A former teammate's farewell match could unite Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in a match in December 2026. (Reuters Photo)

Messi, Ronaldo to play together for first time? A former teammate holds the key

Sports September 6, 2026

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, two legendary footballers, will reunite on the pitch in a farewell match organized by their former teammate Carlos Tevez. The event aims to bring together the longtime rivals and friends, with Tevez determined to bring Ronaldo to Argentina. Despite being in their late 30s, both Messi and Ronaldo continue to dominate the sport.

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India won four gold, one silver medal at the International astronomy, astrophysics olympiad

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India won 4 gold, 1 silver medal at the International Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad

Education 19 min ago

India won four gold and one silver at the 19th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics in Hanoi, placing third jointly with Vietnam. The result helped mark a national first: across this year’s five senior science Olympiads, all 24 Indian participants earned gold or silver—16 gold and eight silver.

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‘I buy and send him the bill’: Bhavana and Chunky Pandey on 29 years and modern love

Lifestyle 42 min ago

After 29 years together, Bhavana and Chunky Pandey say their relationship remains playful: he still gets butterflies shopping for her, and they share funny memes in the family group. They cherish their years parenting daughters Ananya and Rysa, though they miss family holidays as the girls grow more independent. Both appreciate time together and describe their marriage as happy.

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar to captain star-studded India in 2026 Hong Kong Sixes

Sports 55 min ago

Veteran India seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar will lead the a star-studded Indian side packed with IPL stars in the upcoming Hong Kong Sixes from October 30-November 1. Bhuvneshwar's squad will include Krunal Pandya, Shashank Singh, Rahul Tewatia, Nitish Rana, Rahul Tripathi and T. Natarajan.

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Voice behind Delhi Metro takes grandson on first ride, little boy’s reaction goes viral

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For millions of metro commuters in Delhi, Mumbai, and other cities, Shammi Narang’s voice is simply the sound that tells them where to get off.

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Evicted Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8 contestant Sreelakshmi Arackal about her father.

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‘My father married around 20 people’: Sreelakshmi Arackal reveals traumatic childhood

Entertainment 2 hr ago

Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8 evicted six contestants in a single weekend, including social activist Sreelakshmi Arackal. Once, she said her father's alleged multiple marriages fuelled what others perceive as hatred of men, and described her mother's hard work and her own academic success as sources of strength. The other evictees were Jaseela, Sumesh Chandran, Gayathri Suresh, Loletta and Rakesh.

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Vijay Deverakonda was ‘scared’ of speaking to women; Rashmika recalls attacks over accent

Entertainment 1 hr ago

While promoting *Ranabaali*, Vijay Deverakonda said his strict boys’ hostel upbringing made him afraid to speak to women, and he avoided girls for two years after returning home. Rashmika Mandanna said she was judged and excluded at boarding school for her English and accent, experiences that helped her handle criticism in the film industry.

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Pneumonic plague case in Russia raises questions: How it spreads, what Indians should know

Lifestyle 2 hr ago

A 28-year-old laboratory technician in Russia’s Irkutsk region reportedly died after contracting plague, leading to hundreds being quarantined; the circumstances remain unclear. Experts say pneumonic plague is a rare bacterial lung infection that can spread through close contact but is treatable with prompt antibiotics.

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Director Jason Sanjay, who has spoken publicly for the first time about his only romantic relationship

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‘We were in love for 1.5 years’: Jason Sanjay on how his relationship before Sigma ended

Entertainment 2 hr ago

Director Jason Sanjay said his only relationship was a college romance that lasted about 18 months and ended mutually while he was overseas. He coped by listening to Yuvan Shankar Raja’s love songs and staying off social media, and said he has moved on. After the breakup, he focused on making Sigma

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An RAC ticket allows passengers to travel with reserved seating accommodation. (Image generated using AI)

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What Reservation Against Cancellation means for your train ticket

India 3 hr ago

RAC (Reservation Against Cancellation) lets passengers board with reserved seating, though it does not guarantee a full berth. Two RAC passengers may share a berth for seating. If cancellations or other vacancies arise, a berth may be allotted before departure or during the journey, according to priority. RAC helps more passengers travel rather than remain waitlisted.

