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Anti-conversion law: Maharashtra churches seek prayer consent forms from worshippers

These filled declaration forms, taken for self-safety, will be kept in the church offices to be shown to government or police authorities, if ask

Madras lingo on transportation

A traffic island becomes a roundtana, while Emden, the name of a German cruiser that bombed Madras in 1914, came to mean a bully or devious adver

When aircrafts took to the Madras skies on metal wings

DAngelis maiden flight in 1910 set in motion the aviation history of Madras. From a record-making 27-hour flight from London to Madras in a de-Ha

Getting around Madras on autorickshaws

From numbering around 200 in 1973 to around 1 lakh in 2026, autorickshaws in the city have come a long way, but so too has the love-hate relation

How buses became the lifeline of Madras

Packed to the point of tipping over, driven rashly, and battered all over, is how one would describe the MTC buses that ply in the city. While bu

How bicycles, motorcycles took over the roads of Madras

Bicycles first came to Madras sometime in the 1880s, and at the time, they had a modest start, with there even being demands for a separate lane

Supreme Court dismisses Tarun Tejpals plea, directs him to surrender within two weeks

The State of Goa, represented by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, had insisted that Tarun Tejpal should surrender before his appeal is listed for

When yellow-black taxis cruised the roads of Madras

In the 1960s and 1970s, yellow taxis were a force to contend with in Madras. While this mode of transport was never as prolific as its contempora

Udhayanidhi demands high-level judicial inquiry into killing of three Tamils by Karnataka forest officials

Udhayanidhi wanted to know whether the Tamil Nadu government had written to Karnataka, seeking an explanation about the incident

The four key roads of Madras that originate from Fort St. George

Madras traffic movement is by and large planned on a network created by four great roads. Today, we know them as Rajaji Salai, Kamaraj Salai, EVR

Onam reels by accused: Seven Museum Police personnel transferred to AR Camp

Accused did not take part in Onam celebrations nor were they invited by police: Commissioner

Govt approves transfer of DRDO developed missile tech to defence industry

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the transfer of DRDO-developed technologies of all conventional missile systems to the Indian defence

Insects in MCA kitchens: Did players know they were having 'non-veg tea'? HC; asks FDA to reinspect

The court permitted the MCA to install a vending machine to serve tea/coffee to the players

Around Madras city in hand-pulled rickshaws

Hand-pulled rickshaws arrived in Madras early in the 20th Century from Japan, and quickly became a convenience despite its very apparent issues.

Jolted about on carts drawn by oxen and horses in Madras

When animal-powered transportation was in its heyday in the Madras region, it came in multiple varieties. While businessmen preferred the fast-mo

Masula boats and the fishermen who kept Madras afloat

Before the harbour came into being, arriving in Madras by ship meant making the last leg of the journey on masula boats. These boatmen, who were

Of the time when people were carried in palanquins in Madras

Palanquins, the very word tracing its origins to the Sanskrit paryanka and the Tamil pallakku, were how the high and mighty got around Madras of

Geethanjali re-release: PC Sreeram revisits Mani Ratnams iconic love story

Ahead of its digitally restored 4K re-release, cinematographer PC Sreeram talks about filming Geethanjali in the hills of Ooty and how the mist b

When Madras was walk-friendly

While it might not be the fastest mode of transport, it is one that most people can always rely on, not to mention the oldest mode known to human

Haiwaan trailer is out now; Akshay Kumar turns terrifying villain opposite Saif Ali Khan | Watch

The trailer for the upcoming movie titled Haiwaan has come out, giving us our first glimpse into the tense face-off between the actors Akshay Kum

AI agents are changing how companies choose which AI model does the work

With AI agents handling more complex workflows, companies are looking beyond a single model and building systems that route each task

Kharge, Rahul Gandhi write to PM Modi, flag 'misleading open-ended' caste questions

Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi have raised concerns over the proposed method of collecting caste details in the upcoming Ce

