‘Akbar brutal, Babur ruthless’: NCERT gives Mughal era a makeover; adds a no-blame footnote

NCERT’s new Class 8 Social Science textbook reframes medieval Indian history, including the Mughal era, with a balanced, critical lens. While detailing events like Babur’s invasions and Akbar’s conquests, it avoids assigning blame, urging students to analyse rather than judge. The textbook promotes understanding complex pasts to foster empathy, reflection, and informed citizenship in today’s…

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Bigg Boss 19: Pranit More takes an indirect dig at Samay Raina; Salman Khan jokingly asks if he has been behind bars yet

Bigg Boss 19 premiered with Salman Khan introducing comedian Pranit More, who playfully alluded to Samay Raina’s controversies. The season, premiering August 24, 2025, features a diverse lineup including Gaurav Khanna, Ashnoor Kaur, Awez Darbar, and Shehbaz Badesha. Salman Khan revealed the theme, ‘gharwalon ki sarkar,’ hinting at potential conflicts and a chaotic season as…

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Exclusive – Akanksha Puri recalls her struggling phase during the initial days of her acting career; says, “This industry tests your patience”

The actress revealed the initial struggles of battling self-doubt and navigating the industry without connections. She emphasized the importance of resilience in the face of rejection and the pride in achieving success through merit. She also discussed her character, Geet, highlighting her fearless honesty and vulnerability, and her dedication to portraying the character’s emotional depth.

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Teens returning from Durga Puja fair hit by Vande Bharat in Purnia; 4 dead, 1 injured

Tragedy struck Purnia early Friday as four teenagers, aged 13-15, were fatally hit by the Jogbani-Danapur Vande Bharat Express while crossing railway tracks. Returning from a Durga Puja fair, low visibility around 4:40 AM likely prevented them from noticing the high-speed train. One survivor is critically injured. Railways have launched an investigation, urging public caution…

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Telangana man duped of Rs 1.6 crore by conman posing as bride on matrimonial site; lured into crypto scam; probe under way

A Hyderabad civil contractor fell victim to a sophisticated online scam, losing ₹1.6 crore to a fraudster posing as ‘Priyanka’ on a matrimonial site. Lured by promises of high returns in cryptocurrency trading, the contractor invested through a fraudulent app. After substantial investments, he was blocked from withdrawing funds and demanded additional charges.

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