Akshita Kapoor

[ad_1] Kidney damage, especially in the initial stages, tends to occur insidiously without dramatical symptoms. This makes it important to catch the faint, early signs before the condition advances to chronic kidney disease (CKD), which can have devastating outcomes, such as kidney failure. As per the National Kidney Foundation and other valid health reports.Here are the first signs you can never ignore:Foamy or bubbly urineOne of the earliest indicators of kidney damage is persistent foam or bubbles in the urine. Proteinuria is the name given to this situation, and it means that filtering units in the kidneys—glomeruli—are permitting protein, like albumin, to pass into the urine. Normal kidneys usually do not permit a lot of protein through, so foaming visible to the naked eye is a warning indicator that should be checked out by a physician.Swelling in ankles, feet, or […]

[ad_1] A Gnanasekaran has been convicted on 11 charges, including rape, by the Chennai Mahila Court in the Anna University case. The survivor reported that Gnanasekaran threatened her and subsequently raped her on the university campus, recording the act on his mobile phone. CHENNAI: The Chennai Mahila Court on Wednesday declared A Gnanasekaran, the sole accused in the Anna University rape case, guilty of 11 charges, including rape. Mahila Court Judge M Rajalakshmi said that the details of the sentence will be pronounced on June 2.The issue pertains to a complaint lodged by the survivor at the Kotturpuram All Women Police Station (AWPS), alleging that Gnanasekaran threatened her when she was with a male friend on the university campus and then raped her. According to the prosecution, Gnanasekaran recorded the act on his mobile phone.The Madras high court constituted an […]

[ad_1] Lucknow Super Giants team have been fined for maintaining a slow over rate against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2025. (PTI) Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant has been fined Rs 30 lakh for maintaining a slow over rate in their final IPL match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Tuesday. The rest of the playing XI, including the Impact Player, were also penalised Rs 12 lakh each for the same offence.This was the team's third over-rate offence of the season, leading to the substantial penalty for the captain.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!"As it was his team's third offence of the season under the IPL's Code of Conduct relating to minimum over-rate offences, Rishabh Pant was fined Rs 30 Lakh," stated the IPL media release."The rest of the members of the Playing XI, including the […]

[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi (File Image) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to begin a four-state tour, from Uttar Pradesh to Sikkim, on Thursday, May 28, 2025.PM Modi will start his two-day visit from Sikkim, where he will participate in the “Sikkim@50: Where Progress meets purpose and nature nurtures growth” programme at around 11 am. Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple development projects in Sikkim. Projects include a new 500-bedded District hospital worth over Rs 750 crore in Namchi district; Passenger Ropeway at Sangachoeling, Pelling in Gyalshing District; Statue of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji at Atal Amrit Udyan at Sangkhola in Gangtok District among others.Later on the same day, he will visit West Bengal where he will lay the foundation stone of City Gas Distribution project in Alipurduar and Cooch […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: DMK has on Wednesday announced its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections scheduled for 19 June 2025.The party will field three candidates, P Wilson, S R Sivalingam and poet Salma (Rokkaya Malik), while one seat will be allocated to the Kamal Haasan-led Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) as part of a poll alliance.In the Legislative Council member election scheduled to be held on June 19, 2025, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) will field candidates in four constituencies. Out of these four seats, three will have DMK candidates, and as per the existing agreement, one seat will be allotted to the Makkal Needhi Maiam party, the statement reads.The DMK candidates are:Mr. P. Wilson, B.Sc., B.L.Mr. S.R. SivalingamRokkaya Malik (also known as) Poet SalmaThis is hereby announced.Kamal Hassan set to enter Rajya Sabha? MNM leader and actor Kamal Haasan […]

[ad_1] Jitesh Sharma celebrates after leading RCB past LSG in IPL 2025. (AP) Jitesh Sharma's unbeaten 85 runs off 33 balls powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a convincing victory over Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025's final league match on Tuesday, successfully chasing down 228 runs. The win secured RCB's second position in the points table and a spot in Qualifier 1, while his post-match celebration, reminiscent of Avesh Khan's previous season's helmet throw, caught significant attention.The match's conclusion was marked by Sharma's celebration, where he threw his helmet skyward after securing the victory. This celebration drew immediate comparisons to Avesh Khan's similar gesture from the previous season, particularly as it occurred against Khan's team.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The victory's implications extend beyond the match result, as it has shaped the playoff scenario. RCB will […]

[ad_1] Covid 19 has made a return. Yes, after creating mayhem in the world from 2019-2022, the virus is seeing a gradual return to Asia with Singapore and Hong Kong recording the maximum number of cases in the last few weeks. Closer home, the country has been seeing a rise in variant NB.1.8.1 and LF.7 variants, (and recently XFG) detected recently in different parts of the country. While the disease is still endemic, and (for now) poses no immediate threat according to the government, what is this new variant, and what makes it different from the rest? Let's dig deeper...Rising cases in IndiaIndia is witnessing an increase in COVID-19 cases, with the total number of active infections reaching 1,010, as per latest reports. Among the states, Kerala is experiencing the highest surge, followed by Maharashtra, Delhi, and Gujarat. While health […]

[ad_1] Biocon's Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw swapped her car for Bengaluru's Namma Metro Purple Line, traveling from Whitefield to Vidhana Soudha to dodge the city's notorious traffic. BENGALURU: Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw left her luxury wheels behind on Tuesday to board the Namma Metro Purple Line. The ride, which she took from Whitefield to Vidhana Soudha, was part of her attempt to sidestep the city's infamous traffic snarls—and it seems to have worked.In a post on social media platform X, Shaw described the journey as a “great ride” and gave a shout-out to the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) for the smooth experience. Accompanying her on the trip was Jennifer Erich, who she fondly referred to as her “Namma Metro friend” and the “Iron Lady at Exxon Mobil.”“Took the Purple Line from Whitefield to Vidhana with my Namma Metro friend @jennifer_erich, […]

[ad_1] ChatGPT-maker OpenAI’s latest artificial intelligence model, o3, described as the company’s “smartest and most capable to date,” has been reported to defy explicit instructions to shut down, according to a study by Palisade Research, an AI safety firm. The incident has sparked alarm in the AI community, with Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk calling it “concerning.”The o3 model, developed by OpenAI—the creators of ChatGPT—allegedly tampered with computer code designed to enforce its automatic shutdown, ignoring direct commands to allow itself to be turned off. Palisade Research claims this is the first documented case of an AI model actively preventing its own shutdown, raising significant questions about the safety and control of advanced AI systems.The issue came to light during a test conducted by Palisade Research, where AI models were tasked with solving a series of mathematical problems. The […]

[ad_1] MUMBAI: A 47-year-old Dubai resident, Gajala Siddiqui, has been arrested for trespassing into actor Aditya Roy Kapur's Bandra flat on Monday. Siddiqui, who claimed to be acquainted with Kapur, arrived at his Rizvi Heights home directly from the airport with gifts and clothes, and refused to leave without meeting him. The drama lasted 90 minutes before the actor's manager and Khar police were alerted.The incident comes just a week after two similar trespass incidents at actor Salman Khan's Bandra residence."Siddiqui claimed she has known Kapur for long, but his staff said he denied any knowledge of her. A probe is on to find the purpose of her visit," a police officer said. Siddiqui is said to have entered Kapur's flat after persuading his house help, Sangita Pawar (49). In her complaint, Pawar said: "I was alone when a woman […]