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New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Sri Lanka have cancelled their practice session at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Saturday due to air pollution. It comes just a day after Bangladesh cancelled its practice session on Friday evening due to the same reason.Sri Lanka, the 1996 champions, were scheduled to practice at the Arun Jaitley Stadium from 2pm to 5pm on Saturday in preparation for their Men’s ODI World Cup clash against Bangladesh on Monday. But with smoky haze, AQI levels going past 400-mark and air quality deteriorating, they chose to cancel their practice session.Many players from the Sri Lankan…

New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Scientists have discovered one mechanism by which tobacco smoking causes cancer and makes it more difficult to treat by undermining the body’s anti-cancer safeguards, a new study has said.The study, published in the journal Science Advances, links tobacco smoking to harmful changes in DNA called ‘stop-gain mutations’ which tell the body to stop making certain proteins before they are fully formed.The scientists from the Canada-based Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) found that these stop-gain mutations were especially prevalent in genes known as “tumour-suppressors”, which make proteins that would normally prevent abnormal cells from growing.“Our…

It was on the GIP-CR that Asia’s and India’s first railway train ran 34 kms between Bori Bunder (Mumbai) and adjoining Thane on a warm Saturday of April 16, 1853.That 75-minute commute wrote the first of a glorious chapter in mass public transportation for the entire sub-continent and beyond, touching the lives of billions… After that epochal development, the GIP Railway continued to expand and in 1900, it was merged with the Indian Midland Railway Company, even as the CR was headquartered in Mumbai’s ‘Bori Bunder’ or ‘Victoria Terminus’ and what is now the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, a UNESCO…

Raj on ShareChat said: “More than a legal trial, the media trial hurt me after all the controversy which happened, I was misunderstood, and I was heartbroken by it. My family was dragged and pulled down which was unfair to them.” He also opened up about the genesis of his movie, added: “I wanted to write a book on my whole jail journey, but my friend told me that you should make it a movie, and you should act in it. When I wore a mask and came for the first time in front of the media, I was called…

Kecha is known for his work in choreographing a lot of stunt and action work in some of India’s biggest blockbuster films such as ‘Jawan,’ ‘Ponniyin Selvan 1,’ and ‘Baahubali 2,’ among others.Talking about roping in the stunt director, Vishnu Manchu detailed: “Kecha Khamphakdee’s expertise in crafting electrifying action sequences aligns perfectly with our vision for this epic project. With Kecha’s involvement, we’re taking ‘Kannappa’ to a whole new level, promising audiences a cinematic experience that will leave them spellbound.”His action and stunt choreography in all these films has just the right mix of both masala and authentic grounded feel,…

According to Sonal Bandhan, Economist at the Bank of Baroda, an analysis of Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) sectoral deployment of credit data shows that in year-on-year (YoY) terms, credit growth (excluding the impact of HDFC merger) as of Sep’23 has moderated a bit this year 15.3 per cent compared with last year 16.4 per cent.Most of the slowdown can be attributed to the industrial sector, within which petroleum/coal, chemicals and infrastructure have pushed the growth lower.On the other hand, credit to the agriculture and services sector has fared better this year. Within services, commercial real estate, aviation, professional services…

IANSlife caught up with Dr Puneet Dwevedi, Chief of Mental Health and Behavioural Science, and Dr Chandrima Misra Mukherjee, Co-Head, Clinical Psychologist at Artemis Hospital Gurugram, and this is what they had to say to help children navigate this tumultuous time.Emotional ProcessingResist Self-blame:First and foremost, understand that your parents’ separation is not your fault. While it’s natural to wonder if there’s something you could have done differently, it’s vital to remember that this is a decision made between adults, based on their individual and collective experiences.Your Feelings are Normal: Whatever you’re feeling — be it sadness, anger, confusion, or even…

‘Aangan – Aapno Kaa’ is an endearing story of a daughter who is determined to fulfil her duties towards her father indefinitely. A contemporary family drama, the show also promises to be a heartwarming journey of a daughter with a unique perspective on marriage.The family drama features Mahesh Thakur as a doting single father to three daughters – Deepika (Neetha Shetty), Tanvi (Aditi Rathore), and Pallavi (Ayushi Khurana). Stepping into the role of the eldest daughter is Neetha. Being the eldest in the family, Deepika has a source of support for her family and has helped her father look after…

“The letter circulating on social media which says that I write to Foxconn to relocate the Apple AirPod manufacturing plant from Hyderabad to Bengaluru is fake. An FIR has been lodged at the Cybercrime Police Station in this regard,” he stated.The two-page letter allegedly written by Shivakumar and addressed to Young Lu, Chairman, Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn Technology Group), says: “On behalf of the government, I propose that you consider relocating the Apple Airpods industry, which you plan to set up in Hyderabad to Bengaluru. This move holds numerous mutual benefits.”Not only will it compliment the Apple phone manufacturing…

Based on insights from the delishUp food trends report — India’s pioneering AI-powered smart cooking device — in 11 urban centers, which involved 3000 households and over 15,000 cooking sessions conducted here are some curated compilations of ten AI-generated inventive Indian recipes that individuals are presently exploring.These dishes perfectly represent the seamless melding of an array of gastronomic influences and beyond.Spiced Tandoori Croissants: Soft and flaky croissants infused with Indian spices and grilled to perfection in a tandoor.Mango Chutney Bruschetta: Crispy bread slices topped with sweet and tangy mango chutney, a delightful fusion of Italian and Indian flavours.Paneer Tikka Tacos:…