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Time of India
05-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Cheers to chaos: 14-year-old young fan dies, caught off guard at RCB's victory celebration
From cheers to chaos: 14-year-old young fan dies, caught off guard at RCB's victory celebration BENGALURU: After watching the IPL final late into Tuesday night, a 14-year-old girl from Yelahanka, Bengaluru, wanted to see her cricketing heroes in person. The girl, who had just begun a new academic year as a class 9 student at Poorna Pragna School in Yelahanka, went to Chinnaswamy Stadium along with her mother, aunt and grandaunt. And what was to be an extended celebration of her favourite team's long-eluded title victory ended in tragedy Wednesday morning. The girl's maternal grandfather Lakshminarayan, standing outside Bowring Hospital, was trying hard to make sense of the turn of events. Dimple, as the girl was fondly called at home, had planned the day with her family members — a day to be filled with joy. 'Around 10am, my elder daughter (Dimple's mother) told me they wanted to directly witness RCB victory celebrations,' he said. 'Initially, I advised them against going. Later, I told them to be safe and cautious if they, indeed, go. Little did we reckon that Dimple's life would be cut short so suddenly, so brutally and so tragically.' At the stadium, where the four women members of the family were eagerly waiting for cricketers to arrive, there was a sudden and frightening surge in the number of people storming into the stadium. All hell broke loose in the blink of an eye, with people began pushing, screaming and running helter-skelter. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo A stampede occurred, and Dimple was caught in it. Lakshminarayan said, 'My younger daughter called me and told me to rush to Bowring Hospital. When I asked her 'why', she didn't say anything. She kept crying. I wondered if something untoward had happened. People trampled upon my granddaughter. She was stuck underfoot. They somehow rushed her to Bowring Hospital. But it was too late, and we lost our Dimple.' Her family had been proud of Dimple's academic achievements, her cheerful nature and her excitement for the new school year. 'They went to see cricketers and to be part of happiness. We never imagined this,' the grieving grandfather said.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
From cheers to chaos: 14-year-old young fan dies, caught off guard at RCB's victory celebration
BENGALURU: After watching the IPL final late into Tuesday night, a 14-year-old girl from Yelahanka, Bengaluru, wanted to see her cricketing heroes in person. The girl, who had just begun a new academic year as a class 9 student at Poorna Pragna School in Yelahanka, went to Chinnaswamy Stadium along with her mother, aunt and grandaunt. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now And what was to be an extended celebration of her favourite team's long-eluded title victory ended in tragedy Wednesday morning. The girl's maternal grandfather Lakshminarayan, standing outside Bowring Hospital, was trying hard to make sense of the turn of events. Dimple, as the girl was fondly called at home, had planned the day with her family members — a day to be filled with joy. 'Around 10am, my elder daughter (Dimple's mother) told me they wanted to directly witness RCB victory celebrations,' he said. 'Initially, I advised them against going. Later, I told them to be safe and cautious if they, indeed, go. Little did we reckon that Dimple's life would be cut short so suddenly, so brutally and so tragically.' At the stadium, where the four women members of the family were eagerly waiting for cricketers to arrive, there was a sudden and frightening surge in the number of people storming into the stadium. All hell broke loose in the blink of an eye, with people began pushing, screaming and running helter-skelter. A stampede occurred, and Dimple was caught in it. Lakshminarayan said, 'My younger daughter called me and told me to rush to Bowring Hospital. When I asked her 'why', she didn't say anything. She kept crying. I wondered if something untoward had happened. People trampled upon my granddaughter. She was stuck underfoot. They somehow rushed her to Bowring Hospital. But it was too late, and we lost our Dimple.' Her family had been proud of Dimple's academic achievements, her cheerful nature and her excitement for the new school year. 'They went to see cricketers and to be part of happiness. We never imagined this,' the grieving grandfather said.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Aaditya criticises BMC over temple demolition notice
Mumbai: Worli MLA Aaditya Thackeray on Wednesday alleged that despite there being enough space for redevelopment of a building, the BMC has threatened the 100-year-old Lakshminarayan temple in the area with a demolition notice. "I visited the temple today and interacted with the locals. We will ensure that the sale component work will not happen for the builder if the temple is touched. The larger question for all to think about is how, under the BJP's electoral Hindutva, temples in Maharashtra are under threat!" he said. According to BMC officials, the temple is being relocated as part of the larger redevelopment plan, in accordance with the admissible area. "This matter also reached the city civil court, but temple authorities withdrew their petition. The developer gave a written assurance that the temple will be relocated within the designated area," said a civic Mumbai: Worli MLA Aaditya Thackeray on Wednesday alleged that despite there being enough space for redevelopment of a building, the BMC has threatened the 100-year-old Lakshminarayan temple in the area with a demolition notice. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ative sua licença do antivírus agora Clique aqui Undo "I visited the temple today and interacted with the locals. We will ensure that the sale component work will not happen for the builder if the temple is touched. The larger question for all to think about is how, under the BJP's electoral Hindutva, temples in Maharashtra are under threat!" he said. According to BMC officials, the temple is being relocated as part of the larger redevelopment plan, in accordance with the admissible area. "This matter also reached the city civil court, but temple authorities withdrew their petition. The developer gave a written assurance that the temple will be relocated within the designated area," said a civic
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
India launches biodegradable tax stamp to reduce plastic use in liquor labeling
