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5 Indian festivals worth travelling for: From Onam in Kerala to Durga Puja in Kolkata

Lifestyle 5 hr ago

Five Indian festivals offer immersive cultural experiences: Onam in Kerala features flower carpets, feasts and boat races; Nagaland’s Hornbill Festival celebrates tribal traditions; Pushkar’s fair blends camel trading and religious events; Gujarat’s Rann Utsav showcases Kutch’s crafts and music; and Kolkata’s Durga Puja is known for artistic pandals, cultural programmes and festive food.

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Sharat Saxena starts work 27 days post spine surgery; expert explains recovery in the 70s

Lifestyle 6 hr ago

Veteran actor Sharat Saxena, 76, returned to work 27 days after six-hour lumbar spine surgery. A spine surgeon said early returns are possible after some minimally invasive procedures, but recovery varies with the operation, health, symptoms and job demands. Returning to work does not mean complete healing; patients should resume gradually, follow medical advice and watch for worsening symptoms.

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Kalaranjini lost her voice on a movie set after purportedly consuming fake blood that had mistakenly been prepared using acid instead of coconut oil.

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‘No one to blame’: Kalaranjini lost her voice after consuming fake blood containing acid

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Kalaranjini says an on-set accident decades ago severely damaged her voice and affected her career. During a scene with Prem Nazir, she drank fake blood mistakenly prepared with acid instead of coconut oil and spent months in hospital. She does not blame the makeup artist, calling it an honest mistake. With colleagues’ support, she continued acting and has recently begun dubbing for herself again.

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How skipping breakfast for a month affects men and women differently

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The effects of skipping breakfast for a month vary, and overall diet matters more than breakfast alone. Some people may experience fatigue, cravings, overeating, or blood-sugar and digestive problems; women may be more susceptible, while some men tolerate occasional skipping.

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Indian Railways will step up cleanliness monitoring on 11 long-distance trains that remain on the tracks for more than 40 hours. (Image: Southern Railway)

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Railways identifies 11 trains with journeys over 40 hrs for special cleanliness monitoring

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Indian Railways will closely monitor 11 trains with journeys exceeding 40 hours to improve cleanliness and onboard services throughout their routes. Measures include regular inspections, timely minor repairs, bio-toilet checks, better-equipped cleaning teams and garbage collection every two hours, with waste handed in at designated points.

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Inside Adnan Sami’s luxurious Mumbai penthouse: Vintage vinyls, rare memorabilia

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Farah Khan’s vlog tour of Adnan Sami’s Mumbai penthouse revealed a home that celebrates music, cinema, art and family history. Its spaces include a music gallery with vintage records and memorabilia linked to global icons, a private theatre, a Dolby Atmos studio, formal living and dining rooms, and a richly decorated lounge.

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Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna in Ranabaali

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‘Completely false’: Makers deny ticket price hike in AP for Vijay-Rashmika’s Ranabaali

Entertainment 8 hr ago

Mythri Movie Makers denied seeking ticket price hikes for Ranabaali in either Andhra Pradesh or Telangana, saying the film will release at standard prices on October 16. Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, the period action drama stars Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna and Arnold Vosloo.

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Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel are shown on the screen as they are awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (AP/PTI)

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Nobel Medicine Prize 2026: Three scientists discovered control of brain cells with light

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Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for developing optogenetics, which uses light-sensitive algal proteins to switch targeted cells on or off. The method lets researchers study neural circuits and their roles in behaviour, memory and brain states.

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Legislative privileges vs free speech: The question before Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court’s seven-judge bench will consider whether legislative privileges under Articles 105 and 194 can override free-speech and personal-liberty rights. The case stems from Tamil Nadu’s 2003 jailing of journalists over reports and commentary, with petitioners arguing privileges protect legislative functioning—not governments from scrutiny. The court will revisit conflicting precedents.

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The 13-minute trick for easy-to-peel hard-boiled eggs

Lifestyle 9 hr ago

Steaming refrigerated eggs for 12–13 minutes, then chilling them in ice water for about 15 minutes, can make hard-boiled eggs easier to peel. Dietitians say steam’s rapid, even heat may help the egg white separate from the shell membrane, but results vary with egg size, freshness and cooking conditions. Cool and refrigerate cooked eggs promptly.

