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Veteran Bollywood actor Govardhan Asrani, best known for his iconic role as the Hitler-mimicking jailer in the classic film Sholay, passed away on October 20, 2025, at the age of 84, leaving behind a legacy spanning over five decades and more than 350 films. The beloved comedian died at 3:30 PM at Bharatiya Arogya Nidhi Hospital […]
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A major recall of cholesterol medication manufactured by Indian pharmaceutical giant Alkem Laboratories has pulled nearly 142,000 bottles of generic Lipitor from US pharmacies, raising fresh concerns about quality control in India’s booming drug export industry. Ascend Laboratories, the New Jersey-based distributor, initiated the nationwide recall of Atorvastatin Calcium tablets on September 19 after the
Pickleball, the rapidly growing hybrid racquet sport enjoyed worldwide, has seen soaring participation that unfortunately comes paired with a dramatic rise in serious eye injuries, especially among older players. Recent medical studies highlight the urgent need for safety reforms as the game’s popularity continues to boom, fueled by celebrities both in the West and India.
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Union Minister inaugurates 3-day medical workshop, cites indigenous antibiotic and gene therapy breakthroughs as models for reducing government dependency Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on October 18, 2025, called for India to build a self-sustainable innovation ecosystem that reduces dependence on government funding while engaging the private sector and philanthropic organizations to achieve global recognition
The World Health Organization has issued an urgent warning that the world is facing a catastrophic brain health crisis, with neurological conditions now affecting over 3 billion people—more than 40% of the global population—while claiming 11 million lives each year. Despite this staggering toll, fewer than one in three countries has implemented a national policy
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Indian bodybuilding icon Varinder Singh Ghuman died from sudden cardiac arrest just 35 minutes after completing routine shoulder surgery on October 9, 2025, at age 42. His shocking death has exposed the hidden cardiovascular dangers professional bodybuilders face when undergoing even minor surgical procedures. A Routine Surgery Turned Fatal Varinder Singh Ghuman, India’s first vegetarian
Synopsis: Shah Rukh Khan publicly teased Karan Johar about suspected Ozempic use at the 70th Filmfare Awards on October 11, 2025—marking the first time a major Bollywood A-lister called out weight loss drug use at an industry event—just as alarming data reveals 82 UK deaths linked to GLP-1 medications, kidney damage, pancreatitis, muscle loss up
Microplastics—plastic particles smaller than 5mm commonly found in the environment—can alter the human gut microbiome, with some changes resembling patterns linked to depression and colorectal cancer, according to groundbreaking research presented at UEG Week 2025 in Berlin on October 7, 2025. The study, conducted within the framework of microONE, a pioneering COMET Module programme project
Union Minister of Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh on October 10, 2025, lauded Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore and the Centre for Stem Cell Research (CSCR) for completing India’s first-in-human gene therapy trial for Hemophilia A—a breakthrough that could transform treatment for the country’s 1.36 lakh hemophilia patients. Speaking at the 10th Annual “Cell
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Scientists have achieved a remarkable milestone by creating human eggs from skin cells—a scientific feat that could redefine reproductive medicine and offer hope to millions of infertile couples worldwide. This development, while still far from clinical use, raises profound medical, ethical, and societal questions, particularly for a country like India where infertility rates and demand
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