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Oscar Wildes famous quote on love from The Picture of Dorian Gray offers a sharp view of romance, suggesting that people first deceive themselves before eventually deceiving others. Spoken by Lord Henry Wotton, the line reflects Wildes wider interest in love, appearances and human nature, while also connecting with themes explored in his other works. The quote of the day remains striking for the way it challenges the idealised idea of romance and turns it into a reflection on illusion and self-deception.
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Bihar: Manjhi suggests use of seized liquor for sanitiser production
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 3 (IANS) Union MSME Minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) patron Jitan Ram Manjhi has suggested that the Bihar government explore alternative uses for liquor seized under the states prohibition laws instead of destroying the confiscated stock. Speaking to reporters in Gaya on Saturday, Jitan Ram Manjhi suggested that seized liquor could potentially be processed for use in manufacturing sanitisers and other products, subject to applicable laws, safety requirements and technical feasibility. Jitan Ram Manjhi said the government could collect the seized liquor and explore ways to put it to productive use. According to him, such an approach could reduce wastage and potentially generate revenue for the state. His suggestion comes against the backdrop of the continued seizure of illicit liquor under Bihars prohibition regime. Any proposal to process confiscated liquor into sanitisers or other products would require compliance with regulatory requirements and appropriate safety and quality standards. Jitan Ram Manjhi has previously called for a review of the implementation of Bihars prohibition policy, while maintaining that the objective of prohibition itself was not necessarily wrong. In April 2026, he said the policy required a review of its implementation and raised concerns about its impact on economically weaker sections and the circulation of spurious liquor. In February, the Bihar government rejected calls for a review of the prohibition law, with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary stating that there was no proposal to reconsider the policy. The Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act came into force in April 2016 and prohibits the manufacture, sale and consumption of liquor in the state. Jitan Ram Manjhis latest suggestion adds another dimension to the continuing debate over the handling of confiscated liquor in Bihar. While he has proposed using the seized stock for sanitisers and other useful products, any such move would depend on the governments assessment of its legal, technical and safety implications.
Bihar: Liquor seized from Muzaffarpur medical shop, seven detained in Gopalganj
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 3 (IANS) Despite Bihars prohibition law, authorities continue to report seizures of illicit liquor across the state. In two separate operations, police in Muzaffarpur and the Excise Department in Gopalganj seized liquor allegedly being transported and stored illegally. In Muzaffarpur, police recovered more than 120 litres of Indian-Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) from a medical shop in the Turki police station area and arrested the shop operator. Acting on a tip-off on the evening of Oct 2, police raided Gupta Medical Hall in the Turki police station area. During the search, officers allegedly found liquor stored on the premises alongside medicines. Police seized 120.415 litres of IMFL, including brands such as Kingfisher Beer, Royal Stag, Imperial Blue and McDowells. The shop operator, Sharatchandra Gupta, was arrested on the spot. Police said an FIR has been registered against him and further legal proceedings have been initiated. SDPO (West-2) Animesh Chandra Gyani shared details of the operation during a press conference on Saturday. The raid was conducted by a team led by Turki SHO Sentu Kumar and Sub-Inspector Sakendra Kumar. Police are also investigating the alleged supply chain and other aspects of the liquor trade. In a separate operation in Gopalganj, the Excise Department seized a large quantity of foreign liquor from a Bolero vehicle near Pahadpur village under Kuchaikot police station. Acting on a tip-off and on the instructions of Excise Superintendent Amritesh Kumar Jha, an Excise Department team was conducting vehicle checks in the area when it stopped and searched the Bolero on Saturday. Officials said liquor was allegedly concealed inside the vehicle in a manner intended to avoid detection. Six women and one man were travelling in the vehicle at the time. All seven occupants were detained for questioning after the liquor was recovered. The Excise Department seized both the vehicle and the recovered liquor and initiated further proceedings. Officials are examining the alleged backwards and forward linkages of the Gopalganj case to determine where the liquor originated and where it was allegedly being transported. The investigations in both cases are ongoing, and further action will depend on the evidence gathered by the police and the Excise Department.
