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Warning: SPOILERS ahead for Dune: Prophecy episode 5!While Dune: Prophecy episode 5’s biggest revelation is that Desmond Hart is the son of Tula Harkonnen and Orry Atreides, he is not the only character who turns out to have another identity. Fremen rebel Mikaela (Shalom Brune-Franklin) has been warily working with Keiran Atreides until the majority of their team was wiped out in Selusa Secunda, but this week’s episode exposes her double life as a member of the Bene Gesserit. While Keiran is captured by Constantine Corrino, Mikaela has her own confrontation with Valya Harkonnen that suggests she may not be as on board with the Sisterhood’s plan as the latter would like. Mikaela also has a run-in with Desmond in Dune: Prophecy episode 5 with reveals more of her backstory on Arrakis, highlighting the cognitive dissonance that is required when one pledges to the Bene Gesserit. The motto is “Sisterhood Above All,” but several Sisters are shown to be conflicted about their duties — not least of which was Valya herself in her youth. Tula hid her son from her fellow Sisters (and from her blood-related sister) all this time, Francesca’s loyalty to her son may pose an issue for Valya in the finale, and Mikaela’s growing disdain for her Mother Superior echoes her Dune movie counterpart Chani’s questioning of authority. Related Dune: Bene Gesserit Explained – History, Origins & Powers The upcoming Dune prequel series promises to explore the canon further to explore the Bene Gesserit’s powers and where they come from. ScreenRant interviewed Brune-Franklin about Dune: Prophecy episode 5’s revelation that Mikaela is part of the Sisterhood, and her burgeoning conflict with Valya. The actor also addressed her character’s remaining loyalty to Arrakis as a Fremen woman, as well as her confrontation with Desmond. The Dune: Prophecy Cast Had As Many Theories As The Viewers Did “We’re all trying to guess who’s related to who, whose love child is that, and what is this?” ScreenRant: When you got this role, did you know Mikaela’s backstory as a Sister? Shalom Brune-Franklin: No, that’s something I just had to ask Alison [Schapker] about, and she’s literally the Oracle on set, as I’m sure everybody has said. Everybody just runs to Alison for all the questions, and she was good at being pretty open too, which I guess you have to be as a showrunner because there are so many different options of where things can go. You don’t want to say one thing and then it changes, so there wasn’t too much that she could let me know, but we had this conversation about how most people come to the Sisterhood under desperate circumstances, and it’s pretty odd that a Fremen woman is off-planet anyway. I don’t how she feels about heading back to Arrakis, let’s just say that much. ScreenRant: How often are you all reading the scripts and being like, “I wonder what they mean?” Are you all caught up in the mystery as we are as viewers? Shalom Brune-Franklin: Oh, for sure. Especially when you first get the scripts. I think you’re going, “Wait, what?” When you haven’t got the rest of them yet, you’re kind of going, “Where’s this going to go?” And then we’re all trying to guess who’s related to who, whose love child is that, and what is this? We’re all calling each other. Sarah-Sofie [Boussnina] had so many good guesses early on as well. I remember some of our phone calls, and she was saying stuff that was going to happen later on. She was like, “I’m convinced it’s this,” and she was pretty right for a lot of it. Shalom Brune-Franklin Breaks Down Mikaela’s Complicated Relationships In Dune: Prophecy Episode 5 “She’s somebody who started to believe in something outside of the Sisterhood, which is not what you’re supposed to do.” ScreenRant: I know we got glimpses of Mikaela’s dynamic with Horace. Did you get a backstory from them beyond what you learned on the page? Shalom Brune-Franklin: Yeah, that was really important because I really wanted to know how I got — I keep saying the word radicalized, but I think that’s probably a bit too strong. But how sympathetic she had become to the cause and to Horace specifically because he is trying to essentially uplift her very own people. I think, naturally, you would start to be a little sympathetic to the cause and go, “These guys are just trying to do a good thing.” Of course, she’s going to be biased and think that Horace is a great guy, and if blowing all these people up is for the good of the people on Arrakis, what are you going to do? It was really important to understand how deep that connection is when we start the show because when he dies, she’s affected by it, and it’s a turning point for her as well. When he dies, it changes the relationship between Kieran and her and basically makes the rebellion and its implosion a lot more emotional than it should have been. And I think that tells you everything you need to know; she’s somebody who started to believe in something outside of the Sisterhood, which is not what you’re supposed to do. ScreenRant: Mikaela knew that Kieran would spell trouble for their plan given his feelings for Ynez, but how would you describe their dynamic outside of that? Shalom Brune-Franklin: I think she’s just constantly trying to manage him, and I think he’s a huge headache for her. She’s like, “Can you just keep it in your pants? How long has it taken to execute this? How long has it taken to infiltrate this house? You are so embedded in there, and you’re going to let it all go because you happen to have fallen for the Princess. Come on, mate.” She doesn’t want it to blow up because then she has to turn to Valya, and no one wants to deal with the wrath of Valya ever. It’s her job, and it’s resting on her shoulders, so it’s a lot of pressure to keep it all intact. I think she’s constantly manipulating Kieran, and it comes out when he finally confronts her and figures out who she is. It’s just a lot of manipulation, and it can seem a little savage as well because she gives him up early on. I’m going to say she gives him up early on, before she sees that he really cares about the cause and about her. But, yeah, it’s a difficult dynamic — or it’s a complex dynamic, I should say. How Mikaela’s Confrontation Affects Her Relationship With The Bene Gesserit In Dune: Prophecy “Something’s about to happen. Can Mikaela use the Voice? Is she about to try and use it?” ScreenRant: Your scene with Desmond gives us a little more insight into your history on Arrakis. How much of a read would you say he actually has on Mikaela, and how does that affect her? Shalom Brune-Franklin: Yeah, it’s interesting because Desmond is the character that we know that has recently spent the most time on Arrakis, so there’s some familiarity that he probably feels when he sees Mikaela. When you have a friend who has been wronged by this one person, the minute you meet them, you’re like, “This is just going to be the biggest piece of s–t in the world. Let’s go. I’m ready. Everything they do is going to annoy me.” So, I don’t think she expected to be rattled by him so much when he starts questioning her allegiance to the Sisterhood and saying, “How are you stood here profiting off the rape of your own planet? What’s wrong with you?” I don’t think she expected him to come so hard at her, I don’t think she expected the attacks to be so personal, and I don’t think she expected him to be so cruel. I genuinely think she thought, “This is just going to be easy. As a bit of a guise, maybe give him a bit of spice. Tell him there’s no rebels hiding here. Bam, blow him up.” She didn’t expect this intense, incredibly intimidating standoff with him, which was really fun to shoot. Travis and I had so much fun doing that scene because there were so many different intimidation tactics going on. ScreenRant: Kieran asks if you would be willing to let Arrakis burn for the greater good. Do you think that Mikaela had already decided she wouldn’t betray her people in that moment, or did she come to that conclusion this episode? Shalom Brune-Franklin: I think it’s probably something that has been inside of her the entire time since being at the Sisterhood, but it’s sort of that thing in your life where you go, “Ahh, don’t think about that thought that’s come up. Let’s focus on all the other things that are going on. Focus on your breath, focus on the tree over there…” And then eventually it goes away. It’s that reoccurring thought that makes you really uncomfortable, so you wish you didn’t have it. You’re like, “Why can’t I just shut that up?” I think, because she is embedded in the rebellion and is literally confronting that thought and that side of herself every single day while listening to these people, she has come to the conclusion that she will never do what she has done to these people to her own. There’s just no way that can happen, which is a huge conflict of interest for the life she’s chosen. ScreenRant: Valya basically tells Mikaela her role was to buy Francesca time. Does Mikaela feel used then, or was her resentment towards Valya already well-formed? Shalom Brune-Franklin: Watching that all over again, I was like, “I feel so bad for her.” When I read it, I remember going, “Wait, what? This is just a backup plan?” Can you imagine how much time it takes to do what Mikaela has done for it to then all just sort of be a fun plan B? And I don’t think it was probably always meant to be a plan B. This is something that she’s been really proud of, especially because she wanted to be like Kasha. She wanted to become a Sister and wanted the glory of being a Sister, and instead she has to hide who she is. It must’ve felt really cool seeing the raids happen and going, “Yeah, I did that. That was all me.” Then knowing that it all imploded for not really anything at all because he got away? The fact that Val had already accommodated for it failing feels like a huge slap in the face for her. I think we see that fury straight away — you think she’s going to hit her. You’re like, “Something’s about to happen. Can Mikaela use the Voice? Is she about to try and use it?” ScreenRant: You alluded to this earlier, but we learn who Desmond’s mom is in this episode, which is such a big reveal. Is that something Mikaela knew, or do you think it would’ve affected her decisions if she did know? Shalom Brune-Franklin: I don’t think Mikaela would’ve known. No, I don’t think anybody but Tula knows before that moment. I really don’t. ScreenRant: Without spoiling anything in the sixth episode, if there’s a season 2, how much would you like to return? Is there anything you would like to see in a second season? Shalom Brune-Franklin: I would love to see the version of it that we could do. I think that would be really cool. It’s something that so many people are already so familiar with, so that would be awesome. But also just to see where her allegiances end up and what happens between Valya and her. Does she stay true, or does she become a double agent? Who knows? It’s interesting to think of more deceit coming up. Wouldn’t it be fun to keep playing deceit? It’s so fun playing a liar. It’s great. More About Dune: Prophecy Season 1 From the expansive universe of Dune, created by acclaimed author Frank Herbert, and 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, DUNE: PROPHECY follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind, and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit. DUNE: PROPHECY is inspired by the novel SISTERHOOD OF DUNE, written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. Check out our other Dune: Prophecy interviews here: New episodes of Dune: Prophecy air Sundays at 9pm EST on HBO.	https://www.bongshomoy.in/%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%80%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BF/shalom-brune-franklin-reflects-on-mikaela-being-torn-between-arrakis-the-bene-gesserit/80985/	2024-12-16T05:50:03Z
Martial Law and Media: South Korea's Political Turmoil South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been impeached following his controversial martial law decree, citing election hacking and pro-North Korean sympathizers. Right-wing YouTuber Ko Sung-kook, who has echoed these claims, highlights a growing symbiosis between conservatives and YouTube personalities, raising concerns about media influence on politics. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached on Saturday after his martial law decree sparked a constitutional crisis and divided his political party. The decree and claims of election hacking echo rhetoric from right-wing YouTuber Ko Sung-kook. Ko Sung-kook, a right-wing YouTuber with 1.1 million subscribers, claims his platform reflects the public sentiment of Yoon's supporters. While Yoon's previous conservative ally Han Dong-hoon resigned, blaming media for divisions among conservatives, Yoon's reliance on YouTube raises concerns. Critics argue Yoon's YouTube viewing has influenced his administration, drawing parallels with Donald Trump's media strategy. The military decree included media control, and Ko continues to mobilize right-wing support, warning against pro-North Korea forces. (With inputs from agencies.) ALSO READ Impeachment Saga: Tensions Rise Amidst Philippines' Political Elite Impeachment Storm: Sara Duterte Faces Charges Amidst Political Turmoil Philippines' Political Drama: Impeachment Sought Against Vice President Impeachment Storm: Vice President Duterte's Legal Battles Impeachment Storm: Vice President Sara Duterte Under Fire	https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/politics/3195400-martial-law-and-media-south-koreas-political-turmoil	2024-12-16T05:50:02Z
Hrithik Romances Red Hot Priyanka Latest photos of the hot pair from Krrish 3 starring Hrithik and Priyanka Latest photos of the hot pair from Krrish 3 starring Hrithik and Priyanka Krrish 3 may be a superhero flick but like all Rakesh Roshan movies there is a love story that is as important to the plot as the action. In this movie Hrithik gets to romance not one but two beauties At the same time there is an army of villains who Hrithik must battle to save the world. But for now we will look at the superhero's romantic side Priyanka Chopra returns to the franchise as his lady love In the earlier part PC plays a smart reporter who tries to manipulate Krrish's powers for her TV show Of course soon they fall in love and she helps him reunite with his father Not much is known about PC's role in this part as the promos have focused more on Kangana But PC is surely matching steps with HR in the song and dance department Krrish 3 opens in cinemas on November 01	https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/krrish-3-hrithik-romances-red-hot-priyanka-chopra-105844.html	2024-12-16T05:50:04Z
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Poonam Pandey has possibly played every gimmick to get the much needed attention. From threatening to go naked for our ever-so-well-performing cricket team to posting her naughty pictures on Twitter. This time, she posted a picture of her that was more than a disaster. Do you agree? The indiatimes.com privacy policy has been updated to align with the new data regulations in European Union. Please review and accept these changes below to continue using the website. We use cookies to ensure the best experience for you on our website.	https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/poonam-pandeys-latest-photo-delight-or-disaster-105918.html	2024-12-16T05:50:11Z
Germany's Political Crossroads: The Looming Confidence Vote Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces a likely unsuccessful confidence vote, leading to potential early elections in Germany. Following a collapsed coalition, leaders have scheduled polls for February amid economic concerns and political instability. The outcome could reshape Germany’s political landscape, with Scholz’s Social Democrats trailing the opposition. - Country: - Germany Chancellor Olaf Scholz is on the verge of facing a significant political challenge as the German parliament gears up for a confidence vote, expected to lead to early elections. The dissolution of Scholz's three-party coalition has prompted the need for an electoral contest in Europe's largest economy. The governing coalition's collapse was triggered by the firing of the finance minister, causing the pro-business faction to exit. Consequently, the remaining partners don't possess enough seats to maintain a parliamentary majority. Election day is slated for February 23, as the political atmosphere intensifies. With Scholz's Social Democrats lacking sufficient support and opposition parties gaining momentum, the upcoming elections could see a major shift in Germany's leadership. Amidst this political turbulence, Scholz faces the additional challenge of addressing critical issues such as economic revitalization and Germany's military support for Ukraine. (With inputs from agencies.) ALSO READ Romania's Electoral Crossroads: Parliamentary Battle Amid Presidential Uncertainty Debate Over Beef Ban Intensifies in Assam Politics Key Parliamentary Session: Strategic Bills and Statements Set in Motion Potato Politics: The Spud Standoff at Jharkhand-Bengal Border Parliamentary Probe: Unauthorised Waqf Properties Under Scrutiny	https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/politics/3195403-germanys-political-crossroads-the-looming-confidence-vote	2024-12-16T05:50:11Z
Just as public safety is a source of interest and concern for Cape Girardeau, so is its infrastructure. Issues such as potholes, street flooding, safe drinking water and reliable sewer systems impact our quality of life and economic viability. I'll give an overview of some current projects and point to some references for much more detail. In local street projects and infrastructure work, various departments and funding sources maintain, renovate and build our city streets. Our Public Works department is responsible for overall infrastructure maintenance, including water (through the city's contract with Alliance Water), stormwater, sewer and wastewater, some of the street repair, trash and recycling services and the city fleet. Public Works manages the Accelerated Street Repair Projects in the 2019 voter-approved Capital Improvement Sales Tax, which adds $7.5 million in maintenance to city streets. To date this calendar year, Public Works crews have: Other large Public Works projects this year include: You can go to cityofcape.org/infrastructure for much more detail on the ongoing and future work to be done. All this work directly impacts the quality of life and safety to both residents and property while also contributing to the economic viability of our businesses and industry here. The City currently faces two significant problems in dealing with these projects and ongoing maintenance. First, as is true globally, materials costs have increased dramatically. For example: in 2018, the cost of a ton of asphalt was $63.25, but rose to $112.64 in 2022, an increase of 78%. Additionally, the cost of a square foot of concrete in 2018 was $4.87, and in 2022 that cost rose to $6.60, a 36% increase. Due to these inflated construction costs, the ongoing maintenance projects will include fewer streets per year to stay on budget. The second problem is a shortage of personnel. The Streets Crew is budgeted for 16 worker positions. However, we've been short six personnel since October 2022. The issue of hiring qualified workers to get the road work done efficiently is an urgent priority. The City is looking into mitigating this issue with focused recruitment and salary enhancements and the viability of subcontracting work. On a positive note, the City has secured several large grants to help with projects: All of this work will significantly increase pedestrian and driver safety and improve traffic flow in these areas. The City also has an important additional tool for developing and maintaining roads with the Transportation Trust Fund (TTF). Since 1995, voters have approved the TTF tax six times, which adds a half-cent sales tax to apply to street projects. The city's Engineering Division manages TTF projects. Visit cityofcape.org/streets to see all of the completed, current and upcoming street renovation projects. Regionally, there are numerous projects and concepts in development. The Southeast Metropolitan Planning Organization (SEMPO) represents our region on large-scale transportation issues and projects. You can go to southeastmpo.org for great detail on current projects in our city and region. Numerous roads within our city limits are MoDOT roadways, with Interstate 55 being the most obvious. An ongoing project involves the Exit 93 area at I-55. MoDOT, in collaboration with SEMPO, has studied multiple issues in this area, including bridge replacement, improved safety, better connections and flooding mitigation. MoDOT has approved $8.9 million in construction funds for the bridge rehabilitation and intersection improvements in their FY26 budget. Ideas are still in discussion for additional intersection improvements. You can find much more information on this issue at modot.org/exit93. Strong representation at the regional and state level will continue to produce better results for our city and region. The city looks forward to cultivating a closer working relationship with our regional and state partners, and Cape's state and federal representatives -- to help bring about the progress in infrastructure we know is needed in our area. In conclusion, the sheer volume of infrastructure projects and funding sources described here demonstrates the City's robust commitment to upgrading roads, sewers and facilities that impact daily life. This work could only be accomplished with the public's support in its demand for sound infrastructure and voter approval of infrastructure tax initiatives. While staff shortages and material costs have presented challenges, Cape Girardeau continues to make great progress, and the positive impact on the overall health, quality of life and economic vitality of its residents is evident. Continued smart infrastructure investment will improve the quality of life in Cape Girardeau. It will also pay dividends for economic growth. Proper roads and infrastructure facilities attract new businesses and make it easier for customers to access local companies. This strong commitment to infrastructure fuels growth and makes our area an appealing place to live, work and invest. In the next State of the City letter, I will discuss how building on current momentum with the right infrastructure and economic development strategies will allow us to meet the needs of our thriving community now and into the future. Stacy Kinder is mayor of Cape Girardeau. Connect with the Southeast Missourian Newsroom: For corrections to this story or other insights for the editor, click here. To submit a letter to the editor, click here. 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Farewell to Tabla Legend: Zakir Hussain's Legacy Legendary Indian tabla maestro Zakir Hussain has passed away at the age of 73. Known for his extraordinary skill and 'dancing fingers,' Hussain died in a San Francisco hospital due to complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic lung disease. In a somber development, the world bids farewell to Zakir Hussain, the legendary Indian tabla virtuoso renowned for his 'dancing fingers' and immense contribution to music. Hussain, aged 73, passed away in a San Francisco hospital. The acclaimed musician was suffering from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic lung disease, and succumbed to complications arising from the illness, as confirmed by his family. Zakir Hussain leaves behind a remarkable legacy in the world of music, celebrated globally for his unparalleled mastery over the tabla, which won him admiration from audiences worldwide. (With inputs from agencies.) Advertisement	https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/science-environment/3195378-farewell-to-tabla-legend-zakir-hussains-legacy	2024-12-16T05:50:18Z
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China retail growth slows, agency calls for 2025 support December 16, 2024Broadly positive Chinese economic data for November released on Monday also showed slower-than-expected growth of 3.3% in retail sales, much slower than in October and well adrift of the 4.6% forecast. The slowdown came as a surprise because Beijing has been working to boost stimulus programs and encourage consumption, as it braces for possible headwinds as Donald Trump returns for a second term as US president, threatening increased tariffs. China had implemented major online shopping promotions and government-subsidized trade-in programs boosting sales in things like cars, which were expected to buoy growth. Markets in Shanghai and Hong Kong dipped as the news was announced on Monday morning. But by early afternoon, the Shanghai Exchange in particular had pared these losses and was back in the green, while the Hang Seng was down roughly 0.5%. Chinese government pledging 'moderately loose' monetary policy China's government has been trying to show it's working to kickstart consumption and reignite the world's second-largest economy. Beijing last week announced new measures aimed at "lifting consumption vigorously" as part of a stimulus drive. But as these left investors seemingly unimpressed, officials unveiled new promises over the weekend including a bid to boost the struggling property sector and change monitoring of equity markets. President Xi Jinping said at the annual Central Economic Work Conference that the Chinese Communist Party would implement a "moderately loose" monetary policy, increase social financing and also reduce interest rates "at the right time." Stats agency hints at tougher 2025 conditions Despite concerns over the sluggish growth, and the more general downward trend compared to the rapid Chinese expansion achieved over the past couple of decades, Monday's figures remained robust. Industrial output grew 5.4% compared to the previous November, a slight increase from October and in line with predictions. Retail sales however dipped to 3.3% growth from 4.8% the previous month. A spokesperson for the National Statistics Bureau warned while presenting the data that protectionism was on the rise and the agency anticipated tougher conditions next year. They called for more efforts to promote economic recovery in 2025. msh/sri (AFP, Reuters)	https://www.dw.com/en/china-retail-growth-slows-agency-calls-for-2025-support/a-71063742?maca=en-rss-en-world-4025-xml-atom	2024-12-16T05:50:22Z
Ranveer, Dippy lock lips in Ram-Leela! Ranveer and Deepika share crackling chemistry in the song Lahu Munh Lag Gaya The new song 'Lahu Munh Lag Gaya' from 'Ram-Leela' is out and while the tune is infectious, all attention has been captured by the steamy kiss Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh share in the song's video. The leads, who are rumoured to be seeing each other in real life, certainly share crackling chemistry on screen. They are shown playing a game of silent one-upmanship before Deepika grabs Ranveer by the collar and plants a kiss on his lips. Now we think that Deepika could have put a little more passion into the smooch, given that she seems to be using more energy to grab his collar. However, the kiss has the desired effect on her beau, who appears gobsmacked for several moments before joining her on the garba dance floor. Both Ranveer and Deepika are no strangers to kissing onscreen, having locked lips with their co-stars before. The timely release of the Navratri-themed song is bound to hit the right notes with listeners, and it comes on the heels of 'Nagada Sangh Dhol' that is already creating waves. Apart from the music, Deepika's stellar garba moves have also been winning the actress praise. Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus 'Ram-Leela' will release on November 15.	https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/ranveer-singh-and-deepika-padukone-share-steamy-kiss-in-ramleela-song-lahu-munh-lag-gaya-105602.html	2024-12-16T05:50:24Z
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Sexy Nargis Fakhri Goes Backless With her trademark pout and seductive pose, Nargis reminds us of a quintessential traditional yet tantalizing belle. The upcoming Filmfare issue has Nargis Fakhri as its cover girl. The Madras Cafe actress looks like one helluva treat for the eyes up there! With her trademark pout and seductive pose, Nargis reminds us of a quintessential traditional yet tantalizing belle. Since the issue is Bridal Special, the readers will get to read all things glitzy. Nargis talks about her love for jewellery and fashion. Also, the bi-monthly magazine will underline Kareena Kapoor Khan, Priyanka Chopra and Katrina Kiaf's fetish for jewellery. To top it all, there will be interesting accounts of star weddings, including Dilip-Saira and Saif-Kareena.	https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/sexy-nargis-fakhri-goes-backless-105791.html	2024-12-16T05:50:30Z
Exploring the Last Ice Area: A Crucial Arctic Refuge An international team of scientists embarked on a 56-day Arctic expedition to study the 'last ice area,' exploring its critical ecosystems, sea ice properties, and climate change impacts. The region is under threat from climate change, pollutants, and increased shipping, necessitating urgent conservation efforts. An international team of scientists set sail on a 56-day expedition from Iqaluit to study the 'last ice area' in the Arctic. Traveling aboard the icebreaker CCGS Amundsen, the researchers sought to examine the many facets of this critical and largely unexplored area. The mission's main focus was on the properties of the Arctic sea ice, its ecosystems, and the effects of climate change and pollutants. The 'last ice area,' predicted to sustain permanent sea ice year-round, faces significant threats from climate warming, long-range pollutants, and increased maritime activity. Conservation is crucial as the Arctic experiences increased ice loss. Initiatives like the national marine conservation area, Tallurutiup Imanga, and the proposed Tuvaijuittuq marine protected area are steps toward protecting this vital global heritage, aiming to safeguard its unique biodiversity and ecosystem structures. (With inputs from agencies.) ALSO READ Maximizing Crop Yields in Uganda Through Targeted Soil and Water Conservation Training Uttarakhand Forests Embrace AI for Sustainable Conservation IFC Issues $700M Green Kangaroo Bond to Support Biodiversity Finance and Economic Growth Pakistan PM Advocates Water Conservation at One Water Summit Targeted US Restrictions on Indian Wild-Caught Shrimp: Conservation Concerns	https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/science-environment/3195388-exploring-the-last-ice-area-a-crucial-arctic-refuge	2024-12-16T05:50:26Z
