Aishwarya Rai Bachchan: World's envy, India's pride

Bollywood

Updated: Nov 1, 2013

Possibly India's best known face, and certainly it's most glamorous, 40-year-old Aishwarya Rai's tryst with destiny began 22 years ago, when she appeared in style bible American Vogue.

EVM 'Glitch', Violence During Polling, Mamata Banerjee's "Terrorism" Charge

All India

Updated: Apr 29, 2026

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Violence and vandalism were reported early Wednesday during voting for the second phase of the Bengal election
There was also a report of malfunctioning EVMs, or electronic voting machines, in Howrah
The clashes led to Mamata Banerjee accusing central security forces of "acting at BJP's behest"

"You'd Be Speaking French": King Charles Roasts Trump At State Dinner

World

Updated: Apr 29, 2026

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King Charles III joked that without the British, Americans would be speaking French
Charles referenced Trump's World War II remarks about Europeans speaking German without US help
The king made lighthearted comments about White House renovations and historical events

JD Vance Fears Pete Hegseth 'Misleading' Trump On Iran War: Report

World

Updated: Apr 29, 2026

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US Vice President JD Vance doubts Pentagon's Iran war reports given to President Trump
Defense Secretary Hegseth claims major damage to Iran's military and strong US stockpiles
Vance privately questions missile shortages and Pentagon's optimistic war portrayal

Live: Trump Dissatisfied With Iran Proposal To Lift Hormuz Blockade

World

Updated: Apr 29, 2026

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Iran will lift Strait of Hormuz blockade if US lifts its blockade on Tehran and ends war
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi blamed US for failure of ceasefire talks
US President Trump canceled planned envoy trip, stalling fresh negotiations with Iran

6 Lanes, 600 km, 6 Hours: Ganga Expressway Where You Can Drive At 120 kmph

All India

Updated: Apr 29, 2026

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate the 594-km Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh
The expressway links Meerut to Prayagraj. Commuters will be able to cover 600 km in 6 hours
It includes 12 industrial clusters with Rs 47,000 crore in proposed investments

Riyan Parag Vaping Row: What The Rules Say About Conduct In Dressing Room

Cricket

Updated: Apr 29, 2026

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RR captain Riyan Parag has come under scrutiny after being caught vaping in the dressing room
As per BCCI guidelines, smoking and vaping are strictly prohibited within IPL stadium premises
India banned possession and consumption vapes under The Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act (PECA), 2019

Massive Fire In Ghaziabad Flat Causes Panic, Spreads To Other Floors

All India

Updated: Apr 29, 2026

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A massive fire broke out on the ninth floor of a Ghaziabad apartment building
The fire spread to multiple floors at Indirapuram's Gaur Green Avenue housing society
Three fire tenders are currently deployed to control the fire at the scene

Startup Founder Says Rs 40 Crore Needed To Retire In India, Internet Reacts

Feature

Updated: Apr 29, 2026

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Retiring comfortably in an Indian metro city may require a corpus of Rs 40 crore
Sandeep Jethwani estimates Rs 40 crore needed for monthly expenses of Rs 1-2 lakh
The figure accounts for inflation, healthcare, longevity, and lifestyle maintenance

Gangster Clocks 20 Years. Kangana Ranaut Shares First Portfolio Pic

Bollywood

Updated: Apr 29, 2026

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Kangana Ranaut marked 20 years in cinema by sharing her first portfolio photo on Instagram
The portfolio photo helped Kangana land her debut role as Simran in the 2006 film Gangster
Gangster was directed by Anurag Basu and produced by Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt under Vishesh Films

Regular Exposure To Pesticides May Raise Cancer Risk By 150%: Study

Health

Updated: Apr 29, 2026

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Pesticide exposure in real-world conditions may significantly increase cancer risk
Effects of pesticides can begin silently at the cellular level before cancer develops
Vulnerable communities, especially Indigenous and rural, face the highest exposure