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Key themes in new CPI: Gold, silver to back-series

Business February 14, 2026
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India's MoSPI released a new CPI basket using 2024 as the base year, with a CPI of 2.75% in January. However, comparing it to the old series is not valid due to new goods and exclusion of others. The back-series shows little change in average inflation rates. The new CPI has changes in data sources, items, and methodologies, including the inclusion of gold.
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The neurowellness vocabulary may be different, but many of the practices behind it have been around for generations.
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Yoga, exercise, sleep: Why old health practices are being rebranded as ‘neurowellness’

Lifestyle 34 min ago
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Neurowellness, a loosely defined wellness-industry term, reflects growing concern about sleep, attention, stress and mental exhaustion. Experts say familiar practices such as meditation, exercise, breathwork, nature and social connection are being reframed around brain and nervous-system health. The goal is not constant calm, but resilience and recovery.
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Rajpal Yadav has agreed to sell his ancestral property to pay his dues in a long-running series of cheque-bounce cases.
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‘Lost Rs 250 cr in 13 years’: Rajpal Yadav to SC, hints at film on cheque-bounce cases

Entertainment 53 min ago
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In a relief for Rajpal Yadav, the Supreme Court accepted his proposal to pay his dues in a long-running series of cheque-bounce cases by selling off his ancestral property. The court gave him a breather after he produced demand drafts worth Rs 1.15 crore, as mandated by its last order. Pointing out that it isn't satisfied with his conduct, the court said that it was only giving him breathing time.
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Pilot Indian Capt. Smit Machchhar was at the controls of a FlyDubai flight that was diverted to Tabuk in northwestern Saudi Arabia for an emergency landing. (Israel's Foreign Ministry via AP)
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Bihar MLA conviction: When can a legislator be disqualified and seat declared vacant?

Explained 1 hr ago
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The Delhi High Court suspended Bihar BJP MLA Raju Kumar Singh’s four-year sentence but did not stay his conviction, so his disqualification remains in force. Despite this, the Bihar Assembly has not declared his seat vacant more than three months later. The seat became vacant upon disqualification; the Assembly secretariat typically records the change, while the Speaker has no general role.
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‘Anushka was in the stands, Virat Kohli hit 160’: Ravi Shastri recalls their dating days

Entertainment 1 hr ago
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Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri will appear on the latest episode of *The Great Indian Kapil Show*. Shastri recalls Virat Kohli scoring 160 while Anushka Sharma watched from the stands, arguing players benefit from having partners’ support during matches. The episode also features comedy sketches by Kiku Sharda, Krushna Abhishek and Sunil Grover, and streams on Netflix Saturday at 8 pm.
Mahatma Gandhi spinning the charkha, a symbol of Swadeshi, self-reliance and resistance to British rule (Wikimedia Commons)
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Why does a university in Gujarat celebrate Gandhi Jayanti on Oct 7?

Explained 1 hr ago
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Gujarat Vidyapith marked Gandhi’s birthday on October 7 according to the Vikram Samvat calendar, continuing its 90-year-old tradition of calling it “Rentiya Baras”—a day Gandhi wanted dedicated to the spinning wheel. The university sent volunteers and students to 351 Ahmedabad municipal schools to demonstrate charkha spinning.
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Nani admits his team could've done a better job of The Paradise.
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‘We rushed things’: Nani on why The Paradise, his Rs 150-cr film, got polarised reviews

Entertainment 2 hr ago
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Srikanth Odela’s period action film The Paradise scored the biggest opening of Nani’s 18-year career, and also emerged as his first film to earn over Rs 100 crore at the domestic box office. However, the actor recently responded to the polarizing reviews and reactions to the film, admitting that if his team had more time during post-production, they could’ve turned in a better product.
Ajay Devgn says Mohanlal's Drishyam 3 is "most suited" for the Malayalam audience.
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Ex-Indian Government adviser elected as Harvard Kennedy School’s VP

Education 2 hr ago
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Pratyush Prabhakar, an Edward S. Mason Fellow pursuing a Master’s in Public Administration at Harvard Kennedy School, has been elected vice-president for academic affairs in the student government. A former adviser to India’s railways minister, he has also worked with the Ministry of Education and founded two organisations.
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Two heads, one body: Rare turtle hatchling found on Cape Cod

