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Joe Biden warns Vladimir Putin over nuke attack

Joe Biden gets updated omicron booster shot

WASHINGTON: (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden rolled up his sleeve and received an updated COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, using the occasion to urge more Americans to get the booster before the upcoming holiday season, especially seniors.

Russian court rejects Brittney Griner jail appeal

A Russian court has rejected an appeal by US basketball star Brittney Griner against her nine-year jail term for drug charges.

The court near Moscow upheld the sentence, with the state prosecutor calling it “fair”.

The double Olympic winner apologised for her “honest mistake” in the appeal hearing via video link, saying it had been “very, very stressful”.

Griner, 32, was convicted in August of smuggling and possessing cannabis oil.

President Biden renewed his warning to President Vladimir V. Putin that it would be an “incredibly serious mistake” to use a tactical nuclear weapon in Ukraine, reflecting the increasingly urgent concern in Washington and among western allies that Russia may be searching for a pretext to unleash such a weapon.

Biden said on Tuesday that he was still uncertain if Russia was trying to put together a “false flag operation” in which it would detonate a dirty bomb and blame the Ukrainians. A dirty bomb is not a nuclear weapon, but an improvised device that uses conventional explosives

India an important manufacturer of vaccines for world: White House

vaccines for the world, the White House said, acknowledging the crucial role the country played in supplying vaccines against COVID-19 globally.

“Because of its incredible manufacturing capacity, (India) has been a major exporter of vaccines,” Dr. Ashish Jha, White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator, told reporters at a news conference here on Tuesday.

to spread radioactive material. But it was clear from Biden’s comments that he is far less concerned about a dirty bomb than about the possibility that a set of incidents could result in Russia detonating a battlefield nuclear weapon, the first to be used in a conflict since the US dropped atomic weapons on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

“Let me just say: Russia would be making an incredibly serious mistake for it to use a tactical nuclear weapon,” Biden said in response to a reporter’s question about whether Russia was preparing a dirty bomb. “I’m not guaranteeing you that it’s a false flag operation yet, don’t know, but it would be a serious, serious mistake.”

“I’m calling on all Americans to get their shot just as soon as they can,” Biden said shortly before a doctor gave him the new shot.

With some Americans resistant to the vaccines, Biden urged them to put partisan politics aside, noting that more than 1 million people in the United States have died from COVID-19.

“We can do so much now to reduce the number of people who die from this disease. We have the tools, we have the vaccines, we have the treatments. None of this is about politics. It’s about your health and the health of your loved ones,” he said. Only 20 million people in the United States have received an updated COVID booster, and just one in five seniors, the White House said last week.

US vows full range of military defence of allies against North Korea

Dr. Ashish Jha claimed that Joe Biden had restored American leadership on global health in a way which is “very different from the previous President” India is an important manufacturer of

Responding to a question, Dr. Jha said the QUAD partnership – a strategic security dialogue between Australia, India, Japan and the US -- on coronavirus was important to the Joe Biden administration.

The United States will make full use of its military capabilities, including nuclear, conventional and missile defense,” to defend its allies Japan and South Korea, U.S. Deputy Secretary of

State Wendy Sherman said Tuesday as she warned North Korea against escalating its provocations. Sherman said North Korea’s repeated firings of ballistic missiles and artillery in recent weeks were provocative military actions. North Korea has described them as practice runs for the use of tactical nuclear weapons. This is deeply irresponsible, dangerous, and destabilizing, Sherman said in talks in Tokyo with South Korean First Vice Foreign Minister Cho Hyundong. The two officials met ahead of a three-way meeting with their Japanese counterpart on Wednesday.

Herschel Walker called abortion ‘hypocrite’ by second woman

Asecond anonymous woman has come forward to accuse an anti-abortion Georgia Senate candidate of pressuring her into terminating her pregnancy during their relationship. The unnamed accuser called Herschel Walker, a Republican, “a hypocrite” who is “not fit to be a US senator”. The exNFL star has denied both claims, calling the latest one “foolishness”. The Trump-backed candidate is running neck and neck with Democrat Raphael Warnock in November’s midterm race. The woman, who is only being named by her lawyer as “Jane Doe”, told reporters on Wednesday that she had a years-long relationship with Mr Walker while he was married and that he

had driven her to a clinic to ensure she terminated her pregnancy. She did not appear on camera during the virtual news conference in Los Angeles. “He has publicly taken the position that he is about life and against abortion under any circumstance when in fact he pressured me to have an abortion and personally ensured that it occurred by driving me to the clinic and paying for it,” she said. Her lawyer, Gloria Allred, cited exhibits including alleged love letters, a 1992 voicemail and a hotel receipt that she said proved the two had a relationship in the late 1980s and 1990s. The BBC has not inspected the purported evidence.

‘Let me just say: Russia would be making an incredibly serious mistake for it to use a tactical nuclear weapon’

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‘Big Fan of India, They Aren’t Strategic Rival’: Chinese Envoy Showers Praises

A top Chinese diplomat has said that “He is a big fan of India”, and the two countries can closely work together to resolve any economic, geopolitical, and other issues in this region and beyond.

The diplomat’s comments come on a day when External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar conveyed to the outgoing Chinese Ambassador in New Delhi Sun Weidong that peace and tranquillity in the border areas are essential for normal ties between India and China.

The House of Commons, which has seen many dramas over the centuries, witnessed another historic moment on Wednesday when Rishi Sunak took his seat for the first time for Prime Minister’s Questions.

This is a weekly affair when the Prime Minister has to fend off opposition bouncers aimed at the head.

On the whole, Rishi’s first PMQ didn’t go too badly.

The BBC’s political editor, Chris Mason, who was watching from the press gallery commented: “Conservatives have found their voices and smiles again. Both have been absent in recent weeks – their demeanour sullen, their heads sunk. Rishi Sunak played what Conservatives see as their greatest hits: Brexit, levelling up and talk of winning elections. The Tory backbenches lapped it up. Sunak sounded confident, but from here in the press gallery there was a sense of his nerves – his hand and leg twitching occasionally as he stood at the dispatch box.”

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After that, China’s top diplomat in Bangladesh Li Jiming said that his country does not have any “strategic rivalry”

‘Terror attack’ on Iranian shrine kills 13

with India and does not want to see a “heavily armed” Bay of Bengal. Li also said that India is not a strategic rival of China. “We never view India as a strategic rival or strategic competitor of China,” Ambassador Li said during an interaction with diplomatic correspondents in Dhaka. “Personally, I’m a big fan of India. We can work together more closely to solve economic and geopolitical issues,” he added. In an apparent reference to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Li said Beijing expected all stakeholders in South Asia to play a positive role and it also wanted them not to act “the way some countries are doing (currently) in Europe”.

Almost every child on earth will suffer from heatwaves by 2050: Unicef

Navjit Kaur Brar

Navjit Kaur Brar, an Indo-Canadian healthcare worker has become the first turban-wearing Sikh woman to be elected as a city councillor of Brampton city in Canada.

Brar, a respiratory therapist, was on Monday elected the Brampton city Councillor in the recent municipal council polls after she won the race in Wards 2 and 6.

The mother of three beat Jermaine Chambers, a former Conservative MP candidate for Brampton West, as she secured 28.85 per cent of the votes cast.

Chambers, the nearest contender received 22.59 per cent and Carmen Wilson came in third at 15.41 per cent, the Brampton Guardian reported.

Tehran,: (IANS) At least 13 people were reportedly killed and 21 others injured in a “terrorist attack” at the Shahcheragh religious shrine in Iran’s southern city of Shiraz.

One woman and two children were among the victims, semi-official Fars news agency said in a report, adding that investigations showed that the security forces of the shrine were also targeted in this attack on Wednesday, Xinhua news agency reported.

Although the earlier reports said three terrorists were behind the attack, the police commander of Fars province said there is one attacker and the one has been arrested. According to Fars, the perpetrator of this attack is an element of Takfiri groups.

Geneva,: (IANS) Hot weather has become a health risk for many nations, but new data shows that almost every child on earth will be affected by heatwaves by 2050, the Unicef warned in a new report. In the report released on Tuesday, the UN agency said that already around 559 million children are exposed to high heatwave frequency and around 624 million children are exposed to one of three other high heat measures -- high heatwave duration, high heatwave severity or extreme high temperatures. “By 2050, virtually every child on earth, over 2 billion children, is forecast to face more frequent heatwaves, regardless of whether the world achieves a ‘low greenhouse gas emission scenario’ with an estimated 1.7 degrees of warming in 2050 or a ‘very high greenhouse gas emission scenario’ with an estimated 2.4 degrees of warming in 2050,” it said.

Thai transgender activist buys Miss Universe org for $20M

BANGKOK -- A Thai business tycoon and transgender activist has purchased the Miss Universe Organization for $20 million, her company announced Wednesday.

Chakrapong “Anne” Chakrajutathib, who controls JKN Global Group Public Co. Ltd., is a celebrity in Thailand who has starred in reality shows and is outspoken about being a transgender woman. She helped establish a nonprofit group, Life Inspired For Transsexual Foundation, to promote trans rights.

JKN said it acquired the rights to the Miss Universe pageant from IMG Worldwide LLC, a sports, talent and events marketing company which has held the Miss Universe Organization since 2015.

A Thai business tycoon and transgender activist has purchased the Miss Universe Organization for $20 million

Former U.S. President Donald Trump was part owner of the pageant rights from 1996 until IMG’s purchase.

JKN said it has established a subsidiary in the United States, JKN Metaverse Inc., to own the Miss Universe Organization.

The Miss Universe pageant is broadcast in 165 countries, according to IMG.

In a statement, Chakrapong described the purchase as “a strong, strategic addition to our portfolio.” JKN, which is involved in content distribution, beverages, food supplements, beauty and consumer products, said the Miss Universe name will be used to promote its consumer products. A profile of Chakrapong in the Bangkok Post newspaper earlier this year said in her youth, she studied at an all-male school where she was harassed for identifying as female.

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BJP vs AAP On Delhi “Garbage Mountain”, Arvind Kejriwal’s “Shravan” Call

Slamming BJP protests as “illogical”, Arvind Kejriwal underlines that he’s sent Delhi’s elderly citizens to free-of-cost pilgrimages

likely by the end of this year or in early 2023.

Slamming the BJP protests as “illogical”, Mr Kejriwal later underlined that he’d sent Delhi’s elderly citizens to free-ofcost pilgrimages, calling himself Delhi’s “Shravan Kumar”, the Ramayana hero known for taking his parents to shrines.

“For once, I urge BJP voters to forget party affiliations. We will clean up Delhi. I want to tell the mothers in Delhi, vote for your son who took you to pilgrimages,” he said.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday demanded that the images of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha be printed on currency notes in addition to that of Mahatma Gandhi, falling back on faithbased tokenism ahead of the Gujarat polls and further crystallising its majoritarian tilt.

After Kejriwal made the demand, several AAP leaders addressed backto-back media conferences supporting the move and slamming the BJP for mocking the proposal. The media overdrive was similar to what the party did when it accused Rohingya and Bangladeshis — without proof — of complicity in the communal violence in the capital in April.

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New Delhi: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal likened himself to a character from the Ramayana, while protesting BJP workers called him a liar, as the battle over upcoming elections reached one of Delhi’s largest garbage dumps, the saturated landfill at Ghazipur.

BJP workers protested with black flags and slogans ahead of the AAP boss’s visit. AAP workers countered with slogans against the BJP, which ran the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for over a decade before all three MCD divisions were dissolved to make one unified body. Elections to the unified MCD are

The rhetoric is getting sharper — and markedly religious — in light of elections in Gujarat too, where AAP is hoping to challenge an entrenched BJP.

With a demand to put images of Hindu deities on currency notes, Mr Kejriwal had yesterday made an apparent bid for the BJP’s core Hindutva vote.

At Ghazipur today, before he arrived, BJP workers stomped on AAP flags — some laid them out on the road and landed blows on them with sticks — as they briefly blocked the road that leads to the site. “Kejriwal, haye haye,” they cried, beating their chests. AAP workers, in retaliation just some feet away, beat their chests too, and sloganeered, “BJP murdabad”.

“New Era Of Gender Equality”: Same Match Fee For Men, Women Cricketers

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday made a big announcement, stating that the match fee for both men and women cricketers (contracted) will be the same. The decision to bring women cricketers on par with the men, in terms of match fee, is in many ways a landmark decision.

BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirmed that the contracted senior women’s cricketers will earn the same match fee as their male counterparts.

