Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan, left, stands with batting partner Saud Shakeel as they await third umpire's decision on Rizwan's wicket on day four of the second cricket test match between England and Pakistan in London, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026. (AP Photo)

Mushtaq Ahmed open to coaching Pakistan, but says ‘scared because on one reason’

Sports September 7, 2026

Mushtaq Ahmed, former Pakistan leg-spinner and current spin coach for Bangladesh, wants to coach the Pakistan cricket team but is hesitant due to the PCB's unpredictable decision-making. He criticized the recent mid-tour player replacements and suggested involving a committee of experienced ex-cricketers in important decisions.

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Hope RBI, Tata Sons will review proposal to avoid listing: Noel Tata

Business 12 min ago

Noel Tata said Tata Trusts had sent Tata Sons a proposal that he believes complies with RBI guidelines and could help avoid a public listing. He urged Tata Sons and the RBI to review it, arguing that listing could change the Tata group’s longstanding model and weaken its social-development mission. Tata Trusts own 66% of Tata Sons.

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Gaurav Sen said the idea for Pothole Reporter took shape in July

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Tired of Bengaluru’s potholes, techie built an app to report them

Cities 40 min ago

Bengaluru techie Gaurav Sen has created Pothole Reporter, an app that uses photos or video to locate potholes, identify the responsible road contractor and email complaints to the Greater Bengaluru Authority. Inspired by dangerous commutes and a family member’s road accident, Sen hopes to improve accountability.

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The EC had on September 26 announced that “for non-SIR period, the Forms applicable as per Rules (the Registration of Electors Rules 1960) will be used.” (File)

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EC removes added declaration from Form 6 online in states where SIR is over

India 1 hr ago

The Election Commission removed the SIR declaration from online Form 6 in states where the exercise has concluded, four days after announcing that standard voter-registration forms would apply outside SIR periods. The change followed objections by two Election Commissioners to adding the declaration, which requires amendment by the Union Law Ministry.

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Article 370 to statehood demand: J&K’s evolving constitutional status

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Omar Abdullah’s resolution seeking Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood prompted withdrawn amendments calling for the restoration of Articles 370 and 35A. Article 370 had granted the region special constitutional status; Article 35A let its Assembly define permanent residents and their rights.

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Inside Sanju Samson’s intense 2-month fitness routine

Lifestyle 3 hr ago

Sanju Samson shared a glimpse of two months of sports-specific training on Instagram. A sports medicine specialist said the routine builds cardiovascular fitness, coordination, shoulder and lower-body strength, and core stability—qualities that help cricketers control rapid movements and may reduce injury risk.

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TQWL on your train ticket: What it means, confirmation chances and boarding rules

Lifestyle 10 hr ago

TQWL indicates that Tatkal quota seats are full. It may clear if a seat opens, but confirmation is unlikely, isn’t guaranteed, and it won’t automatically become RAC; GNWL has priority for vacancies.

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Sylvester Stallone reflects on Rocky 50 years later: ‘I am a lucky dog’

Entertainment 10 hr ago

At 80, Sylvester Stallone says he no longer considers himself an underdog, calling himself fortunate after decades of success. In his new memoir, *Steps*, he revisits the hardship and insecurity behind making *Rocky*, which he says helped drive him and became an inspiration beyond his control. He also praises the forthcoming film *I Play Rocky* and continues acting in *Tulsa King*.

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Alia Bhatt says she picked up dad Mahesh’s annoying quirk: ‘He calls me Shaheen, Soni’

Lifestyle 11 hr ago

Alia Bhatt says she has inherited her father Mahesh Bhatt’s habit of mixing up people’s names—a quirk she finds annoying. Clinical psychologist Rimpa Sarkar explains that children often absorb and repeat parents’ behaviours through observation, even when they dislike them.

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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar speaks at Asia Society after the United Nations General Assemblys high-level week, in New York on Monday. (ANI)

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Jaishankar warns of ‘major food crisis’ in coming months amid Ukraine, Iran conflicts

World 7 hr ago

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has warned of a “major food crisis” in the coming months amid fertiliser shortages and disruptions to grain shipments caused by the Ukraine and Iran-Gulf conflicts. He also said the combined impact of energy, food, fertiliser and financial pressures is proving “very very stressful” for Global South economies.

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Corn hair is being called a kidney remedy: What science actually says

Lifestyle 12 hr ago

Corn silk may mildly increase urine output and provide antioxidant effects, but there is no strong human evidence that it treats kidney disease. It may help dilute urine and reduce the risk of new kidney stones, but won’t dissolve existing stones or replace medical care for stones or UTIs.