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Rakul Preet Singh distances herself from IT raids. (Photo: Rakul Preet Singh/Instagram)

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Rakul Preet distances herself from Vashu Bhagnani I-T raids: ‘No Benami property’

Entertainment 3 hr ago

Rakul Preet denied that IT Department searches were connected to her, saying she has paid taxes since age 20 and had no involvement in foreign remittances or benami property. She urged media outlets to retract what she called false reports. The searches reportedly covered 12 locations over suspected financial irregularities; she did not mention her father-in-law, Vashu Bhagnani, or his company.

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Raju Kher recalls bad phase when brother Anupam Kher refused help: ‘Took him for granted’

Entertainment 3 hr ago

Raju Kher said a TV project collapsed in 2000 after he invested money from selling his home, leaving him struggling to pay rent and feeling unsupported by his brother, Anupam. Reading that Anupam wished he had a child helped Raju see his brother’s own difficulties and rethink his expectations.

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RCB batting Coach says it is ‘Very hard’ for Kohli

Sports 42 min ago

Dinesh Karthik believes Joe Root has a good chance of surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s Test-run record of 15,921, while Virat Kohli reaching 100 international centuries would be much harder. Kohli recently became the second batter to score 15,000 ODI runs, doing so faster than Tendulkar.

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How a drug drop in Rohini led Delhi Police to heroin worth Rs 50 crores in Lucknow

Cities 3 hr ago

Delhi Police traced a drug network from a September 16 heroin delivery in Rohini to a Lucknow manufacturing unit, where they seized 6.275 kg of freshly made heroin valued at about ₹50 crore. The investigation led to the arrests of alleged supplier Bablu and Bareilly-based source Ruksar Ali.

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Man saves kid falling from balcony video in Egypt

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Egyptian shopkeeper catches child falling from balcony: ‘Had no time to think’

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An Egyptian shopkeeper has become an internet hero after rescuing a four-year-old boy who fell from a second-floor balcony in Giza Governorate.

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Fahadh Faasil has responded to the worldwide box office collection of Bethlehem Kudumba Unit.

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Fahadh Faasil says ‘won’t get half of Rs 300 cr’ as Bethlehem Kudumba Unit earns Rs 326 cr

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Filmmaker Girish AD’s romantic comedy Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has amassed over Rs 300 crore at the worldwide box office, emerging as the highest grossing Malayalam film ever globally. The Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju-starrer has begun receding from cinemas after 40 days, and following its OTT premiere on JioHotstar this past Friday on October 2.

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Michael Bracewell has said that he remains available for the five-match T20I series against India. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

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Michael Bracewell 6th to opt out of central contract with New Zealand this season

Sports 3 hr ago

All-rounder Michael Bracewell has become the latest New Zealand player to opt for a "casual contract" with the national team for the 2026/27 season to play in the Big Bash League in Australia, New Zealand Cricket said in a statement on Monday.

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Days after deepfake video, Janhvi Kapoor turns heads in saree at Paris Fashion Week

Entertainment 3 hr ago

Janhvi Kapoor made a stylish appearance at Paris Fashion Week, further strengthening her association with a luxury fashion house.

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Half of SC candidates qualify JEE Advanced 2026 as women hit a 6-year high

Education 2 hr ago

JEE Advanced 2026 qualifiers rose 4.6% to 56,880, but gains were concentrated among SC and ST candidates. Their qualification rates climbed to 50.16% and 42.14%, respectively, while rates fell for general and OBC-NCL candidates. Women’s qualification rate reached a six-year high of 23.4%.

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Digger worldwide box office collection: Tom Cruise's film opens at $20 million.

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Tom Cruise calls Digger an ‘honour’ as it bombs with $20 mn opening, set to lose $150 mn

Entertainment 4 hr ago

Alejandro Inarritu’s satire Digger, which stars Tom Cruise in the unrecognizable titular role of a greedy oil tycoon, has bombed at the worldwide box office after an underwhelming opening weekend. Irrespective of the trade estimates, Cruise has hailed the film as an “honour” and a “truly unforgettable experience”. Digger has earned $20 million worldwide and $8 million in North America.

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How military dogs are trained to brave Ladakh’s 14,000-ft heights

Lifestyle 4 hr ago

The Army and ITBP are reportedly using trained Himalayan dogs, including Bakharwals and Tibetan Mastiffs, at sensitive Ladakh posts reaching 14,000 feet. Veterinary expert Vinod Sharma says deployment requires gradual acclimatisation, with training loads increased over weeks.

