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Mysterious White Lung Syndrome Spreads Globally, Cases Reported Worldwide

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Mysterious White Lung Syndrome Spreads Globally, Cases Reported Worldwide

The mysterious pneumonia is fast-striking children.

An outbreak of a new strain of bacterial pneumonia, dubbed White Lung Syndrome, is affecting children in China, Denmark, the United States, and the Netherlands. The illness primarily affects children between the ages of three and eight years old.

According to The Metro, ‘White lung syndrome pneumonia’ – nicknamed due to how the lung damage shows up on scans – is caused by mycoplasma pneumoniae, a bacterial infection that many antibiotics cannot fight.

The mysterious pneumonia cases in children are reaching ‘epidemic levels’ in Denmark, with chilling similarities to the beginnings of the coronavirus. The Netherlands also reported a worrying increase in children with pneumonia, and Sweden is being affected as well.

Also Read | What Is White Lung Syndrome? A Mysterious Pneumonia Outbreak, Similar To China’s

The disease is transmitted via coughing, sneezing, talking, singing, and breathing, carried by minuscule respiratory droplets.

Several regions in Ohio have also been affected by the enigmatic outbreak, marking it as the initial location in the United States to document cases of the illness, particularly with a notably elevated rate of children requiring hospitalization.

According to a report by US News & World Report, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that they have been in communication with China and indicated that the recent surge in respiratory illnesses in the country is not attributed to a novel pathogen.

“What we know as of right now, today, what’s happening in China is that they are seeing an increase in some of their respiratory illnesses; they’re seeing them in the northern part of their country; they’re seeing an uptick in their pediatric population,” CDC Director Mandy Cohen told a House subcommittee. 

“What we do know as of, again, as of today, is that we do not believe this is a new or novel pathogen. We believe this is all existing, meaning COVID, flu, RSV, and mycoplasma. But they are seeing an upsurgence.”

What is White Lung Syndrome?

White Lung Syndrome is a severe form of pneumonia that can cause lung scarring and discoloration. The exact cause of the illness is still unknown, but it is believed to be caused by a combination of bacterial, viral, and environmental factors.

Symptoms

Symptoms of White Lung Syndrome include:

Fever
Cough
Shortness of breath
Chest pain
Fatigue

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Ari Roland Band set to Jazz Up the ‘Int’l Jazz Festival’ with soulful tunes

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With roots deeply embedded in the vibrant streets of New York City, Roland’s band, thriving for almost four decades, discovers fresh inspiration in the rich cultural tapestry of India.

Published Date – 04:38 PM, Fri – 1 December 23


Ari Roland Band set to Jazz Up the ‘Int’l Jazz Festival’ with soulful tunes


Hyderabad: Returning to India for performances is always a delightful experience, says US-based Jazz maestro Ari Roland. With a history deeply intertwined with the vibrant streets of New York City, the band, celebrating almost four decades together, now finds inspiration in the cultural kaleidoscope of India.

Talking on the sidelines of the ‘International Jazz Festival’ being hosted by the US Consulate at Sattva Knowledge City on Saturday, the famous double bass player of the Ari Roland Jazz Quartet highlights parallels between jazz and Indian music, emphasizing improvisation, rhythmic qualities, and storytelling elements. He narrates the band’s approach to balancing contemporary jazz with the global rise of pop music, providing a unique perspective on musical evolution.

Ari Roland, who started playing at the age of 12 in the jazz mecca of New York, lived in India as a child and considers the country a second home. “Jazz is about having different influences. Performing jazz in India is an ideal fit because jazz, much like the country, embraces a mix of socio-cultural identities. I visited Hyderabad as a child with my family, and it’s an incredible and inspiring place,” he said.

With a musical journey spanning 37 years, the remaining members of the Jazz quartet based in New York include saxophonists Chris Byers and Zaid Nasser, along with drummer Keith Ballam. The band style is closely aligned with bebop, a jazz genre that surfaced around 1942. Despite its complexity, the music mirrors raw, passionate blues often heard from countryside musicians.
Highlighting the diverse influences that shape jazz, Roland advises young individuals interested in delving into the genre to familiarize themselves with legendary jazz musicians like Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, and Billie Holiday.