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$2 trillion valuation, catastrophic AI risks: What Anthropic’s IPO filing reveals

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Anthropic has confidentially filed for an IPO with a reported valuation target above $2 trillion. Revenue surged to $4.6 billion in 2025, but operating losses widened to $8.06 billion; a $42 billion net loss largely reflected accounting charges. The prospectus warns of catastrophic AI risks while detailing huge, inflexible compute commitments and a founder-controlled voting structure.

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Kerala Blasters are the second club to have a change in ownership going into the 2026/27 season of the ISL. (Pic Credit: X)

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Kerala Blasters announce sale, hint at plans to build new home stadium

Sports 10 hr ago

Kerala Blasters's current owners, Magnum Sports Private Limited, has entered into an agreement to sell 100 percent of its stake in the club to Al Fursan Sports Investment Group of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), thus marking the return of Gulf-based investment into the Indian Super League (ISL) after the exit of the City Football Group from Mumbai City FC last year.

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2 cases in five days: Visakhapatnam Medical College rocked by students’ suicide

Cities 4 hr ago

Two suicides in five days by female medical students have rocked Andhra Medical College at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, prompting the Medical Education Department to launch a probe.

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Ranveer Singh on how he won over Deepika Padukone’s mother

Lifestyle 13 hr ago

Ranveer Singh said his relationship with Deepika Padukone’s mother began with doubts about his marriage proposal, and it took years of effort to earn her affection. Psychologist Rimpa Sarkar advises building in-law relationships gradually through authentic, respectful interactions, shared interests and calm boundaries.

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Don’t buy a lab-grown diamond before checking these 7 things

Lifestyle 14 hr ago

First-time buyers should assess a lab-grown diamond’s overall quality, including clarity, colour, cut, fluorescence and visible tints—not just carat weight. Verify a credible grading report discloses its lab-grown origin, growth method and treatments, and compare stones in person. Check total costs and return or exchange terms, and keep the report and invoice.

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Why Uber CEO sends emails to employees on weekends: ‘We are really demanding’

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Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has a straightforward message for people considering a job at the ride-hailing company: if you are looking for an easy-going workplace where weekends are completely off-limits for work, Uber may not be the right place for you.

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KBC 18: Panaji quiz master wins Rs 12.5 lakh, stumped by questions about deaths in space

Entertainment 14 hr ago

Panaji quiz master Ajay Poonia won KBC 18’s India Challenger Week hot seat after succeeding in the Jaldi 5 round. Using lifelines and answering nine questions in the Super Sandook, he reached the Rs 12.5 lakh question. Ajay quit rather than risk his winnings on a Rs 25 lakh question about deaths in space; the answer was Vladimir Komarov.

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Woman loses 43 kg in 8 months: What experts say about losing 10 kg in a month

Lifestyle 15 hr ago

A Dubai coach said a woman lost 43 kg in eight months, including about 10 kg in the first month. Dietitian Garima Goyal said rapid early loss can occur, particularly at a higher starting weight, partly from water and glycogen rather than fat. Rates vary, and overly aggressive dieting risks muscle loss and nutritional deficiencies.

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When Aishwarya Rai was 'hurt' by Shah Rukh Khan for removing her from 5 films

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‘Hurt’ Aishwarya Rai spoke about Shah Rukh Khan removing her from 5 films: ‘No explanation

Entertainment 15 hr ago

Aishwarya Rai recalled that she was unexpectedly dropped from several Shah Rukh Khan films, including *Chalte Chalte*, where Rani Mukerji replaced her. Rai said she was hurt and confused but never asked Khan for an explanation. Khan later called the decision a mistake, apologised, and said production pressures influenced it.

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Protein after illness: Who needs more and how to get enough

Lifestyle 16 hr ago

Adequate protein can help repair tissue, limit muscle loss and restore strength after illness, but recovery also depends on calories, fluids, sleep, treatment and gradual activity. Needs vary; older adults and people recovering from serious or prolonged illness may need particular attention. Small, frequent protein-rich meals can help when appetite is poor.

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Rahul Bhatt talks about sisters Pooja, Shaheen, and Alia Bhatt

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‘Pooja Bhatt more talented, intelligent than Alia Bhatt,’ says brother Rahul, met Ranbir

Entertainment 14 hr ago

Rahul Bhatt says he has a civil, affectionate relationship with half-sisters Alia and Shaheen, though they mainly meet on holidays and family occasions. He wishes he were closer to them and says Pooja is his closest family bond. Comparing the actresses, Rahul praised Alia’s success and versatility but described Pooja as a greater talent powerhouse.

