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A New Orleans couple found a 1,900-year-old Roman sailor’s gravestone buried in their backyard; it had vanished from an Italian museum during WWII and has now returned home

A New Orleans couple found a 1,900-year-old Roman sailor’s gravestone buried in their backyard; it had vanished from an Italian museum during WWII and has now returned home

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1,900-year-old Roman gravestone discovered in a New Orleans backyard in 2025 has returned to the Italian city of Civitavecchia where it soon be put on public display. Sometimes, a normal backyard hides a piece of history that has traveled further than anyone could ever imagine. A report published by Tulane University state that a couple…

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After losing their Los Angeles home in the wildfire, a California family bought a historic house and moved it onto their burned property | World News

After losing their Los Angeles home in the wildfire, a California family bought a $1 historic house and moved it onto their burned property | World News

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Lauren Martinez and Morgan Sykes Jaybush, creative director of the architectural firm Omgivning, at Martinez’s relocated home. Image Credit: Gary Leonard/ Omgivning A California family has found a unique way to rebuild after losing its Altadena home in the devastating Eaton fire. Instead of constructing a new house, it bought a nearly 100-years-old historic home…

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The plea sought ethanol-content labelling at pumps and on bills, a vehicle-wise E20 compatibility database, an expert review of its impact, and a transition plan for incompatible vehicles. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea seeking mandatory disclosure of the exact ethanol content in petrol at fuel stations and on fuel purchase receipts.A bench of Justices MM Sundresh and PB Varale dismissed the plea filed by advocate Narendra Goswami, while granting him liberty to approach the concerned high court.The Attorney General for India, R Venkataramani, appearing for the Centre, argued that the petition was a proxy litigation, as the court had already dismissed a similar petition on the issue.”The petitioner wants government of India to be answerable to him,” the AG submitted, as quoted by PTI.Meanwhile, Goswami contended that he has the right to know the content of the petrol given. “Not only me but citizens at large should be informed about the composition of the fuel given to them,” he submitted.The plea sought directions to petrol pumps to prominently display the precise percentage of ethanol blended with petrol. It also sought that the ethanol content be specifically mentioned on receipts and invoices issued to consumers at fuel stations and an official vehicle-wise compatibility database covering different ethanol blends, based on factors such as manufacturer, model, engine type and year of manufacture.”Direct the respondents (Centre and others) to prepare and publish within a stipulated time an official, public, vehicle-wise compatibility database searchable by manufacturer, model, engine type and year of manufacture, indicating the suitability or otherwise of various ethanol blends for each vehicle,” Goswami added in his plea.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe plea also called for an independent expert committee, including representatives from the petroleum and road transport ministries, the Bureau of Indian Standards and independent automobile engineers, to assess the real-world compatibility of E20 with existing vehicles.The committee was also asked to examine the impact of E20 on fuel efficiency, engine life and maintenance costs, warranty and insurance, emissions, water consumption in ethanol production, and food-security concerns.The petitioner further sought a national consumer disclosure protocol for ethanol-blended petrol and a transparent transition framework for older or incompatible vehicles, including the possible availability of lower-ethanol petrol where feasible.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTrisha MahajanTrisha Mahajan is a journalist with The Times of India digital, with keen interest in covering business and corporate affairs. She also reports on key national and world developments and global news trends. A keen reader with a strong interest in storytelling that adds context, clarity, and depth to complex issues.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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The plea sought ethanol-content labelling at pumps and on bills, a vehicle-wise E20 compatibility database, an expert review of its impact, and a transition plan for incompatible vehicles. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea seeking mandatory disclosure of the exact ethanol content in petrol at fuel stations and on fuel purchase receipts.A bench of Justices MM Sundresh and PB Varale dismissed the plea filed by advocate Narendra Goswami, while granting him liberty to approach the concerned high court.The Attorney General for India, R Venkataramani, appearing for the Centre, argued that the petition was a proxy litigation, as the court had already dismissed a similar petition on the issue.”The petitioner wants government of India to be answerable to him,” the AG submitted, as quoted by PTI.Meanwhile, Goswami contended that he has the right to know the content of the petrol given. “Not only me but citizens at large should be informed about the composition of the fuel given to them,” he submitted.The plea sought directions to petrol pumps to prominently display the precise percentage of ethanol blended with petrol. It also sought that the ethanol content be specifically mentioned on receipts and invoices issued to consumers at fuel stations and an official vehicle-wise compatibility database covering different ethanol blends, based on factors such as manufacturer, model, engine type and year of manufacture.”Direct the respondents (Centre and others) to prepare and publish within a stipulated time an official, public, vehicle-wise compatibility database searchable by manufacturer, model, engine type and year of manufacture, indicating the suitability or otherwise of various ethanol blends for each vehicle,” Goswami added in his plea.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe plea also called for an independent expert committee, including representatives from the petroleum and road transport ministries, the Bureau of Indian Standards and independent automobile engineers, to assess the real-world compatibility of E20 with existing vehicles.The committee was also asked to examine the impact of E20 on fuel efficiency, engine life and maintenance costs, warranty and insurance, emissions, water consumption in ethanol production, and food-security concerns.The petitioner further sought a national consumer disclosure protocol for ethanol-blended petrol and a transparent transition framework for older or incompatible vehicles, including the possible availability of lower-ethanol petrol where feasible.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTrisha MahajanTrisha Mahajan is a journalist with The Times of India digital, with keen interest in covering business and corporate affairs. She also reports on key national and world developments and global news trends. A keen reader with a strong interest in storytelling that adds context, clarity, and depth to complex issues.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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The plea sought ethanol-content labelling at pumps and on bills, a vehicle-wise E20 compatibility database, an expert review of its impact, and a transition plan for incompatible vehicles. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea seeking mandatory disclosure of the exact ethanol content in petrol at fuel stations and on…

