7-777 The case serves as a cautionary tale for individuals and businesses alike, underscoring the importance of upholding legal obligations and honoring contractual agreements. It also highlights the role of the legal system in enforcing laws and protecting the rights of individuals, regardless of their social status or reputation.

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Published 23:43 IST, December 23rd 2024 President Droupadi Murmu on Monday said there is hesitancy among people towards organ donation and urged the medical fraternity to motivate people for the noble New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday said there is hesitancy among people towards organ donation and urged the medical fraternity to motivate people for the noble cause. Addressing the 6th Convocation ceremony of Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital in the national capital, she underlined that the list of people waiting for organ transplant is growing. "To address this issue, development of artificial organs and organ donation by the families of the deceased is necessary," Murmu said. "There is a kind of hesitancy among people towards organ donation. Doctors can play an important role in removing this and can help build awareness to motivate people for the noble cause," she stated. To boost organ donation, National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) was set up in this institute, she said. Growing use of technology in medical stream has made collaboration between engineering and medical institutes very important, she said. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), mRNA technology, robotics and the likes are going to bring a major change in the field of medical science, she added. Murmu mentioned that she recently inaugurated India's first CAR-T cell therapy developed through collaboration between the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay and Tata Memorial Hospital (TMH). She urged the Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung hospital to tie up with premier engineering and technical institutes to boost research and innovation. Interdisciplinary knowledge is beneficial for everyone, she said. The president said medical profession is unlike any other profession. It involves the noble cause of treating and curing people of diseases and saving lives. She said doctors provide the healing touch to humanity and they can make a difference between life and death. "You have a big responsibility being doctors, because you will be taking care of people's health," she stated. Crediting Safdarjung Hospital for treating 10,000 people every day, she said, "It is a matter of pride that Safdarjung Hospital is among the top 20 medical institutes in the country as per the latest NIRF rankings." She also noted the achievements in the healthcare sector during the last 10 years. "The number of medical institutions has increased and the number of PG seats has doubled. New AIIMS have been established and undergraduate courses have been introduced in these institutions." "The recently announced Ayushman Vay Vandana scheme will help catering to the needs of the 70 plus elderly population," she said (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by Republic and is published from a syndicated feed.) Get Current Updates on India News , Entertainment News along with Latest News and Top Headlines from India and around the world. Updated 23:43 IST, December 23rd 2024

As we settled down, I wasted no time in diving straight into the interview. I began by asking Zuo about the inspiration behind his new hairstyle, to which he responded with a grin, "I wanted to do something different, something that would make people look twice. The monkey is a symbol of playfulness and agility, traits that I admire. So, I decided to channel that energy into my hair."Featured photo: Christmas Memories from 1976 By Dave Bradley Christmas is just a few days away and Santa is coming to my house this year with piles of presents for my little granddaughter. Even though I am a child of the 70s not too much has changed over the years except for the amount of toys that the big man manages to squeeze down the chimney. Every year I like to cast my mind back to the typical Christmases I enjoyed as a child, well the ones I can remember anyhow. The clearest memories I have were the years I worked with my dad on Christmas Eve. His name was Tom Bradley and he owned a pet shop in Cork. I worked with him each Saturday or on days off from school when I was a youngfella. I would be sent off with some string to gather empty shoe boxes from some of the long since closed shoe shops on the North Main Street These were used to put the budgies and canaries in for the trip from the shop to their new home. That, and cleaning out the cages were my main jobs, not as glamorous as some might have thought. Christmas was the busiest time of the year and Christmas Eve the busiest day. It was even busier than the eighth of December, the feast of the Immaculate Conception when traditionally families came ‘up from the country’ to do their Christmas shopping. Most people had already paid in advance for birds, cages, fish, bowls and tanks, rabbits, hamsters and guinea pigs and they arrived all day to collect them. There were always a few panic buyers too grabbing a few last minute gifts. My dad never sold puppies, he felt they were too big a responsibility for an impulse buy and didn’t like seeing them in cages. The rest of the animals didn’t bother him though as he said they were bred in captivity. He was always kind and gentle with the animals that he owned and sold. The day was so busy it used to fly in but before we headed home we always had a few discreet deliveries to make, often good for a few tips for me. Last stop before home was to call to the local shop to pick up a supply of John Player Special, enough to get mum n dad through the holidays when the shops were closed. No checking for ID in those days, I used have to run in and make sure the change was right or I’d be sent back again, oh the shame. There was always a welcoming committee when we got home. My mum, sister and brother would be dying for us to get back so they could get started on the sweets (Roses), the biscuits (USA or Afternoon Tea) and a mineral, a choice from the crate of big glass bottles of Coke, Fanta, Tanora (a Cork Favourite) and the one bottle of Cidona for dad. The tradition of the family waiting till we got home before they started on the goodies kept me going during the day and it was years later when I was chatting to mum about it that she revealed that they could never wait but were sworn to silence to keep me happy. God it was a real treat to have a handful of sweets a pile of biscuits and as many glasses of the mineral (fizzy drink) of choice as we wanted. They really were simpler times and I’d say my mum had to save half the year for it in the days before credit unions and credit cards. I’d say it was watching RTE one on the telly cause that was the only station we had, till about nine o’clock and then off to bed. We would lie there chatting till the sleigh bells rang outside. When I was in the know I realised it was my mum ringing the bell, wonder what the neighbours thought? Then it was off to sleep to get ready for the early start with the stockings at the end of the bed to kick start Christmas morning. I can’t remember what presents we got but the happy memories will do.

