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Sara Ali Khan draped an unexpected red gown amidst the Navratri vibe and complemented it with silver strappy heels that were shiny enough.

Eight states and one Union Territory have renamed their governor/lieutenant governor’s residences from ‘Raj Bhavan/Raj Niwas’ to ‘Lok Bhavan/Lok Niwas’. This change, prompted by the Ministry of Home Affairs, aims to remove colonial-era nomenclature. The directive follows a suggestion at a governors’ conference to shed the term ‘Raj Bhavan’ due to its colonial association.

Minecraft Bedrock 1.21.110.26 beta and preview, released on August 26, 2025, introduces overhauls to the copper golem and shelves, alongside enhancements to blocks, mobs, and graphics. The beta version is available on Xbox, PlayStation, Windows, and Android/iOS. Players can download and install the preview through their respective platform’s app stores or launchers, following specific steps…

Sunil Gavaskar criticised India’s performance in the fourth Test against England, pointing fingers at captain Shubman Gill for questionable decision-making. Gavaskar emphasised that the captain is ultimately responsible for team selections and tactical planning, regardless of the coach’s input. He highlighted that Gill will be judged on his calls, especially with India struggling to contain…

Japanese citrus fruits like yuzu, sudachi, and kabosu are gaining global popularity, transforming culinary landscapes with their unique flavors. Chefs and home cooks alike are embracing these aromatic fruits, incorporating them into diverse dishes from cocktails to desserts. Their complex profiles offer a refreshing alternative to traditional citrus, adding depth and character to modern cuisine.

Advances in gynaecological endoscopy highlighted at AIIMS-Patna national conference

Sixteen-year-old Pranet Khetan won Samsung Solve for Tomorrow for Paraspeak, a device translating slurred Hindi speech to clear Hindi using AI. Khetan developed a custom dataset for dysarthric Hindi speech, aiming to improve communication for patients with conditions like stroke and Parkinson’s. His goal is to expand the device’s capabilities and bring it to those…

Divya Deshmukh, an Indian chess player, won the FIDE Women’s World Cup in Batumi. She defeated Koneru Humpy in the final through an intense tie-break. This victory also earned her the Grandmaster title. Ju Wenjun of China is still the reigning Women’s World Champion. Divya’s World Cup win qualifies her for the Candidates Tournament.

Director Tharun Moorthy, basking in the success of his Mohanlal-starrer ‘Thudarum,’ has announced plans to write a sequel to one of his previous films. He shared this exciting news on Instagram during Onam, expressing his artistic fulfillment and hinting at personal inspirations driving the project. While details remain under wraps, Moorthy’s announcement has generated considerable…

A perplexing optical illusion challenges viewers to find the numbers 64 and 49 hidden within a grid of repeating 46s. This brain teaser exploits pattern recognition bias, making it difficult to spot the subtle variations. Locating 64 requires scanning the third row, while 49 is found near the bottom. Such puzzles enhance focus, memory, and…