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The taxman will track you even more closely now than in the past. The Income Tax department has given taxmen access the Project Insight (a tax tracker based on big data built at a cost of Rs 1,000 crore) portal that has much more information about you than ever.

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Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said the Chennai Super Kings dressing room remained calm despite a wobbly start against the Rajasthan Royals in an IPL match in Chennai as the side knew that batting would get easier owing to the dew factor.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/with-dew-we-knew-batting-would-get-easier-says-ms-dhoni-after-match-winning-effort/articleshow/68665365.cms

The Supreme Court has upheld orders of a state consumer commission and the national commission to refund payment with interest to a homebuyer for over seven years' delay in handing over possession of the flat he had booked with a Kolkata-based builder. The court said a buyer cannot be required to wait indefinitely for possession of his house.

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Around 17 minutes after lift-off, PSLV placed Emisat in an orbit in a 753.6km altitude. In the course of the next 1.5 hours, the launch vehicle’s fourth and final stage -- PS4 --- will be restarted and shut down twice, as the rocket manoeuvres to a 504km orbit. The PS4 will place in orbit 28 foreign satellites belonging to the US, Lithuania, Spain and Switzerland.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/isros-pslv-c45-places-drdo-intelligence-satellite-emisat-in-orbit-mission-continues/articleshow/68664357.cms

The countdown has begun for the launch of India's EMISAT satellite along with 28 nano satellites of global customers from Sriharikota today, a mission which would witness the Isro placing payloads in three orbits and conducting space experiments for the first time. Stay with TOI for all live updates

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In a free-flowing interview, UP CM Yogi Adityanath talks about the SP-BSP gathbandhan and its plan to kick off its campaign from Deoband. He also takes on Congress which is trying to make a spirited comeback in UP as he lays down his development agenda, including the grand Kumbh Mela he had organised.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/lok-sabha-elections-2019/uttar-pradesh/news/were-working-with-a-74-plus-seat-target-in-up-yogi-adityanath/articleshow/68662803.cms

PM Narendra Modi on Sunday said he decided upon the air strikes on Balakot in Pakistan as he believed the "game" should be played from where terrorism was being remote-controlled. Addressing a 'Main Bhi Chowkidar' event, he said Pakistan was in a fix because if it acknowledged the strikes, it would have to accept that there was a terror camp there.

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Congress formally announced on Sunday that Rahul Gandhi would contest from Wayanad in Kerala besides his traditional stronghold of Amethi in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, a move the party said was intended to strike a chord with south India but one which attracted a hostile reaction from the Left.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/lok-sabha-elections-2019/kerala/news/rahul-gandhi-makes-a-southern-outreach-via-wayanad/articleshow/68661482.cms

The terrorist behind Friday's car blast on the Banihal stretch of Jammu-Srinagar highway identified himself as Owais Amin of Hizbul Mujhaideen in a 'suicide note' he left behind owning up to the attack, even though he seems to have subsequently changed his mind and abandoned the explosives-laden car moments before the blast.

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More than one lakh students from India enrolled in Australian educational institutions during 2018, constituting 12.4 per cent of the overall international enrolments. This was a rise of 24.5 per cent over the previous calendar year. China continued to lead with 2.56 lakh students (or 29 per cent of the total).

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Mahendra Singh Dhoni's well-calculated half-century in challenging conditions turned out to be game-changer as Chennai Super Kings won their third match of the season with an eight-run defeat of Rajasthan Royals on Sunday.

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Managing class 12th CBSE exams and becoming the youngest IPL debutant at the same time can be a difficult task, but Royal Challengers Bangalore leg-spinner Prayas Ray Barman just did that.

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Check CSK vs RR live score updates, IPL scorecard, Ball by ball commentary, IPL live streaming, CSK vs RR highlights and more on Times of India

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Addressing the people who have pledged their support to the 'Main Bhi Chowkidar' campaign, PM Narendra Modi said that country does not need 'rajas' and 'maharajas', rather, it needs a 'chowkidar' who can effectively serve them. Elaborating on the word "chowkidar", he said that it is not about a uniform, it is about spirit.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/tried-my-best-to-protect-nations-wealth-from-corrupt-pm-narendra-modi/articleshow/68656974.cms

Kidambi Srikanth to face Viktor Axelsen in India Open Badminton final 2019. Stay updated with Times of India for all the live updates

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Check SRH vs RCB live score updates, IPL scorecard, Ball by ball commentary, IPL live streaming, SRH vs RCB highlights and more on Times of India

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There was no need to attach any special importance to the Congress president contesting from the state and Gandhi was just one among the 20 candidates of the opposition UDF, who are trying their luck from Kerala, he said. "If Gandhi's fight is against the BJP, he should have contested against the saffron party. In Kerala, the fight is between LDF and UDF in the elections," Vijayan told a meet-the-press programme at the Press Club here.

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Wayanad on the northern Kerala that shares border with Karnataka and Tamil Nadu is the most sought-after seat in the state in the Congress camp. The constituency was carved out during the delimitation ahead of 2009 seats. In the first election, Congress leader M I Shanavas won from Wayanad with a margin of over 1.53 lakh.

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former general secretary of CPI (M) Prakash Karat also expressed similar sentiments and said: "To pick a candidate like Rahul Gandhi against Left means that Congress is going to target the Left in Kerala. This is something which we will strongly oppose and in this election, we will work to ensure the defeat of Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/kerala-cm-says-rahul-fighting-against-left-not-bjp-vows-to-defeat-him/articleshow/68654371.cms

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Congress president Rahul Gandhi will also contest the Lok Sabha election from Wayanad in Kerala, apart from Amethi in UP. Addressing a press conference on Sunday, Congress leader A K Antony announced that Rahul Gandhi has given his consent to contest Lok Sabha election from two seats.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/news/lok-sabha-elections-rahul-gandhi-to-contest-from-wayanad-in-kerala/articleshow/68653530.cms

Leaders criss-crossing the country for election rallies, fiery speeches, switching loyalties, alliances broken and forged... its all happening as campaigning for the 17th general elections hits a crescendo. Stay with TOI for all updates.

