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‘Absolute panic’: Bengal border districts see rush for birth certificates ahead of SIR

Political Pulse August 31, 2025
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The Election Commission is revising electoral rolls in West Bengal ahead of next year's elections. In Muslim-dominated districts, people are rushing to get their birth certificates corrected or issued for the first time, fearing a possible NRC exercise. The state government has set up kiosks and activated official machinery to help, but confusion and panic remain as middlemen take advantage.
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Francesca Orsini
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India denies entry to top SOAS Hindi scholar — who is Francesca Orsini?

India 1 hr ago
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Francesca Orsini, a prominent Hindi scholar and professor, was denied entry into India and sent back to London from the New Delhi airport. Orsini is renowned for her groundbreaking work on Hindi literature and has mentored scholars and given lectures on literary history and world literature.
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While Rahul is a wicketkeeper-batter who comes in after the top four in ODIs, he is an opener in Test cricket (AP Photo)
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bihar election
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Cash, liquor, freebies worth Rs 71 crore seized in Bihar, bypoll states: EC

India 1 hr ago
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The Election Commission has seized Rs 71.32 crore worth of illegal items and resolved 612 complaints within 100 minutes since announcing Assembly elections in Bihar and bypolls in seven states. 824 flying squads have been deployed in Bihar to address Model Code of Conduct violations. The polls are set for November 6.
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teeth
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This rare condition left an 11-year-old with 81 teeth

Lifestyle 1 hr ago
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An 11-year-old from Brazil has a rare medical condition called hyperdontia, where he has 81 teeth instead of the usual 32. This condition can cause misalignment, crowding, and infections and is diagnosed through dental X-rays or 3D scans.
Thamma box office collection day 1 early estimate
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Thamma BO collection early estimates: Ayushmann film outperforms Stree on opening day

Entertainment 2 hr ago
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Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna's Thamma has had a strong start at the Indian box office, collecting Rs 24.87 crore on Tuesday. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and produced by Maddock Films, the horror-comedy has surpassed the opening day numbers of other films in the genre. Despite facing competition from Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, Thamma is way ahead at the box office.
Daniel Naroditsky special prize FIDE
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Naroditsky had in December 2024 described how the accusations and social media crusade against him at the time affected him every time he played online chess. (X/Michal Walusza via FIDE)
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Hikaru Nakamura breaks down after Daniel Naroditsky passes away
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Hikaru Nakamura breaks down after Daniel Naroditsky passes away

Sports 3 hr ago
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The chess community mourns the loss of Daniel Naroditsky, with Hikaru Nakamura expressing his devastation and sharing a message of positivity. Nakamura also opens up about his mental health struggles and the impact of negative comments. However, former world champion Vladimir Kramnik continues to target Naroditsky, causing further distress and speculation about the cause of his death.
diza mirza
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India will upgrade its technical mission in Kabul to a full embassy in the coming days, restoring full diplomatic ties with Afghanistan.
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India formally upgrades ‘technical mission’ in Kabul to embassy

India 3 hr ago
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India has upgraded its technical mission in Kabul to a full embassy, showing a stronger commitment to bilateral engagement with the Taliban. This follows a meeting between the Indian and Afghan foreign ministers, where India pledged to strengthen its contribution to Afghanistan's development.
The West Indies bowlers sent down the overs in three hours and 18 minutes. (AP Photo)
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West Indies become first team to bowl 50 overs of spin in an ODI

Sports 3 hr ago
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West Indies became the first team to bowl a full 50 overs only with spinners in their ODI against Bangladesh at Mirpur on Tuesday. The quintet of Akeal Hosein, Roston Chase, Khary Pierre, Gudakesh Motie and Alick Athaneze each bowled 10 overs, with Athaneze emerging as the most economical bowler with figures of 2/14 and Motie the most expensive bowler with 3/65 in his 10 overs.
Shah Rukh Khan called Jatin Pandit to praise DDLJ song 'Zara Sa Jhoom Loon Main'
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FIDE World Cup
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Venezuela, Maduro
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Trump trains guns on Venezuela: Why now, options before Maduro

