September 1, 2026
‘It’s not Shiva vs Salman’: Shiva Rajkumar says ‘Original Monster’ is different from Salman Khan-Vamshi Paidipally film

‘It’s not Shiva vs Salman’: Shiva Rajkumar says ‘Original Monster’ is different from Salman Khan-Vamshi Paidipally film

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Picture Credit: Instagram Shiva Rajkumar has spoken about the comparisons between his upcoming film ‘Original Monster’ and Salman Khan’s next reportedly titled film ‘Monster’. Both films have created interest among movie fans, especially because they have the word ‘Monster’ in their titles. Recently the Kannada superstar made it clear that there is no competition between…

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Weekly Love Horoscope Predictions, August 30 to September 05, 2026: Your zodiac love forecast for this week

Weekly Love Horoscope Predictions, August 30 to September 05, 2026: Your zodiac love forecast for this week

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AriesYou may be less patient with ambiguity in love. If you’ve been wondering where a relationship is going, the urge to ask directly becomes stronger as the week progresses. Couples should watch the tendency to turn a disagreement into a contest over who is right. Singles could find themselves attracted to someone confident, outspoken or…

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AI-made music video that has become the symbol of Canadians’ anger toward US tariffs has porcupines pop tyres, grizzlies inspect trucks, a 10-meter-deep lake and more

AI-made music video that has become the symbol of Canadians’ anger toward US tariffs has porcupines pop tyres, grizzlies inspect trucks, a 10-meter-deep lake and more

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The latest front in the US-Canada trade war isn’t tariffs. It’s an army of Mountie bears playing bagpipes. A new AI-made music video, “Canadian Resistance Army — Trade War,” has become the latest online expression of Canadian defiance toward US tariffs —an unlikely patriotic anthem.Released this week by the YouTuber demonflyingfox, the video depicts a…

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In the 1940s, Nevada’s six-week divorce law turned a 1,627-acre ranch into a refuge for women seeking quick divorces; after 155 years in private hands, it is becoming the state’s 28th park

In the 1940s, Nevada’s six-week divorce law turned a 1,627-acre ranch into a refuge for women seeking quick divorces; after 155 years in private hands, it is becoming the state’s 28th park

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Image credit: Sierra Nevada Ally For decades, a sprawling stretch of land along Nevada’s Carson River had a rather unusual place in the state’s history. In the 1940s and 1950s, part of the property operated as a “divorce ranch”, offering a temporary refuge for people seeking to end their marriages under Nevada’s famously lenient divorce…