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ECINET, ERONET: What are the Election Commission’s electoral roll systems?

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Maharashtra’s chief electoral officer has asked the Election Commission to make four changes to ECINET, amid concerns that the platform limits Electoral Registration Officers’ statutory authority during the state’s special intensive revision. ECINET replaced ERONET’s roll-management functions. Election Commissioners have also warned of centralised control over electoral rolls.

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The device is expected to launch in 2027 as the company expands into consumer hardware. (Express Image/Reuters)

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How OpenAI plans to make training AI models safer in three key ways

Technology 15 hr ago

Amid growing concerns over the recent spate of security incidents caused by misaligned AI agents, OpenAI has proposed changes to how frontier AI models are trained, including manually reviewing training datasets and maintaining tamper-proof records of agent activity to make it harder for them to cover their tracks.

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34% students felt like outsiders, 15% reported prolonged distress: Survey

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Recent suicides at IIT Bombay and BIT Mesra have renewed concern over student mental health. Both institutions are modifying hostel fans, but experts warn that physical safeguards cannot address systemic causes. A nationwide survey of over 243,000 students found 15% had recently experienced sustained distress, 9% reported suicidal thoughts, and 32% said their institution lacked counselling.

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Vishal Shah, VP of AI Products at Meta, speaks to The Indian Express about Muse and the future of personal AI. (Express Image/LinkedIn)

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‘User should always be in control’: Meta’s VP of AI products Vishal Shah on Muse

Technology 14 hr ago

Meta is positioning Muse as a personalised AI agent for its apps and smart glasses, powered by Muse Spark 1.3 and designed to manage goals and coordinate tasks. Vishal Shah said users will retain control: sensitive actions require approval, while permissions may become more flexible as trust grows. Muse is still early, available only in the US and Canada.

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Fahadh Faasil recently opened up about his relationship with Nazriya Nazim.

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‘I’m married to a child’: Fahadh Faasil quips about Nazriya Nazim amid separation rumours

Entertainment 16 hr ago

Amid rumours of a potential split between them, Fahadh Faasil briefly talked about his equation with his wife Nazriya Nazim during a recent event and how she behaves around him. Quipping that she’s like a child, he said that handling her has made him an expert in dealing with children. “I’m married to a child,” he said during the promotions for his upcoming film Don’t Trouble the Trouble.

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Khushbu survived childhood trauma to reign over Tamil cinema, fans made temples for her

Entertainment 14 hr ago

In Tamil Nadu, there is a dish called "Khushbu Idly." It was invented in Madurai by a fan of actress Khushbu Sundar in the early 1990s, and the reasoning behind the name, as food historians and recipe writers have noted over the years, is as simple as it is audacious: the idly was described as being “soft and spongy, like Khushbu’s cheeks.” Other actors have fans, Khushbu Sundar had worshippers.

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Rahul Bhatt on sister Pooja Bhatt’s body paint photo: ‘I hit people who were protesting’

Entertainment 16 hr ago

Rahul Bhatt said stepmother Soni Razdan has treated him kindly, including inviting him to family events and giving him gifts. Rahul also recalled confronting protesters over Pooja’s body-paint photoshoot, which he considered tasteful, and said he has always felt protective of his sister.

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‘They call us 7-Eleven’: Indian man on racist attack during Las Vegas trip

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Indian travel YouTuber Paramvir Singh Beniwal has alleged that he was subjected to racism during his recent visit to Las Vegas. Beniwal said he and his friend were approached by three men, who offered him a job and made offensive remarks. Beniwal, known online as Passenger Paramvir, documented the encounter during his Las Vegas trip in a 57-minute YouTube video, which he shared on September 22.

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‘Was it my fault?’: Kriti Sanon shares powerful post on victim blaming after ad backlash

Entertainment 17 hr ago

Kriti Sanon shared a post challenging victim-blaming after a Raksha Bandhan ad featuring her outfit drew online criticism and was withdrawn by jewellery brand GIVA. The post highlighted that women wearing burqas or even diapers can also face sexual assault. Sanon had earlier said festivals’ meaning and cultural respect should not be judged by women’s clothing.

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Drishyam 3 advance booking: Ajay Devgn film earns Rs 17.35 crore; eyes Rs 40 crore opening

Entertainment 18 hr ago

With just three days to go for the release of director Abhishek Pathak's Ajay Devgn-led Drishyam 3, advance bookings are progressing at full swing, and the movie is registering impressive ticket sales. As of 2 pm on Tuesday, September 29, Drishyam 3 has recorded an advance booking gross of Rs 8.97 crore on Day 1, selling 2.24 lakh tickets across 7,505 shows, according to industry tracker Sacnilk.