India has developed a new biodegradable tax stamp to replace plastic-based security labels widely used in the country's liquor industry. The move, led by a government agency, aims to reduce plastic use and support India's sustainability goals. With over 30 billion tax stamps used each year—mostly made from polyester—this shift could significantly cut plastic waste while strengthening security in excise labeling . #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India pulled the plug on IWT when Pakistanis are fighting over water What makes this India-Pakistan standoff more dangerous than past ones The problem of Pakistan couldn't have come at a worse time for D-St Government-backed material replaces plastic tax stamps A new tax stamp made from biodegradable engineered paper has been introduced by the National Research Development Corporation (NRDC), which works under the Ministry of Science and Technology. The stamp is plastic-free and includes tamper-evident layers, QR codes, high-security inks, and holographic features. It is already being used in Ladakh and is expected to be adopted more widely in India. 'We have already supplied over 1 crore 'green' labels (tax stamps) to Ladakh and are currently supplying more than 4 crore such labels each quarter to the Uttarakhand government. NRDC is also the nodal partner of (World Intellectual Property Organisation) WIPO Green. Here we identify the green technologies all over the world and put them in the WIPO database,' said Lakshminarayan, Business Development head of NRDC. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo Part of India's larger green strategy India's liquor labeling system has long relied on plastic-based stamps, even as the country banned many single-use plastics. This innovation offers a domestic alternative that matches global environmental standards and supports India's goal of reducing its plastic footprint. The biodegradable stamp is part of a broader national policy shift. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has increased efforts to integrate green technologies across sectors. Programmes such as Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat are now being aligned with eco-friendly product development. Live Events 'Biodegradable tax stamp developed by NRDC is a part of India's initiation into regenerative economy which is going to be an essential component of the next industrial revolution,' said Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh. NRDC, working since 1953 on research for industrial use products, is also exploring the use of biodegradable stamp technology beyond liquor excise labeling. Future uses may include pharmaceutical packaging, agrochemical labeling, and food-grade applications. The agency is also planning to secure international intellectual property rights and explore export licensing, especially in countries involved in the UNEP's plastic treaty or the EU's circular economy plans. Large-scale use and export potential India currently uses the highest number of liquor tax stamps globally. About 60% are plastic-based, while 40% are paper-based. The new biodegradable stamp, known as BioSHEAL , is now in the commercial pilot stage. It includes dual QR codes and anti-counterfeiting features that support both physical and digital tracking—what the industry refers to as 'phygital' labeling. Phygital labels are gaining traction States like Kerala are working on hybrid security labels. The Centre for Development of Imaging Technology (C-DIT) has created the THTT (Taggant, Hologram, Track and Trace) stamp. Meanwhile, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh had adopted thermal transfer labels but later revised their strategies due to counterfeiting issues. The NRDC is working with excise departments, exporters, and industry partners to expand the use of the new stamp. It is also developing other green intellectual property for sectors such as agriculture and healthcare.
Irish Daily Mirror
25-04-2025
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
Irish people warned common drug increases dementia risk by a third
A new study suggests that prolonged use of a common acid reflux drug could heighten the risk of dementia by a third. Researchers discovered that individuals taking proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for over 4.4 years had a 33% increased chance of being diagnosed with dementia. PPIs are frequently prescribed to treat acid reflux, which occurs when stomach acid backs up into the oesophagus, often leading to heartburn or ulcers. Persistent acid reflux can evolve into gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD), affecting up to 20% of people in Ireland and potentially raising the risk of oesophageal cancer. These drugs aim to suppress acid production by acting on stomach lining enzymes. Despite their effectiveness, PPIs have been previously associated with various health issues, including strokes, bone fractures, and kidney disease. Published in the journal Neurology, the study does not establish a direct causal link but points out a strong correlation, as reported by SurreyLive, reports the Mirror. The study's lead author, Professor Kamakshi Lakshminarayan from the University of Minnesota, stated: "Proton pump inhibitors are useful for managing acid reflux, but long-term use has been tied to several health concerns. In this study, we wanted to explore whether they could also be linked to dementia." The study spanned over 5,700 participants aged 45 and above, all dementia-free at inception. With a mean age of 75, the usage of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) by these individuals was tracked through both in-person sessions and yearly telephonic updates. Out of the cohort, 1,490 participants (26%) were PPI users, grouped by usage duration: up to 2.8 years, between 2.8 and 4.4 years, and beyond 4.4 years. Throughout the 5.5-year average tracking period, dementia developed in 585 of the participants (10%). For those on PPIs past the 4.4-year mark, dementia appeared in 24 out of every 1,000 person-years, versus 19 per 1,000 for non-users. Even when accounting for variables such as age, gender, ethnicity, and underlying conditions like hypertension and diabetes, researchers found a 33% uptick in dementia risk among long-term PPI consumers. However, this heightened risk did not present for shorter-term users under the 4.4-year threshold. Professor Lakshminarayan stressed the necessity of professional medical advice before altering any treatment regimen. "There are alternative ways to manage acid reflux, including antacids, diet changes, and maintaining a healthy weight," she outlined. "But not all approaches work for everyone. Anyone taking these medications should speak with their doctor first, as stopping PPIs suddenly can worsen symptoms." She further noted the need for additional studies to elucidate the connection and its underlying mechanisms. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
