Mumbai: The incidence of breast cancer in India more than doubled between 1990 and 2023, according to an 204-country study that estimates another huge increase in cases by 2050 if “six modifiable risk factors” are not tackled.The Global Burden of Disease Study Breast Cancer Collaborators, published in ‘The Lancet Oncology’, said the incidence rate in…
Mumbai: Govt will expand drone surveillance and strengthen joint enforcement teams to curb illegal excavation activities across the state, said revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Wednesday.A special task force has been formed to carry out large-scale operations, he said. Drone mapping of affected villages will be undertaken, and illegal excavation spots will be identified using…
Mumbai: A new study from the Tata Memorial Centre has highlighted that many modern cancer medicines, especially immunotherapy, are far too expensive for most people around the world, including India.The Tata Memorial Centre –ACTREC study, published in ‘Head & Neck’ medical journal, has mentioned that a six-month course of immunotherapy drug, pembrolizumab, in India costs…
Mumbai: A 45-year-old man who allegedly cheated two investors of his artificial jewellery venture of Rs 10 crore and fled after his anticipating bail plea was rejected was arrested in Nashik recently. Sushil Kantilal Jain allegedly diverted funds to personal bank accounts and couldn’t give details of workers purportedly paid Rs 4.3 crore. —S Ahmed…
VASAI: A 21-year-old man has been arrested on charges of attempted murder by the Waliv Police after allegedly attacking a traffic cop on duty in Vasai on Tuesday evening. According to police, the accused, Abhishek Jaiswar, was stopped by Traffic Constable Jaswant Walvi (52) for travelling triple-seated with his friends. Following an argument, Jaiswar allegedly…
MUMBAI: For film enthusiasts looking for the next wave of cinematic voices, the National Students’ Film Festival (NSFF) 2026 offered a promising glimpse. Held on February 28 and March 1 at the University of Mumbai’s Kalina campus, the two-day festival brought together 30 shortlisted student films across languages and genres, combining screenings with masterclasses, jury…
MUMBAI: A 28-year-old man was booked after he allegedly verbally abused and attempted to assault police personnel at the Santacruz police station on March 1, said police. The man also allegedly damaged a printer at the police station.Police said the man repeatedly threatened to kill his 22 year-old girlfriend after they had a fight at…
MUMBAI: A new nationwide survey of 1,200 doctors claims that India’s medical workforce is under mounting strain. 91% of doctors would discourage their children from choosing medicine as a profession in the current climate. Nearly half, 47%, said they had actively considered leaving the profession.The study reports that 67% doctors have faced medico-legal complaints and…
MUMBAI: If the relentless upsurge in bullion prices over prolonged war between Russia-Ukraine and the turbulence in the Middle East were not enough, the actual breakout of war in West Asia has aggravated rates once again.Bullion traders and their associations speculate that gold could attain Rs 2 lakh per 10 gm and silver may well…
Maharashtra tourists stranded in UAE return on Shinde-arranged flights (File Photo) MUMBAI: A total of 164 tourists from Maharashtra, stranded in the United Arab Emirates amid the US-Israel-Iran conflict, returned home in two special flights arranged by deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, a Shiv Sena functionary said on Wednesday. The two aircraft, carrying 76 and…
