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Meet Indian woman who set Guinness World Record for longest hair at almost 9 feet: ‘Not cut my hair since 2015’

Meet Indian woman who set Guinness World Record for longest hair at almost 9 feet: ‘Not cut my hair since 2015’

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In a world filled with fast-paced beauty trends and quick salon fixes, one woman from India has proved that true patience yields extraordinary results. Renu Dhariyal, hailing from Haldwani, Uttarakhand, has officially claimed the Guinness World Record for the longest hair on a living person (female). Also read | Nutritionist Khushi Chhabra shares food swaps to reduce hair fall, support healthy strands No hair cut since 2015 According to an August 7 report on Guinnessworldrecords.com, her striking, raven tresses trail along the ground behind her like a magnificent black cape, measuring an astonishing 271.50 cm (8 ft 10 in). To put that phenomenal length into context, her hair is just a single centimetre shorter than history’s tallest man, Robert Wadlow, who stood at 272 cm (8 ft 11.1 in). Verified in Haldwani in April, Renu’s measurement dethrones the previous titleholder, Ukraine’s Aliia Nasyrova, whose hair measured 257.33 cm (8 ft 5.3 in). For Renu, the decade-long journey to this historic milestone was driven by cultural pride and personal discipline. “I have been growing my hair …

Kajal Aggarwal says Bollywood should learn punctuality from South, recalls waiting the longest for Salman Khan on set

Kajal Aggarwal says Bollywood should learn punctuality from South, recalls waiting the longest for Salman Khan on set

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Actor Kajal Aggarwal has spent nearly two decades balancing careers in both the South Indian and Hindi film industries. In a recent chat with Shubhankar Mishra, she reflected on why she chose to prioritise South cinema over Bollywood, pointed out what the Hindi film industry could learn from the South, and even recalled the longest she has ever had to wait on set was for Salman Khan. Kajal Aggarwal recalled waiting for long hours for Salman Khan on Sikandar set. Kajal Aggarwal says Bollywood should learn punctuality Kajal revealed that she didn’t do many Bollywood films because the quality of projects she was being offered in the South was far better than what she was getting in Hindi cinema. She said that the kind of roles she wanted were available to her in the South in abundance, and therefore she didn’t want to take up average roles in Bollywood. When asked what Bollywood should learn from South cinema, Kajal said, “Bollywood should learn punctuality from the South. In Hindi films, nothing is on time. In …

5 hours 15 mins! Djokovic beats Auger-Aliassime in longest Wimbledon quarterfinal

5 hours 15 mins! Djokovic beats Auger-Aliassime in longest Wimbledon quarterfinal

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2 min readUpdated: Jul 8, 2026 04:04 AM IST Novak Djokovic turned back the clock yet again on the Wimbledon Centre Court as he outlasted third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime after an epic marathon to reach his eighth successive semi-final at the grass-court Slam on Tuesday evening. The 39-year-old emerged victorious in the longest-ever men’s quarter-final played at Wimbledon, eclipsing the Canadian in 7-6 (10), 3-6, 6-3, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (4) after five hours and 15 minutes on the court, eclipsing the 2008 singles quarter-final clash between Rainer Schüttler and Arnauld Clement (5h 12 min). The victory also concluded as Djokovic’s second-longest match ever at SW19, just behind his 2018 semi-final triumph over Rafael Nadal in five hours and 17 minutes. A double fault from Djokovic ​gifted Auger-Aliassime a break to go up 5-3 in the ​next set, and the Canadian held his nerve and serve in the next game to draw level in the contest, before the Centre ​Court roof was closed at around 7.40 p.m. local ​time. The move prompted complaints from Djokovic, but …

Mirwaiz says Modi, among longest serving PMs of India, should opt for dialogue, diplomacy to resolve issues

Mirwaiz says Modi, among longest serving PMs of India, should opt for dialogue, diplomacy to resolve issues

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Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said, “I hope that the spirit of engagement that informed PM Modi earlier, and the efforts under leaders such as former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee and former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh, once again finds expression.” File | Photo Credit: ANI Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent feat of “being among the longest-serving leaders of independent India”, Kashmir chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, in his Friday (June 26, 2026) sermon at historic Jama Masjid, pitched for a dialogue with Pakistan and termed dialogue and diplomacy “the most reliable instruments for resolving issues”. “PM Modi is today among the longest-serving leaders in independent India. When he assumed office [in 2014], the PM spoke of regional cooperation and demonstrated an interest in improving relations with neighbouring countries. Those gestures generated hope across South Asia,” said the Mirwaiz. With reports of fresh efforts to resume diplomatic talks between the two countries, the Mirwaiz said, “I hope that the spirit of engagement that informed PM Modi earlier, and the efforts under leaders such as former PM …

Longest I have stayed away from the sport: Bhavani Devi

Longest I have stayed away from the sport: Bhavani Devi

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Indian fencer Bhavani Devi was still learning the basics of the sport as a 12-year-old when Chennai hosted the 2006 Commonwealth Fencing Championships. Fencers from nine countries had flown in to compete, and a young Bhavani skipped her school to watch the action closely. On Wednesday, as India concluded its successful hosting of the Asian Senior Fencing Championships, Bhavani reflected on how watching international fencers had helped her gain valuable experience. “The last big event was the Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Chennai in 2006. I went there as a spectator and skipped school just to watch the competition. So I understand how watching international-level fencing at that age inspired me to perform better,” Bhavani Devi told The Bridge. “I remember the last time Indians watched a fencing event was during my Tokyo Olympics campaign. After that, I don’t know if many people had the opportunity to watch a fencing competition featuring the Indian team. So it is great to fence in front of the Indian audience,” she added. Mentally prepared for my return Bhavani underwent …