MP: Shivraj Chouhan questions slogans expressing distrust of men
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 3 (IANS) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday questioned why girls had reached a situation where they felt the need to write slogans expressing distrust towards men, calling for introspection by society over womens safety and dignity. Why has it come to such a pass that my daughters have to write such a slogan? Chouhan said while addressing a scholarship programme in Bhopal. He referred to the social media slogan, Ek kachori, do samosa, in mardon ka kya bharosa (one kachori, two samosas, what can one trust about these men), and said it should make society seriously examine the circumstances that had led to such sentiments. Chouhan said women and girls could sometimes face inappropriate behaviour from people known to them and stressed that ensuring their safety and dignity was not only the responsibility of their families but of society as a whole. If our sisters and daughters cannot trust men, how will society and the country move forward? he said. He urged men, boys and parents to introspect and ensure that women are treated with respect. The minister was speaking at a programme where scholarships were distributed to children of drivers. Under the scholarship scheme, students of Classes 8 to 10 securing more than 60 per cent marks will receive Rs 4,000 annually, while students of Classes 11 and 12 will receive Rs 4,500. Those securing more than 90 per cent marks will receive Rs 5,000, he said. Chouhan said he would also support children through competitive examination coaching and skill-development initiatives. He said Mama Coaching Classes had been started in his parliamentary constituency, Vidisha, to help students prepare for government jobs. He said efforts would also be made to connect students with skill-development programmes so that they could pursue employment and self-employment after completing their education. Earlier, Chouhan attended the 11th annual conference of the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India at Sanchi in his parliamentary constituency of Vidisha. He said diabetes had become a growing health challenge and stressed the need for greater focus on prevention, awareness, treatment and research.
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Neha Dhupia says 'You light up our lives our' as baby boy Guriq turns 5
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 3 (IANS) Actress Neha Dhupia's baby boy, GuriqSinghDhupia Bedi, celebrated his 5th birthday on Saturday. Marking the special day, Neha dropped a couple of unseen photos with her little bundle of joy on social media, along with a sweet birthday note that read, You light up our lives our baby boy Uff ! my whole heart beats for you.Happy 5 our Guqqu mama loves you to the moon n back n more .Stay curious, stay happy , stay wild our child @guriqdhupiabedi (sic). Actor Angad Bedi also uploaded a few fun moments of his son with him and his late father, legendary cricketer Bishan Singh Bedi. The 'Pink' actor wrote on his official handle, Guriq turns 5 today pitaji. Wish you were here to see his growth. Hes turning out to be a fine boy. I try and share all my learnings from you..He asks about you when he sees your pictures.. i do sit him down and tell him your stories..(sic). He knows you are watching over him at all times.. with a snap of a finger hes 5.. very soon he will fly out of his nest.. guide him whenever hes looking for answers.. Your most used phrase.. Mann Niva Matt Uchi - this is your present to him. One more thing.. he's ambidextrous just like you., he went on to add. Neha tied the knot with Angad in a private ceremony at a Gurudwara on 10 May 2018. On 18 November 2018, the couple embraced parenthood as they welcomed their first child, a baby girl, Mehr Dhupia Bedi. Neha and Angad became parents for the second time on 3 October 2021 with the arrival of their son, Guriq. Professionally, Neha was recently seen in the coming-of-age romantic comedy 'Don't Be Shy' produced by Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt under their banner Eternal Sunshine Productions.
