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Paul Rodgers, known for his role in Bad Company, recently shared the details of a harrowing health ordeal during an interview with CBS Mornings on September 27. He disclosed that he endured two major strokes, one in 2016 and another in 2019, along with a staggering 11 minor strokes, a dire situation that nearly spelled the end of his music career. Speaking about his experience, Rodgers admitted, «I couldn't do anything, to be honest. I couldn't speak. That was a very strange thing. You know, I'd prepare something in my mind and I'd say it, but that isn't what came out, and I'd go, 'What the heck did I just say?'» Following his 2019 stroke, he underwent a carotid endarterectomy to remove plaque from the arteries in his neck leading to the brain. Medical professionals cautioned Rodgers about substantial risks, given the proximity of the procedure to his vocal cords. Rodgers humorously recalled their warning, saying, «They told me, they're very clear, 'You may not come out of this alive.' And I said, 'Oh, well, that's a plus, isn't it?' Fingers crossed, you know? And when I woke up, I opened my eyes, I thought, 'Oh, I'm still here.'» Although his recovery proved arduous, Rodgers managed to resume playing music six months later. Reflecting on his progress, he shared, «Each thing was a step forward. Each thing that I did was an achievement. 'Oh, I can do this. I can sing.'» Rodgers recently released his first solo album in over two decades, titled "Midnight Rose." He described the accomplishment as «kind of a miracle» given the challenges he had faced.

Kaur Samra took a decision that picking up a rifle is better career option than choosing to use a stethoscope. It was an inspired call. The 23-year-old, dropped from her MBBS course to concentrate on full-time shooting.

Baltimore Orioles fans and the baseball world at large are in mourning following the passing of Brooks Robinson, one of the sport's most iconic figures. Robinson, affectionately known as «Mr. Oriole,» left an indelible mark on the game, not only for his remarkable skills on the field but also for his unwavering dedication to the Baltimore community.

(Reuters) -The United Steelworkers executive board on Tuesday appointed David McCall to lead the 850,000-member union, the largest in North America, a spokesperson said in a statement.

financial services and insurance (BFSI) sector to line up a host of incentives, promotions and career progression plans to retain manpower, the frequent loss of which is posing a major challenge, said industry executives. The likes of Axis Bank, Motilal Oswal Financial Services and IIFL Finance are rolling out measures such as employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) across the ranks, including the frontline workforce, internal career switch opportunities with promotions and salary increase, quarterly incentives, learning and upskilling opportunities, and festival bonuses, with an aim to create more career growth and earning opportunities at a time when poaching has become rampant. Motilal Oswal Financial Services has launched a new policy which focuses on aggressive and structured push for professional growth of employees with cross-functional role changes along with promotions. In this financial year, the company has planned about 600 such role movements or promotions as a retention tool, group chief human resources officer Niren Srivastava told ET.

A team of five financial advisors who managed more than $500 million in assets at Merrill Lynch has joined Raymond James’ employee advisor channel, Raymond James & Associates, the firm announced Tuesday.

V Muraleedharan and Congress MP K Muraleedharan on Tuesday took digs at each other's political careers. While V Muraleedharan alleged that K Muraleedharan keeps changing his statements based on prevailing circumstances, the Congress MP hit back by challenging the BJP leader to contest and win even one poll — be it panchayat, assembly or Lok Sabha — from Kerala.

NH7 music festival, a beloved annual event since its inception in 2009, has consistently brought together a diverse range of artists from both India and around the world. The 14th edition of this celebrated festival has recently revealed its first phase lineup, which includes more than 28 local and international performers.

Edward Jones has a new advisor utilizing its technology capabilities and home office support in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Matrix Partners India, an early investor in startups such as OfBusiness, Dealshare, Ola Electric and Quikr, on Monday said it has promoted three of its principals, Aakash Kumar, Pranay Desai and Sudipto Sannigrahi, to managing directors. The Bengaluru-based venture capital (VC) firm took to X, formerly Twitter, to make the announcement late evening and said, “We are thrilled to have these talented leaders on our team, and we look forward to their continued contributions to the firm.”

