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Smita Srivastava from Uttar Pradesh holds Guinness World Record for longest hair. Smita Srivastava, a 46-year-old woman from Uttar Pradesh, India, recently secured a Guinness World Records title for having the longest hair on a living person. She has abstained from cutting her hair since the age of 14, and her remarkable tresses were officially measured at an impressive length of 7 feet and 9 inches. Inspired by the iconic long hairstyles donned by Hindi actresses in the 1980s, Ms Srivastava's dedication to maintaining her lengthy locks has now earned her a place in the record books. "In Indian culture, goddesses traditionally had very long hair. In our society, it is considered inauspicious to cut hair, so that is why women used to grow hair," Smita explained. "Long hair enhances the beauty of women." According to Guinness World Records , Smita usually washes her hair twice per week. The entire process, including washing, drying, detangling, and styling,

Canada and Google agreed on the regulatory framework earlier this week (Representational) Ottawa, Canada: Canada and Google have reached an agreement in their dispute over a new law that aims to make large internet companies share advertising revenue with news publishers in the country, CBC News reported on Wednesday, citing sources. If confirmed, the deal would keep news stories in Google search results - which had been under threat since the Alphabet-owned company said it would block news on its platform once the online news law takes effect. Google Canada and the Canadian government did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The agreement reported by CBC News would see Canadian news continue to be shared on Google's platforms in return for the company making annual payments to news companies in the range of C$100 million ($73.6 million). The Canadian government and Google agreed on the regulatory framework earlier this week, according to the report. The Onlin

Pope Francis has cancelled his upcoming trip to Dubai for the COP28 over health issues. Rome: Pope Francis has cancelled his upcoming trip to Dubai for the COP28 climate talks after advice from doctors, the Vatican said Tuesday. "Although the Holy Father's general clinical picture has improved with regard to his flu-like condition and inflammation of the respiratory tract, doctors have asked the Pope not to make the trip planned for the coming days to Dubai", Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said in a statement. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.) Adblock test (Why?) from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/5nKzG4f https://ift.tt/FxWm7Ii via IFTTT

Supreme Court ordered burial or cremation of unclaimed bodies with dignity in crisis-hit Manipur New Delhi: A Supreme Court-appointed committee on the Manipur crisis has found many troubling actions by civil society organisations (CSOs) that contributed to prolonged ethnic tensions on the ground. In a hearing on Tuesday, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud ordered the state government to give three days for people to claim unidentified bodies, and from Monday to ensure decent and dignified burial to the unidentified and unclaimed bodies. The three-member committee headed by former high court judge Justice Gita Mittal in their report flagged pressure from the CSOs on families not to perform the last rites of their loved ones whose bodies are in mortuaries, and vested interests who want tensions to remain simmering between communities to prevent peace and harmony from returning to Manipur. "... For this reason, the true and correct facts of the matter are also not being pl

"We would of course hope to see the pause extended further", White House said (File) Washington: The United States welcomed an agreement Monday to extend a truce between Israel and Hamas by two days, saying it was hopeful the humanitarian pause would continue for longer still. "Of course we welcome the announcement," White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters after mediator Qatar said the initial four-day truce was to be lengthened. "We would of course hope to see the pause extended further, and that will depend upon Hamas continuing to release hostages." Hamas had committed to releasing another 20 women and children held hostage in the Gaza Strip over the next two days, he added. Kirby held out little hope however that the truce could become a more permanent ceasefire in Gaza. "I won't speak for the Israeli Defense Forces, but when these pauses are over, they have made it very clear that they're going

Veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin heaped praise on pacer Mukesh Kumar, calling him 'Junior Shami'. While speaking on his official YouTube channel, Ashwin said that when he first met Mohammed Siraj, he thought the 29-year-old would become the junior of Mohammed Shami. However, Ashwin's mind changed after he was Mukesh Kumar and now he felt that the 30-year-old can be the younger version of the most takers in the ODI World Cup 2023. Ashwin added that Mukesh has a similar build, height, and wrist position to the 33-year-old. Ashwin further hails Mukesh and says that he has that great whip of the wrist and terrific backspin on the ball. "I initially thought Mohammad Siraj would become the junior Shami, but I now feel it could be Mukesh Kumar. Shami is called 'Lala' and as a tribute to the actor Mohanlal who is called Lalettan, I call Shami Lalettan. Mukesh has a similar build, similar height, and outstanding wrist position - he has that great whip of t

Police sources said the couple fought frequently over the woman's social media activity. Kolkata: Frequent arguments over her social media activity and the friends she had made online led to a man slitting his wife's throat with a vegetable cutter in West Bengal on Friday, police said. The man fled after the murder and the couple's minor son returned home to find his mother lying in a pool of blood. Speaking in front of their house in Harinarayanpur in South 24 Parganas district's Joynagar, the boy told reporters that his parents, Parimal and Aparna Baidya, used to fight frequently and his father had threatened to cut his mother into pieces on several occasions. "I came home to find her body lying there," he said, adding that he alerted the neighbours after that. A neighbour said Parimal picked up a boti (an instrument used to cut vegetables and meat) and attacked his wife, who died from the injuries. Police sources said the couple fought frequently o

A member of the National Disaster Management Authority said the rescue could take a long time. Uttarkashi/New Delhi: The blades of the auger machine drilling through the rubble of the collapsed Silkyara tunnel were on Saturday stuck in the debris, forcing officials to consider switching to other options that could drag on the rescue of 41 workers trapped inside for 13 days by several weeks more. Officials are now shifting focus to two alternatives - manual drilling through the remaining 10 or 12 metre stretch of the rubble or drilling down 86 metres from above. Advising patience, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) member Lt Gen (retd) Syed Ata Hasnain said in Delhi "This operation could take a long time." At the disaster site, international tunnelling advisor Arnold Dix repeated his promise of getting the workers out "by Christmas". Manual drilling would involve individual workers entering the already bored 47-metre stretch of the rescue passage,

Ranbir Kapoor and Raghav Chaitanya on stage New Delhi: Ranbir Kapoor won the hearts of millions on stage and off stage as he owned the show at the music launch event of his upcoming film Animal. Ranbir Kapoor was joined by Bobby Deol, producer Bhushan Kumar, singers Raghav Chaitanya and B Praak at the event. Several videos from the event went viral. In one such video we can see Ranbir Kapoor playing a guitar and singing the song J o Bhi Main from his film Rockstar . Singer Raghav Chaitanya can be seen singing the song on stage. The original song has been sung by Mohit Chauhan. Take a look at the video shared by Ranbir's fan page: In another video, we can see Raghav Chaitanya, the singer of Hua Main , singing the song live on stage while Ranbir Kapoor vibing to the song with full expressions on stage. Take a look: Raghav Chaitanya also shared images on his Instagram profile with the man of the moment Ranbir Kapoor. In one picture, Ranbir can be seen holding him tightly. T

Some of India's World Cup heroes, including Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammed Siraj, opened up after the heartbreak at the last hurdle following a glorious run in the showpiece. Spinner Kuldeep Yadav on Thursday admitted that the pain of World Cup final defeat to Australia will linger and push him to work harder for the "next opportunity". Reactions from Mohammed Siraj and KL Rahul followed, as the players tried to cope up with the six-wicket loss to Australia in the summit clash in Ahmedabad on November 19. "Our journey from Chennai to Ahmedabad ended in a disappointing result, but we take pride in our achievements over the six weeks. Despite the pain, we're determined to work harder for the next opportunity," Kuldeep said in a post on 'X'. "While the pain of defeat lingers, we must move forward; life continues, and healing takes time," said the wrist spinner. He said dealing with the setback was tough. "The Cup was beautiful, but it se

