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  • Andhra Pradesh in India claims the first bird flu death in four years: A 2-year-old who eats raw chicken dies.

    Andhra Pradesh in India claims the first bird flu death in four years: A 2-year-old who eats raw chicken dies.

    A two-year-old child in Narasaraopet, Palnadu district, died from the H5N1 virus, also known as bird flu, prompting the Andhra Pradesh government to order fever checks throughout the state.

    According to WHO records tracked from 2003 onwards following the worldwide pandemic, this is the second instance of H5N1 in India and the second fatality from the virus. An 11-year-old kid receiving treatment at AIIMS in 2021 was the first case to result in death.

    The girl passed away on March 16 at AIIMS Mangalagiri while receiving treatment for avian flu symptoms. On February 27, when her mother was cooking, she requested a piece of raw chicken, which she chewed on, according to her father, who alerted officials. She had diarrhea and a high temperature two days later. On March 4, she was admitted to AIIMS. On March 7, swab samples from the throat and nose were collected and sent for analysis based on the recommendations of medical professionals. Despite receiving therapy for almost two weeks, she passed away on March 16. According to a health department official, “the NIV, Pune, and ICMR have confirmed that the death was due to the H5N1 virus.”

    What is H5N1?

    The influenza virus known as H5N1 is known to cause serious respiratory illnesses in birds, but it can also infect people on occasion. Although the virus is currently difficult for humans to contract, when it occurs, the fatality rate may reach 60%. In contrast, even the most virulent strains of COVID-19 had a death rate of about 3%.

    Have there been cases in humans before?

    During a poultry outbreak in Hong Kong in 1997, the first reports of H5N1 infections in humans were made. While some cases have been documented from Africa, the Americas, and Europe, the majority of human cases have come from Asia. The majority of these occurrences have involved individuals who had close contact with infected birds.

    What about prevention?

    Although the government has ruled out a bird flu outbreak, medical personnel in all districts have been instructed to begin screening patients who visit hospitals and health centers for fever and other symptoms. In five poultry farms in Badampudi, Eluru district; Velpur and Kanur, West Godavari district; and Gampalagudem, NTR district, dozens of chickens reportedly perished from bird flu. As a precaution, government officials culled hundreds of chickens from these five farms as well as from neighboring farms.

    In an effort to curb the spread of avian flu, the central government has also produced rules, which have been distributed to collectors. The movement and feeding of animals has been restricted within a one-kilometer radius of the affected area, which has been designated as a red zone in accordance with these recommendations.

    Can it cause the next pandemic?

    It takes more than one instance to prove that an illness can start a pandemic. It is too early. Changes that could increase the pathogen’s transmissibility must be investigated. The Who is priority list of viruses with the potential to cause a pandemic does not include avian influenza.

    Is it safe to eat chicken?

    Indeed. The pathogen is eliminated and the chicken is safe to eat when cooked at high temperatures.

  • Will India’s medical equipment business be impacted by US tariffs? This is how to decipher the ripple effect.

    Will India’s medical equipment business be impacted by US tariffs? This is how to decipher the ripple effect.

    Since the US is their biggest market and would account for 31.3% of all exports in 2024, the Trump administration’s decision to exclude pharmaceuticals from the reciprocal tariffs has been a tremendous relief to Indian drug makers. However, there will probably be a big influence on the medical device industry, which is still one of the nation’s fastest-growing industries.

    How will the tariffs impact the medical device industry?

    First off, a 26% duty on Indian-imported medical items will represent a significant increase above earlier duties. Indian medical device tariffs have historically been close to nil, ranging from 0% to 6%. Additionally, this is greater than the tariffs that India has previously paid on medical devices imported from the United States, which have ranged from 0% to 7.5%, with the majority of them falling closer to 7.5%, according to Rajiv Nath, Forum Coordinator for the Association of Indian Medical Device Industry (AiMeD).

