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James Webb telescope breaks own record, spots oldest star explosion ever known

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The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)’s recent results have once again shifted the boundaries of what astronomers can observe. Scientists now report identifying the earliest supernova ever found, erupting just 730 million years after the universe’s birth, approximately five percent into cosmic history. This milestone not only redefines astronomical records but clarifies how the universe’s … James Webb telescope breaks own record, spots oldest star explosion ever known

Why you don’t feel like drinking water in winter

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In summer, drinking water feels natural almost effortless. But the moment winter arrives, staying hydrated starts to feel like a chore. You don’t feel thirsty, and even when you do, you take a few reluctant sips and stop. It’s that season when drinking water feels less like a habit and more like something you force … Why you don’t feel like drinking water in winter

Beyond calcium: Essential nutrients that strengthen your bones

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When it comes to strong bones, calcium often gets all the attention. However, bone health depends on a combination of several essential nutrients working together. Without these nutrients, calcium cannot be properly absorbed, utilized, or retained in the bones. To build and maintain strong bones throughout life, it’s important to include these vital nutrients in … Beyond calcium: Essential nutrients that strengthen your bones

Meditation for anger control: Techniques that scientifically reduce the body’s stress response

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Here are scientifically grounded techniques based on the ‘Experiment of Stillness’ to help manage anger and reduce stress. The Breath Bridge: Returning To Safety When anger strikes, the body enters a state of fight-or-flight. The most immediate way to signal safety to the nervous system is through the breath. In yogic philosophy, this practice leads … Meditation for anger control: Techniques that scientifically reduce the body’s stress response

Manage hair fall with these ayurvedic tips

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Hair fall is a growing concern for many people today, often triggered by stress, poor nutrition, hormonal changes, pollution, and excessive use of chemical-based hair products. Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of natural healing, offers a holistic approach to hair care by treating the root causes rather than just the symptoms. By balancing internal energies … Manage hair fall with these ayurvedic tips

Radiance revealed: Timeless secrets for naturally glowing skin

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Glowing, flawless skin is not just about expensive skincare products or fancy salon treatments; it is the result of consistent care, healthy habits, and mindful living. True beauty begins from within, and when your body, mind, and skin are in harmony, the natural radiance shows effortlessly on your face. Whether you are dealing with dullness, … Radiance revealed: Timeless secrets for naturally glowing skin

Aloo keema

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INGREDIENTS 2 medium onions, chopped, 450 g beef or 450 g ground chicken, 1 teaspoon gingerroot, minced, 1 teaspoon garlic, minced, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons yogurt, 2 -3 tomatoes, chopped, 300 g potatoes, peeled and diced, 1 teaspoon garam masala, 2 green … Aloo keema

Humiliated, sidelined: Bangladesh President Shahabuddin wants to quit mid-term

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Dhaka (TIP)- Bangladesh’s President Mohammed Shahabuddin has said he wants to leave office midway through his tenure after the country’s February parliamentary election. In an exclusive interview with Reuters on Thursday, the Bangladesh President said he felt “humiliated” and sidelined by the interim administration led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. Mohammed Shahabuddin, 75, holds the … Humiliated, sidelined: Bangladesh President Shahabuddin wants to quit mid-term

Sentencing of Pakistan’s former ISI chief ‘just the begining’ Report

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The sentencing of Pakistan’s former spy chief Faiz Hameed may just be “the beginning”, as it can herald a spate of new cases against politicians and activists for involvement in anti-army riots over two years ago, a report said. Pakistan’s former spy chief Faiz Hameed was on Thursday sentenced to 14 years in jail by … Sentencing of Pakistan’s former ISI chief ‘just the begining’ Report

Bristol museum heist: Priceless ivory elephant, footage from colonial India, Buddha statue among stolen artefacts

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Bristol (TIP)- The over 600 artefacts stolen from Bristol Museum in the UK included household belongings, souvenirs, photographs, and papers of British people who lived and worked in the colonies, including India. However, the most valuable of the stolen items included artifacts taken from India, such as an elephant carved in ivory and an ivory … Bristol museum heist: Priceless ivory elephant, footage from colonial India, Buddha statue among stolen artefacts

Kremlin suggests it may not like new Ukraine peace proposals after latest US-Ukraine talks

