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[ad_1] ISTANBUL: Former Ghana international Christian Atsu was found dead on Saturday, almost two weeks after a devastating earthquake in Turkey. Atsu, 31, was caught up in a 7.8-magnitude quake that rocked Turkey and Syria on February 6, killing more than 43,000 people in both countries. There were initial reports the former Chelsea and Newcastle player had been rescued a day after the quake, but these turned out to be false. His manager in Turkey, Murat Uzunmehmet, told DHA news agency on Saturday that his body had been found under the rubble of luxury flats that crumbled in the Turkish southern province of Hatay. "We have reached his lifeless body. His belongings are still being removed. His phone was also found," Uzunmehmet told DHA. Ghana's ministry of foreign affairs said it had "received the unfortunate news". "The elder brother and twin sister of Christian Atsu and an officer of the (Ghanaian) embassy were present at the site when the

[ad_1] Parliament's Monsoon Session will begin on July 20 and end on August 11, 2023. New Delhi: Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra today said the central government will bring clarificatory amendments to the GST Act in the monsoon session of Parliament to implement GST Council's decision of imposing 28 per cent tax on online gaming, casino and horse racing. The monsoon session will begin on July 20 and end on August 11, 2023. "It will be our effort to draft the law and introduce it in Parliament and get it passed in the monsoon session," he told Press Trust of India in an interview. The implementation takes effect only when state legislatures have also passed amendments in state GST laws, he said, adding, that it will take some time. "This is a clarificatory amendment. It has been our view that online games for stakes depend on outcomes...whether game of skill or game of chance. The Council has only reiterated and confirmed that view that these games are tax

[ad_1] The Second Sunday of Lent is observed by the faithful all over the world on Sunday, March 5, 2023. This special day in the faith calendar is a time to slow down and consider God's blessings, a Washington-based pastor told Fox News Digital.  "Blessings are the evidence of the grace of God. His word is saturated with blessings," said Pastor Jesse Bradley of Grace Community Church in Auburn, Washington.   FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT: THE TIME IS NOT JUST FOR PENANCE BUT FOR GOD'S 'ABUNDANT' MERCY, SAYS FAITH LEADER In the Book of Genesis, "Abraham cultivated the habit of listening to God ," said Bradley. "And this is what he heard: ‘I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse, and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you'" (Genesis 12:3).  Bradley continued, "The greatest blessings from God are often unexpected" — and he said Abraham is an "excellent illustration" of this point. 

[ad_1] More than half of the women in India experience one or other gynaecological or reproductive health issues. The most common disorder among them is PCOS. It is a hormonal disorder characterized by multiple cysts in the ovaries, irregular menstrual cycles, and an imbalance of reproductive hormones. Dr. Aarati Patil (MD Ayurveda Gynecology), Chief Doctor, Co-Founder, and R&D Head, Gynoveda shares details about how harnessing ancient wisdom of Ayurveda can help cure hormonal disorders like Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and other hormonal imbalance through dietary adjustments and lifestyle modifications as per Ayurveda. While PCOS poses numerous challenges to women's health and fertility, Ayurveda, the Vedic system of medicine, offers holistic solutions to manage and combat this condition. cre Trending Stories Balancing the Doshas According to Ayurveda, PCOS is primarily caused by an imbalance of the kapha and vata doshas. Treatment focuses on balancing these doshas

[ad_1] China achieved its fifth-generation fighter jet by copying U.S. military tech, and it could maintain its pacing challenge for the American military if more isn’t done to safeguard sensitive weapons information, experts tell Fox News Digital. "What we know is that because of the espionage efforts, [China’s] J-20 is more advanced than it otherwise would be, and that's the important point here," former Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy James Anderson said in an interview . "They have profited greatly from their thievery over the years," he said. "They've put it to good use, and they've come up with an advanced fifth-generation fighter," noting that it’s "hard to say short of actual combat" how the J-20 matches up against the U.S. F-22 Raptor fighter . China began developing its J-20 in 2008 as part of a plan to design a new fighter that could compete with those in America. The plane first took flight in 2011, with

[ad_1] For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Coming into some inheritance can make all the difference when it comes to being able to achieve financial milestones, such as getting on the property ladder. For Kirsty Hamilton, 27, inheritance left by her uncle helped her put down a 50% deposit on a flat. The operations manager, from Paisley in Scotland , says: “Knowing I had the inheritance meant I didn’t have to worry about saving for my first home. It also allowed me to purchase a property in a nice area. “We have recently refurbished the bathroom and it’s been nice to do this from a stable position.” Kirsty also highlights how discussing family inheritance can be worthwhile. “It is useful to know a ballpark figure of any inheritance you may gain,” she says. “This will help you to manage your life and plan for the future.” High house prices and jumps in mortgage rates make g

[ad_1] Last Updated: April 20, 2023, 14:24 IST Motilal Oswal Securities said Paytm has reported a healthy traction in growing its gross merchandise value (GMV) at 55 per cent CAGR Suggesting that Paytm’s two-pronged strategy will drive profitability, the brokerage noted that Paytm achieved breakeven in adjusted Ebitda Paytm shares rose on Thursday after domestic brokerage Motilal Oswal Financial Services initiated coverage on the digital payments firm’s stock with a ‘buy’ rating and a target price of Rs 865 — implying upside potential of 34.2 per cent from its closing price on Wednesday. In last one month, One 97 Communications share price has risen to the tune of 18 per cent in last one month, whereas in YTD time, this fintech stock has shot up to the tune of 24 per cent. Suggesting that Paytm’s two-pronged strategy will drive profitability, the brokerage noted that Paytm achieved breakeven in adjusted Ebitda in the December quarter, well ahead of its guidance. It said that a con