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How this man from Coimbatore is breathing life into vintage cars

How this man from Coimbatore is breathing life into vintage cars

On a cloudy noon, we drive to Vintage Miles, tucked inside a sprawling coconut grove. The property feels like a step back in time, the modern world fading as we enter. Its founder Abhinandan Chandrasekharโ€™s house is nestled within this space, flanked by a garage filled with vintage cars in various stages of transformation. Some vehicles appear nearly complete, their chrome accents gleaming despite the overcast sky. Others lay bare, their intricate innards exposed like anatomical models. A few are stripped down to mere skeletons, waiting patiently for new life.Abhinandanโ€™s office is a treasure trove for vintage enthusiasts. The wooden…
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India Approves ‘Living Drug’ Qartemi To Combat Blood Cancer, Here’s How It Works

India Approves ‘Living Drug’ Qartemi To Combat Blood Cancer, Here’s How It Works

India Approves 'Living Drug' Qartemi to Combat Blood Cancer | Image: XIndia has approved a "living drug" for blood cancer patients, who suffer from an advanced or relapsed stage of the disease, as per The Print. Bengaluru-based biotech startup Immuneel Therapeutics has introduced Qartemi, a CAR-T cell therapy designed for individuals with B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (B-NHL). This marks the second CAR-T cell therapy approved in the country. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) had earlier authorised NexCAR19, developed by ImmunoAct, a venture incubated at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) and Tata Memorial Hospital. How will 'Living Drug'…
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Thousands of Palestinians return to northern Gaza after 15 months of war โ€“ India TV

Thousands of Palestinians return to northern Gaza after 15 months of war โ€“ India TV

Image Source : AP Palestinians return to northern Gaza After months of displacement and chaos, thousands of Palestinians are finally returning to norther Gaza. The pictures surfaced online show happy faces of the citizens returning to their homes after several months. As a part of Israel-Hamas ceasefire, Israel opened the north for the first time. These people were displaced and sheltered in squalid tent camps and former schools during the war.ย  ย  Over 200,000 people moved on Monday The United Nations said over 200,000 people were observed moving north in Gaza on Monday morning. Palestinians who have been sheltering in…
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Telangana min sparks row, humiliates collector publicly

Telangana min sparks row, humiliates collector publicly

Telangana Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy stoked a controversy after he publicly chastised Karimnagar District Collector Pamela Satpathy, questioning her "common sense". ย  The incident, which was captured on social media, occurred during a government programme attended by Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, who was in Telangana's Karimnagar to inaugurate development projects. ย  Reports suggest that Reddy lost his cool over an alleged protocol breach during the event, and slammed the officials in public. ย  Reddy was heard saying, โ€œWhat are you doing? Have you no common sense?โ€ย  ย  The collector attempted to explain the situation, but the minister continued…
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10 key measures that could benefit homebuyers as real estate sector pins high hopes on budget โ€“ India TV

10 key measures that could benefit homebuyers as real estate sector pins high hopes on budget โ€“ India TV

Image Source : INDIA TV Union Budget will be presented on February 1. Budget 2025: As the Union Budget 2025 is all set to be presented on February 1, Indiaโ€™s real estate industry is looking forward to key announcements from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. With expectations focused on reforms in financing, taxation, and infrastructure development, industry experts believe that well-thought-out policy measures could bring major relief to middle-class homebuyers while boosting the sectorโ€™s growth. The industry anticipates that the government could introduce initiatives to enhance affordability, streamline processes, and resolve funding issues, creating a win-win for both homebuyers and developers.ย …
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Sunny Deol’s ‘Jaat’ to release on April 10

Sunny Deol’s ‘Jaat’ to release on April 10

Bollywood action star Sunny Deolโ€™s "Jaat" is set to release in theatres across India on April 10, the makers announced on Friday. ย  Produced by Mythri Movie Makers and People Media Factory, the film will be released in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages. It is touted as a "high-octane drama" with "larger-than-life action sequences". ย  The action film is directed by Gopichand Malineni, known for "Don Seenu", "Bodyguard", "Balupu", and "Veera Simha Reddy. ย  "Action Superstar @iamsunnydeol is coming to the big screens with unrestricted action & unfathomable aura. #JAAT grand release worldwide on April 10th in Hindi, Telugu &…
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Hyderabad| Hands-on workshops to learn indigenous khadi spinning techniques of Patnulu

Hyderabad| Hands-on workshops to learn indigenous khadi spinning techniques of Patnulu

One of the Patnulu spinners at work | Photo Credit: Chitrika On February 1 and 2, three master women spinners from Murapaka in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, will visit Hyderabad to demonstrate and teach participants the art of Patnulu, or handspun khadi of Ponduru. This traditional technique of spinning khadi, from cotton to yarn, involves five stages of processing the native short-staple cotton, konda patti (hill cotton), using indigenous tools. These women are among the few who continue to practise this craft, which was predominant during the pre-Independence era.The initiative, titled โ€˜Patnulu: The Handspun Handwoven Craft of Ponduru โ€” A…
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Guillain-Barre Syndrome: Maharashtraโ€™s Pune Reports First Fatality – Hereโ€™s How To Stay Protected

Guillain-Barre Syndrome: Maharashtraโ€™s Pune Reports First Fatality – Hereโ€™s How To Stay Protected

A rare immunological nerve disorder, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), is slowly emerging, with Maharashtra's Pune recording its first death due to the condition. According to reports, a Pune-based Chartered Accountant experienced diarrhea for a couple of days before losing the ability to move his hands and legs, followed by breathing difficulties. He tragically succumbed to the viral disease, bringing the number of recorded GBS cases in Pune to 111, confirms Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar on Monday. Although the Pune Municipal Corporation is on high alert to manage the situation, it is crucial for everyone to understand what GBS is and…
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India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak drops fitness update on Mohammed Shami ahead of IND vs ENG 3rd T20I โ€“ India TV

India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak drops fitness update on Mohammed Shami ahead of IND vs ENG 3rd T20I โ€“ India TV

Image Source : AP Mohammed Shami with other Indian players. India's newly-appointed batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has given an update on Mohammed Shami ahead of the third T20I against England at the Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot on January 28. Shami has been in the squad, however, he has not played in any of the first two matches. Shami's last India game came in the 2023 ODI World Cup final, following which he underwent surgery on his injured ankle. The speedster has played first-class, T20 and List-A cricket for Bengal, however, he is yet to take the field in Indian colours.ย …
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Will these steps improve India, China bilateral ties? Explained โ€“ India TV

Will these steps improve India, China bilateral ties? Explained โ€“ India TV

Image Source : PTI Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, direct flights: Will these steps improve India, China bilateral ties? New Delhi: In a significant development, India and China reaffirmed their commitment to promote the resumption of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, cross-border river cooperation and Nathula border trade. During the meeting, both sides agreed on measures to maintain peace and tranquility along the border, and strengthen mechanisms for diplomatic and military negotiations, with plans for a follow-up meeting in India next year. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, "On December 18, 2024, the 23rd meeting of the Special Representatives on the China-India Boundary…
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