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White sneakers can lose their fresh look surprisingly quickly. A few walks outside can leave the soles grey, while small scuffs and dark marks can make an otherwise clean pair look worn out. Before reaching for a specialist cleaner, there is a simple household option you may already have in the bathroom. Plain white toothpaste can sometimes help lift light marks from certain sneaker surfaces, particularly smooth rubber.The trick is not to cover the whole shoe or scrub as hard as possible. A small amount, gentle brushing, and a damp cloth are usually all that is needed. But toothpaste is…
New Delhi, Supreme Court judge Justice Sandeep Mehta has urged Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant to appoint a regular Chief Justice from another High Court to head the Rajasthan High Court, while raising a series of allegations against its Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma.In three letters dated August 2, August 10 and August 17, Justice Mehta called for immediate replacement of Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma over alleged misuse of administrative powers, manipulation of case listings and favouritism towards certain lawyers and parties, reported a leading law portal Live Law.Justice Mehta, who was elevated to the Supreme…
Srinagar, Aug 26: The walnut industry in Kashmir, which provides livelihood to thousands of farming families, is facing a serious crisis due to increasing competition from imported walnuts, taxation, inadequate research support and poor market infrastructure, the Fruit Association has said in a representation to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.Haji Bhadur Khan, President of the Fruit Association, has sought immediate government intervention to safeguard Kashmir’s traditional walnut industry, saying the sector was being pushed towards the brink of collapse by a combination of policy shortcomings, foreign competition and inadequate institutional support.Khan said walnut growers in Kashmir are predominantly small and economically…
For August 27, 2026, traditional Panchang guidance suggests a Guruvar with Shukla Chaturdashi that favors steady effort, careful speech and thoughtful closure, with the day best approached through quiet planning early on, measured action through the day and extra care around sensitive timings.Panchang TodayHow to use it: Prefer this period for quiet planning, reflection or prayer. Avoid new beginnings during Rahu Kaal.What Today’s Panchang MeansIn traditional Panchang interpretation, Guruvar (Thursday) is associated with learning, perspective and responsible judgment. Combined with Shukla Chaturdashi, the day favors reviewing progress, bringing pending matters towards completion and preparing for the next stage rather than…
The letter from Kharge and Rahul said govt should prepare a fresh questionnaire through consultations with parties. NEW DELHI: Terming the methodology for caste count adopted in Census 2027 “misleading” as it will not give a headcount of OBCs, leaders of opposition in Parliament, Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, have written to PM Narendra Modi demanding the Census questionnaire on caste notified recently be abandoned and a new one be drafted. They underlined that the word “OBC” has not even been used in the Census.In the backdrop of the controversy triggered by the questionnaire, Kharge and Rahul told the PM…
NEW DELHI: Vaishnavi Adkar has climbed more than 300 places in the world rankings since returning from a career-stalling ACL injury, risen to become India’s No. 1 women’s singles player and broken new ground on the international circuit. Yet, at 21, the Pune tennis player has been left out of India’s Asian Games squad.For a young player building her career, ACL was a devastating setback. For Adkar, however, it eventually became a turning point.“I think it was a blessing in disguise,” Adkar said of the injury layoff.The forced break gave her time to rebuild her body, work on her fitness…
New Delhi: The National Health Authority (NHA) has leveraged Google’s open AI model Gemma 4 and its Medical Data Toolkit in the recently launched Aarogya Setu 2.0 app.The latest AI capabilities built into the app will enable users to process unstructured medical reports into comprehensive profiles of their individual health histories and health journeys.The toolkit and Gemma 4 models are designed to identify the specific type of health record and extract critical information, including lab test names, methods, and results, from text and images.It then maps and structures the information into standard Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) data, a universal…
Allahabad High CourtPrayagraj: Expressing concern over the state of Uttar Pradesh’s basic education department, the Allahabad High Court has observed that allegations of corruption and illegal gratification are frequently brought to its notice.The observation was made by Justice Manju Rani Chauhan while hearing an application seeking withdrawal of a writ petition that had been pending before the court for nearly six years. The petition, filed by Uphar Kushwaha, challenged a 2018 order of the Basic Shiksha Adhikari (BSA), Prayagraj. Kushwaha had sought protection against interference in his duties as an assistant teacher at a Junior Basic School and payment of…
Nora Fatehi breaks down while recalling the trauma, isolation and professional setbacks she faced during the Sukesh Chandrasekhar controversy. Nora Fatehi has spoken about one of the most difficult chapters of her life, recalling the years she spent dealing with public scrutiny after being linked to jailed conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar in connection with the Rs 200-crore extortion and money laundering case.Speaking on the Dream with Dr Sheen podcast, the actress and dancer said the controversy had a profound impact on her emotionally and professionally. She admitted that even today, certain situations can trigger memories of what she went through.Nora Fatehi…
I did not expect to lock eyes with a living goddess in Nepal. But Kathmandu pulsates with prayer, ritual and surprises, despite its reputation as a party stop en route to the mountains. On Everest Day, as climbers and summit counts dominate the conversation, it feels like a good time to look away from the mountain straining under record crowds, and struggling to survive its own popularity. Instead, I settle in Kathmandu to explore the richness of the valleys below. Trekkers at Mount Everest | Photo Credit: fotoVoyager From Thamel, boisterous with nightclubs, hiking stores and fit climbers in ‘Annapoorna Base Camp’ T-shirts, I head to historic Durbar Square, weaving between believers, TikTokers and tourists. …