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Summer Make-up tricks to beat the heat

Shahnaz Husain glmahajan@gmail.com Summertime is right around the corner, but can your makeup withstand the heat? Summer makeup can be quite a ch

We live in slightly difficult times as creative people: Sonakshi Sinha

Its difficult to speak the whole and entire truth in todays time, says actor Sonakshi Sinha, stressing that artists have become careful with the

PM Distributes 51,000 Appointment Letters At Rozgar Mela, Says Govt Committed To Empowering Youths

NEW DELHI, May 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday virtually distributed appointment letters for central government jobs to more than 51

Farah Khan Shares Her Experience on Gold Diet Introduced by Suzanne Khan

Mumbai, May 23: Renowned film producer Sanjay Khans daughter and well-known Indian interior designer Suzanne Khan may stay away from the limeligh

Kartavya is one of the best roles that have come my way: Saif Ali Khan

Actor Saif Ali Khan says he was instinctively drawn to the world of Kartavya, which he described as a gripping, well-crafted story with compellin

Chennai and neighbouring areas to get light to moderate rains over the weekend

The RMC has forecast light to moderate rains over a few places in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Ranipet, Tiruvallur, Tiruvannamalai, Vello

PM Modi Distributes 51,000 Appointment Letters at Employment Fair, Emphasizes Youths Role in Developed India Journey

New Delhi, May 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed appointment letters to over 51,000 newly appointed youths from various government dep

UN Nuclear Non-Proliferation Talks End in Failure

With expectations low, participants negotiated over a repeatedly reviewed and watered-down text, which they ultimately failed to adopt.

Police Halt Demolition Drive In Jammu Briefly To Retrieve National Flag

JAMMU, May 23: Police briefly halted a demolition drive in the outskirts of Jammu city on Saturday to remove two tabletop national flags from the

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Arrives At Cannes, Walks Red Carpet In Blue Gown From Amit Aggarwal

CANNES, May 23: Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan finally made her appearance at the Cannes Film Festival, walking the red carpet in a sculpt

Sunrisers Hyderabad Makes History in IPL 2026, Breaks Gujarat Titans Record

Hyderabad, May 23: In a thrilling match of IPL 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) delivered an outstanding performance, defeating Royal Challengers

IndianOil says no nationwide fuel shortage; supply issues at some outlets 'highly localised'

The company said petrol sales during May 1-22 rose 14% year-on-year, while diesel sales increased around 18%, reflecting sustained and exceptiona

Elephant runs amok in busy Thrissur locality; causes panic, damage to property

The incident occurred near the Paramekkavu temple while the elephant was being bathed

Oil Price Decline Boosts Indian Stock Market Amid US-Iran Talks

Mumbai, May 23: The Indian stock market experienced significant gains this week, driven by a decline in crude oil prices and reports of indirect

From prison cells to exam halls: 44 Gujarat inmates pass GSEB Board examinations

The Prison Department assisted inmates with filling examination forms, supplied books and study materials, and conducted subject-wise classes ins

Bihar Minister Addresses NEET Paper Leak Issue, Ensures Candidates Interests Protected

Patna, May 23: Bihars Minister Ramkripal Yadav spoke about the recent arrest of the main suspect in the NEET paper leak case. He emphasized that

Mirwaiz of Kashmir says violence and force is weakness while dialogue is the path to peace

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq emphasized dialogue for peace and prosperity. He recalled his father, Mirwaiz Farooq, who abhorred violence and championed en

Indian Army helicopter crashes in Ladakhs Tangste area, no fatalities reported

An Indian Army Cheetah helicopter crashed in Ladakh's Tangste area. Three Army personnel on board survived with minor injuries. The incident occu

Taiwan detects 16 sorties of Chinese military aircraft, 8 vessels around itself

Taiwan's defense ministry reported sixteen Chinese military aircraft and eight vessels near its waters. Thirteen aircraft crossed the median line

Parliament Breach Case: Delhi Police file fourth chargesheet under UAPA, call it 'terrorist act'

Delhi Police Special Cell has filed a massive chargesheet in the Parliament security breach case. The 13,000-page document invokes stringent UAPA

FIR Filed Against Congress Leader Ajay Rai for Offensive Remarks Against PM Modi

Mahoba, May 23: An FIR has been filed against Ajay Rai, the president of the Congress partys Uttar Pradesh unit, for allegedly making offensive r

Anand Mahindra is impressed by this Jaipur technique: Amid 40C heatwaves, families are keeping homes cool without ACs while growing their own food

