Who was Periyar? Remembering the ‘atheist who profaned the gods’

Explained September 17, 2026

Periyar, a prominent figure in the Dravidian movement, was a radical social reformer who fought against caste, religion, and gender inequality. Tamil Nadu declared his birth anniversary as "Social Justice Day" in 2021. He was a strong advocate for atheism and had a complicated relationship with the Indian National Congress, with differing views on religion from Gandhi.

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Apple Watch Ultra 4 review: The health upgrade that finally eases battery anxiety

Technology 29 min ago

The Ultra 4 has no new design elements this time and looks exactly like its predecessor. That is, until you flip it over. On the back, there are now more electrodes and sensors than on earlier models. The redesigned ECG electrodes and optical sensors improve measurement accuracy and enable new features, such as heart-rate updates every five seconds with a two-minute heart-rate history.

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Imran Khan, Lekha Washington, and Zayn Marie released hours after being detained by Mumbai Police.

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Imran Khan, Lekha Washington, Zayn Marie released after Mumbai protest detention

Entertainment 38 min ago

Hours after being detained by Mumbai Police on Saturday, actors Imran Khan, Lekha Washington, and Zayn Marie were released. The trio, who were part of the Cockroach Janata Party protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, were among many who congregated outside August Kranti Maidan to hold a demonstration.

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Watch Nikita Dutta row her way to a fitter body: ‘July was for eating’

Lifestyle 1 hr ago

Nikita Dutta shared a rowing workout as she returned to exercise after summer. A physiotherapist says rowing works the whole body and can improve cardiovascular fitness, posture and everyday endurance while placing relatively little stress on the knees. Beginners should progress gradually, maintain proper form and consult a professional if they have chronic back pain, a hernia or recent surgery.

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Neha Dhupia lauds Salman Khan’s stand against paparazzi; Manish Goel enters as wildcard

Entertainment 1 hr ago

On Bigg Boss 20, Neha Dhupia thanked Salman Khan for condemning paparazzi who take unwanted photos of actresses, saying his influence helps the issue reach a wider audience. Salman said some paparazzi had continued despite his warning and promised action when people ignore requests not to take certain shots. The episode also introduced actor Manish Goel as the season’s first wildcard contestant.

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Ranveer Singh, Aamir Khan, Rashmika Mandanna attend Ambanis’ ‘Devi Shakti’ event

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Ranveer Singh, Kriti Sanon, Aamir Khan, Rashmika Mandanna and other Bollywood celebrities joined Nita Ambani and Mukesh Ambani for the ‘Devi Shakti’ celebration at Swadesh Eros in Mumbai.

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Rathee was detained from his residence in Gurugram’s Sector 56. (File Photo)

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Gurugram Police releases YouTuber Dhruv Rathee from detention

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YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, who was detained from Gurugram ahead of the the Cockroach Janata Party protest, was released in the wee hours by Gurugram Police on Sunday. Rathee was detained from his residence in Gurugram's Sector 56 on Saturday ahead of the proposed protest at Janata Party.

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Drishyam 3 Collection Day 9: Ajay Devgn’s film sees 82.8% jump; earns Rs 446 cr worldwide

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Drishyam The Conclusion collected Rs 26.50 crore net in India on its second Saturday, taking its domestic net total to Rs 286.50 crore and worldwide gross to Rs 446.80 crore.

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Amazon shuffles Alexa leadership following high-end tablet release

Technology 1 hr ago

Amazon on Friday confirmed it was shuffling leadership in its Alexa division, a day after the company announced its first tablet computers featuring the voice assistant. Daniel Rausch, a 17-year Amazon veteran who has served as vice president of Alexa and Echo for over three ⁠years, is stepping away from the unit next month, Amazon said.

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Tesla renames ‘Full Self-Driving’ to ‘Assisted Driving’ in Europe

Technology 2 hr ago

EV-maker Tesla has started calling its "Full Self-Driving" feature "Tesla Assisted Driving" on its European websites, dropping a name regulators have said was misleading, as CEO Elon Musk pushes for EU-wide approval for the software. The rebrand comes after Germany said Tesla had offered to switch ⁠to the new name.

