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Chatbot that helps you skip hospital queues among Vijay’s new tech initiatives for healthcare system in Tamil Nadu | India News

Chatbot that helps you skip hospital queues among Vijay’s new tech initiatives for healthcare system in Tamil Nadu | India News

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4 min readChennaiJul 14, 2026 10:44 PM IST Tamil Nadu on Tuesday unveiled two parallel initiatives that together signalled a shift in how the state intends to strengthen its public healthcare system — one seeking to mobilise private philanthropy for government hospitals and the other attempting to digitise patients’ first point of contact with the public health system. Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay launched the Tamil Nadu Health Foundation’s online portal, Nalam TN, a platform designed to channel donations from companies, alumni of government medical colleges, philanthropists and ordinary citizens into government hospitals. Alongside it, Health Minister K G Arunraj announced the rollout of “Nalam AI”, a WhatsApp-based service that will allow patients to generate outpatient (OP) tickets, book appointments in select departments and receive prescriptions and laboratory reports digitally. The two initiatives address different layers of the same system: one seeks additional financial resources beyond the state budget, while the other attempts to simplify patient movement through government hospitals. Nalam TN portal Unlike conventional donation drives directed at individual hospitals, the Nalam TN portal …

Pune rains: Warkaris urged to skip travel to Alandi for 'palkhi' ceremony

Pune rains: Warkaris urged to skip travel to Alandi for 'palkhi' ceremony

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Trustees of the Shri Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Sansthan on Tuesday appealed to devotees to avoid travelling to Alandi in Pune district for the annual ceremony scheduled on July 8 due to severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall. The trustees requested devotees to join the procession at a later halt once weather conditions improve. They said the departure ceremony will be held with only a limited number of participants as a precautionary measure. The decision was taken during a meeting of the trustees after reviewing the flood situation in Alandi, where the Indrayani river has crossed the danger mark following continuous rainfall across Maharashtra. Authorities shift people to safer locations Every year, lakhs of devotees participate in the annual pilgrimage from Alandi and Dehu to Lord Vitthal’s temple in Pandharpur town of Solapur district ahead of Ashadhi Ekadashi. However, the ongoing flood situation has severely affected arrangements this year. On Monday, devotees staying on temple premises and accommodation facilities in Alandi were shifted to safer locations after the water level of the Indrayani river increased. Authorities also …

Why did James Taylor skip Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding? Report reveals details

Why did James Taylor skip Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding? Report reveals details

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While hundreds of celebrity guests gathered for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding, one famous name was noticeably absent, James Taylor. James Taylor didn’t attend the Taylor Swift’s wedding. (Instagram/ @jamestaylor_com) He did not attend Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding, even though he was invited. During his annual Independence Day weekend show with his All-Star Band at the Koussevitzky Music Shed at Tanglewood in Lenox, Massachusetts, Taylor told the crowd he had received an invite but didn’t go. “You know, Kim and I were invited to a wedding at Madison Square Garden tonight,” Taylor, 78, said, referring to Swift and Kelce’s star-studded wedding, according to The Berkshire Eagle. He then wished the newlyweds well, hoping for “happiness and smooth sailing.” Why he skipped the big day? According to the Parade, the performance at Tanglewood is an annual event for Taylor and his band, which seems to be the reason he turned down Swift’s invite instead of attending the wedding in New York City. Taylor and Swift share a special connection, as Swift once revealed …

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds skip Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding amid reported rift

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds skip Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding amid reported rift

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Many speculations were doing the rounds about whether Taylor Swift’s former best friend, actor Blake Lively, would attend her wedding with American footballer Travis Kelce. Now, with the wedding festivities over, People has reported that Blake Lively and her husband, actor Ryan Reynolds, were not among the many guests at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s star-studded wedding. Blake Lively didn’t attend Taylor Swift’s wedding. Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds skip Taylor’s wedding Taylor and Travis organised their wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Friday, July 3. While the venue saw tight security with utmost privacy maintained, it has been reported that Blake and Reynolds did not make it to the celebration. On Juy 2, they were spotted by TMZ with their family in Lake Placid, New York. At Lake Placid, their daughter Betty, 6, competed in a horse show. Their other daughters, James, 11, and Inez, 9, along with their son Olin, 3, were also seen with them. The report also states that the actor couple were not part of Swift …

Harmanpreet, Fatima skip handshake at toss

Harmanpreet, Fatima skip handshake at toss

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4 min readUpdated: Jun 14, 2026 06:48 PM IST India captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana did not shake hands at the toss in their Women’s T20 World Cup clash at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday. The captains did not shake hands at the toss for the second straight ICC tournament meeting between the arch-rivals, following a similar instance during the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup match at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo last October. India won the toss and opted to bat first. “We will bat first. I think it’s a very good pitch to bat on, so we just thought let’s bat and set a decent total on the board. (Does winning a World Cup give them confidence?) Well, I think we all are very excited. The last World Cup definitely has given us a lot of confidence, and we just want to carry that confidence to this World Cup. (Have you been pleased with the build-up?) Yes, definitely. We have plugged a lot of areas and now it’s only …

Watch Or Skip Preity Mukhundhan’s Action-Packed Thriller?

Watch Or Skip Preity Mukhundhan’s Action-Packed Thriller?

