How Shyam Sunder Jyani Turned Familial Forestry Into a Community-Led Restoration Movement
By treating trees as green family members, Shyam Sunder Jyani has turned conservation into a community-led movement across Rajasthan.
Dr Dipti Gandhis Muskan Foundation brings education, therapy and parent support under one roof for children with multiple disabilities.
Headlines tell us what happened. But what lies beneath them? Meet the experts unpacking the questions that matter, beyond the news.
Hyderabad 7-Storey Building Collapse: At Least 2 Dead, Several Injured
A seven-storey under-construction building collapsed in Hyderabad, killing two workers and raising questions over construction safety.
Govt. Tightens SIM Rules: 9 Connections Per Person, 6 in J
The existing nine-SIM limit will now be more strictly enforced across telecom operators, with checks designed to prevent misuse and fraud.
Maharashtra FDA Chief Tukaram Mundhe Cracks Down: McDonald
Maharashtra FDA suspended 13 food licences after inspections uncovered serious hygiene, storage, pest-control and food-safety violations across eateries.
Why Are 14 Tamil Nadu Universities Without Vice-Chancellors? Madras HC Seeks Answers
Madras High Court seeks answers as Tamil Nadu universities function without regular Vice-Chancellors for years.
Following persistent non-compliance and unhygienic practices including foul paneer and toilet-adjacent food prep, Maharashtra FDA has immediately revoked Gayatri Mewad's operational licence.
Startup Singam: The Tamil Reality Show Putting Tier-2 and Tier-3 Entrepreneurs on India
The Tamil startup reality show is widening access to funding, mentorship and visibility for entrepreneurs beyond traditional startup hubs.
From Runways To Art: How Sania Khimji Is Redefining Disability Representation
Sania Khimji is challenging conventional ideas about representation.
El Nino, Not Earthquake, Emerges As Bigger Threat To Colombia Coffee Harvest
Colombias coffee harvest faces a bigger threat from shifting weather patterns than the earthquake that struck its growing regions.
Lawyers Cant Be Cockroaches: BCI Chief Manan Mishra Refuses to Quit, Slams CJP Amid NALSAR Row
BCI Chairman Manan Mishra rejects resignation calls and hits back at CJP after protests over the NALSAR controversy.
UP food safety authorities shut down an illegal Lucknow sweet-making unit operating inside a filthy cattle shed and seized over 2,600 kg of contaminated sweets ahead of Raksha Bandhan.
Sugar Prices Are Rising: Government Points To Crop Disease, Rainfall And Lower Output
The Centre says ethanol isnt driving sugar prices higher. Crop diseases, rainfall and a weaker production outlook tell another story.
India Orders Google To Remove Hundreds Of Firebase Accounts Used In Bank Scams, Malware Attacks
I4C flags Firebase sites allegedly used to mimic banks, spread malware and steal sensitive financial data.
IndiGo Aircraft Grounded After Tail Strike During Landing At Gorakhpur Airport
IndiGo grounded the aircraft after a tail impact, while all passengers and crew landed safely.
Buying A Home Was Easier For One Generation, Why India
A founder bought two homes at 24. Today, rising prices and changing housing patterns are raising questions about tomorrows homebuyers.
Former National Wrestler Amit Sheoran Arrested After 3 Years In Hiding In Jharkhand Opium Case
Former wrestler Amit Sheoran was arrested after three years, amid allegations of supplying opium to akhadas.
Neeraj Chopra Wins Lausanne Diamond League Silver with 88.05m Throw, Falls 9cm Short of Gold
Neeraj Chopra returned to the 88m range with a season-best 88.05m.
Reservation Hatao Andolan: Hundreds Gather at Jantar Mantar; Security Tightened
Online anti-reservation campaign reaches Delhi streets as protesters challenge caste quotas despite police restrictions and detentions.
Khargone Nursing Students Break Barricades, March To MP
Hundreds of students demand pending exams, results and degrees after years of academic delays threaten careers.
Elon Musk Says Starlink Could Connect India
Elon Musk sees Indias underserved villages as Starlinks next frontier, but regulations, affordability and infrastructure could decide whether the promise becomes reality.
17 Km Took 2 Hours: Bengaluru Entrepreneur Flags Traffics Toll On Productivity And Work-Life Balance
A viral LinkedIn post showing a near-empty office at 10:15 AM has reignited debate over Bengalurus traffic and its impact on workers.
