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Newsmakers

Anupam Kher tweeted that he has mixed feelings as the couple leaves the city for home. (Photo Courtesy: Twitter)

Rishi Kapoor heads home after treatment in New York

Kapoor who was in New York for treatment, is finally heading back to India after staying there for almost a year.

PM Modi was replying to a tweet that said: 'History was created yesterday by 16-year-old Priyavrata son of Smt Aparna and Sri Devadatta Patil While studying Veda and Nyaya from his father, he studied all Vyakarana Maha Granthas from Sri Mohana Sharma and passed 14 levels of Tenali Pariksha, Youngest to pass the MahaPariksha.' (Photo: Twitter)

16-yr-old boy becomes youngest to pass 'mahapariksha'

'Excellent! Congratulations to Priyavrata for this feat. His achievement will serve as a source of inspiration for many!' PM Modi tweeted.

An eight-member expedition of the Indian Army Medical Corps (AMC) scaled eight of the world's highest passes and rode over 1500 kilometres in Ladakh as a part of the AMC Motorcycle Expedition, the Indian Army said on Saturday. (Photo: ANI)

Indian Army expedition climbs world's 8 highest passes

The expedition flagged off by Lieutenant General Y K Joshi, GOC Fire and Fury Corps on August 31 took five days to complete the trip.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas reveals what's on her to-do list; check out

The 'Quantico' star had recently told InStyle that having children with husband is definitely on the horizon when time is right.

World

The two sides exchanged views on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir. The Pakistani side briefed the Chinese side ‘on the situation, including its concerns, position, and urgent humanitarian issues’. (Photo: File)

China-Pak meet: Beijing ‘paying attention to situation in J&K’, opposes any unilateral action

The remarks were made in a joint statement at the conclusion of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's two-day visit to Pakistan.

According to a military statement, the attacker on Sunday was 'foreign looking', wore an abaya gown and appeared to be a woman. (Photo: File | Representational)

Suspected woman suicide bomber killed in Philippines explosion: army

The incident would be the fourth suicide bombing in the restive southern Philippines in 14 months.

Since ditching the nuclear deal, calling it skewed to Iran's advantage, Trump has reimposed sanctions to strangle its vital oil trade and force Tehran to accept stricter limits on its nuclear activity, curb its ballistic missile programme and end its support for proxy forces around the Middle East. (Photo: File)

US will impose sanction whoever purchases Iran's oil: official

Iran's crude oil exports were slashed by more than 80 pc due to re-imposed sanctions by US after Trump exited Iran's 2015 nuclear deal.

Business

The automobile industry, India’s third largest employer, saw its worst-ever drop in sales in August, with despatches in all segments, including passenger vehicles and two-wheelers, plummeting as the sector continued to see bloodbath under an unprecedented downturn.

Car sales plummet to all-time low in August

Car sales in the local market were down 41.09 per cent to 1,15,957 units as against 1,96,847 units in August 2018.

The gems and jewellery sector has always been heavily dominated by MSMEs. However, these small and medium-sized players are finding it difficult now to cope up with the challenges in the industry.

Polarisation in G&J market; big wins, small loses

Further, companies have to be flexible and large enough to identify and explore newer markets when the traditional markets become stagnant.

The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) on Monday struck down the Sebi order banning auditor Price Waterhouse, an arm of PwC India, for two years for its role in the Rs 7,800-crore Satyam fraud case.

SAT says Sebi has no power to ban auditor

The Sebi had in January 2018 barred PwC from auditing listed companies in India. It alleged that PwC had colluded with the Satyam management.

Sports

India fielding coach R Sridhar with Hanuma Vihari.

Field Marshal

Coach Sridhar says India have overtaken South Africa to be number two behind Australia in fielding.

In the longest format of the game, Pathan has 100 wickets in 29 matches. (Photo: Irfan Pathan/Twitter)

Irfan Pathan donates food to needy, says giving is a way of life; see pics

After making an ODI debut in 2004, the 34-year-old pacer clinched 173 wickets in 120 matches.

The first T20I between India and South Africa will take place on September 15 in Dharamsala. (Photo: AFP)

South Africa arrive in Dharamshala for 1st T20I game against India

South Africa will play their first match after their dismal performance in the ICC Men's World Cup which concluded on July 14.

Science

The phenomena -- recently named Dyakonov-Voigt waves -- could have a range of useful applications (Photo: Representational image/ ANI)

Old theories of 19th century scientist aid new light wave discovery

Equations by James Clerk Maxwell have helped to reveal how crystals can be manipulated to produce a distinctive form of lightwave.

The group hasn't studied more complicated surfaces like airplanes yet, but they think it's an obvious future step. (Photo: ANI)

Now you can defrost surfaces in seconds!

The researchers established a technique that melts the ice where the surface and the ice meet, so the ice can simply slide off.

Smartphone radiation doesn't have negative health effects, says study

Researchers argue that many studies indicating the effect of radiofrequency radiation get published only because they are interesting.

Life

Eggs make for a healthy breakfast option, and are fairly easy to cook. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

6 amazing health benefits of eggs

The white and yellow wonder is extremely nutritious.

There are a few signs that can indicate a CAD and identifying it on time can be the difference between life and death. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Signs that your artery is blocked

Here are a few signs of blockages in your arteries to watch out for and be wary of a heart attack.

Indonesia: Beyond Bali

While Bali may have become one of the favourite destinations for Indian travellers, there’s a whole world of beauty to behold beyond it.

Relationship

While finding out basic things like what their life goals are, are they open to getting married and having kids is normal, don’t already start planning a life with them. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

These habits can sabotage your budding relationship

If you want your dates to blossom into a relationship, be careful to not sabotage at the initial stages.

My mommy is my true love

She never stopped me from doing anything regarding my education and career.

A smart way to deal with a bully is to gang up with family and friends and confront the bully.

How to deal with the bully in your life

While rectifying the bully in one’s life is not an option, there are multiple other tricks that one can adopt to tackle them better.

Metros

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray taking the bus ride. (Photo: RAJESH JADHAV)

BEST app launched, Mumbai gets 10 new electric buses

Surendrakumar Bagde, general manager, BEST, said that the organisation will be inviting tenders for 340 more electric buses in the future.

Uddhav Thackeray lauds ‘eco-warrior’ Aaditya Thackeray

The electric buses were launched under the ‘faster adoption and manufacturing of hybrid and electric vehicles’ policy.

Name of Mahatma Gandhi Ashram Marg at Ward No. 1 in Narela was allegedly changed to Lala Jaggannath Bansal Marg by NDMC in New Delhi on Monday.

Rajesh Lilothia slams NDMC for renaming Gandhi Ashram Marg

However, NDMC standing committee chairperson Jai Prakash denied the charges.

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