding with the utmost care. After all, it most likely hadn’t been handled in a century — nor read for thousands of years.The Papyrus Conservation Summer Seminar at the University of Michigan is the only one of its kind…
Since the mid-1990s, Mini Mathur has remained a recognizable figure in the public sphere. Her career took off as a television host before she found major fame as an MTV VJ, a role she took on after marrying filmmaker Kabir Khan, who was then focused on documentary work. In a recent conversation, Mini opened up about how their interfaith union faced no opposition from either side of the family, even with her father described as “conservative.” She also mentioned that she’s kept her children’s official documents free of any religious declaration.Mini Mathur on keeping her own name after marriageSpeaking with…
Investors can now use the automatic route, provided they meet the applicable reporting requirements. Under the revised Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) framework, which eased Chinese shareholding rules, 29 proposals worth around Rs 4,895.65 crore, or more than $500 million, have been reported. The changes were introduced in May to allow overseas companies with Chinese shareholding of up to 10% to invest in India through the automatic route.”A total of 29 FDI investments have been reported under the revised framework up to 20 August, 2026, involving proposed FDI of Rs 4,895.65 crore,” the commerce and industry ministry said.Prior to the May…
Iran said on Friday (August 21, 2026) that its response to any new U.S. threats would be “devastating” after Washington pledged to impose the toughest financial penalties in history with the aim of toppling the Iranian leadership.U.S. Treasury chief Scott Bessent said he would give details on Monday of the planned sanctions, which follow a warning from President Donald Trump of economic consequences against any country that provided “any type of lifeline to Iran.”The chief of staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, Major General Ali Abdollahi, said the Islamic Republic’s reaction would be broad and decisive.”With preparedness across land, sea, air,…
US Ambassador Sergio Gor concludes J&K, Ladakh visit; meets Omar Abdullah, visits Thiksey Monastery. SRINAGAR: US ambassador to India Sergio Gor Friday concluded his visit to Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, with his much-speculated meeting with Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama not taking place. Gor did not meet any political leader in Ladakh.“Ambassador Sergio Gor wrapped up a visit to Srinagar and Leh this week, highlighting the growing US-India partnership through meaningful dialogue and cultural engagement. In Srinagar, ambassador Gor met chief minister Omar Abdullah to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and later visited Leh to experience Ladakh’s culture and…
Ofcom would not comment on any investigation but said it treated complaints in strict confidence and would not “publicly confirm the identities of individuals concerned”.Farage claims reporters from Sky News approached his daughter’s home while he was out of the country.Sky News says it did not interact with his daughter, and was trying to ask Farage about a £5m gift he received from cryptocurrency investor Christopher Harborne before he entered Parliament in July 2024.A parliamentary standards investigation into whether the gift broke any rules resumed earlier this month after Farage was re-elected as MP for Clacton following a by-election he…
Mumbai: Thursday’s incident where a disabled commuter was pushed off a moving local train and killed by an able-bodied commuter following an argument over seats should be a “wake-up call” for the Railways, said activists, demanding sustained action against unauthorised travel in Divyangjan (handicapped) coaches. In 2025, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) registered over 23,000 cases of unauthorised travel on Western and Central Railway put together. But disabled commuters continue to grapple with challenges while boarding and alighting from Divyangjan coaches that are packed with able-bodied passengers in peak hours.“Altercations in Divyangjan coaches are a common feature during peak hours.…
New Delhi: Commuters using the Shahdara flyover towards Apsara Border will have to brace for slower traffic as renovation and repair work on the stretch is expected to continue till Aug 31, Delhi Traffic Police said in an advisory.The location is a crucial commuter corridor for people travelling between east Delhi and the Apsara Border towards Ghaziabad, with the stretch witnessing heavy movement during morning and evening peak hours.The traffic police have advised commuters to plan their journeys in advance and factor in additional travel time. The traffic police said adequate personnel have been deployed at the location for traffic…
Bengaluru:Bengaluru: Passengers using Kempegowda International Airport will have to pay a revised user development fee (UDF) from Sep1, 2026, with charges applicable to both inbound and outbound passengers for the first time. The revised tariff follows the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India’s (AERA) order for the fourth control period (FY27–FY31).As per the tariff order, from Sept 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, domestic outbound passengers will pay Rs 300 as UDF, while those arriving will pay Rs 125. For international passengers, the charge will be Rs 997 for departures and Rs 426 for arrivals.Until Aug 31, the existing UDF…