The New Indian Express Chennai - November 23, 2024

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November 23, 2024

FOREX RESERVES TANK $18 BILLION, RUPEE SLIPS

INDIA's foreign exchange (forex) reserves have seen the sharpest weekly dip on record, losing $17.76 billion for the week ended November 15 as the dollar continued to rally leading to immense pressure on the rupee. Which forced the Reserve Bank of India to sell the greenback to stem the slide.

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Vessel collides with sub, 2 missing

TWO fishermen were reported missing after their fishing vessel collided with an Indian Navy submarine about 70 nautical miles off the Goa coast.

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No proof of Modi link to Nijjar plot, clarifies Canada

Trudeau's security advisor trashes report that claimed Indian PM was in the loop

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Anna varsity drops move to hire faculty on daily-wage basis

ANNA University on Friday issued a statement that their circular dated November 20 regarding the appointment of temporary teaching and non-teaching staff on a daily-wage basis through an outsourcing agency was issued inadvertently.

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Hub to tackle health challenges due to climate effect

THE state is set to establish 'One Health and Climate Hub' under the Health Department to address region-specific challenges such as rising temperature, increased vector-borne diseases, biodiversity loss, antimicrobial resistance and coastal vulnerability, in the context of climate change, according to a GO issued by Health Secretary Supriya Sahu on Friday.

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Fake certificate: Med admission of 3 cancelled

The selection committee under the Directorate of Medical Education has cancelled the admission of three students who had submitted forged certificates and joined MBBS under the Non-Resident Indian (NRI) quota.

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24 holidays for banks, TN govt offices in 2025

THE Tamil Nadu government on Friday declared 24 public holidays during the year 2025 under the Negotiable Instruments Act for the state government offices and all commercial banks, including cooperative banks in the state.

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Chennai-based firm at the centre of German fintech 'skandal'

A recent order issued by the Enforcement Directorate's adjudication authority in Chennai has brought out a TN firm's crucial link to the scandal that led to Germany's biggest Fintech firm 'Wirecard' becoming insolvent after an expose by London-based Financial Times.

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Rain helps dams get 30% more water than last year

Seven of 90 reservoirs at maximum capacity; Mettur water level at 76,045 mcft compared to 26,702 mcft during the same time last year

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Father, cousin arrested for assaulting minor girl

A 45-year-old man has been arrested by the Tiruvottiyur All Women Police for sexually assaulting his 13-year-old daughter.

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Survey for eviction near Velachery lake stopped

HUNDREDS of residents from Jaganathapuram in Velachery staged a protest as officials from the Water Resources Department and Greater Chennai Corporation arrived on Friday to conduct a biometric survey to remove alleged encroachments on the Velachery lake.

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BMS stages protest, demands filling of 60,000 TNEB posts

CHENNAI: Bharathiya Mazdoor Sangh staged a protest on Friday, demanding the immediate filling of over 60,000 vacancies in TNEB.

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Fishers resist heritage park fearing threat to livelihood

Semmencherry residents say the site has three drinking water wells

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Workshop on industrial safety held in Kanchi

A workshop titled 'Safety in work at height' was organised by the Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health at Hyundai Motor India Limited, Irungattukottai in Kancheepuram for professionals working in safety and maintenance department from industries located in Kancheepuram, Chengalpet and Tiruvallur districts.

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Tungsten row: MP writes to PM, says firm's past is dubious

OBJECTING to the auction of the tungsten mining block to a private limited company in Nayakkarpatti, Virudhunagar MP Manickam Tagore raised the issue with PM Narendra Modi.

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CM asks DMK MPs to raise TN's issues in Parl forcefully

THE ruling DMK, during the meeting of the party MPs, has resolved to raise various pressing issues of the state and the country in the scheduled parliament session, set to commence on Monday.

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NAT'L FISHERIES POLICY, DEMARCATED ROUTES FOR SHIPS MUST

Look back with a sense of pride, as an Indian, over our achievements, but I shuddered at the stock of issues our brethren fishermen face.

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CPM WANTS PROBE INTO TNEB'S 'ROLE' IN ADANI SCAM

THE CPM, one of the allies of the ruling DMK, has urged the state government to order a thorough investigation into the alleged bribery involving Adani Group, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) and other entities.

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Study and adopt draft POSH rules, court tells govt

OBSERVING that the state government has not yet notified the rules for the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (PoSH Act), the Madurai Bench of the Madras HC directed the government to scrutinise and adopt the model draft rules submitted by the State Women Commission for the Act, after making suitable changes if needed.