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China AI developers publish safety tests for just 3.6% of model releases, report finds

Technology 2 hr ago

China's leading AI developers have publicly disclosed model-specific safety-test results for only a small fraction of their releases, a report by research firm SemiAnalysis said, as concerns about the risks posed by advanced AI systems increase worldwide. California-based SemiAnalysis, ⁠a technology research firm, reviewed 857 models by leading Chinese AI companies.

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There is general consensus that Unnati has a long way to go on fitness, given she isn't as strong or tall as Saina or Sindhu. (AP Photo)

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Unnati Hooda, the badminton player whose footwork social media won’t leave alone

Sports 2 hr ago

They said Hariyanto Arbi moved funny. He broke from the past with his inside-out slice smash and drive attacks, and won world titles anyway, changing how men's singles was played. Former India international Aparna Popat cited him, not as a direct comparison, but as a way of looking at the much-maligned footwork of Unnati Hooda.

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In MP, a proposed nuclear plant runs into village resistance before construction

India 3 hr ago

Villagers in Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh, halted preliminary drilling for Tata Power’s proposed 2×220 MW nuclear plant near Rojhauhi, opposing the project and disputing claims that the Gram Sabha consented. The district administration says no land has been allotted and the work is only to assess site suitability, not begin construction.

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How Rajasthan cops trapped a ‘most wanted’ drug fugitive

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Rajasthan Police arrested alleged drug trafficker Sohanlal, 32, at the Raxaul border after ANTF officers posing as Punjab-based buyers lured him from Nepal. Wanted since a 2020 NDPS case and carrying a ₹75,000 reward, he had allegedly run a cross-state network supplying poppy husk and opium through associates. The arrest was the ANTF’s first of an internationally absconding fugitive.

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Payoff case: What lies ahead for Pinarayi Vijayan as Kerala vigilance prepares to file FIR

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Kerala’s VACB will register an FIR on Monday against former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter T Veena and others over alleged illegal payments to Veena’s firm, Exalogic Solutions, by CMRL. The High Court ordered the case under the Prevention of Corruption Act, ruling that a preliminary inquiry was not required.

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Why repolls in 50 Punjab civic bodies put AAP under a cloud before 2027 vote

Political Pulse 3 hr ago

The Supreme Court has ordered repolling within six weeks in 50 Punjab municipal wards after its fact-finding Commission documented alleged intimidation, blocked nominations, police misconduct and bogus voting during the December 2024 polls. The affected wards are in Patiala, Baghapurana and Dharamkot, where AAP candidates had won most seats, often unopposed.

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Alliance or revival? Why Congress faces a deep dilemma in Uttar Pradesh

Political Pulse 4 hr ago

With the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election approaching, Congress has appointed Aradhana Misra as state party chief and Imran Masood as working president, ahead of seat-sharing talks with the Samajwadi Party. The reshuffle signals an effort to rebuild the party’s traditional Brahmin-Muslim-Dalit coalition.

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Can you really tell if someone has high blood sugar by looking at their face?

Lifestyle 4 hr ago

Facial redness, rashes, pigmentation or skin tags cannot diagnose diabetes, despite social-media claims; many have other causes. Some findings—such as velvety darkened skin, recurrent infections, skin tags or certain lipid-related plaques—may warrant a medical check for insulin resistance or broader metabolic risk.

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At Chennai event, Rahul Gandhi says PM Narendra Modi silencing voices

Cities 5 hr ago

Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of “vote chori” and undermining democracy, dubbing him “Mogambo Modi” at a Chennai student event. He alleged that Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah threatened Tamil language and culture through Hindi imposition, the New Education Policy and delimitation, and urged students not to be afraid.

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Policemen reach Rohtak village to detain protester, villagers take them hostage

Cities 5 hr ago

Hundreds of villagers in Kabulpur, Haryana, held a police team at Zila Parishad member Jai Dev Dagar’s home for hours after officers arrived to detain him ahead of a Delhi protest. They demanded a senior officer explain the action in writing and released the team around 1 pm after receiving a signed note citing prohibitory orders.

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2010-batch IAS officer appointed Deputy Election Commissioner

India 5 hr ago

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet named Rajasthan-cadre IAS officer Prakash Rajpurohit Deputy Election Commissioner, filling the post left vacant after Sanjay Kumar’s premature repatriation in August. Rajpurohit, currently a Joint Secretary in the Defence Ministry, will serve until April 2030.

