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Wig making in progress at The Cherian Foundation’s unit in Alinjivakkam | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT In a unit in Alinjivakkam, near Chennai, rows of blue trays hold tufts of hair. These then go through a rigorous 14-step process that include sorting, washing, drying, segregation based on colour, texture and length, stitching, and knotting. It takes 10 to 14 days to make one wig. And soon they find their way to cancer warriors all across the country. We are at The Cherian Foundation’s wig making unit, where now a team of 60 has been steadily hand-knotting wigs for the last…

What is the situation inside Afghanistan? We are joined by Dr. Nilofar Sakhi, a faculty member at the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University. She is also the president of the Andiana Foundation, a US-based think tank, and a nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council.

The Delhi high court on Wednesday refused to entertain a plea seeking directions to the government to consider members of minority communities other than Muslims and Sikhs for appointment as the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) chairperson.The court granted the petitioner the liberty to submit a representation to the government. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)A bench of Chief Justice DK Upadhyay and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela observed that the NCM Act mandates inclusion of members from minority communities in the commission, but does not require the appointment of individuals from any specific community as chairperson.“Be that as it may, section 3 of the…

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) officially launched its fifth brand, Century, on Wednesday, marking the group’s entry into the ultra-luxury car segment and positioning it above the Lexus brand, which was introduced in 1989. TMC chairman Akio Toyoda announced the brand launch at the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo. During the event, Toyoda said that “Century stands at the pinnacle and this car is like no other.” TMC showcased its concept Century Coupe, which is still in the development stage, while two of its models — a sedan and an SUV — are already in production with an annual capacity of…

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is set to take over the security of the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) on Wednesday, marking the first formal step towards designating the premises a high-security zone ahead of its operational launch.The Navi Mumbai International Airport was officially inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 8, nearly 28 years after its initial planning began. (PTI)“Nearly 2,000 personnel will be posted within the complex today. After the induction, the security protocol will be the same as it is for any other airport complex. The airport security will be headed by a Deputy…

Abishek Porel. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu In the absence of Abhimanyu Easwaran, who has been picked for the India A side for its second match against South Africa A, wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel will lead Bengal in its Ranji Trophy engagement against Tripura at Agartala from November 1 to 4.Apart from Abhimanyu, Bengal will also miss the services of its other regular opener Sudip Chatterjee, who has been ruled out due to a knee injury.As Akash Deep is also part of the India A team, the primary responsibility of the Bengal pace attack will be shouldered by Mohammed Shami.The…

The American-Norwegian robotics and AI company, 1X Technologies, has introduced its most ambitious product yet – a humanoid home assistant robot named NEO. With its latest tech, the company aims to shift humanoids from industrial or research prototypes into the home space. Founded originally under the name Halodi Robotics by CEO Bernt Børnich and re-branded in 2022, 1X Technologies’ mission is to “create a truly abundant society through general-purpose robots capable of performing any kind of work autonomously.” Story continues below this ad What is NEO? NEO is a home assistant robot that weighs 66 pounds (roughly 30 kg) and is…

India vs Australia 1st T20I Live Updates: Suryakumar Yadav shares a laugh with coach Gautam Gambhir during a training session in Canberra.India vs Australia 1st T20I Live Updates: While the three-match ODI series got a lot of the attention for the returns of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli after several months away from the game, it is the five-match T20I series beginning today that holds the real key on this tour, as far as both India and Australia are concerned. The five-match set will be played between two teams who will each consider themselves favourites for the upcoming T20I World…

Following in veteran Mohammed Shami’s footsteps, senior India pacer Shardul Thakur has put the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee on alert. Despite being out of white-ball contention, he aims for a comeback in the national squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup, specifically targeting the role currently held by Harshit Rana. India’s Harshit Rana was part of the Australia ODI series(AFP) The 34-year-old bowling all-rounder has played 47 ODIs, 25 T20Is and 13 Tests, with his last white-ball appearance being in the 2023 ODI World Cup match against Bangladesh in Pune. When asked about his future in Indian cricket, Shardul, speaking…

Top 5 Can’t Miss Stay in a beachfront balcony room with a cast-iron soaking tub at Headlands Coastal Lodge & Spa.Climb the steep sand dune at Cape Kiwanda for incredible ocean views.Watch the dory fishing boats launch from the beach.Pair local seafood and beer at Pelican Brewing Company’s oceanfront brewpub.Enjoy a beach bonfire with the sunset over the Pacific Ocean as your backdrop. The Pacific Coast Highway, or Highway 101, runs through plenty of charming coastal towns in Oregon. But if you’re looking for magnificent views, a relaxed vibe, and an array of accommodations, from luxury oceanfront rooms to glamping,…