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Seeman describes meeting with Rajini as courtesy call

NAAM Tamilar Katchi (NTK) leader Seeman, who held a meeting with actor Rajinikanth on Thursday, told reporters on Friday that it was just a courtesy call and they both discussed various political issues, including the actor's perspective about the 'system being wrong'.

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CM opens TIDEL Park in Pattabiram, gives space allocation order to 2 firms

₹330-cr facility expected to create as many as 6,000 new jobs in IT and ITES sectors in state

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Stop forceful eviction of people from Inam lands

MAY 17 Movement leader Thirumurugan Gandhi and representatives of associations for those who live on Inam lands on Friday urged the HR and CE department and the Waqf Board to stop forceful eviction of those who are residing in Inam lands and those who are doing agriculture on such lands.

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Non-bailable warrant against ex-IPS officer

The Saidapet Metropolitan Magistrate court on Friday issued a non-bailable warrant against former IPS officer S Murugan in a case where he is accused of sexually harassing a woman IPS-rank officer between 2017 and 2018.

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NCMC cards to be available in 41 stations

AGS Transact Technologies Limited, one of the leading providers of integrated omnichannel payment solutions in India, providing digital and cash-based solutions to banks and corporate clients, extended deployment of 'Ongo Ride', an instant national common mobility card (NCMC) solution across 41 Chennai Metro stations.

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Govt schoolteacher suspended for forcing students to massage feet

The suspension follows a viral video and an investigation by school education department

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Tiruchendur temple elephant, which killed 2 men, returns to normal state of behaviour

THE Tiruchendur Murugan temple elephant Deivanai, which had trampled its mahout and his relative to death on Monday, has returned to its normal state of behaviour, and is being observed round-the-clock by the forest and animal husbandry officials.

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Madras HC calls for action to prevent student clashes

THE Madras High Court on Friday directed the higher education secretary to be a party in the case of the alleged death of a Presidency College student in a group clash in October.

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Private firm staff tries to rob bank after losing money in online rummy

IN a bid to recover the money lost while playing online rummy, a 45-year-old private firm employee earning ₹1 lakh a month tried to break into a bank at Red Hills and steal money. However, as he cut open the grill gate with a hacksaw blade, the alarm went off and he was nabbed.

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Man held for swindling ₹85 lakh in fake medical admission scam

A 42-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly swindling ₹85 lakh under the pretext of securing medical college admissions.

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Bhovi scam: Woman contractor ends life, deputy SP booked

A 35-year-old woman contractor, who used to supply materials to beneficiaries under an employment scheme of the Karnataka Bhovi Development Corporation, ended her life on Friday after she was questioned on Thursday by CID sleuths, probing the alleged misappropriation of funds in the corporation.

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SC defers hearing on Udhaya's plea to club FIRs

THE Supreme Court on Friday once again deferred the hearing to February 2025, on Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's plea seeking to club multiple FIRs lodged against him over his controversial remarks on Sanatan Dharma.

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Woman assaulted by cops tells SHRC that she's being threatened by them

A 40-year-old woman from Kovilpatti broke down during a State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) hearing, alleging that three police personnel from Thoothukudi district were threatening her to withdraw the petition filed against them for assaulting her and her family members in a case.

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AIADMK cadres fight over poor LS poll show at review meet in Nellai

SUPPORTERS of AIADMK's Tirunelveli district secretary Thachai Ganesaraja and deputy propaganda secretary 'Popular' Muthiah attacked each other during a review meeting in the presence of former minister SP Velumani at a private marriage hall here on Friday.

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Kerala forms judicial panel to resolve Munambam issue

COMING out with an exhaustive plan to address the vexed Munambam waqf land row, the state government has decided to appoint a judicial commission led by former acting chief justice of Kerala High Court Justice CN Ramachandran, to resolve the current issue.

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Naidu: Will act on US's Adani chargesheet report

ANDHRA PRADESH Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday said the state government has the \"chargesheet reports\" filed in the US related to the alleged bribery scam involving the previous YSRCP government and the Adani Group, and promised to act on the irregularities.

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Prison inmate tries to kill self upset over shifting of block

A 31-year-old inmate at the Tiruchy central prison attempted to take his own life soon after being transferred to another block allegedly after sexually harassing other inmates.

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LAND WARANGAL AIRPORT PROJECT WITHOUT DELAY

EVER since its formation, Telangana has broadly been on an upward development curve-albeit with a few bumps along the way.

