April 2, 2026

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‘Physiognomy is real’: Far-right influencers Nick Fuentes and Clavicular swoon over Gavin Newsom’s looks

‘Physiognomy is real’: Far-right influencers Nick Fuentes and Clavicular swoon over Gavin Newsom’s looks

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California Governor Gavin Newsom has apparently crossed a political Rubicon few saw coming: he’s become a heartthrob on the far right — not for his policies, but for his jawline. In a plot twist that feels less West Wing and more American Psycho, fringe extremists are setting ideology aside to swoon over cheekbones, declaring that…

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Mamata Banerjee, chief minister of West Bengal KOLKATA/BANKURA: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Tuesday mounted a counterattack on home minister Amit Shah, questioning his handling of national security and demanding his resignation minutes after he accused Trinamool Congress govt of encouraging infiltration for “vote bank” politics. “If infiltrators exist only in Bengal and nowhere else, then who carried out the Pahalgam attack? Who was responsible for the blast in Delhi?” Banerjee asked at a public rally in Barjora, a town in Bankura district of western Bengal. “Are infiltrators present nowhere except Bengal? Or was it you who did it?” Banerjee repeatedly referred to Shah as “Dushasan”, invoking the Mahabharata figure symbolising misrule. “A person representing misrule has arrived in WB. You are the home minister of the country. You must resign,” she said. “Till my last breath, I will fight these Dushasans.” Shah had earlier alleged the Trinamool govt was allowing cross-border infiltration. Banerjee responded with a point-by-point rebuttal, saying border management falls under Union home ministry. “Which ministry is responsible for infiltration? I gave land wherever required. First do your job there,” she said, accusing BSF units of intimidating villagers after expanding jurisdiction into border areas. Banerjee attacked EC’s SIR of electoral rolls, calling it a “huge scam”. She alleged a BJP IT cell member was “sitting inside Delhi’s EC office” and deleting names while posing as an electoral officer. Responding to corruption charges, Banerjee said her govt acted against wrongdoing and asked whether those arrested were kept in jail.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosJaishankar To Attend Khaleda Zia’s Funeral In Dhaka Amid Strained India-Bangladesh TiesDRDO Successfully Tests Pinaka Long-Range Guided Rocket In Odisha, To Be Inducted In Indian Army’UPSC Is Complete Waste Of Time’: PM’s Economic Advisor Sanjeev Sanyal On AI Era EducationHindu Guard Killed By Colleague In Bangladesh, Third Death In Days Raises Minority Safety Fears’Deeply Concerned’: PM Modi Reacts To Reports Of Attack On Putin’s House, Ukraine Responds“No Racial Angle”: SSP Rules Out Alleged Slurs in Angel Chakma KillingCongress’ Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Flags Attacks on Migrant Workers to PM Modi’Will Rid Bengal Of Infiltrators’: Amit Shah Slams Mamata Banerjee’s 14-Year Rule, Sounds Poll BugleFrom Defence To Civil Skies: HAL’s Dhruv-NG Helicopter Takes Flight In India’s Aviation PushJapanese Tourist Harassed in Varanasi on Christmas, Netizens Slam ‘Mob Culture’123PhotostoriesTracing the arc from ‘Sanam Teri Kasam’ through ‘Taish’ to ‘Dange’, Harshvardhan Rane’s growing stature5 iconic New Year markets in the USA that keep the holiday magic alive for long!3 reasons to consume Papaya smoothie and the right way to make it as per AIIMS doctor10 types of Pasta dishes from around the world6 best indoor exercises for people who are planning to build muscle strength‘Dhurandhar’: Saumya Tandon aka Ulfat Hasin Baloch says, ‘Aditya Dhar was always on my wish list’ – Exclusive7 weekly routines common among people who live to 100Healthiest fruits of 2025: These 5 fruits are richest in key nutrientsWhich Hindu Idol You Should Bring Home On January 1, 2026From Osho to Swami Vivekananda – Real names of spiritual leaders123Hot PicksIndigo flight DisruptionsPAN-Aadhaar link statusKhaleda ZiaGold rate todayIncome Tax RefundBahrain Golden Visa 2025Bank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingErika KirkTravis KelceJoel EmbiidAlex Rodriguez and Jaclyn Cordeiro Net WorthStefon DiggsMagic Johnson vs Shaquille O Neal Net WorthPhiladelphia 76ers vs Memphis GrizzliesPopeyes Streaming BundlesJake Paul and Jutta Leerdam Net WorthSidney Crosby Lifestyle