Lifestyle 3 hr ago
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Researchers monitoring diamondback terrapins on Cape Cod discovered a hatchling with two heads, a rare developmental condition called bicephaly. It is the third such terrapin found there in five years, prompting questions about development in the monitored population. The hatchling shares a body and organs, which may make survival difficult; the condition does not represent a separate species.
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‘Tried to kidnap me’: Nagaland woman pulled towards car by 3 men at Delhi 5-star hotel

Cities 4 hr ago
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Delhi Police bound down three men accused of harassing a Nagaland woman and pulling her toward their Mercedes outside a five-star Chanakyapuri hotel around 3:15 a.m. Sunday. Her friends intervened, and the men allegedly attacked them with hockey sticks and punches before fleeing. Police traced the accused using the car’s registration number and are reviewing CCTV footage and medical reports.
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Teja Sajja to host The Traitors Telugu featuring 20 contestants

Entertainment 3 hr ago
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Teja Sajja will host the Telugu edition of Prime Video’s *The Traitors*, expected to premiere October 15. Twenty celebrities will compete for a prize of up to Rs 1 crore in a game marked by suspicion, conflict and shifting alliances. It is the platform’s second regional-language adaptation after the Hindi version hosted by Karan Johar.
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Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna have opened up about the importance of expressing love in a relationship.
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Vijay Deverakonda says Rashmika Mandanna tells him ‘I love you’ 10-15 times a day

Lifestyle 4 hr ago
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Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna discussed their relationship on Prakhar Gupta’s podcast, with Vijay saying Rashmika reminds him to express his love, not just feel it. An expert explains that verbal affection can ease uncertainty and help couples stay connected when backed by actions. The pair also described frequent physical touch as part of everyday life.
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How ‘Hanuman Ansh’ turned Neem Karoli Baba’s Kainchi Dham into a crowded, littered hotspot

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Kainchi Dham, the Uttarakhand ashram associated with Neem Karoli Baba, has seen a sharp rise in attention in recent months, with the site drawing larger crowds following the success of the film Hanuman Ansh. The surge has prompted concern among locals, with influencer Aishwarya Kandpal speaking out about the growing crowds, traffic, litter, and social media activity around the ashram.
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli visit their guru Premanand Ji Maharaj in Vrindavan
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Virat Kohli refutes claim he visited Pemanand Ji Maharaj for Rs 5 cr: ‘Out of deep faith’

Entertainment 22 min ago
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Virat Kohli has rejected as “false, baseless and factually incorrect” an allegation that he was paid Rs 5 crore for his first visit to Premanand Maharaj’s ashram. His spokesperson said Kohli and wife Anushka Sharma visit out of faith and urged media outlets to verify claims. The allegation was made by Dinesh Sharma after disciple Rasik Dulari’s death; the investigation into her death is ongoing.
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‘Can a fatty liver return to its normal size?’

Lifestyle 6 hr ago
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Fatty liver often improves with early intervention, including sustainable weight loss, a balanced diet, exercise and control of metabolic conditions. Losing around 5% of body weight may reduce liver fat. Recovery depends on disease severity; advanced scarring may limit reversibility. Improvement can begin within weeks or months, but liver size alone is not diagnostic.
Karan Patel Tej Pratap Yadav exit Rise and Fall 2
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Rise And Fall 2: Karan Patel, Tej Pratap Yadav exit Virender Sehwag’s show

Entertainment 5 hr ago
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Four contestants have left Prime Video’s *Rise and Fall 2*, which began streaming on September 26. Karan Patel exited on medical grounds after tests indicated he was unfit to continue; Tej Pratap Yadav left due to political and legal commitments. Earlier, Siwet Tomar was removed after a physical altercation, while Anish Bhagat was evicted after receiving the fewest votes.
Airtel has launched new postpaid plans with free international roaming.
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Free international roaming on new Airtel postpaid plans: Check prices and benefits

Technology 5 hr ago
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Airtel’s postpaid plans launch October 8, 2026, priced from ₹499 to ₹1,799 monthly, with family options for up to five SIMs. They include unlimited data and calls, spam and fraud protection, and entertainment subscriptions. Each SIM also gets one free international roaming trip annually, with a five-day pack offering 5GB of data, 60 call minutes and SMS benefits.
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Sennheiser Momentum 5 Review: The Sennheiser Momentum 5 combines a more compact carrying case with the signature sound and comfort of the Momentum series. (Image: Nandagopal Rajan/The Indian Express)
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Sennheiser Momentum 5 review: Audiophile sound that now packs lighter

