Quora user asks if water before bed prevents heart attack and stroke; doctor answers

Lifestyle September 12, 2026

Experts say drinking water before bed does not directly prevent heart issues. Adequate hydration, controlling blood pressure, and a healthy lifestyle are more important. Drinking too much water before bed can disrupt sleep and may not be suitable for those with health issues.

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Odisha Governor Braj Mohan Ram being greeted by BJP leader Deepak Prakash on Tuesday (PTI Photo)

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New Odisha Governor: Will work to get more votes for BJP

India 35 min ago

Newly appointed Odisha Governor Braj Mohan Ram has drawn criticism from the BJD and Congress after saying he would work to win more votes for the BJP and strengthen its Scheduled Caste wing. Opposition leaders questioned his impartiality, arguing his remarks blur the line between party politics and constitutional duties. A former BJP MP from Jharkhand, Ram is Odisha’s 28th Governor.

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Ranji Trophy: Rajasthan coach predicted a draw vs TN. 4 days later, he was right

Sports 1 hr ago

Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu drew their Ranji Trophy opener in Jaipur after Tamil Nadu batted out the final 23 overs without loss. Rajasthan declared at 192/6, setting a target of 282, after Mahipal Lomror made 84. Their 89-run first-innings lead earned Rajasthan three points; Tamil Nadu took one.

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Bigg Boss 20: Nakul Dhull, Gullu get into physical fight; Love Gill and Asif clash

Entertainment 2 hr ago

Bigg Boss 20 witnesses a physical fight between Nakul Dhull and Gullu, while Love Gill and Asif's heated disagreement sparks debate among viewers.

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Inside Madhuri Dixit-Dr Nene’s sea-facing Mumbai home with over 30 MF Husain artworks

Entertainment 2 hr ago

Farah Khan visited Madhuri Dixit and Dr Shriram Nene’s 5,500-square-foot apartment on the 53rd floor of Mumbai’s Indiabulls Blu tower. The sea-facing home combines neutral, contemporary interiors with more than 30 MF Husain works, a piano and dedicated spaces for dining, entertaining and Madhuri’s awards. Personal touches include family photographs and artwork depicting the couple’s life journey.

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Sai Sudharsan stayed unbeaten on 26 off 67 balls to help Tamil Nadu salvage a draw.

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Sai Sudharsan searching for rhythm and sync of red-ball cricket

Sports 2 hr ago

Sai Sudharsan joined Tamil Nadu for a Ranji Trophy match after selectors advised him to focus on red-ball cricket ahead of India’s New Zealand tour. Despite a first-innings failure and a minor knee injury, he scored an unbeaten 26 to help secure a draw. He said the match sharpened his red-ball rhythm and that he is studying New Zealand conditions and footage of Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid.

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Yograj Singh once ate ’20 rotis, 20 omelettes’: Why he now follows OMAD

Lifestyle 2 hr ago

Retired cricketer Yograj Singh, 68, says he eats one vegetarian meal every 24 hours, avoids rice and chapati, and believes fasting keeps him fit. Dietitian Garima Goyal cautions that one-meal-a-day eating is not necessarily healthier or effective for weight loss and may make adequate nutrition and protein harder to obtain.

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While everyone chased Kamal Haasan on the Apoorva Raagangal sets, Srividya made a bold prediction about the up-and-coming Rajinikanth.

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Kamal Haasan’s ex girlfriend was first to predict Rajinikanth’s stardom

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While Kamal Haasan drew most of the attention on the set of Apoorva Raagangal (1975), the film's female lead Srividya told journalist Balachandra Menon (who later became an actor-director) that Rajinikanth would become a superstar. During this period, Srividya and Kamal Haasan were in a serious relationship and had even decided to get married. However, the couple eventually parted ways.

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The Delhi Police has transferred the complaints to the Crime Branch for further inquiry.

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3 journalists who accused Delhi cop of sexual harassment now face FIR

Cities 1 hr ago

A woman journalist who had accused a Delhi Police officer of alleged sexual harassment and manhandling during a protest on October 3 has now been booked on charges of caste-based discrimination against the same officer. Two other journalists, who also accused the officer, have also been booked on separate charges.

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FASTag at Delhi Airport: Can payment system be used to restrict entry?

Explained 2 hr ago

NHAI is reviewing complaints that Delhi airport’s T3 arrival lane allows only vehicles with active FASTags, diverting others to a car park and potentially exceeding the eight-minute free waiting period. Officials said FASTag is a payment tool, not an entry-control mechanism, and have directed banks to stop using it to restrict access.

