August 31, 2026
Belgium Gold Discovery: Construction workers in Belgium dig up mysterious gold worth million while building sewer under former brewery: ‘Our first reaction was actually disbelief and surprise’

Belgium Gold Discovery: Construction workers in Belgium dig up mysterious gold worth $10 million while building sewer under former brewery: ‘Our first reaction was actually disbelief and surprise’

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Pic courtesy: Lokale Politie Dendermonde Construction workers in Belgium unearthed gold worth an estimated $10.4 million while excavating trenches for a sewage system at a former brewery site earlier this month.Workers contacted the authorities immediately after unearthing the treasure, the police in Sint-Gillis-Dendermonde, a Flemish community outside Brussels, said. The police confirmed that the workers…

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Libra, Weekly Horoscope, August 30 to September 05, 2026: Cautious energies linger for you this week; maintain focus and avoid distractions

Libra, Weekly Horoscope, August 30 to September 05, 2026: Cautious energies linger for you this week; maintain focus and avoid distractions

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The week opens on a slightly guarded note, Libra. Your body may not give you its full support at the start, and your spirit, too, may feel a little watchful, like a bird sitting quietly before sunrise. Keep your plans close to your chest. Not everyone asking questions deserves the full story. There may be…

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Scientists spent 100 years discovering new animals and found that hotspots are emerging in unexpected places; it is now reshaping the understanding of biodiversity

Scientists spent 100 years discovering new animals and found that hotspots are emerging in unexpected places; it is now reshaping the understanding of biodiversity

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Representative Image (AI-generated) For much of the past century, scientists have steadily expanded the catalogue of life on Earth, adding species that were previously unknown to science and refining the ranges of those already documented. But what happens when those discoveries are added back into the maps scientists use to understand global biodiversity? A new…

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FMGE 2026: Foreign medical graduates call off protest after NBEMS agrees to rationalise paper difficulty

FMGE 2026: Foreign medical graduates call off protest after NBEMS agrees to rationalise paper difficulty

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FMGE 2026: Foreign medical graduates end protest after NBEMS agrees to exam reforms and additional October test. (ANI Photo) The protest by foreign medical graduates (FMGs) over the June 2026 Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) has been called off after the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) agreed to a series of changes,…

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Shelley Fabares passes away at 82: ‘Coach’ and ‘The Donna Reed Show’ star’s family confirms pneumonia and liver transplant journey

Shelley Fabares passes away at 82: ‘Coach’ and ‘The Donna Reed Show’ star’s family confirms pneumonia and liver transplant journey

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Shelley Fabares cause of death; ‘The Donna Reed Show’ star passes away at 82. Shelley Fabares, best known for her roles in ‘The Donna Reed Show’ and ‘Coach’, passed away at the age of 82. Her family has now confirmed the cause of death, days after the actress passed away. According to her family, Shelley…

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7 ‘interferences’ that can silently kill a marriage, from over-involved families and demanding careers to phones, money and the past

7 ‘interferences’ that can silently kill a marriage, from over-involved families and demanding careers to phones, money and the past

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The family is both a couple’s pillar of support and potential interference when they become too involved with the relationship. Decisions on where to live, how to raise children, how to spend money, and even how to treat each other can begin to be dictated by the couple’s parents or in-laws. As reported in Everyday…

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Nagendra resigned to avoid embarrassment to Congress: DK Shivakumar

Nagendra resigned to avoid embarrassment to Congress: DK Shivakumar

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Shivakumar said Nagendra submitted his resignation after being hurt by the opposition’s “false allegations” and the disruption of Assembly proceedings (Photo: ANI). NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar said on Saturday that B Nagendra, who held the planning and statistics portfolio, has submitted his resignation from the state cabinet to avoid embarrassment to the…

