Happy World Smile Day 2021: Here Are Some Unknown Health Benefits Of Smiling

Smile Day was first started by American artist Harvey Ball in 1999.

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Menstrual cups are cheaper, more sustainable than pads and tampons for women

Every year in America, women spend at least US$2.8 billion on sanitary pads and tampons that can take hundreds of years to decompose. Is there a more economical and environmentally friendly way? To find out, we asked Susan Powers, a professor of sustainable environmental systems at Clarkson University about her work comparing the environmental impact of tampons, sanitary pads and menstrual cups.

What is a menstrual cup?

A menstrual cup is a type of reusable feminine hygiene product. It’s a small, flexible bell-shaped cup made of rubber or silicone that a woman inserts into her vagina to catch and collect menstrual fluid. It can be used for up to 12 hours, after which it is removed to dispose of the fluid and cleaned. The cup is rinsed with hot water and soap between each insertion and sterilized in boiling water at least once per period. A cup can last up to 10 years.

Although menstrual cups have been around for decades, they historically have been less popular than pads or tampons.

Are menstrual cups growing in popularity?

Yes, their popularity is growing as women, as well as men, become more comfortable dealing with and discussing menstruation. They have been a topic in news media ranging from Teen Vogue to NPR. Another part of their growing popularity stems from the general public’s concern about solid waste associated with any disposable product, including disposable pads and tampons.

You have been researching the life cycle of different feminine hygiene products. What is a life cycle assessment and what have your studies shown?

A life cycle assessment provides a broad accounting and evaluation of all of the materials, energy and processes associated with the raw materials in a product, including their extraction, manufacture, use and disposal. Impacts considered include climate change, natural resource depletion, human toxicity and ecotoxicity, among others.

I have worked for several years on a range of these assessments for consumer products and energy and agricultural systems. When Clarkson Honors Program student Amy Hait approached me about her idea of completing a life cycle assessment on feminine hygiene products, I was intrigued and happy to work closely with her to complete the study and publish the results in the journal Resources, Conservation & Recycling.

We compared three products: a rayon-based tampon with a plastic applicator, a maxipad with a cellulose and polyethylene absorbent core and a menstrual cup made of silicone.

The assessment also included packaging materials and the processes to make and transport these materials. In order to make a fair comparison among products, we looked at the number of products used by an average woman in one year. Based on published average values, that would be 240 tampons or maxipads. A menstrual cup has a 10-year lifespan, so its use for one year is the equivalent of one-tenth of the overall manufacturing and disposal impact.

Our assessment included eight different categories to evaluate the overall environmental impact. These include measuring the impacts on the environment and human health.

The life cycle impact assessment provides quantitative scores for the impacts of each of these individually. We also used normalization factors for the United States to enable us to come up with a total impact score. Higher scores reflect greater overall impacts.

Is using a menstrual cup more environmentally sustainable?

The results of the life cycle assessment clearly showed that the reusable menstrual cup was by far the best based on all environmental metrics. Based on the total impact score, the maxipad we considered in our study had the highest score, indicating higher impacts. The tampon had a 40% lower score and the menstrual cup 99.6% lower. The key factor for the high score for the maxipad was its greater weight and the manufacture of the raw materials to make it.

Most people choose a reusable product because they believe it won’t add waste to landfills. But our study shows that most environmental benefits are from the reduced need to prepare all of the raw materials and manufacture the product.

Taking the tampon as an example, the extraction and preparation of the raw materials used to make it contributed over 80% of the total impact. Disposal, which people often pay more attention to, really contributes substantially only to water pollution, which is a very minor component of the overall impact.

The life cycle assessment also identifies sometimes surprising sources of environmental and health impacts, including dioxins from bleaching wood pulp for pads, zinc from rayon production for tampons and chromium emissions from fossil fuel energy sources. By not having to produce more single-use products, we can avoid emitting many of these pollutants.

As with any other consumer goods, the impacts associated with the manufacture and disposal of products are greatly reduced the more times you reuse anything. Using a reuseable cup for even just one month instead of the average 20 pads or tampons was still an environmentally preferable approach.

What is done to encourage the use of a more sustainable feminine hygiene product?

The taboo nature of talking about menstruation is changing with young women, at least in the United States. Women at Clarkson University, for example, worked with a cup manufacturer to provide a very public giveaway program to distribute free cups to over 100 college students. That would never have happened when I was a student decades ago. Many health-related web sites like WebMD and Healthline provide relevant and reliable information on the proper use and care of menstrual cups, which should help to reduce concerns over their use and encourage more women to try them.

Susan Powers, Spence Professor of Sustainable Environmental Systems and the Director of the Institute for a Sustainable Environment, Clarkson University

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Tata Punch bookings to officially open on 4 October, launch of mini-SUV to take place closer to Diwali

As it readies for the launch, Tata Motors has announced it will open bookings for the newest and smallest SUV in its range, the Tata Punch, on 4 October, which is also the day when it will fully unveil the latest entrant in its portfolio. In a series of new teasers, Tata has confirmed the date for the start of bookings for the Punch, and also revealed it will come with doors that open up to 90 degrees – like seen on the Tata Altroz hatchback – to ease ingress and egress for passengers.

'Right' from all the angles. 😉
I Pack A PUNCH
Bookings open on 4th October#TataPUNCH #TataMotors pic.twitter.com/MQRc1JjV97

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Showcased at the 2020 Auto Expo as the close-to-production H2X Concept, the Punch is the second Tata model after the Altroz to be based on the company’s new-age ALFA architecture. The Punch will be the most affordable SUV from Tata Motors and will slot in below the Nexon in the company’s SUV range.

The Tata Punch carries over the H2X concept’s upright stance, beefy front end and muscular wheel arches – elements that will surely attract the SUV-loving crowd. A few teasers shared online in the last few days also confirm the Punch will retain some of the styling cues seen on the H2X concept, including its funky tail-lights.