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Referee Georgi Kabakov gives a red card to Bayern Munich's Michael Olise during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Viking and Bayern Munich in Stavanger, Norway, Tuesday Oct. 13, 2026. (Carina Johansen/NTB via AP)

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‘Incredibly stupid’: Bayern coach Kompany after Olise gets red card in UCL match

Sports 2 hr ago

Vincent Kompany called Michael Olise’s red card “incredibly stupid” after Bayern Munich drew 3-3 with Viking. Olise was sent off for throwing the ball at captain Zlatko Tripic, leaving Bayern with 10 men and ruling him out of next week’s Champions League match against Arsenal. Viking equalized in the 90th minute. Harry Kane said Olise would be disappointed but must learn from the mistake.

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Nord Stream pipeline blasts: Why a Ukrainian man is on trial in Germany

Explained 1 hr ago

Former Ukrainian army officer Serhii Kuznietsov is on trial in Hamburg over the 2022 Nord Stream explosions. Prosecutors allege he helped plan a diving operation that damaged three of the pipelines’ four sections, releasing methane and cutting Russian gas revenues. The charges include causing an explosion and damaging infrastructure. The case could strain German-Ukrainian ties.

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NTA Overhaul 2026: neet paper leak nta office minto road new delhi

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NTA gets an AI-enabled helpline to answer students’ queries

Education 3 hr ago

The NTA is testing an AI-enabled, multilingual helpline at 1800 180 47 47 to answer candidates’ questions about exams, applications, fees, documents and eligibility. The number was previously used by the High Power Task Force to collect suggestions on examination reforms. The helpline has not yet been publicly announced and is part of the NTA’s overhaul following protests over NEET-UG paper leaks.

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay with Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu during the Vijayawada Utsav 2.0 celebrations, at Punnami Ghat, in Vijayawada. (PTI Photo)

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Why a looming power crisis has sparked political slugfest in Tamil Nadu

Political Pulse 2 hr ago

Tamil Nadu has agreed to pay Rs 37 for a unit of electricity, several times the rates at which it bought power earlier this year, in an emergency effort to keep the lights on during an unusually hot October.

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Refillable toiletries and reusable personal-care products can help reduce bathroom plastic waste.

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Your bathroom is a hidden source of plastic pollution; here’s why

Lifestyle 3 hr ago

Bathroom products such as toothbrushes, razors, sachets and toiletry bottles add to India’s plastic waste, but small sizes, contamination and mixed materials make many difficult or unprofitable to recycle. CPCB estimates plastic waste generation at about 25,940 tonnes daily in 60 major cities; being technically recyclable does not guarantee recovery.

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Cisco tops Fortune’s list of best technology workplaces for 2026

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Cisco was named the 2026 best workplace in technology by Fortune, ahead of Nvidia and World Wide Technology. The top 10 also included Cadence Design Systems, Salesforce, Experian, Box, Intuit, Adobe and ServiceNow. Rankings, compiled with Great Place to Work, were based mainly on confidential feedback from 144,000 U.S. employees about trust, collaboration, well-being etc.

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‘We encourage AI, not prohibit it’: How IIM Ahmedabad is changing MBA teaching

Education 2 hr ago

IIM Ahmedabad views its Dubai campus as a long-term gateway to the Middle East and other regions, with no plans for additional overseas campuses. Director Bharat Bhasker says AI is being incorporated into teaching to sharpen independent judgement, alongside about ₹100 crore for a new AI school. Women comprise roughly 30% of the MBA cohort, and nearly 30% of students receive financial aid.

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ipl T Natarajan returns to Hyderabad while Zeeshan Ansari joins Delhi. (CREIMAS and Sportzpics)

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IPL: T Natarajan returns to SRH, Zeeshan Ansari traded to DC in swap deal

Sports 3 hr ago

Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals traded players ahead of the 2027 IPL season: T Natarajan returns to SRH for Rs 5 crore, while leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari joins DC for Rs 40 lakh. Natarajan took 19 wickets for SRH in 2024; Ansari claimed six in 10 matches in 2025.

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Puneeth Rajkumar’s doctor on actor’s final hours: ‘It wasn’t heart attack’

Entertainment 3 hr ago

Dr Ramana Rao recalled that Puneeth Rajkumar tried kickboxing for the first time on October 29, 2021, exercising for about 90 minutes before arriving at the doctor’s clinic exhausted and sweating. An ECG showed strain, so Rao arranged an urgent hospital transfer. Puneeth’s heart stopped just before he arrived at Vikram Hospital; doctors could not revive him. He was 46.

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Vidya Balan makes Tamil film debut with Jailer 2.

