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Vishwanath and Sons: Suriya and Mamitha Baiju promise an unusual romance in Venky Atluris family entertainer

Venky Atluris Vishwanath and Sons, starring Suriya and Mamitha Baiju, promises to be a family entertainer on love and parenthood

Where language meets literature: the need for balanced training

Higher education institutions can establish a language centre that helps learners understand how language enables clear, precise communication an

Why the CBSEs move towards competency-based assessment has a gap

Competency-based assessment and competency-based education are not the same thing. Translating a policy framework into daily classroom practise r

Venky Atluri interview: National Award winner on Suriyas Vishwanath & Sons and age-gap romance

Venky Atluri discusses his National Award-winning writing, Vishwanath & Sons, Suriyas return to romance, and portraying an age-gap relationship w

India Wants Meta To Change Its Algorithms To Stop Deepfakes, Propaganda And Harmful Content

MeitY seeks algorithmic safeguards, faster takedowns and stronger compliance as scrutiny of Meta intensifies.

18-Year-Old Student Dies by Suicide in Hostel Room in Kankipadu

The deceased was identified as Bhagya Sri, a native of Ithavaram village in Nandigama mandal.

Travis Head Aims to Shine as Opening Batsman in Test Cricket

Sydney, August 8: Australian left-handed batsman Travis Head has expressed his desire to continue playing as an opening batsman in Test cricket.

IAF officer arrested for alleged leak of sensitive information to Pakistan-based operative

The officer came under surveillance by the IAF intelligence wing, which later alerted the security agencies after his interactions with a woman o

Israeli strikes kill four in Gaza, including two children, amid new ceasefire push

Assam: 2 Elephant Tusks Seized, 2 Arrested

Assam State Special Task Force (STF) arrested two persons from Bangalipara in Tamulpur, and seized two elephant ivory tusks.

Testosterone and fertility: the trade-off men aren't told about

Making sperm is, in large part, what testosterone is for. Which is why it is ironic when a man who doesn't need it starts taking it anyway: His b

Five Arrested in Mumbai for Plotting to Rob and Murder Businessman

Mumbai, August 8: In a shocking incident in the Ville Parle area of Mumbai, five individuals have been arrested in connection with the murder of

Pralhad Joshi Urges BRICS Unity On Education As Ministers Adopt 5-Point Declaration

BRICS nations adopt five priorities spanning early learning, skills, AI, research and academic mobility.

Delhi sees slight dip in minimum temperature, IMD forecasts light to moderate rain

Several weather stations recorded light to moderate rain in the early hours of Saturday (August 8, 2026)

NIA Nabs 3 Karnataka Dealers in Kerala Explosives Seizure Case

The case relates to the seizure of 89,600 explosive sticks and 10,500 NONEL shock tubes by the Kerala Police on February 7, 2026

Raveena Tandon Narrowly Escapes Dog Bite?

Produced by Amit Rai, Rajesh Bhardwaj and Sana Warsi, Ohh My Dog released in theatres on August 7.

Third Mumbai: MMRDA signs agreement with Singapores Surbana Jurong to shape master plan

Mapletree will invest capital and working capital required for the project with the expectation of bringing more than $1.1 billion in Foreign Dir

Alert Issued as Khalistani Supporters Plan Disruption on Independence Day

New Delhi, August 8: Intelligence agencies have advised heightened vigilance in Punjab based on recent inputs. The state has been placed on high

Delimitation Bill on agenda? NCP-SP MPs likely to meet PM Modi next week amid Centre's push

NCP (Sharad Pawar) faction MPs are likely to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week, with the delimitationexercise expected to be among the

DMK, AIADMK Skip CM Vijay's All-Party Meeting on Delimitation

The meeting was called by CM Vijay to formulate a unified state response to the proposed delimitation exercise

India's youth not merely competing with world, leading it: Pralhad Joshi

India's education system is now learner-centric and research-driven, preparing students for the future. Prime Minister Modi believes India's yout

SUSE Drives India's Digital Sovereignty With Open Source AI Infrastructure

Co-engineered AI platforms, multi-cloud orchestration, and an increased focus on providing architectural freedom helps Indian organizations navig