FIR Reportedly Registered In Pellet Gun Row After Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi joined 19-year-old Sahil Lochab outside a Delhi police station, demanding an FIR over his alleged pellet injuries during the July 20 protest.
From Nagpur To 100+ Schools: How Maitreyi Jichkar
From basic repairs to interactive learning walls, Zero Gravity is rethinking government-school transformation.
Reservation Hatao Andolan: Crowd Gathers At Delhis Jantar Mantar As Security Tightens Amid Protest
Delhi Police permitted a 500-person protest at Ramlila Maidan, but demonstrators continued gathering at Jantar Mantar over the venue change.
Ayushmann Khurrana visited UNICEF-supported communities in Jalna.
Delhi Master Plan 2047: 40 Lakh Homes, 695-Km Metro And A Massive Yamuna Revamp
Delhi plans millions of new homes, hundreds of kilometres of Metro and major Yamuna restoration as its population continues growing.
Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand Stun 4th Seeds, End India
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand fought back against Chinas fourth seeds to reach the semi-finals.
Through a lens queerly | Sunil Gupta & Charan Singh's 'Unruly Desires: Reframing the Past'
Through a lens queerly | Sunil Gupta & Charan Singh's 'Unruly Desires: Reframing the Past'
When utility meets beauty | Sanskriti Museum of Indian Textiles and Everyday Art @ Delhi
When utility meets beauty | Sanskriti Museum of Indian Textiles and Everyday Art @ Delhi
Converging in the present | 'Contemporary Now Edition III' exhibition @ Lalit Kala Akademi, Chennai
Converging in the present | 'Contemporary Now Edition III' exhibition @ Lalit Kala Akademi, Chennai
It's (not) only words | Museum of Word at the National Library, Kolkata
It's (not) only words | Museum of Word at the National Library, Kolkata
Traces after death | Naeem Mohaiemen's 'A Missing Can of Film'
Traces after death | Naeem Mohaiemen's 'A Missing Can of Film'
Rare slice of history | Selma Carvalho's 'Guts, Glory and Empire'
Rare slice of history | Selma Carvalho's 'Guts, Glory and Empire'
In the footsteps of the gods | Lokesh Ohri's 'Ambles Across Godland'
In the footsteps of the gods | Lokesh Ohri's 'Ambles Across Godland'
The queen of hearts | Sakoon Singhs 'Fourteen Springs of Separation'
The queen of hearts | Sakoon Singhs 'Fourteen Springs of Separation'
Q & A with Richa Chadha | Travel, reimagined
Q & A with Richa Chadha | Travel, reimagined
H1N1 Surge: Delhi Cases Rise Sixfold, Kerala Reports 88 Deaths, 500+ Bengaluru Students Fall Ill
As H1N1 cases spike across India, claiming 88 lives in Kerala and making hundreds of students ill in Bengaluru, experts urge preventive measures without panic.
From Nashik Farms to Clean Fuel: How Edh Farms Is Turning Crop Waste into Energy
Nashik entrepreneur Sony Adhavs Edh Farms converts agricultural residue into biomass fuel while creating value for farmers and supporting cleaner industrial energy.
AP: 6-Year-Old Vizag Boy Dies After Teacher Allegedly Slaps Him Over Homework; FIR Registered
Pranay Tej died after collapsing at school; family alleges teacher assaulted him over incomplete homework.
Former advertising executive Priya Agrawal founded Antarang Foundation to integrate structured career education into public schools, helping over 500,000 students transition into higher education and sustainable employment.
Punjab Bandh: Qaumi Insaaf Morcha Protests Disrupt Bus Services, Demand Release of Sikh Prisoners
The Qaumi Insaaf Morcha-led shutdown affected transport and businesses in parts of Punjab as supporters pressed for the release of Sikh prisoners.
Thousands march in Dharamsala, honour Rangzen and demand repeal of Chinas controversial ethnic unity law.
8 Killed As Charter Plane Crashes Near Remote Military Radar Site In Western Alaska
Eight people, including two pilots and six passengers, died in the remote Alaska crash.
CBSE Three-Language Policy: Supreme Court Says Children Must Not Face Extra Pressure
Supreme Court flags teacher shortages, textbooks and English classification while seeking relief for Class 6 students.
Glass Piece Allegedly Found In Burger At Mumbai
A Mumbai customer alleges finding a glass piece in her burger, prompting complaints to police and Maharashtra FDA.