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NetCredential netcredential.com NetCredential makes digital certificates a breeze to build, deliver, share and verify - allowing organizations to simplify integration and automation, employers to verify the legitimacy and learners to share their achievements with the world.	https://webcatalog.io/en/apps/tag/digital-credential-management-software?country=eg	2024-12-16T05:50:33Z
Shahid Kapoor Shoots For Hello! India Shahid Kapoor poses for his latest photoshoot for Hello! India magazine's October issue. Shahid Kapoor poses for his latest photoshoot for Hello! India magazine's October issue. Shahid Kapoor poses for his latest photoshoot for Hello! India magazine's October issue. Courtesy: UTV After a break from films, Shahid featured in Phata Poster Nikhla Hero this year. PPNK couldn't gather much moolah at the box-office. His next, R... Rajkumar, is all set release on 6th December. Directed by Prabhu Deva, the film has Shahid romance Sonakshi Sinha. Shahid has also signed Tigmanshu Dhulia's Milan Talkies, opposite Amrita Puri and Esha Gupta. Vishal Bhardwaj's Haider too will feature Shahid Kapoor in lead role, opposite Shraddha Kapoor. After Jab We Met and Kaminey, Shahid hasn't delivered a single hit. The actor hopes to see success through R... Rajkumar and his next projects.	https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/shahid-kapoor-shoots-for-hello-india-105828.html	2024-12-16T05:50:37Z
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Heron Saved from Plastic Peril Arouses Environmental Alarm in Brazil A heron in Rio de Janeiro, saved by veterinarians from a plastic cup stuck on its throat, became a symbol of the fight against plastic pollution. The bird's ordeal sparked outrage over environmental impacts in the city, highlighting the perils of single-use plastics on wildlife. In Rio de Janeiro, a heron's flight resumed after veterinarians removed a plastic cup from around its neck, saving it from starvation. The incident has sparked widespread outcry in Brazil, drawing attention to the impact of plastic pollution on wildlife in a city known for its stunning landscapes. The bird hesitated momentarily before taking to the air from its cage. "God willing, it won't encounter more plastic," commented veterinary biologist Jeferson Pires, who found the heron and brought its plight to social media, adding urgency to the issue of waste impacting wildlife. The cup obstructed the heron's throat, preventing it from eating and threatening its life until surgical removal last Friday. The case, which received attention from major Brazilian media, underscores the growing concern over single-use plastics, with environmentalist Isabelle de Loys highlighting its damaging effect on animal survival. (With inputs from agencies.)	https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/science-environment/3195393-heron-saved-from-plastic-peril-arouses-environmental-alarm-in-brazil	2024-12-16T05:50:39Z
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) JSW Energy on Monday said it has secured multiple renewable energy projects in the commercial and industrial power market, achieving a total locked-in generation capacity of 20 GW. The company's locked-in renewable energy commercial and industrial (C&I) capacity stood at 3.1 GW, which includes 2,654 MW of JSW group captive capacity and 445 MW of third-party C&I capacity, a JSW Energy statement said. Currently, the operational C&I capacity of the company stood at 488 MW, it informed. The company's step-down subsidiaries have executed power purchase agreements (PPAs) with DCM Shriram Ltd and Indus Towers Ltd for the supply of renewable energy. These strategic partnerships underscore the company's commitment towards sustainable energy solutions. Subsequent to this, the company's total locked-in generation capacity has increased to 20 GW. "I am pleased to share that JSW Energy has reached the milestone of being a 20 GW generation platform," Sharad Mahendra, Joint Managing Director and CEO of JSW Energy said. JSW Energy aims to achieve 10 GW operational capacity by FY 2025 and currently has 7.7 GW of operational capacity spread across thermal, hydro and renewable energy. The company also has 16.2 GWh of locked-in energy storage capacity through battery energy storage system and hydro pumped storage project. The company aims to reach 20 GW generation capacity and 40 GWh of energy storage capacity before 2030. JSW Energy has set an ambitious target of achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050. PTI KKS DRR	https://www.newsdrum.in/business/jsw-energy-achieves-total-locked-in-generation-capacity-of-20-gw-8443365	2024-12-16T05:50:42Z
Rashid Khan back in Afghanistan Test squad for Zimbabwe series The squad includes seven uncapped players, including Sediqullah Atal and Ismat Alam ESPNcricinfo staff 16-Dec-2024 • 1 hr ago Afghanistan's ace spinner Rashid Khan is set to play his first Test match in more than three years after having been named in their squad for the upcoming two-Test series in Zimbabwe. Rashid had earlier taken a break from the longest format on medical advice because of a groin injury. Rashid's last Test, which also came against Zimbabwe, was back in March 2021 in Abu Dhabi. The squad includes seven uncapped players, including allrounder Ismat Alam, left-arm spinner Zahir Shehzad and left-arm quick Bashir Ahmad Afghan. The trio has been rewarded for their strong domestic performances, joining Azmatullah Omarzai, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Riaz Hassan and Sediqullah Atal who are also yet to represent Afghanistan in Test cricket. Omarzai, Fareed and Riaz were all part of the squad, though, for the one-off Test against New Zealand, which was washed out without a ball being bowled in September earlier this year. "Rashid Khan returns to the Test squad, which is a promising sign for our red-ball game going forward," Ahmad Shah Sulimankhil, ACB's interim chief selector, said in a statement. "The rest of the team underwent good preparations recently in Nangarhar province, which featured 19 players and all the support staff to work with the players and ensure full preparation for the series. "We have thoroughly monitored the proceedings and have picked the squad which includes several new faces, including Ismat Alam, Bashir Ahmad, and Zahir Shehzad, who have performed well during the recent Ahmad Shah Abdali first-class tournament." Meanwhile, Nasir Jamal, Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi, and Ibrahim Abdulrahimzai will be part of the group as reserve players. Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott, who was in charge of the ODI leg of the team's multi-format tour of Zimbabwe, has made himself unavailable for other formats of this tour for personal reasons. Hashmatullah Shahidi will continue to lead the team, with Rahmat Shah being his deputy. Bulawayo will host both the Test matches, with the series running from December 26 to January 6. Afghanistan Test squad Hashmatullah Shahidi (capt), Rahmat Shah (vice-capt), Ikram Alikhail (wk), Afsar Zazai (wk), Riaz Hassan, Sediqullah Atal, Abdul Malik, Baheer Shah Mahboob, Ismat Alam, Azmatullah Omarzai, Zahir Khan, Zia Ur Rehman Akbar, Zahir Shehzad, Rashid Khan, Yamin Ahmadzai, Bashir Ahmad Afghan, Naveed Zadran, and Fareed Ahmad Malik	https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/rashid-khan-back-in-afghanistan-test-squad-for-zimbabwe-series-1465291	2024-12-16T05:50:42Z
SRK Signs Karan, Farhan's Next? With Chennai express marking Shahrukh Khan’s return into box-office record books, SRK is hungrier than ever before to make the most of these good times. With Chennai Express marking Shahrukh Khan’s return into box-office record books, SRK is hungrier than ever before to make the most of these good times. Currently busy with the shooting of Farah Khan’s Happy New Year, Khan has locked his next two films that will start post Happy New Year. One of them is produced by his Don director Farhan Akhtar along with Ritesh Sidhwani, and is directed by acclimated filmmaker Rahul Dholakia. The film is reportedly based in Gujarat and will feature Khan as a Gujarati underworld don who is part of the illegal liquor business. This film is supposed to be in the space of Swades and Chak De India, as it will have Khan minus his superstar trappings. The next one is Karan Johar’s directorial venture that is likely to begin in the second half of 2014. While there have been speculations about KJo working with other stars such as Ranbir Kapoor and Salman Khan, the director rubbished all these reports and confirmed that SRK will indeed be the leading man of his next. Karan also argued that he will write a script that will present his favorite actor in a never before seen style and do full justice to his superstardom. KJo added that his equation with SRK has been unlike any other actor-director combo in Indian cinema and that he can totally visualize how SRK will perform a scene, each time he begins writing a film. So looks like all those Shahrukh fans who have been worried that they have lost the actor to Salman-style masala entertainers, have no reason to worry, and will get to see SRK in a variety of roles in the months to come.	https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/shahrukh-khan-to-work-with-karan-johar-farhan-akhtar-in-2014_-105764.html	2024-12-16T05:50:43Z
Mumbai: The rupee fell 3 paise to 84.83 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, dragged down by a muted trend in domestic equities and elevated crude oil prices. Forex traders said the rupee remains in a weakening mode due to dollar demand from importers and foreign banks. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 84.83 against the greenback, registering a fall of 3 paise over its previous close. On Friday, the rupee rebounded from its all-time low level and settled with a gain of 8 paise at 84.80 against the US dollar. Over the past week, the Indian rupee faced depreciation following the Reserve Bank of India's announcement of leadership transition. The RBI kept a close eye on banking system liquidity and opted for a buy-sell swap to provide much-needed support to the rupee. Additionally, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) turning net buyers in December, following significant outflows in the past two months, is expected to lend further stability to the domestic currency, CR Forex Advisors MD Amit Pabari said. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) purchased Rs 2,335.32 crore in the capital markets on net basis on Friday, according to exchange data. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading lower by 0.13 per cent at 106.86. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, fell 0.34 per cent to USD 74.24 per barrel in futures trade. In the domestic equity market, the 30-share BSE Sensex was trading 78.29 points or 0.10 per cent down at 82,054.83 points in morning trade, while Nifty was down 15.45 points or 0.06 per cent to 24,752.85 points. Meanwhile, India's forex reserves dropped by USD 3.235 billion to USD 654.857 billion for the week ended December 6, the RBI said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the reserves had increased by USD 1.51 billion to USD 658.091 billion, ending a multi-week decline in the overall kitty.	https://www.newsdrum.in/business/rupee-falls-3-paise-to-8483-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade-8443149	2024-12-16T05:50:48Z
Ben Stokes' Hamstring Woes: A Blow to England's Test Campaign England captain Ben Stokes suffered a hamstring injury during the third test against New Zealand, preventing him from fielding for the rest of the match. England, having won the series, need further assessments to decide if Stokes will bat. He had a similar injury earlier this season. England captain Ben Stokes has been sidelined due to a left hamstring injury sustained during the third test against New Zealand in Hamilton. The setback occurred as Stokes was bowling on Monday, and he will not be participating in the field for the remainder of the match, the team confirmed. The decision on Stokes' participation in England's second innings batting at Seddon Park remains pending, subject to further medical evaluations. Already triumphant in the series with victories in the first two tests, England could be chasing a world record target to sweep the series. Stokes' demanding bowling schedule has been noted, as he completed 24 overs in New Zealand's first innings and was two balls into his 13th in the second when injured. Having suffered a similar injury during The Hundred in August, the 33-year-old hopes to recover before the one-off test against Zimbabwe in May, followed by key series against India and Australia. (With inputs from agencies.)	https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/sports-games/3195354-ben-stokes-hamstring-woes-a-blow-to-englands-test-campaign	2024-12-16T05:50:48Z
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Soha Ali Khan Decides To Have Some Fun After playing an emotionally charged character in Tigmanshu Dhulia’s Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 2, Soha Ali Khan moves to a lighter zone with War Chhod Naa Yaar. After playing an emotionally charged character in Tigmanshu Dhulia’s Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns, Soha Ali Khan moves to a lighter zone with War Chhod Naa Yaar. Indiatimes.com spoke to Soha to find out a little more about what the beautiful actress is doing in a war comedy. "The story is set over a span of one night. I play a reporter who gets an opportunity to cover a story at the Indo-Pak border, and it's about how she discovers that the life and atmosphere at the border, is totally unlike what she had imagined back home. And that's actually how it is, as none of us really know how it is like there for the soldiers. So it’s quite interesting and narrated from her perspective". Slapstick Or Satire- "I will call it a satire (we have called it a comedy to make it more accessible) that’s very witty and intelligent. It’s my favorite form of comedy as all of us want to be entertained and don’t want to be bored by a documentary. So while this form of cinema makes you laugh, it also makes you think". Humour In War- "The idea is not to offend anyone, apart from the people who promote war. I mean most citizens in any part of the world would never choose war. And if you come to think of it, the people who decide to go to war are never the ones who actually pull the trigger. But it is the soldiers who lose their lives. Nowadays people do not want to see heavy stuff, so we decided to give a message in a form that people like. Even if you see Rang De Basanti, a very hard-hitting message was communicated with humour and songs. Yet war is something that affects all of us, and citizens and media can paly a part in affecting policymaking". __PAGEBREAK__ "This is a fictional story that doesn’t project anyone particular in a bad light. It is against the ideology of war. That is why the same actor, Dalip Tahil, plays the Defense Minister of India, Pakistan, USA and China. Because it is a political ideology that we want to show; and not a personality or nation, in particular". Having Fun On Screen- "I have done so many films in which my fiancée dies (laughs)…So it was time for a change". "Dramatic films are honestly very exhausting, as you have to cry again and again till the shot is okayed. So I thought this would be a chance to do something fun. And we have a fantastic team working on the film". Staying Away From The Glam-Doll Routine- "I have done many glamorous hair and make-up ads. I somehow don’t really like ramp modeling and the whole perfect beauty, glossy routine. I like being not-perfect and free. Of course I would love to look glamorous on screen, but I prefer to balance it with performance driven content. Just glamour without substance doesn’t work for me".	https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/soha-ali-khan-decides-to-have-some-fun-105803.html	2024-12-16T05:50:50Z
New Delhi: Sarod virtuoso Amjad Ali Khan, sarangi exponent Kamal Sabri as well as film stars Akshay Kumar and Kamal Haasan paid rich tributes to Zakir Hussain, calling the tabla maestro a "phenomenon" and "one of the most loved Indian musician in the world". Zakir Bhai ! He left too soon. Yet we are grateful for the times he gave us and what he left behind in the form of his art. — Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) December 16, 2024 Goodbye and Thank you.#ZakirHussain pic.twitter.com/ln1cmID5LV Hussain, 73, died at a San Francisco hospital from complications arising out of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, the family said on Monday. Words fail me at this point, said Amjad Ali Khan in an X post. "I am completely heartbroken and devastated to hear about Zakir Bhai. Ustad Zakir Hussain was a phenomenon. He was indeed one of the most loved musicians the world saw," he wrote. Words fail me at this point. I am completely heartbroken and devastated to hear about Zakir Bhai. Ustad Zakir Hussain was a phenomenon. He was indeed one of the most loved musicians the world saw. pic.twitter.com/QOJG7GrzvV — Amjad Ali Khan (@AAKSarod) December 16, 2024 Sabri called Hussain's death a "great loss" to all forms of music, be it Indian classical or global. "He was an amazing musician who represented Indian music on the global stage for a long time," he told PTI. "He was an inspiration. It's an irreparable loss... He was the most famous Indian musician world over," classical vocalist Wasifuddin Dagar told PTI. Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar said he is "pained" to know about the multiple award-winning percussionist's death. "He was truly a treasure for our country's musical heritage. Om Shanti," he wrote on X. Very pained to know about the sad demise of Ustad Zakir Hussain Saab. He was truly a treasure for our country’s musical heritage. Om Shanti 🙏 pic.twitter.com/a5TWDMymfZ — Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) December 16, 2024 "Maestro forever," Kareena Kapoor Khan said on Instagram. Kamal Haasan shared a picture of himself with Hussain playing the tabla on social media. "Zakir Bhai! He left too soon. Yet we are grateful for the times he gave us and what he left behind in the form of his art. Goodbye and Thank you," the veteran Tamil actor posted on X. There will never be another Ustad Zakir Hussain, said music composer Vishal Dadlani on Instagram. Musician Karsh Kale, known primarily for his experimental tabla playing within electronic music contexts, shared an image of a black square on social media set to the instrumental music piece called 'Zakir' by Hussain. The caption read: "No words." "You made India richer. Thank you for your contribution," wrote BJP MP and actor Kangana Ranaut on her Instagram Stories alongside an old video of Hussain. According to US-based vocalist Anuradha Palakurthi, Hussain was beyond any gharana, or a musical lineage in Indian classical music. "There are so many gharanas in Hindustani Classical music but I think Zakir Hussain sahab was one man who transcends gharana. He was not of one gharana but of every gharana," Palakurthi told PTI. Filmmaker Hansal Mehta also condoled the illustrious musician's passing. "The maestro, Ustad Zakir Hussain passed away a few hours ago. Goodbye Ustadji. The man who made the tabla sexy, who brought an accompanying instrument to the forefront is gone. Deepest condolences to his family, fans and students around the globe," Mehta said on X. The maestro, Ustad Zakir Hussain passed away a few hours ago. Goodbye Ustadji. The man who made the tabla sexy, who brought an accompanying instrument to the forefront is gone. Deepest condolences to his family, fans and students around the globe. pic.twitter.com/JiObDgjtjs — Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) December 16, 2024 On Sunday evening, unconfirmed reports of Hussain's death started doing rounds on social media with many celebrities, including Amitabh Bachchan, Ranveer Singh, Nimrat Kaur, Riteish Deshmukh, and Anupam Kher falling prey to speculation.	https://www.newsdrum.in/entertainment/music-film-fraternity-remembers-ustadji-most-famous-indian-musician-zakir-hussain-8443244	2024-12-16T05:50:54Z
Titas Sadhu's Bowling Showcase: India's Triumph Over West Indies Titas Sadhu's strategic bowling helped India Women secure a 49-run victory against the West Indies in the first T20I. Accustomed to the conditions, India outperformed with significant contributions from Jemimah Rodrigues and Smriti Mandhana. Despite their win, team updates remain uncertain regarding Harmanpreet Kaur's limited participation. Titas Sadhu's strategic bowling performance played a pivotal role in securing a 49-run victory for the India Women's cricket team against the West Indies in their first T20I match. Her experience and familiarity with the conditions enabled her to take three vital wickets. India seized a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, thanks to fifties from star players Jemimah Rodrigues and Smriti Mandhana. Achieving a remarkable total of 195/4, the team showcased their strength despite having little time to prepare following their long journey from Perth to Mumbai. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur's participation was limited due to an undisclosed issue. Meanwhile, West Indies coach Shane Deitz expressed disappointment in his team's performance, urging for improved execution and a return to the Caribbean flair in their style of play for future matches. (With inputs from agencies.) ALSO READ Harmanpreet Kaur Gears Up for Crucial ODI Series Against Australia Smriti Mandhana Shines Amidst Australia's Bowling Prowess Harmanpreet Kaur's Steely Resolve: Turning Defeats into Triumph Harmanpreet Kaur Under Pressure: India Sets Course Against West Indies Jemimah Rodrigues and Smriti Mandhana Ignite India to Record T20I Total	https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/sports-games/3195369-titas-sadhus-bowling-showcase-indias-triumph-over-west-indies	2024-12-16T05:50:56Z
Bong Bombshell: Sonakshi in Bullett Raja Sonakshi Sinha wins big points for her new desi avatar in Bullett Raja Sonakshi Sinha wins big points for her new desi avatar in Bullett Raja Sonakshi Sinha's Bengali look in Bullett Raja is quite a sight to behold. The lovely actress is seen wearing a traditional red and white sari in the promos Sonakshi will be playing Saif Ali Khan's love interest in the Tigmanshu Dhulia-directed film. Incidentally, it is not the first time the actress has played a Bengali character, having slipped into the shoes of one for Vikramaditya Motwane's 'Lootera' Sonakshi Sinha's filmi style quotient has been largely desi and she scores big points this time around too! Load More	https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/sonakshi-sinhas-gorgeous-bengali-look-for-bullett-raja-105405.html	2024-12-16T05:50:58Z
Thane: Noted classical singer and harmonium artist Pandit Sanjay Ram Marathe died at a hospital in Maharashtra's Thane city, his family said on Monday. He was 68. The artist had suffered a severe heart attack and was admitted to a private hospital in Thane where he died on Sunday night, his family members said. He was the eldest son of legendary musician Pandit Ram Marathe. Pandit Sanjay Marathe leaves behind a legacy rooted in Indian classical music and theatre. He was highly respected for his expertise in harmonium and melodious singing, and actively participated in various programmes held this year, marking the birth centenary of his father. In collaboration with his younger brother Mukund Marathe, Pandit Sanjay Marathe revived and staged the famous Marathi musical play 'Sangeet Mandarmala' as part of the centenary commemoration of their father. The production received widespread acclaim for its innovative experiments while preserving the essence of the traditional Marathi musical theatre. Pandit Sanjay Marathe is survived by his wife, a son and granddaughter.	https://www.newsdrum.in/entertainment/singer-musician-pandit-sanjay-marathe-passes-away-8443209	2024-12-16T05:51:00Z
A constitutional amendment bill for holding Lok Sabha and assembly elections simultaneously is likely to be introduced in Parliament on Tuesday and could be referred to a joint committee of the two Houses. A top government functionary said the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, popularly being referred to as the Bill on "one nation, one election", was expected to be introduced by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. After its introduction, Meghwal will request Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to refer the Bill to a Joint Committee of Parliament for wider consultations. The joint panel will be constituted on a pro-rata basis, based on the strength of MPs of various parties. As the largest party, the BJP will get chairmanship of the committee, besides several members, the functionary said. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who was a member of the high-level committee led by former president Ram Nath Kovind that recommended holding Lok Sabha, state assembly and local body elections simultaneously in a phased manner, is likely to be present in the Lower House at the time of Bill's introduction, the functionary said. More From This Section The Union Cabinet last week decided to hold simultaneous polls to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies but opted to leave "as of now" how local body polls are held. Meghwal may tell the Lower House that since the Bill will need wider consultations with lawmakers and the public, it should be sent to a joint committee. The speaker will seek the names of members for the proposed panel from the parties on the same day. If the parties do not inform the speaker about the members they wish to send on the panel, according to rules, they may lose membership. The speaker will announce the committee's composition by the evening on the day the Bill is introduced, the functionary said. Initially, the tenure of the proposed committee will be for 90 days but it may be extended later. The Union Cabinet has approved two bills to hold the parliamentary and assembly polls concurrently. Kovind had said during the consultation process on "one nation, one election" that 32 parties supported the idea while 15 did not. Simultaneous polls were held in the country between 1951 and 1967. The concept of simultaneous elections has featured in many reports and studies since 1983, essentially implying a return to the previous practice of conducting polls concurrently. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)	https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/bill-on-simultaneous-elections-likely-to-be-introduced-in-ls-on-dec-17-124121600258_1.html	2024-12-16T05:51:01Z
Gavin Leatherwood stars as Nico Murray in Max's The Sex Lives of College Girls, but the actor doesn't appear past the first season. The comedy series follows the lives of four college roommates Kimerley (Pauline Chalamet), Bela (Amrit Kaur), Whitney (Alyah Chanelle Scott), and Leighton (Reneé Rapp) who all attend the fictional Essex college in Vermont. Season 1 also introduces Leatherwood's Nico, Leighton's brother, who becomes Kimberley's love interest. Why Did Nico Leave College Girls? Nico plays a fairly pivotal role in the first season of College Girls. Nico and Kimberley start dating throughout the series until she learns he is cheating on his girlfriend with her. After Kimberley and Nico end things, Leighton reveals Nico's infidelities to his girlfriend who breaks up with him. Leatherwood did not return as Nico in College Girls Season 2 and it was soon explained that he had been expelled due to Kimberley handing in a collection of old tests his fraternity had been harboring. Leighton reveals that her father made a donation that led to Nico being accepted at Cornell instead. Nico's exit was written into the story for a couple of reasons. Leatherwood stated in 2022 to US that he would not be returning to SLOCG due to his wanting to pursue other projects: “It was such an incredible experience. I think Mindy is brilliant and the cast, everyone’s lovely. But with so many amazing opportunities out there, we want to keep spreading our wings and leading ourselves to other projects so that’s the move.” Additionally, co-creator Justin Noble said in an interview with The Wrap they were no longer interested in telling Nico's story in the show as "Kimberley Finkle deserves better:" “I’m not interested in telling the story of a white, cis, straight male who cheats on someone and then is vindicated... [It's an] all too real story that exists for people when they start dating in an environment like college.” Will Nico Ever Return? College Girls is now on its third season and Kimberley has had plenty more romantic pursuits since Nico. While a return from her ex could make an interesting storyline, it seems unlikely that Leatherwood will reprise his role. Leatherwood seemed to be amicable about parting ways with the show and has since pursued other projects, most recently appearing in Netflix's It's What's Inside. With the actor making new headway in his career, it's doubtful he'd return to SLOCG. Nico's exit was also resolved quite neatly, with the character moving to a different college, so there's no in-story reason for him to return. Also worth considering is the fact that Reneé Rapp also departed College Girls in Season 3, so with Nico's sister off-campus there's even less reason for him to reappear in the show. New episodes of College Girls Season 3 are released weekly on Thursdays on Max.	https://thedirect.com/article/college-girls-nico-left-why-season-1	2024-12-16T05:51:01Z