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Priyanka also shared a video of leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi’s press conference in which he made a similar demand, accusing those behind the ceremony of practising untouchability and calling for action against them under the SC/ST Act. NEW DELHI: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday stepped up the Congress’ attack on the BJP over the alleged “shuddhikaran” of a rally venue in Uttarakhand’s Haldwani, demanding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi ensure an FIR is registered under the SC/ST Act against those responsible for the ceremony carried out after party president Mallikarjun Kharge addressed a rally there.The Congress general secretary said the alleged purification ceremony, held at Ramlila Maidan after Kharge’s August 8 address, was a “grave violation” of the Constitution and the SC/ST Act. She questioned why no action had been taken nearly 20 days after the incident.”If the honourable Prime Minister Modi ji truly respects the Constitution of our country, then he should ensure that an FIR is filed against those who committed this crime in Uttarakhand and that action is taken under the SC/ST Act,” Priyanka Gandhi said in a post on X.She also shared a video of leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi’s press conference in which he made a similar demand, accusing those behind the ceremony of practising untouchability and calling for action against them under the SC/ST Act.”Congress President Shri Mallikarjun Kharge ji addressed a rally in Haldwani, after which people from BJP-RSS ‘purified’ his stage. This ‘purification’ is not only a symbol of an extremely reprehensible and shameful mindset but also a grave violation of our Constitution and the SC/ST Act, and a crime,” Priyanka said.Rahul Gandhi attacks BJP-RSS ‘mindset’Rahul Gandhi had on Saturday demanded that PM Modi order an FIR against those who carried out the alleged purification ceremony. He said the incident reflected what he described as an “BJP-RSS mindset” and alleged that it amounted to untouchability.”The incident reflects the mindset of the BJP-RSS people who continue to practice untouchability, and they do not want Dalits to progress and live with respect and be successful,” Gandhi said.”We are demanding justice for the Congress president… It is the duty of the central and state governments to ensure that Kharge gets justice,” he added.The former Congress chief also alleged that Uttarakhand BJP president Mahendra Bhatt had defended the purification ceremony while PM Modi had remained silent on the issue.”We demand that an FIR be lodged against those who have done this. PM Modi states that he belongs to every caste and is the prime minister of the country, but his party chief of Uttarakhand defends ‘shuddhikaran’,” Gandhi said.BJP chief’s remarks trigger Congress criticismThe Congress has separately accused Uttarakhand BJP chief Mahendra Bhatt of justifying the ceremony and questioned whether the ruling party would take action against him for allegedly defending untouchability.Bhatt had reportedly said the venue was polluted by slogans that were not appropriate for a religious place, while dismissing criticism of the purification ritual.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe alleged ceremony took place at Ramlila Maidan in Haldwani after Kharge addressed a gathering there on August 8. Uttarakhand Congress chief Ganesh Godiyal has alleged that the Shri Ram Sena carried out the purification and was associated with the BJP. The ruling party has vehemently denied the allegation.The controversy has also reached Parliament. Kharge had raised the issue in the Rajya Sabha earlier this month and demanded that cases be registered under the law against untouchability against those involved and that they be arrested.Leader of the house and Union minister JP Nadda had said the BJP did not subscribe to such activities and that the incident would be investigated.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘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 DeathKolkata Police Files Case Against Mamata Banerjee Over Rally, TMC Hits Back At BJP Govt | WatchRahul Gandhi Slams BJP-RSS Over Kharge ‘Shuddhikaran’, Demands Action Under SC/ST ActPakistani Drones Spotted Along LoC: Indian Army Intensifies Surveillance In J&K | WatchPM Modi’s 4-Day Central Asia Visit: Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan & SCO Summit | India’s Diplomatic PushB 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 Indians123PhotostoriesFrom gajra to jadai: Traditional Indian hair adornments that deserve a fashion revival5 things in your kitchen that may be dirtier than your toiletThat oil sitting beside your stove may be going bad faster than you think: What heat and light do to cooking oilHow to clean a burnt pan without scrubbing hard and longBigg Boss Tamil 10: From Joy Crizildaa to Gayathri Sri, rumoured female contestants of Vijay Sethupathi-hosted showDoes microwaving food make it unhealthy? 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Priyanka also shared a video of leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi’s press conference in which he made a similar demand, accusing those behind the ceremony of practising untouchability and calling for action against them under the SC/ST Act. NEW DELHI: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday stepped up the Congress’ attack on the BJP over the alleged “shuddhikaran” of a rally venue in Uttarakhand’s Haldwani, demanding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi ensure an FIR is registered under the SC/ST Act against those responsible for the ceremony carried out after party president Mallikarjun Kharge addressed a rally there.The Congress general secretary said the alleged purification ceremony, held at Ramlila Maidan after Kharge’s August 8 address, was a “grave violation” of the Constitution and the SC/ST Act. She questioned why no action had been taken nearly 20 days after the incident.”If the honourable Prime Minister Modi ji truly respects the Constitution of our country, then he should ensure that an FIR is filed against those who committed this crime in Uttarakhand and that action is taken under the SC/ST Act,” Priyanka Gandhi said in a post on X.She also shared a video of leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi’s press conference in which he made a similar demand, accusing those behind the ceremony of practising untouchability and calling for action against them under the SC/ST Act.”Congress President Shri Mallikarjun Kharge ji addressed a rally in Haldwani, after which people from BJP-RSS ‘purified’ his stage. This ‘purification’ is not only a symbol of an extremely reprehensible and shameful mindset but also a grave violation of our Constitution and the SC/ST Act, and a crime,” Priyanka said.Rahul Gandhi attacks BJP-RSS ‘mindset’Rahul Gandhi had on Saturday demanded that PM Modi order an FIR against those who carried out the alleged purification ceremony. He said the incident reflected what he described as an “BJP-RSS mindset” and alleged that it amounted to untouchability.”The incident reflects the mindset of the BJP-RSS people who continue to practice untouchability, and they do not want Dalits to progress and live with respect and be successful,” Gandhi said.”We are demanding justice for the Congress president… It is the duty of the central and state governments to ensure that Kharge gets justice,” he added.The former Congress chief also alleged that Uttarakhand BJP president Mahendra Bhatt had defended the purification ceremony while PM Modi had remained silent on the issue.”We demand that an FIR be lodged against those who have done this. PM Modi states that he belongs to every caste and is the prime minister of the country, but his party chief of Uttarakhand defends ‘shuddhikaran’,” Gandhi said.BJP chief’s remarks trigger Congress criticismThe Congress has separately accused Uttarakhand BJP chief Mahendra Bhatt of justifying the ceremony and questioned whether the ruling party would take action against him for allegedly defending untouchability.Bhatt had reportedly said the venue was polluted by slogans that were not appropriate for a religious place, while dismissing criticism of the purification ritual.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe alleged ceremony took place at Ramlila Maidan in Haldwani after Kharge addressed a gathering there on August 8. Uttarakhand Congress chief Ganesh Godiyal has alleged that the Shri Ram Sena carried out the purification and was associated with the BJP. The ruling party has vehemently denied the allegation.The controversy has also reached Parliament. Kharge had raised the issue in the Rajya Sabha earlier this month and demanded that cases be registered under the law against untouchability against those involved and that they be arrested.Leader of the house and Union minister JP Nadda had said the BJP did not subscribe to such activities and that the incident would be investigated.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘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 DeathKolkata Police Files Case Against Mamata Banerjee Over Rally, TMC Hits Back At BJP Govt | WatchRahul Gandhi Slams BJP-RSS Over Kharge ‘Shuddhikaran’, Demands Action Under SC/ST ActPakistani Drones Spotted Along LoC: Indian Army Intensifies Surveillance In J&K | WatchPM Modi’s 4-Day Central Asia Visit: Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan & SCO Summit | India’s Diplomatic PushB 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 Indians123PhotostoriesFrom gajra to jadai: Traditional Indian hair adornments that deserve a fashion revival5 things in your kitchen that may be dirtier than your toiletThat oil sitting beside your stove may be going bad faster than you think: What heat and light do to cooking oilHow to clean a burnt pan without scrubbing hard and longBigg Boss Tamil 10: From Joy Crizildaa to Gayathri Sri, rumoured female contestants of Vijay Sethupathi-hosted showDoes microwaving food make it unhealthy? 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Priyanka also shared a video of leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi’s press conference in which he made a similar demand, accusing those behind the ceremony of practising untouchability and calling for action against them under the SC/ST Act. NEW DELHI: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday stepped up the Congress’ attack on…