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EXCLUSIVE Vidya Balan is now ‘ready’ for more after Jailer 2

Entertainment 3 hr ago

Vidya Balan speaks to SCREEN exclusively about her long road to debut in Tamil cinema, from being dropped as a "jinx" from films at the start of her career to finally making her debut alongside Rajinikanth in Jailer 2.

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‘I have no money’: Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur seeks unemployment aid

Trending 2 hr ago

A British entrepreneur who once ran a seven-figure business has spoken about the reality of losing her financial security and turning to government support. Sofia Panwar, founder of lingerie subscription service Unndr, shared her experience in an Instagram video, describing the “shame” and “embarrassment” she felt after her business collapsed.

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Demis Hassabis explained that AI's intelligent support could soon become a way of how doctors work, and in some cases, even take over certain diagnostic work (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)

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Google Deepmind’s Hassabis calls AI hacks ‘early warning shots’

Technology 4 hr ago

Recent hacking incidents perpetrated by AI agents are "early warning shots", and the world could soon face major incidents if systems are not made more secure, Google DeepMind co-founder and Chair Demis Hassabis said on ⁠Wednesday. Hassabis said there was "a lot of work to do" to adopt the kind of best practices ⁠that other fields such as biology or the nuclear sector use.

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Vijay Deverakonda on wife Rashmika Mandanna’s relationship with his mother

Lifestyle 4 hr ago

Vijay Deverakonda said Rashmika Mandanna’s loving bond with his mother, Madhavi, helped him feel ready to marry her. Relationship expert Delnna Rrajesh said a healthy marriage brings together two individuals with a sense of self, rather than relying on a partner to provide identity or healing.

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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei at the World Economic Forum. (Express Image via YouTube/@DWSNews)

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AI could ‘self-replicate’ and hijack internet, warns Anthropic: What does it mean?

Technology 4 hr ago

As AI safety concerns continue to gain momentum, Anthropic is looking to bring another potential risk into focus. The Claude-maker on Monday, October 12, warned that AI models could become capable of autonomously self-replicating across the internet by the end of 2026 if they continue to improve at their historical rate.

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India's Shikhar Dhawan celebrates his century during the 4th ODI cricket match against Australia, in Mohali

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Shikhar Dhawan slams T20 tournament for using his name without permission

Sports 4 hr ago

Shikhar Dhawan said organisers of the World T20 Continent Cup listed him as a participant without his permission. The retired former India opener said his team would take legal action and urged fans and media to ignore unauthorised announcements.

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Nana Patekar did film after getting Rs 1 more than Amitabh Bachchan, says Drishyam actor

Entertainment 4 hr ago

Actor Kamlesh Sawant mourned Nana Patekar’s death and recalled his powerful dialogue delivery, generosity and social work. Sawant said Patekar’s NAAM Foundation helped resolve water shortages in his Maharashtra village. He also repeated an unverified story that Patekar once demanded and received one rupee more than Amitabh Bachchan for a film. Patekar died on October 8, aged 75.

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Workers preparing laddoos for election results celebration at a workshop of a big sweet shop in Lucknow on Wednesday. Express Photo by Vishal Srivastav. 22.05.2019.

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Buying mithai in UP this festive season? Look for the use-by date

Explained 28 min ago

From October 15, sweet sellers in Uttar Pradesh must display use-by dates on loose sweets and products kept for sale. Sellers will determine each sweet’s shelf life, generally one to 30 days, and remain responsible for its safety and quality. The FSDA says the rule is intended to inform consumers, not launch a blanket crackdown. Violations could bring penalties or licence action.

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Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna in a still from Ranabaali, releasing on Friday

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‘Rashmika a human that works like a robot’: Vijay Deverakonda calls her his ‘favourite’

Entertainment 4 hr ago

At the Ranabaali pre-release event, Vijay Deverakonda praised Rashmika Mandanna’s growth, calling her his favourite co-star and saying working with her feels like home. The film is their third collaboration and first since their February 2026 marriage. Rashmika later announced she would cover groceries for 400 families for three months at a time over the coming year

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Sand-roasting uses heated sand to surround food and cook it evenly, but experts stress that the type and hygiene of sand are crucial.

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From potatoes to peanuts: The age-old art of cooking with hot sand

Lifestyle 5 hr ago

Sand-roasting cooks foods such as potatoes, nuts, seeds and grains evenly without oil, often with seasonings like chaat masala, lime and coriander chutney. For safety, experts recommend food-grade sand: river sand may contain contaminants that washing or heating won’t eliminate. Use clean, dry, sifted sand and dry foods.

