The Wakeup Times

Prateek Tanmay
Life & Style
May 17, 2026
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Mango mania in Chennai: Where to indulge in organic varieties this summer

As a punishing summer reshapes harvest cycles, Chennai’s organic mango sellers navigate delayed seasons, lower yields, and shifting expectations to still bring a diverse, carefully grown crop to the city

Prateek Tanmay
Maharashtra
May 17, 2026
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Marathwada floods: Relief out of reach

Nearly a year after the Marathwada floods in Maharashtra, many farmers affected by the destruction that followed say they are still waiting for parts of the compensation the government promised. Snehal Mutha finds that some have taken additional loans for the next crop, while some have given farming a break for the year

Prateek Tanmay
World
May 17, 2026
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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda a global public health emergency

246 suspected cases had been reported as of ‌Saturday (May 16, 2026) in DRC’s Ituri province across at least three health zones, including ⁠Bunia, Rwampara and Mongbwalu

Prateek Tanmay
India
May 17, 2026
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Why has the RSS called for dialogue with Pakistan?

What did RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabale say about ties with Pakistan and what reactions did his remarks trigger in India and Pakistan? Can his statement be read as reflecting government policy? What has the RSS’s stance on talks with Pakistan been?

Prateek Tanmay
Movies
May 17, 2026
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Ravi Mohan says he won’t return to acting until matrimonial dispute is resolved with Aarti Ravi

In an emotional press conference, Tamil actor Ravi Mohan opened up about the weight of the public feud with estranged wife Aarti Ravi and the “relentless cyberbullying” that’s taken a toll on him

Prateek Tanmay
Uttarakhand
May 17, 2026
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Uttarakhand SSC exam cheating racket: Another accused arrested

The racket was busted on February 13 this year during the online examination conducted by the SSC for Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar posts