Explained -391 min ago
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The US has ramped up military presence and CIA operations in Venezuela, offering a reward for President Maduro's arrest. Despite claims of fighting drugs and immigration, the US has a history of regime changes in Latin America. Economic interests may be the true motive, as Venezuela is not a major drug supplier. Toppling Maduro's regime would have far-reaching consequences.
Mark Zuckerberg was played by actor Jesse Eisenberg in The Social Network.
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Whole grains and legumes can bind to vitamin D and minerals, making absorption more difficult
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5 common foods that may block your vitamin D absorption, and how to fix it

Lifestyle 4 hr ago
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In order to fully benefit from the essential vitamin D, it is important to be aware of foods that can hinder its absorption such as high-fibre foods, caffeine, alcohol, and processed foods. However, pairing vitamin D-rich foods with healthy fats and taking supplements with higher fat meals can optimize absorption.
dude day 4 box office report
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Dude box office collection Day 4: Pradeep Ranganathan starrer earns over Rs 41 crore

Entertainment 4 hr ago
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Pradeep Ranganathan’s Dude is clearly leading the Tamil box office race this festive season. By the end of Day 4, the film’s domestic earnings stood at Rs 41.55 crore, while its worldwide collection has crossed the Rs 83 crore mark. In Tamil Nadu, Dude recorded an occupancy of 29.97% for its morning shows, which rose to 59.85% and 67.38% for evening and night shows, respectively.
asrani
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Not just a comedian: Asrani, versatile actor who entertained generations, dies at 84

Cities 4 hr ago
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With the passing away of Govardhan Asrani on Monday, Indian cinema lost a fine actor who could essay a range of fascinating characters. Known by his screen name Asrani, he was popular for playing aspiring actor Kundan in Guddi, a music composer who copies western tunes in Bawarchi, a sensible manager to Amitabh Bachchan’s character in Abhimaan and a goofy jailor in Sholay.  
The incident took place at the Uluberia Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay Government Medical College and Hospital in Howrah district. (Credit: sccgmch.ac.in)
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Home guard held for ‘assault, rape threats’ to woman doctor at Bengal govt hospital

Cities 4 hr ago
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A junior female doctor at a West Bengal government Hospital in Howrah district was allegedly assaulted and threatened with rape by a home guard. Two accused were arrested and the hospital is taking measures to increase security. This incident has raised concerns about workplace safety for women. In August last year, an on-duty woman doctor was raped and murdered at RG Kar Hospital.
Daniel Naroditsky death Nihal Sarin
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Let's have a look at the Telugu films slated for release next Sankranti season.
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Chiranjeevi, Prabhas set for box office showdown during Sankranti 2026

Entertainment 5 hr ago
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Telugu cinema appears to be saving its biggest releases for Sankranti 2026. The lineup is tightly packed, featuring some of the industry’s biggest stars, all vying for box office glory. Prabhas' The Raja Saab, Chiranjeevi and Nayanthara-starrer Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, and Naveen Polishetty film Anaganaga Oka Raju will hit screens next Sankranti as part of the Telugu slate for the season.
Lakshya Lalwani
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The Ba***ds of Bollywood’s Lakshya Lalwani on his all ‘natural body’

Lifestyle 5 hr ago
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Lead actor of "The Ba***ds of Bollywood", Lakshya Lalwani, shared his journey of developing a natural physique through 18 years of gymming and no steroids. He stressed on the need to train like a commando for action scenes and focus on functional strength over looks. Consultant dietitian Kanikka Malhotra commended his disciplined approach.
AWS competes with the cloud services offered by Google and Microsoft.
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What the AWS outage reveals about the internet’s backbone

Technology 4 hr ago
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AWS, a leading cloud computing provider, faced a three-hour outage in their US-East-1 data centre due to a DNS error. This incident exposes the dangers of depending on a few major companies for vital internet infrastructure. While AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud dominate the market, the rise of AI has paved the way for new competitors.
India ODIs Kuldeep yadav washington Nitish Reddy
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Why India prefer Nitish Reddy and Washington Sundar over Kuldeep Yadav in ODIs?