Mamata Banerjee, chief minister of West Bengal KOLKATA/BANKURA: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Tuesday mounted a counterattack on home minister Amit Shah, questioning his handling of national security and demanding his resignation minutes after he accused Trinamool Congress govt of encouraging infiltration for “vote bank” politics. “If infiltrators exist only in Bengal and nowhere else, then who carried out the Pahalgam attack? Who was responsible for the blast in Delhi?” Banerjee asked at a public rally in Barjora, a town in Bankura district of western Bengal. “Are infiltrators present nowhere except Bengal? Or was it you who did it?” Banerjee repeatedly referred to Shah as “Dushasan”, invoking the Mahabharata figure symbolising misrule. “A person representing misrule has arrived in WB. You are the home minister of the country. You must resign,” she said. “Till my last breath, I will fight these Dushasans.” Shah had earlier alleged the Trinamool govt was allowing cross-border infiltration. Banerjee responded with a point-by-point rebuttal, saying border management falls under Union home ministry. “Which ministry is responsible for infiltration? I gave land wherever required. First do your job there,” she said, accusing BSF units of intimidating villagers after expanding jurisdiction into border areas. Banerjee attacked EC’s SIR of electoral rolls, calling it a “huge scam”. She alleged a BJP IT cell member was “sitting inside Delhi’s EC office” and deleting names while posing as an electoral officer. Responding to corruption charges, Banerjee said her govt acted against wrongdoing and asked whether those arrested were kept in jail.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosJaishankar To Attend Khaleda Zia’s Funeral In Dhaka Amid Strained India-Bangladesh TiesDRDO Successfully Tests Pinaka Long-Range Guided Rocket In Odisha, To Be Inducted In Indian Army’UPSC Is Complete Waste Of Time’: PM’s Economic Advisor Sanjeev Sanyal On AI Era EducationHindu Guard Killed By Colleague In Bangladesh, Third Death In Days Raises Minority Safety Fears’Deeply Concerned’: PM Modi Reacts To Reports Of Attack On Putin’s House, Ukraine Responds“No Racial Angle”: SSP Rules Out Alleged Slurs in Angel Chakma KillingCongress’ Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Flags Attacks on Migrant Workers to PM Modi’Will Rid Bengal Of Infiltrators’: Amit Shah Slams Mamata Banerjee’s 14-Year Rule, Sounds Poll BugleFrom Defence To Civil Skies: HAL’s Dhruv-NG Helicopter Takes Flight In India’s Aviation PushJapanese Tourist Harassed in Varanasi on Christmas, Netizens Slam ‘Mob Culture’123PhotostoriesTracing the arc from ‘Sanam Teri Kasam’ through ‘Taish’ to ‘Dange’, Harshvardhan Rane’s growing stature5 iconic New Year markets in the USA that keep the holiday magic alive for long!3 reasons to consume Papaya smoothie and the right way to make it as per AIIMS doctor10 types of Pasta dishes from around the world6 best indoor exercises for people who are planning to build muscle strength‘Dhurandhar’: Saumya Tandon aka Ulfat Hasin Baloch says, ‘Aditya Dhar was always on my wish list’ – Exclusive7 weekly routines common among people who live to 100Healthiest fruits of 2025: These 5 fruits are richest in key nutrientsWhich Hindu Idol You Should Bring Home On January 1, 2026From Osho to Swami Vivekananda – Real names of spiritual leaders123Hot PicksIndigo flight DisruptionsPAN-Aadhaar link statusKhaleda ZiaGold rate todayIncome Tax RefundBahrain Golden Visa 2025Bank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingErika KirkTravis KelceJoel EmbiidAlex Rodriguez and Jaclyn Cordeiro Net WorthStefon DiggsMagic Johnson vs Shaquille O Neal Net WorthPhiladelphia 76ers vs Memphis GrizzliesPopeyes Streaming BundlesJake Paul and Jutta Leerdam Net WorthSidney Crosby Lifestyle

