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Wildwood movie review: Alluring forest tale withers away into meandering shadows

All the wonder in the visuals of Wildwood is lost due to an overbearing languidity in the screenplay and a surprising lack of urgency in the editing.

13 Nov 2026 7:40 pm
The Body series review: A deliciously twisted teen drama to be enjoyed with a side of Catholic dread

The sexy coming-of-age genre-bending series reimagines the erotic thrillers of the 90s and early noughties to breathtaking effect

13 Nov 2026 7:07 pm
On Childrens Day, a Keralam govt. initiative that encourages sharing toys with anganwadi children

Toy to Joy encourages children to share the toys they have outgrown with the children in the 33,120 anganwadis in the State; it intends to foster the spirit of sharing, care, and social responsibility among children from an early age

13 Nov 2026 6:23 pm
BFI signs MoU with Basketball Australia

The collaboration will include friendly matches, exchange programmes and international exposure tours, particularly for the junior players

13 Nov 2026 6:19 pm
Sonia Gandhi's gesture towards wives of jailed CMs reflected human solidarity, says Rajesh Thakur

Rajesh Thakur, a former Jharkhand Congress President, said the gesture underlined how human relationships, empathy and support for women facing difficult circumstances transcended political differences

13 Nov 2026 5:19 pm
In major breakthrough, U.S. assures India of comparative tariff advantage over its competitors

So far, Indian government officials have been maintaining that India would move ahead with a trade deal with the U.S. only if such a comparative advantage is assured

13 Nov 2026 5:18 pm
Tribal Ministry cites Manipur tensions to refuse RTI on 'Any Kuki Tribes' deletion proposal

The RTI applicant referred to a Manipur Government letter which he claimed concerned the proposal to delete the nomenclature 'Any Kuki Tribes' from the State's ST list and correct 'Any Mizo (Lushai) Tribe' to 'Mizo'

13 Nov 2026 4:39 pm
Six vehicles involved in chain-reaction crash on Mumbai Coastal Road; one catches fire, two drivers booked

Accident initially involved a collision between two cars, following which a trailing vehicle rammed into the stationary cars, triggering a chain-reaction crash involving six vehicles. A Mahindra XUV700 was among the vehicles involved in the collision and subsequently caught fire, says officials

13 Nov 2026 4:25 pm
BJP asks Pakistan to hand over PoK, says Kashmir integral part of India

Calling Pakistan a error state, he said there could be no improvement in relations with the neighbouring country until it stopped terrorism

13 Nov 2026 4:22 pm
Art meets science: Federico Car of The Met on studying and preserving Indian artworks

The researcher on how scientific analysis continues to reshape our understanding of art

13 Nov 2026 4:22 pm
Centre gives another extension to panel probing 2023 Manipur violence

This is the seventh extension for the Commission; the Commission asked to submit the report as soon as possible but not later than the 20 May, 2027.

13 Nov 2026 4:15 pm
Silver Beach in Cuddalore gets coveted Blue Flag tag

Silver Beach is one of three beaches in Tamil Nadu to receive the new certification for 2026-27

13 Nov 2026 4:09 pm
Deep-ocean submersible Matsya-6000s 500-m trial dive in early 2027: MoES secretary Srinivasa Kumar Tummala

Trial dive seen as a significant step towards Indias push to send a crewed vehicle to a depth of 6,000 metres under Samudrayaan Project

13 Nov 2026 4:07 pm
Student suicides and the crisis of trust in academic leadership

The issue goes beyond whether an inquiry committee is constituted, whether it includes external members, or whether it submits its report on time. The fundamental question is whether students and their families can trust the process, its findings, and the institutions subsequent actions

13 Nov 2026 4:06 pm
India's Paytm gets preliminary RBI nod for wallet licence; shares hit record high

Paytm Payments Services will be able to offer prepaid payment instruments, including wallets, to customers after receiving the central banks final authorisation, says company

13 Nov 2026 4:00 pm
AIADMK slipped to third place in Tamil Nadu elections because of its Kumbhakarna sleep: Minister Sengottaiyan

Responding to Mr. Palaniswamis criticism that the TVK government was sleeping like Kumbhakarna and that law and order had deteriorated in the State, Mr. Sengottaiyan said those criticising the government could continue to do so

13 Nov 2026 3:41 pm
Telangana ACB registers DA case against Irrigation Dept Deputy Executive engineer

The searches uncovered a 5,200 sq ft triplex villa, 25 acres of farmland, nine open plots, a farmhouse, 50 tolas of gold, 2.8 kg of silver and five vehicles.

