“Shots” of Positivism
A hero hairdresser saved a customer’s life after finding a lump on his head which was diagnosed as cancer days later.
Hairdresser Erinna Lindfield, was brushing Adam Shatford’s hair when she noticed a hard mole-sized lump under the sideburns by his left ear. On her advice Adam went to see a doctor.
Days later, he was diagnosed with stage three melanoma and doctors discovered more cancerous lumps on his forehead.
He was given the all clear last week after surgery to remove the lumps and lymph nodes, and has returned to the hairdressers to thank Ms Lindfield for saving his life.
1.12 lakh loan applications approved; Rs 37,412-cr loans sanctioned under ’59 minute scheme’
State-run banks have given in-principle approval to 1.12 lakh loan applications of micro, small and medium enterprises, totalling Rs 37,412 crore, under the ‘59 minutes’ loan scheme, launched by Prime Minister Modi last year
Minister of state for finance Shiv Pratap Shukla told the Lok Sabha that as of December 25, sanctions have been made in respect of 40,669 cases totalling loans of Rs 14,088.32 crore. Under the scheme, MSMEs registered under the GST are eligible for loan up to RS 1 crore in just 59 minutes through ‘psbloansin59minutes.com’ portal.
A man not only survives an accident but also regains vision
72-year-old Thane resident Praful Shah regained his vision in left eye after an accident that gave him multiple fractures, cuts and bruises.
Seven year old gets into Australian team; is co-captain too
Seven-year-old leg spinner, Archie Schiller got early Christmas gift this year. Australia have added Schiller to their squad as the 15th member of the team and he is also the co-captain. This was made possible by the Make-A-Wish Australia Foundation .
When Schiller was just three months old , it was discovered that he had faulty heart valves. Australian coach Langer said “Archie has been through tough times and has spent a lot of time on the hospital bed. The only way we could bring a smile on his face was this gift and its the very least we can do for him.
Petrol and Diesel prices fall
Petrol price in Delhi fell below the Rs 70-per-litre mark on Monday (24th Dec) for the first time after January and recorded the lowest level in 2018 at Rs 69.86 per litre.
In Kolkata and Mumbai, petrol prices already hit the lowest level of 2018 earlier in the month and on Monday, they declined further to Rs 71.96 and Rs 75.48, respectively, against the previous price Rs 72.16 and Rs 75.69 per litre.
The decline in domestic fuel prices comes amid the recent fall in global crude oil prices.
As per the country’s dynamic pricing mechanism, the domestic fuel prices depend upon international fuel prices on a 15-day average and the value of the rupee.
Superstar Autowalla drives woman to hospital’s first floor
An auto-rickshaw driver drove up the ramp to the first floor of maternity ward of a government hospital after the patient was denied stretcher.
The patient was a woman who had delivered a baby at her home. The ambulance help line had not worked so the family had hired an auto. Both the mother and baby are doing well. The Block Medical officer is not amused 🙂
Women get Wealthier
There is an increase of 9% in number of female billionaires globally, in last one year. This has been confirmed in a report by Price Water Cooper House and Investment company UBS. It also said that females are much better than men in terms of saving and investment.
Kapil Sharma sets an example on his wedding day
Kapil donated all the excess food from his wedding to an NGO, Feeding India, which distributes it to the lesser-privileged people in Jalandhar, Amritsar, and the nearby cities.
Ankit Kawatra, Founder of Feeding India said “Mr. Kapil is setting an example for others to follow by donating excess food from his big day! This will surely create a much-needed awareness for the cause and will motivate others to follow suit. The thought of Feeding India was born in a wedding, and seeing Kapil donate all extra food to people instead of letting it go to waste is heartening. I am pleased to see him that the person who makes the India country smile and laugh took this opportunity to make others in need smile too. Respect. I hope Kapil’s act wakes up the country to not waste food and donate extra from weddings.”
In an effort to reduce the number of accidents on Agra-Lucknow Expressway, especially during the foggy season, Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) is all set to offer free tea and espresso coffee to drivers at night within a few days. The decision was taken after observing that majority of the accidents on the expressway took place between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. as drivers fell asleep while driving.
Third female fighter pilot from Rajasthan
Priya Sharma from Jhunjhunu in Rajasthan became the seventh female fighter pilot after passing out of Indian Air Force Academy, Dundigul . A native of Pilani, she happens to be the third woman from Rajasthan who has been inducted as a fighter pilot. Previously Mohana Singh and Pratibha have become fighter pilots from Rajasthan .
Her father father is also an Air Force officer
102-year-old woman becomes the world’s oldest tandem skydiver
A 102-year-old woman,Irene O’Shak, has created a new world record by completing a charity skydive in Longhorne Creek, South Australia. The grandmother has received applause for creating a new benchmark of strength and willpower, motivating numerous senior citizens to aim for greater physical pursuits.
Irene participated in the dive to raise awareness and money for Neuron Motor Disease Association of South Australia and has been involved in two previous dives as well with the same company. Her first dive with them happened in 2016.
India moves on towards Solar Power
India has cancelled plans to build nearly 14 gigawatts of coal-fired power stations with the price for solar electricity going low to levels once considered impossible.
Analysts feel that the shift away from the dirtiest fossil fuel and towards solar in India would have “profound” implications on global energy markets.
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