Reservation Hatao Andolan: Delhi Police Issues NOC For 500-Person Protest At Ramlila Ground
Delhi Police allows a restricted protest at Ramlila Ground after denying permission for Jantar Mantar gathering.
Colgate Names Manish Anandani CEO As Prabha Narasimhan Moves To A Bigger Asia-Pacific Role
Colgate has named a familiar face as CEO, but his return comes as the oral-care giant navigates a crucial business transition.
Mere Desh Ke Jawan Bhai, Maaf Kar Do: Ladakh Tourist Apologises After We Are Gen Z Outburst
Ladakh tourist apologises after viral Gen Z rant, saying frustration over hours-long road closure triggered remarks.
Sugar Shock Before Diwali? India Approves 1 Million Tonnes Of Duty-Free Imports
Sugar prices have surged to multi-year highs, prompting a major government intervention. Read what changes for consumers here.
Jharkhand Students Call HC Stay On JPSC Cancellations A Government Move To Defuse Protest
High Court relief protects appointed candidates as students demand accountability over alleged recruitment irregularities and reforms.
Taxi Drivers Get Notices As Maharashtra RTOs Begin Marathi Language Checks
Maharashtra begins practical Marathi checks for drivers, giving those who fail one month to improve.
Across different parts of India, six IAS officers became known for approaches to public service that placed accountability, citizen participation, environmental conservation, food safety and administrative reform at the centre of their work. Their careers span different states, departments and decades, but share a common thread: using public office to address challenges affecting communities. From []
Supreme Court Tightens Solid Waste Management Rules, Warns Malls And Hotels Of Power, Water Cuts
The Supreme Court has ordered nationwide enforcement of the 2026 waste rules, giving authorities six weeks to identify bulk waste generators and act against persistent violations.
Twist In Jharkhand Exam Row: High Court Stays Govt Order Cancelling JPSC, JSSC Exams
The Jharkhand High Court has provided interim relief to successful aspirants by halting the state government's decision to scrap the JSSC-CGL recruitment drive over isolated malpractice allegations.
Bihar Government To Pay Rs 10,000 Per 1 Lakh Views For Creators Making Videos On Govt Schemes
Under amended social media rules, eligible creators can earn up to 1 lakh per video based on verified views.
How Dr. Shankar Lal Garg Built a Keshar Parvat with 40,000 Trees in Madhya Pradesh
Retired professor Dr. Shankar Lal Garg transformed a 22-acre barren, rocky hillock in Madhya Pradesh into Keshar Parvat, a flourishing sanctuary home to over 40,000 trees and thriving wildlife.
Gen Alpha Protests Spread Across UP, Yogi Adityanath Orders School Checks And Accountability
Student protests over teacher shortages, poor infrastructure and basic amenities have prompted Uttar Pradesh to tighten school monitoring and accountability.
PM CARES Fund: Understanding Its Role, Purpose And
Despite a drop in donations, the PM CARES Fund swelled to 8,452 crore through fixed deposit interest, while a mere 0.01 per cent was spent on actual relief, sparking demands for greater accountability.
India Stuns Pakistan 5-3 in Amstelveen; Men Advance to Hockey World Cup Second Round
India beat Pakistan 5-3; men advance despite defensive lapses.
Mumbai School Canteens Swap Vada Pav, Samosa For Healthier Options Amid FDA Crackdown
Mumbai schools are replacing popular junk food with healthier options as Maharashtra amid FDA crackdown.
Google Is Giving Indian Students Free AI Plus For A Year: Here
Google is giving Indian students free access to powerful AI tools. Here's how you can claim it.
US Tightens Green Card Rules, New
Starting 18 September 2026, the United States will enact a stricter 'public charge' policy, making it significantly harder for immigrants who rely on essential public benefits to secure a Green Card.
10 Indian Women Who Broke Barriers And Became Historic Firsts Across Generations
From pioneering educators and doctors to political leaders and defence ministers, these 10 women transformed India by breaking historic barriers.
We Are Gen Z Is New Jaantay Nahin Ho Mera Baap Kaun Hai: J
A viral video of a tourist confronting security personnel after a reported five-hour wait at a Kargil checkpoint has prompted Omar Abdullah to warn against using Gen Z identity as a form of entitlement.
