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New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Lifestyle factors, including neglect of hypertension, high-stress levels, tobacco, alcohol, unhealthy diets, and a surge in obesity are the key factors behind the growing burden of heart-related diseases in the country, said health experts ahead of the World Heart Day on September 29, calling for immediate action.World Heart Day is annually observed on September 29 to raise awareness of diseases related to the heart, and also to work on solutions to mitigate it.Heart attacks have recently been escalating in India, particularly among the youth, raising significant concerns. Heart failure, a condition where the heart cannot…

Phnom Penh, Sep 27 (IANS) Cambodia recorded some 3.5 million international tourists in the first eight months of 2023, a year-on-year increase of 250.8 per cent, Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Wednesday.He released the figures in a message to mark the World Tourism Day 2023 under the theme “Tourism and Green Investments”, reports Xinhua news agency.”With our Visit Cambodia Year 2023 campaign, Cambodia is projected to receive approximately 5 million foreign tourists in 2023, an expected rise of 120 per cent (from 2.27 million in 2022),” Hun Manet said.According to the Ministry of Tourism, the number of international visitors…

Wellington, Sep 27 (IANS) New Zealanders have been increasing their expenditure on luxury travel, with average spend on travel bookings currently 35 per cent higher than in 2019, or pre-Covid pandemic, a survey revealed on Wednesday.The average Kiwis’ spending on their dream holidays in August is up 47 percent year on year, with bookings made up of a combination of flights, tours and cruises, according to the survey conducted by Flight Centre, one of the world’s largest travel agency groups headquartered in Brisbane, Australia.Ashleigh Teixeira, head of operations of Flight Centre’s Travel Associates New Zealand, said many of these large…

New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Exhorting greater private sector participation in the Indian space sector, ISRO chief S. Somnath on Wednesday said that’ just like Elon Musk in US more industry people should come and invest in it here’.Addressing AIMA’s annual convention in the national capital, Somnath said, “We want to see more industry people in the space sector. Just like Elon Musk is there in the US, we need somebody like him to invest here. Though it’s not an easy sector and is an unforgiving domain. It requires personal passion… Failures will be there. So my advice will be…

Tokyo, Sep 27 (IANS) The construction of the Torch Tower, Japan’s tallest new skyscraper in central Tokyo, kicked off on Wednesday, according to the property developer.Located across the street from Tokyo Station, the structure, which will soar to approximately 390 meters upon expected completion in the fiscal year 2027, is set to be Japan’s tallest by surpassing its urban neighbor, the 330-meter Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower, reports Xinhua news agency.The Torch Tower, 62 storeys above ground in front of the Nihonbashi exit of Tokyo Station, will feature commercial facilities, offices, rental residences, and a luxury hotel, according to the…

Canberra, Sep 27 (IANS) Australia’s rate of inflation accelerated to 5.2 per cent in the 12 months to August, up from 4.9 per cent in the year to July as a result of growing housing and transport costs, the statistics bureau said on Wednesday.According to data published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), a 7.7 per cent increase in transport costs and a 6.6 percent increase in housing prices between August 2022 and August 2023 were the biggest drivers of the CPI spike, reports Xinhua news agency.Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices increased 4.4 per cent in the same period,…

Wellington, Sep 27 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has launched the final policy consultation on the review of the Insurance (Prudential Supervision) Act 2010 (IPSA).This omnibus consultation sets out a full set of proposals for amending the legislation. It is based on feedback from earlier consultations and is the final policy consultation for the IPSA review, reports Xinhua news agency.RBNZ Deputy Governor Christian Hawkesby said the Reserve Bank’s prudential supervision of insurance promotes a sound and efficient insurance sector in New Zealand and promotes public confidence in the sector.”The proposed changes will support the Reserve Bank’s evolution…

The actor will be essaying Former Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army, Sam Manekshaw.In addition, the actor will also essay a character in the upcoming film ‘Fighter’ which stars Deepika Padukone and Hritik Roshan.He describes working with Kay Kay Menon as a “learning experience”.Narrating an incident from the sets, the actor said: “He is so kind and considerate for the entire project that he will make any possible way to make and take out the best from the co actor and the scene. I remember a scene where there was a walk in the corridor and we were…

Q3 2023 saw a significant drop in funding, with a total of $1.5 billion raised, marking a 29 per cent decrease from the previous quarter and a staggering 54 per cent decline compared to Q3 2022, according to data from market intelligence firm Tracxn.Late-stage rounds witnessed a 33 per cent reduction, while early-stage and seed-stage funding plummeted by 74 per cent and 75 per cent, respectively, compared to the same quarter last year.The third quarter witnessed five funding rounds exceeding $100 million, including companies such as Perfios, Zepto, Ola Electric, Ather Energy, and Zyber 365, with Perfios leading the way…

He was speaking at a mass marriage organised by the Shri Malai Mahadeswaraswamy development authority on Wednesday.”Lavish weddings are a huge burden for the poor and the middle class. You have to pay the debt for the rest of your life. Therefore, simple and collective marriages should be more and more common,” he said.Mahadeshwara hill is a sacred place of spiritual significance, a spiritual center for working class, poor and all other castes. “This is why I have the utmost respect and devotion to this temple. When I first became the Chief Minister, I created the Malai Mahadeshwara Development Authority.…