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Delhi protests: SC to hear plea seeking contempt action against authorities today

India 5 hr ago

The Supreme Court will hold a special Sunday hearing on claims that authorities breached court orders by detaining Opposition leaders and restricting transport during protests demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. Petitioners allege suppression of peaceful protest and seek contempt action over Metro closures and cancelled trains.

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People taken away by police; Delhi won’t be held hostage, says CM

Cities 6 hr ago

Delhi police detained about 7,000 people during a lockdown-backed crackdown on the Cockroach Janta Party’s protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. Authorities sealed Jantar Mantar and closed 45 Metro stations, but scattered demonstrations continued. Police said six officers were injured.

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Amid stir against election chief, protester thrashed, stones thrown at bus of detainees

Cities 6 hr ago

Violence erupted near Palika Bazar during protests over alleged voter-roll irregularities, despite heavy security. A young protester was beaten, and separate footage showed stones thrown at a bus carrying detainees. Police said they were investigating the videos but had received no complaints.

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CJP calls fresh protest today; 30,000 police personnel to remain deployed

Cities 3 hr ago

Delhi Police will retain Saturday’s security deployment—about 30,000 personnel and 200 paramilitary companies—as the CJP calls supporters to protest at Jantar Mantar at 10 am Sunday. Barricades will remain, with transport restrictions possible.

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‘Fight for accountability far from over’: After July protest, protesters return to streets

Cities 7 hr ago

Despite barricades, transport restrictions and repeated detentions, protesters travelled across Delhi on Saturday to demand Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.

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CJP protest | A city sealed off: Empty roads, barricades and detained protesters

Cities 7 hr ago

Delhi imposed a sweeping security lockdown ahead of CJP’s protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, deploying thousands of personnel, barricades and buses to detain demonstrators pre-emptively. Police detained about 250–300 people by 9 a.m. Journalists faced ID checks and detention reports, while suspended internet delayed coverage.

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Ankur Warikoo Shares 5 Couple Money Rules

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Financial planning in your 40s: Ankur Warikoo’s 5 money rules at 45 with two kids

Lifestyle 11 hr ago

Finance educator Ankur Warikoo and his wife, Ruchi, say they invest before spending, avoid purchases meant to signal wealth, prioritize high-quality food and experiences, and spend freely on books and learning. A financial expert warns couples in their forties to plan for retirement, manage debt, maintain adequate insurance and avoid trend-driven investing.

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India vs West Indies 3rd T20 Playing 11: Sooryavanshi unlikely to get a look in at Indore

Sports 12 hr ago

With the series tied 1-1, India are expected to retain openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma, leaving Vaibhav Sooryavanshi likely to wait for his debut. Ravi Bishnoi could replace Naman Dhir after India’s spinners struggled, while Mayank Yadav and Arshdeep Singh are tipped to keep their places. West Indies are expected to stick with their winning XI.

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Homemade paneer can offer greater control over ingredients, but its safety depends on milk quality, hygiene and storage.

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Homemade paneer isn’t automatically safer

Lifestyle 12 hr ago

FSSAI has proposed rules barring dairy analogues made with non-dairy ingredients from being marketed as paneer, aiming to prevent consumer confusion. Homemade paneer offers greater control over ingredients but is not automatically safer: milk quality, hygiene and storage remain critical. Buyers should check labels, licences, dates, refrigeration and packaging.

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Augsburg's Robin Fellhauer scores his side's opening goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between FC Augsburg and FC Bayern Munich in Augsburg, Germany, Oct. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

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Augsburg’s Fellhauer scores fastest goal in Bundesliga history in game vs Bayern

Sports 13 hr ago

Augsburg’s Robin Fellhauer scored after eight seconds against Bayern Munich, setting a Bundesliga record, after goalkeeper Manuel Neuer mishandled a clearance. Augsburg twice took the lead, but Bayern fought back to draw 2-2, dropping points for the second time in five matches and sitting second on 11 points, behind Borussia Dortmund on 13.

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Sobhita Dhulipala loves Indian vacation spots

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Sobhita Dhulipala says she finds ‘so much happiness’ in these 4 Indian destinations

Lifestyle 13 hr ago

Actor Sobhita Dhulipala says she feels especially connected to India’s landscapes and encourages people to explore domestic destinations. Her favourites include Ladakh, known for its dramatic mountains and lakes; Jaisalmer, famed for its sandstone architecture and desert scenery; Wayanad, with forests, caves and waterfalls; and Ooty, celebrated for tea plantations.