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The accused was allegedly carrying 13 packets of contraband substance NEW DELHI: A passenger flying from Phuket to Bangalore on Friday allegedly tried to conceal narcotics in the overhead oxygen mask panel of Air India Express flight (IX 903). Sources say he was allegedly carrying 13 packets of contraband substance he had bought in Phuket.”He tried to hide them in an overhead panel of the aircraft lav. When he was not able to either do so or conceal the entire stuff with him, he threw some in the lav bin,” said sources. They add this passenger told the crew he had inadvertently damaged an overhead panel while changing clothes in the lav.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesWhen the aircraft landed in Bangalore around 7 pm Friday, there were customs officials at the aerobridge who are learnt to have arrested him.At this stage, it is not known whether customs had intel on this passenger allegedly carrying narcotics or the crew had informed the airport.An AI Express spokesperson said: “We are aware of an ongoing investigation involving smuggling of a prohibited substance by a passenger on a flight from Phuket. We maintain strict protocols and continue to support the authorities in all investigations.”Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosB Nagendra Quits Karnataka Cabinet Amid Valmiki Scam Allegations, Calls Charges Politically DrivenBlast Near Manipur BJP MLA’s House; CM Khemchand Singh Calls Attack ‘Barbaric’Fresh Threat To Kashmiri Pandits: Terror Group ULC Warns Over Reopening Exodus Cases | WatchUS Green Card Wait, USCIS Checks, UK Visas: How Immigration Rules Impact IndiansIndia Plans Javelin Missile Buy From US, Giving Infantry A Battle-Tested Tank-Killing Edge | Watch’Willing & Keen’: Penguin Random House Denies Dropping Sonia Gandhi’s Memoir Over Editorial ChangesGovt Taps EIL For Quality Checks On 5,000 Km Of Road Projects After Modi’s ‘4th-Party Audit’ Jibe469 Dead In Nepal Floods; 3 Bodies Found In Uttar Pradesh; Kathmandu Declines Foreign Rescue TeamsCongress Alleges ₹36,000 Crore ‘Sugar Scam’, Slams Modi Govt Over Festive Price RisePM Modi’s Central Asia Visit: SCO Summit, Uzbekistan Ties, Putin Meet In Focus123PhotostoriesTalking but not dating? 5 signs this connection may be stuck3 simple tips to turn frizzy hair into gorgeous curlsHeart attack in women: 7 things to know as new definition promises better careNo non-stick pan? 5 easy steps to make iron tawa non-stick at homeLymphatic walking: 7 things to know about the viral social media fitness trend, and what the science really says10 vintage baby girl names that still sound fresh today2026 bridal colour trends: The wedding shades every bride will be wearing this yearJungkook style evolution: From bold eyeliner to quiet luxury, how BTS’ star transformed his fashion5 jewellery styling mistakes to avoid with traditional festive outfitsLock Upp 2 fame Akanksha Chamola’s luxurious Mumbai home: Elegant interiors, cosy living room and beautiful mandir123Hot PicksNepal floodUGC NET June 2026 resultCNG Price HikeMumbai milk priceRRB NTPC UG CBT 2 examAnkit Baliyan murderSridhar VembuDelhi murderInflation dataTop TrendingSophie Cunningham CareerChandigarh MurderSamay RainaUdaipur HotelFlorida Car CrashUS Green Card HolderBengal HospitalTamil Nadu Son MurderElon MuskKanpur Aircraft Crash

The accused was allegedly carrying 13 packets of contraband substance NEW DELHI: A passenger flying from Phuket to Bangalore on Friday allegedly tried to conceal narcotics in the overhead oxygen mask panel of Air India Express flight (IX 903). Sources say he was allegedly carrying 13 packets of contraband substance he had bought in Phuket.”He tried to hide them in an overhead panel of the aircraft lav. When he was not able to either do so or conceal the entire stuff with him, he threw some in the lav bin,” said sources. They add this passenger told the crew he had inadvertently damaged an overhead panel while changing clothes in the lav.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesWhen the aircraft landed in Bangalore around 7 pm Friday, there were customs officials at the aerobridge who are learnt to have arrested him.At this stage, it is not known whether customs had intel on this passenger allegedly carrying narcotics or the crew had informed the airport.An AI Express spokesperson said: “We are aware of an ongoing investigation involving smuggling of a prohibited substance by a passenger on a flight from Phuket. We maintain strict protocols and continue to support the authorities in all investigations.”Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosB Nagendra Quits Karnataka Cabinet Amid Valmiki Scam Allegations, Calls Charges Politically DrivenBlast Near Manipur BJP MLA’s House; CM Khemchand Singh Calls Attack ‘Barbaric’Fresh Threat To Kashmiri Pandits: Terror Group ULC Warns Over Reopening Exodus Cases | WatchUS Green Card Wait, USCIS Checks, UK Visas: How Immigration Rules Impact IndiansIndia Plans Javelin Missile Buy From US, Giving Infantry A Battle-Tested Tank-Killing Edge | Watch’Willing & Keen’: Penguin Random House Denies Dropping Sonia Gandhi’s Memoir Over Editorial ChangesGovt Taps EIL For Quality Checks On 5,000 Km Of Road Projects After Modi’s ‘4th-Party Audit’ Jibe469 Dead In Nepal Floods; 3 Bodies Found In Uttar Pradesh; Kathmandu Declines Foreign Rescue TeamsCongress Alleges ₹36,000 Crore ‘Sugar Scam’, Slams Modi Govt Over Festive Price RisePM Modi’s Central Asia Visit: SCO Summit, Uzbekistan Ties, Putin Meet In Focus123PhotostoriesTalking but not dating? 5 signs this connection may be stuck3 simple tips to turn frizzy hair into gorgeous curlsHeart attack in women: 7 things to know as new definition promises better careNo non-stick pan? 5 easy steps to make iron tawa non-stick at homeLymphatic walking: 7 things to know about the viral social media fitness trend, and what the science really says10 vintage baby girl names that still sound fresh today2026 bridal colour trends: The wedding shades every bride will be wearing this yearJungkook style evolution: From bold eyeliner to quiet luxury, how BTS’ star transformed his fashion5 jewellery styling mistakes to avoid with traditional festive outfitsLock Upp 2 fame Akanksha Chamola’s luxurious Mumbai home: Elegant interiors, cosy living room and beautiful mandir123Hot PicksNepal floodUGC NET June 2026 resultCNG Price HikeMumbai milk priceRRB NTPC UG CBT 2 examAnkit Baliyan murderSridhar VembuDelhi murderInflation dataTop TrendingSophie Cunningham CareerChandigarh MurderSamay RainaUdaipur HotelFlorida Car CrashUS Green Card HolderBengal HospitalTamil Nadu Son MurderElon MuskKanpur Aircraft Crash

