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Indian Railways’ busiest rail routes are getting bigger: 41% of India’s rail traffic runs on just 16% of its network; railways plans four tracks across 11,000 kms of its network

Indian Railways’ busiest rail routes are getting bigger: 41% of India’s rail traffic runs on just 16% of its network; railways plans four tracks across 11,000 kms of its network

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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has shared a plan to expand tracks on seven high density routes, introducing four lanes or four tracks. Indian Railways, commonly called the national transporter, is now working to increase its passenger and freight carrying capacity on its highest density routes that often see demand outpace supply.Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has…

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‘You don’t need to hear the story, I guarantee it’: Kathir reveals how Lokesh Kanagaraj brought him to Dulquer Salmaan’s ‘I Am Game’

‘You don’t need to hear the story, I guarantee it’: Kathir reveals how Lokesh Kanagaraj brought him to Dulquer Salmaan’s ‘I Am Game’

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Tamil actor Kathir is set to return to Malayalam cinema with ‘I Am Game’, a project that came his way through an unexpected recommendation from filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj. The actor, who previously appeared in the Malayalam film ‘Meesha’, revealed that he had never met director Nahas Hidayath before Lokesh introduced them. Interestingly, Kathir is yet…

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‘My daughter was ill, yet I was forced to work…’: Woman’s protest over termination claims sparks debate on workplace harassment

‘My daughter was ill, yet I was forced to work…’: Woman’s protest over termination claims sparks debate on workplace harassment

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A workplace dispute involving Tech Mahindra employee Bhavana Sharma has drawn attention after a video of her protest outside the company’s Hyderabad campus was shared on Instagram by MO. Standing outside the campus and speaking about her experience, Sharma said she was fighting for more than her job. She alleged that she had faced workplace…

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R Madhavan grows produce at home, calls it ‘extremely rewarding’ and shares 7 organic gardening tips: ‘My terrace garden takes care of almost 70 per cent of my seasonal vegetables requirements’

R Madhavan grows produce at home, calls it ‘extremely rewarding’ and shares 7 organic gardening tips: ‘My terrace garden takes care of almost 70 per cent of my seasonal vegetables requirements’

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Beyond his acting career, R. Madhavan has quietly built a genuine passion for growing his own food. On the terrace of his Mumbai home, he practices organic gardening, successfully cultivating a range of vegetables, while also taking on a larger agricultural project in Tamil Nadu, converting dry, unused land into a thriving coconut plantation. His…

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Pamela Anderson Garden: Pamela Anderson gives a glimpse into her sprawling Vancouver garden estate filled with numerous vegetables and flowers: How gardening became her ‘self-soothing meditation’

Pamela Anderson Garden: Pamela Anderson gives a glimpse into her sprawling Vancouver garden estate filled with numerous vegetables and flowers: How gardening became her ‘self-soothing meditation’

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Photo via Instagram/ X/ Pamela Anderson Pamela Anderson has spent the last few years trading the noise of Hollywood for a quieter life on Canada’s West Coast, and she recently posted a video of her beautiful garden sprawling with fresh vegetables, which is proof of what that transition in life has been like.The actress, who…

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‘Social media player’: Ex-Pakistan cricketer brutally tears into Babar Azam after Lord’s horror show

‘Social media player’: Ex-Pakistan cricketer brutally tears into Babar Azam after Lord’s horror show

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Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali has launched a strong criticism of Babar Azam after the Pakistan captain endured another disappointing outing in the second Test against England at Lord’s.Pakistan suffered a 194-run defeat on Sunday to concede the three-match series 2-0, with their batting once again failing to withstand pressure. Chasing 389 in the fourth…

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‘Hanuman Ansh’ box office Day 24: Neem Karoli Baba biopic jumps 37.8% amid fourth-week surge, crosses Rs 40 crore India net

‘Hanuman Ansh’ box office Day 24: Neem Karoli Baba biopic jumps 37.8% amid fourth-week surge, crosses Rs 40 crore India net

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‘Hanuman Ansh’ box office Day 24: Neem Karoli Baba biopic jumps 37.8% amid fourth-week surge, crosses Rs 40 crore India net A film that opened with barely any fanfare has quietly become one of the year’s most unexpected box office stories. Hanuman Ansh, based on the life of Neem Karoli Baba, entered theatres without significant…

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“If we had left 10-15 minutes earlier…”: How a tea break saved 5 Chhattisgarh friends from Nepal floods

