Actor Joaquin Phoenix felt “a little embarrassed” by his diva behaviour on the sets of Joker. During an interview with host Jimmy Kimmel, the actor was surprised by an outtake from his movie Joker, sent over to Kimmel’s show by director Todd Phillips. The video showed an annoyed Phoenix sniping at the […]
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High-fructose diet may damage mitochondria in liver
High levels of fructose in food may damage the powerhouses, mitochondria, in liver cells, according to a study which suggests that a fructose rich diet may inhibit the liver’s ability to properly burn fat. The study, published in the journal Cell Metabolism, noted that high levels of glucose in the diet improved the fat-burning […]
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Navratri 2019: Day 5 Goddess Skandamata shubh muhurat, puja timings, Ghatasthapana and significance
The 10 day long Navratri festival is one of India’s most popular festivals. Goddess Durga’s nine forms are worshipped during this period, and on the fifth day, devotees will pray to Maa Skandamata. Maa Skandamata is the mother of Lord Kartikeya, who is also referred to as Skanda, which is where her name comes […]
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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for October 3, what’s in store for Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer and other zodiac signs
Astrology tells us how our day is going to be as each zodiac sign has a unique set of characteristics and traits which tells a lot about someone’s personality. The position of the planets, sun and moon govern us. It is beneficial for us to be aware of what these […]
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Beauty tips: Hemp-up your skincare regime
An ingredient on the rise in the world of skincare and sustainable clothing, hemp, which was once considered a mere ‘weed’, is now a prized inclusion. The world of skincare is ever evolving with the invention and inclusion of sundry ingredients that promise to improve a product’s potency. One such wonder ingredient […]
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India shadow banking crisis may return to haunt stock market
India’s shadow banking crisis has sucked in more financial firms this week, eroding a stock market rally that’s been driven by a surprise $20 billion tax cut package. The S&P BSE Sensex Index posted its third day of losses on Tuesday, ending a surge since the Sept. 20 announcement of […]
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India’s biggest packager sees profits in PM Modi’s plan to Cut plastic
India’s largest manufacturer of toothpaste tubes, snack packets and other flexible packaging sees profits in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s plan to eliminate single-use plastic by 2022. Uflex Ltd. aims to invest about $500 million over four years to build new factories and expand existing facilities focused on greener materials, Anantshree Chaturvedi, chief […]
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Microsoft looks for more chip engineers as custom silicon ambitions grow
On the same day Microsoft Corp. showed off some custom processors in its new Surface products in New York, the company was trying to hire even more chip designers to fuel its growing microprocessor-design ambitions. The company held a recruiting event Wednesday in Austin, Texas, seeking experienced “custom CPU/SoC design” engineers for jobs in Raleigh, North Carolina; Sunnyvale, California; […]
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Six years after stone laying, Dhakoli community centre far from completion
Six years after its foundation stone was laid, the community centre in Dhakoli still lacks basic amenities. The local residents said the local municipal council has completely neglected the centre, which resembles a deserted open shed with a roof. “There is no seating arrangement here. Whenever the local families meet […]
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High court acquits uncle of siblings’ double murder
Nearly eight years after two teenaged siblings, Kavita Sahu and Gaurang Sahu, were found murdered in their Sector-41 house, the Punjab and Haryana high court has acquitted the lone convict, their distant maternal uncle. A trial court had on February 17, 2014, awarded life sentence to the convict, Rahul, after […]
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Compulsory to segregate waste in Chandigarh from Oct 11
Come October 11, the municipal corporation (MC) will make waste segregation mandatory across Chandigarh, MC commissioner KK Yadav said on Wednesday. Yadav told HT that MC sanitary staff as well as private waste collectors had started informing residents to hand them dry and wet waste separately. “Residents have a little […]
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Cheating, rigging goes hi-tech; China-made devices to blame
Cheap communication devices ranging from Bluetooth earphone pieces to wireless receivers, primarily made in China, are enabling rigging in entrance exams across Uttar Pradesh. In a recent bust, the special task force (STF) recovered these devices from five members of an exam-rigging racket in Prayagraj. The gang was planning to […]
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UP man accused of murdering 3 revealed lethal intent on TikTok
The writing was on the wall…and it hinted at the deadly intentions of Ashwani Kumar alias Jonny Dada, 33, who is the prime suspect in three sensational murders that have rocked western Uttar Pradesh’s Bijnor district over the past five days. Kumar posted multiple text messages, Tik Tok videos and […]
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Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi or Bapu, as he was called popularly, was known for his principles of non-violence and satyagraha the world over. The tallest leader of the Indian Independence movement, the Mahatma spoke about courage and conviction as he led Indians to the path of freedom. He inspired political leaders […]
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In NIA’s case in Jammu and Kashmir terror funding, a clear Pakistan link
A National Investigation Agency probe into the affairs of Hurriyat leaders has found that Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Shabir Shah, Yasin Malik, Asiya Andrabi and Masarat Alam raise funds through Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, Pak-based terror groups, Line of Control trade and Hawala channels, according to two officials familiar with the developments. The […]