Surprised by GDP furore, methods already in public domain: MoSPI Secy Garg

Business September 9, 2026

The new GDP series, released in August 2026, has sparked controversy due to its revision six months after its initial release. The Secretary of MoSPI, Saurabh Garg, defends the revised numbers, stating they are estimations based on the best available data.

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LGBTQ influencer and makeup artist Madhu Sudan shot dead in Amritsar

Cities 46 min ago

Punjabi LGBTQ influencer and makeup artist Madhu Sudan, known as Mad Sandhu, was shot dead by two motorcycle-borne assailants outside an Amritsar car wash on Saturday. Police said the motive remains unknown but they have leads and are pursuing multiple angles.

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It rained the day after he died. For a farmer family in Yavatmal, it was too late, again

India 47 min ago

After crop losses, erratic rainfall and years of failing to secure electricity for their borewell, a Yavatmal farming family lost three members to suicide: sons Nikhil in 2021 and Tapaveen in 2024, then father Dnyaneshwar this year. Their deaths came amid a wider Maharashtra drought; Yavatmal recorded 128 farmer suicides in the first half of the year.

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi (Source: PTI Photo)

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Rahul Gandhi launches ‘Satyagraha’ digital platform

India 51 min ago

Rahul Gandhi launched the Satyagraha digital platform to bring together issue-based protests across India. Invoking Gandhi’s teachings on truth and unity, he urged Gen Z, students, farmers, Adivasis, Dalits, women and others facing injustice to submit their stories through a short online form. The initiative aims to organise movements and explore ways to support them.

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VHP claims 254 Hindus killed in attacks this yr, calls for fast-track trials, surveillance

India 1 hr ago

The VHP called for expedited trials in religiously motivated attacks on Hindus, tighter madrasa regulation and CCTV in sensitive areas, and urged Hindus there to prepare for self-defence. It cited 254 Hindu killings from January to August 2026, though the cases had varied circumstances and the “jihadi” label was the VHP’s. It also praised a pilot it said foiled a terror plot.

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Tariffs, sanctions becoming policy instruments, sometimes weaponised: P K Mishra

India 1 hr ago

India’s Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, P K Mishra, warned that tariffs, export controls and sanctions are increasingly used as strategic tools, while conflict, chokepoints and concentrated supply chains heighten economic uncertainty.

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Arrest powers under GST regime likely to be removed

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The GST Council will consider removing tax authorities’ arrest powers at its October 7 meeting, after months of consultations over concerns that arrests deter investment and enable harassment. Intentional fraud would still face prosecution and arrest under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The proposal would require legislative changes, potentially in Parliament’s Winter Session.

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India can be called a developed economy if development is inclusive: V-P

India 1 hr ago

Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan said India can call itself a developed economy only when growth benefits every section of society. At the Kautilya Economic Conclave, he urged policymakers to understand local and global realities and said economic reforms require debate and consensus. Citing Jan Dhan accounts, direct benefit transfers and GST, he described inclusion as a source of resilience.

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A sunset can evoke awe, and research on awe has linked the emotion with changes in stress, attention and wellbeing

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Why sunsets feel so calming

Lifestyle 7 hr ago

Taking a few minutes to watch a sunset can inspire awe, briefly making worries feel less consuming and disrupting repetitive thoughts. Experts say the pause may ease stress, support the body’s transition into evening, and help prepare for sleep. A beach view isn’t necessary: a rooftop, balcony or window is enough if you stop and pay attention.

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Gold medallist Indian players, from left, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Manpreet Singh, Yashdeep Siwach, Hardik Singh, Rajinder Singh and Mohith HS during the medal ceremony after the men's final hockey match, at the ongoing 20th Asian Games, in Kakamigahara, Japan, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav) (PTI10_03_2026_000555A) *** Local Caption ***

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Asian Games hockey: Why the men’s gold tells the tale of triumph and relief

Sports 7 hr ago

As the final hooter blew in Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, India men's hockey team started celebrating after winning the Asian Games gold defeating Malaysia 5-1. The celebration had mixed hues of triumph and relief.