Stuff The Turkey: What About The Vegetables? Vegetables NZ is calling on the Government to act to ensure vegetables are always abundant at Christmas. ‘We know it’s hard for people to get their heads around the fact that New Zealand could have vegetable shortages in a few years, when there are so many great vegetables around at the moment,’ says Vegetables NZ Chair, John Murphy. ‘But with approximately 60% of vegetable production under threat, particularly in key growing areas such as Pukekohe and Levin, vegetable shortages could just be around the corner. This is if the Government doesn’t act, as promised, and ensure vegetable production has a pathway to consent under new resource management legislation.’ John says the current regionalised approach to regulating vegetable production is not working. ‘Growers in Pukekohe and Levin have been tied up in hearings and court action for many years, thanks to current unworkable resource management legislation. ‘What’s needed is a national approach to vegetable production, which ensures the country has food security and vegetable production can expand to meet increased demand. ‘If this doesn’t happen, growers in Pukekohe, Levin and perhaps other areas of New Zealand, will be forced by regional councils to reduce production. This will force them out of business and result in vegetable shortages, particularly at peak times like Christmas. ‘The Government has said it will remedy the situation. However, supporting vegetable production seems to have dropped off the list of things the Government wants to achieve in its current term. ‘This is a huge risk to New Zealand’s food security, to say nothing of the traditional kiwi Christmas, of new potatoes, plenty of salads and corn on the cob.’ https://www.freshvegetables.co.nz/news-and-events/news/stuff-the-turkey-what-about-the-vegetables/	https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2412/S00583/stuff-the-turkey-what-about-the-vegetables.htm	2024-12-16T05:51:01Z
Donald Trump Appoints Truth Social CEO Devin Nunes as Chairman of President's Intelligence Advisory Board BGT 2024-25: Smith and Head Shine with Centuries, Bumrah Claims Fifer as Australia Reach 405/7 at Stumps Tata Cliq, JioMart, Ajio, Ola, Zomato & Others Commit to 'Safety Pledge' on National Consumer Day 2024	https://www.thehawk.in/tag/anup-jalota-tribute	2024-12-16T05:51:02Z
Sonam Kapoor's Super Hot GQ Photoshoot Sonam Kapoor sizzles on the glossy pages of GQ India magazine's October issue. Sonam Kapoor sizzles on the glossy pages of GQ India magazine's October issue. Sonam Kapoor sizzles on the glossy pages of GQ India magazine's October issue. Courtesy: Indian Magazine Photo Shoots Smoking-hot! The ultimate seductress! Sex-bomb! 'Killing' men in style! Sporting the I-care-a-damn attitude with flourish! Load More	https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/sonam-kapoors-super-hot-gq-photoshoot-105743.html	2024-12-16T05:51:04Z
Rain Disrupts Intense India-Australia Test Clash Rain continues to play spoilsport in the third Test between India and Australia, with the play being interrupted on multiple occasions. On day three, India found themselves struggling at 48 for four after losing Rishabh Pant to a delivery from Pat Cummins. The five-match series is currently evenly poised at 1-1. - Country: - Australia Rain has once again interrupted the proceedings on day three of the third Test match between India and Australia, impacting both teams' strategies and leaving spectators waiting for action to resume. India's innings faced early hurdles, culminating in a critical loss when captain Pat Cummins snatched the wicket of Rishabh Pant shortly after lunch. The relentless Australian attack, led by Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, had already claimed three Indian wickets in the morning session. Australia, having been bowled out for 445 in their first innings, watched as rain also caused delays on the third day's start. The five-match Test series, marred by weather disruptions, is keenly contested and tied at 1-1. (With inputs from agencies.) ALSO READ Pat Cummins and Australia's Quest for the Elusive Border-Gavaskar Trophy Aussie Skipper Pat Cummins Eyes Elusive Trophy Victory From Dhoni's Shadow to Test Cricket Stardom: Rishabh Pant's Sensational Rise BGT 2024-25: Mitchell Starc registers career best figures in Test during clash against India at Adelaide Pat Cummins Comments on Siraj-Head Incident, Praises Team's Resilience	https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/sports-games/3195370-rain-disrupts-intense-india-australia-test-clash	2024-12-16T05:51:04Z
Melbourne, Dec 16 (The Conversation) Greek philosopher Plutarch of Chaeronea (1st-2nd century AD) observed that our lives are divided between relaxation and exertion. For example, there are times when we are working and times when we are on holidays. He said rest was important: Rest gives relish to labour. In ancient Greece and Rome, many people also recognised that taking a holiday was an opportunity to restore the health of the body and mind. However, not everyone was convinced holidays were healthy or even a good idea. Take a holiday. It’ll do you good In the ancient world, people sometimes went on holidays to try to improve their mental and physical condition. This usually meant moving from one climate to another, hoping this would help. In one of his letters, the Roman writer and jurist Pliny the Younger (1st-2nd century AD) writes about how he tried to cure a man called Zosimus of an illness that made him spit blood. Pliny sent him on a holiday to Egypt. Zosimus returned after a long holiday “with his health restored”. However, Zosimus became sick again. So Pliny sent him on another holiday, this time to Gallia Narbonensis (in modern day southern France). Pliny tells us in his letter: the air is healthy there and the milk excellent for treating this kind of [illness]. But watch where you go and how you get there People also sought out or avoided specific places, depending on whether the places were considered healthy or not. The physician Galen (about 129-216AD) tells us the water at Mytilene, on the Greek island of Lesbos, had qualities to treat various illnesses, including hydrops, a type of fluid build-up that leads to swelling: This water is suitable both for those with hydrops and for the other swellings, being strongly drying. Similarly, it is also suitable for those who are obese, and particularly when someone also compels them to swim more in it quickly, and after bathing more, not to drink or eat immediately […]. Doctors also advised people to seek out or avoid specific modes of travel. For instance, when treating headaches, the physician Caelius Aurelianus wrote about the benefits of sea voyages: Sea voyages imperceptibly and gradually open the bodily pores, give rise to a burning effect by reason of the saltiness of the sea, and, by working a change, repair the bodily condition. We must try to arrange voyages to places where the climate is mild and the north wind prevails, conditions the opposite of those which can aggravate the disease. But he advised against travelling on fresh water: Voyages on rivers, bays, and lakes are considered unsuitable, since they cause the head to become moist and cold by reason of the exhalation from the earth. It’s easy to overdo it on holiday Not everyone in antiquity thought holidays were healthy. Some thought holidays could be harmful, because we sometimes drank or ate too much. For example, the physician Galen complained about how people on holidays tended to make their health worse rather than better. In his work Hygiene, Galen observed that people who are unwell because of their difficult work routine, such as slaves, needed the opportunity to restore their health by having a holiday. But Galen noted these people did not always use holidays to restore their health because they used holidays to eat and drink too much: They are able to make such provision for themselves during those days on which there is some public festival, when they free themselves from the services of a slave. But due to lack of control they not only do nothing to correct those things collecting deleteriously in the body, but they also fill themselves full of these things by eating badly. Greek writer Athenaeus (2nd-3rd century AD) mentions how “everyone […] eagerly awaits festivals”, because on festive holidays the tables are full of drink and food. Clearly, it was easy to eat and drink too much. Holidays waste time and are only for the lazy In the ancient world, people sometimes complained holidays were a waste of precious time. Philosopher Seneca (1st century BC-1st century AD) said the religious practice of taking every Sunday away from work meant people wasted “a seventh of their life”. Similarly, the writer Claudius Aelian (2nd-3rd century AD) said holidays were simply devised as an excuse to be lazy: Look at you men – devising endless pretexts and excuses for idling! How do you want to spend your time? While many of us will use our holidays to rest and recover, others will need to, or choose to, work this festive season. The ancients would have said that holidays present new possibilities, not just for our health but for other things too. For example, Pliny the Younger sometimes used holidays to study Greek. It’s hard to disagree with that. (The Conversation) NSA NSA	https://www.newsdrum.in/international/holidays-help-us-rest-recover-but-greeks-romans-werent-always-convinced-8443306	2024-12-16T05:51:06Z
A 55-year-old man, who was among the several persons injured in the BEST bus accident in Kurla area here, died on Monday morning, taking the death toll to eight, a civic official said. The electric bus, hired by the civic-run Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking on wet-lease basis, ploughed into a crowd and fatally knocked down seven persons and injured 42 others on a crowded road in Kurla area on December 9. Several vehicles were also damaged in the incident. One of the injured persons, identified as Fazlu Rehman, died during treatment at the Sion Hospital on Monday morning, the official from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said. BEST has set up a five-member committee to investigate the Kurla accident. Driver Sanjay More (54) is in police custody for alleged reckless driving. More From This Section In a statement issued last week, BEST said a committee, headed by Chief Manager (Transport) Ramesh Madavi, will investigate the accident. It also said that BEST would provide Rs 2 lakh each to the families of those who lost their lives and bear treatment expenses of the injured. BEST administration has claimed that More received three days' training before he was allowed to drive the electric bus. RTO officials suspect human error and lack of proper training for driving automatic transmission buses could be the reason behind the accident, among the most horrific involving BEST buses in recent history. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)	https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/kurla-best-bus-accident-another-man-succumbs-to-injuries-toll-rises-to-8-124121600225_1.html	2024-12-16T05:51:07Z
In an exclusive interview with The Direct, Dune: Prophecy's Faoileann Cunningham discusses Jen's special place within the Sisterhood. This article contains spoilers for Dune: Prophecy Episode 5 Dune: Prophecy premiered on November 17 with a shocking ending, it has since been a layered story of twists and turns focused on the origins of the Bene Gesserit. Following a revealing Episode 5, showcasing more of Tula Harkonnen's (Olivia Williams) true intentions of bringing Lila (Chloe Lea) back to life, Sister Jen is caught in the middle, with a newly realized special ability. Jen's Feelings on Thinking Machines & the Sisterhood "The Sisterhood is chasing... this ultimate calibration of every part of yourself." - The Direct: Jen seems torn between loyalty to her sisters and her doubts about the system they are part of. How does she balance these emotions, and do you think this internal struggle changes her by the end of the season? "I think she sees the potential power in what the Sisterhood is chasing, which is like this ultimate like calibration of every part of yourself. I think that is just like ultimately very interesting to her. I think like most of them, in a practical level, would have absolutely no idea how a thinking machine actually works. Do you know what I mean? They're beyond the beyond of black market items. Each are kind of as scary as the other, right? Because she's learning about all the ways of the Sisterhood, and on the other hand, she doesn't really know anything about thinking machines and their full capacity. Jen's Superpower: Dream Resistance "We just know she's had a hard past... Does she sleep at all?" - The Direct: Tula chooses Jen because she hasn’t been seeing the dreams or visions. While the series hasn’t yet explained why she hasn’t, could this be explored further in the finale? "I don't know. I've been being very ambiguous about all of it. I think like, we just know she's had a hard past. So, you know, I think, yeah. I wonder, like, does she sleep at all, you know? So maybe there was no time for nightmares." Standing Up to Sister Avila "I think the silence is a bit deafening" - The Direct: Jen stands out as a leader and a free thinker by speaking out against the training. What do you think it is about Jen that makes her this way? "I just think she can't help herself. Honestly, I think the silence is a bit deafening and I think trying to just go back to doing like lab work, she's like, what the hell? ... That's not what they're doing, like back to their training...it's not possible for her." "I definitely think she's not afraid of having an opinion." - The Direct: How would you describe Jen's position within all the young sisters’ dynamic? "I think she's incredibly strong... Each one of them in their different ways is, and I think that's what's amazing is you have this wild grappling for power, even amongst the youngins because they are all wildly ambitious and very capable in different ways. I see them all constantly kind of checking where the other one is all of the time. So it's hard to say where you would put her in terms of that. I definitely think she's not afraid of having an opinion." Lila's Revival: How Jen Helps The Sisterhood "That scene when we were in the lab was electric" - The Direct: What was it like working with Chloe as she transitioned between characters, especially her portrayal of Raquella? Were there moments that stood out to you during those scenes? "I mean, it was an incredibly well calibrated thing on Chloe's behalf. ...It's like an incredible, incredible thing that she's done throughout this. She had such clear ideas about how each of those things, people, lived in her. So it was very easy really for me because it's switching so fast and you're kind of aware of it. It was exciting because like sometimes, you know, you'd be playing a scene and you might notice something just like a tiny bit different in like her eyes or like the way she was holding herself. And it was just really fun because sometimes you might start to notice earlier in a sentence and then sometimes you didn't notice fully until like you looked her in the eye, it was very exciting. Obviously when you're acting, it's very like present tense, but like that scene when we were in the lab was electric because we're kind of watching, we're all in the scene, but then we're also all watching this thing within the scene that's unfurling. And yeah, it was really fun. Really, really fun." "'Hello, can you not see that this is not just a body, this is a person to me" - The Direct: Jen confronts Tula about the ethics of resurrecting Lila, suggesting they may have done it for the wrong reasons. How do you personally interpret this and what do you think Jen represents in this debate? "I think it's, it's really hard because it's like I say, you're just there kind of being like, 'Hello, can you not see that this is not just a body, this is a person to me,' and I think it's so complicated, isn't it? Because there's so many parts of it in the Sisterhood and it's also that thing of being, like with the agony, they told us they needed Lila as a vessel to get to this thing and they did. And again, I'm just kind of like, right, if you're going to use her, then why, and are you?" "This person is just miraculously right in front of your eyes" The Direct: The series has a lot of layered themes, from power dynamics to personal sacrifice. Were there any specific themes in Dune: Prophecy that resonated with you personally while portraying Jen? "I just think it's really interesting in this episode that we get- how often do you see the really big moment of loss for a character, of a friend, right? And we've seen all of the fallout, and then we get to just see them reborn. That I think is so huge. So there's this double whammy of having gone through a huge loss, and then suddenly being thrust back into basically the gate of your dreams. This person is just miraculously right in front of your eyes. So I think she's very, very, very much like, 'I must stay very close to this and protect it.'" Dune: Prophecy Episodes 1-5 are now streaming on Max.	https://thedirect.com/article/dune-prophecy-sisterhood-faoileann-cunningham-exclusive	2024-12-16T05:51:07Z
Pets For Christmas? Consider Fostering First Or Adoption As Christmas rapidly approaches, minds turn to the age-old question of what perfect gifts to give loved ones. For some, the notion of giving a pet as a lasting gift is enticing – but unless you know the gift recipient very well and are certain a cat or dog is on their must-have wish list, giving pets is actively discouraged by animal welfare experts. PD Insurance’s COO Michelle Le Long says gifting cats and dogs can sometimes have heartbreaking and unfortunate outcomes. “Unlike any other gift, a pet comes with tremendous responsibility that usually lasts for a decade and sometimes even two. This means a gifted pet should never be a surprise and must come with absolute certainty that the recipient wants a dog or cat and is aware of the costs and other obligations involved in pet parenting,” she explains. Le Long suggests pet fostering as a far better alternative gift, which can provide the joyful experience of pet parenting without the full scale of responsibilities involved. For those who know with certainty someone wants a furball under the Yule tree, she strongly advises either buying from an ethical breeder (for pedigree pets) or adopting a pet. “Many fur kids are crying out for a loving home. Adoption means saving a pet while delivering the joy of pet parenting.” Foster first! Particularly with youngsters, the desire for a pet can be quite different from the reality of caring for one. If a pet is on the ‘must-have’ list, consider giving the opportunity to foster a dog or cat first. This provides a temporary experience of pet ownership, allowing families to see what’s truly involved before making a long-term commitment. This improves the quality of life of sheltered animals and gives potential pet parents proper insight as to what they are getting themselves into – with the best result being a rehomed pet and a happy owner. At worst, it’s a lesson learned. Adopt, don’t buy (where possible) Anyone thinking of giving pets – after having established with absolute certainty that it’s the right gift – has several options available to them. For example, rather than handing your gift recipient a dog or cat, perhaps give them a voucher that covers adoption fees. That means they can head to a shelter under their own steam, to choose from the thousands of abandoned animals that go into shelters every year. Some of which started life as a gifted pet! Regardless of whether it’s Christmas or any other time of year, adoption by a dedicated and caring pet parent gives these abandoned animals a second chance at a good life. Watch for mills and scams It’s sad but true: puppy mills and puppy scams are plentiful in New Zealand, churning out dogs with little regard for their wellbeing, or simply duping people out of their money. Unless you’re set on gifting a pedigree pet, fostering, or adopting enables you to give children or other family members the gift of a pet with fewer risks. This approach also helps you avoid getting embroiled in the unpleasant business of unethical breeders / inhumane breeders or scam artists. Engaging with a trusted, recognised animal shelter means doing something great for a pet in need while connecting your child, other family member or friend with a lifelong companion. For those who want a pedigree dog or cat, buying from an ethical breeder registered with Dogs New Zealand (our national kennel club) helps ensure the pet is healthy and the process is above board. It’s the little things (that can become big things) Le Long says any prospective pet parent should be under no illusions: dogs and cats give a lot, but they also require a lot. “Pets need training, care, love and attention, regular exercise, food, and medical care. All these things take time and money, and every pet parent must be willing and able to provide this.” She stresses that the idea of pets as gifts is generally a bad idea, but not exclusively. “For some people, the gift is ideal. Many of us got a puppy or a kitty under the tree, and it had the best outcome for the pet and for our families. The bottom line is that this is a gift that, more than any other, requires very careful thought. And part of that thought should include where and how you source your pet.” About PD Insurance (pd.co.nz) pd.co.nz is a pet insurance specialist dedicated to providing pets and pockets with a soft landing in times of need. The company’s goal is to empower pet parents to make easy, quick, care-based decisions around their pet’s health with fewer worries about the costs. Unique to pd.co.nz is its month-to-month payment model whereby customers aren’t locked into a contract, so they can cancel anytime without penalty. The company is committed to a fast and fair claims service, aiming for resolution within two business days of receiving all documentation. As with all Badger International brands, the essence of the pd.co.nz customer service philosophy is Simplicity (in service delivery) and Soft Landings (a commitment to providing customers a gentle landing in times of need). Headquartered in Auckland, pd.co.nz employs a local team of animal lovers who provide support such as sales, marketing, and operations. The company is a division of Pacific International Insurance and wholly owned by Badger International NZ LP. Recognising every animal deserves to be well cared for, pd.co.nz is the proud Principal Partner of Healthy Pets New Zealand, a charity established in 1998 by the New Zealand Veterinary Association’s Companion Animal Branch to draw attention to the ‘big health and welfare issues of Kiwi pets. It is also principal partner of Dogs New Zealand, the country’s national kennel club. Together they share a mission to inform, educate and raise awareness of responsible dog ownership in New Zealand – a country that recognises dogs are an integral part of society.	https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2412/S00584/pets-for-christmas-consider-fostering-first-or-adoption.htm	2024-12-16T05:51:08Z
Stills: Bullett Raja Here's a look at Saif Ali Khan's next film 'Bullett Raja', that's directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia and also stars Sonakshi Sinha, Jimmy Shergill and Ravi Kishan Here's a look at Saif Ali Khan's next film 'Bullett Raja', that's directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia and also stars Sonakshi Sinha, Jimmy Shergill and Ravi Kishan 'Bullett Raja' is an upcoming action entertainer, starring Saif Ali Khan in the lead role Khan plays Raja Mishra, a commoner who is transformed into Bullett Raja - a notorious gangster Bullett Raja is a faithful friend and a loyal lover, living life on his own terms, setting his own rules, commanding respect and fearing no one. He then takes on the system that creates people like him in a compelling struggle for power and ambition The film also stars Sonakshi Sinha, who plays Saif's love interest Also starring in the film are Ravi Kishan, Jimmy Shergil, Vidyuth Jamwal, Chunkey Pandey, Gulshan Grover and Raj Babbar Bullett Raja has been directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia. The movie also features an item song by Mahie Gill 'Bullett Raja' releases in theatres on November 29	https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/stills-saif-ali-khans-bullett-raja-105629.html	2024-12-16T05:51:11Z
Sydney, Dec 16 (The Conversation) Opioids are some of the most widely used and misused drugs in the world. Opioids are central nervous system depressants, meaning they slow down brain activity and relax the muscles. They include the natural products of the opium poppy as well as synthetic (human-made) compounds derived from it. Commonly used opioids include heroin, morphine, opium, codeine, methadone, buprenorphine, oxycodone, fentanyl and the nitazenes. They might be prescribed by a doctor for very strong pain relief or taken non-medically to induce feelings of euphoria. The major risk associated with opioids is overdose. Opioids are present in around 60 per cent of drug-induced deaths in Australia. A medicine called naloxone is available for Australians to take home in case of opioid overdose. Here’s how it works, when you should have it on hand and when you should use it. What happens during opioid overdose? All opioids depress respiration (slow or stop breathing) and overdose deaths are often the result of respiratory failure. Heart attack may also occur as following lack of oxygen. How do you know a person has overdosed? There are three main signs of opioid overdose, the so-called “diagnostic triad”. These include: a slow breathing rate (possibly down to four breathes a minute), constricted or “pinpoint” pupils, being unconscious and unable to be woken up. These and other signs, such as confusion or cold and clammy skin, can also mean potent nitazenes have been added to drugs sold as cocaine, ketamine, methamphetamine or MDMA (ecstasy) without someone’s knowledge. Synthetic nitrazenes can be up to 50 times more potent than fentanyl. Instant death following opioid overdose is unusual and there is usually time to intervene – but a quick response is very important. An effective antidote Fortunately, there is a highly effective antidote to opioid overdose. Naloxone, known by brand names Nyxoid or Narcan, rapidly reverses the depression of the central nervous and respiratory systems caused by opioids. It does so by attaching to the opioid receptors in the brain, and reversing or blocking the effects of the drug. It has traditionally been used in the form of pre-packaged syringes for injection into muscle but is now also available as a nasal spray, making it far more accessible and easier for bystanders to administer. Australia’s take-home naloxone programme began in 2022 and over 450,000 doses have reportedly been dispensed since. In overdose cases, an intramuscular injection or nasal spray of naloxone can be given, with repeat doses if the person does not respond or slips back into overdose. Both are effective but the nasal spray has advantages in the community because of its ease of use and because it doesn’t carry any risk of needle-stick injury. The nasal spray is intended for use by bystanders or first responders to give to a person who has overdosed. There is no need to sniff or inhale to get the full benefit. The Australian Drug Foundation says people who are dependent on opioids may have a strong urge to take more drugs after being revived with naloxone. They warn: Naloxone only stays in the body for a short period of time (30–90 minutes) whereas heroin and other opioid drugs stay in the body for much longer. The effects of sustained-release opioids like OxyContin® and MS Contin® can last for over 12 hours, so naloxone will wear off long before the opioid has left the system. This means that taking more opioids after taking naloxone could cause a second overdose. There are no dangers or side effects from using naloxone. Its sole purpose and effect is to reverse an overdose. However, naloxone can trigger sudden opioid withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting for racing heart. Naloxone works for all opioids, including the stronger ones such as fentanyl. Extra naloxone doses may be needed in cases involving the more potent forms of opioids. Should you have it on hand? Everyone who uses opioids should have naloxone in their home. This includes people who use drugs such as heroin, as well as people prescribed opioids for pain. Obviously, the person will not be capable of administering it to themselves. So those around them need to know where the naloxone is, and how and when to administer it. If an overdose is suspected, an ambulance should always be called even when naloxone is given, so the person is properly assessed and treated. Opioids are dangerous substances, but overdoses can be reversed if prompt action is taken. Having naloxone around people who use opioids in whatever form can and does save lives. All people using such drugs should have naloxone available and ready to use. (The Conversation) GSP	https://www.newsdrum.in/international/naloxone-can-reverse-opioid-overdose-heres-why-you-might-need-some-at-home-or-in-your-bag-8443355	2024-12-16T05:51:12Z
