Madhya Pradesh ‘dark Diwali’: 23 fear losing sight after using carbide guns to celebrate; 300 affected

Madhya Pradesh is grappling with a “dark Diwali” as nearly 300 people, including children, suffered eye injuries from “carbide guns.” Hospitals report 23 severe cases, with vision loss uncertain for six months. Despite a government ban, social media reels promoting these dangerous DIY toys continue to spread, highlighting a critical need for online vigilance.

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Concerts ride the nostalgia high

Before streaming platforms and algorithms told us what to listen to, music found us – through scratched CDs, late-night radio dedications, and MTV countdowns.Now, with Pitbull, Enrique, Akon, and Lucky Ali returning to Indian stages, alongside soldout shows by artists like Bryan Adams and Himesh Reshammiya, a whole generation is ready to swap playlists for…

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Thamma emerges as the top grosser on Friday

Ayushmann Khurrana’s ‘Thamma’ has ignited the box office, amassing an impressive Rs 9.55 crore on its opening Friday. Thanks to glowing reviews and audience buzz, it has outperformed rivals like ‘Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat’ during the busy Diwali period. This milestone cements Khurrana’s status as a box office powerhouse, with ‘Thamma’ expected to dominate the…

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Delhi to enforce uniform age of six years for Class 1 from 2026-27, aligns with NEP 2020 for stronger foundational learning

The Delhi government will enforce a uniform admission age of six years for Class 1 in all schools from the 2026-27 session, aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The revised structure redefines early education stages from Nursery to Class 1, ensuring developmental readiness, reducing academic pressure, and standardising learning outcomes across Delhi’s school…

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Understanding rhabdomyolysis: How this life-threatening muscle disorder almost ended Tilak Varma’s career; know its causes and symptoms

Indian cricketer Tilak Varma’s promising career was nearly derailed by rhabdomyolysis, a severe muscle breakdown condition, stemming from overexertion and insufficient recovery. Prompt medical intervention by the Mumbai Indians and BCCI enabled his full recovery, highlighting the critical need for athletes to balance intense training with adequate rest to safeguard their long-term health.

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700-metre second fastest asteroid 2025 SC79 spotted inside Venus orbit, racing around Sun in 128 days

A newly discovered asteroid, 2025 SC79, is drawing global attention due to its unusual orbit inside Venus’s path and its rapid 128-day solar circuit. This ‘twilight’ asteroid, roughly 700 meters across, is difficult to detect due to the Sun’s glare, highlighting the challenges of monitoring near-Sun objects and their potential impact risks.

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