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Heart attack symptoms when you’re alone: What to do in the first few minutes

Lifestyle 18 hr ago

If you suspect a heart attack, call emergency services immediately, even if symptoms are mild. Rest somewhere safe, keep your phone close, and unlock the door. Don’t drive, exert yourself, or delay for medication or online searches. Take angina medication only as prescribed and aspirin only if advised and safe. If the person becomes unresponsive , start CPR and use an AED if available.

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Bose returns to wired earphones after 11 years with new $99 ANC pair

Technology 18 hr ago

Audio giant Bose on Monday, September 28, launched its first pair of wired earbuds in more than a decade, amid the growing trend of old-school tech making a comeback in the consumer electronics market. The new tethered earbuds are called the Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds. They come with active noise cancellation (ANC) and long-lasting battery life.

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Fahadh Faasil recently revealed that Vijay was the first person to tell him he would become an actor.

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‘Vijay was the first to say I’d become an actor’: Fahadh Faasil recalls meeting him at 13

Entertainment 19 hr ago

Fahadh Faasil said Vijay was the first to suggest he might become an actor when they met on the sets of Kadhalukku Mariyadhai in 1997. After his debut film Kaiyethum Doorath, directed by his father Fazil, flopped in 2002, Fahadh was heartbroken and moved to the US, where he discovered foreign cinema. He returned in 2009 and rebuilt his career, eventually becoming one of India's finest actors.

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‘Govinda lost all respect’: Divya Khosla backs Sunita, slams actor’s appearance with Komal

Entertainment 18 hr ago

Divya Khosla supported Sunita Ahuja amid renewed tensions with her husband, Govinda, criticizing his appearances with alleged girlfriend Komal Rani Swarnkar and saying Sunita deserved support after years of sacrifice. Komal accused Sunita of trying to harm Govinda and warned her not to invoke her name. Sunita said she wished Govinda well and wanted to focus on work.

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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy triggers row over Aryan-Dravidian remarks. (File Photo)

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Revanth Reddy’s remark comparing Shiva, Ram remark triggers BJP backlash

Cities 18 hr ago

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy drew criticism after saying BJP leaders’ use of “Jai Sri Ram” rather than “Har Har Mahadev” reflected an Aryan–Dravidian divide, associating Ram with the rich and Shiva with the poor. BJP leaders accused him of dividing Hindus and seeking Muslim votes ahead of the Khairtabad by-election, and alleged he was diverting attention from government failures.

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Arun Govil gives his blessing to Ranbir Kapoor for playing Rama.

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‘Don’t expect a star to touch my feet, Ranbir Kapoor always does’: Arun Govil on new Rama

Entertainment 19 hr ago

Arun Govil, best known for playing Rama in Ramanand Sagar’s 1987 mythological epic show Ramayan, has given his blessing to Ranbir Kapoor. The latter has carried forward the mantle of essaying Rama in Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming two-part film adaptation of the Indian epic Ramayana. In a casting coup, Govil plays his father, King Dasharatha, in the first film.

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu recently shared a glimpse of her workout routine as she entered the third trimester of her pregnancy

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‘Let’s finish in style’: Samantha Ruth Prabhu on continuing workouts in third trimester

Lifestyle 19 hr ago

In her third trimester, Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared that she works out six days a week and hopes to continue until delivery. Gynaecologist Dr Sudeshna Saha says exercise can be safe in an uncomplicated pregnancy with an obstetrician’s approval, but intensity and activity should be adapted. She recommends low-impact options and warns against exercise for some pregnancy complications.

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IIT Madras study reveals educated professionals more prone to financial cybercrime

Education 19 hr ago

An IIT Madras-led study of 33 financial cybercrime victims across five Indian cities found that even highly educated professionals can be defrauded. Scammers exploit stress and disruption to trigger an “engineered brain freeze,” impairing decisions. Losses ranged from thousands of rupees to over Rs 1 crore, often causing severe emotional and family harm.

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A former kabaddi player, Neeru Dhanda made history as the first Indian woman to win trap shooting individual gold at the Asian Games. (PTI Photo)

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Eight years after cousin Lakshay’s Asian Games silver, Neeru Dhanda strikes gold

Sports 14 hr ago

Neeru Dhanda, who switched from kabaddi to shooting despite her family’s limited means, won Asian Games women’s trap gold with a record score, missing just two shots. Supported by cousin Lakshay Sheoran and trained by Mansher Singh, she progressed from shooting tin cans to World Cup victories.