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Digital Desk | Kakamigahara (Japan), Oct 3 (IANS) India defended the gold medal in men's hockey after a strong 4-1 win over Malaysia in the Asian Games 2026 final at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara on Saturday. Harmanpreet Singh scored a brace, while Jugraj Singh, Hardik Singh and Shilanand Lakra also found the back of the net for India as the Men in Blue celebrated their first-ever gold defence at the Asian Games. Meanwhile, India have also clinched a direct berth for the Los Angeles Olympics with this win. Harmanpreet Singh's team came into the final without breaking a sweat. They topped their group stage with five wins in five matches. The Men in Blue defeated arch-rivals Pakistan in the semifinal by 4-3. That game tested India as Pakistan levelled from 0-3 down to 3-3. However, Abhishek nailed a strike in the final minute to take India home. Meanwhile, this is also the first time that India men and women have both won the gold medal at the same edition of the Asian Games. The women's team won the yellow metal in the final after defeating Paris Olympics silver medallists China in the gold clash. India men began the gold medal clash with strong intent as they made circle entries in the first quarter and then found the opening through captain Harmanpreet when he fired a dragflick on a penalty corner to put India 1-0 up in the 11th minute. Malaysia, however, responded as they levelled things back a few minutes later with Shello Silverius smashing a brilliant goal from the left flank as Indian goalkeeper Suraj Karkera was blindsided by a layer of players in front of him. The two teams were 1-1 at the end of the first quarter. Malaysia attacked more in the second half as they secured a few penalty corners and tested the Indian defence. India later earned a PC, and Jugraj put India ahead in the 23rd minute, giving India a 2-1 lead at the end of the first half. India began the second half with strong possession and also kept putting pressure on the Malaysians. They earned a couple of penalty corners and then a penalty stroke when the ball hit the body of the Malaysian post defender. Hardik turned up and scored from the spot for a 3-1 India lead at the end of the third quarter. India kept Malaysia in check with a counterattack, and then Sanjay found Rajinder in the circle, but his shot went wide. India found their fourth goal in the 54th minute when Shilanand put one into the goal after a deflection to make it 4-1 for India. Captain Harmanpreet then got his brace when he converted a penalty corner for a 5-1 lead, which the Men in Blue held for a huge win. This is the fifth time that India have won a gold medal in the Asian Games, bagging the top spot on the podium in 1966, 1998, 2014, 2022 and 2026. The Indian men's hockey team finished runners-up on nine occasions -- in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1974, 1978, 1982*, 1990, 1994 and i002. The country has claimed bronze medals in 1986, 2010, and 2018.
India showcases its first 5.56 km freespace quantum communication link
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) India on Saturday said that QNu Labs, in collaboration with Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geoinformatics (BISAGN) and IIT Gandhinagar, has successfully demonstrated the countrys first freespace Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) link at a scale of 5.56 km. The field trial established a secure quantum communication channel between BISAGN and IIT Gandhinagar. Using QNu Labs Pointing, Acquisition and Tracking system, the trial achieved a stable Quantum Bit Error Rate below 5 per cent and generated secure keys at a rate of 230260 bps. These keys were integrated with BISAGNs postquantum cryptography enabled Vedic Kavach platform, enabling successful endtoend encryption and decryption of test messages. The demonstration combined two complementary layers of quantum security: QNu Labs hardwarebased QKD device Armos over freespace optical channels and BISAGNs Vedic Kavach softwarebased postquantum cryptography with quantum random number generation. Dr Vinay Thakur, Director General, BISAGN, said the integration of Vedic Kavach with QNu Labs QKD technology marks a significant step towards practical quantumresilient communication systems. The trial provides a foundation for advancing Indias capabilities in secure communication infrastructure, strengthening resilience against emerging quantumera security threats. Sunil Gupta, Cofounder and CEO, QNu Labs, emphasised that the successful 5.56 km demonstration paves the way for longerdistance quantumsecure networks and satellitebased quantum communication. This integrated architecture ensures resilience even if the physical quantum channel is temporarily unavailable. Cmde Manish Tripathi (Retd.), Incharge, ISTF, IIT Gandhinagar, added that the demonstration provides a valuable field environment for advancing practical quantum communication technologies and showcases how academia, indigenous technology and realworld experimentation can be integrated to meet emerging secure communication requirements. Founded in 2016, QNu Labs is Indias pioneer in quantumsecure digital infrastructure, offering sovereign products and solutions deployed globally. An autonomous scientific society under MeitY, BISAGN works in space technology applications, satellite communication, geoinformatics and supports technologydriven governance.
