The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - November 02, 2024

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November 02, 2024

Living life large, Rohit Bal way

Just last month, the iconic Rohit Bal brought the house to its feet, as he pulled off an incredible grand finale in collaboration with the House of Lakme. His collection 'Kaaynaat' (universe), inspired by the \"vast, ethereal beauty of the cosmos and the delicate bloom of flowers\", was eyewateringly good. Of course, the real reason behind the tears filling eyes at the show was his triumphant return after a challenging year of health battles.

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Another Gandhi is off the block

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi released a Diwali video on Friday and presented his nephew, Raihan Rajiv Vadra, which is being seen in some quarters as a 'soft launch.

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Cong poll promises a pipedream: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the Congress stands \"badly exposed\" in front of people for promising them what the party knows it will never be able to deliver.

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Urban polluted mess - More visible than ever on Diwali

Delhi's air quality worsens every Diwali, but this year it has reached the 'very severe' category a day prior to the festival of lights.

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Adani halves its power supply to Bangladesh

Outstanding bills of over US $ 846mn strains \"working capital for making payment to coal suppliers and operations and maintenance contractors.\"

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Blushes for UBT-Sena after ‘imported' jibe at Shaina

NEW LOW | FIR against Shiv Sena (UBT)'s MP from south Mumbai, Arvind Sawant, for referring to Shiv Sena (Shinde) candidate Shaina NC as ‘imported maal’.

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KAMALA, JOE IGNORED HINDUS, SAYS TRUMP

Even though surveys show that Indians settled in the US are inclined to vote for Republican Party nominee Donald Trump, the former President further reached out to this section by condemning the \"barbaric violence\" against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh.

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GST collections see 8.9% year on year growth

The goods and services tax (GST) collections stood at Rs 1.87 lakh crore in October, an 8.9 per cent rise; GST had mopped up Rs 1.72 lakh crore in revenue in the same month last year, government data showed on Friday.

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FESTIVE SPARKLE

Nearly 13,000 properties registered in Oct '24, says realty consultant

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Eco advisor Bibek Debroy is no more

Bibek Debroy, an economic adviser to the PM, whose prolific work included economic theory, income inequality, and infrastructure financing, died on Friday at age 69.

1 min

Lawrence to head Bishnois' animal protection wing

The position has given him the social sanction that he was looking for

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50-100% rise in properties of defectors: Sena (UBT)

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has raised serious concerns about the significant increase in personal assets of several MLAs and leaders who switched allegiance to Eknath Shinde's faction in June 2022.

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Jains observe Mahavir's 'Moksha Kalyanak'

Jains observed Moksha Kalyanak, the anniversary of the Nirvana, or liberation, of their Bhagwan Mahavir, on Friday.

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Police start preparing extradition dossier on Canada-based Anmol

The Mumbai Police has started preparing a dossier to request the extradition of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's brother, Anmol Bishnoi, who is believed to be residing in Canada.

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Jolt to MVA as 3 ex-MBMC corporators join Shiv Sena

MIRA BHAYANDAR In yet another major setback to the Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), three former corporators in the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) joined Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena ahead of the assembly elections scheduled to be held on November 20.

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BJP-MNS's lovefest leads to rumours of secret agreement

FIGHT FOR PRIDE BJP leaders have urged support for Amit Thackeray, but Sarvankar has filed his nomination for Mahim Assembly on Shiv Sena ticket

1 min

28 ACPs, including 15 from Mumbai, shunted

Following the Election Commission's orders, the Home Department has transferred 28 Assistant Police Commissioners in the state police force.

1 min

Baba Siddique murder: Key accused still at large

It has been 20 days since the murder of Baba Siddique, yet the main accused have not been apprehended by the Mumbai Police's Crime Branch.