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Shahid and Mira Kapoor's Italian holiday

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Postcards from Mira and Shahid Kapoor’s Italian getaway: ‘La Dolce Vita’ essentials

Lifestyle 8 hr ago

Shahid and Mira Kapoor returned from a family holiday in Italy, where they relaxed by Lake Como after Shahid finished work on *Cocktail 2*. Inspired by their trip, the article recommends visiting Rome’s Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Pantheon and Piazza Navona, as well as Milan’s Duomo, and sampling Italian pasta, cheese and gelato.

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Food labels often contain numbers and codes that identify the additives used in packaged products.

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What these numbers on packaged foods actually mean

Lifestyle 9 hr ago

The FAO- and WHO-backed Codex Alimentarius Commission assigns standard codes to food additives: INS 330 is citric acid, INS 322 lecithins and INS 551 silicon dioxide. These regulate acidity, help ingredients mix and prevent clumping, respectively. An INS code alone does not mean a food is unsafe; consumers should also check its ingredients and nutritional information.

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Indian archer Neeraj Chauhan in action at the Asian Games in Okazaki Central Park Multipurpose Square, Okazaki. (Photo: REUTERS)

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Neeraj Chauhan sold vegetables in 2020. Now he has Asian Games bronze

Sports 10 hr ago

Neeraj Chauhan beat fellow Indian Dhiraj Bommadevara 6-4 to win Asian Games men’s recurve bronze after losing his semi-final to Japan’s Junya Nakanishi. The 24-year-old became only the second Indian man to win an individual recurve medal at the Games. He credited his resolve to hardships during the Covid lockdown, when he and his brother sold vegetables after their father lost his job.

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Flydubai co-pilot Hammam al-Hammami: Extremist links, a crash axe, a ‘terror’ plot

World 9 hr ago

The flydubai FZ1073 incident has taken a new turn, with the co-pilot identified by multiple media reports as Omani national Hammam al-Hammami and the UAE saying its investigation found that he attacked Indian Captain Smit Machchhar with a crash axe and attempted to take control of the aircraft.

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‘It ended in one day’: Raju Kher recalls Anupam Kher’s first marriage to Madhumalti

Entertainment 10 hr ago

Raju Kher says his brother Anupam Kher’s first marriage to actress Madhumalti Kapoor ended within days. After a relationship of two to three years, they married at a Lucknow temple, but Anupam left shortly afterward. The family was unaware of the marriage at first, and Raju said he did not pry into the reasons for their separation.

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India's Aman Sehrawat celebrates with the Indian flag after winning the men's freestyle 57kg gold medal bout. (Photo: REUTERS)

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Aman Sehrawat ends year of illness and absences with Asian Games gold

Sports 11 hr ago

Aman Sehrawat won Asian Games gold in his first 57kg competition since Paris, beating reigning world champion Han Chong-Song 11-7 after surrendering an early lead and regaining control late. Stomach problems and missed tournaments left him demotivated in 2025, including a World Championship he hoped to win.

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Diljit Dosanjh didn’t promote Border 2, only promoted film with Hania Aamir: Mika

Entertainment 11 hr ago

Mika Singh praised Diljit Dosanjh but questioned whether he did enough to promote Border 2, saying Diljit gave greater visibility to Sardaar Ji 3, which starred Pakistani actor Hania Aamir.

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Why Allahabad High Court said hookah service is banned in designated smoking areas

Explained 11 hr ago

The Allahabad High Court ruled that restaurants may not serve tobacco or herbal hookah in designated smoking areas, citing a 2017 amendment that imposed an absolute ban on services there. Police may seize tobacco products if violations are suspected. The court said public health and non-smokers’ right to clean air outweigh business interests and urged UP to consider stronger anti-hookah measures.

