June 27, 2026

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IB recruitment deadline tomorrow for ACIO-II tech posts requiring valid GATE scores and engineering qualifications; apply here

IB recruitment deadline tomorrow for ACIO-II tech posts requiring valid GATE scores and engineering qualifications; apply here

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IB recruitment 2025: The Intelligence Bureau (IB) will close the application window tomorrow for the recruitment of 258 Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II/Tech (ACIO-II/Tech) positions. The online application process is open on the official website of the Ministry of Home Affairs at www.mha.gov.in.The recruitment aims to fill 90 vacancies in Computer Science and IT and…

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Orry claims ‘Hollywood debut’ in Gurinder Chadha’s ‘Christmas Karma’; likens himself ‘next to Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra’; but is he listed in the film credits?

Orry claims ‘Hollywood debut’ in Gurinder Chadha’s ‘Christmas Karma’; likens himself ‘next to Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra’; but is he listed in the film credits?

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Rising social media sensation Orry is set to make waves in Tinseltown with his role in Gurinder Chadha’s festive flick ‘Christmas Karma’, featuring stars like Kunal Nayyar and Eva Longoria. In a playful video, he revealed his thrill at acting alongside Nayyar, lightheartedly likening his journey to those of legendary Indian actresses. Gurinder Chadha’s film…

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Gemini, Weekly Horoscope, November 16 to November 22, 2025: Week of vibrant growth

Gemini, Weekly Horoscope, November 16 to November 22, 2025: Week of vibrant growth

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For Gemini, the week promises dynamic growth, social activity, and bursts of creative energy. The early days bring pleasant surprises at home and opportunities for celebration. Whether it’s through family gatherings, redecorating your living space, or simply connecting with loved ones, you find joy in your surroundings and a renewed sense of belonging.Midweek, the focus…

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Updated: Nov 15, 2025, 17:40 IST

Updated: Nov 15, 2025, 17:40 IST

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Chennai Super Kings (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) In a blockbuster trade ahead of IPL 2026, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have acquired veteran Indian wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson from Rajasthan Royals (RR), while sending Men in Yellow legend Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran to RR. This move marks one of the biggest trade deals in IPL history. CSK…

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RR IPL 2026 retention list: Rajasthan Royals full list of retained and released players ahead of mega auction

RR IPL 2026 retention list: Rajasthan Royals full list of retained and released players ahead of mega auction

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Rajasthan Royals (Getty Images) Rajasthan Royals have finalised their retained and released players ahead of the IPL 2026 mega auction, with the high-profile trade of Ravindra Jadeja and Sanju Samson making headlines. In a blockbuster deal, Sanju Samson, who has been the backbone of Rajasthan Royals over the years, has been traded to five-time champions…

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Critical minerals push: Venezuela seeks deeper ties with India; Piyush Goyal calls for reviving joint mechanism

Critical minerals push: Venezuela seeks deeper ties with India; Piyush Goyal calls for reviving joint mechanism

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Venezuela has told India it is keen to expand cooperation in the critical minerals sector and attract greater Indian investment, signalling a shift in bilateral engagement beyond the traditional oil partnership, according to the commerce ministry.In a meeting between Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Venezuela’s Minister of Ecological Mining Development Hector Silva, the…

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Saif Ali Khan REACTS to media coverage around Dharmendra’s hospitalization; says, ‘There should be laws against such brutal violation of privacy’

Saif Ali Khan REACTS to media coverage around Dharmendra’s hospitalization; says, ‘There should be laws against such brutal violation of privacy’

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Veteran actor Dharmendra is recovering at home after a hospital stay. Amidst this, Saif Ali Khan has strongly criticized intrusive media coverage, drawing parallels to his own family’s experience. He advocates for stricter privacy laws to protect individuals and families during medical emergencies, emphasizing the need for a supportive framework. Veteran actor Dharmendra is currently…

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Bone Health: Doctor warns your bones start deteriorating at 30: Simple weekly exercise routine to protect them |