India's 1971 military triumph over Pakistan is celebrated as Vijay Diwas. With the liberation of Bangladesh, the surrender of Pakistan, and a reaffirmation of India's commitment to justice and compassion, this 13-day conflict came to an end. Nationwide, Indians from all walks of life commemorate this special day on December 16 each year. Bangladesh was established on December 16, 1971, when Pakistani Army Lieutenant General A.A.K. Niazi signed the Instrument of Surrender in Dhaka. Prime Minister Indira Gandhi led the moment of glory alongside military heavyweights like Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw and Lt. Gen. Jagjit Singh Aurora. In addition to changing South Asia, the conflict showed India's military prowess and dedication to world peace. Vijay Diwas 2024: History A humanitarian crisis in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), where the Pakistani military carried out major atrocities against civilians, served as the main catalyst for the start of the 1971 war on December 3. The 13-day freedom attempts, which ended with the surrender of almost 93,000 Pakistani forces, was supported by India's intervention. The commander of the Pakistani forces, General Amir Abdullah Khan Niazi, publicly surrendered before the armies of India and the Mukti Bahini of Bangladesh on December 16, 1971. This historic occasion resulted in East Pakistan's independence as Bangladesh in addition to India's triumph in the war against Pakistan. What is the significance of the Vijay Diwas? Vijay Diwas serves as a serious reminder of the Indian Armed Forces' courage, sacrifice, and strategic genius. Nationwide observances of the day include military parades, cultural activities, and wreath-laying ceremonies. The triumph demonstrates India's unwavering dedication to defending democracy, freedom, and humanity. Additionally, Vijay Diwas is a reminder to honor and support the military, whose sacrifices preserve the integrity and sovereignty of the country. With the Eastern Command's Vijay Diwas celebrations being one of the biggest military events in South Asia, this day is extremely important to both Bangladesh and India. How India is celebrating Vijay Diwas 2024? The warriors who sacrificed their life for the country are honored with special tributes at the National War Memorial in New Delhi. Today, a small delegation of 10 to 12 Bangladeshis is anticipated to join the celebrations of Vijay Diwas, or Victory Day, in Kolkata. The Mukti Yoddhas are expected to reach Kolkata one day prior to Vijay Diwas, according to sources. To celebrate this momentous triumph, the Indian Army's Eastern Command, which is based at Fort William in Kolkata, has planned a number of activities.	https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/vijay-diwas-the-story-of-courage-sacrifice-and-what-it-means-for-india-nc-124121600259_1.html	2024-12-16T05:51:13Z
Fans are eagerly awaiting Stranger Things 5, and Netflix is preparing for its arrival by updating its banner art. As Stranger Things enters Season 5, it has many burning questions to answer in its final episodes. The fourth season left Max's fate up in the air and opened a portal into the Upside Down right in the middle of Hawkins, meaning the main characters have a massive problem to solve in the next season. Filming on Stranger Things 5 has been underway all year, and the Netflix series is finally readying to take its final bow in 2025. Netflix Debuts New Stranger Things 5 Banners Marketing for the new season of Stranger Things has yet to take off, but Netflix appears to be getting ready for 2025, which will be the year of Stranger Things 5. The streamer uploaded new Stranger Things 5 banner art to the series' official homepage on the streamer. A new Stranger Things 5 poster and banner were also found in Netflix's media library. The art doesn't give much away in terms of design. It simply displays the Stranger Things text over a red "5," which matches the title treatment established in the first teaser for the fifth season. While it's not a confirmation, Netflix posting this new artwork seems to indicate that marketing for the new season is due to ramp up soon. What To Expect From Stranger Things 5 Stranger Things 5 is the final season of the beloved sci-fi series, and it appears Netflix intends for its flagship show to go out in style. Filming for Stranger Things 5 has been longer and more involved than any other season. Star Finn Wolfhard (who plays Mike) explained the filming process earlier in the year and how it was like "making eight movies." This suggests fans will have plenty of content to devour when the fifth season comes around. Wolfhard's co-star Gaten Matarazzo teased The Direct that his character, Dustin, will be experiencing "intense grief" in the new season, particularly after losing his best friend, Eddie, to the forces of Vecna. As 2025 approaches, so does Stranger Things 5's release date. Hopefully, that means more news from the series and a more definitive release date are forthcoming. Stranger Things 5 is expected to release sometime in 2025.	https://thedirect.com/article/stranger-things-season-5-netflix-poster	2024-12-16T05:51:14Z
Neighbours Assist Police In Interrupting Burglary Vigilant neighbours assisted Police in interrupting a burglary and taking three people into custody. Just before 8pm, Police were called by a member of the public who told Police they could see three vehicles had arrived at an address on Polo Prince Drive, Alfriston and were allegedly taking items from the property. Counties Manukau Central Area Commander, Inspector Adam Pyne, says Police arrived quickly and blocked the driveway. “Four offenders fled from the property with two attempting to drive off road to avoid Police. “One vehicle has flipped on its side and the occupant was trapped until they could be extracted. “Thankfully they were unharmed and were taken into custody.” Inspector Pyne says another alleged offender fled into nearby bush but was apprehended by waiting officers. “A search of one of the vehicles has also located a sawn-off air rifle under the passenger's seat. “Thanks to a detailed and prompt report made by a member of the public, Police were able to swiftly locate these people and take this item off the street. “If you witness any unlawful activity and it is happening now, please contact Police on 111 as soon as you can with as much information as possible.” Three women, two aged 27 and one 45, and a 42-year-old man will appear in Manukau District Court today charged with four counts of burglary, unlawfully getting into a vehicle, unlawfully taking a motor vehicle and escapes Police.	https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2412/S00585/neighbours-assist-police-in-interrupting-burglary.htm	2024-12-16T05:51:14Z
What Made Salman Khan So Angry Salman’s car reportedly broke down in the middle of the night, following which the Dabangg Khan had to head home in an auto rickshaw. Salman Khan’s famous temper is part of Bollywood legend. However in the last few years the actor has been a lot calmer in his public as well as media interactions. But yesterday Salman Khan went for the kill, and launched a no-holds-barred attack on a car company as he was unhappy with their customer service. Salman’s car reportedly broke down in the middle of the night, following which the Dabangg Khan had to head home in an auto rickshaw. Later it seems when Salman’s staff contacted the help-desk, they told him that it was part of the car's natural wear and tear. A furious Salman Khan was not ready to buy this explanation, and took to Twitter to lash out at the company. Check out some of Salman’s Twitter rage. Meri bichari Range Rover ke hal kharab hai in last 1&1/2 yrs 9times brakepads hv failed 1bari pura suspension gaya or kal gadi he baith gayi — Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) October 8, 2013 The company guys say its a heavy car so the break pads vil wear off hehehe toh bus truck aur train n planes ka rose badalte hongay kya. — Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) October 8, 2013 so kinda pissed with the attitude of the people at Range Rover they hv no concept of customer service. — Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) October 8, 2013	https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/what-made-salman-khan-so-angry-105780.html	2024-12-16T05:51:17Z
Bangladesh Triumphs in Tense T20 Opener Against West Indies Bangladesh claimed a thrilling seven-run victory against the West Indies in the opening match of their three-match Twenty20 series. Contributions from Soumya Sarkar and Hasan Mahmud guided Bangladesh to a defendable score, with Mahedi Hasan's four crucial wickets ensuring the win despite Rovman Powell's late heroics. - Country: - Saint Vincent And The Grenadines Bangladesh opened its three-match Twenty20 series against the West Indies with a nail-biting seven-run victory, showcasing resilience and strategic play. Initially struggling at 61-7, West Indies captain Rovman Powell nearly orchestrated a comeback with a commanding 60 off 35 balls. However, Bangladesh seamer Hasan Mahmud delivered a decisive final over, clinching the match by dismissing Powell and bowling Alzarri Joseph with the ultimate ball, sealing West Indies' fate at 140 all out. Remarkable bowling from Mahedi Hasan, capturing four wickets for 13 runs, was pivotal in toppling the hosts. The victory was underpinned by opener Soumya Sarkar's rapid 43 and robust contributions from Jaker Ali and Shamim Hossain, ensuring Bangladesh set a competitive total of 147-6. Akeal Hossein and Obed McCoy led West Indies' bowling with two wickets each. This thrilling series opener sets the stage for the upcoming matches on Wednesday and Friday in Kingstown, St. Vincent. (With inputs from agencies.)	https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/sports-games/3195379-bangladesh-triumphs-in-tense-t20-opener-against-west-indies	2024-12-16T05:51:12Z
Quebec City, Dec 16 (The Conversation) Earlier this year our international team of scientists from the Refuge Arctic consortium departed Iqaluit, Nvt. on a 56-day research expedition in the far north. We were sailing aboard the icebreaker CCGS Amundsen and our main objective was to study the high latitudes of the Arctic Ocean. The higher latitudes of the Arctic play a key role in the global climate and are home to many unique ecosystems linked to sea ice. Our destination was the evocatively named “last ice area”, a region in far northern Canada and Greenland. Our icebreaker mission to northern latitudes of the last ice area allowed us to study many facets of this understudied region. Of particular interest were the properties of the sea ice, any physical and chemical gradients in the seawater, the distribution of contaminants such as mercury and microplastics, biodiversity and the marine food web. The last ice area is projected to be the last area on Earth to experience permanent year-round sea ice. It is home to not only the thickest, and oldest, sea ice in the Arctic, but also to immense glaciers along the coasts. However, this region is increasingly subject to the multiple stresses of climate change, long range pollution by contaminants and increased shipping activity — including by tourist vessels. The high Arctic area is already experiencing severe ice loss, and is predicted to become increasingly ice-free over the coming decades. This change will profoundly affect the life and ecosystems of the Arctic. It is therefore urgent to develop an improved understanding of the last ice area as a unique global heritage in the biosphere, and as a critically important Arctic refuge for ice-dependent species in the face of climate warming. The Arctic Sea ice is the foundation of the complex marine ecosystem of the Arctic and plays many important roles. Several habitat types are directly dependent on sea ice and current changes in its thickness and seasons have profound implications for the future of the overall ecosystem. The drastic loss of sea ice to date is one of the most obvious manifestations of climate change in the Arctic Ocean. Our research expedition allowed us to collect ice cores from both new and old sea ice. These cores contain a wealth of information, and we are now analysing individual layers in the ice to examine how contaminants, trace elements and microbes travel across the Arctic Ocean. In addition to measurements in the offshore ocean, we also took rock, water and ice samples from a number of different fjords and coastal glaciers. In this high Arctic region, fjords with large glaciers are an important part of the coastal ecosystem. Glaciers are sentinels of environmental change and understanding them provides key insights into how this environment may adapt to a changing climate. As climate change intensifies and glaciers melt faster, the inflow of fresh water into the fjords and ocean is increasing, and these land-sea transition zones are likely to change. An improved understanding of the continuum between glaciers, rivers and the ocean in the coastal margins of the last ice area is of critical importance. Glaciers that end in the ocean are shrinking rapidly and slowly becoming entirely terrestrial. This sudden change from marine to terrestrial glaciers will have major impacts on land and in the sea, including by altering marine food webs. Arctic interconnections Many ecological aspects of the last ice area remain a mystery. For example, our team aims to shed further light on to what extent thinning sea ice, reduced snow cover and the increased presence of melt ponds may alter food webs. Our observations of animals dwelling below the ice in the area revealed an unexpected biodiversity of filter-feeding species. This is surprising given the minimal algal production in the ice above. Such discoveries highlight the need for an improved understanding of how below-ice communities are linked to those in the water and ice above. In spring, phytoplankton may develop in and around the ice and our analyses and modelling are helping to identify the importance of these sources of organic matter for animal communities dwelling on the ocean floor. The last ice area is one of the few remaining regions for evaluating the role of multi-year sea ice in Arctic ecosystem structure and functioning. As such, our studies aim to provide an improved prediction of the future ecology of a transformed, less icy Arctic Ocean. Urgent protections needed The unique ecosystems and biodiversity of the last ice area are now under increasing stress from multiple threats including climate change. The establishment of marine protected areas is an urgent priority to minimize these threats. A national marine conservation area, Tallurutiup Imanga, was established in the southern part of this area. Meanwhile, a large part of the most northern sector was provisionally declared the marine protected area Tuvaijuittuq. These conservation regions have been established by the Canadian federal government in partnership with Inuit Indigenous organizations with the aim of protecting the unique ecological features of the area in the long-term. Conservation efforts must continue to grow in the years to come as the Arctic heats up. We hope that our data will in time contribute to long-term conservation strategies for this vitally important part of the Arctic Ocean. (The Conversation) GSP	https://www.newsdrum.in/international/new-data-from-the-last-ice-area-may-help-long-term-conservation-efforts-in-arctic-8443285	2024-12-16T05:51:18Z
PC Jeweller shares hit 5 per cent upper circuit in Monday's trade at Rs 18.35 per share on BSE. The stock was in demand on its stock split ex/record date which is today, December 16. On BSE, 1.033 million shares changed hands while, on NSE 7.605 million shares were traded. The record date in a stock split is the specific date set by a company to determine which shareholders are eligible to receive additional shares from the split. Only those who own the stock by this date will qualify for the benefits of the stock split. The ex-date (or ex-split date) is the date on or after which a stock trades without the entitlement to the stock split benefit. Investors who buy the stock on or after the ex-date will not be eligible for the additional shares from the split. Around 10:43 AM, PC Jeweller share price was up 4.86 per cent at Rs 18.35 per share on BSE. In comparison, the BSE Sensex was down 0.31 per cent at 81,881.75. The market capitalisation of the company stood at Rs 8,548.16 crore. The 52-week high of the stock was at Rs 18.68 per share and the 52-week low was at Rs 3.23 per share. The company's board approved stock split on November 28, 2024. It decided to split 1 share having face value of Rs 10 each be sub-divided / split into 10 shares having face value of Rs 1. "For determining the eligibility of Members for the purpose of sub-division/split of equity shares of the Company, such that 1 (One) equity share having face value of Rs 10 (Rupees Ten Only) each, fully paid-up, be sub-divided / split into 10 (Ten) equity shares having face value of Rs 1 (Rupee One Only) each," the filing read. More From This Section PC Jeweller Limited is an Indian jewelry retailer specialising in the manufacture, sale, and trading of gold, diamond, and silver jewelry. The company offers a diverse range of products, including 100 per cent hallmarked gold jewelry, certified diamond jewelry, and silver articles. In the past one year, PC Jeweller shares have gained 464 per cent against Sensex's rise of 15 per cent.	https://www.business-standard.com/markets/news/pc-jeweller-shares-hit-5-upper-circuit-today-why-is-stock-in-demand-124121600279_1.html	2024-12-16T05:51:19Z
The Yellowstone Season 5 finale concluded with an emotional tribute to Bob Avila, who played a key role in the story of this hit series. Who Is Bob Avila? Yellowstone Season 5's Tribute Explained At the beginning of Season 5, Episode 14 of Yellowstone (the series' final episode), viewers saw a tribute to the late Bob Avila. The message at the start of the episode read as follows: "This episode is dedicated to Bob Avila. See you down the dusty trail, Amigo." Avila passed away on November 9 at the age of 72. He was a legendary horse rider, even holding a place in the National Reining Horse Association’s Hall of Fame and winning the title of the World's Greatest Horseman twice. As for his connection to Yellowstone, he made a guest appearance as himself in Season 3, Episode 8 (titled "I Killed a Man Today"). That episode featured him alongside Kevin Costner's John Dutton shopping for horses and providing his expertise with the animals. This story is developing. Please check back for updates!	https://thedirect.com/article/yellowstone-bob-avila-who-season-5-finale-episode	2024-12-16T05:51:20Z
Community Welcome Newly Upgraded Waitaha Reserve Waitaha Reserve in Welcome Bay was buzzing with excitement on Friday as over 200 locals gathered to get a first look at the newly upgraded reserve and playground, which is now open to the community. The transformation has been underway since May this year and includes a new basketball court and playground, a refurbished skate park, a new shaded picnic area and bike racks, paved walkways and improved accessibility for wheelchairs and prams, along with a new grassed amphitheatre and additional tree planting. Welcome Bay Ward Councillor Hautapu Baker attended the re-opening of the new-look reserve and says it’s great to see the park humming again. “Waitaha Reserve is a central point in the Welcome Bay community and these upgrades have helped to create a more welcoming space for people of all ages and abilities to come together to connect, have fun and feel a sense of pride and belonging with the area,” says Councillor Baker. “There is a visual connection at Waitaha Reserve, over the harbour to Mauao and Tauranga Moana, making it a special space and something I know the team really wanted to enhance, in keeping with the local area and representing the values important to mana whenua and the community.” During the project, the Council Spaces and Places design team collaborated with local hapū Ngāti Hē and artist Jason Porter to visually bring the reserve’s history to life. The upper levels of the reserve symbolise Rangi (God of the sky and heavens in Māori mythology) and whetū (star), with new trees reaching upward and the basketball court inspired by the symbolism. The middle area, designed for families and toddlers, represents the puna (spring of water), flowing like a waterfall through the playground and into the dynamic energy of the skate park. Councillor Baker adds: “A special thank you also to Akarana Community Trust for their funding contribution of $15,000 that went towards furniture for the reserve.” The reserve is located next to the Welcome Bay Community Centre and Centre Manager Lucie Brooks says it’s great to see the new-look reserve open after years of community feedback and support for the upgrades. “The reserve is well-loved by the community and used by many local groups for sports, community programmes and events. The community has been asking for these upgrades for many years, so I’m sure it’ll be even more popular now!” “As part of the upgrades, it's fantastic to have new community gardens and fruit trees which will help provide food for the community and was made possible thanks to council’s Climate Action Fund,” says Lucie. A new skate ramp will be installed at the reserve early in the new year and is expected to be ready to use by February 2025, weather dependent. “There is no other skate park or skate ramp in our wider area and local tamariki and rangatahi are really looking forward to having that upgraded also,” added Lucie. The skate park boasts a colourful mural by local artists Millie Pidwell and Jasmine Kroeze, with the artists planning to complete another mural after the finishing touches to the skate park are made in the new year.	https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2412/S00586/community-welcome-newly-upgraded-waitaha-reserve.htm	2024-12-16T05:51:20Z
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Taylor Swift Unsure About Having Kids Country singer Taylor Swift says she loves children but does not know if she would ever have one. Country singer Taylor Swift says she loves children but does not know if she would ever have one. The 23-year-old 'Love Story' hitmaker, who has dated Harry Styles, Jake Gyllenhaal, John Mayer, Joe Jonas and Taylor Lautner, in the past, said she is not having kids anytime soon, reported Contactmusic. "I love children - but I don't know if I'll have them, especially not anytime soon," Swift said. The singer had earlier admitted that she is yet to find her dream man despite having many celebrity boyfriends in the past. PTI	https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/music/taylor-swift-unsure-about-having-kids-105793.html	2024-12-16T05:51:23Z
New Delhi: A Delhi court is likely deliver on January 8 next year its verdict in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case against former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja, who was scheduled to pass the order on Monday, deferred the pronouncement. "January 8 is the next date," the judge said. Kumar, who is currently lodged in Tihar central jail, appeared before the court through video conference. The case pertains to the alleged killings of two persons in Saraswati Vihar area during the anti-Sikh riots. The court had reserved the judgment after hearing the final arguments in the case related to the killings of Jaswant Singh and his son Tarundeep Singh on November 1, 1984. Though Punjabi Bagh police station registered the case initially, a special investigation team subsequently took over the investigation. On December 16, 2021, the court framed charges against Kumar, finding a "prima facie" case against him. According to the prosecution, a huge mob, armed with deadly weapons, resorted to large-scale looting, arson and destruction of properties of Sikhs to avenge the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The mob attacked the house of the complainant, Jaswant's wife, killing her husband and son apart from looting articles and setting their house ablaze, alleged the prosecution. Putting Kumar on trial, the court order found sufficient material to form a "prima facie opinion that he was not only a participant, but had also led the mob".	https://www.newsdrum.in/national/1984-anti-sikh-riots-verdict-in-murder-case-against-sajjan-kumar-on-january-8-8443243	2024-12-16T05:51:25Z
Thrilling Sports Weekend: Upsets, Injuries, and Trades A weekend bursting with sports action included the Jets' search for a new GM, Georgia Tech's victory over UNC, and numerous player injuries. Notable NFL events like Patrick Mahomes' injury and Nick Chubb's foot fracture were highlighted. In NBA, the Pacers traded for Thomas Bryant from the Heat, while the NHL witnessed the Oilers' winning streak. Over the weekend, sports fans were treated to a mix of thrilling competitions, crucial interviews, and unexpected trades. The New York Jets commenced their search for a new general manager, with Jon Robinson and Louis Riddick set to be the first in line for interviews, according to reports. In college basketball, the No. 25 ranked Georgia Tech claimed victory over No. 14 North Carolina, bolstering their unbeaten record in the Atlantic Coast Conference opener. Tonie Morgan and Dani Carnegie's standout performances ensured their team's triumph. Meanwhile, player injuries took center stage in the NFL, with Patrick Mahomes hurting his ankle and Nick Chubb suffering a foot fracture. Not to be left out, the NHL's Edmonton Oilers secured their fifth consecutive win, thanks to Leon Draisaitl who delivered an inspiring performance. (With inputs from agencies.)	https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/sports-games/3195381-thrilling-sports-weekend-upsets-injuries-and-trades	2024-12-16T05:51:24Z
Swiggy share price: Shares of Swiggy, India’s second-largest player in food delivery and quick commerce, were in demand on Monday, December 16, 2024, as the scrip soared up to 6.17 per cent to hit an intraday high of Rs 565.40 per share. However, at 11:01 AM, Swiggy share price stood at Rs 562.25 apiece, up 5.59 per cent. In comparison, BSE Sensex was trading 0.46 per cent lower at 81,754.43 levels. The northward move in the Swiggy share price came after the domestic brokerage Axis Capital initiated coverage on Swiggy, with a ‘Buy’ rating and a target price of Rs 640 per share. The target indicates a potential upside of 20 per cent from its previous closing price of Rs 532.50 on December 13, 2024. Also Read: After Zomato, Swiggy taps live events ticketing space with Scenes Analysts at Axis Capital view Swiggy as a compelling investment opportunity, leveraging its strong position as India’s second-largest player in both quick commerce and food delivery. “We expect a 38 per cent revenue compound annual growth rate (CAGR) (FY24-27E) with food/q-com at 23 per cent/84 per cent, adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) at Rs 390 crore in FY27E (-Rs 1,840 crore in FY24). Sum-of-the-parts (SoTP)-based target price (TP) (March’27E) at Rs 640; food/q-com at 10 per cent/20 per cent discount to Zomato/Blinkit,” said Gaurav Malhotra and Della Desai of Axis Capital. Meanwhile, here are the top factors for initiating coverage: Massive growth potential in Quick Commerce (q-com) & food delivery More From This Section Analysts see major opportunities in the quick commerce (q-com) market, projecting a gross order value (GOV) of approximately $6.8 billion by FY25E, growing substantially to around $32 billion by FY30E, based on MOSPI’s PFCE data. The convergence of q-com and horizontal commerce, coupled with evolving user behaviour, analysts believe, is driving this growth. Industry checks reveal that market players are focusing on assortment rather than aggressive pricing, creating a sustainable growth model. Thus, Swiggy stands to benefit from its rapid expansion of dark stores and enhanced product offerings. Additionally, food delivery—operating as a duopoly—remains underpenetrated, leaving room for growth. Innovations like Swiggy’s ‘Bolt’ for quick food delivery further add to its prospects. Improving profitability and margin expansion Swiggy’s quick commerce arm, Instamart, is scaling up effectively, enabling higher brand commissions and ad revenues. The company’s ongoing improvements in both fixed and variable costs are expected to sustain, supporting profitability, analysts highlighted. While food delivery, being a more mature segment, may see incremental gains, analysts noted, the q-com business offers major room for margin expansion. Additionally, efforts to optimise delivery costs and control fixed expenses represent actionable opportunities for efficiency improvements in both segments. Leadership, innovation, and strategic restructuring Swiggy has consistently demonstrated strong innovation capabilities, being an early leader in both food delivery and q-com. Although it lost its leadership position to Zomato—likely due to Zomato’s stronger execution—analysts note that Swiggy’s organisational restructuring has strengthened its position. The shift from a founder-driven model to a professionally managed organisation, along with a team of experienced industry veterans, boosts its ability to innovate and execute effectively. These factors, analysts said, should help Swiggy remain a key player in its business segments. Key risks, analysts believe, include a potential slowdown in consumption affecting food delivery demand, the threat of disruptive competition in quick commerce, and a slower-than-expected ramp-up in quick commerce gross order value (GOV) and profitability. Swiggy IPO Swiggy made its highly anticipated stock market debut last month on November 13, 2024, following the closure of its initial public offering (IPO). Swiggy shares listed at Rs 412 on the BSE, reflecting a 5.6 per cent premium over its IPO allotment price of Rs 390.The performance was even stronger on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), where Swiggy shares opened at Rs 420, delivering a 7.6 per cent premium to its IPO price. About Swiggy Swiggy is an online food delivery and logistics platform based in India, offering a wide range of services beyond food delivery. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Bangalore, Swiggy allows customers to order from a variety of restaurants, browse menus, and track deliveries, all without any minimum order requirement. In addition to its core food delivery service, Swiggy also provides quick commerce with Swiggy Instamart, which delivers groceries and essentials in just 10 minutes, and Swiggy Genie, a service for same-day parcel and document deliveries. Swiggy operates in over 580 cities across India and has expanded its offerings with Swiggy One, a membership program that provides exclusive benefits on food, quick commerce, dining, and pick-up and drop services.	https://www.business-standard.com/markets/news/swiggy-share-jumps-4-as-axis-capital-initiates-with-buy-sees-20-upside-124121600266_1.html	2024-12-16T05:51:25Z
