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Are you struggling with intense hair fall before the arrival of monsoon showers? Then ditch your expensive hair care treatments and try this classic home remedy for hair fall, shared by the beauty maestro Jawed Habib.

Frustrated with your stainless steel pans? The magic isn't found in high-end brands but in the temperature game! Professional chefs know the trick: preheat your pan just right. Test it with a droplet of water; when it dances like a pinball, you're golden! That's the Leidenfrost effect at work, letting your food float above the surface for an effortless release.

Blister beetle larvae have been discovered to produce floral scents, a first for the animal kingdom, to lure bees. These larvae then hitch rides to bee nests, feeding on eggs and stored food. This sophisticated parasitic trick highlights the intricate interrelations between pollinators and insects, offering new insights into mimicry and evolution.

Lucknow University exams saw students employing outlandish cheating methods, from answers on sleeves and chits in socks to notes under shoe soles. Invigilators foiled these attempts, leading to the cancellation of papers for six students.

WhatsApp is enhancing user security with five new anti-scam tools to combat evolving online fraud. These features include silencing unknown callers, providing context cards for chats, screenshare warnings, device linking alerts, and two-step verification. The platform aims to empower users to identify and prevent scams effectively.

France star Kylian Mbappe has revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar are the two players he would most like to face at the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026. The Real Madrid forward is preparing for another World Cup campaign after helping France reach the final in Qatar four years ago. Mbappe won the Golden Boot in 2022. He scored a memorable hat-trick in the final. However, France fell short against Argentina in a penalty shootout.

Harry Kane scored a hat trick as Bayern Munich defeated VfB Stuttgart 3-0 in the German Cup final to complete a domestic double. The match also saw fan protests and fireworks against the German Football Association. Kane finished the season with an incredible 61 goals across all competitions.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their second IPL title, defeating Gujarat Titans. Amidst the celebrations, Phil Salt and Suyash Sharma achieved a rare IPL title hat-trick, winning three consecutive trophies with Kolkata Knight Riders and then RCB. They join Karn Sharma as the only players to achieve this remarkable feat.

Fish bones pose a hidden health risk. Sharp bones can lodge internally, causing severe pain and fever days later. Medical cases show bones penetrating the bowel. Home remedies to dislodge bones are unsafe and can worsen injuries. Thorough deboning before serving is crucial. Seek medical attention for any discomfort after eating fish.