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Chandra Shekhar Azad, seen as an emerging competitor to Mayawati-led BSP for the mantle of Dalit politics in UP and elsewhere, speaks to CL Manoj on the electoral meltdown of the BSP, discord in Mayawati's family, what it means for ASP, the fight against the Modi government's policies, and on Rahul Gandhi's pitch for caste census. Edited Excerpts: ON experience as a first-time MP Babasaheb Ambedkar said political power is the master key to solving problems, implementing the agenda for social and economic changes and for changing society. Parliament, which makes laws and decides on the distribution of resources, is the master key of political power. I am using it for the cause of my people, the Dalits and other backward sections. ASP's task is to get more of our people elected next time.

Shoaib Akhtar called India as the best team of the Champions Trophy, saying the Men in India deserve to lift the trophy. «The best team of the tournament has won the Champions Trophy. That too without dropping a single match!!» said the Pakistani bowler in a post on his social media platforms. India won another global cricket tournament with a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final on Sunday.

Digvijaya Singh on Sunday said he was asked not to speak against the RSS while campaigning in Gujarat for fear of «angering Hindus» and hailed Rahul Gandhi's tough talk in that state a day earlier on those in the party helping the ruling BJP. Addressing Congress workers in Ahmedabad on Saturday, Gandhi had said the party's first job was to separate two groups of Congress workers and leaders — ones who carry the party ideology in their hearts and stand with the public and the others who were cut off from the public, «half of whom are with the BJP». He had underlined the need to filter out such leaders and workers and had warned of strict action, even removals. In a post on social media platform X on Sunday, Singh congratulated Gandhi for his statement and said, «I remember when I went to Gujarat to campaign as the Chief Minister of MP, I was instructed not to speak against the RSS. Hindus will get angry.»

Sharing a photo of her setup, Ashita explained, «I just got a water purifier and first batch [of water] needed to be emptied. As a lazy designer, I had to do something.» The image showed the purifier mounted on the kitchen wall, dispensing water into a large plastic bottle. The bottle was modified to allow excess water to overflow into a smaller container, which then directed the surplus into the sink.

Initially meant for him and his partner, the game soon found a larger audience when Wardle decided to make it publicly available in October 2021. Within months, Wordle became a sensation, capturing the attention of word-game enthusiasts across the English-speaking world. Social media played a significant role in its meteoric rise, as players began sharing their daily scores and engaging in friendly competition.

Nana Patekar and Gadar 2 director Anil Sharma’s son, Utkarsh Sharma, is making its digital debut nearly three months after its big-screen run. Fans who missed the film in theatres can now stream it from the comfort of their homes.

Kamath’s post quickly gained traction, as many users resonated with his frustration over Instagram’s numerous features. To illustrate his confusion, he shared a screenshot of a conversation with his colleagues, where he attempted to understand Instagram’s functions. «Wth is stories on Instagram?» he asked, prompting his colleague Krishna Lohia to respond, «Stories, Reels, posts WTF.» When Krishna added, «There's community also,» Kamath could only react with a resigned «Damn.» His confusion deepened when another colleague, Karthik Rangappa, explained that «Posts has normal and carousel also.» Kamath, clearly overwhelmed, responded, «What! How are people not confused with all of this?» The conversation struck a chord with social media users, with some agreeing that Instagram can be difficult to navigate, even for tech-savvy individuals.

The man had been hospitalized and his condition was «unknown,» the spokesman said in a statement that did not specify whether the White House or Trump may have been the intended target. No injuries to Secret Service agents were reported, according to the statement posted by spokesman Anthony Guglielmi on social media platform X.

Yuzvendra Chahal garnered attention on social media platform after he was caught by the camera, where he was watching the finale of Champions Trophy 2025. Divorce rumours about Dhanashree Verma and Yuzvendra Chahal have circulated since 2022, with the couple unfollowing each other and deleting their pictures a while back.

Mohammed Shami had an eventful start to the Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. In the seventh over, Shami dropped a crucial caught-and-bowled chance off Rachin Ravindra, giving the in-form Kiwi batter a lifeline. The missed opportunity left skipper Rohit Sharma visibly frustrated, as India hoped to break New Zealand’s strong start. Bowling to Rachin, Shami sent down a full delivery at the stumps, which was driven powerfully straight back at him. The veteran pacer attempted a reverse-cup catch over his left shoulder, but the ball ricocheted off his little finger, slipping away for a single. Shami immediately looked in discomfort, prompting the physio to rush onto the field and tape his fingers.

«Dear humanity, I am building a religion. Wait a second, I know what you're going to say. Hold that knee-jerk reaction and let me explain,» Johnson wrote. He believes «Don't Die» will become «history's fastest-growing ideology» and play a crucial role in shaping the future. According to him, it will «save the human race» and establish an existence «more spectacular than we can imagine.»