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Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov said on Friday that Moscow has not seen revised US proposals made after the most recent talks with Ukraine, but that it may not like parts of them. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday Kyiv had agreed on key points of a post-war reconstruction plan in talks with … Kremlin suggests it may not like new Ukraine peace proposals after latest US-Ukraine talks

Trump ‘extremely frustrated’ over delays in Russia-Ukraine peace deal: WH

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Washington (TIP)- The White House has stated that US President Donald Trump is “extremely frustrated” with both Russia and Ukraine over the slow progress toward ending the ongoing war and is unwilling to engage in “meetings just for the sake of meeting”. During a press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated the President … Trump ‘extremely frustrated’ over delays in Russia-Ukraine peace deal: WH

Thailand-Cambodia fighting continues after Trump says countries agree to ceasefire

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Surin (TIP)- Fighting between Thai and Cambodian forces continued early on Saturday, Dec 13, hours after US President Donald Trump said the two countries had agreed to a ceasefire.Thai prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul said he told the US president a ceasefire would only be possible after Cambodia had withdrawn all its forces and removed landmines. … Thailand-Cambodia fighting continues after Trump says countries agree to ceasefire

Russia could attack Nato within five years, says alliance chief in stark new warning

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Russia could attack a Nato country within the next five years, the Western military alliance’s chief has said in a stark new warning. “Russia is already escalating its covert campaign against our societies,” Mark Rutte said in a speech in Germany. “We must be prepared for the scale of war our grandparents or great-grandparents endured.” … Russia could attack Nato within five years, says alliance chief in stark new warning

North Korea’s Kim vows to root out ‘evil’, scolds lazy officials

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Seoul (TIP)- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to root out “evil” and scolded lazy officials while praising his troops fighting with Russia against Ukraine, state media said Friday, capping a major meeting of Pyongyang’s top brass. The three-day meeting of the regime’s central committee discussed key policy issues as well as plans … North Korea’s Kim vows to root out ‘evil’, scolds lazy officials

China’s new ‘condom tax’ draws skepticism and worries over health risks

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China will soon start collecting a value-added tax on contraceptive drugs and products for the first time in over three decades, a move aligned with Beijing’s effort to get families to have more children after decades of limiting most to one child. “Contraceptive drugs and products” will not be tax-exempt as of Jan. 1, according … China’s new ‘condom tax’ draws skepticism and worries over health risks

The Drama first look: Zendaya and Robert Pattinson sends fans into a frenzy

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2025 isn’t even over yet, but Zendaya has already given fans a big reason to be excited for 2026. The actor unveiled the first-look poster of her upcoming romantic comedy The Drama, co-starring Robert Pattinson, and social media can’t stop talking about it. The adorable poster shows the pair looking cute as a button, with … The Drama first look: Zendaya and Robert Pattinson sends fans into a frenzy

Not apologising: Amanda Seyfried reacts to backlash over Kirk comment

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Amanda Seyfried is standing firm on her earlier remarks about conservative activist Charlie Kirk, saying she will “not be apologising” for calling him “hateful” after his shocking murder. The actor addressed the controversy during an interview with Who What Wear while promoting her upcoming series The Testament of Ann Lee, insisting that her comments were … Not apologising: Amanda Seyfried reacts to backlash over Kirk comment

Sydney Sweeney addresses plastic surgery rumors, says changes are natural

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Sydney Sweeney is once again confronting the intense scrutiny that has followed her rise in Hollywood. In a new interview, the 28-year-old actor firmly shut down long-circulating plastic surgery rumours, addressing the speculation that has trailed her since her teens and offering a candid explanation about her appearance. During a conversation with her The Housemaid … Sydney Sweeney addresses plastic surgery rumors, says changes are natural

Alia Bhatt receives Golden Globe Horizon award at Red Sea Film Festival

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Alia Bhatt emerged as one of the most celebrated figures at this year’s Red Sea International Film Festival, where she was honoured with the Golden Globe Horizon Award. The recognition, announced by the festival on Instagram, marks a significant milestone in her international journey. Red Sea Film wrote, “We’re proud to partner with the Golden … Alia Bhatt receives Golden Globe Horizon award at Red Sea Film Festival