“If we had left 10-15 minutes earlier…”: How a tea break saved 5 Chhattisgarh friends from Nepal floods

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AI representation/ChatGPT Five friends from Chhattisgarh were travelling through Nepal when a tea break changed the course of their trip. The group from Raipur stopped at a hotel in Malekhu town in Nepal’s Dhading district around 9:30-10 am on August 26. A short while later, they learnt that a bridge ahead had been washed away…

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After Pakistan, Uzbekistan gets China’s J-10 fighter; Bangladesh could be next

After Pakistan, Uzbekistan gets China’s J-10 fighter; Bangladesh could be next

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A J-10 of the Chinese Air Force firing rockets during an air-to-ground firing exercise. (Image credit: Chinese defence forces) The Uzbek Air Force, has taken procession of its first J-10CE from China. This makes Uzbekistan the second country after Pakistan to operate the multi-role fighter aircraft developed by the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC). The aircraft…

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In the 1600s, people in Osaka ate dozens of species of fish, mammals and plants; 400 years later scientists found the evidence trapped in their teeth | World News

In the 1600s, people in Osaka ate dozens of species of fish, mammals and plants; 400 years later scientists found the evidence trapped in their teeth | World News

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Four centuries ago, the people living in Osaka left behind an unlikely record of what they ate. It was not written in a cookbook or preserved in a market ledger, but in the hardened deposits that accumulated on their teeth. Scientists have now analysed ancient dental calculus from eight people buried at the Ofuka-cho site,…

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Adnan Sami calls out remix trend in music industry: ‘Audiences are savouring dry rice because biryani isn’t served’

Adnan Sami calls out remix trend in music industry: ‘Audiences are savouring dry rice because biryani isn’t served’

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Adnan Sami has taken a firm stance against the music industry’s increasing reliance on remixes, pushing back on the widely cited excuse that this trend simply reflects what listeners want. According to the singer-composer, audiences remain hungry for original material, it’s the labels and industry stakeholders who have failed to meet that demand. The shift…

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Your Vande Bharat may leave earlier than expected: Indian Railways announces new departure times for 2 trains from September 2

Your Vande Bharat may leave earlier than expected: Indian Railways announces new departure times for 2 trains from September 2

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For those planning a trip from Varanasi to Ranchi or Deoghar in Vande Bharat trains, there is an important timetable change. According to a report published in Indian Express and Northern Railway, the departure timings of two Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi have been revised from September 2, 2026, as part of timetable changes…

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A San Antonio storm knocked out power and damaged homes; one barber simply moved his chair outside and kept cutting customers’ hair

A San Antonio storm knocked out power and damaged homes; one barber simply moved his chair outside and kept cutting customers’ hair

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Martinez moved a barber’s chair outside the shop and continued cutting customers’ hair. (Photo: TPR) A powerful storm knocked out power and damaged homes across San Antonio on Friday night, but a barber refused to close his shop. Texas Publilc Radio reported that with no electricity, he moved his barber chair outside and continued cutting…

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Melinda French Gates donated M to Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival, bringing the total to M, here’s where the money will be going

Melinda French Gates donated $10M to Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival, bringing the total to $20M, here’s where the money will be going

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Trust the women in the world to make change and they will. Singer, songwriter Olivia Rodrigo successfully concluded her inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Festival on Saturday, August 29, in Irvine, California. The star-studded event included performances from artists such as Stevie Nicks, Karen O, Chappell Roan, Doechii, Bikini Kill, Rachel Chinouriri, Garbage, The Breeders and…

