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As missiles continued to rain on Ukrainian soil, Hyderabad stood witness to a peaceful wedding reception — of an Indian groom and an Ukrainian bride — thousands of kms away from the war-struck country. from Times of India https://ift.tt/cFXJwEN via IFTTT

An anonymous donor has donated 60-kg gold to Kashi Vishwanath Temple, of which 37-kg has been used to decorate the inner walls of the sanctum sanctorum. from Times of India https://ift.tt/BkINgxK via IFTTT

Happy Maha Shivratri 2022: Images, Quotes, Wishes, Messages, Cards, Greetings, Pictures, and GIFs On Maha Shivratri, devotees conduct overnight vigils, worship the “shivling” and chant the name of Lord Shiva. The next day, they observe the ritualistic fast and offer bael leaves, milk and honey to the “shivling. from Times of India https://ift.tt/i0YLBhu via IFTTT

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Councils are debating whether to spend thousands of pounds to continue live steaming their meetings. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/cv5eWLR via IFTTT

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Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone was recently spotted at the airport, ahead of her visit to her parents’ place in Bangalore. While the actress dished out a noteworthy airport look in athleisure, she was also called out by the netizens for not abiding by the covid protocols. from Times of India https://ift.tt/6DyKAt0 via IFTTT

The cast of "Ted Lasso," the leads of "Squid Game" and Troy Kotsur of "CODA" have won at the 28th Screen Actors Guild Awards. The ceremony was held at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. Kotsur, best supporting actor in a film, is the first deaf actor to ever win an individual SAG award. And for the first time, actors in a non-English language series - the Korean phenomenon "Squid Game" - took home awards. Lee Jung-jae won best male actor in a drama series and Jung Ho-yeon won best female actor in a drama series. from Times of India https://ift.tt/N0UmYn1 via IFTTT

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Isha Koppikar has come a long way since her Khallas-girl days (Company, 2002) and made her mark in several films. However, she has been missing in action of late. BT found out that the actress has been busy working on some OTT projects. “I was never away,” she says, adding, “I worked till the sixth month of my pregnancy and was back on the set three months after delivering Rianna (7).” The actress gives an insight into her life and the changes in the entertainment business. Excerpts… from Times of India https://ift.tt/qdI3hBZ via IFTTT

A 55-year-old bullion accountant working with the Mint for 33 years will stand trial for theft of Rs 40, after two coins of Rs 20 each, stolen from the facility were allegedly found in his personal locker in 2020. from Times of India https://ift.tt/UZj7IKg via IFTTT

The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) on Saturday made it clear that the opening Test between India and Sri Lanka, also slated to be former skipper Virat Kohli's landmark 100th Test, will be held behind closed doors. The BCCI doesn't want to take any chances despite Covid-19 cases on the decline. "Covidcases might have gone down to double digits, but why take the risk," PCA treasurer RP Singla said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/5jLZHst via IFTTT

Amidst the second T20I against Sri Lanka on Saturday, India batter Ishan Kishan sustained a head injury and was rushed to a hospital in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. from Times of India https://ift.tt/KRFfs90 via IFTTT

Voting for the fifth phase of Uttar Pradesh assembly elections for 61 seats, covering twelve districts of the state, is under way. 693 candidates are in the fray for the fifth phase and over two crore voters will decide their fate. Stay with TOI the latest developments from Times of India https://ift.tt/9r40xJi via IFTTT

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Four months after the World Cup debacle in the UAE, India wear a transformed look, thanks to a fearless approach post the infusion of young blood into the team. Having ticked all the boxes in the series opener against Sri Lanka in Lucknow, the men-in-blue will look to maintain their unbeaten streak. from Times of India https://ift.tt/AeZMLJn via IFTTT

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Have you ever experienced a painful burning sensation in the chest or regurgitated food or sour liquid? If yes, then it's probably a mild heartburn or a short term digestive disorder, which could go away on its own. However, if you experience the same on a daily basis and overlook the signs, it could lead to uncontrolled heartburn, which is a common sign of gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. from Times of India https://ift.tt/rCEKnxv via IFTTT