Just like the outside, the Tata Punch mirrors the H2X concept on the inside, leaving out some of the concept car elements. The dashboard of the Punch has an upright, blocky look, sporting a two-tone grey and ivory theme. Many elements inside the Punch have been carried over from the Altroz, including its part-digital instrument cluster, steering wheel and climate control switches. Also borrowed from the Altroz is the floating 7.0-inch Harman touchscreen infotainment system.

While the Tata Punch is expected to only be offered in petrol form, it’s likely to have both the 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated engine option (as seen in the Tiago, Tigor and Altroz) as well as the turbocharged engine option (as seen in the Altroz). Gearbox options for the Tata HBX will likely include a five-speed manual and an automated manual transmission. There won’t be a diesel option, but Tata is understood to be developing an all-electric version of the Punch for the future.

For now, the Tata Punch is unlikely to have any direct rivals, and the models that come closest to it are the Maruti Suzuki Ignis and the long-forgotten Mahindra KUV100. That said, Hyundai is developing a mini-SUV of its own (codename AX1), which is set to arrive in India next year. Expect Tata Punch prices to be in the range of Rs 5 - 7.5 lakh (ex-showroom).

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Bigg Boss 15 Contestant: All about Donal Bisht, her shows, controversies and much more!

The upcoming season of television's most popular reality show Bigg Boss is all set to return on your screens from Saturday (October 2). The Salman Khan hosted show will witness celebrities from different walks of life entering the 'jungle theme' house. The new season of 'Bigg Boss' will see contestants facing number of challenges as the contestants have to fight tooth and nail for their survival in the jungle. Be it finding a bed to sleep, resources to cook food, place to perform daily chores, it is going to be a wild ride for the inmates. 

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KBC 13: Pankaj Tripathi, Pratik Gandhi deliver Amitabh Bachchan's dialogues in Bihari and Gujrati

Acclaimed actors Pankaj Tripathi and Pratik Gandhi will be seen as the special guests in the upcoming episodes of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 13's' 'Shaandaar Shukravaar'. The channel shared a couple of promos of the much-awaited episode in which host Amitabh Bachchan can be seen interacting with the star duo. The video shows Big B asking the two superstars to deliver one of his iconic dialogues in their native language- Bihari and Gujrati.

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Gabriella Demetriades is Setting the Internet on Fire With These Hot Vacation Pictures

Demetriades, who is in a relationship with Indian actor and producer Arjun Rampal, is currently with their son Arik in Cyprus.

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10 Warning Signs That You May Have Low Testosterone

After 30, testosterone levels in men can decline. But if your testosterone levels get too low, it can cause a range of symptoms and interfere with your daily life.

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Barun Sobti, Ridhi Dogra to star in web show 'A Cold Mess'

Actors Barun Sobti and Ridhi Dogra will be seen acting together in an upcoming web show 'A Cold Mess'. The two are currently in Serbia for the show's shoot. Sharing more details about the project, Ridhi took to Instagram and wrote, "Being shot in beautiful locales of Belgrade, Serbia; starring Barun Sobti and I; #AColdMess is a story spanning 8 years of Karan and Liz who realize love is nothing but #AColdMess!Another love story franchise from the makers of Broken But Beautiful...this is an ode to happier messier love."

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International Coffee Day 2021: Did you Know these Benefits of This Hot Beverage?

International Coffee Day also aims at supporting all those farmers whose livelihood is solely dependent on coffee plantations

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World Vegetarian Day 2021: Know the Five Benefits of a Plant-based Diet

World Vegetarian Day 2021: From helping in weight loss to keeping blood pressure in control, here are five health benefits of consuming a plant-based diet to know of

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International Coffee Day 2021: 5 Recipes for Coffee Adulators to Celebrate the Day

As we celebrate International Coffee day today, October 1, we have got some recipes from around the world for all the coffee adulators

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World Vegetarian Day 2021: Theme, History and Significance

World Vegetarian Day is aimed at promotion of the joy, compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism

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International Day of Older Persons 2021: How to Keep the Elderly Safe During Covid-19

International Day of Older Persons 2021: Senior citizens are most vulnerable to the Coronavirus as most of them have are chronically affected by several diseases due to ageing

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International Day of Older Persons 2021: Theme, History and Significance

‘Digital Equity for All Ages’ is the theme for this year’s International Day of Older Persons.

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International Coffee Day 2021: All You Need To Know About Your Favourite Beverage

International Coffee Day is celebrated to highlight the significance of all those farmers whose livelihood depends upon coffee plantations

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Madhuri Dixit's throwback photo with sons Arin and Raayan breaks the internet

Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit, who is currently a judge on the reality dance show 'Dance Deewane Season 3,' gave a cute twist to Throwback Thursday as she shared a childhood picture of her sons Arin and Raayan. The actress is an avid social media user and keeps her fans entertained with little sneak peeks into her personal life. 

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Bigg Boss 15: Jay Bhanushali to enter Salman Khan's reality show?

With just a few hours left for the grand premiere of the controversial reality show Bigg Boss 15, names of celebrities entering the house have been going viral on the internet. While celebrities like Umar Riaz, Tejasswi, Karan Kundrra, Sahil Shroff, and others have been confirmed, speculations about others are still going on. Another name that has popped on the internet to join Salman Khan's show is TV actor Jay Bhanushali. Going by the latest reports, the actor has signed the dotted line and will enter the show along with other contestants.

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Google Doodle Celebrates 93rd Birth Anniversary of Legendary Actor Sivaji Ganesan

Friday’s Google Doodle of the 'Marlon Brando of Indian Cinema', is illustrated by Bengaluru-based guest artist Noopur Rajesh Choksi.

