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sports2 years ago

South Africa's Strategy to Overcome India in World Cup Clash

As South Africa prepares to face India in what is being billed as the biggest match of the group stage, they find some unexpected love and support from fans in Kolkata. The historical significance of the venue, where South Africa made their international comeback after 30 years of isolation, adds to the anticipation. Former captain Shaun Pollock, who played a key role in that comeback, spent time with the South African team during their training session. South Africa's batting, which has been impressive in the tournament, will face a tough challenge against India's strong bowling attack. Both teams have already qualified for the semi-finals, but this match will determine who tops the table heading into the knockouts. South Africa aims to stay focused amidst the growing attention and emotions surrounding the team.

human-achievements2 years ago

"Teenager's Card Structure Sets Guinness World Record for Largest Ever"

A 15-year-old from India named Arnav Daga broke the Guinness World Record for the largest playing card structure by using approximately 143,000 cards to build replicas of four buildings from his home city of Kolkata. The finished project measures 40 feet long, 11 feet and 4 inches high, and 16 feet and 8 inches wide. Despite setbacks, including the collapse of one of the structures, Daga persevered over a 41-day period to complete his impressive feat.

health2 years ago

First-ever case of plant-to-human fungal transmission raises concerns

A 61-year-old Kolkata researcher who worked with decaying materials, mushrooms, and various other plant fungi was infected by a plant fungus, possibly the world's first reported case of a plant fungus infecting a human. The person was treated at a city hospital and has since recovered. The findings were recently published in the Medical Mycology Case Reports Journal. The doctors treated the patient with surgical drainage of the abscess and oral antifungal therapy with regular follow-ups.

health2 years ago

Plant fungus infects Kolkata man in probable world first.

A 61-year-old Kolkata researcher who worked with decaying materials, mushrooms and various other plant fungi was infected by a plant fungus, possibly the world's first reported case of a plant fungus infecting a human. The fungus, chondrostereum purpureum, is known to cause "silver leaf disease" in plants. The researcher was treated at a city hospital and has since recovered. The doctors involved said that the emergence of new pathogenic fungi has opened a potential Pandora's Box of new fungal infections.

health2 years ago

Plant Fungus Infects Man in Kolkata in Probable World First

A 61-year-old Kolkata researcher who worked with decaying materials, mushrooms and various other plant fungi was infected by a plant fungus, possibly the world's first reported case of a plant fungus infecting a human. The fungus, chondrostereum purpureum, is known to cause "silver leaf disease" in plants. The researcher was treated at a city hospital and has since recovered. The doctors involved said that the emergence of new pathogenic fungi has opened a potential Pandora's Box of new fungal infections.