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Astrology for Foodies: Hosting a Dinner Party with Celestial Flair – Times of India

Astrology doesn’t just guide personalities; it can inspire culinary adventures and social gatherings as well. Planning a dinner party based on the stars is the perfect way to merge astrological insight with gastronomic creativity, ensuring every guest feels like their cosmic cravings have been satisfied. Aries brings fiery energy to the table, so a dish with bold spices or an impressive centerpiece is a must to grab attention. Taurus loves indulgence, and nothing wins over this earthy sign like a spread of rich, comforting foods served with impeccable presentation. Gemini craves variety, so a mix of small bites or a build-your-own option keeps the conversation—and the plates—exciting. Cancer appreciates nostalgic dishes that feel like a warm embrace, perhaps a beloved family recipe or a de...
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EXCLUSIVE | Dealing with tragedy: Mohammed Siraj’s 2020 heartbreak and the importance of mental conditioning for cricketers | Cricket News – Times of India

Mohammed Siraj (Reuters Photo) NEW DELHI: India pacer Mohammed Siraj was practicing in Australia during the 2020-21 tour when he received the devastating news of his father's death. The heartbreaking message was conveyed to him by Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri. Overwhelmed with grief, Siraj rushed to his hotel room and broke down.Siraj had the option to return home to be with his family during this difficult time. However, he ultimately chose to stay with the team, a decision largely influenced by the unwavering support he received from Kohli, Shastri, and other senior members of the squad, who provided him with the emotional strength to endure the ordeal.Putting the personal tragedy aside, Siraj opted to serve his nation. In the Melbourne Test, he claimed five wickets, playing a crucial ro...
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Isro depended on SpaceX to launch GSAT-N2 as its existing capability was not sufficient: Ex-chiefs – Times of India

SpaceX’s Falcon-9 lifts off with India’s Gsat-20 Bengaluru: India is depended on billionaire Elon Musk founded SpaceX to launch its latest communication satellite, GSAT-N2, from US soil as its existing launch vehicles lack the capacity to take off more than 4,000 tonne of payloads, former Isro chiefs said on Tuesday. SpaceX placed the 4,700 kg GSAT-N2 High-throughput (HTS) satellite onboard a Falcon 9 rocket into the desired orbit. GSAT-N2 weighing 4,700 kg is a Ka-band High throughput communication satellite that will enhance broadband services and in-flight connectivity across the Indian region, Isro's commercial arm NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) said. Speaking to PTI, former Isro chairperson K Sivan said, "The satellite (launched by SpaceX) was a heavier one beyond the capability of Isr...
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Exclusive | ‘Mohammed Shami should be in India squad if … ‘: Former World Cup winner urges selectors ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

File photo of Mohammed Shami (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: With Team India gearing up for the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, veteran pacer Mohammed Shami's return to competitive cricket from a long-term injury has sparked excitement among fans and cricket experts.Shami, who recently made his comeback in the Ranji Trophy, should join the squad for the second Test in Adelaide, believes 1983 World Cup-winner Kirti Azad.Mohammed Shami returns to competitive cricket as India get boost ahead of BGTOne of the iconic members of India's ODI World Cup-winning team, Azad has called for Shami’s inclusion, provided he is fully fit.Speaking exclusively to TimesofIndia.com, Azad praised Shami as India’s premier seam bowler.Also See:Cricket Live Score“Mohammed Shami, according to me, is t...
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Police Scared Muslim Voters By Removing Their Burqa: SP Writes To EC Ahead Of Bypolls

Uttar Pradesh SP chief Shyam Lal Pal has written to the state's Chief Electoral Officer ahead of by-elections in the state. In the letter, he has sought that a written order be issued that "no police personnel will check the voter ID of any voter". The SP leader demanded that the letter be issued to the Returning Officer, District Magistrate, General Observer and police officials.  The letter further states that during the Lok Sabha elections 2024, the Police officials deployed at polling stations "misused their power and position, and made SP supporters, especially Muslim women voters remove their veils, scaring them." "Following this, the voters had to return from the polling stations without voting and this affected polling percentage," he said. Uttar Pradesh SP chief Shyam Lal Pa...
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Sydney trains set to shut down from November 21-22: All you need to know – Times of India

