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Charming Ganpati idols nestle amid crescent moon and soft clouds
India1 min

Charming Ganpati idols nestle amid crescent moon and soft clouds

Mumbai's Ganeshotsav festivities embrace a vibrant array of themes and customs from various mandals. At Keshavji Naik Chawl, ancient traditions come alive through stunning Warli painting decor. GSB Ram Mandir in Wadala enhances spiritual practices, catering t…

The News Flicker·September 19, 2026

Jammu & Kashmir

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India Begins Asian Games Badminton Campaign
India1 min

India Begins Asian Games Badminton Campaign

India's badminton contingent is set to begin its Asian Games campaign, with the men's team aiming to improve on their previous silver medal and the women's team seeking a second medal. Key players like Lakshya Sen, Satwik-Chirag, PV Sindhu, and Treesa Jolly/G…

The News Flicker·September 19, 2026

Kia Carens Clavis gets more affordable automatics: Prices, details
India1 min

Kia Carens Clavis gets more affordable automatics: Prices, details

Kia India has expanded automatic transmission options for the Carens Clavis model. New automatic variants are now available with both turbo-petrol and diesel powertrains. The Carens Clavis EV now receives a lifetime battery warranty for its first private owne…

The News Flicker·September 18, 2026

Education

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Pentagon releases guidelines for testosterone testing for male troops
Health1 min

Pentagon releases guidelines for testosterone testing for male troops

The Pentagon has rolled out formal guidance for mandatory testosterone testing for male service members 30 and older. The policy leaves out women for now and faces questions from medical experts about the need for such a program. Defense Secretary Pete Hegset…

The News Flicker·September 18, 2026

West Bengal Medical Council faces probe demands over fake degrees
Health1 min

West Bengal Medical Council faces probe demands over fake degrees

The West Bengal Medical Council is facing serious accusations from private hospital associations, who claim that it has granted licenses based on fake degrees. This has stirred concern among doctor organizations, who are calling for an exhaustive investigatio…

The News Flicker·September 13, 2026

Fading fragrance of Marayoor
Health1 min

Fading fragrance of Marayoor

The sandalwood trees of Marayoor face significant threats from a debilitating disease and changing climate conditions, severely affecting their health and oil yield. Additionally, natural predators and illicit actions pose further risks to this precious resou…

The News Flicker·September 12, 2026

Global AI safety concerns loom for meeting between Trump and Xi
Tech1 min

Global AI safety concerns loom for meeting between Trump and Xi

As concern rises over the risks of artificial intelligence, hopes for any kind of global approach on safety depend on cooperation between the U.S. and China. But the two superpowers seem only to have become more skeptical of each other’s AI strategy. AI gover…

The News Flicker·September 17, 2026

OpenAI flags new instances of concerning AI behavior
Tech1 min

OpenAI flags new instances of concerning AI behavior

OpenAI has disclosed six reports on unexpected or concerning behavior in artificial-intelligence models. The company is introducing a new framework to track and disclose AI misalignment instances. This includes models acting without authorization or evading o…

The News Flicker·September 17, 2026

World News

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Trump's Iran war pushed up oil prices. China's Xi kept them in check
World News1 min read

Trump's Iran war pushed up oil prices. China's Xi kept them in check

President Donald Trump’s conflict with Iran has not led to the doomsday oil price spike many feared at the start of the war. Energy analysts credit China’s oil strategy for this stability. China weathered the energy crunch by building a massive oil reserve an…

The News Flicker·September 19, 2026

Business

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IEA Urges Immediate Lifestyle Changes to Curb Oil Shock

IEA Urges Immediate Lifestyle Changes to Curb Oil Shock

The International Energy Agency has called for immediate lifestyle and policy changes, including work-from-home, reduced highway speeds and curbs on air travel to cushion consumers from a historic global oil supply shock.

The News Flicker·March 20, 2026

The Soundscape of Eid
Opinion2 min read

The Soundscape of Eid

An editorial exploring the sounds that define Eid in Kashmir — from the pre-dawn calls for prayer to the joyful exchanges of greetings and the silence that marks the absence of those who can no longer celebrate.

The News Flicker·March 20, 2026