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India logged 14,148 new Covid cases, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Thursday. The death toll climbed to 51,29,24 with 302 fresh fatalities. Stay with TOI for latest updates on Coronavirus from India and around the world -- from Times of India https://ift.tt/asxW0hv via IFTTT

Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Thursday, forcing residents to flee for their lives and leaving at least 40 Ukrainian soldiers and 10 civilians dead. Russian airstrikes hit military facilities across the country and ground forces moved in from the north, south and east, triggering condemnation from Western leaders and warnings of massive sanctions. Stay with TOI for latest updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/QMS2Gbd via IFTTT

India logged 14,148 new Covid cases, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Thursday. The death toll climbed to 51,29,24 with 302 fresh fatalities. Stay with TOI for latest updates on Coronavirus from India and around the world -- from Times of India https://ift.tt/uOcjkVa via IFTTT

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The much-awaited film of Ajith, 'Valimai', has finally hit the big screens today after a long wait of three years of its announcement. This anticipated Tamil film has been the talk of the town over the last few weeks, and the film's first show was screened today at 4 AM across the Tamil Nadu state. Fans were all excited to catch the glimpse of their favourte hero in theatres and celebrations were on since yesterday evening in several locations ahead of the film's release. Fans have been spotted welcoming the film of their favorite actor on the beats of drums, dance, mass cheer, and a lot of happiness. Fans have been spotted in full joy, and they are just unstoppable. Not just the fans but theater owners have also joined the party as they have arranged special events for fans' to celebrate like DJ parties. from Times of India https://ift.tt/a8p4ulO via IFTTT

As assembly elections are now the latter phases, with only Manipur and some parts of UP still left to vote. While campaigning continues for these regions, talks are already on for likely scenarios post-results in states that have already voted. Stay with TOI for all updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/6bt4o2r via IFTTT

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Stay updated with Times of India to get all the live updates on the third phase of Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Constituency wise poll percentage and more. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ZxyQivY via IFTTT

Dutch police said on Tuesday evening they had ended a hostage situation in an Apple flagship store in Amsterdam, where a man with a gun held at least one person hostage for hours. "We managed to end the situation by hitting the hostage taker with a car when he ran outside," police said in a tweet, adding that the man was being treated for his injuries. from Times of India https://ift.tt/hTvsP4k via IFTTT

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The actor talks about his new abode and recollects how he shared a small room with four other people in his initial days in the city from Times of India https://ift.tt/Q5hjNF2 via IFTTT

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“We plan to announce new sanctions on Russia tomorrow in response to Moscow’s decisions and actions today," a White House spokesperson said. "We are coordinating with allies and partners on that announcement.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/R16eqLI via IFTTT

Mumbai Indians broke the bank to pick the most expensive player of this year's auction in wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan at Rs 15.25 crore. The big-hitting Kishan made his India debut last year and has been a Mumbai Indians player all along, performing consistently well for the side. from Times of India https://ift.tt/v32UkSf via IFTTT

Counting of votes for urban local body polls in Tamil Nadu is under way. The vote counting for all the 200 wards is being held at 15 counting centres. Every ward’s result will be announced through the microphone and also displayed. At all counting centres, IAS officials will be present observing the process along with police security and CCTV cameras. The new council with 200 councillors will meet on March 2 and the mayor and deputy mayor elected on March 4. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/PjQZVG0 via IFTTT

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Bombay Times tells you all you need to know about the upcoming film. from Times of India https://ift.tt/TApEhHX via IFTTT

Hrithik Roshan-Saba Azad Dating Rumours: Hrithik Roshan and Saba Azad have become the talk of the town of late. Their frequent public sightings have sparked dating rumours. from Times of India https://ift.tt/e3lrV19 via IFTTT

India's head coach Rahul Dravid is not at all "hurt" that veteran keeper Wriddhiman Saha has revealed a very classified conversation that he had on his future but at the same time wanted to give the Bengal stumper clarity about his position in the team. from Times of India https://ift.tt/95EYb13 via IFTTT