Sydney's train network will experience a complete shutdown from Thursday night to Sunday morning as rail workers go on strike. The Rail Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) is taking the industrial action after negotiations with the New South Wales (NSW) government over pay and conditions failed, as reported by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.The RTBU is requesting a 32% pay rise over four years and a 35-hour working week. The government has offered a 9.5% pay rise over three yearsThe strike is set to begin at 10pm on Thursday and continue until 6am on Sunday, affecting all Sydney inter-city and suburban train lines. Transport minister Jo Haylen said the government's proposal to run a 24-hour service between Hornsby and Strathfield was rejected by the union.RTBU secretary Toby Warnes criticis...
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On this day: The night Travis Head became India’s biggest villain | Cricket News – Times of India

Travis Head (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: November 19, 2023, will be remembered fondly by Australians as another chapter in their storied ODI World Cup history, but for Indian fans, it will remain a day of heartbreak. On this fateful day, Australia's star opener Travis Head turned from an admired player to a villain in the eyes of Indian supporters, delivering a masterclass that dashed India’s hopes of ending their 12-year World Cup drought.Australia entered the final as underdogs against an unbeaten Indian team led by Rohit Sharma, who had dominated the tournament with unparalleled consistency. With one hand seemingly on the trophy, India appeared destined to reclaim World Cup glory that they last won way back in 2011 under Mahendra Singh Dhoni's captaincy. However, Australia's resilience, l...
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NASA-German satellites reveal alarming 290 cubic miles loss in Earth’s freshwater resources since 2014 | – Times of India

A groundbreaking study using data from NASA and German satellites has uncovered a dramatic decline in Earth's freshwater resources since 2014. Published in Surveys in Geophysics, this research warns that the planet is entering an extended dry period, posing serious risks to global water security.From 2015 to 2023, the average amount of freshwater stored on land—including surface water like lakes and rivers, as well as groundwater in aquifers—was 290 cubic miles (1,200 cubic km) lower than levels observed between 2002 and 2014. This loss, equivalent to two and a half times the volume of Lake Erie, marks an alarming trend of water depletion.Researchers attribute this to climate change, extreme weather events, and an increased reliance on groundwater, creating a cycle of depletion that could ...
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Case of Naxal leader Vikram Gowda was scheduled in Karkala on Nov 20

Vikram Gowda was a native of Nadpalu village under Hebri Police Station limits in Udupi district of Karnataka. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Maoist leader Vikram Gowda, alias Shrikant, who died in an encounter with police at Hebri in Udupi district of Karnataka on November 18, was among the nine Maoists accused in the murder of 50-year-old bamboo basket weaver Sadashiva Gowda in Hebri in December 2011. Maoists suspected Sadashiva Gowda to be a police informer. Sadashiva was kidnapped and murdered near Kabbinale in Hebri on December 19, 2011. The police found Sadashiva’s body with his hands tied to the trunk of a tree. Apart from Vikram Gowda, Pradeep alias Tungappa, John alias Jayanna, Mundagaru Latha ali...
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‘Grant NOC for cloud seeding to induce artificial rains’: Gopal Rai to Centre on Delhi pollution crisis | India News – Times of India

Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai. NEW DELHI: Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday demanded an emergency meeting with Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav to address the severe pollution levels in the capital. Rai is also seeking immediate approval for cloud seeding to induce artificial rain as a measure to combat the pollution.Rai criticised the central government, stating, "BJP's environment minister sleeping over Delhi govt's repeated request to call emergency meet over dire pollution situation."He further challenged the central government's inaction, stating, "If Central govt can't act, their minister should resign."Rai also called for the implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across North India, alleging violations of the plan in BJP-led states. ...
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CM Sukhu reacts to HC attaching Himachal Bhawan in Delhi; BJP blames govt’s ‘financial mismanagement’ | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday addressed reports about the Himachal Pradesh high court's order to attach Himachal Bhawan in Delhi, indicating he is yet to review the order.This response followed the Himachal Pradesh high court's Monday ruling to attach the Himachal Bhavan at Delhi's Mandi House, following the Congress-led government's failure to settle outstanding electricity bills."I haven’t read the High Court order yet, but the upfront premium is rooted in a policy from 2006.For which I was the primary architect. When we established the energy policy, we set a reserve price per megawatt, which companies bid on. A decision was made through arbitration regarding this premium, and our government challenged this arbitration order in the High Cou...
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Jamia and JNU move classes online amid hazardous Delhi air quality – Times of India