Crowds gather outside JNIMS Hospital in Imphal on Thursday Imphal/New Delhi: A 23-year-old Myanmar national with a bullet injury brought to a hospital in Manipur's capital Imphal died during treatment, the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) said in a statement today. Soon, a large crowd gathered outside the hospital when they heard a Myanmar national had been admitted. Amid the ethnic tension between the hill-majority Kuki tribes and the valley-majority Meiteis, and the allegation by the Meiteis that infiltration by illegal immigrants from Myanmar has been rising sharply, the situation between the crowds and the police turned chaotic, and the police responded by firing a few tear gas shells. The man identified as Khohantum, a resident of Thanan village in Myanmar near the border with India, was brought to the hospital by the 8 Assam Rifles and the police from Kamjong district in northern Manipur, eight hours after he was shot. Thanan in Myanmar is approx

here was a vehicle explosion at the Rainbow Bridge crossing, Justin Trudeau said. Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said a vehicle explosion at a Canada-US border crossing near Niagara Falls on Wednesday represents "a very serious situation." "This is obviously a very serious situation at Niagara Falls. There was a vehicle explosion at the Rainbow Bridge crossing," he told the House of Commons. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.) Adblock test (Why?) from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/zSu0lUw https://ift.tt/Oecmfuy via IFTTT

Delhi's Khan Market features amongst the top 25 most expensive main street markets New Delhi: Delhi's upscale Khan Market is the 22nd most expensive retail high street location in the world with an annual rent of USD 217 per square feet, according to Cushman & Wakefield. It ranked 21st last year. Real estate consultant Cushman & Wakefield on Tuesday released its report, 'Main Streets Across the World' that examines prime retail rental rates in key cities globally. "Delhi's Khan Market features amongst the top 25 most expensive main street markets in the world. With pre-pandemic to present growth (during September quarter) at 7 per cent and a 3 per cent year-on-year growth in rent in terms of INR, Khan Market ranked 22nd on the coveted global main street list," Cushman & Wakefield said in a statement. New York's Fifth Avenue retains its top ranking as the world's most expensive retail destination. Milan's Via Montenapoleone

Boakai won with only a 20,567-vote margin. Monrovia: Political veteran Joseph Boakai was on Monday declared winner of Liberia's presidential election, beating incumbent George Weah, the National Electoral Commission (NEC) said after completing the ballot count. Boakai won with 50.64 percent of the vote, against 49.36 percent of the vote for former international football star Weah, Davidetta Browne Lansanah, president of the commission, told reporters. Boakai won with only a 20,567-vote margin. Weah, however, already conceded defeat on Friday evening, based on the results of more than 99.98 percent of the polling stations. However, commission head said that on Friday it had received two appeals from Weah's party concerning the conduct of the election in Nimba County. The commission has 30 days to investigate and reach a decision, she said. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.) Adblock test (W

File photo of Virat Kohli. © AFP India's batting talisman Virat Kohli ended the ICC World Cup 2023 campaign as the Player of the Tournament and leading run-scorer of the marquee event. The 36-year-old ended his ODI World Cup 2023 journey as the leading run-scorer of this prestigious tournament with a total of 765 runs. Kohli scored 54 runs off 63 deliveries in the final against the triumphant Australian team at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. However, he had a fantastic campaign overall, with three tonnes and six half-centuries at an average of 101.57 and a strike rate of 90.69. The former India captain had a great tournament on all fronts, first equaling and then passing Sachin Tendulkar to become the player with the most ODI hundreds (50). Last Wednesday, the 35-year-old repeated that feat in the crucial semi-final match against New Zealand at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. On October 8, the batter began the tournament with a critical 85 in the team'

New Delhi: Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has refused to consider a report of Vigilance Minister Atishi alleging "prima facie complicity" of Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar in the Bamnoli land acquisition matter, saying it seems to be "completely based" on the minister's preconceived assumptions and presumptions, Raj Niwas officials said on Sunday. In a file noting on the government's submission of the report to him, Mr Saxena has said the report "could very well go on to hamper the ongoing investigation, instead of facilitating it". "I have received the 'Preliminary Report' on 'Complaints', submitted by Hon'ble Minister (Vigilance) and endorsed by Hon'ble Chief Minister. It is surprising and unfortunate, to say the least, that this report, which deals with sensitive vigilance-related matters and has been marked to my Secretariat in confidential cover, is already in public domain and its digital/electronic copie