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KUWAIT: Kuwait Telecommunications Company – stc, a world-class digital leader providing innovative services and platforms to customers, enabling the digital transformation in Kuwait, announced its collaboration with the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy (MEW), which consists of launching an awareness-based social media posts highlighting the importance of conserving water and electricity. The initiative comes as part of stc’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and its role in supporting national initiatives that create a positive lasting impact on the community. The initiative aims to educate the public through informative posts published on social media platforms highlighting efficient practices for reducing energy consumption. The collaboration will focus on the importance of resource conservation by limiting energy usage and water consumption to promote efficiency, emphasizing the shared responsibility within the community to achieve long-term sustainability. Having organized a number of awareness and sustainability campaigns, stc aims to drive engagement and spread a wide impact through this collaboration alongside MEW. Commenting on the collaboration, Danah Al-Jasem, General Manager of Corporate Communications at stc, said: “As a pioneer and leader in digital communications, we believe that it is our duty to support national initiatives and spread key messages, through our digital channels, that aim to promote and instill a sustainable mindset that will serve the generations to come. Conserving electricity and water requires collective efforts, and through this campaign, we aim to raise awareness and encourage individuals and organizations to adopt efficient resource management practices. Our collaboration strongly aligns with the key objectives defined under our 2024 Sustainability Program.” Al-Jasem added: “At stc, our sustainability and comprehensive corporate social responsibility frameworks are at the core of our corporate strategy, with a strong emphasis on impacting the communities we serve in a positive and effective way. Having said that, we are dedicated to implementing sustainable programs & initiatives that can an impact both internally within the organization and externally while creating long-term value for society. Our collaborations with entities within the public and private sectors aim to further broaden our reach and contribute to driving positive change for the community as a whole.” Ahmed Al-Jafira, Director of the Public Relations and Citizen Service Department at MEW, said: “Conserving electricity and water extends beyond being an economic necessity, but a national duty that contributes to protecting our natural resources and the environment for future generations. We are witnessing today unnecessary consumption rates of such resources that are impacting the community, and we believe that raising awareness on such issues is essential and critical. Our collaboration with stc aims to provide citizens and residents with tips on how to reduce consumption, while sharing valuable information related to effective sustainable practices. Through cooperation and commitment, we can implement these practices and secure the needs of tomorrow.”

