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What Are Parasocial Relationships, and Why Are We So Drawn to Them?

Parasocial relationships have been perceived as unhealthy obsessions. However, research suggests otherwise.

Nepal, Indian teams near final stage of Chilime tunnel rescue operation

Once the blocked section is cleared, the Indian and Nepali rescue teams will move further inside the tunnel to reach and rescue the workers

Madras High Court Dismisses Election Petition Against Tamil Nadu Minister K.A. Sengottaiyan

The Madras High Court has dismissed an election petition challenging K.A. Sengottaiyans victory in Tamil Nadus Gobichettipalayam constituency. Ma

US accuses Iran of funding military via

The United States Justice Department on Monday, September 14, filed a civil forfeiture of USD 61 million in cryptocurrency, accusing the Iranian

India Rapidly Advancing Towards Defense Exporter Status, Says Rajnath Singh

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh highlights Indias progress toward becoming a defense exporter, emphasizing the role of startups and MSMEs. India R

Gurugram biker hit-and-run case: Accused arrested, attempt-to-murder charge added

The woman biker alleged that Mr. Bainslas car followed her before hitting her motorcycle on Golf Course Road and fleeing the spot

Ensure security to families of migrant street vendors during Dasara, NGO tells Karnataka government

The NGO cited the rape and murder of a nine-year-old girl, who sold balloons along with her family outside the Dasara exhibition in 2025

Mohsin Naqvi Set to Axe Aaqib Javed, Wahab Riaz Amid Pakistan Cricket Turmoil: Report

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi is reportedly preparing for another major overhaul of the countrys cricket setup, with senior

Meta agrees to share child safety matters directly to Cyber crime portal

Move follows government warnings over alleged CSAM-linked ads on Instagram; NCPCR had summoned Meta India

Keralam power crisis: Regulatory panel urges KSEB to fast-track battery energy storage projects

Indications are that all the five large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) planned across the State are likely to be in place only towar

HDFC Bank Scam: Victims Reimbursed

In a significant breakthrough, 13 victims of an HDFC Bank scam in Jammu and Kashmir have recovered 4.5 crore after a swift investigation. HDFC Ba

NephroPlus Launches NIDA NephroPlus International Dialysis Academy to Build a Global Pipeline of Dialysis-Trained Nurses

Vice President to be chief guest of

Hyderabad: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan will be the chief guest of the Hyderabad Liberation Day celebrations to be organised here by the Cent

Celebrate Ganpati, Travel Smart With AU Credit Cards, and Enjoy Exciting Offers on Flights & Hotels

From Ashtavinayak pilgrimages to family getaways, AU Small Finance Bank brings unmatched travel savings on MakeMyTrip, Yatra, EaseMyTrip, and mor

IT stocks couldnt save Nifty as crude, Fed fears drag markets into red

Broad market breadth on the BSE confirmed the negative tone: of 4,513 stocks traded, 2,884 declined against 1,376 advances and 253 unchanged.

Fake Cancer Drug Racket Busted: A man was selling counterfeit medicines to 100 hospitals across Bengaluru and other states

A major fake cancer drug racket has been busted in Karnataka, with investigators alleging that a licensed pharmacist supplied counterfeit medicin

Accenture to pay $25 million to settle US workplace discrimination claims

The US government alleged that Accenture took race or sex into account when making hiring decisions to achieve progress towards non-public workfo

Gurugram Biker Questions Law Enforcement After Collision Incident

A Gurugram biker raises concerns about law enforcements response to reckless driving after being hit by a car. Gurugram Biker Questions Law Enfor

NSE IPO: Beyond the hype, 10 strengths and 10 risks to consider

The IPO is proposed to list on September 24, with anchor bidding scheduled for September 16.