Fireworks And Open-air Fires Banned In Parts Of Otago Fire and Emergency New Zealand has prohibited outdoor fires and fireworks activity in Central Otago, Naseby, and upper Waitaki from today until further notice. During a prohibited fire season, no fires are allowed in the open and all fire permits are suspended. Otago District Manager Phil Marsh says strong north-westerlies and a lack of significant rain over November have dried out these areas, and banning these activities is needed to avoid preventable fires. "Fireworks are well-known to start fires, especially in areas like Otago where we have mostly grassland valleys, scrubby hillsides and exotic forests," he says. "Some recent fires in Central Otago and Waitaki became more serious because of high winds - for example, old burn piles reigniting, and fires spreading to surrounding vegetation. "The wind makes them hard to contain, and it takes longer to make sure they’re really out." All other areas in Otago are in an open fire season, which means people can light outdoor fires without a permit approved by Fire and Emergency. However, coastal Waitaki, Strath Taieri, and Queenstown Lakes are expected to have restricted fire seasons by the end of this week. A restricted fire season means anyone who wants to light an open-air fire needs a permit authorised by Fire and Emergency, which they can apply for at checkitsalright.nz. Phil Marsh says areas around Alexandra and Cromwell have a lot of lifestyle properties which are surrounded by vegetation that could burn quickly. "Naseby village is exposed to a very high wildfire threat practically every fire season, so we’re planning to get ahead of it this year," he says. "We also had several fires in Otago this year that were started by fireworks - either through misuse or poor planning. "The last thing we need is our firefighters tied up with lots of small, unnecessary fires, and then unable to respond if a significant wildfire gets started. "If you’re thinking about having a fire, always go to checkitsalright.nz first and follow the guidance. "It will tell you what the fire season is where you are, what conditions you need to comply with when lighting a fire, or if it’s permitted at all."	https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2412/S00587/fireworks-and-open-air-fires-banned-in-parts-of-otago.htm	2024-12-16T05:51:27Z
1 in 4 parents are using the threat of no gifts to address their children’s behavior, survey finds By Julianna Bragg, CNN (CNN) — If your child is riding the line between naughty and nice this holiday season, it may be tempting to use the impending threat of Santa withholding gifts as leverage to curb bad behavior. One in 4 parents of preschool-age children have used Santa or the threat of no gifts to address misbehavior, according to a new C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health released on Monday. “It can be a challenge for parents to know the best ways to handle discipline issues, so we wanted to explore their approaches (to see) where they get resources from to help them make decisions about disciplining young children,” said Dr. Susan Woolford, Mott Poll codirector and pediatrician at the University of Michigan Health in Ann Arbor. The Mott Poll, conducted in August, surveyed 725 parents who have at least one child aged 1 to 5 years old. The margin of error is plus or minus 1 to 6 percentage points. More than half of the parents polled said they sometimes have used incentives or bribery to encourage good behavior. Experts warn that both threats and bribes can backfire, encouraging further misbehavior and causing stress for young kids, according to Dr. Michelle Janning, professor of sociology at Whitman College in Washington state. “Even 5-year-olds look at each other in terms of what cool things they have, and if you don’t get them a present you said you would, it creates a real threat in society where kids scrutinize each other,” Janning said. Troubles with consistent discipline Although half of parents polled said they are consistent with disciplining their children, others face challenges in establishing a routine. These difficulties stem from different factors, including their child being too young to comprehend the discipline, the fear of public breakdowns or finding that their strategies just aren’t working. Thirty-one percent of respondents are apprehensive about disciplining their children in public for fear of tantrums, a concern that Janning suggested may be amplified by the growing concern of negative judgment on social media. “There’s a different kind of audience assumption about who is watching you and whether it will be scrutinized in a certain way … in all of the reels and TikTok videos of parents doing things to their kids,” Janning said. It’s important for parents to stick to their planned strategies in these situations, Woolford said. “I think parents would be really surprised at how much empathy they might get from others in a store who could recall when they had to deal with such a situation,” she said. Parents can also avoid public outings when children are tired or hungry, or when parents are feeling drained to avoid unnecessary frustrations. Still, Woolford explained that consequences need to be consistent and directly related to the behavior so children can easily understand the connection between the two factors. Woolford also recommended that parents not use threats to fix misbehavior. “Threats don’t work very well because, in general, parents tend to not follow through with them, and then they lose credibility,” she said, “and children learn there really won’t be any consequence.” Instead, she encouraged parents to practice positive reinforcement when their child exhibits desired behaviors while also being specific about the actions with which you’re satisfied. “Rather than saying, ‘Oh, what a good girl,’ you want to say, ‘Wow, that’s so good how you helped Mom pick up the toys,’” Woolford said. Using specific statements will help children recognize which behaviors you want them to repeat, encouraging them to continue performing those actions to receive more praise. In addition to words of affirmation, some parents may use rewards as reinforcement. However, if you’re considering this route, Woolford encouraged parents to be careful with the types of incentives they use. For instance, food-related incentives such as candy can create unhealthy associations. “We really don’t recommend using food as a reward or threat to take it away because, in the long term, it’s often associated with having a poor relationship with food,” Woolford said. As an alternative, Woolford recommended using natural rewards from activities that your child already enjoys such as more reading time. Finding your discipline style Even when parents choose to discipline their children, many are unsure if their methods are effective. Almost 40% of parents believe their techniques are highly successful, while 57% feel they’re only somewhat effective, according to the survey. The discipline strategies parents choose will also vary greatly with age. For young children, especially around the age of 1 year, Woolford recommended redirecting them from dangerous behaviors such as touching electrical outlets by offering them a toy or another activity since they may not yet understand why their behavior is inappropriate. Most parents polled said they’ve turned to a variety of sources for guidance, including family, friends and the child’s other parent, or sought information from parenting books, social media and online articles. Still, one in 8 parents said they haven’t even thought about the discipline strategies they use with their children, and 42% of parents admit to sometimes spanking their child, a strategy that experts do not recommend. Many parents are under an immense amount of stress, balancing concerns about time and money, making it difficult to develop new strategies for certain overwhelming behaviors, according to Janning. For those parents needing extra help, Woolford recommended consulting with your child’s primary care doctor or utilizing the American Academy of Pediatrics parenting site. “Pediatricians are a good resource, even when someone is just thinking about what their (discipline) plan would be,” Woolford said, “not just when problems.” Janning also advised parents to follow their instincts and adapt their approaches based on their unique family needs. “Parents should go easier on themselves and stop shaming each other because it’s a hard enough job as is,” she said. The-CNN-Wire ™ & © 2024 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.	https://keyt.com/health/cnn-health/2024/12/15/1-in-4-parents-are-using-the-threat-of-no-gifts-to-address-their-childrens-behavior-survey-finds/	2024-12-16T05:51:28Z
1 in 4 parents are using the threat of no gifts to address their children’s behavior, survey finds By Julianna Bragg, CNN (CNN) — If your child is riding the line between naughty and nice this holiday season, it may be tempting to use the impending threat of Santa withholding gifts as leverage to curb bad behavior. One in 4 parents of preschool-age children have used Santa or the threat of no gifts to address misbehavior, according to a new C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health released on Monday. “It can be a challenge for parents to know the best ways to handle discipline issues, so we wanted to explore their approaches (to see) where they get resources from to help them make decisions about disciplining young children,” said Dr. Susan Woolford, Mott Poll codirector and pediatrician at the University of Michigan Health in Ann Arbor. The Mott Poll, conducted in August, surveyed 725 parents who have at least one child aged 1 to 5 years old. The margin of error is plus or minus 1 to 6 percentage points. More than half of the parents polled said they sometimes have used incentives or bribery to encourage good behavior. Experts warn that both threats and bribes can backfire, encouraging further misbehavior and causing stress for young kids, according to Dr. Michelle Janning, professor of sociology at Whitman College in Washington state. “Even 5-year-olds look at each other in terms of what cool things they have, and if you don’t get them a present you said you would, it creates a real threat in society where kids scrutinize each other,” Janning said. Troubles with consistent discipline Although half of parents polled said they are consistent with disciplining their children, others face challenges in establishing a routine. These difficulties stem from different factors, including their child being too young to comprehend the discipline, the fear of public breakdowns or finding that their strategies just aren’t working. Thirty-one percent of respondents are apprehensive about disciplining their children in public for fear of tantrums, a concern that Janning suggested may be amplified by the growing concern of negative judgment on social media. “There’s a different kind of audience assumption about who is watching you and whether it will be scrutinized in a certain way … in all of the reels and TikTok videos of parents doing things to their kids,” Janning said. It’s important for parents to stick to their planned strategies in these situations, Woolford said. “I think parents would be really surprised at how much empathy they might get from others in a store who could recall when they had to deal with such a situation,” she said. Parents can also avoid public outings when children are tired or hungry, or when parents are feeling drained to avoid unnecessary frustrations. Still, Woolford explained that consequences need to be consistent and directly related to the behavior so children can easily understand the connection between the two factors. Woolford also recommended that parents not use threats to fix misbehavior. “Threats don’t work very well because, in general, parents tend to not follow through with them, and then they lose credibility,” she said, “and children learn there really won’t be any consequence.” Instead, she encouraged parents to practice positive reinforcement when their child exhibits desired behaviors while also being specific about the actions with which you’re satisfied. “Rather than saying, ‘Oh, what a good girl,’ you want to say, ‘Wow, that’s so good how you helped Mom pick up the toys,’” Woolford said. Using specific statements will help children recognize which behaviors you want them to repeat, encouraging them to continue performing those actions to receive more praise. In addition to words of affirmation, some parents may use rewards as reinforcement. However, if you’re considering this route, Woolford encouraged parents to be careful with the types of incentives they use. For instance, food-related incentives such as candy can create unhealthy associations. “We really don’t recommend using food as a reward or threat to take it away because, in the long term, it’s often associated with having a poor relationship with food,” Woolford said. As an alternative, Woolford recommended using natural rewards from activities that your child already enjoys such as more reading time. Finding your discipline style Even when parents choose to discipline their children, many are unsure if their methods are effective. Almost 40% of parents believe their techniques are highly successful, while 57% feel they’re only somewhat effective, according to the survey. The discipline strategies parents choose will also vary greatly with age. For young children, especially around the age of 1 year, Woolford recommended redirecting them from dangerous behaviors such as touching electrical outlets by offering them a toy or another activity since they may not yet understand why their behavior is inappropriate. Most parents polled said they’ve turned to a variety of sources for guidance, including family, friends and the child’s other parent, or sought information from parenting books, social media and online articles. Still, one in 8 parents said they haven’t even thought about the discipline strategies they use with their children, and 42% of parents admit to sometimes spanking their child, a strategy that experts do not recommend. Many parents are under an immense amount of stress, balancing concerns about time and money, making it difficult to develop new strategies for certain overwhelming behaviors, according to Janning. For those parents needing extra help, Woolford recommended consulting with your child’s primary care doctor or utilizing the American Academy of Pediatrics parenting site. “Pediatricians are a good resource, even when someone is just thinking about what their (discipline) plan would be,” Woolford said, “not just when problems.” Janning also advised parents to follow their instincts and adapt their approaches based on their unique family needs. “Parents should go easier on themselves and stop shaming each other because it’s a hard enough job as is,” she said. The-CNN-Wire ™ & © 2024 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.	https://kesq.com/health/cnn-health/2024/12/15/1-in-4-parents-are-using-the-threat-of-no-gifts-to-address-their-childrens-behavior-survey-finds/	2024-12-16T05:51:28Z
- A slim majority of economists — 13 out of 24 — polled by CNBC expects the Bank of Japan to stand pat after its two-day policy meeting ends on Thursday. - The same majority predicts the central bank will raise rates in January. - Analysts see the yen strengthening to 147.4 against the U.S. dollar by end-2025 from around 154 currently. The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is likely to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged this week as it awaits greater clarity on domestic wages and spending trends as well as policy changes by the incoming administration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, according to a survey of economists polled by CNBC. A slim majority of 13 out of 24 economists, or 54%, said BOJ is likely to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 0.25% at the end of its two-day meeting on Thursday. The same number of economists expect the Japanese central bank to raise rates in January. The survey was conducted between Dec. 9-13. The BOJ, which last raised rates in July, has signaled its readiness to tighten further if wage growth and prices align with its projections. In a recent media interview, BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda suggested another rate hike is "nearing in the sense that economic data are on track," but he also noted risks, including wage trends next year and potential changes in U.S. economic policy. Get top local stories in San Diego delivered to you every morning. >Sign up for NBC San Diego's News Headlines newsletter. Japanese interest rates are the lowest among developed countries due to the BOJ's longstanding policy of supporting the country's moribund economy. The policy has kept the yen weak against most major currencies, boosting exports and tourism and spurring the so-called "carry trade" when investors borrow yen to bet on higher-yielding assets. These trends could reverse as Japanese interest rates rise while central banks elsewhere begin to lower rates. Many economists told CNBC they believe that recent data indicates Japan's economy is broadly on track to achieve the central bank's 2% inflation target, driven by wage growth. However, they noted the BOJ might prefer to wait another month to evaluate wage-driven inflation dynamics, focusing on momentum from next year's spring wage negotiations and Trump's trade and tariff policies. The BOJ has yet to gain confidence in its outlook, according to Akira Otani of Goldman Sachs Japan. He noted the central bank lacks sufficient clarity on whether small and medium-sized enterprises can sustain wage increases, a risk flagged by the BOJ as crucial to achieving its inflation target. Japanese unions typically negotiate wage increases in the first three months of the calendar year ahead of the financial year that begins in April. Money Report The view that the central bank is likely to hold rates this week also gained traction after recent media reports suggested policymakers wanted more time to monitor overseas risks and gather additional clues on Japan's wage outlook. "The BOJ's confusing communications" now suggests a likely outcome of the central bank leaving rates unchanged to await additional information from the spring wage negotiations and U.S. policy developments, Shigeto Nagai, head of Japan Economics at Oxford Economics, said in a note last week. Regular wages in Japan have been growing annually at a rate of 2.5% to 3%, with inflation staying above the BOJ's 2% target for 30 consecutive months. While authorities are keen to normalize monetary policy, they are also wary of raising rates too quickly following more than two decades of deflation. Indeed, Japanese household spending has declined for three straight months as of October, while factory output has been volatile. Teppei Ino, head of Tokyo Global Markets Research at MUFG Bank, also highlighted shifting market expectations due to media reports. Overnight swap markets have significantly reduced bets on a December rate hike, assigning a 77% probability of no change as of Monday morning – much higher than the about 35% likelihood of standing pat priced in at the end of November. "Judging from the (media) reports so far, it seems the likelihood of a rate hike being postponed has increased," Ino told CNBC on Friday. "However, considering the current trend of yen depreciation and the upcoming FOMC meeting just before the BOJ meeting, we should keep in mind that there remains a possibility of an abrupt decision to raise rates if the USD/JPY reaches levels like 155," Ino said, referring to the Federal Open Markets Committee meeting scheduled this week. The yen was trading around 154 to the dollar on Monday morning. To be sure, some economists still expect the BOJ to tighten policy this week. Nomura expects the BOJ to raise its policy rate by 25 basis points on Thursday, citing fundamentals such as the economy and prices being on track. However, it also acknowledged that a hike might be delayed due to uncertainties surrounding U.S. policy. "We think the BOJ could also decide to put off any rate hike if it decides to place greater emphasis on uncertainties, including U.S. policy conduct and market trends (in the forex market in particular) during the Christmas season, when markets tend to be quiet," research analyst Kyohei Morita said in a Dec. 11 note. The brokerage also pointed to uncertainty around the government's fiscal support for households as a potential factor that might prompt the BOJ to hold off its rate increase. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, whose government lacks a parliamentary majority, is currently in negotiations with opposition parties over the size of a proposed increase to the minimum annual taxable income threshold. Currency Risks Many analysts highlighted the Japanese yen as a key factor influencing their outlook on the BOJ's decisions. "The most important and likely driver that could change my outlook is the yen," said Kazuo Momma, executive economist at Mizuho Research, who said the BOJ is likely to stand pat this week and raise the benchmark rate by 25 basis points in January. "Accelerated yen depreciation would upset the public and the federal government, forcing the BOJ to adopt a more aggressive stance on hiking," he said. Jun Takazawa, Asia Economist at HSBC, emphasized risks from both directions. "On one hand, a stronger U.S. dollar driven by fiscal, monetary, and trade policies in the U.S. could weigh on the yen and accelerate the BOJ's policy normalization process. On the other hand, a weaker yen — within limits — supports Japan's reflation efforts, so excessive yen strength could delay rate hikes." According to CNBC's survey of 24 analysts, the yen is forecast to average 147.4 against the U.S. dollar by the end of 2025. The dollar rose 2.4% against the yen last week as traders scaled back bets on a BOJ rate hike this month.	https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/business/money-report/bank-of-japan-expected-to-keep-rates-on-hold-this-week-cnbc-survey/3701553/	2024-12-16T05:51:28Z
Wylie senior Isaiah Shurn rises in the air for a shot attempt during last Friday’s District 9-6A home game against Rowlett. Shurn finished with 23 points in the Pirates’ 70-55 win from the Montgomery Center. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By Art Stricklin On the way to their District 9-6A game with Rowlett, Wylie Lady Pirates and fans surely passed the traffic signs which read, ‘slow down, speed kills,’ but when they arrived at the Montgomery Center, there was no stopping Wylie in a very impressive 57-27 rout over Rowlett Friday night. As for the Pirate boys, they received a 23-point performance from Isaiah Shurn in a 70-55 victory over the Eagles. Combining early three point shots with fast paced offense and defense, the Lady Pirates struck early and often and never looked back. “We like to play a fast tempo, the faster the better and we finally have some guards that can handle the tempo,” said Wylie girls basketball coach Jessica Linson. Wylie is now 4-1 in 9-6A action and 7-8 overall. Rowlett falls to 3-1, 4-12. As for the Wylie boys, Shurn had 23 points, including 13 in the second quarter alone, with a mixture of three pointers and inside moves to move Wylie to 3-0 in district play, 11-7 overall. “When I get hot like that, I think every shot is going to go in,” Shurn said. “I felt it tonight and it showed.” Wylie head coach Stephen Pearce said the whole team was feeling it against Rowlett on Friday and one player’s good shooting carried over to the next player. “When you start making shots as a team, they all seem to go in,” said Pearce. “I’m really excited for our team tonight. That was a good win, staying undefeated and staying in the district race, I’m happy for them.” He also received some better news after the game as Noah Mallory, the reining District 9-6A MVP from last season who has missed most of this season with a torn meniscus, is scheduled to be back with the Pirates team as early as this week. “The guys have done a good job while he is gone, standing in the breach and getting good experience and are excited he is coming back,” Pearce said. To stay informed about your local community, subscribe to your local community newspaper The Wylie News today!	https://wylienews.com/2024/12/14/hot-shooting-paces-wylies-sweep-of-rowlett/	2024-12-16T05:51:28Z
He Owned $1 Million Worth Of Land In India For Over Five Years, But Now That He Is Engaged He Wonders If He Should Have Told His Fiancée About It by Michael Levanduski When you are in a serious relationship with someone, you should share all important information with them. What happens if you own a lot of land in another country but you can’t sell it for legal reasons? That is the situation the man in this story is facing, and he isn’t sure if he should tell his new fiancee or not. Check it out. AITA for not telling my now fiancée that I am technically a millionaire? A couple things. I am of Indian descent, this means I am an American citizen, but both my parents were born in India. I can’t legally be an Indian citizen because India does not allow dual citizenship. My late grandparents own a lot of land in India, and since my mom and I are both only children, half of their land went to me and half went to my mom. I also recently proposed to my fiancée on our 5 year anniversary. This is why the discussion of what we own came up. That is quite an inheritance. I don’t have the current estimate on my property, but it was worth about 7 crore rupees which is approximately a million dollars. The thing is, I can’t sell the land. What are you supposed to do then? I’m not an Indian citizen, so it’s illegal for me to sell that land. I can legally build buildings and be a landlord or a farm that land, but I can in no way sell that land. So, what is the land going to be used for? I also don’t want to use that land for rent or farming since it’s going to be difficult to invest. I did own the land a couple months before my relationship with my fiancée started, but I didn’t think it was that important to tell her. AITA? I would have thought that this would have come up at some point before five years, but I guess it isn’t strictly necessary. Let’s see what the people in the comments have to say. Why not just tell her now? This person suggests consulting a lawyer. No reason not to tell her. This is a very unusual situation. Is he even a millionaire? What a weird situation to have to deal with. But it’s probably better to be honest up front. If you thought that was an interesting story, check this one out about a man who created a points system for his inheritance, and a family friend ends up getting almost all of it. Categories: STORIES Tags: · aita, fiancee, girlfriend, grandparents, honesty, india, inheritance, land, parents, picture, reddit, top Sign up to get our BEST stories of the week straight to your inbox.	https://twistedsifter.com/2024/12/this-guy-has-owned-1-million-worth-of-land-in-india-for-over-five-years-and-now-that-he-is-engaged-he-wonders-if-he-should-have-told-his-fiancee-about-it/	2024-12-16T05:51:28Z
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Is Armaan Attracted To Tanisha? Armaan and Tanisha are the new couple in the Bigg Boss house Armaan and Tanisha are the new couple in the Bigg Boss house Recently Salman Khan commented that Shilpa's beauty reminds him of a certain Aishwarya Rai and asked her husband Apoorva whether he had married Shilpa because of that Sometime back he told Elie that she reminded him of a young Katrina Kaif Armaan and Tanisha's bonding has become the new hot topic of the house as Armaan has even taken up a punishment on Kajol's sister's behalf Armaan and Tanisha are now quite comfy with each other in the house Gauhar tells Sangram to use his head and not get swayed so easily by all Meanwhile crybaby Pratyusha and fiery Kamya have become a team to take on the other housemates After being evicted out of the house Anita has revealed that she was ready to face Akshay Kumar on camera and felt that her fun side was never aired on the show	https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/bigg-boss-7-is-armaan-attracted-to-tanisha-105627.html	2024-12-16T05:51:30Z
New Delhi: The national capital recorded a minimum temperature of 4.5 degrees Celsius on Monday morning, with the air quality recorded in the 'very poor' category. Cold wave conditions were observed by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in the city with temperatures dipping to 3.5 degrees Celsius in Pusa area and 4.1 degrees Celsius in the Ayanagar area. Delhi recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 351 at 9 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor' and 401 and 500 'severe'. The maximum temperature is expected to rise to around 23 degrees Celsius. At 8:30 am, humidity levels were recorded at 100 percent.	https://www.newsdrum.in/national/air-quality-in-city-very-poor-8443083	2024-12-16T05:51:31Z
