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Actor Saif Ali Khan injured after being attacked in Mumbai home, taken to hospital

Khan was attacked by an unknown person, suspected to be a robber.

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Israel, Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal

The agreement will take effect on Sunday, 15 months after the conflict started.

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The murky, unregulated world of psychological counselling in India

Indian law only recognises clinical psychology. The omission has allowed a boom in unqualified counsellors online and offline.

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Pannun murder plot: Central panel recommends ‘legal action against an individual’

The Ministry of Home Affairs did not name the person but emphasised the committee's recommendation to expedite the proceedings.

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Interview: How putting a price on nature could help protect the environment

Siddarth Shrikanth, author of ‘The Case for Nature’, asks how much is nature worth and if recognising its value can turn the tide on ecological destruction.

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How Sri Lanka can untangle its geo-political knot

The island nation’s economic crisis has deepened its reliance on Chinese. Diplomacy, debt management and diverse partnerships offer some solutions.

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How to make the most out of Indian diets and homemade food: A fitness coach offers some advice

An excerpt from ‘Simple, Not Easy: A No-Nonsense Guide to Fitness, Nutrition and Weight Loss’, by Raj Ganpath.

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