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From red-light district to high-rises: Kamathipura’s big makeover plan

Cities September 12, 2026

Kamathipura, Mumbai's red-light district, is set to undergo a major transformation with a 34-acre redevelopment plan that promises bigger homes, modern amenities, and financial support for residents. The plan includes 24 high-rises, green and open spaces, and rehabilitation for over 8,000 residential and commercial premises.

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Salman Khan recently hosted BJYM's PM Sai Prasad and his wife Rukmini Chowdary for dinner.

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Salman Khan hosts BJP youth leader at Mumbai home: ‘Touched by your warmth, simplicity’

Entertainment 31 min ago

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan recently hosted Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) national treasurer PM Sai Prasad and his wife, Rukmini Chowdary. Sai himself shared a video of them with Salman at his home in Mumbai on social media. BJYM is the youth wing of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). On the occasion, Sai and Rukmini also presented Salman with a bouquet as a token of gratitude.

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Noida mall theft video: Woman allegedly caught stealing ghee, refined oil

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A video showing a woman being stopped by security at a Noida mall after she was allegedly caught with grocery items in her bag has gone viral on social media.

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Sooryavanshi is yet to play a senior international match in India. (BCCI Photo)

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How Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is challenged by Morne Morkel when he is left out of playing XI

Sports 56 min ago

There have been moments in his fledgling international career when it has looked clear that he remains in early stages of his development despite his immense talent and India bowling coach Morne Morkel has said that he likes to challenge Sooryavanshi regardless of whether he is playing or not.

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A thick heart? When my patient’s perfect lifestyle wasn’t the whole story

Health and Wellness 1 hr ago

Obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM) is an inherited condition that thickens the heart muscle and can restrict blood flow. Symptoms—including breathlessness, chest pain, palpitations, dizziness and fainting—may be subtle or mistaken for stress.

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Wikipedia operator says OpenAI’s rogue agents possibly tied to data service disruption

Technology 1 hr ago

The Wikimedia Foundation, which operates online encyclopedia Wikipedia, said heavy traffic from OpenAI's rogue agents was possibly tied to a disruption that its data service experienced in May. In a ⁠blog post on Monday, Wikimedia said it could confirm "that we have discovered some activity by these 'rogue' OpenAI agents on Wikimedia platforms".

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The latest letter, signed by 25 companies, comes at a time when Chinese AI models are rapidly proliferating. (AI Image via OpenAI)

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Nvidia-backed Reflection unveils first AI model to take on Chinese open models

Technology 1 hr ago

Nvidia-backed Reflection AI debuted its first open-weight model named Beam on Monday, as the startup aims to compete with lower-cost Chinese models such as DeepSeek and Kimi in coding and agentic tasks. Reflection said Beam is competitive with Chinese AI ⁠startup Z.ai's GLM-5.2 and is closing in on Qwen3.8-Max on coding and agentic tasks.

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‘Left doesn’t fear or sell out’: Neha Bora at Jadavpur University

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After her release from police detention, AISA president Neha Bora accused the RSS and BJP of threatening democratic and secular freedoms on West Bengal campuses, and vowed to keep protesting violence. At a Left student convention at Jadavpur University, she also criticised the government, police, Election Commission and media.

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Under the proposed rules, social media apps would block older teenagers between midnight and 6 am unless they manually change the default settings.(Photo: Pexels)

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Meta, TikTok, X challenge UK watchdog over online safety data demands

Technology 1 hr ago

Meta, TikTok and X are challenging British regulator Ofcom over the amount of information it is demanding they provide under Britain's nascent online safety regime. The challenge is one of the first in relation to the 2023 Online Safety Act, which sets tougher standards for platforms such as TikTok, X and Meta's Facebook and Instagram.

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Trump approves firing squad execution for 2009 Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan

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The Pentagon announced late on Monday that President Donald Trump has approved death by firing squad for Nidal Hasan, who was convicted for his role in the fatal 2009 mass shooting at Fort Hood in Texas. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell posted on X that the recommendation came directly from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who will set the timeline and venue for the execution.

