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

Political Pulse August 31, 2025

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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India denies entry to top SOAS Hindi scholar — who is Francesca Orsini?

India 1 hr ago

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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KL Rahul gets note of appreciation from Australia legend Glenn McGrath

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KL Rahul did the tricky task of first steadying India and then recalibrating his approach depending on the number of overs that had been curtailed due to frequent rain-induced breaks during their first ODI in Perth against Australia.

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Ricky Ponting says Rohit, Kohli still need to set ‘short-term goals’ for themselves

Sports 56 min ago

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has said that Kohli and Rohit would be guaranteed a spot in any Indian team at their best but it remains to be seen if they can get back up to those levels in this series.

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Cash, liquor, freebies worth Rs 71 crore seized in Bihar, bypoll states: EC

India 1 hr ago

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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‘Strange man indeed’: Tejashwi mocks Nitish over his viral video garlanding BJP candidate

India 1 hr ago

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav questioned CM Nitish Kumar's mental health after a video of him trying to garland a BJP candidate went viral. Kumar's aide tried to stop him, but he continued and later made a speech with mispronunciations. Yadav had previously raised concerns about Kumar's 'erratic' behavior and ability to run the government.

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2 brothers chase woman for objecting firecrackers, father-in-law stabbed to death

India 2 hr ago

A 60-year-old man named Ganesh Bairagi was stabbed to death by two young men in Chhattisgarh's Durg district. The incident took place in Bhilai city after a woman objected to their bursting of firecrackers.

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This rare condition left an 11-year-old with 81 teeth

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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.

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Thamma box office collection day 1 early estimate

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Thamma BO collection early estimates: Ayushmann film outperforms Stree on opening day

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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.

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FIDE to establish special prize in memory of Daniel Naroditsky: Prez Arkady Dvorkovich

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FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich announced a special prize in memory of Daniel Naroditsky, a beloved American Grandmaster who passed away at 29. Naroditsky's chess prowess and contributions to the community were celebrated, but former World Champion Vladimir Kramnik raised doubts about his sudden death.

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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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When Naroditsky called Kramnik ‘worse than dirt’ after cheating accusation

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While tributes have flown for the columnist and educator, who was once hailed as a chess prodigy, there has also been growing speculation around the role that accusations of cheating from former world champion Vladimir Kramnik played in the tragedy.

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Hikaru Nakamura breaks down after Daniel Naroditsky passes away

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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.

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When Dia Mirza opened up about getting selected for Miss India 2000

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The father-daughter relationship has a significant impact on a daughter's choices in life, from relationships to career. Dia Mirza shared her experience of her father's support and progressive mindset, which helped her make a defining decision in her life.

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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

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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.

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West Indies become first team to bowl 50 overs of spin in an ODI

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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.

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Shah Rukh Khan called Jatin Pandit to praise DDLJ song ‘Zara Sa Jhoom Loon Main’

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Jatin Pandit, one half of the renowned duo Jatin-Lalit, looks back on creating iconic tracks for the 30-year-old film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. He reminisces about challenges in creating the hit song "Zara Sa Jhoom Loon Main" and how Shah Rukh Khan personally praised it.

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Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, Humpy and Tania Sachdev feature in FIDE World Cup 2025 anthem

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The FIDE World Cup, starting on October 31 in Goa, revealed its anthem and logo. 206 players from 82 countries, including top players Gukesh, Koneru Humpy, and Vidit Gujarati, will compete for the championship title and a spot in the 2026 Candidates Tournament. Rising stars Faustino Oro and Divya Deshmuk will also participate.

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Trump trains guns on Venezuela: Why now, options before Maduro

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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.

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Jeremy Strong distances himself from Jesse Eisenberg’s portrayal of Mark Zuckerberg

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Jeremy Strong will play an older version of Mark Zuckerberg in the upcoming film The Social Reckoning, directed by Aaron Sorkin. The film will also star Mikey Madison as Facebook engineer Frances Haugen and Jeremy Allen White as Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz. This is Strong's third collaboration with Sorkin.

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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.

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Dude box office collection Day 4: Pradeep Ranganathan starrer earns over Rs 41 crore

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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.

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Not just a comedian: Asrani, versatile actor who entertained generations, dies at 84

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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.

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Home guard held for ‘assault, rape threats’ to woman doctor at Bengal govt hospital

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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.