Wockhardt shares hit a nearly nine-year high of Rs 1,536.40, as they locked in 10 per cent upper circuit on the BSE in Monday’s intra-day trade after the company announced the successful use of its drug Zaynich in a patient suffering from Cancer in the US. The stock of the pharmaceutical company is trading at its highest level since January 2016. It had hit a record high of Rs 1,996.66 on March 12, 2013. Till 10:10 AM, a combined 1.9 million shares had changed hands and there are pending buy orders for 130,000 shares on the NSE and BSE. In comparison, the BSE Sensex was down 0.18 per cent at 81,986 around the same time. Wockhardt said in an exchange filing said that its drug Zaynich (Zidebactam/Cefepime, WCK 5222), has enabled a US cancer patient to undergo a successful liver transplant and resume chemotherapy, as the drug was able to eradicate dual extreme-drug resistant Gram negative pathogens in the patient. Zaynich, a combination of Zidebactam & Cefepime, is Wockhardt’s novel proprietary antibiotic, targeted towards multi-drug resistant Gram-negative infections. It is currently nearing completion of Phase III study which would support its registration/marketing authorisation globally. Earlier, multiple Phase I studies, including clinical pharmacology studies with zidebactam/cefepime were conducted in US. Zaynich (Zidebactam/Cefepime) is also undergoing a clinical study in India for the treatment of carbapenem-resistant infections. Wockhardt is a research-based global pharmaceutical and biotech company. Wockhardt’s New Drug Discovery programme has focussed on unmet need of anti-bacterial drugs that are effective against the menace of untreatable superbugs. Wockhardt is the only company in the world, where the US FDA has given a QIDP Status (Qualified Infectious Disease Product) for six of its anti-bacterial discovery programmes – three of them are Gram Negative and three Gram Positive, effective against untreatable “Superbugs”. More From This Section Meanwhile, currently, Wockhardt is trading 39 per cent higher over its qualified institutional placement (QIP) price of Rs 1,105 per share. On November 11, the company had raised Rs 1,000 crore by allotting 9.05 million equity shares to qualified institutional buyers (QIBs), including Tata Mutual Fund, HDFC Mutual Fund and Bandhan Mutual Fund. Earlier, in March 2024, the company had raised Rs 480 crore by issuing 9.29 million equity shares to QIBs at a price of Rs 517 per share. The funds raised will be utilised largely to meet its clinical R&D program, and secondly to deleverage the balance sheet, the company said. Thus far in the calendar year 2024, Wockhardt has outperformed the market, with the stock price of the company zooming 262 per cent, as compared to the 13 per cent rise in the BSE Sensex. Overall, export markets contributed approximately 78 per cent to the company’s revenues. The company derived around 84 per cent of its revenues from the branded generic/generic formulations segment and around 15 per cent from the biosimilars segment, while the balance was derived from the NCE segment, in which the company sells Emrok and Emrok O in the domestic market. The company is currently focusing on launching its existing biosimilars in markets where it does not have a presence and launching new biosimilars (such as insulin glargine) in existing and new markets to support its growth, going forward, according to ICRA. ICRA also notes that the company has partnered with Serum Institute of India (Serum), to manufacture vaccines at the company’s manufacturing facility in the UK and revenues from the same are expected to commence from FY2026. ICRA expects that the company will be able to meet its near-term debt repayment obligations, fund its incremental working capital requirements and incur the pending expenditure towards completing the phase-3 clinical trials of WCK 5222 (Zaynich - Zidebactam/Cefepime) through its existing cash balances and expected internal accruals.	https://www.business-standard.com/markets/news/this-pharma-stock-hits-nearly-9-year-high-freezes-10-upper-circuit-today-124121600248_1.html	2024-12-16T05:51:32Z
Community Invited To Have A Say On A Plan For Two Iconic Whakatipu Reserves Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has developed a draft Reserve Management Plan (RMP) for Te-Taumata-o-Hakitekura Ben Lomond and Te Tapunui Queenstown Hill which is open for public submissions. QLDC General Manager Community Services Kenneth Bailey encouraged all groups and people from across our community, especially those that use and enjoy these highly valued reserves, to read the draft plan and share their views. “The current RMP for these reserves was adopted by Council in 2005 and is now outdated. Due to the high-profile nature of these reserves and the growing level of public and commercial use, the Parks team have updated the existing plan so it better reflects the needs of users now and for generations to come,” said Mr Bailey. The new draft plan has been guided by early feedback received from the Whakatipu community and stakeholders, including commercial operators, along with consultation with mana whenua. The plan sets out how these celebrated landscapes can be enjoyed, used, maintained, preserved and enhanced now and into the future. What you can expect to see in the updated RMP: - A long-term vision for Te Taumata-o-Hakitekura Ben Lomond and Te Tapunui Queenstown Hill reserves as highly valued landscapes providing for a range of recreation and commercial activities - Objectives such as embedding mana whenua values, protecting, restoring and enhancing biodiversity and enabling appropriate informal and commercial recreation activities - Policies grouped under six topics: Kāi Tahu partnerships, effective cross-organisation management, natural values/hazards, heritage values, recreation and use, and infrastructure and reserve development. Mr Bailey encouraged those with any questions on the draft plan to visit the Parks team at a drop-in session when they are out and about enjoying reserves across the Whakatipu Basin. “All are welcome to come along and chat with us at community drop-in events on Friday 24 January and Wednesday 12 February at three different locations in Queenstown. These will be held onsite at trail entrances and on the Village Green in the town centre to help ensure we’re talking to recreational users and commuters, and the general public,” said Mr Bailey. To view the draft plan and provide a submission go to letstalk.qldc.govt.nz by Monday 17 March. Following the close of public submissions, there will be an opportunity for submitters to speak at a public hearing in April. The hearing panel will then consider all submissions and recommend final changes. This plan will then be presented to Full Council for adoption in July. Notes: - The draft Te Taumata-o-Hakitekura Ben Lomond and Te Tapunui Queenstown Hill RMP is open for public submissions from 16 December 2024 to 17 March 2025. - Community drop-in events to be held on Friday 24 January and Wednesday 12 February 2025 at the following times and locations: - 8.30-10.30am at the Belfast Terrace entrance to the Time Walk on Te Tapunui Queenstown Hill. - 11.00am-1.00pm at the Village Green, on Camp Street in Queenstown. - 2.00-4.00pm at the Wynyard Cresent entrance to the Ben Lomond Trails in Fernhill. - How to share your views: - Head to QLDC’s Let’s Talk page to make a submission - https://letstalk.qldc.govt.nz. - Post to RMP submission, Queenstown Lakes District Council, Freepost 191078, Private Bag 50072, Queenstown 9348. - Email your submission to: letstalk@qldc.govt.nz – subject line: RMP submission. - RMPs are used by Council to detail the objectives and policies for different public spaces and help with day-to-day and long-term decisions on how reserves and open spaces are used, managed, and developed. - Councils (as administering bodies) are required to prepare and maintain a Reserve Management Plan under Part 3 of the Reserves Act 1977: https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1977/0066/latest/whole.html#DLM444680	https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2412/S00588/community-invited-to-have-a-say-on-a-plan-for-two-iconic-whakatipu-reserves.htm	2024-12-16T05:51:33Z
India Struggles Amid Rain and Wickets in Third Test Against Australia India faces challenges on day three of the third Test against Australia, stumbling to 48/4 amid rain delays. Following Australia's impressive 445 runs, India needs 246 to avoid the follow-on but trails by 397 runs. Rishabh Pant's dismissal marked a crucial setback before tea. - Country: - Australia On day three of the third Test against Australia, India struggled, reaching 48/4 amid persistent rain interruptions. This challenging phase reeled off critical wickets, stiffening their path forward. Despite an arduous morning session, Rishabh Pant's dismissal by Pat Cummins added to India's woes before the weather-induced tea break. Pant's loss marked the third occasion Cummins claimed his wicket this series. Trailing by 397 runs after Australia amassed a formidable 445, India requires 246 to avoid the follow-on, making their current position precarious. Their immediate next steps are crucial in altering the match trajectory. (With inputs from agencies.) ALSO READ Pat Cummins and Australia's Quest for the Elusive Border-Gavaskar Trophy Aussie Skipper Pat Cummins Eyes Elusive Trophy Victory From Dhoni's Shadow to Test Cricket Stardom: Rishabh Pant's Sensational Rise Pat Cummins Comments on Siraj-Head Incident, Praises Team's Resilience Rishabh Pant Joins Techjockey: Bridging Sports and Software	https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/sports-games/3195394-india-struggles-amid-rain-and-wickets-in-third-test-against-australia	2024-12-16T05:51:31Z
As schools cut back on bus service, parents are turning to rideshare apps Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Ismael El-Amin was driving his daughter to school when a chance encounter gave him an idea for a new way to carpool. On the way across Chicago, El-Amin’s daughter spotted a classmate riding with her own dad as they drove to their selective public school on the city’s North Side. For 40 minutes, they rode along the same congested highway. “They’re waving to each other in the back. I’m looking at the dad. The dad’s looking at me. And I was like, parents can definitely be a resource to parents,” said El-Amin, who went on to found Piggyback Network, a service parents can use to book rides for their children. Reliance on school buses has been waning for years as districts struggle to find drivers and more students attend schools far outside their neighborhoods. As responsibility for transportation shifts to families, the question of how to replace the traditional yellow bus has become an urgent problem for some, and a spark for innovation. State and local governments decide how widely to offer school bus service. Lately, more have been cutting back. Only about 28% of U.S. students take a school bus, according to a Federal Highway Administration survey concluded early last year. That’s down from about 36% in 2017. Chicago Public Schools, the nation’s fourth-largest district, has significantly curbed bus service in recent years. It still offers rides for disabled and homeless students, in line with a federal mandate, but most families are on their own. Only 17,000 of the district’s 325,000 students are eligible for school bus rides. Last week, the school system launched a pilot program allowing some students who attend out-of-neighborhood magnet or selective-enrollment schools to catch a bus at a nearby school’s “hub stop.” It aims to start with rides for about 1,000 students by the end of the school year. It’s not enough to make up for the lost service, said Erin Rose Schubert, a volunteer for the CPS Parents for Buses advocacy group. “The people who had the money and the privilege were able to figure out other situations like rearranging their work schedules or public transportation,” she said. “People who didn’t, some had to pull their kids out of school.” On Piggyback Network, parents can book a ride for their student online with another parent traveling the same direction. Rides cost roughly 80 cents per mile and the drivers are compensated with credits to use for their own kids’ rides. “It’s an opportunity for kids to not be late to school,” 15-year-old Takia Phillips said on a recent PiggyBack ride with El-Amin as the driver. The company has arranged a few hundred rides in its first year operating in Chicago, and El-Amin has been contacting drivers for possible expansion to Virginia, North Carolina and Texas. It is one of several startups that have been filling the void. Unlike Piggyback Network, which connects parents, HopSkipDrive contracts directly with school districts to assist students without reliable transportation. The company launched a decade ago in Los Angeles with three mothers trying to coordinate school carpools and now supports some 600 school districts in 13 states. Regulations keep it from operating in some states, including Kentucky, where a group of Louisville students has been lobbying on its behalf to change that. After the district halted bus service to most traditional and magnet schools, the student group known as The Real Young Prodigys wrote a hip-hop song titled “Where My Bus At?” The song’s music video went viral on YouTube with lyrics such as, “I’m a good kid. I stay in class, too. Teachers want me to succeed, but I can’t get to school.” “Those bus driver shortages are not really going away,” HopSkipDrive CEO Joanna McFarland said. “This is a structural change in the industry we need to get serious about addressing.” HopSkipDrive has been a welcome option for Reinya Gibson’s son, Jerren Samuel, who attends a small high school in Oakland, California. She said the school takes care to accommodate his needs as a student with autism, but the district lined up the transportation because there is no bus from their home in San Leandro. “Growing up, people used to talk about kids in the short yellow buses. They were associated with a physical disability, and they were teased or made fun of,” Gibson said. “Nobody knows this is support for Jerren because he can’t take public transportation.” Encouragement from his mother helped Jerren overcame his fear about riding with a stranger to school. “I felt really independent getting in that car,” he said. Companies catering to kids claim to screen drivers more extensively, checking their fingerprints and requiring them to have childcare or parenting experience. Drivers and children are often given passwords that must match, and parents can track a child’s whereabouts in real time through the apps. Kango, a competitor to HopSkipDrive in California and Arizona, started as a free carpooling app similar to the PiggyBack Network and now contracts with school districts. Drivers are paid more than they would typically get for Uber or Lyft, but there are often more requirements such as walking some students with disabilities into school, Kango CEO Sara Schaer said. “This is not just a curbside-to-curbside, three-minute situation,” Schaer said. “You are responsible for getting that kid to and from school. That’s not the same as transporting an adult or DoorDashing somebody’s lunch or dinner.” In Chicago, some families that have used Piggyback said they have seen few alternatives. Concerned about the city’s rising crime rate, retired police officer Sabrina Beck never considered letting her son take the subway to Whitney Young High School. Since she was driving him anyway, she volunteered through PiggyBack also to drive a freshman who had qualified for the selective magnet school but had no way to get there. “To have the opportunity to go and then to miss it because you don’t have the transportation, that is so detrimental,” Beck said. “Options like this are extremely important.” After the bus route that took her two kids to elementary school was canceled, Jazmine Dillard and other Chicago parents thought they had convinced the school to move up the opening bell from 8:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m., a more manageable time for her schedule. After that plan was scrapped because the buses were needed elsewhere at that time, Dillard turned to PiggyBack Network. “We had to kind of pivot and find a way to make it to work on time as well as get them to school on time,” she said. ___ The Associated Press’ education coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations. AP is solely responsible for all content. Find AP’s standards for working with philanthropies, a list of supporters and funded coverage areas at AP.org.	https://kesq.com/news/2024/12/15/as-schools-cut-back-on-bus-service-parents-are-turning-to-rideshare-apps-2/	2024-12-16T05:51:34Z
Seven foreign tourists were hospitalized in Fiji after drinking cocktails at a resort bar, Fijian authorities said on Monday. The cause of their illness was not known and officials said it was too soon to know if tainted alcohol was involved. Those who became ill at the five-star Warwick resort near the town of Sigatoka on Saturday included Australians and an American, according to local news reports. They were hospitalized with nausea, vomiting and neurological symptoms, said Jemesa Tudravu, a Fiji Health Ministry spokesperson. Two people remained in the hospital, conscious and in stable condition, Fiji's Tourism Minister Viliame R. Gavoka told reporters on Monday. One person was discharged on Sunday and four others on Monday. Get top local stories in San Diego delivered to you every morning. >Sign up for NBC San Diego's News Headlines newsletter. David Sandoe, an Australian man who said his daughter and granddaughter were hospitalized, told Sky News Australia that his relatives had been released from the hospital and were due to fly home on Monday night. Local news outlets reported on Sunday that the cause of the foreigners' illness was suspected alcohol poisoning, similar to a case in Laos in November in which six tourists — including two Australian teenagers — died after consuming tainted drinks. But Tudravu said no cause had been identified in the Fiji episode. Police have ordered toxicology tests and are awaiting results — which are expected to take three or four days — Gavoka said. U.S. & World The bar was full of customers on Saturday night and many had ordered piña coladas, the drink consumed by those who became ill, said the official. Gavoka said no other reports of similar illness were recorded at the resort or across Fiji, a South Pacific island nation of 930,000 people. “The resort management has assured us that they have not engaged in practices such as substituting ingredients or altering the quality of drinks served to guests,” Gavoka said. The hotel, located on the picturesque Coral Coast of the largest island, Viti Levu, has operated for many years and “holds a strong reputation,” he added. “This is the only reported case of its kind that we’ve experienced in recent memory, and certainly nothing like this has been experienced this year,” Gavoka said. Australia's Foreign Ministry said in a statement that officials are providing consular assistance to two Australian families in Fiji. The ministry did not comment on the cause of the Australians' illness, but its website advising tourists was updated on Monday to caution travelers about “potential risks around drink spiking and methanol poisoning through consuming alcoholic drinks.” A spokesperson for the resort, Savaira Molaucake, said staff were “conducting a thorough investigation” of the incident and were working closely with authorities.	https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/national-international/7-foreign-tourists-hospitalized-in-fiji-after-drinking-cocktails-at-a-resort-bar/3701541/	2024-12-16T05:51:34Z
Mother And Daughter Have Never Been Close, But Now Her Mom Swears She’ll Change If She Gets To Be A Grandma by Chelsea Mize These days, starting a family isn’t as much of a given as it used to be. Whether or not to have kids is a very personal question. But in this story, a young woman’s parents are guilting her about giving them grandkids… even though they weren’t great at the whole childrearing thing the first time around. Let’s see what’s up with this parental pressure… AITA for telling my mom that she is the reason I don’t want to have kids? I (22F) have a rocky relationship with my mom. She was extremely mentally & emotionally abusive in my teenage years. OK, not off to a great start. We fought multiple times a day. I was under immense pressure to perform in tennis & my academics. I would be screamed at if my grades weren’t perfect. I was berated for not trying hard enough, even after I was diagnosed with ADD, got meds, and straight A’s. That kind of pressure can warp someone’s view of family, for sure. She would also weigh me on a weekly basis and scold me when I gained weight, and she sent me to fat camp multiple times as a kid. She even made me be a camp counselor to “lose some weight before college” and refused to pick me up when everyone quit and I was left to run the camp by myself, I was only 19. Nothing I did was ever good enough. Having a child can be less appealing if you never had a childhood. Freshman year of HS I had a new tennis coach. I was very close to my coach, and a year later he was shot & he expired. His passing hit me like a train- I felt that I had lost a crucial male figure in my life. My mom refused to let me miss any school bc “high school is too important.” I became depressed & she accused me of being on drugs & threatened to drug test me. I was absolutely gutted by the lack of trust- I had never done any drugs or alcohol. Tragedy and distrust can mess you up. She finally put me in group therapy at my school, but pulled me out shortly after when she realized I was being taken out of class for it. She told me that, “God took [my coach] away from me because I didn’t appreciate him enough.” To this day I cannot go into a church without bawling & thinking that God hates me & took away someone I cared so much about. Harsh words are hard to forget. During our fights I would tell her that when I went to college I would cut communication off with her forever. My dad told me to write my mom a letter telling her how I felt & I wrote that I would never have kids because I didn’t want them around her. She did give fair warning, could her mom turn things around? Since then she has been making a huge effort to mend our relationship & fix herself, and recently our relationship has been good. She still makes a few remarks here & there, and being with her in person leads to a few fights, but overall it is night & day. My parents have been asking me when I am going to get married & have kids because they want to be grandparents. I haven’t been in a relationship in over 3 years and I’m not seeing anyone. I told my mom that I don’t think I want to have kids and she called me “selfish.” What’s that saying about glass houses? She told me that her & my dad are gutted that I would deprive them of being grandparents and said it’s “not fair” that I am still punishing her for her past mistakes. She also asked me how I expect to find a husband if I don’t want to have children. Although I initially said those things to hurt my mom, I really don’t know if I want to have kids. I know that she has made a real effort and change to fix our relationship, but I still hold some resentment towards her from the past. Good behavior doesn’t automatically equal forgiveness. She cries thinking about the fact that she might not be a grandmother, and I can’t help but feel bad that I would be depriving her of that and unfairly punishing my dad when she has made a real effort to change. AITA? Seems like this mother made her bed but doesn’t want to sleep in it. OR is the daughter being difficult and clinging to the past? Let’s see what Reddit has to say… This person says, having children is nobody else’s business. This person totally agrees. This person thinks the mom is bad news. This person absolves the poster of her guilt. And this person is suspicious of mom’s motives. Consensus: Becoming a mom is a personal choice, and even your mom can’t make it for you. Seriously, don’t do it. If you liked this post, you might want to read this story about a teacher who taught the school’s administration a lesson after they made a sick kid take a final exam. Sign up to get our BEST stories of the week straight to your inbox.	https://twistedsifter.com/2024/12/this-mother-and-daughter-have-never-been-close-but-now-her-mom-swears-shell-change-if-she-gets-to-be-a-grandma/	2024-12-16T05:51:34Z
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New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) A constitutional amendment bill for holding Lok Sabha and assembly elections simultaneously is likely to be introduced in Parliament on Tuesday and could be referred to a joint committee of the two Houses. A top government functionary said the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, popularly being referred to as the Bill on "one nation, one election", was expected to be introduced by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. After its introduction, Meghwal will request Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to refer the Bill to a Joint Committee of Parliament for wider consultations. The joint panel will be constituted on a pro-rata basis, based on the strength of MPs of various parties. As the largest party, the BJP will get chairmanship of the committee, besides several members, the functionary said. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who was a member of the high-level committee led by former president Ram Nath Kovind that recommended holding Lok Sabha, state assembly and local body elections simultaneously in a phased manner, is likely to be present in the Lower House at the time of Bill's introduction, the functionary said. The Union Cabinet last week decided to hold simultaneous polls to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies but opted to leave "as of now" how local body polls are held. Meghwal may tell the Lower House that since the Bill will need wider consultations with lawmakers and the public, it should be sent to a joint committee. The speaker will seek the names of members for the proposed panel from the parties on the same day. If the parties do not inform the speaker about the members they wish to send on the panel, according to rules, they may lose membership. The speaker will announce the committee's composition by the evening on the day the Bill is introduced, the functionary said. Initially, the tenure of the proposed committee will be for 90 days but it may be extended later. The Union Cabinet has approved two bills to hold the parliamentary and assembly polls concurrently. Kovind had said during the consultation process on "one nation, one election" that 32 parties supported the idea while 15 did not. Simultaneous polls were held in the country between 1951 and 1967. The concept of simultaneous elections has featured in many reports and studies since 1983, essentially implying a return to the previous practice of conducting polls concurrently. PTI ACB NAB SZM SZM	https://www.newsdrum.in/national/bill-on-simultaneous-polls-likely-to-be-introduced-in-ls-on-dec-17-to-be-referred-to-joint-panel-8443305	2024-12-16T05:51:37Z
Customs Seizes 28.5kg Of Methamphetamine In Abandoned Bags Customs has seized an estimated 28.5 kilograms of methamphetamine after it was found in two abandoned duffle bags near the baggage carousels at Auckland International Airport over the weekend. Customs officers conducting routine checks in the arrivals area noticed two bags that appeared to have been abandoned. X-rays showed some inconsistencies, and a positive indication by a drug detector dog led to the discovery. On examination, Customs officers located a total of 14 methamphetamine packages in both bags that had been wrapped in four layers of black film, clear plastic wrapping, tea bag branded packaging, and clear plastic wrapping. This amount of methamphetamine would have had a street value of up to NZ$10.7 million and caused up to NZ$29.9 million of social harm and cost to New Zealanders. Customs Manager Auckland Airport, Paul Williams, has credited this seizure to the vigilance and determination of frontline Customs officers. “This seizure has stopped a significant quantity of harmful drugs from getting into our communities, and will no doubt leave the criminals involved out of pocket for the Christmas season. Investigations are ongoing, so we are not ruling out any arrests. “Customs is accustomed to the tactics organised crime syndicates used during the busy travel season. Whether it’s exploiting people to act as drug couriers or sending drugs within unaccompanied luggage to be picked up later by criminal accomplices, our officers are always on high alert. “In addition to doing our best to facilitate law-abiding holidaymakers this busy travel season, Customs officers are also deployed specifically to look out for suspicious behaviour or baggage that led to the seizure over the weekend,” Mr Williams says. Everyone can help play a role in protecting New Zealand’s border and communities from illicit drugs through keeping an eye out for suspicious activity. You can raise this with a Customs officer at the airport or call 0800 WE PROTECT (0800 937 768) in confidence or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.	https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2412/S00589/customs-seizes-285kg-of-methamphetamine-in-abandoned-bags.htm	2024-12-16T05:51:39Z