Fraught with embarrassment over interviews given by senior India wicket-keeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha and pained at a tweet posted by him sharing a screenshot of a series of 'insulting' WhatsApp messages the cricketer received from a journalist, the BCCI is calling for a "thorough investigation". from Times of India https://ift.tt/9hgfsEM via IFTTT

The Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (KSCPCR) has asked the police department to initiate action against some reporters for allegedly violating the rights of children during the coverage of the hijab controversy. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ECnZaeW via IFTTT

Punjab recorded an extensive dip in voter turnout from 76.8% in 2017 to 63.44% till 5pm on Sunday for the single-phase state assembly polls, while the third round of UP elections saw a marginal drop in polling at 60%, as opposed to 62.21% five years ago. Figures are likely to change marginally when EC updates them on Monday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/FAREkgz via IFTTT

The Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (KSCPCR) has asked the police department to initiate action against some reporters for allegedly violating the rights of children during the coverage of the hijab controversy. from Times of India https://ift.tt/BSx075r via IFTTT

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For decades, the Mohammed Hussain playground near YMCA at Madanpura in central Mumbai has been a male domain. Surrounded by skyscrapers dwarfing a few old bungalows, the dusty 'tikona' (triangular) maidan has helped make Madanpura the hub of so many famous football players that it has earned the crowded neighborhood the nickname 'mini-Brazil.' Unsurprisingly, all the soccer 'stars' here so far have been men. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ZrL0n9T via IFTTT

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The statement by the health ministry said that the Centre has time and again exhorted states to periodically update their mortality figures as this exercise would accentuate the efforts of public health response to Covid-19 by giving a true picture of the pandemic. from Times of India https://ift.tt/uXijBmZ via IFTTT

Polling for the third phase of Uttar Pradesh assembly elections is under way. As many as 627 candidates are in the fray for 59 seats where over 2.15 crore people are eligible to vote. Polling will also take place in the Karhal assembly seat, from where Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav is contesting. The BJP has fielded Union minister SP Singh Baghel from the seat. The polling will continue till 6pm in the evening. Stay updated with the Times of India to get all the live updates on the third phase of assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, constituency-wise poll percentage and more. from Times of India https://ift.tt/nrlMswZ via IFTTT

A mother of three children was set on fire and stoned to death by her fellow villagers on suspicion of practising witchcraft in Nawada district in Bihar on Thursday evening. from Times of India https://ift.tt/e6tiWHM via IFTTT

Four Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorists arrested in the aftermath of the Batla House encounter were among those awarded death sentence on Friday in the Ahmedabad serial bombings of 2008. Also, four others convicted were involved in the Delhi serial bombings conspiracy that year. from Times of India https://ift.tt/OfHUKtb via IFTTT

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Appearing for the state government, advocate general Prabhuling K Navadgi said the practice of wearing hijab must pass the test of constitutional morality and individual dignity as expounded by the Supreme Court in the Sabarimala case. from Times of India https://ift.tt/vgHnMTZ via IFTTT

India reported 25,920 fresh Covid cases (4,837 less cases than yesterday), 492 deaths, and 66,254 recoveries in the last 24 hours Stay with TOI for latest updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/YNKIbCe via IFTTT

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Musk is known for edgy humor and blunt assessments, but his comparison of Trudeau with the Nazi leader, who was responsible for the genocide of millions of Jews and starting World War Two, went too far for many Twitter users. from Times of India https://ift.tt/wdj936X via IFTTT

Petitioner Dr Vinod G Kulkarni, who argued his PIL, said the hijab controversy has created mass hysteria throughout the nation, seriously affecting the mental health of Muslim girl students. Citing the example of kirpans being allowed among Sikhs, he argued that the hijab too should be allowed from Times of India https://ift.tt/7abUqEK via IFTTT

The Congress began day-and-night protests in both houses of the legislature on Thursday demanding the resignation of rural development and panchayat raj minister KS Eshwarappa for his statement on the saffron flag. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Xhq7lYQ via IFTTT

Police forces in England are trialling SmartWater as one of their domestic violence tools. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/8kihmZA via IFTTT

Young leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi's "variations and skill-sets" and his ability to bowl at any stage gives the team a lot of options to rotate the bowlers, said India skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/T32vprX via IFTTT

