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One in eight older persons in Canada, according to recent large-scale research that included more than 20,000, experienced their first episode of depression during the epidemic . The statistics were significantly worse for people who had previously struggled with depression. Nearly half (45 per cent) of this population reported having depression by the fall of 2020. 1 in 8 adult experienced depression for first time during pandemic: Research The analysis of responses from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging, which gathered information from participants for an average of seven years, was published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. “The high rate of first-onset depression in 2020 highlights the substantial mental health toll that the pandemic caused in a formerly mentally healthy group of older adults.” says first author, Andie MacNeil, a recent Master of Social Work graduate from the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work (FIFSW) and the Ins...

China plans to build its first base on the moon by 2028, ahead of landing astronauts there in subsequent years as the country steps up its challenge to NASA’s dominance in space exploration. China's lunar base will likely be powered by nuclear energy. The lunar base will likely be powered by nuclear energy, Caixin reported. Its basic configuration will consist of a lander, hopper, orbiter and rover, all of which would be constructed by the Chang’e 6, 7 and 8 missions. “Our astronauts will likely be able to go to the moon within 10 years,” Wu Weiran, chief designer of China’s lunar exploration program, said in an interview with state broadcaster CCTV earlier this week. Nuclear energy can address the lunar station’s long-term, high-power energy needs, he said. China has ramped up its ambitions in space in recent years, sending probes to the moon, building its own space station and setting its sights on Mars. The plans have put it in direct competition with the US. NASA has a rover o...

Sri Lanka are all set to host Afghanistan for a three-match ODI series starting November 25, Friday, and the entire series will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele. This will be the first international outing for both the sides ever since the conclusion of their T20 World Cup 2022 campaign. SL vs AFG Sri Lanka and Afghanistan have previously squared off four times in the format, with the former having an upper hand with three wins. The two teams have not played each other in an ODI since the 2019 ODI World Cup. Both teams need to make it big in the upcoming series in order to find themselves a spot at the ODI World Cup next year. Match Details Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, 1st ODI, Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka 2022 Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Date & Time: November 25, 2:30 pm IST Telecast & Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network & SonyLiv Pitch Report Pallekele International Cricket Stadium has favored the spinners, and batting ...

There is no dearth of smart TVs in India. You make one online search and you will be spoiled with hundreds of choices. Now, there is a new entrant to compete in the crowded market — the Coocaa 55Y72 , which is priced at INR 38,000. We have spent some time with the product and put it to different tests. Here’s what we think about it. Coocaa 55Y72 Let’s begin with how it fares on the design front. Coocaa’s new TV has a classic design. Its slim profile doesn’t make it look bulky. A thin black frame that runs along the edges adds to its minimalist approach. Aesthetically designed, the TV goes well with any type of furniture in the room. Controls on the remote are intuitive and they function without any lag. We, however, think the build quality of the remote could have been a little better. Installing the TV was a simple process. Once mounted on the wall, it didn’t take us more than 5 minutes to connect it to a wireless network and set it up. Talking about its performance, the 55-inch scree...

Shares of Paytm parent One 97 Communications spiked on November 25 on low level buying as the demand for the counter upturned following a positive commentary from analysts. Paytm spikes  After hitting an all-time low of Rs 439.6 in the previous session, the scrip jumped nearly 7 percent to Rs 470 apiece on the BSE on Friday. Many opine that selling has been overdone in Paytm, and the stock that has been on a declining trend may be a good buy at this level. Most brokerages are bullish on the counter with some seeing over 100 percent potential upside in the next 12 months. Data available on Bloomberg shows, out of 12 analysts tracking the stock six have a ‘buy’ rating and three each have ‘hold’ and ‘sell’. The consensus 12-month target price is at Rs 872. “We note that Paytm’s business in lending space is distribution with no balance sheet exposure and therefore its revenue/cost-structure are commissions-based,” said Vijit Jain of Citi, who has a ‘buy’ rating with target at Rs 1055....