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REDISCOVERING THE ESSENCE OF HUMANITY

India has had several masters who could coalesce disparate views and heal the soul. As hatred sweeps across the world, it's time for a renaissance in such thinking

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STICKINESS OF SHAME IN THE U.S. AND INDIA

Waves of joy and gloating or fear and loathing are sweeping America every day, depending upon one's political allegiance, as president-elect Donald Trump announces bizarre appointments for his government.

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RBI KEEPING THE RUPEE STABLE USEFUL IN SHORT RUN, DIFFICULT IN LONG

THE Indian rupee weakened to an all-time low of 84.50 against the US dollar on Thursday, driven by foreign fund outflows, escalating geopolitical tensions and expectations of sharper rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve.

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Direct entry of specialists in Army soon

IN a major organisational change, the Indian Army plans to induct specialists into the force through various schemes under the Territorial Army and permanent and short-service commission entry.

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From tribal art to a bit of Kashmir in PM's gift to Brazil, Guyana & Nigeria

WITH his each foreign visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi not only carries India's diplomatic agenda but also its rich heritage.

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BJP to focus on Centre's schemes, outreach drive in Bihar assembly polls

Single focus

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Changes to Preamble underwent due judicial reviews, says SC

THE Supreme Court on Friday reserved its verdict on a batch of pleas challenging the inclusion of the words \"socialist\" and \"secular\" in the Preamble to the Constitution.

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Poll results to set tone for Oppn strategy in House

Adani indictment, Manipur violence & Waqf Bill to heat up winter session

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'Language should not be barrier': Tributes to ANR

SHARING memories of his father and noted filmmaker Akkineni Nageswara Rao, widely known as ANR, Telugu superstar Nagarjuna on Friday said that ANR's belief that language should not be a barrier was ahead of its time.

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SC stays disqualification of six HP House secys

THE Supreme Court on Friday stayed the disqualification process of six chief parliamentary secretaries (CPS) of Himachal Pradesh appointed by the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led government last year.

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Last rites of 9 victims amid tight security

THE last rites of nine Meiteis, including three women and an equal number of children killed in three separate incidents in Jiribam district of Manipur recently, were performed on Friday after the bodies were brought from Assam's Silchar Medical College and Hospital.

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In a 1st, radio collar put on elephant in Bandhavgarh

IN a first in Madhya Pradesh, a wild elephant, which accidentally trampled a man to death in Shahdol district in March, has been radio collared before being freed into the forests again.

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Omar: Cong not part of govt, House resolution on Art 370 not diluted

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said the Congress is not a part of his government and that it could be the grand old party's compulsion to seek to dilute the Assembly resolution on Article 370.

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Believe it or not! 'Dead' man comes alive only to die again after 12 hours

Raj tragedy

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9 held in Assam for attack on Royal Bengal tigress

NINE people have been arrested for attacking a Royal Bengal Tigress with stones and sticks, almost blinding it.

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3 women among 10 Maoists killed in Bastar gun battle

TEN Maoists, three of them women, were gunned down in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Friday.

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JMM to keep vigil on winning candidates, BJP confident of victory

A day ahead of poll results, JMM candidates on Friday circulated Chief Minister Hemant Soren's 'head massage' family pictures on social media and took solace from a relaxed countenance of their leader.

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Maha prep to keep flock together

ALL hands on deck, political adversaries in Maharashtra—the ruling Maha Yuti and opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi—are readying for all sorts of exigencies that the Assembly results could throw up on Saturday.

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Rich Make a 'Poor' $250 bn Per Year By 2035 Offer

The latest draft text on New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) published during COP29 climate talks on Friday, for the first time, included the quantum of climate finance that rich nations are willing to commit, which is $250 billion per year by 2035.

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UN reports fierce fighting in south Lebanon

ISRAELI troops fought fierce battles with Hezbollah fighters on Friday in different areas in south Lebanon, including a coastal town that is home to the headquarters of United Nations peacekeeping force.

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Imran Khan's trouble began after Saudi visit, says wife

IMRAN Khan's wife Bushra Bibi has said the now jailed former prime minister's troubles began following a trip to Saudi Arabia, her remarks triggering a row on Friday for apparently criticising a friendly country.

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Controlled explosion near US Embassy in UK

UK police said on Friday officers had carried out a controlled explosion after \"a suspicious package\" was found outside the US embassy in London.

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Trump picks loyalist Pam Bondi for AG after Matt Gaetz withdraws

US President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday he will nominate former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to lead the Justice Department, turning to a longtime ally after his first choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew his name from consideration amid scrutiny over sex trafficking allegations.