    Second, the value of India’s medical equipment exports was less than half that of its US imports. According to data submitted in Parliament, India imported medical products worth $1519 million and exported medical devices worth $714.3 million to the US.

    Third, it will leave the Indian sector and its rivals, like China, with very little margin. Imports from China are subject to a 34% tariff, which is eight percentage points more than that of India. “In some low-risk, high-volume consumables, India may appear to gain a slight price advantage over China, but the actual impact might not be substantial,” stated Himanshu Baid, Managing Director of Polymedicure.

    Fourth, the industry is worried that rivals would ship their goods via a third country, such the United Kingdom or the United Arab Emirates, that has lower duties.

    Fifth, there are still additional non-tariff obstacles preventing Indian goods from entering the market. “Non-tariff obstacles continue to be India’s biggest challenge, not tariffs per se. In terms of regulatory procedures, US exporters incur comparatively low expenses while entering India, while FDA approval charges in the US range from $9,280 to over $540,000, according to Baid.

    What does India export to the US?

    The most popular export to the United States is polyethylene bags. India’s top exports to the United States are MRI machines, ECG machines, endoscopes, and X-ray tubes, in addition to surgical knives, prosthetic joints, catheters, and eyeglass lenses. Some products, such as prosthetic joints and MRI machines, are surprisingly listed among the top imports and exports. Indian businesses are globally competitive in some products, and many nations have greater faith in Indian goods than in those made by our neighbors. However, in India, many hospitals opt to purchase well-known items instead of relatively new ones made by Indian companies since American corporations offer comparable pricing, according to Nath.

    What does India import from the US?

    Among these are mass spectrometers, MRI and CT scanners, artificial joints, gas analysis devices that track the body’s concentrations of gases like carbon dioxide and oxygen, and orthopaedic or fracture appliances. India has set a 7.5% tariff on the majority of the top ten products, 10% on gas analysis equipment, and 0% on chromatographs and mass spectrometers (expensive equipment used in medical laboratories).

    Why is the pharmaceutical industry exempt from the tariffs?

    47% of all generic medications given in the United States are supplied by Indian businesses. Additionally, India supplied more than half of the prescriptions for five of the ten most popular therapeutic areas: anti-ulcer medications, lipid-control medications, mental health medications, hypertension medications, and medications for diseases of the nervous system. According to IQVIA data, the US healthcare sector saved $219 billion in 2022 thanks to medications made by Indian firms.

  • WWE talents Dominik Mysterio and Liv Morgan sample Indian cuisine; Dominik overindulges in butter chicken.

    WWE talents Dominik Mysterio and Liv Morgan sample Indian cuisine; Dominik overindulges in butter chicken.

    Since the streaming service welcomed the entertainment firm on April 1, WWE has been sweeping the internet. Since then, WWE has increased its marketing efforts to inform the public that they can now see their favorite moments from both the past and present in one location. During the PR campaign, comedians Rohan Joshi and Aaditya Kulshreshth joined WWE superstars Dominik Mysterio and Liv Morgan on Netflix India’s YouTube page, where the wrestlers sample Indian food while responding to questions.

    Dominik Mysterio states up front that he would not answer any inquiries concerning his father, Rey, a well-known WWE wrestler. He talks about how a storyline in WWE when he was a child caused some people to wonder who his biological father was. The most bizarre thing I heard as a child, I believe, was that Eddie Guerrero was my father. I would get questions from teachers about how things were at home and whether I knew who my father was.

    In reference to one of WWE’s earlier plots, Dominik mentions a rivalry between his father Rey and WWE legend Eddie Guerrero over custody of Dominik.

    Morgan ate a lot of Indian food with the unmasked Mysterio, and he was so fond of butter chicken that he unintentionally swore with pleasure. However, Rohan calmed him down and remarked, “That is exactly the kind of honest review we want,” and he immediately apologized for his words. While enjoying chaat, garlic naan, and gulab jamun, the couple talked about their early years and their WWE careers.

