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Researchers Reconstruct 2,500-Year-Old Faces From Skulls Found in Tamil Nadu
Researchers reconstructed lifelike faces from 2,500-year-old skulls found at Kondagai, Tamil Nadu. Linked to Keeladi’s Iron Age city, the portraits highlight advanced water systems, early Tamil script, and brick houses. The reconstructions provide a rare human link to South India’s sophisticated ancient urban culture.
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Canadian Man's Viral Video Highlights Bengaluru's Footpath Hazards
Canadian citizen Caleb Friesen's latest video sheds light on the hazardous conditions of Bengaluru's footpaths, reigniting conversations about pedestrian safety and urban infrastructure.
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Indian Household Quarterly Spending Rises 33% To Rs 56,000 In 2025: Report
Indian household average quarterly expenses have "steadily" gone up by over 33 per cent in the last three years to Rs 56,000 in 2025, according to a report from Worldpanel by Numerator on consumption behaviour across urban and rural India.
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Telangana Turmoil: KTR Slams Revanth Reddy's Kaleshwaram 'Double Speak'
On a day of sharp political commentary, BRS' KT Rama Rao, popularly called KTR, launched a scathing attack on the Congress-led Telangana government, accusing Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of hypocrisy and mismanaging key water and urban projects.
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5 Dead As Boat Rescuing People From Flooded Areas Overturns In Pakistan
A boat rescuing people from floods in eastern Pakistan flipped over, killing a 70-year-old woman and four children, authorities said Sunday.
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Qualcomm Partners BMW to Bring New Automated Driving System to BMW iX3 SUV
Qualcomm and BMW Group on Friday announced a new assisted driving system, the Snapdragon Ride Pilot, debuting on the recently launched BMW iX3 SUV. As part of the collaboration, Qualcomm designed the Snapdragon Ride SoC, while both companies jointly developed the Snapdragon Ride AD software stack.
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"Identified Hamas Terrorist Activity": Israeli Army Targets Gaza High-Rises
The Israeli military destroyed a high-rise in Gaza City on Friday, shortly after announcing it would target tall buildings identified as being used by Hamas ahead of its planned seizure of the urban hub.
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Himanta Sarma Orders Satellite Mapping Of Open Drains After 3-Year-Old's Death
In a significant move, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has instructed the state's Chief Secretary to employ satellite imagery to identify open drains across urban areas throughout the state.
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Siddaramaiah, Family Given 'Clean Chit' By Judicial Commission In MUDA Case
A judicial commission has given a 'clean chit' to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his family in connection with the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land allotment case.
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Israel Military Claims It Controls 40% Of Gaza City
The Israeli military on Thursday said it controls 40 percent of Gaza City, the largest urban centre in the Palestinian territory which it is preparing to conquer after nearly two years of devastating war.
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India's Infant Mortality Rate Hits Historic Low Of 25, Down 80% Since 1971
Infant mortality rate (IMR) in the country has touched a record low of 25, a sharp dip of 37.5 per cent from 40 in 2013, according to the Sample Registration System report for 2023 issued by the Registrar General of India.
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Weight Loss Tips: These Habits Can Help You Achieve Flatter Stomach
Belly Fat-Burning Tips: National surveys and large studies show rising central obesity across urban and rural populations. Here we share habits to inculcate to successfully reduce abdominal fat.
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Rajasthan 'Takes Lead,' Becomes First State To Implement Supreme Court's Order On Stray Dogs
Following the Supreme Court's directive on stray dogs, the Rajasthan government has taken the "lead" in managing the animals more systematically.
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MK Stalin Expands Tamil Nadu Breakfast Scheme, 20 Lakh Students To Benefit
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin today inaugurated the fifth and most expansive phase of the Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme at St Joseph's Primary School, Mylapore.
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What Is Sleep Tourism? 5 Luxury Hotels Where Rest Takes Centre Stage
Sleep tourism is not just about blackout blinds, a comfortable bed and a cosy blanket. The main objective of a sleep tourism itinerary is to rest and reconnect, "dolce far niente"-the sweetness of doing nothing.
