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Mahesh Babu, Jr NTR review Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge: ‘Ranveer Singh is breathtaking’, special mention to Akshaye Khanna

Mahesh Babu, Jr NTR review Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge: ‘Ranveer Singh is breathtaking’, special mention to Akshaye Khanna

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Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has opened to packed theatres and a historic start, with the Ranveer Singh-starrer earning Rs. 96.78 crore on day one and Rs. 139.78 crore net including previews. Amid mixed word of mouth, Mahesh Babu and Jr NTR have praised the film’s scale, performances, and direction. Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has opened…

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Representative image NEW DELHI: India is among the top three countries globally with the highest number of children affected by excess weight, with about 41 million aged 5-19 living with high body mass index (BMI), including nearly 14 million with obesity, a new global report has found.The World Obesity Atlas 2026 shows India, along with China and the US, accounts for a large share of the global burden, showing the country now faces both undernutrition and rising obesity among children.This comes amid a sharp global increase in childhood obesity, which has risen from about 4% in 1975 to nearly 20% in recent years. For the first time, more children worldwide are expected to be living with obesity than underweight, marking a major shift in health trends. Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: US pounds Iranian missile sites near key Strait of Hormuz; Iran rains down cluster bombs on Tel AvivUAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain announces official start date of Eid Al Fitr 2026‘Trust completely shattered’: Saudi Arabia warns Iran of military retaliation after wave of Gulf attacksIt also warned that while many countries have introduced measures to tackle childhood obesity, progress is not keeping pace with the scale of the problem, calling for stronger action on food regulation, physical activity and access to care.Experts said this is not just a matter of appearance, but a serious health concern. “Childhood obesity is rising due to an imbalance between diet and physical activity, with children consuming more calories and moving less. It is not a cosmetic issue, but a disease with long-term risks such as diabetes, heart disease and other lifestyle conditions,” said Dr Rajesh Khadgawat, professor at the AIIMS endocrinology department.The rise is being driven by easy access to calorie-dense foods, sugary drinks and ultra-processed products, along with declining physical activity and increasing screen time. Urban lifestyles, reduced outdoor play spaces and growing dependence on digital devices are further worsening the trend.The trend is also visible among younger children, with overweight rising even under five. Experts warned it often continues into adulthood, increasing long-term risks and adding to the future burden of non-communicable diseases.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. Her deep dives into heritage topics are well-researched, resulting in captivating narratives that resonate with her audience. Over the years, she has worked in Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh and West UP, gaining diverse on-ground experience that shapes her storytelling.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Urgent Need For De-Escalation’: PM Modi Speaks To French President Macron On West Asia ConflictMEA Receives Consular Access Request After Arrest Of Six Ukrainians By NIA’Condemnable’: PM Modi Dials Jordan’s King, Slams Attacks On Energy Infra In West Asia’Including Russia’: MEA’s Key Message On India’s LPG, Crude Oil Sourcing Amid Global Energy Crisis’Clandestine Nuclear Nonproliferation’: India Reacts To US Intel Chief’s Remarks On Pakistan’Concerning, But No Shortage’: Centre On LPG Situation, Warns Against Hoarding & Black MarketingSC Flags “Very Unusual” Situation, Seeks Remedy Over Mamata ‘Obstructing’ ED ChargeWar, Oil & Economy: Big Risks Ahead for India Explained’India Doing The Right Thing’: Congress Backs Modi Govt On Iran War, Tewari Says ‘Not Our War’Karti Chidambaram on TN Polls: ‘Stalin Way Ahead, Vijay’s Star Power Not Enough, BJP Has No Ground’123PhotostoriesEid 2026: How to make classic Hyderabadi Haleem at home for the celebrationWhat do atronauts eat? 8 categories of space food designed to keep them healthyThe ‘wall up’ test: A simple daily check to detect hidden back pain, posture issues, and protect your spine healthEid AI photo editing prompts: Google Gemini AI prompts for Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 celebrations on Instagram, WhatsApp status, and FacebookRedditor skips dinner on first meeting after woman arrives an hour late: 5 etiquettes to follow when on a date6 animals that survive without drinking water and how they do it5 dreamy places in India that resemble European destinationsFrom having no contact with ex-CEO of Astronomer Andy Byron to struggling for a job: 5 big revelations by Kristin Cabot- the Coldplay Kiss Cam scandal womanYour heart after 30: Hidden changes that raise disease risk, and simple lifestyle fixes to protect it early9 must-try Rice desserts from different corners of the world123Hot PicksChina oil tankersMPsfarewellIran war newsGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingFortnite chapter 7eid al fitr 2026Green Card HoldersPeter ThielQatar missile fireNSA Doval US envoy talksDeve GowdaRajya Sabha MP farewellChina oil tankersCM Devendra Fadnavis

