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India-born U.S. citizen undergoes procedures for double cardiac conditions at private hospital in Chennai

66-yr-old man's hoarseness led to chest x-ray, CT scan, echo cardiogram, and coronary angiogram, revealing severe blockages in all coronary arteries. Doctors at SIMS Hospital Vadapalani planned a staged procedure intervention to do CABG on a beating heart, followed by stenting of the aorta. Mr. Shah is now recovering with…

The Hindu · Aug 11, 2023

Kane Williamson's chances of playing in ICC World Cup 2023 'slim'

NEW DELHI: Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson said on Friday that his chances of competing in the ICC World Cup in India in 2023 are still slim as he continues to recover from surgery.

The Times of India · Aug 11, 2023

Indian Youth Congress launches nationwide Pehla Vote campaign to woo first-time voters

The Yuva Matha (young voter) campaign is believed to have helped the Congress get the backing of 42% of first-time voters as compared to 40% for the BJP in the Karnataka Assembly elections in May 2023. This was the first time that Congress managed to get more votes than BJP…

The Hindu · Aug 11, 2023

ACT 2023 Semifinals: India battle Japan in Sreejesh's landmark game

CHENNAI: Moments before the big game against Pakistan on Wednesday, special invitee and Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin stood at the centre of the pitch to wait for his good friend PR Sreejesh, and the two exchanged a hug. White it warmed the hearts of millions, the moment also highlighted the…

The Times of India · Aug 11, 2023

Italy and India to forge closer defence ties with key MoU, says Ambassador Vincenzo De Luca

Italy and India will sign a MoU in the defence sector. The MoU will enhance collaboration in areas such as torpedo, helicopter, radar, electronic warfare and shipyard. Italy is also bolstering India’s G-20 presidency in addressing global challenges.

The Hindu · Aug 11, 2023

Meet Kerala astronomer Aswin Sekhar, whose name shines bright on an asteroid

The International Astronomical Union, earlier this year, named a minor planet after Indian meteor astronomer Aswin Sekhar

The Hindu · Aug 11, 2023

New Zealand pacer Trent Boult keen to lift World Cup after misses in 2015, 2019

NEW DELHI: Trent Boult experienced the agony of being a member of the New Zealand teams who placed second in back-to-back World Cups in 2015 and 2019, and the pacer does not want another opportunity to pass up later this year in India.

The Times of India · Aug 11, 2023

Independence Day 2023 | How do some of the earliest books on India describe the land, its people and culture?

For three years, K.K. Venugopal has been digitising his extensive collection of antiquarian books, now with nearly 1,900 titles, including Francois Bernier's 1676 travelogue and Dean Mahomed's 1794 English book. These books offer fascinating glimpses of India through the colonial lens, from the Ganges' fish to the Golden Temple. They…

The Hindu · Aug 11, 2023

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: India out to break Japan resistance

Hosts India keen to prove in semis that league draw was just an aberration

The Times of India · Aug 11, 2023

India’s Russian oil buying spree continues even as prices climb

NEW DELHI: Indian buyers, key consumers of cheap Urals crude since the invasion of Ukraine, have no plans to turn away from Moscow even as the discount to global benchmarks narrows, arguing Russian barrels remain among their most affordable options.

The Times of India · Aug 11, 2023