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Kolkata: The liver and two kidneys of a 34-year-old fisherman from the Sundarbans, who was declared brain dead after an accident earlier this month, have saved the lives of three patients. Organs from deceased donor, Subodh Das of Kakdwip, were transplanted into the patients after consent received from his family. With this, IPGMER-SSKM opened its organ donation account this year.His cornea has been stored at Shankar Nethralaya.The deceased was rushed to the local govt hospital after he suffered head injury in an accident on Aug 14. He was referred to IPGMER-SSKM’s Trauma Care Centre. He succumbed to his injuries even…
Tornadoes swept through New York and Delaware as severe storms brought torrential rain to the Mid-Atlantic. Source link
“Fiscal worries mount for Burnham” reads the headline of the Financial Times, as it reports that Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s “pick” for chief economic adviser has “declined the role”. Among other national money troubles, according to the FT, are the “bond turmoil” and a fiscal deficit of £1.8bn. Also on its front page, plans to set a “Greenwich Moon Time” come amid world powers’ “lunar ambitions”. Source link
There will be a break in the rain this weekend as high pressure returns, but more wet weather is in store next week. Source link
Argentina’s Leandro Paredes (5) knocks down Spain’s Gavi (9) during scuffle after the World Cup final match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York. File | Photo Credit: AP A 10-match suspension for midfielder Leandro Paredes was one of several sanctions FIFA imposed against Argentina on Friday (August 22, 2026) for their actions in last month’s World Cup final loss to Spain.The FIFA Disciplinary Committee also fined Paredes $90,000 for sparking a post-match brawl after Spain’s 1-0 victory in extra time on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.Argentina teammates Nahuel Molina (seven-match suspension,…
A gentle, meaningful day unfolds for you, Pisces. Religious or spiritual work could occur, for instance the opportunity to visit a temple, praying at home, helping out with the family’s rituals or perhaps you are simply drawn to contemplation in a more tranquil way. The Moon supports inner peace, and Jupiter gives faith a practical shape through action.There’s also joy through children or younger family members. Their love, support or growth boosts your mood and fills the room with more enthusiasm. You may be more positive as you have been recently like your heart is finding its way once again.Love…
Sadhguru recently shared a thought about breaking one limitation each day, suggesting that repeatedly challenging the boundaries we place around ourselves can eventually lead to liberation. The idea appeared in a recent Sadhguru post shared on August 19.For anyone interested in spirituality, the thought raises a familiar question: how much of what holds us back comes from the outside, and how much comes from the limits we have created within ourselves?Also Read Sadhguru calls Mount Kailash the ‘greatest mystical library’. What does it mean in spirituality?Sadhguru’s idea of breaking limitationsIn the recent message, Sadhguru connects the gradual removal of limitations…
Diplomatic statements are rarely judged merely by the number of words they contain. Their significance lies in who speaks, where the words are spoken, the circumstances in which they are uttered and the message they convey to the world. In that context, the recent statement by United States Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, describing Jammu and Kashmir as “an important part of India”, deserves serious attention. It is significant not because India requires external validation of its constitutional or territorial position, but because of the strategic weight that the United States carries in international affairs and because of the historical…
Mohamed Salah and Pep Guardiola are two of the most iconic figures in Premier League history how Liverpool and Manchester City cope without them will define their seasons.Liverpool, Man City face questions in new era without Salah, GuardiolaFor the first time since 2016, Liverpool kick off a campaign without Egypt forward Salah as their talisman, while City can no longer rely on Guardiola’s managerial genius to inspire them after a glorious decade.Salah joined Turkish club Trabzonspor earlier in August, ending the Anfield career of one of the greatest players in Liverpool’s illustrious history.Guardiola resigned at the conclusion of last season,…
Omar Abdullah defends Rahul Gandhi’s protests, says opposition must hold govt accountable SRINAGAR: Jammu & Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah Friday backed Rahul Gandhi, saying it is the job of the leader of the opposition (LoP) to question the govt and hold it accountable. He said, “If the opposition leader does not question the opposition, then what is the use of him?”Speaking to reporters, he said questions are not raised when the leader of the opposition in Jammu & Kashmir, Sunil Sharma (BJP), “asks useless questions again and again. But when he does it, you enjoy it. When Gandhi does it,…