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Form 6 mess: People served SIR (Special Intensive Revision) notices arrive at Appasaheb Kulkarni Primary School in Gokhalenagar on Monday with their documents. (Express Photo - Arul Horizon)

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CJI says Supreme Court did not approve Form 6 changes: What the form is, why it matters

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Chief Justice Surya Kant said the SC had not approved changes to voter-registration Form 6 and would investigate who introduced them after reviewing an EC report. The online form added questions about applicants’ or relatives’ inclusion in an earlier electoral-roll revision, despite two Election Commissioners’ objections. The law requires a Union government amendment, but none was issued.

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Woman loses 13kg after completing 75 Hard challenge; what daily workouts do to your joints

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Digital creator Yashmine Kaur says she completed the 75 Hard challenge, losing more than 13 kg—from 75 kg to 62.5 kg. Orthopaedic consultant Dr Mrinal Prakash says daily exercise can be safe, but repeated high-impact or heavy workouts without recovery may cause overuse injuries. He advises gradual progression, varied training, proper technique and rest.

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10,107 women candidates clear JEE Advanced, highest in 6 years

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JEE Advanced 2026 saw 10,107 women qualify — the first time in six years. Overall, 56,880 of 1,79,694 candidates who took both papers qualified. SC and ST qualifiers increased, while General-category qualifiers and the OBC-NCL qualification rate fell.

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How OpenAI’s runaway agents covered their tracks while targeting govt websites

Technology 10 hr ago

OpenAI agents that targeted Australian and US government websites earlier this year, were part of a much broader pattern of ‘rogue’ agent activity, which included probing dozens of other organisations’ websites, using sophisticated tactics to try to exfiltrate data, and conceal their traces, according to a new security report.

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Arijit Singh announces first India tour since retirement, to perform in nine cities

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Arijit Singh will tour nine Indian cities from January to May 2027, celebrating 20 years in music. The tour—his first major India run since announcing he would take no new playback assignments—will feature immersive, large-scale production. His previous India tour ended in Delhi in March 2023. Songs recorded before his announcement continue to appear in upcoming films.

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Shekhar Suman defends Sanjay Dutt over ‘no peace in India’ remark: ‘He loves his country’

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Shekhar Suman defended Sanjay Dutt after the actor faced criticism for saying he could no longer feel peace in India. Suman said Dutt’s remarks on *Shekhar Tonite* were positive and taken out of context, adding that Dutt respects and loves his country. Dutt later clarified that the comments were part of a scripted, humorous exchange inspired by Munna Bhai.

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Rs 2.5 cr Premada Ooralli beats Yash’s Toxic to emerge as most profitable Kannada movie

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Kannada romantic drama Premada Ooralli, made for Rs 2.5 crore, has surged from a Rs 9 lakh opening to Rs 16.96 crore in India net earnings within 10 days, powered by word-of-mouth and expanding from 60 to hundreds of shows. Its success could challenge Love Mocktail 3 as one of Kannada cinema’s most profitable films. Director Manoj Kumar said the cash-strapped production relied on personal savings.

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Another ‘October 7’? How Israel’s security lapses led to flydubai incident

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The flydubai co-pilot accused of assaulting a captain had been barred from flying in Oman over concerns about extremist views, but the airline hired him without consulting Omani authorities. Israel also let him fly to Tel Aviv without checking an available security database, despite laws requiring crew lists. A 2024 report had warned of oversight gaps.

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‘Is 140/90 a normal blood pressure reading at age 60?’

Lifestyle 11 hr ago

A reading of 140/90 mmHg is considered high, not normal, even at age 60, but one measurement alone does not diagnose hypertension. Repeated, correctly taken readings should be recorded and discussed with a doctor, who can set an individual target and recommend monitoring, lifestyle changes or medication.

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Medicine Nobel goes to scientists who can ‘control brain using light’: What their work is

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Peter Hegemann, Georg Nagel and Karl Deisseroth won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discoveries that enabled optogenetics: using light to switch genetically selected cells on or off. The technique lets researchers test how specific nerve-cell circuits cause movement, emotion and memory, and has advanced research into neurological and psychiatric conditions.