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Mamata Banerjee, chief minister of West Bengal KOLKATA/BANKURA: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Tuesday mounted a counterattack on home minister Amit Shah, questioning his handling of national security and demanding his resignation minutes after he accused Trinamool Congress govt of encouraging infiltration for “vote bank” politics. “If infiltrators exist only in Bengal and nowhere else,…

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MAGA civil war gets messier as Laura Loomer drags MTG with viral Trump cutout video over ‘sexualization’ accusations

MAGA civil war gets messier as Laura Loomer drags MTG with viral Trump cutout video over ‘sexualization’ accusations

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In MAGA-world, loyalty oaths are optional — receipts are not. What began as a familiar right-wing spat has now spiralled into a full-blown spectacle, complete with archived videos, cardboard cutouts and accusations flying faster than Truth Social posts.Laura Loomer has decided the gloves are off — and the footage is on — dragging Marjorie Taylor…

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Khaleda Zia JALPAIGURI: Grief over former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia’s death on Tuesday travelled well beyond Dhaka, reaching Jalpaiguri, a north Bengal town nearly 434 km away, where memories of her early life still lingered. For the people here, it was a loss of one of their own.Khaleda Zia was born in Jalpaiguri in 1946 and spent her early life in the town, attending two primary schools before her family eventually moved to what was then East Pakistan, now Bangladesh.”Zia’s father, Mohammad Iskandar, used to work as an agent at my father’s tea trading firm, Das & Co. Khaleda Zia was born at their Nayabasti house in the town. Even after Partition, her family continued to reside in Jalpaiguri, and family moved to erstwhile East Pakistan only in the 1950s,” recounted Jalpaiguri resident and businessman Nilanjan Dasgupta.Bangladesh’s first woman PM to embattled mass leaderAccording to Jalpaiguri-based historian Umesh Sharma, Zia’s early education began in the town. “Zia was sent to Jogmaya Primary School in Nayabasti, where she studied up to Class III, and was then admitted to Sunitibala Sadar Girls’ School in Samaj Para,” he said. “By then most of their relatives moved to East Pakistan, and Zia’s father migrated there,” Sharma added.Sharma said the family’s departure followed a formal exchange of property. “Iskandar went for a property exchange with one Amarendranath Chakraborty and moved to East Pakistan. Chakraborty’s family still lives in the house at Nayabasti,” he said.Those who remember her family recall the emotional ties that endured long after her departure. “Siyon Mandal, who became a teacher at Sishu Niketan Prathamik Bidyalaya, was her best friend during primary school days. I remember how Siyondi was elated when Zia came to office in Bangladesh. The news of her demise has left people who knew her sorry,” said Dasgupta, a former proprietor of now-defunct Das & Co.Neighbours, too, spoke of a bond that survived borders and decades. “Zia’s niece came only a couple of months ago to see Zia’s birthplace. We talked about how good it would have been if the country was never partitioned. Her loss is mourned by people in Bangladesh as well as here,” said Suhrid Mandal, Zia’s Jalpaiguri neighbour.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosJaishankar To Attend Khaleda Zia’s Funeral In Dhaka Amid Strained India-Bangladesh TiesDRDO Successfully Tests Pinaka Long-Range Guided Rocket In Odisha, To Be Inducted In Indian Army’UPSC Is Complete Waste Of Time’: PM’s Economic Advisor Sanjeev Sanyal On AI Era EducationHindu Guard Killed By Colleague In Bangladesh, Third Death In Days Raises Minority Safety Fears’Deeply Concerned’: PM Modi Reacts To Reports Of Attack On Putin’s House, Ukraine Responds“No Racial Angle”: SSP Rules Out Alleged Slurs in Angel Chakma KillingCongress’ Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Flags Attacks on Migrant Workers to PM Modi’Will Rid Bengal Of Infiltrators’: Amit Shah Slams Mamata Banerjee’s 14-Year Rule, Sounds Poll BugleFrom Defence To Civil Skies: HAL’s Dhruv-NG Helicopter Takes Flight In India’s Aviation PushJapanese Tourist Harassed in Varanasi on Christmas, Netizens Slam ‘Mob Culture’123PhotostoriesTracing the arc from ‘Sanam Teri Kasam’ through ‘Taish’ to ‘Dange’, Harshvardhan Rane’s growing stature5 iconic New Year markets in the USA that keep the holiday magic alive for long!3 reasons to consume Papaya smoothie and the right way to make it as per AIIMS doctor10 types of Pasta dishes from around the world6 best indoor exercises for people who are planning to build muscle strength‘Dhurandhar’: Saumya Tandon aka Ulfat Hasin Baloch says, ‘Aditya Dhar was always on my wish list’ – Exclusive7 weekly routines common among people who live to 100Healthiest fruits of 2025: These 5 fruits are richest in key nutrientsWhich Hindu Idol You Should Bring Home On January 1, 2026From Osho to Swami Vivekananda – Real names of spiritual leaders123Hot PicksIndigo flight DisruptionsPAN-Aadhaar link statusKhaleda ZiaGold rate todayIncome Tax RefundBahrain Golden Visa 2025Bank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingErika KirkTravis KelceJoel EmbiidAlex Rodriguez and Jaclyn Cordeiro Net WorthStefon DiggsMagic Johnson vs Shaquille O Neal Net WorthPhiladelphia 76ers vs Memphis GrizzliesPopeyes Streaming BundlesJake Paul and Jutta Leerdam Net WorthSidney Crosby Lifestyle