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Aug 31, 2026, 11:45 IST

Aug 31, 2026, 11:45 IST

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Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, gestures to the crowd after he lost to Mariano Navone, of Argentina, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) Novak Djokovic’s first-round defeat at the 2026 US Open may have ended his campaign earlier than expected, but…

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripts history, breaks all-time Duleep Trophy record in semi-final

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripts history, breaks all-time Duleep Trophy record in semi-final

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Screengrab) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has added another record to his rapidly growing list of achievements, becoming the youngest batter in Duleep Trophy history to score a half-century.The 15-year-old achieved the feat during East Zone’s Duleep Trophy 2026 semi-final against Central Zone in Bengaluru, reaching his fifty in just 42 balls with a six.Sooryavanshi eventually…

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‘Blood and gore are things I don’t like about films today’: Suniel Shetty slams Bollywood’s hypermasculine violence, says no point competing with kids half your age

‘Blood and gore are things I don’t like about films today’: Suniel Shetty slams Bollywood’s hypermasculine violence, says no point competing with kids half your age

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‘Blood and gore are things I don’t like about films today’: Suniel Shetty slams Bollywood’s hypermasculine violence Suniel Shetty, who turned 65 this month, has offered a candid look at how his mindset around work and identity has shifted over the decades. In a heartfelt LinkedIn note, the actor spoke about moving away from chasing…

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Sundar Pichai: Sundar Pichai is the Google CEO today: How a shared rotary phone, waiting in a long queue to fetch water during drought-stricken Madras, and working passionately with tough colleagues made him one of the most successful people in the world

Sundar Pichai: Sundar Pichai is the Google CEO today: How a shared rotary phone, waiting in a long queue to fetch water during drought-stricken Madras, and working passionately with tough colleagues made him one of the most successful people in the world

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Long before Sundar Pichai became the CEO of Google and Alphabet, he was a boy in Chennai waiting years for something as basic as a telephone. In a candid conversation on the Lex Fridman Podcast, Pichai looked back at his early life in India and how daily struggles, from water shortages to a single rotary…

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‘Wholewheat’ but only 19.5% atta: CCPA orders McVitie’s to change packaging

‘Wholewheat’ but only 19.5% atta: CCPA orders McVitie’s to change packaging

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AI generated image used for representative purpose NEW DELHI: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has directed Pladis India Pvt Ltd (formerly known as United Biscuits Pvt Ltd), which sells McVitie’s Whole Wheat Marie biscuits, to stop using the “Wholewheat” claim on the product, saying it could mislead consumers about the biscuits’ ingredients. The authority…