Representative image NEW DELHI: India is among the top three countries globally with the highest number of children affected by excess weight, with about 41 million aged 5-19 living with high body mass index (BMI), including nearly 14 million with obesity, a new global report has found.The World Obesity Atlas 2026 shows India, along with China and the US, accounts for a large share of the global burden, showing the country now faces both undernutrition and rising obesity among children.This comes amid a sharp global increase in childhood obesity, which has risen from about 4% in 1975 to nearly 20% in recent years. For the first time, more children worldwide are expected to be living with obesity than underweight, marking a major shift in health trends. Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: US pounds Iranian missile sites near key Strait of Hormuz; Iran rains down cluster bombs on Tel AvivUAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain announces official start date of Eid Al Fitr 2026‘Trust completely shattered’: Saudi Arabia warns Iran of military retaliation after wave of Gulf attacksIt also warned that while many countries have introduced measures to tackle childhood obesity, progress is not keeping pace with the scale of the problem, calling for stronger action on food regulation, physical activity and access to care.Experts said this is not just a matter of appearance, but a serious health concern. “Childhood obesity is rising due to an imbalance between diet and physical activity, with children consuming more calories and moving less. It is not a cosmetic issue, but a disease with long-term risks such as diabetes, heart disease and other lifestyle conditions,” said Dr Rajesh Khadgawat, professor at the AIIMS endocrinology department.The rise is being driven by easy access to calorie-dense foods, sugary drinks and ultra-processed products, along with declining physical activity and increasing screen time. Urban lifestyles, reduced outdoor play spaces and growing dependence on digital devices are further worsening the trend.The trend is also visible among younger children, with overweight rising even under five. Experts warned it often continues into adulthood, increasing long-term risks and adding to the future burden of non-communicable diseases.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. Her deep dives into heritage topics are well-researched, resulting in captivating narratives that resonate with her audience. Over the years, she has worked in Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh and West UP, gaining diverse on-ground experience that shapes her storytelling.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Urgent Need For De-Escalation’: PM Modi Speaks To French President Macron On West Asia ConflictMEA Receives Consular Access Request After Arrest Of Six Ukrainians By NIA’Condemnable’: PM Modi Dials Jordan’s King, Slams Attacks On Energy Infra In West Asia’Including Russia’: MEA’s Key Message On India’s LPG, Crude Oil Sourcing Amid Global Energy Crisis’Clandestine Nuclear Nonproliferation’: India Reacts To US Intel Chief’s Remarks On Pakistan’Concerning, But No Shortage’: Centre On LPG Situation, Warns Against Hoarding & Black MarketingSC Flags “Very Unusual” Situation, Seeks Remedy Over Mamata ‘Obstructing’ ED ChargeWar, Oil & Economy: Big Risks Ahead for India Explained’India Doing The Right Thing’: Congress Backs Modi Govt On Iran War, Tewari Says ‘Not Our War’Karti Chidambaram on TN Polls: ‘Stalin Way Ahead, Vijay’s Star Power Not Enough, BJP Has No Ground’123PhotostoriesEid 2026: How to make classic Hyderabadi Haleem at home for the celebrationWhat do atronauts eat? 8 categories of space food designed to keep them healthyThe ‘wall up’ test: A simple daily check to detect hidden back pain, posture issues, and protect your spine healthEid AI photo editing prompts: Google Gemini AI prompts for Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 celebrations on Instagram, WhatsApp status, and FacebookRedditor skips dinner on first meeting after woman arrives an hour late: 5 etiquettes to follow when on a date6 animals that survive without drinking water and how they do it5 dreamy places in India that resemble European destinationsFrom having no contact with ex-CEO of Astronomer Andy Byron to struggling for a job: 5 big revelations by Kristin Cabot- the Coldplay Kiss Cam scandal womanYour heart after 30: Hidden changes that raise disease risk, and simple lifestyle fixes to protect it early9 must-try Rice desserts from different corners of the world123Hot PicksChina oil tankersMPsfarewellIran war newsGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingFortnite chapter 7eid al fitr 2026Green Card HoldersPeter ThielQatar missile fireNSA Doval US envoy talksDeve GowdaRajya Sabha MP farewellChina oil tankersCM Devendra Fadnavis