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KL Rahul ensured that India scored close to 350 despite their top order not firing the way they did in the first two ODIs. (Express Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)

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KL Rahul scores his ninth ODI century, takes India to strong score despite shaky start

Sports 11 hr ago

KL Rahul on Saturday scored his ninth ODI century in just 80 balls in India's third ODI against the West Indies in Mullanpur. Rahul has pretty much anchored most of the Indian innings as he kept losing partners at the other end. With India's top three firing on all cylinders, this was the first time Rahul got to bat in the series and he made the most of it.

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Sanjay Dutt says he ‘can’t feel peace in India anymore’, comments on PM Modi as Munna Bhai

Entertainment 12 hr ago

On Shekhar Suman’s Gandhi Jayanti special, Sanjay Dutt imagined himself as India’s prime minister and delivered a humorous political monologue in his Munna Bhai style. He called for greater peace, less emphasis on leaders’ photographs, and a “fourth monkey” who speaks up against wrongdoing.

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How soon can you fly after a spinal fracture?

Lifestyle 12 hr ago

Actor Nushrratt Bharuccha, who sustained a spinal fracture in Bali, has been airlifted to Mumbai for further treatment after medical assessment. Doctors say surgery depends on factors such as spinal instability, vertebral collapse, displacement and nerve involvement; stable fractures may be treated with medication, bracing and monitoring.

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KBC 18: Oil India employee from Assam quits on Rs 12.5 lakh Vijayanagara Empire question

Entertainment 13 hr ago

Oil India Limited employee Supriyo Bhattacharjee from Assam finished his KBC 18 run with Rs 7.5 lakh after quitting at the Rs 12.5 lakh question about the Vijayanagara Empire’s founding dynasty; the correct answer was Sangama. During the episode, he also told Amitabh Bachchan about waiting outside Jalsa with his mother to see the actor.

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The flydubai attack: 4 pilots were aboard the flight

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Why did flydubai flight FZ1073 have two extra pilots on board?

Explained 13 hr ago

Flydubai flight FZ1073 landed safely in Saudi Arabia after an alleged cockpit attack by the co-pilot on September 30, with injured Indian Captain Smit Machchhar and intervening passengers helping avert disaster. Two additional “deadheading” pilots travelling as passengers then took over and helped land the aircraft, highlighting their role as repositioned crew available for operational support.

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15 car safety mistakes to avoid: From high beams to feet on the dashboard

Lifestyle 13 hr ago

Auto expert Shubham Parashar recommends combining seatbelts with other precautions: maintain a proper driving posture, use low beams in traffic, keep feet off dashboards, secure children in suitable car seats, and retain headrests. He also advises checking vehicles for suspicious signs or devices.

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Jr NTR issued a strong condemnation of the AI-generated deepfake video manipulating the Chuttamalle song from Devara

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‘Disgusting, shameless’: Jr NTR slams Chuttamalle deepfake of Janhvi Kapoor

Entertainment 13 hr ago

Jr NTR condemned an AI-generated deepfake that repurposes “Chuttamalle” footage to portray Devara co-star Janhvi Kapoor in a sexually degrading way. He vowed legal action against those who created and shared it, urged the public not to engage with the video, and called on state and central governments to impose strict AI regulations.

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Salman Khan’s was once punished for not paying school fees, now has Rs 3,000 crore fortune

Entertainment 13 hr ago

The M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026 estimates Salman Khan’s wealth at Rs 3,000 crore, behind Shah Rukh Khan’s Rs 10,000 crore and Amitabh Bachchan’s Rs 4,000 crore. Salman recalled being sent out of school because his fees were late, while Aamir Khan described similar financial difficulties. Salman later earned Rs 31,000 for his debut film and built his career from scratch.

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Eloelo Group has unveiled Dolphin AI, an agentic AI studio designed for end-to-end video production.

