Rumesh Pathirage, of Sri Lanka, reacts after an attempt in the men's javelin throw final at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Rumesh Pathirage registers another throw above 90m to win World Ultimate C’ships

Sports September 14, 2026

Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Pathirage continues his dominance in the sport, winning the World Athletics Ultimate Championships with a throw of 91.09m. He is the most dominant thrower of the season, winning 11 out of 12 competitions. Despite a slow start in Budapest, he secured another title with his third 90+ throw of the season. Pathirage will now focus on the upcoming Asian Games in Japan.

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Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2026: What this year’s winners have done, why it matters

Explained 16 min ago

Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for discoveries that explain how small imbalances between mirror-image molecules can grow. Kagan identified non-linear effects that amplify asymmetry; Soai demonstrated autocatalysis, in which a reaction produces a catalyst that makes more of itself. Their work sheds light on why life favors one molecular form.

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WHO issues first guidelines on childhood obesity: No weight loss drugs for kids under 10

Health and Wellness 53 min ago

For the first time, the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday released guidelines on management of obesity in children and adolescents, strongly recommending against use of any weight loss drugs or surgery in children below the age of nine and only in very select cases in adolescents between the ages of 10 and 19.

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Inside Jisshu Sengupta’s 4-Storey Kolkata Home

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Inside Jisshu Sengupta’s 4-storey Lake Gardens home

Lifestyle 56 min ago

After years of renting, Bengali actor Jisshu Sengupta bought a four-storey bungalow in Kolkata’s Lake Gardens in 2012. His wife, Nilaanjana, designed most of the home, with wooden furnishings, greenery and muted colours. Highlights include a rustic bar, a private gym, a terrace den for work and friends, and a corner dedicated to late filmmaker Rituparno Ghosh.

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Gautam Gambhir lauds Ajit Agarkar: ‘3 ICC trophies…testimony of your conviction’

Sports 5 hr ago

Ajit Agarkar’s tenure as BCCI chief selector ended Tuesday, and the board has invited applications for a successor. His stint brought major success—including India’s 2024 T20 World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy titles—but also criticism for difficult decisions, including phasing out senior players.

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World Bank ranks India among top 10 in AI readiness

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The World Bank ranks India among the 10 emerging markets best prepared for AI, citing its technical workforce, IT sector and digital public infrastructure. AI could raise productivity and improve public services, with lower estimated job-displacement risks than in advanced economies, though long-term effects remain uncertain.

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The neurowellness vocabulary may be different, but many of the practices behind it have been around for generations.

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Yoga, exercise, sleep: Why old health practices are being rebranded as ‘neurowellness’

Lifestyle 2 hr ago

Neurowellness, a loosely defined wellness-industry term, reflects growing concern about sleep, attention, stress and mental exhaustion. Experts say familiar practices such as meditation, exercise, breathwork, nature and social connection are being reframed around brain and nervous-system health. The goal is not constant calm, but resilience and recovery.

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Rajpal Yadav has agreed to sell his ancestral property to pay his dues in a long-running series of cheque-bounce cases.

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‘Lost Rs 250 cr in 13 years’: Rajpal Yadav to SC, hints at film on cheque-bounce cases

Entertainment 2 hr ago

In a relief for Rajpal Yadav, the Supreme Court accepted his proposal to pay his dues in a long-running series of cheque-bounce cases by selling off his ancestral property. The court gave him a breather after he produced demand drafts worth Rs 1.15 crore, as mandated by its last order. Pointing out that it isn't satisfied with his conduct, the court said that it was only giving him breathing time.

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Pilot Indian Capt. Smit Machchhar was at the controls of a FlyDubai flight that was diverted to Tabuk in northwestern Saudi Arabia for an emergency landing. (Israel's Foreign Ministry via AP)

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Flydubai wants back in Tel Aviv after midair attack on Indian captain; Israel refuses

World 48 min ago

Flydubai has sought permission to resume flights to Israel a week after an Omani co-pilot attacked Indian captain Smit Machchhar in the cockpit of flight FZ1073 on a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, but Transportation Minister Miri Regev has so far declined the request, Channel 13 reported on Wednesday.

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Bihar MLA conviction: When can a legislator be disqualified and seat declared vacant?

Explained 3 hr ago

The Delhi High Court suspended Bihar BJP MLA Raju Kumar Singh’s four-year sentence but did not stay his conviction, so his disqualification remains in force. Despite this, the Bihar Assembly has not declared his seat vacant more than three months later. The seat became vacant upon disqualification; the Assembly secretariat typically records the change, while the Speaker has no general role.