Air India Express will begin flight services to Bhubaneswar from the Hindon civil terminal on March 30, making it the eighth new route to be introduced from the airport this month. The airline has already announced flights to Mumbai, Goa, Kolkata, Chennai, Jammu, and two Bengaluru services. Hindon’s civil terminal, launched in October 2019 under the Centre’s UDAN scheme, has been gradually expanding its domestic network. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi confirmed the upcoming Bhubaneswar connection on social media. «Aviation Bonanza for #Bhubaneswar! Sincere gratitude to Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi as new flights to Ghaziabad (Hindon) and Port Blair take off shortly under the #NewDestinationPolicy—boosting tourism, trade, and seamless connectivity,» he wrote on X. Officials at Hindon are awaiting formal confirmation. «The official confirmation on Bhubaneswar from Hindon will be made in a day or two. But from March 30, the operation on the said route is most likely to start. We are working on the schedule, the announcement for which will be made shortly,» an AI Express representative said.

Elon Musk threw his weight behind a US exit from NATO, saying on his social media platform that it “doesn’t make sense for America to pay for the defense of Europe.” The senior adviser to US President Donald Trump was responding to a post on X early Sunday that asserted the US should “Exit NATO *now*!” “We really should,” the Tesla Inc. co-founder and chief executive officer said.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena honoured seven women, including social workers and paralympians, at an event here on Sunday. Speaking at an all-women bike rally organised by Navbharat Times, the Chief Minister said the women bikers were a symbol of empowerment. «You have proved wrong those who say women cannot do certain things,» she said. The seven women who were honoured included Humaira Mushtaq, the first international car racer from Jammu and Kashmir; Divya Kakran, an Arjuna award-winning wrestler; Sweety Mehta, a domestic violence survivor, who established NGOs for women with similar struggles; Rekha Jindal, who works extensively in the field of drug rehabilitation; Nalini Asthana, who has dedicated herself to teaching computer to slum dwellers; Kanchan Lakhani, a para-athlete, and Neetu Chaudhary, a social worker. The bike rally took off from Connaught Place at around 11 am on Sunday.

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Ranjana Chaudhary, a 28-year-old ASHA worker in Uttar Pradesh's Siddharthnagar visits six to seven houses in Madhubeniya village every day with the aim to eradicate the stigma behind Tuberculosis and encourage villagers to get screened for the disease. Social stigma is still a major impediment due to which people do not readily come forward for testing for the deadly contagious air-borne disease. Displaying the characteristic reluctance, 70-year-old Vimala Devi (name changed) who had come to a health camp for various ailments immediately gets defensive when asked if she had come for a TB check-up. «No no, why should I have TB?» she said irritatingly.

Divya Mittal, an officer of the esteemed Indian Administrative Service (IAS), is no stranger to adversity. Her journey toward becoming a civil servant was paved with relentless effort, unwavering determination, and countless sacrifices. Before successfully clearing one of the nation’s most challenging competitive examinations, she pursued higher education at two of India’s most distinguished institutions—the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Delhi and the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Bangalore. While securing admission into these premier institutes and eventually entering the bureaucratic system required immense perseverance, Mittal acknowledges that none of these hurdles compare to the complexities and emotional demands of motherhood. On the occasion of International Women’s Day, she shared a series of reflections about the trials and triumphs of raising two young daughters while simultaneously managing the weighty responsibilities of her profession.

Ministry of Labour and Employment has called on platform workers to register on the e-Shram portal to access benefits announced in the Union Budget 2025-26. A gig worker is someone who takes on short-term jobs, often for multiple service providers or aggregators. Recognising their contribution to the economy, the government has introduced measures to support them, including online registration, identity cards, and healthcare coverage under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). The AB-PMJAY scheme offers ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation at over 31,000 public and private empanelled hospitals across India.

Recently, a woman provided her social media audience with an exclusive inside look at Google’s Gurgaon, India, office, and her video quickly gained immense popularity.

social media, leaving users stunned and struggling to believe what they were seeing. The incident took place in Pak Tho, Mueang Ratchaburi, where a man named Rayban Naklengboon had purchased the ice cream from a local street vendor. Expecting a sweet treat, he was instead met with a chilling sight—a black-and-yellow snake’s head embedded in the frozen dessert, its lifeless eyes staring back at him. Stunned by what he had just found, Rayban took to Facebook to share photos of the bizarre incident. His post, which referenced a popular black bean-flavored ice cream in Thailand, quickly went viral, sparking a wave of shock and disgust among users. Along with the photos, he wrote that the snake had “big eyes” and asked his followers if it was really dead yet. He also added that it is a real picture, because he bought the ice cream for himself.

viral meme that hilariously blends Hollywood and global politics. Taking inspiration from The Godfather, the meme reimagines China as Don Corleone, with Canada, Greenland, and Panama stepping into the role of the desperate undertaker Bonasera—seeking favors they once shunned. The meme brilliantly uses the legendary movie dialogue to poke fun at the current geopolitical scenario, where former U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked controversy with his bold statements about bringing Canada, Greenland, and the Panama Canal under American control.