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‘No firing at Jantar Mantar’: Nadda slams Rahul Gandhi; claims Congress leader ‘changing goalpost’

‘No firing at Jantar Mantar’: Nadda slams Rahul Gandhi; claims Congress leader ‘changing goalpost’

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Union minister JP Nadda on Monday launched criticism against Congress MP and leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, claiming the latter was “changing goalpost.” “Rahul Gandhi, do not run away from the discussion,” Nadda said. (ANI) Dismissing Rahul’s allegations of pellet guns being used at Jantar Mantar during the students’ protest, Nadda said, “Do not spread misinformation. No bullets were fired at Jantar Mantar, nor were any orders given to open fire there.” This came after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party MP Rahul Gandhi, addressing the media earlier today, said union home minister Amit Shah “needs to go”, while demanding an answer on the alleged police brutality during the students’ protest. The remarks came even as the union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju said Shah was ready to address the issue in Parliament. Also Read | ‘Use of force is wrong’: Rahul Gandhi on Jharkhand student protest crackdown ‘Do not run away…we are prepared to discuss every issue’: Nadda Accusing the LoP in Lok Sabha of “running away from discussion”, Nadda …

Not your grandmother’s handloom: The designers, and Gen Z labels changing the craft forever

Not your grandmother’s handloom: The designers, and Gen Z labels changing the craft forever

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“When I was in design college, I saw how polluting the fashion industry was and wanted to combine two problems: textile waste management and handloom craft getting extinct,” says Singhal. “We brought traditional weavers in Delhi, who had left handloom long ago for jobs like plumbing or selling vegetables, back to the loom. The idea is to embody playfulness with more fashion-forward silhouettes. We work on a lot of kimonos which not only cater to the modern audience but can be shared within the family – like a mother can wear the same shirt as the daughter or as the son. There’s no trend-chasing here. The history of the piece ensures it remains relevant.”  How Gen Z is buying handloom online Gen Z is widely recognised as the first purely digital-native generation, with over 75% using social media platforms like Instagram as their primary search engine for product discovery. For contemporary handloom labels, this digital migration has completely levelled the playing field, shifting discovery from traditional retail stores to curated online portals like Nete.in (”Not …

Why Malayalam cinema struggles with sci-fi, and how modern films are changing the game | Malayalam News

Why Malayalam cinema struggles with sci-fi, and how modern films are changing the game | Malayalam News

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With director Adithyan Chandrashekar’s Pluto, which hits the screens on Thursday, July 30, Malayalam cinema is set to explore the science fiction (sci-fi) genre once again. Despite the industry’s popularity for its experimentation and for traversing territories that many of its counterparts across the country don’t often tread, Malayalam cinema has produced only a handful of sci-fi movies, and even fewer are truly genre films. One of the major reasons is that Malayalam is significantly smaller than other Indian film industries and typically makes movies on shoestring budgets. Since sci-fi films require significant investment and elaborate preparation, the industry has largely overlooked the genre, preferring to avoid half-baked or mediocre works. Don’t Miss | Jana Nayagan: Vijay’s propaganda film makes even Sura and Villu look like masterpieces Besides, even if a producer or production company stepped forward to make a genre film, ensuring the absolute realisation of the director’s vision, the box-office returns for Malayalam movies were quite low until recently, and the industry opened the Rs 300 crore club only in 2025 with Lokah …

Naveen Patnaik lambasts BJP government for changing Indian Hockey jersey colour from blue to saffron

Naveen Patnaik lambasts BJP government for changing Indian Hockey jersey colour from blue to saffron

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Former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik condemned the BJP government in Odisha for allegedly politicising a national game like hockey in an emotional post on X. | Photo Credit: ANI Former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, considered one of the patrons of Indian Hockey during his rule, expressed deep anguish over the reported change of colour of the Indian hockey team’s jersey from blue to saffron. Hailed for being instrumental in making Odisha the sponsor of Indian hockey when it was struggling for support, Mr. Patnaik on Thursday (July 30, 2026) condemned the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Odisha for allegedly politicising a national game like hockey in an emotional post on X. “It has deeply hurt the sentiments of lakhs of sports lovers across the country and the pride with which Odisha has supported the national hockey,” said former Odisha CM. “I am deeply anguished to know that the legendary colour of the Indian hockey team’s jersey has been changed to saffron. The iconic shade of blue of the Indian hockey team is not just …

Actor and Member of Parliament Ravi Kishan on ‘fruitful’ weight loss journey: I lost 18kg by changing how I eat

Actor and Member of Parliament Ravi Kishan on ‘fruitful’ weight loss journey: I lost 18kg by changing how I eat

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At a time when weight-loss drugs dominate transformation conversations, actor-politician Ravi Kishan says he relied on dietary changes and exercise to lose 18kg. (Before and after) Ravi Kishan in feature film Laapataa Ladies and currently in a slimmer avatar “I was 90kg and dropped to 72kg. Prepare kar raha hoon apni body ko, ripped kar de raha hoon, shrink kar raha hoon,” the 57-year-old tells us. Political duties and visits to his Gorakhpur constituency led to some weight gain, he says, but he has now returned to a fruit-heavy diet to regain a leaner frame. He says, “I lost 18kg by changing how I eat.” His changing screen appearances prompted the transformation. “Laapataa Ladies (2024) required me to look heavy, in Mirzapur: The Movie I will look lean, while in Naagzilla I have a super-fit body. When you are in your 50s, it’s not easy, but food changes can help, as 70-80% is what you eat and the rest is exercise,” he says. Kishan clarifies that his regimen is flexible rather than strictly fruit-only. “It’s …

