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‘IAS Singham’ Tukaram Mundhe is back in the spotlight with his strict crackdown on food safety violations as Maharashtra FDA Commissioner. From studying at a Zilla Parishad school in Beed to securing AIR 20 in UPSC, his journey reflects a remarkable rise. With over two decades in administration and around 25 transfers, Mundhe remains a closely watched officer. ‘IAS Singham,’ as Maharashtra cadre officer Tukaram Mundhe is popularly described, has once again grabbed the spotlight for his no-nonsense approach to administration. As the Commissioner of Maharashtra’s Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), Mundhe has launched a stringent crackdown on food safety…

Mumbai, Aug 19 (IANS) Southern heartthrob Vijay Deverakonda decided to spend the day chilling with his parents as his shoot got cancelled due to rain. Southern heartthrob Vijay Deverakonda decided to spend the day chilling with his parents as his shoot got cancelled due to rain.On Wednesday, the ‘Arjun Reddy’ actor took to his official Instagram handle and published a picture of himself sleeping between his parents, enjoying an afternoon nap in his favourite spot as a kid.For the caption, Vijay penned, “Rains Canceled shoots -You get an afternoon nap in your favourite spot as a kid (red heart emoji)…

ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen tosses a ball before a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees in Boston, Sept. 8, 2019. The man who helped turn sports into a 24-hour television phenomenon is no more. Bill Rasmussen, the co-founder of ESPN and the visionary behind the idea of an all-sports television network, died on August 18, 2026, at the age of 93.Rasmussen’s idea may seem obvious today, when sports channels, live streams and round-the-clock coverage are everywhere. But in the late 1970s, a television network devoted entirely to sports sounded like a risky – even…

Harmanpreet Singh celebrates with teammate after scoring a goal against Pakistan. (Pic credit: Hockey India) NEW DELHI: India may have extended their decade-long winning run against Pakistan with a thrilling 5-3 victory at the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup on Wednesday, but captain Harmanpreet Singh believes the defensive lapses that allowed their arch-rivals back into the contest must be eliminated before the business end of the tournament.India raced to a 3-0 lead before Pakistan mounted a spirited fightback, cutting the deficit to 3-1 and then 4-2 before eventually scoring again in the final quarter. Harmanpreet, who scored twice from penalty…

The latest collapse comes after a series of deadly mining accidents along the Central African Republic-Cameroon border. At least 100 people have been killed after a landslide struck an illegal gold mine in the Central African Republic near the border with Cameroon on Tuesday, with rescue teams continuing to search for survivors and victims at the site.The collapse occurred at the Zamboye mining site, about 50 kilometres (31 miles) from the Central African town of Baboua, where hundreds of artisanal miners were working in the large open-pit operation. Several people were also injured and taken to hospital in Baboua.Local sources…

Chhattisgarh plans AI learning modules for tribal students in schools and colleges. (AI Image) The Chhattisgarh government plans to introduce AI-enabled learning modules for tribal students studying in government schools, open schools and colleges across the state. The proposed modules will be structured according to students’ educational levels and are intended to cover skills linked to emerging technology and industry requirements.The initiative is being planned as an expansion of the Prayas Residential School model, which currently focuses substantially on competitive examinations. The Department of Tribal, SC, OBC and Minority Development is also considering AI and robotics laboratories and specialised courses…

Thalapathy Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ to Mohanlal and Prithiviraj Sukumaran’s ‘Khalifa-The Ruler’. Movie lovers have several options to choose from this week, with a mix of Malayalam, Telugu and Tamil titles scheduled to arrive across theatres and streaming platforms. The lineup includes romantic comedies, family entertainers, action thrillers and political dramas, with most major releases scheduled for August 21, primarily from Malayalam cinema as it gears up for its Onam season.’Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ features Nivin Pauly and Mamitha BaijuGirish A D’s Malayalam movie ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ is scheduled to reach theatres on August 21, featuring Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju in…

Saffron, often called kesar, is one of the world’s most expensive spices, which also makes it vulnerable to adulteration. The spice comes from the dried stigmas of Crocus sativus flowers, with only a small number of strands obtained from each flower. Because genuine saffron is costly, cheaper materials such as dyed maize filaments, coloured gelatin strands, and other substances can be used to imitate it. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) specifically lists saffron among spices that may be adulterated. It provides a simple water-based test to help consumers spot some forms of fake saffron. Genuine saffron…

Representative photo (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: A 31-year-old former national-level wrestler, who had been on the run for nearly three years after being declared a proclaimed offender in an alleged opium smuggling case, has been arrested by the Delhi Police, officials said.Amit Sheoran, a bronze medallist at the 2013 National Cadet Wrestling competition, was apprehended near Madhuban Chowk Metro Station on Tuesday night following a coordinated operation. The Rohtak resident was wanted by Jharkhand Police in connection with an NDPS case registered at Dhurwa (Tupudana) police station in Ranchi.According to police, Sheoran was allegedly involved in sourcing opium for supply…

The destructions created by the 1872 Baltic sea flood in the area between Præstø and Faxe as depicted by Holger Drachmann as reporter for Illustreret Tidende. Image Credit: Holger Drachmann/Wikipedia More than a thousand ancient shipwrecks could still be lying beneath the Baltic Sea off the coast of Latvia, according to estimates cited by Latvian archaeologists. The Baltic is unusually well suited to preserving wrecks because its cold, dark, brackish and oxygen-poor waters can protect wooden remains for centuries. Swedish researchers have identified about 17,000 sunken vessels across the region, while experts believe the real number could be as high…