Bone Health: Doctor warns your bones start deteriorating at 30: Simple weekly exercise routine to protect them |

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An ER doctor warns that skipping exercise in your 30s and 40s can lead to severe consequences. A sedentary lifestyle can cause osteoporosis, making bones fragile. One patient’s femur snapped in half while simply standing up, highlighting the critical need for consistent physical activity to maintain bone and muscle strength for future resilience. Are you…

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Taurus, Weekly Horoscope, November 16 to November 22, 2025: Week of intellectual growth and social engagement

Taurus, Weekly Horoscope, November 16 to November 22, 2025: Week of intellectual growth and social engagement

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Taurus, this week brings a gentle but noticeable shift in your overall mood and environment. The beginning is characterized by intellectual engagement and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Your curiosity is piqued, and you’ll find yourself interested in both learning and socializing. Early in the week, harmonious family dynamics and pleasant social gatherings lift…

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Despite Lalu Prasad Yadav’s physical absence from the Bihar election campaign, his legacy profoundly shaped the results. The NDA successfully leveraged the ‘jungle raj’ narrative, resonating with voters seeking stability. While the RJD retained its core support, its broader appeal diminished, highlighting the enduring, albeit complex, influence of Lalu’s historical impact on Bihar’s political landscape. NEW DELHI: This election season in Bihar, Lalu Prasad Yadav did not appear at rallies, did not deliver a single speech, and did not record even a short video for supporters. His party, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), delivered one of its weakest performances in decades, winning only about two dozen seats. And yet the results, the campaign rhetoric, and even voter anxieties seemed to orbit around one man who never entered the arena.Lalu’s absence this year may have defined the election as much as his presence once did.The NDA’s sweeping victory, 202 seats between the BJP, JD(U) and allies, was built on a familiar message architecture that repeatedly invoked the spectre of jungle raj. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his victory speech on Friday, Bihar had rejected “jungle raj” and “katta sarkaar,” choosing development and stability instead.What ‘jungle raj’ means todayFor decades, the term carried clear caste-coded undertones. Today, its meaning has broadened. Uday Chandra, writer and field-based researcher of politics and society, notes that “jungle raj functions today less as a narrow upper-caste smear than as a broad anxiety about disorder that cuts across caste lines.” That evolution shaped how women, Extremely Backward Classes, Mahadalits and non-Yadav OBCs understood the stakes of their vote.These groups, Chandra says, “prioritise predictability, personal safety and routine welfare over expressive grievance politics.” Any party that appeared vulnerable to instability began the campaign with a trust deficit. RJD entered the fray knowing it had to battle not only the NDA, but also a historical memory that no longer targeted only upper castes but resonated across the electorate.The party’s messaging, as a result, was pushed into a defensive crouch. “It forces RJD to defend its reputation continuously rather than focusing solely on policy promises,” Chandra explains. “Much of its messaging becomes defensive, explaining, denying, contextualising, which is poor terrain when the median voter wants reassurance, not argument.”The electoral map reflected this tension. Though the RJD won only 25 seats, it recorded the highest vote share, 23%, proving its strongholds of Yadav-Muslim loyalty remain intact. But its reach in competitive seats shrank further. As Chandra puts it, “RJD’s core still turns out strongly but in marginal constituencies the fear-of-disorder payoff favours the side that can credibly promise stability.””Lalu remains the master symbol of Yadav pride and political memory,” Chandra says. Symbolism, however, is not the same as vote transfer.Internal fragmentation aggravated these shifts. Chandra notes that the Yadav vote “can be split when local notables run their own machines or when personal rivalries are visible.” In several constituencies, Tej Pratap Yadav’s parallel activity and the presence of strong independents splintered the Yadav vote. These splits did not hurt the RJD in strongholds — but proved lethal in front-line marginals.The father, the sons & the burdenTejashwi campaigned in his father’s name.Tej Pratap campaigned in his father’s shadow.Both carried pieces of the Lalu myth – neither carried it all.For many RJD supporters, Tejashwi is the