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Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8 alumna Gayathri Suresh about a toxic relationship.

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‘He asked if I had AIDS’: Gayathri Suresh on her past toxic ‘situationship’

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Renowned Malayalam actor Gayathri Suresh was among eight contestants removed during a mass eviction on Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8, though Anjali and Mridula are staying in a secret room. Before leaving, Gayathri once talked about a relationship that she said emotionally traumatised her, including her former partner's alleged infidelity and his conduct after a 2021 car accident involving them.

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West Indies' Shai Hope, left, and India's captain Shubman Gill after West Indies' won the third and final One Day International (ODI) cricket match of a series between India and West Indies, in Mullanpur, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. (PTI Photo)

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India fined 20% of match fees, West Indies 10% as slow over rate in 3rd ODI draws ICC ire

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India and West Indies were both fined by the International Cricket Council on Monday for maintaining a slow over-rates during the third ODI in New Chandigarh. The match went on for over nine hours.

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Kamlesh Sawant and Ajay Devgn in Drishyam 3.

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‘We get it, Gaitonde’: Khakee scene justifies Drishyam 3 cop’s obsession with Ajay Devgn

Entertainment 11 hr ago

As soon as the trailer of Abhishek Pathak’s blockbuster crime thriller Drishyam 3 dropped last month, fans of the franchise have been churning out memes of Kamlesh Sawant, who plays Sub Inspector Gaitonde, on how relentlessly obsessed he is with seeing Ajay Devgn’s protagonist Vijay Salgaonkar behind the bars for murder. The internet has dug out a 22-year-old scene to justify the unending beef.

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Pneumonic plague: What to know about the disease after suspected case in Siberia

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About 200 people in Irkutsk were placed under medical observation after anti-plague institute employee Darya Shipilova died on October 2 with suspected pneumonic plague. Reports say she broke a tube containing the pathogen, but Russian officials said tests found no connection to her lab work. Plague can spread through fleas, contaminated materials or respiratory droplets. Prompt care is essential.

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India won four gold, one silver medal at the International astronomy, astrophysics olympiad

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India won 4 gold, 1 silver medal at the International Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad

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India won four gold and one silver at the 19th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics in Hanoi, placing third jointly with Vietnam. The result helped mark a national first: across this year’s five senior science Olympiads, all 24 Indian participants earned gold or silver—16 gold and eight silver.

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‘I buy and send him the bill’: Bhavana and Chunky Pandey on 29 years and modern love

Lifestyle 9 hr ago

After 29 years together, Bhavana and Chunky Pandey say their relationship remains playful: he still gets butterflies shopping for her, and they share funny memes in the family group. They cherish their years parenting daughters Ananya and Rysa, though they miss family holidays as the girls grow more independent. Both appreciate time together and describe their marriage as happy.

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar to captain star-studded India in 2026 Hong Kong Sixes

Sports 12 hr ago

Veteran India seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar will lead the a star-studded Indian side packed with IPL stars in the upcoming Hong Kong Sixes from October 30-November 1. Bhuvneshwar's squad will include Krunal Pandya, Shashank Singh, Rahul Tewatia, Nitish Rana, Rahul Tripathi and T. Natarajan.

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Voice behind Delhi Metro takes grandson on first ride, little boy’s reaction goes viral

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For millions of metro commuters in Delhi, Mumbai, and other cities, Shammi Narang’s voice is simply the sound that tells them where to get off.

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Evicted Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8 contestant Sreelakshmi Arackal about her father.

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‘My father married around 20 people’: Sreelakshmi Arackal reveals traumatic childhood

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Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8 evicted six contestants in a single weekend, including social activist Sreelakshmi Arackal. Once, she said her father's alleged multiple marriages fuelled what others perceive as hatred of men, and described her mother's hard work and her own academic success as sources of strength. The other evictees were Jaseela, Sumesh Chandran, Gayathri Suresh, Loletta and Rakesh.

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Vijay Deverakonda was ‘scared’ of speaking to women; Rashmika recalls attacks over accent

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While promoting *Ranabaali*, Vijay Deverakonda said his strict boys’ hostel upbringing made him afraid to speak to women, and he avoided girls for two years after returning home. Rashmika Mandanna said she was judged and excluded at boarding school for her English and accent, experiences that helped her handle criticism in the film industry.

