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New York, Sep 17 (IANS) In a terrifying case, a US woman lost all her four limbs after suffering a bacterial infection from eating contaminated fish, according to media reports. Laura Barajas, 40, from San Jose, California, got the infection after eating undercooked tilapia, the New York Post reported. While surgery saved her life, her limbs had to be amputated. “It’s just been really heavy on all of us. It’s terrible. This could’ve happened to any of us,” Barajas’ friend Anna Messina told KRON. Messina said Barajas became sick days after eating the fish that she had purchased at a…

London, Sep 17 (IANS) Indians are less likely to embrace their body image, key to boost life satisfaction, finds a large international study, involving participants from 65 countries.The research involving over 250 scientists across the world, led by a team from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), showed that having more positive body image is strongly associated with better psychological wellbeing and life satisfaction. Published in the journal Body Image, the research included 56,968 participants in 65 nations. It defined body appreciation as “accepting, holding favourable opinions toward, and respecting the body, while also rejecting media-promoted appearance ideals as the only form…

In the video clip, Congress MLA Ramkumar Yadav is sitting on a sofa placed beside a bed where bundles of cash are kept.Others were also seen sitting in the room along with Yadav. However, they were yet to be identified.The state BJP unit has accused the Congress MLA of indulging in ‘corruption’.The party has sought an answer from Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on the matter.State unit BJP general secretary O.P. Choudhary, sharing the video on his social media handle, on Sunday alleged that “the Congress has made Chhattisgarh a den of corruption”.Choudhary has also demanded an CBI investigation into the…

Rahul could join the Indian team from the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup as he was recovering from a right thigh injury and a minor niggle. He was a last-minute addition for the game against Pakistan, as Shreyas Iyer was laid low by a back spasm. Rahul made the most of it by smashing 111 not out, 39 against Sri Lanka and 19 against Bangladesh.He also took up wicketkeeping duties, taking four catches and effecting a stumping too.“I was a bit worried a couple of weeks ago but got to play some good games against competitive teams. Scored…

Looking to replicate its Karnataka victory in Telangana, the Congress announced the promises at a massive public meeting addressed by the national leadership at Tukkuguda on the outskirts of Hyderabad on Sunday evening. Kicking off its poll campaign, the party announced promises under six guarantees unveiled for different sections like women, farmers, homeless, youth, and senior citizens. Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi announced Mahalakshmi scheme saying this would empower women in Telangana. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge announced the Rythu Bharosa guarantee. He declared that if voted to power, Congress will provide Rs 15,000 per acre for farmers including tenant…

Sainz, who topped the Friday free practice and claimed the pole on Saturday, held off the challenge by Lando Norris and the Mercedes pair of Lewis Hamilton and George Russell – who crashed on the final lap – to take a well-earned win.The Madrid-born Spaniard held the lead from the start but with Charles Leclerc having opted to start on the softs, as opposed to those around him on the mediums, the Monegasque was able to jump ahead of Russell for second place.Sainz, who has been the fastest driver this weekend, then navigated a Safety Car -– caused by Logan…

Punjab Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian said they have purposely chosen the Chogawan block to carry out this pilot project as it is falls in the Ravi river basin and having favourable climatic conditions to nurture the most aromatic long grain basmati rice making it export quality produce. “Basmati rice has a great export potential as most of the basmati produced in the region is being exported to European and Middle Eastern countries,” he said. Presently, the basmati rice has been exported to more than 60 countries, of which, Amritsar district alone exported Basmati rice around Rs 9,000 crore in…

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the Prime Minister posted: “India’s artisanal diversity on display at Yashobhoomi.” He also attached photographs of his meetings with the masons, tailors, craftsman and cobblers.PM Modi on Sunday launched the PM Vishwakarma scheme and emphasised that in future, technology, tools and training will be essential.”In the near future, training, technology and tools will be very essential. The government will also help you in branding, packaging and marketing the products you make. In return, the government wants you to purchase toolkits from shops that are GST registered only.Modi, who also inaugurated the international exhibition centre “Yashobhoomi”…

A communique issued on the party on Sunday evening did not have a single mention even about any discussion in the matter during the crucial meeting, though expressing support for the bloc.”The Polit Bureau decided to work for the further consolidation and expansion of INDIA bloc to strengthen the efforts to safeguard the secular democratic character of the Indian Republic, the Constitution, Democracy and People’s fundamental rights and civil liberties. This requires that the BJP must be kept away from controlling the Union government and State Power. The Polit Bureau decided to further strengthen these efforts.”The Polit Bureau endorsed the…

Taking to the photo-sharing application Instagram, Ravie dropped sizzling pictures with Nia from a party. In the photos, the duo can be seen twinning in white.While Ravie looks dapper in white shirt and matching pants, Nia looked hot in satin white sleeveless dress.Ravie sported a heavy bearded look, while Nia opted for a dewy makeup look. The former can be seen keeping his hand on Nia’s shoulder, while both posed for the cameras. He captioned it as: “Always wishing well for you Have a super year ahead Nia…stay incredible #happybirthday”.Having worked together in the television show ‘Jamai Raja’, and the…