Legal reforms alone cannot bring about equality, societal acceptance and political will are also needed, said lawyers and authors Saurabh Kirpal, Malavika Rajkotia and Somya Singh. The session "Equality Code" discussed patriarchy, judicial activism , and the fight for equality in society. Somya said the decriminalisation of Section 377 was a positive step but not the final answer. "Judicial activism isn't enough. We need a cultural and political push," she said. Kirpal spoke about how violence against women is often seen as normal. "We normalise violence, whether it's a casual slap or the lack of laws on marital rape," he said. Maharashtra Jharkhand Maharashtra Alliance View i Party View Seats: 288 Results Majority: 145 BJP+ 229 MVA 47 OTH 12 Results : 288 / 288 BJP+ WON Jharkhand Alliance View i Party View Seats: 81 Results Majority: 41 INDIA 56 NDA 24 OTH 1 Results : 81 / 81 INDIA WON Source: PValue Rajkotia said women too play a role in upholding patriarchal norms, often enforcing restrictions in their families. The panel agreed that replacing patriarchy with matriarchy is not the solution. They called for inclusivity in both laws and society.Amidst the backdrop of surging trading volume and heightened volatility, the third signal that confirmed a major shift in market sentiment was the sudden reevaluation of risk appetite among investors. Riskier assets, such as small-cap stocks and high-growth companies, saw a rapid decline in demand as investors sought refuge in more defensive sectors. Blue-chip stocks and stable dividend-paying companies became the preferred choice for many investors looking to reduce their exposure to market fluctuations. This shift in investor preference underscored a broader trend towards risk aversion and caution in the face of growing market uncertainties.The decision by Tesco, Musgrave and the BWG Group came after a woman who said Mr McGregor raped her won a civil claim for damages against him. Nikita Hand, who accused the sportsman of raping her in a Dublin hotel in December 2018, won her claim against him for damages in a case at the High Court in the Irish capital. In a statement, a spokesman for Musgrave said: “Musgrave can confirm these products are no longer available to our store network.” The network includes SuperValu, Centra, Daybreak and Mace. A Tesco spokesperson said: “We can confirm that we are removing Proper No Twelve Whiskey from sale in Tesco stores and online.” A spokesperson for BWG Group said: “The products are no longer listed for distribution across our network of Spar, Eurospar, Mace, Londis and XL stores, including Appleby Westward which operates over 300 Spar stores in the south west of England.” It is understood that other retail outlets including Costcutter and Carry Out will also stop stocking products linked to Mr McGregor. He and some of his business partners sold their majority stake in the Proper Number Twelve Irish whiskey brand. He was reported to have been paid more than £103 million from the sale to Proximo Spirits in 2021. On Monday, a popular video game developer decided to pull content featuring the MMA fighter. The Irish athlete has featured in multiple video games, including voice-acting a character bearing his likeness in additional downloadable content in the Hitman series. Mr McGregor’s character featured as a target for the player-controlled assassin in the game. IO Interactive, the Danish developer and publisher of Hitman, said in a statement: “In light of the recent court ruling regarding Conor McGregor, IO Interactive has made the decision to cease its collaboration with the athlete, effective immediately. “We take this matter very seriously and cannot ignore its implications. “Consequently, we will begin removing all content featuring Mr McGregor from our storefronts starting today.” Last Friday, the High Court jury awarded damages amounting to 248,603.60 euros (around £206,000) to Ms Hand. Mr McGregor made no comment as he left court but later posted on social media that he intended to appeal against the decision.

Fulham Midfielder Reed on the Draw Against Arsenal: "Everyone Put in a Great Shift, It Was a Tough Battle"The case has sent shockwaves through the local community and raised concerns about the integrity of public servants and educators. The court found that the public officials abused their positions of power to facilitate the illegal production and distribution of the health supplement, which had not been approved by the relevant authorities for sale to the public. The teacher, who was involved in promoting and selling the product, was found guilty of aiding and abetting the criminal activities.

As the temperatures continue to drop, it becomes essential to prepare for the colder weather ahead. Ensuring that your home is properly insulated and equipped with a reliable heating system is crucial to staying warm and comfortable during the winter months. Additionally, stocking up on essentials such as blankets, gloves, hats, and scarves will help protect you from the biting chill of the season.Saquon Barkley is the NFL's version of Shohei Ohtani: AnalysisDespite the setbacks in the latest round of discussions, all parties involved have expressed a commitment to continue working towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict. President Zelensky has stated that he remains open to further dialogue with his international partners and is hopeful that a solution can still be found through diplomatic means. The United States and France have also reiterated their support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, pledging to stand by the country in its efforts to defend itself against external threats.

The altercation that led to the fatal choking began when the former Marine, who had recently returned from active duty, approached the African American man, accusing him of loitering in a public space. What started as a verbal confrontation quickly escalated into a physical struggle, with the Marine ultimately placing his hands around the man's throat in a deadly chokehold.One of the key misunderstandings about the concept of "Trump 2.0" is the assumption that this successor will mimic every aspect of Donald Trump's political style. Professor Ouyang emphasized that while there may be similarities in approach or rhetoric, it is crucial to recognize that any potential successor will have their own unique characteristics and strategies. Drawing direct parallels without considering individual differences can lead to inaccurate assessments of emerging political figures.