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Indian startup Eloelo unveils AI tool that turns scripts into videos

Technology 14 hr ago

Eloelo Group launched Dolphin AI at FICCI FRAMES 2026 in Mumbai on September 29, opening its video-production platform to creators, filmmakers, brands and studios through early access. It supports the workflow from scripting and shot planning to video generation and editing, with tools designed to preserve continuity across shots. Dolphin AI also integrates with compatible AI clients.

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AI investment is surging as companies pour billions into data centres, chips and other infrastructure, betting on productivity gains that have yet to fully materialise.

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AI’s trillion-dollar bet: Will productivity gains arrive in time?

Technology 14 hr ago

AI investment is unprecedented, with global data-centre spending potentially reaching $30 trillion by 2050 and US investment nearing $9 trillion by 2032. Analysts warn that current productivity gains and revenues may not support the spending, which relies on new markets and quick returns. Past technologies took decades to boost productivity, while AI may already be reducing entry-level hiring.

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Inside Ajinkya Rahane’s Igatpuri retreat

Lifestyle 14 hr ago

Ajinkya Rahane and his wife, Radhika Dhopavkar, have revealed their post-pandemic holiday home, Raaya Estate, in Igatpuri, Maharashtra. Set among the Sahyadri mountains overlooking Vaitarna Lake, the five-bedroom villa features an infinity pool, gardens, balconies and a children’s play area.

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‘Destroying our hills’: Manali traffic jam during long weekend sparks debate online

Trending 14 hr ago

Following the monsoon, Himachal Pradesh is once again seeing a steady rise in tourist arrivals, with the long weekend drawing large crowds to popular destinations across the state. Manali, in particular, witnessed a significant rush on Friday as tourists from different parts of the country headed to the hill station.

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Top 10 Innovation Clusters in Global Innovation Index 2026

Trending 15 hr ago

WIPO’s Global Innovation Index 2026 ranked Shenzhen–Hong Kong–Guangzhou as the world’s leading innovation cluster, followed by Tokyo–Yokohama and San Jose–San Francisco, which led in innovation intensity. The top 10 also included Beijing, Seoul, Shanghai–Suzhou, New York, London, Boston–Cambridge and Osaka–Kobe–Kyoto. Bengaluru ranked 25th and Delhi 27th on the index.

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Jaya Bachchan bursts into laughter with Gulzar, fans say ‘she’s smiling for once’. Watch

Entertainment 15 hr ago

Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan reunited with Gulzar at the Mumbai launch of Dr P Jagannath’s book, DR BLUE: A Cancer Surgeon’s Journey into the Human Side of Healing. Videos showed Amitabh helping Jaya onto the stage before Gulzar warmly greeted her, making her laugh. Fans praised Jaya’s candid smile. Sachin Tendulkar was among the other guests.

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This is Aman's second Asian Games medal. (File Photo)

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Aman Sehrawat wins men’s freestyle 57kg gold at Asian Games 2026

Sports 14 hr ago

Aman Sehrawat is only 23 but he has ensured a glittering career for himself already. He won gold at the 2026 Asian Games in men's freestyle 57kg, upgrading the bronze he had won at Hangzhou 2022 and adding to the bronze medal he won at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Aman beat North Korea's Han Chong Song 11-7 in the gold medal match.

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5 ‘silent signs’ of high blood sugar: Doctor explains which symptoms really matter

Lifestyle 15 hr ago

Excessive thirst combined with frequent urination, fatigue, blurred vision or unexplained weight loss can warrant a blood sugar test, but symptoms alone cannot diagnose diabetes. Itching, cravings, poor sleep and general aches have many possible causes; persistent high blood sugar can damage nerves.

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90-year-old Japanese bodybuilder wins 19th national title; his vegetarian diet decoded

Lifestyle 16 hr ago

At 90, Japanese bodybuilder Toshisuke Kanazawa won his 19th national title after returning to competition at 50. His vegetarian diet includes brown rice, natto, miso soup and protein supplements. A nutritionist says it offers fibre, fermented foods and protein but may lack variety, adding that healthy ageing also depends on exercise, sleep and other habits.

