NEW DELHI: More than 800 medical colleges have been issued conditional renewal letters for MBBS seats by the National Medical Commission (NMC) as the regulator overhauls its inspection system, replacing routine annual inspections with surprise assessments and giving institutions 45 days to rectify deficiencies before follow-up evaluations.The move marks a significant shift in the way…
Victim’s brother-in-law Vikram Singh Tomar NEW DELHI: A 45-year-old teacher engaged in the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls allegedly jumped off Rani Jhansi Flyover Thursday. Police said a handwritten note seized from the spot suggested that he had been under immense pressure.The man had allegedly jumped from at least 30 feet in a…
Interestingly, psychology offers another perspective. A well-known study published in Health Psychology found that while people strongly believe comfort foods improve mood, the emotional benefit may come less from the food itself and more from the comforting context surrounding it. In other words, feeling safe, slowing down, spending time with loved ones or simply taking…
NEW DELHI: In a move aimed at improving patient safety, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has proposed restricting the use of the same brand name for medicines containing different active ingredients, saying the practice can mislead patients and create confusion over their therapeutic use. The regulator has invited public comments on the proposal…
Karnataka UUCMS semester results 2026 declared for UG and PG courses UUCMS semester results 2026: The Department of Higher Education, Government of Karnataka, has declared the UUCMS 2026 semester results for undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programmes offered by multiple state universities. Students enrolled in participating institutions can now access their digital marks cards through…
A rare bird sighting in Uttarakhand’s Corbett Tiger Reserve has excited birdwatchers and conservationists alike. Wildlife photographer Deep Rajwar has documented a Greater Painted-Snipe with two chicks, a sighting that he says provides the first scientific evidence of the species successfully breeding in the Corbett landscape. The video shared by PTI on X, the observation…
NEW DELHI: Is your whisky really “aged”? Does its distinctive flavour come naturally or from additives? The country’s food safety regulator has put alcoholic beverage manufacturers under the scanner, issuing notices over alleged use of unauthorised added flavours and misleading age-related claims on product labels.Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices…
Hair transplants have become one of the most sought-after cosmetic procedures across the world. Thousands of people travel overseas every year, hoping to restore hair growth at a lower cost than what they might pay at home. For most, the procedure is completed without major problems.But a recent case has reminded people that no medical…
“I don’t label myself one way or another. I love who I love; it’s the person that matters.” — Amber Heard There are some quotes that sound good for a moment and are quickly forgotten. Then there are others that stay with you because they feel honest. Amber Heard’s words fall into the second category.“I…
Dramatic visuals released by Andalusia’s emergency services show firefighters battling towering flames amid powerful winds, while other footage captures crews attempting to bring the blaze under control as thick smoke engulfs surrounding hillsides. A massive wildfire in southern Spain has killed 12 people authorities confirmed on Friday, marking one of the country’s deadliest wildfires in…