Delhi's Pollution Forces Jamia and JNU to Switch to Virtual Classes NEW DELHI: In response to the severe air pollution that has enveloped Delhi, both Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) have decided to shift all classes to online mode to protect the health and safety of their students and staff.Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) issued a notification stating that the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the region had reached "alarmingly high" levels. To mitigate the risks posed by the hazardous air quality, the university announced that all classes will be conducted online until November 23, 2024. The notice, signed by the Registrar, Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi, clarified, "In the larger interest of students of the University, it has been decided that the classes shall be condu...
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Parts of Great Barrier Reef suffer highest coral mortality on record – Times of India

SYDNEY: Parts of the Great Barrer Reef have suffered the highest coral mortality on record, Australian research showed Tuesday, with scientists fearing the rest of it has suffered a similar fate. The Australian Institute of Marine Science said surveys of 12 reefs found up to 72 percent coral mortality, thanks to a summer of mass bleaching, two cyclones, and flooding. In one northern section of the reef, about a third of hard coral had died, the "largest annual decline" in 39 years of government monitoring, the agency said. Often dubbed the world's largest living structure, the Great Barrier Reef is a 2,300 kilometre (1,400-mile) expanse of tropical corals that house a stunning array of biodiversity.But repeated mass bleaching events have threatened to rob the tourist drawcard of its wonder...
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India, UK Relaunch Talks For Free Trade Agreement, Britain Says Deal Important To Support Jobs 

India-UK FTA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday met his British counterpart Keir Starmer on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and the leaders decided to resume negotiations to conclude the pending India-UK free trade agreement (FTA). The talks stalled after the UK underwent elections and the Starmer administration came to power.  This was the first meeting between Modi and Starmer after the latter assumed charge as British Prime Minister in July this year. During the meeting, India also announced the establishment of two new Consulates General of India in the United Kingdom, in Belfast and Manchester. In a post on X, Modi said he had “an extremely productive meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Rio de Janeiro”.  “For India, the Comprehensive Strategic Par...
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Alaska Volcano: Scientists discover large underwater volcano off Alaska coast | World News – Times of India

Scientists aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Healy have discovered a large underwater volcano approximately 1,600 meters beneath the surface off the coast of Alaska. The team, including experts from NOAA, detected a potential gas plume rising from the volcanic formation. While the discovery is significant, experts believe the volcano poses no immediate threat to nearby ecosystems or human activities due to its considerable depth. During a seafloor mapping project, scientists aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Healy discovered what they believe to be a large underwater volcano. The discovery occurred approximately 1,600 meters below the surface, off the Alaskan coast in the northwest United States.The team, comprised of Coast Guard personnel and experts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admi...
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Indian Women’s team squad for Australia ODI series: Opener Shafali Verma dropped

Batter Shefali Verma | Photo Credit: MOORTHY RV Top-order batter Shafali Verma was on Tuesday (November 19, 2024) dropped from India's 16-member women's team for the three-match ODI series in Australia in December after a string of poor performances in the past year. The BCCI selectors seem to have once again lost patience with the 20-year-old right-handed batter, whose recent ODI form has been disappointing. Shafali has scored just 108 runs in six matches this year with 33 being the highest. She was dropped in December last year from the team midway during the home ODI series against Australia on the basis of her poor run, before making a comeback against South Africa in June this year in Bengaluru. In fact,...
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Keerthy Suresh’s Antony Thattil: Everything to know about her soon-to-be husband | Malayalam Movie News – Times of India