While traditional jazz offers a solid foundation, exploring contemporary jazz allows individuals to discover what resonates with them personally, he says adding, “It’s crucial to follow one’s heart and play with utmost sincerity, regardless of specific styles or eras.”

Discussing the challenges of adapting performances to connect with diverse international audiences, Roland, who performed at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Hyderabad in 2017, highlights the beauty of music in its imperfections. He emphasizes that it goes beyond notes and rhythm, focusing on expressing inner feelings. Roland also expresses a keen interest in collaborating with local musicians in the city for future albums.

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Hyderabad housing market soars, registers highest price surge among top Indian cities-Telangana Today

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The report predicts a further strengthening of the housing market by the end of 2023, driven by an anticipated surge during the festive season.

Published Date – 04:35 PM, Fri – 1 December 23


Hyderabad housing market soars, registers highest price surge among top Indian cities


Hyderabad: The real estate market in Hyderabad witnessed a remarkable upswing, experiencing 19 per cent year-on-year increase in housing prices during the third quarter of 2023.
This surge was reported in the CREDAI – Colliers – Liases Foras Housing Price-Tracker Report for Q3 2023, reflecting a robust and steady housing demand alongside stable interest rates.
The report highlighted that major cities across India, including Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi NCR, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Pune, observed significant rises in housing prices, with Hyderabad and Bengaluru at the forefront of this upward trend.

The burgeoning housing market in Hyderabad has been attributed to unwavering buyer sentiment, stable lending rates, and positive market synergies. The report predicts a further strengthening of the housing market by the end of 2023, driven by an anticipated surge during the festive season.

Hyderabad emerged as the leader among the top eight cities in India, marking the highest surge in housing prices. Central Hyderabad, an established sub-market, recently witnessed premium property launches, consequently resulting in a notable increase in overall property prices.”The imminent development of Metro Phase 2 and the Airport metro line promises to enhance the city’s residential landscape by connecting major office hubs to the airport, which is likely to catalyze future residential developments” the report stated.

The report also shed light on increased sales and a surge in new property launches in cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Delhi NCR, and Mumbai, with a focus on the mid and luxury segments.

Despite the mid-segment accounting for the largest share of unsold units, there was a 1 per cent quarterly drop in unsold inventory, indicating favorable market dynamics as of September 2023.

Badal Yagnik, Chief Executive Officer at Colliers, India, highlighted the competitive and flourishing housing market in India’s top cities. He noted the strong surge in prices in Hyderabad and Bengaluru, attributing it to robust homebuyer sentiments and positive market fundamentals.

Pan India residential prices Q3 2023 (in Rs per sft)

City Average Price Q3 2023 QoQ change YoY change
Hyderabad 11,040 5% 19%
Bengaluru 9,471 9% 18%

Pune 9,014 6% 12%
Delhi NCR 8,655 0% 12%

Kolkata 7,406 1% 12%
Ahmedabad 6,613 2% 9%

Chennai 7,712 1% 7%

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"Making Efforts To…": Navy Chief On Indians On Death Row In Qatar

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'Making Efforts To...': Navy Chief On Indians On Death Row In Qatar

An appeal has already been filed against the death sentence in Qatar (File)

New Delhi:

Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar on Friday said the government is putting all-out efforts to bring back eight former naval personnel from Qatar, who were handed death sentences by a Qatari court.

“We are working closely to ensure that their interests are looked after,” Admiral Kumar said at a media briefing.

“The government of India is putting all-out efforts to ensure they are brought back,” he said.

The Indian nationals were on October 26 given death sentence by Qatar’s Court of First Instance. India described the ruling as “deeply” shocking and vowed to explore all legal options in the case.

An appeal has already been filed against the death sentence and a higher court in Qatar has already admitted the plea.

The appeal has been filed by the legal team of the detained Indian nationals.

