September 1, 2026
3 Natural ingredients to clean dirty shoes at home: Easy ways to remove stains, dirt and bad odour without harsh chemicals

3 Natural ingredients to clean dirty shoes at home: Easy ways to remove stains, dirt and bad odour without harsh chemicals

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Scuffed white soles, grimy canvas sneakers, and shoes that carry a faint whiff no matter how many times they’ve been aired out- these are the kinds of problems that usually send people straight to a speciality shoe cleaner or a harsh commercial spray. As it turns out, three things already sitting in most kitchens and…

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Janmashtami 2026: 5 Things You Should Bring Home to Attract Krishna’s Blessings

Janmashtami 2026: 5 Things You Should Bring Home to Attract Krishna’s Blessings

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In 2026, Krishna Janmashtami will be a heartfelt celebration of Lord Krishna’s birth, filled with fervent devotion and meticulous preparations. Families will adorn their homes, preparing bhog while incorporating symbols that signify positivity and tranquility. The peacock feather expresses beauty devoid of arrogance, Krishnas flute embodies love and detachment from ego, while the Tulsi plant…

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Delhi’s MPD-2047 launched by DDA: From property rules to development norms, 10 key FAQs answered |

Delhi’s MPD-2047 launched by DDA: From property rules to development norms, 10 key FAQs answered |

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The plan unveiled in Delhi earlier this month in presence of union housing minister Manohar Lal Khattar, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta and LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has launched a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the Master Plan for Delhi 2047 (MPD-2047), providing citizens, property owners, developers and other…

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A Colombian man struggling to build his own home helped create Lego-like bricks from recycled plastic; by 2015 the system was sheltering 42 displaced families and could build a 40-sq-m home in 5 days

A Colombian man struggling to build his own home helped create Lego-like bricks from recycled plastic; by 2015 the system was sheltering 42 displaced families and could build a 40-sq-m home in 5 days

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Houses with recycled plastic bricks in Colombia A Colombian architect has developed a construction system that turns discarded plastic and rubber into blocks for temporary and permanent homes. The blocks can be assembled and dismantled like lego without glue, cement or water, offering a cheaper alternative to traditional construction in rural areas.Fernando Llanos, who had…

