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Eye as a mirror: How a med-tech start-up aims to predict systemic diseases through eye screening

Eye as a mirror: How a med-tech start-up aims to predict systemic diseases through eye screening

“What are the health issues people are generally most worried about?” asks Dr. Anand Sivaraman during an interaction with The Hindu. “Heart attack, may be…?” comes my answer, off the top of my head. “There you go,” says Sivaraman, seemingly excited at hearing an answer he probably was expecting. Cardiovascular risk is one of the

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Veteran Akali leader Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa dies at 89; political leaders express grief

Veteran Akali leader Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa dies at 89; political leaders express grief

Veteran Akali leader and former Union Minister Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa died Wednesday (May 28, 2025) evening following age-related health issues at a private hospital in Mohali. He was 89. He is survived by his wife, a son and two daughters. According to a statement by the hospital, Dhindsa was admitted on Tuesday in a critical

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Archegos CFO Gets Eight Years in Prison for Defrauding Banks

Citi Reverses Course on Firing of Japan Trader Five Years On

Citigroup Inc. revoked the firing of a senior trader in Japan as part of a wrongful dismissal settlement following years of wrangling over problematic trading practices in the bank’s Asia unit. Ken Ohtaka’s dismissal was rescinded after the two sides reached an agreement last month, according to a copy of the settlement seen by Bloomberg

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Harvard Says Trump Student Ban Is Already Causing Harm Despite Judge’s Block

Harvard University said the Trump administration’s ban on enrolling international students is already causing harm and spreading fear, even though a judge has temporarily barred the order from taking effect.  US customs officials at Boston Logan International Airport ordered secondary screenings of Harvard visa holders — including a former head of state who’s a fellow

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Free movement, resettlement will take time, MHA officials tell Meitei civil society groups

Free movement, resettlement will take time, MHA officials tell Meitei civil society groups

Women raise slogans during a protest outside Imphal East DC office demanding an apology from Manipur Governor in connection with row over removal of Manipur name from State on May 28, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI The resumption of free movement for all communities along the National Highways in Manipur, and the resettlement of internally displaced

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‘C-grade Bollywood movie’: Gaurav Gogoi clarifies wife's ‘Pakistan links’, Himanta Sarma promises ‘details on Sept 10’

‘C-grade Bollywood movie’: Gaurav Gogoi clarifies wife’s ‘Pakistan links’, Himanta Sarma promises ‘details on Sept 10’

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday intensified his allegations against Assam Congress President Gaurav Gogoi, asserting that Gogoi and his wife maintain close ties with Pakistan’s establishment. On CM Sarma said, “I have documents to prove his wife’s involvement in collecting Indian Intelligence input. I will reveal details on September 10.” To this,

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Platform Ticket by Sangeetha Vallat: A Heartfelt Memoir from Behind the Railway Counter

Platform Ticket by Sangeetha Vallat: A Heartfelt Memoir from Behind the Railway Counter

The book is dedicated to “the ocean of hands that jostle at ticket windows and the tireless railway community that serves with dedication”. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStock Platform Ticket is a charming, honest account of Sangeetha Vallat’s career with the Railways. After 14 years spent behind the ticket counter, she gave up her career

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Third time’s the charm for this startup looking to ride India’s gaming frenzy

Third time’s the charm for this startup looking to ride India’s gaming frenzy

In its sharpest pivot so far, the company has doubled down on gaming commerce, helping it clock $10 million ( ₹82 crore) in revenue in 2024-25, a 120% year-on-year jump. Almost 70% of that revenue came from users, not advertisers.  At the heart of this transformation is Rooter Shop, an in-app marketplace that allows gamers

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Anna University Sexual Assault Case Verdict: Gnanasekaran Convicted as Political Questions Remain Unanswered

Anna University Sexual Assault Case Verdict: Gnanasekaran Convicted as Political Questions Remain Unanswered

Gnanasekaran, the sole accused in the Anna University sexual assault case, being taken away by the police after he was convicted by the Mahila Court in Chennai on May 28. | Photo Credit: PTI On May 28, a Mahila Court in Chennai pronounced guilty Gnanasekaran, 37, the lone accused, in the sensational Anna University sexual

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