How Engineering graduates can build AI skills

On National Engineers Day, here are some tips for engineering students to build skills in the use of Artificial Intelligence

Stage being set for levying UPI transaction fee: Cong slams govt

Congress criticizes the government's UPI transaction notification. The party claims this move sets a stage for future user fees. This notificatio

Asian Games 2026: From cricket bat to shotgun, Mairaj's sporting journey

There was a time when Mairaj Ahmad Khan dreamed of making it big with a cricket bat. More than three decades later, the 50-year-old is still chas

Cleartrip Elite launch: 9 flight date change, 20% hotel discount and more

Flipkart Gold and Myntra Insider members will receive Elite benefits by default, without having to complete the two-booking eligibility milestone

South Africa agrees $1 billion infrastructure loan with New Development Bank

South Africa has secured a one billion dollar loan agreement. This funding from the New Development Bank will facilitate crucial municipal infras

MTC bus driver killed due to dispute over dancing during Vinayagar Chaturthi procession in Chennai

Devotees of the Raja Ganapathi Temple in Venkateshwara Nagar took out a procession around 8 p.m. on September 14, 2026. When the procession reach

AU Small Finance Bank bolsters top deck with two senior hires

Anil Agarwal and Amol Padhyes appointments aim to boost AU Small Finance Banks operational capabilities and risk management as it prepares to bec

OCA sets strict conduct rules for Asian Games, violators face suspension

The code of conduct has been circulated to all athletes and officials bound for the Games beginning September 19 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan and parti

Kerala gold trade sector pins hopes on proposed jewellery park

Association asks Centre to cut gold import duty to 6%, citing smuggling and a weak rupee

Boldpurity Joins Global Tech Leaders in BeautyMatter Awards Global Top 5

Indian skincare brand competes alongside four international technology innovators; nano-scale formulation engineering recognized at global tier-o

Athena Protein Raises Pre-Seed Round From Campus Fund to Make High-Protein Food an Everyday Habit in India

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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy invites Prince Rahim Aga Khan V to Global Summit

Bomb Threats at 3 Delhi Schools: British School, Sanskriti School, Sardar Patel Vidyalaya Evacuated

Three schools in Delhi received bomb threats on Tuesday morning, prompting authorities to evacuate students and launch extensive security checks

Hitachi Digital Services and allnex Strengthen Partnership Through Joint ITGBS to Advance SAP S/4HANA Transformation and overall IT capability

Markets see an 85 per cent chance of a quarter-point increase as hotter inflation and oil above $100 test Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's stance on rates

Uttar Pradesh Chief Ministers relief fund reaches the needy without discrimination

Over 244,000 beneficiaries received assistance worth 4,324 crore in 5 years; relief reached every division and district of the state

New Revelations in CMRL-Exalogic Case Spark Political Turmoil in Kerala

Allegations of money laundering linked to former Kerala CMs family intensify political tensions ahead of CPI(M) conference. New Revelations in CM

Iran rejects Trump talks, says no negotiations until its conditions are met

Iran's security chief rejected talks with the United States, citing changed stakes. President Donald Trump expressed openness to discussions rega

'Good Teams Remember What Happened Earlier': Mazumdar On India Avenge 2024 Asia Cup Loss

Dubai International Cricket Stadium: India women's head coach Amol Mazumdar said strong teams never forget their previous setbacks as he praised

Monsoon exit: El Nio pushes, but Bay may put up some resistance

IMD sees withdrawal beginning by weekend even as US forecaster flags faster-than-normal retreat. But an active Bay, a possible MJO boost, and a p

Remembering Ram-Laxman: The Musical Duo Behind Iconic Bollywood Hits

Celebrating the legacy of Ram-Laxman, the musical duo known for unforgettable Bollywood soundtracks, including Maine Pyar Kiya. Remembering Ram-L

People of Purpose: From Banjara Roots, Paras Banjara Empowers DNT Communities Through Olakhaan Trust

Paras Banjaras Olakhaan Trust helps DNT communities secure identity, land rights, dignity and greater independence.

US court puts Trump's 4-year student visa limit on hold: What to know

The proposed rule would have replaced duration of status with fixed admission periods for students, exchange visitors and journalists

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attends the 50th Foundation Day ceremony of the Lok Ayukta Organisation

CM releases Lok Ayukta Administrations Commemorative Publication and Information Booklet, also visits exhibition based on 50 years of achievement

Delhi To Roll Out Rs 13,820 Crore Development Projects During Month-Long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan

India, Nepal teams reach final stage to rescue 6 trapped workers in Chilime tunnel

Joint rescue teams are nearing an underground powerhouse in Nepal. They are working to clear a blocked tunnel section for trapped workers. Unexpe

$33.4 billion spent, weapons stockpiles hit: What Pentagon report on Iran war revealed