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International Coffee Day 2021: History and Significance of This Aromatic Crop

Every year, International Coffee Day is observed on October 1, to celebrate and promote the use of coffee

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Umar Riaz releases video, asks fans to support his 'Bigg Boss 15' journey

As the reality show 'Bigg Boss 15' hosted by Salman Khan is going to start, the enthusiasm of audience and contestants is increasing. Moreover, the theme of 'jungle' has also added to the entertainment quotient.

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'Rang De Basanti' actor Siddharth back home after spine surgery, advised care for 'few months'

South star Siddharth on Thursday said he has returned to the country after undergoing a back surgery in London, adding he has been advised care for "a few months" by the doctors. The actor skipped the trailer launch of his upcoming Telugu film "Maha Samudram" last week. The film's director, Ajay Bhupathi, had earlier reportedly informed his fans that the "Rang De Basanti" star was in London for a minor surgery.

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Most Eligible Bachelor trailer: Akhil Akkineni and Pooja Hegde’s romance leaves fans excited for film

After a long wait, the trailer of Akhil Akkineni and Pooja Hegde's love drama Most Eligible Bachelor was released on Thursday. In the film  Akhil plays the role of Harsha, a Bachelor who is looking for an ideal life partner. He meets a lot of prospective brides but falls for Pooja's character Vibha who is a stand-up comedian. The story is intertwined with emotions of love, happiness, sorrow and joy.

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Does Anjeer Help in Weight Loss? Here’s What You Need to Know

The nutrients in figs can help in shaping a good digestive system and can improve in strengthening bone health

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Top-spec Mahindra XUV700 AX7 priced from Rs 17.59 lakh, bookings to open on 7 October

Having unveiled prices for entry-level versions in August, Mahindra has now announced the full variant line-up and introductory variant-wise prices for its brand-new SUV, the Mahindra XUV700. What will be of interest to potential buyers are prices for the top-spec XUV700 AX7 variants, which were under wraps until now. The Mahindra XUV700 AX7 petrol-manual is priced at Rs 17.59 lakh, while the automatic version costs Rs 19.19 lakh. The XUV700 AX7 diesel-manual on the other hand, is priced at Rs 18.19 lakh, and the diesel-automatic is the most expensive version of them all, costing Rs 19.79 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom).

As standard, the XUV700 AX7 versions come with space for seven passengers with three rows of seats, and an optional ‘Luxury pack’ – which adds the segment-first flush-fitting door handles, 360-degree cameras, Sony 3D sound system, blind spot monitor, wireless phone charging and electronic parking brake – is available for an additional Rs 1.80 lakh on the AX7 automatic variants. Additionally, buyers of the XUV700 diesel-automatic can also opt for all-wheel-drive by paying an additional Rs 1.30 lakh.

The XUV700 is being offered in two main trim lines - MX and Adrenox (AX). The MX line is essentially the entry point to XUV700 ownership, and misses out on most of the goodies, featuring 17-inch steel wheels, a smaller 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, power-adjustable ORVMs and Android Auto connectivity. Prices for the MX variants are Rs 11.99 lakh for the petrol-manual version and Rs 12.49 lakh for the diesel-manual variant. Mahindra has announced these prices will be valid only for the first 25,000 buyers, post which they may witness an upward revision.

The AX line is further divided into three variants: AX3 (which packs Adrenox infotainment with twin 10.25-inch screens, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Alexa voice operations, a six-speaker sound system, connected car features), AX5 (panoramic sunroof, curtain airbags, diamond-cut alloy wheels, LED headlights) and AX7 (dual-zone climate control, ADAS, six-way power-adjustable driver seat, driver drowsiness detection, side airbags and more). As standard, the AX3 and AX5 are five-seaters, but buyers can opt to add a third row of seats for an added Rs 60,000.

The highlight inside the Mahindra XUV700 is twin 10.25-inch 'Superscreen' layout, which is quite reminiscent of a modern Mercedes. There’s a fully digital instruments display, a bespoke Sony 3D sound system with 12 speakers, with the touchscreen unit running a new OS that Mahindra terms ‘AdrenoX’. This system integrates Alexa-based voice commands, a Sony 3D sound system and drive modes named ‘Zip’, ‘Zap’ and ‘Zoom’ (exclusive to the diesel XUV700).

Also available on the top-spec AX7 are a large panoramic sunroof, a driver fatigue alert system, an air purifier and personalised safety messages. The XUV700 also packs segment-first advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), including adaptive cruise control and autonomous emergency braking.

There are two engine options – with segment-leading power outputs – to choose from with the XUV700: a 2.0-litre Stallion turbo-petrol with 200 hp and 380 Nm, and the 2.2-litre mHawk diesel with close to 185 hp and over 420 Nm of torque.

Both engines come with a choice of a six-speed manual and a six-speed torque-converter automatic, and the diesel-auto version actually gets 30 Nm more torque, taking overall output to 450 Nm. It must be noted, however, the diesel engine will be offered in a lower state of tune in the entry-level MX version, producing a considerably lower 155 hp and 360 Nm of torque. Mahindra has also confirmed an AWD system will be available as an option.

Bookings for the Mahindra XUV700 will open on 7 October, and Mahindra will reveal the date of start of deliveries on 10 October. Deliveries of the XUV700 petrol will happen first, and Mahindra will commence test drives for the XUV700 in 11 cities (Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Indore, Lucknow, Coimbatore and Vadodara) on 2 October.

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Ajay Devgn starrer 'Maidaan' to release theatrically on June 3, 2022

Superstar Ajay Devgn-starrer "Maidaan" is set to open worldwide on June 3, 2022, the film's producer Boney Kapoor announced on Thursday. Based on the golden years of Indian football, the film will see Devgn as Syed Abdul Rahim, who served as a coach and manager of the Indian football team from 1950 until his death in 1963. Kapoor, who has produced several films including "Mr India", "No Entry", "Judaai", "Wanted" and "Mom", took to Twitter to share the new release date of "Maidaan".

