Vijay to support Indian drivers in UK: TN CM set to flag off Ajith’s Silverstone race

Entertainment September 11, 2026

After over three decades of perceived rivalry, Tamil cinema's biggest stars Vijay and Ajith Kumar are set to come together as Vijay will flag off a Le Mans race in which Ajith will compete. This has left fans shocked and happy, with many expressing their surprise and excitement on social media.

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‘I’ve eyes only for Aditya Dhar’: Yami’s witty answer as she’s asked about Brad Pitt

Entertainment 32 min ago

Yami Gautam's playful response to a question about Hollywood star Brad Pitt during the promotions of Nayyi Navelli won hearts as she sweetly mentioned her husband, filmmaker Aditya Dhar.

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Protest vs public order: How far can police go to prevent ‘trouble’?

Explained 14 min ago

Delhi protest restrictions, including prohibitory orders, detentions and transport curbs, have renewed questions about the constitutional right to peaceful assembly. The Supreme Court has held that police can regulate protests to maintain public order, but restrictions must be lawful, necessary and proportionate to the threat.

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Tobey Maguire officiates ex-wife’s wedding to billionaire days after divorce. See pics

Entertainment 56 min ago

Tobey Maguire officiated his ex-wife Jennifer Meyer’s October 10 wedding to music executive Geoff Ogunlesi at Hawaii’s Four Seasons Resort Lanai. The couple’s children and numerous celebrities attended. Maguire and Meyer’s divorce was finalized September 21, nearly a decade after separating; they continue to co-parent.

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Qazi Touqeer’s family on his 20-year struggle, reveals new project with Arijit Singh

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After winning *Fame Gurukul* in 2005, Qazi Touqeer returned to television 20 years later as a popular *Bigg Boss 20* contestant. His family says his playful, people-focused personality is genuine and that he worked hard through years of performances and setbacks. His brother says Qazi hopes to act and is developing a major project with Arijit Singh; his wife has been a key source of support.

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Rajinikanth's Jailer to not release in Hindi in PVR INOX and Cinepolis chains.

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Jailer 2 to not release in Hindi; Rajinikanth film opts for a four-week OTT window instead

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Nelson Dilipkumar’s long-awaited Tamil action thriller Jailer 2, starring Rajinikanth, is finally all set to hit cinemas worldwide this Thursday on October 15, just five days ahead of the Dussehra holiday. However, fans of the superstar and the franchise in the Hindi belt may be in for a disappointment. The sequel won't release its dubbed Hindi version in multiplexes like PVR INOX and Cinepolis.

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Nana Patekar’s autopsy confirms heart attack; expert on how a blood clot can turn fatal

Lifestyle 2 hr ago

Nana Patekar’s autopsy confirmed he died of a heart attack at his Goa home on October 8, caused by a blood clot blocking the left main coronary artery. A cardiologist said coronary disease can remain silent before a plaque ruptures, and urged people to seek urgent care for possible symptoms.

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Tej Pratap Yadav exits Rise and Fall 2 due to ‘personal reason’: ‘There’s a court case’

Entertainment 2 hr ago

Tej Pratap Yadav said he left *Rise and Fall 2* after two weeks because of a pending court case, though he felt he could have won. He recalled becoming the show’s first-week “ultimate ruler,” praised his connections with contestants including Swara Bhasker, and said she often served him meals. He blamed both Shehzad Poonawalla and Siwet Tomar for their fight.

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At the heart of Real Madrid's stuttering start under Jose Mourinho has been the incompatibility of Vinicius and Kylian Mbappe. (AP/Reuters Photo)

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Jose Mourinho’s puzzle to solve: Vinicius Junior & Kylian Mbappe

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At the heart of his team’s stuttering start, has been the incompatibility of Vinicius and Kylian Mbappe. Both are indispensable, yet both have struggled to reprise their off-field rapport on the field.

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Taurani Brothers ask why Vashu Bhagnani has sued them in a distant Bihar court

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‘Why go to Bihar?’: Kumar Taurani hits back at Vashu Bhagnani over Rs 400 crore lawsuit

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Kumar Taurani, Chairman and Managing Director of Tips Music, has hit back at producer Vashu Bhagnani for filing a court case against the label at a distant court in Bihar. Asking what the need to go to a distant court was, he revealed that Bhagnani has now been pushed to file the court case, around the alleged unauthorized use of the song “Chunari Chunari”, in the relevant jurisdiction of Mumbai.

