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Anupama Parameswaran and Darshana Rajendran shared their experiences filming ‘Paradha’, a Telugu film. Anupama expressed her excitement about working with Darshana, while Darshana described the challenging shooting conditions that fostered a strong bond among the cast. ‘Paradha’, directed by Praveen Kandrekula, is a female-centric film about a young woman’s transformation during a trekking trip, set…

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A Group of Ministers (GoM) has accepted a proposal to streamline the GST rate structure, reducing it from four slabs to two. The existing 12% and 28% rates would be eliminated, leaving standard rates of 5% and 18%. This reform aims to simplify the indirect tax system, provide relief to various sectors, and create a…

The Congress has urged the Modi government to implement SC, ST, and OBC reservations in private higher educational institutions, following a Parliamentary Standing Committee report chaired by Digvijaya Singh. Citing Article 15(5) and low representation of marginalised groups, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh pressed for legislation, recalling the party’s 2024 Nyay Patra pledge. The decision now…

A viral online claim suggesting Roblox would shut down on September 1, 2025, sparked widespread concern among users. The alleged announcement cited user demand and safety issues. However, Roblox Corporation has refuted these claims, dismissing them as a recurring hoax.

Homi Adajania’s ‘Cocktail 2’ is generating excitement. Rashmika Mandanna and Kriti Sanon star in lead roles. Shahid Kapoor is reportedly the male lead. Behind-the-scenes photos reveal Kriti and Rashmika’s preparation. Kriti confirms her excitement for the film. The movie is produced by Maddock Films and written by Luv Ranjan. Makers are targeting a 2026 theatrical…

Saabira Chaudhuri’s book ‘Consumed’ explores the rise of single-use plastics in India. Traditionally, India had a culture of reuse and repair. But Western consumer brands introduced plastic packaging. This led to a shift towards disposability. By the late 1990s, plastic consumption increased. Sachets became popular among low-income consumers. Concerns about waste were largely ignored.

Maharashtra witnessed nine more rain-related deaths, raising the toll to 30 since August 15. Fatalities occurred in Nanded, Mumbai, and other districts. Incessant rain damaged 20.1 lakh acres of farmland, with Nanded being the worst-hit. Kolhapur faced road closures due to inundation. The IMD issued alerts for heavy rainfall in several districts.

Two chess prodigies from Apeejay School, Rosh Jain and Dhruva Ghuriani, have achieved remarkable success in national and international chess tournaments. Rosh Jain secured a championship and a cash prize at the Shatranj India Open, along with a Best Junior Prize in Poland. Dhruva Ghuriani also excelled at the Shatranj India Open, securing third place.