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Vicky Kaushal, Sara Ali Khan to star in Laxman Utekar's romantic comedy

Actors Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan are set to headline a romantic-comedy film, to be directed by Laxman Utekar. The yet-to-be-titled film marks the third collaboration between the director and filmmaker Dinesh Vijan after "Luka Chuppi" and "Mimi".

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Actor Ranveer Singh named NBA brand ambassador for India

Ranveer Singh on Thursday was named as the National Basketball Association (NBA) brand ambassador for India. The Bollywood star says he has loved basketball and the NBA since childhood.

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Sardar Udham Trailer: Vicky Kaushal brings intriguing, lesser-known story of legendary Indian revolutionary

We have seen Vicky Kaushal bringing to screen the story of an undercover spy and the struggles of their families. He pushed the envelope with his national award-winning performance when he told the world the tale of Uri attacks. And now, the Bollywood actor is all set to unravel the intriguing life of the legendary Indian revolutionary, Sardar Udham Singh. The film delves deep into his boundless courage to avenge the death of his countrymen, in an event that shook the British Empire. The film is directed by Shoojit Sircar. The movie also stars Shaun Scott, Stephen Hogan, Banita Sandhu and Kirsty Averton in pivotal roles and Amol Parashar in a special appearance. 

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List of winners for the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize in the fields of science and technology

The winners of the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize (SSB prize) for Science and Technology has been announced. The award is given out, each year, to scientists who have shown extraordinary capability and made "outstanding contributions" in the fields of science and technology.

The award is named after the founder Director of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) India - the late Dr Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar. He is credited with establishing twelve national laboratories and held many positions in the government in independent India. It is only given to Indian scientists working in India. The Director-General announces the winners on 26 September on the CSIR Foundation Day.

The SSB prizes are awarded to scientists below 45 years of age for conduction research in one of seven disciplines. The prize includes a citation, a plaque, and a cash award of ₹5,00,000 lakh.

In addition to the recognition and cash prize, CSIR will also grant the winners an honorarium of Rs.15,000 per month. The Prize is bestowed on a person who, in the opinion of CSIR, has made conspicuously important and outstanding contributions to human knowledge and progress – fundamental and applied – in the particular field of endeavour, which is his/her specialization.

Recipients of the award have made accomplishments in applied or fundamental areas in the following disciplines:

• Biological Sciences,
• Chemical Sciences,
• Earth, Atmosphere, Ocean and Planetary Sciences,
• Engineering Sciences,
• Mathematical Sciences,
• Medical Sciences
• Physical Sciences

The winners for the year 2021 are:

Biological Sciences

• Dr Amit Singh, Department of Microbiology and Cell Biology, Indian Institute of Science
• Dr Arun Kumar Shukla, Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

Chemical Sciences

• Dr Kanishka Biswas, International Centre of Materials Science, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
• Dr T Govindaraju, Bio-organic Chemistry Laboratory, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for
  Advanced Scientific Research

Earth, Atmosphere, Ocean and Planetary Sciences

• Dr Binoy Kumar Saikia, Coal and Energy Research Group, CSIR North East Institute of Science and Technology

Engineering Sciences

• Dr Debdeep Mukhopadhyay, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

Mathematical Sciences

• Dr Anish Ghosh, School of Mathematics, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
• Dr Saket Saurabh, The Institute of Mathematical Sciences

Medical Sciences

• Dr Jeemon Panniyammakal, Achutha Menon Centre for Health Science Studies, Sree Chitra Tirunal lnstitute for Medical Sciences and Technology
• Dr Rohit Srivastava, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

Physical Sciences

• Dr Kanak Saha, Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics

Some of the few challenges that Naidu presented to CSIR include agricultural research and coming up with new "innovations, techniques and solutions to address the problems faced by farmers."

Some of the few challenges that Naidu presented to CSIR include agricultural research and making new "innovations, techniques and solutions to address the problems faced by farmers." He also asked them to look for solutions to cited climate change, drug resistance, pollution, epidemic and pandemic outbreaks.

Naidu said "India was ranked 3rd in the world in terms of research publications" and has made significant contributions to the world of science in space, atomic energy, ocean science, or defence research. Scientists and researchers should consistently work to enhance our position in global scientific research.

"The ultimate aim of science should be to improve people’s lives and make their lives comfortable."

The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh also spoke during the 8p0ht Foundating day. He asked CSIR and all the science departments to explore S&T innovations needed in the next ten years to make India globally competitive.

He said, “We should not restrict our ambition to be best in India but be best in the world as India is blessed with the demographic dividend of youth and they can take up any challenge with the right training and motivation”.

Singh said, "the combined strength of CSIR, DBT, DST and MoES along with other science ministries can indeed transform the entire country in the next 25 years as the entire progress is going to remain heavily Technology dependant. When India turns 100, it should be a global leader ranging from Defence to Economics with strong scientific and technological inputs."

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Lata Mangeshkar surprises fans by sharing audio note: Whatever I am today is because of your love

Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar recently celebrated her 92nd birthday. Considered one of the greatest playback singers in Indian cinema, she is the recipient of the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour in addition to Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and the Dadasaheb Phalke Awards. While her birthday was an intimate celebration with family, there was an outpour of love and best wishes for the music icon from all quarters on social media.

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When Raveena Tandon shared her fan girl moments with Big B, Al Pacino & Jackie Chan

It was indeed a joyful moment for actor Raveena Tandon when she got to meet legends Al Pacino, Jackie Chan, Clint Eastwood, Dalai Lama and Amitabh Bachchan in person. On Thursday, Raveena took a stroll down memory lane and dug out a few throwback pictures of her meeting with the above-mentioned celebrities.