Khaleda Zia JALPAIGURI: Grief over former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia’s death on Tuesday travelled well beyond Dhaka, reaching Jalpaiguri, a north Bengal town nearly 434 km away, where memories of her early life still lingered. For the people here, it was a loss of one of their own.Khaleda Zia was born in Jalpaiguri in 1946 and spent her early life in the town, attending two primary schools before her family eventually moved to what was then East Pakistan, now Bangladesh.”Zia’s father, Mohammad Iskandar, used to work as an agent at my father’s tea trading firm, Das & Co. Khaleda Zia was born at their Nayabasti house in the town. Even after Partition, her family continued to reside in Jalpaiguri, and family moved to erstwhile East Pakistan only in the 1950s,” recounted Jalpaiguri resident and businessman Nilanjan Dasgupta.Bangladesh’s first woman PM to embattled mass leaderAccording to Jalpaiguri-based historian Umesh Sharma, Zia’s early education began in the town. “Zia was sent to Jogmaya Primary School in Nayabasti, where she studied up to Class III, and was then admitted to Sunitibala Sadar Girls’ School in Samaj Para,” he said. “By then most of their relatives moved to East Pakistan, and Zia’s father migrated there,” Sharma added.Sharma said the family’s departure followed a formal exchange of property. “Iskandar went for a property exchange with one Amarendranath Chakraborty and moved to East Pakistan. Chakraborty’s family still lives in the house at Nayabasti,” he said.Those who remember her family recall the emotional ties that endured long after her departure. “Siyon Mandal, who became a teacher at Sishu Niketan Prathamik Bidyalaya, was her best friend during primary school days. I remember how Siyondi was elated when Zia came to office in Bangladesh. The news of her demise has left people who knew her sorry,” said Dasgupta, a former proprietor of now-defunct Das & Co.Neighbours, too, spoke of a bond that survived borders and decades. “Zia’s niece came only a couple of months ago to see Zia’s birthplace. We talked about how good it would have been if the country was never partitioned. Her loss is mourned by people in Bangladesh as well as here,” said Suhrid Mandal, Zia’s Jalpaiguri neighbour.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosJaishankar To Attend Khaleda Zia’s Funeral In Dhaka Amid Strained India-Bangladesh TiesDRDO Successfully Tests Pinaka Long-Range Guided Rocket In Odisha, To Be Inducted In Indian Army’UPSC Is Complete Waste Of Time’: PM’s Economic Advisor Sanjeev Sanyal On AI Era EducationHindu Guard Killed By Colleague In Bangladesh, Third Death In Days Raises Minority Safety Fears’Deeply Concerned’: PM Modi Reacts To Reports Of Attack On Putin’s House, Ukraine Responds“No Racial Angle”: SSP Rules Out Alleged Slurs in Angel Chakma KillingCongress’ Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Flags Attacks on Migrant Workers to PM Modi’Will Rid Bengal Of Infiltrators’: Amit Shah Slams Mamata Banerjee’s 14-Year Rule, Sounds Poll BugleFrom Defence To Civil Skies: HAL’s Dhruv-NG Helicopter Takes Flight In India’s Aviation PushJapanese Tourist Harassed in Varanasi on Christmas, Netizens Slam ‘Mob Culture’123PhotostoriesTracing the arc from ‘Sanam Teri Kasam’ through ‘Taish’ to ‘Dange’, Harshvardhan Rane’s growing stature5 iconic New Year markets in the USA that keep the holiday magic alive for long!3 reasons to consume Papaya smoothie and the right way to make it as per AIIMS doctor10 types of Pasta dishes from around the world6 best indoor exercises for people who are planning to build muscle strength‘Dhurandhar’: Saumya Tandon aka Ulfat Hasin Baloch says, ‘Aditya Dhar was always on my wish list’ – Exclusive7 weekly routines common among people who live to 100Healthiest fruits of 2025: These 5 fruits are richest in key nutrientsWhich Hindu Idol You Should Bring Home On January 1, 2026From Osho to Swami Vivekananda – Real names of spiritual leaders123Hot PicksIndigo flight DisruptionsPAN-Aadhaar link statusKhaleda ZiaGold rate todayIncome Tax RefundBahrain Golden Visa 2025Bank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingErika KirkTravis KelceJoel EmbiidAlex Rodriguez and Jaclyn Cordeiro Net WorthStefon DiggsMagic Johnson vs Shaquille O Neal Net WorthPhiladelphia 76ers vs Memphis GrizzliesPopeyes Streaming BundlesJake Paul and Jutta Leerdam Net WorthSidney Crosby Lifestyle

