The kids aren’t coming, and the playground feels strangely quiet this afternoon under pale skies. Instead, lambs wander in, climbing the swing, pushing gently, and bleating with carefree delight and curiosity. Their playful rhythm replaces laughter, turning absence into an unexpected wonder for everyone watching quietly from nearby fences.
AIIMS neurologist Dr Priyanka Shehrawat warned that brain worm disease is not caused by cabbage alone. Parasite eggs from contaminated vegetables, soil, or undercooked pork can enter the body and lodge in the brain, causing inflammation, headaches, vomiting and dizziness. Proper washing, thorough cooking and avoiding raw and undercooked food prevent infection.
Indian Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi said DGMO talks with Pakistan flagged drone intrusions in Jammu and Kashmir. He warned of firm action, citing controlled western and northern fronts, declining local terrorism, and active terror camps across borders. He highlighted Operation Sindoor, jointness, preparedness, and regional revival marked by tourism and Amarnath Yatra.
Nothing’s sub-brand CMF has launched its first over-ear headphones, the CMF Headphone Pro, in India, targeting budget buyers. The headphones support Android via Google Fast Pair and Windows through Microsoft Swift Pair compatibility. They feature tactile controls, including an energy slider, roller volume control, ANC toggle, and customizable buttons app.
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in 11 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 9 hours. On Monday, 68,542 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 22,372 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹3.98 crore on the same day, Jan 12th.
Japan now has 99,763 people aged over 100, with 88% being women. Experts say their long life is due to a balanced diet, daily exercise, strong social bonds, and healthy lifestyle habits. Estrogen in women also protects against diseases, while low stress and proper sleep contribute to their remarkable longevity.
Icon Star Allu Arjun’s blockbuster film “Pushpa 2: The Rule” is all set to release in Japan on January 16 as “Pushpa Kurin.” The star arrived in Tokyo with his family, where fans welcomed him warmly. As part of the film’s promotions, Allu Arjun will meet local media and interact with his excited fans.
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The Medaram Sammakka-Saralamma Mahajatra will begin tomorrow. Before the festival starts, they will hold the Shuddhi Panduga purification ceremony. On Wednesday, priests will collect leaves and branches from the forest, bring them to Sammakka temple in Medaram, place them on a platform for purification, and then start the main worship rituals.
The Telangana BJP has strongly opposed CM Revanth Reddy’s proposal to debit motorists’ bank accounts upon issuing traffic challans. While the BJP party supports enforcing traffic rules, state BJP chief Ram Chander argued that linking the RTA with bank accounts threatens citizens’ financial privacy. The move has also sparked concerns over potential misuse.