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Ankita Konwar poses in her 'favourite yoga pose,' lists out its benefits

Ankita Konwar pointed out that tree pose increases balance and coordination of the body and helps improve alertness and concentration

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Shweta Tiwari's estranged husband Abhinav Kohli wishes speedy recovery, takes jibe at her weight loss

Actress Shweta Tiwari was recently hospitalised after she was reported to be suffering from low blood pressure and weakness. As per a report in The Indian Express, Shweta’s team said that this was the result of the actress' hectic work schedule and not getting enough rest. She was most recently seen in Rohit Shetty's stunt based reality show, Khatron Ke Khiladi 11. After reports of the actress being hospitalised surfaced on the Internet, Shweta's estranged husband Abhinav Kohli took to Instagram to wish her a speedy recovery. He also took a jibe at the actress' weight loss and body transformation.

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The Kapil Sharma Show: Will Archana Puran Singh quit if Navjot Singh Sidhu decides to make a comeback?

Everyone is talking about how the dynamics in politics will change after the resignation of Navjot Singh Sidhu from the post of Punjab's Congress Chief on Tuesday. Not only this but many are even confused whether he will make a return to The Kapil Sharma Show as the special judge and replace Archana Puran Singh. While a lot of memes and jokes about the same have surfaced on the internet, it is still not sure whether the same will happen or not. But what if the cricketer-turned-politician decides to make a comeback? In an interview with a leading daily, the actress opened up about the same and said that she is ready to vacate her seat if he returns.

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Kate Moss’ daughter, Lila Moss, walks the ramp wearing insulin pump, receives praises

Type 1 diabetes is a condition in which the pancreas produce little or no insulin, and often starts from childhood

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Intermittent fasting not good for weight loss? Fitness expert Guru Mann tells us why

Fitness and nutrition needs to be done right as everybody is different, points out Guru Mann

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Confirmed! Tejasswi Prakash and singer Akasa to enter Bigg Boss 15

Two days before the launch of the reality show Bigg Boss 15 hosted by superstar Salman Khan, it unveiled a promo featuring its contestants on Voot Select. The identities of the contestants, according to Colors, the channel airing the show, will be revealed only on Saturday, October 2. Seen dancing in the promo, and therefore appearing to be confirmed contestants, are TV actress Tejasswi Prakash and singer Akasa. In the video, Akasa is seen performing on 'Naagin', even as Tejasswi dances to 'Paani Paani Ho Gayi'.

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Nigerian actor with Rs 7.5L worth drugs arrested in Karnataka

A Nigerian actor who was part of Tamil blockbusters "Singham", "Vishwaroopam" among many others including Bollywood flicks, has been arrested on charges of drug peddling in Bengaluru, police sources said on Thursday. The police are now looking into his connections with the Sandalwood film industry here, besides in Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad and other cities.

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Bhumi Pednekar: Always wanted to choose films that portray women correctly

Bollywood star Bhumi Pednekar recently said she wants to work in movies that portray women correctly. The actor also thanked the directors she has collaborated with because they shared the same vision for societal change, just like her. Bhumi had commenced her film journey with the 2015 hit 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha'. She was then seen in films such as 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha', 'Son Chiriya', 'Shubh Mangal Saavdhan', 'Bala', and 'Sandh Ki Aankh' among others.

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International Translation Day 2021: Theme, History and Significance

International Translation Day aims to increase awareness about the translation industry and languages that play an essential part in our society's growth.

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World Maritime Day 2021: Theme, History and Significance

World Maritime Day 2021: The theme for this year is 'Seafarers: at the core of shipping's future'

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Raashi Khanna: Malayalam industry expects you to act, cannot sail through without it

Actor Raashi Khanna says it takes more than just "good looks" to survive in the Malayalam film industry as the focus is on getting good performance out of artistes. Since her debut with 2013's Shoojit Sircar-directed "Madras Cafe", Khanna has worked in Tamil and Telugu industries, featuring in movies like "Bengal Tiger", "Supreme", "Jai Lava Kusa", "Tholi Prema", "Imaikkaa Nodigal" and "Prati Roju Pandage". She ventured into Malayalam movies with the 2017 action thriller "Villain", co-starring veteran actor Mohanlal. 

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Randhir Kapoor remembers how dad Raj Kapoor inspired him to direct his first film

Bollywood actor Randhir Kapoor along with his daughter Karisma Kapoor will be seen as special guests on 'The Kapil Sharma Show'. During the show Randhir Kapoor will be revealing a lot of interesting stories including the time when he directed his father, the late Raj Kapoor and his grandfather, the late Prithviraj Kapoor, for the film 'Kal, Aaj Aur Kal' in which he also acted.

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Know all about Sri Lankan song 'Manike Mage Hithe' fame Yohani who is set to perform in India

Sri Lankan singing sensation Yohani is in India, all set to perform her trending Sinhalese song 'Manike Mage Hithe' live at different venues. She will be seen in action at the Supermoon #NowTrending concert on Thursday in Gurugram, and then in Hyderabad on October 3. Recently, Yohani shared her excitement of touring India for the first time and the immense popularity her song gained. "This is my first trip to India. I am really excited to see how it's going to turn out and what the reaction is going to be like," she said.

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Karan Mehra gets anticipatory bail in domestic violence case by Nisha Rawal

A case was registered against Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata actor Karan Mehra and his family members by his wife Nisha Rawal. Nisha had accused Karan of domestic violence and alleged that he withdrew more than ₹1 crore from her bank account. The actor was then arrested immediately on grounds of assault but was later released on bail. As per media reports, the actor recently revealed that he and his family have gotten anticipatory bail  to avoid a potential arrest in the wake of "false accusations" made by Nisha. 

