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Why fireworks, celebrations in Iran on President Raisi's death

People in Iran are celebrating the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi with fireworks, memes and jokes. But why this outburst of joy and celebration over the death of a national leader? And is the celebration just about Raisi's death or is it indicative of a fightback by Iranians long repressed by a theocratic state?

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Indians Abroad News

Indian student paralysed after assault in Australia, faces financial struggle

An Indian student, who quit his government job to study in Australia, has been left paralysed after being assaulted in Tasmania last November. Devarshi Deka's parents, who are struggling to support his medical care, are apprehensive of what will happen when his student visa expires in March.

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Health

Did we misunderstand palm oil to be bad?

A major highlight in the dietary guidelines by the ICMR includes the use of palm oil, known to be a controversial vegetable oil, that can reduce blood cholesterol if consumed in moderation.

Palm oil contains an abundance of vitamin E tocotrienols, which are potent antioxidants contributing towards reducing cholesterol.
Indians Abroad News

Indian students in Canada face deportation, India says not aware of it

Hundreds of Indian students in Prince Edward Island, a province in Canada, are protesting as they face being deported to India after a sudden change in the provincial immigration rules. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), however, has stated that it has no reports or updates on the issue.

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Health

ICMR calls out BHU study on Covaxin's side effects

ICMR's director criticised the study about Covaxin's side effects, citing its poor methodology and design, and clarified that the article misleadingly "acknowledges" India's apex medical research body.

Serious AESI, including stroke and Guillain-Barre syndrome, were reported in 1% of participants in the Covaxin study. (Photo: Getty Images)
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Baltimore ship to be moved today, but no freedom for 20 Indians on board

After being stuck for two months after hitting a bridge in Baltimore, US, the Dali, a cargo ship bound for Sri Lanka, will be taken to a nearby terminal. However, there is no immediate relief in sight for its 21-member crew, including 20 Indians, as a probe continues. An additional problem is that their visas have expired.

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Celebrities

Salman Khan arrives to vote in Mumbai

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan arrived at a polling booth in Mumbai to cast his vote for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024 on Monday, May 20.

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Video: SRK-Gauri, Suhana, Aryan arrive to vote in Mumbai

Shah Rukh Khan arrived with his full family to vote in Mumbai. The actor, dressed in a black T-shirt and jeans, was seen entering the polling booth with wife Gauri Khan and kids Aryan Khan and Suhana Khan. 11-year-old AbRam also accompanied his family.  

Shah Rukh Khan with family arrives to vote in Mumbai.
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