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The accused was allegedly carrying 13 packets of contraband substance NEW DELHI: A passenger flying from Phuket to Bangalore on Friday allegedly tried to conceal narcotics in the overhead oxygen mask panel of Air India Express flight (IX 903). Sources say he was allegedly carrying 13 packets of contraband substance he had bought in Phuket.“He…

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CSIR-NET June 2026 result to be released shortly, final answer key also awaited: Check steps to download

CSIR-NET June 2026 result to be released shortly, final answer key also awaited: Check steps to download

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CSIR-NET June 2026 result to be released shortly The National Testing Agency (NTA) is going to release the result and final answer key for the Joint Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (Joint CSIR-UGC NET) June 2026 shortly. Candidates will be able to check their results on the official website,…

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‘King100’ FIRST glimpse out: Nagarjuna unveils a powerful rags-to-riches saga on 67th birthday, says ‘When I have money, they call me the King’ – WATCH

‘King100’ FIRST glimpse out: Nagarjuna unveils a powerful rags-to-riches saga on 67th birthday, says ‘When I have money, they call me the King’ – WATCH

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Picture Credit: YouTube screengrab The long wait is over for Nagarjuna’s 100th film. On the actor’s 67th birthday, the makers officially unveiled both the title and the first glimpse of the project, previously known only by its tentative name, ‘King100’ which, as it turns out, is also its official title. Directed by Tamil filmmaker Ra…

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‘Second division cricket’: Michael Vaughan brutally mocks Pakistan batting at Lord’s

‘Second division cricket’: Michael Vaughan brutally mocks Pakistan batting at Lord’s

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Pakistan’s Azan Awais ducks a bouncer (AP Photo) Pakistan’s struggles in England have deepened after their batting collapsed for 110 in the first innings of the Lord’s Test, prompting a brutal assessment from former England captain Michael Vaughan.Pakistan arrived at Lord’s hoping for a response after being beaten by an innings and 53 runs in…

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In 2002, Alabama architecture students stacked 72,000 worn carpet tiles into the walls of a family home; Rural Studio has now built more than 200 projects

In 2002, Alabama architecture students stacked 72,000 worn carpet tiles into the walls of a family home; Rural Studio has now built more than 200 projects

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A house in Alabama contains walls adorned with 72,000 individual stacked tiles held in compression by a heavy wooden-ring beam. Belonging to the Harris family, the abode contains a bedroom above and a tornado shelter below. The minds behind the idea trace back to Rural Studio, an off-campus design-build program, rooted in Hale County and…