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Tamil Nadu has a rich tradition of election-time freebies - from television sets to blenders to sarees - but this time, leaders are extending the largesse to the humble party worker to begin with. Party cadres who ensure winning votes for candidates stand to win anything from gold chains and rings to refrigerators, motorbikes and even paid foreign trips.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rs-1-crore-foreign-trip-vote-linked-bonus-for-tamil-nadu-party-cadre/articleshow/68651546.cms

From being an International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Athletes Committee member to managing the foundation, former shooter and India's only individual Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra is donning many hats.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/shooting/i-hope-we-get-an-individual-gold-in-tokyo-abhinav-bindra/articleshow/68652479.cms

The investigator hired to look into the release of intimate images of Jeff Bezos said Sunday he has concluded that Saudi Arabian authorities hacked the Amazon chief's phone to access his personal data.

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The ED has attached Holiday Inn hotel, valued at Rs 120 crore, in the capital's Aerocity in a money laundering case against corporate lobbyist Deepak Talwar. Tracking of the alleged proceeds of crime to the tune of Rs 272 crore could lead to questioning of some top bureaucrats and ministers who managed affairs in the civil aviation ministry during the UPA regime in 2008-09.

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Tamil Nadu has a rich tradition of election-time freebies - from television sets to blenders to sarees - but this time, leaders are extending the largesse to the humble party worker to begin with. Party cadres who ensure winning votes for candidates stand to win anything from gold chains and rings to refrigerators, motorbikes and even paid foreign trips.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/lok-sabha-elections-2019/tamil-nadu/news/rs-1-crore-foreign-trip-vote-linked-bonus-for-tamil-nadu-party-cadre/articleshow/68651546.cms

Jet Airways on Saturday told pilots and aircraft maintenance engineers (AME) that the remaining 87.5 per cent of December salary is being paid, while it awaits lenders to infuse the promised emergency funding to clear the remaining dues of January, February and March. Jet has, until now, paid 12.5 per cent of December salary to pilots, AMEs and senior management.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/jet-to-pay-pilots-december-salary-will-wait-for-funds-to-clear-arrears/articleshow/68651087.cms

A software engineer from Kundapur in Udupi was stabbed to death and his wife injured after they were attacked by a Guinean near the German city of Munich on Friday. Prashant Basarur, 49, died of multiple stab wounds while his wife Smita, 43, is critical. Indian authorities said preliminary investigations did not seem to suggest that it was a case of hate crime.

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In what is being read by India as lack of any serious intent in probing the Pakistan link to the Pulwama attack, Islamabad has set out a list of, as sources in Delhi put it, trivial demands that include seeking the gun type, manufacturer and "identification numbers" of the weapon brandished by suicide bomber Adil Dar in his confession video.

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The match went into the Super Over after Delhi Capitals finished at 185/6. Much to the home team's joy, Kagiso Rabada speared in perfect yorkers to defend 10 runs in the Super Over.

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Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi on Friday failed in his second attempt to get bail in his extradition case at Westminster Magistrates' Court here despite his defence team vehemently trying to establish his close ties to the UK, including having to care for a pet dog.

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KL Rahul played the role of a sheet anchor to perfection as Kings XI Punjab returned to winning ways with a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in an IPL encounter on Saturday.

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Check DC vs KKR live score updates, IPL scorecard, Ball by ball commentary, IPL live streaming, DC vs KKR highlights and more on Times of India

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Addressing a rally before filing his nomination papers for the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat, Shah claimed that in Prime Minister Narendra Modi, people saw the leader they had been waiting for since the last 70 years.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/news/lok-sabha-polls-will-be-fought-on-issue-of-who-will-lead-country-amit-shah/articleshow/68643415.cms

Check KXIP vs MI live score updates, IPL scorecard, Ball by ball commentary, IPL live streaming, KXIP vs MI highlights and more on Times of India.

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The new stadium set up on the island can accommodate 5,000 spectators. But as a precautionary measure, only 1,000 people will be allowed for Monday's launch. As the launch is at 9.30am, the entry at the stadium will only be till 8am to avoid last-minute hassles. The gallery is located 2-3km from the launchpad and will give a clear and better view of PSLV and GSLV launches.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/isro-finally-opens-door-for-people-to-watch-rocket-launches/articleshow/68644933.cms

The former Union minister, who is trying to score a hat-trick from the prestigious Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha constituency, had visited a fish market in the state capital recently and spoken to the women selling fish there and had also posted some pictures of his visit.

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Check KXIP vs MI live score updates, IPL scorecard, Ball by ball commentary, IPL live streaming, KXIP vs MI highlights and more on Times of India.

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After a mixed start to their IPL season, Kings XI Punjab will aim to get their act together when they kick off their home campaign against slow starters Mumbai Indians at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium on Saturday. Coming to the home team’s batting, the onus will be on veteran West Indies opener Chris Gayle to give the side a rollicking start.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2019-kxip-vs-mi-preview-mumbai-indians-look-to-revel-in-kings-xi-punjabs-court/articleshow/68640958.cms

When Jeevajothi ‘escaped’ from the custody of Rajagopal’s men and lodged a kidnap complaint on January 31, 2001, she would not have dreamt that it would turn out to be one of such a sensational case. Love, deceit, black magic, crime and punishment – the Santhakumar murder case, which has ruined the lives of many people, has everything in full measure.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/a-crime-of-passion-with-few-parallels/articleshow/68638642.cms

BJP president Amit Shah on Saturday filed his nomination papers from Gandhinagar constituency for the Lok Sabha elections. Before filing the nomination, Shah addressed an election rally, followed by a roadshow. Expressing deep gratitude to the BJP, Shah said that he will be left with a 'zero' if association with the party is taken away from his life.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/lok-sabha-elections-2019/gujarat/news/amit-shah-files-nomination-papers-for-gandhinagar-lok-sabha-seat/articleshow/68643001.cms

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"As per past practice, all field offices of CBIC (Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs) will remain open during the last weekend of the current financial year also March 30 and March 31, 2019, for assisting the taxpayers in all matters," CBIC said in an office memorandum.

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Indian couple Prashant and Smita Basarur were stabbed by an immigrant near Munich. Unfortunately, Prashant has expired. Smita is stable. We are facilitating the travel of Prashant's brother to Germany, tweeted external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj.

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Stay here for real-time updates on breaking news from India and across the world that you can't miss

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A return to the moon has been on the cards for the United States for some time now, but on Tuesday, vice president Mike Pence told Nasa to pick up the pace.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/why-us-is-rushing-to-return-to-the-moon/articleshow/68641359.cms

Leaders criss-crossing the country for election rallies, fiery speeches, switching loyalties, alliances broken and forged... its all happening as campaigning for the 17th general elections hits a crescendo. Stay with TOI for all updates.