    In her discussion of the development of the women’s division, current WWE tag-team champion Liv Morgan said that women were viewed as “eye candy” rather than real rivals when she was growing up. “When I started 10 years ago, we were on the verge of starting our women’s revolution, which was pretty much equal treatment to men, the same segments and screen time as them and more championships to fight for.”

    Dominik will attempt to defeat three other men for the Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania 41, while Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez will defend their tag team title.

    This weekend, April 19 and 20, WrestleMania will take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas and will be streamed live on Netflix. John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins vs. CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns will be the two main events at WWE’s 41th anniversary celebration of the legendary pay-per-view event.

  • Former K-pop artists of the second generation Idol is imprisoned for defrauding her ex-boyfriend and is unable to pay back millions.

    Former K-pop artists of the second generation Idol is imprisoned for defrauding her ex-boyfriend and is unable to pay back millions.

    Ah Reum, the former T-ara member who parted ways with the K-pop group just a year after debuting in 2012, reportedly borrowed around 37 million won from several people, along with her boyfriend, and then failed to repay them. A complaint was filed, followed by an investigation. On April 15, 2025, the Suwon District Court handed down a six-month prison sentence with a two-year probation, according to Chosun Biz. Reportedly, Ah Reum’s boyfriend, identified as ‘A,’ had been arrested and is facing fraud charges as well. In January, the former lead rapper of MBK Entertainment was also found guilty of child abuse.

    Former T-ara member found guilty of fraud

    According to the court’s filing, obtained by the K-media outlet, Ah Reum initially denied the charges but later admitted to acting alone during the investigation, despite earlier blaming her boyfriend and claiming that her accounts had been hacked. The fraud involved using personal circumstances as an excuse to borrow the money from several individuals, including fans, but the victims claimed that no repayments were made. As a result, Ah Reum was sentenced for her actions, but she will not serve prison time unless she reoffends. The controversial K-pop idol was also charged in a defamation case involving her ex-husband.

    What happened with T-ara’s Ah Reum?

    Ah Reum debuted in 2012 as a rapper, sub-vocalist, and the group’s maknae. However, just a year after, the group was suddenly mired in multiple controversies surrounding the members, and she left the group to debut with its subunit and then called it quits to pursue her solo career. Before the fraud charges, Ah Reum, in January 2025, was sentenced to 8 months of prison with 2 years of suspension after she was found guilty of verbally abusing her children in front of her ex-husband and others. She also lost a defamation battle, which involved her accusing someone of misconduct during an internet live streaming—someone related to her ex-boyfriend.

    She was also ordered to attend 40 hours of child abuse prevention lectures. “She admits to all the charges. She should be criticised for causing mental damage to the legal guardian of the victimised child,” the court ruling made in January stated. The former idol also has a troubled personal life. In 2019, she married a businessman, had two children, and later went through a divorce in 2023. She then remarried her boyfriend and had a third child, with reports now stating she is pregnant with her fourth child.

    In April 2024, it was reported that Lee Ah Reum had ended her relationship with her boyfriend amid a fraud scandal. She even accused her ex-husband of abusing and assaulting her and her kids, but the investigation found the idol’s former partner innocent, and he was cleared of all charges. Along with Ah Reum, her mother also received a four-month prison sentence with a year of probation for child abuse related to neglecting the grandchildren.

    T-ara is often referred to as a ‘cursed’ second-generation girl group due to its long history of bullying scandals. At one point, it was reported that Hwayoung, a member who joined later, had been bullied by the others. But over time, the narrative flipped dramatically as claims emerged suggesting that the T-ARA members were actually the ones mistreated and that Hwayoung had portrayed herself as a victim.

    But in November 2024, Ah Reum rolled out a handwritten note saying that though she is not interested in officially confirming anything, she still wanted to address a few things since she keeps receiving DMS. Ah Reum revealed how, right after debuting, the Twitter incident involving a member became hard for her to process. She went on to share how much she appreciated Hwayoung, who was kind and caring towards her. They had a close bond.

