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Hans India
2 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
Minimally invasive procedure cures rare thyroid disorder without scars
Bengaluru: A 41-year-old woman Sudha (name changed), admitted to Aster Whitefield, underwent a complex and uncommon procedure where a rare form of retrosternal goitre (a thyroid swelling) was successfully treated using a combination of thyroid artery embolization (TAE) and Radiofrequency ablation (RFA). This minimally invasive approach helped the patient to get rid of the swelling that had extended deep into the chest and avoid a risky open surgery, thereby assuring her a speedy recovery. The patient, a Professor at a university, had been having trouble breathing when in a recumbent position, as well as palpable neck swelling. Although retrosternal goiters typically present in elderly individuals, predominantly women over 50, this case was exceptional due to the patient's young age and the remarkable extent of the goiter's growth, reaching as far as the aortic arch. The cause of multinodular goiters in younger women, may arise secondary to iodine deficiency, hereditary goiter syndromes, or prolonged stimulation by thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), although we couldn't establish cause in this patient.
Deccan Herald
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
Saroja Devi symbolised sartorial elegance, says tinsel town
Bengaluru: The weather had turned gloomy as the Kannada film industry mourned the loss of yet another actor whose immense contributions to Indian cinema is unforgettable. .B Saroja Devi was born in Bengaluru in 1938 and began her career as an actor with the Kannada movie 'Mahakavi Kalidasa' in 1955. .The Kannada film fraternity fondly remembered memories with the actor. .Actor Jaggesh recalled Saroja Devi sending him mangoes from her farm and helping her revive the lotus pond in her house. .When he once asked her how she handled so many movies, she said she would shoot for one movie from 9 am to 1 pm. After a small break, she would again shoot from 2 pm to 6 pm, with the final session from 7 pm to 12 am..'She had great popularity in Tamil Nadu. Even today, when someone walks stylishly, people associate it with Saroja Devi's walk,' he said..'Saroja Devi was someone who acted alongside all super stars of India. Especially her movies with MGR in Tamil and with Rajkumar in Kannada are unforgettable,' he shared. In 'Puttamalli' (1995), Malashri and Saroja Devi appeared on screen together. Malashri described the moment as 'a dream come true'. 'She was a real lady superstar. I used to be a big fan when I was young and would try all her dance movements and expressions,' she added. .The two then went on to become close friends. 'Sitting with her is always a learning experience. She would share about her experiences from shooting back in her days, about make-up, costumes, shooting timings… She would always talk about how having passion for cinema is important,' Malashri recalled. .'She had an aura. When she walked into the room, all eyes moved to her. Saroja Devi also had a unique walking style. Another thing I admired about her is that she had a new look in every movie'. .'Talking to her was like reminiscing about the history of south Indian film industry,' said senior journalist Pratibha Nandakumar, who wrote a biography of the actor for Sudha weekly, DH's sister publication. .'The kind of characters she played, the actors she acted with, the directors, production houses, it was an amazing experience to listen to her. She is the only one who has received Dr Rajkumar award in Karnataka, NTR award in Andhra Pradesh and MGR award in Tamil Nadu. This cannot be repeated,' she said. .'Nadodi Mannan' to 'Arasa Kattalai': The iconic MGR-Saroja Devi then decided to publish a book about Saroja Devi and again met her for close to a month to document the events after the initial publication in recalled a huge corridor-like walk-in wardrobe in the actor's house in Malleswaram..'All her saris with their matching petticoats and blouses were neatly hung. It was so orderly even after 20 years. Her room looked like it belonged to a queen. Her mother had always made sure she had all the luxuries,' Pratibha said. .While working with K V Anand for 'Maattrraan' (2012), Pratibha recalled the team was looking for an item for an auction scene, that could also come across as funny and could connect with the Tamil audience..'After a lot of thinking, Anand said let's have Saroja Devi kondai (hair bun). The Tamil people are very fond of Saroja Devi. Just imagine, people from Kannada, Tamil and Telugu, each one claiming her to be theirs. I find that very fascinating. You don't find that kind of stardom anymore,' she shared. .'She was a true legend. She was also intelligent about her finances and lived like a queen till the end,' Pratibha concluded. .Actor-politician Sumalatha Ambareesh, speaking to the media, said she will 'miss the affectionate attitude of Saroja Devi'..'She was undeniably a big star, but never carried the air of her popularity. She treated Ambareesh like her younger brother. Her genuine personality was truly inspirational,' she added. .Filmmaker Yogaraj Bhat said 'artistes never die'. He reflected on how their faces, voices and the many characters they played can still be seen on the screen and remain with us for eternity. 'That's the power of art,' he added.