softer, modern face meant to reassure voters uneasy about a return to chaos. For critics, he remains Lalu’s political heir and therefore the inheritor of jungle raj. He ends up fighting two battles simultaneously: his father’s past and his coalition’s present. And in 2025, he lost both.Why Lalu still dominates the political imaginationLalu’s relevance is not sustained by nostalgia alone. The infrastructure he built still shapes Bihar’s politics. Chandra points to three drivers of his enduring centrality: “historical anchoring, identity brokerage, and a relational patronage network.”His tenure in the 1990s reshaped Bihar’s caste politics in ways that even his opponents acknowledge. His presence still influences alliances, candidate selection and the strategies of regional players. And the organisational networks he built, cadres, kinship links, local intermediaries, continue to be activated during elections.This duality explains why Lalu remained the focal point despite the RJD’s weak performance. Opponents framed their campaign around his record; allies used his legacy as political glue. As Chandra observes, “Opponents weaponise his record to raise risk perceptions among swing voters; allies treat him as an indispensable ledger item in coalition arithmetic.”Also Read: ‘Jab tak samose mein aalu rahega’ – why you can never ignore Lalu YadavA paradox the verdict did not resolveThe NDA ran as much against Lalu as against Tejashwi. The Mahagathbandhan campaigned with Lalu’s symbolism while trying to present a forward-looking message. Voters judged both through the prism of his legacy.The verdict reveals the limits of symbolic politics. The NDA tapped into a broad desire for stability and continuity. Nitish Kumar’s credentials as Sushasan Babu, combined with Modi’s welfare-driven appeal, proved more persuasive than the RJD’s defensive messaging.The RJD struggled to convincingly present itself as a clean break from the 1990s. Tejashwi’s blended pitch, social justice plus governance, was often overshadowed by ambiguity. Was he an inheritor or a reformer? Voters were unsure.Lalu absent, yet unavoidableThe 2025 election may be one of the harshest electoral blows to the RJD, but it also reaffirms something deeper: Lalu Yadav continues to frame the boundaries of how politics is imagined, narrated and contested in Bihar. Every debate about governance, justice, development or security remains tethered to reactions to his legacy.His absence became a presence.This year, Lalu did not campaign, did not speak, did not even wave from a balcony. Yet no NDA rally avoided attacking his past; no MGB rally could afford to ignore his symbolism. He was not on the ballot but still shaped the ballot box.The verdict has sidelined his party, but it has not erased him. Lalu Prasad Yadav remains the axis around which Bihar’s political conversation still turns.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosAir Marshal AK Bharti Reveals Why India Ended Operation Sindoor After Achieving Its Core ObjectiveWTO DG Okonjo-Iweala Lauds India’s Trade Strategy, Calls For Multilateral LeadershipPakistan Rejects Taliban Narrative And Says Rising Terror From Afghan Soil Can No Longer Be IgnoredNDA Sweeps Bihar, Nitish Kumar Prepares for 10th CM Oath; A Look Back at ‘Sushasan Babu’s’ JourneyPiyush Goyal Says India Ready For WTO Leadership, Rejects Reform Agendas Pushed By Developed NationsJ&K Police Confirm 9 Killed in Nowgam Blast After Explosives Recovered From Faridabad Blows UpPM Modi Predicts Major Congress Split After NDA’s Bihar Win And Warns Allies Of Growing Instability‘Bengal Is Far-Fetched…’ Bengal Minister Shashi Panja Hits Back at PM Modi’s Jungle Raj Jibe‘Very Bleak Message To World’: South Africa Envoy Condemns Delhi Blast And Seeks Joint Action“All options open…” Piyush Goyal on ongoing India-Canada talks after two rounds of discussions123PhotostoriesHow to grow juicy beetroot in pots for a blooming balcony gardenAkshaye Khanna, Annu Kapoor to Swara Bhasker: How online frauds tricked these Bollywood celebrities out of lakhsHow to rewear your wedding lehenga this wedding seasonThe ideal bedtime routine order for school-age kidsMassive infrastructure push: Ahmedabad to get three lifeline flyovers by 2026Mumbai’s Big Shift: Inside BMC’s Plan for a 1,000-Dog Mulund Shelter7 animals with the most attractive and expressive eyes!Not Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone, or Rekha, THIS veteran actress rules as India’s richest star with Rs. 7,000 crore fortuneFood-themed cute nicknames for baby boys and girlsIndia’s First Private Railway Station in Bhopal Promises Luxury and Comfort Like Never Before123Hot PicksAlinagar Election ResultRaghopur Election ResultBihar Election Result 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingLaMelo BallGiannis AntetokounmpoJoel EmbiidAidan HutchinsonNHL Trade RumorLatin GrammyDak PrescottBrazilian Bodybuilder Found DeadPercy HarvinStephen Curry