  • Triple-H talks about convincing John Cena to turn ‘heel’: ‘What if we pull the lever, that no one else could?’

    Triple-H talks about convincing John Cena to turn ‘heel’: ‘What if we pull the lever, that no one else could?’

    The biggest story of WrestleMania 41 is going to be John Cena vs Cody Rhodes for the WWE Championship. The veteran who held the company on his shoulders for more than a decade, going against not just the new champion but his replacement. Many have discussed the ‘why’ behind Cena betraying Rhodes; why would a superstar who has stayed true to his values all his career throw it all away in his last ride? WWE’s Chief Content Officer Paul Michael Levesque, better known as Triple H, shed some light on the decision in an interview and how the discussion progressed behind the scenes.

    Triple H discussed the situation when Cena returned to the WWE in an episode of the High Performance podcast. As John entered his last year, it was mentioned that he wanted to retire and that, although he would continue to work for the organization, his time as a performer in the ring would come to an end. We had a conversation, and John is the epitome of professionalism in this area. Even if he has his own opinions, he informed me he was willing to do whatever was asked of him.

    John informed me that he is prepared for anything if we want him to lose every match, win every match, or win the championship once more over the next ten to twelve months. Because you are protective of what you have built, it is a unique quality to find in a wrestler, especially at that level,” Triple H continued. It should come as no surprise that John has shown himself to be a very adaptable wrestler in the latter stages of his career. By taking part in stories that did not conclude with him at the top, he has helped to promote a lot of new talent.

    I approached John and asked him if we should pull the lever that no one else could, even though we could have played it safe. What if we made him turn around? He was shocked and referred to it as a daring move when we told him the reasoning behind his transformation into the villain, but he was game.

    John Cena takes a turn. What happened?

    In other words, nobody really believed that Cena would turn heel, hence nobody had any notion that he would. To be honest, Cena was enjoying his last stint as a babyface before choosing to leave the industry. After Jey Uso persevered and was given the chance to face any champion he wanted at WrestleMania, he was the final man to be eliminated from the Royal Rumble. Rhodes even came out to congratulate Cena on his victory when he secured a similar opportunity by winning the Elimination Chamber.

    The 16-time world champion shocked everyone by kicking Rhodes and standing next to The Rock, just when everyone assumed that Cena vs. Rhodes would be a bout between two performers who love and respect one another, with the former winning and finishing his tale. This gave the story a depth that no one felt was necessary, but in the end, it rescued the match and created measurable conflict.

     

    Cena will try to shatter one of the most enduring records in professional wrestling history when the two men square off in WrestleMania 41’s main event. For the first time ever, WrestleMania will be streamed live on Netflix and will take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on April 19 and 20.

  • Day 1 of Kesari 2 advance sales: Within hours of its premiere, Akshay Kumar’s movie makes Rs 12.65 lakh

    Day 1 of Kesari 2 advance sales: Within hours of its premiere, Akshay Kumar’s movie makes Rs 12.65 lakh

    Even before its premiere, Akshay Kumar’s eagerly awaited historical courtroom drama Kesari 2 is creating quite a stir. Will the movie, however, put a stop to the actor’s run of failures? The film’s makers began advance sales a few hours ago, and in the short time since, they have already made Rs 12.65 lakh. The film also has Ananya Panday and R Madhavan in important parts. Over the next three days, the movie will increase its opening figures.

    In just a few hours after its advance booking went live, Kesari Chapter 2 sold 4,034 tickets, bringing in Rs 12.65 lakh, according to the website Sacnilk. But if we also take block bookings into account, the movie made Rs 1.02 crore and sold 1,02,197 seats in the same time frame. For comparison, Sikandar earned Rs 10.08 crore and Chhaava made Rs 13.85 crore. Both contain block bookings, in which actors, producers, or other parties connected to them buy a sizable portion of the tickets for their own films.