Gautam Adani’s plan to raise at least $5 billion in equity aims to shut down two of the most frequent criticisms leveled against the Indian tycoon’s swelling empire: high debt ratios and a limited investor base. After four years of eyebrow-raising gains — some Adani Group shares surged more than 2,000% — Asia’s richest person is embarking on a fundraising campaign that will likely include a local share sale as well as buy-in from large investment funds in the Middle East and Canada. Asias richest man makes A $5 billion bet to silence critics, naysayers An equity injection of this size is expected to help the conglomerate deleverage and Bloomberg Intelligence sees a successful equity raise across the group supporting the companies’ dollar bonds. The billionaire is seeking legitimacy in the face of questions about his group’s breakneck expansion from a traditional port operator to a sprawling empire with assets including media, cement and green energy, that critics say has boosted lever...

Prime Minister Modi At 400th Birth Anniversary Of Lachit Barphukan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that India is filled with a sense of pride in its heritage and has left behind the colonial mindset. “Leaving behind the colonial mindset, the nation is filled with a sense of pride in our heritage. Today, India isn’t only celebrating its cultural diversity but also proudly remembering historical heroes of its culture,” PM Modi said. In his address during the 400th birth anniversary celebration of Lachit Barphukan, PM Modi also said that great personalities like Lachit Barphukan and immortal offsprings of Bharat Maa are our constant inspirations for the fulfilment of the resolutions of this Amrit Kaal. It has been the constant endeavour of the Prime Minister to honour the unsung heroes in a befitting manner and line with this, the country is celebrating 2022 as the 400th birth anniversary year of Barphukan, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said in a statement. Barphukan (No...

Jim Thorpe’s athletic career was a marvel. As a two-time Olympic gold medal winner, as well as a professional football, baseball, and basketball player, Thorpe left his mark across a wide array of sports disciplines. A new biography from David Maraniss, Path Lit by Lightning: The Life of Jim Thorpe, offers us a deeper look into Thorpe’s life. Raised as a member of the Sac and Fox nation, the young Thorpe was shuttled between Indian boarding schools as a child, where he was subjected to the genocidal assimilation policies of such institutions. He lost his brother to pneumonia at an Indian Agency school, and his mother later passed away from childbirth in Thorpe’s teenage years. Although he would later achieve monumental athletic acclaim, Thorpe’s career was also marked by setbacks. His Olympic medals were stripped from him (and only posthumously restored) after it was discovered that he had played minor league baseball earlier in his life. Thorpe further struggled with alcoholism, finan...

 Russia’s banking system is quickly developing, and one of the leaders in driving innovations is Sberbank. Kirill Tsarev , who holds the position of Deputy Chairman of the Board of directors, heads the “Retail Business” unit of Sberbank. Many of the modern banking solutions that we are enjoying today are the result of his efforts. Kirill Tsarev Contents Early life of Kirill Tsarev Developing “Retail Business” Deputy Board Chairman on the future of the banking system Early life of Kirill Tsarev Kirill Tsarev was born in Leningrad on 25 September 1978. He graduated from high school and then obtained two higher education degrees: In 2000 he graduated from St. Petersburg State Marine Technical University with a degree in Economics. In 2003, Kirill Tsarev successfully completed a law degree at the same university. Tsarev’s working life began even before he completed his higher education. In 1999, he started working at Project Economics Centre Ltd as an economist. Later, he headed Interl...

Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has called for greater cooperation between Nigeria and its neighbours to better combat escalating volatilities and multiplicity of threats across West Africa and the Sahel. President Muhammadu Buhari The president, according to a statement issued by his spokesman, Mallam Garba Shehu, spoke yesterday in Niamey, the capital of Niger Republic, at the launch of the French version of his biography, ‘Muhammadu Buhari: the Challenges of Leadership in Nigeria,’ after inaugurating a 3.8km length and 160m wide Boulevard named after him by the Government of Niger Republic. He said: ‘‘My remarks will not be complete if I did not mention the escalating volatilities and multiplicity of threats across our region of West Africa and the Sahel. ‘‘The ever-evolving nature of the threats we face underlines the need for enhanced coordination. There is no doubt that we have made incremental progress in our collective fight against terrorism and other trans-b...