Despite Lalu Prasad Yadav’s physical absence from the Bihar election campaign, his legacy profoundly shaped the results. The NDA successfully leveraged the ‘jungle raj’ narrative, resonating with voters seeking stability. While the RJD retained its core support, its broader appeal diminished, highlighting the enduring, albeit complex, influence of Lalu’s historical impact on Bihar’s political landscape. NEW DELHI: This election season in Bihar, Lalu Prasad Yadav did not appear at rallies, did not deliver a single speech, and did not record even a short video for supporters. His party, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), delivered one of its weakest performances in decades, winning only about two dozen seats. And yet the results, the campaign rhetoric, and even voter anxieties seemed to orbit around one man who never entered the arena.Lalu’s absence this year may have defined the election as much as his presence once did.The NDA’s sweeping victory, 202 seats between the BJP, JD(U) and allies, was built on a familiar message architecture that repeatedly invoked the spectre of jungle raj. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his victory speech on Friday, Bihar had rejected “jungle raj” and “katta sarkaar,” choosing development and stability instead.What ‘jungle raj’ means todayFor decades, the term carried clear caste-coded undertones. Today, its meaning has broadened. Uday Chandra, writer and field-based researcher of politics and society, notes that “jungle raj functions today less as a narrow upper-caste smear than as a broad anxiety about disorder that cuts across caste lines.” That evolution shaped how women, Extremely Backward Classes, Mahadalits and non-Yadav OBCs understood the stakes of their vote.These groups, Chandra says, “prioritise predictability, personal safety and routine welfare over expressive grievance politics.” Any party that appeared vulnerable to instability began the campaign with a trust deficit. RJD entered the fray knowing it had to battle not only the NDA, but also a historical memory that no longer targeted only upper castes but resonated across the electorate.The party’s messaging, as a result, was pushed into a defensive crouch. “It forces RJD to defend its reputation continuously rather than focusing solely on policy promises,” Chandra explains. “Much of its messaging becomes defensive, explaining, denying, contextualising, which is poor terrain when the median voter wants reassurance, not argument.”The electoral map reflected this tension. Though the RJD won only 25 seats, it recorded the highest vote share, 23%, proving its strongholds of Yadav-Muslim loyalty remain intact. But its reach in competitive seats shrank further. As Chandra puts it, “RJD’s core still turns out strongly but in marginal constituencies the fear-of-disorder payoff favours the side that can credibly promise stability.””Lalu remains the master symbol of Yadav pride and political memory,” Chandra says. Symbolism, however, is not the same as vote transfer.Internal fragmentation aggravated these shifts. Chandra notes that the Yadav vote “can be split when local notables run their own machines or when personal rivalries are visible.” In several constituencies, Tej Pratap Yadav’s parallel activity and the presence of strong independents splintered the Yadav vote. These splits did not hurt the RJD in strongholds — but proved lethal in front-line marginals.The father, the sons & the burdenTejashwi campaigned in his father’s name.Tej Pratap campaigned in his father’s shadow.Both carried pieces of the Lalu myth – neither carried it all.For many RJD supporters, Tejashwi is the softer, modern face meant to reassure voters uneasy about a return to chaos. For critics, he remains Lalu’s political heir and therefore the inheritor of jungle raj. He ends up fighting two battles simultaneously: his father’s past and his coalition’s present. And in 2025, he lost both.Why Lalu still dominates the political imaginationLalu’s relevance is not sustained by nostalgia alone. The infrastructure he built still shapes Bihar’s politics. Chandra points to three drivers of his enduring centrality: “historical anchoring, identity brokerage, and a relational patronage network.”His tenure in the 1990s reshaped Bihar’s caste politics in