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Anand Mahindra praised Dhoni for his spectacular performance against Mumbai Indians and posted on X expressing his respect and appreciation for the former CSK captain. 

Indian Embassy in Israel has issued an advisory instructing its citizens to avoid unnecessary travel to Israel amid the Iran-Israel war. Two emergency helpline numbers and a form have also been released for Indian nationals in Israel to ensure safety. 

Millions of Indians are fasting for the Chaitra Navratri to worship Maa Durga and seek blessings. But the blessings are not the only benefit of fasting this season. Let's check out some health benefits of fasting. 

This year, 25 new Indians joined the Forbes Billionaire List 2024. India had 200 billionaires out of the 2,781 total in the world. Renuka Jagtiani topped the list of new billionaires with a net worth of $4.8 billion. 

If you are planning international trips this summer, take a look at these visa updates for Indian tourists. Japan is now offering eVisas for Indian tourists and Dubai has launched a 5-year multiple-entry visa with up to 90 days of stay per visit. 

More than 5,000 Indian nationals are trapped in Cambodia lured by fake job offers. The Indian embassy in Cambodia and local authorities are working to rescue and repatriate the individuals who were forced to perform cyber fraud. According to MEA, around 250 Indians have been rescued. 

Recently, PM Modi and Bill Gates had a meeting to discuss India's future in technology, the implementation of AI and safety concerns, and women's empowerment. Gates praised Indians for their quick adaption of technology and also took a selfie using PM's Namo application. 

The famous Francis Scoot Key Bridge of Baltimore collapsed when a vessel from the Dali ship collided with it. All 22 crew members on the ship were Indians who alerted the officials before the collision, saving hundreds of lives. 

Earlier, NRIs did not have any voting privilege. However, an amendment to the Representation of the People Act in 2010 granted them the right to vote, with a stipulation that they must physically return to India and visit a polling booth to cast their vote.

India has a high rate of consumption of yellow metal, and gold is more than just an investment choice for its citizens. Furthermore, Dubai has long been a popular choice for Indians looking to purchase gold. 

In an interview, Amarjit Singh Batra, managing director of Spotify India, recently talked about how Indians consume more film songs but now the trend is changing and indie artists are growing faster and gaining more attention. 

Controversy erupts at Anant Ambani's pre-wedding celebration as Shah Rukh Khan's comment sparks backlash for allegedly perpetuating stereotypes about South Indians. Fans divided over interpretation, highlighting the importance of cultural sensitivity in public discourse

India's tobacco and alcohol consumption has increased in urban and rural areas in the last decade according to Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2022-23. Simultaneously, the expenditure on education has declined in both areas and increased in beverages and processed food.

Gordon Ramsay recently posted a video online of himself making butter chicken. But things went south when he added tomato sauce to the curry. It has assembled all the desis in the comment section. Some strolling, some giving genuine critics, and some just expressing their disappointment. 

Actor Dibyendu Bhattacharya recently came forward and made bold claims about the racism running deep in the Indian film industry. He opened up about his struggle of getting positive roles due to his skin colour and how dark-skinned people are often cast in negative roles.