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Bentinidis Shako interview: ‘Indian wrestlers are at 40 per cent of potential’

Sports 14 hr ago

India’s men’s freestyle wrestlers won three medals at the 2026 Asian Games, helping the team achieve its best result since 1962. Coach Bentinidis Shako praised gold medallists Aman Sehrawat and Sujeet Kalkal, and bronze medallist Deepak Punia, while identifying mindset as a key area for improvement.

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi of India celebrates after scoring his fifty runs during the 1st T20 International match between Zimbabwe and India at the Harare Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe on July 23, 2026.

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‘His thinking similar to mine’: Sehwag on Sooryavanshi’s aggressive approach

Sports 14 hr ago

Virender Sehwag says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s attacking approach resembles his own, but believes the teenager’s future depends on opportunities and performance, not age. Sooryavanshi has scored 246 runs in eight T20Is at a strike rate above 186, though India’s management is proceeding cautiously. He has not played in the ongoing West Indies series or yet appeared in an international match in India.

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Neurologist rates 8 migraine remedies: ‘No established medical evidence’

Lifestyle 14 hr ago

A neurologist says evidence-backed migraine relief includes Botox for chronic migraine and resting in a quiet, dark room; cooling caps may also ease symptoms. Hydration can help when dehydration is a trigger, but excess water is harmful. Fries and cold drinks may offer temporary relief, while hot-water foot soaks lack evidence.

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What sets Shikhar Mohan apart is respect for the value of his wicket, and a taste for the slow grind that runs against the grain of his generation. (TNCA Photo)

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Shikhar Mohan, 21, on a father’s unfulfilled cricket dream and his own long game

Sports 14 hr ago

At the Mohans' home in Ranchi, a homecoming had become a festival. Shikhar, the 21-year-old Jharkhand batter, walked in on 5 October with a medal around his neck. A day earlier, in Srinagar, he had lifted the Irani Cup, having made a vital 60 in the first innings against Jammu & Kashmir, the reigning Ranji Trophy champions.

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When Amitabh Bachchan broke his silence about ‘damaging’ Rekha rumours: ‘A big joke’

Entertainment 15 hr ago

Amitabh Bachchan addressed longstanding rumours of an affair with Rekha in interviews and a 1999 book, denying the claims and criticising tabloids for publishing unsubstantiated stories, including that Rekha had moved into his home. He said they were former co-stars who rarely met socially and that public speculation was demeaning and damaging.

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Hope has been in scintillating form throughout this tour and seemed to remember what India's ODI captain Shubman Gill said after the latter scored an unbeaten double century to help India chase down a target of 406 in the second ODI. (Gill/Hope Instagram)

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‘250? Cool’: Hope takes dig at Gill after powering WI’s victory in 2nd T20I vs India

Sports 15 hr ago

West Indies stunned the mighty India at home by chasing down a mammoth target of 250 with as many as nine balls to spare. At the centre of the storm kicked up by the visitors was their captain Shai Hope, who finished unbeaten on 102 off just 45 balls.

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How RBI is borrowing from China playbook to defend rupee

Explained 15 hr ago

The RBI introduced emergency measures to slow the rupee’s slide, including a new cash reserve requirement on large rupee-linked forex derivatives that makes hedging costlier. It also tightened derivative rules and will manage dollar purchases by state-owned oil companies. The steps target domestic demand for dollars and may offer only temporary relief.

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Arun Govil and Deepika Chikhalia to reunite for Notice

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39 years after Ramayan, Arun Govil and Dipika Chikhlia reunite for social drama Notice

Entertainment 15 hr ago

Arun Govil and Dipika Chikhlia, famed as Ram and Sita in the 1987 television series Ramayan, reunite in Notice, their first feature film together in nearly 39 years. The social drama follows a couple fighting to save a 150-year-old shop from development.

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Juhi Chawla shared her haircare secret in 1995

Lifestyle 15 hr ago

A resurfaced 1995 interview shows Juhi Chawla crediting coconut oil, applied every three to four days, for her thick hair. Dermatologists say it can moisturise and protect hair, while scalp massage may aid circulation and limit breakage. But excessive use can cause buildup or clog acne-prone skin pores. Experts advise applying a small amount once or twice a week and washing it out thoroughly.

