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Chennai parlour's 'herbal treatment' dissolves woman's earlobes, attracts Rs 5-lakh fine

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- What was meant to be a simple cosmetic fix turned into a traumatic ordeal for Chennai-based makeup artist V Jayanthi, who lost both her earlobes after undergoing a so-called 'herbal p... Read More


Malaysian agency objects to Philippines' US$500 maid pay hike, warns new rules could complicate recruitment

PUTRAJAYA, Oct. 9 -- The Philippines' plan to raise the minimum salary of its domestic helpers from US$400 to US$500 (about RM1,800 to RM2,200) is an unnecessary financial burden for employers here an... Read More


Delhi Police apprehend 28 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants

New Delhi, Oct. 9 -- The Bangladeshi Cell of the South East Delhi Police has apprehended 28 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants residing illegally in India. The operation commenced with sharp surveillance... Read More


NPHIL and partners begin Liberia Intra-Action Review of Mpox

Monrovia, Oct. 9 -- The National Incident Management system under the auspices of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia, NPHIL, has commenced a three-day Intra-Action Review of the Mpox resp... Read More


Shaped by Myth, Shaped by History

India, Oct. 9 -- Indian history shapes Hindu myth and Hindu myth shapes Indian history. Here are a few examples of how this happened. Harappan bangles made of shell, clay and metal have been found in... Read More


SC: Age bar under surrogacy law won't apply if embryos were frozen before Jan 2022

India, Oct. 9 -- The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday held that the age bar for couples under the Surrogacy Regulation Act, 2021, will not apply if the husband and wife had frozen their embryos and comm... Read More


Fabled VC firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) to set up Bengaluru office; Anish Acharya leads effort

New Delhi, Oct. 9 -- US venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, better known as a16z, is setting up an office in India's Silicon Valley of Bengaluru, multiple people familiar with the move told Mint... Read More


Health Workers Union Backs ELWA Health Workers, Demands Reversal of 'Unjust' Management Decisions

Paynesville, Oct. 9 -- The National Health Workers Union of Liberia (NAHWUL) has thrown its full support behind health workers at the Eternal Love Winning Africa (ELWA) Hospital, who on October 6 stag... Read More


Samsung Galaxy S25 5G mobile price drops during Amazon Diwali sale- Check deals and offers

India, Oct. 9 -- Amazon has officially commenced its awaited Diwali sale, bringing massive deals and discounts on electronics products across categories. This makes the perfect time to purchase any el... Read More


Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first billionaire footballer: What is his net worth, how does it compare to Lionel Messi?

New Delhi, Oct. 9 -- Cristiano Ronaldo, to top off a legendary career, has become the first footballer in history to become a billionaire. The 40-year-old Portugal great has been valued at $1.4 billi... Read More