1 min

De-addiction cases at KEM up 15-20% in 2024

DRUG MENACE MDMA, marijuana cases among youth a worry; doctors warn against unproven home treatments

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FIR against son of bizman for killing dog

Incident occurred on October 17 and came to light on October 18; police initially declined to register an FIR

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Bharati Lavekar faces a tough competition amid infra woes

VERSOVA SEAT Opp voices dissatisfaction citing stalled projects congestion

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Man dies by suicide, case filed against 3

The Kurar police have registered an FIR against the owner and manager of Hathway Saistar Cable, along with a Tata employee, for allegedly abetting the suicide of a 22-year-old man who was found hanged in Malad East.

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Man dies by suicide, case filed against 3

The Kurar police have registered an FIR against the owner and manager of Hathway Saistar Cable, along with a Tata employee, for allegedly abetting the suicide of a 22-year-old man who was found hanged in Malad East.

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BMC seeks details of seized properties worth ₹355 crore

The BMC has attached 3,564 properties from major tax defaulters, valued at Rs2,237 crore, but no auctions have taken place in the past decade.

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NTA announces schedule for NEET PG amid protests

Amid rising concerns about the transparency of the NEET issues PG ranking system that have recently garnered the attention of the Supreme Court - the National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the long-awaited counselling schedule for NEET PG 2024.

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Central Railway announces 10 additional special trains

In response to the high travel demand during the Diwali and Chhath Pooja festivities, Central Railway has announced an additional 10 special trains to help travellers reach destinations such as Danapur, Gorakhpur and Chhapra.

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SCAMS ROCK BMC's 'L' WARD

CORRUPTION SCANDAL Along with 50,000 pressure cookers, the ward purchase several other items including sarees and laptops; while bills were paid, there is no evidence that these products were actually delivered

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This is unacceptable

Commuters slam Pune Metro for shutting down services from 6pm to 10pm on Laxmi Pujan

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Focus on water supply, roads, drainage issues

FPJ GROUND REPORT | Hadapsar residents raise concerns

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Shriram Properties enters Pune market with ₹750 cr project

Shriram Properties Limited (SPL), one of the leading residential real estate developers in South India, has signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) for a six-acre prime land parcel located in the emerging micro-market of Undri in Pune.

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OBCs may be key factor in Ghansawangi

OBC voters hold the key in Maharashtra's Ghansawangi assembly seat, which also contains Antarwali Sarati, the epicentre of the Maratha quota agitation led by Manoj Jarange, as per observers.

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FDA intensifies action against adulteration

All collected samples have been sent for analysis, and action will be taken based on the results

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Nashik shines in CA exam

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has declared the results of the CA Foundation and CA Intermediate exams held in September.

1 min

Gang duping grooms busted

CSN | Bride remains at large as investigation reveals multiple victims

1 min

BAMU gets NAAC A+ grade

Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University (BAMU) has received the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) A+ grade with a CGPA of 3.38.

1 min

Jalna RO dismisses objections

JALNA

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With growing economy, India has 4th largest forex reserves

With its growing economic strength, India has achieved the significant feat of joining the ranks of the world's largest foreign exchange reserves, securing the 4th position globally after China, Japan, and Switzerland.

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India, Saudi Arabia exploring collaboration in fintech, clean hydrogen

India and Saudi Arabia are exploring collaboration in emerging fields like fintech, new technologies, energy efficiency, clean hydrogen, textiles and mining to further boost trade and investment ties, an official statement said on Friday.

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Petrol sales rebound on festival season, diesel demand continues to drop

powering vehicles

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JSW-POSCO to set up greenfield steel plant in Odisha's Keonjhar: CM

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday said that India's fastest-growing conglomerate JSW Group and South Korean steel major POSCO will jointly set up a greenfield steel facility in his home district of Keonjhar.

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Sebi mulls measures to facilitate ease of doing biz for ERPs

Markets regulator Sebi has proposed tweaking framework for ESG Rating Providers (ERPs), particularly for those using a subscriber-pays model, including an exemption from the requirement to disclose ESG ratings to stock exchanges.