Sports 5 hr ago
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Kuldeep Yadav's exclusion from the Indian team in Australia has sparked debates as the team prioritizes batting depth over bowling strength. This move towards finger spinners like Axar Patel and Washington Sundar, who provide both batting and bowling options, has left Kuldeep on the sidelines despite his strong performance in South Africa.
OpenAI Sora 2 update: Bryan Cranston urged OpenAI to strengthen its AI safeguards after Sora 2 replicated his voice and likeness without consent. (Express Image: Instagram/@bryancranston)
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OpenAI strengthens guardrails in Sora 2 after Bryan Cranston expresses concerns

Technology 4 hr ago
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OpenAI, with support from Bryan Cranston and major Hollywood agencies, released a statement about their video generation model, Sora 2, unintentionally replicating celebrity voices and likenesses. They have implemented stricter measures and require consent for use of voice and likeness. Cranston brought attention to this issue, expressing concern for potential identity misuse of all performers.
Sarfaraz Khan India
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Why isn’t Sarfaraz Khan selected even for India A?

Sports 9 min ago
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Sarfaraz Khan, a successful cricketer with impressive performance and weight loss, has been unfairly left out of India A's tour against South Africa A. Despite being praised by top players like Rohit Sharma, he faces unjust criticism and uncertainty about his future in the sport.
India DRS woes World Cup
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Is my pet left or right handed?
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Can animals be left or right-handed like humans?

Lifestyle 6 hr ago
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Many animals, including humans, show a preference for one side over the other, known as lateralisation or handedness. This trait is linked to brain wiring and has been observed in animals like chimpanzees, parrots, cats, dogs, and even kangaroos.=
Prashant Kishor
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Alyssa Healy Injured
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Alyssa Healy ruled out of Australia’s 2025 ODI World Cup clash against England

Sports 6 hr ago
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Alyssa Healy, Australia's captain, will miss the Women's World Cup match against England due to a calf strain. Tahlia McGrath may lead the team, while Beth Mooney will take over the gloves. Georgia Voll and Phoebe Litchfield could open the batting. Healy's absence is a loss, but the team is confident in their depth and ability to perform well without her.
India smartphone shipments hit 48.4 million in Q3 2025 amid Diwali boost. (Expres s Image)
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India’s smartphone market grows 3% in Q3 as festive sales, incentives drive momentum

Technology 6 hr ago
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India's smartphone market grew by 3% in Q3 of 2025, with 48.4 million units shipped. The increase was fueled by festive season demand, new launches, and retail incentives. vivo led the market, followed by Samsung and Xiaomi. Apple and Motorola also saw growth, driven by smaller cities and promotional schemes. However, economic uncertainties may affect the market's momentum.
South stars celebrating the festival of Diwali
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Chiranjeevi, Nayanthara, Nagarjuna party together on Diwali. See pics

Entertainment 7 hr ago
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Superstar Chiranjeevi Konidela hosted a star-studded Diwali bash in Hyderabad attended by Nayanthara, Nagarjuna, Venkatesh, and others. He shared glimpses on social media, including photos with Venkatesh and Nagarjuna, and hugging Nayanthara. Newlyweds Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala celebrated their first Diwali together.
Mlaba arrived in India a year after the heartbreak for 60 million South Africans of losing the T20 Women's World Cup final. (AP Photo)
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Who is Nonkululeko Mlaba, SA’s left arm slow rocket, lighting up the Proteas’ march?