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Inadequate packaging can increase the risk of contamination NEW DELHI: Nearly one in five food samples tested across India was found to be non-conforming in 2025-26, even as only 4.8% of food safety violations ended in convictions, highlighting gaps in enforcement and staffing across states, according to data analysed by Richa Gandhi.The share of non-conforming food samples has remained around 20% over the past five years, despite a steady rise in the number of samples tested. In 2025-26, authorities analysed 2,23,808 samples, of which 40,023 were found to be non-conforming.The proportion of non-conforming samples stood at 17.9% in 2025-26, down from 20.2% in 2024-25 and 19.8% in 2023-24. It had peaked at 25.1% in 2022-23.Food safety checks expose widespread violationsAt the same time, the conviction rate has gradually increased, rising from 2% in 2021-22 to 4.8% in 2025-26. However, monetary penalties remain the more common form of action against violators.UP finds highest share of violationsUttar Pradesh recorded the highest proportion of non-conforming samples among the states listed, with 52% of the nearly 40,000 samples tested in 2025-26 found to be non-conforming.The state analysed 39,519 samples and found 20,021 to be non-conforming.Haryana followed with 31%, while Jharkhand recorded 28%, Rajasthan 27%, Puducherry 22% and Himachal Pradesh 20%.Enforcement gaps raise concerns over food safetyTamil Nadu analysed the highest number of samples among the larger states, with nearly 45,000 tests, and also recorded the highest conviction rate among those states.Chandigarh recorded the highest conviction rate overall at 32.1%, followed by Tamil Nadu at 21.5%, Kerala at 17.7%, Haryana at 16% and Delhi at 14.7%.The data points to a sharp gap between the scale of food safety violations detected through testing and the number of cases that ultimately result in convictions.Testing reveals gaps in India’s food safety systemStaff shortage adds to enforcement challengeShortages in food safety personnel are another major constraint on monitoring and enforcement.Bihar has the largest gap among the states listed, with 91 of its 105 sanctioned food safety posts vacant. Jharkhand has 74 vacancies against 77 sanctioned posts, while Chhattisgarh has 70 vacancies against 125 posts.Shortages in food safety staff hamper monitoring and enforcement.Andhra Pradesh has 68 vacancies out of 145 sanctioned posts, followed by Uttarakhand with 65 vacancies out of 57 sanctioned posts, according to the data.Haryana has 57 vacancies against 367 sanctioned posts, while Odisha has 57 vacancies against 147. Tripura has 52 vacancies against 23 sanctioned posts, Manipur 50 against 34 and Sikkim 50 against four.The staffing gaps limit the ability of state authorities to regularly inspect establishments, collect samples and pursue violations through the enforcement process.Milk, dairy among frequently flagged foodsMilk and dairy products, ghee, spices, edible oils and sweets remain among the food categories frequently flagged in regulatory actions and recent cases.In one major case, ghee supplied for the preparation of Tirupati laddus came under scrutiny after samples failed quality tests amid allegations of adulteration with vegetable oils and animal fats.Milk and milk products such as paneer and khoya have also faced increased scrutiny. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India ordered a nationwide crackdown between September and October following cases involving alleged detergent and urea adulteration in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra.Milk and dairy products among food samples that continue to fail safety standards. In Punjab, 47% of milk, cheese and dairy samples reportedly failed tests over a three-year period. Cheese was identified as particularly vulnerable to adulteration involving starch and chemical additives, with 255 of 531 samples failing tests in 2024-25 alone.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesSpices such as turmeric and chilli powder have also been the subject of seizures over adulteration involving synthetic colours, wood dust and other unsafe fillers.Edible oils are another concern, with cheaper palm oil being used to adulterate more expensive oils such as groundnut and mustard oil.Sweets and khoya are also regularly identified as high-risk categories in FSSAI advisories during festive periods, when demand rises sharply.The figures underline the challenge facing India’s food safety system: while testing has expanded and the detection of violations remains significant, limited staffing and the relatively low rate of convictions continue to constrain enforcement.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAyush PandeyAyush Pandey is a journalist at The Times of India, covering breaking news, politics, defence, and major legal and policy developments across India and the world. His reporting focuses on elections, national security, and institutional affairs, tracking the decisions and conflicts that shape public life. He specialises in sharp explainers and in-depth feature stories that go beyond headlines to decode political shifts, defence strategy, geopolitical flashpoints, and changing public sentiment. His work combines speed, clarity, and depth for a fast-moving digital audience.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social 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 | Watch123PhotostoriesThat 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?Why do some eggs have double yolks? The science behind it explainedUse an old toothbrush to clean your taps: 7 places this tiny tool can reach123Hot 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

