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Laser angioplasty gains ground as patients opt for faster heart treatment | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: When 68-year-old Pradeep Kenneth Daniels from Kodagu felt a familiar, tight pain in his chest in Aug, he feared the worst. A decade earlier, the retired project financial controller had survived a heart attack and received four stents. This time, though initial tests like ECG and echocardiogram appeared normal, a coronary angiogram revealed a…

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South Africa Women 23/0 in 4.1 Overs | Australia vs South Africa Live Score, Women’s World Cup 2025: Australia opt to bowl against South Africa

Australia vs South Africa Live Score, Women’s World Cup 2025: Australia Women opted to bowl first after winning the toss against South Africa in their final group-stage encounter, with skipper Tahlia McGrath citing the venue’s tendency to favor teams batting second and the improved conditions under lights. McGrath said her team was focusing on “a…

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New bank nomination rules 2025: Opt for up to four nominees from November 1; top points to know

Account holders have the choice to select either simultaneous or successive nominations based on their requirements. (AI image) New bank nomination rules 2025: There is good news for bank customers! From November 1, 2025 you can now add up to four nominees for your accounts. From November 2025, banking customers will have the flexibility to…

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South Africa Women 6/1 in 2.0 Overs | South Africa vs Pakistan Live Score, Women’s World Cup 2025: PAK opt to field against red-hot SA

South Africa vs Sri Lanka Live Score, Women’s World Cup 2025: Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first against South Africa in the 22nd match of the Women’s World Cup here at the R. Premadasa Stadium. South Africa, already assured of a semifinal berth, will look to extend their four-match winning streak when…

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Gold buying on Dhanteras, Diwali: Should you opt for 9K gold jewellery? Here’s what experts say

The central government introduced hallmarking for 9 carat gold jewellery in July 2025. (AI image) Thinking of buying gold jewellery on Dhanteras and Diwali 2025? With gold prices hitting record highs, buyers who are mindful of their budget may consider 9K gold jewellery.The central government introduced hallmarking for 9K gold jewellery in July 2025, placing…

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Murthy & wife opt out of caste survey, DKS says personal choice | Bengaluru News

Narayan Murthy, Sudha Murthy BENGALURU: Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty and her husband, Infosys founder N R Narayana Murthy, have declined to participate in the ongoing socio-economic and education survey being undertaken by Karnataka govt. Govt said it respected their “personal choice”, but made it clear that it was upset with the decision.Sudha Murty is…

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What happens when SEVIS ends status? An Indian F-1 OPT student shares H-1B withdrawal experience in the US

Indian F-1 OPT student shares SEVIS termination experience after H-1B withdrawal A Reddit post recently brought attention to a tricky situation affecting international students in the United States. An Indian student on F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) found themselves unexpectedly out of status after an H-1B petition was withdrawn. The post highlights how SEVIS records…

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Sovereign Gold Bonds craze: With gold prices hitting new highs, SGBs trade at huge premium in secondary market; should investors opt for them?

SGBs are witnessing heightened interest from retail investors in the secondary market. (AI image) Ahead of Diwali and Dhanteras, gold prices have been skyrocketing this festive season. Investors are looking at investment avenues – and Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) are gaining huge traction in the secondary market. SGBs offer an eight-year investment period with a…

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OPT participation falls from 95% to 78% as Indian STEM students turn away from US: Here is why

OPT participation falls from 95% to 78% as Indian STEM students turn away from US Indian students, once the largest group participating in US STEM graduate programs, are increasingly choosing not to stay after completing their degrees. A recent report from the OPT Observatory shows a steep drop in the number of Indian students remaining…

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