Author: Rahul M

A sparkling white smile is becoming a beauty standard nowadays in this reel world, fueled by social media apps, celebrity endorsements and also rising popularity of whitening toothpastes or at-home kits. But is this idea really good or just a cosmetic trend that isn’t fair for your long term oral health? Dr Harleen Gandhi Kalsi, Cosmetic Dentist and Founder of Meraki Dental Studio shares with us whether teeth whitening craze is safe or not: Craze behind whitening  From weddings to job interviews, people associate white teeth with confidence and hygiene. According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, 96% of…

Uttar Pradesh busted a major module in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh with ISI links. Three individuals were arrested by the police in connection with the module, on Monday (21st July). According to police, the arrestees named Nadeem, Mansher, and Rahees, all hailing from the Kakrauli village of Muzaffarnagar, revealed during interrogation that they were planning to create communal riots amid the Kanwar Yatra 2025. While monitoring social media as part of security vigil for the ongoing Kanwar Yatra, the Kakrauli police station received some inputs about fake videos being circulated on social media showing children being brutally killed by Bajrang Dal…

PAK vs BAN: In a commanding performance, Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in the first T20I of the three-match series. Chasing a modest target of 110, the hosts cruised to victory with 27 balls to spare, handing Salman Ali Agha’s side a tough defeat in the opener. Pakistan’s Batting Woes Continue Pakistan’s innings was derailed by a poor display of shot selection and lack of application. Despite a fighting 44 from Fakhar Zaman, the visitors were bowled out for just 109. Fakhar’s run-out proved to be the turning point, triggering a middle-order collapse that Bangladesh capitalised on. Mike Hesson…

In what promises to be a crucial showdown at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Pakistan take on hosts Bangladesh in the 2nd T20I of the three-match series, with the visitors staring down a must-win situation. Following a dismal showing in the opener where Pakistan were bowled out for just 109, Salman Ali Agha’s side will need a complete turnaround to keep the series alive. Bangladesh Dominate in Series Opener The first T20I was a commanding display from the hosts, who chased down Pakistan’s modest target with 27 balls to spare. Parvez Hossain Emon’s fluent fifty and Towhid Hridoy’s composed support…

Indian batter Sarfaraz Khan, long touted as one of the most consistent performers in domestic cricket, has now grabbed headlines for a reason beyond the boundary. The 27-year-old stunned fans and critics alike by revealing a dramatic 17-kilogram weight loss, transforming both his physique and, potentially, his career trajectory. While fitness has been a contentious point in Sarfaraz’s selection story, his latest update might just tilt the conversation in his favour. And it didn’t go unnoticed. Outstanding effort, young man! Huge congrats and I’m sure it’s going to lead to better and more consistent performances on the field. I…

A woman sub-inspector of police was arrested by the Karnataka Lokayukta police Monday in Bengaluru while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1.25 lakh to close a report against a man facing charges of assaulting his partner. Savithri Bai, a sub-Inspector posted with the Govindapura station of Bengaluru city, reportedly demanded a bribe of Rs 1.25 lakh to file a B report in a case where the complainant, Mohammed Younus, was accused of assault or criminal force against a woman with the intent of outraging her modesty. A B report indicates that the police have found the allegations to be…

India’s flamboyant all-rounder Hardik Pandya and British-Indian singer Jasmin Walia have set social media abuzz after eagle-eyed fans noticed the duo no longer follow each other on Instagram. The digital snub has sparked intense breakup rumours, especially as it comes months after speculation around their alleged romance had reached fever pitch. Despite neither Hardik nor Jasmin ever officially confirming a relationship, their repeated public sightings—especially Jasmin’s visible support during Hardik’s matches—fueled rumours of a budding romance. With their social media activity now pointing toward a possible fallout, the internet has gone into overdrive. Romance Rumours Began After Hardik’s Divorce From…

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) finds itself at the center of a constitutional conundrum following President Roger Binny’s 70th birthday on July 19. According to the Supreme Court-approved BCCI constitution, no office-bearer is allowed to continue once they hit the age of 70. By that rule, Binny stands disqualified. And yet, the post hasn’t officially been vacated. Vice-President Rajeev Shukla, the designated successor under the current guidelines, is reportedly in a holding pattern, awaiting clarity from the BCCI’s top brass—many of whom were attending the ICC Annual Conference in Singapore until recently. Is Binny Disqualified or…

The long-range Russian drones come in swarms each night, buzzing for hours over Ukraine by the hundreds, terrorizing the population and attacking targets from the industrial east to areas near its western border with Poland.Russia now often batters Ukraine with more drones in a single night than it did during some entire months in 2024, and analysts say the barrages are likely to escalate. On July 8, Russia unleashed more than 700 drones — a record.Some experts say that number could soon top 1,000 a day.The spike comes as U.S. President Donald Trump has given Russia until early September to…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he has reached a trade agreement with Philippine leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr., following a meeting Tuesday at the White House, that will see the U.S. slightly drop its tariff rate for the Philippines without paying import taxes for what it sells there. Trump revealed the broad terms of the agreement on his social media network and said the U.S. and the Philippines would work together militarily. The announcement of a loose framework of a deal comes as the two countries are seeking closer security and economic ties in the face of shifting geopolitics…