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  • 'Could risk patient safety': Hospital CEO says he’s ready to replace radiologists with AI, doctors warn

    The head of NYC Health + Hospitals said AI may take over key radiology tasks in the future. While some backed the move for cost and efficiency, radiologists pushed back, warning of patient risks and criticising the claim online.

  • OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies at 43 after cancer battle

    Leonid Radvinsky, billionaire owner of OnlyFans, has died at 43 after a prolonged cancer battle. The company confirmed his peaceful passing and requested privacy for his family during this time.

  • Rajshri Deshpande once spoke about being called a 'porn star' after Netflix's Sacred Games bold scene: “Someone tampered with the clip, uploaded on website with my morphed pics..."

    Actor Rajshri Deshpande, recently recovering from breast cancer surgery, once revealed she was labelled a 'porn star' after Sacred Games, saying a tampered clip with morphed photos was uploaded online.

  • Men lose Y chromosome with age: Scientists now link it to shorter lives and serious illness

    As men age, many quietly lose the Y chromosome in some cells, and scientists now link this hidden change to heart disease, cancer and even shorter lifespans.

  • Pravina Deshpande, Salman Khan's Ready co-actor dies at 60 after long battle with blood cancer

    Veteran actress Pravina Deshpande passed away on February 17, 2026, at 60 after a long battle with multiple myeloma.

  • Friends launch GoFundMe for James Van Der Beek’s family after his cancer death: ‘They’re working hard to stay in their home’

    The entertainment world is mourning James Van Der Beek, who passed away on February 11, 2026, at age 48. After his three-year battle with colorectal cancer, fans have raised over $1 million.

  • 'Vinod Khanna would smoke 40-60 cigarettes in a day', wife Kavita Khanna reveals how Bollywood actor fought with lung cancer in his last days

    From superstardom to spiritual retreat, Vinod Khanna lived between fame and faith. Years later, wife Kavita Khanna reveals the quiet inner turmoil that shadowed his glittering Bollywood journey.

  • How much does cancer care cost in India? Check what data shows about growing financial strain

    An analysis of the insurer’s claims shows that early-stage cancer treatment typically costs between Rs 5 lakh and Rs 7 lakh per case

  • Sanjay Dutt, Manisha Koirala, Sonali Bendre, Bollywood stars who turned cancer battles into stories of strength

    On World Cancer Day, these Bollywood survivors stand as symbols of courage, resilience, and healing, using their journeys to break fear, raise awareness, and show that recovery goes beyond the physical.

  • When Irrfan Khan revealed he went to Rajesh Khanna’s bungalow for AC servicing during his struggle days, said, “I remember the way the bai opened the door and said…”

    On January 7, as Irrfan Khan’s birth anniversary is remembered, his journey from quiet struggles to global acclaim feels vivid, reminding us how ordinary moments shaped an extraordinary cinematic legacy.

  • Marathi actor Prasad Jawade's mother dies at 65 after cancer battle

    Marathi television actor Prasad Jawade mourns his mother Pradnya Jawade, who passed away on December 28, 2025, after battling cancer, aged 65, leaving the industry and fans deeply saddened nationwide.

  • ‘I am dead’: 22-year-old cancer patient’s post after death is viral. He named his tumour 'big guy’

    Thanks to the viral post, social media users donated close to Rs 60 lakh in the young man's memory to a cancer research association.

  • “Irrfan Khan was in a lot of pain while shooting for Angrezi Medium", reveals costume designer

    Costume designer Smriti Chauhan recalled Irrfan Khan’s final days on Angrezi Medium sets, describing quiet endurance and unwavering commitment as he continued working despite worsening health during the demanding shoot.

  • Goa entrepreneur says father's cancer pushed him into making money: 'It's trauma response'

    Raj Kunkolienkar had a message to families facing the same terror his lived through: they are not alone, and financial preparedness is not a luxury — it is dignity. He also had a note for those who still have time: 'Get insurance. And take your parents out for dinner while they’re still around.'

  • ‘The Middle’ actor Pat Finn dies at 60 after private battle with cancer

    Veteran comedic actor Pat Finn, known for The Middle and The George Wendt Show, has died at 60 after a cancer battle, with TMZ confirming the news citing family sources.

  • ‘Abhishek Bachchan didn’t just play me in I Want To Talk, he understood me,’ says Arjun Sen – Exclusive

    I Want To Talk captures Arjun Sen’s extraordinary survival journey with quiet intensity. His first glimpse of Abhishek Bachchan performing a difficult emotional scene showed him the film’s honesty and depth.

  • Sonali Bendre defends naturopathy remarks after doctors raise alarm, says, ‘I'm certainly not a quack…’

    Sonali Bendre addressed the backlash around her comments on naturopathy and autophagy in her cancer recovery, after doctors warned her post could mislead patients. She clarified that she only shared her personal experience, not medical advice.

  • Exclusive: Arjun Sen revisits his cancer battle, motivation that carried him through his toughest days, says, "be in the present, appreciate people"

    Arjun Sen, once an IIT-trained corporate achiever in the US, now carries the weight of more than twenty surgeries. His story has shifted from ambition to survival, resilience, and a hard-earned clarity about life.

  • Indian teams uncover how a ‘genetic switch’ lets pregnancy begin

    Researchers from NIRRCH Mumbai, IISc Bengaluru and BHU Varanasi found two genes working like rivals during early conception.

  • Sick woman sought cancer patient as husband for his kidney, only to fall in love after marriage 

    Their story later inspired the hit film 'Viva La Vida', which premiered in 2024 and grossed over $38 million.

  • Pankaj Dheer's iconic roles: From Mahabharat's Karna to Raja Shiv Dutt in Chandrakanta

    From Mahabharat’s noble Karna to the powerful Raja Shiv Dutt in Chandrakanta, Pankaj Dheer delivered unforgettable performances that defined television’s golden era and cemented his legacy as an iconic screen presence.

  • New cancer drug enters human trials, offers safer way to stop tumour growth

    A breakthrough cancer drug targeting RAS mutations enters human trials, offering hope for safer, more selective treatment with fewer side effects.

  • When Pankaj Dheer revealed Mahabharat producer B. R Chopra threw him out for refusing to shave moustache, "It was my big stupidity..."

    Pankaj Dheer passed away on October 15, 2025, at 68, after battling cancer. His friend Amit Behl confirmed he had undergone major surgery before his condition worsened due to relapse.

  • Who is Pankaj Dheer’s son Nikitin Dheer? The Sooryavanshi actor carrying forward his father’s legacy

    Nikitin Dheer, son of veteran actor Pankaj Dheer, made his Bollywood debut in Jodhaa Akbar (2008) as Sharifuddin Hussain. His intense screen presence and powerful performances quickly established him as a standout actor in action and historical dramas.

  • When Pankaj Dheer revealed how Irrfan Khan waited for his dialogues in Chandrakanta: "Wo mujhe kehte tha dekho 8 din se...."

    Veteran actor Pankaj Dheer, who passed away on October 15, 2025, at 68 after battling cancer, is being fondly remembered. Amid tributes, a touching story of his early collaboration with Irrfan Khan in Chandrakanta has resurfaced.

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