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Happy Engineer's Day: Bet you didn't know these Bollywood actors were qualified engineers [see list]

Engineers Day 2023: Engineers' Day is observed every year on September 15 across India to celebrate the birth anniversary of M Visvesvaraya and recognise the contributions made in the field of science and technology.

Sep 15, 2023

Manipur violence: 175 killed, 1,108 injured, 32 missing in 4 months

At least 175 people were killed, 1108 others injured and 32 were missing in Manipur since ethnic violence broke out in the state four months ago, Inspector General of Police (Operations) I.K. Muivaa said on Friday.

Sep 15, 2023

SC grants interim protection to Retd Col Vijay Chenji, booked by Manipur Police for book on Kuki rebellion

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted interim protection against arrest to a retired colonel of the Indian Army who was booked by Manipur Police for authoring a book allegedly twisting the state's history.

Sep 12, 2023

Libya hit by 'catastrophic' flooding, over 2,000 dead

More than 2,000 people have died and about 6,000 others are reportedly missing in Libya after torrential rain brought by storm Daniel triggered the collapse of two dams which swept entire neighborhoods into the sea.

Sep 12, 2023

Slums swept under the rug, dogs cruelly removed, opposition not invited... G20 comes under scrutiny [key points]

G20 has left a political void that's felt at the end of any significant event. The lull leaves the nation with ample time to reflect on where we went wrong, what could have been done better and was the summit a success?

Sep 11, 2023

Aussie astronomers capture black hole eruption

Scientists hint at existence of closest black holes to Earth in Hyades cluster [details]

Astrophysicists have hinted at the existence of several black holes in the Hyades cluster -- the closest open cluster to our solar system -- which would make them the closest black holes to Earth ever detected.

Sep 10, 2023

Nouf Al-Marwaai, president of the Saudi Yoga Committee

Yoga promotes peace between nations through "G20"; how Saudi Arabia plays important role [details]

he central focus is harnessing yoga's potential to foster peace, coexistence, and personal well-being, aligning with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.

Sep 10, 2023

Health Byte: 5 tips to boost your immunity

Embracing good health and proper nutrition remains paramount. Stay healthy throughout the year by taking care of yourself against seasonal health issues like colds, allergies, and infections.

Sep 9, 2023

Study shows keto diet boosts fertility among women with PCOS

Keto diet boosts fertility among women with PCOS: Study

The ketogenic (keto) diet may not only help lose that extra fat but also cut down hormone imbalances, enabling women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to conceive, according to a new study.

Sep 9, 2023

Apple May Stop Offering Customer Support On X, YouTube

Apple device owners must stop everything to update their iOS, macOS; it fixes critical zero-day bugs

Apple has fixed two zero-day vulnerabilities actively being used to deliver Israel-based NSO Group's Pegasus spyware on iPhones.

Sep 8, 2023

Crafting Your Own Crossword: A Step-by-Step Guide for Budding Constructors

Constructing your first crossword puzzle is a rewarding endeavour that combines creativity, language skills, and problem-solving acumen

Sep 8, 2023

Rahul in Brussels; to hold meeting with EU MPs & address media [details]

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is on a six-day trip to Europe arrived at Belgium's Brussels on Thursday morning and will hold interactions with Indian diaspora and European Union MPs.

Sep 7, 2023

"Thank you for great memories"; IPS Isha Pant bids farewell to Kalaburagi amid central deputation

Isha Pant, IPS, who was appointed Superintendent of Police (SP), Kalaburagi, in 2021, will be joining the central government, leaving the state of Karnataka after a memorable stint.

Sep 6, 2023

Vijay Deverakonda to donate Rs 1 crore after success of "Khushi"; 100 families to get Rs 1 lakh each [details]

The actor has announced his intention to donate a significant portion of his earnings from "Kushi" to help 100 families in need, a gesture of gratitude for his fans' support.