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Ranveer Singh buys BMW i7 worth over Rs 2 crore, adds second electric car to his garage

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Ranveer Singh reportedly adds the BMW i7 luxury electric sedan to his garage, making it his second electric car after the GMC Hummer EV.

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54 impersonators, 172 bank jobs: How CBI used iris scans to crack exam racket

Cities 2 hr ago

The CBI told a Mumbai court that iris-scan matches indicate impersonators took exams for public-sector bank jobs between 2020 and 2024. An IBPS review identified 257 suspects, including 54 impersonators who allegedly helped 172 candidates secure jobs; 180 suspects were working in banks. The CBI has arrested four people and named 135 in a Mumbai FIR, with further arrests possible.

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Hanuman Ansh box office day 66: Neem Karoli Baba film trails behind Drishyam 3 by Rs 44 cr

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*Hanuman Ansh*, made for Rs 2 crore, earned Rs 2.80 crore net on day 66, taking its India net total to Rs 334.48 crore and worldwide gross to Rs 435.37 crore. The film rebounded after a weak opening and still drew 36.85% occupancy, but *Drishyam 3* has overtaken it worldwide with Rs 479.80 crore in 10 days.

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Farah Khan offers Cyrus Broacha her cook’s position as he calls Dilip ‘a fraud, irritating

Entertainment 3 hr ago

Cyrus Broacha called Farah Khan’s popular cook, Dilip, irritating and overrated, prompting Farah to joke that she could replace him with Cyrus. Their playful exchange went viral, with fans defending Dilip. A regular in Farah’s YouTube vlogs since 2023, Dilip has also appeared in ads with Shah Rukh Khan.

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Lancet releases 17 threats to health: India faces all of them

Health and Wellness 3 hr ago

A Lancet Commission identifies 17 interconnected threats that could cause catastrophic health losses by 2100, including obesity, inequality, climate change, pandemics, conflict and malicious AI. It urges integrated action: strengthen health systems, invest in medical and climate innovations, and independently monitor risks.

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Sai Sudharsan had come in as a last-minute entrant to the visitors' playing XI on Sunday. (PTI Photo)

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Ranji Trophy: Sai Sudharsan suffers injury during Rajasthan vs Tamil Nadu game

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India batter Sai Sudharsan suffered a leg injury during Tamil Nadu's Ranji Trophy game against Rajasthan at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Monday. Sudharsan was fielding in the covers early on Day 2 when he stopped a drive by Karan Lamba and lay on the ground.

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Black ribbons in court: Delhi High Court Bar members to protest ‘police excesses’

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The Delhi High Court Bar Association has asked members to wear black ribbons in court on Monday to protest alleged police excesses against lawyers demonstrating over demands for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.

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‘Are you looking for a provider’: How rising costs are reshaping dating for Gen Z

Lifestyle 46 min ago

Rising costs and visible digital payments are making Gen Z more cautious about dating expenses, with expensive outings contributing to anxiety and sometimes being cited as a reason for ghosting. Psychologists say ghosting usually reflects discomfort or insecurity, not money itself, and that pressure to project an affluent image online can fuel overspending and debt.

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Satya Nadella during a discussion on the future of AGI, dismissed the idea of a single model ruling the world. (Express Image/Reuters)

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Satya Nadella’s AI safety plan: Treat models as ‘compromised’ from the start

Technology 3 hr ago

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has called for putting an emergency brake in AI models, amid mounting safety concerns fuelled by a growing list of incidents involving so-called ‘rogue’ AI agents. Nadella also laid out his views on the dangers posed by highly advanced AI models. Timely incident disclosure, independent audits, verifiable data were some of the key recommendations.

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Shivraj Singh Chouhan takes on MP Government over tribal home demolitions

India 2 hr ago

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan condemned the demolition of 12 Barela tribal families’ homes in Kosmi village, Sehore district, where the Forest Department said it was removing encroachments. Crops were damaged and a well filled in. Chouhan called the action unjust and said he would raise the families’ plight with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.

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Policemen detained Cockroach Janta Party supporters during a demonstration demanding the resignation of the Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar near Bangla Sahib Gurudwara in New Delhi on Saturday. EXPRESS PHOTO BY PRAVEEN KHANNA

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FIR lodged over alleged AAP protest inside Gurdwara Bangla Sahib

Cities 3 hr ago

Delhi Police registered an FIR after the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee accused AAP-linked protesters of raising slogans and conducting political activity inside Gurdwara Bangla Sahib during a protest against electoral-roll revisions. DSGMC president Harmeet Singh Kalka said protesters were initially given shelter and langar, but later displayed posters.

