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Column | Here are some trending podcasts and shows on longevity

From debating diets and workout regimens to red light therapy and more, these shows dive into the divisive yet broadly appealing subject of human

Classical dancer Aswathi K won hearts with her mature dance rendition

A promising young dancer, her recital was marked with impressive footwork, timing and enjoyable music

KCR must come to Assembly to dispel propaganda against him on water projects, says Kavitha

Telangana Jagruthi president says she will launch of an independent political party and contest in next Assembly Elections

2 Hyderabad bound flights diverted to Gannavaram in AP due to fog

Two Indigo flights scheduled to land in Hyderabad were diverted to Gannavaram Airport near Vijayawada on Friday due to adverse weather conditions

AI will hurt low-income groups most. Heres how resilience can be built

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 11 Karaikal fishermen

Their mechanised fishing vessel was reportedly surrounded by Sri Lankan Navy personnel in the early hours of Friday near Mullaitheevu, following

How OTT Is Helping the Entertainment Industry Go Global

NBEMS launches AI in Medicine course for doctors; check how to apply, fees, eligibility and more

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has launched a free, six-month online course on Artificial Intelligence in Medical

Quiz | Easy like Sunday morning: What has January 4 ever given us?

We Have Bad Neighbours: S Jaishankar's Stern Warning Over Terrorism

S Jaishankar said that obody can tell us what we should or should not do, in an apparent reference to Operation Sindoor.

I want my MTV: Baby boomer Anand Mahindra gets nostalgic as iconic music channel goes silent

MTV shut down: MTV's 24-hour music channels have ceased broadcasting globally as of January 1, 2026, marking the end of an era for music discover

Mumbai Indians unveil Women's Premier League 2026 jersey

Mumbai Indians unveiled their WPL 2026 jersey, inspired by the city's vibrant energy and the Wicket Pulse theme. The design incorporates blue for

CDS Anil Chauhan Inaugurates Upgraded Runway at IAFs Car Nicobar Base

SRI VIJAYA PURAM, Jan 2: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Friday inaugurated the resurfaced and upgraded runway at the Indian

Satheesan accuses Kerala CM of using Vellappally Natesan as mouthpiece to create communal divide

V.D. Satheesan accuses Pinarayi Vijayan of trying to create communal hatred similar to such efforts made by Sangh Parivar and says CM had miserab

Why the Chennai Margazhi Season matters

Chennais iconic annual festival proves that classical traditions are vibrant, adaptable and deeply relevant today

'You cant ask for water and continue terrorism,' Jaishankar slams Pakistan, says nobody can tell India what to do

In a strong statement, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar declared that the nation cannot and will not accept any form of terrorism

CDS General Anil Chauhan Inaugurates Upgraded Runway At Iaf Base In Car Nicobar Island

Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan 2: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Friday inaugurated the upgraded runway at the IAFs Car Nicobar air

Never seen anything with greater emotional impact, EAM Jaishankar praises India's vaccine diplomacy during COVID crisis

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted the nation's significant role in global COVID-19 vaccination. He shared how India's v

Old Image Passed off as Recent Visual of Anti-India Protest in Bangladesh

Team WebQoof could trace the image back to at least February 2024.

Six And City: Will Wishes Be Realized?

All that Chennaiites can wish for basic improvements in their city to have better living in Chennai.

Eye of Brahma Diamond stolen from Hindu deity in Pondicherry and sold for over Rs 3 crore? The shocking story of its blood-soaked history and curse

The history of Black Orlov Diamond, also known as Eye of Brahma diamond, has continued to fascinate historians and jewellers as it remains shroud

Allu Cinemas lights up Kokapet ahead of grand launch, pics viral

Hyderabad: Telugu superstar Allu Arjun is set to expand his footprint in the cinema world with the launch of his premium multiplex, Allu Cinemas,

Centre Restores Rs 100 Crore Project Approval Powers To Ladakh LG

JAMMU, Jan 2: In a significant development, the Union Finance Ministry has restored financial powers to the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh. The Mi

Bad news for LPG customers: Gas cylinder prices increased by Rs... from January 1, check city-wise revised commercial and domestic rates here

Commercial LPG prices have risen since January 1, with oil companies increasing the 19 kg cylinder rate by Rs 111, impacting hotels and businesse

