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Kolkata: The scorching spell has triggered a sharp rise not only in heat exhaustion and dehydration cases but also in heart attacks, strokes and neurological emergencies across the hospitals over the past week. Several hospitals have reported a surge in emergency admissions and deployed more staff to manage the rush.Doctors said the rise in cardiac and neurological complications has been particularly alarming. Extreme heat is aggravating pre-existing illnesses and triggering life-threatening complications.CMRI Hospital has reported an increase in cardiac and neurological patients. Ranita Saha, cardiologist at BM Birla Heart Hospital, said the elderly, children and people with heart disease, diabetes…

Jammu and Kashmir must preserve its heritage by turning cultural sites into living economic assets, not neglected monuments In Jammu and Kashmir, heritage is not merely about old stones, fading facades, or abandoned precincts of another age. It is a living archive of memory, identity and civilisational depth. From ancient temples and Mughal gardens to wooden shrines, historic forts, caravan routes, old town quarters and vernacular architecture, the UT possesses a cultural wealth that few places can rival. Yet much of this inheritance remains underused, poorly maintained, and disconnected from the economic life of the people. If Jammu and Kashmir…

Dehradun, A woman admitted to a private hospital in Dehradun died and 10 other patients were injured after a fire broke out at the facility on Wednesday, police said.Woman patient dies, 10 injured in Dehradun hospital fire; probe orderedThe police said three police personnel involved in the rescue operations also had to be hospitalized due to suffocation and breathing difficulties; meanwhile, taking cognizance of the incident, the Uttarakhand government has ordered an inspection of all private hospitals in the state.The incident occurred in the Intensive Care Unit of Panacea Hospital, located on Haridwar Road here, where a fire erupted following…

Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for May 21, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the day ahead. Get ready to discover what the stars have in store for you today.Aries:Today, you may feel dull and could face some health-related issues. You are advised to postpone investments in business and avoid starting any new ventures for now. There are chances of…

Mumbai: Charkop Police registered an FIR against a woman and her male accomplice for assaulting a real estate agent following a dispute on the street in Kandivli (W) recently.The complainant was heading home with his friend on a motorcycle on May 16. At Ekta Nagar, they noticed a woman and a few of her male friends creating a ruckus on the road around 9.30 pm, blocking the path. When the complainant asked the group to move, one of the men hurled expletives at him. An altercation broke out during which he yanked the complainant off the motorcycle and beat him…

New Delhi: What would you ask Mahatma Gandhi if you could speak to him face to face? Did the Partition break him emotionally? Why did he leave South Africa? What did he think people misunderstood most about him? Why did he never become Prime Minister?At the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya on Wednesday, that impossible conversation suddenly felt within reach. The museum unveiled an AI-powered HoloBox featuring a tall 3D avatar of Mahatma Gandhi, transforming a quiet gallery into an interactive encounter with history.It is the third such AI-powered HoloBox at the museum after previous ones featured Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and former President…

Bengaluru: Glass facades replacing vintage homes is a story told many times. Here’s a counter-narrative: The two-storey house of HV Nanjundayya, a towering intellectual of the erstwhile Mysore kingdom and founding president of Kannada Sahitya Parishat, has been restored to its former glory in a six-year-long exercise.The restoration of the landmark building on Malleswaram 13th Cross comes at a moment when Bengaluru’s architectural memory is steadily thinning, especially in sepia-tinted areas which house century-old edifices.Sitting across a 75x75ft plot, the bungalow built in 1915 housed over 30 rooms — bedrooms, padasaales (living quarters), bathrooms, dressing areas, foyers, a pooja room,…

Hyderabad: BJP MLA Paidi Rakesh Reddy on Wednesday said that the case involving Union minister of state for home affairs Bandi Sanjay’s son, Sai Bageerath, should also be treated as a family matter. Addressing the media at the BJP state office on Wednesday, he said, “The case is under investigation, and the finality will be decided there. I have nothing more to say, but I believe there has been a good friendship between the boy and the girl, and the girl’s family has also accepted their friendship. Both are young and might have faced some disputes, but if things settle…

Edappadi K Palaniswami unveiled an official AIADMK daily named ‘Porvaal’ on May 20. But DMK ran a publication by the same name 79 yrs ago With his name being replaced by rebel faction leader S P Velumani on the masthead of the party’s official daily ‘Namathu Amma’, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami decided to strike back on Wednesday with ‘Porvaal’ (meaning battle sword).Neither the name nor the form is new to Tamils, or more specifically long-time followers of Dravidian politics. Before DMK was founded by C N Annadurai in 1949, one of his first recruits, Kanchi Manimozhiyar, had started…

Guwahati: Congress MLAs in Assam said they would follow the party high command’s decision on choosing their leader in the house, amid BJP attacks that the party has become Muslim-dominated. Of the 19 newly elected Congress MLAs, 18 are Muslims.The debate has centred on whether Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader — who is also expected to be projected as leader of the opposition — should be a Hindu or a Muslim. By seniority, Birsing Jarua MLA Wazed Ali Choudhury is the most experienced Congress MLA. The party’s only Hindu MLA is first-time legislator and former NSUI state president Jay Prakash…