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NEW DELHI: India is among the top three countries globally with the highest number of children affected by excess weight, with about 41 million aged 5-19 living with high body mass index (BMI), including nearly 14 million with obesity, a new global report has found.The World Obesity Atlas 2026 shows India, along with China and…

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Taurus Horoscope Today, March 20, 2026: Meetings go better when you speak less

Taurus Horoscope Today, March 20, 2026: Meetings go better when you speak less

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Today’s sensible financial mindset is bolstered by Jupiter’s influence in your monetary realm. Expect delightful surprises with unexpected visitors who bring joy and positivity, while Venus boosts your charisma in conversations. Saturn gently reminds you to take things slow to maintain balance. Now is the time to prioritize secure investments and foster connections through thoughtful…

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PIO couple arrested for modern slavery on landing at Heathrow from Mumbai

PIO couple arrested for modern slavery on landing at Heathrow from Mumbai

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TOI Correspondent from London: Two Indian-origin passengers, a man and a woman, were arrested at Heathrow airport on suspicion of modern-day slavery after their flight landed from Mumbai on Tuesday night.A Metropolitan Police spokesperson told TOI: “Met officers arrested two people at London Heathrow Airport on March 1… Officers arrested a 30-year-old man and a…

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‘Who knows better about surprise…’: Trump ‘jokes’ about 1941 Pearl Harbor attack in meeting with Japan PM

‘Who knows better about surprise…’: Trump ‘jokes’ about 1941 Pearl Harbor attack in meeting with Japan PM

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US President Donald Trump made a remark about Pearl Harbor during a meeting with Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi, drawing attention because of the sensitive history behind the reference.The comment came during a meeting at the White House. The MAGA chief joked about the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor while speaking with the visiting Japanese…

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2026 Annual Threat Assessment: 16,000 missiles, a vengeful Iran, and an AI race America cannot afford to lose: 2026 threat assessment, explained | World News

2026 Annual Threat Assessment: 16,000 missiles, a vengeful Iran, and an AI race America cannot afford to lose: 2026 threat assessment, explained | World News

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US Annual Threat Assesment 2026 The 2026 Annual Threat Assessment warns of a five-fold increase in missiles aimed at the American homeland, an Iran seeking revenge for the killing of its supreme leader, and a China racing to dominate artificial intelligence, while crediting Donald Trump, by name, for sealing the southern border and pulling two…