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FILE - FIFA President Gianni Infantino gestures as he arrives to attend the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

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Why Indian football federation could receive Rs 237 crore from FIFA over 4 years

Sports 5 hr ago

FIFA may raise its four-year development fund to $6.35 billion, including $25 million for each member association—more than double the previous allocation. The proposal, linked to the commercial success of the 48-team World Cup, is expected to be considered in December and voted on in March. The funding plan comes as president Gianni Infantino seeks re-election.

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Inside Imran Khan’s Karjat home that he designed himself after tracking the sun for a year

Entertainment 2 hr ago

Imran Khan designed his Karjat home himself, teaching himself 3D modelling and studying the site, sunlight and seasonal changes for a year. Built to follow the sloping terrain, the simple house uses brick walls, a stone base and a sloping roof, with large windows framing the surrounding landscape.

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Rajinikanth as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian in Jailer 2

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As Rajinikanth returns in Jailer 2, how first film set up Vidya Balan-SJ Suryah-starrer

Entertainment 6 hr ago

Rajinikanth returns as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian in Nelson Dilipkumar’s *Jailer 2*, releasing worldwide October 15. The sequel follows Tiger as he faces the criminal network that Varman warned about, after it threatens his family. Returning allies include Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar and Jackie Shroff; new cast members include SJ Suryah and Vidya Balan.

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What it’s really like to be a Gen Z maharaja

Lifestyle 6 hr ago

Jaipur’s Gen Z maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh, known as Pacho, says royal life is less glamorous than films suggest, balancing inherited traditions and responsibilities with modern life. A longtime polo player, he credits the sport with teaching patience and composure. He also discusses men’s renewed interest in jewellery, favouring natural diamonds and personal style over trends.

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Meta officer reveals Mark Zuckerberg’s surprising WhatsApp habit: ‘How does he have time?’

Trending 6 hr ago

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has a knack for replying to messages quickly without compromising on detail, a skill that initially left Alexandr Wang wondering how he managed to find the time. Wang, who joined Meta as its chief artificial intelligence officer in 2025, recalled the experience in a recent interview with the Founders podcast.

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Umesh Yadav left Vidarbha to join Punjab ahead of the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season. (PTI Photo)

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‘Coach was happy to get me out’: Umesh Yadav explains Ranji Trophy switch

Sports 7 hr ago

Umesh Yadav returned to First-Class cricket after two years with a five-wicket haul for Punjab, ending his long association with Vidarbha. The 38-year-old said Vidarbha failed to support him during a year-long recovery from a serious injury, unlike Bengal’s backing of Mohammed Shami.

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Martinez acknowledged that United had a good season last year, but the club had not done enough to carry that forward. (AP Photo)

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Lisandro Martinez speaks out against Manchester United higher-ups after latest defeat

Sports 7 hr ago

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez aired out his frustrations with the club, going beyond just the recent results after their latest 2-0 loss to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League group stage.

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Who are the Houthis? The origins, ideology and Iran connection of Yemen’s rebel movement

Research 3 hr ago

The Houthis, or Ansar Allah, emerged in northern Yemen as a Zaidi Shiite religious revivalist movement in the 1990s. Driven by grievances against the government and US influence, they evolved into a powerful political and military force, seizing Sanaa in 2014. Despite close ties to Iran, they retain their own leadership and govern much of northern Yemen, resisting Saudi-led intervention.

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Virat Kohli makes LinkedIn debut at 37: ‘Time to build something’

Sports 6 hr ago

Virat Kohli has joined LinkedIn, following cricketers including Sachin Tendulkar and Rishabh Pant. His profile lists him as an Indian cricket team athlete, one8world co-founder and Agilitas investor. In his debut post, Kohli described his ambition to help build an India-based sports platform and make Indian sport and brands more prominent globally.

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Sidhu Moose Wala’s ‘thaapi’ lives on: Brother draws cheers at Toronto concert

Trending 8 hr ago

Sidhu Moose Wala’s younger brother, Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, moved fans by performing the singer’s signature thigh-slap gesture at the Signed to God Hologram World Tour’s Toronto opening on October 9, 2026. The show recreated Moose Wala’s performances with holograms and original vocals, premiered a video for “295,” and featured his father speaking about the family’s pursuit of justice.

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Director Karthik Subbaraj, who has condemned fellow filmmaker Mohan G’s transphobic remarks during a televised debate

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Dorothy director Karthik Subbaraj slams Mohan G for transphobic remarks: ‘Gender violence’

Entertainment 8 hr ago

Filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj condemned director Mohan G for questioning transgender participant Negha about marriage and childbearing during a televised debate, saying the remarks demeaned her and challenged transgender identity. Subbaraj called transphobia a form of gender violence and said disagreement over films or politics never justifies humiliating someone.