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Scientists believe they now understand why. In a paper published on Thursday in ‘The British Journal of Anaesthesia’, researchers attributed Cameron’s virtually painfree life to a mutation in a previously unidentified gene. The hope, they say, is that the finding could eventually contribute to the development of a novel pain treatment.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/science/why-this-71-year-old-has-never-felt-pain-in-life/articleshow/68640266.cms

US Strategic Command's Joint Force Space Component Command (JFSCC) said 250 pieces of debris associated with an Indian ASAT launch that occurred on Wednesday are being actively tracked.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/science/us-tracking-250-270-objects-from-indian-asat-test-debris-iss-not-at-risk-pentagon/articleshow/68640824.cms

Although the BJP has made significant gains in bengal, it is yet to gain the mass base and organisational muscle to take on the TMC in many seats. It has eroded Left and Congress vote banks but is yet to make a dent in the Trinamool's ascending vote share, except in pockets. Bengal will vote in all seven phases.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/lok-sabha-elections-2019/west-bengal/news/why-bjp-is-eyeing-a-breach-in-didis-bengal-fortress/articleshow/68639882.cms

At the bail hearing of fugitive Nirav Modi, his lawyer Clare Montgomery QC had put forward a bail security offer of up to £1 million. However, the UK judge refused to accept and said, "He was attempting to become a citizen of Vanuatu and that is some way away for someone trying to run businesses, which may indicate he has interest to move away from India at this important time".

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/uk/nirav-modi-was-trying-for-vanuatu-citizenship-uk-judge/articleshow/68638770.cms

India and US on Friday underlined the need for Pakistan to take meaningful, irreversible and verifiable action against terrorists and terror groups operating from its soil. A joint statement said the two sides discussed counter-terrorism cooperation between them and resolved to continue close coordination on this important element of bilateral relationship.

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Expressing confidence that BJP will improve on its 2014 Lok Sabha performance, PM Narendra Modi said on Friday that the "first family" of Congress will never return to power even as he accused the party of rampant corruption and non-performance when it held office for decades.

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Lack of quality jobs and increasing wage disparity are key markers of inequality in the Indian labour market, Oxfam India's latest report, 'Mind The Gap - State of Employment in India', has said. Pointing to a decline in rural jobs, the report also says regressive social norms continue to hamper women's participation in the workforce.

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A UK judge refused fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi's second application for bail in a London court on Friday after hearing the Indian government's arguments that he had threatened to kill a witness, had destroyed evidence and even tried to buy citizenship in the remote south Pacific island chain of Vanuatu, near Fiji - though his application was declined.

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The Election Commission told the Supreme Court on Friday that counting VVPAT slips of 50 per cent EVMs, as demanded by 21 non-NDA political parties, could delay declaration of results of the general elections by six days with no gain to the existing 99.99 per cent voter confidence in the voting machines.

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Congress chief Rahul Gandhi indicated he is open to contesting a second seat, possibly Wayanad in Kerala, and said a decision is to be taken soon. He said there is nothing unusual about contesting two seats and cited PM Narendra Modi running from Varanasi and Vadodara in 2014.

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Kidambi Srikanth and Parupalli Kashyap raised hopes of an Indian win after progressing to the men's singles semifinals at $350,000 India Open on Friday.

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Cricketing greats backed Virat Kohli after he slammed a "ridiculous" no-ball error which condemned his RCB side to defeat against the Mumbai Indians in the IPL. Hosts Bangalore needed seven to win Thursday's match off the final delivery when Mumbai's Lasith Malinga bowled a dot ball - but replays suggested the paceman had overstepped the line.

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Bollywood actor Urmila Matondkar, who joined the Congress this week, is the latest Bollywood figure fielded by the party from the Mumbai North Lok Sabha constituency, a BJP stronghold. Matondkar is pitted against BJP MP Gopal Shetty, who defeated former Mumbai Congress chief Sanjay Nirupam in the 2014 Lok Sabha poll.

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Offie Harbhajan Singh talks about his career changing 15-wicket haul at Chepauk against Australia that gave India one of their most memorable Test series wins ever.

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When Paul Manafort appeared in court for sentencing recently, he was in a wheelchair and pleaded for leniency, in part because “his confinement had taken a toll on his physical and mental health.” He reportedly had symptoms of depression and anxiety — but what was the health problem that put him in a wheelchair? According to multiple news reports, the answer is gout. Yes, that ancient disease you may have thought didn’t exist anymore has stricken Mr. Manafort. He joins the rising number of people in the country diagnosed with this common disease.

What is gout?

Gout is a cause of severe joint pain and inflammation. This form of arthritis develops when crystals of uric acid (a normal byproduct of our body’s metabolism) deposit near joints and other parts of the body. Gout develops because the body makes too much uric acid, the kidneys don’t get rid of enough of it, or a combination of both.

For some, dietary factors — consuming foods and beverages that produce a lot of uric acid — seem to play an important role. For others, the problem may be one or more medications that cause the level of uric acid to rise. Genetic factors are also important; the way the body handles uric acid may vary based on the genes you inherit. The observation that gout sometimes runs in families supports a genetic contribution.

Some facts about gout

Gout is on the rise. According to the most recent estimates, nearly 4% of the adult population in US now has gout, while less than 3% had it 25 years ago. The increase is thought to be due to rising rates of obesity, use of certain medications, and the rising popularity of high-fructose corn syrup (as found in carbonated beverages and many other foods and drinks).

Men are more likely to get gout and can develop gout at any age, but women rarely get it before menopause.

Gout used to be called “The disease of kings.” This was supposedly because in ancient times, only those who were wealthy enough to consume a lot of alcohol, red meat, and organ meats (such as liver) tended to get gout. While Henry VIII reportedly had gout, it can no longer be considered the disease of kings. People of any socioeconomic status can have gout.

Diet may matter less than we thought. A new study analyzed dietary surveys, genetic analyses, and uric acid levels among more than 16,000 people in the US. They found that dietary choices accounted for less than 0.5% of the variation in uric acid, while genetic factors accounted for about 24%. Since gout is caused by high uric acid, this study suggests that genetics matter much more than diet when it comes to the risk of gout.