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Under construction building. ( Representational image) NEW DELHI: The National Building Code (NBC) will be replaced by a National Building Standard (NBS) by April-end, giving states and municipal bodies rights over matters such as development control norms, fire safety and administration. This would be done as land and buildings fall under their jurisdiction.The Cabinet Secretariat has directed the Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) to complete the task.Experts, who have been involved in the preparation of the latest NBC draft, said matters related to fire safety should be part of the proposed standard and not be tweaked, considering the safety of occupants and people at large. However, they said, changes to some parts of the existing Code are possible, till the NBS is published.Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: US pounds Iranian missile sites near key Strait of Hormuz; Iran rains down cluster bombs on Tel AvivUAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain announces official start date of Eid Al Fitr 2026‘Trust completely shattered’: Saudi Arabia warns Iran of military retaliation after wave of Gulf attacksPeople aware of the development said the deregulation cell under Cabinet Secretariat has asked BIS to make “hand books” for some parts of the NBC, including the chapter dealing with fire safety, which states can refer to as best practices.“NBC is voluntary in nature, and hence, we feel that the Code can exist, and states can tweak them. It’s important to retain parts relating to fire safety. We must realise that fire safety engineering is largely missing in our country and if we don’t have a national standard, it’s impact will be visible considering that we lack robust fire safety infrastructure,” said Srinivas Valluri, national president of Fire and Security Association of India (FSAI), who has been a member of the technical committee for NBC of 2016 and 2025.Corroborating this, another member of the technical committee, U S Chhillar said, the national standard can help guide states and municipal bodies which otherwise have less capacity on such matters. “We (technical committee) want to inform the govt about the need for these standards. But govt wants us to simply change the sections as per their instructions,” said Chhillar, director general of the Institution of Fire Engineers.Recently, the Cabinet Secretariat had intervened to withdraw the revised 2025 BIS seismic zoning map standard after the housing and urban affairs ministry flagged increase in cost of Metro Rail projects, technical complexity and lack of stakeholder consultation. There was a directive to BIS to “immediately” withdraw the draft standards, TOI has learnt.People aware about the developments said that the updation of NBC was done after more than two years’ work and just when it was about to be published, the Cabinet Secretariat in June last year wrote to all states, saying that it is not mandatory to follow NBC. This was followed by directives to BIS to make it only a standard document and tweak provisions.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Urgent Need For De-Escalation’: PM Modi Speaks To French President Macron On West Asia ConflictMEA Receives Consular Access Request After Arrest Of Six Ukrainians By NIA’Condemnable’: PM Modi Dials Jordan’s King, Slams Attacks On Energy Infra In West Asia’Including Russia’: MEA’s Key Message On India’s LPG, Crude Oil Sourcing Amid Global Energy Crisis’Clandestine Nuclear Nonproliferation’: India Reacts To US Intel Chief’s Remarks On Pakistan’Concerning, But No Shortage’: Centre On LPG Situation, Warns Against Hoarding & Black MarketingSC Flags “Very Unusual” Situation, Seeks Remedy Over Mamata ‘Obstructing’ ED ChargeWar, Oil & Economy: Big Risks Ahead for India Explained’India Doing The Right Thing’: Congress Backs Modi Govt On Iran War, Tewari Says ‘Not Our War’Karti Chidambaram on TN Polls: ‘Stalin Way Ahead, Vijay’s Star Power Not Enough, BJP Has No Ground’123PhotostoriesEid 2026: How to make classic Hyderabadi Haleem at home for the celebrationWhat do atronauts eat? 8 categories of space food designed to keep them healthyThe ‘wall up’ test: A simple daily check to detect hidden back pain, posture issues, and protect your spine healthEid AI photo editing prompts: Google Gemini AI prompts for Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 celebrations on Instagram, WhatsApp status, and FacebookRedditor skips dinner on first meeting after woman arrives an hour late: 5 etiquettes to follow when on a date6 animals that survive without drinking water and how they do it5 dreamy places in India that resemble European destinationsFrom having no contact with ex-CEO of Astronomer Andy Byron to struggling for a job: 5 big revelations by Kristin Cabot- the Coldplay Kiss Cam scandal womanYour heart after 30: Hidden changes that raise disease risk, and simple lifestyle fixes to protect it early9 must-try Rice desserts from different corners of the world123Hot PicksChina oil tankersMPsfarewellIran war newsGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingFortnite chapter 7eid al fitr 2026Green Card HoldersPeter ThielQatar missile fireNSA Doval US envoy talksDeve GowdaRajya Sabha MP farewellChina oil tankersCM Devendra Fadnavis

