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“With a view to optimise utilisation of accommodation in trains, the Ministry of Railways has decided to delegate powers to Zonal Railways to introduce discounted fare scheme in trains with AC sitting accommodation, subject to terms and conditions,” a statement from the government said.The statement said that the discounted fare scheme will be applicable in AC Chair Car and Executive classes of all trains having AC sitting accommodation, including the Anubhuti and Vistadome coaches.It also said that the element of discount shall be upto maximum 25 per cent on the basic fare, whereas other charges like reservation charge, super fast…

Speaking to media persons in Srinagar, Azad said, “It is not as easy as abrogation of Article 370.”There are many religions in India. There are not only Muslims, but Sikhs, Christians, Tribals, Jains and Parsis. It is not possible to anger so many people”.–IANSsq/svn

After making his international debut in an ODI match against the West Indies in the 1992 Benson and Hedges World Series, Ganguly served the country for 16 glorious years.The left-hander batter went on to be recognised as one of the greatest batters to have come out of India, particularly in ODIs. He scored 7212 runs in 113 Tests at an average of 42.17 with 16 centuries. In ODI cricket, Ganguly played 311 matches, scoring 11,363 runs at an average of 41.02 with 22 centuries.However, it was as captain that Ganguly is remembered the most though. He took over the reins…

The F1 picture will also star Damson Idris and Kerry Condon, with the actors not only just filming scenes during the actual race, but they will also have their own pit stop at the track, as reported by Deadline.Sticking to practical effects, Joseph Kosinski much like he did in Maverick will be using real cars on set for greater authenticity in order to create powerful and exhilarating car sequences which will recapture the thrills of the incredible flight sequences featured in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’.Brad Pitt will star as a former driver making his comeback to the race track with a…

People suffering from diabetes or obesity often use artificial sweeteners, also known as non-sugar sweetness (NSS), as an alternative to sugar.Previously, it was believed that using NSS could help achieve weight loss and reduce blood sugar levels until the release of the latest guidelines by the World Health Organization (WHO).The WHO guidelines now recommend against the use of non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight or reduce the risk of non-communicable illnesses like diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases.“One reason could be that some of the artificial sweeteners increase the propensity of some of the clotting agents like platelet aggregation, which initiates…

Sharing the details, the Director of Delhi Fire Service (DFS) Atul Garg said that on Saturday around 9:30 a.m a fire call in a godown near Pratap Nagar Metro station in Azadpur Market was received.”A total of eight fire tenders were rushed to the site. No injuries/casuality were reported and flames were doused within two hours,” said another DFS official.–IANSssh/khz

A study, appearing in the European Heart Journal, found evidence that vitamin D deficiency can increase blood pressure and the risk of cardiovascular disease. Researchers from the University of South Australia Cancer Research Institute stated that it is worthwhile to check vitamin D levels when assessing a person’s cardiovascular risk.“Vitamin D influences the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone pathway, which regulates blood pressure. Adequate vitamin D levels may help in the maintenance of healthy blood pressure,” Dr. Dixit Garg, consultant – cardiology, Manipal Hospital, Gurugram, told IANS.Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that exists in two main forms: D-2 and D-3. As an essential…

A study presented at the Heart Failure 2023, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), showed that women are more than twice as likely to die after a heart attack than men, despite receiving treatment within the same timeframe as their male counterparts.“It is a common misconception that heart disease primarily affects men. In reality, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women worldwide. However, the symptoms and presentation of heart disease can vary between genders, leading to differences in detection, diagnosis, and treatment,” Dr. Varun Bansal, Senior Consultant, Cardiology and Cardio…

Toronto, July 8 (IANS) Canadian researchers have discovered unique patterns of blood plasma proteins in patients with suspected long Covid that could act as a potential drug target to improve patient outcomes.Currently, approximately 10-20 per cent of people with a confirmed case of Covid-19 will get long Covid, and experience a wide variety of symptoms, which may include fatigue, brain fog and difficulty breathing.Researchers from Lawson Health Research Institute and London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) in Canada found that the proteins in blood plasma, called “the plasma proteome”, are released by cells that often play an important role in the…

Santiago, July 8 (IANS) Board games based on numbers, like Monopoly, Othello and Chutes and Ladders, make young children better at maths, according to a review of studies.Board games are already known to enhance learning and development including reading and literacy.The new study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Early Years, showed that for three to nine-year-old the format of number-based board games helps to improve counting, addition, and the ability to recognise if a number is higher or lower than another.The researchers said children benefit from programmes — or interventions — where they play board games a few times a…