Author: Nikhil Satish Pawar

Major UPI service providers, including Amazon Pay, Google Pay, PhonePe, and the National Payments Corporation of India’s Bharat Interface for Money (Bhim), are currently piloting the UPI Circle feature and are expected to launch it soon. Additionally, the advent of UPI ATMs, which facilitate cardless cash withdrawals and deposits, is anticipated to lower operational costs …

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Pune, 13th September 2024: While Ganeshotsav is being celebrated with enthusiasm across India, Indians living abroad are also partaking in the festivities with great zeal. As a part of this, ‘Vitamin M,’ an organization based in Florida, USA, organized a unique virtual competition for homemade Ganeshotsav decorations. For the past few years, this competition has …

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Shivar Chowk, due to its strategic location on a heavily trafficked route, had become a hotspot for bottlenecks, leading to delays for both local commuters and those traveling between neighboring areas. After recognizing that the traffic island was a major contributor to the congestion, authorities, in collaboration with the BRTS and traffic police, decided to …

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The incident led to a brief disruption in traffic along the busy route, but thanks to the quick response from both the fire department and the local police, normalcy was restored within a short time.  The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and authorities are working to assess the extent of the damage. …

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“Loud sounds have adverse effects on the body, leading to problems like loss of concentration, headache, and stress,” she explained. “If not treated in time, sudden loud noises can perforate the eardrum, resulting in permanent deafness. It’s crucial to take precautions to protect one’s hearing health.” Another ear-nose-throat specialist, shared a disturbing example. “A 40-year-old …

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Another Ophthalmologist shares, “Children are more attracted to electronic gadgets than outdoor games, damaging their eyes. We recommend avoiding virtual sports, exercising, and consuming vitamin-rich foods instead of junk food.” She emphasizes the importance of outdoor activities in maintaining healthy vision. The statistics are disturbing. Urban areas show a higher prevalence of glasses among children …

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“The decision to use the Awake Craniotomy technique was made to reduce the likelihood of nerve injury,” stated the head of the neurosurgery department. During the procedure, the medical team utilized a nerve monitoring device to track the patient’s brain activity. This method not only allowed for the safe removal of the tumor but also …

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