Technology 4 hr ago
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Sennheiser’s Momentum 5 combines a more compact case and comfortable fit with wired connectivity, noise cancellation and customisable app controls. In listening tests, it delivered controlled bass, convincing stereo imaging, spacious detail and clear highs. The reviewer says its sound makes it a standout for music lovers, but at Rs 39,990 it is an expensive purchase and not for everyone.
Hanuman Ansh box office collection day 61: Neem Karoli Baba biopic earns just Rs 20 lakh less than Sidharth Malhotra's The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest.
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Hanuman Ansh earns just Rs 20 lakh less than The Vvaan on 9th Tuesday

Entertainment 6 hr ago
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Vishal Chaturvedi’s devotional film Hanuman Ansh, which features Shobhinaw Satyaa as revered spiritual guru Neem Karoli Baba, continues to hold its own in front of new releases even in its ninth week at the domestic box office. While its daily earnings pale in comparison to Ajay Devgn-starrer crime thriller Drishyam 3, it’s on the verge of surpassing The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest.
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Cristiano Ronaldo was apologetic for abruptly leaving the Portugal but remained critical of coach Jorge Jesus's actions. (AP Photo)
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Ronaldo defers Portugal retirement, seeks ‘punishment’ for walkout

Sports 7 hr ago
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Cristiano Ronaldo will continue playing for Portugal after serving his suspension, but apologised for abruptly leaving the team’s Nations League camp. In a lengthy statement, he accused coach Jorge Jesus of breaking their agreement twice: first by not playing him against Norway, then by failing to present their agreed account to the media.
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Soundarya Rajinikanth says parents ‘changing’ male-dominated dynamic at home

Entertainment 7 hr ago
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Soundarya Rajinikanth said her parents supported her through her 2017 divorce and are now moving away from the male-dominated household dynamics she grew up with. She said her views on love have evolved, and her failed first marriage strengthened rather than diminished her belief in marriage. In her current marriage to actor Vishagan Vanangamudi, they follow a “meet halfway” approach.
Radhikka Madan
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Radhikka Madan swears by home food, reveals recent lifestyle changes: ‘Very little wheat’

Lifestyle 7 hr ago
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Actor Radhikka Madan says she loves home-cooked food and doesn’t follow a diet, though she has stopped consuming sugar and milk and greatly reduced wheat. Physician Dr Aniket Mule says reducing added sugar can be beneficial, but cutting out milk or wheat is an individual choice. He advises replacing lost nutrients, avoiding trend-driven restrictions, balanced meals and gradual changes.
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Satheesan calls out ‘unnecessary’ angioplasty: Who needs a stent, who doesn’t?

Explained 18 min ago
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Kerala CM V D Satheesan’s call to curb “unnecessary” angioplasty has prompted doctors to warn that broad criticism could erode trust and deter patients from life-saving treatment. Cardiologists say angioplasty is urgent during many heart attacks, but often offers no added protection over medication for stable disease. Decisions should reflect each patient’s symptoms, test results and risks.
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Qazi Touqeer not exiting Bigg Boss 20, team dismisses eviction rumors: ‘Stay calm’

Entertainment 7 hr ago
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Qazi Touqeer’s team denied reports that he left Bigg Boss 20 or was diagnosed with dengue, confirming he remains in the house. The singer has had a fever, was examined by a doctor and is resting while continuing to participate. Recent episodes showed him emotional over tensions with Arishfa, whose offer of food moved him. A promo also teases a confrontation between Qazi and Scout OP.
Reactions have been mixed, with excitement over AI’s math skills and questions about how the results should be checked and credited.(Image: Reuters)
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OpenAI releases 372 groups of math results from unreleased frontier AI model

Technology 8 hr ago
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OpenAI released 722 AI-generated manuscripts covering 372 groups of mathematical and theoretical computer science results, claiming solutions or progress on hundreds of open problems. Many proofs are formalised in Lean, and the company plans to add more. The release follows its Navier–Stokes claim and includes citation and revision protocols developed with an independent advisory group.
Eva Marie Saint dies at 102: She won an Oscar for her debut role opposite Marlin Brando in On The Waterfront.
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Eva Marie Saint dies at 102: Legendary actor won Oscar for debut role in On the Waterfront