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Blast: Watch Or Skip ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Tamil film Blast, starring Preity Mukhundhan, Arjun, Abhirami, John Kokken, and Arjun Chidambaram, is directed by debutant Subash K. Raj. Made on a modest budget of 18 crore, the film grossed 24.78 crore worldwide in just six days, translating to an estimated 1 crore net collection. According to Koimoi’s ROI metric, this gives the film a return on investment of 16.66%, making it a successful venture at the box office. However, if you’re still on the fence about whether to catch this action entertainer in theaters, don’t worry. We’re here to help you decide with this article. Plot Of Blast Let’s start with the protagonist, Nila, played by Preity Mukhundhan. A skilled karate practitioner, Nila was taught by her father, Rajaraman, played by Arjun, a karate instructor who instilled in her the belief that she should always stand up for others, even strangers. Following his principles, she uses her martial arts skills to protect the vulnerable and take on those who abuse their power. However, …

‘Special exam for students who skip paper on Eid’: DU tells court after Muslim student’s plea

‘Special exam for students who skip paper on Eid’: DU tells court after Muslim student’s plea

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The Delhi University on Tuesday informed the Delhi High Court that it would conduct a special examination after July 4 for students belonging to the minority community who wish to observe Eid al-Adha on May 28 and choose not to appear for the examination scheduled by the law faculty on that date. Delhi University offers alternative exam date for students celebrating Eid. (File Photo) The submission was made by the varsity’s lawyer Mohinder Rupal before a bench of Justice Jasmeet Singh, in a petition filed by a 4th semester Muslim student of the Faculty of Law against the university’s May 25 notification to conduct examinations on May 28. Eid exams will be held after July 4 Advocate Rupal added that those students who wish to give the exam later can communicate this to the law faculty’s dean. Taking the statement on record, the court disposed of a petition. “Mr Rupal on instructions state that those students belonging to minority community or those who wish to particpate in the [Eid al-Adha] on May 28, 2026 may …

Kamal Haasan explains why we must conserve energy amid West Asia conflict: ‘Shastri ji asked citizens to skip one meal’

Kamal Haasan explains why we must conserve energy amid West Asia conflict: ‘Shastri ji asked citizens to skip one meal’

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Tamil star and Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan made a video on Friday explaining why it was important to conserve energy in India amid the West Asia conflict between the US-Israel and Iran. Talking about the sacrifices India made in the 1960s, the actor-politician noted that PM Narendra Modi’s directive was comparatively feasible. Kamal Haasan urged Indian citizens to do their bit for the nation. (AFP) Kamal Haasan urges Indians to conserve energy Kamal posted a video on his Instagram on Friday, captioning it, “India has overcome wars, shortages, and global crises before – through unity and shared sacrifice. This moment calls for the same national spirit again.” He began his video by stating that he was deeply concerned amid the conflict, saying, “Today, I speak to you as an Indian deeply concerned by the impact of the Iran war. Oil prices are rising, sea trade routes are blocked, the energy that powers our kitchen and homes, fertilises and nourishes our fields and crops, fuel that drives our industries and vehicles, all have gotten more …

NEET UG Re-exam 2026: When will admit cards be released? Can students skip re-test? FAQs answered

NEET UG Re-exam 2026: When will admit cards be released? Can students skip re-test? FAQs answered

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The original NEET UG 2026 exam, conducted on May 3, was cancelled following the paper leak controversy that triggered nationwide outrage and a CBI investigation. The National Testing Agency (NTA) will now conduct the NEET UG 2026 re-examination on June 21 in offline pen-and-paper mode. However, the re-NEET 2026 has created much confusion among aspirants. Here are FAQs to clarify all doubts surrounding the re-examination: Also Read | I asked ChatGPT what will change when NEET goes digital from next year Is re-NEET 2026 confirmed? Yes, the NTA has officially confirmed the cancellation of the May 3 exam and announced the full schedule for the NEET UG 2026 re-test exam for 21 June. Is re-NEET on 21 June? Yes. The NEET UG 2026 re-test exam is officially confirmed for Sunday, 21 June 2026. The NTA has extended the duration by 15 minutes, totalling 195 minutes, to facilitate formalities, such as signing attendance sheets and other procedures. The exam, which was scheduled from 2 pm to 5 PM, will now continue till 5:15 PM. Do I …

Watch Or Skip This Experimental Malayalam Thriller On Netflix?

Watch Or Skip This Experimental Malayalam Thriller On Netflix?

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Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil: Watch Or Skip ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Malayalam thrillers have built a strong reputation for delivering unique storytelling and unpredictable twists. The latest film, Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil, tries to follow the same path. The film, starring Kunchacko Boban, Dileesh Pothan, and Sajin Gopu in prominent roles, recently arrived on Netflix and has already sparked curiosity among audiences seeking something different. Mixing psychological drama, dark comedy, and thriller elements, the movie tries to offer an unusual cinematic experience. But does it actually succeed in keeping viewers engaged, or does its experimental approach become too confusing, and is it worth your time? Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil Plot Sethu, played by Kunchacko Boban, is a pushover who rarely stands up for himself. He works at a public health center, where his official designation is “office assistant,” but the doctor treats him more like a maidservant. Sethu lives with his older brother Madhu, played by Dileesh Pothan, who is bedridden. In his younger days, Madhu used to be somewhat of a thug. He also suffers …