(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Actress Keerthy Suresh is all set to tie the knot with her long time boyfriend Antony Thattil and the reports say that the wedding will happen in the second week of December. Let’s take a look at everything you should know about the ‘Baby John’ actress’ soon-to-be husband Antony Thattil.Antony Thattil is a Dubai-based businessman and his hometown is in Kochi. Antony owns two companies that are registered in Chennai and reportedly he is a very private person who loves to keep a low profile.Baby John - Official TeaserComing to their love story, Keerthy Suresh and Antony Thattil were on almost 15 years of true relationship which started when the actress was in high school and Antony was doing his undergraduate at a college in Kochi, Kerala.Keerthy Suresj had earli...
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Calfornia city awards $1m to woman after police dog bites her – Times of India

The city of Brentwood, California, agreed to pay $967,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging excessive force by police. The lawsuit stemmed from a February 2020 incident where a police dog bit a woman during an arrest.Talmika Bates was hiding in bushes when a police K-9 bit her head during the arrest. Bates was wanted for allegedly shoplifting from a makeup store. She required over 200 stitches and treatment for a head injury. Bates' attorneys say she was diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder.“We need to recognize that K-9s are dangerous, sometimes lethal, weapons that can cause life-altering damage or kill someone even when an officer is trying to get them to release and relent,” said civil rights attorney Adante Pointer. “Here we saw a trained K-9 handler s...
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Standup comedian Yash Rathi asked to end show at IIT Bhilai over vulgarity | Raipur News – Times of India

Screen grab from video of Yash Rathi's standup comedy, where professors covered their ears with hands to avoid embarrassment. RAIPUR: A standup comedy organised at the Indian Institute of Technology - Bhilai in Chhattisgarh turned embarrassing for the organisers as the comedian uttered slangs and expletives in Hindi leaving the students, staff members and visitors shocked. So much so that after some time the organising committee had to intervene and ask Rathi to get off the stage.The video of Yash Rathi's standup comedy went viral on social media where he's seen addressing the audience and using vulgar language leaving the guests/ professors covering their ears with hands to avoid embarrassment.A few minutes later, a member of the organizing committee went up to the stage and spoke to Rath...
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Ravi Shastri’s big prediction for ‘world class’ Yashsavi Jaiswal | Cricket News – Times of India

Yashsavi Jaiswal (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: With three daddy hundreds in just 14 Tests, opener Yashsavi Jaiswal has had a sparkling start to his Test career.Two double hundreds against England at home, a 171 on debut in the West Indian and a brilliant average of over 56.28 have made Jaiswal the most talked-about Indian batters in recent times. But the 22-year-old now has his biggest challenge in front of him as India take on Australia in the blockbuster Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT). In the challenging conditions Down Under, Jaiswal's grit, determination and mental toughness will be tested to the limits; and former head coach Ravi Shastri believes that the opener will bring his A game to the table in Australia and will be an even better player after the tour comes to an end. "I think he'll b...
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Rishabh Pant breaks silence on not being retained by Delhi Capitals | Cricket News – Times of India

Rishabh Pant had been part of Delhi Capitals but was not retained by the franchise before IPL 2025. Rishabh Pant has hit back at former India batter Sunil Gavaskar clarifying that not being retained by Delhi Capitals "wasn't about the money". The former DC captain was not retained by the franchise ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.Responding to a video by Star Sports which featured Gavaskar speaking about the IPL retentions and the upcoming auction, Pant said, "My retention wasn’t about the money for sure that I can say 🤍".Rishabh Pant likely to enter IPL 2025 mega auctionIn the video, Gavaskar said, "Auction dynamics are completely different so we don't know how it will go. But I feel Delhi would certainly want Rishabh Pant back in their squa...
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‘Unconscionable, uninhabitable’: Shashi Tharoor questions if Delhi with ‘hazardous’ pollution should remain capital | India News – Times of India

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday strongly criticised the government for its inaction over Delhi’s air pollution, labelling the situation a “nightmare” and questioning whether the city should even remain the nation’s capital. In a post on X, the Congress MP called it “unconscionable” that authorities have allowed Delhi to become the most polluted city in the world, recording air quality levels four times above the hazardous threshold. “This city is essentially uninhabitable from November to January and barely liveable the rest of the year,” he wrote, adding that despite his efforts since 2015 to bring experts and stakeholders together, “nothing seemed to change, and no one seemed to care.” Delhi's air quality has reached alarming levels, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 488...
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