India has established early contact with the Rishi Sunak government as British foreign secretary James Cleverly is expected to follow up his telephone conversation with external affairs minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday with an India visit later this week. Cleverly is scheduled to visit India to participate in the special meeting of the UN Security Council’s Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) being hosted by the external affairs ministry in Mumbai and Delhi on Friday and Saturday.

“I’m pleased to announce @BCCI’s first step towards tackling discrimination.

Pro-Khalistan Group Members Clash With Indians In Canada On Diwali

Ottawa: As many as 400 to 500 people clashed in the Canadian city of Mississauga Monday evening during the Diwali celebration, police said. Mississauga-based online news outlet Insauga said the fight took place in the Malton area, a video of which is making rounds on social media. The video shows police officers trying to separate crowds at a Diwali celebration. “One group can be seen waving Indian flags, while the other held banners supporting the Khalistan referendum movement,” according to Insauga.

We are implementing pay equity policy for our contracted @BCCIWomen cricketers. The match fee for both Men and Women Cricketers will be same as we move into a new era of gender equality in Cricket. The @BCCIWomen cricketers will be paid the same match fee as their male counterparts. Test (INR 15 lakhs), ODI (INR 6 lakhs), T20I (INR 3 lakhs). Pay equity was my commitment to our women cricketers and I thank the Apex Council for their support. Jai Hind,” Shah’s tweet stated.

Azam Khan convicted in 2019 hate speech case

Rampur (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 27 (IANS) Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan has been convicted in the 2019 hate speech case. He was taken into judicial custody, and the quantum of sentence will be pronounced at 3 p.m. Thursday. The case was registered against Azam Khan at Milak Kotwali in Rampur on April 9, 2019, for allegedly making provocative remarks against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and IAS Aunjaneya Kumar Singh.

Murderer of Indian-American sheriff’s deputy sentenced to death

New York, Oct 27 (IANS) The man who murdered an Indian-American Sikh sheriffs deputy in Texas has been sentenced to death, according to officials. The verdict was handed down on Wednesday by the jury, a panel made up of citizens, which had earlier found Robert Solis guilty of murdering Sandeep Dhaliwal in 2019.Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez tweeted: “Verdict is in: Jurors sentence

Robert Solis to death. We are extremely grateful that justice has been served.”

Dhaliwal had made headlines when the obtained a religious exemption in 2015 to wear a turban as part of his uniform as a deputy for Harris County sheriff. “Sandeep changed our Sheriff’s Office family for the better, and we continue striving to live up to his example of servant leadership.

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“Honoured”: Joe Biden Hosts White House’s Biggest-Ever Diwali Celebration

Kamala Harris Shares Memories Of Celebrating Diwali As Child, India Visits

White House Diwali: “We have more Asian Americans than ever before in history and we want to thank you for making the Diwali celebration a joyous part of American culture,” US President Joe Biden said during a reception to celebrate Diwali at the White House.

Washington: White House on Monday hosted the biggest Diwali reception ever on Monday which also saw the presence of several Indian Americans from the Biden administration. “We are honoured to host you. This is the first Diwali reception of this scale in the White House ever to be held. We have more Asian Americans than ever before in history and we want to thank you for making the Diwali celebration a joyous part of American culture,” US President Joe Biden said during a reception to celebrate Diwali at the White House.

Wishing a happy Diwali to more than one billion Hindus, Jains,

This Diwali is special: Fiji PM to Indian community

Sikhs, and Buddhists celebrating this Festival of Lights in the United States, India, and around the world, Biden thanked the Asian American community in the US for making the Diwali celebration a joyous part of American culture.

“As we host the official White House Diwali reception, we are honoured to light the diya surrounded by members of the most diverse Administration in American history--led by Vice President Kamala Harris, the first Black American and South Asian American to become Vice President.”

In Inviting 3 Indian-Americans To Diwali Party, Biden Sends A Key Message

Washington: United States Vice President Kamala Harris attributed her success to the dedication, determination and courage of her Indian American mother.

Ms Harris is the first Indian-origin vice president of the US. “It is because of her dedication, her determination and her courage that I stand before you as vice president of the United States,” Ms Harris told a gathering of more than 200 eminent Indian Americans at a White House Diwali reception hosted by President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.

She recollected her frequent visits to Chennai as a child and celebrating Diwali with grandparents.

“I have such fond memories of celebrating Diwali as a child. Like many of you, we would go to India about every other year, avoiding the monsoon season, and we would go for Diwali. I have such fond memories of waking up in the middle of the night, me and my sister Maya, and going, of course, to the eldest in our family, which was our grandfather.

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Suva: (IANS) Wishing the Indian community in Fiji on Diwali, Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama said that this year’s celebration is special as the world has won over the Covid pandemic. “I thank God we live in a country where we can so openly share in the celebrations of all our fellow Fijians... Fijians of all backgrounds have been draped in colourful sarees, salwar kameez and kurtas and workplaces have been decorated,” Bainimarama said in a video message posted on Twitter. A significant number of FijiIndians celebrate Ramlila and Diwali with traditional rituals, and they are part of the main events held on the islands. Like their Indian counterparts, people of Fiji celebrate Diwali with elaborate lighting and candle decorations. It is also a national holiday in the country.

Washington: In a show of solidarity with the Deferred Action Legal Childhood Arrivals (DALCA) children who are facing extradition from the US, President Joe Biden has invited three young Indian Americans to his Diwali reception.

DALCA children are those who have aged out of their parent’s visa or legal status and face extradition. There are over 200,000 such children in the US, majority of whom are Indian Americans.

Thanking Biden for the gesture, the three young Indian Americans said they were “delighted to join” the President and Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House.

“We were honoured to be with the President and Vice President among many Indian American leaders for this Diwali celebration. We hope that light will come for all of us by the end of the year through a solution to end agingout for all children of long-term visa holders,” said Dip Patel.

New Delhi: (IANS) The Indian embassy in Ukraine on Tuesday issued an advisory, a second one in less than a week, asking all citizens to leave the war-torn nation by all available means. It said that many Indian citizens had left Ukraine after the first advisory had been issued on October 19.

The Indian embassy further advised citizens to contact it for any assistance needed for crossing the border.

It also advised the citizens to contact Indian embassies in Poland, Romania, Hungary and Slovakia as per their exit plans.

On October 19, the Indian embassy in Ukraine had issued an advisory asking Indian citizens not to travel to that country and had also urged Indians there to leave at the earliest, due to the deteriorating situation in Ukraine.

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Dip Patel, Pareen Mhatre and Athulya Rajakumar during Diwali celebrations at White House.

Jewellery Worth Rs. 149 Crore Seized During Raids In Fraud Case

Search operations were conducted at MBS Jewellers Pvt Ltd and Musaddilal Gems and Jewels India Pvt Ltd, and properties of directors Sukesh Gupta and Anurag Gupta in Hyderabad and Vijaywada on Monday.

Hyderabad: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday said it seized jewellery worth ₹ 149.10 crore and recovered ₹ 1.96 crore in cash during a recent search operation at five locations in Hyderabad and Vijaywada in a case related to alleged cheating with MMTC.

Search operations were conducted at MBS Jewellers Pvt Ltd and Musaddilal Gems and Jewels India Pvt Ltd, and properties of directors Sukesh Gupta and Anurag Gupta in Hyderabad and Vijaywada on Monday.

Sukesh Gupta was arrested by ED on Tuesday. He was produced before the Special prevention of money laundering

act (PMLA) Court at Nampally, Hyderabad, on Wednesday and was sent to 14-day judicial custody.

The probe agency initiated an investigation on the basis of the first information report (FIR) registered by the central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Hyderabad, against Sukesh Gupta and his companies for defrauding

Telangana To Distribute 1 Crore Sarees, Support Weaving Community

Telangana and parts of Andhra Pradesh, for nine days, usually in SeptemberOctober.

a public sector enterprise -- MMTC Ltd -- in the purchase of gold bullion under Buyer’s Credit Scheme.

The agency said Sukesh Gupta, in active connivance with a few officials of MMTC Hyderabad, had continuously lifted gold without forex cover and without adequate security deposits. Sukesh’s dues were consistently misreported to the MMTC head office and without squaring off the existing losses, his firms continued lifting more and more gold from MMTC for their personal gain, the agency said. Thereby, it ultimately caused a loss of public money to the tune of ₹ 504.34 crore to the public sector enterprise. CBI has filed a charge sheet against Sukesh Gupta and others.

Hyderabad School To Shut Permanently After Child Raped

Hyderabad: The government recognition granted to a private school in Hyderabad, where a 4-year-old was allegedly raped for two months, should be cancelled immediately, and the students should be accommodated in other schools, Telangana’s Education Minister Sabitha Indra Reddy has ordered.

The minister has also ordered that a committee headed by Telangana’s Education Secretary should submit a report to the government on what security measures can be taken to prevent recurrence of such incidents.

$112,560 US Funding Helps Restore Hyderabad’s Qutb Shahi Heritage Complex

Hyderabad: The government of Telangana will distribute one crore Bathukamma sarees from tomorrow.

KT Rama Rao, the state’s Textiles and Handlooms Minister, said the initiative was launched in 2017 to support weavers and present a small token of appreciation to women. Mr Rao said the sarees will be distributed in the presence of ministers, MLAs and other public representatives.

Bathukamma is an annual Hindu festival celebrated predominantly in

Compared to last year, this year’s Bathukamma sarees offer a wider variety in terms of their design and colour. Rural women and designers from National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) were consulted to ensure quality products. The minister said this year, the Textiles Department has prepared 240 types of threadbordered, 100 per cent polyester filament yarn sarees, using 24 different designs and ten attractive colours.

Mr Rao said that every woman in Telangana with a Food Security Card is eligible to receive a Bathukamma saree. Telangana government has spent ₹ 339.73 crore on the project, which provides weavers with employment.

Nearly 5.81 crore sarees have been distributed under this project since its launch.

Hyderabad: Newly-appointed United States Consul General Jennifer Larson and Telangana minister KT Rama Rao visited the historic Qutb Shahi Heritage Park Complex to mark the completion of a $112,560 (Rs 89.75 lakh) conservation project funded by the US Consulate in Hyderabad. The project is being executed by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture. It supports the conservation of five stepwells inside the complex, which will conserve 15 million litres of rainwater

and supply water to the 106-acre Heritage Park. “Hyderabad is not only a dynamic city with a bright future, it’s a historic city with a storied past,” said Ms Larson. “This is my first visit to the Qutb Shahi Tombs and it’s terrific to see first-hand how the Aga Khan Trust for Culture is leveraging US Consulate funding to conserve parts of this beautiful site.”

The Qutb Shahi Tombs Complex is the necropolis of the dynasty that ruled the region from 1518 to 1687. Hyderabad’s other major Qutb Shahi dynasty structures are the Golconda Fort and the 428-year-old ceremonial gateway Charminar. The Aga Khan Trust for Culture is working to develop these three sites in order for them to be recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, an initiative spearheaded through a Memorandum of Understanding with the Telangana Government.

Hyderabad Wins ‘World Green City’ Award, Only Indian City To Make The Cut

Hyderabad: Hyderabad has won the overall ‘World Green City Award 2022’ and another in the category ‘Living Green for Economic Recovery and Inclusive Growth’ at the International Association of Horticulture Producers (AIPH) 2022 World Green City Awards 2022 held in Jeju, South Korea on October 14.

According to an official release issued on Friday, Hyderabad is the only Indian City that was selected and it is a matter of pride for Telangana and India that has won not only the category award but the overall ‘World Green City 2022’ award, the best across all 6 categories. Minister for Municipal Administration

and Urban Development KT Rama Rao congratulated entire Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority

team and Special Chief Secretary, MA&UD Arvind Kumar for the achievement.

Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao expressed happiness over the city receiving the prestigious “International Association of Horticulture Producers” (AIPH) awards.

He said these international awards have further strengthened the reputation of Telangana and the country.

“These international awards are a proof that the state government is strongly implementing the Haritaharam and urban development programmes... giving green fruits to the country,” he said in a statement on Friday night.

It is a matter of pride that Hyderabad is the only city from India to be selected for these international awards, he added.

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Rishi Sunak is the next Prime Minister of UK, tasked to steer the economically floundering nation days after his predecessor Liz Truss stepped down, conceding defeat. At age 42, he is the youngest and the first person of colour to hold the post.

In his first address to the people after being named Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak said it was the “Greatest privilege of my life...Will work day in and out to deliver”.

Congratulating Rishi Sunak, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, “I look forward to working closely together on global issues, and implementing Roadmap 2030. Special Diwali wishes to the ‘living bridge’ of UK Indians, as we transform our historic ties into a modern partnership”.