2024 was big for bitcoin. States could see a crypto policy blitz in 2025 in spite of the risks Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The new year will usher in the bitcoin-friendly administration of President-elect Donald Trump and an expanding lobbying effort in statehouses that, together, could push states to become more open to crypto and for public pension funds and treasuries to buy into it. Proponents of the uniquely volatile commodity argue it is a valuable hedge against inflation, similar to gold. Many bitcoin enthusiasts and investors are quick to criticize government-backed currencies as prone to devaluation and say increased government buy-in will stabilize bitcoin’s future price swings, give it more legitimacy and further boost an already rising price. But the risks are significant. Critics say a crypto investment is highly speculative, with so much unknown about projecting its future returns, and warn that investors should be prepared to lose money. Only a couple public pension funds have invested in cryptocurrency and a new U.S. Government Accountability Office study on 401(k) plan investments in crypto, issued in recent days, warned it has “uniquely high volatility” and that it found no standard approach for projecting the future returns of crypto. It has already been a landmark year for crypto, with bitcoin hitting $100,000, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approving the first exchange-traded funds that hold bitcoin and crypto enthusiasts being cheered by Trump’s promise to make the United States the “bitcoin superpower” of the world. More legislation on crypto could be coming Lawmakers in more states can expect to see bills in 2025 to make them crypto-friendly as analysts say crypto is becoming a powerful lobby, bitcoin miners build new installations and venture capitalists underwrite a growing tech sector that caters to cryptocurrencies. Meanwhile, a new crypto-friendly federal government under Trump and Congress could consider legislation from Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyoming, to create a federal bitcoin reserve on which states can piggyback. A bill introduced last month in Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives sought to authorize the state’s treasurer and public pension funds to invest in bitcoin. It went nowhere before the legislative session ended, but it caused a stir. “I had a friend who is a rep down the road text me, ‘Oh my god, I’m getting so many emails and phone calls to my office,’ more than he ever did about any other bill,” said the measure’s sponsor, Republican Mike Cabell. Cabell — a bitcoin enthusiast who lost his reelection bid — expects his bill to be reintroduced by a colleague. And leaders of bitcoin advocacy group Satoshi Action say they expect bills based on their model bill to be introduced in at least 10 other states next year. But what about public pension funds? Keith Brainard, research director for the National Association of State Retirement Administrators, said he doesn’t expect many public pension fund investment professionals, who oversee nearly $6 trillion in assets, to invest in crypto. Pension fund professionals take risks they deem to be appropriate, but bitcoin investing has a short track record, might only fit into a niche asset class and may not fit the risk-to-reward profile they seek. “There might be a bit of dabbling in bitcoin,” Brainard said. “But it’s difficult to envision a scenario in which pension funds right now are willing to make a commitment.” In Louisiana, Treasurer John Fleming helped make the state the first to introduce a system by which people can pay a government agency in cryptocurrencies. Fleming said he’s not trying to promote cryptocurrency, but rather sees the step as a recognition that government must innovate and be flexible in helping people make financial transactions with the state. He said he would never invest his money, or the state’s, in crypto. Fleming recalled meeting with a bitcoin lobbyist recently and came away unconvinced that bitcoin makes for a good investment. “My concern is that at some point it’ll stop growing and then people will want to cash in,” Fleming said. “And when they do, it could tank the value of a bitcoin.” In Pennsylvania, Treasury Department officials said they have the authority to decide for themselves if cryptocurrencies meet the agency’s investment standards under state law and don’t need new legislation. Still, a highly volatile asset is ill-suited to the agency’s need for predictability, considering it writes millions of checks a year. The overwhelming majority of the roughly $60 billion it invests at any given time is in short-term, conservative investments designed for an investment period of months, officials there said. Pension boards, which invest on a 30-year time horizon, may already hold small investments in companies involved in mining, trading and storing cryptocurrencies. But they have been slow to embrace bitcoin. That could change, said Mark Palmer, managing director and a senior research analyst at The Benchmark Company in New York. Pension boards got investment tools they like this year when the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved the first exchange-traded funds that hold bitcoin and, in October, approved listings of options on those funds, Palmer said. Many “are likely in the process of getting up to speed on what it means to invest in bitcoin and kicking the tires, so to speak, and that’s a process that typically takes a while at the institutional level,” Palmer said. Several major asset managers like BlackRock, Invesco and Fidelity have bitcoin ETFs. Some states already are investing in crypto In May, the State of Wisconsin Investment Board became the first state to invest when it bought $160 million worth of shares in two ETFs, or about 0.1% of its assets. It later scaled back that investment to $104 million in one ETF, as of Sept. 30. A spokesperson declined to discuss it. Michigan’s state investment board later reported about $18 million in bitcoin ETF purchases while a candidate for New Jersey governor, Steven Fulop, said that if elected he would push the state’s pension fund to invest in crypto. Fulop, the Democratic mayor of Jersey City, just across the Hudson River from Manhattan, has been preparing for months to buy bitcoin ETF shares for up to 2% of the city’s $250 million employee pension fund. “We were ahead of the curve,” Fulop said. “And I think that’s what you’re eventually going to see is this is widely accepted, with regard to exposure in all pension funds, some sort of exposure.” ___ Follow Marc Levy on X at: https://x.com/timelywriter.	https://keyt.com/news/2024/12/15/2024-was-big-for-bitcoin-states-could-see-a-crypto-policy-blitz-in-2025-in-spite-of-the-risks/	2024-12-16T05:51:40Z
Canada Post says operations to resume after nearly a monthlong strike TORONTO (AP) — Canada Post said operations will resume at the national postal service on Tuesday after the nearly monthlong work stoppage. Workers went on strike after failing to reach a negotiated agreement over key issues, including wages and job security. The labor minister announced Friday referring the dispute to an independent administrative tribunal that focuses on resolving workplace disputes. However, the tribunal determined late Sunday that negotiations are at an impasse after two days of hearings and ordered the nearly 55,000 workers back to work. Canada Post said it has agreed to implement a 5% wage increase retroactive to the day after the collective agreements expired.	https://kesq.com/news/2024/12/15/canada-post-says-operations-to-resume-after-nearly-a-monthlong-strike/	2024-12-16T05:51:40Z
Dengue Signs: Don't Mistake Dengue Fever For Influenza Dengue fever is often mistaken for viral influenza. This mistake often aggravates the disease which can lead to hospitalisation. It is vital that we equip and educate ourselves about ways to detect and prevent the disease. Dengue fever is often mistaken for viral influenza. This mistake often aggravates the disease, which can lead to hospitalisation. So, it is vital that we equip and educate ourselves about ways to detect and prevent dengue fever. The Aedes mosquito transmits the disease. Dengue fever, has gripped India along with malaria. Neighbouring Pakistan has cultivated fishes in large water bodies. These fishes feed off larvae controlling the growth of mosquitoes. But this theory cannot work for urban areas where construction is rampant. Recognise the immediate signs and symptoms of dengue fever to receive timely treatment. Signs and symptoms of Dengue Fever: Sadly dengue fever symptoms appear after four to six days, but watch out for these signs: 1) High fever 2) Severe headaches 3) Area behind the eye will experience pain. 4) You will experience pain in the joints, bone and muscle and should not be mistaken for weakness. 5) Nausea and vomiting 6) Outburst of skin rash will also surface. 7) You will experience bleeding like the gums or nose bleeds. 8) In severe cases, bleeding under the skin which will appear like bruising. 9) Abdominal pain 10) In later stages, you can also experience problems with lungs, liver or heart. If you experience a combination of these symptoms, consult your doctor immediately. On his advice, a blood test may confirm dengue fever. But self-medication with antibiotics, home remedies or procrastination will lead to severe dengue fever symptoms like bleeding, abdominal pain or enlarged liver, poor functioning of lungs or poor blood circulation. Those with weak immunity or those who regularly fall sick are prone to developing severe dengue fever symptoms. *Images courtesy: © Thinkstock photos/ Getty Images	https://www.indiatimes.com/health/healthyliving/dengue-signs-dont-mistake-dengue-fever-for-influenza-240486.html	2024-12-16T05:51:42Z
Mumbai, Dec 16 (PTI) For Haridas Vhatkar, tabla making won’t be the same again, as he mourns the passing away of his most celebrated customer, Ustad Zakir Hussain. “I first began making tablas for his father Alla Rakha, and made tablas for Zakir Hussain saab since 1998,” an emotional Vhatkar, 59, told PTI. Speaking from his workshop at Kanjurmarg in Mumbai, Vhatkar said he last met the 73-year-old tabla maestro in August this year in Mumbai. “It was Guru Poornima and we met at a hall where lot of his admirers were also there. The next day, I went to his house in Simla House Cooperative Society on Nepean Sea Road neighbourhood and were engrossed in conversation for a couple of hours,” Vhatkar said. “He was very particular about what sort of tabla he wanted and when. He paid a lot of attention to the ‘tuning’ aspect of the musical instrument,” said Vhatkar, a third generation tabla maker, hailing from Miraj in western Maharashtra. “Innumerable,” was Vhatkar’s reply when asked how many tablas did he make for Zakir Hussain over the last two decades. He said he also has many tablas which were left behind for him by the tabla maestro. “Besides making new instruments, I was also his sort of repair department for maintaining the collection of the older ones,” said Vhatkar. “I made tablas for him and he made my life,” the tabla maker added. Asked if he and Zakir Hussain were in regular contact, Vhatkar said, “Not really. He called whenever needed, to ask about a new tabla or regarding repair of some old instruments.” “Our conversations were after a gap of months and not what you would categorize as regular calls,” said Vhatkar, who entered tabla making following in the footsteps of his grandfather Kerappa Ramchandra Vhatkar and father Ramchandra Kerappa Vhatkar. His sons Kishore and Manoj have also carried forward the family tradition of tabla making. Haridas learnt the art of tabla making at an early age and developed a keen sense of innovation and perfection. He came to Mumbai in 1994 and started working as a tabla maker for the famous Haribhau Vishwanath company in Mumbai. Zakir Hussain, who is regarded as the greatest tabla player of his generation, died at a hospital in San Francisco, his family said on Monday. The Mumbai-born tabla maestro is survived by his wife Antonia Minnecola and daughters Anisa Qureshi and Isabella Qureshi. PTI VT	https://www.newsdrum.in/national/i-made-him-tabla-he-made-my-life-zakir-hussains-tabla-maker-8443318	2024-12-16T05:51:43Z
Rain-Halted Cricket Drama: India Struggles Against Australia's Pace Attack India suffered a battering on day three of the Test against Australia, with the top-order succumbing to questionable shot selection. Despite Rahul's efforts, the Australian bowlers' dominance, led by Starc and Hazlewood, put India at 48 for four, with a rain delay offering a brief respite. - Country: - Australia On a rain-affected day three of the third Test between India and Australia, the Indian cricket team found itself in a precarious position at 48 for four. The top-order batters, including Virat Kohli, exhibited poor shot selection against the formidable Australian pace attack. Left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc, complemented by Josh Hazlewood, wreaked havoc early on, reducing India to a dismal 22 for three by lunch. With India's star batter, Rishabh Pant, falling to Pat Cummins, the situation further deteriorated. Despite defiant efforts by KL Rahul, who remained unbeaten at tea, the return of heavy showers interrupted the match, offering India a temporary reprieve. The day's highlights included key wickets taken by Australia's Starc and Hazlewood, underscoring their bowling dominance. (With inputs from agencies.) - READ MORE ON: - cricket - India - Australia - Test match - Starc - Kohli - bowlers - rain delay - wickets - Hazlewood ALSO READ Jacob Bethell Gears Up for IPL 2025 with RCB and Kohli Adelaide Test: Jaiswal and Kohli Set to Break Cricket Legends' Records Kohli vs. Bumrah: A Test Match Prelude UPDATE 2-Cricket-Starc claims six as Australia bundle out India for 180 Cricket-Far from 'too slow', Starc wins Jaiswal duel in Adelaide	https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/sports-games/3195402-rain-halted-cricket-drama-india-struggles-against-australias-pace-attack	2024-12-16T05:51:40Z
NZDF’s Senior National Representative for Operation Resolution, Commodore Andrew Brown said, “We have reached a key milestone in Operation Resolution with the arrival of the salvors’ tug and barge into Apia, Samoa, bringing the equipment for the recovery of the fuel and other pollutants from HMNZS Manawanui.” While in Apia, the salvors are working through the necessary approvals and permissions from the Samoan government to allow the fuel and other pollutants removal to commence. Commodore Brown said, “Essential engineering configuration changes and equipment preparation is underway, changing the barge from a cargo configuration to operational diving mode. While this work is progressing, the salvors are confirming locations for the barge’s anchoring system installations.” “The NZDF has specialist engineering and dive personnel providing oversight and professional advice to the salvors. This response is complex and technical, and it’s extremely important we do a careful and thorough job.” Once the work in Apia is completed this week, the barge will be towed to the location of Manawanui on the south west coast, Commodore Brown said. “Once the barge is in place with all the site and equipment preparations complete, work will commence on the fuel and pollutants removal.” Commodore Brown said, “The weather, particularly at this time of year, will play a part in the removal process. Site, weather and sea limits have been set for anchoring and crane operations, barge set up and for diving. How long the operation takes will be very dependent on factors such as weather and sea conditions.” In line with tikanga Māori and paying respect to Samoan cultural practices, a Karakia Whakawhetai blessing was held on Saturday afternoon. The blessing cleared the way and provided spiritual safety to those about to conduct work on HMNZS Manawanui. The blessing was attended by senior Samoan government officials, local village matai representative and church minister, the Charge d’Affaires New Zealand, New Zealand High Commission representatives, and New Zealand Defence Force personnel. The barge was also blessed at sunrise that day. Commodore Brown said, “The safe removal of fuel and other pollutants from HMNZS Manawanui is absolutely critical. New Zealand is determined to do the right thing as we know how important the coastal and marine environments are to the people of Samoa, especially those on the south west coast of Upolu.” Scoop is free for personal use, but you’ll need a licence for work use. This is part of our Ethical Paywall and how we fund Scoop without a regular paywall. Join today with plans starting from less than $3 per week, and access exclusive Pro features.	https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2412/S00590/the-latest-update-on-the-hmnzs-manawanui-response-16-december-2024.htm	2024-12-16T05:51:45Z
China’s economy logs a lackluster performance in November as retail sales slow AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — China has reported its economy logged a mixed performance in November, with retail sales slowing as consumers refrained from spending on non-essentials like cosmetics, alcohol and jewelry. The government reported Monday that retail sales rose 3% year-on-year, down from 4.8% in October. Factory output rose 5.4%, nearly flat compared with the previous month, while investment in fixed assets like factories slowed. Officials said the economy was stable but domestic demand was weak and the “external environment” was more complicated, highlighting risks ahead as Beijing braces for potential tariff hikes once U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office. The report came days after top leaders ended an annual planning meeting that produced no major new policy initiatives.	https://kesq.com/news/2024/12/15/chinas-economy-logs-a-lackluster-performance-in-november-as-retail-sales-slow/	2024-12-16T05:51:46Z
Anthony Davis scores 40 points, LeBron James has 18 in return to help Lakers beat Grizzlies, 116-110 Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis had 40 points and 16 rebounds, LeBron James added 18 points in his return and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 116-110 on Sunday night. James also had eight rebounds, eight assists and five turnovers in 34 minutes after missing the previous two games because of a left foot injury. He was away from the team most of last week due to personal reasons. Austin Reaves scored 19 points for Los Angeles. The Lakers never trailed and led by 23 points in the second half. Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 25 points for Memphis, which had won four in a row. Ja Morant had 20 points, Zach Edey added 13 points and 10 rebounds and Luke Kennard had 12 points. Takeaways Grizzlies: Memphis entered as the NBA’s highest-scoring offense but down 64-46 at the half and trailed by at least two possessions the entire second half. Lakers: James’ return energized Los Angeles, but Davis continues to carry the team. The 31-year-old power forward had 22 points and 10 rebounds in the first half. He briefly left in the third quarter because of shoulder injury, then returned in the fourth and scored 12 critical points down the stretch. Key moment James scored his first points on a running one-handed dunk just over two minutes into the first quarter. He followed immediately with a block and added tip-in basket on the Lakers’ ensuing offensive possession to give Los Angeles a 9-2 lead. Key stat Davis has had at least 30 points and 10 rebounds in three of his last four games. Up next Both teams are back in action Thursday night. The Grizzlies host Golden State, and the Lakers are at Sacramento. ___ AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nba	https://keyt.com/news/2024/12/15/anthony-davis-scores-40-points-lebron-james-has-18-in-return-to-help-lakers-beat-grizzlies-116-110/	2024-12-16T05:51:46Z
Healthy Cooking Tips To Prevent Obesity & Heart Disease The way you prepare a meal can affect your heart health and make you susceptible to obesity. Executive Chef Sahil Arora from Jaipur Marriott shares some cooking techniques and tips, which can help fight heart disease and obesity. The way you prepare a meal can affect your heart health and make you susceptible to obesity. Executive Chef Sahil Arora from Jaipur Marriott shares some cooking techniques and tips, which can help fight heart disease and obesity. *Images courtesy: © Thinkstock photos/ Getty Images Healthy Cooking Tips to Prevent Obesity & Heart Disease Importance of healthy cooking: Executive Chef Sahil Arora explains the importance of changing cooking methods to lower cholesterol and induce weight loss. “A healthy heart reduces the risk of heart disease by a whopping 80 per cent.” But he also says, “There is no single food that can magically make you healthy; one needs to follow a lifestyle that includes eating nutritious food, which is cooked in a healthy manner.” ALSO SEE: Best Healthy Cooking Methods for Healthy Eating Healthy Cooking Tips to Prevent Obesity & Heart Disease Try these healthy cooking methods to lower cholesterol and to increase nutritional intake, Executive Chef Sahil Arora suggests, “Use low-fat methods to cook: you can bake, microwave, roast, steam and lightly stir fry or sauté foods using a small amount of vegetable, olive oil or canola oil.” ALSO SEE: How to Cook Healthy Healthy Cooking Tips to Prevent Obesity & Heart Disease Another cooking tip is to lower the consumption of sodium. “Reduce salt and sodium in your food, this will keep blood pressure in check,” says Executive Chef Sahil Arora from Jaipur Marriott. ALSO SEE: Healthy Cooking Ideas for Bachelors Healthy Cooking Tips to Prevent Obesity & Heart Disease This Chef shares his secret ingredient to lower bad cholesterol, he explains, “Introduce flaxseed in your daily diet. Flaxseeds are small brown seeds that are high in fibre and omega-3 fatty acids, which can lower your total blood cholesterol. Grind the seeds in a coffee grinder or food processor and stir a teaspoon of them into yoghurt, curries or hot cereal or just a spoon full with lukewarm water.” ALSO SEE: Tricks for Healthy Cooking Healthy Cooking Tips to Prevent Obesity & Heart Disease If you prepare your own food, you can control your waistline, Chef says, “Eat freshly cooked food: Eat freshly cooked food at home rather than opting for fast food.” ALSO SEE: Healthy Cooking Methods Explained Healthy Cooking Tips to Prevent Obesity & Heart Disease For non-vegetarians this healthy cooking tip can be challenging, but Executive Chef Sahil Arora reinforces the importance of fresh vegetables and fruits, “Give enough importance to green veggies/ fibrous fruits juices / freshly prepared soups in your daily diet.” ALSO SEE: Eating Healthy: 15 Best Healthy Cooking Oils in India <p><span>A </span><span><span>healthy lifestyle</span> assures a healthy heart, is the health mantra for Trina Remedios. Trained at the Times School of Journalism, she went on to write about the glamorous side of food and lifestyle. But she hit the brakes and swerved towards a goal for a happy heart, which includes mental and physical well-being. Positivism, exercise and a balanced diet is her game. Going by her looks, you may think age has defied her, but it all has to do with her care-free spirit.</span></p> Read More	https://www.indiatimes.com/health/healthyliving/healthy-cooking-tips-to-prevent-obesity-heart-disease-236665.html	2024-12-16T05:51:49Z
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday condoled the demise of tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, saying his contributions to the arts remain unparalleled. In a post on 'X,' Vijayan said Ustad Zakir Hussain was instrumental in popularising Indian music across the globe, serving as a beacon of India's rich musical heritage. "A true custodian of classical traditions, his contributions to the arts remain unparalleled. His passing is a monumental loss to culture and humanity," the chief minister said, expressing "heartfelt condolences" to his loved ones. The 73-year-old tabla maestro died in a hospital in San Francisco, US, his family said on Monday. Hussain died from complications arising out of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, the family said in a statement.	https://www.newsdrum.in/national/kerala-cm-condoles-demise-of-zakir-hussain-8443235	2024-12-16T05:51:49Z
Master Plumbers Urges Holidaymakers to Flush Taps for Safety As we gear up for summer getaways to baches and holiday homes around the country, Master Plumbers is reminding everyone to take a simple but crucial step to ensure water safety: flush your taps on arrival. Stagnant water in pipes can harbor harmful bacteria such as Legionella pneumophila, which causes Legionnaires' disease, and may also contain dissolved lead from plumbing components, posing serious health risks. Greg Wallace, CEO of Master Plumbers, advises running all taps and showerheads for at least two minutes upon arrival. "Legionella thrives in stagnant water. By flushing the water before you drink or take a shower, you’ll reduce the risk of drinking or inhaling waterborne droplets that could contain these nasty bacteria." Ensuring hot water systems are set to at least 60°C also helps inhibit bacterial growth. Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia. Symptoms typically appear within two weeks of exposure and include fever, cough, and fatigue. Those over 50, smokers, and individuals with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable. The risk of lead contamination is another potential concern. Lead, a neurotoxin particularly harmful to children, can leach into water from brass taps and plumbing fittings, especially if the water has been left sitting for extended periods. Master Plumbers has long advocated for plumbing products that come into contact with drinking water to be lead-free as a way of addressing the issue at its source. In a significant public health milestone, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) announced in 2022 changes to the Building Code that will transition New Zealand to lead-free plumbing products by 2026. New regulations will reduce the maximum allowable lead content of plumbing products in contact with drinking water to a weighted average of 0.25%, aligning with Australia’s standards. "This is a significant step toward safer water for all New Zealanders," Wallace notes, "but until these standards are fully implemented, homeowners must remain vigilant." Wallace is calling for the government to implement a compulsory lead-free labeling system for plumbing products that is clearly displayed on both the product and packaging. "It is essential that consumers can easily identify lead-free products as a matter of public health and safety," he says. "New Zealand requires plumbing products to display a compulsory Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) label. Surely, water conservation shouldn’t be seen as more important than preventing water contamination." While legislative progress may be slower to catch up, immediate steps like flushing taps and maintaining hot water systems at the right temperature, can protect families in the short term. "The Kiwi bach is a beloved summer retreat," Wallace concludes. "By taking these simple precautions, we can ensure it remains a safe and enjoyable holiday experience for everyone."	https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2412/S00591/master-plumbers-urges-holidaymakers-to-flush-taps-for-safety.htm	2024-12-16T05:51:51Z
Former FBI informant will plead guilty to lying about phony bribery scheme involving the Bidens Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A former FBI informant is set to plead guilty on Monday to lying about a phony bribery scheme involving President Joe Biden and his son Hunter that became central to the Republican impeachment inquiry in Congress. Alexander Smirnov is expected to make the plea in Los Angeles to a felony charge in connection with the bogus story, along with a tax evasion charge stemming from a separate indictment accusing him of concealing millions of dollars of income, according to court papers. Smirnov has been behind bars since his arrest in February on charges that he told his FBI handler that executives from the Ukrainian energy company Burisma had paid President Biden and Hunter Biden $5 million each around 2015. Prosecutors and the defense have agreed to recommend a sentence of between four and six years in prison, according to the plea agreement. Smirnov had been an informant for more than a decade when he made the explosive allegations about the Bidens in June 2020, after “expressing bias” about Joe Biden as a presidential candidate, prosecutors said. But Smirnov had only routine business dealings with Burisma starting in 2017, according to court documents. An FBI field office investigated the allegations and recommended the case be closed in August 2020, according to charging documents. No evidence has emerged that Joe Biden acted corruptly or accepted bribes in his current role or previous office as vice president. While his identity wasn’t publicly known before the indictment, Smirnov’s claims played a major part in the Republican effort in Congress to investigate the president and his family, and helped spark a House impeachment inquiry into Biden. Before Smirnov’s arrest, Republicans had demanded the FBI release the unredacted form documenting the unverified allegations, though they acknowledged they couldn’t confirm if they were true. During a September 2023 conversation with investigators, Smirnov also claimed the Russians likely had recordings of Hunter Biden because a hotel in Ukraine’s capital where he had stayed was “wired” and under their control — information he said was passed along to him by four high-level Russian officials. But Hunter Biden had never traveled to Ukraine, according to Smirnov’s indictment. Smirnov claimed to have contacts with Russian intelligence-affiliated officials, and told authorities after his arrest earlier this year that “officials associated with Russian intelligence were involved in passing a story” about Hunter Biden. The case against Smirnov was brought by special counsel David Weiss, who also prosecuted Hunter Biden on gun and tax charges. Hunter Biden was supposed to be sentenced this month after being convicted at trial in the gun case and pleading guilty to federal charges in the tax case. But he was pardoned earlier this month by his father, who said he believed “raw politics has infected this process and it led to a miscarriage of justice.”	https://kesq.com/news/2024/12/15/former-fbi-informant-will-plead-guilty-to-lying-about-phony-bribery-scheme-involving-the-bidens-2/	2024-12-16T05:51:52Z