India and Canada. The recent assassination of gangster Sukha Duneke in Winnipeg, Canada, has brought this simmering feud to international attention, shedding light on the complex web of violence and criminal activity that spans continents, a TOI report stated. Duneke, who was brutally gunned down with nine shots to the head, reportedly fell victim to a vendetta orchestrated by incarcerated gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.

R Sivakumar, Head Fixed Income, Axis MF, says “what we are trying to do is to have more of a bias towards debt than to equity. This is therefore suitable for someone who is closer to retirement age than someone who is only in the savings part of your career and therefore, as you get older, you will need to de-risk your portfolio. The objective here is that while you get closer to your retirement, either you switch into this fund or increase your allocation into a fund like this which then reduces the risk of your portfolio as you get closer to retirement. ”I really want to understand the entire concept of having separate retirement-based mutual funds. How different are these funds from a regular mutual fund that your AMC has to offer?It is a very good question to understand what makes this fund different from others. To be honest, the investments that we make are largely the same kind of instruments – equities, fixed income and therefore one might think that it is just another mutual fund. The important thing is two parts. One, from an investor perspective, these funds come in with specific features. In our case, for example, a minimum five years holding period. Money is locked in for five years at the minimum or until the age of 58.

education, showing the growing appetite for upskilling to suit industry demands, finds a new survey. The survey of professionals from a diverse set of sectors in the country found that one in every two Indians are ready to fund further education for themselves, their children or their family within the upcoming 12 months. The Emeritus Global Workplace Skills Study 2023 from professional education Emeritus firm shows that education ranks high among Indians’ priorities even as the survey found two in three respondents admitting to spending their money cautiously focusing on essentials such as healthcare, medicine, groceries, etc., amid job layoffs and salary cuts globally. The trend of Indians spending on further education out of pocket stood out from most other parts of the world, where upskilling is being funded largely by organisations. The main motivations for Indian professionals to pursue further education included increased job security, a rise in self-confidence, developing leadership skills, and staying up-to-date with industry knowledge. The emphasis on continued learning in Indian society was also visible from the number of hours that professionals are investing into upskilling.

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David McCallum, who passed away at the age of 90. McCallum's remarkable career spanned decades, leaving an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. Let's take a moment to reflect on the life and legacy of this talented actor.

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Willis has been actively raising awareness about frontotemporal dementia (FTD) since her husband, Bruce Willis, was diagnosed with the condition following his retirement from acting. In an interview, the 45-year-old model revealed that six months after Bruce Willis received his frontotemporal dementia diagnosis, it's challenging to determine the extent to which the iconic actor is aware of the progression of his condition. Bruce Willis is known for his roles in movies like «Die Hard» and «Pulp Fiction». Emma Heming Willis has been dedicated to spreading awareness about FTD since Bruce's diagnosis.

RBI Deputy Governor M Rajeshwar Rao for a period of one year, according to sources. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the re-appointment of M Rajeshwar Rao, Deputy Governor Reserve Bank of India, for a period of one year with effect from October 9, 2023, they said. He was appointed as the RBI Deputy Governor in October 2020 for a period of three years. Rao was elevated as the RBI executive director in November 2016. An economics graduate and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Cochin, Rao joined the central bank in 1984. As a career central banker, he has exposure to various aspects of the RBI's functioning.

India expect measured hiring rates over the next few months, according to Manpower Group’s employment outlook survey of 3,000 employees. The study reported a 37% net employment outlook (calculated by subtracting employers planning reductions versus those planning to hire) for the upcoming quarter. It showed that 49% of the companies anticipated an increase in hiring, 12% did not expect to hire, 34% would maintain the status quo and 5% were unsure of the outlook. This net hiring expectation in India was higher than the global average at 30%, and higher than the number in many countries. In the Asia-Pacific region, India and Singapore had the most positive hiring outlook for the upcoming quarter. Within the country, the highest net employment rates were in northern India followed by western India. In terms of sectors, the information technology sector — despite the news around layoffs, etc — continued to lead hiring expectations, said the analysis. This was followed by transport, logistics, automotive, healthcare, lifesciences, consumer goods and services industries.

Golden Globes organization have been expelled from their ranks due to alleged violations of the group's code of conduct. The expulsion comes after complaints about their behavior and subsequent investigations. Here's the story.