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‘Anushka was in the stands, Virat Kohli hit 160’: Ravi Shastri recalls their dating days

Entertainment 3 hr ago

Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri will appear on the latest episode of *The Great Indian Kapil Show*. Shastri recalls Virat Kohli scoring 160 while Anushka Sharma watched from the stands, arguing players benefit from having partners’ support during matches. The episode also features comedy sketches by Kiku Sharda, Krushna Abhishek and Sunil Grover, and streams on Netflix Saturday at 8 pm.

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Mahatma Gandhi spinning the charkha, a symbol of Swadeshi, self-reliance and resistance to British rule (Wikimedia Commons)

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Why does a university in Gujarat celebrate Gandhi Jayanti on Oct 7?

Explained 2 hr ago

Gujarat Vidyapith marked Gandhi’s birthday on October 7 according to the Vikram Samvat calendar, continuing its 90-year-old tradition of calling it “Rentiya Baras”—a day Gandhi wanted dedicated to the spinning wheel. The university sent volunteers and students to 351 Ahmedabad municipal schools to demonstrate charkha spinning.

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Man weighing 144 kg loses over 60 kilos: What transformation may mean for his health

Lifestyle 3 hr ago

Niraj Jha says he lost more than 60 kg, going from 144 kg to 79 kg, and that the journey changed him beyond his physical appearance. Dietitian Garima Goyal notes that substantial weight loss may improve health and mobility, but outcomes depend on individual circumstances.

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Gurgaon woman spends 50% of salary on rent to live close to work: ‘Saving my peace’

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A Gurgaon woman has explained why she is willing to spend more than half her salary on rent to live just a four-minute walk from her workplace, saying the arrangement gives her something she values more than the money she could save—time, energy, and peace of mind.

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Nani admits his team could've done a better job of The Paradise.

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‘We rushed things’: Nani on why The Paradise, his Rs 150-cr film, got polarised reviews

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Srikanth Odela’s period action film The Paradise scored the biggest opening of Nani’s 18-year career, and also emerged as his first film to earn over Rs 100 crore at the domestic box office. However, the actor recently responded to the polarizing reviews and reactions to the film, admitting that if his team had more time during post-production, they could’ve turned in a better product.

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Ajay Devgn says Mohanlal's Drishyam 3 is "most suited" for the Malayalam audience.

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Ajay Devgn doesn’t rule out Drishyam 4, says Mohanlal film most suited for their audience

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Abhishek Pathak’s Bollywood crime thriller Drishyam 3 took a different route from Jeetu Joseph’s Malayalam counterpart, which released earlier this year, marking a departure from the previous two instalments of the franchise. That risk seems to have paid off, with the Ajay Devgn-starrer now crossing Rs 340 crore at the worldwide box office.

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Ex-Indian Government adviser elected as Harvard Kennedy School’s VP

Education 4 hr ago

Pratyush Prabhakar, an Edward S. Mason Fellow pursuing a Master’s in Public Administration at Harvard Kennedy School, has been elected vice-president for academic affairs in the student government. A former adviser to India’s railways minister, he has also worked with the Ministry of Education and founded two organisations.

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83-year-old Lonavala man held for ‘shooting dead’ grandson over property dispute

Cities 4 hr ago

Lonavala police arrested 83-year-old Motiram Marathe for allegedly shooting dead his 33-year-old grandson, lawyer Abhay Marathe, during a property dispute at the family’s Bhushi village hotel. Police said the family initially claimed the gun fired accidentally, but inconsistencies led investigators to suspect a cover-up.

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Two heads, one body: Rare turtle hatchling found on Cape Cod

Lifestyle 4 hr ago

Researchers monitoring diamondback terrapins on Cape Cod discovered a hatchling with two heads, a rare developmental condition called bicephaly. It is the third such terrapin found there in five years, prompting questions about development in the monitored population. The hatchling shares a body and organs, which may make survival difficult; the condition does not represent a separate species.

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‘Tried to kidnap me’: Nagaland woman pulled towards car by 3 men at Delhi 5-star hotel

Cities 5 hr ago

Delhi Police bound down three men accused of harassing a Nagaland woman and pulling her toward their Mercedes outside a five-star Chanakyapuri hotel around 3:15 a.m. Sunday. Her friends intervened, and the men allegedly attacked them with hockey sticks and punches before fleeing. Police traced the accused using the car’s registration number and are reviewing CCTV footage and medical reports.

