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The big sleep, a Diwali eye-closer: For someone who thinks sleeping is for losers, a 24-hr Kumbhakarnian stretch can be a magnificent snooze-fest
The author plans to sleep the entire day and night during Diwali festivities. They critique societal perceptions of sleep as unproductive and wasteful. The article references Kumbhakarna, a character known for his long sleep cycles. The author emphasizes the need to reevaluate the stigma surrounding oversleeping and its effects.
4-year-old Nirbhay falls into 200-foot borewell in Ambala, 20 years after 'borewell boy' prince's rescue; Army, NDRF race against time to save him
A four-year-old boy, Nirbhay, fell into a 220-foot borewell in Ambala, triggering a massive rescue operation involving the Army and NDRF. The incident echoes the harrowing 2006 rescue of 'borewell boy' Prince, who survived a similar ordeal. While rescue efforts for Nirbhay are underway, Prince's story offers a beacon of hope against the persistent danger of open borewells.
Afghanistan FM warns Pakistan from Indian soil 'Kabul has other options if peace talks collapse'
Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi warned Pakistan of "other options" if peace talks fail, alleging "certain sections" in Islamabad aim to spoil bilateral ties. He asserted that the TTP is not in Afghanistan and stated that the recent border escalation was a response to Pakistani operations, which has now been paused.
Javed Akhtar slams troll for calling him ‘son of traitor’, says he is a proud Indian till his last breath
Javed Akhtar is not holding back against his critics. The renowned screenplay writer and lyricist responded firmly to a troll who called him the "son of a traitor." On X, the 'Sholay' writer defended his family's legacy, stating that they had always been loyal and proud Indian citizens. He highlighted that his ancestors had participated in the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857, one of the earliest uprisings against British rule.
'Desi angrez', an endangered species
The concoction created is infused with a few cliches: one, as the description suggests, anglicisation, or a penchant for speaking not just in English but a kind of hifalutin English; two, as a corollary of the first quality, covertly harbouring derision for 'vernaculars'; three, holding everything that is 'Indian' to be subpar and all things 'phoren' to be of quality, including, say, 'chicken tikka masala'.
Angrez aur Paramjit kii exam kahani
While he didn't accomplish what he had set out to do, Singh must be applauded for his commitment to Kaur. And we must raise a Patiala to both for adding a new twist to what true love means, coming as the incident does when V-Day merchandising has started to roll. True love is when one becomes the other. True love is not having to appear for an exam yourself.
Sebi slaps Rs 25 lakh fine on Sheen Agro's directors
The regulator had conducted a probe in fund mobilization by Sheen Agro.
Prohibitory orders lifted in five J&K districts; schools, colleges reopen
All schools and colleges reopened in five districts of the Jammu region, besides increase in attendance in government offices, a senior official said.
Section 144 lifted in Jammu, curfew relaxed in Doda, Kishtwar
The decision on easing of restrictions comes after National Security Advisor Ajit Doval directed authorities to ensure that no Kashmiris were harassed.
J&K: 'Machail Mata Yatra' suspended due to security reasons
Authorities have asked people not to start the yatra and those on the way should leave and get back.
Army stages flag march in Kishtwar, situation tense but under control: Officials
District Magistrate Kishtwar Angrez Singh Rana said the curfew, which was imposed in the town late night Thursday, was strictly in place and additional security personnel were deployed in sensitive areas of the town.
Jammu and Kashmir: 17 passengers killed as mini bus falls into gorge in Kishtwar
This is the third major accident in Kishtwar district in the last one month.
Christians played no role in India's freedom struggle: BJP MP
The BJP MP also claimed that it was only the Hindus and the Muslims who played a role in India's freedom struggle.
Former HuM militant detained under PSA in Kishtwar
Kishtwar District Magistrate Angrez Singh Rana has issued order under the act against Mohd Abdullah Gujjar alias Dullah alias Sher Khan be detained for the maximum period.
JK govt employees' salaries stopped for not having toilets at home
"It is shameful and depicts the government in a bad light...government employees' behaviour and way of living should serve as an example in the society for others to follow," an official said.
Govt must think about film industry: Irrfan Khan on censorship
Many Bollywood personalities came out in support of "Udta Punjab" embroiled in a controversy with the Censor Board over various cuts suggested for the movie.
Don't try to be an Englishman, be an Indian first: Home Minister, Rajnath Singh
Home Minister, Rajnath Singh advised students to speak English whenever necessary but not to try to copy an Englishman by speaking English all the time.
Bias Indian landlords have
Anyone who has rented a place has been through the landlord's grill drill. We look at some of the deepest biases.
India should develop the ability to laugh at herself
A backlash followed with many Indians screaming this was in poor taste and showed their country as backward. Such was the anger that the NYThad to issue, via its Facebook page, an apology of sorts.
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