Sports 7 hr ago
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While Tazmin Britts and Marizanne Kapp are the batting lynchpins, the Protea women have relied on Mlaba (pronounced Muh-laa-baa) to put brakes on rival scoring and the 25-year-old from a township in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, has provided them just the right breaks, as the Saffers defeated India, New Zealand and Bangladesh, and next face Pakistan.
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma follow a vegan diet
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Celebrity chef Harsh Dixit on crafting a playful Pho for Virat and Anushka’s anniversary

Lifestyle 7 hr ago
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Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are known for their wellness-oriented lifestyle, including plant-based diets and mindful eating. Celebrity chef Harsh Dixit added a creative twist to their gluten-free anniversary meal, using snake gourd stuffed with peanuts, coconut, tofu, and coriander, along with water chestnuts, enoki mushrooms, and chillies in a lemongrass-ginger-coriander root broth.
punjab, amritsar, rocket propelled grenade,
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2 men with rocket-propelled grenade held in Amritsar; police suspect links to ISI

Cities 5 hr ago
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The Punjab Police said on Tuesday that they have arrested two men from Amritsar and recovered a rocket-propelled grenade, an RPG-22 anti-tank launcher, from them. The accused were allegedly in touch with a handler linked to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and were “planning an attack during the Diwali period”, the police added.
India Women's World Cup qualification scenarios
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Make-or-break time for India as semi-final qualification hangs in balance

Sports 7 hr ago
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India's chances of qualifying for the semi-finals of the Women's ODI World Cup 2025 are still in their hands, despite three successive losses. A win against New Zealand will secure their spot, and the key player to watch out for will be Amelia Kerr. Against Bangladesh, India will need to be wary of both pace and spin, making Smriti Mandhana the key batter.
ishowspeed desire to play football in India
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iShowSpeed expresses desire to play professional football in India

Trending 7 hr ago
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YouTube star Darren Jason Warkins Jr., better known as IShowSpeed, recently revealed an unexpected ambition during one of his livestreams: he wants to play professional football in India. The 20-year-old American is already well-known for his admiration of football legend Cristiano Ronaldo and is a familiar face at major football events.
Iran
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Opening up about her favourite thing about Diwali, Priyanka Chopra mentioned that it symbolises the union of many things.
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Priyanka Chopra opens up about ‘really beautiful temple’ at Los Angeles home

Entertainment 7 hr ago
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Priyanka Chopra recently celebrated Diwali in London with her loved ones. She shared that the festival holds a special place in her heart as it symbolises the union of friends, family, food, and laughter. Priyanka also revealed that her husband recommends her movie Dil Dhadakne Do to those who haven't seen Bollywood films. She said she introduced her non-Desi friends to Indian traditions.
amitabh kant
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Amitabh Bachchan co-star Paresh Ganatra
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Actor, who has starred in 3000 TV episodes and worked with Amitabh Bachchan

Entertainment 7 hr ago
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Paresh Ganatra, a well-known character actor in Bollywood, expressed his dissatisfaction with the auditioning process in the film industry. He believes that some creators do not do their homework and do not understand the legacy of an actor. Paresh also mentioned his disagreement with auditioning for ad films, stating that he has enough experience to be trusted with a 5-second role.
raju shetti
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Raju Shetti urges Murlidhar Mohol to take lead to cancel Pune Jain trust land deal

Cities 4 hr ago
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Farmer leader Raju Shetti is at the forefront of a battle to stop the sale of a valuable property in Pune's Model Colony. The property, which includes a Jain hostel and temple, is being sold by the trustees of the Jain trust to a builder for profit. The Charity Commissioner's Office has intervened, but Shetti and the Jain community are hoping for the deal to be cancelled.
What is washroom anxiety and why do so many employees struggle with it?
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How washroom anxiety is affecting employee health and productivity

Lifestyle 8 hr ago
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Washroom anxiety is a rising issue in Indian workplaces, causing distress and health issues for employees due to unhygienic, private facilities. This can lead to serious health consequences, especially for pregnant women and those with mental health concerns. Employers can address this by ensuring clean and well-maintained washrooms and promoting healthy work culture.
Shobhaa De spoke about Bollywood image-building.
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women voters
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Ravi Shastri has worked closely with both Rohit and Kohli during his long and fruitful stints as the Indian team's director and later head coach (AP Photo)
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