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Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence tool Grok was used to launch strikes against Iran

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Elon Musk’s SpaceXAI to be ‘SpaceXSI’: Where does ‘super intelligence’ term come from?

Technology 5 hr ago

Elon Musk has said that he will rename SpaceX’s AI unit to closely reflect the term US President Donald Trump has been pushing, super intelligence or ‘SI’, instead of ‘artificial intelligence’. The tech billionaire in a post on X on Sunday, October 4, said that the name of SpaceXAI will be changed to SpaceXSI. However, he did not provide any further details regarding the Grok-maker’s rebrand.

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

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‘Ronaldo should decide how he wants to end time with national team’, says Portugal coach

Sports 5 hr ago

Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus has said that it is upto Cristiano Ronaldo to decide if he wants to return to the national team or not. Jesus said that he had told Ronaldo that he needed him, regardless of whether he was playing or not, when he had his first conversation with him after taking charge.

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Indian man slaps Kick Streamer Vietnam video

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Indian man slaps Kick streamer inside Vietnam 7-Eleven: How the incident unfolded

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An Indian man slapped Kick streamer JohnWhatsGoingOn inside a 7-Eleven in Vietnam during a livestream, prompting a discussion on filming strangers during IRL livestreams and how such confrontations should be handled.

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Trisha Krishnan soaks in some morning Vitamin D: know why it is essential in your 40s

Lifestyle 6 hr ago

Trisha Krishnan’s sunlit Instagram post prompted questions about vitamin D. Dr Honey Savla said it helps the body absorb calcium and supports bones and muscles, but sunlight exposure may not provide enough, and deficiency can be symptomless. She advised medical assessment over self-diagnosis or high-dose supplements, noting that not everyone needs supplements.

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CJP leaders likely to be arrested before October 10 Delhi protest: Saurav Das

Cities 5 hr ago

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-convenor Saurav Das alleged the government plans to arrest him and other party leaders ahead of nationwide protests beginning October 10 against the Special Intensive Revision exercise and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The CJP is calling for Kumar’s resignation, with demonstrations planned at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar and elsewhere.

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Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3 writer says wrote 100 versions of film: ‘Friends tried to bribe me

Entertainment 6 hr ago

*Drishyam 3: The Conclusion*, starring Ajay Devgn, earned Rs 272.8 crore worldwide in its first three days. Screenwriter Aamil Keeyan Khan said he wrote more than 100 drafts to balance the franchise’s familiar mix of family, humour and thrills with a fresh story.

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IIT Gandhinagar engineers a 'Molecular Fishing Net' that filters toxic heavy metals and recovers rare earth elements from waste water. (Image credit: IIT Gandhinagar)

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New process helps remove toxins, pick rare earth metals from wastewater

Cities 7 hr ago

Researchers from IIT Gandhinagar, Cambridge and Birmingham developed a protocol using porous metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) to remove toxic metals from wastewater while recovering valuable rare earth elements. Tested on alkaline, turbid wastewater, artificial seawater and e-waste samples, the MOF showed substantial adsorption capacity.

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Sukhpal Khaira booked for sexual harassment over posts on AAP leader

Cities 7 hr ago

Punjab Police filed an FIR against Congress MLA Sukhpal Khaira over alleged sexual harassment, insulting a woman’s modesty and criminal intimidation, after an AAP leader complained about his X posts. Police asked X to remove six posts and preserve records.

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Israeli singer dedicates Hindi song to Captain Smit

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Israeli singer learns Shah Rukh Khan song to honour Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar

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Israeli-American musician Itay Benda paid a musical tribute to Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot who confronted a colleague mid-air and helped avert an alleged attempt to crash a flydubai flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv.

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Perhaps both Ronaldo and Jesus could look into the mirror and see each other. (AP Photo)

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Jorge Jesus won’t bend, and Cristiano Ronaldo cannot be bent

Sports 7 hr ago

Some time next week, or next month, Cristiano Ronaldo will reveal his side of the story. Of his latest, dramatic falling out with Portugal coach Jorge Jesus. The coach has offered glimpses of his version in a press conference: that the country's greatest footballer didn't suit the tactical demands of the game.

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Sam Altman said that OpenAI has signed a deal with the US government to deploy AI models in the Department of War's classified networks.