Two Hyderabad-Bound Indigo Flights Diverted to Gannavaram in Due to Fog

The flights from Delhi and Mumbai, respectively, were unable to land in Hyderabad due to heavy fog and were diverted as a precautionary measure

DPR for Musi Rejuvenation project Phase-I to be ready in few days: Telangana CM Revanth

Clarity on scope of works by Sankranti and estimates to be prepared before the fiscal end, says the Chief Minister

With Tailwind in Place, Car Market To Grow At 6-7% in 2026

Partho Banerjee, senior executive officer, marketing and sales at Maruti Suzuki, said the demand momentum of the second half of 2025 is expected

Dubai: Indian expat wins Rs 24.5 lakh in Big Ticket Draw

Sakthi Vinayagam, an Indian expat in Dubai, emerged as the solo winner of Rs 24.5 lakh in the latest Big Ticket Draw. Vinayagam is a native of Ch

Nazi Salute Or Something Else? Zohran Mamdani's Inaugural Gesture Is Viral

Zohran Mamdani, the Indian-origin mayor of New York City, courted controversy on social media after clips from his inaugural event went viral, sh

Vaibhav Arekars Viyoga - Fragments of Light reflected on vanishing spaces and values

The Kalavaahini Trusts first commissioned work, it premiered at the Dance for Dance Festival

Hospitalised Australian cricket legend Damien Martyn showing positive signs: Gilchrist

He was diagnosed with meningitis an inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord

Reliance Digital Kicks Off Mega New Year 2026 Sale with Unmatched Deals

Gross misuse, RS MP Priyanka Chaturvedi flags AI misuse on social media, writes to IT Minister Vaishnaw

Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has alerted the IT Minister to a disturbing trend on social media, particularly X, where AI tools are allegedly

2,000-year-old Kushan empire coins from King Vasudeva's era found in Pakistan's Rawalpindi

Archaeologists unearthed rare lapis lazuli stones and bronze coins dating back to the Kushan era at Pakistan's Bhir Mound, a UNESCO site near Tax

Amid Indore Water Crisis, Locals Fear Using Tanker Water

Residents of Indore's Bhagirathpura area remain afraid of consuming even the tanker-supplied water following a contaminated drinking water incide

Shares are higher in Asia in an upbeat start to the new year

BANGKOK, Jan 2: Asian markets began the new year Friday with gains, while US futures and oil prices also advanced. Hong Kongs Hang Seng jumped 2

Sapphire Foods to merge with Devyani International, to create QSR chain with over 3,000 outlets

NEW DELHI, Jan 2: Sapphire Foods India and Devyani International Ltd (DIL), the two leading operators of the KFC and Pizza Hut brands, are set to

Water Contamination Behind Indore Health Crisis, Confirms Lab Test

A laboratory test has confirmed that a diarrhoea outbreak, which has killed at least four patients and affected over 1,400 people in Indore, was

Harish Rao demands White Paper on Musi beautification project expenditure

Hyderabad: Former minister and BRS senior leader T Harish Rao demanded that the state government release a white paper on the total expenditure a

Tobacco stocks continue to slide; ITC shares drop over 5 pc

NEW DELHI, Jan 2: Shares of cigarette and tobacco product makers ITC, Godfrey Phillips and VST Industries dropped on Friday morning, extending th

Duty hike on tobacco products will hurt farmers, fuel smuggling: FAIFA

NEW DELHI, Jan 2:The Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA) on Friday said the governments move to levy additional excise duty on to

Bengal SIR: ECI seeks Oriya interpreters for four gram panchayats

Kolkata: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has been compelled to engage Oriya interpreters-cum-translators for four gram panchayats two eac

From Palestine To Islamophobia: Khawaja's Presser Had Everything But Cricket

Usman Khawaja spoke openly about facing racism and Islamophobia throughout his career and criticised right-wing politicians for fuelling division

Meet Edward Nathan Varghese, 21-year-old engineer who landed highest package of Rs 2.5 crore in IIT Hyderabad's history, offer came from..., he belongs to...