Rishi Sunak is the third Prime Minister UK had in

PM Modi, Indian leaders congratulate Sunak for becoming UK PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders across the political spectrum on Monday congratulated Rishi Sunak, who is set to take over as the first Indian-descent Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

“Warmest congratulations @RishiSunak! As you become UK PM, I look forward to working closely together on global issues, and implementing Roadmap 2030. Special Diwali wishes to the ‘living bridge’ of UK Indians, as we transform our historic ties into a modern partnership,” Modi said in a tweet.

“Congratulations and good wishes @RishiSunak on becoming UK PM,” tweeted Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

“Great News. Indians setting their mark all over the globe. My best wishes to Mr @RishiSunak on becoming the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Wishing him wisdom and strength to lead the country successfully”, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said in a tweet.

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seven months. Liz Truss -- who pipped him to the post in the party’s internal election and succeeded Boris Johnson -- quit on October 20 after only 45 days in office.

Mr Johnson, who entered the race again last week, cutting short a Caribbean holiday, ended his bid for the post yesterday in a surprise decision. He said he would not be able to lead “a united party in parliament”. The other contender, Penny Mordaunt, failed to secure the numbers and dropped out of the race. Mr Sunak has the support of 180-plus members of the parliament - far above the 100-mark required to bag the top job.

Liz Truss had quit the top post after her plan for a mini-budget -- featuring massive unfunded tax cuts -- spooked markets. “Given the situation, I cannot carry out the mandate for which I was elected,” she had told the media.

UK is facing an economically toxic combination of recession and rising interest rates. Critics blame the economic downturn on the Conservative Party and what they call its “series of miscalculations”.

The pound rose briefly today as it became clear that Mr Sunak will be the next Prime Minister. “I want to fix our economy, unite our party and deliver for our country,” the Indian-origin former chancellor had said earlier. Rishi Sunak had criticised Liz Truss’s tax-cutting agenda during the contest for leadership earlier this year. He said he would cut taxes only after bringing inflation under control. He had also outlined a plan to cut income tax from 20% to 16% by 2029.

Mr Sunak’s being named to the UK top post on Diwali has elated many in India, where he is better known through his wife. Akshata Murty is the daughter of Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy.

“Unite, Work For Good Of Nation”: Rishi Sunak’s First Message

Rishi Sunak called on his warring Conservative Party to unite as the UK’s incoming prime minister bids to fix the crisis facing the economy. Speaking less than an hour after emerging victorious in the race to succeed Liz Truss as premier, the former Chancellor of the Exchequer said his party needs to come together after ousting two prime ministers this year, according to a lawmaker present at Sunak’s address to MPs behind closed doors on Monday. Sunak spoke shortly after his last remaining rival, Penny Mordaunt, pulled out of the race for 10 Downing Street, urging her party to “unite and work together for the good of the nation.” That meant there was no need for a runoff vote among grassroots party members.

US President Joe Biden called the impending UK premiership of Rishi Sunak a “groundbreaking milestone”.

Biden, as most other world leaders, is still getting used to the Indiandescent Sunak’s name. He called him “Rashi”, which was a full vowel off Sunak’s actual first name Rishi. But that slip mattered little to his audience - Indian Americans at a White House celebration of Diwali hosted by the President and First Lady Jill Biden with Vice-President Kamala Harris, the first Indian-American elected to that office.

“We’ve got news Rashi... Rashi Sunak is now the Prime Minister,” Biden said to a cheering audience of Indian Americans, adding, “As my brother would say ‘Go figure’.”

UK is facing an economically toxic combination of recession and rising interest rates. Critics blame the economic downturn on the Conservative Party and what they call its “series of miscalculations”.

What Narayana Murthy Said On Son-In-Law Rishi Sunak, UK’s New PM

“Congratulations to Rishi. We are proud of him and we wish him success,” Narayana Murthy said in first first reaction. “We are confident he will do his best for the people of the United Kingdom.”

Biden says Sunak election ‘groundbreaking milestone’

Google: India orders Google to pay another $113m fine

Pit Stop In D.C. Samosa ban gaya American

Washington: (IANS) Samosa, that typically Indian snack, just became American.

Trader Joe’s, a US-wide grocery chain, recently launched samosas stuffed with pumpkin, which become a national obsession around this time of the year, leading up to Halloween, which is celebrated with Jack-o’-Lanterns cut out of pumpkins.

9bn rupees ($113m; £98m) for anti-competitive practices, in a second such penalty in less than a week.

The regulator accused Google of “abusing” its dominant position on the app store to force app developers to use its in-app payment system.

It asked the tech giant to not restrict app developers from using third-party billing or payment services.

Google said it was reviewing the allegations.

“By keeping costs low, our model has powered India’s digital transformation and expanded access for hundreds of millions of Indians,” a Google spokesperson told the BBC.

“We remain committed to our users and developers and are reviewing the decision to evaluate the next steps,” the spokesperson added.

In a 199-page order released on Tuesday, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) said that Google was implementing certain policies on its Play Store that required app developers to “exclusively” use its payments system for distributing or selling apps and in-app services.

The regulator asked Google to adopt eight remedies or operations adjustments within three months, including not restricting “app developers from using any third-party billing/ payment processing services, either for in-app purchases or

for purchasing apps”, according to Reuters.

“Google should ensure complete transparency in communicating with app developers and details about service fees charged,” the CCI added.

The order is the latest setback for Google, which is facing a series of anti-trust allegations in India.

Last week, the company was fined 13bn rupees ($161m; £144m) for using its Android platform to dominate the market.

The CCI said the tech giant was entering into forced agreements with players in the space to ensure that its bouquet of apps - such as Google Chrome, YouTube, Google Maps and others - were used.

The Android-related inquiry was started in 2019, following complaints by consumers of Android smartphones. The case is similar to the one Google faced in Europe, where regulators imposed a $5bn fine on the company for using its Android operating system to gain unfair advantage in the market.

Google had called CCI’s decision “a major setback for Indian consumers and businesses”, adding that it will review the order and decide on the next steps.

UK Minister for Trade Policy calls India an economic superpower

an FTA would improve access to its “dynamic market”, media reports said.

He said the government is negotiating an ambitious FTA that “works for both countries” and that the “majority of chapters” of the agreement have already been reached, with more rounds expected shortly, BBC reported.

Hands added that the deal would drive growth, support jobs across the UK, and help British goods to reach India’s growing middle class.

Labour MP Nick Thomas-Symonds had asked for an update on the progress of the UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

as Home Secretary just six days after she resigned over data breaches, saying he made a “grubby deal” with her, BBC reported. Sunak responded that Braverman “made an error of judgment”, has apologised, and he’s delighted to have her back in cabinet.

The pair also clashed over Sunak’s stated commitment to helping the most vulnerable - with Starmer questioning it. But Sunak says that he is honest about mistakes and economic difficulties, while accusing the Labour leader of “selling fairy tales”.

Pumpkins are injected into or used in everything from coffee to ice cream to waffles, pies, and breakfast cereals. Many of these concoctions are specially launched around this time for just this season and disappear off the shelves in a few weeks.

The same fate awaits Trader Joe’s “Spicy Pumpkin Samosa”.

Some Indians and Indian-descent Americans, who are wary of excessive westernisation of Indian cuisine, have responded with predictable horror, “No, Trader Joe’s. Just No”, said one of them. Social media has been full of similar postings chiding Trader Joe’s for this culinary infraction.

Others were less hostile, and more welcoming. “Trader Joe’s spicy pumpkin samosa is a testament that it is accepted around the world as a global dish and no longer a regional or ethnic dish”, said Chintan Pandya, the chef-cofounder of Adda and Dhamaka, the buzziest New York Indian cuisine restaurants.

“It’s a big step forward for Samosa as a dish and will open more food gates for regional Indian dishes. Hope it works so we can have Turkey Tikka in the Trader Joe’s aisle.”

Turkey is a staple of a typically American holiday, Thanksgiving. The traditional dish is a whole Turkey, mostly brined but not marinated, that is roasted for hours in an oven; it’s then ceremonially cut up for serving at dinner with stuffing, cranberry sauce, turkey gravy, potatoes and pumpkin pie.

London: (IANS) Greg Hands, the UK Minister for Trade Policy, called India an “economic superpower” and says

New UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faced Labour leader Keir Starmer and other MPs at Prime Minister’s Questions. Starmer pressed him on the re-appointment of Suella Braverman

It comes after the government delayed announcing its plan to repair the UK’s finances until 17 November.

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said the plan, originally due on Monday, would be upgraded to a full Autumn Statement - calling the delay “prudent”.

If anyone at Trader Joe’s heard Pandya, it should ‘Turkey Tikka’. Chicken Tikka, of its British cousin Chicken Tikka Masala, is a growing favourite in the west.

Indian-descent Americans recall a time they could not find samosas anywhere in the country. Most of them learnt to make them at home, if ingredients were available, which was also rare at the time.

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Sharod Utsav With Nyc Mayor Eric Adams

AIA Honors Moti Agrawal at Annual Banquet

Disney Releases Diwali Themed Me & Mickey Short

East Coast Durga Puja Association (ECDPA) recently hosted its annual three-day Sharod Utsav in Queens, New York. It was a spectacular event, replete with live music concerts by celebrated performing artists from India and magnificent cultural shows by talented local artists from New York. More than 2,000 people attended the event.

In addition to musical and cultural celebrations, several exhibitors of Indian clothing and jewelry showcased their merchandise. A special attraction was our chief guest of the event, the honorable mayor of New York City, Mr. Eric Adams. Mr. Dilip Chauhan, Deputy Commissioner for Trade, Investment, and Innovation, ECDPA’s Sharod Utsav in New York is the oldest and the biggest celebration of its kind in the USA since 1970.

CHICAGO – AIA (Association of Indians in America) hosted its annual banquet during which tributes were paid to AIA patriarch Late Ghanshyam Pandey; and the Chairman of Millennium Bank Moti Agrawal was honored. Illinois State Treasurer Michael W Frerichs was the Guest of Honor. Nick Dizonno was the keynote speaker.

Everyone described Late Ghanshyam Pandey as a “good fellow” who excelled in his professional field of research besides being deeply involved in the community politically and socially. US Representative Raja Krishnamoorthy, the Chief Guest, presented the US President’s LifeTime Achievement Award, Posthumous, to Late Ghanshyam

Pandey. A similar award felicitation received from Indo US Lions Club, Chicago was also read out and presented. Earlier, Ms Shagun Pandey and Nishika Dubey sang the National Anthems of the United States and of India. The inaugural lamp was lit by Hina Trivedi, Nilabh Dubey, Shabana Rahman, and Santosh Pandey.

TEAM AIA: Hina Trivedi, President; Manoranjan Mishra, Chair; Santosh Pandey, NAIA Vice President; Shaheen Sayeed, Vice President; Shabana Rahman, Jt Secretary; Nilab Dubey, Secretary; Salil Mishra, Vice President; Om Dhingra, Vice President; Prem Malhotra, Board Member; Akshay Patel, Board Member; Ashish Sen, Board Member; and, Anil Sharma, Board Member.

Three Dead, Seven Injured After St. Louis High School Shooting

Honoring the festival of lights, celebrated by millions of Hindus across the globe, Disney Junior is debuting a new Diwali-themed “Me & Mickey” short on Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney Junior YouTube. The short is hosted by Mickey Mouse himself talking about the holiday and a few Diwali traditions in a vlog-style format for preschoolers. In the two-minute short, kids’ popular cartoon character, Mickey can be seen educating about the festival of lights. Mickey also displays his Rangoli.

Celebrating The Centennial Of HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj In Dallas

ST LOUIS, MO- Three people were killed in a shooting at a high school in St. Louis on Oct 24th, Monday morning, the police commissioner for the Metropolitan Police Department said. One of the deceased included the suspect, who was a former student.

Police commissioner Michael Sack said the shooter entered the Central Visual and Performing Arts High School in the 9 a.m. hour with a long gun, injuring several.

Sack said officers responded quickly and entered the building, following the

sound of gunfire.

When police approached the suspect, they exchanged gunfire. The suspect was hit, Sack said, and later pronounced dead at the hospital.

Eight other people were taken to the hospital, Sack said, including a female teacher and a 16-year-old female student who were also pronounced dead. Sack said he believed their deaths were due to gunfire.

Seven other 15- and 16-year-old students, four boys and three girls, were all in stable condition. Four students suffered gunshot wounds or graze wounds, two suffered bruises and one

had a broken ankle. Sack said the doors were locked at the school and wouldn’t give details about how the suspect got indoors, but commended a “quick response” from school security.