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Alia Bhatt enjoys Mallorca getaway with BFF Akansha Ranjan, watch

Entertainment 5 hr ago

Alia Bhatt enjoys a relaxing Mallorca vacation with Akansha Ranjan and friends, sharing glimpses of beach days, yacht rides and her holiday looks.

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Teja Sajja to host The Traitors Telugu featuring 20 contestants

Entertainment 5 hr ago

Teja Sajja will host the Telugu edition of Prime Video’s *The Traitors*, expected to premiere October 15. Twenty celebrities will compete for a prize of up to Rs 1 crore in a game marked by suspicion, conflict and shifting alliances. It is the platform’s second regional-language adaptation after the Hindi version hosted by Karan Johar.

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‘Only rate hike or pause ahead’: RBI Governor rules out rate cut in near-term

Business 5 hr ago

The RBI raised its repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% and shifted its stance to “calibrated tightening,” signalling that near-term rate cuts are off the table and another hike remains possible.

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Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna have opened up about the importance of expressing love in a relationship.

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Vijay Deverakonda says Rashmika Mandanna tells him ‘I love you’ 10-15 times a day

Lifestyle 5 hr ago

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna discussed their relationship on Prakhar Gupta’s podcast, with Vijay saying Rashmika reminds him to express his love, not just feel it. An expert explains that verbal affection can ease uncertainty and help couples stay connected when backed by actions. The pair also described frequent physical touch as part of everyday life.

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How ‘Hanuman Ansh’ turned Neem Karoli Baba’s Kainchi Dham into a crowded, littered hotspot

Trending 5 hr ago

Kainchi Dham, the Uttarakhand ashram associated with Neem Karoli Baba, has seen a sharp rise in attention in recent months, with the site drawing larger crowds following the success of the film Hanuman Ansh. The surge has prompted concern among locals, with influencer Aishwarya Kandpal speaking out about the growing crowds, traffic, litter, and social media activity around the ashram.

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Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli visit their guru Premanand Ji Maharaj in Vrindavan

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Virat Kohli refutes claim he visited Pemanand Ji Maharaj for Rs 5 cr: ‘Out of deep faith’

Entertainment 2 hr ago

Virat Kohli has rejected as “false, baseless and factually incorrect” an allegation that he was paid Rs 5 crore for his first visit to Premanand Maharaj’s ashram. His spokesperson said Kohli and wife Anushka Sharma visit out of faith and urged media outlets to verify claims. The allegation was made by Dinesh Sharma after disciple Rasik Dulari’s death; the investigation into her death is ongoing.

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‘Can a fatty liver return to its normal size?’

Lifestyle 7 hr ago

Fatty liver often improves with early intervention, including sustainable weight loss, a balanced diet, exercise and control of metabolic conditions. Losing around 5% of body weight may reduce liver fat. Recovery depends on disease severity; advanced scarring may limit reversibility. Improvement can begin within weeks or months, but liver size alone is not diagnostic.

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Karan Patel Tej Pratap Yadav exit Rise and Fall 2

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Rise And Fall 2: Karan Patel, Tej Pratap Yadav exit Virender Sehwag’s show

Entertainment 6 hr ago

Four contestants have left Prime Video’s *Rise and Fall 2*, which began streaming on September 26. Karan Patel exited on medical grounds after tests indicated he was unfit to continue; Tej Pratap Yadav left due to political and legal commitments. Earlier, Siwet Tomar was removed after a physical altercation, while Anish Bhagat was evicted after receiving the fewest votes.

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Airtel has launched new postpaid plans with free international roaming.

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Free international roaming on new Airtel postpaid plans: Check prices and benefits

Technology 6 hr ago

Airtel’s postpaid plans launch October 8, 2026, priced from ₹499 to ₹1,799 monthly, with family options for up to five SIMs. They include unlimited data and calls, spam and fraud protection, and entertainment subscriptions. Each SIM also gets one free international roaming trip annually, with a five-day pack offering 5GB of data, 60 call minutes and SMS benefits.

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Kiara Advani, Sidharth Malhotra announce second pregnancy: ‘Blessed once again’

Entertainment 7 hr ago

Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra announced their second pregnancy on Wednesday. They welcomed their daughter, Saraayah, in 2025.

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Gold Rate Today, October 7: Check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices in Chennai, Mumbai…

India 7 hr ago

On October 7, 2026, Indian retail gold prices fell from the previous day: 24-carat gold was ₹14,957 per gram, 22-carat ₹13,710 and 18-carat ₹11,218. In contrast, MCX December gold and silver futures rose 0.50% and 0.62%, with gold reclaiming ₹1.50 lakh per 10 grams.