The good news

Among all forms of arthritis, gout is among the most preventable and treatable. Some of the best ways to avoid gout include maintaining a healthy weight, moderating alcohol consumption, and maintaining a healthy blood pressure.

And there are highly effective treatments. These include several medications (including corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medications, and colchicine) to treat a sudden gout attack, and others (including allopurinol and febuxostat) that can prevent future attacks by lowering uric acid. In fact, treatments for gout are so good, it’s quite unusual that a person would be confined to a wheelchair despite proper treatment.

There may be more to gout than arthritis

While the sudden and severe arthritis of gout gets most of the attention, high blood uric acid may cause other problems. A kidney stone is another common (and terribly painful) complication. In addition, there is mounting evidence that high uric acid may contribute to high blood pressure, kidney disease, and cardiovascular disease, and that medications to lower uric acid may reduce the risk of these problems (although more research is needed to prove this).

The bottom line

Although gout can be temporarily debilitating, excellent treatments are available. So, while most of the news hasn’t been good for Paul Manafort lately, his gout should be just a temporary setback.

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To be or not to be a chowkidar has never been such a politically loaded question as it is now in India’s poll season with the opposition pushing for a change of guard and the PM and his Cabinet prefixing ‘chowkidar’ to their handles on social media, triggering the rise of a legion of ‘chowkidars’ on twitter.

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The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has this year chosen not to make any revisions to TP motor insurance. The regulator fixes rates only for third party motor cover and allows insurers to set their own rates for owned-damage and personal accident.

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"Their efforts to build ports around the world aren't because they want to be good shipbuilders and stewards of waterways, but rather they have a state national security element to each and every one of them," Pompeo said. "I think Asia and Southeast Asia in particular are waking up to this risk," he added.

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PM said the NDA government wouldn't have been able to do any development work in the country without the support of the people. Referring to Mission Shakti, he said the government has taken measures to set up a 'chowkidar' (watchman) in space.

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from Times of India Lok Sabha elections 2019 Govt has taken measures to set up 'chowkidar' in space: PM Modi in Odisha

For Akhilesh, who is contesting from Azamgarh, it's a maiden foray into the region, which accounts for 35 Lok Sabha seats. BJP dominated the region in both the 2014 Lok Sabha election and the 2017 assembly polls. In 2014, it won 32 of the 35 Lok Sabha seats here.

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"Terrorists are going to be more creative in finding ways to violate the rule book, also the unfortunate reality is the states which are apologists will continue to provide alibis to justify their actions and inactions as was done by a serial offender earlier today," India's permanent representative at the United Nations Syed Akbaruddin said.

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An angry Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli came down heavily on ICC Elite Panel Umpire S Ravi after the final delivery of the match bowled by Mumbai Indians' Lasith Malinga turned out to be a 'no-ball', which was not awarded to the losing team.

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This is the first time the central bank has made an official statement on WhatsApp’s payments business and compliance with data localisation. WhatsApp, which is owned by social networking giant Facebook, has now been operating its payments business — WhatsApp Pay — in beta-mode for a year, restricted to one million users.

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In a rare admission, the Madras high court has said even the judiciary is not exempt from the clutches of corruption and that corrupt judicial officers and public servants should be declared anti-nationals.

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Abdullah Khan (21) may have failed to crack the entrance for IITs, but he has bagged an offer that many IITians would envy. Early this week, Khan landed a job at Google's London office, for a package of Rs 1.2 crore. Khan, who is doing his final year BE (computer science), will join Google's site reliability engineering team in September.

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Seven months after the Supreme Court ordered a forensic audit of Amrapali group to track misuse of homebuyers' money, the final report said illegal diversion of over Rs 3,000 crore led to the financial collapse of the group, leaving thousands of investors stranded.

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Expat pilots cost nearly twice as much as their Indian counterparts as they have to be given accommodation and flight tickets to their home country every few weeks. Since Jet is now operating 35 of its once-upon-a-time fleet of 124 planes, the lender-led management has begun cutting this extra cost.

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The US and China are engaged in a bitter showdown at the UN over Jaish-e-Muhammed chief Masood Azhar, with Beijing accusing Washington of "forcefully moving" a resolution in the Security Council which is intended to compel China to make public its reasons for stalling efforts to tag him as a "global terrorist".

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Expressing disappointment at Pakistan effectively rejecting India's dossier on Jaish-e-Muhammed's complicity in the Pulwama terror attack, the government on Thursday said Islamabad regrettably continued to be in denial as it even refused to acknowledge Pulwama as a terror attack.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the opposition by saying that 'if Congress is removed, poverty will disappear.' He also referred to the success of 'Mission Shakti', saying, "It is this chowkidar's government that had the courage to conduct surgical strikes on land, in air as well as in space."

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An umpiring howler off the last deliver cost Royal Challengers Bangalore dearly as Mumbai Indians pipped the hosts by six runs largely due to Jasprit Bumrah's brilliant spell at the death in an IPL encounter on Thursday.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli became the second batsman to complete 5000 runs in the history of the Indian Premier League. Kohli got to the milestone in the match seven of the IPL 2019 against Mumbai Indians.

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India on Thursday expressed disappointment at Pakistan’s response to the detailed dossier on the Jaish-e-Mohammed’s complicity in the cross-border terror attack in Pulwama and the presence of Jaish terror camps and its leadership in Pakistan. Regrettably, Pakistan continues to be in denial and even refuses to acknowledge Pulwama as a terror attack, it added.

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Watch Junglee for its spellbinding action, cute elephants and gorgeous jungles.

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The US on Thursday moved a draft resolution in the UN Security Council to blacklist the Pakistan-based terror group's chief Masood Azhar. The US move, supported by France and the UK, may put China in a tight spot. The move by the US could mean China having to explain its block in public, instead of silently using its veto power.

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Chances are high that most of us will have a surgical procedure at some point during our lives. Estimates based on 2002 data in three states suggest Americans have a lifetime average of nine surgical procedures. In 2010 in the United States, there were an estimated 1.4 million inpatient procedures, ranging from childhood tonsillectomies, breast lumpectomies, and gallbladder removal to cataract surgeries, hernia repairs, and hip or knee replacements. And the rate of surgical procedures continues to rise. So it’s valuable to know what you can do to make safer surgery and a successful outcome more likely.

How do I choose my surgeon?