The placement season started on a high note as IIT Hyderabad offered a Rs 2.5 crore package, breaking the institute's previous record of Rs 1 cro

Dutchman Sjoerd Marijne reappointed as chief coach of Indian womens hockey team

The 51-year-old, who was associated with the Indian womens team from 2017 to 2021, will be supported by Matias Vila as analytical coach

Urmila Satyanarayanan, recipient of this years Nritya Kalanidhi award, looks back at her 50-year journey in dance

The Bharatanatyam exponent will receive the honour on January 3, on the inaugural day of The Music Academys 2026 dance festival.

Jaishankar at IIT Madras LIVE: India among few ancient civilisations that turned modern nation-state

Kashmir Sees Clear Skies, Dip In Night Temperatures; Gulmarg Coldest At Minus 7 Deg C

Srinagar, Jan 2: The minimum temperatures dropped in Kashmir due to clear skies, as the meteorological department forecast largely dry weather ov

Mamdani thanks family from Kampala to Delhi, vows to govern audaciously

NEW YORK, Jan 2: Indian-origin politician Zohran Mamdani vowed to govern expansively and audaciously and deliver an agenda of affordability for N

Saudi envoy says leader of Yemen separatist group STC blocked delegation's landing in Aden

Flights were halted on Thursday (January 1, 2025) at Yemens Aden international airport

Dutchman Sjoerd Marijne named chief coach of Indian women's hockey team

Sjoerd Marijne returns as chief coach for the Indian women's hockey team. He will lead the team for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers in Hyderaba

Word of the Day: Ambedo

Today's word of the day is Ambedo describes a quiet, immersive awareness of the present moment. Ambedo captures those small, absorbed moments of

Sandeep Reddy Vanga Stuck in a Fixed Pattern?

After making films with a troubled doctor as the protagonist in Arjun Reddy and a volatile gangster in Animal, Sandeep Reddy Vanga is now working

Ashwini Vaishnaw Virtually Witnesses Final Bullet Train Tunnel In Palghar

The 508-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail project is being executed with technical and financial assistance from the Japanese government.

Will 2026 Bring An End To Karnataka Congress's Leadership Tussle?

Siddaramaiah is expected to visit the national capital to meet the party's top leadership after January 15.

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Myanmar: 3 Indian nationals trapped in cyber scam centres repatriated

Yangon: Three Indian nationals were repatriated from Myanmars Myawaddy cyber scam centres through Yangon, the Embassy of India in Yangon informed

Akhil Akkineni to Dance with Ananya Panday?

While nothing has been officially confirmed, discussions are reportedly underway

The Hindu Sunday crossword no. 37

One person killed in clash between Congress and BJP supporters over banner dispute in Karnataka's Ballari

A fatal clash erupted in Ballari between supporters of Congress MLA Nara Bharath Reddy and BJP MLA G Janardhana Reddy over a banner dispute. The

J&K police probe cricketer for wearing helmet with Palestine flag

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday ordered a preliminary enquiry after a cricketer from south Kashmir wore a helmet with the Palestini

Nayanthara Promotes Telugu Film, Faces Backlash

Many Kollywood viewers expressed surprise at seeing Nayanthara actively promoting a Telugu film, something she has largely avoided even for her T

Canada asks Air India to probe incident of pilot reporting for duty under influence of alcohol, source says

In a statement, Air India confirmed the flight from Vancouver to Delhi on December 23 experienced a last-minute delay due to the incident, adding

I am seriously considering to report: Javed Akhtar slams his AI-generated video

A fake video is in circulation showing my fake computer-generated picture with a topi on my head, claiming that ultimately I have turned to God .

J&K Govt Regularizes 13, Promotes 23 Accounts Officers as Chief Accounts Officers

JAMMU, Jan 2: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the regularisation of 13 Incharge Chief Accounts Officers and the promotion of 23 Juni

Jana Sena Party requests ECI to initiate SIR in Andhra Pradesh

They expressed confidence that SIR would make the electoral rolls comprehensive, inclusive, and free from errors

World Introvert Day 2026: A Day To Appreciate The Unique Qualities And Strengths Of Introverts

World Introvert Day recognises their strengths and encourages them to embrace their natural tendencies. The day also clarifies that introverts ar

SruthiSagar, along with Vittal Rangan and DelhiSairam, created an atmosphere of repose and refinement