    There are presently 1,969 performances of Kesari 2 nationwide. The movie made Rs 3.54 lakh in advance bookings in the NCR, where it has 265 showings, compared to Rs 1.48 lakh in Mumbai.The movie made Rs 54.37K in advance ticket sales in Punjab, and Bengaluru also contributed Rs 1.48 lakh.

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently gave Kesari 2 particular recognition, recalling the legacy of statesman and lawyer C. Sankaran Nair, whose life the movie is based on.During a special screening in Delhi, the film was hailed by prominent politicians, including Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj, Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, and Minister Anurag Thakur.

    Kesari 2 is a spiritual follow-up to Kesari (2019), which was both critically and financially successful, earning Rs 207.09 crore at the box office. It now wants to put a stop to Akshay’s difficult run at the box office. The actor’s previous leading parts in movies like Mission Raniganj, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Sarfira, Khel Khel Mein, and Sky Force did not do well at the box office.

  • After Shark Tank India fail, Gaurav Taneja scores a partnership with Rinku Singh for Beast Life: ‘God’s plan’

    After Shark Tank India fail, Gaurav Taneja scores a partnership with Rinku Singh for Beast Life: ‘God’s plan’

    YouTuber and businessman Gaurav Taneja aka Flying Beast, who pitched his brand Beast Life on Shark Tank India, could not score a deal on the show but now, months after the show, he has reportedly gotten a partnership with cricketer Rinku Singh. As per a report in Economic Times, Rinku has partnered with Gaurav’s company that sells protein powder. Beast Life is owned by Gaurav and his co-founder Raj and during their appearance on Shark Tank India, they valued their company at Rs 100 crore.

    Sharing a picture with Rinku on Instagram, Gaurav shared in the caption, “0 to 1 journey complete. Let’s build further together!! God’s Plan baby!!” Gaurav shared one picture with Rinku and Raj, and in the other photo, he zoomed in on Rinku’s bat which had a Beast Life logo on it.

    “Rinku embodies everything Beast Life stands for – discipline, performance, and authenticity,” said Gaurav in a statement. We are reaffirming our dedication to creating a brand that the Indian fitness community can genuinely trust with Rinku joining the Beast Life family. “Rinku’s belief in Beast Life goes beyond just a partnership,” Raj said in a statement. He wants to influence the direction of fitness in India and is in line with what we are creating. His backing really validates our mission. “The brand’s goal of bringing top-notch sports nutrition to India really caught my attention,” Rinku stated.

    Gaurav previously offered to give away 1% of his business for Rs 1 crore during his Shark Tank India debut. He got into a heated argument with Anupam Mittal when the creator of Shaadi.com asked him about his revenue from social media, which serves as his main platform for marketing and advertising. Anupam remarked, “If you can not disclose your income, we do not know what we are investing in, because that is your marketing channel,” after Gaurav declined to provide this information. When Anupam discovered that Gaurav had other business endeavors and intends to step back from Beast Life operations, he became even more disillusioned with him.

  • Meghan Markle talks candidly about childbirth and miscarriage: “You need to learn to let go of the thing you are so hopeful about.”

    Meghan Markle talks candidly about childbirth and miscarriage: “You need to learn to let go of the thing you are so hopeful about.”

    Although Meghan Markle is no stranger to the limelight, her most recent remarks are really moving. She talked candidly about coping with miscarriage in a recent episode of Confessions of a Female Founder.

    “I have talked about our miscarriage,” Meghan remarked. “And I think in some parallel way, when you have to learn to let go of something that you intend to love for a long time, something that you have so much promise and hope for, and to be able to be okay at a certain point to let it go.”

    The discussion also brought to light the tremendous pressure women face to continue at any costs. Meghan, who is now a mother of two, recognized the range of emotions that accompany childbirth. “Oh my god, being a mother is my favorite thing in the world. I adore it.” However, there are times when you say, “I just need a minute, I need a break,” but as soon as you enter the other room, I say, “Let me go through their pictures on my phone for eternity.”