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Sennheiser Momentum 5 Review: The Sennheiser Momentum 5 combines a more compact carrying case with the signature sound and comfort of the Momentum series. (Image: Nandagopal Rajan/The Indian Express)

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Sennheiser Momentum 5 review: Audiophile sound that now packs lighter

Technology 5 hr ago

Sennheiser’s Momentum 5 combines a more compact case and comfortable fit with wired connectivity, noise cancellation and customisable app controls. In listening tests, it delivered controlled bass, convincing stereo imaging, spacious detail and clear highs. The reviewer says its sound makes it a standout for music lovers, but at Rs 39,990 it is an expensive purchase and not for everyone.

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Hanuman Ansh box office collection day 61: Neem Karoli Baba biopic earns just Rs 20 lakh less than Sidharth Malhotra's The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest.

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Hanuman Ansh earns just Rs 20 lakh less than The Vvaan on 9th Tuesday

Entertainment 8 hr ago

Vishal Chaturvedi’s devotional film Hanuman Ansh, which features Shobhinaw Satyaa as revered spiritual guru Neem Karoli Baba, continues to hold its own in front of new releases even in its ninth week at the domestic box office. While its daily earnings pale in comparison to Ajay Devgn-starrer crime thriller Drishyam 3, it’s on the verge of surpassing The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest.

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‘Going to hurt a lot’: Tears flow as Messi makes his final Argentina appearance

Trending 8 hr ago

Lionel Messi was seen in tears as he travelled to Buenos Aires’ Monumental Stadium for his final appearance for the Argentina national team as thousands of fans gathered along the streets to bid farewell to their captain.

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Cristiano Ronaldo was apologetic for abruptly leaving the Portugal but remained critical of coach Jorge Jesus's actions. (AP Photo)

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Ronaldo defers Portugal retirement, seeks ‘punishment’ for walkout

Sports 9 hr ago

Cristiano Ronaldo will continue playing for Portugal after serving his suspension, but apologised for abruptly leaving the team’s Nations League camp. In a lengthy statement, he accused coach Jorge Jesus of breaking their agreement twice: first by not playing him against Norway, then by failing to present their agreed account to the media.

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Soundarya Rajinikanth says parents ‘changing’ male-dominated dynamic at home

Entertainment 8 hr ago

Soundarya Rajinikanth said her parents supported her through her 2017 divorce and are now moving away from the male-dominated household dynamics she grew up with. She said her views on love have evolved, and her failed first marriage strengthened rather than diminished her belief in marriage. In her current marriage to actor Vishagan Vanangamudi, they follow a “meet halfway” approach.

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Radhikka Madan swears by home food, reveals recent lifestyle changes: ‘Very little wheat’

Lifestyle 9 hr ago

Actor Radhikka Madan says she loves home-cooked food and doesn’t follow a diet, though she has stopped consuming sugar and milk and greatly reduced wheat. Physician Dr Aniket Mule says reducing added sugar can be beneficial, but cutting out milk or wheat is an individual choice. He advises replacing lost nutrients, avoiding trend-driven restrictions, balanced meals and gradual changes.

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Satheesan calls out ‘unnecessary’ angioplasty: Who needs a stent, who doesn’t?

Explained 13 min ago

Kerala CM V D Satheesan’s call to curb “unnecessary” angioplasty has prompted doctors to warn that broad criticism could erode trust and deter patients from life-saving treatment. Cardiologists say angioplasty is urgent during many heart attacks, but often offers no added protection over medication for stable disease. Decisions should reflect each patient’s symptoms, test results and risks.

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Qazi Touqeer not exiting Bigg Boss 20, team dismisses eviction rumors: ‘Stay calm’

Entertainment 9 hr ago

Qazi Touqeer’s team denied reports that he left Bigg Boss 20 or was diagnosed with dengue, confirming he remains in the house. The singer has had a fever, was examined by a doctor and is resting while continuing to participate. Recent episodes showed him emotional over tensions with Arishfa, whose offer of food moved him. A promo also teases a confrontation between Qazi and Scout OP.

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Reactions have been mixed, with excitement over AI’s math skills and questions about how the results should be checked and credited.(Image: Reuters)

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OpenAI releases 372 groups of math results from unreleased frontier AI model

Technology 9 hr ago

OpenAI released 722 AI-generated manuscripts covering 372 groups of mathematical and theoretical computer science results, claiming solutions or progress on hundreds of open problems. Many proofs are formalised in Lean, and the company plans to add more. The release follows its Navier–Stokes claim and includes citation and revision protocols developed with an independent advisory group.