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OpenAI’s Sam Altman says AI benefits warrant accepting some risks

Technology 7 hr ago

OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman said the benefits of artificial intelligence justify accepting some risks and argued the technology should remain broadly accessible to the public "We believe that the world should accept some bad things happening for the benefits of this technology and people having the agency," Altman said in an interview.

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FSSAI declares ‘low-fat dairy whitener’ unsafe at top Delhi hotel — note the risks

Lifestyle 6 hr ago

India’s food regulator banned Nestlé’s Low Fat Dairy Whitener after a sample from Delhi’s Lalit hotel was found unsafe and substandard. Nestlé disputes the finding, and consumers should await the regulator’s decision. A nutritionist advised caution with frequent phosphate-additive consumption.

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‘I want to feel safe’: Young women attempt to march towards Jantar Mantar

Cities 7 hr ago

A protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation also highlighted women’s safety after three journalists alleged sexual harassment by Delhi Police officers. Students joined amid fears over recent attacks and restrictions on women’s freedom.

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Sanjay Dutt offers a clarification for his India remarks on Shekhar Tonite.

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Sanjay Dutt claims his ‘can’t feel peace in India’ remark was a ‘scripted conversation’

Entertainment 7 hr ago

Sanjay Dutt ended up inviting the ire of the internet and certain sections of society after his remarks this past weekend on Shekhar Suman’s satire show Shekhar Tonite on YouTube. The actor, after confessing he “doesn’t feel peace in India anymore”, went on to deliver a monologue commenting on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump in his signature style of Munna Bhai.

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Janhvi Kapoor opens up on AI edits of her Devara song "Chuttamalle".

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Janhvi Kapoor calls her Chuttamalle AI video with NTR ‘assault’: ‘Reality of a woman’

Entertainment 7 hr ago

Janhvi Kapoor condemned an AI-generated explicit video falsely depicting her with Devara co-star Jr NTR, calling its non-consensual circulation a criminal violation bordering on sexual assault. She said the misuse of technology reflects wider threats to women’s safety and bodily autonomy. NTR denounced the clip and warned of legal action.

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Mohsin Khan marries Tamanna, shares photos of nikah ceremony: ‘The day MashaAllah’

Entertainment 7 hr ago

Actor Mohsin Khan married Tamanna, who is not from the entertainment industry, on October 3, according to social media posts. He shared wedding photos showing the couple in a tuxedo and a colourful lehenga, while videos captured their mehendi and nikah celebrations. Khan announced their engagement in August. He left *Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai* in 2021 and last appeared in a web series in 2024.

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CBSE ‘hack’, IIT gig and US recognition: Nisarga Adhikary’s incredible year at 19

India 3 hr ago

Nineteen-year-old cybersecurity researcher Nisarga Adhikary earned recognition from the US Department of Justice for reporting a security flaw. Earlier, he raised alleged vulnerabilities in CBSE’s exam-marking system, prompting the board to strengthen security.

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The Indian contingent during the Asian Games closing ceremony in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday. (AP Photo)

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Team depth to individual gaps: India’s Asian Games report card for LA 2028

Sports 8 hr ago

India finished fourth at the Nagoya Asian Games with 85 medals—21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze—missing its 100-medal target and finishing 21 medals below its Hangzhou haul. Team events supplied 13 golds, while 19 silvers in individual events highlighted athletes’ difficulty converting finals into wins.

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‘Way ahead of time’: Bappi Lahiri’s grandson Rego on his disco hits

Entertainment 8 hr ago

In an exclusive interview with SCREEN, late music maestro Bappi Lahiri’s grandson Rego B opened up about his new song, ‘Chand’, and reflected on his grandfather’s musical legacy.

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Can gut bacteria quietly raise Alzheimer’s risk? New study has clues

Health and Wellness 9 hr ago

A study of 1,196 cognitively unimpaired adults linked higher blood levels of the gut-bacteria chemical imidazole propionate (ImP) with poorer performance on some cognitive tests and more Alzheimer’s-related biomarkers. Long-term ImP exposure also produced Alzheimer’s-like changes and blood–brain barrier effects in mice.

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A large expanse of monoculture oil palm plantation in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo.