More than 6,000 security personnel will be deployed in Ahmedabad city and the Narendra Modi stadium during the World Cup final between mighty India and five-time champions Australia on November 19, a senior police official said on Saturday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Deputy PM Richard Marles will be among the key personalities who are expected to attend the ICC Cricket World Cup grand finale in the Motera area of the city, said Ahmedabad Commissioner of Police GS Malik. Addressing a press conference here, Malik said elaborate security arrangements, with personnel from Gujarat police, Rapid Action Force (RAF), home guards and others, have been made keeping in mind the movement of over one lakh spectators and the presence of several dignitaries at the stadium. "Over 6,000 police personnel will be deployed to ensure that the mega event passes off without any trouble. Of these 6,000 personnel, nearly 3,000 will be stationed inside the stadium, while others will be

The video turned out to be a good promotion for Stanley's tumblers. After losing her car and all its contents in a fire, a woman received a unique and heartwarming offer from the owner of a tumbler manufacturing company. In a video shared on Wednesday, Danielle revealed the charred interior of her vehicle following Tuesday's blaze. Amidst the damage, her orange Stanley cup in the cupholder appeared remarkably unscathed, with only some ash and debris on top. What's even more astonishing is that the cup still contained ice, a fact she demonstrated by shaking it in the video. "Thirsty after you catch on fire?" she jokingly wrote in the caption of her post, which has amassed over 3.5 million likes. After the video gained viral attention, Stanley's global president, Terence Reilly, took notice. In a responsive video, he conveyed his sympathy and made a generous offer, expressing the company's willingness to send her replacement cups and a new car to help

Meenakshi Lekhi took a veilted swipe at Arvind Kejriwal over the issue of pollution in Yamuna. New Delhi:  Union minister and senior BJP leader Meenakshi Lekhi on Friday took a veiled swipe at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over the issue of pollution in Yamuna, and said if the "Dilli ke Malik' had "stepped out of his Sheesh Mahal" he would have seen this mess. Interacting with reporters, she wished people observing the four-day Chhath Puja which got underway on Friday. Asked about, many devotees having to stand in polluted and frothing water to perform rituals in the river, Ms Lekhi said, "The water system that is not there, that disorder..sewage, waste flows into Yamuna, detergent... There is no means for septic tank, no way to segregate it, and entire filth goes into Yamuna, which is the reason for Yamuna's pollution". Without naming Mr Kejriwal, she then took a dig at him, saying, "The one who is the 'master of Delhi' (

The amount of food entering Gaza remains "woefully inadequate", the agency warned. United Nations: The UN's World Food Programme said Thursday that civilians in Gaza faced starvation because food and water had become "practically non-existent". "With winter fast approaching, unsafe and overcrowded shelters, and the lack of clean water, civilians are facing the immediate possibility of starvation," the executive director of the Rome-based WFP, Cindy McCain, said in a statement. The agency, which has been warning of increasing hunger for weeks in Gaza, said that bread was now "scarce or non-existent" and that it was impossible to "meet current hunger needs with one operational border crossing". It said the only hope would be to open a second safe passage to bring food into Gaza. WFP said a lack of fuel was also impeding the delivery of food, with trucks that arrived from Egypt on Tuesday unable to reach civilians because of i

