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Bizarre beauty trends like salmon DNA injections and bird poop facials are gaining traction, with ancient origins and modern celebrity endorsements. While research on salmon sperm treatments suggests benefits for hydration and fine lines, purified versions of these unusual ingredients are key. Vampire facials, using platelet-rich plasma, also stimulate collagen for improved skin elasticity and…

NID DAT prelims 2026 result: The National Institute of Design (NID) has released the NID Design Aptitude Test (DAT) Prelims 2026 result for the Bachelor of Design (BDes) programme. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check their results on the official website which is admissions.nid.edu.Applicants will need to log in using their email…

Rupee saw a strong rebound in early trading on Thursday, climbing 151 paise from its record low to reach 93.19 against the US dollar, following a regulatory step by the Reserve Bank aimed to restrict banks’ net open position in the onshore forward delivery market.Rupee began the day in green at 94.62 against the greenback…

What happens when music and art meet? Something extraordinary is expected to culminate, right? That is exactly what happened as renowned mehendi artist Santanu Hazarika joined hands with celebrated sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma. Santanu gave a unique artistic touch to the creative ‘Sitar for Mental Health India Tour,’ by Rishab. Rooted in mutual respect and…

Ken Karunas’ romantic comedy ‘Youth’ is proving to be a surprise success at the box office. The low-budget film, made on just 6 crore, has crossed 40 crore in India net collections in 15 days. It has earned a massive 562.16% return on investment so far. Box office numbers for ‘Youth’ According to Sacnilk, ‘Youth’…

One person was killed on Thursday after a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia. The tremors were felt strongly in and around Manado, North Sulawesi. “The quake was felt strongly around Manado. One person died and another suffered a leg injury,” said search and rescue official George Leo Mercy Randang to…

KOLKATA: A study by a team at an American university, of which a scientist from Bengal is a member, may help Indian farmers negotiate the unpredictable terrain of climate change by making staple crops more drought-tolerant.The increasing unpredictability of the monsoon, induced by climate change, has put a lot of stress on farmers cultivating staples…

Nivin Pauly’s political thriller ‘Prathichaya’ is showing a slow trend at the box office. After a decent opening, the film has collected modest numbers on weekdays. India net collections stand at 3.89 crore after seven days. The movie is facing mixed feedback from audiences and critics. Box office numbers for ‘Prathichaya’ According to Sacnilk, ‘Prathichaya’…

NEW DELHI: Contrary to West Bengal govt’s apprehensions that scrutiny of deleted voters’ claims for inclusion in voters’ lists would not be completed before filing of nominations for assembly elections later this month, Supreme Court on Wednesday said the Calcutta high court chief justice has informed that all 60 lakh-odd claims would be adjudicated by…

A viral post targeting Taylor Swift has sparked intense debate online, criticizing her past relationship with Joe Alwyn and taking a swipe at her current romance with Travis Kelce. The harsh commentary questions her empathy and songwriting choices, dividing fans. While some defend her artistic expression, others see it as controversial, reigniting scrutiny around her…