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Archana Puran Singh joins meme fest after Navjot Singh Sidhu resigns, shares funny jokes on herself

Archana Purana Singh was one of the top trends on Twitter after Navjot Singh Sidhu announced his resignation. Archana had replaced Sidhu on The Kapil Sharma Show in 2019 and has been associated with the show as a permanent special guest since then. As reports of the politician resigning surfaced on the Internet, social media was abuzz with funny memes and jokes about Archana, Sidhu and The Kapil Sharma Show. 

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Jayasurya's 100th film 'Sunny' to be screened at Calella Film Festival and Dhaka International Film Festival

Jayasurya starrer Sunny has been lauded by viewers and critics alike since the time of its release on Amazon Prime Video. Thanks to its gripping narrative, slick direction, and path-breaking performance by the actor, this Ranjith Sankar directorial continues to make waves. Taking its success run ahead, the film has been selected at two prestigious international film festivals — Calella Film Festival 2021 (October 1-October 9, 2021), Spain, and Dhaka International Film Festival 2022 (January 15-January 23, 2022). There’s more! Along with being the only Indian film to be screened at Calella Film Festival, the movie has also made it to the competition section in both the festivals.

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5 Myths Mothers Should Not Believe About Their Newborn Babies

A new or expecting mother is already vulnerable, and the experience might already be overwhelming for her. In such a situation, it becomes very important to not fall for baseless information, instead follow what the experts have to say.

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If you are working from home, make sure to include these three affordable and tasty food in your diet

Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar has recommended three crucial food items that people, who are working from home, must eat.

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Bajaj Chetak price hiked for the third time in 2021, making it India’s priciest electric scooter

The Bajaj Chetak has witnessed yet another substantial hike in price – the third such increase in 2021 – that has made it the most expensive electric scooter on sale in India today. The ex-showroom price of the Bajaj Chetak in its home state of Maharashtra is now Rs 1,87,390; a significant increase on its ex-showroom price of Rs 1,44,987 up until a few months ago. Compared to its price at launch in 2020, the Chetak’s price has risen by well over 60 percent in less than two years’ time.

The latest price hike was introduced after the Central government increased the FAME-II subsidy for electric two-wheelers, and under the revised national scheme, the Chetak is eligible for a substantially higher Rs 45,000 incentive. However, despite the increase in subsidy, the latest price hike means customers still pay roughly the same amount of money for the Chetak on-road as before.

Even with the higher FAME-II subsidy factored in, the Chetak’s on-road price in Maharashtra is Rs 1,48,452, which isn’t too far off its old on-road price (Rs 1,51,680). Once the additional subsidy (including both base and early bird incentives) is taken into account, the Chetak’s on-road price in Maharashtra comes down by a further Rs 25,000 to Rs 1,23,452. However, even at that price, the Chetak is a little more expensive than its main rival, the Ather 450X, with the latter priced at Rs 1,22,741.

In the three other states where it’s on sale at present (Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu), the Chetak’s ex-showroom price is around the Rs 1.90 lakh mark, and with the FAME-II subsidy factored in, the on-road price is a little over Rs 1.50 lakh, which makes it a tad more expensive than the Ather 450X in these states as well.

Additionally, Bajaj has discontinued the base Urbane variant of the Chetak electric scooter. Available in just two colours (which have also been withdrawn) and equipped with a drum brake up front, the Chetak Urbane offered limited choices to the buyer. With the Urbane being cheaper by only a few thousand rupees, most Chetak buyers ended up opting for the better-equipped Premium variant, following which Bajaj decided to pull the plug on the base model and retail the Chetak in a single variant, a source told Tech2.

The Chetak packs a 3.8kW/4.1kW (continuous/peak power) electric motor, which draws power from a 3 kWh lithium-ion battery. Range is pegged at 95 kilometres in Eco mode (85 kilometres in Sport mode), and the company says a full charge takes five hours. The Chetak’s battery comes with a three-year/50,000-kilometre warranty. Waiting periods for the Chetak are in the range of two to three months at present, Tech2 has learned.

At a time when rival Ather Energy is pursuing an aggressive expansion strategy and disruptor Ola Electric is offering the S1, a more feature-rich electric scooter with better performance and range at a lower price, progress for the Bajaj Chetak has been relatively slow, with Bajaj rolling it out in other cities in phases. It remains to be seen if nostalgia will continue to draw buyers to the Chetak or if the substantially increased prices will repel them, as the reborn icon faces fierce competition from newer, better-equipped e-scooters available for around the same price or even less.

Also read: Maharashtra EV policy 2021 finally goes live, EV prices set for substantial drop

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Bigg Boss 15: Afsana Khan confirms withdrawing name from Salman Khan's show, shares message for fans

Much anticipated and controversial reality show Bigg Boss 15 is knocking on our doors. Hosted by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, BB 15 will be seen locking some popular names inside a house for months and a speculated list of these celebrities is already doing rounds on the Internet. Punjabi singer Afsana Khan's name was also on the list. However, media reports on Tuesday claimed that the singer has withdrawn her name due to health issues and she has already returned to Punjab. Now, the singer has confirmed the same.

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Inaaya Naumi Kemmu Turns 4: Mommy Soha Ali Khan, Bebo & other celebs pour in wishes on social media

It's Inaaya Naumi Kemmu's birthday today and everyone in the family is in a mood to rejoice. While many have been pouring i wishes for the adorable girl, he rmother Soha Ali Khan has shared pictures from her 'unicorn land' theme-based birthday party. Taking to Instagram stories, Soha shared a set of pictures in which the birthday girl can be seen wearing a pink colured outfit holding a pillow with her name carved on it. Not only this but she even shared a glimpse of Inaaya standing in front of 'Welcome to Inaaya's Unicorn Land' banner looking all excited for her big day. Meanwhile, aunt Kareena Kapoor Khan wished her by sharing black and white picture of the little girl with two plaits tied. 

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World Heart Day 2021: Remo D’Souza’s tips to maintain a healthy heart

This World Heart Day, see what director-choreographer Remo D’Souza does to ensure he keeps his heart healthy.