Rajasthan government also discriminates in giving compensation, Yogi Adityanath said. (File) Jaipur: The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, asserted on Thursday that BJP is going to win the elections amid a "wind of change" while hitting at the Congress-led government of Ashok Gehlot for crossing the limits of appeasement. He said that Hindu temples faced destruction and symbols of subjugation were erected during the Mughal era. "A disputed structure was built by demolishing the Ram temple in Ayodhya. When we protested, the Congress government used to commit atrocities," the CM said. During a series of five rallies in Rajasthan, Yogi Adityanath addressed eight assembly constituencies on Thursday. The Chief Minister went on to criticize the Rajasthan government, accusing it of exceeding the limits of appeasement policies and discriminatory compensation practices. "This government also discriminates in giving compensation. They give Rs 5

Mohammad Shami took seven wickets and turned the match around. The Indian cricket team registered a 70-run victory over New Zealand in the World Cup semi-final. Virat Kohli's world record 50th ODI hundred and a scintillating century by Shreyas Iyer, followed by Mohammed Shami's demolition job in bowling on Wednesday, powered India into the World Cup final. The entire nation is rejoicing in this victory, and the celebration extends to social media platforms as well, with people sharing messages, videos, and memes related to this momentous match. The Mumbai and Delhi police social media handles have also joined in as they engaged in a fun banter on X. The Delhi Police X account initiated the conversation by posting the first message, "@MumbaiPolice hope you do not book @MdShami11 for tonight's assault." The Mumbai Police's X account was quick to reply. "You missed pressing charges of stealing innumerable hearts @DelhiPolice and listing a couple of c

Earlier in the day in Patna, Nityanand Rai took a jibe at Lalu Prasad Yadav. Patna: Former Chief Minister and RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav who is known for his political humour, left a gathering in splits with his quip in Patna on Tuesday when he took a jibe at Union Minister Nityanand Rai. Lalu Yadav, while speaking at the Govardhan Puja ceremony organized in ISKCON temple on Tuesday, hit out at Nityanand Rai over his allegations that the RJD supremo made his wife Rabri Devi the Chief Minister of Bihar, ignoring several capable leaders in his party and asked whether Mr Rai's wife would have held the position if not Rabri Devi. The RJD Supremo also claimed that Rai used to approach him to join his party before going to the BJP. "The Union Minister of State in Hajipur used to approach us to join our party. BJP had talked about making him the Chief Minister of Yadavs....He says that Lalu Yadav made Rabri Devi the Chief Minister. If Rabri Devi had not been made the Chief

Himanta Sarma was campaigning in Chhattisgarh ahead of November 17 polls. (File) Gariaband, Chhattisgarh: Days before the second phase of the Chhattisgarh elections, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not just the leader of India but the "most popular leader" of the world. "Elections are about to be held in Chhattisgarh. PM Narendra Modi was in Chhattisgarh yesterday. Now he is not just the leader of India but people consider him as the most popular leader of the world," the Assam Chief Minister said while campaigning at Chhattisgarh's Gariaband ahead of the November 17 polls. Himanta Sarma said that even when the Prime Minister goes to the United States of America he is honoured there. "Even when he goes to America, he is honoured. Wherever he goes across the country, he is honoured," he said. The Assam Chief Minister said that this is because PM Modi does what he announces and so people are con

Kedarnath Aggarwal started his entrepreneurial journey in Delhi. (Representational) New Delhi: Lala Kedarnath Aggarwal, who once sold bhujia and rasgullas in buckets on the streets of old Delhi before establishing sweets and snacks brand Bikanervala, passed away on Monday. He was 86. The death of Kedarnath Aggarwal, fondly known as Kakaji, "marked the end of an era that has enriched palates and touched countless lives," Bikanervala said in a statement. The company operates more than 60 outlets in India and has presence in countries such as the USA, New Zealand, Singapore, Nepal and the UAE. "Kakaji's departure is not just a loss to Bikanervala; it's a void in the culinary landscape. His vision and leadership will forever guide our culinary journey," said the group's Managing Director Shyam Sunder Aggarwal. Kedarnath Aggarwal started his entrepreneurial journey in Delhi. Hailing from Bikaner, his family owned a sweet shop in the bylanes of the c