Harris had the gun out when he arrived at the school and “there was no mystery about what was going to happen. He had it out and entered in an aggressive, violent manner.”

Sack said the motive was still under investigation but “there’s suspicions that there may be some mental illness that he’s experiencing.” Investigators later searched Harris’ home, Sack said. Aerial video from News Nation showed dozens of vehicles outside the school, including several ambulances. Dozens of students were also seen gathered at a corner in an apparent evacuation.

DALLAS, TX- In an atmosphere filled with love, inspiration, and tremendous joy, community leaders, devotees, and well-wishers alike gathered in Dallas, TX to commemorate the life of the late Hindu spiritual leader, His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj. Born in 1921 and respected as a global ambassador of peace, harmony and values, Pramukh Swami Maharaj served as the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha for over 65 years until his passing in 2016. His life’s work focused on inspiring, nurturing, and motivating spirituality in the lives of hundreds of thousands of individuals throughout the world. The theme of the centennial celebration was Param Shanti (eternal peace) and centered on three qualities that Pramukh Swami Maharaj consistently exemplified: humility, universal love, and sincere faith in God. The program incorporated these characteristics through speeches and skits as well as choregraphed dance segments performed by the children and youth wings of BAPS. Video blessings were given on the occasion by His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the current spiritual guru and President of BAPS. Community leaders also took part and offered their sincere tributes. This centennial celebration was one of hundreds of such events taking place not only across North America.

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The motive was still under investigation but “there’s suspicions that there may be some mental illness that he’s experiencing.”

Musical and cultural celebrations, several exhibitors of Indian clothing and jewelry showcased their merchandise

Veteran Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan recently shared that he was rushed to a hospital after he cut a vein on his left calf.

The senior actor, whose recent release ‘Goodbye’ received a lot of positive response, took to his official blog to share the news with his fans and admirers. He shared that he had received stitches to control the bleeding. “A jutting piece of metal sliced my left calve and managed to cut the vein .. the vein when cut spurts out the ‘red’ uncontrollably .. but had the nerve to get the doc and so into an OT and the stitching up .. with the assistance of team of staff and docs in time (sic),” he wrote on his blog.

He mentioned that the injury seems to be a inoperative. “The throb is the control factor on KBC and it must be stated that those three-four hours on each episode, does take care of the... Its a little inoperative, but the will to continue in the similar spirit of measurement and tribe and class in range does give a hope and we cope... Its quite fresh and with opinion and advice.”

For now, the medical experts have advised him to not strain or try walking, even on a treadmill. The Big B accepted the medical advice with a dash of resigned philosophy. He wrote: “At times the satisfaction of the extreme may bring the joys or the griefs of existence.”

Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma heaped praise on her husband and India’s top batter Virat Kohli after he led his squad to a sensational win against India’s arch rival Pakistan at the T20 World Cup on Sunday in Melbourne.

She wrote in the caption: “You beauty!! You freaking beauty!! You have brought sooooo much joy in people’s lives tonight and that too on the eve of Diwali! You are a wonderful wonderful man, my love. Your grit, determination and belief is mind boggling.”

Calling Sunday’s nerve-wracking game the best match of her life, she said: “I have just watched the best match of my life, I can say, and although our daughter is too small to understand why her mother was dancing around and screaming wildly in the room, one day she will understand that her dad played his best innings that night which followed after a phase that was tough on him but he came out of it stronger and wiser than ever before!

“So proud of you!! Your strength is contagious and you, my love, are LIMITLESS!! Love you forever and through thick and thin.”

Inspired by ‘Ponniyin Selvan: 1’, Katrina is open to doing southern films

Katrina Kaif, who is currently awaiting the release of her upcoming horror-comedy movie ‘Phone Bhoot’, has shared that she would like to do movies from South India.

Katrina Kaif, who is currently awaiting the release of her upcoming horror-comedy movie ‘Phone Bhoot’, has shared that she would like to do movies from South India.

The actress has done some films down south like the 2004 Telugu release ‘Malliswari’ and ‘Allari Pidugu’, which came out in 2005, and the Malayalam film ‘Balram vs. Tharadas’.

Elaborating on the southward shift of her future plans, Katrina told IANS: “If ever there’s a script which is compelling enough and has a strong character, language won’t be a barrier for me. We have some phenomenal directors

working in south India.”

She went on to lavish praise on Mani Ratnam and his recent release, ‘Ponniyin Selvan: 1’. “The best and the most recent example is Mani Ratnam sir’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan: 1’. Such an amazing film, na? Such grandeur, beautiful frames and music. To make a film on such a big scale at this stage in his life, that proves the mettle of an iconic director.”

‘Phone Bhoot’, which is Katrina’s first film after her marriage with Vicky Kaushal, also stars Siddhant Chaturvedi and Ishaan Khatter.

The film, produced by Excel Entertainment, is set to arrive in cinemas on November 4, 2022.

The awareness around the importance of fitness and health has grown multifold over the past decade. It is all due to the many fitness advocates and practitioners who have dedicated their life to it. One such person is the actress cum fitness enthusiast Pia Bajpiee. She is no longer the person we first saw her on the movie screen. She has come a long way since then and has tremendously improved as an actor, a person, and fitness enthusiast. Today, she is amongst the most fit actresses in the industry but not many know about her journey. Speaking about her journey, the actress said, “I did not wake up like the way I look today. It has taken years of blood, sweat, and tears to get me here. Ever since, I understood the importance of fitness and health in life, I have been working out everyday. Somedays I even cried in pain but I did not stop. I even changed the way and what I eat. And my fitness is not the labour of just me alone. It’s a team effort where my trainers and coaches have stood by my side.”

Kanishka Soni alleges Sajid Khan: ‘He asked me to show my stomach’

Actor Kanishka Soni, who has acted in TV shows like Do Dil Ek Jaan, Pavitra Rishta, Diya Aur Baati Hum and Devon Ke Dev… Mahadev, has alleged that filmmaker Sajid Khan invited her to his home on the pretext of casting her and made inappropriate demands.

The actor said she decided to come out with her experience with the filmmaker after 14 years because he has been cast in the current season of the TV reality show, Bigg Boss. She also posted a video where she narrated her experience with Khan in 2008.

MeToo accused Sajid Khan has entered the Bigg Boss 16 house and his participation in the Salman Khan-hosted show has irked many. Multiple women had accused the filmmaker of sexually inappropriate behaviour during the MeToo movement, and he was subsequently served a one-year ban by the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE). Kanishka, in an Instagram video, shared that she was invited by Khan to his Juhu house in 2008. When she showed hesitance, he assured her she doesn’t need to be afraid as he lives with his mother. However, when she met him at his house, she was asked by him to show her stomach.

Big B reveals he was rushed to hospital after he cut left calf vein contestant to be evicted

“Your body is a temple. You treat it right and it will serve you well”, says Pia Bajpiee

Anushka Sharma showers love on Virat Kohli, calls it the ‘best match of my life’

Diwali 2022! Shruti

Pathak: Diwali is my favourite festival

Your plans this year?

Diwali for me has always been about celebrating with my loved ones in a traditional fashion, with soul filling food and lots of sweets for the sweet tooth I am.

Favourite Diwali tradition?

I prefer lighting diyas and decorating with lights and organic colours for rangoli. It creates a very beautiful vibe, festive, happy and traditional. Everything becomes so happy and prosperous around this time. It’s my favourite festival.

The boxer is just like a ‘lotus flower’: Sadhguru

Former professional boxer and actor Mike Tyson recently interacted with spiritual guru Sadhguru. During their interaction, the actor-boxer discussed his early life and spoke about the kind of environment he was brought up in. He said that he lived in a neighbourhood where he was surrounded by death and prostitution. After listening to Tyson, Sadhguru came to the conclusion that the boxer is just like a ‘lotus flower’, which grows and flourishes in the mud.

During their conversation, Tyson said, “I never thought any good would ever happen to me growing up in my environment, in my neighbourhood. You always feel bad, people died. It was just normal seeing people die, seeing prostitutes, seeing that kind of filthy stuff, it was normal. As a matter of fact, it was even honourable because it became so normal. We normalised it.”

Friendship in ‘Uunchai’ is depicted as a spiritual experience: Boman Irani

Bollywood actor Boman Irani talks about being part of megastar Amitabh Bachchan and Anupam Kher-starrer film ‘Uunchai’ which is a story of three friends and their adventurous and emotional journey to the Everest base camp.

He says: “’Uunchai’ has been probably the most fulfilling film experience of my entire career. It was a dream cast to work with and the director is one of the kindest, most humble people you could ever hope to meet. The journey of these three friends, everything they experience, including their love, relationships, and especially their friendship is depicted in the movie as a spiritual experience.”

From being a comedian, and villain to a supporting actor, Boman is known for his versatile acting as seen in a number of

movies like ‘Boom’, ‘Munna Bhai M.B.B.S’, ‘Veer Zaara’, ‘3 Idiots’, ‘Runway 34’ and others. Now in ‘Uunchai’, he is playing the role of a friend to Big B and Anupam Kher’s character. He elaborates on his working experience with Big B, Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta, Parineeti Chopra, Danny Denzongpa, and Sarika.

“Working with Mr Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Neena Ji, Sarika Ji, Parineeti, and Danny sir make me feel incredibly proud. This is a very emotional film for me and this experience is beyond my words. I will cherish this for as long as I live. The film itself will be an experience for the viewers and all those who believe in goodness, kindness, friendships, and relationships will love this movie.

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‘Aajkal kaam ke baare mein kam baat hoti hai’

Actor Vineet Kumar Singh made a mark in the movies when he appeared in 2017’s Mukkabaaz but despite the critical acclaim, Vineet’s success did not translate into many film offers. In a recent chat, Vineet said that he had expected his fortune to change after the Anurag Kashyap directorial but it did not happen because the industry is driven more by box office numbers than good performances.

In an interview on Unfiltered by Samdish, the actor said that more than one’s surname, or their performance, it is their box office record that matters.

“These days people talk less about work. They talk more about first day collection, second day collection and weekend collection.” When asked about the reason behind this, Vineet said, “It’s not about any surname or criteria. Irrfan (Khan)’s one film did Rs 100 crore business, I am sure even he wanted (to do big films).”

Ajay, Akshay avoid each other?

Even though Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar project themselves as friends, it seems there’s an undercurrent of rivalry that refuses to fade. The two actors, who had their films clashing on Diwali a few times in the past, are headed for another face-off this year too, as Ajay’s Thank God and Akki’s Ram Setu open in cinemas tomorrow. Interestingly, the two actors attended producer Anand Pandit’s Diwali party on Saturday night. However, they made sure to not bump into each other at the venue. We hear Akki walked in early and after chit-chatting with the host and other guests, left soon. A while later, Ajay sauntered in. He mingled with his colleagues for sometime and left. Nonetheless, the competition between their respective films is heating up. Anil Thadani, who is distributing Thank God, has written to the exhibitors to keep the prices of his film’s tickets 20 per cent lower than Ram Setu, to lure in the family audiences in big numbers.

and announced that the empty slot left by Tiger 3 would now be taken by his film Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. The film was previously slated to release in December 2022.

Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, directed by Farhan Samji, also stars Pooja Hegde, Shehnaaz Gill, Venkatesh and also features a cameo by Ram Charan. Salman took to his social media and shared, “Tiger3 now on Diwali 2023 n Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan on Eid 2023.

Mike Tyson tells Sadhguru he grew up in a neighbourhood where deaths and prostitution were normal

Sikh Woman Appointed To US Homeland Security’s Faith-Based Security Advisory Council

53rd Annual Sharod Utsav Celebrated By ECDPA, NY

US Returns Stolen Antiquities Worth $4 Million To India

NEW YORK, NY- Kiran Kaur Gill, a Sikh woman appointed to US Homeland Security’s Faith-Based Security Advisory Council.

Gill has been the executive director of the Sikh American Legal Defence and Education Fund since 2019. She was previously the president and CEO of PARS Environmental Inc, an environmental consulting firm in New Jersey. The US Department of Homeland Security has appointed Kiran Kaur Gill, a Sikh woman, to its Faith-Based Security Advisory Council, making her the second Indian-American to be part of this prestigious body.

Gill has been the executive director of the Sikh American Legal Defence and Education Fund since 2019. She was previously the president and CEO of PARS Environmental Inc, an environmental consulting firm in New Jersey. She was also selected as the “Small Businessperson of the Year” by the US Small Business Administration in 2014 and was named among the top 50 most influential people of colour in New Jersey by ROI-NJ.