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Pneumonic plague case in Russia raises questions: How it spreads, what Indians should know

Lifestyle 13 hr ago

A 28-year-old laboratory technician in Russia’s Irkutsk region reportedly died after contracting plague, leading to hundreds being quarantined; the circumstances remain unclear. Experts say pneumonic plague is a rare bacterial lung infection that can spread through close contact but is treatable with prompt antibiotics.

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Director Jason Sanjay, who has spoken publicly for the first time about his only romantic relationship

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‘We were in love for 1.5 years’: Jason Sanjay on how his relationship before Sigma ended

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Director Jason Sanjay said his only relationship was a college romance that lasted about 18 months and ended mutually while he was overseas. He coped by listening to Yuvan Shankar Raja’s love songs and staying off social media, and said he has moved on. After the breakup, he focused on making Sigma

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An RAC ticket allows passengers to travel with reserved seating accommodation. (Image generated using AI)

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What Reservation Against Cancellation means for your train ticket

India 13 hr ago

RAC (Reservation Against Cancellation) lets passengers board with reserved seating, though it does not guarantee a full berth. Two RAC passengers may share a berth for seating. If cancellations or other vacancies arise, a berth may be allotted before departure or during the journey, according to priority. RAC helps more passengers travel rather than remain waitlisted.

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Rakul Preet Singh distances herself from IT raids. (Photo: Rakul Preet Singh/Instagram)

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Rakul Preet distances herself from Vashu Bhagnani I-T raids: ‘No Benami property’

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Rakul Preet denied that IT Department searches were connected to her, saying she has paid taxes since age 20 and had no involvement in foreign remittances or benami property. She urged media outlets to retract what she called false reports. The searches reportedly covered 12 locations over suspected financial irregularities; she did not mention her father-in-law, Vashu Bhagnani, or his company.

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Raju Kher recalls bad phase when brother Anupam Kher refused help: ‘Took him for granted’

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Raju Kher said a TV project collapsed in 2000 after he invested money from selling his home, leaving him struggling to pay rent and feeling unsupported by his brother, Anupam. Reading that Anupam wished he had a child helped Raju see his brother’s own difficulties and rethink his expectations.

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RCB batting Coach says it is ‘Very hard’ for Kohli

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Dinesh Karthik believes Joe Root has a good chance of surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s Test-run record of 15,921, while Virat Kohli reaching 100 international centuries would be much harder. Kohli recently became the second batter to score 15,000 ODI runs, doing so faster than Tendulkar.

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How a drug drop in Rohini led Delhi Police to heroin worth Rs 50 crores in Lucknow

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Delhi Police traced a drug network from a September 16 heroin delivery in Rohini to a Lucknow manufacturing unit, where they seized 6.275 kg of freshly made heroin valued at about ₹50 crore. The investigation led to the arrests of alleged supplier Bablu and Bareilly-based source Ruksar Ali.

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Man saves kid falling from balcony video in Egypt

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Egyptian shopkeeper catches child falling from balcony: ‘Had no time to think’

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An Egyptian shopkeeper has become an internet hero after rescuing a four-year-old boy who fell from a second-floor balcony in Giza Governorate.

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Fahadh Faasil has responded to the worldwide box office collection of Bethlehem Kudumba Unit.

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Fahadh Faasil says ‘won’t get half of Rs 300 cr’ as Bethlehem Kudumba Unit earns Rs 326 cr

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Filmmaker Girish AD’s romantic comedy Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has amassed over Rs 300 crore at the worldwide box office, emerging as the highest grossing Malayalam film ever globally. The Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju-starrer has begun receding from cinemas after 40 days, and following its OTT premiere on JioHotstar this past Friday on October 2.

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Michael Bracewell has said that he remains available for the five-match T20I series against India. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

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Michael Bracewell 6th to opt out of central contract with New Zealand this season

Sports 14 hr ago

All-rounder Michael Bracewell has become the latest New Zealand player to opt for a "casual contract" with the national team for the 2026/27 season to play in the Big Bash League in Australia, New Zealand Cricket said in a statement on Monday.