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Nepal President thanks India for support Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel on Saturday expressed his “deepest” gratitude to India for its assistance to the flood-hit Himalayan nation during the difficult time.President Paudel thanked his counterpart in New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu, and posted on X: “On behalf of the Government and the people of Nepal, I extend our deepest gratitude to Your Excellency Smt Droupadi Murmu for your kind concern and also for the generous support and solidarity extended by your government following the recent calamity in Nepal.”Nepal President also expressed condolences over the loss of Indian lives in the disaster, adding in his post on X: “We also offer our heartfelt condolences and profound sympathy to the Government and the people of India for the tragic loss of Indian lives in the disaster”Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe expression of gratitude comes after India actively monitored the situation in Nepal and extended immediate assistance and relief material to the country. India also launched assistance flights as part of its disaster response following the Himalayan tragedy.India has also sent an 11-member specialised medical and tunnel rescue team to Nepal to support relief and rescue operations.So far, Nepal has recorded 626 deaths, while more than 4,000 people remain missing following the flood disaster that struck days ago.The tragedy was reportedly triggered by a glacier collapse near the Nepal-China border.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAbhishek MishraAbhishek Mishra is a Digital Content Producer at The Times of India, working with the news desk. He writes with a keen eye on foreign policy, defence developments, and the shifting currents of geopolitics-and yes, Indian politics always finds a way onto his radar too.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosB Nagendra Quits Karnataka Cabinet Amid Valmiki Scam Allegations, Calls Charges Politically DrivenBlast Near Manipur BJP MLA’s House; CM Khemchand Singh Calls Attack ‘Barbaric’Fresh Threat To Kashmiri Pandits: Terror Group ULC Warns Over Reopening Exodus Cases | WatchUS Green Card Wait, USCIS Checks, UK Visas: How Immigration Rules Impact IndiansIndia Plans Javelin Missile Buy From US, Giving Infantry A Battle-Tested Tank-Killing Edge | Watch’Willing & Keen’: Penguin Random House Denies Dropping Sonia Gandhi’s Memoir Over Editorial ChangesGovt Taps EIL For Quality Checks On 5,000 Km Of Road Projects After Modi’s ‘4th-Party Audit’ Jibe469 Dead In Nepal Floods; 3 Bodies Found In Uttar Pradesh; Kathmandu Declines Foreign Rescue TeamsCongress Alleges ₹36,000 Crore ‘Sugar Scam’, Slams Modi Govt Over Festive Price RisePM Modi’s Central Asia Visit: SCO Summit, Uzbekistan Ties, Putin Meet In Focus123PhotostoriesTalking but not dating? 5 signs this connection may be stuck3 simple tips to turn frizzy hair into gorgeous curlsHeart attack in women: 7 things to know as new definition promises better careNo non-stick pan? 5 easy steps to make iron tawa non-stick at homeLymphatic walking: 7 things to know about the viral social media fitness trend, and what the science really says10 vintage baby girl names that still sound fresh today2026 bridal colour trends: The wedding shades every bride will be wearing this yearJungkook style evolution: From bold eyeliner to quiet luxury, how BTS’ star transformed his fashion5 jewellery styling mistakes to avoid with traditional festive outfitsLock Upp 2 fame Akanksha Chamola’s luxurious Mumbai home: Elegant interiors, cosy living room and beautiful mandir123Hot PicksNepal floodUGC NET June 2026 resultCNG Price HikeMumbai milk priceRRB NTPC UG CBT 2 examAnkit Baliyan murderSridhar VembuDelhi murderInflation dataTop TrendingSophie Cunningham CareerChandigarh MurderSamay RainaUdaipur HotelFlorida Car CrashUS Green Card HolderBengal HospitalTamil Nadu Son MurderElon MuskKanpur Aircraft Crash