ways that even his opponents acknowledge. His presence still influences alliances, candidate selection and the strategies of regional players. And the organisational networks he built, cadres, kinship links, local intermediaries, continue to be activated during elections.This duality explains why Lalu remained the focal point despite the RJD’s weak performance. Opponents framed their campaign around his record; allies used his legacy as political glue. As Chandra observes, “Opponents weaponise his record to raise risk perceptions among swing voters; allies treat him as an indispensable ledger item in coalition arithmetic.”Also Read: ‘Jab tak samose mein aalu rahega’ – why you can never ignore Lalu YadavA paradox the verdict did not resolveThe NDA ran as much against Lalu as against Tejashwi. The Mahagathbandhan campaigned with Lalu’s symbolism while trying to present a forward-looking message. Voters judged both through the prism of his legacy.The verdict reveals the limits of symbolic politics. The NDA tapped into a broad desire for stability and continuity. Nitish Kumar’s credentials as Sushasan Babu, combined with Modi’s welfare-driven appeal, proved more persuasive than the RJD’s defensive messaging.The RJD struggled to convincingly present itself as a clean break from the 1990s. Tejashwi’s blended pitch, social justice plus governance, was often overshadowed by ambiguity. Was he an inheritor or a reformer? Voters were unsure.Lalu absent, yet unavoidableThe 2025 election may be one of the harshest electoral blows to the RJD, but it also reaffirms something deeper: Lalu Yadav continues to frame the boundaries of how politics is imagined, narrated and contested in Bihar. Every debate about governance, justice, development or security remains tethered to reactions to his legacy.His absence became a presence.This year, Lalu did not campaign, did not speak, did not even wave from a balcony. Yet no NDA rally avoided attacking his past; no MGB rally could afford to ignore his symbolism. He was not on the ballot but still shaped the ballot box.The verdict has sidelined his party, but it has not erased him. Lalu Prasad Yadav remains the axis around which Bihar’s political conversation still turns.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosAir Marshal AK Bharti Reveals Why India Ended Operation Sindoor After Achieving Its Core ObjectiveWTO DG Okonjo-Iweala Lauds India’s Trade Strategy, Calls For Multilateral LeadershipPakistan Rejects Taliban Narrative And Says Rising Terror From Afghan Soil Can No Longer Be IgnoredNDA Sweeps Bihar, Nitish Kumar Prepares for 10th CM Oath; A Look Back at ‘Sushasan Babu’s’ JourneyPiyush Goyal Says India Ready For WTO Leadership, Rejects Reform Agendas Pushed By Developed NationsJ&K Police Confirm 9 Killed in Nowgam Blast After Explosives Recovered From Faridabad Blows UpPM Modi Predicts Major Congress Split After NDA’s Bihar Win And Warns Allies Of Growing Instability‘Bengal Is Far-Fetched…’ Bengal Minister Shashi Panja Hits Back at PM Modi’s Jungle Raj Jibe‘Very Bleak Message To World’: South Africa Envoy Condemns Delhi Blast And Seeks Joint Action“All options open…” Piyush Goyal on ongoing India-Canada talks after two rounds of discussions123PhotostoriesHow to grow juicy beetroot in pots for a blooming balcony gardenAkshaye Khanna, Annu Kapoor to Swara Bhasker: How online frauds tricked these Bollywood celebrities out of lakhsHow to rewear your wedding lehenga this wedding seasonThe ideal bedtime routine order for school-age kidsMassive infrastructure push: Ahmedabad to get three lifeline flyovers by 2026Mumbai’s Big Shift: Inside BMC’s Plan for a 1,000-Dog Mulund Shelter7 animals with the most attractive and expressive eyes!Not Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone, or Rekha, THIS veteran actress rules as India’s richest star with Rs. 7,000 crore fortuneFood-themed cute nicknames for baby boys and girlsIndia’s First Private Railway Station in Bhopal Promises Luxury and Comfort Like Never Before123Hot PicksAlinagar Election ResultRaghopur Election ResultBihar Election Result 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingLaMelo BallGiannis AntetokounmpoJoel EmbiidAidan HutchinsonNHL Trade RumorLatin GrammyDak PrescottBrazilian Bodybuilder Found DeadPercy HarvinStephen Curry

