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Pseudodementia is used to describe the condition in which depression causes cognitive deficits that masquerade as dementia. Patients will often present with difficulties in memory and concentration and deny depressive symptoms. “Cases of pseudodementia in the younger population are increasing. We get around 50 cases in a month where patients less than 50 years of age, seek help related to memory loss and pseudodementia,” said Dr Praveen Gupta, Director Neurology, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram. Patients with pseudodementia and memory loss face problems like forgetting where they placed the car keys, not remembering to pick up an item at the…

Satheesh Ram, wildlife conservationist and researcher based out of Theni in Tamil Nadu, told IANS that “Nine tigers including 5 cubs and 4 adults dying in a span of a month is serious and grave. The Tamil Nadu forest department must conduct a detailed probe into it and should not rest with mere superficial findings. Project Tiger which was launched in the country in 1973 has led to the big cats still roaming and roaring in Indian forests and such a position should not be changed. We demand stringent action if any lapses are found.”On August 16 and 17, the…

Taking to photo-sharing application Instagram, Debina shared beautiful pictures with her family, wherein they can be seen donning traditional attires. She also gave a wonderful glimpse of welcoming Bappa in their house.Debina opted for a colourful saree, and completed the look with maang tikka, matching jhumkas and bangles. Gurmeet wore a ethnic brown kurta and pajama. The daughters were dressed in cute little frocks.The post was captioned as: “Bappa is home. ‘Ganpati Bappa Moreya’. Happy Ganesh Chaturthi to everyone, have faith and stay blessed.”Gurmeet tied the knot with Debina on February 15, 2011.On the professional front, Gurmeet was last seen…

Visakhapatnam, Sep 19 (IANS) The Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) along with East Point Golf Club, Visakhapatnam, on Tuesday launched a new event, the Vizag Open, which will be held at the East Point Golf Club from September 20–23, 2023.The total prize purse for the event is INR 1 crore.The PGTI explores new territory with the inaugural Vizag Open as the tour makes its debut in the state of Andhra Pradesh and at the esteemed East Point Golf Club. The tournament is supported by Host Venue East Point Golf Club, Powered By Partners VPR Builders and Devi Seafoods, Associate…

Gurugram, Sep 19 (IANS) Tvesa Malik gave a very strong and positive indication of where her game is headed as she compiled a superb 7-under 65 to take a whopping six shot lead after the first day of the 13th Leg of the Hero Women’s Pro Golf Tour.Playing at the DLF Golf and Country Club, which will host the Women’s Indian Open next month, Tvesa had seven birdies and no bogeys as she closed with a string of four birdies in the last four holes.Last week’s winner Neha Tripathi put together a decent 1-under 71 and Ananya Datar recovered from…

Holzhausern, Switzerland, Sep 19 (IANS) The 22-year-old, Diksha Dagar is aiming for the top spot on the Race to Costa Del Sol, the Ladies European Tour’s Order of Merit race.The 22-year-old Indian, who won the second title of her career on the LET Tour, is now third, but only a handful points behind second placed Ana Pelaez Trivino of Spain. Celine Boutier of France leads the race, and for Diksha to overtake her, she will need a few more good results in the remaining five events, including the home event, Hero Women’s Indian Open.“I am very confident, and I am…

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Consumer electronics company Dyson is set to enter the Indian wearable market with launching its first-ever noise-cancelling headphones in the country early next month.Called ‘Dyson Zone’, the headphones will be unveiled on October 4, marking the brand’s first step into the world of wearable technology while offering pure audio and advanced noise cancellation.Last March, the company known for making high-quality vacuum cleaners, had revealed to the world the ‘Dyson Zone’ noise-cancelling headphones.After more than five years of research and development, its high-fidelity headphones will arrive in India on October 4.It is a pair of advanced…

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) As customers integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their own processes, job roles are expected to shift, with engineering, sales and marketing functions among those most likely to benefit from AI over the next 18 months, a new report said on Tuesday. According to a new report by Bain & Company, 75 per cent of over 570 executives surveyed said AI has already met or exceeded their expectations.”Software leaders expect the technology to generate significant opportunities to increase top line growth and customer retention.“Our research shows that, in this fast-moving environment, companies that adopt a wait-and-watch…

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Google on Tuesday released a more capable version of Bard, its generative AI chatbot and ChatGPT rival, that now integrates with Google apps and services including Gmail, Docs, Drive, Maps, YouTube, and Google Flights and hotels for more helpful responses.The company said that it has also improved the “Google it” feature to double-check Bard’s answers, and expanded access to more places.Google is now expanding Bard access to existing English language features such as the ability to upload images with Google Lens, get Search images in responses, and modify Bard’s responses to more than 40 supported…

During this period, as many as 455 fresh cases were also filed which means the backlog of cases is being reduced.The use of technology with the introduction of E-Daakhil has helped to speed up the resolution of cases, according to the Department of Consumer Affairs.The E-Daakhil online portal, launched by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, allows consumers to file online complaints at different consumer forums. If the claim is up to Rs 5 lakh, the case will be heard for free.The court fees can be paid online through UPI or net banking. Within 48 hours, the case will be…