Also involved in a variety of community and civic organisations, Gill is the president and a founding member of Inspiring South Asian American Women, a board member of the ONE Project, and has volunteered for the Habitat for Humanity International, Global Village Programme in Buenos Aires Argentina.

The Faith-Based Security Advisory Council (FBSAC) recently named Chandru Acharya, who resides in Michigan, as a council member.

The FBSAC, as mentioned on its official website, “provides organisationally independent, strategic, timely, specific and actionable advice to the Secretary through the Assistant Secretary for Partnership and Engagement who also serves as the DHS Faith-Based Organisation Security Coordinator.”

The FBSAC provides advice and recommendations to the Secretary and other senior leadership on matters related to protecting houses of worship, preparedness and enhanced coordination with the faith community.

QUEENS, NY- East Coast Durga Puja Association (ECDPA) recently hosted its annual three-day Sharod Utsav on October 14th,15th &,16th in Queens, New York. It was a spectacular event, replete with live music concerts by celebrated performing artists from India and magnificent cultural shows by talented local artists from New York. More than 2,000 people attended the event.

In addition to musical and cultural celebrations, several exhibitors of Indian clothing and jewelry showcased their merchandise. Another highlight of the celebration were inter-active participatory events for the audience, which made the event a huge success.

Celebration of Indian cuisine was

another attraction of this event. Mouthwatering multi-course Indian dinners are served to all guests on all the three days.

A special attraction was our chief guest of the event, the honorable mayor of New York City, Mr. Eric Adams. Mr. Dilip Chauhan, Deputy Commissioner for Trade, Investment, and Innovation, an ardent, long-standing supporter of our community and event was also present. Our sincere thanks go to Mr. Mayor and Mr. Chauhan for finding time from their busy schedules to participate in the event said Himanshu Sehgal President of ECDPA.

ECDPA’s Sharod Utsav in New York is the oldest and the biggest celebration of its kind in the USA since 1970.

Antiquities seized from disgraced art dealer Subhash Kapoor.

After an investigation spanning 15-years, the US authorities have returned 307 antiquities stolen by multiple smaller trafficking networks to India. But the majority of them were seized from disgraced art dealer Subhash Kapoor.

Kapoor is a looter, who had helped to traffic the items from Afghanistan, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and other countries. The antiques are valued at nearly $4 million.

The antiquities were returned during a repatriation ceremony at the Indian Consulate in New York attended by India’s Consul General Randhir Jaiswal.

Unversity Of Houston Gets $1M Gift To Upgrade Tech Lab From Indian American Entrepreneur

SUGAR LAND, TX- Prominent entrepreneur and University of Houston Distinguished Alumnus Brij Agrawal and his wife, Sunita, have pledged $1 million to fund manufacturing laboratory equipment at the UH College of Technology building in Sugar Land. In recognition of the Agrawals’ generosity, the building’s ground floor auditorium will be named the Brij and Sunita Agrawal Auditorium.

Brij Agrawal graduated from UH’s Cullen College of Engineering in 1988 with a degree in mechanical engineering, and quickly made a name for himself as the founder of numerous successful companies in manufacturing, fabrication and fast-casual restaurants.

He is the chief executive officer and president of VKC Group which operates more than 150 restaurants in Texas, Colorado and New Mexico.

Born in Lakhanpur, India, Agrawal moved to Houston at 17 and attended night school at UH while working fulltime. He credits his experience at UH for providing him the foundation to launch and sustain a successful career, and hopes his family’s investment will do the same for students in the Fort Bend County area. The Agrawals are longtime Sugar Land residents.

“I would not have graduated from college

if it wasn’t for the UH System. That is why I am so passionate about supporting UH. I live in Sugar Land and that makes me more attached to the UH at Sugar Land campus. I am thrilled to know the impact this gift will have on the students and faculty in terms of access to state-ofthe-art equipment in a modern academic building and campus in Sugar Land,” said Brij Agrawal.

The gift will fund the purchase of the latest 3D printers, machine tools and measuring test equipment, and the creation of an advanced manufacturing design center focused on small and medium scale industry. Advanced manufacturing, or the use of innovative

technologies to create new and existing products, is a key goal for the Advanced Technology and Innovation Center at UH at Sugar Land, an instructional site of the University of Houston.

The center is leading efforts in Fort Bend County – a region experiencing extensive tech business growth – to increase investment, economic development and workforce creation.

“I am grateful to Brij and Sunita Agrawal whose generosity will enhance the educational experience for our students and researchers to help create the next generation of technology innovators,” said Renu Khator, University of Houston president. “Having access to state-ofthe-art lab equipment is critical to building the skills necessary to excel in today’s rapidly developing technology workforce.”

The gift’s total impact could reach $3.5 million after matching gifts from the George Foundation, which will match $1 million, and the Texas Research Incentive Program (TRIP).

The Agrawals have been loyal supporters of the University for decades, also offering financial support for the construction of the first building at UH at Sugar Land. In addition, they established a Presidential Endowment to fund scholarships for UH engineering students.

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BAPS Charities’ Largest Blood Drives In USA And Canada Helps Save 12,000 Lives

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CHICAGO, IL- In a time of great need, the spirit of giving was clearly visible as individuals gathered at BAPS Charities Blood Donation Drives organized throughout USA and Canada. BAPS Charities organized a record-breaking 100 blood drives across North America in partnership with local blood banks. These drives helped collect 4,000 pints of blood to potentially save 12,000 lives (one pint can save up to three lives). The 100 blood donation drives were organized to commemorate the Centennial Celebrations of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj, whose compassion towards all inspired the creation of BAPS Charities, the humanitarian arm of BAPS. He lived by the motto ‘In the joy of other lies our own’ – which was the theme of the drives. BAPS Charities’ nationwide campaign to donate blood was time relief during the worst blood shortage crisis in over a decade due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Hurricane Ian. Doctors and medical

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providers are often being forced to make difficult decisions impacting patients requiring blood transfusions. As a result, Red Cross issued a call-to-action for all potential donors, volunteers, and blood drive organizers to help mitigate the crisis.

BAPS Charities volunteers guided the blood donors with registration and flow. After their blood donation, they also made sure that the donors were relaxed, had a snack and drank liquids until they felt better.

Anna Feltham, Account Manager, American Red Cross Blood Services in Chicago, IL, said, “The blood collected today will go a long way

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towards replenishing blood supplies and, ultimately, saving lives. With the 145 units we collected, up to 435 lives may be saved. Amazing!”

Jaymin Patel, a blood donor in Robbinsville, NJ said, “I feel great that I gave someone the gift of life. BAPS Charities is doing a tremendous service by organizing these drives and encouraging people to donate.”

“BAPS Charities has been organizing blood drives for years, but I think this year is a record attempt by thousands of donors to save lives,” said Nilkanth Patel, President, BAPS Charities. “Our past campaigns helped save 44,000 lives, and with this year’s campaign, we have helped save another 22,500 lives.”

Dr. Subhash Patel, National Coordinator of Medical Services, said, “BAPS Charities would like to thank all the donors and blood agencies. Without their assistance, we would not have been able to provide the services vital to the well-being of our community.”

Ex-Daycare Workers Charged After Scaring ‘Bad’ Children With Scary Mask

ATLANTA, GA- A 32-year-old techie from Andhra Pradesh died in the United States on Sunday while on a trekking trip.

Ganguri Srinath, hailing from Guntur, suffered a fatal fall while trekking in Atlanta. The software engineer, who was working in the US for the last six years, had gone for trekking in Atlanta along with his wife and friends. According to information reaching Srinath’s family, the incident occurred near Cleveland on Sunday. While trekking in the mountains, he accidentally fell about 200 feet down. The techie suffered head injuries and died on the spot. Srinath and his wife Saicharani, who is also a software professional, had been working in Florida. The couple had moved to Atlanta about six months ago. Srinath was son-in-law of Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader from Guntur, Sukavasi Srinivas Rao. The techie’s parents Malleshwari and Babu Rao were shocked on receiving the information about his death.

CHICAGO, IL- On October 14th,2022

‘Gujarati Samaj Of Chicago’ celebrated Diwali 2022 Gala Banquet in Willow brook IL. More then 900 members participant in this event. In beginning GSC President Bhavesh Shah and GSC Advisory Council Chairman Suryakant Patel welcome all invited guest and members and gave good wishes on Diwali and prospers new year. Event’s Chief guest was Community leader Dr. Bharatbhai Barai and his wife Panna Barai addressing at occasion of Diwali and said Diwali is the festival of lights and it’s give the message we have to keep peace around the world whole world is one family. Program was began with Lamp lightning by Bharti Desai, Urvashi Patel, Mauli and Bhavesh Shah Entertainment provided by ‘RangRasiya” group by singer from India. They performed melodies songs from 60,70’ and 80’s Bollywood movies. Master of Ceremony of this event is Bharti Desai, she did excellent job to handled program.

At the end program Active GSC President announced ‘Gujarati Samaj of Chicago new elected officials of year 2023-2024 (2 Year Term) as follow: President- Dakshesh Modi, Vice President- Vatsal Shah, General Secretary- Bhavita Sheth, Joint General Secretary- Yatinkumar Patel, TreasurerNimesh Shah, Joint Treasurer- Amit Desai, Cultural Secretary- Chanda Shah, Joint Cultural Secretary- Payal Shah. Board of Directors:- Kamlesh Shah, Kamal Shah, Jayshree Thakkar, Pankaj Raval, Lahar Shah, Arvind Patel, Santosh B. Gor, Dhitu Bhagwaker

HAMILTON, MS – Four people linked to viral video footage of Mississippi daycare employees using a scary mask to frighten young children are facing charges of felony child abuse, and a fifth person faces two misdemeanor counts, authorities say.

The daycare’s owner, Sheila Sanders, is not facing charges. She has said that at least four of the employees were fired after the video came to light. The videos — one filmed in September and another this month — were posted on social media. They show a daycare worker at Lil’ Blessings Child Care & Learning Center in Hamilton, an unincorporated community in northeast Mississippi, wearing a Halloween mask similar to the one in the “Scream” movies and yelling at children who didn’t “clean up” or “act good.” Children can be seen bawling, cowering in fear, and at times running from the masked employee. Another employee gives directions, singling out which children have acted good or bad.

The employee in the mask is shown screaming inches away from children’s faces, the video showed.

Monroe County Sheriff Kevin Crook said in a news release that four of the women each face three counts of felony child abuse.

BAPS Charities has been organizing blood drives for years, but I think this year is a record attempt by thousands of donors to save lives,” said Nilkanth Patel, President, BAPS Charities. “Our past campaigns helped save 44,000 lives, and with this year’s campaign, we have helped save another 22,500 lives.

(L-R) Lamp Lightning ceremony by Dakshesh Modi (New President of year 2023-2024), Suryakant Patel (Chairman Advisory Council), Dr.Bharat Barai (Community Leader), Bhavesh Shah ( Active President of GSC), & Dhitu Bhaghwakar (Past President of GSC) (Photos by Jayanti Oza)

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USCIS Form And Policy Updates Remove Barriers

To Naturalization For Applicants With Disabilities

WASHINGTON, DC—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced updated policy guidance to clarify and conform with the revision of Form N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions. Consistent with this administration’s goal of removing barriers to legal immigration under President Biden’s Executive Order 14012, Restoring Faith in Our Legal Immigration Systems and Strengthening Integration and Inclusion Efforts for New Americans, Form N-648 has been shortened and simplified, and new telehealth guidelines further remove barriers for applicants and medical professionals. The form revisions are also in response to this administration’s goal to remove barriers for underserved populations under Executive Order 13985, Advancing Racial and Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government. Changes were guided by public comments and feedback received in response to a Federal Register notice regarding the

form, and a Request for Public Input (RPI), Identifying Barriers Across USCIS Benefits and Services, both published in April 2021.

“This is a wonderful example of how USCIS is listening to the public it serves in order to better address their needs, while fulfilling our responsibilities as an agency,” said USCIS Director Ur M. Jaddou. “The changes made to Form N-648 are yet another way

in which USCIS is removing barriers to naturalization, in accordance with President Biden’s Executive Order 14012 and EO 13985.”

Naturalization applicants with a physical or developmental disability or mental impairment that precludes them from fulfilling the English and civics testing requirements for naturalization, may file Form N-648 to request an exception to those requirements. The form must

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to food banks and pantries. Thus far in 2022, more than 8 million pounds of food has been donated nationwide through the federal campaign. CBP donated just over 33,000 pounds, highlighting the Port of Champlain who solely donated almost half of that total.

