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67-year-old completes motorbike expedition from Thiruvananthapuram to Ladakh

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Sep 01 (ANI): A 67-year-old wild life photographer has completed motorbike journey from Thiruvananthapuram to Ladakh. He returned to his city Thiruvananthapuram on August 31. A retired engineer, P Madhusoodanan started his journey on August 7. Adventurer endured challenging environments during his expedition. This was Madhusoodanan's second motorbike expedition. He earlier went on a motorbike journey from Kanyakumari to Kashmir. Speaking to ANI, Madhusoodanan said, "this time I went to Ladakh. This is my second long distance expedition. First time, in 2012, I went for Kanyakumari-Kashmir expedition.

Ganesh Chaturthi: Sale of Ganesha idols picks pace ahead of festival

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), Sep 01 (ANI): Ganesha idols are selling like hot cakes ahead of grand festival of Ganesha Chaturthi. Different varieties of Ganesha idols are being bought for houses as well pandals. Adorned in beautiful bright colours, these Ganesha idols are feast for eyes. There are idols are elephant god with parents Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Prayers will be offered to lord Ganesha and Visarjan program will follow after festivities conclude.

This 'fast and feast' technique may help you shed some extra kilos

New Delhi, Sep 01 (ANI): In a recent study it has been found that alternate days of fasting and feasting is a much simpler approach to lose weight rather than binging on a low-calorie diet.The study was published in the journal, 'Cell Metabolism'. The process of eating and fasting the alternate days is called alternate-day fasting (ADF). In just one of the trial of the ADF diet, study volunteers lost more than seven pounds. Even though the people were allowed to eat 30 per cent more on the days they were allowed to eat more, the weight loss was successful. Even with some amount of extra food on feast days, the study volunteers still consumed fewer calories overall because of their fasting days, the researchers explained. Intermittent-fasting diets have received a lot of attention over the past few years. A number of Hollywood's A-listers like Beyonce and Jimmy Kimmel are rumoured to use the technique to shell out extra kilos. In addition to weight loss, the group also saw healthy chan

Doctors stitch wounds in phone's flashlight in absence of electricity in UP's Firozabad

Firozabad (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 01 (ANI): In another case of medical apathy, a road accident victim was given first aid under cell phone's flashlight. In absence of electricity, doctors stitched up the wounds of accident victim with help of phone's flashlight. The incident took place at District Combined Hospital in UP's Firozabad. Duty in-charge Dr. Abhishek said, "There is no electricity which is causing problems. We will inform CMS about the matter."

Specially-abled children celebrate Onam in Kerala's Kochi

Kochi (Kerala), Sep 01 (ANI): Specially-abled children participated in Onam celebration in Kerala's Kochi. The programme was hosted by Centre for Empowerment and Enrichment. Children were seen making Pookkalam which means making designs at entrance with flowers. They also dressed up in fancy costumes. CEFEE chairperson, PA Mary Anitha said, "This is a heartthrob moment for all of us. This is the moment to bring differently-abled to lime-light."

Elephant herd creates havoc in Odisha's Mayurbhanj

Mayurbhanj (Odisha), Sep 01 (ANI): A herd of elephants is creating havoc in Khaparapada village of Odisha's Mayurbhanj. These elephants have migrated from Jharkhand over a month ago. Jumbos have destroyed many acres of paddy crops in the area. Locals allege that forest department has not been able restrict tuskers from entering residential areas. The area falls under Karanjia forest range.

Hyderabad Municipal Corporation killed 150 stray dogs, allege activists

Hyderabad, Sep 01 (ANI): Two Hyderabad-based activists alleged that GHMC (Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation) poisoned 150 dogs in Nagole area of Telangana. They also stated that the dead bodies of animals were disposed in the dump yard which is behind Auto Nagar. It has also been alleged that some of the dogs were buried alive in the outskirts of the city. The two activists requested the government to look into the matter and take appropriate action. Speaking to ANI, Gouri Vandana, "I put a sincere request to the Government of Telangana that this is not the solution to get rid of the voiceless. On Friday 150 dogs were poisoned in Nagol, Hyderabad, and dumped in the dump yard which is behind Autonagar. Another animal activist, Payal Kurrana said, "On Friday we got the information that the GHMC has killed the Stray Dogs and Puppies and also some dogs were buried alive in the outskirts of the city, the GHMC has buried 150 dogs till day. The concerned Department and the City Mayor in

CM Naveen Patnaik felicitates Arjuna awardee para-shuttler Pramod Bhagat

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Sep 01 (ANI): Para-shuttler Pramod Bhagat was felicitated by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, earlier on August 31. CM also presented Bhagat with a cheque of Rs 30.95 lakh. Bhagat had received Arjuna Award from President Ram Nath Kovind on 29 August.

Jewellery shop owner attacked by neighbour in UP's Muzaffarnagar, 3 arrested

Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 01 (ANI): A jewellery shop owner was attacked by his neighbour and his two sons in Civil Line area of Muzaffarnagar, yesterday. Three people have been injured in the incident. RB Chaurasia, SP (Crime), Muzaffarnagar said, "The jewellers were attacked by their neighbour and his two sons. All three of them have been arrested and a case has been registered. Three people have been injured in the incident and are undergoing treatment at a hospital. Further probe is on."

Alia Bhatt, Aditya Roy Kapur seen outside Vishesh Films office in Mumbai

Mumbai, Aug 31 (ANI): Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt was seen outside office of Vishesh Films in Mumbai on August 30. She was wearing sky blue shade ankle length dress with white canvas shoes. Meanwhile, actor Aditya Roy Kapur was also spotted outside office of Vishesh Films. He was seen wearing blue denims with black cap and cool frames. Alia will be next seen in the upcoming films 'Brahmastra' and 'Sadak 2' while, Aditya will be seen in films 'Malang 2' and 'Sadak 2'.