If you are having elective (non-emergency) surgery, such as a knee or hip replacement, you have a choice of surgeons. Your primary care physician, best friend, or physician acquaintance may recommend a surgeon. Even with a strong referral, though, it’s essential to ask questions. What do they like about that surgeon? Do they have any concerns you should be aware of?

When you meet with a surgeon, find out if he or she is board-certified. Board certification tells you that a doctor has gone beyond minimum licensing requirements to demonstrate expertise in their specialty. Ask how often the surgeon has done your procedure. Studies show that outcomes improve when a surgeon has more experience –– for example, in performing hip surgery.

Less obvious is whether you’ll have your procedure at a hospital that does a high or low volume of surgeries. Research suggests it’s safest to avoid having surgery at a hospital that does less than 10 per year of a given procedure. Outcomes are better for certain surgeries –– including orthopedic and cardiovascular procedures –– when performed in a hospital that does a high volume versus a low volume of surgeries. That’s because high-volume hospitals have processes, resources, and an experienced team that can lower complication rates and respond quickly if a complication does occur.

How do I choose my procedure?

Most often, your surgery will seem straightforward –– for example, you are having your gallbladder out. However, increasingly people are faced with several choices for a given surgery. For example:

• Traditional “open” surgeries are one option.
• Noninvasive approaches using laparoscopy are increasingly common. Laparoscopy is done using a small scope and tools that require a few small incisions, instead of the larger incision needed for open surgery.
• Sometimes there is a choice between laparoscopic robotic surgery — that means a robotic device helps the surgeon control the tools –– and standard laparoscopic surgery.
• Also, surgery like a hip replacement can be done with an anterior (front), lateral (side), or posterior (rear) approach. The newer anterior approach for hip replacement may not be how your surgeon was originally trained.

Ask which approach your surgeon plans to take, why, and what the risks and benefits are for this approach versus alternative options. Also ask about his or her experience with the chosen approach. Think about whether you prefer an older surgeon with deep experience using a traditional procedure or a more recently trained surgeon using new advances.

Prior to your surgery, you will be asked to sign an informed consent: one for your surgery, and another for your anesthesia. This is your time to ask questions about risks and alternatives, if you haven’t already done so.

If you feel inclined or your insurance requires this, get a second opinion. This is quite common. In fact, having a doctor discourage you from getting a second opinion is a red flag.

Are there steps I can take to help ensure safer surgery?

You can compare rates of surgical complications and infections at different hospitals on the Medicare website. You may also wish to check out your hospital’s patient satisfaction scores. These scores are also associated with higher surgical quality.

Although an infection after surgery is a common complication, you can take steps to protect yourself.

• You will likely be asked to bathe or shower before surgery with plain or antimicrobial soap. This reduces the likelihood of skin bacteria entering the incision.
• Not only do you want your surgical team to be clean and sterile, it’s also important that you, your visitors, and family members all wash hands rigorously. Be sure people do this when entering your room, after coughing, or before touching your skin following surgery.
• If you are having surgery after a long hospitalization or nursing home stay, you may be tested for colonization of a certain type of bacteria known as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA. If present, these bacteria can be eradicated prior to surgery.

Most importantly, always speak up if something doesn’t look or feel right. Ask your family members to do the same. You and your family members are valuable members of your safety team.

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The Congress is blinded by its "anti Modi approach" and has stopped thinking in the nation's interest, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said here on Thursday, raising issues of national security and terrorism and questioning the party's statements following the Balakot strike.

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The opposition Grand Alliance in Bihar on Thursday appeared to be heading towards a crisis, with a number of Congress leaders claiming the party was "not getting a fair deal" in seat-sharing arrangement and urged the high command to step in before it was too late.

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In a surprise move, RJD chief Lalu Prasad's elder son Tej Pratap Yadav on Thursday resigned as the chief of the party's student wing. "I am resigning as chief of the RJD's student wing. Innocent are those who think I am innocent," tweeted Tej Pratap Yadav, a former Bihar minister.

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'Sarab' comes from 'sa' of Samajwadi Party, 'ra' of Rashtriya Lok Dal and 'b' of Bahujan Samaj Party, explained the PM coining the acronym. Congress called the comparison inappropriate, abusive and against political ethics

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Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said the 'Nyay' scheme will remonetise what Prime Minister Narendra Modi demonetised and asserted that his party's anti-poverty programme has thrown the BJP into total disarray.

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The US, supported by France and the UK, has moved a draft resolution in UN Security Council to blacklist the JeM chief, two weeks after China put a hold on a proposal to list Masood Azhar under the 1267 Al Qaeda Sanctions Committee of the Council. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman told a media briefing that Washington move only complicates the issue.

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The contest is between a "a decisive government and an indecisive past", Modi said in his address to a rally in this western Uttar Pradesh town a day after announcing that India had demonstrated anti-satellite missile capability by shooting down a live satellite.

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The political atmosphere in the country is charged like never before, with the high-stakes 17th general elections round the corner. Stay with TOI for all live updates.

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The political atmosphere in the country is charged like never before, with the high-stakes 17th general elections round the corner. Stay with TOI for all live updates.

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India handed over a dossier to the acting high commissioner of Pakistan in New Delhi on February 27 with specific details of Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)'s complicity in the Pulwama attack that killed 40 CRPF personnel on February 14.

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On March 27 at around 11am, India launched an interceptor missile from the Balasore range in Odisha. Three minutes later, the missile hit and killed Microsat-R, a live satellite in a low earth orbit

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China earlier this month put on hold a request to put Masood Azhar on the UN sanctions list, over his alleged ties to al-Qaida. The US draft resolution condemns the suicide bombing and decides that Masood Azhar will be added to the UN sanctions blacklist.

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Former DRDO chief Avinash Chander, who helped develop India’s missile capabilities, said Wednesday’s mission could be seen as an extension of DRDO’s long-range anti-ballistic missile programme. However, he pointed out that the “satellite killer” project was initiated recently and was significantly different.

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India test-fired the three-stage interceptor missile from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast at 11.10am. A little over an hour later, PM Narendra Modi announced the success of ‘Mission Shakti’ in a televised address to the nation. The 18-tonne missile, with two solid rocket boosters, tore into space to hit the 740-kg satellite, flying in a low earth orbit (LEO), bang in the middle barely three minutes after its launch over the Bay of Bengal.