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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat in Toronto RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said India became a “Vishwaguru” (world teacher) through its selfless service to humanity rather than by becoming a “Mahashakti” (superpower), highlighting the country’s civilisational tradition of friendship, refuge and respect for diversity.Addressing the “Hindu Vishwa Bandhu – Embrace the World in Friendship” gathering in Toronto, Bhagwat said India’s global influence had historically come from sharing knowledge and extending help, rather than seeking territorial or political dominance.”One may call Bharat a superpower, but it was not one. It served the world and by its own character, it became ‘Vishwaguru’, not Mahashakti,” he said.Bhagwat cited India’s history of providing refuge to people fleeing persecution and conflict. Recalling the Second World War, he referred to the Maharaja of Jamnagar offering shelter and protection to Polish refugees until they could return safely.”There are so many instances; it is still continuing,” Bhagwat said.He also referred to India’s evacuation efforts during conflicts in the Middle East, saying Indian military aircraft had rescued citizens of several countries alongside Indians.”When, some years back in the Middle East war, people were trapped, the military planes of Bharat went there and rescued not only Bharatiya citizens; citizens of seven countries were rescued from there by Bharatiya,” he said.Bhagwat said India had historically provided peaceful refuge to Muslims, Christians, Jews and Parsis, arguing that those facing persecution could find asylum in the country.”Anywhere in the world, if someone was persecuted, he got asylum in Bharat only,” Bhagwat said.‘This is the tradition. This is the DNA of Bharat’The RSS chief contrasted India’s civilisational outreach with imperial expansion, saying Indian travellers spread knowledge and values without conquering countries.”Our ancestors travelled from Mexico to Siberia… They crossed the Himalayas on foot, went to Southeast Asia through small boats, but they conquered no country. They gave knowledge, astronomy, ayurveda, imparted civilisational values… Even today, when an ordinary Bharatiya goes to any country, the people there offer Namaskara,” he added.He said helping people in distress was embedded in India’s civilisational character and that the country had extended assistance even when help was not explicitly sought.”This is the tradition. This is the DNA of Bharat,” he said.Bhagwat also explained his understanding of the term Hindu, saying it should not be confined to a particular language, form of worship or lifestyle.”When I say Hindu, the word Hindu cannot be defined by any specific language, through any specific worship, or through any living style,” he said, adding that Hindus “respect all” and “accept all”.He called for embracing diversity while recognising an underlying unity among humanity.”We have to serve, accept, respect this diversity because it is an expression of unity. It beautifies it. It is the decoration. We celebrate it,” he said.Bhagwat said India’s ancient ethos viewed diversity as a natural feature of existence while considering unity to be the fundamental reality.”There have been many castes, many creeds, many languages. Everything is many. Nothing””Nature, expression of reality, is diverse. Diversity is natural. Unity is the reality. You have to tackle with natural, keeping in mind reality. That is the ancient ethos of Bharat,” he added.Invoking the philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, Bhagwat said an open-minded and knowledgeable person recognises the world as one family.”Those who are open-minded and knowledgeable embrace the concept of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam–the belief that the entire earth is one family,” he said.He said that despite differences in people’s physical appearance, humanity was fundamentally united, making service to others a responsibility.”Therefore, serving others is our duty. We have gained this wisdom, which brings us enduring happiness and satisfaction,” Bhagwat said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe address was delivered at the “Hindu Vishwa Bandhu – Embrace the World with Friendship” gathering, which brought together more than 2,000 members of Canada’s Hindu community from all 10 provinces.The event was organised by CHORD, Canadian Hindus for Outreach, Relations and Dialogue, with support from more than 175 organisations. It focused on friendship, dialogue, belonging and shared responsibility, drawing on the Hindu civilisational ideal of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”.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? IAS Officer’s Resignation After 13 Years Sparks Online DebateIndia, Uzbekistan Ink Long-Term Uranium Deal: How The Pact Boosts Delhi’s Nuclear Ambitions7 Weeks Pregnant When She Died: Punjabi Influencer Manjeet Kaur’s Death Case Turns Murkier’Do You Feel You Are A Lord?’: Bombay High Court Raps Tukaram Mundhe-Led FDA Over MCA Order‘If Any Hindu Thinks…’: Opposition, Muslim Boards Respond To RSS Chief Bhagwat’s New York RemarksBJP Reprimands Three Delhi MPs Over Visit To Sajjan Kumar’s Home After His Death123Photostories7 health signs that may mean you’re getting older: What to look for as the years add up?Is a 2 pm to 10 pm shift more productive than 9 to 5? 5 reasons the ‘extra morning time’ may not be as useful as it soundsStunning Moroccan royal tiaras that make European crowns look almost ordinaryBigg Boss Malayalam Agnipareeksha: Meet the 12 commoners battling for a spot in the house10 baby boy names starting with the letter AYour gut bacteria need food too: 10 everyday foods that can help nourish the gut microbiome and improve gut healthExclusive – Khatron Ke Khiladi 15: Karan Wahi on doing the stunt-based show for the third time, bond with Avinash-Rithvik and performing stunts handpicked based on their fearsOptical illusion personality test: What you see first reveals how you approach difficult situations in lifeKajal to kumkum: Traditional Indian beauty products that became cultural symbolsParkinson’s isn’t always obvious: The changes in your walk, handwriting, face and voice that may be warning signs123Hot PicksNepal floodUGC NET June 2026 resultGandak riverMumbai milk priceDelhi rapeWeather tomorrowDinesh KharaGATE 2027 registrationCoal India MT answer keyTop TrendingCanyon Flash FloodStuart BroadBabaz AzamNovak DjokovicBrittany MahomesTravis Kelce BusinessKai CenatCoco GauffsNaomi OsakaLebron James