Inadequate packaging can increase the risk of contamination NEW DELHI: Nearly one in five food samples tested across India was found to be non-conforming in 2025-26, even as only 4.8% of food safety violations ended in convictions, highlighting gaps in enforcement and staffing across states, according to data analysed by Richa Gandhi.The share of non-conforming food samples has remained around 20% over the past five years, despite a steady rise in the number of samples tested. In 2025-26, authorities analysed 2,23,808 samples, of which 40,023 were found to be non-conforming.The proportion of non-conforming samples stood at 17.9% in 2025-26, down from 20.2% in 2024-25 and 19.8% in 2023-24. It had peaked at 25.1% in 2022-23.Food safety checks expose widespread violationsAt the same time, the conviction rate has gradually increased, rising from 2% in 2021-22 to 4.8% in 2025-26. However, monetary penalties remain the more common form of action against violators.UP finds highest share of violationsUttar Pradesh recorded the highest proportion of non-conforming samples among the states listed, with 52% of the nearly 40,000 samples tested in 2025-26 found to be non-conforming.The state analysed 39,519 samples and found 20,021 to be non-conforming.Haryana followed with 31%, while Jharkhand recorded 28%, Rajasthan 27%, Puducherry 22% and Himachal Pradesh 20%.Enforcement gaps raise concerns over food safetyTamil Nadu analysed the highest number of samples among the larger states, with nearly 45,000 tests, and also recorded the highest conviction rate among those states.Chandigarh recorded the highest conviction rate overall at 32.1%, followed by Tamil Nadu at 21.5%, Kerala at 17.7%, Haryana at 16% and Delhi at 14.7%.The data points to a sharp gap between the scale of food safety violations detected through testing and the number of cases that ultimately result in convictions.Testing reveals gaps in India’s food safety systemStaff shortage adds to enforcement challengeShortages in food safety personnel are another major constraint on monitoring and enforcement.Bihar has the largest gap among the states listed, with 91 of its 105 sanctioned food safety posts vacant. Jharkhand has 74 vacancies against 77 sanctioned posts, while Chhattisgarh has 70 vacancies against 125 posts.Shortages in food safety staff hamper monitoring and enforcement.Andhra Pradesh has 68 vacancies out of 145 sanctioned posts, followed by Uttarakhand with 65 vacancies out of 57 sanctioned posts, according to the data.Haryana has 57 vacancies against 367 sanctioned posts, while Odisha has 57 vacancies against 147. Tripura has 52 vacancies against 23 sanctioned posts, Manipur 50 against 34 and Sikkim 50 against four.The staffing gaps limit the ability of state authorities to regularly inspect establishments, collect samples and pursue violations through the enforcement process.Milk, dairy among frequently flagged foodsMilk and dairy products, ghee, spices, edible oils and sweets remain among the food categories frequently flagged in regulatory actions and recent cases.In one major case, ghee supplied for the preparation of Tirupati laddus came under scrutiny after samples failed quality tests amid allegations of adulteration with vegetable oils and animal fats.Milk and milk products such as paneer and khoya have also faced increased scrutiny. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India ordered a nationwide crackdown between September and October following cases involving alleged detergent and urea adulteration in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra.Milk and dairy products among food samples that continue to fail safety standards. In Punjab, 47% of milk, cheese and dairy samples reportedly failed tests over a three-year period. Cheese was identified as particularly vulnerable to adulteration involving starch and chemical additives, with 255 of 531 samples failing tests in 2024-25 alone.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesSpices such as turmeric and chilli powder have also been the subject of seizures over adulteration involving synthetic colours, wood dust and other unsafe fillers.Edible oils are another concern, with cheaper palm oil being used to adulterate more expensive oils such as groundnut and mustard oil.Sweets and khoya are also regularly identified as high-risk categories in FSSAI advisories during festive periods, when demand rises sharply.The figures underline the challenge facing India’s food safety system: while testing has expanded and the detection of violations remains significant, limited staffing and the relatively low rate of convictions continue to constrain enforcement.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAyush PandeyAyush Pandey is a journalist at The Times of India, covering breaking news, politics, defence, and major legal and policy developments across India and the world. His reporting focuses on elections, national security, and institutional affairs, tracking the decisions and conflicts that shape public life. He specialises in sharp explainers and in-depth feature stories that go beyond headlines to decode political shifts, defence strategy, geopolitical flashpoints, and changing public sentiment. His work combines speed, clarity, and depth for a fast-moving digital audience.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social 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 | Watch123PhotostoriesThat 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?Why do some eggs have double yolks? The science behind it explainedUse an old toothbrush to clean your taps: 7 places this tiny tool can reach123Hot 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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Inadequate packaging can increase the risk of contamination NEW DELHI: Nearly one in five food samples tested across India was found to be non-conforming in 2025-26, even as only 4.8% of food safety violations ended in convictions, highlighting gaps in enforcement and staffing across states, according to data analysed by Richa Gandhi.The share of non-conforming…

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Malti Marie Chopra Jonas sends first Rakhi to cousin Neer; Priyanka Chopra and Parineeti Chopra share heartwarming family moment

