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New calculator developed to measure Covid-19’s economic impact; $10.9 billion loss recorded in 4 South states
Nearly 200 children of this Karnataka government residential school infected with scabies
These cancers are killing more women than men, finds Kerala study. Which are they?
Have elders at home? Read these tips to prevent falls in older adults
3-year-old dies in Kerala after root canal treatment. Do children even need this dental procedure?
Karnataka HC takes suo motu cognisance of medical staff shortage. So, how bad is the situation?
Are you sweating in your sleep? Night sweats could be a big ‘red flag’, say doctors
Ditch the gadgets and do the viral ‘Silent Walking’ trend — it has physical and mental benefits
Try standing on 1 leg for 10 seconds. If you can’t, you need to take this life-saving test
For 20 years, this septuagenarian could not to laugh easily; a surgery brought her back to normal
Viral ‘Gas Treatment’ video by chiropractor alarms doctors; TheLiverDoc cautions against it
Get strong bones with these 5 essential exercises
ICMR study deems world’s first injectable male contraceptive — made in India — as safe
When you really ‘can’t eat just one’ — the shocking truth behind addiction to ultra-processed foods
Tied to your desk or phone all day? Check your neck posture before you get the ‘text neck syndrome’
Not just mothers, postpartum depression — the ‘baby blues’ — can impact fathers too
Are you popping acidity pills like they are candy? You might want to think again!
What is botulism? And why is Sonam Kapoor warning people against feeding honey to infants?
Back to basics: The forgotten art of patient history-taking and why it’s important for accurate diagnosis
Post-Covid lung challenges: Urgent call for specialised pulmonary care and rehabilitation

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Neha Bora released from detention — AISA’s Neha Bora released from detention; CJP’s Abhijeet Dipke to be produced before court

Currency movements also matter, as a weakening rupee can eat into even good returns. — Why India’s bond market can no longer be considered in isolation

Over 61% of women in Keralam fall below wellbeing threshold, spend over 16 hours working, study finds

Interview: ‘Poor planning, neglected maintenance behind Tamil Nadu’s power cuts’

Sky — Weather update: Forecast for southern cities on 17 October

Remote authentication did not mean a doctor could sign a medical report without reviewing the relevant clinical information. — Can a doctor approve your test report without being physically present? NMC clarifies

Actor Prakash Raj addressing the demonstration at Manaveeyam Vidhi in Thiruvananthapuram. (Video grab) — Anti-SIR rage blunts BJP-ruled T’puram Corporation move to nip Manaveeyam protest

the march came days after police detained several protesters during a demonstration in Bengaluru on Monday. — Tricolours, slogans and dissent: Bengaluru protesters march days after police detentions

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Abhijeet Dipke, Neha Bora — ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ march: Dipke detained in Delhi, AISA says Neha Bora held alone in police custody

Seva Dal condemned the appointment of Dushyant Kumar Gautam as Sikkim's Governor. — Seva Dal takes out candlelight march seeking justice for Ankita Bhandari

DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi joined students and young activists protesting the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Egmore. — ‘BJP benefits from DMK-TVK rivalry’: Chennai youth urge united fight against SIR

CM Vijay in Coimbatore. — Heavy rain foils Vijay’s Keralam visit; Stalin takes a swipe at CM

Dr Sudha Yadav was sworn in as Karnataka's Governor on Friday, 16 October. — From Kargil War widow to Karnataka Governor: The political journey of Dr Sudha Yadav

Madras HC — Madras HC directs Tamil Nadu police to grant permission for RSS marches

Women alighting from a bus labelled as Priyadarshini bus in Thiruvananthapuram. — Private bus operators threaten indefinite strike from 3 November over ‘Priyadarshini’ scheme; Transport minister responds

KTR — KTR challenges Revanth Reddy to order judicial probe into alleged irregularities at SCCL