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat in Toronto RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said India became a “Vishwaguru” (world teacher) through its selfless service to humanity rather than by becoming a “Mahashakti” (superpower), highlighting the country’s civilisational tradition of friendship, refuge and respect for diversity.Addressing the “Hindu Vishwa Bandhu – Embrace the World in Friendship” gathering in Toronto, Bhagwat said India’s global influence had historically come from sharing knowledge and extending help, rather than seeking territorial or political dominance.”One may call Bharat a superpower, but it was not one. It served the world and by its own character, it became ‘Vishwaguru’, not Mahashakti,” he said.Bhagwat cited India’s history of providing refuge to people fleeing persecution and conflict. Recalling the Second World War, he referred to the Maharaja of Jamnagar offering shelter and protection to Polish refugees until they could return safely.”There are so many instances; it is still continuing,” Bhagwat said.He also referred to India’s evacuation efforts during conflicts in the Middle East, saying Indian military aircraft had rescued citizens of several countries alongside Indians.”When, some years back in the Middle East war, people were trapped, the military planes of Bharat went there and rescued not only Bharatiya citizens; citizens of seven countries were rescued from there by Bharatiya,” he said.Bhagwat said India had historically provided peaceful refuge to Muslims, Christians, Jews and Parsis, arguing that those facing persecution could find asylum in the country.”Anywhere in the world, if someone was persecuted, he got asylum in Bharat only,” Bhagwat said.‘This is the tradition. This is the DNA of Bharat’The RSS chief contrasted India’s civilisational outreach with imperial expansion, saying Indian travellers spread knowledge and values without conquering countries.”Our ancestors travelled from Mexico to Siberia… They crossed the Himalayas on foot, went to Southeast Asia through small boats, but they conquered no country. They gave knowledge, astronomy, ayurveda, imparted civilisational values… Even today, when an ordinary Bharatiya goes to any country, the people there offer Namaskara,” he added.He said helping people in distress was embedded in India’s civilisational character and that the country had extended assistance even when help was not explicitly sought.”This is the tradition. This is the DNA of Bharat,” he said.Bhagwat also explained his understanding of the term Hindu, saying it should not be confined to a particular language, form of worship or lifestyle.”When I say Hindu, the word Hindu cannot be defined by any specific language, through any specific worship, or through any living style,” he said, adding that Hindus “respect all” and “accept all”.He called for embracing diversity while recognising an underlying unity among humanity.”We have to serve, accept, respect this diversity because it is an expression of unity. It beautifies it. It is the decoration. We celebrate it,” he said.Bhagwat said India’s ancient ethos viewed diversity as a natural feature of existence while considering unity to be the fundamental reality.”There have been many castes, many creeds, many languages. Everything is many. Nothing””Nature, expression of reality, is diverse. Diversity is natural. Unity is the reality. You have to tackle with natural, keeping in mind reality. That is the ancient ethos of Bharat,” he added.Invoking the philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, Bhagwat said an open-minded and knowledgeable person recognises the world as one family.”Those who are open-minded and knowledgeable embrace the concept of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam–the belief that the entire earth is one family,” he said.He said that despite differences in people’s physical appearance, humanity was fundamentally united, making service to others a responsibility.”Therefore, serving others is our duty. We have gained this wisdom, which brings us enduring happiness and satisfaction,” Bhagwat said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe address was delivered at the “Hindu Vishwa Bandhu – Embrace the World with Friendship” gathering, which brought together more than 2,000 members of Canada’s Hindu community from all 10 provinces.The event was organised by CHORD, Canadian Hindus for Outreach, Relations and Dialogue, with support from more than 175 organisations. It focused on friendship, dialogue, belonging and shared responsibility, drawing on the Hindu civilisational ideal of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”.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? IAS Officer’s Resignation After 13 Years Sparks Online DebateIndia, Uzbekistan Ink Long-Term Uranium Deal: How The Pact Boosts Delhi’s Nuclear Ambitions7 Weeks Pregnant When She Died: Punjabi Influencer Manjeet Kaur’s Death Case Turns Murkier’Do You Feel You Are A Lord?’: Bombay High Court Raps Tukaram Mundhe-Led FDA Over MCA Order‘If Any Hindu Thinks…’: Opposition, Muslim Boards Respond To RSS Chief Bhagwat’s New York RemarksBJP Reprimands Three Delhi MPs Over Visit To Sajjan Kumar’s Home After His Death123Photostories7 health signs that may mean you’re getting older: What to look for as the years add up?Is a 2 pm to 10 pm shift more productive than 9 to 5? 5 reasons the ‘extra morning time’ may not be as useful as it soundsStunning Moroccan royal tiaras that make European crowns look almost ordinaryBigg Boss Malayalam Agnipareeksha: Meet the 12 commoners battling for a spot in the house10 baby boy names starting with the letter AYour gut bacteria need food too: 10 everyday foods that can help nourish the gut microbiome and improve gut healthExclusive – Khatron Ke Khiladi 15: Karan Wahi on doing the stunt-based show for the third time, bond with Avinash-Rithvik and performing stunts handpicked based on their fearsOptical illusion personality test: What you see first reveals how you approach difficult situations in lifeKajal to kumkum: Traditional Indian beauty products that became cultural symbolsParkinson’s isn’t always obvious: The changes in your walk, handwriting, face and voice that may be warning signs123Hot PicksNepal floodUGC NET June 2026 resultGandak riverMumbai milk priceDelhi rapeWeather tomorrowDinesh KharaGATE 2027 registrationCoal India MT answer keyTop TrendingCanyon Flash FloodStuart BroadBabaz AzamNovak DjokovicBrittany MahomesTravis Kelce BusinessKai CenatCoco GauffsNaomi OsakaLebron James