As schools cut back on bus service, parents are turning to rideshare apps Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Ismael El-Amin was driving his daughter to school when a chance encounter gave him an idea for a new way to carpool. On the way across Chicago, El-Amin’s daughter spotted a classmate riding with her own dad as they drove to their selective public school on the city’s North Side. For 40 minutes, they rode along the same congested highway. “They’re waving to each other in the back. I’m looking at the dad. The dad’s looking at me. And I was like, parents can definitely be a resource to parents,” said El-Amin, who went on to found Piggyback Network, a service parents can use to book rides for their children. Reliance on school buses has been waning for years as districts struggle to find drivers and more students attend schools far outside their neighborhoods. As responsibility for transportation shifts to families, the question of how to replace the traditional yellow bus has become an urgent problem for some, and a spark for innovation. State and local governments decide how widely to offer school bus service. Lately, more have been cutting back. Only about 28% of U.S. students take a school bus, according to a Federal Highway Administration survey concluded early last year. That’s down from about 36% in 2017. Chicago Public Schools, the nation’s fourth-largest district, has significantly curbed bus service in recent years. It still offers rides for disabled and homeless students, in line with a federal mandate, but most families are on their own. Only 17,000 of the district’s 325,000 students are eligible for school bus rides. Last week, the school system launched a pilot program allowing some students who attend out-of-neighborhood magnet or selective-enrollment schools to catch a bus at a nearby school’s “hub stop.” It aims to start with rides for about 1,000 students by the end of the school year. It’s not enough to make up for the lost service, said Erin Rose Schubert, a volunteer for the CPS Parents for Buses advocacy group. “The people who had the money and the privilege were able to figure out other situations like rearranging their work schedules or public transportation,” she said. “People who didn’t, some had to pull their kids out of school.” On Piggyback Network, parents can book a ride for their student online with another parent traveling the same direction. Rides cost roughly 80 cents per mile and the drivers are compensated with credits to use for their own kids’ rides. “It’s an opportunity for kids to not be late to school,” 15-year-old Takia Phillips said on a recent PiggyBack ride with El-Amin as the driver. The company has arranged a few hundred rides in its first year operating in Chicago, and El-Amin has been contacting drivers for possible expansion to Virginia, North Carolina and Texas. It is one of several startups that have been filling the void. Unlike Piggyback Network, which connects parents, HopSkipDrive contracts directly with school districts to assist students without reliable transportation. The company launched a decade ago in Los Angeles with three mothers trying to coordinate school carpools and now supports some 600 school districts in 13 states. Regulations keep it from operating in some states, including Kentucky, where a group of Louisville students has been lobbying on its behalf to change that. After the district halted bus service to most traditional and magnet schools, the student group known as The Real Young Prodigys wrote a hip-hop song titled “Where My Bus At?” The song’s music video went viral on YouTube with lyrics such as, “I’m a good kid. I stay in class, too. Teachers want me to succeed, but I can’t get to school.” “Those bus driver shortages are not really going away,” HopSkipDrive CEO Joanna McFarland said. “This is a structural change in the industry we need to get serious about addressing.” HopSkipDrive has been a welcome option for Reinya Gibson’s son, Jerren Samuel, who attends a small high school in Oakland, California. She said the school takes care to accommodate his needs as a student with autism, but the district lined up the transportation because there is no bus from their home in San Leandro. “Growing up, people used to talk about kids in the short yellow buses. They were associated with a physical disability, and they were teased or made fun of,” Gibson said. “Nobody knows this is support for Jerren because he can’t take public transportation.” Encouragement from his mother helped Jerren overcame his fear about riding with a stranger to school. “I felt really independent getting in that car,” he said. Companies catering to kids claim to screen drivers more extensively, checking their fingerprints and requiring them to have childcare or parenting experience. Drivers and children are often given passwords that must match, and parents can track a child’s whereabouts in real time through the apps. Kango, a competitor to HopSkipDrive in California and Arizona, started as a free carpooling app similar to the PiggyBack Network and now contracts with school districts. Drivers are paid more than they would typically get for Uber or Lyft, but there are often more requirements such as walking some students with disabilities into school, Kango CEO Sara Schaer said. “This is not just a curbside-to-curbside, three-minute situation,” Schaer said. “You are responsible for getting that kid to and from school. That’s not the same as transporting an adult or DoorDashing somebody’s lunch or dinner.” In Chicago, some families that have used Piggyback said they have seen few alternatives. Concerned about the city’s rising crime rate, retired police officer Sabrina Beck never considered letting her son take the subway to Whitney Young High School. Since she was driving him anyway, she volunteered through PiggyBack also to drive a freshman who had qualified for the selective magnet school but had no way to get there. “To have the opportunity to go and then to miss it because you don’t have the transportation, that is so detrimental,” Beck said. “Options like this are extremely important.” After the bus route that took her two kids to elementary school was canceled, Jazmine Dillard and other Chicago parents thought they had convinced the school to move up the opening bell from 8:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m., a more manageable time for her schedule. After that plan was scrapped because the buses were needed elsewhere at that time, Dillard turned to PiggyBack Network. “We had to kind of pivot and find a way to make it to work on time as well as get them to school on time,” she said. ___ The Associated Press’ education coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations. AP is solely responsible for all content. Find AP’s standards for working with philanthropies, a list of supporters and funded coverage areas at AP.org.	https://keyt.com/news/2024/12/15/as-schools-cut-back-on-bus-service-parents-are-turning-to-rideshare-apps-2/	2024-12-16T05:51:52Z
Test Match Tensions: India Struggles Against Australia's Bowlers At tea on day three of the third Test match, India's first innings reached a score of 48 for 4 wickets in 14.1 overs, with Australia posting 445 earlier. Key dismissals include Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli. Top bowlers were Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Pat Cummins. - Country: - Australia As the players returned to the pavilion for tea on the third day of the third Test match between India and Australia, the scoreboard painted a challenging picture for the Indian team. Chasing Australia's formidable first innings total of 445, India stood at 48 for 4 wickets after 14.1 overs. The top order faced a tough time against Australia's bowlers, with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli all falling quickly. Mitchell Starc did considerable damage early on, taking two wickets for 24 runs, supported by spells from Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins, who took one wicket each. (With inputs from agencies.) Advertisement ALSO READ KL Rahul Keeps India's Pink-Ball Strategy Under Wraps Rohit Sharma Backs KL Rahul to Open in Adelaide Test Amid Team Adjustments KL Rahul Eyes Top Form in Adelaide Test, Prepared for Any Batting Role Sanjay Manjrekar Advocates for KL Rahul as India's Test Opener Rohit Sharma Moves Down Order to Let KL Rahul Shine in Perth Test	https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/sports-games/3195406-test-match-tensions-india-struggles-against-australias-bowlers	2024-12-16T05:51:50Z
Ivorian football legend Didier Drogba has given his backing to the France skipper Kylian Mbappé, saying the 25-year-old will emerge a better player and person following a disappointing start to his career at Real Madrid. "His adaptation from Paris Saint-Germain to Real Madrid isn't the easiest," Drogba told RFI. "But I'd rather have a difficult adaptation in Madrid than find myself in a situation where everything's easier," added the 46-year-old, who played 105 times for Côte d'Ivoire scoring a record 65 goals. Mbappé moved to the Spanish giants in the summer after seven years and 15 trophies at PSG. However he has failed to make the expected splash in La Liga and the Champions League since the Spanish season began on 15 August. Recalling his own transfer in 2004 from Marseille to a Chelsea side backed by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, Drogba added: "I think Mbappé's going to learn a lot from this experience. I think he'll mature and that's going to benefit the France team, of course, and it's going to benefit him too." Mbappe says 'dream has come true' at Real Madrid inauguration Mbappé's transition hasn't been without controversy. During the break from domestic matches for international games in October, Swedish media linked him to the rape of a woman in a Stockholm hotel. He denied the allegation and spoke publicly about it for the first time in an interview with broadcaster Canal + last Sunday. "These are things that just happen, that you don't see coming," Mbappé told journalist Mouloud Achour. "I haven't received a summons from the Swedish justice system but if I do, I will of course go there." What's next in Swedish rape investigation into Mbappe? On Thursday, Swedish authorities announced the case had been closed due to insufficient evidence. Mbappé was on the scoresheet last Saturday in Madrid's 3-0 win at Girona and he struck his side's opener in Tuesday night's Champions League game at Atalanta before succumbing to a thigh injury that is expected to keep him on the sidelines for a fortnight. Madrid's 3-2 victory in Italy took them to 20th place in the 36-team division in the group stages. In the revised format of European football's most prestigious competition, the top eight sides progress automatically to the last-16 knockout stages while the following 16 teams feature in a two-leg play-off for the other eight slots. "Kylian is going through a difficult period," said Drogba. "But he wanted to be there in Madrid and he's ready for the challenge. "The ups and downs are part of a player's career. It's like injuries, except these ones aren't physical. But it can help you become another player, even a stronger one." Humanitarian work Since retiring from football in 2018, Drogba has taken up a post as vice-president of the NGO Peace and Sport and continued to campaign and fundraise for his own economic development charity, the Fondation Didier Drogba. Didier Drogba calls time on playing career "That's why I'm based in Abidjan," said Drogba. "I lived away from the foundation for 15 years and when there's something like that which carries your name, you need to be there at home to fully understand what's at stake and to have more of an impact." Drogba has also forged a career as a football analyst and the quick-witted presenter of the Ballon d'Or footballing awards in Paris. During the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony last month, when the Manchester City player Rodri was announced as the male winner, Drogba stepped off the stage and went into the stalls to help the injured midfielder negotiate his way on to the podium with his crutches. It was as instinctive as it was impressive. Drogba later urged the Spaniard to remain on stage to bask in the limelight. "It's your moment," he told the 28-year-old. Chelsea icon A national hero at home and still venerated in Marseille, Drogba will also be forever feted in the royal blue corner of west London for his rampaging displays in the Chelsea teams that destroyed the Premier League-winning duopoly of Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United and Arsène Wenger's Arsenal. In the 2012 Champions League final against Bayern Munich, Drogba scored the last-minute equaliser that took the game into extra time and converted the final penalty in the shoot-out which furnished Chelsea with their first European Cup in their 107-year history. More than a decade on from such delirium at the Allianz Arena in Munich for his sole English Premier League side, Drogba remains unabashed about his devotion to France's equivalent Ligue 1, and the football in a country where he turned out for Le Mans and Guingamp before heading south for Marseille. International sports stars join forces in Paris to promote peace "Ligue 1 is one of the great European championships," he said. "It has to be recognised, endorsed and there must be a sense of pride about it. "It is where I started out and where I made my name ... so obviously there's a special attachment. It's always a pride and an honour to talk about Ligue 1." He added: "I left for Chelsea as the best player in the French championship. Florent Malouda joined me at Chelsea having been best player in Ligue 1 and Michael Essien too. So it's not a championship without talented players. "It's true there isn't the same amount of money in France from TV broadcasting rights like in England or Spain, but the talent is there."	https://allafrica.com/stories/202412160031.html	2024-12-16T05:51:54Z
The Green Bay Packers built an early lead behind running back Josh Jacobs and never looked back, cruising to a 30-13 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. Despite a late push from Seattle, Green Bay controlled the game from the start, rolling down the field easily on their opening drives. Just like last year, Jordan Love appears to be playing his best football when it matters most. The Packers quarterback went 20-of-27 for 229 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions, recording one big-time throw and no turnover-worthy plays. His highlight came late in the game when he trusted No. 1 receiver Romeo Doubs to win a contested battle near the end line. Love delivered a perfect ball, and Doubs made one of the catches of the season. It was a different story for Seattle. Quarterback Geno Smith started strong, completing 15 of his 19 passes for 149 yards, but he threw an interception and took three sacks. Smith ultimately left the game with a knee injury, and backup Sam Howell struggled in relief, completing just five of his 14 passes for 24 yards, with an interception and another turnover-worthy play. PFF's dedicated team of graders was hard at work, analyzing every player on every play in real time. The grades and data will be available after a thorough review tomorrow at noon ET. In the meantime, we’ve gathered some high-level data and snap counts from the game to give you an early look. Our expert graders have also nominated the standout player of the game, highlighting exceptional performance on the field. Sign up for PFF+ for in-depth analysis, PFF grades, Premium Stats, fantasy football tools, betting dashboards and much more! HIGHEST-GRADED PLAYERS - LB Edgerrin Cooper, Green Bay Packers (95.5) - CB Carrington Valentine, Green Bay Packers (90.2) - DI T.J. Slaton, Green Bay Packers (89.4) Note: Follow along with PFF's in-game grading as our analysts evaluate every player on every play in real time! Grades will then be relocked 90 minutes after the final whistle as our first-run analysis is reviewed. Click here to see PFF's initial grades from this game! PLAYER OF THE GAME If fans didn’t know who Edgerrin Cooper was before this game, they certainly do now. Cooper made a significant impact on Sunday Night Football, highlighted by a fourth-quarter interception that ended the Seahawks' comeback attempt. He was targeted five times in coverage, allowing just one catch for 1 yard. Along with his interception, Cooper forced an incompletion and narrowly missed another pick earlier in the fourth quarter. His performance resulted in a 0.0 passer rating allowed on throws into his coverage. Cooper’s impact wasn’t limited to coverage — he also notched a tackle for loss against the run and recorded a sack and a quarterback hit on just three pass-rush snaps. ADVANCED BOX SCORE	https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-week-15-recap-green-bay-packers-30-seattle-seahawks-13	2024-12-16T05:51:54Z
The legalisation of sports betting is reshaping the entertainment landscape across the United States. Missouri’s recent approval of sports betting marks it as the 39th state to embrace this change. As more states join this movement, the implications are both vast and varied for all stakeholders involved. In recent years, there has been a notable surge in the legalisation of sports betting across the United States. This trend is not merely a passing phase but a significant shift driven by both economic potential and consumer demand. Missouri’s decision to legalize sports betting represents a crucial milestone in this national journey, offering insights into how this industry is poised to evolve further. With each new state that legalises sports betting, the landscape for both physical and online platforms grows exponentially, opening doors for related industries, such as online casino Australia, which can now leverage these developments to expand their offerings. The Rise of Legal Sports Betting The surge in legal sports betting across the United States can be attributed to several key factors. One major driver is the Supreme Court’s 2018 decision to overturn the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), which effectively allowed states to decide on the legality of sports betting within their borders. This landmark ruling set off a wave of legislative changes as states recognised the potential economic benefits. Legalised sports betting offers substantial revenue opportunities for states through taxation, creating an attractive incentive for lawmakers. In addition to economic gains, consumers benefit from increased entertainment options and enhanced engagement with sporting events. This creates a win-win scenario that continues to propel the expansion of legal sports betting. Opportunities for Online Casinos The expansion of legal sports betting creates complementary opportunities for online casinos. As more consumers engage with sports wagering, they are also likely to explore other forms of gambling entertainment available through online platforms. This synergy benefits both industries by broadening their customer bases and diversifying revenue streams. The concept of online pokies Australia exemplifies how international markets are also capitalising on this trend by offering a wide array of gaming options tailored to local preferences. For online casino operators, integrating sports betting into their offerings can attract a wider audience seeking diverse gambling experiences. Wrapping Up The future of legal sports betting appears bright with continued expansion expected across various jurisdictions. As states refine their regulatory approaches and technology advances further streamline user experiences, both the sports betting and online casino sectors are set for transformative growth. Staying informed about these trends is crucial for anyone interested in understanding how this dynamic industry evolves over time. Whether you’re an avid bettor or simply curious about its broader implications, keeping abreast of developments will offer valuable insights into its potential impact on society at large.	https://www.thesportsbank.net/business/legal-sports-betting-exploring-new-opportunities/	2024-12-16T05:51:54Z
Frogs are renowned for their remarkable jumping abilities, and their legs play a central role in this skill. The design of a frog’s legs is a result of evolutionary adaptations that enable them to leap great distances relative to their body size. These physical traits are not only essential for mobility but also for escaping predators, hunting, and navigating their environments. Below we answer the question how are frogs legs designed to help them jump in detail. - Powerful Hind Legs Frogs have long, muscular hind legs that are significantly stronger than their front legs. These legs act as the primary source of propulsion during a jump. The elongated bones in their thighs (femur) and lower legs (tibia and fibula, which are fused) provide leverage and generate the force needed for powerful leaps. - Elastic Tendons Frogs’ legs contain elastic tendons, especially in their hind limbs. These tendons store energy when the muscles contract and release it explosively during a jump. This mechanism increases the efficiency of their jumps, allowing them to cover more distance with less effort. - Flexible Joints Frogs have highly flexible joints, particularly in their knees and ankles. This flexibility allows them to fully extend their legs when pushing off the ground, maximizing the power and height of their jumps. It also aids in smooth landings by absorbing impact. - Streamlined Foot Structure The toes of a frog are often webbed, which provides stability and grip when launching from slippery surfaces. On land, the toes spread apart during a jump, helping to distribute force evenly and maintain balance. - Short Front Legs for Stability While their hind legs are built for jumping, a frog’s shorter front legs provide balance and stability upon landing. These legs also help absorb shock when they touch down after a leap. - Efficient Muscle Arrangement The muscles in a frog’s hind legs are arranged to optimize power. Large muscles like the gastrocnemius (calf muscle) generate the strength needed to push off the ground. The arrangement of these muscles allows frogs to perform quick and sudden movements. - Compact Body Design Frogs’ compact and lightweight bodies complement their strong legs. This design reduces air resistance during a jump and minimizes the energy required to propel their bodies forward. Also Read: How To Wear A Pleated Skirt Email your news TIPS to Editor@kahawatungu.com or WhatsApp +254707482874	https://kahawatungu.com/how-are-frogs-legs-designed-to-help-them-jump/	2024-12-16T05:51:54Z
Mumbai, Dec 16 (PTI) A 55-year-old man, who was among the several persons injured in the BEST bus accident in Kurla area here, died on Monday morning, taking the death toll to eight, a civic official said. The electric bus, hired by the civic-run Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking on wet-lease basis, ploughed into a crowd and fatally knocked down seven persons and injured 42 others on a crowded road in Kurla area on December 9. Several vehicles were also damaged in the incident. One of the injured persons, identified as Fazlu Rehman, died during treatment at the Sion Hospital on Monday morning, the official from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said. BEST has set up a five-member committee to investigate the Kurla accident. Driver Sanjay More (54) is in police custody for alleged reckless driving. In a statement issued last week, BEST said a committee, headed by Chief Manager (Transport) Ramesh Madavi, will investigate the accident. It also said that BEST would provide Rs 2 lakh each to the families of those who lost their lives and bear treatment expenses of the injured. BEST administration has claimed that More received three days' training before he was allowed to drive the electric bus. RTO officials suspect human error and lack of proper training for driving automatic transmission buses could be the reason behind the accident, among the most horrific involving BEST buses in recent history. PTI ZA GK	https://www.newsdrum.in/national/kurla-best-bus-accident-man-succumbs-to-injuries-toll-rises-to-8-8443257	2024-12-16T05:51:55Z
How To Improve Mental Health For The Elderly This World Mental Health Day 2013 we breakdown the importance of mental health for elderly and how to improve it. There are four main pillars or spheres in relation to health - physical mental emotional and spiritual These pillars are interconnected and changes in one can affect the other pillars. Elderly people are generally vulnerable when it comes to mental health. This is due to the fact that their physical strength is diminishing, their activity levels are low and they need companionship and to feel like they are being cared for. An absence of these feelings often results in emotional disturbances and could lead to the onset of or manifestation of mental health issues. This World Mental Health Day, 2013 we breakdown the importance of mental health for elderly and how to improve it. There are four main pillars or spheres in relation to health - physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. These pillars are interconnected and changes in one can affect the other pillars. In the initial stages of life, physical health is robust and important. The time from childhood to youth is marked by increased physical exercises, sports and adventure all of which require physical strength. But with increasing age, while emotional health builds up, our physical health begins to stagnate and even deteriorate. During our 40s, the physical, mental and emotional health pillars are strong and the spiritual pillar is gradually growing. As a person matures in experience and age, the mental, emotional and spiritual pillars begin to develop further but gradually the physical pillar deteriorates. With awareness, knowledge and practice, a balance between the four pillars of health can be achieved, this is the sign of a healthy person. Poor physical health, nutritional deficiencies and emotional turmoil can affect mental health. A person with limited mental health or suffering from mental disorders such as depression and anxiety can also result in behavioural changes that may impact physical health. Depression is commonly reflected in a person who has low interest in daily activities including self-grooming or watching programmes of interest, distancing and withdrawing from family and friends, loss of appetite, low libido etc. Maintaining a healthy routine and long-term befriending support is helpful along with medication. Worrisome, restlessness, irritability, unfounded fears and impulsive behaviour are symptoms of someone having anxiety. Absence of timely emotional support increases the severity of anxious behaviour in the elderly. Involvement in sports (including indoor games), pursuing hobbies and relaxing recreational activities may have a calming effect on elderly anxious persons. During the elderly phase, organic problems can lead to disturbances in mental health. Malignant and non-malignant tumours, tuberculosis, infections of vital organs need proper medical attention and advanced examinations using MRI, CT-Scan etc followed by intensive medication, and sometimes surgery. On the other hand, temporary, mental disturbances due to physical health issues are common in elderly people. These are reflected as temporary memory loss, disorientation of time and place or delirium, which generally result from high fever, typhoid, dehydration and electrolyte disbalance etc. These could be cured with timely medical assistance. Special care needs to be taken for long-term, non-fatal mental health issues such as insomnia, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorders, memory loss and depression, which are often taken for granted as part of ageing and hence neglected. This makes it difficult to diagnose and undergo proper treatment. One of the most challenging mental health issues in the elderly relates to dementia, which often starts with short term memory loss as a symptom. In later stages, an elderly person could undergo impairment and become handicapped as this often limits functionality, thereby impacting the ability to attend to daily activities necessary for survival like dressing, washing, eating and excretion. This exerts additional pressure on family members. Joint family system, playing with grand children, solving puzzles and other such activities that involve an elderly person both mentally and emotionally delay dementia and related problems. Loneliness, isolation and avoidance of social and family roles exacerbate the symptoms. In a normal elderly person, without signs and symptoms of psychological disorder, limitation of perception about their role and responsibility may cause adjustment problems. Generally, when elderly people feel that all their responsibilities have been fulfilled and there is nothing for them to do, they limit their activities to watching television and occasionally having telephonic conversations. While they feel content, there is a requirement for them to play a greater role, especially to keep age related psychological issues away. This can include establishing emotional and psychological bonds with grandchildren, passing their values to the next generation, participating in family functions, following rituals and simple customs. These would all be helpful for continuing a healthy elderly life. Data Courtesy Dr. Pallavi Joshi, Clinical Psychologist, Delhi based Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute Images courtesy: © Thinkstock photos/ Getty Images For More: Mental Health	https://www.indiatimes.com/health/healthyliving/how-to-improve-mental-health-for-the-elderly-240490.html	2024-12-16T05:51:55Z

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