13 Nov 2026 3:36 pm
No NCP merger talks during meeting with Sunetra Pawar, focused on drought: Minister Bharne

There was no party meeting or any political discussion on the merger. The party has not called any such meeting. Some of us happened to be here and met Sunetra Pawar. The discussion was mainly about the drought situation and the work that needs to be undertaken in our respective constituencies, says Dattatray Bharne

13 Nov 2026 3:34 pm
13-year-old beaten brutally by stepfather in Keralams Kollam; Minister orders probe

District Child Protection Officer has been directed to visit the childs family at the earliest to assess their situation, initiate necessary follow-up measures, and ensure the boy receives immediate psychological support, including counselling

13 Nov 2026 3:33 pm
Wanted gang leader arrested following exchange of fire in central Delhi

According to police, the accused opened fire at the police team following which the police retaliated. He was subsequently overpowered and taken to a hospital, they said

13 Nov 2026 3:28 pm
Mangaluru Central Railway Station to be developed at a cost of 94 crore, says Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

He flagged off the Madgaon-Yesvantpur Vande Bharat Express (Goa-Mangaluru-Bengaluru) at Mangaluru Junction

13 Nov 2026 3:19 pm
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay must be wary of untrustworthy ally Congress: BJP leader Ram Madhav

They blatantly lie. They want anarchy in the country. And most importantly, they are the most untrustworthy party, the BJP leader said, referring to the Congress

13 Nov 2026 3:18 pm
Megaspeed: Gaming company to chips linchpin

How Megaspeed, a little-known firm started by Alice Huang, became a linchpin in the chips trade

13 Nov 2026 3:18 pm
No differences with Keralam CM over power procurement, says Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph

Sunny Joseph said there was no immediate power crisis, but the government could not ignore the increasing demand, particularly during the summer months

13 Nov 2026 3:17 pm
This social dining startup connects strangers over a meal

Oddtables, a nationwide social dining startup founded by Vaibhav Jain, explores a concept that pairs strangers for communal meals, with tables now active in 16 Indian cities

13 Nov 2026 3:15 pm
Watch: Prakash Raj voices SIR concerns in New Delhi:Present 3 crore infiltrators before us

Actor-activist Prakash Raj criticized the Election Commission over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and challenged Union Home Minister Amit Shah over claims regarding infiltrators.

13 Nov 2026 2:59 pm
Bus hits vehicles at Sheel Phata; 12 persons sustain injuries

Teams from the Highway Police, Khopoli Police and Help Foundation rushed to the spot after receiving information about the incident

13 Nov 2026 2:44 pm
Theatre personality Prasanna resigns from special cell to promote rural industries in Karnataka

In a letter to Karnatakas Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Prasanna highlighted closure of the Handloom Development Corporation and demolition of the Gandhi Ashram of the Badanavalu Khadi Kendra

13 Nov 2026 2:43 pm
Civil society group urges Government to delink welfare benefits from electoral roll status

Citizens for Fraternity Forum urged the Government to issue a clear public assurance that electoral-roll status will not become a condition for receiving welfare benefits and that adequate safeguards will be established to prevent the exclusion of eligible beneficiaries

13 Nov 2026 2:39 pm
Microsoft outage impacts IndiGo and Air Indias email support services

In a post on X, the airlines said all other support channels remain available

13 Nov 2026 2:30 pm
China, Kazakhstan, Iran, others confirm participation in SCO Civilisational Forum, says Gajendra Shekhawat

Interacting with the media at the Bharat Mandapam in Delhi ahead of the event, Gajendra Shekhawat said he remained hopeful that Pakistan would also confirm its participation and attend the forum

13 Nov 2026 2:24 pm
Karnataka to roll out mid-life womens health programme; actor Ramya named brand ambassador

Three-month pilot in Dakshina Kannada to cover women aged 35 and above; dedicated clinics to be held every Wednesday

13 Nov 2026 2:24 pm
DNK movie review: Moulis crime comedy is funny but chaotic

Debut director Sreenu Kambalas Telugu film has a cheeky premise, but excessive subplots and gags dilute its appeal

13 Nov 2026 1:59 pm
Watch: CM Vijay celebrates Childrens Day with cake and cheer

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay joined the Childrens Day celebrations at a government middle school in Chennai. He interacted with students as they showcased their oratory skills and distributed cakes along with other ministers. The Chief Minister also fed cake to the children, marking the occasion with the students.

13 Nov 2026 1:57 pm
C.S. Karnan, controversial former High Court judge, passes away in Chennai

He was sentenced to six months of imprisonment during his stint as a judge of Calcutta High Court in 2017 after he passed an order sentencing the then CJI and seven other Supreme Court judges to five years of imprisonment

13 Nov 2026 1:37 pm
Itllu Arjuna movie review: Aniesh, Anaswara Rajans film is a contrived action-romance

Debut director Mahesh Uppalas Telugu entertainer has slick visuals and tolerable humour, but plays it too safe

13 Nov 2026 1:35 pm
Kozhikode-Wayanad tunnel project in Keralam remains stalled despite submission of documents

Prolonged stoppage has raised concerns over safety and durability of the 110-metre stretch of tunnelling already completed in the right tube on Anakkampoyil side. KRCL and the contracting agency have reportedly warned that continued suspension could lead to deterioration of the completed work

13 Nov 2026 1:30 pm
Opposition not informed about possible Special Parliament session on delimitation: Priyanka Gandhi

Regarding the Opposition's protests against the Union government over various issues, the Congress MP alleged that people expressing dissent were being silenced

13 Nov 2026 1:23 pm
Andhras brand value enhanced with effective administration of Chandrababu Naidu government: Minister Parthasarathi

The minister said that Andhra would attract 9.89 lakh crore investments with 303 Memoranda of Understanding with nearly 305 companies

13 Nov 2026 1:22 pm