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Watch: Captain Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s brave DRS call gets East Zone crucial wicket

Watch: Captain Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s brave DRS call gets East Zone crucial wicket

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi may only be 15, but the teenage sensation showed remarkable composure and instinct when he took charge of East Zone during their Duleep Trophy semifinal against Central Zone in Bengaluru on Sunday.With East Zone chasing control over the opening day’s proceedings, Sooryavanshi made a crucial leadership call…

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Bihar to replace ‘Fail’ with ‘Eligible for Skill Development’ on Class 10, 12 marksheets

Bihar to replace ‘Fail’ with ‘Eligible for Skill Development’ on Class 10, 12 marksheets

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Bihar to replace ‘Fail’ with ‘Eligible for Skill Development’ on Class 10, 12 marksheets The Bihar government is set to remove the word “Fail” from the marksheets of students who do not clear the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations from the current academic session.Instead, their certificates will carry the phrase “Eligible for Skill…

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Weekly Health Horoscope Predictions, August 30 to September 05, 2026: Tips for wellness and balance based on each zodiac sign

Weekly Health Horoscope Predictions, August 30 to September 05, 2026: Tips for wellness and balance based on each zodiac sign

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AriesEnergy improves noticeably as the week progresses, and you may suddenly want to exercise harder, work longer or clear everything pending at once. Pace yourself. Headaches, muscular tightness or minor strain can become more noticeable when you rush. Regular meals and adequate hydration will make a bigger difference than another cup of coffee. Use the…

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A Chicago physicist proposed a way to create quantum images 20 years ago; after two decades waiting for experimental proof, superconductors have finally produced the effect he predicted

A Chicago physicist proposed a way to create quantum images 20 years ago; after two decades waiting for experimental proof, superconductors have finally produced the effect he predicted

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Representational image of quantum imaging showing electron waves around an atom. (AI photo) Dirk Morr, a physics professor at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), has developed a quantum imaging strategy that uses superconductors as tiny projectors. The research, published in Nature Physics, provides experimental support for an idea Morr first proposed two decades ago.Morr…