Karan Johar dedicates his career to ‘bhai’ Shah Rukh Khan, Aditya Chopra on Guru Purnima: ‘Life changing for me’

Karan Johar dedicates his career to ‘bhai’ Shah Rukh Khan, Aditya Chopra on Guru Purnima: ‘Life changing for me’

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On Guru Purnima, July 29, filmmaker Karan Johar took to social media to dedicate his career to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and filmmaker Aditya Chopra. Revealing how two conversations with them changed the trajectory of his life, Karan stated that he is only where he is today because of both of them. He also posted old pictures with them both in his dedication. Karan Johar posted an old picture with Shah Rukh Khan on Guru Purnima. Assisting Aditya Chopra on DDLJ The 1995 Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge was a game-changer for the film industry, and especially for everyone involved. Karan recalled that at 1 AM, Aditya asked him to assist with the film as he was about to leave Mumbai for further studies. He was the one who told Karan he had to be a director. “I was melodramatic and filmy and the only thing I needed was an interval because I was always on a treadmill (not the ones gyms are famous for) … he said if I didn’t pursue this path I …

How digital platforms are changing the way Indian fans follow sports

How digital platforms are changing the way Indian fans follow sports

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Today, Indian sports enthusiasts are not just watching the games on television and reading about them in newspapers but following them in other ways as well. The downloads of mobile apps, live score pages, social media, fantasy tools, and sports platforms have made it easier to get updates. Cricket, football, badminton, hockey, kabaddi and chess enthusiasts can follow their sport live, and so can athletics fans. This change has revolutionised the way one reads match data, follows an athlete and connects to tournaments. Faster Sports Updates One of the major changes in sports coverage is speed. There’s no need for fans to wait until the match report is finished to find out what happened. Watch the score live, receive push alerts and brief updates directly to their phones. This will be important during a hectic sports schedule. A fan can watch a game of India, a badminton semi-final and a football league match without having to change the source of the content on the same evening. Live Scores And Match Data Live scores provide the …

The Changing Face of Point-Point Rice

The Changing Face of Point-Point Rice

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Yeo Min also always reaches for brinjal, a leafy vegetable, and a fried meat, with curry “a must”, but also avoids steamed fish entirely for that same understanding that it might “burn a hole in [her] pocket.” For Caitanya, her default plate instinctively recreates a childhood memory of her parents’ cooking. Her typical orders of curry cabbage, egg, and brinjal mirror those early meals more closely than she realised. Tse Wei recalls something more functional: economy rice was a regular default during his school years, with vegetables, three-cup chicken, and stewed tau kwa (extra-firm tofu), all eaten without much thought. “It is a default,” he shares. Tay Jia Ling, co-owner of Curry Kong, grew up around point-point rice. Her parents ran a cai png stall, where the work was about survival: long hours, tight margins, and the daily labour of feeding others. “For them, it was really more about survival… something that could make a living for the family,” she shares. A customer who began eating at her parents’ stall while pregnant, and later returned …

Why is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi required to use separate changing room in England tour?

Why is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi required to use separate changing room in England tour?

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3 min readUpdated: Jun 24, 2026 05:34 PM IST The 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who recently earned a maiden call-up to the Indian national team, will reportedly be required to use his own changing room during India’s tour of England. A report by The Guardian states that Sooryavanshi will be mandated to have separate facilities for safeguarding reasons, as the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) procedures will be in force throughout the series. The hype surrounding the prodigy from Bihar is real, as he could make history by becoming India’s youngest international cricketer on Friday, should he earn his debut cap in the T20I against Ireland in Belfast. India will play two T20Is against Ireland before a five-match T20 series against England, which begins in Durham next Wednesday. The record for India’s youngest international cricketer is held by the great Sachin Tendulkar, who made his Test debut at the age of 16 years and 205 days in 1989. According to The Guardian, both the ICC and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) prohibit under-16s from using …

How technology is changing the way people play games

How technology is changing the way people play games

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Online gaming has grown significantly in popularity, offering players a convenient and accessible way to enjoy their favourite games. In the past, access to traditional gaming venues was limited because many countries restricted or prohibited land-based establishments. The rise of online gaming platforms changed that, allowing players to access a wide variety of games from home. This shift has been driven largely by technological advancements, which continue to reshape how people play and interact with digital entertainment. In this article, we explore the role technology has played in transforming the gaming experience. Technology has been the driving force behind the growth of online gaming platforms, enabling players to enjoy their favourite games from virtually anywhere. Instead of visiting a land-based venue, players can access a wide range of gaming options through their computers or mobile devices. As internet connectivity, mobile technology, and software development continue to advance, the online gaming experience has become more convenient, immersive, and accessible than ever before. In the following sections, we’ll explore the key technological innovations shaping the industry today. …