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JALPAIGURI: Grief over former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia’s death on Tuesday travelled well beyond Dhaka, reaching Jalpaiguri, a north Bengal town nearly 434 km away, where memories of her early life still lingered. For the people here, it was a loss of one of their own.Khaleda Zia was born in Jalpaiguri in 1946 and spent…

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Who was Tatiana Schlossberg? John F Kennedy’s granddaughter dead at 35 due to cancer

Who was Tatiana Schlossberg? John F Kennedy’s granddaughter dead at 35 due to cancer

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Tatiana Schlossberg, the youngest granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, died on Tuesday from cancer at age 35, the JFK Library Foundation announced.She left behind two small children, New York Post reported.“Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning,” the JFK Library Foundation posted on its Instagram page, signed by “George, Edwin and Josephine Moran, Ed,…

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Motta Maadi Music Sober Party, started by Chennai-based musician Badhri Narayanan Seshadri, is a New Year’s concert for teetotaller For years, New Year’s Eve came with a familiar script: you drink, you party, you recover (or regret it) later. But a growing number of Indians are now opting for a ‘sober’ start to 2026. “There was a time I drank to drown my sorrows,” says 45-year-old Mumbai-based entrepreneur Madhu Gupta. This New Year’s Eve, though, her plans look very different: an early dinner at a hotel, followed by a ‘Stranger Things’ marathon with her teenage daughter. Alcohol doesn’t figure anywhere. Even her 30-year-old niece in Bengaluru is skipping the usual party scene. Gupta and her niece are part of a growing global sober curious movement – people who are reshaping their relationship with alcohol. For some, it means giving it up entirely and for others, it might mean a shift to low-alcohol options. Health reasons and the desire to have more meaningful interactions/experiences without being wasted are driving the shift.’Wanted to show how one can have fun without booze’For this crowd, the perfect Dec 31 is about music, community, and being home before the streets get wild. That’s the spirit behind the Motta Maadi Music Sober Party, started by Chennai-based musician Badhri Narayanan Seshadri as a mischievous jab at New Year’s excesses. Seshadri is quick to clarify that it wasn’t planned as an anti-alcohol event. “The entire team is largely teetotallers, so this is how we celebrate. Otherwise, where do teetotallers go on Dec 31? Watch television?” he laughs. This year, their Dec 31 show will be held at Sir Mutha Venkatasubba Rao Concert Hall, with two performances at 3pm and 7pm, both featuring Tamil film music. The evening ends not with a countdown. “We finish with ‘Ilamai Idho Idho’, a popular New Year song by Ilaiyaraaja,” says Seshadri. The shift is also showing up in how venues are programming the night. In Hyderabad, rooftop cafe Ce La Vie is advertising a ‘sober and sensational’ New Year’s party complete with a DJ, a midnight countdown and an elaborate mocktail menu. In Indore, Kaner Baag is hosting a sober New Year’s Eve built around a familiar party template – a DJ night, live dhol, unlimited buffet, zero-proof cocktails and a midnight countdown with fireworks – just without the booze. The event is aimed at “families, couples and groups looking for a safe, elegant, and premium alternative to crowded club parties”. For 21-year-old Raj Dashore, a partner at Kaner Baag and one of the organisers, the idea is a pushback