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​The train will have four stations, including one at the cargo terminal, which are also expected to provide seamless connectivity with Metro lines. Delhi International Airport Pvt Ltd is currently working on financing the “automated people mover” (APM) project, expected to cost Rs 2,000-2,500 crore.

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The EC committee, which will be headed by deputy election commissioner in charge of model code of conduct matters Sandeep Saxena, is expected to ascertain whether the address was recorded using the resources of Doordarshan or AIR, thus involving a cost to the exchequer. It is expected to submit its report to the EC “in a day”, a senior EC functionary said.

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There was also delay in taking the boy to the hospital after his seniors, both class XII students of the same school, beat him in a class room, allegedly tortured him and then pored cold water on him because they blamed him for stealing a packet of biscuit while the students were on an outing, leading to the school administration cancelling permission of all students to leave the campus.

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As with the Balakot air strikes and the surgical strikes before, the opposition chose to restrict its praise to scientists and defence forces while accusing the government of playing politics. CPM and Trinamool complained to the Election Commission that Modi’s address was a violation of the electoral code of conduct.

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​From the moment Modi tweeted that he would take to the airwaves in around 15 minutes to the time when he actually spoke, the one hour saw the nation virtually come to a grinding halt. After all, his last address to the nation was late evening on November 8, 2016, which led to demonetisation and the ensuing drama.

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​May told a meeting of Conservative lawmakers she would stand down if her divorce plan finally got through a bitterly-divided parliament, to ensure a smooth path for a new leader to begin the next step of negotiating the future relationship with the European Union.

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Russell, who hit a sensational 19-ball 49 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in KKR's previous match, bludgeoned his way to a 17-ball 48 to propel the home side to a massive 218 for 4 after being sent into bat. He later took two wickets for 21 runs to help KKR restrict KXIP to 190 for 4 and emerge as the undisputed star of the match.

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The Election Commission on Wednesday said it has directed a Committee of Officers to examine the matter related to address of the Prime Minister to the Nation on electronic media in the light of the Model Code of Conduct.

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Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who is the general secretary in-charge of eastern UP, on Wednesday said that she will contest the Lok Sabha election if her party asks her to. Campaigning in her brother Rahul Gandhi's parliamentary constituency, Amethi, she said that she has not decided anything yet.

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Could there be any benefit associated with having migraine headaches? Most migraine patients would agree this is an odd question. Migraine is a common, inherited, lifelong, and often debilitating illness that impacts people most during their productive working and parenting years. It has been associated with a higher risk of vascular disorders such as stroke and heart attack, and psychiatric disorders like depression and anxiety. What could possibly be good about migraine?

Migraines may protect against type 2 diabetes

But maybe there is some good news. A recent study suggests that, at least in women, having a diagnosis of active migraine is somewhat protective against the development of type 2 diabetes. In this study, which followed nearly 75,000 women for 10 years, women with active migraine were 20% to 30% less likely to develop type 2 diabetes over the course of the study than women with no history of migraine. In addition, if the migraine condition improved and the headaches lessened, the chances of developing diabetes went up. This supports the notion that migraine is protective against developing diabetes, and this is not simply a chance association.

Headache specialists had long observed that their migraine patient populations did not develop diabetes as frequently as the general population, so this finding was not entirely unexpected. The reason for this relationship, though, remains unclear; after all, what could it be about having a headache that could make your blood sugar and insulin function improve? Looked at the other way around, one consideration could be that elevated blood sugar levels are somehow protective against developing a headache. Yet another explanation may have to do with CGRP, a protein molecule in the body that is active in both conditions and may be the factor that links them.

This was a large, well-conducted study. Two limitations were that it only studied women and that the population studied was a rather homogenous group of mostly white professionals. Nonetheless, experts feel that the findings can likely be generalized to other populations.

Migraines may protect against alcoholism

There is another beneficial effect of migraine: research has suggested that migraine sufferers are relatively protected against the development of alcoholism. This may be a more intuitive relationship than with diabetes, since many people with migraine report that they avoid alcohol because it can trigger headache.

Migraines may have offered an evolutionary advantage

The possible evolutionary advantages of migraine have also been studied. As a rule, conditions that impair the function of an individual should lead to poorer survival in the long run and eventual dying out of the trait. And yet, after millions of years, migraine survives and thrives.

Several evolutionary explanations have been cited. One is that migraine may have originally evolved as a protective alarm system against toxins entering the body. Avoiding the ingestion of toxic substances because they produce headache could result in improved health and evolutionary advantage, compared to individuals without headache who might overuse such substances and thus suffer undesirable consequences. The migraine that we know today may have developed as a result of overactivity or oversensitization of that evolutionarily important early warning system.

However small the practical and daily consequence to those who suffer its effects, migraine may in fact have one or more silver linings after all.

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Rajan, a former chief economist at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) who was denied a second term as Reserve Bank governor by the BJP-led government, said he is "very happy" where he is, but is open to opportunities.

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"Well done DRDO, extremely proud of your work. I would also like to wish the PM a very happy World Theatre Day," Rahul Gandhi tweeted after PM Modi announced that India had demonstrated anti-satellite missile capability by shooting down a live satellite.

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Low earth orbits or LEO satellites are used for telecommunication that orbit till a distance of around 2,000 kilometers above the earth's surface. These satellites are also used for data communication for instance e-mail, video conferencing, etc. These satellites move at extremely high speeds and are not fixed in space in relation to the earth.

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Government sources revealed to ANI that the A-SAT weapon was launched around 11:16AM on Wednesday and targeted an Indian satellite which had been decommissioned and was orbiting on a 'Low Earth Orbit' at a height of 300 KM from the earth's surface. The entire test, with confirmation of target elimination, took 3 minutes.

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India became the fourth country after the United States, Russia and China to have carried out the feat, the PM said.

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PM Narendra Modi announced on Twitter today that he will address the nation with an important message at 11:45 am. Stay with TOI for live updates

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It's a season of hectic political activities, with alliances falling apart, new ones forged, switching of loyalties and a lot more, as we head into the 17th general elections. Stay updated with the latest on Times of India.

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"It's within the laws of the game and that's pretty clear. So I don't have a problem with someone deciding to do it. Ashwin was well within his rights to do what he did. However, personally I would prefer it if somebody warns someone first. That would be my personal choice," Rahul Dravid told TOI.