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NEW DELHI: This election season in Bihar, Lalu Prasad Yadav did not appear at rallies, did not deliver a single speech, and did not record even a short video for supporters. His party, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), delivered one of its weakest performances in decades, winning only about two dozen seats. And yet the results,…

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IPU announces stray counselling for medical and nursing admissions and extends qualifying results deadline to 30 November

IPU announces stray counselling for medical and nursing admissions and extends qualifying results deadline to 30 November

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IPU opens stray counselling for medical and nursing courses as it extends qualifying results deadline to 30 November IPU stray counselling 2025: Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (IPU) has announced the stray round counselling for medical and nursing admissions. The move provides a final opportunity for students to secure seats in the university’s MBBS (Code…

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‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’s Munni, Harshaali Malhotra to make big screen debut with Nandamuri Balakrishna ‘s ‘Akhanda 2’ – Reports

‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’s Munni, Harshaali Malhotra to make big screen debut with Nandamuri Balakrishna ‘s ‘Akhanda 2’ – Reports

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Harshaali Malhotra, who captured hearts worldwide as Munni in Salman Khan’s 2015 blockbuster ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’, is set to make her highly anticipated return to the big screen nearly ten years later. The young actress is preparing for a major debut in South cinema, reportedly joining the cast of ‘Akhanda 2’, the sequel to the massive…

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Risks of high-dose vitamins: How Vitamin A, D, E, Niacin and others can harm your heart and liver |

Risks of high-dose vitamins: How Vitamin A, D, E, Niacin and others can harm your heart and liver |

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Vitamins and dietary supplements are often viewed as harmless additions to daily health routines, but recent scientific evidence shows that certain high-dose supplements may cause more harm than good. While vitamins are essential for normal body function, excessive or unnecessary supplementation can place significant stress on the heart, liver and metabolic system. Fat-soluble vitamins, in…

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Meta is changing how it evaluates employee performance starting 2026, as it makes the BIG AI shift

Meta is changing how it evaluates employee performance starting 2026, as it makes the BIG AI shift

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Facebook-parent Meta is reportedly overhauling the process by which the company evaluates employee performance, making ‘AI-driven impact’ a core expectation beginning in 2026. This move of the company reflects its deepening commitment to artificial intelligence as a central driver of productivity and innovation across its workforce. As reported by Business Insider, in an internal memo,…

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Deepika Padukone opens up about rejecting films during her two year modelling career and before ‘Om Shanti Om’: ‘It feels like a blur’

Deepika Padukone opens up about rejecting films during her two year modelling career and before ‘Om Shanti Om’: ‘It feels like a blur’

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Before Deepika Padukone became a breakout star with her debut in the film ‘Om Shanti Om’, the actress had already created a strong impact as a model and had worked in South cinema. Despite several film offers, she did not rush into Bollywood. Instead, she waited until she felt confident about taking that step. This…

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How to breathe, glow and recover in this season of smog

How to breathe, glow and recover in this season of smog

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In cities like Delhi, where pollution has become a part of daily life rather than a passing season, self-care requires a more informed approach. Dermatologists and wellness professionals now emphasise strategies that go beyond surface-level care, focusing instead on strengthening the body’s natural repair systems and maintaining long-term skin health. As air quality continues to…

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