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Kerala minister Bindu Krishna hits out at Sunni cleric over remarks on women’s public life. Kerala labour minister Bindu Krishna on Monday criticised prominent Sunni cleric and Grand Mufti of India Kanthapuram Aboobacker Musliyar over his remarks advocating restrictions on women’s participation in public life, saying such statements push women “centuries back”.Krishna said the Constitution guarantees equal rights to men and women and rejected calls to restrict women’s movement outside their homes.”Constitution of India assures equal rights to women and men, irrespective of sex. The people have the right to live a free and liberal life. And also, these types of statements push women centuries back. So, we can’t accept such statements. Our women are free to move. They are best rulers. Our girls are always coming through this society, and we can’t accept such statements,” Krishna told ANI.The minister was responding to remarks made by Aboobacker Musliyar at the Hubbul Rasul Conference in Kochi, where he defended directives issued by the Kanthapuram faction of Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama to local Mahalls regarding women’s participation in religious events.The controversy follows a circular issued by the organisation directing Madrasas not to allow women to be present among unrelated men at religious programmes. The directives also advised against featuring young women on public stages or allowing them to participate in road processions alongside unrelated men.Defending the restrictions, Aboobacker said, “Women should remain confined within their homes. They should not enter the public sphere. The Holy Quran says so.”Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesHe defended the purdah system, saying it was intended to protect women’s dignity. He also argued that allowing women unrestricted access to public spaces could cause “great destruction”.Aboobacker said the restrictions were intended to honour and protect women rather than diminish their status.He further argued that Islam had granted women property and inheritance rights centuries ago to improve their status without requiring them to leave their domestic roles.The cleric also said he was not concerned by opposition from political leaders or others and maintained that no one could silence him or force him to alter Islamic doctrines.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAyush PandeyAyush Pandey is a journalist at The Times of India, covering breaking news, politics, defence, and major legal and policy developments across India and the world. His reporting focuses on elections, national security, and institutional affairs, tracking the decisions and conflicts that shape public life. He specialises in sharp explainers and in-depth feature stories that go beyond headlines to decode political shifts, defence strategy, geopolitical flashpoints, and changing public sentiment. 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Kerala minister Bindu Krishna hits out at Sunni cleric over remarks on women’s public life. Kerala labour minister Bindu Krishna on Monday criticised prominent Sunni cleric and Grand Mufti of India Kanthapuram Aboobacker Musliyar over his remarks advocating restrictions on women’s participation in public life, saying such statements push women “centuries back”.Krishna said the Constitution guarantees equal rights to men and women and rejected calls to restrict women’s movement outside their homes.”Constitution of India assures equal rights to women and men, irrespective of sex. The people have the right to live a free and liberal life. And also, these types of statements push women centuries back. So, we can’t accept such statements. Our women are free to move. They are best rulers. Our girls are always coming through this society, and we can’t accept such statements,” Krishna told ANI.The minister was responding to remarks made by Aboobacker Musliyar at the Hubbul Rasul Conference in Kochi, where he defended directives issued by the Kanthapuram faction of Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama to local Mahalls regarding women’s participation in religious events.The controversy follows a circular issued by the organisation directing Madrasas not to allow women to be present among unrelated men at religious programmes. The directives also advised against featuring young women on public stages or allowing them to participate in road processions alongside unrelated men.Defending the restrictions, Aboobacker said, “Women should remain confined within their homes. They should not enter the public sphere. The Holy Quran says so.”Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesHe defended the purdah system, saying it was intended to protect women’s dignity. He also argued that allowing women unrestricted access to public spaces could cause “great destruction”.Aboobacker said the restrictions were intended to honour and protect women rather than diminish their status.He further argued that Islam had granted women property and inheritance rights centuries ago to improve their status without requiring them to leave their domestic roles.The cleric also said he was not concerned by opposition from political leaders or others and maintained that no one could silence him or force him to alter Islamic doctrines.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAyush PandeyAyush Pandey is a journalist at The Times of India, covering breaking news, politics, defence, and major legal and policy developments across India and the world. His reporting focuses on elections, national security, and institutional affairs, tracking the decisions and conflicts that shape public life. He specialises in sharp explainers and in-depth feature stories that go beyond headlines to decode political shifts, defence strategy, geopolitical flashpoints, and changing public sentiment. His work combines speed, clarity, and depth for a fast-moving digital audience.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Islam Is Greater Than Other Dharams’: Karnataka Minister Sparks Row, BJP Calls Cong ‘Anti-Hindu’FIR Against Rahul Gandhi Under SC/ST Act For ‘Giving Caste Angle’ In Haldwani ‘Purification’ RowFor Every Rs 100 Laundered, Only Re 1 Is Recovered By Authorities: CJI Surya Kant At Cambridge‘Oldest Trick In RSS Playbook’: Owaisi Slams Mohan Bhagwat’s Hindu-Muslim Unity Call In New YorkWho Is Divya Mittal? 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Kerala minister Bindu Krishna hits out at Sunni cleric over remarks on women’s public life. Kerala labour minister Bindu Krishna on Monday criticised prominent Sunni cleric and Grand Mufti of India Kanthapuram Aboobacker Musliyar over his remarks advocating restrictions on women’s participation in public life, saying such statements push women “centuries back”.Krishna said the Constitution…

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