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Tap water reaches Barmer village, over 700km away from Narmada
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Tap water reaches Barmer village, over 700km away from Narmada

Jaisalmer, November 26, 2024.In a landscape dominated by sand dunes, Sundra village is situated 170km from Barmer district headquarters on the India-Pakistan border. People living here traditionally depended on 'beris' or deep wells for drinking water, but they dried up over the years and three tube wells provide water in Sundra. The water though is excessively saline.Nenu Devi from the village recollects that when she first arrived at her in-laws' house from her parental home in Bandhra 45 years ago, she struggled to get drinking water for days. She would lament to her parents about the dreadful conditions here. This Sunday, the 80-year-old witnessed a 'miracle': drinking water flowing from a tap in her house.It was no less miraculous for 60-year-old Roopi Devi, another villag...
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Utpanna Ekadashi 2024
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Utpanna Ekadashi 2024

Jaipur, November 26, 2024.Utpanna Ekadashi is an auspicious day to observe dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Though each Ekadashi holds its own religious and spiritual significance. On this auspicious, devotees worship Lord Vishnu with utmost devotion. Utpanna Ekadashi is celebrated on 11th day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Margashirsha. This year, Utpanna Ekadashi will be celebrated on November 26, 2024.Utpanna Ekadashi 2024: Date and TimeEkadashi Tithi Begins - November 26, 2024 - 01:01 AMEkadashi Tithi Ends - November 27, 2024 - 03:47 AMParana Time - November 27, 2024 - 01:11 PM to 03:17 PMHari Vasara End Moment - November 27, 2024 - 10:26 AMUtpanna Ekadashi 2024: SignificanceUtpanna Ekadashi holds a great religious and spiritual significance in Hindu religion.According to the T...
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Eating almonds could help in post-exercise recovery, says new study
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Eating almonds could help in post-exercise recovery, says new study

New Delhi, November 26, 2024.Eating almonds regularly may help recover from exercise by reducing muscle fatigue and soreness, a new study has found.The findings, published in the journal Current Developments in Nutrition, could promote greater adherence to physical training, a topic that warrants further investigation in future studies, researchers noted.The research team, which included scientists from San Diego State University in the US, studied 26 middle-aged adults who exercised one to four hours per week. For eight weeks, participants consumed either 60 grams of whole raw almonds or about 90 grams of unsalted pretzels daily.
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Here’s how Sara Ali Khan begins her day
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Here’s how Sara Ali Khan begins her day

Mumbai, November 26, 2024.Sara Ali Khan recently shared that she starts her day with turmeric water or haldi paani. “It is followed by meditation,” the Murder Mubarak actor told CurlyTales.“It has been used for ages for its medicinal properties. Haldi is known to soothe inflammation and boost immunity. It can also be added to water and milk. However, one should exercise caution if he/she is drinking haldi water regularly as daily consumption can cause digestive issues like nausea, diarrhea, or stomach upset in some people,it may also interfere with certain medications and is not advised daily.”What works for one person may not work for another,”
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Receiver to oversee Udaipur City Palace’s disputed portion after new titular royal head denied entry
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Receiver to oversee Udaipur City Palace’s disputed portion after new titular royal head denied entry

Udaipur, November 26, 2024.The district administration has appointed a receiver to oversee a controversial portion of Udaipur’s City Palace following tension over Vishvaraj Singh, the new ceremonial head of the erstwhile royal family, being denied entry.The receiver’s appointment came after supporters of Singh clashed with those of his paternal uncle Arvind Singh Mewar, who controls the City Palace, late on Monday.BJP MLA Singh was on Monday anointed titular head of the erstwhile Mewar royal family at a ceremony in Chittorgarh fort following the death of his father Mahendra Singh Mewar earlier this month.After his anointment, Singh was scheduled to go to City Palace to have darshan of the “dhuni (a religious place)” and then visit the Eklingnathji temple.However, Arvind...
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More power to women turning producers, says Madhuri Dixit Nene
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More power to women turning producers, says Madhuri Dixit Nene

Mumbai, November 26, 2024.With more and more women taking up different jobs in the industry and even turning producers, Bollywood star Madhuri Dixit Nene says a lot has changed in Bollywood for the better since the '80s and '90s.Madhuri, who made her debut with "Abodh" in 1984 and went on to be a part of films like "Dil To Pagal Hai", "Tezaab", "Beta" and "Raja", recalled how movie sets would earlier have only female actors and their hairdressers."Women have come a long way, it's always baby steps. When I used to do work in the 80s, and 90s, the only women on the set used to be me, my co-actors who were women or the hairdressers. Today, when I walk in on a set -- from the DOP to the ADs, writers, and action masters -- there are women everywhere. I couldn’t have imagined they wo...
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Mahindra BE 6e, XEV 9e unveil today