Nepal President thanks India for support Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel on Saturday expressed his “deepest” gratitude to India for its assistance to the flood-hit Himalayan nation during the difficult time.President Paudel thanked his counterpart in New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu, and posted on X: “On behalf of the Government and the people of Nepal, I extend our deepest gratitude to Your Excellency Smt Droupadi Murmu for your kind concern and also for the generous support and solidarity extended by your government following the recent calamity in Nepal.”Nepal President also expressed condolences over the loss of Indian lives in the disaster, adding in his post on X: “We also offer our heartfelt condolences and profound sympathy to the Government and the people of India for the tragic loss of Indian lives in the disaster”Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe expression of gratitude comes after India actively monitored the situation in Nepal and extended immediate assistance and relief material to the country. India also launched assistance flights as part of its disaster response following the Himalayan tragedy.India has also sent an 11-member specialised medical and tunnel rescue team to Nepal to support relief and rescue operations.So far, Nepal has recorded 626 deaths, while more than 4,000 people remain missing following the flood disaster that struck days ago.The tragedy was reportedly triggered by a glacier collapse near the Nepal-China border.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAbhishek MishraAbhishek Mishra is a Digital Content Producer at The Times of India, working with the news desk. He writes with a keen eye on foreign policy, defence developments, and the shifting currents of geopolitics-and yes, Indian politics always finds a way onto his radar too.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosB Nagendra Quits Karnataka Cabinet Amid Valmiki Scam Allegations, Calls Charges Politically DrivenBlast Near Manipur BJP MLA’s House; CM Khemchand Singh Calls Attack ‘Barbaric’Fresh Threat To Kashmiri Pandits: Terror Group ULC Warns Over Reopening Exodus Cases | WatchUS Green Card Wait, USCIS Checks, UK Visas: How Immigration Rules Impact IndiansIndia Plans Javelin Missile Buy From US, Giving Infantry A Battle-Tested Tank-Killing Edge | Watch’Willing & Keen’: Penguin Random House Denies Dropping Sonia Gandhi’s Memoir Over Editorial ChangesGovt Taps EIL For Quality Checks On 5,000 Km Of Road Projects After Modi’s ‘4th-Party Audit’ Jibe469 Dead In Nepal Floods; 3 Bodies Found In Uttar Pradesh; Kathmandu Declines Foreign Rescue TeamsCongress Alleges ₹36,000 Crore ‘Sugar Scam’, Slams Modi Govt Over Festive Price RisePM Modi’s Central Asia Visit: SCO Summit, Uzbekistan Ties, Putin Meet In Focus123PhotostoriesTalking but not dating? 5 signs this connection may be stuck3 simple tips to turn frizzy hair into gorgeous curlsHeart attack in women: 7 things to know as new definition promises better careNo non-stick pan? 5 easy steps to make iron tawa non-stick at homeLymphatic walking: 7 things to know about the viral social media fitness trend, and what the science really says10 vintage baby girl names that still sound fresh today2026 bridal colour trends: The wedding shades every bride will be wearing this yearJungkook style evolution: From bold eyeliner to quiet luxury, how BTS’ star transformed his fashion5 jewellery styling mistakes to avoid with traditional festive outfitsLock Upp 2 fame Akanksha Chamola’s luxurious Mumbai home: Elegant interiors, cosy living room and beautiful mandir123Hot PicksNepal floodUGC NET June 2026 resultCNG Price HikeMumbai milk priceRRB NTPC UG CBT 2 examAnkit Baliyan murderSridhar VembuDelhi murderInflation dataTop TrendingSophie Cunningham CareerChandigarh MurderSamay RainaUdaipur HotelFlorida Car CrashUS Green Card HolderBengal HospitalTamil Nadu Son MurderElon MuskKanpur Aircraft Crash

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Nepal President thanks India for support Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel on Saturday expressed his “deepest” gratitude to India for its assistance to the flood-hit Himalayan nation during the difficult time.President Paudel thanked his counterpart in New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu, and posted on X: “On behalf of the Government and the people of Nepal,…

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‘Whatever I achieve, the reason is Vetri Maaran’: Soori thanks filmmaker at ‘Mandaadi’ Chennai audio launch event, reveals title meaning and gruelling two month sea shoot

‘Whatever I achieve, the reason is Vetri Maaran’: Soori thanks filmmaker at ‘Mandaadi’ Chennai audio launch event, reveals title meaning and gruelling two month sea shoot

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The audio launch of ‘Mandaadi’ in Chennai turned into a candid, emotional evening as actor Soori spoke at length about the film’s making, its title, and the real-life risks the team took to bring the story to screen. Directed by Mathirmaran, the film stars Soori, Mahima Nambiar and Sugas in key roles, with music composed…

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In 2022, she lost her hand to an 11,000-volt shock; a nine-year-old girl’s family gave her a new one; today, every Raksha Bandhan, Anamta Ahmed travels to Gujarat to tie rakhi to her donor’s brother

In 2022, she lost her hand to an 11,000-volt shock; a nine-year-old girl’s family gave her a new one; today, every Raksha Bandhan, Anamta Ahmed travels to Gujarat to tie rakhi to her donor’s brother

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Anamta came into contact with an 11,000-volt high-tension power line while playing. Every Raksha Bandhan, 17-year-old Anamta Ahmad makes the journey from Mumbai to Valsad for a brother she found in the most unexpected way. On Thursday, she travelled to Gujarat to tie a rakhi to 16-year-old Shivam Mistry, whose nine-year-old sister Riya donated the…

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When Manisha Koirala revealed if actresses can really be friends: ‘I don’t understand this high level of insecurities’

When Manisha Koirala revealed if actresses can really be friends: ‘I don’t understand this high level of insecurities’

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When Manisha Koirala revealed if actresses can really be friends: ‘I don’t understand this high level of insecurities’ Manisha Koirala once opened up about whether real friendship is possible between two actresses during her appearance on the popular chat show. The actress pointed out that unlike male actors, actresses often struggle to form genuine bonds…

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