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An electrical equipment at a power plant is partially buried in slush brought in by the Trishuli river in flash floods, in Dhading District, Nepal, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Nepal has sought advance approvals to import electricity from India, effective Sept 2026, in view of generation deficits caused by flash floods, govt said.Power ministry officials said India will provide any additional electricity that Nepal may need and relevant authorities are processing these requests.India imports hydropower from Nepal during summer and exports electricity in the dry winter, when rivers freeze and generation is impacted. Both countries currently have a 1,000 MW electricity import-export capacity through the Dhalkebar-Muzaffarpur 400 kV cross-border transmission line and have recently agreed to increase it to over 1,400 MW.Following flash floods in the Trishuli/Lhende Khola river basin on Aug 26 that caused severe local infrastructure damage and disrupted specific generating stations, officials said Kathmandu has requested India to advance the export mechanism, which otherwise begins during peak winter.The impact of the damage on India’s national power grid, however, is minimal and fully manageable, an official said.“Major cross-border transmission corridors, such as the high-capacity 400 kV Dhalkebar-Muzaffarpur link (with a transfer capacity of 1,000 MW), remain operational,” said a power ministry official. According to assessments, domestic generation capacity in Nepal has seen a reduction of approximately 550 MW due to damaged facilities. Cross-border power flow to India is currently reduced by approximately 400 MW, from previous peak export levels of around 950-1,000 MW.“We do not foresee any requirement for exceptional emergency procurement or alternative arrangements to balance domestic demand. India’s vast national grid capacity and robust generation reserve margins are capable of absorbing a temporary shortfall of 400 MW seamlessly without disrupting grid stability or retail supply,” the official said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesSome of the key under-construction projects, including the 900 MW Arun-3 and 669 MW Lower Arun projects in the Arun River basin, which are being executed by central public sector companies, are located in an unaffected catchment and continue on schedule without disruption, said an official.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAtul MathurAtul Mathur is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India with over 27 years of experience in journalism. Based in Delhi, he has spent much of his career reporting on governance, public policy and politics, churning out researched, data-driven stories that impact daily lives. Atul is known for investigative depth and strong human-interest narratives as he strives to bring clarity and context to complex issues. He currently tracks the energy sector, writing on power, renewable energy, coal and mines.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBJP Reprimands Three Delhi MPs Over Visit To Sajjan Kumar’s Home After His DeathKolkata Police Files Case Against Mamata Banerjee Over Rally, TMC Hits Back At BJP Govt | WatchRahul Gandhi Slams BJP-RSS Over Kharge ‘Shuddhikaran’, Demands Action Under SC/ST ActPakistani Drones Spotted Along LoC: Indian Army Intensifies Surveillance In J&K | WatchPM Modi’s 4-Day Central Asia Visit: Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan & SCO Summit | India’s Diplomatic PushB 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 | Watch123PhotostoriesFrom gajra to jadai: Traditional Indian hair adornments that deserve a fashion revival5 things in your kitchen that may be dirtier than your toiletThat oil sitting beside your stove may be going bad faster than you think: What heat and light do to cooking oilHow to clean a burnt pan without scrubbing hard and longBigg Boss Tamil 10: From Joy Crizildaa to Gayathri Sri, rumoured female contestants of Vijay Sethupathi-hosted showDoes microwaving food make it unhealthy? What the science saysStar Singer: Meet the finalists ahead of the grand finale10 baby names that bring the beauty of the seasons to lifePainful periods, changing cycles and menopause: Which symptoms are normal, which need attention and can protein help?Blueberries vs Grapes: What happens to blood sugar when you eat the whole fruit instead of drinking it?123Hot PicksNepal floodUGC NET June 2026 resultCNG Price HikeMumbai milk priceRRB NTPC UG CBT 2 examAnkit Baliyan murderSridhar VembuDelhi murderInflation dataTop TrendingManjeet KaurKim KardashianMaya Higa FianceTravis KelceBrittany MahomesTravis Kelce BusinessKai CenatCoco GauffsNaomi OsakaLebron James