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Photos: Mudslides leave at least 94 dead in Brazil from Times of India https://ift.tt/oGa18lx via IFTTT

Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi has courted controversy during a poll rally by asking people not to let the ‘bhaiyas’ of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Delhi enter the state, a remark apparently aimed at AAP leaders. Stay updated with the Times of India to get all the live updates of Assembly Election News, Manifestos, Voting and more from Times of India https://ift.tt/2kRnuo3 via IFTTT

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As per the data from the World Health Organisation (WHO), on February 14, 2022, in Nigeria from 3 to 30 January 2022, 211 laboratory confirmed Lassa fever cases including 40 deaths. Of the 211 laboratory confirmed cases, five cases have been reported among health workers, the WHO report says. from Times of India https://ift.tt/wIu0LxO via IFTTT

Russia announces end of Crimea military drills, troops leaving Units of the southern military district, having completed their participation in tactical exercises, are moving to their permanent deployment points, Moscow's defence ministry said in a statement. Stay with TOI for live updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/D0Ebzdt via IFTTT

Fresh cases remained around 30,000 while more than 300 people died because of Covid or related complications on Wednesday. Among states, Kerala continues to lead and even Wednesday’s tally of 12,223 fresh infections accounted for around 40% of the country’s total caseload. Stay with TOI for latest updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/xBw493Y via IFTTT

Veer Savarkar Flyover in Goregaon, Mumbai illuminated with lightings of colourful shades and paintings on it on Tuesday evening. from Times of India https://ift.tt/cYuw0iF via IFTTT

If Russia invades, he warned, the United States is "ready to go" with punishing sanctions. Nevertheless, Biden said, "we should give the diplomacy every chance to succeed." from Times of India https://ift.tt/56yCFcl via IFTTT

Technology giants, including Meta and Microsoft, are pouring billions of dollars into the metaverse. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ms39Wkt via IFTTT

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US President Joe Biden said that despite Russian claims earlier in the day, Washington and its allies had yet to verify the withdrawal of any of the 150,000 troops he says Moscow has now mustered along Ukraine's border. from Times of India https://ift.tt/NfP2qaj via IFTTT

Russia has more than 100,000 troops massed near the border of Ukraine. It denies Western accusations that it is planning an invasion, but says it could take unspecified "military-technical" action unless a range of demands are met, including barring Kyiv from ever joining the NATO alliance. from Times of India https://ift.tt/yvR5Mpf via IFTTT

Indian Institute of Science is setting up the "future of clinical research and innovation" in the form of a not-for-profit 800-bed multispeciality hospital and a medical school on its campus, funded mostly by the single-largest private donation yet of Rs 425 crore from the families of Mindtree co-founders Subroto Bagchi and NS Parthasarthy. from Times of India https://ift.tt/agwUpkq via IFTTT

A BBC investigation has found virtual sex parties are taking place in a popular online children’s game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/xGXSyRp via IFTTT

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Childcare centres have embraced apps to monitor kids but not all parents are convinced of the benefits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/FO0nteR via IFTTT

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Several firms are working on artificial eye tech that incorporates wireless, embedded sensors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/q73YUat via IFTTT

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Market regulator Sebi late on Friday banned Anil Ambani, three of his associates and Reliance Home Finance, one of his former group companies, from the market for three months for misusing funds of the company and diverting it to other group entities to pay off debt. Ambani and the others - Amit Bapna, Ravindra Sudhalkar, Pinkesh R Shah - were also restrained from associating with any listed entities. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ir26wRP via IFTTT

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Climate change is putting roads under stress but research is finding ways to make them more durable. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/YmLVGED via IFTTT

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Ever since the trailers of Deepika Padukone, Ananya Panday, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and Dhairya Karwa's Gehraiyaan came out, fans have been talking about on-screen intimacy and passionate romance. from Times of India https://ift.tt/snYgH7N via IFTTT

Rohit Sharma era as ODI captain started with a series win, as India took a 2-0 lead in the three-match series against the West Indies. It was India's 11th consecutive bilateral ODI series win against the visitors. from Times of India https://ift.tt/UTbEqGR via IFTTT