The Indian nationals, who worked with private company Al Dahra, were arrested in August last year reportedly in an alleged case of espionage.

Neither the Qatari authorities nor New Delhi made the charges against the Indian nationals public.

In its reaction to the ruling by the Qatari court, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) last month said that it is attaching “high importance” to this case and is exploring all legal options.

The charges were filed against the eight Indian navy veterans on March 25 and they were tried under Qatari law.

All of the former Navy officers had “unblemished stints” of up to 20 years in the Indian Navy and had held important positions, including that of instructors in the force, former military officials had said. 

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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PM Modi Proposes To Host COP33 Climate Summit In India In 2028

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PM Suggests 2028 COP In India, Announces Green Credit Scheme

PM Narendra Modi calls for cutting global carbon emissions

New Delhi:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today called on all nations to work together to cut global emissions drastically. At the COP28 Summit in Dubai, PM Modi today said India’s emissions are very low compared to other nations whose population is much less.

“India’s population is 17 per cent of the global population, but in global carbon emissions India is only at 4 per cent. We are moving fast in achieving the NDC targets. In fact, we reached our non-fossil fuel targets nine years before the deadline,” PM Modi said, referring to the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), a climate action plan to cut emissions and adapt to climate impacts.

“We do not have much time to correct the mistakes of the last century,” PM Modi said, and asked every nation to work sincerely to meet their NDC targets.

The Conference of Parties (COP) is a decision-making that reviews the implementation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

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Young Telangana mountaineer Yaswanth Naik conquers Mount Kosciuszko, aims for Everest next

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Bhukya Yaswanth Naik, a 20-year-old mountaineer hailing from a humble background in the district, continues to etch his mark in the world of mountaineering.

Updated On – 04:20 PM, Fri – 1 December 23


Young Telangana mountaineer Yaswanth Naik conquers Mount Kosciuszko, aims for Everest next


Mahabubabad: Bhukya Yaswanth Naik (20), a young mountaineer from a poor tribal family in the district, has achieved yet another milestone in his mountaineering journey by scaling Mount Kosciuszko, the highest peak in Australia, on December 1.

This achievement marks his third conquest the challenge to summit the seven highest peaks across seven continents. Naik’s relentless pursuit of conquering formidable summits commenced with the triumphant ascents of Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa, followed by Mount Elbrus in Europe.

His recent triumph on Mount Kosciuszko adds another feather in his cap. Sharing his aspirations, Naik expressed his aim to conquer Mount Everest. Undeterred by challenges, he strives to etch his name as the youngest mountaineer from the tribal community to achieve this feat.

Having already set foot at the Mount Everest base camp in June this year, Naik is now determined. Hailing from the Bhukya Thanda of the remote Marripeda mandal, Naik’s background as the son of farmers, Bhukya Rammurthi Naik and Jyoti, reflects humble beginnings.

As he sets his sights on Mount Everest, Naik sought support from philanthropists to fulfil his dream. “I thank all those who supported me in the past and am appealing to others to realise my dreams by extending financial help,” he appealed.

Rachakonda police commissioner DS Chauhan wished Yashwant to accomplish many more such feats and bring fame to the country and the state when the latter met him in June this year

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At least 36 Palestinians martyred in resumed Israeli attacks

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The following is the latest updates on resumed fighting in Gaza Strip: 

Hamas says Israel, US responsible for truce expiration:

Hamas top official Osama Hamdan said the “responsibility for not extending the ceasefire lies with the Zionist regime and the United States”.

He said the Palestinian resistance was seriously looking for a ceasefire and is still pursuing it.

Gaza death toll in few hours rises to 36:

The heath ministry spokesperson in Gaza Ashraf al-Qudra confirmed that the death toll had risen to 32 Palestinians. 