Narendra Modi becomes longest serving elected prime minister cabinet backs Viksit Bharat vision

Narendra Modi becomes longest serving elected prime minister cabinet backs Viksit Bharat vision

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The resolution, adopted at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Modi, congratulated him on surpassing Jawaharlal Nehru’s record of 4,398 days as the elected prime minister, and expressed confidence that under his leadership, India would continue to “scale new heights as a self-reliant, secure and prosperous nation”. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Modi will surpass Nehru’s record to become longest serving PM of India: Amit Shah

Modi will surpass Nehru’s record to become longest serving PM of India: Amit Shah

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On Wednesday (June 10), the members of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) would meet in Delhi to mark the 12 years of the alliance being in power. Photo credit: PMO Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed 4,398 days in office on Tuesday (June 9, 2026) and would surpass the record of former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on Wednesday (June 10). He said Mr. Modi would have the distinction of serving the nation for the longest continuous period as an elected Prime Minister of India. He stated that during his tenure, Mr. Modi made public welfare the guiding principle of governance. On Wednesday (June 10), the members of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) would meet in Delhi to mark the 12 years of the alliance being in power. Mr. Shah launched the Land Port Management System (LPMS– ‘VINIMAY’) on Tuesday (June 9). Addressing the programme, the Minister said that since 2014, moving beyond a security-centric approach, land ports were developed as the first line of defence for security, a means to facilitate trade, …

IAF Releases S-400 Strike Video, Says ‘Longest Ever Kill In Military History’ | Watch | India News

IAF Releases S-400 Strike Video, Says ‘Longest Ever Kill In Military History’ | Watch | India News

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Last Updated:February 27, 2026, 19:58 IST The footage shows a radar detecting a distant aerial target, followed by the launch of a missile that successfully intercepts and destroys it at extreme range. The video also makes reference to Operation Sindoor, conducted in May 2025. The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released a video showcasing the operational capability of its S-400 long-range air defence missile system, claiming what it described as the “longest ever kill recorded in military history.” The footage shows a radar detecting a distant aerial target, followed by the launch of a missile that successfully intercepts and destroys it at extreme range. An on-screen message reads, “Enemy may be out of sight but never out of reach,” underscoring the system’s long-distance engagement capability. The IAF said the intercept represents the longest-range kill achieved so far. #WATCH | For the first time, the Indian Air Force shares a video showcasing the Sudarshan S-400 long-range air defence missile system in operation, along with a caption of scoring the longest ever kill recorded in military history.The …

Novak Djokovic now holds the record for the longest time span between his first and most recent Grand Slam final appearance | Tennis News

Novak Djokovic now holds the record for the longest time span between his first and most recent Grand Slam final appearance | Tennis News

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4 min readJan 31, 2026 06:24 PM IST Records and Novak Djokovic are no strangers to each other, and the bond has grown stronger at the ongoing Australian Open. As the Serbian legend prepares to face World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz in Sunday’s final on Rod Laver Arena, he has the opportunity to leave an even more indelible mark on tennis history. What is the most significant record Djokovic can set in Melbourne on Sunday? If Djokovic beats the Spaniard, who is almost 16 years younger to him, he will win his 25th Grand Slam singles title, breaking the record for anyone (man or woman) currently held jointly by Australian Margaret Court. Who are the male players closest to Djokovic’s record? Djokovic’s greatest rivals Rafael Nadal (22 Grand Slam titles) and Roger Federer (20), both retired, are second and third on the honours list. Among women, Serena Williams has 23 Major titles. What is Djokovic’s legacy at the Australian Open? The Serb is going for his 11th crown at the year’s first Major, and is the …

Treesa Jolly – Gayatri Gopichand lose to Chinese pair in India Open 2026’s longest match: ‘Sometimes it just doesn’t work’ | Badminton News

Treesa Jolly – Gayatri Gopichand lose to Chinese pair in India Open 2026’s longest match: ‘Sometimes it just doesn’t work’ | Badminton News

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Indian women’s doubles pair Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand were involved in the longest match of the ongoing India Open Super 750 tournament on Thursday. The round of 16 clash between the Indian pair and world number eight Chinese duo of Li Yi Jing and Luo Xu Min lasted 84 minutes, with all three games going beyond the usual 21-point mark. After the gruelling 84 minutes, the Chinese pair came out on top, winning 20-22, 24-22, 23-21, leaving the Indian fans and shuttlers frustrated alike. The Indian pair did everything right from the start of the match but failed to close it in the last moments, a pattern that has been persistent with their results. “I think it was a good game overall. We have played and defeated them before. We were leading 19-15 in the second game, but sometimes it just doesn’t work,” a disappointed Gayatri said after the loss. Gayatri was impeccable on the net while Treesa flexed her muscles with powerful smashes in the first game. However, the Chinese pair troubled the …