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Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections: Second Phase Voting Begins

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Voting for the second phase of Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir began on Wednesday morning. Over 25 lakh eligible voters will seal the fate of 239 candidates across 26 constituencies in six districts of the Union Territory. Among the prominent candidates are former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah from both Budgam and Ganderbal seats, Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Ravinder Raina from Nowshera assembly seat and Pradesh Congress Committee president Tariq Hamid Karra from Central-Shalteng seat. Raina offered prayers at Thakurdwara…

‘Sector-36’: Deepak Dobriyal played the challenging role of a police officer

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Actor Deepak Dobriyal, who played Rajju Tiwari in the film Omkara and Pappi in Tanu Weds Manu, has been continuously playing a variety of roles. He received a lot of appreciation for his role as a policeman in the recently released film Sector 36 on Netflix. In the coming days, he will be seen in the film The Fable. Theatre has played a role in this, but my understanding of characters has improved after coming to Mumbai because I am doing cinema. The acting process of theatre and cinema is…

Chiranjeevi’s name included in the Guinness Book of World Records

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Megastar Chiranjeevi has been registered in the Guinness Book of World Records. He has been honoured with the award of the most successful star of the Indian film industry. This award was given to him by none other than Bollywood star Aamir Khan. He has done more than 24,000 dance moves in 537 songs of 156 films in a career spanning 45 years. This day is also important for him because on this day the South star started his film career in the year 1978. Sharing photos from the event,…

Rahul Gandhi critiques PM Modi for prioritizing ‘Mann ki Baat’ over ‘Kaam ki Baat’ in Srinagar

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Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that he focuses on his “Mann ki Baat” instead of addressing “kaam ki baat.” In a recent rally held in Srinagar, Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for prioritising his “Mann ki Baat” program over addressing critical issues facing the nation. Gandhi’s comments reflect the growing frustration among citizens regarding unemployment and inflation. Speaking to a crowd in Srinagar, Gandhi stated, “Modi only talks…

Can we reprogram our minds with AI? Elon Musk lodges major debate

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Musk’s tweet appears to promote the potential of AI-driven technology through which he envisions a future where a personal, private AI could guide us at key moments, helping to shape our reality based on our own needs rather than the influences of others. Tech billionaire Elon Musk recently sparked conversation on social media by posing profound questions about how our opinions and realities are shaped. In a tweet, he raised concerns about the influences that program our thoughts and perceptions, asking his followers to consider who or what shapes their…

Study uncovers fever’s impact on immune cell activity, mitochondrial health

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Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Centre have found that fever temperatures increase immune cell metabolism, proliferation, and activity, but they also promote mitochondrial stress, DNA damage, and cell death in a specific subgroup of T cells. The findings, published on September 20 in the journal Science Immunology, provide a mechanistic explanation of how cells respond to heat and may explain how chronic inflammation contributes to the development of cancer. The impact of fever temperatures on cells is a relatively understudied area, said Jeff Rathmell, PhD, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Immunobiology…

Ashwin is better bowler but: Monty Panesar settles best Test spinner debate

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New Delhi: Ravichandran Ashwin capped off a great Test Match at his home ground Chepauk, on Saturday, shinning with bat and ball. Ashwin also went past his Australian rival Nathan Lyon for the most five wicket hauls in Test cricket. However, for former England spinner Monty Panesar, Lyon scores more than Ashwin when it comes to the best spinner sweepstakes. Monty Panesar believes Lyon is a better bowler than Ashwin because of the dominance he has imposed in Australia, where spinners struggle to find assistance from the pitch. However, considering…

AFG vs RSA: Afghanistan stuns South Africa with unforgettable series win

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 Afghanistan has showcased impressive form and securing what is arguably their most significant series victory to date on Sunday.On the road to the Champions Trophy 2025, Afghanistan has captured the cricket world’s attention by achieving their first-ever series win against a top-five ICC-ranked side, defeating South Africa in the UAE. According to ICC, the Blue Tigers (Afghanistan) claimed matches one and two in convincing fashion to take the Sharjah series bragging rights, winning the matches by six wickets (and with 144 balls to spare) and 177 runs respectively, bowling out…

Efforts imperative to help people with disabilities to be part of nation-building: Chief Minister

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Thiruvananthapuram: Whole-hearted efforts aimed at ushering in people with disabilities in the nation-building process need to be seen as imperative, and measures should be strengthened for their inclusion into social life, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said here on Sunday. The Chief Minister was speaking after inaugurating the state-level programme prior to the commencement of the India Inclusive travel campaign led by Different Art Centre Executive Director Gopinath Muthukad. Pinarayi Vijayan also handed over the India Inclusive travel campaign flag. Appreciating the work done by Gopinath Muthukad and Different Art Centre…

International Milad Conference to be Held on September 25 in Kozhikode

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Kozhikode: The International Milad Conference, jointly organized by the Kerala Muslim Jamaat and Markaz, Kozhikode will take place on Wednesday, September 25 at Dreamcity, Kozhikode, on the theme “The Holy Prophet: A Legacy of Life and Wisdom”. Scholars, muftis, university heads, diplomatic representatives, and prominent leaders from various countries are expected to participate, making it a major platform to reflect on the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The conference aims to foster a deeper understanding of the Prophet’s message and celebrate the diversity of prophetic praises across different cultures. A key highlight of the event will be the annual Madhurasool speech delivered…