Couple wants to die in dignity; registers living will

In a first, a couple in Chandigarh has registered a “living will”, which means that they have given permission for euthanasia in case they become terminally ill.  In the living will, professor D N Jauhar and his wife Professor Adarsh Jaughar has given the consent to die in dignity.
https://indianf.com/couple-wants-to-die-in-dignity-registers-living-will/

Despite the Fog to open 50th edition of IFFI

“Despite the Fog (Nonostante La Nebbia)”, directed by GoranPaskaljevic, will open the 50tth International Film Festival of India. This will be the Italian film’s Asian premier.https://indianf.com/despite-the-fog-to-open-50th-edition-of-iffi/

Around 5 lakh stalled residential units to get lifeline

Around 4.58 lakh residential units pending in 1,600 housing projects across the country will get a lifeline now.

In another booster dose for the economy, the Union Cabinet has approved creation of Rs 25000 crore fund to finish the stalled housing projects, bringing cheers to those waiting for the homes.https://indianf.com/around-5-lakh-stalled-residential-units-to-get-lifeline/

Asia Pacific destinations attract record foreign tourists in 2018

Asia Pacific destinations continued to grow healthy with a new record high of nearly 708 million international visitor arrivals (IVAs) in 2018, according the updated data for 46 destinations.https://indianf.com/asia-pacific-destinations-attract-record-foreign-tourists-in-2018/

Quit smoking to have younger face

Smokers will look much older than they actually are. This “smokers face” condition is one among the many negatives of heavy smoking or tobacco usage, according to a study by a group of researchers at the University of Bristol in England.https://indianf.com/quit-smoking-to-have-younger-face/

India’s quest of deep sea exploration taking shape

India’s quest to explore the depths of the oceans is taking shape with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) developing a design for a manned submersible for deep sea exploration. Once this new design becomes a reality, India will join the elite class of six countries to have developed deep sea submersible.https://indianf.com/indias-quest-of-deep-sea-exploration-taking-shape/

Digital campaign to connect youngsters with teachings of Guru Nanak

In connection with the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, a digital campaign has been launched to introduce Guru’s teachings to a younger audience in India and other parts of the Western world.https://indianf.com/digital-campaign-to-connect-youngsters-with-teachings-of-guru-nanak/