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Dharma exec recalls actress sending him to break up with her boyfriend

Entertainment 19 hr ago

Dharma Cornerstone Agency's COO Rajeev Masand recently spoke about transitioning from journalism to working in films, and how he believes actors lack objectivity. During a conversation with Cyrus Broacha, Rajeev shared his experiences in artist management and also recalled a time when he went beyond his job profile and broke up with an actress's boyfriend on her behalf.

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Bengaluru morning walker killed in wild elephant attack; netizens flag habitat loss

Trending 19 hr ago

Amid reports of a 60-year-old morning walker’s death following an attack by a wild elephant in Bengaluru on Monday morning, CCTV footage showing another jogger narrowly escaping the animal moments earlier is now drawing attention online, sparking sharp reactions.

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Rajkummar Rao's Shahid is now streaming on Prime Video India.

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Rajkummar Rao’s Shahid finds a streaming home after 13 years; Apurva Arani asks ‘why now?’

Entertainment 15 hr ago

Hansal Mehta’s 2013 National Award-winning courtroom drama Shahid has finally found a home on streaming, 13 years after its theatrical release. The film starred Rajkummar Rao as lawyer Shahid Azmi, who defended people accused under terror laws after the 1992 Mumbai riots. The film, made on a modest budget of Rs 35 lakh, saw a limited release in Indian cinemas in 2013.

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Siwet Tomar was evicted from Rise and Fall Season 2 after a physical fight with Shehzad Poonawalla.

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‘Gave him what he deserved’: Siwet Tomar on Rise and Fall 2 fight with Shehzad Poonawalla

Entertainment 20 hr ago

Just three days after its debut, Amazon MX Player’s reality show Rise and Fall Season 2 has courted major controversy after two of its contestants — Shehzad Poonawalla and Siwet Tomar — clashed on camera inside the house, leaving the former with torn clothes. Now, both Shehzad Poonawalla’s team and Siwet Tomar have reacted to the controversy and to what happened inside the Rise and Fall house.

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Who is CJ Desai, the tech veteran leaving MongoDB to lead Meta’s enterprise AI push?

Technology 20 hr ago

MongoDB CEO Chirantan ‘CJ’ Desai, who took the top job giant less than a year ago, is leaving the database software giant to head Meta’s newly created enterprise business division, signalling the social media giant’s growing ambitions in the enterprise AI market. Desai is a technology veteran who has had long stints at enterprise software majors such as ServiceNow.

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Why Chinese trader thinks Indian clients are ‘hard’ to work with

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A Chinese electronics trader has sparked a debate on social media after claiming that working with Indian clients can be difficult.

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Rajeev Masand misses Kangana Ranaut the actor.

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‘Kangana Ranaut is a joke now,’ says Rajeev Masand: ‘I miss her as the actor’

Entertainment 20 hr ago

Kangana Ranaut has lost the plot. At least Rajeev Masand thinks so. Former film critic, and now the COO of Dharma Collab Artists Agency (DCAA), recently reiterated that while he loves Kangana as an actor, he feels the person has overshadowed the actor now, particularly after her entry into politics.

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Amid calls for ‘pacing,’ a new Nvidia safety tool to stop AI agents from going rogue

Explained 12 hr ago

Nvidia’s Open Agent Safety Platform is designed to put guardrails around increasingly autonomous AI agents. Its OpenShell software layer limits access and tracks actions, while Sentry uses hardware-level monitoring to detect and stop agents that breach set boundaries. The system aims to reduce risks as AI agents gain greater access to software, data and real-world systems.

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Paris Fashion Week

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‘Queen’ Aishwarya Rai Bachchan debuts fiery red hair at Paris Fashion Week

Lifestyle 22 hr ago

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan turned heads at Paris Fashion Week on Monday, closing L’Oréal Paris’ Le Défilé show with a dramatic couture look and a striking new hair colour. Aishwarya wore an all-black custom ensemble from Syrian label Yara Shoemaker’s Fall/Winter 2026-27 couture collection. Her outfit comprised a two-piece velvet gown featuring 3D fringe embroidery and a crystal-embellished cape.

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Mesabi Metallics Chairman Rewant Ruia speaks as President Donald Trump, from right, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Essar Capital Director Prashant Ruia and Mesabi Metallics CEO Joe Broking listen in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo)

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Trump announces Essar-backed $18 billion investment to build integrated US steel company

World 18 hr ago

US President Donald J Trump has announced a USD 18-billion investment by Indian multinational conglomerate Essar-backed Mesabi Metallics to establish a fully integrated American steel company, linking its iron ore mine in Minnesota with a proposed steel complex in Iowa.

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