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Why edible oils are bearing the brunt of food inflation

Explained 11 min ago

War, El Niño and expanding biofuel mandates are tightening global vegetable-oil supplies and lifting prices. Indonesia’s new 50% biodiesel blend could divert more palm oil from exports, while drought may reduce production; disrupted Black Sea shipping is also constraining sunflower-oil trade despite larger harvests.

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New Mokama rail bridge over the Ganga in Bihar. (Image: East Central Railway)

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Mokama’s new rail bridge commissioned, boosting north-south Bihar train connectivity

India 4 hr ago

Indian Railways commissioned a double-track bridge over the Ganga at Mokama for about Rs 2,400 crore, following safety clearance on October 3–4, 2026. Built alongside the still-operational Rajendra Pul, it creates a three-line route, improving North–South Bihar connectivity and easing passenger and freight traffic on the Delhi–Howrah corridor.

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Inside Shahid Kapoor’s luxe home with dramatic black staircase, majestic carpets and more

Lifestyle 19 hr ago

Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput’s 10,000-square-foot Mumbai duplex blends bold design with family-friendly comfort. The four-bedroom home, planned online over 14 months during the pandemic, features a sculptural staircase, prominent art and playful furnishings alongside neutral tones, wood and greenery. It accommodates entertaining, work and recreation, bringing together their different tastes.

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First-time safari-goers should look beyond tiger sightings and observe the wider forest ecosystem in National Parks.

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Safari season is back: What to know before visiting India’s national parks

Lifestyle 20 hr ago

After monsoon closures and restrictions, several Indian wildlife parks and sanctuaries—including Ranthambore, Sariska and Jim Corbett—are reopening for safari season. Experts say visitors should respect wildlife guidelines, keep their distance and look beyond tiger sightings to appreciate the broader ecosystem, from birds and insects to animal tracks and alarm calls.

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Tension flares up at Kolkata’s SRFTI as members of Hindu outfit protest

Cities 12 hr ago

Tension returned to Kolkata’s SRFTI on Sunday when members of the Hindu outfit Bangiyo Hindu Jagaran Manch threw bricks and bottles at students and clashed with police while protesting alleged insults to Hindu symbols. Students had sought protection and asked authorities to stop the rally, citing a campus clash a week earlier.

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Appointing the Election Commission: An Expert Explains why perception matters

Explained 20 hr ago

Constituent Assembly members warned in 1949 that government influence over Election Commission appointments could compromise its independence. After Parliament left the process undefined for 74 years, Supreme Court included the CJI in a selection panel in 2023. A subsequent law replaced CJI with a minister chosen by the PM, renewing concerns about government influence and perceived impartiality.

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BERMUDA plane missing, boston plane crash

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Plunged 14,000 feet in 2 minutes: Debris from missing jet found off US coast

World 20 hr ago

The Coast Guard found debris linked to a missing medical transport jet off Nantucket and continued searching for its six occupants: four Canadians and two Bermudians. The Boston-bound Gulfstream G100 left Bermuda and lost contact after the pilot reported electrical problems and declared an emergency.

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Reheating leftover rice more than once may increase food-safety risks if the rice has not been cooled and stored properly.

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Is it safe to reheat rice more than once?

Lifestyle 22 hr ago

Reheating rice more than once is discouraged, particularly if it has been left at room temperature or stored improperly. *Bacillus cereus* spores can survive cooking, and some toxins they produce may withstand reheating. Repeated heating can also harm texture and nutrients. Cool rice promptly, refrigerate it, and reheat only the portion needed until thoroughly hot.

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Why TVK joins INDIA bloc, hits pause on Vijay as PM face

Political Pulse 18 hr ago

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has formally joined the INDIA bloc, aligning nationally with the Congress, which already supports Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s government, formed with 108 Assembly seats—10 short of a majority. The move offers TVK a framework for future parliamentary negotiations but complicates the DMK’s role in the Opposition alliance.

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US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump with China's President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan at the White House, on September 24. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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China This Week | Rumours about Xi’s health, US jets arrive in Taiwan, and more

Explained 21 hr ago

Reports questioned Xi Jinping’s health after he reportedly requested private breaks and shorter events in Washington, though the claims are unverified and could reflect the strain of age and travel. Taiwan received the first two of 66 delayed F-16V jets as a larger US arms deal remains pending. Satellite imagery also shows China building a runway at Antelope Reef, potentially extending its reach.

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