A group photo of BRICS leaders at the 2017 summit. (Wikimedia Commons)

BRICS and the dragon in the room: How China’s economy dwarfs the rest, in 4 charts

Explained September 12, 2026

India will host the 18th BRICS Summit this weekend, a group of 11 emerging markets and developing countries. Started as BRIC in 2006, it became BRICS when South Africa joined in 2010. China's economic growth has raised concerns about its dominance in the group's decisions, questioning the original purpose of challenging industrialised economies.

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‘Royal Bengal Tiger’: How the animal got its title

Lifestyle 26 min ago

The name “Bengal tiger” arose during British rule, when officials and naturalists documented tigers around Bengal. “Royal” reflected their striking appearance, cultural significance and popularity as prestigious trophies and gifts. Tigers remain adaptable: populations such as those in the Sundarbans and Ranthambore can differ in size, colour, diet and behaviour, without being separate kinds.

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Veteran actor Sivakumar on Suriya-Jyotika’s 4-year wait to marry: ‘She was from Mumbai’

Lifestyle 2 hr ago

Actor Sivakumar recalled that his son Suriya and daughter-in-law Jyotika waited four years for their families to accept their relationship before marrying; the couple recently marked 20 years together. Relationship coach Delnna Rrajesh explains how healthy waiting means staying committed while allowing time for dialogue. However, couples should also examine shared values and future expectations.

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‘Virat Kohli a superb mimic, done so many ads’: Rahul Dravid on cricketer who can be actor

Entertainment 28 min ago

Rahul Dravid suggested Virat Kohli could succeed on camera, praising his impressions and experience in numerous advertisements. Asked which cricketer might make a good Bollywood actor, Dravid recalled Kohli’s comic talent; the interviewer noted that his wife, actor Anushka Sharma, could offer advice.

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The organising committee had an official launch on Monday, just a few days after it had to hastily convene a new conference to explain the accidental leaking ahead of schedule, the 2032 organizing committee held an official launch on Monday. (Brisbane Olympics organising committee)

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2032 Olympic emblem officially revealed after it was leaked

Sports 12 min ago

Days after an explainer video inadvertently going live resulted in emblem of the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics getting leaked, the organisers have now officially unveiled it. The cockatoo has come out as the winner for the emblem, prevailing over the kangaroo and Koala.

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Multiple groups, moving crowds: Why CEC protest became a challenge for Delhi Police

Cities 45 min ago

Protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar spread across central Delhi despite prohibitory orders. Police denied permission, fortified roads, deployed large forces and filed more than nine FIRs. After women journalists reported harassment, police required visible credentials and safe, unobstructed reporting.

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Sonos Play review: A premium portable speaker that sounds superb

Technology 1 hr ago

Sonos Play is a very different beast: designed to be mobile, but at the same time it can be part of your home entertainment system if you live within Sonos’ ecosystem. With a brand-new Sonos 27 operating system, a redone app and the Play portable speaker, they complement each other, and I tested them over several weeks.

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The SC reprimanded actor Rajpal Yadav in connection with a long-running series of cheque-bounce cases.

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‘Your place is in jail’: SC slams Rajpal Yadav as he fails to deposit Rs 2 crore

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Tearing into Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav for failing to deposit Rs 2 crore with its registry despite multiple orders in connection with a long-running series of cheque bounce cases, the Supreme Court reportedly stated, “This arrogance needs to be put in its right place.” The court’s sharp reaction came after Rajpal failed to comply with the “last opportunity” it had granted him on September 15.

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GST process reforms pin hope on data, tech to ensure compliance

Business 1 hr ago

The GST Council will consider reforms to make the tax system more predictable over the next five to six years. Proposals include ending officers’ arrest powers, raising the prosecution threshold to Rs 5 crore, easing sentences and withholding notices for disputes below Rs 10,000—including pending cases.

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Harmanpreet Kaur of India during the 5th T20I match between India and Sri Lanka at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, India, on December 30, 2025. (CREIMAS for BCCI)

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Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as India captain in all formats

Sports 34 min ago

Harmanpreet Kaur, the only Indian captain to have won the Women's World Cup, announced on Tuesday that she has stepped down from the role with immediate effect. Harmanpreet made the announcement in a lengthy post on her Instagram account.