An electrical equipment at a power plant is partially buried in slush brought in by the Trishuli river in flash floods, in Dhading District, Nepal, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Nepal has sought advance approvals to import electricity from India, effective Sept 2026, in view of generation deficits caused by flash floods, govt said.Power ministry officials said India will provide any additional electricity that Nepal may need and relevant authorities are processing these requests.India imports hydropower from Nepal during summer and exports electricity in the dry winter, when rivers freeze and generation is impacted. Both countries currently have a 1,000 MW electricity import-export capacity through the Dhalkebar-Muzaffarpur 400 kV cross-border transmission line and have recently agreed to increase it to over 1,400 MW.Following flash floods in the Trishuli/Lhende Khola river basin on Aug 26 that caused severe local infrastructure damage and disrupted specific generating stations, officials said Kathmandu has requested India to advance the export mechanism, which otherwise begins during peak winter.The impact of the damage on India’s national power grid, however, is minimal and fully manageable, an official said.“Major cross-border transmission corridors, such as the high-capacity 400 kV Dhalkebar-Muzaffarpur link (with a transfer capacity of 1,000 MW), remain operational,” said a power ministry official. According to assessments, domestic generation capacity in Nepal has seen a reduction of approximately 550 MW due to damaged facilities. Cross-border power flow to India is currently reduced by approximately 400 MW, from previous peak export levels of around 950-1,000 MW.“We do not foresee any requirement for exceptional emergency procurement or alternative arrangements to balance domestic demand. India’s vast national grid capacity and robust generation reserve margins are capable of absorbing a temporary shortfall of 400 MW seamlessly without disrupting grid stability or retail supply,” the official said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesSome of the key under-construction projects, including the 900 MW Arun-3 and 669 MW Lower Arun projects in the Arun River basin, which are being executed by central public sector companies, are located in an unaffected catchment and continue on schedule without disruption, said an official.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAtul MathurAtul Mathur is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India with over 27 years of experience in journalism. Based in Delhi, he has spent much of his career reporting on governance, public policy and politics, churning out researched, data-driven stories that impact daily lives. Atul is known for investigative depth and strong human-interest narratives as he strives to bring clarity and context to complex issues. He currently tracks the energy sector, writing on power, renewable energy, coal and mines.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBJP Reprimands Three Delhi MPs Over Visit To Sajjan Kumar’s Home After His DeathKolkata Police Files Case Against Mamata Banerjee Over Rally, TMC Hits Back At BJP Govt | WatchRahul Gandhi Slams BJP-RSS Over Kharge ‘Shuddhikaran’, Demands Action Under SC/ST ActPakistani Drones Spotted Along LoC: Indian Army Intensifies Surveillance In J&K | WatchPM Modi’s 4-Day Central Asia Visit: Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan & SCO Summit | India’s Diplomatic PushB 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 | Watch123PhotostoriesFrom gajra to jadai: Traditional Indian hair adornments that deserve a fashion revival5 things in your kitchen that may be dirtier than your toiletThat oil sitting beside your stove may be going bad faster than you think: What heat and light do to cooking oilHow to clean a burnt pan without scrubbing hard and longBigg Boss Tamil 10: From Joy Crizildaa to Gayathri Sri, rumoured female contestants of Vijay Sethupathi-hosted showDoes microwaving food make it unhealthy? What the science saysStar Singer: Meet the finalists ahead of the grand finale10 baby names that bring the beauty of the seasons to lifePainful periods, changing cycles and menopause: Which symptoms are normal, which need attention and can protein help?Blueberries vs Grapes: What happens to blood sugar when you eat the whole fruit instead of drinking it?123Hot PicksNepal floodUGC NET June 2026 resultCNG Price HikeMumbai milk priceRRB NTPC UG CBT 2 examAnkit Baliyan murderSridhar VembuDelhi murderInflation dataTop TrendingManjeet KaurKim KardashianMaya Higa FianceTravis KelceBrittany MahomesTravis Kelce BusinessKai CenatCoco GauffsNaomi OsakaLebron James

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An electrical equipment at a power plant is partially buried in slush brought in by the Trishuli river in flash floods, in Dhading District, Nepal, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Nepal has sought advance approvals to import electricity from India, effective Sept 2026, in view of generation deficits caused by flash floods,…

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Tim McGraw falls from platform while performing in Cincinnati, laughs off incident and tells fans ‘there’s hole there’

Tim McGraw falls from platform while performing in Cincinnati, laughs off incident and tells fans ‘there’s hole there’

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Tim McGraw falls from platform while performing in Cincinnati, laughs off incident and tells fans ‘there’s hole there’ Tim McGraw turned an unexpected on-stage mishap into a lighthearted moment during his recent concert in Cincinnati, Ohio. The country music star was performing in front of a packed audience when he suddenly lost his footing and…

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What heat and light do to cooking oil

What heat and light do to cooking oil

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For most everyday cooking oils, the safest bet is a cool, dark and dry place, such as a kitchen cabinet or pantry. Keep the container tightly sealed and away from the stove, oven, dishwasher and direct sunlight. Buying smaller quantities can also make sense if you use oil slowly. A large bottle that takes many…

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Weekly Wealth Horoscope Predictions, August 30 to September 05, 2026: Your money luck for the week

Weekly Wealth Horoscope Predictions, August 30 to September 05, 2026: Your money luck for the week

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AriesMoney can move quickly this week, especially through travel, gadgets, subscriptions, or spontaneous plans. Income itself may remain steady, but convenience spending can quietly add up. If you are negotiating fees or compensation, don’t undersell yourself merely to close the conversation quickly. An older financial commitment may also need attention. Spend on what moves you…

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As death toll in heatwave-hit Europe crosses 30,000; scientists suggest companies to push this almost 20-year old portable gadget in their offices

As death toll in heatwave-hit Europe crosses 30,000; scientists suggest companies to push this almost 20-year old portable gadget in their offices

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As the death toll from Europe’s ongoing heatwave climbs past 30,000, scientists are urging companies to consider unconventional cooling solutions for their offices. Among them: wearable neck fans, a nearly 20-year-old gadget which has long struggled to gain mainstream acceptance due to its ‘dork factor’. According to a report by Popular Science, a recent study…