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UP: Aloo chori plaint leaves police amused

In a quirky incident that has left social media users in splits, the Hardoi police in Uttar Pradesh were called to investigate an unusual theft.

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System needed so people's skills get their due, says Rahul

Leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday called for creating a system in which people's skills get their due and everyone's contribution is respected, as he shared a Diwali video in which he interacts with paint job workers and potters.

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Pushkar fair for a rural desert experience

The 15-day international Pushkar fair is all set to commence on Saturday to give visitors a chance to experience rural Rajasthan's rich and traditional culture.

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Digital arrest scam: How cybercriminals in Cambodia are defrauding Indians

An investigation by India Today has found that human traffickers are luring Indian citizens to Cambodia with the promise of jobs, and they are then coerced to undertake online financial scams and cyber crimes.

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Farmers protest against elephant menace, seeks compensation

Farmers suffering huge loss from intruding of wild jumbos in their farms, block the highway in Amlidih, Raigarh district on Friday and staged a huge protest in support of their demands including hike in compensation for the damaged crop.

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Congress to stage state level protest on Nov 3

RAIPUR | It will rally against Balrampur custodial death; Demonstration in all districts

1 min

4 policemen, 2 smugglers picked up

In a significant crackdown, the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Cyber Range Unit have arrested four police constables and two civilians linked to a suspected ganja (cannabis) smuggling ring.

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11,000 lamps lit up Ekatm Path at Naya Raipur

On the 24th anniversary of Chhattisgarh's statehood and Diwali, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai took part in a grand lighting ceremony featuring 11,000 lamps at Ekatm Path in Naya Raipur.

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C'garh CM urges people to stand for development

24TH FOUNDATION DAY: | Double Engine Government

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Odisha: Girl dies, father critical after canal embankment caves in

Jajpur: A girl died and her father was critically injured after a portion of the Rengali canal embankment collapsed in Odisha's Jajpur district on Friday, police said.

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2 dead, 50 injured in Odisha fire incidents on Diwali night

At least two persons died and 50 people were injured in various incidents of fire across Odisha during Diwali celebrations, police said on Friday.

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2 labourers from UP hurt in Budgam terror attack

Fifth such incident in Jammu and Kashmir since October 18

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Vaishnaw reviews New Delhi station amenities

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw visited the New Delhi railway station on Friday evening to review passenger amenities and travel arrangements during the ongoing festive rush.

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Govt committed to all-round development of Kedarnath: Dhami

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited Baba Kedar at Shri Kedarnath Dham on Friday, ahead of its winter closure.

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Man who killed Taekwondo player arrested

Police arrested a man accused of beheading 17-year-old Taekwondo player Anurag Yadav with a sword over a land dispute in Jaunpur.

1 min

Elderly man beaten to death in Hry

An elderly man was allegedly beaten to death in Haryana's Faridabad after he objected to people bursting firecrackers in his locality, police said on Friday.

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Bomb scare on Bihar Sampark Kranti Exp in UP

A bomb scare on the 12565 Bihar Sampark Kranti Express train, travelling from Darbhanga to New Delhi, triggered panic among passengers and security personnel in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda on Friday evening.

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Speaker dismisses plea to disqualify 8 Cong MLAs who joined BJP

Goa legislative Assembly Speaker, Ramesh Tawadkar on Friday dismissed the disqualification petition against the eight MLAs who had defected from the Congress to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in September 2022.

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Govt notifies massive hike in base land rates

BIGGEST INCREASE OF NEARLY 450% IN BAMBOLIM

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Taxi drivers assault tourists at Calangute, two arrested

Concerns rise over safety of visitors Cops brush off incident as 'minor'

1 min

Porvorim flyover work in fast lane, 12 piers erected

Construction of the six-lane elevated corridor on the Porvorim stretch of National Highway-66 (NH-66) is advancing steadily, with 12 piers now in place and foundations for an additional 17 piers completed.