Watch: Forest Dept rescues panther in Rajasthan's Bhilwara

Bhilwara (Rajasthan), Aug 31 (ANI): Forest Department rescued a panther from residential area of Rajasthan's Bhilwara. The panther was spotted by the locals after which they informed the forest department.

Nushrat Bharucha, Ishaan Khatter spotted in Mumbai

Mumbai, Aug 31 (ANI): 'Pyaar Ka Punchnama' girl, Bollywood actress Nushrat Bharucha spotted outside a cafe in Juhu. She was wearing white kurta with blue jeans. Meanwhile, actor Ishaan Khatter was also spotted in Bandra outside a gym.

World's largest party BJP is breaking its own records: JP Nadda

Daltonganj (Jharkhand), Aug 31 (ANI): While addressing a public gathering at 'Shakti Kendra Sammelan' in Jharkhand's Daltonganj on August 31, the national working president of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) JP Nadda said, "We should consider ourselves fortunate and lucky that we are part of world's largest political party." "Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is world's largest party and every time we break our own records," Nadda added.

Dad Sunny Deol promotes son Karan Deol's movie in Mumbai

Mumbai, Aug 31 (ANI): Actors Karan Deol and Sahher Bamba, who are all set for their Bollywood debut with 'Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas', were spotted while promoting their movie. Sunny Deol, father of Karan Deol, is the director of the movie.

Marbat festival celebrated with zeal and fervour

Nagpur (MH), Aug 31 (ANI): A festival of Marbat is being celebrated on August 31. This festival is marked only in Maharashtra's Nagpur. Thousands of people gathered on the streets and took out a procession of effigies known as Marbats. These are clay effigies Kali (black) and Pilvi (yellow) which are later burnt by the locals as a symbol of evil forces. It's believed that these statues absorb the negativity and social evils when they are taken through the streets. And then the negativity and social evils are burnt along with the statues.

Sheer dedication towards job! Traffic cop carries injured while crossing waterlogged road

Hyderabad, Aug 31 (ANI): Perfect example of sheer dedication towards the job, a Hyderabad traffic cop helped an injured man to cross the waterlogged road after heavy rain lashed the city. The cop named Nagamallu carried a man on his shoulder and helped took him to other side of the route.

Dia Mirza spreads awareness about using eco-friendly Ganesha in Mumbai

Mumbai, Aug 31 (ANI): Bollywood actress Dia Mirza attended an event organised by BIG FM in Mumbai on August 30. To spread awareness about using eco-friendly Ganesha idols, BIG FM held a two-week-long contest in the city. Dia Mirza was seen wearing traditional Indian outfit on this occasion. Mentioning about the event on her social media account, she said, "Soon the festive 'Ganesh Utsav' will commence in Maharashtra...a time we celebrate our Elephant God #GanpatiBappa. No better way than to recognise that the remover of obstacles, the God of wisdom, knowledge and luck would never want for us to pollute our waters, our food chain, our soil with idols made of Plaster of Paris and toxic paints. We are a culture and civilisation that has always revered and worshipped nature, this Ganesh Utsav bring home a #GreenGanesha." Lucky contest winners were also felicitated with a Tree Ganesha by Dia Mirza at the BIG FM office.

NRC final list: Embarrassing moment for BJP, says Asaduddin Owaisi

Hyderabad, Aug 31 (ANI): The final list of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam has been released on August 31 which left out over 19 lakh people in the state, rendering them stateless. While speaking to media on NRC list, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi said, "Many people in Assam have told me that the parents' names are included, but names of their children are excluded. For example, Mohammad Sanaullah, he has served in Indian Army. His case is pending in the High Court. I am sure that he will also get justice." "Now, this is an embarrassing moment for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)," Owaisi added.

When emotions meet treatment! Doctors treat baby girl's doll before her

New Delhi, Aug 31 (ANI): In a first, a doctor treated an 11-month-old girl's doll before treating her to make her comfortable. An 11-month-old girl Zikra suffering from a fracture was in severe pain and was refusing treatment so to make her comfortable, doctors and girl's mother came up with an idea to first treat baby girl's doll 'Pari', as child is very close to the doll, and then treat her. This unique treatment took place at Delhi's Lok Nayak Hospital. Dr Ajay Gupta, Professor of Orthopedic at Lok Nayak Hospital explained the whole incident. "An 11-month-old girl suffering from a fracture was refusing treatment so her mother gave us idea to pretend to treat her doll first, as child is very close to the doll. It worked well and patient felt comforted." Treating the doll worked surprisingly well and the patient felt comfortable. This one of a kind treatment is a perfect example of when doctors respect patient's emotion.

NRC final list: Myth of illegal migrants has been busted, says Asaduddin Owaisi

Hyderabad, Aug 31 (ANI): The final list of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam has been released on August 31 which left out over 19 lakh people in the state, rendering them stateless. While speaking to media on The National Register of Citizens (NRC) list, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi said, "I have my own doubts that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) through Citizen Amendment Bill can bring a bill wherein they can try to give citizenship to all non-Muslims, which will again be a violation of Right to Equality." "BJP should learn a lesson. They should stop asking for NRC throughout the country in terms of Hindus and Muslims. They should learn from what has happened in Assam. The so-called myth of illegal migrants has been busted," Owaisi added.