PM Modi Inspires Graduates at IIT Delhis 57th Convocation Ceremony

New Delhi, August 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 57th convocation ceremony of IIT Delhi on Saturday. He addressed the students pres

One-stop solution 181 supports women in distress, gaining attention in A.P., says DSP

DSP Narasimha Rao said that the police department would help the victims of domestic violence quickly and provide them with medical assistance, w

Teaching AI to speak India

Artificial intelligence can chat, translate and answer questions but only if it understands your language. At IIT Madras, researchers at AI4Bhara

Ram Temple embezzlement case: Many aspects of donation 'theft' probe done, chargesheet to be filed end of next month, says Police

An investigation team probing alleged donation embezzlement at the Ayodhya Ram temple has completed its inquiry. The chargesheet is expected to b

Maheshwaram DCP Reviews Crime Control Measures at Monthly Meeting

The DCP directed Station House Officers (SHOs) to speed up investigations and ensure timely filing of charge sheets. He also instructed them to c

Lessons From History: Convert Jantar Mantar

The protests breathed life back into Indias comatose democracy. What happens now? Does history foretell next steps?

Bahar Dutt on Shared Spaces: Human beings are not outside nature

Shared Spaces, a six-part documentary series hosted by Bahar Dutt and filmed by her partner, Emmy-nominated wildlife filmmaker Vijay Bedi, releas

Parliamentary Panel Pushes DRDO To Define Measurable Benchmarks For Defence Projects

BRICS WAVES Bazaar Brings Global Film Deals And AI Partnerships To India

Film, AI and international partnerships converged in Mumbai, signalling how India wants to reshape its global creative economy.

When a yak herder from India made a big impact internationally

Thenlay Nurboo never left Ladakh, but his cheese did and won a gold in Brazil. The award is now inspiring him to fight for yak herding and the t

Home Minister must speak on police excesses, PM on 'chanda chori' issue: Congress

Parliament has been disrupted for fifteen consecutive days due to opposition demands. The Congress party alleges Home Minister Amit Shah refuses

Western states, UTs forge joint strategy against cybercrime, drug cartels

Police chiefs from seven western states met to devise a joint strategy. They finalized security arrangements for the 2028 Ujjain Simhastha Fair.

Typhoon Dolphin Hits Japan's Okinawa, China Shuts Ports Ahead Of Landfall

Typhoon Dolphin cuts power to about 14,000 buildings in Okinawa; Flights cancelled in Japan, mainland China and Taiwan.

Avika Gor Hospitalised With Dengue After Working Through High Fever

Doctors then advised immediate hospitalisation so she could receive necessary treatment and rest.

Jupally Calls BJPs Water Issue a Political Stunt

Rao assured that the Congress government will complete all the pending irrigation projects in the erstwhile Mahbubnagar district

Several IAS officers transferred and given postings in Andhra Pradesh

Postings, full additional charges given with immediate effect

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami welcomes Rishabh Pant's request, promises help with land purchase

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has assured Rishabh Pant of government support after the India keeper-batter sought help in acquir

Indian Stock Market Rises for Second Consecutive Week Amid Falling Crude Oil Prices

Mumbai, August 8: The Indian stock market has recorded gains for the second consecutive week, bolstered by a sharp decline in crude oil prices an

At least seven killed, 11 others injured after private bus overturns on mountain route in Himachal

Police said the death toll can rise further as passengers could be buried under the wreckage of the bus

Jharkhand student protest LIVE: 'We will continue to meet with various student groups and stakeholders', says Minister after meeting with students

Protest to continue until all demands, including cancellation of 14th JPSC exam, are met, said aspirants after talks with the Jharkhand govt.

