Wednesday, 19 August 2026 #1  ·  Times City  ·  In-depth feature Kidney swaps give second shot at life to four By Kushagra Dixit   ·   The Times of India, New Delhi  ·  Page 10 Doctors at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket performed what they describe as north India's first four-way paired kidney transplant on July 13, connecting four families from Kashmir, Delhi, Bihar and Nagaland who faced immunological or blood-group incompatibilities with their direct donors. Eight surgeries were performed simultaneously across five operating theatres over 12 hours, using specialised paired-donation software and extensive immunological testing; the unprecedented nature of the exchange also required an appeal before Delhi High Court for regulatory approval. All four recipients have been discharged and are recovering well. The reporter combines ground-level patient narratives — with named individuals, direct quote

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Monday launched the India Today Tamil YouTube channel during the India Today Tamil Roundtable in Chennai. The launch coincided with the completion of 100 days of Vijay’s TVK government.  It marked Vijay’s first media interaction since he took office in May following the Assembly elections. The Chief Minister called for truth to speak louder during the launch. The India Today Tamil Roundtable brought together political leaders, policymakers, business representatives and entertainment figures to discuss the government’s performance and key issues affecting Tamil Nadu, reported India Today.  Discussions at the event covered delimitation, the Cauvery water dispute, the state’s economy and investment prospects, along with challenges related to corruption, education, energy, finance and healthcare.

Swans scandal escalates as AFL weighs bans amid police probe The alleged sexual assault matter involving Sydney Swans players has intensified, with the club interviewing players and the AFL publicly signalling potential stand-downs or suspensions even as a police investigation continues. Beyond the immediate legal process, the story is forcing a broader reckoning over player conduct, victim support and whether the AFL should adopt a tougher “no-fault” approach during investigations—right as finals loom. Covered by: Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, The West Australian, The Advertiser, The Australian. Rent shock politics: warnings of big hikes collide with government’s housing tax defence Australia’s largest rental property manager has warned budget tax changes could push rents sharply higher, while the Albanese government disputes the modelling and argues its housing agenda won’t punish tenants. With cost-of-living pressure still dominant, the

The Karnataka Working Journalists’ Union (KUWJ) honoured veteran newspaper distributor Ravindranath for his 45 years of service during an Independence Day ceremony at Navarang Circle. Ravindranath, a familiar face in the area, has ensured newspapers reach readers daily since the era when publications cost just a few paise. Over the decades, he transitioned from distributor to agent and now dealer for several newspapers, including Udayavani and Vishwavani. Reflecting on his journey, he said: “I started working as a newspaper distributor about 45 years ago, when newspapers cost around 15 to 20 paise. Being recognised by KUWJ is an honour.” He also voiced concern over the declining readership of physical newspapers, noting that circulation dropped sharply after the COVID‑19 pandemic as younger audiences turned to social media. “Newspaper reading encourages patience and develops good reading habits. Young people should make it a regular practice,” he ad

The Australian’s John Stensholt and Perry Williams spent last summer writing a 300-page book about Atlassian's founders. They came away admiring what Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar built but wondering what it cost them. Here’s Williams on the credit side of the ledger. "Two guys in their early 20s create this company from scratch in a share house in Glebe," he says, "and employ thousands of people in Australia. They've inspired a whole startup community – other companies [such as] Canva, SafetyCulture – these are almost becoming household names as well. So, look, I take my hat off to them." Stensholt is equally unequivocal. "What they've achieved in a business sense is amazing," he says. "They are two of the best entrepreneurs that Australia has had for a long, long time, probably the best tech entrepreneurs in terms of what they've achieved." Williams, who spent years on the energy beat, adds

The Sholinghur police have registered a case against TVK MLA Kapil over allegations that he assaulted a journalist, seized his mobile phone, deleted video recordings and threatened to kill him during an altercation at the Vanniyar Community Hall in Sholinghur, Ranipet district. According to media reports, the case was registered based on a complaint by T. Aranganathan, 50, a journalist from Sholinghur, who was undergoing treatment following the alleged assault. Police booked the MLA, who represents the Sholinghur constituency, and several of his associates under Sections 296(b), 115(2) and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Aranganathan said, “I received a copy of the FIR a day before I was summoned to court. The FIR was formally handed over to me in front of the judge. We are appearing for another hearing tomorrow.”