Corruption Charge Against TVK Govt on Advocate Appointment

Jabbar, a TMJK district functionary and resident of Palayamkottai, had worked for the TVK during the Assembly election as an alliance party, with

Toxic advance booking: Yash film races towards 50 crore despite A-rating

Yash-starrer Toxic has made a strong start in advance sales ahead of its August 26 release. With bookings yet to fully open in Telugu markets, it

Aerospace startup Airbound raises $37 mn to expand autonomous aircraft biz

The Bengaluru aerospace startup will use the Series A capital to scale engineering and manufacturing, while its Andhra Pradesh network is planned

Allahabad HC notes 30-year pendency of Govt land case, refers call controversy for contempt review

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CJP Announces New Members, Unveils Organisational Teams Across India

Student-led outfit appoints Aafreen Nawaz as national secretary and unveils zone-wise coordination committees across India.

Bank Holiday: Banks will remain closed tomorrow on Wednesday, know why RBI has given holiday on 26th August

Bank Holiday Wednesday 26 August 2026: Banks are going to remain closed tomorrow on Wednesday. If you are planning to go to a bank branch on 26th

Apple To Launch New Version of Its Mac Mini For First Time in Two Years

The new desktop will debut as soon as the coming days, potentially putting the unveiling ahead of a September event to introduce the next iPhones

Shriya Saran Meets Superstar Rajinikanth, Shares Joyful Moments on Social Media

Mumbai, August 25: Actress Shriya Saran recently met her co-star and South cinema icon Rajinikanth. She shared pictures from their meeting on soc

SC rejects plea to reopen CBSE portal for Class 12 answer re-evaluation

The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to direct the reopening of CBSE's portal for the re-evaluation of class 12 answer sheets for students with

AI Letter Falsely Claims India Got Independence On 99-Year Lease

BOOM found that the letter is fake and AI-generated. The document also contains errors which are inconsistent with an official historical letter.

Hyundai Motor India partners Jio-bp to integrate EV charging networks

Hyundai Motor India Ltd on Tuesday said it has entered into a partnership with Jio-bp to integrate their respective EV charging networks and enha

US-Iran war enters sixth month: Trump's key statements since conflict began

Retired HC Judge Mallikarjuna Rao Sworn in as AP Lokayukta

Governor S Abdul Nazeer administered the oath of office to Justice Rao at the Lok Bhavan here in the presence of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Nai

Muthoot vs Manappuram: Analysts decode 2% vs 51% FY27 gain gap; what next?

Gold-financers Muthoot Finance and Manappuram Finance saw a divergence in stock performance primarily due to stock re-rating, says Sunny Agrawal,

Students in Bihar break through barricades in bid to gherao CM residence, police use water cannons

The students, many of whom were carrying the tricolour in their hands, jostled with the police and broke through barricades at the Dak Bungalow c

Bihar Minister Assures Students of Justice Amid Ongoing Protests

Patna, August 25: Bihars Minister Shravan Kumar addressed various issues during a press conference on Tuesday, assuring students that their deman

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In 1772, Benjamin Franklin sent Chinese tallow seeds to Savannah, Georgia; the government planted more along the Gulf in 1900, and the tree now covers 185,000 hectares

In the late 1700s, a shipment of 1772 seeds sparked a significant invasion of non-native trees across southern U.S. forests. The federal planting

Bihar Minister Assures Students of Justice Amidst Ongoing Protests

Patna, August 25: Bihar Minister Shravan Kumar addressed reporters on various issues on Tuesday. He emphasized that the state government is consi

A Wisconsin newspaper publisher in 1866 tried to automate ticket numbering. Then one question from a fellow inventor eventually helped create the typewriter and QWERTY keyboard we still use today

The year 1866 marked a pivotal moment in communication history with Christopher Sholes' invention of the QWERTY keyboard layout. This groundbreak

Rajnath Singh clears transfer of DRDO-developed missile technologies to Indian firms