Anand Mahindra Praises Jaipur Rooftop Farming: A Jaipur startup is helping families cool their homes naturally. Rooftop farming systems are trans

Bihar Chief Minister Offers Free Bus Travel for NEET Candidates

Patna, May 23: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary has made a significant announcement aimed at facilitating millions of students participating

Plot twist: bookstores in India are alive

Independent outfits are opening at a pace not seen in years. The new format is smaller, more curated, more local, and the business is increasingl

From Farm to Future

From farm to house, from grain to grain, That grow with same love, and make the world stronger. All I wonder what would happen if they were no l

AP EAMCET 2026 provisional answer key out today at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in; check objection deadline and result date

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education will release the AP EAMCET 2026 provisional answer key today. Candidates can check the key,

CNG Prices Rise in New Delhi, Now at 81.09 per Kilogram

New Delhi, May 23: The retail price of compressed natural gas (CNG) in the national capital increased by 1 per kilogram on Saturday. This marks t

World Bank says responding to Ebola outbreak, plans to increase funding

Monique Vledder gave no details on the size of the financing package being prepared, but it was clear that more funding would be needed in coming

Major Abhilasha Barak To Receive 2025 UN Military Gender Advocate Of Year Award

New York [US], May 23: Major Abhilasha Barak has been awarded the 2025 UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award, Permanent Mission of India

Ex-CIA Officer Aaron Lukas To Replace Tulsi Gabbard As Acting US Intelligence Chief

Announcing the decision in a social media post on Friday, US President Trump described Aaron Lukas as highly respected.

Trump to attack again? Arab nations seek Iran war deal as ceasefire remains fragile

Several Arab nations join Pakistan in urging President Donald Trump to allow more time for negotiations to end the Iran war. Despite indications

Rajasthan Royals Look To Seal Last IPL Playoffs Spot Against Mumbai Indians

RR is currently placed fourth with 14 points , need to win against MI, which will take them to 16 points, at least one point clear of both PBKS a

Bihar Embraces Digital Revolution, Claims BJP Leader Sanjay Sarawagi

Patna, May 23: Bihar BJP President Sanjay Sarawagi claimed on Saturday that the state is moving towards a new revolution in digital technology. H

Cannes 2026: Nepals Elephants in the Fog creates history, wins Un Certain Regard Jury Prize

Written and directed by Abinash Bikram Shah in his feature debut, the film was also the first Nepali film to be selected in the segment, which ru

Dining alone: Heres why solo dining is becoming more popular

As solo dining gains popularity globally, restaurants are beginning to view the table for one not as an inconvenience, but as an opportunity to o

BRS leader Chinthalapadi Madhu found dead in gunny bag in Telangana's Suryapet

BRS leader Chinthalapadi Madhu, 42, was discovered dead inside a gunny bag near Yerkaram stage in Suryapet district, Telangana. Police suspect mu

IPL 2026: More than having maturity, it's about shot selection, says Ishan Kishan

Kishan, who brought up his 500 runs in this IPL during the match against RCB, said keeping it simple was also crucial for SRH

Revanth Reddy Lays Foundation Stone for Rs.99.55 Cr Works at Yadagirigutta Temple

Revanth Reddy laid foundation stone laid for a Veda Pathashala to be constructed at a cost of Rs.43.80 crore and for constructing the Lords Nitya

'Har halaat mein zinda hain': Pakistan has now its own 'Cockroach' parties as CJP goes viral in India

Satirical Cockroach parties have emerged on Pakistani social media, mirroring a trend that began in India. Inspired by the Cockroach Janta Party,

Ilaiyaraaja, the eternal experimenter

Half a century after maestro Ilaiyaraajas debut as a composer, his music continues to defy categorisation, dissolving boundaries between folk idi

Doctor Arrested for Assaulting Patient at Tejas Hospital in Lucknow

Lucknow, May 23: A shocking incident has emerged from Tejas Hospital located in the Indaurabagh area of Lucknow, where a female patient was alleg

Narrow Escape For Army Officers As Chopper Crashes In Leh. They Click Selfie

The chopper, Cheetah, was carrying a lieutenant colonel and two majors and crashed on May 20, with the officials confirming the news this morning

Grand Bhasma Aarti at Baba Mahakal on Jyestha Adhik Maas Saptami

Ujjain, May 23: A massive influx of devotees gathered at the world-renowned Baba Mahakaleshwar temple early in the morning on the auspicious occa

Ahead of SIR, 75% of voters mapped with 2003 rolls in Jharkhand: CEO

The list of all unmapped voters will be displayed at all polling booths from Saturday (May 23, 2026), he said