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Manav Suthar: From Sri Ganganagar to Rajasthan captain, with New Zealand in sight

Sports 15 hr ago

At 24, Manav Suthar has been named Rajasthan’s captain for his first Ranji Trophy season as skipper, after taking five-wicket hauls in India, Sri Lanka and England. The left-arm spinner is preparing for a possible India tour of New Zealand by studying its pitches and adapting his line and pace.

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Imran Khan detained in Mumbai amid CJP protest; Prakash Raj, Anurag Kashyap slam crackdown

Entertainment 15 hr ago

Mumbai Police detained actor Imran Khan at August Kranti Maidan, saying the CJP had not secured permission to protest there; the party said it had sought approval. The detention came amid a wider crackdown ahead of the CJP’s Delhi demonstration demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged electoral-roll revision irregularities.

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Trump’s shock Russian diesel deal: One rule for India, another for the US

Explained 14 hr ago

Trump’s decision to temporarily allow Russian diesel imports into the US—amid record fuel prices and pressure ahead of midterm elections—contrasts with Washington’s penalties on countries such as India for buying Russian energy. The deal may ease market concerns but faces supply constraints and may not lower prices durably. India can cite the move in seeking sanctions waivers.

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Ronaldo left Portugal's training camp after being an unused substitute in a win over Norway and learning he would not start against Denmark. (AP Photo)

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Ronaldo provisionally suspended by Portugal federation for leaving national camp

Sports 16 hr ago

Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation while it investigates his departure from the national team camp on October 7. The 41-year-old left after being benched for matches against Norway and Denmark. Ronaldo apologised to teammates and supporters, said he accepted that his actions should be punished, and is awaiting the federation’s final decision.

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Why doing more at once can mean getting less done

Lifestyle 16 hr ago

Psychologist Prerna Pant says “toxic multitasking”—frequently switching among work, messages and notifications—can drain mental energy while creating a false sense of productivity. It may impair concentration, memory and performance, increase mistakes and unfinished tasks, and contribute to stress or burnout. Warning signs include forgetfulness, fatigue and difficulty staying present.

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Hungarian free diver Zsófia Törőcsik sets world record with 350-foot dive

Trending 17 hr ago

Hungarian freediver Zsófia Törőcsik set a world record of 108 metres in free immersion at the 2026 World Apnea Depth Championships, beating her previous mark by one metre and Ukrainian rival Natalia Zharkova. The discipline requires divers to pull themselves along a rope without fins. Törőcsik completed the dive in four minutes, then celebrated by tossing her depth tag into the air.

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Defending champions J&K will begin their Ranji Trophy 2026-27 campaign against Madhya Pradesh in Srinagar. (PTI Photo)

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Ranji Trophy: Can young pacers outdo Mohammed Shami, and who is the next Rahul Dravid?

Sports 17 hr ago

There are seasons when the Ranji Trophy plays out like a background score, an ambient hum to a busy season, quietly developing the next generation of international players. There are seasons when its tunes become louder and sharper, when the selectors scramble across the quiet locales, eyes probing for sparks, hands hastily jotting down the names that could shape the future and fix the present.

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Delhi protest: Sonam Wangchuk warns of fresh fast if detainees not released

India 5 hr ago

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Saturday condemned the detention of student leaders and activists in New Delhi, calling the situation “a state of undeclared emergency” and warning of another fast unless the detenus are released.

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Most powerful women in Asia 2026: India’s Roshni Nadar Malhotra takes No. 8 spot

Trending 17 hr ago

Fortune’s 2026 Asia list recognizes 100 women across 14 markets, with 24 newcomers. DBS CEO Tan Su Shan ranks first; she became the bank’s first woman chief executive in 2025, and DBS surpassed S$200 billion in market value in July 2026. India’s Roshni Nadar Malhotra ranks eighth. Six other Indians also feature in the list.

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Sanjay Dutt recalls keeping weapons in his house in 1993: ‘The mistakes were mine’

Entertainment 17 hr ago

Sanjay Dutt says he ignored his instincts when he agreed to keep firearms, including an AK-56 rifle, later acknowledging he did not understand the consequences or relevant laws. Arrested in 1993, he was convicted under the Arms Act and served a five-year sentence, ending in 2016.

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