Ramchander Rao Slams Congress-INDI Alliance over Jharkhand Students Protest

The Congress and the INDI alliance were playing a dubious and hypocritical role. The students were fighting even in Keralam. But Opposition leade

Skeletal remains of 57-year-old Bengaluru woman found in her house, death suspected to be a year old

A senior police officer told The Hindu that for almost a year, even the neighbours did not notice any foul smell or become suspicious about her a

Australian Players Face Tough Decisions Ahead of IPL 2027, Says McDonald

Sydney, August 8: Australias head coach Andrew McDonald has indicated that the nations leading Test cricketers may face difficult decisions regar

Charlie Chauhan, Kaisi Yeh Yaariyan fame, marries cricketer Ramandeep Singh; first pictures out

Charlie Chauhan, Kaisi Yeh Yaariyan fame, marries cricketer Ramandeep Singh; first pictures out

Jharkhand Paper Leak Protests: Congress MP Sukdev Bhagat Highlights Government Sensitivity

New Delhi, August 8: Congress MP Sukdev Bhagat has stated that the government is sensitive to the ongoing student protests against the paper leak

Jharkhand protest: CID summons three serving members of JPSC in exam row

According to sources, the investigating agency wants to know on which grounds TSR Data Processing Private Limited (TDPL) the agency that conducte

Did we fail to listen?: Tharoor on CJP resonating more with students than 'Chhatron Ki Goonj'

Review | The Male Gaze Redefined by Shoma Chatterji

Though offering thoughtful insights into Indian cinema, Chatterjis book is hampered by datedness and a narrow focus

Madras Day 2026: How Chennai continues to shape the art of five contemporary artists

For Madras Day, five contemporary artists revisit the Chennai that shaped them from the art school and cultural institutions of old Madras to Ka

Indian Woman Goes To Portugal For Job, Gets Sold To Beer Shop Owner

When the woman landed in Portugal, the agents snatched her passport and allegedly held her hostage in a room for two days.

Woman Urges People To Normalise Enjoying 9-To-5 Jobs, Internet Reacts

The post sparked reactions from users who agreed with her views on conventional jobs and work-life balance.

The global journey of Madras Checks, from Chennai to Dior

Once dismissed as everyday cloth and later embraced by Ivy League campuses, Madras checks have travelled from the Coromandel coast to fashion cap

Udupi police arrest three accused in ex-panchayat president murder case

Should have been more: PM Modi disappointed over 'just one or two' girls among IIT Delhi medal winners

UP Man Held for Selling Ganja-Laced Chocolates in Belagavi

The accused was allegedly selling the packets to people on a roadside near the engineering college when a team from Udyambag police station raide

On Camera, Man Takes Out Belt, Assaults Woman Over Seat On Mumbai Local

According to the police, the accused, identified as 36-year-old Mohammad Rizwan Ansari, got into an argument with the woman over a seat.

Apong: Assams traditional rice wine is now bottled as Ti:Po

Prepared from rice and foraged herbs by the Mising community of Assam, Apong has been transformed into a premium bottled drink Ti:Po through a bl

Rishabh Pant tweets to CM Dhami: Help me buy land in Uttarakhand, I want to come home

The Chief Minister responded to the cricketers appeal, saying that instructions were being issued to concerned officials, who would soon contact

Reels of a lost Manipur to undergo digital revival in Italy

A collection of 15 rare reels shot on 8mm celluloid between the mid-1930s and early 1960s is believed to contain fragments of a way of life that

Rapper Suraj Tylen Supports Ranchi Student Protests, Urges CM for Transparency in Recruitment

Mumbai, August 8: In Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand, students are protesting against paper leaks and demanding a transparent recruitment proces

Aluminium foil hack to clean your refrigerator: How it works, benefits and why it keeps your fridge fresh

Maintaining a spotless refrigerator can feel like a never-ending struggle for many. However, a common kitchen itemaluminum foilcould be your new

Mahbubnagars Jurala Project Gets 2.17 Lakh Cusecs Inflow, 30 Gates Opened

At 9 am on Saturday, the PJP was getting 2.17 lakh cusecs of inflows: Officials

Bangladesh Crash To Heavy Defeat Ahead Of Australia Tests

Bangladesh folded for just 54 Saturday to lose their only warm-up game ahead of a two-Test series against top-ranked Australia by an innings and