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The rivers that sustain the region for most of the year turn dangerous during the monsoon NEW DELHI: Boats replacing cars on flooded roads, families moving to relief camps and swollen rivers spilling into villages. North Bihar is bracing for familiar scenes once again as floodwaters from Nepal move downstream.Floods have long been a part of life in northern Bihar. But a growing population and rapid urbanisation have made their impact more severe over the years.The rivers that sustain the region for most of the year turn dangerous during the monsoon. And for people living here, there is little choice but to face the floods, rebuild and prepare for the cycle to repeat itself.Bihar minister Ramkripal Yadav said the state government is closely monitoring the flood threat in Bihar in view of the tragedy in Nepal.”Bihar is adjacent to Nepal, and the water that has come from Nepal in the past has affected many areas of Bihar, leading to loss of life and property, destruction of crops and homes. The Bihar government and the chief minister himself are monitoring this,” Yadav told ANI.He assured that the state government will extend every possible help to those affected.”The Bihar government will provide every possible help. The flood victims of Bihar have the first right on Bihar’s treasury, and it is secure for them. The government will work,” he added.What was the trigger this time?A glacial collapse at the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26 triggered a flash flood in Nepal that has claimed more than 600 lives.Analysis of satellite imagery indicated that a large mass of ice and rock may have fallen into the Lende Khola river, temporarily blocking its flow and creating a natural dam that later breached, sending floodwaters downstream.Due to the collapse, a large volume of ice and rock debris entered the Lende Khola, a tributary of the Bhote Koshi river in Nepal, generating a sudden surge that carried water, sediment and large boulders downstream.The scale of the devastation can be gauged from the fact that twelve hydropower plants were reportedly knocked offline, dozens of bridges were swept away and the only road connecting the valley to the rest of Nepal was destroyed.Nature could not care less about political borders. And a flood that originated in Nepal will not stop at the border. From Nepal, the floodwaters will eventually move into north Bihar, before flowing into West Bengal and eventually Bangladesh, where they will empty into the sea.Why does Bihar drown every year?Speaking to The Times of India, IIT-trained civil engineer and flood expert Dinesh Mishra said Bihar’s locational disadvantage is one of the reasons why it drowns every year in floods. He said the state is situated in such a way that water comes directly through the south-flowing rivers from Nepal.”The first reason is Bihar’s locational disadvantage. Bihar is situated in such a way that water comes directly from the mountains,” Mishra said.”All the rivers that enter Bihar from Nepal are south-flowing. So, the area north of the Ganga will inevitably remain waterlogged. And if it does not, there will be drought in the region,” he added.Rivers originating from the Himalayas, like Kosi, Gandak, Burhi Gandak and Bagmati, carry huge volumes of silt with them to Bihar. When the water level increases due to rain, these rivers overflow their banks.This makes Bihar India’s most flood-prone state, with 76 per cent of the population in north Bihar living under the threat of floods.Bihar’s disaster management authority classifies floods into four categories.Class I refers to flash floods, which occur due to rainfall in Nepal, have a short lead time of around eight hours between forecast and flood, and recede quickly.Class II refers to river floods, with a lead time of 24 hours and floodwaters that take a week or more to recede.Class III refers to drainage congestion at river confluences, where the lead time exceeds 24 hours and the water lasts the entire monsoon season, receding only after about three months.Class IV refers to permanently waterlogged areas.This year, according to Bihar water resources department, the Gandak river has crossed the danger mark in Gopalganj, while the barrage at Valmikinagar released around 99,800 cusecs of water at 8 pm on Saturday.”The water level of several rivers, including the Gandak, Kosi, Burhi Gandak and the Ganga, has been rising. Incessant rainfall in the catchment areas of Nepal has led to rivers touching or flowing above the danger level at several places,” a senior official of the water resources department said.People in West Champaran, East Champaran, Sitamarhi and Muzaffarpur, besides Gopalganj, Saran and Vaishali, have also been facing heightened fears over the past three days following an unprecedented inflow of water from Nepal.Other than flooding, another concern is soil erosion along the banks of swollen rivers.Embankments: Solution or part of the problem?For over a century, embankments along rivers have been a major preventive measure against floods. Successive governments built these walls along river banks to prevent rivers from deviating from their course and protect settlements.However, Dinesh Mishra said these embankments are the root cause of the havoc wreaked by floods rather than being the solution.”You build embankments basically to prevent river water from spilling out. But if floodwater that would naturally flow into the river is stopped, the water has nowhere to go,” Mishra said.”If it cannot return to the river, it will move into areas that were previously not affected by floods,” he added.Mishra said Kosi once had space to spread and deposit its sediments, but embankments have now confined the river. With the sediments having nowhere to go, the riverbed has been rising, making the Kosi increasingly prone to overflowing.”The river carries silt with it, and because of the embankments, the riverbed continues to rise,” he said.Interestingly, Flood Atlas of Bihar, prepared by Isro along with the central and state