Since June, the Port of Champlain employees found unique and fun ways to support this initiative. They had chili cookoffs, pie in the face games, and a friendly competition between their passenger, cargo, and tactical teams to see who could raise the most donations. The cargo and passenger teams were even in raising approximately 2,500 pounds of food each, but it was the tactical team that took the win with over 9,400 pounds of food collected. Collectively, 14,410 pounds of food was donated to the JCEO and the staff was beyond grateful for this overwhelming act of generosity.

be completed and certified by a medical professional.

Based on public comments, revisions to Form N-648 reduce burdens on applicants and the agency by eliminating questions and language that no longer have practical utility or were redundant. Most notable changes include elimination of questions about how each relevant disability affects specific functions of the applicant’s daily life, including the ability to work or go to school. The form revisions also eliminate dates of diagnosis, description of severity of each disability, and whether the certifying medical professional has a pre-existing relationship with the applicant. Further, the form revision allows the medical professional the option to indicate an applicant’s need for an oath waiver, thereby eliminating the need for separate medical documentation. The updated policy also provides guidance for telehealth medical examinations and allows USCIS to accept applicant’s Form N-648 after they file Form N-400, Application for Naturalization.

LASD Seek Man Who Left Fake Bomb In Calabasas

CHAMPLAIN, NY – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) employees at the Champlain Port of Entry participated in the annual Feds Feed Families campaign and donated 14,410 pounds of food to the Joint Council for Economic Opportunity (JCEO) in Plattsburgh, New York. The Feds Feed Families campaign is an annual governmentwide food drive, which encourages employees from all federal departments and agencies to give food, services and time

“I could not be prouder of our employees for giving back to our community that we are all a part of,” said Champlain Port Director Steven Bronson. “It was beyond inspiring to witness the creative ways our team came together to support this amazing initiative enhancing food security and helping those facing difficult times. The Port of Champlain employees truly made a difference in making this year’s Feds Feed Families campaign a huge success.”

New Yorkers Gain Jobs, Unemployment Rate Drops 1 Point In Past Month: State Data

NEW YORK, NY — New York City’s unemployment rate fell a full percentage point in the past month, according to newly released jobs data. The city’s employment rate stood at 5.6 percent in September, the state’s Department of Labor found Thursday. In August, it stood at 6.6 percent, the data shows. Mayor Eric Adams seized the opportunity to crow about the city’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. “I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: New York City isn’t just coming back, it’s back,” he said in a statement. “We’re seeing the highest labor force participation in 12 years, with more New Yorkers reentering the workforce and more New Yorkers finding jobs.” The city added nearly 262,000 jobs in the past year, the data shows. That 6.1 percent change far outpaced job growth in all other parts of New York, according to the data.

CALABASAS, CA – Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies in Calabasas are searching for a person they say left a suspicious devise on the side of the road in the city Wednesday.

According to officials, a person who appeared to be carrying a rifle bag and armed with a pistol left a suspicious package in the 26000 block of Agoura Road in Calabasas shortly before 11 a.m. Wednesday. The person was seen on surveillance footage wearing a red cap, dark sunglasses, gray hoodie, tan pants and tan boots.

Deputies said the package was a fake bomb, but did not provide any further details. Deputies asked that anyone who saw or came into contact with this person call LASD’s Lost Hills Station at 818-878-1808. Those wishing to remain anonymous can also call LA Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477), or submit a tip through lacrimestoppers.org.

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100 Punjabi workers stranded in Abu Dhabi without passports

Chandigarh, Oct 26 (IANS) At least 100 Punjabi immigrant workers have been stranded in Abu Dhabi without passports, and were seeking help from the Indian government for their safety and early evacuation, according to the media reports. Their family and well-wishers in Punjab say they were employed by a private company. They were sacked from their jobs, but their passports were not returned and were unable to return to India.

Social activist Dilbagh Singh has written to Union External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, seeking their early extradition.

PM to inaugurate various projects in Vizag on Nov 11

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Visakhapatnam on November 11 to inaugurate and lay foundations for various developmental and infrastructure projects.

new campus of IIM Visakhapatnam and cruise terminal in Visakhapatnam.

Prime Minister Modi is also likely to address a public meeting in the city the same day. Sources said this public meeting may be held at AU Engineering College grounds.

Visakhapatnam, Oct 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Visakhapatnam on November 11 to inaugurate and lay foundations for various developmental and infrastructure projects. Railway officials have received the communication that he will be in the port city to lay the foundation stone

for Rs 400 crore Visakhapatnam railway station modernisation project. The same day he will lay the foundation stone or inaugurate projects undertaken by the Central government. These include Rs 26,000 crore Visakhapatnam HPCL petroleum refinery expansion and modernisation project; first phase of modern, green

Include photos of Ganesha, Lakshmi on currency notes: Kejriwal to Centre

Governor Biswa Bhusan Harichandan, Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy will participate in various programmes along with the Prime Minister.

District collector A. Mallikarjuna held a meeting with Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) commissioner Rajababu and other officials to review the preparations for the Prime Minister’s visit.

Omar Sultan Al Olama, praised S Jaishankar during a conference at a Delhi-based think tank.

New Delhi: Omar Sultan Al Olama, the UAE’s Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, on Wednesday lauded External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, saying he is impressed by how he positions India’s foreign policy on the world stage amid geopolitical tugs of war.

Omar Sultan Al Olama, praised Mr Jaishankar during a conference at a Delhi-based think tank. He had virtually joined union ministers from India and several parliamentarians. “Historically, the world was unipolar, bipolar, or tripolar, where you had to choose sides. I am very impressed by your minister of foreign affairs --- I see some of his speeches. One thing is very clear for both UAE and India is that we don’t need to choose sides,” Omar Sultan Al Olama said, in response to a question about how he deals with the geopolitical headwinds. “At the end, geopolitics is determined by the best interest of certain parties. ...The model that existed historically is unfortunately no longer here. Today a country needs to think about its best interests,” he added.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to include the pictures of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi on the currency notes.

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday appealed to Prime Minister

Narendra Modi to include the pictures of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi on the currency notes. Addressing a media briefing, Kejriwal appealed to print the photos of Ganesha and Lakshmi on the fresh currency notes. The fresh currency may have a picture of Mahatma Gandhi on one side and of the two deities on the other, he said. “Despite making efforts, sometimes our efforts do not fructify if gods and goddesses are not blessing us. I appeal to PM to have photos of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi on our currency,” Kejriwal said. Citing the example of Indonesian currency that carries the picture of Ganesha on its note, Kejriwal said, “If there is a photo of Lakshmi-Ganesha on our currency, our country will prosper.” The Delhi CM also said that he will write to the prime minister in this regard in a day or two on this.

Russia Discussed Alleged Ukraine

‘Dirty Bomb’ Threat With India

Russia-Ukraine War: It followed a series of calls Shoigu has held since Sunday on the same topic with NATO defence ministers.

Russia’s Putin Didn’t Congratulate Rishi Sunak As UK “Unfriendly” Nation

Moscow: Russia’s Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu on Wednesday held a phone call with his Indian counterpart and raised Russia’s concerns about the possible use of a “dirty bomb” by Ukraine, Shoigu’s ministry said.

It followed a series of calls Shoigu has held since Sunday on the same topic with NATO defence ministers. Ukraine and its Western allies have rejected Russia’s allegation that Kyiv is preparing to use a radioactive “dirty bomb” and voiced concern that Moscow is using that as pretext for a further escalation in the war.

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin did not congratulate Rishi Sunak on his appointment as UK prime minister because Britain is considered an “unfriendly” countries by Moscow, the Kremlin said Wednesday. “Britain currently belongs to the category of unfriendly countries. So no, a (congratulations) telegram was not sent,” Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

Cong: Sonia looks forward to Kharge’s leadership

Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday expressed confidence that the party will be strengthened under new chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s leadership and successfully deal with the challenges it is facing going forward. Speaking at an event where Kharge formally took over as the Congress president, the 75-year-old Gandhi said she was relieved at relinquishing the mantle of party presidency after shouldering the responsibility for years.

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WhatsApp Back After Longest Outage Ever, Meta Sorry For “Inconvenience”

Rishi Sunak Appointed Britain’s PM By King Charles

Delhi: Post-Diwali air ‘very poor’

New Delhi: Messaging service WhatsApp is back up after an outage of about two hours, its longest ever. It stopped working just after noon in India and other countries. Restoration began by 2.15 pm, though users reported that it was not stable upon return. The glitches went away gradually.

“We know people had trouble sending messages on WhatsApp today. We’ve fixed the issue and apologise for any inconvenience,” said a spokesperson of Meta, which owns WhatsApp, besides Facebook and Instagram. It did not pinpoint the reason.

“Chup Kar Dia Na Sabko”: Ravi Shastri On Virat Kohli

Rishi Sunak became the leader of the Conservatives yesterday after his former boss Boris Johnson called off his comeback bid and rival Penny Mordaunt failed to secure enough backing from Tory MPs

London: Rishi Sunak has been appointed Britain’s Prime Minister by King Charles III, the palace said in a statement today.

Mr Sunak, 42, became the leader of the Conservatives yesterday after his

former boss Boris Johnson called off his comeback bid and rival Penny Mordaunt failed to secure enough backing from Tory MPs.

The Indian-origin Prime Minister is the youngest to hold the UK’s top post in 200 years.

Sunak faced a risk till the last moment because under the rules of the contest the candidates who received the support of more than 100 MPs could move forward to the second stage of the contest where they could seek the support of around 160,000 Conservative Party members around the country. Mordaunt’s exit has ended that threat.

“Was Appointed To Fix Mistakes”: Rishi Sunak’s First Address As PM

London: Rishi Sunak has been appointed Britain’s Prime Minister by King Charles III, the palace said. Mr Sunak, 42, became the leader of the Conservatives yesterday after Boris Johnson called off his comeback bid and Penny Mordaunt didn’t get enough backing.

Right now our country is facing a profound economic crisis...Putin war in Ukraine has destabilised markets the world over... [Former Prime Minister] Liz Truss was not wrong to work for economic goals of this country. I admire her. But some mistakes were made. Not ill intentioned, in fact the opposite, nonetheless mistakes,” Mr Sunak told reporters after meeting King Charles.

The air quality in Delhi on the morning after Diwali was recorded in the ‘very poor’ category but the situation was relatively better than previous years due to favourable meteorological conditions which diluted the effect of firecrackers and stubble burning.

According to forecasting agencies, the city is set to record its best air quality for the day after Diwali since 2015 on Tuesday.

Vadodara: 19 held for Diwali clashes

Former Team India head coach Ravi Shastri has said that those shots played by Virat are the best ever played by any Indian batter.

“In all my years of playing and watching India vs Pakistan, those two sixes off Haris Rauf are two of the greatest shots played by an Indian batsman. The only comparison is Sachin Tendulkar’s six off Shoaib Akhtar in Centurion in 2003 World Cup. These are two of the greatest cricketers of our time. Tendulkar’s knock had some of the magnificent shots played in white-ball cricket against Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Shoaib Akhtar. And then this Kohli knock. These two are the biggest knocks I have seen where quality fast bowling has been taken apart,” Shastri told. “For the cricketing world, he was a superstar even before the knock; now let them decide what he is to them. I am not going to put in words for them. What’s next for Virat Kohli? I have no expectations, just let him enjoy his life. The media and critics have put enough pressure on this uncut diamond and he showed who he is. Chup kar diya na sabko?! (He has silenced everyone, right),” said Shastri.

“I will unite our country not with words but action. I will work day in and day out to deliver. Trust is earned, and I will earn...It is a mandate that belongs to and unite all of us. At the heart of the mandate is our manifesto,” Mr Sunak said. The Indian-origin leader is the youngest to hold the UK’s top post in 200 years and the first Hindu Prime Minister of Britain. Mr Sunak is Britain’s third Prime Minister this year, after Liz Truss left office just 49 days into her term. The new premier inherited a daunting array of problems.

Departing Downing Street, Ms Truss wished Sunak “every success” and said she remained “more convinced than ever” that Britain needed to be “bold” in confronting the challenges it faced.

Omicron BF.7 threat: Experts urge people to follow Covid protocol

CARE Hospitals Group. Also called the Omicron Spawn, the BF.7 subvariant is the newest form that has high transmissibility.

Members of two communities clashed over the bursting of firecrackers in a locality in Gujarat’s Vadodara city on Diwali following which police detained 19 people from the two sides, an official said on Tuesday.

The clash broke out at around 12.45 am on Tuesday in the communally sensitive Panigate locality. Those detained included a person who allegedly hurled a petrol bomb at policemen from the third floor of this house in the locality nearly an hour after the clash broke out, Vadodara Deputy Commissioner of Police Yashpal Jaganiya told PTI.

