The Times of India

Across India, harvest festivals like Pongal, Bihu, Uttarayan, and Sankranti unite communities in celebrating the sun and agricultural bounty. From wearing auspicious black in Bengal to bonfires in Punjab and kite flying in Gujarat, each tradition offers unique customs.

A luxury hotel in Udaipur has been ordered to pay over Rs 10.65 lakh for a severe privacy breach. A housekeeping staff member entered an occupied room using a master key while a pregnant guest and her husband were inside the washroom. The consumer court found the hotel guilty of deficiency in service, citing mental trauma and humiliation.

IIT Madras is establishing new offices in five countries the US, UK, Germany, Dubai, and Malaysia to facilitate global reach for its technologies and faculty. These centers, driven by invitations from various entities, aim to support Indian startups, secure international research projects, advance cross-border education, and accelerate IP commercialization for deep-tech innovations.