governments, also says that “there must be a realisation that minimising the risk and damage from floods may be a more rational way of flood management rather than formulating structural measures along the dynamic rivers such as the Kosi.”Everybody loves a good floodDuring the conversation, Mishra, however, rejected the notion that floods have always been a source of sorrow for Bihar. He said floods are also a time of celebration.He said farmers eagerly wait for floods because, as he put it, “a fresh layer of silt is deposited on the fields after floods, making the soil more fertile.”He added that in the remote villages of north Bihar, people sometimes wait for floods because relief funds and the attention of politicians are also drawn towards villages where little development work has been done.”People have been made this way. Earlier, they had clear SOPs to protect themselves during floods. But now, because they have become dependent on the government for relief, lives are lost,” he said.The traditions around floodsFor generations, floods in north Bihar were not simply seen as a force to be feared. They were woven into the rhythm of life, with people learning to live alongside the rivers rather than trying to keep them at bay.”Our ancestors knew this was a water-rich, flood-prone region. When they settled here, they must have done so with that understanding,” Mishra said.The relationship with the rivers was deeply personal. People revered them as mothers, and when the rains failed, women in villages would perform rituals to invoke the rivers and call for water.But when the floodwaters refused to recede, another ritual would follow. Women would gather with fruits, flowers, sandalwood, akshat and sindoor to persuade the river to leave.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe rivers were considered unmarried, Mishra said, and women would even “threaten” them with marriage if they refused to listen.These traditions show how closely floods have been tied to life in north Bihar for generations.People did not always see the rivers only as a threat. They depended on them for water, fertile soil and agriculture, even as they feared the destruction that came when the rivers overflowed.That relationship continues even today. Every monsoon, the same rivers bring both relief and anxiety. And once the water recedes, people clean their homes, return to their fields and begin rebuilding knowing that the floods may return the next year.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorRohitashwa RanjanRohitashwa Ranjan is a digital journalist with The Times of India, where he decodes Indian politics as a carefully staged production with scripts, subtext and everything behind. His stories track elections, party dynamics and the things that often are buried beneath the headlines. 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The rivers that sustain the region for most of the year turn dangerous during the monsoon NEW DELHI: Boats replacing cars on flooded roads, families moving to relief camps and swollen rivers spilling into villages. North Bihar is bracing for familiar scenes once again as floodwaters from Nepal move downstream.Floods have long been a part of life in northern Bihar. But a growing population and rapid urbanisation have made their impact more severe over the years.The rivers that sustain the region for most of the year turn dangerous during the monsoon. And for people living here, there is little choice but to face the floods, rebuild and prepare for the cycle to repeat itself.Bihar minister Ramkripal Yadav said the state government is closely monitoring the flood threat in Bihar in view of the tragedy in Nepal.”Bihar is adjacent to Nepal, and the water that has come from Nepal in the past has affected many areas of Bihar, leading to loss of life and property, destruction of crops and homes. The Bihar government and the chief minister himself are monitoring this,” Yadav told ANI.He assured that the state government will extend every possible help to those affected.”The Bihar government will provide every possible help. The flood victims of Bihar have the first right on Bihar’s treasury, and it is secure for them. The government will work,” he added.What was the trigger this time?A glacial collapse at the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26 triggered a flash flood in Nepal that has claimed more than 600 lives.Analysis of satellite imagery indicated that a large mass of ice and rock may have fallen into the Lende Khola river, temporarily blocking its flow and creating a natural dam that later breached, sending floodwaters downstream.Due to the collapse, a large volume of ice and rock debris entered the Lende Khola, a tributary of the Bhote Koshi river in Nepal, generating a sudden surge that carried water, sediment and large boulders downstream.The scale of the devastation can be gauged from the fact that twelve hydropower plants were reportedly knocked offline, dozens of bridges were swept away and the only road connecting the valley to the rest of Nepal was destroyed.Nature could not care less about political borders. And a flood that originated in Nepal will not stop at the border. From Nepal, the floodwaters will eventually move into north Bihar, before flowing into West Bengal and eventually Bangladesh, where they will empty into the sea.Why does Bihar drown every year?Speaking to The Times of India, IIT-trained civil engineer and flood expert Dinesh Mishra said Bihar’s locational disadvantage is one of the reasons why it drowns every year in floods. He said the state is situated in such a way that water comes directly through the south-flowing rivers from Nepal.”The first reason is Bihar’s locational disadvantage. Bihar is situated in such a way that water comes directly from the mountains,” Mishra said.”All the rivers that enter Bihar from Nepal are south-flowing. So, the area north of the Ganga will inevitably remain waterlogged. And if it does not, there will be drought in the region,” he added.Rivers originating from the Himalayas, like