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Harvard to KU Leuven: Where the 2026 Nobel laureates studied

Education 3 hr ago

The 2026 Nobel laureates were honoured across physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, peace and economics for work ranging from neutrino detection and optogenetics to human rights and economic policy. Their careers span universities and research institutions worldwide, including KU Leuven, Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Tokyo and Columbia.

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Pope Leo XIV’s lung adenocarcinoma: Oncologist explains the cancer and its treatment

Lifestyle 8 hr ago

Pope Leo XIV, 71, underwent a successful 90-minute operation at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital to remove the lower lobe of his right lung after being diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma. The Vatican reported no complications and expects him to remain hospitalised for about a week. The Vatican said "there were no complications.”

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Abhishek has the kind of ability Chris Gayle had, says Cheteshwar Pujara

Sports 4 hr ago

Abhishek Sharma became the sixth Indian man to go past 2000 runs in T20Is and the fastest in men's cricket in terms of deliveries to get past the mark. The 26-year-old did it during his whirlwind knock in the third T20I against the West Indies, which turned out to be crucial to India winning the match and takinga 2-1 lead.

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Priyadarshan says Akshay Kumar’s Hera Pheri 3 may never be made: ‘Too many complications’

Entertainment 8 hr ago

Priyadarshan says he doubts Hera Pheri 3 will ever be made, citing legal disputes and personal conflicts; he has left the project. The sequel has faced turmoil over Paresh Rawal’s departure and return, and a court battle over franchise rights. Priyadarshan also declined to direct Bhagam Bhag 2, arguing that sequels should offer a stronger story than the original.

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Emraan Hashmi safe after major accident on Gunmaaster G9 set.

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Emraan Hashmi safe after narrow escape from car flip accident on Gunmaaster G9 set

Entertainment 9 hr ago

Emraan Hashmi has been busy shooting the climax of his upcoming film, Aditya Datt’s action romance Gunmaaster G9, which is slated to release in cinemas on November 27. While the makers have already released a teaser and a song from the film, they’re busy locking the climax, with the scheduled release less than a month and a half away.

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Fire at Aramco headquarters in Saudi Arabia’s after Houthi strike

World 8 hr ago

Yemen’s Houthis struck an administrative building at Saudi Aramco’s headquarters in Dhahran on Tuesday, causing a limited fire, Saudi Arabia’s energy ministry said. Authorities responded, and no injuries or deaths were reported.

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‘8 months of hard work went to waste’: Bittu Tabahi finds Ajnar River littered again

Trending 9 hr ago

Surendra Singh Choudhary, popularly known as ‘Bittu Tabahi’, has shared a disappointing sight from Madhya Pradesh’s Rajgarh district. In a video posted on Instagram, he showed the Ajnar River littered with plastic bags and other waste once again.

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Why India-US trade deal remains elusive despite signs of progress

Explained 9 hr ago

India and the US are still negotiating the first phase of their trade deal, but Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the framework will need to reflect changed circumstances. A joint statement on industrial overcapacity suggests some alignment, yet major disputes remain over tariffs, Russian oil and the concessions India would make. Uncertainty persists despite recent growth in Indian exports.

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Forward Deployed Engineer salary city trends

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India saw 1,807% surge in Forward Deployed Engineer jobs: How well does it pay?

Education 10 hr ago

Forward Deployed Engineer job postings in India rose nearly 19-fold between June 2025 and June 2026, as companies sought engineers who combine technical, deployment and customer-facing skills. Glassdoor puts average annual base pay at about ₹12 lakh, though salaries vary widely. Data centre postings nearly doubled in two years, covering both software and operations roles.

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Rs 1.69 lakh TV, phones: Why a Madurai man is flooded with fake COD orders

Trending 9 hr ago

A Madurai-based social media influencer has allegedly been targeted with a series of cash-on-delivery (COD) orders after sharing his phone number and home address on social media, hoping to receive Diwali sweets from his followers.

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low-cortisol workouts Walking, mobility exercises and moderate-intensity workouts can be part of a balanced exercise routine.

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Low-cortisol workouts: What they really mean and which exercises count

Lifestyle 10 hr ago

“Low-cortisol workouts” are trending online. It is a scientifically undefined term for gentler activities such as walking, yoga and moderate strength training. Since exercise naturally raises cortisol temporarily; the key is balancing training with recovery, sleep and nutrition—not avoiding intense workouts altogether. Persistent fatigue, poor sleep or declining performance may signal overtraining

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