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Sarin on Naroditsky’s death: ‘He (Vladimir Kramnik) has kind of literally taken a life’

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The death of American chess prodigy and Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, who was facing allegations of cheating from former world champion Vladimir Kramnik, has sparked a debate online. Indian GM Nihal Sarin blames Kramnik for causing immense stress to Naroditsky, leading to his death.

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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

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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.

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The Ba***ds of Bollywood’s Lakshya Lalwani on his all ‘natural body’

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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.

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Why India prefer Nitish Reddy and Washington Sundar over Kuldeep Yadav in ODIs?

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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.

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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.

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Why isn’t Sarfaraz Khan selected even for India A?

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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.

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Despite familiarity with DRS, India’s use of DRS at Women’s World Cup has been bizarre

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India's struggles with the Decision Review System (DRS) have been evident in the Women's T20 World Cup. The team's record with DRS is the worst in the tournament due to poor decision-making and unreliable calls from behind the stumps.

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Can animals be left or right-handed like humans?

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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.=

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Prashant Kishor claims top BJP leadership intimidated his candidates into withdrawing

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Prashant Kishor, founder of Jan Suraaj, accused Amit Shah and Dharmendra Pradhan of BJP of intimidating party candidates for Bihar's assembly polls. He claimed BJP is using pressure tactics due to fear of losing ground. Kishor also questioned Election Commission's ability to protect candidates and voters.

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Alyssa Healy ruled out of Australia’s 2025 ODI World Cup clash against England

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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.

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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

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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.

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Chiranjeevi, Nayanthara, Nagarjuna party together on Diwali. See pics

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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

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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.

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2 men with rocket-propelled grenade held in Amritsar; police suspect links to ISI

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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.

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India Women's World Cup qualification scenarios

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Make-or-break time for India as semi-final qualification hangs in balance

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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.

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iShowSpeed expresses desire to play professional football in India

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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.

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Iran’s moral enforcer, caught in scandal, video raises questions over daughter’s wedding

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Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani - one of Iran’s most senior defence and national security figures and a close confidant of the supreme leader is facing an unusual public scandal after a leaked video of his daughter’s wedding showed guests flouting the strict Islamic dress and social codes he has helped enforce.

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Police Memorial Day: UP CM Yogi announces age relaxation, reservation for Agniveers

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CM Yogi Adityanath grants 3-year age relaxation and 20% reservation for Agniveers in direct recruitment for state police. Women's safety and empowerment prioritized with Women's Help Desks and Special Teams. Other initiatives include new police posts and merger of investigation units to strengthen state police.

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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

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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.

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‘SC prioritised crackers over right to live, breathe’: Amitabh Kant on Delhi AQI

Cities 7 hr ago

Amitabh Kant, India's G20 Sherpa, criticized the Supreme Court for prioritizing the right to burn crackers over the right to live and breathe in the wake of Delhi-NCR's post-Diwali toxic smog. He suggested a unified action plan to make Delhi pollution-free, drawing parallels to cities like Los Angeles, Beijing, and London.

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Actor, who has starred in 3000 TV episodes and worked with Amitabh Bachchan

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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.

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Raju Shetti urges Murlidhar Mohol to take lead to cancel Pune Jain trust land deal

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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.

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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

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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.

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Shobhaa De spoke about Bollywood image-building.

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Paparazzi are summoned, young actors arrive in Uber with no flights to catch: Shobhaa De

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The game of perception is currently one of the biggest aspects of the Hindi film industry, and writer and socialite Shobhaa De recently weighed in on the topic. In a recent interaction, Shobhaa spoke about one key aspect of image-building practices -- paparazzi photos.

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Bihar elections: Across parties and polls, women, youth remain focus of election promises

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The upcoming Bihar elections have a focus on youth and women, with the Nitish Kumar-led government launching schemes for women and promising financial aid for education. The opposition has promised government jobs for all families, but implementation remains uncertain.

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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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Shastri ‘in no hurry’ to judge Rohit, Kohli’s ability to stay in running for 2027 WC

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Shastri, who has worked closely with both India veterans during his long and fruitful stints as the team's director and later head coach, said that it is better to give Rohit, 38, and Kohli, 36, some time before judging whether they can stay in contention to make it to the squad that plays the 2027 World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.

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