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's recent approval to transfer missile technology from DRDO to Indian businesses marks a pivotal step towards enhan

Rajnath Singh Clears Transfer Of All DRDO Conventional Missile Technologies To Indian Firms

Gorkha community in Dharamshala honours INA martyrs Major Durga Mal and Captain Dal Bahadur Thapa

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SC declines to direct reopening of CBSE re-evaluation portal for class 12 answer sheets

The Supreme Court refused to reopen the CBSE portal for re-evaluation requests. Students sought access after the portal closed for on-screen veri

Can Team India still reach WTC final? Rahul Dravid opines

Former Indian cricket team head coach, Rahul Dravid, believes that the Men in Blue still have a shot at making it to the World Test Championship

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma meets Nitin Gadkari for key discussions on infrastructure

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to discuss road infrastructure, with their meeting focusing on restorin

Ice cream vs Yoghurt: Which is the smarter choice for blood sugar?

Ice cream and yoghurt affect blood sugar differently, but neither is as simple as it seems. Yoghurt wins on long-term diabetes risk and steady gl

Iranian Media Releases Undated Video Of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

According to reports by Al Arabiya, the footage was reportedly filmed before Khamenei became the Supreme Leader

Doval Meets Chinese Vice President Ahead of India-China Border Talks

BEIJING, Aug 25: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Tuesday met Chinese Vice President Han Zheng and discussed measures to maintain peace an

Sri Lanka Womens Team Faces Setback Ahead of Asia Cup 2026

Colombo, August 25: Sri Lanka has encountered a setback ahead of the Womens T20 Asia Cup 2026. All-rounder Devmi Vihanga has been ruled out of th

PVR Inox to consider share buyback proposal, board to meet on Aug 31

The company has not shared any details on the number of shares or the price at which it will offer the buyback plan

Bengaluru man earning Rs 2 lakh monthly ends up in debt trap, Reddit spots the issue

Bengaluru man earning Rs lakh monthly ends up in debt trap Reddit spots the issue

Gujarat deputy CM launches 500 new 112-Janrakshak emergency vehicles

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UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath takes selfies with youth after appointment letter distribution

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Court reserves order on Satyendar Jain

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Kharge and Rahul Gandhi urge Modi to adopt Bihar, Telangana caste census models

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Bank Unions Announce Strike On September 11 Over 5-Day Banking; Warn Of Indefinite Strike From October 26

Bank unions have announced nationwide strikes over five-day banking, a disputed PLI scheme and pension demands, with indefinite action threatened

Nifty trades near the day's low; European markets bounce back from recent lows

The benchmark indices pared most of the recovery gains and traded near the day's low in afternoon trade. Market sentiment remained subdued amid w

Kharge, Rahul Urge PM Modi To Scrap Existing Caste Census Questionnaire

Congress leaders seek fresh questionnaire after consultations with political parties, experts and the public, citing Telangana and Bihar surveys.

Surrender in 2 weeks: SC denies Tarun Tejpal urgent relief in rape conviction

Surrender in weeks SC denies Tarun Tejpal urgent relief in rape conviction

Put 1 tablespoon of baking soda in 1 quart of warm water: University of Georgia Extension says scrub refrigerator door seals, then test them with a $1 bill

Refrigerator door gaskets often gather dirt, which can impede appliance efficiency. According to recommendations from the University of Georgia E

Moon Homestay found: Nasa scientists confirm 200 caves that can shelter people, next to the Apollo 11 site where Neil Armstrong landed

Scientists have found the first confirmed evidence of a cave beneath the Moons surface using radar data from NASAs Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter.

Mayawati Announces BSP Will Contest Elections Independently in UP and Two Other States

Lucknow, August 25: The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has outlined its strategy for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections in 2027. BSP chief

Hyundai, union reach tentative wage deal after 60 hrs of strikes

Seoul: The management and labour union of Hyundai Motor tentatively reached a wage agreement on Tuesday following a series of strikes that caused

IIT Delhi Protests After Rishikesh Kumar

Students demand accountability after Rishikesh Kumars death, while IIT Delhi orders an external inquiry into events.