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Trump tells supporters: ‘I could say the stupidest things and you’d clap’; Watch

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US President Donald Trump told his supporters in Tennessee that they would keep applauding him even if he said “the stupidest things”, before clarifying that they actually say things that make sense.

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Ranveer Singh joins Nita Ambani, Isha Ambani for garba at Swadesh Eros party

Entertainment 4 hr ago

Ranveer Singh and Nita Ambani's Garba video from the Swadesh Eros party has gone viral. Ranveer was also seen in a reel shared by Orry.

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‘Pick it up’: Voice from above stuns Greater Noida man dumping garbage on street

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A man in Greater Noida was caught dumping garbage beside a wall in Sector Beta 1 and was confronted through a public announcement system before he could leave.

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Abhishek Sharma of India celebrates after scoring a fifty during the 3rd T20I match between India and West Indies at the Holkar Stadium, Indore, India on October 11, 2026. Photo: Pankaj Nangia / CREIMAS for BCCI

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Abhishek Sharma: ‘I want my preparation in practice to make me uncomfortable’

Sports 4 hr ago

More than two years into his India career, Abhishek Sharma remains an instinctive aggressor, but he is also learning to think like the bowlers trying to stop him. The left-hander studies their plans, prepares for their challenges and looks for ways to counter them before he walks out to bat.

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Arshdeep Singh of India celebrates the wicket of Sherfane Rutherford of West Indies during the 3rd T20I match between India and West Indies at the Holkar Stadium, Indore, India on October 11, 2026. Photo: SurjeetYadav / CREIMAS for BCCI

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Shreyas Iyer hails India bowlers’ clarity after 3rd T20I win vs West Indies

Sports 5 hr ago

India beat the West Indies by 14 runs in the third T20I to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. As has been the case throughout this tour, it was another high-scoring fixture with the West Indies looking capable of chasing down a target of 224 runs at one point.

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Rohit Sharma avoided most buffet food, says former BCCI chef: ‘Is a pure vegetarian’

Lifestyle 5 hr ago

Former BCCI chef Arun Chauhan said vegetarian Rohit Sharma usually skipped buffets for fruit or salad, while Virender Sehwag checked for vegetarian options. A dietitian said vegetarian diets can support athletes if carefully planned to provide enough protein and nutrients such as iron, B12, calcium and vitamin D; overall diet quality and individual needs matter most.

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Drishyam 3 box office collection day 10: Ajay Devgn scores his first Rs 300 crore hit.

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Drishyam 3 box office collection day 10: Ajay Devgn scores maiden Rs 300 cr hit

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Abhishek Pathak’s crime thriller Drishyam 3 continues to break records at the box office, both in India and worldwide. Following its second weekend, the threequel has managed to not only advance towards the coveted Rs 500 crore mark globally, but also become the biggest hit of Ajay Devgn’s career as a lead actor by entering the Rs 300 crore club domestically.

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Salman Khan Scout OP Qazi Touqeer on Bigg Boss 20

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Bigg Boss 20: Qazi Touqeer cries as Salman Khan supports him, reprimands Yung and Scout OP

Entertainment 5 hr ago

On *Weekend Ka Vaar*, Salman Khan reprimanded Yung DSA and Scout OP for bullying and threatening Qazi Touqeer, who had been ill with dengue. He criticized their treatment of Qazi, including objecting to his extra food and serving him rudely. Qazi became emotional as he described feeling hurt; Yung and Scout apologized. Salman also called out Uditi Singh for mocking Qazi’s illness.

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Six Delhi Metro stations shut ahead of Congress march to Supreme Court

Cities 5 hr ago

Delhi Metro will close entry and exit at six central stations—Janpath, Mandi House, Barakhamba Road, Central Secretariat, Rajiv Chowk and Patel Chowk—from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, ahead of an Opposition march to the Supreme Court. Interchanges will remain available. The closures come despite Supreme Court directions for normal transit services.

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What do demolished homes leave behind? An artist explores memories in fragments of bricks

India 2 hr ago

Vadodara sculptor Girjesh Kumar Singh transforms bricks and cement salvaged from demolished buildings into sculptures exploring migration, identity, memory and loss. Drawing on his own departures from home and the stories held in old structures, works such as *Laaga Chunari Mein Daag* and *In Transit* reflect what people carry—physically and emotionally—when they leave.

