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New Delhi: Amid his ongoing rift with his party, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has shared a video on social media in which he responds to a student’s question about the differences. The Thiruvananthapuram MP said he had been steering clear of such political discussions in public but felt the “inevitable question” by a high school student during an event in Kochi “deserved a response”. “Politics is, unfortunately or otherwise, in any democracy, it’s about competition,” he says in the 2.36-minute video he shared on his X account. “And as a result, when people like me say that we respect our…

Stress is your body’s natural response to challenges or perceived threats. It can be triggered by an event, a thought, or an emotion that leaves you feeling tense, anxious, or overwhelmed. While occasional stress is normal, chronic stress can take a significant toll on your physical and mental health. Whether it stems from work, relationships, finances, health concerns, or the fast pace of modern life, stress is an unavoidable part of our daily experience—and we’re often not aware of the magnitude of the build-up.  This kind of hidden strain has earned the name “Silent Killer,” linked to conditions like high…

A raid to arrest a 43-year-old man in a cheating case has given the police in Karnataka a rude shock–they stumbled upon secret chambers and hidden doors in what otherwise looked like a normal house.ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO The Mangaluru city police on Friday arrested Rohan Saldanha at his home following allegations that he had cheated wealthy businessmen in Karnataka and other states out of hundreds of crore rupees. But a thorough check of the house made several revelations that surprised the police. In a raid led by ACP Ravish Nayak, the police found hidden chambers, secret stairways, a luxury…

HyderabadJul 20, 2025 16:30 IST First published on: Jul 20, 2025 at 16:30 IST Share YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) floor leader in the Lok Sabha, three-time MP, son of former Andhra Pradesh Minister and party strongman Peddireddy Ramachandra Reddy, and former CM Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy’s “voice in Delhi”. These are some hats that YSRCP’s Rajampet MP P V Midhun Reddy has donned in his decade-long political career. With the Special Investigation Team (SIT) arresting Midhun on Saturday in connection with the alleged Andhra Pradesh liquor policy scam, the YSRCP is likely to feel the pinch of his absence…

In a development that brings both excitement and concern for cricket fans, the men’s T20 Champions League could make a comeback as early as next September. At the same time, the ICC is reportedly weighing plans to scale down the traditional Test format. According to The Age, several leading cricketing nations have expressed support for reviving the T20 Champions League during the ICC’s ongoing meeting in Singapore. The tournament, first launched in 2008, ran until 2014 before being shelved due to financial losses suffered by broadcaster ESPN Star. The original Champions League T20 featured top franchise teams from seven major…

MumbaiJul 20, 2025 15:54 IST First published on: Jul 20, 2025 at 15:52 IST Share From facing the prospect of losing his Assembly seat due to a criminal conviction to being caught on camera allegedly playing an online card game during an Assembly session, Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate has spent the past year navigating one controversy after another. In February, a Nashik district court sentenced the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader to two years in prison for his role in a 30-year-old case involving document forgery and fraud. The case pertained to the illegal acquisition of two flats under…

The CW It started as a serious take on everyone’s favorite jalopy-driving, guitar-strumming, girl-chasing redhead. Somewhere along the line, the adventures of Archie Andrews (KJ Apa) turned into a campy, time-jumping, meme-spouting dramedy that was never afraid to make fun of itself. Some truly crazy stuff happened in “Riverdale,” a show that managed to get teenagers and young adults to pay attention to the mostly kid-friendly “Archie” comic book series, recycling storylines straight from those very comics but giving them a more mature spin. If you’ve made it all the…

Soham Desai, who served as the strength and conditioning coach for the Indian national cricket team for five years, spoke out recently against the persistent criticism surrounding ODI captain Rohit Sharma’s fitness regime. Desai is confident that Rohit can absolutely enhance his fitness, but emphasized that the narrative portraying him as someone who doesn’t put in the effort is completely false. He also shared his admiration for coaching Virat Kohli, describing Kohli as “a model athlete” driven by hunger, determination, and sheer will to be the best. Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed recently stirred controversy by referring to cricketer Rohit Sharma…

In a significant development in the summer transfer window, English forward Marcus Rashford is set to make a temporary switch from Manchester United to FC Barcelona on a season-long loan deal. The move marks a dramatic shift in the 26-year-old’s career, offering him a new challenge in La Liga after a period of declining form in the Premier League. Why Rashford is Leaving Manchester United Rashford’s departure comes on the heels of a turbulent year at Old Trafford. Once a fan favourite and a consistent starter, the forward has struggled with form and confidence. Under new manager Ruben Amorim, Rashford…

The Karnataka government has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) following pressure from various groups to probe the case of ‘secret burials’ at Dharmasthala in Dakshina Kannada district.ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO The SIT will be headed by Director General of Police Pronab Mohanty, with DIG MN Anucheth, and IPS officers SK Sowmylatha and Jitendra Kumar Dayama as members. An order regarding the formation of SIT was issued by the state government on July 19. The Dharmasthala secret burials case attracted attention after a whistleblower filed a complaint at Dharmasthala police station earlier this month, alleging that he was forced to…