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Digital Desk | Kuala Lumpur, Oct 3 (IANS) Max Verstappen returned to the top of the Formula 1 qualifying standings in style, securing his first pole position of the 2026 season for the Malaysian Grand Prix after beating Lewis Hamilton and Isack Hadjar in a dramatic session at the Sepang International Circuit. Verstappen, having led both the first and the second qualifying sessions, held back until the last lap and recorded a time of 1:35.130 to finish 0.298 seconds ahead of Hamilton and thus secure pole position. Hadjar seemed set to secure a spot in the front row following a solid qualifying performance, but he will in fact start in eighth position after being given a five-place grid penalty. Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli came fourth in qualifying, beating Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri from McLaren achieved positions six and seven respectively, whereas George Russell from Mercedes could only secure eighth place. Pierre Gasly from Alpine and Gabriel Bortoleto from Audi finished in the top ten. In the qualifying session, each of the three practice sessions was won by a different team: Verstappen led Red Bull in FP1, Leclerc took the lead for Ferrari in FP2, and Antonelli placed Mercedes at the top in FP3, so the competition for the pole position remained open when qualifying began. However, Verstappen soon proved himself to be the driver to beat, for in Q2 he was the first to enter the 1:36 mark with a time of 1:35.696 and then improved again in the last session. Hamilton delivered his best lap of the weekend when it counted most and thus earned himself a position side by side with Verstappen on the front row. Antonelli had a tough beginning in the second quarter since his first lap was discarded for going beyond the track limits. He then went out with a set of fresh soft tyres and managed to qualify in fourth place. Liam Lawson, who came in at position 10, ended up qualifying 11th but will now start from the back of the grid due to a power-unit change. The drivers who followed him in qualifying were Fernando Alonso, Carlos Sainz and Lance Stroll, and Aston Martin had shown better speed than earlier in the season. Colapinto and Arvid Lindblad from Racing Bulls were unable to submit their times in Q2 as a result of their grid penalties. Colapinto will be penalised by five positions for the collision he had in Baku and by another ten for using a new engine, while Lindblad too is expected to start at the back of the grid because of his power-unit change. Nico Hulkenberg came very close to securing a spot in Q2, finishing in 17th position by just 0.087 seconds, whereas the Haas drivers Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon qualified behind him, and Alex Albon managed to secure 20th place for Williams. Cadillac finished in the last two spots, with Valtteri Bottas coming ahead of Sergio Perez, even though both drivers are going to move up the grid because of penalties received by other drivers.
Punjab AAP question State Congress Chief over silence on drugs, sacrilege
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 3 (IANS) The Punjab Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday questioned the new State Congress President Pargat Singh over his silence on drugs and 'beadbi' (sacrilege) when he was associated with the Shiromani Akali Dal and was the Education and Sports Minister. State Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema asked Pargat Singh to explain why he did not raise his voice against the drug menace and incidents of 'beadbi' during the period when he was associated with the Akali Dal. Drugs and 'beadbi' were among the biggest political issues in Punjab during the Akali Dal (Badal)-BJP rule, yet Pargat Singh did not publicly raise his voice against either issue while he was part of the Akali Dal. The people of Punjab deserve to know why the new State Congress President remained silent on matters that deeply affected the state, Cheema asked. He said that Pargat Singh himself has said that there were two factions within the Congress on the issue of 'beadbi': one that wanted action against those responsible and another that, according to him, was protecting the Badals. Today, as Congress President Pargat Singh must tell Punjab which faction he is leading; the one that wanted justice in 'beadbi' cases or the one that was protecting the Badals, he added. Commenting on Pargat Singh's tenure as the Education Minister, Cheema said, Pargat Singh, as the Education Minister, had been urged to follow the proper legal procedure and route the recruitment of 1,158 Assistant Professors and Librarians through the Punjab Public Service Commission, but the process went ahead despite objections. The recruitment was subsequently set aside by the Supreme Court. He said the incident had caused serious uncertainty for the young people who had gone through the recruitment process. Why were established procedures not followed? Pargat Singh must answer for the decisions taken during his tenure in the Education Department. Cheema added that there is no doubt about Pargat Singh's achievements as a hockey player and his contribution to Indian hockey, but his record as Sports Minister has to be judged separately. Despite his own experience of the requirements of sport and athletes, the sports budget under the previous government remained at around Rs 147 crore. In contrast, the Finance Minister said the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government has substantially increased the allocation for sports, with Rs 1,746 crore provided in the current budget.
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