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Average Household Spending on Food Less Than Half for 1st Time in Modern India

A new government report highlights a major shift in India's food consumption patterns. For the first time since Independence, the average household spends less than half of its total monthly budget on food. This change, documented in the Economic Advisory Council's paper, is attributed to declining cereal expenditure and increased spending on diverse foods like milk, fruits, and meat.

C P Rajendran

The Glacial Lake Outbursts: An Emerging Risk In The Himalayas

A glacial lake outburst flood results in more damage and destruction than a flood caused by excess rainfall alone. The writer asserts that the glacial lake outbursts are an emerging risk in the Himalayas and there should be a serious rethinking of the current development models of the Himalayan states.

ETV Bharat English Team

Explained: What Is Project Strawberry And Why Is It Being Called The Most Powerful AI Model

Project Strawberry would be better at math and programming than any existing chatbot. This somewhat confirms that OpenAI is working on a project that’s bigger than the ones it has launched in the past. So, what exactly is this project? Read on.

ETV Bharat Sports Team

Blind Teaseller Kapil Parmar Wins India's First Medal In Judo At Paralympics

Kapil Parmar bagged India's first-ever Paralympic medal in judo, winning a bronze in the men's 60kg (J1) after comprehensively defeating Brazil's Elielton de Oliveira in the play-off of the ongoing Paris Paralympics Games 2024 on Thursday.

Thrissur: Guruvayur temple played host to a slew of wedding ceremonies today, the last Sunday before Onam, also known as Choti Nakshatra&nbsp;with a total of 356 couples tying the knot within its sacred premises. As per common belief, Choti Nakshatra is an auspicious day for the union of two hearts.&nbsp;The temple grounds were crowded with devotees and wedding attendees who could not wait to get a glimpse of the newly wedded couples. The Devaswom made special arrangements to facilitate Sunday darshan and smooth marriages. Arrangements began long before the commencement of the Thaliket (wedding) that started at 4 AM on Sunday.Six identical mandapams have been set up for the weddings. Visitors are requested to take tokens from the counter near Pattarkulam and move towards the Melpatthur Auditorium as celebrations begin.Couples are requested to reach the mandapam when their turns are announced through the southern path. They will not be allowed to return through the eastern walkway. Only 24 people, including the photographers, brides and grooms are allowed near the mandapam.

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Vikas Sethi of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Fame Dies at 48

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Actor Vikas Sethi, best known for his roles in popular 2000s TV shows like Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Kasautii Zindagii Kay, passed away at 48 due to a cardiac arrest on September 8. He is survived by his wife Jhanvi and twin sons.

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England All-rounder Moeen Ali Retires From International Cricket

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England cricketer Moeen Ali has announced his retirement from international cricket after being overlooked for the upcoming white-ball series against Australia.

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NSA Ajit Doval Set To Visit Moscow As India Attempts To Broker Peace Between Russia And Ukraine

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After Russian President Vladimir Putin and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni exuded confidence in India and China playing key roles in resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is set to travel to Moscow next week for BRICS NSA conference as India attempts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.

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Randhir Singh Becomes First Indian To Be Elected Olympic Council Of Asia President

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A five-time Olympic shooter, Randhir was the lone eligible candidate for the OCA president's post. His tenure will run from 2024 to 2028, and his election was unanimous. The 77-year-old Randhir has been the OCA acting president since 2021, filling in for Kuwait's Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, who was handed a 15-year ban from sports administration in May this year over ethics breaches.

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Moscow: A Russian Su-34 fighter jet crashed in the Volgograd region in southern Russia during a scheduled training flight, said the Russian Ministry of Defence. The incident occurred during a routine exercise when the aircraft went down in a deserted area, Xinhua news agency reported. The Ministry of Defence confirmed that the crew ejected themselves and survived. The crash caused no damage on the ground as the flight was conducted without ammunition. Preliminary findings suggested that a technical malfunction caused the crash.