New Delhi, November 26, 2024.Mahindra & Mahindra will unveil its two ground-up battery electric vehicles (BEVs), the Mahindra BE 6e and the Mahindra XEV 9e, today. Based on the electric-only INGLO platform, both electric SUVs will be launched in the early part of 2025.The BE 6e features a modern and aggressive design with sharp lines, prominent wheel arches, a pointed bonnet, C-shaped LED DRLs, and a slim bumper. It also includes a hood scoop for aerodynamic efficiency and an illuminated BE emblem on the hood. The design is accentuated by aerodynamically optimised wheels.The XEV 9e has a coupe-style design, with a triangular headlamp configuration and DRLs that stretch across the vehicle's width. It boasts a coupe-like roofline, inverted L-shaped connected LED DRLs, and tai...
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Prodancy, a C – CAMP supported startup, raises ₹2.14 Crore to advance innovation in joint replacement surgical consumables
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Prodancy, a C – CAMP supported startup, raises ₹2.14 Crore to advance innovation in joint replacement surgical consumables

Bangalore, November 26, 2024 Prodancy Pvt. Ltd., a pioneering Medtech startup specializing in surgical consumables for joint replacement surgeries, has successfully raised ₹2.14 Crore in a funding round Co-Led by Campus Angels Network and Keiretsu Forum Chennai, It also saw participation from existing investors Center for Cellular & Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP), and other angel investors which reaffirmed its confidence in Prodancy through follow-on funding.This investment will fuel Prodancy’s growth in India while advancing its plans to expand into global markets, including the United States. With joint replacement surgeries in India growing at an impressive 22% CAGR, Prodancy is poised to capitalize on this momentum through its innovative product portfolio.Co-founded by&nb...
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Arjun Deshwal gets Jaipur Pink Panthers back to winning ways
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Arjun Deshwal gets Jaipur Pink Panthers back to winning ways

Jaipur, November 26,2024.Jaipur Pink Panthers delivered a crushing 37-23 defeat on defending champions Puneri Paltan in their Pro Kabaddi League match here on Monday.Once again, it was Arjun Deshwal who led the charge with his 16 points as they completed the double over the Puneri Paltan in season 11.The first 10 minutes were tightly contested as both teams experienced successful and unsuccessful raids, with Akash Shinde for the Puneri Paltan and Neeraj Narwal for the Jaipur Pink Panthers making notable contributions.
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India signs the Final Act of the Riyadh Design Law Treaty
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India signs the Final Act of the Riyadh Design Law Treaty

New Delhi, November 26, 2024.After nearly two decades of negotiations, the member states of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) adopted the landmark Design Law Treaty (DLT).By signing the Final Act of the Riyadh Design Law Treaty, India builds on its progress and reaffirms its commitment to fostering inclusive growth and ensuring equitable access to intellectual property protection.The treaty seeks to harmonize the procedural frameworks for industrial design protection, improving the efficiency and accessibility of registration processes across multiple jurisdictions. By standardizing procedural requirements, the DLT reduces administrative burdens, thereby promoting global creativity in design. Its goal is to ensure that the benefits of streamlined design protection...
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Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches Nayi Chetna 3.0 – National Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence in New Delhi
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Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches Nayi Chetna 3.0 – National Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence in New Delhi

New Delhi, November 26, 2024.Union Minister of Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the third edition of Nayi Chetna – Pahal Badlaav Ki, a national campaign against gender-based violence, at Rang Bhawan Auditorium, New Delhi yesterday. Delivering his address, Shri Chouhan stated that the Government has taken a slew of initiatives for women’s economic and social development. He stressed that gender-based violence is not an issue that persists in rural areas, but in urban areas as well. He said with the presence of Union Minister of Women and Child Development Smt. Annpurna Devi, we will ensure that through our convergence efforts, every single woman lives a life of dignity, respect and self-belief.Shri Chouhan also inaugurated ...
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Fly with Turkish Airlines and Enjoy Bollywood Hits in the Sky
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Fly with Turkish Airlines and Enjoy Bollywood Hits in the Sky