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Sanak: Vidyut Jammwal announces film release date with new poster

Actor Vidyut Jammwal's hostage drama "Sanak – Hope Under Siege" will make its debut on streamer Disney+ Hotstar on October 15. Directed by Kanishk Varma, the film also stars Rukmini Maitra, Neha Dhupia and Chandan Roy Sanyal among others. It is backed by filmmaker Vipul Amrutlal Shah and Zee Studios. 

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Ali Fazal nominated for 'Ray' at Asia Content Awards by Busan Film Fest

Bollywood actor Ali Fazal has bagged the nomination in the Best Actor category at the Asia Content Awards by the Busan International Film Festival.

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Old video of Shehnaaz Gill playing with Gippy Grewal's son is the best thing on internet today. Seen it yet?

Bigg Boss 13 fame Shehnaaz Gill has been absent from the limelight evr sinc ethe shocking demise of her alleged boyfriend Sidharth Shukla. The two of them won hearts of their fans with their adorable chemistry after which they even featured in a couple of music videos together. Her fans are eagerly waiting for an update and are hoping that she gets back to her normal life. Meanwhile, an old video of the Punjabi singer-actress has gone viral on the internet in which she can be seen spending quality time with Gippy Grewal’s son Gurbaaz Grewal. In the same, Sana can be seen holding him in her hands and talking about how adorable he is. The way the little boy smiles after she kisses his forehead in enough to make your day!

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Twinkle Khanna-Akshay Kumar's funny journey from 'Jab We Met to What The Heck'

Twinkle Khanna or Mrs Funny Bones has the best anecdotes when it comes to explaining marriage, life of a mother with two kids and the pros and cons of being popular. Time and again, Khanna has set the laughter ball rolling with her quirky, witty and of course funny social media posts. This time, in her latest Instagram post she explains the dynamics of a married couple. Her husband and Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar too features in the post. 

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World Heart Day 2021: Ayurvedic tips to maintain a healthy heart

World Heart Day 2021 is all about creating awareness and taking efforts to maintain a healthy heart

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Acidity troubling you? Here are a few foods and lifestyle tips to help reduce it

Acidity is a result of excessive secretion of acids in the gastric glands due to various reasons

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Kylie Jenner takes parenthood 'one day at a time', urges other mothers to be kind to themselves

Reality TV personality and make-up mogul Kylie Jenner, who is expecting her second child with rapper Travis Scott, feels that she was "always meant to" be a mother and seeing her daughter Stormi grow has been the "best part" of her last few years. She said: "Motherhood really feels like something I was always meant to do. Watching Stormi experience everything for the first time has been the best part of these last few years."

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Inside pics from Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor's dreamy date in Jodhpur go viral, fans say 'ab shaadi karlo'

Bollywood actor Ranboir Kapoor turned 39 on September 28. Day before his special day, he head off to Jodhpur with girlfiend Alia Bhatt and pictures of the duo form the airport went viral on social media. The actress on the occasion of Ranbir's birthday also shared an adorable post on Instgaram. It was an adorable picture of the two of them enjoying the beautiful sunset at the picturesque location. While many were still in awe of the photo, another set of unseen pics have gone viral on the internet. The same happens to be from their dreamy date where the lovebirds can be seen enjoying the sunset. Not only this but in one of the photographs, the 'Barfi' actor was seen laying on the ground with Alia sitting beside him.

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Kaun Banega Crorepati 13: Pankaj Tripathi, Pratik Gandhi next special guests on Big B's quiz show

 Actors Pankaj Tripathi and Pratik Gandhi will be seen as the special guests in the upcoming episodes of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 13's' 'Shaandaar Shukravaar'. Both the actors will be on the hotseat playing the game with the host Amitabh Bachchan. Not only will they be seen playing the game but will also share personal anecdotes and industry experiences with Amitabh Bachchan and Pratik Gandhi will also be seen performing the 'Mohan's Masala' skit on the show. It will be from the play 'Mohan's Masala' that Pratik has been doing since 2015-16.

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PANDEMIC FALLOUT | Bhagwan, Allah, Jesus, Astrology — Preceding Medicine as Ray of Hope Amid Covid

A study has found that in response to the coronavirus threat, strong believers enhanced religious beliefs while non-believers appeared as being even more skeptic.

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World Heart Day 2021: Here Are Five Foods That Will Keep Your Heart in Pink Of Health

World Heart Day 2021: The day is is celebrated to raise awareness against the deadly illness, which if not diagnosed at an early level can be life-threatening

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World Heart Day 2021: Here Are 5 Ways to Prevent Heart-related Diseases

World Heart Day 2021: If you are overweight or have obesity, it can increase your risk for encountering heart disease

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World Heart Day 2021: Theme, History and Significance

World Heart Day 2021: According to the World Health Organization, over 17 million people die from heart disease worldwide every year.

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Arjun Kapoor flaunts chiseled abs in his physical transformation pictures

Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor, who had been pushing his body to achieve the desired physique, on Tuesday revealed that he finally has achieved his goal. Taking to his Instagram handle, Arjun shared three stories, announcing that his abs were finally visible. In the first one, the '2 States' actor shared a boomerang video of him pulling his t-shit up, as he showcased his abdomen featuring his abs. Along with it, he wrote, "Biscuit aa gaye wapas chai lana zara!!!"

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Pawan Kalyan's fans try to attack Posani, actor's war of words with Andhra ministers continue

Fans of actor-politician Pawan Kalyan on Tuesday tried to attack actor and producer Posani Krishna Murali for his remarks against the former. Pawan's fans reached the Hyderabad Press Club where Posani was addressing a news conference. They raised slogans against him. This led to tension. The protestors, including workers of Pawan's Jana Sena party, tried to barge into the hall where Posani was but police foiled their bid by taking them into custody. Moreover, the war of words between actor-politician Pawan Kalyan and leaders of YSR Congress Party continued on Tuesday with the Jana Sena leader slamming Andhra Pradesh's ruling party for what he calls its "policy terrorism".

