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The City of Nawabs, where kebabs fill the air and history lingers, now earns Unesco’s nod for its creative and timeless cuisine

Aditya Thackeray objected to a drone flying over his Bandra East home, alleging it was “peeping into his home.” Police clarified the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) was conducting a survey for a proposed pod taxi service. Thackeray questioned the lack of resident notification and the survey’s purpose.

An American woman living in Delhi, India, was surprised by the widespread popularity of cricket, observing multiple games with participants of all ages in a local park. “Now, I love India, and they sure do love cricket. I’m at the park right now, and there are currently five cricket games going on all around me,”…

Foreign portfolio investors resumed selling Indian equities in November, withdrawing Rs 12,569 crore due to weak global cues and a risk-averse environment. This follows consistent outflows throughout the year, with FPIs viewing India as an AI-underperformer. However, stretched valuations in AI stocks and potential tech bubbles could prompt a return to buying.

Scientists at MIT have identified 24 protein fragments that could form a new tuberculosis vaccine, offering a potential breakthrough. This next-generation vaccine targets key parts of the TB bacterium recognized by the immune system, aiming to provide stronger protection in adults where the century-old BCG vaccine has proven less effective.

Urmila Matondkar graced Indian Idol, witnessing a heartfelt tribute to her iconic “Rangeela Re” by contestant Anshika Chonkar. Moved by the performance, Urmila joined Anshika on stage and shared a cherished memory, gifting the contestant a coin from her first film’s premiere as a token of blessing and appreciation.

Carolina Panthers welcome the New Orleans Saints for a crucial NFC South clash. The Panthers’ defense receives a significant boost with cornerback Jaycee Horn cleared to play, enhancing their secondary against the Saints’ offense. This game is expected to be a defensive battle, with Horn’s return potentially tipping the scales for a vital home victory.

Prateek Kuhad’s enchanting performance at the NSIC ground in Delhi was a journey through emotion

Director Gautham Menon once shielded lyricist Thamarai from a personal question at a 2016 press meet. He intervened when a reporter attempted to probe into her private life. Menon’s action protected his team member. This incident mirrors recent events where actress Gouri G Kishan faced similar questioning. The film ‘Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada’ was released in…

Director Farah Khan revealed a humorous anecdote about the iconic ‘Dard-E-Disco’ song from ‘Om Shanti Om’. She playfully challenged lyricist Javed Akhtar to write like Gulzar, and he delivered the ‘gibberish’ lyrics in just five minutes. This rapid creative process also extended to the song ‘Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga’, with Akhtar and…