The performance, at M.S.SubbulakshmiAuditorium at the Asian College of Journalism, was a mix of measured accents and graceful glides

MHA IB JIO Tier-I Exam Result Out: Direct Link to Check, Next Steps Explained

MHA IB JIO Result Out: Shortlisted candidates will be intimated through email and SMS to download their call letters for the skill test and inter

Saira Banus New Year wish: May it bring a lot of joy, good health and happiness

Mumbai: Veteran actress Saira Banu greeted her fans with warm wishes for the New Year on Friday. Saira took to Instagram, where she shared a stri

Woman Invites Lover Home On New Year, Cuts His Private Part In Mumbai

The woman was reportedly pressuring the man to leave his wife and marry her. This led to frequent arguments between them.

Are They Okay? Teens Search For Friends After Swiss New Year Bar Fire

About 40 people were killed and another 115 injured in a massive fire at a bar in Switzerland's Crans Montana. The blaze ripped through a bar cal

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'Cops Said Phone Can Detect Bangladeshis': Family's Claim On Viral UP Video

Viral videos showed a policeman using a mobile phone to scan people by touching their backs, claiming it gives the address of a person's place of

Ustaad Bhagat Singh to Arrive in Theatres This Summer

Director Harish Shankar is collaborating with Pawan Kalyan for the second time after the blockbuster Gabbar Singh

Delhi HC finds prima facie evidence of violation of Pawan Kalyans personality rights

The Judge stated some of the defendants were using Mr. Kalyans name, likeness, voice, and image for selling merchandise for commercial gains eith

New York Vich Munda Renda: Punjabi Flavour To Zohran Mamdani Inauguration

Videos from the event show Zohran Mamdani grooving to the music alongside his wife, Rama Duwaji, while hundreds of attendees joined, dancing and

Completely humiliated: Australian great Jason Gillespie reveals why he left Pakistan head coach post in just 9 months

Jason Gillespie has quit as Pakistan's red-ball coach after just nine months. The former Australian star cited a lack of communication from the P

Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually witnesses final bullet train tunnel breakthrough in Maharahstras Palghar

The 508-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail project is India's only high-speed rail project designed to operate bullet trains at a speed of 320 k

NIA Chargesheets Psychiatrist, Two Others in LeT-Linked Bengaluru Terror Plot

NEW DELHI, Jan 2: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted three accused, including a psychiatrist, in a 2023 Bengaluru terror c

Indore water contamination: Mayor says informed of 10 deaths

INDORE, Jan 2: Indore Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava on Friday said he has received information about 10 deaths due to a diarrhoea outbreak caused by

Year-Round Flow Planned for Musi River: Revanth Reddy

Godavari waters to be diverted to Hyderabad over two years with 7,000 crore investment; first phase from Gandipet to Gandhi Sarovar to begin by M

India among few ancient civilisations to emerge as modern nation-state: EAM Jaishankar at IIT Madras

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted India's unique position as an ancient civilization that has evolved into a major modern nation

India's 'Reform Express' may have a difficult stretch ahead

India's government is pushing forward with ambitious reforms in 2025. While tax and financial changes are progressing, land acquisition and agric

Cummins lauds Khawajas incredible career after retirement

Usman Khawaja will retire from international cricket after the fifth Ashes Test. The veteran opener confirmed his decision, ending a distinguishe

Students protest over no electricity in Sangareddy govt school

Hyderabad: Students of a government school in Telanganas Sangareddy protested on Thursday, January 1, stating that there has been no electricity

Fever pitch | Review of Sandeep Menons Sacred Grounds

A new book looks at the nurseries of football across India

First mountain tunnel breakthrough in Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor achieved in Palghar

A major milestone was achieved in India's first bullet train corridor with the breakthrough of a high-speed mountain tunnel at Maharashtra's Palg

Several Injured as College Bus Overturns in Bhadradri Kothagudem

The bus belonging to KLR Engineering College lost control and overturned while traveling from Manuguru to Palvancha

J&K: EOW Chargesheets 108, Including 15 Executive Engineers, in Sumbal Power Scam

SRINAGAR, Jan 2: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch has filed a charge-sheet against 108 persons, including 15 Executive Engine