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The Times of India Once a source of life, Chaliyar River now graveyard of Wayanad

The Chaliyar River in Kerala, a vital water source for three districts, witnessed tragic landslides in Wayanad on July 30. This natural disaster caused significant loss of life, with 73 bodies and 132 body parts recovered. Rescue operations by multiple agencies, including the Navy and NDRF, are ongoing, raising the death toll to 219.

The Times of India Only 1,000 buses for 75 lakh people in Ahmedabad

In Ahmedabad, the population surged from 35 lakh in 1990 to 78 lakh in 2024, yet public transport buses increased marginally from 931 to just over 1,000. Despite the Centre recommending 60 buses per 1 lakh residents, Ahmedabad falls significantly short. The BRTS, launched in 2009, struggles with low ridership as two-wheelers dominate, leading to higher accident fatalities.

The Times of India 'Gambhir jyada lambe samay tak tik nahi payega'

Gautam Gambhir's stint as the head coach of the Indian cricket team began positively, with the team, led by newly appointed captain Suryakumar Yadav, achieving a 3-0 clean sweep against Sri Lanka in the three-match T20I series. Gambhir, who has been given a long-term contract until the end of 2027, took over the reins from Rahul Dravid. Following Dravid's decision to step down after the T20 World Cup, Gambhir quickly became the leading candidate for the head coach position.

The Times of India Nazul Property Bill: How an 'anti-land mafia' bill turned into a hot potato

The state government managed to send the Nazul Property Bill 2024 to a select committee after protests by legislators. The bill aimed to reclaim encroached nazul land, affecting thousands. Despite clarification that densely occupied land wouldn’t be taken, concerns persisted. The bill seeks to use reclaimed land for public purposes and infrastructure needs.

The Times of India Rashid taking Dhoni's helicopter shot to another level - Watch

The helicopter shot -- an aerial whip from the off and middle stump to a delivery pitched up -- was made famous by former India captain MS Dhoni, who is known to have invented it during his heydays. But batsmen across the world, especially Afghanistan captain Rashid, continue to evolve it and take it to a different level.

The Times of India Watch: Google employee's video on what she eats at office daily

Parleen Ranhotra, an employee at Google, recently posted a series of video clips on her Instagram account, providing a glimpse into her daily dining experience at the office. The video, captioned "What I eat as a Google employee", starts with Ranhotra at her desk and concludes with her savoring a substantial meal.

The Times of India This may be the ‘biggest’ reason why you should use UPI Lite

In September 2022, the NPCI launched UPI Lite, a simplified version of UPI aimed at streamlining low-value transactions under Rs 500 per day. Supported by PhonePe, Paytm, and Google Pay, UPI Lite does not require a PIN and allows users to manage small transactions without cluttering their bank statements. The RBI has also introduced auto-replenishment for UPI Lite wallets.

The Times of India Did Shashi Tharoor go wrong with words? Flak after 'memorable day' in Wayanad

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor faced criticism after describing a visit to landslide-affected Wayanad as 'memorable.' Tharoor defended his language, explaining the term's meaning. The visit featured relief work scenes, drawing backlash from BJP leader Amit Malviya and others who found his description insensitive. The landslides had left significant devastation and loss of life in the region.

The Times of India Happy Friendship day: Friendship day wishes and messages

To commemorate the special bond with your friends around, this day comes with invaluable support which enriches our lives and brings us joy. To thank your special friends on this beautiful day, we have curated a special list of wishes and messages for them.

The Times of India Families with heart of gold donated organs & skin of loved ones

Several families gathered at AIIMS to honor their loved ones' organ and skin donations, highlighting the selfless act despite challenging rituals and emotional distress. The donations, including those by Raj Dhingra and Rakesh Solanki, demonstrate a growing awareness and contribution towards saving lives amidst low overall donation rates. Experts emphasize the importance of such donations.