against how celebrations in the city have changed over generations. “In our parents’ generation, drinking became the centre of every celebration in Indore. Every month, there’s a new pub launching,” he says. “At Kaner Baag, we wanted to show that you can be surrounded by nature, have fun and feel calm without alcohol.” Dry doesn’t mean dull. Across the country, mixologists are leaning into technique-driven creations – think beetroot negronis and kiwi collins – designed to deliver flavour, not buzz. Hyderabad-based Meera Girija Tadimeti, an architect-turned-chef who specialises in homestyle Telugu food, says this New Year’s Eve she will simply sip sparkling water or soda. “There is more research now that shows no amount of alcohol is safe, so I made a conscious decision to say no to alcohol,” says Tadimeti, who was a social drinker earlier. “I don’t succumb to social pressure and respect my body’s limitations,” she adds. Others are stepping away from the pressure to “do something big” altogether. Instead of hosting traditional New Year’s Eve events, Kolkata’s The Barge Company is planning a ‘River Reset’ weekend on Jan 3, 4 and 11 aboard its heritage vessels, Riviera and the restored Bengal Paddle. “The first weekend of Jan should be a sober weekend. We wanted to do that by channelling the tranquillity of the river with activities like sound bath, yoga flow and iceberg mind mastery on the cruise,” say Rishika Das Roy, marketing director at The Barge Company. “As for drinks, we will have tea-tasting and mushroom coffee,” she says.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosJaishankar To Attend Khaleda Zia’s Funeral In Dhaka Amid Strained India-Bangladesh TiesDRDO Successfully Tests Pinaka Long-Range Guided Rocket In Odisha, To Be Inducted In Indian Army’UPSC Is Complete Waste Of Time’: PM’s Economic Advisor Sanjeev Sanyal On AI Era EducationHindu Guard Killed By Colleague In Bangladesh, Third Death In Days Raises Minority Safety Fears’Deeply Concerned’: PM Modi Reacts To Reports Of Attack On Putin’s House, Ukraine Responds“No Racial Angle”: SSP Rules Out Alleged Slurs in Angel Chakma KillingCongress’ Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Flags Attacks on Migrant Workers to PM Modi’Will Rid Bengal Of Infiltrators’: Amit Shah Slams Mamata Banerjee’s 14-Year Rule, Sounds Poll BugleFrom Defence To Civil Skies: HAL’s Dhruv-NG Helicopter Takes Flight In India’s Aviation PushJapanese Tourist Harassed in Varanasi on Christmas, Netizens Slam ‘Mob Culture’123PhotostoriesTracing the arc from ‘Sanam Teri Kasam’ through ‘Taish’ to ‘Dange’, Harshvardhan Rane’s growing stature5 iconic New Year markets in the USA that keep the holiday magic alive for long!3 reasons to consume Papaya smoothie and the right way to make it as per AIIMS doctor10 types of Pasta dishes from around the world6 best indoor exercises for people who are planning to build muscle strength‘Dhurandhar’: Saumya Tandon aka Ulfat Hasin Baloch says, ‘Aditya Dhar was always on my wish list’ – Exclusive7 weekly routines common among people who live to 100Healthiest fruits of 2025: These 5 fruits are richest in key nutrientsWhich Hindu Idol You Should Bring Home On January 1, 2026From Osho to Swami Vivekananda – Real names of spiritual leaders123Hot PicksIndigo flight DisruptionsPAN-Aadhaar link statusKhaleda ZiaGold rate todayIncome Tax RefundBahrain Golden Visa 2025Bank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingErika KirkTravis KelceJoel EmbiidAlex Rodriguez and Jaclyn Cordeiro Net WorthStefon DiggsMagic Johnson vs Shaquille O Neal Net WorthPhiladelphia 76ers vs Memphis GrizzliesPopeyes Streaming BundlesJake Paul and Jutta Leerdam Net WorthSidney Crosby Lifestyle