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Researchers Reconstruct 2,500-Year-Old Faces From Skulls Found in Tamil Nadu
Researchers reconstructed lifelike faces from 2,500-year-old skulls found at Kondagai, Tamil Nadu. Linked to Keeladi’s Iron Age city, the portraits highlight advanced water systems, early Tamil script, and brick houses. The reconstructions provide a rare human link to South India’s sophisticated ancient urban culture.
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Canadian Man's Viral Video Highlights Bengaluru's Footpath Hazards
Canadian citizen Caleb Friesen's latest video sheds light on the hazardous conditions of Bengaluru's footpaths, reigniting conversations about pedestrian safety and urban infrastructure.
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Indian Household Quarterly Spending Rises 33% To Rs 56,000 In 2025: Report
Indian household average quarterly expenses have "steadily" gone up by over 33 per cent in the last three years to Rs 56,000 in 2025, according to a report from Worldpanel by Numerator on consumption behaviour across urban and rural India.
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Telangana Turmoil: KTR Slams Revanth Reddy's Kaleshwaram 'Double Speak'
On a day of sharp political commentary, BRS' KT Rama Rao, popularly called KTR, launched a scathing attack on the Congress-led Telangana government, accusing Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of hypocrisy and mismanaging key water and urban projects.
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5 Dead As Boat Rescuing People From Flooded Areas Overturns In Pakistan
A boat rescuing people from floods in eastern Pakistan flipped over, killing a 70-year-old woman and four children, authorities said Sunday.
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Qualcomm Partners BMW to Bring New Automated Driving System to BMW iX3 SUV
Qualcomm and BMW Group on Friday announced a new assisted driving system, the Snapdragon Ride Pilot, debuting on the recently launched BMW iX3 SUV. As part of the collaboration, Qualcomm designed the Snapdragon Ride SoC, while both companies jointly developed the Snapdragon Ride AD software stack.
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"Identified Hamas Terrorist Activity": Israeli Army Targets Gaza High-Rises
The Israeli military destroyed a high-rise in Gaza City on Friday, shortly after announcing it would target tall buildings identified as being used by Hamas ahead of its planned seizure of the urban hub.
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Himanta Sarma Orders Satellite Mapping Of Open Drains After 3-Year-Old's Death
In a significant move, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has instructed the state's Chief Secretary to employ satellite imagery to identify open drains across urban areas throughout the state.
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Siddaramaiah, Family Given 'Clean Chit' By Judicial Commission In MUDA Case
A judicial commission has given a 'clean chit' to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his family in connection with the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land allotment case.
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Israel Military Claims It Controls 40% Of Gaza City
The Israeli military on Thursday said it controls 40 percent of Gaza City, the largest urban centre in the Palestinian territory which it is preparing to conquer after nearly two years of devastating war.
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India's Infant Mortality Rate Hits Historic Low Of 25, Down 80% Since 1971
Infant mortality rate (IMR) in the country has touched a record low of 25, a sharp dip of 37.5 per cent from 40 in 2013, according to the Sample Registration System report for 2023 issued by the Registrar General of India.
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Weight Loss Tips: These Habits Can Help You Achieve Flatter Stomach
Belly Fat-Burning Tips: National surveys and large studies show rising central obesity across urban and rural populations. Here we share habits to inculcate to successfully reduce abdominal fat.
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Rajasthan 'Takes Lead,' Becomes First State To Implement Supreme Court's Order On Stray Dogs
Following the Supreme Court's directive on stray dogs, the Rajasthan government has taken the "lead" in managing the animals more systematically.
-
MK Stalin Expands Tamil Nadu Breakfast Scheme, 20 Lakh Students To Benefit
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin today inaugurated the fifth and most expansive phase of the Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme at St Joseph's Primary School, Mylapore.
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What Is Sleep Tourism? 5 Luxury Hotels Where Rest Takes Centre Stage
Sleep tourism is not just about blackout blinds, a comfortable bed and a cosy blanket. The main objective of a sleep tourism itinerary is to rest and reconnect, "dolce far niente"-the sweetness of doing nothing.