KL Rahul's pillaging hundred, the fastest by an Indian in World Cup, and Shreyas Iyer's doubts-allaying 128 lit up the Diwali day as India mowed down Netherlands by 160 runs in Bengaluru on Sunday, registering their ninth consecutive victory in the showpiece. It helped India finish their league engagements with 18 points, and now they will move to Mumbai for the high-stakes semi-final clash against New Zealand on Wednesday. Rahul's blitz and Iyer's posh unbeaten 94-ball hundred combined well with fifties by Shubman Gill (51), Rohit Sharma (61) and Virat Kohli (51), powering India to a mammoth 410 for 4, their second highest World Cup total. Thus, India became the third team in this tournament to post 400 after South Africa and New Zealand. The Indian bowlers did not have to sweat much to skittle the Dutch for 250 as even Kohli and Rohit, who took the final scalp, found themselves among the wicket-takers. The Indian innings was dotted by two big stands that brilliantl

Shark's teeth was surgically removed from diver's skull after the attack. Bridgette O'Shannessy, a 32-year-old Australian woman, was the victim of a horrific shark attack while free-diving off a reef in Adelaide last Friday. The attack left her with severe facial injuries, including having to have shark's teeth surgically removed from her skull. According to Perth Now , Bridgette O'Shannessy is an environmental consultant and university student, and she was diving with her partner Brian Gordon Roberts when this incident happened. Brian pushed the shark away before putting pressure on her wounds. Ms O'Shannessy was rushed to Flinders Medical Centre. She remains there after undergoing two surgeries for extensive injuries and nerve damage. Mr Roberts used social media to announce Ms O'Shannessy was in a stable condition when she left the surgery. "Unfortunately, Bridgette was hit by a white pointer at Port Noarlunga Reef yesterday. She's doing r

The bodies have been shifted to the hospital for medico-legal formalities. (Representational) Rawalpindi, Pakistan: Three minor siblings suffocated to death after accidentally locking themselves inside a trunk in Pakistan's Rawalpindi, ARY News reported. ARY News is a Pakistani news channel. As per the details, the incident took place in the Shah Khalid Khaluni area of Rawalpindi, wherein three minor siblings--two girls and a boy--accidentally locked themselves inside a trunk while playing. According to initial reports, the three siblings--2-year-old Zohan, 6-year-old Saira, and 7-year-old Faria--were suffocated to death. Rescue officials have shifted the bodies to the hospital for medico-legal formalities. Talking to ARY News, the family members of the children said that they accidentally locked themselves inside a trunk while playing. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.) Adblock test (Why?)

The police have said it was a "stampede-like" situation. Bareilly: Seven policemen, including the police outpost in-charge, were suspended after they failed to inform department seniors about a "stampede-like situation" during an inspection that led to the death of one person, officials said on Friday. The policemen were suspended on charges of indiscipline and negligence, a senior police official said. The man's family has alleged that he died after being thrashed by the police. The police team was carrying out an inspection after being informed about gambling activities in the Sardar Nagar area here. Santosh Kumar (46) was seriously injured in the incident on Thursday and had been hospitalised in a Bareilly hospital. He succumbed to his injuries on Friday evening, police said. The family members of Santosh Kumar have filed a complaint in Bhamaura police station alleging that he died after being beaten up by the staff of Sardar Nagar outpost, Bareilly

Biden has also warned Iran and its ally Hezbollah against widening the conflict. Washington: Israel has agreed to daily four-hour military pauses in northern Gaza for humanitarian purposes, the White House said Thursday, even as President Joe Biden said there was no chance of a full ceasefire. Biden has been pressing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for longer breaks in the fighting after more than a month of war sparked by the October 7 attacks by Hamas. White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said the pauses were "significant steps forward" as heavy fighting took hold of Gaza City in the north of the Gaza strip. "Israel will begin to implement four-hour pauses in areas of northern Gaza each day, with an announcement to be made three hours beforehand," Kirby told reporters. "We've been told by the Israelis that there will be no military operations in these areas over the duration of the pause (and) that this process is