Kerala govt. sanctions 14.4 crore for rehabilitation of Endosulfan victims

An amount of 2.64 crore has been earmarked for the 1,000 beneficiaries who are expected to be newly added to the list

BJP Minister Accuses Rahul Gandhi of Being Anti-National

Bhatar, August 8: Arjun Singh, a minister in the West Bengal government, launched a strong attack on Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the opposition i

Book Review | New Book Makes a Case for Visiting South Asias Most Beautiful Country

Kamalakarans extensive research and inclusion of all kinds of interesting snippets of information, showcase the multi-lingual writers deep affini

Sugar season 2 review: Colin Farrell returns for sweet sophomore season

With the bizarre twist out of the way, our sharp-suited, movie-obsessed sleuth takes on another missing-person case that unfolds into something m

Injury forces English pacer to draw curtains on career before debut

At an age when most cricketers await an international debut, 25-year-old injury-prone England quick John Turner has shockingly announced his reti

Irans President Affirms Commitment to Dialogue with the U.S. but Rejects Surrender

Tehran, August 8: Irans President Masoud Pajeshkian has reiterated the countrys commitment to ongoing negotiations to protect its rights. He emph

Indias Medical Device Industry Projeted To Reach $30-50 Billion Within This Decade, $250 Billion By 2047: Report

Book Review | Recalling a Dark Era in Delhi

Delhi is the protagonist here and we mourn its fall from grace, time and again

Honey-trapped IAF officer held for allegedly sharing classified defence data

Behari Lal Engineering Rs 302 Crore IPO From August 12

Behari Lal Engineering is an integrated iron and steel manufacturing company specialising in customised engineering solutions.

Protests Continue in Ranchi Against JPSC-JSSC Paper Leak Scandal

Ranchi, August 8: Protests by students against the JPSC-JSSC paper leak scandal continue in Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand, entering their 15th

Udupi Congress Leader David DSouza Murder: 3 Held, One Shot in Chase

Investigation has pointed to a financial dispute between DSouza and an out-of-state company in connection with work undertaken by him as the susp

Book Review | Tradwife-Influencer Winds up in Trouble

Yesteryear has created a stir and kicked off controversies in the USA which is to be expected during the age of raw milk and MAGA.

'Changing colours like chameleon': Akhilesh's Brahmin outreach for 2027 UP polls gets criticism from BJP, BSP

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav made a huge attempt to garner support for his party for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh elections when he tried t

Uttarakhand CM Dhami offers assistance to cricketer Rishabh Pant for land purchase

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PM Modi inaugurates 'Param Pragya' AI-powered supercomputing facility, honours students at IIT Delhi's 57th Convocation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended IIT Delhi's 57th Convocation Ceremony as chief guest. He presented prestigious awards to graduating student

PM Modi inaugurates AI-powered Param Pragya facility at IIT Delhi

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Flipkart Freedom Sale starts for everyone, bumper offers on many items including iPhone

Flipkart Freedom Sale has started for everyone. During this sale, you can get off on many smartphones including iPhone. Also, smart TV, refrigera

British music festivals stage tentative revival with perks and payment plans

The landscape of British music festivals is transforming as they begin to recover from challenging years. Many major events are experiencing rapi

Charlie Chauhan Ties the Knot with Cricketer Ramandeep Singh, Shares Stunning Wedding Photos

Mumbai, August 8: Renowned television actress Charlie Chauhan has officially married Indian cricketer Ramandeep Singh. For several days, wedding

Dabur Gets Relief From FSSAI Order Over

A familiar phrase on food labels has triggered a legal battle, raising questions about what 100% really promises consumers.

India Maps 27 Arunachal Locations, Including China-Held Longju, Amid Beijing

India formally maps 27 Arunachal locations as China continues efforts to rename disputed places.

Uttarakhand CM Dhami congratulates Ashish Yadav on silver at World U20 Athletics Championships

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IIT Guwahati develops e-eye for fast detection of toxic heavy metals in water

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Indias Major Ports Cut Average Vessel Turnaround Time To 48.84 Hours In FY26 From 52.87 Hours In FY22