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Meta is expanding its Muse AI ecosystem with new hardware and tools for developers.

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Meta wants Muse AI on more devices with new open-source project

Technology 15 hr ago

Meta is expanding its Muse AI agent beyond the Charm device through Muse Gadgets, an open-source project for connecting it to hardware such as ESP32 boards and Raspberry Pis. The company also produced 5,000 USB-C Muse Home Link devices to connect Muse with home networks and compatible smart devices; US subscribers can get them free.

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When AI agents slip the leash: How companies monitor and control them

Explained 16 hr ago

OpenAI has alerted more than 100 organisations to possible unauthorised activity by its AI agents and is reviewing 50 petabytes of data. Experts warn that monitoring can miss persistent rule-bending, agents working together, altered logs and gradual expansions of access. They say firms need clear limits, reliable oversight and the ability to halt agents or escalate decisions to humans.

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From 1-BHK to 99 houses, 100 acre farm: Mika Singh’s ‘rich friends don’t have horses’

Entertainment 17 hr ago

Mika Singh said his 100-acre Delhi farmhouse began as a two-acre purchase, which he gradually expanded as the area developed. Its remote location makes the journey an adventure involving a flight, car and boat, sometimes a horse. Singh also discussed his reported 99 properties, including the one-bedroom home where he grew up, and said his farm supports local jobs and businesses.

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Monkey vs langur: How to spot the difference

Lifestyle 18 hr ago

Macaques are stockier, with shorter tails, and eat a wide range of foods, including human scraps; langurs are slimmer, with dark faces and long limbs and tails, and mainly eat plants. Macaques more often seek food in settlements and may act boldly. Keep your distance, don’t feed or approach either animal, and contact wildlife authorities if one enters a building.

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Tilak Varma took his time against Pakistan's spinners, rotated the strike and waited for the balls he could hit. (CREIMAS)

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How Tilak Varma has mastered batting in finals against Pakistan

Sports 18 hr ago

Tilak Varma has delivered two unbeaten, contrasting finals performances against Pakistan: a composed 69 off 53 balls to rescue India’s chase after a top-order collapse in last year’s Asia Cup final, and a rapid 51 off 22 to help India reach 211 in the Asian Games final. Both innings highlighted the game awareness he brings as T20 vice-captain.

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The men who played queens, and the Jatra that left them behind

Research 16 hr ago

The death of the traditional folk theatre of Bengal has led us to ask questions about what happened to its artists after their careers ended.

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Salman Khan’s Maatrubhumi gets NOC from I&B Ministry: report

Entertainment 19 hr ago

Salman Khan’s *Maatrubhumi: May War Rest In Peace* has reportedly received an Information and Broadcasting Ministry NOC after major revisions to its depiction of the 2020 Galwan clash and India-China relations. The film now awaits CBFC certification. Salman is reportedly considering a November 13 release, though the date is unconfirmed and depends on certification.

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Archer Kumkum Mohod Asian Games India Korea archery

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Taarak Mehta, sad songs, ice cream: Meet 17-year-old archer who toppled Korea

Sports 3 hr ago

Seventeen-year-old Kumkum Mohod won the Asian Games women’s recurve individual gold after defeating world champion Kang Chae-young, China’s Zhu Jingyi and South Korea’s Oh Ye-jin. After recovering from an 8 and trailing 3-5 in the final, she forced a shoot-off and won with a 10 against Oh’s 8. The victory followed India’s end to South Korea’s long team-gold streak and gave Mohod her second gold

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Parineeti Chopra on why shared parenting matters

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Father’s aren’t babysitters: The parenting double standard Parineeti Chopra is calling out

Lifestyle 19 hr ago

Parineeti Chopra criticized the praise fathers receive for basic childcare while mothers’ need for rest is dismissed, despite the physical and emotional toll of parenthood and its potential impact on women’s identity, careers and financial independence. Experts say parenthood brings major psychological changes.