Kosi, Gandak, Burhi Gandak and Bagmati, carry huge volumes of silt with them to Bihar. When the water level increases due to rain, these rivers overflow their banks.This makes Bihar India’s most flood-prone state, with 76 per cent of the population in north Bihar living under the threat of floods.Bihar’s disaster management authority classifies floods into four categories.Class I refers to flash floods, which occur due to rainfall in Nepal, have a short lead time of around eight hours between forecast and flood, and recede quickly.Class II refers to river floods, with a lead time of 24 hours and floodwaters that take a week or more to recede.Class III refers to drainage congestion at river confluences, where the lead time exceeds 24 hours and the water lasts the entire monsoon season, receding only after about three months.Class IV refers to permanently waterlogged areas.This year, according to Bihar water resources department, the Gandak river has crossed the danger mark in Gopalganj, while the barrage at Valmikinagar released around 99,800 cusecs of water at 8 pm on Saturday.”The water level of several rivers, including the Gandak, Kosi, Burhi Gandak and the Ganga, has been rising. Incessant rainfall in the catchment areas of Nepal has led to rivers touching or flowing above the danger level at several places,” a senior official of the water resources department said.People in West Champaran, East Champaran, Sitamarhi and Muzaffarpur, besides Gopalganj, Saran and Vaishali, have also been facing heightened fears over the past three days following an unprecedented inflow of water from Nepal.Other than flooding, another concern is soil erosion along the banks of swollen rivers.Embankments: Solution or part of the problem?For over a century, embankments along rivers have been a major preventive measure against floods. Successive governments built these walls along river banks to prevent rivers from deviating from their course and protect settlements.However, Dinesh Mishra said these embankments are the root cause of the havoc wreaked by floods rather than being the solution.”You build embankments basically to prevent river water from spilling out. But if floodwater that would naturally flow into the river is stopped, the water has nowhere to go,” Mishra said.”If it cannot return to the river, it will move into areas that were previously not affected by floods,” he added.Mishra said Kosi once had space to spread and deposit its sediments, but embankments have now confined the river. With the sediments having nowhere to go, the riverbed has been rising, making the Kosi increasingly prone to overflowing.”The river carries silt with it, and because of the embankments, the riverbed continues to rise,” he said.Interestingly, Flood Atlas of Bihar, prepared by Isro along with the central and state governments, also says that “there must be a realisation that minimising the risk and damage from floods may be a more rational way of flood management rather than formulating structural measures along the dynamic rivers such as the Kosi.”Everybody loves a good floodDuring the conversation, Mishra, however, rejected the notion that floods have always been a source of sorrow for Bihar. He said floods are also a time of celebration.He said farmers eagerly wait for floods because, as he put it, “a fresh layer of silt is deposited on the fields after floods, making the soil more fertile.”He added that in the remote villages of north Bihar, people sometimes wait for floods because relief funds and the attention of politicians are also drawn towards villages where little development work has been done.”People have been made this way. Earlier, they had clear SOPs to protect themselves during floods. But now, because they have become dependent on the government for relief, lives are lost,” he said.The traditions around floodsFor generations, floods in north Bihar were not simply seen as a force to be feared. They were woven into the rhythm of life, with people learning to live alongside the rivers rather than trying to keep them at bay.”Our ancestors knew this was a water-rich, flood-prone region. When they settled here, they must have done so with that understanding,” Mishra said.The relationship with the rivers was deeply personal. People revered them as mothers, and when the rains failed, women in villages would perform rituals to invoke the rivers and call for water.But when the floodwaters refused to recede, another ritual would follow. Women would gather with fruits, flowers, sandalwood, akshat and sindoor to persuade the river to leave.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe rivers were considered unmarried, Mishra said, and women would even “threaten” them with marriage if they refused to listen.These traditions show how closely floods have been tied to life in north Bihar for generations.People did not always see the rivers only as a threat. They depended on them for water, fertile soil and agriculture, even as they feared the destruction that came when the rivers overflowed.That relationship continues even today. Every monsoon, the same rivers bring both relief and anxiety. And once the water recedes, people clean their homes, return to their fields and begin rebuilding knowing that the floods may return the next year.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorRohitashwa RanjanRohitashwa Ranjan is a digital journalist with The Times of India, where he decodes Indian politics as a carefully staged production with scripts, subtext and everything behind. His stories track elections, party dynamics and the things that often are buried beneath the headlines. 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The rivers that sustain the region for most of the year turn dangerous during the monsoon NEW DELHI: Boats replacing cars on flooded roads, families moving to relief camps and swollen rivers spilling into villages. North Bihar is bracing for familiar scenes once again as floodwaters from Nepal move downstream.Floods have long been a part…

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