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Power outage hits festival of lights in Anjuna, Assagao

Laxmi Pooja festivities affected

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Post Diwali, 48 people visit Sarojini Devi eye hospital

The Sarojini Naidu eye hospital received 48 patients who suffered firecracker injuries, a hospital official said on Friday.

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SCR launches digital life certificate campaign

The South Central Railway has launched the Digital Life Certificate Campaign 3.0 across the zone.

1 min

AP to roll out e-prescriptions across hospitals

This initiative will not only digitize our healthcare system but also enhance oversight on the use of generic medicines

1 min

Special focus on Nagarjuna Sagar tourism Jupally

Minister for Excise and Tourism Jupally Krishna Rao has announced initiatives for constructing a star hotel in partnership with the private sector and developing water sports facilities around Nagarjuna Sagar and Buddhavanam.

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My statement on 'Shakti' was distorted: Dy CM Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said his statement on 'Shakti scheme' was distorted and presented as if the Congress government in the state wanted to withdraw it.

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Don't punish Karnataka for being progressive: CM

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday underlined the need for justice in the devolution of taxes.

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Not delaying SC quota execution: CM

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah denied the allegation that his Cabinet's decision to appoint a one-man commission to provide empirical data to implement the Sadashiva Commission.

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The aim is to make Kannada language of life: Deputy CM

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Friday greeted people of the state on 'Kananda Rajyotsava' and asserted that the goal was to make Kannada the language of life.

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Illegal firecracker sales detected

On the occasion of Diwali, illegal sale and stockpiling of firecrackers were found, prompting the city police to take strict action.

1 min

Explicit video of friend recorded

The RR Nagar police have registered a case against a man accused of secretly recording explicit videos of a woman using an app he downloaded on her phone without her knowledge.

1 min

Why Karnataka continues to undergo wet spell

India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that parts of Karnataka, including Bengaluru, continued to receive rainfall due to the presence of a cyclonic circulation in the region.

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Despite high GST, State is poor: Min

MANGALURU

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Man found murdered in isolated place

A 50-year-old man was found murdered in an isolated place in Gandhi Nagar area on Friday.

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Very poor: 321 AQI in Ratlam, Ujjain on Diwali

Unsettling dust: Breathing gets difficult as air pollution rises

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Father, 2 sons killed in land dispute

A 65-year-old man and his two sons were axed to death by a group of relatives, and they also injured their third son, over a land dispute in Dindori district, police said on Friday.

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Tension in Ravidaspura after clash

Communal tension prevailed in Ravidaspura after a clash between two communities over a petty issue on Friday afternoon. Around 9 persons were injured in the clash, said police.

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Woman who stole gold chain held

A woman who stole a gold chain from a jewellery shop in Tilak Nagar was arrested and the item was recovered from her on Friday by the police.

1 min

Fire in dozen areas on Diwali

A car caught fire due to unknown reasons on Friday evening. All the occupants of the car decamped safely

1 min

‘Lawrence Bishnoi’ outguns ‘Shah Rukh’

FETCHES RS 1.25L AT CHITRAKOOT FAIR

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All eyes on Delhi for appointment of DGP

OUT OF 3 | One senior official will get the crown

1 min

Look beyond the fireworks-AQI axis

Firecrackers are a problem but they are not the only factor leading to air pollution. Banning firecrackers is a knee-jerk act

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The myth of absolutes in a world of contexts

True freedom, justice, and truth are not found in rigid, unyielding principles, but in the thoughtful consideration of context

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A rare kind of courage

Gisele Pelicot has turned society's gaze away from the women assaulted to the men who commit the crime

1 min

Crucial elections are approaching, at home and abroad

Rarely have two elections had such significance for India at home and the world at large

3 mins

Spain flood death toll rises to 205

Days after flash floods coursed across parts of Spain, at least 205 people have died in what is being called the country's worst natural disaster in generations.