US state launches probe into OpenAI after AI agent hacks Hugging Face

Last week, IPO-bound OpenAI said it would slow the pace of model development while overhauling its research and training systems

174 Schools Shut in Bhadrak and Jajpur Amid Floods

In view of heavy rainfall, prevailing flood conditions, waterlogging, and ongoing restoration work, the district administrations of Bhadrak and J

Telangana govt hikes Toxic movie ticket prices across state

Hyderabad: The Telangana government has officially approved a hike in ticket prices for Yash-starrer Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, which is

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This 84-year-old Honda engineer looks like Einstein and has 50+ patents: Meet Shotaro Odate behind smart steering-wheel tech

Shotaro Odate, a Honda engineer whose distinctive Einstein-like appearance has drawn attention online, is associated with more than 50 patents co

Calcutta High Court Grants Interim Relief to Abhishek Banerjee in Three FIRs

Kolkata, August 25: The Calcutta High Court provided interim relief to Abhishek Banerjee, the General Secretary of the Trinamool Congress and MP

FedEx to pump $150 million into Delhi Airport cargo hub

FedEx to pump million into Delhi Airport cargo hub

One Nation, One Election: States can decide on early dissolution, says P.P. Chaudhary

TGSRTC to launch night bus service in Hyderabad from August 29

Hyderabad: Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) will launch night bus services covering six major routes in Hyderabad from August

Xi Jinping May Visit India for BRICS Summit 2026, First Trip in 7 Years

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit India next month for the BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi, marking his first trip to the country

Sidhu Moosewala concert 2026: Late singer to return through hologram in Toronto with Signed To God World Tour. Check ticket sale starting date, price and venue

The late Sidhu Moosewala is set to be celebrated through a groundbreaking hologram concert tour titled 'Signed To God World Tour' starting on Oct

Federation of Indian Pilots seeks formal stakeholder role in MoCA, DGCA and AAIB safety policies

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Bihar education minister says most BPSC protesters

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Sugar becomes costly: How is the price rise affecting Indian homes?

Sugar becomes costly How is the price rise affecting Indian homes

Kiara, you're lucky you didn't do it: LIK director takes a dig at his own film

Kiara youre lucky you didnt do it LIK director takes a dig at his own film

Centre weighs 100% random dope testing of airline pilots

DGCA assessing safety and operational impact of expanding testing from current 10% requirement

Plaud Note Pro and NotePin S Launched in India for AI-Powered Note-Taking: Price, Specifications, Features

AI hardware developer Plaud has launched its latest voice-recording tools in India. The company introduced the Plaud Note Pro alongside the weara

Woman, 32, Dies After Falling From Fifth Floor Of Building In Hyderabad

The initial investigation has revealed that the woman was suffering from depression for some time and was undergoing medical treatment.

Tired of skunk odor? Colorado State recommends 1 quart of 3% hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, and soap; the mix tackles the animals sulfur-alcohol musk

If you find yourself dealing with a skunk odor, a specialized cleaning solution is vital for removal. Colorado State University recommends using

Nuzivid veena maker Sheik Mabu, presents veena to Vice-President

Mr. Mabu, the veena artist and maker, presented the miniature model of the traditional stringed musical instrument designed by him, to Mr. Radhak

Rahul Dravid Embraces New Role in European T20 Premier League

New Delhi, August 25: Former captain and coach of the Indian cricket team, Rahul Dravid, is stepping into a new role as a co-owner of the Dublin

Government mulls drug tests for all commercial pilots

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said the DGCA is holding discussions with stakeholders on further strengthening the drug-testing standard

Alabama Launches Probe into OpenAI After Hugging Face Breach

OpenAI's models hacked technology company Hugging Face last month, raising concerns about how artificial intelligence firms control their powerfu