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ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by excessive amounts of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.Researchers found the presence of adult ADHD was associated with a significantly higher risk of dementia even when other risk factors for dementia were taken into account, such as cardiovascular conditions.ADHD in adults may materialise as a neurological process that reduces the ability for them to compensate for the effects of cognitive decline later in life, they noted.”Physicians, clinicians and caregivers who work with older adults should monitor ADHD symptoms and associated medications,” said Abraham Reichenberg, a professor at the Department of Psychiatry at the Icahn School…

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Indian sprinter Dutee Chand has voiced her disappointment over the Supreme Court’s decision not to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriages, stating that this decision has disrupted her wedding plans. Dutee, who came out as lesbian in 2019 and became the first Indian athlete to revea; a same-sex relationship, is optimistic about the Parliament passing a law that permits same-sex marriages.”I plan to marry my partner Monalisa. But the decision of the apex court has upset all plans. I have been living with Monalisa for five years. We are happy together and as adults, we…

Pune, Oct 18 (IANS) Winning three out of three and facing a comparatively weaker opponent in Bangladesh, a lot of people thought that India would try and rotate its squad in Thursday’s ICC Men’s ODI World Cup encounter to prepare the entire squad for tougher battles ahead.But the Indian team’s bowling coach Paras Mhambrey said the team management has no such plans and will go ahead with its policy of choosing the best side fit for the surface in Thursday’s match.India has gone ahead with pacers Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Shardul Thakur in the last match with Hardik Pandya…

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Gurugram-based D2C makeup brand Belora Cosmetics, which dreamt to become a Rs 500 crore brand in the next couple of years, is reportedly shutting down its operations amid severe funding crunch and not being able to raise fresh funds.Founded in 2019 by Ainara and Akaljyot Kaur, the company raised funds from Peak XV Partners’ Surge, DSG Ventures and a few angel investors. However, it has failed to either “raise follow-on capital or attract potential buyers”, reports Entrackr, citing sources. “Belora tried to raise capital from new and existing investors including Surge but the efforts didn’t…

On Tuesday, Kriti was bestowed with the National Award for the ‘Best Actress’ at the 69th National Awards held in New Delhi, for her performance in ‘Mimi’.The actress was in the national capital on Wednesday for the promotion of ‘Ganapath’, along with the lead star Tiger Shroff. She looked gorgeous in a white short-sleeved dress, and completed the look with matching thigh high boots.Kriti left her short hair open, and opted for a minimal makeup look – glossy lips and kohl-rimmed eyes.Talking about her preparations for her role, Kriti said: “Nothing is really easy when you are doing it for…

The farmers lamented about the deterioration of the harvested paddy crop due to the strike.“The farmers of Punjab have already endured substantial hardships, including the recent floods that afflicted the region. After three-long months, they continue to grapple with adversities,” said Warring.Assessing the situation at a marketing yard, he said, “Contrary to the claims made by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government that paddy procurement is on track, the ground reality is starkly different. The purported progress on paper doesn’t align with the stark reality of paddy crops decaying in mandis.”The strike by rice millers, protesting against Food Corporation of…

Kohli has a total of three catches through three matches for India – two less than tournament leaders for non-wicket-keepers Matt Henry of New Zealand and Australia veteran David Warner – but his impact out on the field reaches much further than that, ICC reports.The India dynamo is high on the list of runs saved and pressure ratings through three matches for all teams at the event and his total of 22.30 points sees him sit on top overall for fielding impact at the World Cup.Kohli’s closest challengers are a pair of fellow veterans, with former England captain Joe Root…

Seeing so many wrappers and slips at the garbage in Bajaj Nagar area, people out on their morning walk stopped and reported the matter to the police. Reacting to the episode, BJP spokesperson Laxmikant Bhardwaj said: “Wrappers used to cover bundles of notes and hundreds of transaction slips have been found in the garbage heap outside the education complex. This shows that a large number of notes came from somewhere and their slips were torn and thrown there.” He alleged that near the place where the slips were thrown and where the slips were found in a heap, there is…

In his letter Ahmad said that India, which has always stood with the Palestinian people, must mediate the problems currently experienced by the Middle East and intervene for a lasting solution.His letter came soon after a phone conversation with the Palestinian Mufti, Sheikh Muhammad Hussain. The Grand Mufti emphasised on India’s dedication to the principles of justice, fairness, non-alignment and global unity, as recently reiterated during India’s G20 presidency with the theme of ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’, making it a natural candidate to facilitate peace negotiations.He said that India, throughout its history, has stood as a beacon of…

The fourth agriculture road map was launched in Patna by the President Draupadi Murmu to enhance the production of food grains in the state on Wednesday. It will remains till 2028 and the Bihar government has sanctioned Rs 1 lakh 62 thousands crore for the purpose. “I request you to inspect the fourth agriculture road map of Bihar and point out the loopholes to the ministry officials,” Kumar said. Replying to Nitish Kumar, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar said: “I want the farmers of Bihar to become kings. I also want to suggest the Chief Minister that if the farmers of the…