Malti Marie Chopra Jonas sends first Rakhi to cousin Neer; Priyanka Chopra and Parineeti Chopra share heartwarming family moment

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Malti Marie Chopra Jonas, the daughter of Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, marked Raksha Bandhan with a special gesture for her younger cousin Neer. The four-year-old sent a Rakhi to Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha’s son.Parineeti Chopra gave fans a glimpse of the celebration through Instagram Stories. She shared a photograph showing Neer wearing the…

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How a Chinese company is using Blue Light to fight mosquitoes, claims 30 kills per second: Scans the area, locks on in 3 milliseconds and…

How a Chinese company is using Blue Light to fight mosquitoes, claims 30 kills per second: Scans the area, locks on in 3 milliseconds and…

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Blue laser fires, mosquito drops: Photon Matrix claims 30 kills a second Mosquitoes kill roughly 700,000 people a year, which makes them the deadliest animal on the planet by a wide margin. Our defences have not changed much in a century: nets, coils, sprays, and a rolled-up newspaper. A startup in Changzhou, in eastern China,…

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American startup raises 0 million to drill rock over 5km deep to build world’s first superhot geothermal plant at 500 °C

American startup raises $180 million to drill rock over 5km deep to build world’s first superhot geothermal plant at 500 °C

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Quaise Energy, an American startup, announced on August 27 the final closing of a $180 million funding round, which included $35 million from Nabors, to finance the Obsidian Project in Oregon, where a microwave gyrotron will create wells in rock between 300 °C and 500 °C to establish the first commercial superhot geothermal plant on…

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File photo: Students wait outside an examination centre before appearing in the NEET-PG 2026 examination NEW DELHI: The NEET-PG 2026 examination for candidates allotted to the iON Digital Zone Sitapura centre in Jaipur, Rajasthan, has been rescheduled to September 5, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) said.According to news agency ANI, the decision was taken due to power outage concerns at the examination centre.PollVote & Share your viewDo you agree with the decision to reschedule the NEET-PG 2026 exam due to power outage concerns?Yes, safety first!No, it should have proceeded as planned.3k+ users shared opinion today 5k+ users already voted today 3k+ users shared opinion today Share Opinion(This is a developing story)Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End 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 | Watch123PhotostoriesThat 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?Why do some eggs have double yolks? The science behind it explainedUse an old toothbrush to clean your taps: 7 places this tiny tool can reach123Hot 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

File photo: Students wait outside an examination centre before appearing in the NEET-PG 2026 examination NEW DELHI: The NEET-PG 2026 examination for candidates allotted to the iON Digital Zone Sitapura centre in Jaipur, Rajasthan, has been rescheduled to September 5, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) said.According to news agency ANI, the decision was taken due to power outage concerns at the examination centre.PollVote & Share your viewDo you agree with the decision to reschedule the NEET-PG 2026 exam due to power outage concerns?Yes, safety first!No, it should have proceeded as planned.3k+ users shared opinion today 5k+ users already voted today 3k+ users shared opinion today Share Opinion(This is a developing story)Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End 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 | Watch123PhotostoriesThat 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?Why do some eggs have double yolks? The science behind it explainedUse an old toothbrush to clean your taps: 7 places this tiny tool can reach123Hot 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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File photo: Students wait outside an examination centre before appearing in the NEET-PG 2026 examination NEW DELHI: The NEET-PG 2026 examination for candidates allotted to the iON Digital Zone Sitapura centre in Jaipur, Rajasthan, has been rescheduled to September 5, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) said.According to news agency ANI, the…

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Imran Khan went from leading Pakistan to its greatest cricket triumph in 1992 to becoming the country’s prime minister, but now remains behind bars while facing more than 100 cases

Imran Khan went from leading Pakistan to its greatest cricket triumph in 1992 to becoming the country’s prime minister, but now remains behind bars while facing more than 100 cases

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Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan Imran Khan’s prison conditions have become the centre of a fresh controversy involving Pakistan cricket, after his sons raised concerns about his health in an interview with former England captain Michael Atherton.The interview, featuring Khan’s sons Sulaiman and Kasim, was broadcast by Sky Sports during the lunch break of the…