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Eva Marie Saint dies at 102: She won an Oscar for her debut role opposite Marlin Brando in On The Waterfront.

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Eva Marie Saint dies at 102: Legendary actor won Oscar for debut role in On the Waterfront

Entertainment 9 hr ago

Eva Marie Saint, the pale, willowy actor who won an Academy Award for her first movie, On the Waterfront, and starred opposite Cary Grant in the Alfred Hitchcock thriller North by Northwest, has died. She was 102. Saint, whose acting work lasted well into her 90s, died at her home in Los Angeles on Tuesday, confirmed family representative Jeff Sanderson.

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Messi shared an emotional speech after his final Argentina appearance in Buenos Aires. (AP Photo)

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Messi’s farewell speech: ‘Not being with Argentina anymore will hurt a lot’

Sports 8 hr ago

Lionel Messi bid farewell to Argentina in a 3-0 win over Benin at El Monumental, scoring once and assisting Nicolás Otamendi. The 39-year-old leaves with 126 international goals and a record 66 assists, after helping Argentina win the 2022 World Cup, Copa América and Finalissima.

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Claude comes to Google Workspace: Here’s how to edit Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides

Technology 10 hr ago

Anthropic on Tuesday, October 6, announced an expansion of its Claude AI-powered services into Google Workspace, enabling users to work with the AI chatbot on Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. It also lets users create and edit Google files directly from their Claude chat window. ‘Claude for Google Workspace’ has been released in public beta for all paid Claude plans.

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Arvind Swamy says wife Aparna is ‘bubbly and energetic’: ‘I am introverted, need my space’

Entertainment 10 hr ago

Arvind Swamy opened up about his marriage to Aparna, saying she is extroverted while he is introverted, and explained how they make their differences work.

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Ajay Devgn plays Vijay Salgaonkar in Drishyam 3

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Drishyam 3: Ajay Devgn’s Vijay is like any political leader

Entertainment 10 hr ago

Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 3 is the representation of the moral decay of our society because here, good does not win over evil, and justice is never served.

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Jonathan Bailey voices Dracula in Mary Lambert's Audible adaptation.

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Jonathan Bailey as Dracula: Mary Lambert talks casting the ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ as vampire

Entertainment 10 hr ago

In an exclusive interview with SCREEN, Dracula director Mary Lambert talks about casting Jonathan Bailey as Dracula in Audible's adaptation, and using her experience on Pet Sematary and Madonna's "Like A Prayer" to tell the horror tale.

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Google fights £1 billion UK lawsuit over app store fees in latest Big Tech case

Technology 10 hr ago

Google was accused of abusing its dominance to levy excessive commissions on app developers, as a mass consumer lawsuit worth over £1 billion ($1.33 billion) began in London on Tuesday. The case — brought on behalf of around 20 million consumers who bought apps through Google's Play Store, or paid for in-app purchases and subscriptions between 2015 and this July.

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UK watchdog opens first Online Safety Act probe into Meta

Technology 10 hr ago

Ofcom has opened its first formal Online Safety Act investigation into Meta, examining whether it adequately assessed risks to children and illegal content before launching Instagram’s disappearing-content feature, Instants, in May. Meta says it completed a risk analysis, briefed Ofcom and built in safety protections, and will cooperate.

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Navratri 2026: Start and End Date, Navratri Colours With Calendar

Lifestyle 10 hr ago

Sharad Navratri 2026 will be observed from October 11–20, with Vijayadashami (Dussehra) on the final day. The nine-night festival honours Goddess Durga and celebrates good’s victory over evil. Durga Puja traditions include worship, pandal visits and idol immersion; in north India, Ramlila performances lead to Ravana-effigy burnings. The festival calendar also assigns each day a goddess and colour.

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UPI, govt salaries may be used to measure growth in health, education services

Business 11 hr ago

MoSPI plans to expand its experimental Index of Services Production to cover education, health, public administration and defence, lifting coverage of services-sector GVA from about 60% to 78%. It may use UPI data to track private activity and government salary and spending records to measure public services.

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Lionel Messi scored and assisted in his final Argentina game against Benin in Buenos Aires. (AP Photo)

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Messi shines in Argentina farewell, ends 21-year career with goal and assist

Sports 8 hr ago

Lionel Messi ended his international career with a 3-0 Argentina win over Benin in Buenos Aires. In his final match, he assisted Nicolás Otamendi and scored a penalty. Messi retires as Argentina’s record appearance-maker, scorer and assist provider, with 207 caps, 126 goals and 66 assists. His honours include the 2022 World Cup and Copa América titles in 2021 and 2024.

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