Tasmania’s top health official says the Launceston General Hospital is experiencing “impacted” capacity and is urging patients to only attend if it is a medical emergency. “The Launceston General Hospital is currently experiencing high demand for services, particularly patients with acute health needs,” Health Secretary Dale Webster said on Tuesday evening. “At present, clinical services…
A LinkedIn post by an IIT Kanpur alumnus has sparked widespread discussion by suggesting that where people live can influence how they perceive success. Comparing life in Bengaluru with that in a mountain town, the post highlights how social environments and constant comparison may affect confidence, contentment, and personal fulfilment. India’s metro cities have sold…
Abhishek Nimawat (R) and Abdul Afreed. Not every successful career begins with a prestigious MBA or a perfectly planned roadmap. Sometimes, it starts with uncertainty, failed experiments and the determination to keep moving forward despite setbacks.That is exactly what connects the journeys of Abhishek Nimawat from Rajasthan and Abdul Afreed. They come from different backgrounds,…
In a career spanning 5 decades, actor Sam Neill got both critical acclaim and blockbuster success How can a whole career, spanning five decades, be wrapped up in 10 films? Well, we can attempt it, but it certainly won’t give the whole picture. Legendary actor Sam Neill, who died July 13, was also known for…
Representative image of Pluto If you’ve ever waited years for something important – a degree, a promotion, a long journey – you know how strange it feels when the defining moment itself is over in what seems like an instant. That’s exactly what happened with NASA’s New Horizons mission to Pluto. Engineers and scientists spent…
JAISALMER: An erratic monsoon and a prolonged dry spell have pushed farmers in Rajasthan’s border district of Jaisalmer into a severe agricultural crisis, with the crucial kharif sowing season nearing its end. As rain continues to elude most parts of the district, anxiety is mounting among farmers, who fear heavy crop losses and financial hardship…
The financial watchdog is trying to shut down a formerly licensed Australian company accused of promoting fake bond investments and engaging in “serious misconduct”. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) says its investigations to date indicate Capital Guard had raised more than $17 million from around 80 investors across Australia, alleging only a “small…
Picture from Fire Fury Corps X handle NEW DELHI: The Army on Tuesday marked a key moment in India’s military history, recalling July 14, 1999, as the decisive turning point of the Kargil War. It was the day India’s military campaign gained a decisive edge, forcing Pakistan to announce the withdrawal of its forces after…
Anti-SP posters targeting Mulayam, Akhilesh ignite fresh political storm in UP NEW DELHI: Several posters targeting Samajwadi Party (SP) founder Mulayam Singh Yadav and party chief Akhilesh Yadav were displayed across several parts of Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, triggering a political row. The Samajwadi Party accused the BJP and its allies of trying to inflame…
Sam Neill, the acclaimed New Zealand actor, was suffering from pneumonia before his death on Monday, according to a co-star. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Fellow Kiwi actor Rima Te Wiata, who appeared opposite Neill in the 2016 comedy “Hunt for the Wilderpeople,” told the…