New Delhi,  25 November, 2024.Turkish Airlines has announced a delightful treat for Bollywood fans. As part of its enhanced in-flight entertainment, the airline is offering a wide selection of popular Indian films, making every journey feel like a trip to the cinema. Turkish Airlines, known for its unparalleled connectivity to more countries than any other airline, embraces India’s love for Bollywood by providing passengers with a culturally rich, immersive experience at 35,000 feet.With blockbuster titles, passengers can indulge in Bollywood’s finest during their flights. To make this cinematic experience even more special, Turkish Airlines serves popcorn from its exclusive ‘movie bar’ of tasty treats on Business Class flights. This selection also includes healthy options suc...
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Upamanyu Chatterjee’s book Lorenzo Searches for the Meaning of Life wins the 7th JCB Prize for Literature
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Upamanyu Chatterjee’s book Lorenzo Searches for the Meaning of Life wins the 7th JCB Prize for Literature

New Delhi, November, 2024.Lorenzo Searches for the Meaning of Life by Upamanyu Chatterjee published by Speaking Tiger Books, has been announced as the winner of the 2024 JCB Prize for Literature, and awarded the 25-lakh Rupee Prize. The event was held at the JCB India Headquarters, Ballabhgarh.  The coveted trophy, which is a sculpture by Delhi artist duo, Thukral and Tagra, titled ‘Mirror Melting,’ was awarded to Upamanyu Chatterjee.The prestigious award was handed over on behalf of Lord Bamford, Chairman, JCB by Mr Deepak Shetty, CEO & MD, JCB India. Speaking at the event, Mr Deepak Shetty said, “The JCB Prize for Literature was conceptualised by Lord Bamford to celebrate the Indian-ness of Indian literature. Over the years this award has attracted some of the most eclec...
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IndiGo, Japan Airlines set to commence codeshare partnership next month
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IndiGo, Japan Airlines set to commence codeshare partnership next month

Mumbai, November 25, 2024.Japan Airlines and domestic budget carrier IndiGo are all set to commence their codeshare partnership from December 16, which will allow the Japanese carrier access to 18 destinations in India, a statement said on Monday.Currently, Japan Airlines (JAL) operates daily services between Tokyo (Haneda Airport) and Delhi, and five times weekly services between Tokyo (Narita Airport) and Bengaluru.Through this new partnership with IndiGo, JAL will be able to establish a comprehensive network across India, connecting to numerous major cities via JAL-operated flights, the statement said.
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Asus Zenbook S14 OLED review: Gaming is a bonus on this all-rounder of an AI PC
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Asus Zenbook S14 OLED review: Gaming is a bonus on this all-rounder of an AI PC

New Delhi, November 25,2024.Searching for the perfect laptop is like looking for a needle in a haystack. When it comes to ultra-thin laptops, most come with shortcomings in design, display, performance, or battery life. You might find a good laptop that excels in three out of four areas but falls short in at least one key aspect.Earlier this year, when Asus introduced one of the first Intel-powered Lunar Lake laptops, the Zenbook S14 OLED, I was certain that it was going to be one of the best Windows laptops on the market. Following its India launch, I got a chance to try my hands on the new Asus Zenbook S14 OLED. I have been using the laptop for my day-to-day activities, and here is my take on the device powered by the Core Ultra 200V series chip.Asus has managed to strike a b...
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Sensex reclaims 80k mark; Nifty surges over 1 pc after BJP-led Mahayuti’s win in Maharashtra

Mumbai, November 25,2024.Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty surged more than 1 per cent on Monday, helped by a rally in blue-chip stocks and the BJP pulling off a stunning performance in Maharashtra, winning a record number of seats to propel the party-led ruling Mahayuti alliance to a landslide victory.Extending its previous day's sharp rally, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 992.74 points or 1.25 per cent to settle at 80,109.85. During the day, it soared 1,355.97 points or 1.71 per cent to 80,473.08.The NSE Nifty surged 314.65 points or 1.32 per cent to 24,221.90.
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Towel left in woman’s abdomen during C-section, removed at AIIMS after 3 months
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Towel left in woman’s abdomen during C-section, removed at AIIMS after 3 months

Jodhpur, November 25, 2024.Doctors left a towel inside a woman's abdomen during a cesarean delivery in the government hospital of Kuchaman 3 months ago.Ignorant of this negligence of the doctors, she kept suffering from abdominal pain caused by the presence of a foreign body in her abdomen for nearly three months despite visiting several hospitals and doctors.She finally reached AIIMS, where tests revealed a 15x10 cm towel in her abdomen. The doctors of the AIIMS then undertook a surgery and removed the towel from her abdomen.Due to abdominal pain, the woman could eat very little, which significantly reduced her breast milk production. As a result, her newborn baby had to be fed external milk.The CMHO (Didwana) Anil Judia , however has constituted a committee for inquiry in...
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Tamannaah Bhatia’s simple black kurta look proves comfort and style can go hand in hand
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Tamannaah Bhatia’s simple black kurta look proves comfort and style can go hand in hand