    “I am so happy for my wife and fully support absolutely everything she is done and continues to do,” Prince Harry recently said in reference to Meghan. He was discussing the debut of Meghan’s brand, As Ever, with People magazine. “I am so proud,” he continues.

    Harry also appeared briefly in her Netflix documentary when he attended a luncheon celebrating Meghan’s business. Harry praised her, “You did a really great job,” and the two were spotted kissing briefly. I adore it.

    In May 2018, Meghan married Prince Harry, becoming the Duchess of Sussex. The couple has two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. She was last seen Netflix lifestyle series With Love, Meghan, which premiered on March 4, 2025. 

  • Jaat Box Office Collection Day 6: Despite a drop, Sunny Deol’s film crosses Rs 50 cr mark within a week

    Jaat Box Office Collection Day 6: Despite a drop, Sunny Deol’s film crosses Rs 50 cr mark within a week

    Day 6 Box Office Collection for Jaat: Directed by Gopichand Malineni, Sunny Deol’s most recent action-drama Jaat got off to a very strong start at the box office. However, the movie’s box office performance began to decline shortly after its first weekend. Jaat saw an almost 50% reduction in revenue on Monday (day 5), and the movie’s box office performance has continued to deteriorate on its sixth day. A Sacnilk report states that Jaat made Rs 6 crores on Tuesday. But in just one week, the movie has already surpassed the 50 crore milestone. It currently has a net India collection of Rs 53.50 crore.

    Pegged as the second-highest grosser of 2025 after Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava, Jaat is also Sunny Deol’s fourth-highest earning film as of now. The film’s gross India collection is Rs 56.15 crores. Worldwide, Jaat has earned Rs 63.75 crores, and overseas the film has collected Rs 7.6 crores. According to official figures, Jaat’s domestic GBOC is Rs 58.2.

    With 4843 showings across India, the movie’s overall occupancy on Tuesday was 19.55 percent. Jaipur had the highest occupancy rate at 45.75 percent with 207 shows. With 20 showings, the movie’s occupancy rate in Chennai was 39.33%.With 1397 showings, Delhi-NCR had a 25.75 percent occupancy rate, and Mumbai had a 15 percent occupancy rate with 701 showings. Bhopal had the lowest Jaat occupancy rate, at 8.50 percent with 103 performances.

    created by People Media Factory, Zee Studio, and Mythri Movie Makers under the direction of Gopichand Malineni. In addition, Jagapathi Babu, Regina Cassandra, Vineet Kumar Singh, Saiyami Kher, and Randeep Hooda have significant roles in Jaat. On April 10, the movie was released in theaters.

  • Why are ASHA employees in Kerala demonstrating? | Described

    Why are ASHA employees in Kerala demonstrating? | Described

    The current narrative:A portion of Kerala’s 26,125 Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) have been agitating day and night on the streets for more than two months, calling for improved compensation and retirement benefits. Even though the agitation received a lot of attention and was brought up in Parliament, the problems the ASHAs brought up have not been addressed.

    In Kerala, ASHAs receive a fixed incentive of ₹3,000 in addition to a monthly stipend of ₹7,000. They also receive extra incentives based on the region in which they operate (tribal belt, for instance). They must meet specific work-related requirements in order to get the full honorarium and bonuses. While the incentives are split 60/40 between the State and the Center, the State pays the honorarium.

    While the Union government has consistently provided ASHAs with incentives for a range of services from the scheme’s inception, the State government asserts that Kerala gives one of the highest honoraria to ASHAs. The ASHAs disputed Kerala Health Minister Veena George’s claim that nearly all of the State’s ASHAs receive between ₹10,000 and ₹13,000 per month, pointing out that in practice, they receive significantly less due to honorarium-related factors.