Maharashtra FDA Cracks Down On Mumbai Street Eateries, 5 Licences Suspended Over Food Safety Lapses
The Maharashtra FDA is intensifying food-safety checks across Mumbai and the state after finding serious hygiene and storage violations.
Why is Neutrogena Facing Boycott Calls After Hayden Panettiere
Why are Hayden Panettieres Neutrogena allegations sparking boycott calls, Kenvue scrutiny and renewed questions over celebrity endorsements?
People of Purpose: Pooja Taparia, Founder
After watching 30 Days in September, Pooja Taparia founded Arpan to prevent Child Sexual Abuse through Personal Safety Education, awareness, and systemic change.
Delhi Launches 56 Women-Only E-Bus Services Across 28 Routes, Adds 200 Electric Buses
New services target safer commutes for working women and students while expanding Delhi's electric fleet.
Tamil teacher N. Balamurugan helped turn Pethanayakanur Government High School into a vibrant space for reading, environmental learning and traditional arts.
Madhya Pradesh School Shock: 2 Girls Allegedly Made to Drink Urine-Mixed Water, Principal Says
Families protested after two girls alleged urine-tainted water and questioned the principals response.
Ranchi students celebrate after government cancels JSSC-CGL and 21 exams following weeks of protests.
How Two Women Sarpanches, Priyanka Tiwari and Shushum Lata Are Transforming Rural India Livelihoods
Two women village leaders Priyanka Tiwari and Sushum Lata in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are connecting sanitation with waste management,
Bengaluru-based startup Bambrew, founded by Vaibhav Anant, demonstrates that environmental solutions can be commercially viable, building a 50 crore business by engineering bamboo and natural fiber packaging to replace single-use plastic.
Hockey Star Lalremsiami Hmarzote Makes History As Mizoram
From a government hockey academy in Thenzawl to the Olympics, Lalremsiami Hmarzotes journey reaches another historic milestone with Mizorams first Arjuna Award.
People of Purpose: How Ananya and Kabithui Are Reimagining Education in Manipur with Khaangchu
In conflict-affected Manipur, Khaangchu blends Rongmei knowledge with modern learning to help children stay rooted while looking ahead.
Sam Altman Says ChatGPT Could Soon See Your Screen And Record Your Calls
What if ChatGPT could see your screen, listen to meetings and understand your digital life without constant prompts?
RJD protests alleged exam failures and police action as Bihars youth demand accountability and reforms.
IRCTC Seizes Around 8,349 Unapproved Water Bottles From Trains, Finds Ice Cream
IRCTC's nationwide inspection drive is targeting unauthorised food and beverages, overcharging and hygiene violations to make train catering safer for passengers.
From A Six-Year-Old Beginner To Arjuna Award: Maharashtra
From discovering chess at six in Nashik to becoming a Grandmaster, Candidates contender and Olympiad champion, Vidit Gujrathi is now set for the Arjuna Award.
Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act Takes Effect From August 28: What Changes Under the Law?
Maharashtras new law regulates religious conversions, introduces prior notice, tougher penalties and scrutiny of marriage-linked conversions.
From Tejaswin Shankar To Divya Deshmukh: 17 Named For Arjuna Awards, No Khel Ratna This Year
Divya Deshmukh, Tejaswin Shankar Among 17 Arjuna Awardees; Khel Ratna Remains Vacant This Year
AAP Leader Satyendar Jain Arrested Over Alleged Delhi Jal Board Tender Irregularities
AAP leader Satyendar Jain was arrested alongside five others over alleged Delhi Jal Board tender irregularities.
Father of 21-year-old crane collapse victim seeks builders accountability after five-day hunger strike and HC plea.
From Chess Prodigy to Youngest Women
At 19, Divya Deshmukh became youngest Womens World Cup champion, now named an Arjuna Award recipient.
103-Year-Old Woman Gives Around
A 103-year-old Assam woman donated 1.54 lakh from her lifelong savings to 77 families affected by the states floods.
An EOW status report before the Supreme Court details findings challenging financial allegations involving former IHFL promoter Sameer Gehlaut.
Manipur Shuts Down For 48 Hours As Students, Women Vendors Demand NRC Before Census
Students, women vendors and civil society groups demand NRC updation before Manipur begins Census 2027 operations.
5 Crore Fake Drugs Seized Near Bidadi; Karnataka Probes Possible Hospital Supply
Karnataka officials seized suspected spurious medicines worth over 5 crore and are probing an alleged multi-state network.