Qudra said the dead included ten people killed in al-Maghazi in central Gaza, nine in Rafah in the South, and five in Gaza City in the north – hours after the truce ended at 7 a.m. local time (0500 GMT) .
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Another journalist martyred in Gaza:

Palestinian sources announced the martyrdom of “Abdullah Darwish”, a photographer and reporter of the “Al-Aqsa” satellite channel after the resumption attacks by the Zionist regime on the Gaza Strip. So far, as many as 71 reporters have been killed in the Israeli regime airstrikes.
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Six killed in Rafah strike, as explosions heard across Gaza:

In the resumed airstrikes by the Zionist regime on different areas of Gaza, 6 people were martyred and dozens were injured.

Israeli regime airstrikes have hit southern Gaza, including the community of Abassan east of the town of Khan Younis, Hamas officials say. Another strike hit a home northwest of Gaza City.

Loud, continuous explosions are heard coming from the Gaza Strip, and black smoke billows from the territory.

The Gaza health ministry says three people have been killed in Israeli air raids in Rafah, in the Strip’s south.

Israeli military says resumed fighting in Gaza 

The Israeli regime army has issued a statement saying that it has resumed its military campaign in the Gaza Strip, claiming that Hamas violated the truce by firing into occupied territory.

International mediators, including Qatar, Egypt and the US, were on Friday pushing for another extension of the Gaza truce ahead of its expiration at 7am local time (05:00 GMT), Al Jazeera reported. 

With no extension announced by the deadline, there were reports of gunfire and explosions in the north of the Gaza Strip, while the Zionist regime’s military said it had intercepted a rocket from Gaza.

An AFP journalist reported Israeli airstrikes, artillery fire seen in Gaza City the Zionist regime media said.

Photos on social media claim to show a recent strike, 

Meanwhile, Lebanese Al-Mayadeen network reported fighting between the Palestinian resistance fighters and the Zionist regime military in the northwest of Gaza.

Fierce clashes were going on between the Resistance fighters and the occupying Israeli forces in the northwest of Gaza, Al-Mayadeen said.

According to the report, Resistance fighters confronted the tanks of the Zionist regime in that area. 

The temporary ceasefire between Hamas and the Zionist regime ended today as deadline passed.

The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, launched an operation against the Zionist Israeli regime on October 7 in response to more than seven decades of occupation of Palestine and nearly two decades of blockade of Gaza and imprisonment and torture of thousands of Palestinians. It killed more than 1,200 Zionists soldiers and settlers and took more than 220 of them to the enclave as prisoners. 

In retaliation to Hamas’s operation, which was called the al-Aqsa Storm operation, the Zionist regime launched heavy attacks against Gaza and put the enclave under total siege. 

More than 15,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Zionist regime’s attacks, while tens of thousands of others have been injured.

MNA

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Poland beat Iran at 2023 World Women's Handball Championship

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Poland beat Iran 35-15 in Group E of the competition at the Jyske Bank Boxen in Herning, Denmark.

Fatemeh Merikh, who had previously shined at the 2022 IHF Women’s Youth World Championship, where she finished between the top 10 scorers, had an excellent game, with six goals, leading the Asian side and secured the hummel Player of the Match award.

Poland threw off the 2023 IHF Women’s World Championship in style, but will face Japan and Germany in the next two matches, pivotal moments in their journey at Denmark/Norway/Sweden 2023, with those matches probably deciding how many points will Arne Senstad’s side take into the next phase.

Iran lost their seventh match in eight tries at the IHF Women’s World Championship, with their chances of progression to the main round suffering a big blow, as they will face Germany and Japan in the next matches, being clear underdogs in each of these.

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Bihar Teacher Abducted, Forced To Marry Kidnapper's Daughter At Gunpoint

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Bihar Teacher Abducted, Forced To Marry Kidnapper's Daughter At Gunpoint

According to the police, the kidnapping took place in Bihar’s Vaishali district.

Patna:

Gautam Kumar had recently cleared the Bihar Public Service Commission exam to become a teacher. On Wednesday, three to four people arrived at his school and forcibly took him away. Within 24 hours, he was forced to marry the daughter of one of the kidnappers at gunpoint. 

