Monday, 19 October 2026

Conjoined Twins With 2 Heads, 1 Torso Die Week After Birth At Odisha Hospital

Dicephalic parapagus is a rare form of conjoined twinning in which two heads share a single body. Such cases occur in approximately one in every 3 lakh births, and the chances of survival are very low.

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North Carolina school becomes 53 senior apartments; former student moves back

Cassandra Henderson has returned to her old school, now transformed into Dillard School Senior Apartments. After sitting empty for twenty years, this historic building has emerged as a vital haven for seniors, featuring thoughtful designs and amenities tailored to their needs. Originally a cornerstone for Black education, this repurposing highlights how adaptive reuse can effectively tackle housing shortages.

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PG medical courses in Andhra Pradesh: applications invited for management quota seats

The application forms will be available from 4 p.m. on October 19 to 10 p.m. on October 23

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‘Run for Her’ brings runners together for gender equality

You don’t have any Active Subscription. Subscribed with another email? Logout and Login with that one. Your active subscription(s) Account subscription benefits alongside Premium Stories, Editorials, Opinions and more. Unlock these with Subscription Products you've access to Additional Subscription Benefits Need help with your subscription? Updated - October 19, 2026 12:05 am IST - Hyderabad German endurance runner Alicia Bayer with women runners at KBR Park, in Hyderabad. More than 100 runners joined German endurance runner Alicia Bayer for a 5-km community run at KBR Park, promoting gender equality, women’s empowerment and inclusivity in sport. ‘Run for Her’ initiative is a mixed-gender initiative that encourages men and women to stand together for equality, challenge stereotypes and make public spaces more welcoming for women. Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Alicia said she is very happy to see the good turnout of runners early in the morning. Participants highlighted the need for more women’s running groups and opportunities for women to run with confidence and feel a sense of belonging. Ms. Alicia uses endurance challenges to raise awareness of social causes. In 2026, she ran approximately 640 km from Mumbai to Goa to promote women’s empowerment and girls’ education. Her other challenges in Nepal supported awareness of human trafficking and menstrual health. The event in Hyderabad also highlighted HERD, Ms. Alicia’s women-only running community, which offers women a space to find running partners, exchange experiences and build confidence. Already active in Delhi, Singapore and Hyderabad, HERD plans to expand to Bengaluru, Mysuru, Goa and Mumbai, with a long-term vision of connecting women runners worldwide. Published - October 17, 2026 08:56 pm IST Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. They cannot be abusive or personal. Please abide by our community guidelines for posting your comments. We have migrated to a new commenting platform. If you are already a registered user of The Hindu and logged in, you may continue to engage with our articles. If you do not have an account please register and login to post comments. Users can access their older comments by logging into their accounts on Vuukle.

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