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The SpaceX founder highlighted Starlink’s potential to reach remote areas where conventional networks remain limited.(Express Photo)

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Musk vows affordable Starlink in India days before Ambani’s record Jio IPO

Technology 5 hr ago

Elon Musk said he would price Starlink's satellite internet service affordably in India to take on Mukesh Ambani's low-cost Reliance Jio, escalating his attacks on the rival billionaire days before Jio's parent launches India's largest-ever IPO. Jio Platforms, which owns the telecom arm, is targeting a valuation of $106 billion in the offering.

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Aishwarya Rai wishes Amitabh Bachchan on 84th birthday

Entertainment 5 hr ago

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan celebrated Amitabh Bachchan's 84th birthday by sharing an unseen picture of the megastar with Aaradhya Bachchan and calling him 'Pa-Dadaji'.

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The world’s most valuable company is NVIDIA, which makes the Graphics Processing Units – or GPUs – that have fuelled the global AI race.

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Super Micro contractor pleads guilty in scheme to divert Nvidia chips to China

Technology 5 hr ago

A contractor linked to Super Micro Computer has pleaded guilty in a scheme to illegally export computer servers containing advanced Nvidia AI chips to China, a federal court filing showed on Friday. Ting-Wei "Willy" Sun pleaded guilty to four counts, including conspiracies to violate US export controls, smuggle goods from the US, defraud the country and obstruct justice.

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveils new Muse capabilities and Muse Charm at Meta Connect 2026. (Image: Bijin Jose/The Indian Express)

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Inside Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to pull the trigger on Meta’s AI agent

Technology 5 hr ago

Zuckerberg has spent billions to develop Meta’s AI but watched for years as rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic beat his company to market with chatbots and coding tools. When it came to personal agents, the Silicon Valley giant, which owns Facebook and Instagram, needed a win — and ultimately, getting to market quickly won out.

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Kolkata Rajdhani Express gets a floral comfort upgrade in First AC this Durga Puja. (Image: Eastern Railway/Express File Photo)

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Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express replaces blankets with floral comforters in First AC

India 3 hr ago

Eastern Railway has replaced standard blankets with premium floral comforters in the First AC coaches of the Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express from October 11, 2026. The comforters will be washed and sanitised after every round trip. The initiative aims to improve passenger comfort and hygiene amid wider railway efforts to address concerns over blanket cleanliness.

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AQI hits ‘425’ at Bandra Kurla Complex: Why the Mumbai’s air is worsening this early

Cities 6 hr ago

Mumbai’s air quality has worsened unusually early, with overall AQI reaching 101 and BKC briefly recording a severe 425—though officials suspect a faulty sensor. Experts warn El Niño-related slow winds and hot, humid conditions could prolong pollution.

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Vijay and Nayanthara's Villu normalised sexual harassment, objectification and body-shaming.

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Before becoming CM, Vijay was poster boy for films normalising harassment, objectification

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Long before becoming Tamil Nadu CM, Vijay starred in Prabhu Deva's Villu alongside Nayanthara, which normalised and celebrated sexual harassment, objectification and body-shaming.

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Bird flu killed their flocks. 5 months on, Maharashtra poultry farmers await their dues

Cities 6 hr ago

More than five months after bird flu triggered the culling of 413,682 birds in Nandurbar’s Navapur, farmers are still owed about a third of a Rs 9.8 crore compensation claim. The Centre and state released Rs 6.73 crore in September, but the balance remains uncertain. Funding shortfalls also halted planned culling of nearly 10,000 backyard birds.

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Hospital bills under the lens: Who sets the price of getting well?

Health and Wellness 1 hr ago

A parliamentary panel warned that steep private-hospital and pharmacy markups, alongside uneven access, can drive families into financial hardship. It urged subsidised, standardised prices and upfront treatment estimates. Although the Centre has capped margins on some costly life-saving medicines, wider controls remain limited, prompting activists to seek hospital price caps and transparent bills.

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Paper leaks: MPSC chairman says will be on leave till inquiry against him is underway

Cities 4 hr ago

MPSC chairman Vivek Bhimanwar says he will take leave while a state-announced judicial inquiry examines alleged recruitment exam paper leaks. His decision follows two weeks of protests in Pune by NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar and MPSC aspirants. Bhimanwar said he was stepping aside on moral grounds and reaffirmed his commitment to the commission’s autonomy, credibility and students’ welfare.

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‘What do I do when blood sugar level is 278?’