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There have been seven incidents of abduction and forced conversion of Hindu girls in a little over a month till now in Sindh. Two Hindus were also killed in the same period. The latest incident involves 16-year-old Mala Kumari Meghwar, who was allegedly kidnapped from her home in Badin district of Sindh on Monday night.

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The system of multiple sets of question papers was reintroduced after two years and the sets were not only reordered but some had up to 30% new questions. Some papers even had more than three sets. Question papers also came with QR codes to trace the origin of a leak and stop its spread. The board tracked exam centre superintendents carrying papers to the centres.

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Khan was quoted by media as saying that India is in the grip of “war hysteria” following last month’s tensions that had brought the two nuclear-armed neighbours to the brink of a major confrontation. “I’m still apprehensive, before the elections I feel that something could happen,” Khan told Financial Times in an interview in his office in Islamabad.

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As RBI governor, Rajan had praised the Central Statistics Office on the GDP data changes. “CSO is to be commended on the changes it has made to the methodology of estimating GDP, bringing India up to international best practice,” he had said in his monetary policy statement on March 4, 2015.

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Racial differences have long been evident in prostate cancer statistics. In particular, African American men are diagnosed with prostate cancer more often than white men, and they’re also nearly twice as likely to die of the disease.

But new research also shows that African American men who receive the most advanced treatments for late-stage prostate cancer can live at least as long — or even longer — than their Caucasian counterparts.

Why is this the case? Scientists are searching for an explanation. “The fact that African American men have better survival is of huge research interest,” said Dr. Stephen Freedland, a urologist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. “If we can figure this out, we’ll obtain key insights into the factors driving survival in late-stage prostate cancer. And that in turn will help spur better treatments for all men — regardless of race.”

Each year, about 160 per 100,000 African American men receive a prostate cancer diagnosis. That’s three times higher than the comparable figure for white American men, and it’s also higher than the number of black men diagnosed annually with prostate cancer in Africa. It’s possible that dietary or environmental factors — perhaps in combination with genetic susceptibilities — put African American men at greater risk in the United States. But African American men also tend to have less access to health care than white Americans, and many of them are diagnosed after their tumors have already begun to metastasize, or spread.

A surprising survival advantage

What the new research shows, however, is that survival advantages can favor African Americans who undergo treatment for advanced prostate cancer in clinical trials. One study  pooled data from nine clinical trials, enrolling a combined 88,200 men with metastatic prostate cancer who were treated with a chemotherapy drug called docetaxel. The African American and white men had similar survival rates — 21 months and 21.2 months respectively. But after adjusting for factors such as age and prostate-specific antigen levels, the researchers found that African Americans were 20% less likely to have died during the course of those trials than their white counterparts.

Freedland co-authored another recent study showing that African Americans respond better to newer drugs that target testosterone, which is a hormone that drives prostate cancer to grow faster. Using data gathered by the Veterans Health Administration between 2013 and 2018, the researchers looked at how long African American and white men with metastatic prostate cancer lived after treatment with one of two drugs: abiraterone acetate or enzalutamide. They had access to records from nearly 3,000 men. The unpublished results, presented at a medical conference in February, showed that median survival among the African Americans lasted 30 months, compared to 26 months among their white counterparts. “So, the key takeaway is that if they get to advanced prostate cancer, and are treated equally in an equal access medical center, black men can have similar or even better outcomes,” Freedland said.

The data still need to be confirmed in additional research, Freedland emphasized. But in the meantime, the studies add to a growing body of evidence that’s changing how scientists look at racial differences in prostate cancer. Ideally, the research will reveal new biological insights into prostate cancer, and allow doctors to tailor treatments more effectively.

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The BJP leadership has been of a firm view that family succession should be an exception and not a norm. The party has so far denied tickets to the kin of several senior leaders, who were in anticipation of handing over the baton to a family member.

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The CIC order comes on an RTI petition filed by activist Nutan Thakur in May 2017, where she sought copies of department of personnel and training’s files and letters and notes exchanged between DoPT and various officers regarding criminal cases registered against them from 2010 to 2017.

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Not budging in the face of Joshi’s stiff resistance to being asked to step aside, BJP announced Satyadev Pachauri, a minister in the UP cabinet, as the replacement for the octogenarian leader. The list of 30 candidates for UP, however, accommodated women and child welfare minister Maneka Gandhi and her son Varun Gandhi, who were allowed to swap their Pilibhit and Sultanpur seats.

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A string of leaks had marred the 2018 CBSE boards. Besides the Class XII economics paper, which had to be held again, the Class X maths paper was leaked. Images of solved question papers of some other subjects also went viral. For starters, the system of multiple sets of question papers was reintroduced after two years. This seemed like an easy fix and wouldn’t have stopped leakage during handling.

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Senior advocate Joydeep Gupta, appearing for RBI, contended that the reports contain confidential information on banking operations and it was not feasible to make the entire report public. He said the apex court verdict did not direct to disclose the entire report and that the judgement should be re-examined. He said fresh policy has been framed by RBI after the SC verdict.

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The RBI complaint said that it had “discovered the falsity of the information provided by proposed accused persons while scrutinising the Brady House Branch, Mumbai of PNB.” The RBI alleged that it had found that the information furnished by PNB “in the last few years are completely false…In utter disregard to statutory obligations under section 46 of the Banking Regulation Act.”

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Dhoni entered into various agreements with the Amrapali group in 2009 to promote the company as its brand ambassador and granted exclusive rights to the builder to use his endorsement in marketing and public relations activities. He remained associated with the group for around six years but parted ways in 2016 after duped homebuyers launched a social media campaign against the cricketer for promoting the company.

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“There is something which is very, very serious. But we cannot act on the basis of the status report. There is also a prayer made by the CBI in the sealed-cover status report,” the bench said after perusing the contents of a status report submitted to it.

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A rare oil painting by the 19th century artist Raja Ravi Varma—now a non-exportable national treasure—illustrating the welcoming party for the third Duke of Buckingham and Chandos, Richard Temple- Grenville, on his official visit to Trivandrum in 1880 fetched the second highest hammer price of Rs 14 crore.

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Experience in implementation of plans separated Chennai Super Kings from this revamped franchise despite Dhawan’s scrap for a 47-ball 51. It didn’t matter if the concern about MS Dhoni’s wavering form resurfaced as the CSK chase of 148 dragged on for 19.4 overs, losing four wickets.