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Business Standard
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Custodial torture cannot be considered police duty: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court recently ruled that police officers accused of custodial torture cannot be exonerated solely due to the absence of government sanction, reported Bar and Bench. Justice Kauser Edappagath made these remarks while hearing a revision petition filed by a woman named Sudha, who had previously worked as a housemaid. She was accused by her employers of stealing gold sovereigns and was subsequently taken to the police station, where she alleged she was subjected to custodial torture, the report added. She was beaten and tortured by police officers for over three hours before her employers admitted the missing gold had been found at home. Sudha later filed a private complaint before a Magistrate Court, which found enough grounds to proceed against both the employers and the police under various provisions of the IPC and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. However, a sessions court discharged all the accused—citing lack of prima facie evidence against the employers and absence of prior sanction to prosecute the police—prompting Sudha to challenge the decision in the High Court through a revision petition. Custodial torture not protected under CrPC The High Court noted that custodial torture cannot be considered part of the official duties of the police. Therefore, it should not be shielded by legal provisions requiring prior government sanction for prosecution. 'The act of custodial torture inflicted by a police officer without justification on an arrestee cannot be shielded under the protective mantle of Section 197 of CrPC,' the judgment stated. 'It can never be said that a police officer acts or purports to act in discharge of his official duty when he inflicts custodial torture on an arrestee.' Section 197 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) mandates prior government approval before prosecuting public servants for actions committed in the course of their official duties. 'Worst kind of violence' The court also noted that custodial torture represents a grave violation in any society governed by the rule of law. Highlighting the broader implications, the judgment stated: "The courts must not lose sight of the fact that custodial torture is perhaps one of the worst kinds of crime in a civilised society, governed by the rule of law and poses a serious threat to an orderly civilised society. Police excesses and the maltreatment of detainees/undertrial prisoners or suspects tarnish the image of any civilised nation and encourage the men in 'Khaki' to consider themselves to be above the law and sometimes even to become law unto themselves," as quoted by Bar and Bench. It further urged the court to deal with such in a realistic manner and with the sensitivity that they deserve. "Otherwise, the common man may lose faith in the judiciary itself," it noted. Normalisation of torture within police forces A recent study revealed that a significant proportion of police personnel in India view the use of physical force during interrogation as justified. According to the Status of Policing in India Report 2025 by Common Cause and Lokniti-CSDS, over half of police personnel surveyed believe it is important to use tough methods, including violence, to instil fear among criminals. Around 30 per cent justify the use of third-degree torture in serious cases. It also highlighted that 22 per cent of police personnel believe that killing 'dangerous criminals' is better than giving them a legal trial. Many officers surveyed held the view that methods such as beatings were effective in extracting confessions or maintaining order. The study also indicated that a considerable number of officers did not see the use of torture as a violation of human rights.
The Hindu
08-07-2025
- The Hindu
Madhapur Deputy State Tax Office in ACB net
A Deputy State Tax Officer posted in Madhapur was arrested by the sleuths of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹8,000. The accused official was identified as M. Sudha. The ACB said that the bribe was demanded for processing a GST registration application of the complainant's company. The bribe amount was recovered from her at the scene. The accused officer was arrested and sent to judicial remand. Further investigation into the case is under way. The ACB has appealed to people to report any demands for bribes by public servants by calling the toll-free number 1064. Citizens can also lodge complaints via WhatsApp on 9440446106 or through the ACB's social media handles. The identity of complainants will be kept confidential, it said.
Hans India
08-07-2025
- Hans India
Couple accused of Rs 10 cr chit fund fraud abscond
Bengaluru: A couple accused of defrauding over Rs 10 crore through a chit fund scheme have been missing for over a month, prompting victims to appeal directly to Dy CM D.K. Shivakumar and Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara for justice. The accused—Sudha and her husband Siddhachari—allegedly ran a chit fund business from their residence in Jaraganahalli, JP Nagar 6th Phase, for over 20 years. More than 300 people are believed to have invested sums ranging from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh with the couple, trusting them due to their long-standing presence in the community. However, over the past year, the couple reportedly began defaulting on payments, causing concern among depositors. On June 3, Sudha and Siddhachari allegedly fled with their two children, leaving investors in shock and financial distress. Victims subsequently filed a complaint at the Puttenahalli police station. According to preliminary investigations, the couple may have duped investors out of over Rs 10 crore. With no arrests or leads for more than four weeks, the victims have expressed frustration and urged senior ministers to intervene and expedite the search for the absconding duo. In a significant development, DCP (South) Lokesh B. Jagalsar has written to Bengaluru Police Commissioner B. Dayananda recommending that the case be handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for further probe.