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Usha Vance stumbles while carrying baby son off chopper; video goes viral

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US Vice President J D Vance’s wife, Usha Vance, had a brief scare while stepping off a helicopter in Maryland Monday, appearing to lose her balance as she descended the stairs with her nine-week-old son strapped to her chest.

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Nearly 1/3rd of electors in Delhi issued SIR notices now verified

Cities 2 hr ago

Delhi has verified about 31% of the 33.1 lakh voters issued notices during the electoral-roll revision, with 10.28 lakh cases disposed of by Tuesday—up sharply from 4.01 lakh a week earlier. Officials credit home visits, document uploads, extra staff and portal changes that allow some cases to be cleared without hearings.

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Shobhinaw Satyaa visits Kainchi Dham after the success of Hanuman Ansh.

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Hanuman Ansh team performs aarti at Neem Karoli Baba’s Kainchi Dham, film earns Rs 424 cr

Entertainment 2 hr ago

The team of Vishal Chaturvedi’s blockbuster devotional film Hanuman Ansh has paid a visit to Kainchi Dham in Uttarakhand in order to offer their prayers to Neem Karoli Baba, the revered spiritual guru whose life their film is based on. However, their visit comes a day after the director urged devotees to exercise caution and avoid visiting the site amid reports of overcrowding.

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Gold Rate Today, October 6: Check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices in Chennai, Mumbai…

India 2 hr ago

Gold prices in India fell on October 6, 2026: 24-carat gold was Rs 14,902 per gram, 22-carat Rs 13,660 and 18-carat Rs 11,177. Rates varied by city, with Delhi and several other cities reporting slightly higher prices. The article also cites escalating West Asian conflict, diplomatic tensions and disruption to US-Iran maritime talks as factors driving energy concerns.

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Assistant Commissioner of Police Vivek Bhagat

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After sexual harassment complaint, Delhi cop’s additional charge withheld

Cities 15 min ago

Delhi government has withdrawn ACP Vivek Bhagat’s temporary Additional DCP charge after he was accused of sexually harassing a journalist during an October 3 protest. Bhagat requested the change pending investigation. The government said the posting was a temporary, non-financial arrangement approved before the allegations emerged; the other 11 officers will retain their charges.

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Anti-CEC protests escalate in Delhi: Opposition MPs call for march

Cities 24 min ago

Delhi Police tightened security ahead of an INDIA bloc march from Parliament to the Election Commission, where MPs will demand Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation and reversal of the Special Intensive Revision. More than five paramilitary companies are deployed, and prohibitory orders remain in force.

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Parents arrested for repeated rape, sexual abuse of minor daughter in Gujarat

Cities 2 hr ago

Police in Gujarat’s Kutch district arrested a couple accused of repeatedly raping and sexually abusing their minor daughter during the second half of September. The girl escaped to a relative’s home and called emergency services after an earlier attempt was thwarted.

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Experts explain what consumers should do after consuming a recalled batch of cumin powder and how to check packaged spices.

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FSSAI orders recall of Everest cumin powder: What to do if you have used affected batch

Lifestyle 3 hr ago

FSSAI ordered Everest Food Products to recall batch E080668761 of pre-packed cumin powder after tests found azoxystrobin and thiamethoxam residues above permitted limits. The warning concerns this batch, not all packaged cumin. Experts advise stopping use without panicking after accidental consumption; seek medical advice for persistent symptoms or substantial exposure. Click here for more details

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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 3 hr 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 3 hr 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 3 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 4 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 4 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

Cities 4 hr ago

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 4 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

World 4 hr ago

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 4 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

Explained 4 hr ago

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

Cities 4 hr ago

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 5 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 5 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 51 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 7 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 14 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 15 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 17 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 16 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 16 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 17 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 17 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 17 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

Explained 7 hr ago

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 18 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 19 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 18 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 37 min 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 4 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 20 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 20 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 20 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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