Make public details of 75,000 jobs: Congress to Modi

Bengaluru: (IANS) In the wake of detection of BF.7 Omicron sub-variant in different parts of India, experts have called for diligent following of Covid-19 protocols in Karnataka, said Navodaya Gilla, Consultant -- Internal medicine,

This is because the new variant quickly bypasses the immunity that a person has developed through a natural infection with an earlier variant or even if the complete course of the vaccines are taken, he added. Due to this there is an expectation that the world might see a fourth wave of the pandemic.

This new Omicron variant was first detected in China and India has seen its first case of this variant in Gujarat.

The Congress has asked the government to provide details of the 75,000 jobs for which appointment letters were issued at Sunday’s Rozgar Mela, addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing doubts about the veracity of the exercise.

“The 75,000 beneficiaries who you claim to have given jobs, please put out their names and phone numbers and the departments where they will work,” Congress leader Shaktisinh Gohil said.

“Create a dedicated website and make the information public. Anybody can check who got the jobs in the Prime Minister’s Rozgar Mela.”

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Government system has changed in eight years: PM

North Carolina honour for Indian-American activist Swadesh Chatterjee

India vs Pakistan:

The awaited ‘hot’ match

Its unblemished record of success against the arch-rivals at the marquee ICC events a thing of the past, a hurt Indian team will be desperate for revenge against a high-quality Pakistan side in a sell-out Super 12 clash of the T20 World Cup, here on Sunday. Thousands of fans from both countries have crisscrossed the globe to watch their team in action and trust rival captains Rohit Sharma and Babar Azam to tell you this is another match’ for them but all the 22 players and the reserves know that this is ‘The Match’.

Countdown begins for ISRO’s historic rocket launch

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that completion of the process of selection for lakhs of vacancies in a few months and issuing appointment letters is an indication of the change that the government system has undergone in the last seven-eight years.

He made these observations while

inaugurating a Rozgar Mela virtually, where appointment letters were handed over to 75,000 newly inducted appointees.

Prime Minister Modi further said that the Government had provided assistance of more than Rs 3 lakh crore to MSME sector during the pandemic, which helped prevent loss of crores of jobs.

He informed said that the Centre is focussed on manufacturing and tourism sectors as they generate maximum jobs.

“Today marks the day when a new link in the form of Rozgar Mela is being anchored to the employment and selfemployment campaigns in the country that are going on for the last eight years”, Modi said.

Diwali to be Public School Holiday in NYC from 2023

Chennai, Oct 22 (IANS) The Indian space agency on Saturday at 12.07 a.m. began the 24-hour countdown for the launch of its heavy-lift rocket GSLV Mk III - renamed for this mission as LVM3 M2 - carrying 36 ‘OneWeb’ satellites.

The 43.5 metre tall and weighing 644 ton LVM3 M2 rocket is scheduled to blast off from the first second pad at India’s rocket port in Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh at 12.07 a.m. on Sunday. “The countdown is in progress smoothly. The gas charging and propellant filling operations of L110 stage are progressing,” an Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) official told IANS.

During the countdown, the rocket and satellite systems will be checked. The fuel for the rocket will also be filled. Normally the GSLV rocket is used for launching India’s geostationary communication satellites. And hence it was named as GeoSynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV). The GSLV MkIII refers to the third generation rocket.

Diwali is set to become a public school holiday in New York City from next year. The Indian festival of lights is celebrated by a vast number of Indian communities in the US. The announcement was made by

New York City Mayor Eric Adams in a press conference. He said, “This is an educational moment because when we acknowledge Diwali, we are going to encourage children to learn about Diwali.”

Assembly member Jenifer Rajkumar who introduced legislation to recognize Diwali, said, ““The time has come to recognise over 200,000 New Yorkers of the Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh and Jain faiths who celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights.”

Today, South Asian and Indo-Caribbean families like mine all over this city have made incredible contributions. And today, I’m proud to say, our time has come,” she added.

New York, Oct 22 (IANS) North Carolina Governor Ray Cooper presented the Order of the Long Leaf Pine to Indian-American activist and entrepreneur Swadesh Chatterjee. Chatterjee, 72, who was awarded at a ceremony on Friday in Cary, is known for strengthening the USIndia relationship over the past three decades. Cooper applauded Chatterjee’s contribution to the development of North Carolina, and also in enriching the India-US relationship and cultural milieu of America. Chatterjee was the chairman and co-founder of the US-India Friendship Council, which played an instrumental role in the passage of the US-India Civilian Nuclear Deal.

Set For 3rd Term, Xi’s “Dare To Struggle, Dare To Win” Message At Key Meet

Boris Johnson is making a wider point to Conservative MPs, that only he can save the party from facing defeat in elections due in 2024, says report

Beijing: China’s five-yearly Communist Party Congress wrapped up on Saturday with President Xi Jinping set to emerge from the event as leader for an unprecedented third term.Xi delivered a speech starting about midday (0400 GMT) in one of the final events of the week-long gathering at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People. “Dare to struggle, dare to win, bury your heads and work hard. Be determined to keep forging ahead,” he told the party faithful.

Boris Johnson Asks Rishi Sunak To Stand Down “To Save Party

Rishi Sunak may be the frontrunner to become the next UK PM, but Boris Johnson is urging him to stand down and let him come back to replace Liz Struss, reports in British media say. Liz Truss had replaced Mr Johnson barely six weeks ago after defeating Rishi Sunak in the Conservative Party leadership race. Mr Sunak, a former finance minister, is now the logical next choice, at least according to bookmakers. But Boris Johnson is making a larger point to Conservative MPs — that only he can save the party from facing defeat in the elections due in December 2024, said a report in The Telegraph, London.

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Rozgar Mela: These recruitments are being done by the ministries and departments either by themselves or through recruiting agencies such as the UPSC, the SSC and the Railway Recruitment Board.

Mosambi Juice Allegedly Given In Drip, Patient Dies, UP Hospital Sealed

India successfully test fires medium-range ballistic missile

The sleek missile was test fired from a mobile launcher from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island around 9.45 am

Kalam Island around 9.45 am, they said.

The solid-fuelled canisterised missile met all mission parameters during the test, they added.

Lucknow: A private hospital in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj where a dengue patient died after he was allegedly transfused fruit juice instead of blood platelets has been sealed after a preliminary enquiry by the district administration into the incident revealed lapses on the part of the hospital authorities. The family of the patient has appealed to the state government to take strict action against those responsible.

ISIS: India-Nepal border alert

India on Friday successfully test-fired indigenously-developed new generation

“Peace Impossible Without Power”: PM Modi

last option. PM Modi is in Kargil to celebrate Diwali with the soldiers deployed there.

All its navigation was tracked and monitored by radars and telemetry equipment positioned along various points, the officials said.

The missile’s stroke range is between 1,000 km and 2,000 km, they said.

The last trial of the missile was conducted on December 18 last year from the same base, which was also successful.

“Where Have We Reached In Religion’s Name?”: Supreme Court On Hate Speeches

Every passing citizen is being thoroughly screened and the jawans have been instructed to remain alert

“An alert has been issued on the Indo-Nepal border following the arrest of an ISIS operative from Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s parliamentary constituency on Wednesday,” an official here said. Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Assistant Commandant Lalit Mohan Doval said on Friday that the alert had been sounded on the Sonauli border in the district.

“Every passing citizen is being thoroughly screened and the jawans have been instructed to remain alert, he added. Permission to enter India is being issued only after intensive investigation and inquiry at the Sonauli main gate,” Doval said. “SSB personnel are keeping a close watch on the routes from Bhagwanpur, Shyamkot, Danda Head, Khanua, Hardidali, Sundi, Mudila, Chandithan and Sampatiha villages. People acting in a suspicious manner are being questioned and allowed to cross the border only after their identities are confirmed,” Doval said.

PM Modi addressed the soldiers in Kargil as his “family” and said he couldn’t have celebrated a better Diwali without them.

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New Delhi: Peace is impossible to attain without power, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the soldiers in Kargil, even as he said his government has always considered war as the

“We have always considered war as the last option. Whether it took place in Lanka or Kurukshetra, till the end, every effort was made to prevent it. We are in the favour of world peace,” said PM Modi. The Prime Minister addressed soldiers as his “family” and said he couldn’t have celebrated a better Diwali without them. He also praised their bravery and said there has been no war with Pakistan where Kargil has not seen victory. “Sweetness and brightness of my Diwali is amid you,” he told the soldiers. Praising the soldiers for their bravery, he said, Drass, Batalik and the Tiger Hill have been the witnesses of their lofty courage. “In Kargil, our soldiers have managed to crush terrorism.

Modi keeps his word, dons traditional Himachali attire

and he had promised her to wear it during a special occasion.

When the Prime Minister inaugurated the Kedarnath ropeway, entire temple premises reverberated with Lord Shiva’s devotional songs.

Uttarakhand Governor Lt General (Retd) Gurmeet Singh, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, state Cabinet Minister Prem Chandra Agarwal, among others, were present on the occasion.

New Delhi: In some of its strong comments on hate speeches, the Supreme Court on Friday asked, “This is 21st century. Where have we reached in the name of religion?”

Hearing a petition on hate speeches, the court said the state of affairs was “shocking for a country that is supposed to be religion-neutral”. The plea has requested the urgent intervention by the court to stop the “growing menace of targeting and terrorizing (of) the Muslim Community in India”.

US celebrates Diwali

Rudraprayag, Oct 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday offered prayers at Kedarnath temple in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag district donning a tradition Himachali attire gifted to him by a Chamba woman. The Prime Minister was gifted the attire on his recent visit to Himachal Pradesh

India’s last village Mana is all set to welcome the Prime Minister. After offering prayers at Badrinath, he is scheduled to review the construction work underway under the Master Plan.

After inaugurating a ropeway for Hemkund Sahib, he will also lay foundation stone for double-laning of roads in Mana.

Diwali celebrations have started in the United States from the iconic Times Square in New York, with the US Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump celebrating the festival of lights at their residences on Friday. Eminent Indian-Americans from across the country started flying into the American Capital from Thursday night which now appears to be a week-long Diwali celebration by the Biden Administration and members of the Congress.

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Agni Prime from the Odisha coast, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) sources said.

sleek missile was test fired from a mobile launcher from the APJ Abdul

‘Astonishing’ Kohli leads India to incredible four-wicket win over Pakistan at sell-out MCG

Melbourne, Oct 23 (IANS) In the build-up to the India-Pakistan Super 12 clash of Mens T20 World Cup at a sell-out Melbourne Cricket Ground, rain threatened to disrupt the biggest match of the tournament. But it set the base for one of the most thrilling cricket matches of the year.

With 90,293 fans at the iconic stadium and more than crore fans tuning in from around the world, the stage was set for something surreal to happen on the fourth Sunday of October. There was awesome swing, extra bounce, tearaway speed, momentum shifts, unreal strokeplay and spine-tingling drama on display on the eve of Diwali.

Always believed that Hardik, Virat can pull us out from that situation, says Rohit

The biggest fireworks for the match, though, came from Virat Kohli’s bat which lit up the Melbourne night sky. The talismanic batter re-iterated why he is one of the best chasers in cricket, slamming an unbeaten 82 off just 52 balls and powering India to an incredible four-wicket victory over Pakistan in their first Group 2 match.

Karman Kaur Thandi Becomes India’s Number One Singles Women Tennis Player

Karman Kaur Thandi is now India’s number 1 women’s singles tennis player, following her recent triumph at the W60 ITF event in Saguenay, Canada on Sunday. She has replaced Ankita Raina. This victory is the biggest singles title win of Karman’s career so far and it has pushed her 91 positions up in the latest Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) rankings to the 217th position, as per Olympics.com. Olympian Ankita is now placed at 297th position after slipping down 13 places.

Rutuja Bhosale, who is down nine spots to 411, Riya Bhatia, at world number 490 after slipping down five places and

Sahaja Yamalapalli, up by 20 spots to world number 508, are the top five women’s singles players in India. Karman accomplished her careerbest 196 ranking in 2018. The win at Saguenay is Karman’s third singles title and second this year. She had won

Karman Kaur Thandi is now India’s number 1 women’s singles tennis player, following her recent triumph at the W60 ITF event in Saguenay, Canada on Sunday

a W25 tournament back in June at Gurugram. Karman won her maiden singles title in Hong Kong in 2018. In the final match against Canada’s Katherine Sebov, Karman Kaur bounced back from being a set down to winning the title by 3-6, 6-4, 6-3.