Motta Maadi Music Sober Party, started by Chennai-based musician Badhri Narayanan Seshadri, is a New Year’s concert for teetotaller For years, New Year’s Eve came with a familiar script: you drink, you party, you recover (or regret it) later. But a growing number of Indians are now opting for a ‘sober’ start to 2026. “There was a time I drank to drown my sorrows,” says 45-year-old Mumbai-based entrepreneur Madhu Gupta. This New Year’s Eve, though, her plans look very different: an early dinner at a hotel, followed by a ‘Stranger Things’ marathon with her teenage daughter. Alcohol doesn’t figure anywhere. Even her 30-year-old niece in Bengaluru is skipping the usual party scene. Gupta and her niece are part of a growing global sober curious movement – people who are reshaping their relationship with alcohol. For some, it means giving it up entirely and for others, it might mean a shift to low-alcohol options. Health reasons and the desire to have more meaningful interactions/experiences without being wasted are driving the shift.’Wanted to show how one can have fun without booze’For this crowd, the perfect Dec 31 is about music, community, and being home before the streets get wild. That’s the spirit behind the Motta Maadi Music Sober Party, started by Chennai-based musician Badhri Narayanan Seshadri as a mischievous jab at New Year’s excesses. Seshadri is quick to clarify that it wasn’t planned as an anti-alcohol event. “The entire team is largely teetotallers, so this is how we celebrate. Otherwise, where do teetotallers go on Dec 31? Watch television?” he laughs. This year, their Dec 31 show will be held at Sir Mutha Venkatasubba Rao Concert Hall, with two performances at 3pm and 7pm, both featuring Tamil film music. The evening ends not with a countdown. “We finish with ‘Ilamai Idho Idho’, a popular New Year song by Ilaiyaraaja,” says Seshadri. The shift is also showing up in how venues are programming the night. In Hyderabad, rooftop cafe Ce La Vie is advertising a ‘sober and sensational’ New Year’s party complete with a DJ, a midnight countdown and an elaborate mocktail menu. In Indore, Kaner Baag is hosting a sober New Year’s Eve built around a familiar party template – a DJ night, live dhol, unlimited buffet, zero-proof cocktails and a midnight countdown with fireworks – just without the booze. The event is aimed at “families, couples and groups looking for a safe, elegant, and premium alternative to crowded club parties”. For 21-year-old Raj Dashore, a partner at Kaner Baag and one of the organisers, the idea is a pushback against how celebrations in the city have changed over generations. “In our parents’ generation, drinking became the centre of every celebration in Indore. Every month, there’s a new pub launching,” he says. “At Kaner Baag, we wanted to show that you can be surrounded by nature, have fun and feel calm without alcohol.” Dry doesn’t mean dull. Across the country, mixologists are leaning into technique-driven creations – think beetroot negronis and kiwi collins – designed to deliver flavour, not buzz. Hyderabad-based Meera Girija Tadimeti, an architect-turned-chef who specialises in homestyle Telugu food, says this New Year’s Eve she will simply sip sparkling water or soda. “There is more research now that shows no amount of alcohol is safe, so I made a conscious decision to say no to alcohol,” says Tadimeti, who was a social drinker earlier. “I don’t succumb to social pressure and respect my body’s limitations,” she adds. Others are stepping away from the pressure to “do something big” altogether. Instead of hosting traditional New Year’s Eve events, Kolkata’s The Barge Company is planning a ‘River Reset’ weekend on Jan 3, 4 and 11 aboard its heritage vessels, Riviera and the restored Bengal Paddle. “The first weekend of Jan should be a sober weekend. We wanted to do that by channelling the tranquillity of the river with activities like sound bath, yoga flow and iceberg mind mastery on the cruise,” say Rishika Das Roy, marketing director at The Barge Company. “As for drinks, we will have tea-tasting and mushroom coffee,” she says.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosJaishankar To Attend Khaleda Zia’s Funeral In Dhaka Amid Strained India-Bangladesh TiesDRDO Successfully Tests Pinaka Long-Range Guided Rocket In Odisha, To Be Inducted In Indian Army’UPSC Is Complete Waste Of Time’: PM’s Economic Advisor Sanjeev Sanyal On AI Era EducationHindu Guard Killed By Colleague In Bangladesh, Third Death In Days Raises Minority Safety Fears’Deeply Concerned’: PM Modi Reacts To Reports Of Attack On Putin’s House, Ukraine Responds“No Racial Angle”: SSP Rules Out Alleged Slurs in Angel Chakma KillingCongress’ Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Flags Attacks on Migrant Workers to PM Modi’Will Rid Bengal Of Infiltrators’: Amit Shah Slams Mamata Banerjee’s 14-Year Rule, Sounds Poll BugleFrom Defence To Civil Skies: HAL’s Dhruv-NG Helicopter Takes Flight In India’s Aviation PushJapanese Tourist Harassed in Varanasi on Christmas, Netizens Slam ‘Mob Culture’123PhotostoriesTracing the arc from ‘Sanam Teri Kasam’ through ‘Taish’ to ‘Dange’, Harshvardhan Rane’s growing stature5 iconic New Year markets in the USA that keep the holiday magic alive for long!3 reasons to consume Papaya smoothie and the right way to make it as per AIIMS doctor10 types of Pasta dishes from around the world6 best indoor exercises for people who are planning to build muscle strength‘Dhurandhar’: Saumya Tandon aka Ulfat Hasin Baloch says, ‘Aditya Dhar was always on my wish list’ – Exclusive7 weekly routines common among people who live to 100Healthiest fruits of 2025: These 5 fruits are richest in key nutrientsWhich Hindu Idol You Should Bring Home On January 1, 2026From Osho to Swami Vivekananda – Real names of spiritual leaders123Hot PicksIndigo flight DisruptionsPAN-Aadhaar link statusKhaleda ZiaGold rate todayIncome Tax RefundBahrain Golden Visa 2025Bank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingErika KirkTravis KelceJoel EmbiidAlex Rodriguez and Jaclyn Cordeiro Net WorthStefon DiggsMagic Johnson vs Shaquille O Neal Net WorthPhiladelphia 76ers vs Memphis GrizzliesPopeyes Streaming BundlesJake Paul and Jutta Leerdam Net WorthSidney Crosby Lifestyle