Akshaye Khanna’s viral Sher-e-Baloch song is Dhurandhar’s most explosive twist

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The Sher-e-Baloch song from Dhurandhar has gone viral on social media for all the obvious reasons. Chief among them is Akshaye Khanna’s swagger – the way he commands the Arabic beat, the slow-motion haze wrapped around every move, and the magnetic presence he brings to the frame. But what most people don’t realise is this: … Akshaye Khanna’s viral Sher-e-Baloch song is Dhurandhar’s most explosive twist

Border 2 first look: Ahan Shetty embodies bravery in tense combat-ready poster

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The first-look poster of actor Ahan Shetty from the film Border 2 was released on Tuesday. It gave audiences an early glimpse of his character in the much-anticipated military drama. The poster captures Shetty in the midst of combat, his face streaked with blood and his expression marked by determination, as he holds a military … Border 2 first look: Ahan Shetty embodies bravery in tense combat-ready poster

Retail inflation rises to 0.71% in Nov, below RBI target of 2-6%

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India’s retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 0.71 per cent in November, from 0.25 per cent in October, according to the data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). The rise in the headline inflation in November is mainly due to higher prices of vegetables, eggs, meat … Retail inflation rises to 0.71% in Nov, below RBI target of 2-6%

Aadhaar gets a new offline ID tool, tougher checks for entities using it

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New Delhi (TIP)- The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has issued new regulations to introduce an Aadhaar Verifiable Credential (AVC), a digitally signed document containing limited user demographic data for offline identity verification, as well as update regulations for entities that conduct offline Aadhaar verification (not in real time using UIDAI servers). The amendments … Aadhaar gets a new offline ID tool, tougher checks for entities using it

India eases visa rules as Chinese applicants rise

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New Delhi (TIP)- India has tweaked visa rules to address the issue of a growing number of applications from Chinese nationals coming to the country for short periods for business activities without changing vetting procedures, people familiar with the matter said on Friday, Dec 12. After the two sides reached an understanding in October 2024 … India eases visa rules as Chinese applicants rise

Navjot Kaur Sidhu seeks security, accuses Punjab govt of shielding land, liquor mafia

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Navjot Kaur Sidhu, who has been recently suspended by Congress, has raised serious allegations against the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government, seeking security and accusing the administration of shielding the liquor and mining mafia. In a post on X, Sidhu warned that any threat to his safety would be the Chief Minister’s responsibility and questioned the … Navjot Kaur Sidhu seeks security, accuses Punjab govt of shielding land, liquor mafia

Former Lok Sabha speaker and Cong leader Shivraj Patil dies at 90

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Mumbai (TIP)- Former home minister and Congress leader Shivraj Patil died aged 90 at his residence in Maharashtra’s Latur on Friday, Dec 12 morning. He was keeping unwell for the past few days and breathed his last at his residence ‘Devghar’, his family sources told news agency PTI. Born on October 12, 1935 in Latur’s … Former Lok Sabha speaker and Cong leader Shivraj Patil dies at 90

Cabinet clears key bills, approves census budget, greenlights coal exports policy

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New Delhi (TIP)- The Union Cabinet on Friday, Dec 12, approved the budget for the upcoming census and a new economic partnership with Oman, allowed the export of coal, and cleared key bills proposing a unified national education regulator, opening up the insurance sector fully to foreign direct investment, bringing in sweeping changes to the … Cabinet clears key bills, approves census budget, greenlights coal exports policy

IndiGo chaos: DGCA suspends 4 flight operations inspectors

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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday, Dec 12, suspended four flight operations inspectors (FOIs) in a tacit admission of regulatory gaps during the IndiGo scheduling meltdown that affected millions of flyers this month even as the embattled airline’s chief appeared before the regulator for a second day running. These inspectors are senior … IndiGo chaos: DGCA suspends 4 flight operations inspectors

IOC USA Vice-Chairman Slams Exclusion of Opposition Leaders from Putin State Dinner

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NEW YORK (TIP): George Abraham, Vice-Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress (IOC), USA, has expressed strong dismay over the Modi government’s decision not to invite the Leader of the Opposition to the State dinner hosted for Russian President Vladimir Putin. “There is little surprise anymore in how the Modi Administration continues to undermine the democratic … IOC USA Vice-Chairman Slams Exclusion of Opposition Leaders from Putin State Dinner