French Open: Satwiksairaj RankireddyChirag Shetty In Pre-Quarters

“Those Who Had Attacked Virat Kohli...”: Brett Lee

“I found it quite amusing when someone of the calibre of Virat Kohli was attacked. Those who had attacked Kohli didn’t have a look at his records and his performances in the three formats of the game,” Lee said during an interaction organised by Legends League Cricket.

“There are times when you don’t get hundreds or you don’t get fifties. That’s all part of professional sport. What I do know is Virat Kohli is a legend of the game and it’s very hard to keep these guys down for too long,” he added.

No Hot Food On Menu, Team India Unhappy With AfterPractice Meal: Report

The Indian cricket team wasn’t exactly pleased with the after-practice menu on Tuesday and a few members decided to have food back in their hotel rooms. It is understood that the after-practice menu is almost the same for all teams and Indian players are not being provided with hot food, which according to BCCI sources is a must after an intense training session. The Indian team had an optional training session on Tuesday where all the fast bowlers were rested alongside all-rounder Hardik Pandya, batter Suryakumar Yadav and spinner Axar Patel.

Posers on Shaheen fitness

Former Pakistan skipper Salim Malik has raised questions over Babar Azam’s captaincy after the team suffered a narrow defeat against India in the ongoing T20 World Cup. After setting a target of 160, Pakistan were in control of the proceedings for the majority of the game. However, Virat Kohli’s unbeaten knock of 82, as well as some close calls, swung the game away in India’s favour. Malik feels that Babar is making the same mistakes again and again, adding that the star batter should quit captaincy. If you are still not able to lead the team after so many years of cricket, you should leave the captaincy. If you making the same mistakes again and again, you should leave the captaincy. Lot of players have left captaincy),”Malik said

Commonwealth Games gold medallists Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty rallied to beat France’s Christo Popov and Toma Junior Popov to enter the men’s doubles pre-quarterfinals of the French Open Super 750 tournament in Paris, on Tuesday. The Indian duo lost the first game 19-21, but recovered strongly to win the next two 21-9 21-13 in their round of 32 match. However, Birmingham Commonwealth Games bronze medallists Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand bowed out of the tournament after losing in straight

games in their opening women’s doubles match.

Treesa and Gayatri put up a gallant fight before losing 21-23 20-22 to sixth seeded Thai pair of Jongkolphan Kititharakul and Rawinda Prajongjai. In the mixed doubles, Ishaan Bhatnagar and Tanisha Crasto also couldn’t cross the first round, losing 13-21 16-21 to Japan’s Kyohei Yamashita and Naru Shinoya.

After two reverses, world number 8 Rankireddy and Chirag ended the day on a positive note for India.

The Pakistan Crick- down as coach are facing numerous questions on whether premier fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has recovered enough from a knee injury to be match fit for the ongoing T20 World Cup

Former fast bowling greats, Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis, former captain Misbah-ul Haq and Lahore Qalanders head coach Aaqib Javed all are of the opinion that Shaheen looked short of match fitness and practice during Sunday’s game against India in Melbourne.

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“Captaincy Nahi Aati To Aapko Chor Deni Chaiye”: Ex-Pakistan Skipper Lashes Out At Babar Azam

If you are one of those who believes in late dinners and midnight snacking, then know that you alone are the cause of many illnesses and conditions. Now these are completely avoidable if you shift the heavier food during the earlier part of the day, preferably in the first half.

A new study by investigators from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, has found that eating late at night may increase one’s likelihood of developing obesity as it increases hunger, burns less calories and changes fat tissue.

HOW MEAL TIMINGS AFFECT

BODY FAT

Decoding the findings, Priyanka Rohatgi, Chief Clinical Dietitian at Apollo Hospital, says that the timing of eating significantly impacts the energy expenditure, appetite and molecular pathways in adipose tissue. “Snacking at night is frequently done while streaming, watching television or even reading. Your attention is probably on the television show or book you’re reading rather than the number of calories you’re taking in. Obesity and metabolic syndrome are risk factors for late eating. It could be time to break the habit if you frequently visit the kitchen in the hours before night,” she adds

HOW TO FIX MEAL TIMINGS

Dr Ghosh advises the age-old “breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and have dinner like a poor man” mantra which implies the quantity not quality of food at different times of day. “For ages we have been told to eat less for dinner, now the reason for the same is shown in this study,” she adds.

According to Khatuja, light and meal timings are the most powerful external influences that affect the body clock

Eating late might make you OBESE

Healthy eating: Four best protein sources your body needs

Light and meal timings are the most powerful external influences that affect the body clock and this needs to be synchronised with the master clock. This needs to be done so that we do not disrupt the cardiac circadian rhythm.

and this needs to be synchronised with the master clock. This needs to be done so that we do not disrupt the cardiac circadian rhythm. Besides, our cellular repair happens only six hours after our last food intake and it picks up over another six hours. In total, 12 hours are needed for full body cleaning after

our last meal. So we are shortening the time window to heal ourselves. Cued to a circadian rhythm, our pancreas makes a lot of insulin in the morning and early afternoon but slows down by mid-afternoon. By night, the insulin in our bloodstream drops further, so glucose stays longer in our arteries. “As a clinical nutritionist, I would suggest everybody to have meals early, keep them light and include a lot of fibre in the diet. This should be teamed up with half-an hour to 45 minutes of physical activity because meal timings can have a direct impact on your body metabolism and thus protect you from various degenerative diseases,” she adds.

There are many reasons why one should add plenty of protein-rich foods to their diet. It is understood that proteins help to structure and support the cells, build immunity and are useful for hormone synthesis. Once consumed, proteins break down into amino acids, which are further used for metabolic processes in the body.

1. Almonds:

They are a rich source of protein, and can help reduce the risk of heart disease. Almonds can be consumed raw, soaked, and can also be added to salad bowls. They are an easy and safe option for protein on-the-go. A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that a daily snack of 42 grams of almonds — consumed as part of an overall healthy diet — improved several heart disease risk factors, whereas 30 grams/23 almonds may improve type-2 disease factors.

2. Tofu:

Like other soy-based foods, tofu contains plant estrogens that may help reduce coronary heart disease factors. It contains iron, calcium, and 12–20 grams of protein per 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving. While tofu doesn’t have much taste on its own, it easily absorbs the flavour of the ingredients it is prepared with.

Additionally, experts point out that the most common foods we run to when stressed are often high in saturated fats and sugars. “The nutrient quality is not the main issue.

But once we allow ourselves to stress eat for a few days, we subconsciously consider it the only way to cater our emotions and it becomes difficult to get out of it. Always remember that there is no harm in taking a break but do not let it be a habit. Habits turn into lifestyle and a lifestyle with bad food habits can lead to disease,” Dr Rohini Patil, MBBS, nutritionist and CEO of Nutracy Lifestyle said.

Why should you stop?

Do you often reach out for that packet of chips or sweets whenever you feel stressed? According to experts, it could be a sign of emotional eating or stress eating that can wreak havoc on your fitness and overall health. But what exactly is it, and why does it happen? We spoke to experts to understand more.

Why is emotional eating?

Most of the time emotional eating occurs because of high tendencies of negative emotions, low resilience, high stress, and anxieties, said Dr (PhD) Syed Zafar Sultan Rizvi, assistant professor, Department of Psychology, SLA, Noida International University.

“This type of (emotional) eating causes many problems that include obesity and sudden weight gain (due to unhealthy eating habits). Most of the research shows that 60 per cent of overeating is due to emotional eating behaviour in which a person suffers from emotional imbalance or negativity that leads towards fulfilling activities like eating,” Rizvi elucidated.

Besides affecting your fitness levels, such eating can hamper your immunity, too Dr Rizvi mentioned. Experts suggest that while focussing on the triggers, and not letting oneself feel deprived, one should look to engage themselves in other activities at such times. “If we can properly work on habit formation, like healthy diet and meditation regularly, then we can get rid of the emotional eating habits. Controlling thoughts and negative emotion through conceptualisation of problems and solving them through rational thinking is the best way ahead,” Rizvi said.

Here are tips to help you, as shared by fitness influencer Sim Valecha.

Ň Find other activities to deal with negative emotionswriting in a journal, reading a book etc.

Ň Start a food diary – note what you’re eating in a day so at the end of the day, you can look back and think today was different compared to yesterday and identify the trigger

Ň Think about the quantity of food you are consuming when emotional eating – instead of eating an entire tub of ice cream you can take it out into a bowl and eat.

Ň Seek support: Talk to a friend or join support groups.

3. Chia seeds: Chia seeds are known for their health benefits. The antioxidants, minerals, fibre, protein and omega-3 fatty acids in chia seeds may promote heart health, support strong bones, and improve blood sugar management. The mild, nutty flavour of chia seeds makes them easy to add to foods and beverages. They are most often sprinkled on cereal, sauces, vegetables, rice dishes, or yogurt or mixed into drinks and baked goods. They can also be mixed with water and made into a gel.

4. Quinoa:

Quinoa is a grain crop, which is a good source of a number of important nutrients, including folate, magnesium, zinc, and iron. It is also rich in fibre and protein, nutrients that play an important role in helping you feel full.

Adding quinoa to the diet may help promote body weight maintenance, overall health, protect against certain diseases, and improve overall mortality.

There are also other options like lentils, granola, cottage cheese, chickpeas, peanut butter, edamame, lean beef, canned tuna, etc.

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Aries

Ganesha says that there is a possibility of getting good news from the country and abroad this week. Attraction towards new things will increase. There may be an offer related to a partnership. It will be beneficial for you to accept it. Salaried people need to do their work very carefully.

Taurus

Ganesha says that this week, there is a situation of profit in the field of business. Superior news will prevail for you and you will get good destiny. You will get successful to a great extent. There is a possibility of getting information related to relocation to the employed persons.

Gemini

Ganesha says that there will be business trips this week, in which positive results will be seen. Along with the prestige in the field of work, you will get wealth and happiness. You will have a special contribution to maintaining family happiness and peace.

Cancer

Your Ganesha says that there will be sweetness in married life this week. Profit opportunities will come. Business and business will be profitable. Rights on the job can increase. Expenses will remain high, but you will not feel any problems due to maintaining the means of income.

Leo Ganesha says that this week you

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By Astro Friend Chirag – Son of Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla

may have to face wealth loss. You will be capable to defeat your competitor in the field of work. Your faith in God will increase. The best system will be maintained by your proper working system in the occupation. Financial condition will be better.

Virgo

You Ganesha says that this week you will be inclined toward religious activities. Home members will be ready to help as much as achievable. The advice given by you will be useful to others, which will earn you respect and prestige. And organize your routine diligently.

Libra

You Ganesha says that there will be normal conditions in the workplace this week. You will get excellent corroboration and cooperation from colleagues and people in high positions. Being intelligent, you will realize good success in the field of work.

Scorpio

Ganesha says that there will be no success in business this week. Good relations will be corroborated with people holding high positions. The good outcomes of the hard work done at this time will be visible in the coming days. So be completely dedicated to your work.

Sagittarius

Ganesha says that this week you will get good support from your loved ones. Being smart, you will make good gains in the field of work. Keep doing your work in a planned manner, you will definitely get successful. Do not interfere in the affairs of others on the job.

Capricorn

Ganesha says that this week, whatever work is done with family members, you will get success. Property-related purchase-trade-related plans will be made. Success will also come. The situation in business will be somewhat

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Follow a Sustainable and Culture Compliant Diet :

“The whole idea of being on a diet is to get healthier, fitter and leaner. If one must achieve that then the diet must be one that is sustainable, and culture compliant. Diwali is a good time to figure out if you are on a sustainable diet.

Dry Fruit is Your Best Friends: While we all agree that dry fruits are good for our health, Rujuta in her audiobook mentions “Dry Fruits are great when eaten the way they are meant to be - First thing in the morning as a snack or turned into a Mithai. Nuts and dry fruits are an amazing source of amino acids, minerals and phytonutrients. It is a myth that cashew nuts are full of cholesterol. It has zero cholesterol and actually helps regulate it.”

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Aquarius

Ganesha says that this week you will spend a good time with your family. And you will feel inner peace suddenly. Reconsider plans for changes in your work system. Plans are likely to go wrong due to expedition and stress. There will also be light-fingered in the body. You will get many moments to earn money. You will get grow in love, respect, and support from family members.

Pisces

Ganesha says that this week will be very auspicious for you and good news will be received from all sides. Friends and relatives will also consider you the iron of wisdom. Due to busyness with family activities, the business will not get much attention. Relations with high-ranking people will be established.

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