Her son died in 2013, LIC rejected all 5 insurance claims saying he hid diabetes; 12 years later, Mumbai mother wins Rs 61.5 lakh plus 9% interest payout

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Her son died in 2013, LIC rejected all 5 insurance claims saying he hid diabetes; 12 years later, Mumbai mother wins Rs 61.5 lakh plus 9% interest payout

The key issue in deciding the claims under the final two policies was the actual date on which LIC received the first premium. Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India has been ordered to pay Rs 60 lakh cumulatively after a woman’s claim was rejected following her son’s death. The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has … Read more

A fungus turns beetles into zombies and makes them die on flowers; scientists say the timing helps infect the next generation |

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A fungus turns beetles into zombies and makes them die on flowers; scientists say the timing helps infect the next generation |

A fungus infecting goldenrod soldier beetles can alter their behaviour before death and cause changes to their bodies afterwards. Researchers investigating Eryniopsis lampyridarum found infected Chauliognathus pensylvanicus beetles clamped their mandibles tightly onto flower heads shortly before dying. Between 15 and 22 hours after death, the fungus caused the beetles to raise their hardened forewings … Read more

A fungus turns beetles into zombies and makes them die on flowers; scientists say the timing helps infect the next generation |

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A fungus turns beetles into zombies and makes them die on flowers; scientists say the timing helps infect the next generation |

A fungus infecting goldenrod soldier beetles can alter their behaviour before death and cause changes to their bodies afterwards. Researchers investigating Eryniopsis lampyridarum found infected Chauliognathus pensylvanicus beetles clamped their mandibles tightly onto flower heads shortly before dying. Between 15 and 22 hours after death, the fungus caused the beetles to raise their hardened forewings … Read more

Bhotekoshi flood ‘serious signal’ of rising climate risks, says Nepal PM Shah urging global action

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Bhotekoshi flood ‘serious signal’ of rising climate risks, says Nepal PM Shah urging global action

Nepal PM Balen Shah, in the Parliament Nepal PM Balendra Shah on Wednesday described the catastrophic Bhotekoshi River flood of August 26 as a stark warning of escalating climate risks in the Himalayan region, urging the international community to share responsibility for tackling the growing impact of climate change.Addressing Parliament, Shah said experts had identified … Read more

Bhotekoshi flood ‘serious signal’ of rising climate risks, says Nepal PM Shah urging global action

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Bhotekoshi flood ‘serious signal’ of rising climate risks, says Nepal PM Shah urging global action

Nepal PM Balen Shah, in the Parliament Nepal PM Balendra Shah on Wednesday described the catastrophic Bhotekoshi River flood of August 26 as a stark warning of escalating climate risks in the Himalayan region, urging the international community to share responsibility for tackling the growing impact of climate change.Addressing Parliament, Shah said experts had identified … Read more

Canada fund buys 24% in tower firm for $1.3bn

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Canada fund buys 24% in tower firm for .3bn

Canada’s La Caisse (formerly CDPQ) has bought a 24% stake in Brookfield-backed Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust MUMBAI: Canada’s La Caisse (formerly CDPQ) has bought a 24% stake in Brookfield-backed Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust for about Rs 12,100 crore ($1.3 billion). Brookfield and its entities will remain the largest shareholder in the company with a 37% … Read more

Canada fund buys 24% in tower firm for $1.3bn

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Canada fund buys 24% in tower firm for .3bn

Canada’s La Caisse (formerly CDPQ) has bought a 24% stake in Brookfield-backed Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust MUMBAI: Canada’s La Caisse (formerly CDPQ) has bought a 24% stake in Brookfield-backed Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust for about Rs 12,100 crore ($1.3 billion). Brookfield and its entities will remain the largest shareholder in the company with a 37% … Read more

Tamarind isn’t just a cooking ingredient: 5 ways it can help make kitchen cleaning easier |

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Tamarind isn’t just a cooking ingredient: 5 ways it can help make kitchen cleaning easier |

Keeping the kitchen clean does not always require a shelf full of specialised cleaners. A small piece of tamarind in the pantry can also become a useful cleaning aid for certain everyday kitchen messes. Tamarind contains natural acids that can help loosen stubborn stains, food residue, and tarnish from some surfaces. Its slightly coarse pulp … Read more

Tamarind isn’t just a cooking ingredient: 5 ways it can help make kitchen cleaning easier |

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Tamarind isn’t just a cooking ingredient: 5 ways it can help make kitchen cleaning easier |

Keeping the kitchen clean does not always require a shelf full of specialised cleaners. A small piece of tamarind in the pantry can also become a useful cleaning aid for certain everyday kitchen messes. Tamarind contains natural acids that can help loosen stubborn stains, food residue, and tarnish from some surfaces. Its slightly coarse pulp … Read more

A California reservoir forecasting system could add enough usable water to save $100 million to $200 million a year without building a new reservoir, a study estimates

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A California reservoir forecasting system could add enough usable water to save 0 million to 0 million a year without building a new reservoir, a study estimates

Representative Image (AI-generated) California’s water problem is often framed around the need for more storage, new infrastructure and expensive construction. But a new study suggests that part of the answer may already be sitting behind the state’s existing dams. By using better weather and water forecasts to decide when reservoirs should release or retain water, … Read more