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Ukraine parliament shut amid attack threat

Kyiv sees increased risk of Russian strikes on government buildings in coming days; NATO-Ukraine meet next week

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PAG picks majority stake in Manjushree Technopark

PAG, a Hong Kong-based alternative investment firm, has reportedly bought a majority stake in Bengaluru-based rigid plastic packaging player Manjushree Technopack from US private equity firm Advent International, according to foreign media reports.

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Consumer durables makers to see growth

DRIVEN by easy financing options and premiumisation drivers will boost the revenue of consumer durables manufacturers 11-12% this fiscal, continuing the healthy run after a strong 13% growth last fiscal, says a report.

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Mkt sees biggest single-day gain in 5 months

Market experts attribute the rally to expectations of BJP-led Mahayuti victory in Maharashtra assembly election

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Bitcoin nears $100k mark; 60% increase since US election day

THERE has been a surge in market confidence since the US Election Day, and now Bitcoin inches closer to $100,000 mark.

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Pvt sector performs better on new biz gains, higher exports; sees record hiring

NEW business gains and higher exports helped the private sector to perform better in November, leading to the composite purchasing managers index rising in the month to 59.5, a flash survey has showed amid rising inflation pressures.

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IPO-bound Zepto bags $350 mn from domestic investors

QUICK commerce start-up Zepto has raised $350 million in its latest round, which included investments from Indian HNIs, family offices, and leading financial institutions at a flat valuation of $5 billion.

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NTPC Green IPO subscribed 2.39 times on final day bid

THE initial public offer (IPO) of state-run NTPC Green Energy was subscribed 2.39 times on final day of the subscription period, with the retail investor portion being booked 3.35 times.

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Binny Bansal steps down from PhonePe Board

FLIPKART'S co-founder Binny Bansal has stepped down from PhonePe board, the payments company announced on Friday.

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BUMRAH CASTS SPELL ON OZ

Stand-in captain's inspiring show (4/17) puts India in command on Day 1 after early collapse

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Rhythm & blues: Satwik-Chirag on song, Lakshya eliminated

IN their first assignment since the Paris Olympics, ace doubles duo of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy seems to be taking a fresh approach. The Indian duo is operating with a free mind at the moment and that seems to be paying dividends. On Friday, they recorded their third straight win in the ongoing China Masters, thereby ensuring a spot in the semifinals of the BWF Super 750 tournament.

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Asia Cup qualifiers: Qatar beat India

QATAR beat India 69-53 in the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers (Window 2) event held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai on Friday.

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Gukesh seeking right moves to reach the promised land

N a normal December afternoon in the city in 2023, D Gukesh was feeling the weight of the world on his young shoulders.

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Love in action: The heart of Sai Baba's mission of service

VENKAT and Deepa Rani of Addanki village in Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, walked out of the Sri Sathya Sai General Hospital in May 2009, joyfully holding their newborn, Sai Teja.

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BABA'S VISION IS TO REACH MORE PEOPLE, GEOGRAPHIES

The mission of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba began taking shape in the early 1950s.

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ACTING IS THE MOST DIFFICULT JOB

A MASTER OF SILENCES AND A CRAFTSMAN PAR EXCELLENCE, MANOJ BAJPAYEE, SPEAKING AT IFFI'S 'MASTERING THE UNSEEN' SESSION, UNVEILED HIS CRAFT, SHARED HIS STRUGGLES, AND REFLECTED ON HIS ENDURING LOVE AFFAIR WITH CINEMA

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Protect your paw pal

AVENDER, vanilla, chamomile, citrus, cranberry, and whatnot.

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Restoring balance with chiropractic care

When we think of chiropractic care, the first thing that often comes to mind is someone lying on a table while their spine cracks and pops.

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BABY STEPS WITH NEMALINE MYOPATHY

A young parent's excitement knows no bounds to see their toddlers crawl, but what if the toddler's movements are weaker, slower than expected.

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FASCINATING SUBVERSION OF GOOD VS EVIL TALE

WICKED Part 1 captures the rebellious nature of the youth of today. But with the universally twisted notion of the wise and the wicked.

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The visuals sparkle, the storytelling pales

IRANGAL Moondru begins with a storyboard of events that substantiate the existence of chaos theory in life, providing ground for what is to follow.

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A bland rom-com devoid of ambition and direction

MAKKU Thozhil Romance begins with a sequence where Ashok Selvan's character Uma Shankar delivers an Oscar acceptance speech, and he takes in applause from Brad Pitt, Christopher Nolan, Steven Spielberg, and more.

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