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Dhurandhar actor Akshaye Khanna reveals lifestyle habits, says he never eats breakfast: 'In the evening, I just have a cup of tea'
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The silent danger of winter warmth: Expert warns against risks of blowers
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Inside Nitin Gadkari’s eco-conscious home, where politics stops at the door and cow-dung paints walls: ‘Peacocks come here, eat here and leave’
Nitin Gadkari with wife Kanchan and Farah Khan at his Delhi home
'America is sick': As new US dietary guidelines recommend less processed food, more protein, cooking with butter; cardiologist weighs in
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‘I have no regrets’: Malaika Arora addresses the double standards applied to men and women when it comes to divorce; expert on its impact
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‘As a Gen Z, I stopped sharing my life online, and felt free again’
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Priya Bapat flaunts her strong back, shares fitness mantra for 2026; 'national crush’ Girija Oak reacts: 'Wow! I am in love with you more now'
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4 places in India you can't visit in winters
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Amanda Seyfried recalls 'grossest' beauty thing
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Tips to enjoy mindfully with IBD
Gastroenterologist shares practical guidance on navigating the festive season with IBD
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New US dietary guidelines urge people to avoid processed foods, added sugar
New US dietary guidelines urge people to avoid processed foods, added sugar
‘Only nation China and Russia fear is US’: Donald Trump hits out at NATO, complains about Norway not giving him Nobel Peace Prize
‘Only nation China and Russia fear is US’: Donald Trump hits out at NATO, complains about Norway not giving him Nobel Peace Prize
US to control sale of Venezuelan oil indefinitely, keep the revenue, says Energy Secretary Chris Wright
US to control sale of Venezuelan oil indefinitely, keep the revenue
Trump 'actively' discussing purchase of Greenland, says White House
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Rubio to discuss Greenland with Denmark officials next week
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Express Research

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Books

‘Tumhari Auqaat Kya Hai?’: Piyush Mishra’s memoir dismantles his own myth
'Tumhari Auqaat Kya Hai, Piyush Mishra' is Piyush Mishra's novelised memoir. (Source: HarperCollins India)
20 years of Twilight: Why we love to hate Stephenie Meyer’s brand of cringy affection
Every girl I knew owned a copy. Some read it, while most pretended to be embarrassed by the premise as they secretly read Wattpad fanfics.

North East India

Tripura CM Manik Saha lauds Sanskriti Haat, announces Rs 50.25 lakh grantSubscriber Only
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‘Token protest’: BJP workers vandalise TMC office in Agartala over assault on party leaders in BengalSubscriber Only
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Pregnant woman dies after being assaulted by husband in Tripura, accused abscondingSubscriber Only
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Parenting

Why ‘strong kids’ still need to cry – like a tree that bends instead of breakingSubscriber Only
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Health Specials

Nestle says Indian baby food unaffected amid global recall: How formula food can get contaminated
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Science

Space-based observations shed new light on tsunami dynamics
The team also noticed inconsistencies between predicted tsunami arrival times and what two DART tide gauges recorded. One gauge detected the tsunami earlier than expected, while the other recorded it later. (Image for representation: Unsplash)

Horoscope

Aries Horoscope Today, 08 January 2026: Ganesha says the planetary picture supports finances today
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INVESTIGATIONS

Reality check for Mumbai civic polls: In 3 years, 99% of development funds went to wards under ruling alliance
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Mumbai civic polls | Opposition chorus: Injustice, bias… why should our wards pay the price?
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Express Investigation | Dodgy records, fake IDs: Under BCCI watch, Puducherry sells short-cut to cricket big leagueSubscriber Only
The Indian cricket system’s strength lies in the belief of fairness -- that skill, sweat and selection together create a level playing field. That is turned upside down in Puducherry. (Express Photo by Lalith Kalidas)
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