NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief minister-designate DK Shivakumar will hold a meeting with the Congress high command on Monday to discuss cabinet berths ahead of the oath-taking ceremony, news agency ANI reported, citing sources.This comes after DKS’s predecessor Siddaramaiah reportedly handed over a list of his loyalists for cabinet berths after deciding to step down.According to...
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IPL Final toss verdict: Does choosing to bowl first really work? What history says
RCB captain Rajat Patidar and GT skipper Shubman Gil (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar won the toss and chose to bowl first against Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final on Sunday, backing his bowlers to make early inroads on what he described as a good batting surface.The decision...
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The big Hapus crisis: How climate shocks are threatening India’s iconic Alphonso mango
. There was a time when the arrival of Alphonso mangoes felt as predictable as summer itself.Every year, as temperatures climbed and school holidays began, crates of the golden fruit would start appearing in markets across the country. For many families, Alphonso mangoes were more than a seasonal indulgence. They were a reminder that summer...
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Why the IPL 2026 Final toss left both RCB and GT smiling in Ahmedabad
RCB’s captain Rajat Patidar, and GT’ captain Shubman Gill (PTI Photo) Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and elected to field first in the IPL 2026 final against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, a decision that appeared to leave both teams satisfied.RCB skipper Rajat Patidar had no hesitation in choosing to...
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Beyond fresh breath: Can tongue scraping help slow ageing? Experts explain
Tongue scraping has long been part of traditional oral care routines, often recommended for fresher breath and a cleaner mouth. But could this simple habit also support healthy ageing? The idea recently gained attention after Dr Daniel Pompa, speaking on The Model Health Show podcast, claimed that tongue scraping stimulates bacteria involved in the production...
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TMC defers Mamata-led MLAs’ meeting after majority skip amid Abhishek, Kalyan Banerjee attack row
NEW DELHI: A meeting of newly elected Trinamool Congress (TMC) legislators, scheduled to be chaired by party supremo Mamata Banerjee on Sunday, was called off after nearly three-fourths of the party’s 80 MLAs failed to attend.The party said that the low turnout was due to the “sudden and emergent ground situation” after the alleged attack...
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Watch: Dramatic moment Saket building crumbles into massive dust cloud
The building, located on Western Marg in Saidulajab, housed a coaching institute, cafes and offices. Construction work was reportedly underway on the upper floor when the collapse occurred on Saturday evening. NEW DELHI: A video has captured the terrifying moment a three-storey commercial building near Saket Metro station in south Delhi collapsed within seconds, disappearing...
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Bengal: Adhikari announces cabinet expansion; 35 ministers to be sworn in at Nabanna
West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari KOLKATA: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday announced a major expansion of his government, with 35 ministers set to be inducted into the state government during an oath-taking ceremony scheduled for Monday.The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to take place at Nabanna, at 11 am on Monday.Adhikari said,...
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Two rupees for cancer: Inside India’s smokeless tobacco epidemic that no one is stopping
An AI generated image None of us are strangers to the fact that nicotine is bad. In India you cannot even go to the movies without a tobacco awareness ad playing. Your cigarette boxes and tobacco sachets have the most horrifying graphics meant to dissuade you from buying them. But you still do.The cycle of...
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Ball that goes both ways: Tendulkar explains Bhuvi’s ‘wobble’ magic – Watch
Bhuvneshwar Kumar Former India batter Sachin Tendulkar believes Bhuvneshwar Kumar has found success in IPL 2026 through the use of the “wobbly seam”, a variation that has made it harder for batters to predict the movement of the ball.Bhuvneshwar has played a key role in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s run to the IPL 2026 final, taking...