As of late June, Operation Epic Fury has drained approximately $33.4 billion from the US military budget. The extensive use of heavy munitions ha

Passenger vehicle exports fall 17% in August as domestic dispatches surge

Domestic PV dispatches rose 36.5 per cent to 439,309 units, while exports declined to 68,230 units as automakers built supplies ahead of the fest

India's middle-income trap has a problem money may fix

Economist Thomas Piketty says India can escape the middle-income trap through massive investment in education, healthcare and infrastructure, whi

ABB launches digital platform for optimizing water network operations in India

ABB launches digital platform for optimizing water network operations in India

Air India board meets to discuss new CEO's pay

Mumbai: Air India's board of directors are meeting in the city on Tuesday as the airline is set to see the CEO transition, with former Ethiopian

Bain Chair Manny Maceda on AI In a Fragmenting World

Bain Chair Manny Maceda on AI In a Fragmenting World

India seeks banks views on fees for UPI payments

Forgiveness Strengthens Every Bond On Samvatsari: Modi

PM Modi extends Samvatsari greetings, urging humility, compassion and goodwill on the sacred Jain observance.

Ayodhyas International Ram Katha Museum Construction Accelerates, Tenders to Be Issued from October 10

The International Ram Katha Museum in Ayodhya is set to issue tenders for 20 galleries starting October 10, according to Nripendra Mishra. Ayodhy

Can India overtake 107-medal tally at Aichi-Nagoya Asiad?

Ambitious India out to match Hangzhou benchmark in Nagoya.

Jalgaon man built a cheaper-than-LPG smokeless kerosene stove that generated 8 hours of flame from 2 litres that cost just Rs 15 per hour

Sarfuddin Kazi, a machinist from Jalgaon, Maharashtra, developed a kerogas stove after studying the working of a petromax and looking for a safer

Sanjay Dutt Was 'Tempted' To Use Drugs During First Wife Richa Sharma's Cancer Battle, Recalls Writer

Sanjay Dutt shared how his first wife Richa Sharma's cancer treatment made him long for drugs but then his concern for his family changed his min

Driver Kalyan Bainsla held in Gurugram biker hit-and-run case

Gurugram: Kalyan Bainsla, the car driver accused of hitting a woman sports bike rider, was arrested in Rajgarh, Rajasthan, on Tuesday, September

TCS shares jump 5% as DGCX partnership lift stocks

Under its agreement with Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange, TCS will support the exchange across energy commodities, currencies, equities, bullio

U.S. Military Says Iran Bombed Oil Supertanker Twice In 7 Days; Rejects IRGC Naval Mine Blast Claim

The US Central Command has accused Iran of deliberately attacking the Panama-flagged tanker El Gaia twice, rejecting an IRGC claim that the vesse

Over 44,000 ration card holders in Keralam face exclusion from priority category after Centres directive on unclaimed rations

The directive, issued based on monitoring of the States public distribution system, will affect 5,370 Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) card holders(6,

Nuakhai: Western Odisha Celebrates Harvest, Kinship And Cultural Identity

Across western Odisha, Nuakhai is celebrated as one of the states most cherished traditions.

Govinda Joins Children For Ganapati Darshan At Sunita's House, She Gives Family Pic A Miss

Sunita Ahuja revealed that Govinda was in America. She also shared that the actor returned on Monday night.

Ramkrishna Forgings to invest 300 crore in 2026-2027

Delhi to get 9 barrier free tolling plazas by Oct

Ongoing Conflict in Yemen Forces Thousands to Flee Their Homes, UN Reports

The UN warns that ongoing violence in Yemen is displacing thousands, with rising casualties among civilians, including women and children. Ongoin

Bain Chair Manny Maceda on Deglobalisation, AI Gap and the India Advantage

Bain Chair Manny Maceda on Deglobalisation, AI Gap and the India Advantage

BJP names mother of slain Suvendu aide Chandranath Rath as Nandigram candidate

The byelection at Nandigram is being held because Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari relinquished the seat after getting elected from Bhabanipur and

IIT Bombay Gets ASI Nod To Excavate 2,000-Year-Old Megalithic Burial Site In Tamil Nadu's Kodaikanal

Nuakhai Juhar: Odisha Deputy CMs and Naveen Patnaik Extend Warm Greetings on Harvest Festival

On the auspicious occasion of Nuakhai, political leaders across Odisha joined citizens in celebrating the regions cherished agricultural festival

Oracle layoffs reportedly begin as company plans up to USD 95 billion AI infrastructure spending

Oracle has reportedly started another round of layoffs as it reshuffles teams and focuses serious money on AI infrastructure.Business Insider rep

New York Subway Tragedy: Indian-Origin Woman, Friend Killed On Tracks

A video recorded by a bystander reportedly shows the two sitting on the tracks and interacting shortly before the incident. The video has since g

August IPOs Hit Jackpot!

