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Mint
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Samay Raina, Apoorva Mukhija reunite post India's Got Latent row: ‘Mujhe jana pad gaya tha Assam, Delhi'; netizens react
Comedians Samay Raina and 'The Rebel Kid' Apoorva Mukhija reunited for a skincare ad, making fans go crazy over their reunion after India's Got Latent controversy involving Ranveer Allahbadia. Samay conveys subtly that he had to go to Assam and Delhi, apparently giving a reference to his appearances before Guwahati police and Supreme Court in different cases. 'Yaar humare last meeting ke baad mujhe toh STD hi ho gaya tha (I got an STD after our last meeting),' quips Samay. Apoorva instantly tells him, 'PTSD hota hai woh (That's PTSD),' to which he replies, 'Nahi nahi, mujhe STD hi hua tha – Sun Transmitted Disease." He added, 'Woh jana pad gaya tha na Assam, Gujarat, Delhi – skin damage ho gayi thi (Had to travel to Assam, Gujarat and Delhi, you see – my skin got damaged).' One of the users said, 'Samay ka sahi upyog koi samay se seekhe', another stated, 'mat kar lala mat kar'. 'Kaafi crazy hogya ye 😂😂😂', 'We need more of you both 😭☝🏻' 'This ad is more entertaining than most bollywood movies' 'OGs are back' were some other comments made. Samay has been accused of mocking individuals with disabilities, including those affected by Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and blindness. The Supreme Court raised concerns over the videos and termed them "disturbing". Around February 10, podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia posed a highly controversial question to a contestant, asking whether they would rather watch their parents have sex for life or join in once to end it. That remark, along with panelists including Apoorva Mukhija, Samay Raina, Ashish Chanchlani, and Jaspreet Singh, sparked outrage and led to police complaints and FIRs under obscenity charges. He announced his upcoming tour 'Samay Raina is Still Alive and Unfiltered'. Besides the poster, he posted a city-wise schedule of his tour. Samay Raina's India tour is set to commence on August 15 in Bengaluru and will conclude on October 5 in Delhi.


Glasgow Times
25-07-2025
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow team raise over £3000 for Spinal Muscular Atrophy UK
Staff at Hays Travel in Glasgow raised funds through a charity raffle in support of Spinal Muscular Atrophy UK, inspired by customers Tony and Carrie Pearson, whose daughter, Grayce, was diagnosed with the condition at 14 months old. The raffle featured more than 30 prizes donated by local businesses, including afternoon tea experiences, restaurant vouchers, and beauty treatments. Read more: Glasgow children in police custody offered confidential support from Childline It generated £1,549.99, which was then matched by the Hays Travel Foundation, bringing the total to £3,099.98. Carrie Pearson said: "We are so grateful to the team at Hays Travel Gordon Street for all their help and support to fundraise for SMA UK and to highlight the need for newborn screening in the UK. "The work they have done to help means that so many families will benefit. "The staff have got to know us and our daughter Grayce so well and have made her feel special every time they see her. "They really do go above and beyond. "When she's older, we will tell her all about the hard work Hays Travel has done. "Again, thank you for the support—you guys are amazing." Read more: Sir Alex Ferguson takes on new role as ambassador for Glasgow-based charity SMA UK supports individuals and families affected by spinal muscular atrophy, working to improve access to care and reduce barriers to full participation in society. Ricky Doyle, branch manager at Hays Travel Glasgow, said: "The Pearson family are customers who spend all their spare time campaigning for Spinal Muscular Atrophy to be screened at birth. "Their daughter Grayce is a joy to be around, and after meeting them, we were really keen to help them raise as much money and awareness as possible."