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Motta Maadi Music Sober Party, started by Chennai-based musician Badhri Narayanan Seshadri, is a New Year’s concert for teetotaller For years, New Year’s Eve came with a familiar script: you drink, you party, you recover (or regret it) later. But a growing number of Indians are now opting for a ‘sober’ start to 2026. “There…

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Magic Johnson vs Shaquille O’Neal net worth in 2025: NBA salary, contract details, brand endorsements, and more

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Magic Johnson and Shaquille O’Neal. Image via: Getty Images When debating about the NBA’s most iconic players, the two names that always pop up are Magic Johnson and Shaquille O’Neal. Both inevitably fit in the legendary positions in the league, and their fans know it well. Now, when one talks about their net worth comparison,…

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A social media post has pushed back against Florida governor Ron DeSantis’ rhetoric on immigration, disputing his characterisation of H-1B workers as “invaders” by citing employment and workforce data. The post argues that the language is politically charged and misleading, particularly as several US states, including Florida, continue to face labour shortages in specialised fields.According…

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Right-wing mob at Bareilly cafe Bareilly: Three days after her private birthday party with friends, including two Muslim male students, at a Bareilly café was stormed by vigilantes over allegations of ‘love jihad’, a 22-year-old final-year nursing student from Badaun said she has not stepped out of her relative’s home and is struggling with fear…

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In the landscape of 2025, sustainable health practices took center stage as people reevaluated their wellness priorities. Walking surged in popularity as a primary avenue for staying fit, while the focus on blood sugar management eclipsed traditional weight loss goals. Strength training became synonymous with not just looking good, but improving one’s daily performance. The…

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A handshake and an embrace on Tuesday marked an end to the Dec 22 assault case at Shimla’s Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) involving sacked senior resident Dr Raghav Narula and patient Arjun Panwar. Narula and Panwar, in the office of CM’s principal media adviser Naresh Chauhan, apologised to each other and to the people…

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Hydration is vital for overall health, physical activity, and quick recovery, where water alone may not be enough, especially in cases of heavy exercise, hot weather, and illness. But electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium help maintain hydration levels and facilitate proper muscle function. Sports drinks are popular, though they are commonly loaded…

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