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Naya Rivera’s son Josey to make acting debut; lands first film role six years after ‘Glee’ star’s tragic death by drowning

Naya Rivera’s son Josey to make acting debut; lands first film role six years after ‘Glee’ star’s tragic death by drowning

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Josey Dorsey, is following in his late mother, Naya Rivera’s footsteps and has landed his first acting job. Naya Rivera’s son lands acting role Josey, who turns 11 on September 17, has reportedly bagged a role in the upcoming film ‘The Burning Valley’, in which he will appears alongside his father, actor Ryan Dorsey. As…

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Navy commissions INS Nipun, boosts deep-sea diving & submarine rescue capability

Navy commissions INS Nipun, boosts deep-sea diving & submarine rescue capability

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Mumbai: INS Nipun, Indian Navy’s second indigenously built Nistar-class Diving Support Vessel (DSV), before its commissioning ceremony, at Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil)(PTI08_31_2026_000007B) The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Nipun at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai, marking the arrival of the second Diving Support Vessel in the indigenous Nistar-class, and completing a two-ship,…

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In the early 1990s, fewer than 1,000 threatened chum salmon returned to this Washington watershed; recent returns average 32,600 a year as a .7 million river restoration nears completion

In the early 1990s, fewer than 1,000 threatened chum salmon returned to this Washington watershed; recent returns average 32,600 a year as a $9.7 million river restoration nears completion

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chum salmon Representative image In the early 1990s, fewer than 1,000 threatened summer-run chum salmon made it back to the Big Quilcene River on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula each year. Decades of logging, road building and habitat degradation had left the river choked with sediment, its gravel spawning beds buried and its side channels disconnected. Today,…

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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 MediaVideosFIR 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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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 MediaVideosFIR 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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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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RVUNL Recruitment 2026: Last date today to apply for 2,005 posts; apply here

RVUNL Recruitment 2026: Last date today to apply for 2,005 posts; apply here

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RVUNL Recruitment 2026: Last date today to apply for 2,005 posts, check eligibility and application details RVUNL Recruitment 2026: Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (RVUNL), along with other state power companies, will close the online application process for its 2026 recruitment drive today, August 31, 2026. The recruitment covers 2,005 posts, including Junior Engineer-I,…

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‘Felt like winning a war’: Manasi Parekh reaches Mumbai after Nepal – Tibet floods, recalls four-hour wait in Nyalam and ‘bumpiest bus ride’ to Kathmandu

‘Felt like winning a war’: Manasi Parekh reaches Mumbai after Nepal – Tibet floods, recalls four-hour wait in Nyalam and ‘bumpiest bus ride’ to Kathmandu

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Manasi Parekh is finally back in Mumbai after enduring a difficult and uncertain journey through areas devastated by flooding near the Nepal-Tibet border. The actor had been travelling through Tibet as part of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra when landslides and severely disrupted road conditions turned her return trip into an ordeal. Manasi Parekh on getting…

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Quote of the day by Barbara McClintock: “If you know you are on the right track, if you have this inner knowledge, then…”

Quote of the day by Barbara McClintock: “If you know you are on the right track, if you have this inner knowledge, then…”

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There are moments when pursuing an idea can feel lonely, particularly when other people cannot see what you see. Barbara McClintock understood that feeling well. The American geneticist spent years investigating patterns in corn genetics that initially challenged the scientific thinking of her time. Her words are not simply about refusing to listen to criticism….

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‘Country Babur came from’: Owaisi takes dig at PM Modi’s Uzbek honour

‘Country Babur came from’: Owaisi takes dig at PM Modi’s Uzbek honour

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Owaisi pointed to Uzbekistan’s historical connection with Babur NEW DELHI: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi took a dig at the BJP after Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Uzbekistan’s highest state honour.PM Modi was presented with the Order of “Oliy Darajali Dustlik” by Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev during his two-day state visit to the Central Asian…

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Meet Hao Ting Lyu, Qing Ying Cao, Bai Xuan Ye, Yuanhao Zhang and Jia An Pan, Chinese students who built a low-cost underwater messaging system for divers

Meet Hao Ting Lyu, Qing Ying Cao, Bai Xuan Ye, Yuanhao Zhang and Jia An Pan, Chinese students who built a low-cost underwater messaging system for divers

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Image: Conrad Space Center For divers beneath the surface, communication can become surprisingly difficult. Radio signals that work reliably on land do not travel effectively through water, leaving divers dependent on hand signals, pre-arranged plans or specialised equipment when they need to communicate. Five Chinese students, Hao Ting Lyu, Qing Ying Cao, Bai Xuan Ye,…

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South Zone 88/5 in 34.1 Overs

South Zone 88/5 in 34.1 Overs

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Pacer Vidhwath Kaverappa picked a disciplined four-wicket haul to help South Zone bowl out North Zone for a modest 195 on the day one of their Duleep Trophy semi-final clash at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2 on Sunday. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, a strategy similar to their quarter-final victory…

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SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026: Last date to apply today for 9,124 posts; check direct link here

SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026: Last date to apply today for 9,124 posts; check direct link here

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SBI Clerk 2026 application deadline today: Check eligibility, fee and exam dates before applying SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026: The State Bank of India (SBI) will close the online application window for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales), commonly known as Clerk, recruitment today, August 31, 2026. The recruitment drive covers 9,124 vacancies, comprising 7,680 regular…

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What makes September-born kids so different? Personality, love language, career and health traits explained

What makes September-born kids so different? Personality, love language, career and health traits explained

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Every classroom has one child who notices that the chart is slightly crooked, the instructions do not match the question, or two friends have stopped talking to each other. Quite often, that observant child is born in September.September-born children usually carry an interesting mix. They can be practical without being cold, sensitive without showing everything,…

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Meet Varshini Gandreddy, Dhiti Koyya and Raaga Bukkaraju, Texas students turning toxic Martian soil into fertile ground for astronauts

Meet Varshini Gandreddy, Dhiti Koyya and Raaga Bukkaraju, Texas students turning toxic Martian soil into fertile ground for astronauts

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Representative Image of astronauts converting Martian regolith into a growing medium for crops inside a Mars habitat (AI-generated image) Three Texas students have designed a system they believe could help future astronauts grow food on Mars using material already sitting on the planet’s surface. Varshini Gandreddy, Dhiti Koyya and Raaga Bukkaraju developed the project, called…

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East Zone 101/0 in 15.4 Overs

East Zone 101/0 in 15.4 Overs

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Duleep Trophy Semi-final 1 Live Score: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi added another memorable chapter to his rapidly growing cricket story when the 15-year-old batting sensation briefly took over as captain of East Zone during their Duleep Trophy semi-final against Central Zone on Sunday. East Zone captain Ishan Kishan won the toss and elected to bowl first, a…

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‘Worst cricket board’: Ex-Pakistan captain’s furious attack on Mohsin Naqvi-led PCB

‘Worst cricket board’: Ex-Pakistan captain’s furious attack on Mohsin Naqvi-led PCB

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Pakistan captain Babar Azam and PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi (Agency Image) Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has launched a furious attack on the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and its chairman Mohsin Naqvi after the national side suffered another heavy defeat against England at Lord’s.Pakistan were beaten by 194 runs in the second Test, giving England…

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