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New Delhi: Diabetic retinopathy is rapidly developing as the leading cause of vision loss in India, with the condition remaining unrecognised till vision loss has set in, according to health experts on Saturday, ahead of World Retina Day.  World Retina Day is observed annually on the last Sunday of September to raise awareness about retinal health. With India being the diabetes capital of the world, diabetic retinopathy is emerging as a significant cause of concern in the country. As a result, early detection remains crucial, the experts said. Add Zee News as a Preferred Source “Diabetes is already an epidemic…

New Delhi: Heart diseases are the leading cause of deaths in South-East Asia, with the condition claiming the lives of eight people every minute, said the World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday, ahead of World Heart Day.  World Heart Day is observed every year on September 29 to raise awareness about heart diseases and the importance of early detection to save and improve more lives. The theme this year is ‘Don’t Miss a Beat’. “Every minute, eight people die due to cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in the WHO South-East Asia Region. CVDs are a leading cause of death in the Region,…

The Department of Tourism, Government of Odisha, marked World Tourism Day 2025 with a series of vibrant events centred on the global theme of “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation.” From interactive quizzes and heritage walks to cultural performances and cleanliness drives, the celebrations underscored Odisha’s commitment to blending tourism with environmental stewardship and community empowerment. The day kicked off with district-level activities, including quiz competitions focused on sustainability and cultural themes, drawing enthusiastic participation from students across schools and colleges. At Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar, arriving visitors were greeted with traditional tilak applications, floral tributes, and thematic banners, showcasing…

Focus Features After mesmerizing audiences with “The Lighthouse,” director Robert Eggers came back in 2022 with a different kind of film, the action epic “The Northman.” Starring Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, and Anya Taylor-Joy, the movie chronicles the life of a Viking warrior on a mission of vengeance. With Eggers behind the camera and co-writing the script, it all becomes a deeply layered story that looks at the philosophical themes of love and grief, instead of a mindless action flick. It even explores some esoteric ideas about existence. “The Northman”…

Waking up early in the morning is no joke; it feels like a hardcore task, especially if you had a long day just before, stayed up late, had midnight cravings, felt stressed, or even tired. Nevertheless, there are certain ways in which you can train your brain to work on ‘autopilot,’ so that you can hit your daily fitness goals, take out more time in your day to pursue hobbies, correct your lifestyle, or any other long-term plans that require determination and waking up earlier than you do now. Why Waking Up Early Feels So Hard For many people, waking…

The suspense surrounding the contestants of Bigg Boss Season 12 will come to an end this evening, as three contestants will be officially announced during the finale of the popular Kannada cooking show, Kwatle Kitchen. With Bigg Boss Season 12 set to kick off tomorrow, September 28, viewers are eagerly awaiting the names of the stars who will compete in this high-profile reality show.Also read: Bigg Boss Kannada season 12 set revealed: A palace-inspired design for new seasonThis season promises an exciting mix of 18 contestants, comprising Kannada television personalities, well-known presenters, and achievers from various fields. While Colors Kannada…

Amidst the backdrop of a high-voltage Asia Cup final, the focus of onlookers will immediately shift to the two-match Test series against the West Indies, starting on October 2 in Ahmedabad. A major talking point has been the exclusion of Karun Nair, once a triple-centurion in Tests and got a second chance to don the whites in the drawn 2-2 series in England. But Nair, 33, scored 205 runs in eight innings in England with a best score of 57 in the final game at The Oval, was left out for the West Indies series, with left-handed batter Devdutt Padikkal…

The Election Commission will visit poll-bound Bihar next month to review preparedness for the upcoming Legislative Assembly elections in the state.   (This is a breaking news story and is being updated. Please refresh for the latest updates.)

According to researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, this was not a singular or uniform migration. Instead, the Slavic expansion unfolded through a range of regional patterns, replacing over 80% of the local gene pool in some areas while merging with native groups in others. The emergence of the Slavs in the archaeological and written record has long posed questions for historians and geneticists alike. While early medieval texts begin to mention Slavic groups in the 6th century, especially around Constantinople and the Lower Danube, the mechanism behind their rapid spread remained unclear. Was it conquest, assimilation,…

As the festive season of Ayudha Puja approaches, concerns have been raised over the inadequate funds allocated for the worship of KSRTC buses. Every year, the Transport Department provides a small sum to bus drivers and conductors for the ritualistic worship of buses, a tradition observed on the day of Ayudha Puja. However, this year, employees are questioning the department’s allocation of just Rs 150 per bus, which they argue is insufficient to carry out even the basic aspects of the ceremony.Also read: Karnataka unveils ‘Vision Group’ to restore 34,000 neglected muzrai templesThe Rs 150 allotted for each KSRTC bus…