Armys Cheetah Helicopter Crashes Near Leh; Major General Among 3 Injured

LEH, May 23: Three army officers had a narrow escape after their Cheetah helicopter crashed in the mountainous Tangste region near Leh, officials

82 Killed, 9 Still Missing After Explosion At Coal Mine In China

82 Killed, 9 Still Missing After Explosion At Coal Mine In China

Manoj Tiwari Supports PM Modis Call for National Strength

Mumbai, May 23: BJP MP Manoj Tiwari spoke about Prime Minister Narendra Modis appeal, emphasizing its importance for strengthening the nation. He

Twisha Sharma death case: husband Samarth Singh brought to Bhopal, police to seek remand

Asked about the State government's recommendation for a CBI probe, Bhopal Commissioner said local police would continue the investigation until t

U.S. immigrants seeking Green Cards, including Indians, will now have to return home to apply

According to USCIS spokesman Zach Kahler, the new rule represents a return to the original intent of the law to ensure that potential immigrants

The chase around missing documents

Residents losing property or educational documents face protracted bureaucratic procedures before securing non-traceable certificates required fo

INI CET Results 2026 date and time: When will the board announce results at aiimsexams.ac.in? check the latest update here

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences is anticipated to release the INI CET 2026 July session results shortly. Candidates who took the entr

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Visits Saint Teresas Mother House in Kolkata

He visited the headquarters of the Missionaries of Charity and spoke with its officials.

Tragic Drowning Incident Claims Young Life at Indira Dam

Lucknow, May 23: A young man tragically drowned while swimming at Indira Dam in Uttar Pradeshs capital, Lucknow, as a means to escape the heat. P

Lens lift French Cup for the first time after beating Nice in final

Lens has won the French Cup for the first time in the clubs 120-year history

IPS officer Mukesh Singh likely to lead Manipur Police after Rajiv Singhs exit

Manipur's Police Chief Rajiv Singh has been appointed Secretary (Security) in the Cabinet Secretariat. Ladakh's DGP Mukesh Singh is set to take o

Police Arrest Suspect in Mother-Son Murder Case After Encounter

New Delhi, May 23: Police have apprehended the main suspect in the brutal murder of a mother and her son in Govindpuri following an encounter. Th

Rain in parts of Delhi, strong winds bring respite from heat

IMD said temporary relief from heatwave conditions is expected over northwest India, including Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh, due to thun

US Secretary Of State Marco Rubio Visits Saint Teresas Mother House, Childrens Home In Kolkata

Kolkata, May 23 : US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Mother House, the headquarters of Saint Teresas Missionaries of Charity, here on Satu

Maharashtra govt to introduce single-window clearance system for live events, concerts

Maharashtra is set to launch a single-window clearance system for live events. This initiative aims to simplify and speed up approvals for concer

'Do NOT assemble': Bengaluru Police warns people not to participate in Cockroach Janata Party's human chain

Bengaluru Police have warned citizens against assembling near Town Hall on Sunday, May 24, for a human chain protest called by the Cockroach Jana

BJP-Congress spar in Uttar Pradesh over Ajay Rais alleged remark on PM Modi; leader calls video AI-generated

This video is generated by the IT cell of the BJP through AI. In my entire political career of over 35-years, I have maintained dignity in politi

Thousands rally in Havana after U S indicts Raul Castro

Thousands of Cubans gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Havana on Friday, May 22, to protest the United States decision to indict former Cuban P

Golf Major champion Aaron Rai: the all-world English gentleman with Indian roots

The 31-year-olds triumph at the PGA Championship was one of golfs great underdog stories. How did he step up on one of the sports biggest stages?

Ponraj gets anticipatory bail in two cases over derogatory remarks against TVKs women supporters

Justice R. Sakthivel says the petitioner, who claims to be a respectable personality, should have been very careful with his choice of words whil

Raseshwari Devi announces massive 1,500-seat yoga & meditation hall in Odisha; Internet wants to know: who is she?

Raseshwari Devi Announces Meditation Hall in Odisha: Spiritual leader Raseshwari Devi announced a large Yoga and Meditation Hall near Tangi, Odis

The Sacred Status of Cows: A Duty to Uphold Tradition, Says Dilip Ghosh

Kolkata, May 23: The debate surrounding the relaxation of animal slaughter rules during Eid-ul-Azha has intensified following comments from the C

Rajkummar Rao and Keerthy Sureshs Raftaar gets new release date

The film was earlier set to release in theatres on July 24

UN nuclear non-proliferation talks fail

Experts pointed out that even in the absence of a review agreement for the third time in a row, the treaty continues to exist, but with diminishe

Aishwarya Rai Shines at Cannes 2026, Fans Adore Aaradhya

Mumbai, May 23: After a long hiatus, beauty queen Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made a stunning return to the Cannes Film Festival. Her recent photos ha

Three months in, is Trump losing the Iran war?