Under construction building. ( Representational image) NEW DELHI: The National Building Code (NBC) will be replaced by a National Building Standard (NBS) by April-end, giving states and municipal bodies rights over matters such as development control norms, fire safety and administration. This would be done as land and buildings fall under their jurisdiction.The Cabinet Secretariat has directed the Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) to complete the task.Experts, who have been involved in the preparation of the latest NBC draft, said matters related to fire safety should be part of the proposed standard and not be tweaked, considering the safety of occupants and people at large. However, they said, changes to some parts of the existing Code are possible, till the NBS is published.Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: US pounds Iranian missile sites near key Strait of Hormuz; Iran rains down cluster bombs on Tel AvivUAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain announces official start date of Eid Al Fitr 2026‘Trust completely shattered’: Saudi Arabia warns Iran of military retaliation after wave of Gulf attacksPeople aware of the development said the deregulation cell under Cabinet Secretariat has asked BIS to make “hand books” for some parts of the NBC, including the chapter dealing with fire safety, which states can refer to as best practices.“NBC is voluntary in nature, and hence, we feel that the Code can exist, and states can tweak them. It’s important to retain parts relating to fire safety. We must realise that fire safety engineering is largely missing in our country and if we don’t have a national standard, it’s impact will be visible considering that we lack robust fire safety infrastructure,” said Srinivas Valluri, national president of Fire and Security Association of India (FSAI), who has been a member of the technical committee for NBC of 2016 and 2025.Corroborating this, another member of the technical committee, U S Chhillar said, the national standard can help guide states and municipal bodies which otherwise have less capacity on such matters. “We (technical committee) want to inform the govt about the need for these standards. But govt wants us to simply change the sections as per their instructions,” said Chhillar, director general of the Institution of Fire Engineers.Recently, the Cabinet Secretariat had intervened to withdraw the revised 2025 BIS seismic zoning map standard after the housing and urban affairs ministry flagged increase in cost of Metro Rail projects, technical complexity and lack of stakeholder consultation. There was a directive to BIS to “immediately” withdraw the draft standards, TOI has learnt.People aware about the developments said that the updation of NBC was done after more than two years’ work and just when it was about to be published, the Cabinet Secretariat in June last year wrote to all states, saying that it is not mandatory to follow NBC. This was followed by directives to BIS to make it only a standard document and tweak provisions.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Urgent Need For De-Escalation’: PM Modi Speaks To French President Macron On West Asia ConflictMEA Receives Consular Access Request After Arrest Of Six Ukrainians By NIA’Condemnable’: PM Modi Dials Jordan’s King, Slams Attacks On Energy Infra In West Asia’Including Russia’: MEA’s Key Message On India’s LPG, Crude Oil Sourcing Amid Global Energy Crisis’Clandestine Nuclear Nonproliferation’: India Reacts To US Intel Chief’s Remarks On Pakistan’Concerning, But No Shortage’: Centre On LPG Situation, Warns Against Hoarding & Black MarketingSC Flags “Very Unusual” Situation, Seeks Remedy Over Mamata ‘Obstructing’ ED ChargeWar, Oil & Economy: Big Risks Ahead for India Explained’India Doing The Right Thing’: Congress Backs Modi Govt On Iran War, Tewari Says ‘Not Our War’Karti Chidambaram on TN Polls: ‘Stalin Way Ahead, Vijay’s Star Power Not Enough, BJP Has No Ground’123PhotostoriesEid 2026: How to make classic Hyderabadi Haleem at home for the celebrationWhat do atronauts eat? 8 categories of space food designed to keep them healthyThe ‘wall up’ test: A simple daily check to detect hidden back pain, posture issues, and protect your spine healthEid AI photo editing prompts: Google Gemini AI prompts for Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 celebrations on Instagram, WhatsApp status, and FacebookRedditor skips dinner on first meeting after woman arrives an hour late: 5 etiquettes to follow when on a date6 animals that survive without drinking water and how they do it5 dreamy places in India that resemble European destinationsFrom having no contact with ex-CEO of Astronomer Andy Byron to struggling for a job: 5 big revelations by Kristin Cabot- the Coldplay Kiss Cam scandal womanYour heart after 30: Hidden changes that raise disease risk, and simple lifestyle fixes to protect it early9 must-try Rice desserts from different corners of the world123Hot PicksChina oil tankersMPsfarewellIran war newsGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingFortnite chapter 7eid al fitr 2026Green Card HoldersPeter ThielQatar missile fireNSA Doval US envoy talksDeve GowdaRajya Sabha MP farewellChina oil tankersCM Devendra Fadnavis

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Under construction building. ( Representational image) NEW DELHI: The National Building Code (NBC) will be replaced by a National Building Standard (NBS) by April-end, giving states and municipal bodies rights over matters such as development control norms, fire safety and administration. This would be done as land and buildings fall under their jurisdiction.The Cabinet Secretariat…

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Dhruv Rathee slams Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, says Aditya Dhar ‘went blatant this time’: ‘Ab toh well-made propaganda bhi nahi raha’

Dhruv Rathee slams Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, says Aditya Dhar ‘went blatant this time’: ‘Ab toh well-made propaganda bhi nahi raha’

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Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has opened to packed theatres and strong footfall. While many viewers have praised the film’s scale, performances, and storytelling, a section of the audience feels it doesn’t match up to the first installment. Amid the buzz, YouTuber Dhruv Rathee has once again stirred controversy, this time targeting Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge…

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Eid Wishes & Messages: Happy Eid-ul-Fitr 2026: Eid Mubarak Wishes, Messages, Quotes, and Images for Sharing on Facebook and WhatsApp |

Eid Wishes & Messages: Happy Eid-ul-Fitr 2026: Eid Mubarak Wishes, Messages, Quotes, and Images for Sharing on Facebook and WhatsApp |

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(Image Credits: Pinterest) The crescent moon has officially been sighted, the month of fasting has wrapped up, and the beautiful, chaotic energy of Eid morning is finally here. You already know the drill. The sheer khurma is simmering on the stove, the brand-new clothes are out of their covers, and the house smells faintly of…

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Cosmic explosion in space! NASA’s Hubble Telescope captures comet C/2025 K1 breaking apart |

Cosmic explosion in space! NASA’s Hubble Telescope captures comet C/2025 K1 breaking apart |

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NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured a rare moment involving the comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) as it began breaking apart. Events like this are not often seen, mainly because comet fragmentation is difficult to anticipate and even harder to observe at the right time. The results were later published in the journal Icarus.Interestingly, the comet…

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