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Days after deepfake video, Janhvi Kapoor turns heads in saree at Paris Fashion Week

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Janhvi Kapoor made a stylish appearance at Paris Fashion Week, further strengthening her association with a luxury fashion house.

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Half of SC candidates qualify JEE Advanced 2026 as women hit a 6-year high

Education 9 hr ago

JEE Advanced 2026 qualifiers rose 4.6% to 56,880, but gains were concentrated among SC and ST candidates. Their qualification rates climbed to 50.16% and 42.14%, respectively, while rates fell for general and OBC-NCL candidates. Women’s qualification rate reached a six-year high of 23.4%.

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Digger worldwide box office collection: Tom Cruise's film opens at $20 million.

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Tom Cruise calls Digger an ‘honour’ as it bombs with $20 mn opening, set to lose $150 mn

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Alejandro Inarritu’s satire Digger, which stars Tom Cruise in the unrecognizable titular role of a greedy oil tycoon, has bombed at the worldwide box office after an underwhelming opening weekend. Irrespective of the trade estimates, Cruise has hailed the film as an “honour” and a “truly unforgettable experience”. Digger has earned $20 million worldwide and $8 million in North America.

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How military dogs are trained to brave Ladakh’s 14,000-ft heights

Lifestyle 15 hr ago

The Army and ITBP are reportedly using trained Himalayan dogs, including Bakharwals and Tibetan Mastiffs, at sensitive Ladakh posts reaching 14,000 feet. Veterinary expert Vinod Sharma says deployment requires gradual acclimatisation, with training loads increased over weeks.

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Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence tool Grok was used to launch strikes against Iran

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Elon Musk’s SpaceXAI to be ‘SpaceXSI’: Where does ‘super intelligence’ term come from?

Technology 15 hr ago

Elon Musk has said that he will rename SpaceX’s AI unit to closely reflect the term US President Donald Trump has been pushing, super intelligence or ‘SI’, instead of ‘artificial intelligence’. The tech billionaire in a post on X on Sunday, October 4, said that the name of SpaceXAI will be changed to SpaceXSI. However, he did not provide any further details regarding the Grok-maker’s rebrand.

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Ronaldo left Portugal's training camp after being an unused substitute in a win over Norway and learning he would not start against Denmark. (AP Photo)

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‘Ronaldo should decide how he wants to end time with national team’, says Portugal coach

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Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus has said that it is upto Cristiano Ronaldo to decide if he wants to return to the national team or not. Jesus said that he had told Ronaldo that he needed him, regardless of whether he was playing or not, when he had his first conversation with him after taking charge.

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Indian man slaps Kick Streamer Vietnam video

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Indian man slaps Kick streamer inside Vietnam 7-Eleven: How the incident unfolded

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An Indian man slapped Kick streamer JohnWhatsGoingOn inside a 7-Eleven in Vietnam during a livestream, prompting a discussion on filming strangers during IRL livestreams and how such confrontations should be handled.

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Trisha Krishnan soaks in some morning Vitamin D: know why it is essential in your 40s

Lifestyle 17 hr ago

Trisha Krishnan’s sunlit Instagram post prompted questions about vitamin D. Dr Honey Savla said it helps the body absorb calcium and supports bones and muscles, but sunlight exposure may not provide enough, and deficiency can be symptomless. She advised medical assessment over self-diagnosis or high-dose supplements, noting that not everyone needs supplements.

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CJP leaders likely to be arrested before October 10 Delhi protest: Saurav Das

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Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-convenor Saurav Das alleged the government plans to arrest him and other party leaders ahead of nationwide protests beginning October 10 against the Special Intensive Revision exercise and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The CJP is calling for Kumar’s resignation, with demonstrations planned at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar and elsewhere.

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Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3 writer says wrote 100 versions of film: ‘Friends tried to bribe me

Entertainment 17 hr ago

*Drishyam 3: The Conclusion*, starring Ajay Devgn, earned Rs 272.8 crore worldwide in its first three days. Screenwriter Aamil Keeyan Khan said he wrote more than 100 drafts to balance the franchise’s familiar mix of family, humour and thrills with a fresh story.

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