Author: News Analysis India

Struggling with brittle, shedding hair from harsh products? Turn to rice water, the age-old secret weapon from Asian traditions now conquering global beauty routines. What was once kitchen waste is a treasure trove of hair-nourishing goodness. Ayurvedic texts praise its pitta-pacifying properties, cooling irritated scalps and fortifying roots against fallout. Modern research highlights inositol, a carbohydrate that repairs damaged cuticles, alongside ferulic acid for antioxidant protection. Together, they hydrate deeply, curb split ends, and promote shine. Preparation is effortless: rinse a handful of rice, let it ferment overnight for fermented rice water, or use fresh soak. Apply as a final…

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Zimbabwe’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign took another hit as they suffered a 72-run thrashing by India in Chennai. Captain Sikandar Raza dissected the loss, lamenting his team’s bowling lapses that let India post 256 for 4. The hosts dominated at Chepauk, batting first and losing just four wickets in a high-octane innings. Zimbabwe’s reply never took off, folding at 184 for 6 despite 20 overs. Post-match, Raza focused on silver linings in batting. ‘I always emphasize positives,’ the skipper shared. ‘Unlike our jittery chase against West Indies last time, today we were patient in the first six overs. Big…

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In a decisive rebuttal to ongoing debates, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar declared on Thursday that the state’s popular guarantee schemes are here to stay, regardless of voluntary withdrawals by wealthy citizens. During a media interaction at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru, he quashed fears of any program shutdowns. ‘It’s not wrong if affluent people decide to leave the guarantee schemes on their own,’ Shivakumar remarked, citing inputs from salaried government workers and IT sector employees who feel they don’t need these aids. Addressing rumors fueled by recent ministerial remarks, he stressed there is no proposal whatsoever to halt these…

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In the shadowed valleys of Balochistan, the Pakistani army’s reign of terror continues unabated. Two more innocent lives – Nasram Baloch and student Aweis Baloch – have been snuffed out in cold blood, as reported by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee on Thursday. These killings come against a backdrop of rampant enforced disappearances that have turned the province into a graveyard of the disappeared. Nasram’s journey of suffering began in October 2023 when security forces vanished him from Kech district’s Buleida area. Released after family protests in June 2024, he bore the scars of torture, including hepatitis from brutal interrogations. Freedom…

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Zeeneat Aman, Bollywood’s eternal diva, has a closet confession that’s turning heads. The star of iconic films like Satyam Shivam Sundaram and Lawaaris admits to hoarding clothes over 25 years old. During a recent spring declutter, she unearthed these gems and decided they deserved a second – or twentieth – life. Posting vibrant images from her building’s foyer, prepped for an evening gala, Aman rocked a chic outfit shot for a brand last year. ‘Old is Gold!’ she declared on Instagram. ‘I never understood throwing away good clothes just because they’ve been worn.’ Her playful vibe and radiant smile highlight…

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Jammu’s law enforcement is off to a stellar start in 2026, with South Zone police recovering assets worth 90 lakh rupees in just 57 days amid theft and missing reports. At a high-profile press conference in Gandhinagar’s Model Police Station, SP South Jammu detailed the recoveries and initiated the handover process to owners, underscoring a commitment to swift justice. Operation Reconnect proved to be the cornerstone, where Sergeant Rishi Abrol’s ESU team masterminded the recovery of 196 lost mobile phones valued at 68 lakh rupees. Drawing from statewide missing reports, the unit employed sophisticated inter-state collaboration and cutting-edge tracking tech.…

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Patna witnessed a celebration of solar pioneers as 24 residents who slashed their electricity bills to zero using solar energy were felicitated. Joining them on the podium were 10 leading vendors excelling in rooftop solar deployments and five energy department staffers pivotal to the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana’s success. Certificates and souvenirs marked the honors at the Thursday event. Hosted by PESU at the capital’s Energy Auditorium amid the vibrant Solar Mela 2026, the program kicked off with Energy Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh lighting the ceremonial lamp. As head of Bihar State Power Holding Company Limited, Singh set…

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A Dhaka court has escalated its pursuit of UK Parliamentarian Tulip Rizwana Siddiq, ordering officials to request an Interpol Red Notice for her arrest. As Sheikh Hasina’s niece and a prominent Labour MP, Siddiq stands accused of corruption during her aunt’s premiership. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Sabbir Faiz issued the directive Thursday, responding to the Anti-Corruption Commission’s plea. The ACC alleges Siddiq exploited Hasina’s influence to seize a Gulshan flat from Eastern Housing Limited via RAJUK without compensation, corrupting a legal officer in the process. Local media highlighted the bench assistant Riyaz Hussain’s confirmation of the order. With Siddiq…

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Chennai witnessed a mixed bag for Team India in their T20 World Cup 2026 clash against Zimbabwe. A dominant 72-run victory was overshadowed by Shivam Dube’s infamous bowling stint, where he became the Indian bowler to concede the most runs in a single T20 World Cup over. Batting first, India unleashed havoc, racking up 256 for 4 in 20 overs – their highest ever and the tournament’s second-best score. Abhishek Sharma notched his maiden T20 WC fifty (55 off 30), Hardik Pandya blazed 50 not out (23 balls), and Tilak Varma hammered 44 not out (16 balls). Defending 257, Zimbabwe…

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Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium witnessed fireworks on Thursday as India crushed Zimbabwe by 72 runs in a T20 World Cup 2026 Super-8 encounter. Hardik Pandya stole the show with an unbeaten 50 from 23 deliveries, smashing four sixes and two fours. Named Player of the Match, he stitched an unbroken 84-run stand with Tilak Varma (44 not out) off 31 balls, helping India post 256 for 4. Zimbabwe’s chase faltered dramatically, managing only 184 for 6. Pandya, speaking after the rout, opened up about his rediscovery. ‘During the match, it hit me—I can hit sixes just by timing the ball…

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