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Gold Rate Today, October 3: Check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices in Chennai, Mumbai…

India 20 hr ago

Indian gold prices declined on October 3, 2026: 24-carat gold reached Rs 14,918 per gram, 22-carat Rs 13,675 and 18-carat Rs 11,189. Rates decreased by Rs 110, Rs 100 and Rs 82, respectively, from the previous day, with some variation across cities.

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Nushrratt Bharuccha back in Mumbai on a stretcher after spine fracture accident in Bali

Entertainment 20 hr ago

Nushrratt Bharuccha has returned to Mumbai by air ambulance after suffering a spinal fracture in an accident in Bali during a work-and-holiday trip. Video showed family and friends helping her from the ambulance into hospital for further treatment and surgery. Her team said recovery and rest are priorities and requested privacy; any impact on her upcoming film schedule is unknown.

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India won the toss against Pakistan in the Asian Games cricket final. (CREIMAS)

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No handshake at toss as India opt to bat in Asian Games final against Pakistan

Sports 20 hr ago

India captain Shreyas Iyer and Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan skipped the customary handshake at the toss of the Asian Games final on Saturday, with India choosing to bat. The gesture has been absent from India-Pakistan cricket meetings since the 2025 Asia Cup, amid worsening relations after the Pahalgam attack and subsequent military escalation.

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg wears the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses as he delivers a speech presenting the new line of smart glasses during the Meta Connect event at the company's headquarters in Menlo Park, California, US, on September 17, 2025. (File Image: Carlos Barria/Reuters)

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Dutch eyewear chain pauses Meta glasses sales amid privacy concerns

Technology 20 hr ago

Dutch eyewear chain Hans Anders has suspended sales of Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses in the Netherlands and Belgium amid privacy concerns, following growing public and political scrutiny. Dutch groups and regulators have questioned recording and sharing footage of identifiable people, while a British pub chain has also restricted use. Meta says a visible, non-disableable light signals recording.

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CM Vijay holding up a framed photograph of his son Jason Sanjay from Sigma during his Madhurandhagam roadshow

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CM Vijay raises son Jason Sanjay’s photo above his head at roadshow, supports Sigma. Watch

Entertainment 20 hr ago

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay held up a photo of his son Jason Sanjay during a Madhurandhagam roadshow as Jason’s directorial debut, *Sigma*, opened in theatres on Friday. Vijay missed the Chennai premiere while launching a free-bus programme for women and had stayed away from promotions at Jason’s request.

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An SpO₂ reading of 94% is slightly below the usual oxygen level for a healthy adult at sea level, but one reading may not tell the whole story.

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Oxygen level at 94%: Should you worry?

Lifestyle 20 hr ago

An SpO₂ reading of 94% is slightly below the usual range but may not indicate a serious problem on its own. Rest, warm your hands, stay still, and repeat the reading with the oximeter properly placed; movement, cold hands, nail products, recent activity, and altitude can affect results. Seek medical advice if the reading persists, particularly if you have symptoms or heart or lung disease.

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The Sonodyne Malhar G2 combines a wooden cabinet with a powerful, detailed sound signature designed for music and television. (Image: Nandagopal Rajan/The Indian Express)

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Sonodyne Sama 7000 and Malhar G2: Fixing the sound in the Indian living room

Technology 21 hr ago

Sonodyne’s Sama 7000 (Rs 74,999) is a 5.1.2-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar praised for immersive height effects and natural, engaging music playback. It offers multiple inputs, though source switching can occasionally confuse TVs, and an app is absent. The Malhar G2 (Rs 55,000) is a stylish speaker with rich, detailed sound and adjustable bass and treble, best suited to music-focused households.

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