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While pregnancy and a child’s birth are often depicted in pastel tones, many women struggle with depression during this time. Up to 14% of women are diagnosed with depression during pregnancy. Far more report having symptoms of depression during pregnancy and the first year after birth. Now new guidelines published by the US Preventive Services Task Force in the Journal of the American Medical Association provide the first-ever recommendations for preventing perinatal depression.

How can the new guidelines help?

Depression can be difficult during any period of life. Its main symptoms — a depressed or hopeless mood, a loss of interest and joy — can be accompanied by trouble sleeping, eating, and managing daily life. When depression occurs during pregnancy (perinatal) or up to 12 months after childbirth (postpartum), it can have a negative impact on the health of both the mother and the infant. For example, women with postpartum depression engage in fewer positive maternal behaviors, such as playing or praising, and more negative maternal behaviors, such as hurtful comments or harsh discipline. Children whose mothers had perinatal or postpartum depression are more likely to develop behavior problems and other psychiatric disorders.

The new guidelines recommend that health care providers discuss mental health with women during pregnancy and after birth, and screen women for depression. They can then refer women who report such symptoms, or have risk factors, to an appropriate mental health clinician. Simply raising the topic with a woman might help her feel more comfortable asking questions about depression and sharing her concerns.

Are there ways to prevent depression during pregnancy?

The Task Force reviewed a number of studies aimed at preventing depression in pregnant women. It identified two counseling interventions as recommended practices: cognitive behavioral therapy and interpersonal therapy. Both can effectively prevent perinatal depression.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and change negative and incorrect thoughts. It helps people develop alternate, and more accurate, ways of viewing themselves and life events. For example, you might have broad, global, negative views of your ability to parent (“I am a terrible parent.”). Therapy focuses on identifying these thoughts, challenging the errors in them, and developing more balanced thoughts. The behavioral component of CBT includes increasing positive activities, such as social interactions and pleasant events.

Interpersonal therapy focuses on helping people resolve interpersonal conflicts and navigate role transitions, such as becoming a mother for the first time. It also teaches people how to increase effective communication with others.

The Task Force found limited or mixed evidence for other approaches to preventing depression in pregnant women, including taking dietary supplements and engaging in physical activity.

What else is important for preventing depression during pregnancy?

Further, the Task Force identified a number of risk factors that make women more vulnerable to perinatal depression. These factors include having a history of depression, experiencing abuse, having an unplanned or unwanted pregnancy, or complications during pregnancy. Other possible risk factors are stressful life events, diabetes, low socioeconomic status, lack of financial or social support, and teen parenthood. Women who have these risk factors may wish to consider counseling during pregnancy and after childbirth. Counseling can be a source of support and a way to prevent, or cope with, depression.

The Task Force recommended further efforts to develop new ways to screen women for depression and prevent depression.

What if you’re experiencing depression?

If you are experiencing symptoms of depression, it is important to talk to your health care provider about treatment options. Your provider can refer you to mental health professionals who have experience working with women during pregnancy or after a birth. Encourage friends and family who are experiencing depression to seek help.

In addition to seeking help for symptoms of depression, if you or a friend of yours is thinking about harming themselves, please call the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255 (TALK), or go to the closest emergency room for help.

Editor’s note

In March 2019, the FDA approved the first treatment for moderate to severe postpartum depression. Brexanolone (Zulresso) is given intravenously over a 60-hour period. During this time, women must be monitored at a certified health care facility. While the medicine can work quickly to ease depression (within 48 hours), it is not effective for everyone.

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Veteran BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi was Tuesday dropped as a BJP candidate for the Lok Sabha elections, while Union minister Maneka Gandhi and her MP son Varun Gandhi swapped their seats as the party announced its 29 more nominees from Uttar Pradesh.

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The accumulated dues of cane growers in the sugarcane belt of western UP — which has 11 Lok Sabha seats, some of which go to polls in the first phase on April 11 — is more than Rs 9,600 crore. In the 2014 Lok Sabha and 2017 assembly elections, BJP swept the region because of the consolidation of farmers across caste line. But this time, that polarisation looks unlikely

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A Singapore Airlines flight from Mumbai to Singapore with 263 passengers on board on Tuesday received a bomb threat, prompting Singapore Air Force to send two F-16s to escort the aircraft. The flight landed safely at Singapore's Changi International Airport on Tuesday around 8am (local time), the airline added.

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The infamous 'Mankading' controversy, which erupted on Monday night during the IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Kings XI Punjab, has also left the Indian cricket board (BCCI) divided with their officials coming up with different opinions on the burning issue.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2019-bcci-divided-over-ashwins-mankading-of-jos-buttler/articleshow/68581033.cms

Kings XI Punjab skipper R. Ashwin might have called his decision to 'Mankad' Rajasthan Royals batsman Jos Buttler in Jaipur on Monday as instinctive but the Royals weren't impressed, with skipper Ajinkya Rahane, head coach Paddy Upton and brand ambassador Shane Warne making their displeasure known.

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Kings XI Punjab skipper R. Ashwin might have called his decision to 'Mankad' Rajasthan Royals batsman Jos Buttler in Jaipur on Monday as instinctive but the Royals weren't impressed, with skipper Ajinkya Rahane, head coach Paddy Upton and brand ambassador Shane Warne making their displeasure known.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ravichandran-ashwin-should-have-maintained-decorum-bcci/articleshow/68579388.cms

In 2017, the Congress put up its best performance of the last three decades, clinching 77 seats. An analysis of the 2017 voting pattern reveals that the Congress polled more votes – between 14,000 and 1.68 lakh – than the BJP in eight Lok Sabha seats, namely Banaskantha, Patan, Mehsana, Sabarkantha, Surendranagar, Junagadh, Amreli and Anand.

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The airline’s pilots, along with aircraft maintenance engineers (AMEs) and senior management have salary dues of almost four months now. The National Aviators Guild (NAG), union of pilots, had threatened the old management that it would stop flying from April 1. But now with a new interim system in place, they see hope that Jet will avoid a Kingfisher-like fate.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/clear-our-salary-dues-at-the-earliest-jet-airways-pilots-request-sbi-chief/articleshow/68578118.cms

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/pakistan-places-2-hindu-girls-in-protection-after-alleged-forced-conversion/articleshow/68577492.cms