Lifestyle 8 hr ago

A blood glucose reading of 278 mg/dL is high. Recheck with clean, dry hands and a fresh strip. If confirmed, drink water unless restricted, avoid sugary foods and drinks, and follow your prescribed treatment; don’t take extra medication or exercise if unwell or ketones are present without medical advice.

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A garba event on the 5th day of Navratri in Vadodara in 2023. (Express photo by Bhupendra Rana)

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From dancing in villages to multi-crore enterprise: The story of Garba in Gujarat

Explained 8 hr ago

Navratri Garba began as a devotional dance, traditionally performed by women in homes and temple courtyards, and has grown into a major community celebration across Gujarat and the global Gujarati diaspora. UNESCO recognised it as intangible cultural heritage in 2023. Rooted in worship of the feminine energy Shakti, Garba continues to evolve through new styles and large-scale commercial events.

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Ankit Bawne: Maharashtra batter who, 19 years on, still believes India will call

Sports 15 hr ago

Ankit Bawne, 34, marked his 25th First-Class century with an unbeaten 105 for Maharashtra against Services, helping them reach 287/5 on day one. After a poor previous season, he said he had set out to prove himself and remains driven to play for India, despite nearly 20 years in domestic cricket.

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Swara Bhasker motherhood postpartum depression

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Swara Bhasker on why she didn’t try to lose weight after childbirth: ‘I’m a housewife now’

Lifestyle 15 hr ago

Ahead of *Rise and Fall* season 2, Swara Bhasker said becoming a mother in 2023 triggered an identity crisis and what she believes were postpartum depressive episodes. She struggled to leave home and balance motherhood with her former career-focused self.

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Flash floods in Nepal again: Warning bells for Himalaya, lessons for India

Explained 6 hr ago

A sudden debris-laden flood swept through settlements along Nepal’s Budhi Gandaki River on October 11, damaging infrastructure. Its cause remains uncertain; officials cited a possible landslide-dammed stream breach, while experts said a glacial outburst or ice-and-rock avalanche was also possible. Warming, unstable slopes and intense rainfall can heighten such risks.

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Arshdeep Singh of India celebrates the wicket of Shai Hope of West Indies during the 3rd T20I match between India and West Indies at the Holkar Stadium, Indore, India on October 11, 2026.

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Arshdeep Singh takes 3 as India defeat West Indies, take 2-1 lead in series

Sports 15 hr ago

India beat West Indies by 14 runs in Indore to take a 2-1 series lead, with two matches remaining. Abhishek Sharma’s 69 off 30 balls and a rapid 108-run stand with Ishan Kishan (37) propelled India to 223, but middle-order errors and run-outs left them all out. Naman Dhir dismissed Pooran and Hetmyer, while Arshdeep Singh took three wickets as India defended the total.

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How to give your home a fresh look for under Rs 5,000

Lifestyle 16 hr ago

With a ₹5,000 budget, small kitchen upgrades can make a home feel more polished without a major makeover. Cumin Co. co-founders Niharika Joshi and Udit Lekhi recommend choosing durable, attractive essentials—such as a handcrafted chopping board, knife set or enamel cast-iron cookware—that serve practical purposes while doubling as decor.

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People gather outside a metro station on the road to King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 10.

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One Indian killed in Riyadh attack: What are Saudi Arabia’s options?

Explained 6 hr ago

An attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport complex killed 12 people, including an Indian and a US citizen, and injured more than 300. Saudi Arabia blamed Yemen’s Houthis and launched an offensive; the Houthis have seized territory and previously targeted Saudi airports and energy infrastructure. Riyadh is seeking air-defence support from several countries.

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Udhayveer Sidhu (Left) with twin brother Vijayveer Sidhu.

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Sidhu’s arc: From watching idol Reitz on a loop, to beating him

Sports 17 hr ago

Udhayveer Sidhu won his first senior international gold, beating childhood idol Christian Reitz in the 10m air pistol final at the Cairo World Cup. After falling to sixth early, he rallied to edge Reitz by 0.3 points. The Mansa-born shooter and twin brother Vijayveer have pushed and advised each other since childhood; both rose through junior ranks after their father’s death in 2017.

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Power bank catches fire on Indigo flight: What causes this, how to avoid risks

Explained 6 hr ago

An IndiGo flight made an emergency landing in Hyderabad after a passenger’s power bank caught fire and filled the cabin with smoke; a similar incident occurred in May. Battery defects, damage, overcharging and overheating can cause fires. Indian rules generally permit power banks in cabin baggage but not checked luggage.

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