Entertainment 8 hr ago
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Eva Marie Saint, the pale, willowy actor who won an Academy Award for her first movie, On the Waterfront, and starred opposite Cary Grant in the Alfred Hitchcock thriller North by Northwest, has died. She was 102. Saint, whose acting work lasted well into her 90s, died at her home in Los Angeles on Tuesday, confirmed family representative Jeff Sanderson.
Messi shared an emotional speech after his final Argentina appearance in Buenos Aires. (AP Photo)
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Claude comes to Google Workspace: Here’s how to edit Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides

Technology 8 hr ago
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Anthropic on Tuesday, October 6, announced an expansion of its Claude AI-powered services into Google Workspace, enabling users to work with the AI chatbot on Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. It also lets users create and edit Google files directly from their Claude chat window. ‘Claude for Google Workspace’ has been released in public beta for all paid Claude plans.
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Ajay Devgn plays Vijay Salgaonkar in Drishyam 3
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Jonathan Bailey voices Dracula in Mary Lambert's Audible adaptation.
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The logo of Google is seen outside Google Bay View facilities during the Made by Google event in Mountain View, California, US, August 13, 2024. (Image: Reuters/Manuel Orbegozo)
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Google fights £1 billion UK lawsuit over app store fees in latest Big Tech case

Technology 9 hr ago
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Google was accused of abusing its dominance to levy excessive commissions on app developers, as a mass consumer lawsuit worth over £1 billion ($1.33 billion) began in London on Tuesday. The case — brought on behalf of around 20 million consumers who bought apps through Google's Play Store, or paid for in-app purchases and subscriptions between 2015 and this July.
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UK watchdog opens first Online Safety Act probe into Meta

Technology 9 hr ago
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Ofcom has opened its first formal Online Safety Act investigation into Meta, examining whether it adequately assessed risks to children and illegal content before launching Instagram’s disappearing-content feature, Instants, in May. Meta says it completed a risk analysis, briefed Ofcom and built in safety protections, and will cooperate.
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Navratri 2026: Start and End Date, Navratri Colours With Calendar

Lifestyle 9 hr ago
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Sharad Navratri 2026 will be observed from October 11–20, with Vijayadashami (Dussehra) on the final day. The nine-night festival honours Goddess Durga and celebrates good’s victory over evil. Durga Puja traditions include worship, pandal visits and idol immersion; in north India, Ramlila performances lead to Ravana-effigy burnings. The festival calendar also assigns each day a goddess and colour.
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UPI, govt salaries may be used to measure growth in health, education services

Business 9 hr ago
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MoSPI plans to expand its experimental Index of Services Production to cover education, health, public administration and defence, lifting coverage of services-sector GVA from about 60% to 78%. It may use UPI data to track private activity and government salary and spending records to measure public services.
Lionel Messi scored and assisted in his final Argentina game against Benin in Buenos Aires. (AP Photo)
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Messi shines in Argentina farewell, ends 21-year career with goal and assist

Sports 7 hr ago
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Lionel Messi ended his international career with a 3-0 Argentina win over Benin in Buenos Aires. In his final match, he assisted Nicolás Otamendi and scored a penalty. Messi retires as Argentina’s record appearance-maker, scorer and assist provider, with 207 caps, 126 goals and 66 assists. His honours include the 2022 World Cup and Copa América titles in 2021 and 2024.
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Opp hits the street against CEC, its leaders detained

India 12 hr ago
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INDIA bloc MPs protested the Election Commission’s voter-roll revision and called for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign. Police detained Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other leaders after an eight-hour standoff near the Commission’s headquarters.
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MPs wanted a meeting in Parliament Annexe… against protocol, says Election Commission

India 10 hr ago
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The Election Commission said no party requested a meeting before 4 pm Tuesday. It later learned that 240 Opposition MPs, led by Rahul Gandhi, wanted to meet at Parliament House Annexe—a venue it said violated protocol, which requires meetings at the Commission’s premises. The EC offered to send a senior officer to receive their memorandum, but the MPs declined.
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CEC Gyanesh Kumar postpones 2-day Chhattisgarh visit

India 9 hr ago
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Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and other senior Election Commission officials have postponed their planned October 7–8 visit to Chhattisgarh for unavoidable reasons. The itinerary included temples in Dantewada and Kawardha and Chitrakoot waterfall in Bastar. A revised date will be announced separately.