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Published on: Jul 24, 2023, 13:10:57 IST
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Indian woman from Alwar goes to Pakistan to meet Facebook friend

A 34-year-old married woman from Rajasthan’s Bhiwadi city crossed the border to meet her Facebook friend, a resident of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region, last week. The incident came to light on Sunday when police reached the Anju’s home in Bhiwadi in the Alwar district of Rajasthan to enquire about her whereabouts after media reports were published on the case. Read Here.

The incident came to light on Sunday when police reached the Anju’s home in Bhiwadi in the Alwar district of Rajasthan to enquire about her whereabouts after media reports. (Reuters/File) (REUTERS)
The incident came to light on Sunday when police reached the Anju’s home in Bhiwadi in the Alwar district of Rajasthan to enquire about her whereabouts after media reports. (Reuters/File) (REUTERS)

'BCCI should take strict disciplinary action': India legend blasts Harmanpreet's 'pathetic' behaviour against Bangladesh

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IndiGo pilot honours Kargil War hero in viral in-flight announcement

Flying on an aeroplane can be a routine experience for many, but sometimes the airline staff add excitement to the journey with their special in-flight announcements. Whether it’s crew members honouring their families for their unwavering support or expressing joy over milestones they’ve reached, these moments are truly special. Recently, an in-flight announcement caught the attention of netizens and is winning hearts online. It is bound to tug at your heartstrings too, and leave you with a wide smile. Read Here.

Sitting for too long without movement? 5 ways it can increase risk of heart attack

Sitting for long hours working at your desk, watching television or lazing around can put you at risk of heart attack and stroke apart from a range of other health issues. Courtesy the fast-paced life and technology making rapid strides, leading an active lifestyle has become more of a conscious choice than a necessity. Sitting much like alcohol, smoking and junk food has become a risk factor for chronic diseases including cardiovascular ailments. When you are moving less, you are not only accumulating more calories than you require or can burn, you are also doing an injustice to your bones and muscles that can become stiff due to lack of motion. Read Here.

Bigg Boss OTT 2's Falaq Naaz reacts to Nischay Malhan's roast video, says people are misunderstanding Jad Hadid

Actor Falaq Naaz remains one of the most talked-about contestants of this season's Bigg Boss OTT. She was evicted during the last Weekend Ka Vaar episode, hosted by Salman Khan. Freshly out of the Bigg Boss house, Falaq sat down for a chat with Hindustan Times and answered some questions about her stint on the reality show. Apart from talking about her equation with Avinash Sachdev, Abhishek Malhan and Pooja Bhatt, she also answered some direct questions from viewers. Read Here.

Five amazing benefits of Neem for face

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