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Toyota Fortuner, Innova Crysta, Glanza, Urban Cruiser and Camry to cost more from 1 October

Toyota India has announced an imminent price hike for all locally-produced models. Starting 1 October, models such as the Toyota Fortuner, Toyota Innova Crysta, Toyota Glanza, Toyota Urban Cruiser and Toyota Camry will see their prices being hiked by up to two percent, a move forced by the need to partially offset rising input costs, said Toyota in a statement.

"This hike is necessitated to partially offset the increase in input costs. The overall price increase has been tapered down considering the impact on our valued customers," read Toyota’s statement. The only vehicle in Toyota India’s current portfolio to not see a price hike at present is the Vellfire luxury MPV, which is a full import and is priced at Rs 89.90 lakh (ex-showroom).

This announcement follows the news of the Toyota Yaris sedan being discontinued in India, after having been on sale for just a little over three years.

In the last one year, there has been a gradual increase in the prices of various essential commodities like steel and precious metals. It has led to increased input costs for the automakers.

Already various companies have announced to increase prices from next month.

Last week, Tata Motors said it will increase prices of its commercial vehicle range by around two percent with effect from October 1. Similarly, the country's largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki India, has increased prices of its entire product range, except the soon-to-be-replaced Celerio, by up to 1.9 percent. The company had noted that it has taken the decision to hike prices due to an increase in various input costs. It was MSI's third price hike this year.

In the two-wheeler space, Hero MotoCorp has raised prices three times already this year. The company made an upward revision in the ex-showroom prices of its motorcycles and scooters by Rs 3,000 with effect from September 20. The two-wheeler major had earlier increased prices of its motorcycles and scooters by up to Rs 1,500 in January, and again by Rs 2,500 in April this year citing rise in input costs.

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Amid engagement rumours, Katrina Kaif wishes Vicky Kaushal's brother Sunny on his birthday

Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal are rumoured to be dating for a while now. However, the duo has never really spoken about their relationship status. Recently, it was said that the actors got engaged in a hush-hush ceremony and are planning to tie the knot soon. However, it turns out, there was no truth to these reports. Amidst these rumours, the actress on Tuesday took to social media to wish Vicky's brother and actor Sunny Kaushal on his birthday. 

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Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2: Kartik Aaryan gives eerie vibes in new motion poster. Seen yet?

Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan is all set to feature in 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2'. On Tuesday, the actor treated his fans to a new motion poster of his much-awaited film. In the motion poster, Kartik is giving us some serious horror vibes in an all-black outfit. Sharing the video with his Instagram followers, Kartik wrote, "25th MARCH 2022 !!#BhoolBhulaiyaa2. At a theatre near you." 

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Tiger Shroff, Tara Sutaria's Heropanti 2 locks Eid 2022 release

Bollywood actors Tiger Shroff and Tara Sutaria-starrer 'Heropanti 2' will be released on Eid 2022. It will be released on April 29. The movie will have a face-off with the Amitabh Bachchan and Ajay Devgn-starrer 'May Day' at the box office on April 29, 2022.

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BTS announce four LA concerts at SoFi stadium

BTS are returning to Los Angeles for a mini-residency at the new SoFi Stadium, reports Billboard.com. The K-pop stars will bring the 'BTS Permission to Dance On Stage - LA' to Inglewood, California on November 27 and 28 and December 1 and 2.

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Here’s How You Can Identify if You Are in a One-Sided Relationship

One-sided relationships can be a major reason for stress and mental health issues. Read on to know your relationship status

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Tata Altroz crosses one lakh units production milestone within two years of launch

Tata Motors has announced it has rolled out the 100,000th unit of its premium hatchback, the Tata Altroz. The Altroz has crossed this milestone inside two years since launch, having been introduced in a big-bang ceremony back in January 2020. The first model to be built on Tata Motors’ ALFA architecture, the Altroz was designed to take on premium hatchback favourites such as the Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Hyundai i20, Honda Jazz and Volkswagen Polo, and with average monthly sales being in the range of 6,000 units, has risen to become one of the highest-selling models in its segment.

In its statement, Tata Motors confirmed it was in March this year that the Altroz found the most takers, with 7,550 units sold in the month. Since then, Tata says the Altroz has averaged 6,000 buyers on a monthly basis, and even edged out the new-gen Hyundai i20 to be the second highest-selling premium hatchback in the country, with Tata claiming the Altroz now holds 20 percent market share in the premium hatchback segment.

Aside from being one of the newer options in its space, the Altroz has benefited from the i20’s struggle to replicate the success of its predecessor, and also holds a unique distinction, as it is the only hatchback currently on sale in India to have received a five-star safety rating from safety watchdog Global NCAP. The Altroz is also the only premium hatchback available with a diesel engine apart from the i20; however, the diesel version accounts for only a fraction of total Altroz sales.

At the time of launch, the Tata Altroz was available with only a 1.2-litre, naturally-aspirated petrol engine and a 1.5-litre diesel engine. This year, Tata launched the Altroz iTurbo, which packs a turbocharged version of the 1.2-litre petrol engine making 110 hp, and further supplemented the range by rolling out the stealthy ‘Dark’ version of the Altroz a few months ago. Prices for the Tata Altroz range from Rs 5.85 lakh to Rs 9.60 lakh (ex-showroom).

Tata Motors is gearing up for the launch of its smallest SUV yet, the Tata Punch, in the coming weeks, and recently launched a spruced-up variant of its flagship SUV in the form of the Safari Gold Edition.

Also read: Tata Safari Gold Edition first look - Most expensive Tata yet is also the most feature-rich

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