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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat in Toronto RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said India became a “Vishwaguru” (world teacher) through its selfless service to humanity rather than by becoming a “Mahashakti” (superpower), highlighting the country’s civilisational tradition of friendship, refuge and respect for diversity.Addressing the “Hindu Vishwa Bandhu – Embrace the World in Friendship” gathering in Toronto,…

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When Shah Rukh Khan recalled his father’s emotional story behind avoiding the valley and how Yash Chopra finally made it happen: ‘I’ve been all over the world, but I never went to Kashmir’

When Shah Rukh Khan recalled his father’s emotional story behind avoiding the valley and how Yash Chopra finally made it happen: ‘I’ve been all over the world, but I never went to Kashmir’

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An old episode of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ featuring Shah Rukh Khan is once again making the rounds online, drawing attention to a deeply personal story the actor shared about his connection to Kashmir. Speaking with host Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh opened up about his family’s roots in the region and the emotional reason he avoided…

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Nepal Floods: Nepal floods: Little boy seen carrying his younger sister in search of parents; ‘Grave of the Fireflies’ comparison haunts viewers

Nepal Floods: Nepal floods: Little boy seen carrying his younger sister in search of parents; ‘Grave of the Fireflies’ comparison haunts viewers

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​Heartbreaking visuals from Nepal prompted netizens to draw parallels with Grave of the Fireflies. There are some images that stay with you long after you have scrolled past them. A video emerging from flood-hit Nepal shows one such moment: a little boy, carrying his younger sister in his arms, walking through the devastation as he…

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Too young to know better?

Too young to know better?

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Students protest at Sainik School in Sikar on August 23 (File photo) We might be underestimating just how significant it is when schoolchildren across the country start protesting about the lack of basic infrastructure. Their complaints precede politics, and focus on things central to their prospects in life. There is nothing abstract about these issues,…

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Alaska used rotenone to eliminate invasive pike from an entire lake; the pike vanished, and 6,836 Arctic char were later stocked to rebuild the native fishery

Alaska used rotenone to eliminate invasive pike from an entire lake; the pike vanished, and 6,836 Arctic char were later stocked to rebuild the native fishery

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In a remote corner of Southcentral Alaska, state biologists carried out a dramatic restoration: they treated an entire lake with rotenone, a plant-derived piscicide, to wipe out an invasive population of northern pike. After the treatment, post-surveys confirmed the pike were gone. The next step was rebuilding what had been lost. In June 2013, the…

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Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026: Last date today to apply for 2,000 posts; apply here

Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026: Last date today to apply for 2,000 posts; apply here

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Punjab PTI Teacher Recruitment 2026: Application deadline today, check eligibility and PET requirements Punjab PTI Recruitment 2026: The Education Recruitment Directorate (ERD), Punjab, will close the online application window for Physical Training Instructor (PTI) posts in the Primary Cadre today, August 31, 2026. The recruitment drive covers 2,000 vacancies under Advertisement Number E-888608/2026208471.The notification was…

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