Mumbai, November 25, 2024.Tamannaah Bhatia stuns in a breezy black kurta set that blends comfort with style, proving minimalism can make a powerful ethnic statement.Tamannaah Bhatia was spotted last night at Manish Malhotra's residence in Mumbai. The 34-year-old actor, known for her stunning fashion sense, often turns heads with her bold and stylish choices. However, her recent look was a refreshing departure as she embraced minimalism in a classic black kurta set, proving that, sometimes, simplicity speaks louder than all the glitz and glam. Scroll down to take note.
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Cocoa, green tea could help counter effects of high-fat food under stress, study finds
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Cocoa, green tea could help counter effects of high-fat food under stress, study finds

New Delhi, November 25, 2024.Cocoa or green tea could counter the negative effects of high-fat food which tend to worsen during times of stress, a new study has found.Researchers said that food choices made while feeling stressed can influence how stress impacts heart health.The team from the University of Birmingham, UK, found that while high-fat foods can negatively affect the function of blood vessels and oxygen reaching the brain, flavanol-rich cocoa and green tea can protect vascular function (vessels) during periods of everyday stress.
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You  might end up with sciatica or scoliosis because of incorrect posture
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You  might end up with sciatica or scoliosis because of incorrect posture

Jaipur, November 25, 2024.If you are prone to slouching, listen up! Digital creator Shivam Ahlawat shared a reel on Instagram, documenting two very common ways that can be the hidden culprits behind leg pain, resulting in broader conditions such as sciatica and scoliosis.In the first instance, he puts all the weight on one leg while standing, and in the second instance, he is seen standing with his arm propped onto a flat surface (in this context, a table) and the rest of the weight is on his hip.In the caption, Ahlawat mentioned, “As long as everything is fine, you don’t realise it, but after some time, when something comes to light, there is nothing left except regret.”Improper standing, such as shifting weight unevenly or excessive forward pelvic tilt, can compress the s...
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Tribals hold rally with demand for 6.5% sub-quota reservation
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Tribals hold rally with demand for 6.5% sub-quota reservation

Jaipur, November 25, 2024.Tribal communities from southern Rajasthan held a massive rally under the banner of Adivasi Aarakshan Manch (AAM) in Banswara on Sunday to press for their long-standing demand for a 6.5% sub-quota within the 12% state-level reservation for Scheduled Tribes (ST). They urged the state govt to address their concerns in the upcoming winter session of the assembly.Leaders from various tribal regions and communities, along with functionaries of some political parties, gathered at the event and voiced their demands for "immediate justice", urging the govt to ensure proportional representation for Scheduled Area tribes in state services. BJP leader and former Cabinet minister Mahendrajeet Singh Malviya pledged unwavering support to the demand, saying, "If we need ...
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Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350 launched in India at Rs 2.35 lakh
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Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350 launched in India at Rs 2.35 lakh

New Delhi, November 25, 2024.Royal Enfield has announced the pricing of the Goan Classic 350, a bobber-inspired motorcycle based on the popular Classic 350 featuring a host of updates. Launched at the Motoverse 2024 event in Goa, the motorcycle has been priced The Goan Classic is priced at Rs 2.35 lakh for the single-tone variant and Rs 2.38 lakh for the dual-tone option, both prices ex-showroom.The Goan Classic 350 features a lower seat height of just 750 mm, making it Royal Enfield’s most accessible model yet. It gets forward-set footpegs, along with adjustable levers for the clutch and front brake. The suspension setup includes 41 mm telescopic front forks and twin rear shock absorbers with adjustable preload.Braking duties are handled by disc brakes at both ends, complete w...
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Vinod Kapri’s ‘Pyre’ wins Audience Award at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
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Vinod Kapri’s ‘Pyre’ wins Audience Award at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival

New Delhi, November 25, 2024.National Award-winning filmmaker Vinod Kapri’s latest Hindi film "Pyre" has bagged the Audience Award at the 2024 Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival.The Uttarakhand-set film, billed as a melancholic ballad of an undying love in a dying land, was the only Indian entry in the Official Competition category of the prestigious film gala, held annually in Estonia’s capital, Tallinn.According to the festival organisers, the audiences of the 28th edition voted "Pyre" as their favourite.
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