America's military actions against Iran three months ago are now questioned. President Trump faces doubts about achieving a clear geopolitical vi

Auspicious Dates and Rituals for May 24: A Guide to the Purushottam Month

New Delhi, May 23: The Purushottam month, also known as the extra month in the Hindu calendar, holds special significance in Sanatan Dharma. The

U.S. Lawmakers Warn Against Visa Restrictions Impacting Innovation

Washington, May 23: A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has urged the Trump administration to maintain the current visa framework for internatio

PMK wants immediate closure of 717 liquor shops as per TN CM's order

PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss has urged authorities to expedite the closure of 717 state-run liquor shops, as ordered by Chief Minister C Joseph V

Maharashtra invokes MCOCA against cow smuggling, illegal cattle trade for first time; CM Fadnavis warns of strict action

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the state government is using MCOCA for the first time against cow smuggling and illegal s

Marco Rubio visits Saint Teresa's Mother House, children's home in Kolkata

First Shipment of Flavored Iced Tea from Bhopal to Switzerland Marks Milestone for Indian MSMEs

New Delhi, May 23: Indian MSMEs are making a strong mark on global standards of quality and taste. This is evident as the first export shipment o

'3 years of German, now Sanskrit?' CBSE language rule sparks chaos in schools, parents say dreams are being redrawn overnight

A new Central Board of Secondary Education language policy will require students entering Class IX from the 202627 academic year to study three l

Children stay away from play as city reels under heat

As Chennai grapples under an intense heat wave with the city recording the highest temperature at 42 degrees Celsius on Thursday, parents in the

Padmini Ekadashi 2026 Date: When is Ekadashi, May 26 or May 27? Check correct date, Parana time, puja timings and rituals

Devotees will observe the sacred Adhika Jyeshtha Padmini Ekadashi fast on May 27, 2026. This special Ekadashi falls during Adhik Maas, offering e

The arrow and the abyss | Review of Ankit Kawades The AmbedkarNietzsche Provocations

Ankit Kawades debut work shows how B.R. Ambedkar repurposes Nietzsches concept against hierarchical order

Sub-Committee Meeting on Ladakh Issues Yields Positive Outcomes, Says Tashi Gyalson

New Delhi, May 23: The recent sub-committee meeting addressing issues related to Ladakh was described as highly meaningful and results-oriented b

From Kolkata to the Quad, what's on Marco Rubios high-stakes India agenda?

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Kolkata for a significant visit. This marks the first visit by a US Secretary of State in over a dec

13-yr-old Yassers win in Uzbekistan Boxing Championship sharpens spotlight on J&Ks Khelo India Centres

Jammu and Kashmirs Chief Minister Omar Abdullah showered praise on the young boy after he defeated boxers from Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, and Iran b

Congress Criticizes Government Over Rising Fuel Prices Amid Economic Concerns

New Delhi, May 23: The opposition has intensified its criticism of the government following the third increase in petrol and diesel prices in jus

Major Accident on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Leaves 40 Injured, Six in Critical Condition

Alwar, May 23: A serious accident occurred on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Alwar on Saturday morning when a sleeper bus overturned. All approxi

Fire Reported at Russian Oil Depot After Ukrainian Drone Strike

Novorossiysk handles around a fifth of Russia's crude oil shipments and is the country's largest export hub on the Black Sea.

Speculations Rise Over Leadership Changes in Tamil Nadu BJP Following Nainar Nagendrans Delhi Visit

Chennai, May 23: Following the NDAs defeat in Tamil Nadu, there are indications of potential leadership changes within the state BJP unit. Specul

Tragic Road Accident Claims Five Lives in Karnataka

Kalaburagi, May 23: A devastating road accident occurred in the Kalaburagi district of Karnataka, resulting in the deaths of five family members.

Discovering Hemkund Sahib: A Sacred Retreat in the Himalayas

New Delhi, May 23: Nestled amidst the snow-capped peaks of Uttarakhand, Hemkund Sahib is not just a revered Sikh pilgrimage site but also a symbo

India, Pakistan should talk to each other find a way out on Kashmir: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq

Kashmir chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq underlined the path shown by his late father (Mirwaiz Moulana Farooq), where he put thrust on resolution