Eighteen mainboard IPOs raised Rs 28,976 crore and carry Rs 2.48 trillion of market value -- 8.6 times the capital raised.

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EPFO WhatsApp channel goes live: PF balance, claims services may follow

Members can follow the verified platform for scheme alerts and announcements; interactive facilities are expected to be rolled out separately.

Wish Not Fulfilled After Ritual: 2 Hold Priest Hostage, Demand Rs 1 Lakh in Jaunpur

Two men were arrested for allegedly kidnapping a Noida priest in Jaunpur and demanding Rs 1 lakh after a religious ritual failed to fulfil their

Supreme Court asks Centre to consider extending tenure of retiring members of tribunals

The top law officer was responding to the submissions of a lawyer pertaining to vacancies in various tribunals, including the DRAT (Debt Recovery

Anil Kapoor Hits the Track After Four Years, Emphasizes the Importance of Perseverance

Anil Kapoor shares a video of his return to running, inspiring fans with his message about progress and perseverance. Anil Kapoor Hits the Track

ABVP writes to Union ministers for permanent cancellation of screening of documentary on Umar Khalid at NLSIU in Bengaluru

While the documentary was not screened on September 14, the students read Umar Khalids recent letters to his family and held a session reading th

RBI absorbs 3.93 lakh crore from banking system via VRRR auction

The central bank received bids worth 3,93,352 crore, for a notified amount of 5 lakh crore. It accepted all bids at a cut-off and weighted averag

German to French, why Hyderabad students learn European languages

Hyderabad: Uncertainty over US student visas is prompting many students in Hyderabad to consider alternative destinations for higher education. A

Mystery missile wreckage in Yemen raises big question: Is Saudi Arabia using China's DF-15A?

A mysterious piece of missile debris found in Yemen has triggered speculation that Saudi Arabia may have used a Chinese-made DF-15A short-range b

Indias richer households are fuelling a market-investing boom

India's economy will grow due to domestic consumption and infrastructure spending. Rising incomes will support a higher growth trajectory by the

CM Revanth Invites Prince Rahim Aga Khan V To Telangana Global Summit

During the meeting, CM Revanth expressed his appreciation for the Aga Khan Foundation and its role in the restoration and conservation of heritag

Keralam Exploring All Options to Tackle Power Crisis: Minister Sunny Joseph

Joseph said purchasing power from NTPC could place a significant financial burden on the state and would require Cabinet approval

Bigg Boss 20: Qazi Touqeer reveals details about his wife, Ifsa

Mumbai: Bigg Boss 20 contestant Qazi Touqeer has finally shared a few rare details about his personal life. During a candid conversation with his

Gurugram Bike Crash: Kalyan Bainsla Arrested in Rajasthan After Attempt to Murder Charge

Hours after Gurugram Police added an attempt to murder charge against him, the main accused in the Golf Course Road bike crash case, Kalyan Bains

Australian Cricket Legends Urge Government Action for Imran Khans Health

Seven former Australian cricket captains appeal to Foreign Minister Penny Wong for Imran Khans health and treatment in prison. Australian Cricket

PNC Infra stock tanks 20%, hits six year low; what's making Street nervous?

PNC Infra share price: NHAI has extended the debarment of Awadh Expressway Private Limited to the company in its capacity as the concessionaire's

Guntur DLSA tops State in civil settlements for six Lok Adalats running; 7,900 cases closed since July 2025

A monitoring committee, station-wise screening of small money suits, injunction cases, execution petitions and old land matters, and mediation at

West Bengasl bus fare hike gets ministerial backing, revision likely after Durga Puja

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 15 (IANS) Demand for a fare hike by passenger bus owners' associations in West Bengal received support from state Pan