Mr Kumar’s whirlwind journey from being a bachelor to entering an unplanned wedlock is the latest addition to Bihar’s history of ‘Pakadwa Vivah’ or groom kidnapping, a phenomenon wherein unmarried men are forced to marry with a gun pointed at their heads. 

According to the police, the kidnapping took place in Bihar’s Vaishali district where Mr Kumar is a newly appointed teacher at Utkramit Madhya Vidyalaya in Patepur’s Repura. Following the incident, Mr Kumar’s family protested by blocking a road on Wednesday night before the police initiated a search operation to locate the missing teacher.

Mr Kumar’s family pinned the blame on a man named Rajesh Rai. They have accused mr Rai’s family of forcibly taking Mr Kumar away and marrying him to Mr Rai’s daughter Chandni. 

Mr Kumar, who refused to accept the marriage proposal, was also subjected to physical violence. Mr Kumar underscored a recent Patna High Court judgment that annulled a ten-year-old forced marriage between a Nawada Armyman and a Lakhisarai woman, police said.

According to the police, an FIR has been registered in connection with the case and an investigation has been launched to take further action against the kidnappers. 

‘Pakadwa Vivah’ is not uncommon in Bihar. Last year, a veterinarian, called in to check on a sick animal, was kidnapped by three people and forcibly married in Begusarai. A few years ago, a similar incident involving an engineer in Bihar made national headlines. Then 29-year-old Vinod Kumar, a junior manager at Bokaro Steel Plant was thrashed and forced to wed a woman in Pandarak area in Patna.

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Hyderabad: Kalasagaram Annual festival continues to thrill music enthusiasts on its seventh day

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Sikkil Gurucharan’s concert is a blend of classicism and innovation. Gurucharan was featured as part of Kalasagaram’s 56th Annual festival.

Published Date – 04:07 PM, Fri – 1 December 23


Hyderabad: Kalasagaram Annual festival continues to thrill music enthusiasts on its seventh day


Hyderabad: Carnatic music over the years has undergone tremendous change and the contemporary artistes have common traits and their music are seemingly unlimited creative and physical energy, intense concentration, brilliance, lack of inhibition, great temperament. They try unique ways to hold the audience for three hours. Sikkil Gurucharan has all these traits and is seen as a complete musician.

Sikkil Gurucharan’s concert is a blend of classicism and innovation. Gurucharan was featured as part of Kalasagaram’s 56th Annual festival. Gurucharan was accompanies on the violin by young Kamala Kiran, Serthalai Ananthakrishnan on Mridangam and Srinvasa Gopalan on Morsing.

Sikkil started the concert with a Ghana Pancha raga varna composed by Late Vinjamuri Varadaraja Iyengar. It had ragas Nata, Gowla, Arabhi, Varali and Sri. A well composed varna. This varna was followed by Malahari and Gurucharan chose to sing the famour Geetham “Lambodara Lakumikara”. A good swara prasthara took the audience to ruptures.

Next item was Vandanamu Raghu Nandana in Sahana of Thyagaraja which was well rendered. Gurucharan took Panthuvarali raga elaboration which was well structured and many sangathis were unique. Ennaganu Rama Bhajana was chosen and line “Ramachiluka nokata penchi” was taken for neraval before embarking into swara prasthara.

Ananda Natana Prakasam, a Muthuswami Dhikshithar on a deity of Chidambaram in Kedaram was neatly rendered bringing the beauty of the composition. Next item was Mayamma in Ahiri of Shyama Sastri equally beautiful and then an RTP/Krithi in Natabhairavi. An elaborate Natabhairavi and thanam was well structured. For Pallavi, Sri Valli Devasenapathe was chosen in Adhi Thalam.

After detailed kalpanaswaram, Gurucharan finished by singing the krithi Sri Valli Devasenapathe. Young Kamala Kiran and the persussionists lent excellent support and elevated the concert. Ananthakrishnan and Srinivasagopalan’s thani was brilliant.

With few tailenders the concert ended giving a fulfillment to the audience. Overall, an outstanding concert where the listeners can remember for days to come.