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Zubeen Garg's Singapore accident devastates Shreya
Television actress Sanaya Irani celebrated her birthday through a wellness retreat focused on mental and physical rejuvenation. The star from "Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon" shared photographs on social media showing yoga practice, artistic creation, and nature connection. She thanked her followers for birthday wishes while explaining her temporary disconnection from technology during the peaceful getaway. Irani apologized for missing friend posts that disappeared before her online return. She described the retreat as the perfect personal gift for another year of life. Renowned Assamese singer Zubeen Garg died at age 52 following a scuba diving accident in Singapore on Friday. Singapore police rescued him from the water and transported...
Litton Das confused by pitch, bowls first in Dubai
Bangladesh captain Litton Das won the coin toss and selected bowling against Sri Lanka at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. The match marked the opening contest of the Super 4 stage for the Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025. Bangladesh altered their lineup by adding Shoriful Islam and Mahedi Hasan to the playing eleven. Sri Lanka maintained their previous team composition without any modifications. Das expressed uncertainty about pitch conditions as his primary reason for the bowling decision. Sri Lankan captain Charith Asalanka agreed with the choice, noting the dry surface characteristics of the used wicket. Both teams observed a minute of silence honoring the father of Sri Lankan player Dunith Wellalage, who had recently passed...
Sanaya Irani goes silent for birthday retreat
Television star Sanaya Irani celebrated her birthday Saturday with a wellness retreat focused on mental and physical rejuvenation. The actress from "Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon" shared photographs on social media showing her practicing yoga, creating art, and embracing natural surroundings. She expressed gratitude for birthday messages while explaining her temporary disconnection from technology during the peaceful getaway. Irani apologized for not responding to friend posts, noting they had disappeared by the time she returned online. She described the retreat as the perfect personal gift for another year of life. Actor Mohit Sehgal honored his wife with romantic photographs and a video of her birthday cake celebration. The "Miley Jab...
India fears the US H-1B fee will break up families
India expressed concerns about the United States implementing a new $100,000 annual charge for H-1B visas effective September 21. The Ministry of External Affairs warned that this policy change would create family separations and humanitarian problems. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that government officials are analyzing the full impact of these restrictions alongside Indian industry representatives. He emphasized that skilled worker exchanges between both nations have strengthened technological advancement and economic prosperity. The Indian government maintains contact with its Washington embassy and consults with the technology association Nasscom regarding the visa fee changes. Experts predict that American companies will...
Vidya says PMKVY is a life changer in Kondagaon
The Central Government established the Prime Minister Kaushal Viyas Yojana in July 2015 to address unemployment among Indian youth. This flagship program targets individuals with minimal formal education and school dropouts through comprehensive skill development initiatives. The scheme provides training periods ranging from three months to one year with nationally recognized certification upon completion. Government statistics reveal that approximately 13.7 crore participants have received training through this initiative. More than 720 Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras operate across the nation as modern vocational education centers. These facilities employ advanced teaching methods and technology to develop expertise across multiple...
Mandhana smashes fastest Indian ton in Delhi
Smriti Mandhana achieved a remarkable feat at Arun Jaitley Stadium during the decisive match against Australia. The Indian vice-captain struck her century in just 50 deliveries, establishing a new record for the fastest hundred by an Indian woman in One Day International cricket. Her achievement ranks as the second-quickest century in women's ODI history, trailing only Meg Lanning's 45-ball effort from 2012. Mandhana completed her milestone by striking a six over deep midwicket off spinner Alana King. The boundary brought thunderous applause from the Delhi spectators. The left-handed batter reached her 13th ODI century, matching New Zealand's Suzie Bates for second place on the all-time list. Mandhana has recorded four ODI hundreds...
Families of Gurung, Kashyap get Rs 5 lakh payout
Manipur authorities declared financial aid for victims after armed attackers struck Assam Rifles forces on September 19. The state government will provide five lakh rupees to bereaved families and two lakh rupees for wounded personnel. Officials promised complete medical care and rehabilitation support for the injured soldiers. Commissioner N. Ashok Kumar condemned the assault while expressing sympathy for affected families. The attack occurred in Bishnupur district when unidentified militants targeted a military convoy. Armed groups ambushed troops traveling between Patsoi and Nambol bases along the Imphal-Dimapur highway. Two soldiers died during the encounter while five others sustained injuries from the assault. Naib-Subedar Shyam...
Rankireddy, Shetty flatten Malaysians in China
Indian badminton stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to their second championship match this season at the China Masters 2025. The eighth-seeded duo defeated second-seeded Malaysians Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik with scores of 21-17 and 21-14 during Saturday's semifinal at Shenzhen Arena. Their victory required 41 minutes to complete against the higher-ranked opponents. The world's fourth-ranked pair will compete against either the Korean top seeds, Won Ho Kim and Seung Jae Seo, or the Indonesian players Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri. Rankireddy and Shetty previously reached the Hong Kong Open 2025 final last week before falling short of victory. They eliminated Chinese competitors Ren Xiang Yu and Xie...
Narayanan says ISRO tech can heal people
ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan addressed delegates at the IADR Asia Pacific Regional and 35th ISDR Annual Conference 2025. The space official highlighted how emerging technologies transform both medical fields and aerospace exploration. He emphasized that nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, and robotics drive progress across these distinct sectors. Narayanan pointed to India's unique achievement with Chandrayaan as the sole nation accomplishing successful lunar soft landing. The chairman advocated for stronger partnerships between space agencies and healthcare institutions. The rocket scientist revealed his personal interest in medical literature and promoted cross-sector cooperation. He noted that India achieved 79 percent...
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