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28 Sep

Stray or Pet Bite? Here is How to Treat Wounds and the Necessary Shots You Must Get

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Immediate action is vital following a dog bite or scratch because while the injury may look small, rabies is a severe viral infection of the central nervous system that is virtually fatal once symptoms develop yet completely preventable if managed promptly with proper wound care and post-exposure prophylaxis, which is especially critical in India where the World Health Organization estimates 9.1 million animal bites occur annually—three-quarters from dogs—resulting in thousands of deaths and highlighting why World Rabies Day on September 28 serves as a crucial reminder to act instantly rather than waiting for symptoms, starting with washing and flushing the…

26 Sep

Biharis Get Emotional as Tamannaah Bhatia’s ‘Vvaan’ Features Sharda Sinha’s Legendary Chhath Song

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For communities across Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern Uttar Pradesh, Chhath is far more than just a festival, serving as a deeply ingrained pillar of their cultural identity that comes alive every year through family reunions, ritualistic devotions, and the iconic background strains of Sharda Sinha’s legendary track Pahile Pahil Hum Kayin. Recently, the film Vvaan: Forest of the Forrest starring a prominent ensemble cast including Tamannaah Bhatia, Shweta Tiwari, Sidharth Malhotra, Sunil Grover, and Anup Soni was released on September 25, and while it drew mixed reviews overall, its Chhathi Maiya musical segment earned widespread audience acclaim upon release. Although…

25 Sep

Asian Games Shooting: Suruchi-Kamaljeet Win Gold in 10M Pistol, Men’s 50M 3P Team Takes Silver

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Bouncing back strongly from their earlier disappointments in their respective individual events where Kamaljeet finished ninth and Suruchi placed 26th, Indian shooters Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet clinched the prestigious gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Games on Friday by securing the top spot in qualifications with 587 points and 29 inner 10s, and subsequently dominating the medal round with a stellar total of 484.6 to comfortably defeat South Korea's Suhyeon Hong and Gaeun Choo by a massive 6.6-point margin while Iran secured the bronze with 415.8, thus successfully concluding India's campaign in the…

24 Sep

India Roars Past South Korea 8-2 to Stay Firmly Atop Pool A in Men’s Hockey at the 2026 Asian Games

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The Asian Games 2026 men's hockey tournament saw India maintain their exceptional form by crushing South Korea 8-2 in their Pool A match at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Aichi-Nagoya on Thursday, marking their third consecutive triumph to hold firm at the top of Pool A following dominant earlier wins against Indonesia (13-1) and Sri Lanka (16-1), as India asserted dominance early on by opening the scoring in the fourth minute, getting a second goal from Dilpreet Singh, and capitalizing on a penalty corner through captain Harmanpreet Singh before Abhishek Nain's 14th-minute goal established a commanding 4-0 lead by…

23 Sep

11 Killed, Including Pregnant Woman, in Horrific Durban House Party Mass Shooting

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A mass shooting at a residential house party in South Africa has claimed the lives of at least 11 people, including a woman believed to be pregnant, with three additional people wounded, according to police statements released on Wednesday. The tragedy happened on Tuesday night within the KwaMakhutha township, located approximately 30 kilometers south of Durban on the country's east coast, where people had congregated for a party before suspects entered the building and opened fire. Police stated that available information points to 13 men and one woman, who was believed to be pregnant, partying inside a house when three…

22 Sep

India Defend Total To Seal Epic 2-Run Victory Against Japan In Historic Clash

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Tuesday's historic one-off T20I in Sano saw India eke out a narrow two-run win against Japan in a rain-truncated match where Indian batters struggled against the spin and extra bounce of the Sano International Cricket Stadium to put up 32 for 4 in 5 overs, but the bowlers stepped up to restrict Japan to 30 for 3 led by Washington Sundar's bowling figures of 2 for 13, while in India's innings, captain Shreyas Iyer scored a team-high 16 runs off 12 deliveries with a boundary and Sanju Samson chipped in with 9 runs from 7 balls including one four, as…

21 Sep

Study Finds HIV Injections Offer Superior Viral Suppression Compared to Daily Pills

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Adolescents living with HIV in low- and middle-income African countries experienced better viral suppression and a lower rate of rebound when treated with eight-weekly long-acting injections rather than standard daily pills, a major new clinical trial published in The Lancet has revealed. Conducted across five clinics in Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, and Zimbabwe, the LATA trial evaluated 476 participants aged 12 to 19 who had been stable on oral therapy for over a year, finding that only two adolescents (1 per cent) in the injectable arm suffered viral rebound at 96 weeks compared to 15 adolescents (6 per cent) in…

19 Sep

Logistical Hiccups for Indian Cricket Team: Kit Delays Met with Private Hotel Arrangements by BCCI in Japan

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Ahead of their departure from New Delhi early Sunday morning, the Indian men's cricket team led by Shreyas Iyer continues to wait on a few final kit adjustments after sizing discrepancies arose with IOA supplier JSW Inspire, though officials assure the remaining items will arrive shortly for the players who need distinct jerseys for both their September 22 T20I against Japan and the subsequent Asian Games starting September 28. Addressing broader logistical challenges in Japan where participants are being housed across hotels, containers, and cruise ships instead of a central village, the BCCI proactively arranged an independent hotel in Nagoya…

18 Sep

iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max Available for Purchase in India Starting Today—Check Out the Latest Prices and Deals

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The wait is officially over for Apple fans across India as the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max go on sale starting today, September 18, bringing cutting-edge hardware to consumers who rushed to pre-book them following their September 12 unveiling. Available across diverse retail ecosystems—including the Apple India website, physical Apple Stores, prominent electronics outlets like Vijay Sales and Croma, e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart, and hyper-local quick delivery networks like Zepto, Blinkit, and Swiggy—these devices are offered in stunning Black, Silver, Glacier, and Burgundy hues. The pricing structure for the compact iPhone 18 Pro ranges from Rs.…

17 Sep

India’s ODI Squad vs West Indies Features Aquib Nabi and Mohd Siraj, While Pant and Hardik Miss Out

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Ahead of the three-match ODI series and subsequent five-match T20I assignment against the Caribbean side starting September 27, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has revealed the 15-member national squad, confirming the return of veteran former captain Rohit Sharma despite recent retirement rumors that circulated during the previous England tour, while leadership responsibilities have been handed to Shubman Gill as captain and KL Rahul as vice-captain, with key players like Shreyas Iyer missing out due to his upcoming Asian Games 2026 duties and stars like Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya being sidelined due to tactical omissions and injury…