The Hindu
23-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Genetic screening emerging as key to better IVF success rates, say Kolkata experts
As World IVF Day (July 25) approaches, fertility experts in Kolkata say there is an urgent need to integrate genetic screening into mainstream fertility care to improve chances of healthy babies and avoid failed pregnancies. Emili Banerjee, Genetic Counsellor at Genome – The Fertility Centre in Kolkata said that the procedure of Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) to select embryos without abnormalities for implantation can have better assurance of a successful pregnancy and has better chances of a healthy baby. She emphasied on how genetic testing can be beneficial 'not only for those who are seeking IVF due to infertility, but also patients who have had recurrent pregnancy failures.' Genome held a session on on July 23, on how to 'Decode Infertility with Genetics' where doctors and clinicians spoke at length about how advanced genetic screening is transforming the success rates of IVF and identifying the underlying causes of unexplained infertility. There was an emphasis on how genetic screening has been of exceptional service to patients who had no hope of bearing a healthy child due to being carriers of serious inherited conditions. Some of them have genetic issues in their extended families which lead to failed pregnancies, but couples remain unaware of it for years. 'It is not obligatory for couples with genetic problems to seek sperm or egg donation, to opt for adoption or to refrain from marriage or childbearing entirely,' Genome Director of Clinical Service, Dr. Sanjay Das Gupta said, 'PGT helps to determine if the baby would be born with inherited disorders such as Thalassemia or Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) before the pregnancy even occurs.' As a medical expert in the field of IVF, Dr Das Gupta suggested that when a couple is not able to conceive through natural conjugal relationship, but both the partners are healthy and have no apparent issues with their reproductive systems, there can be underlying genetic issues that can lead to unsuccessful pregnancies. That is why in such cases, genetic screening can help bring about positive change. An integrated, team-based strategy can optimize the outcomes of assisted reproductive technology and guide patients to make informed reproductive decisions. The session conveyed how genetic screening is not rare or optional but rather a keystone in modern fertility care.


Hans India
21-07-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Cyberabad Commissioner backs ‘Run for SMA 2025' drive
Hyderabad: Cyberabad Police Commissioner Avinash Mohanty, alongside Joint Commissioner Traffic Dr Gajarao Bhupal, has unveiled the official poster for the 'Run for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)' and extended his support to this vital public health awareness initiative. Avinash Mohanty emphasised that while SMA treatment is important, prevention through awareness and early screening is even more critical. Commending the SCSC Health Forum for organising the 'Run for SMA', he noted that such initiatives are vital, especially given the high cost of treatment. He stated that collective efforts like these reflect a commitment to positive change. Srilakshmi Nalam, Co-founder and Trustee of Cure SMA India, announced that the Cure SMA Foundation of India, a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting families affected by Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), is organising the third edition of Run for SMA – 2025 on Sunday, 10 August at Gachibowli Stadium. Srilakshmi stressed the necessity for collaboration among medical professionals, research bodies, corporations, and the government to create a sustainable ecosystem for rare disease families in India. While treatment options have recently become available in India, their extremely high cost renders them inaccessible to most. Hence, she added, awareness and prevention, particularly through genetic carrier screening, are crucial to reducing the disease burden in future generations. 'Run for SMA' forms part of the global SMA Awareness Month, observed in August. The run includes timed and non-timed running categories – 21K, 10K, 5K, and a 5K non-timed event – with attractive cash prizes for winners in various categories. Dr Radha Rama Devi, Senior Geneticist and Paediatrician at Rainbow Children's Hospital, Dr Giriraj Chandak, former Chief Scientist at CSIR–CCMB, Naved Alam Khan, CEO, Society for Cyberabad Security Council, and Cure SMA India trustees Srilakshmi and Archana, along with other representatives, were present at the event.


The Hindu
20-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Third edition of ‘Run for SMA' to be held on August 10 at Gachibowli Stadium
The third edition of Run for SMA will be organised by the Cure SMA Foundation of India at Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad on August 10. The event is part of the global Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Awareness Month observed in August. A press conference announcing the event was held at the Cyberabad Commissioner's office, with Commissioner of Police Avinash Mohanty unveiling the poster and extending his support to the awareness initiative. He said that while SMA treatment is important, prevention through awareness and early screening is even more critical. He appreciated the SCSC Health Forum for organising the event and noted that such efforts are essential, especially since treatment is expensive. Srilakshmi Nalam, Co-founder and Trustee of Cure SMA India, said there is a need for collaboration between doctors, research bodies, companies and the government to build a support system for families.