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5 injured in accident on Pune-Mumbai Expressway’s Missing Link; traffic diverted

Cities 2 hr ago

A private bus collided with a container on the Pune–Mumbai Expressway’s Missing Link on Tuesday, injuring about five passengers. The Pune-to-Mumbai carriageway was closed, and traffic diverted through the Ghat section; Mumbai-to-Pune traffic was unaffected. Containers are prohibited on the route, and police said the container violated restrictions. An investigation is underway.

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Opposition presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro in Brasilia, Brazil, Oct. 4. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

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Why a jailed ex-president’s son is leading Brazil election race, and the Trump factor

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Brazil’s presidential runoff will pit Senator Flávio Bolsonaro against incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva after neither won a first-round majority; reported vote shares are inconsistent. Jair Bolsonaro’s son has presented himself as a more moderate alternative, attracting conservative and wealthier voters. Donald Trump has backed the Bolsonaro family.

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Amid heat and pollution, BMC prunes gardens budget even as 200 wait for repairs

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Mumbai faces a ₹250-crore backlog of repairs and construction across about 200 gardens and open spaces, even as the BMC’s garden and tree budget has fallen 62% in three years to ₹68 crore. Officials may seek more funding, but critics warn that infrastructure spending is sidelining parks. The city has just 0.87 square metres of open space per person, far below recommended levels.

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Extreme heat puts pregnant women, newborns at greater risk: Survey

Health and Wellness 3 hr ago

A Wellcome survey of 1,000 healthcare professionals in five countries found that most had seen heat-related health effects in pregnant women or newborns, with many reporting increases over the past five years. Respondents cited pregnancy complications, restricted growth, newborn illness and barriers to care.

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Only 9% of Indians take public transport to work, buses key for women

Business 3 hr ago

India’s first household travel survey found that just 9% of workers mainly use public transport to commute, compared with 43% who use two-wheelers and 3% who use cars. Buses are the main mode for 21.7% of urban women travelling over 1 km to work, versus 6.9% of urban men. Urban commuters spend an average Rs 1,044 monthly, against Rs 612 in rural areas. The survey covered 20

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Best-selling novelist and former politician Jeffrey Archer dies at 86

World 29 min ago

British novelist Jeffrey Archer has died aged 86, publisher HarperCollins announced. His thrillers, including *Kane & Abel*, sold over 300 million copies worldwide; his final novel, *Adam and Eve*, is due Tuesday. A former Conservative MP and deputy party chairman, Archer was jailed in 2001 for perjury and perverting the course of justice.

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Vijay and his fitness trainer Naresh Kumar

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‘Carries his own meals’: Trainer reveals Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s 4-meal diet

Lifestyle 4 hr ago

Trainer S Naresh Kumar, who worked with Vijay from *Master* to *Beast*, says the Tamil Nadu chief minister maintains a disciplined routine despite a demanding schedule. Vijay reportedly carries meals to political rallies, eating four balanced meals daily, with occasional biryani. His current workouts focus on cardio and indoor activities; he previously used strength training for action-film roles.

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durga puja pandal West Bengal salary October 2026

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

Lifestyle 11 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 12 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

Entertainment 15 hr ago

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

Lifestyle 13 hr ago

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

India 14 hr ago

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

Lifestyle 14 hr ago

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 15 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

Explained 15 hr ago

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 16 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

Explained 16 hr ago

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

Lifestyle 16 hr ago

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

Education 2 hr ago

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 1 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

Entertainment 17 hr ago

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’

Entertainment 17 hr ago

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

Entertainment 17 hr ago

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 17 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

Explained 16 hr ago

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’

Entertainment 18 hr ago

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

Sports 18 hr ago

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 18 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

Explained 18 hr ago

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

Education 1 hr ago

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 15 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 19 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

Trending 19 hr ago

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

Entertainment 20 hr ago

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

Entertainment 19 hr ago

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 20 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

Entertainment 20 hr ago

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 20 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’

Entertainment 20 hr ago

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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