1 min

Russia's torture of Ukrainians is a crime against humanity

Detainees were allegedly subjected to rape, forced nudity, body searches & a brutal admission process

1 min

Iran prepares for 'harsh' response to Israeli strikes

Iran's supreme leader has ordered his military officials to prepare a reprisal attack against Israel, a report said on Thursday, as senior Iranian officials warned of \"harsh\" and \"unimaginable\" responses to Israel's strikes on Iranian military sites earlier this month.

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Don will slash Obamacare: Harris

VICE-PRESIDENT'S CHARGE | As President from 2017-21, Trump had tried unsuccessfully to repeal the Affordable Care Act, introduced by his predecessor

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8K N Korean soldiers at Ukraine border

About 8,000 North Korean soldiers are stationed in Russia on the border with Ukraine, the US secretary of state has said, warning that Moscow is preparing to deploy those troops into combat \"in the coming days\", according to the Guardian.

1 min

Lies, threats, rumors dog US elections

Ardent Trump supporters have regrouped and are outlining a plan to undermine the result if he loses

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JADEJA FIFER GIVES INDIA EDGE

WANKHEDE TEST| New Zealand bounce back late in the day to take four wickets including that of Virat Kohli

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Five-star Jadeja happy to bounce back

The spinner says 'the closer we get to 235 or more than that will help us'

1 min

Pant set to trigger bidding war

IPL AUCTIONS | Rahul, Iyer also hot property; Arshdeep Singh in auction pool

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Gukesh-Liren contest not a World C'ship match:Garry

Russian chess legend Garry Kasparov doesn't consider the upcoming World Championship match between India's D Gukesh and China's Ding Liren as a contest between the world's top two players in the absence of five-time champion Magnus Carlsen.

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Salman will quit films

Salman Khan (Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan) born on December 27, 1965 at 10:45 am at Indore, Madhya Pradesh, is an Indian actor, film producer, and television personality who predominantly works in Hindi films.

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CELEBRATING TOGETHERNESS, CONSCIOUSLY!

Understanding the connection between Diwali and Conscious Vaastu

3 mins

Exploring Kolli Hills on NX500

We rode from Bengaluru to Kolli Hills astride a Honda NX500 and it was a memorable ride

3 mins

For the Easy Life

Triumph India believe there is a market for a friendlier version of the Speed 400. Here is what you should know

3 mins

Drones redefining construction workflow

The construction industry is one of the industries that have undergone fast changes in recent years.

3 mins

RECYCLING FOR SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Yogen Lal, CEO - Water, Welspun Enterprises Ltd, discusses water needs

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DATA SCIENCE Top Countries for Data Science Talent Relocation in 2025

The demand for skilled data science professionals continues to rise with the AI boom. It has been shown that several countries will become critical global destinations for talent relocation in 2025.

1 min

Give your morning & health a ginger boost

There's something special about starting the day off on the right foot. Whether it's a brisk walk, a morning meditation, or a nourishing breakfast, our morning routines set the tone for the rest of the day.

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FOODS TO HELP YOU SHARPEN YOUR MIND

The food we consume has a direct effect on our emotions, focus, energy levels, and overall cognitive function. Therefore, it is essential to be mindful of what we eat and ensure that we are incorporating brain-boosting foods into our diet.

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Living criminal life in Star Wars galaxy

STAR WARS OUTLAWS Price & Platform: ₹4,999 PS5 (reviewed), Xbox Series X|S, PC

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59, AND STILL AT THE TOP

As SRK turns 59 today, we look at some interesting facts about the Badshah

1 min

Mithya - The Darker Chapter: Plot unfurls too easily leaving few questions hanging

Raghav's cinematography enhances the story's brooding atmosphere, deftly capturing the creeping dread lurking in sunlit rooms as easily as in the night's shadows. Editor Abhijit Deshpande ensures the narrative flows seamlessly, even if the occasional rushed scenes suggest some brutal trims.

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A paisa vasool maze of ghosts and gags

What's remarkable is how the Singham Again makers have designed the entry of each character, and how the sequences have been spaced out to do justice to every character that makes their presence felt.

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