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ICAR AIEEA PG, AICE-JRF/SRF results 2026 declared: Direct link to download scorecards here

ICAR AIEEA PG, AICE-JRF/SRF results 2026 declared: Direct link to download scorecards here

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ICAR AIEEA PG, AICE-JRF/SRF results 2026 The National Testing Agency (NTA) has declared the results of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) All India Entrance Examination for Admission (AIEEA) Post Graduate (PG) and All India Competitive Examinations (AICE) Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)/Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) Ph.D. programmes for the academic year 2026-27.The results were…

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Uttam Kumar birth centenary; PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to Bengali cinema’s ‘Mahanayak’; recalls Satyajit Ray’s ‘Nayak’ connection

Uttam Kumar birth centenary; PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to Bengali cinema’s ‘Mahanayak’; recalls Satyajit Ray’s ‘Nayak’ connection

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Uttam Kumar birth centenary; PM Narendra Modi pays tribute. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to legendary Bengali actor Uttam Kumar in the 137th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’, ahead of the actor’s birth centenary on September 3.PM Modi described Kumar as a versatile performer who captivated audiences and earned a lasting place in their…

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‘India doesn’t scare me anymore’: Russian traveller’s first 3AC train ride turns into a life lesson, from culture shock to falling in love with India

‘India doesn’t scare me anymore’: Russian traveller’s first 3AC train ride turns into a life lesson, from culture shock to falling in love with India

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For Russian traveller and digital creator Alena Makush, travelling through India has become much more than a holiday. Since arriving in the country on July 12 after spending time in Bali, Alena has been documenting her experiences on Instagram and sharing the things that surprise, confuse, and delight her along the way. Her latest adventure,…

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Janmashtami 2026: Which Krishna Idol Should You Bring Home? Avoid These Common Selection Mistakes

Janmashtami 2026: Which Krishna Idol Should You Bring Home? Avoid These Common Selection Mistakes

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Choosing a Krishna idol for home worship is about recognizing its spiritual significance. A Laddu Gopal idol suits those seeking daily devotion and familiarity with Krishna. Radha-Krishna figures radiate love and unity, embodying ideal relationships. An idol depicting Krishna with his flute invites tranquility and encourages humility, while a Krishna with a cow symbolizes compassion…

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Punjabi influencer Manjeet Kaur, who died after being ‘tied to a tree, burnt alive’, was 7 weeks pregnant: Autopsy

Punjabi influencer Manjeet Kaur, who died after being ‘tied to a tree, burnt alive’, was 7 weeks pregnant: Autopsy

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Manjeet Kaur (Image Credit: Instagram) CHANDIGARH: Social media influencer Manjeet Kaur, 28, was nearly seven weeks pregnant when she died in hospital after allegedly being abducted from Chandigarh and set on fire in Morinda, according to her autopsy report.Kaur died during treatment at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh on…

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Meet the 19-year-old Indian student in the UAE who uses AI to tackle real-world problems in farming, transport and deepfake detection

Meet the 19-year-old Indian student in the UAE who uses AI to tackle real-world problems in farming, transport and deepfake detection

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Bashaar Naik (Credit: LinkedIn) Most people who work in AI talk about the technology first. Bashaar Naik does the opposite. Ask the 19-year-old about any of his projects, and he will tell you about the problem before he tells you about the model, the dataset or the code behind it. It is a small distinction,…

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Chandrachur Singh files FIR over family property dispute; actor accuses relatives of forging grandfather’s will; late father allegedly denied inheritance

Chandrachur Singh files FIR over family property dispute; actor accuses relatives of forging grandfather’s will; late father allegedly denied inheritance

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Chandrachur Singh files FIR over family property dispute. Actor Chandrachur Singh has filed a police complaint over a disputed family property matter. The actor has accused several relatives of allegedly forging his grandfather’s will. He claims the document was used to deprive his late father of his rightful inheritance.As reported by PTI, an FIR has…

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