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Air pollution could be linked with increased migraine activity, study finds

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: Exposure to air pollution could be associated with an increased migraine activity, according to a study. Both a short-term and

Sailing in the cosmic ocean

Meghnath learns about the mysteries of space from Shukracharya

Mystery of the dancing man

Akash found the toy when he cleaned his cupboard but when it came alive at night ...

Where are the women CMs?: Akhilesh Yadav flags BJP track record in Lok Sabha Delimitation debate

Jharkhand JAC Class 9 Result 2026 Date and Time: When and where to download results from jac.jharkhand.gov.in? Check direct link here

JAC Class 9 Result 2026 Date and Time Updates: The results of Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) Class 9, 2026, are likely to be announced in the t

Women Reservation Act 2023 Comes Into Force Ahead Of Voting To Its Amendment In LS

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: The Women Reservation Act 2023, which gives 33 per cent quota to women in legislatures, came into force on Thursday to operati

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Peninsula Land forays into plotted real estate in Alibaug

Its first project is in Alibaug which is close to Mumbai and targeted at high networth individuals (HNIs) from Mumbai and property investors from

Trump says it is important for Pope to understand Iran is a global threat

The Pope has to understand it's very simple Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. The world would be in great danger, says Mr. Trump

India Slips to Sixth Spot in Global Economy Rankings: IMF

Rupee depreciation offsets strong domestic growth, delaying Indias rise to third place

Kerala dental student death: Case against InstaPay loan app for alleged harassment and intimidation

FIR states agents of the app repeatedly contacted and threatened Nithin Raj for loan repayment, subjecting him to sustained mental harassment and

Street Fighter trailer: Iconic fighters packed into high-stakes tournament into big-screen adaptation

The trailer features fan-favourite fighters including Ryu, Chun-Li, Ken Masters, Guile and Balrog, alongside recognisable elements such as the Ha

Meet The Starlings, a collective of women crochet enthusiasts

The Starlings, a women-only community, has members from across Kerala, other states and West Asia

Review | Kimikai Umami House Gurugram, a silk route-inspired Asian restaurant with bold umami flavours

Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections: Voters urged to keep conscience and palms clean

InTambaramandThiruneermalai, resident associations and activist groups run campaigns to prevent voters from accepting cash for votes

'Khoon peeti hai...': Kangana Ranaut opens up about being called 'witch' & accused of 'kaala jaadu' in past controversy with ex-boyfriend

Kangana Ranaut recently revisited a controversial chapter of her life, revealing on an ANI podcast that she was subjected to a witch hunt after a

Indian envoy appreciates US support for stronger bilateral ties

Indian Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra met with US lawmaker Pete Sessions. They discussed issues of mutual interest. Kwatra appreciated Sessions's

AgriTech could add $90 billion to Southeast Asias GDP by 2033: Report

While investments have seen a recent decline due to structural challenges, opportunities abound in digital value chains, AgriFinTech, deep techno

Prime Minister, Vice-President pay tribute to Chandra Shekhar on birth anniversary

PM Modi recalled his personal interactions with the former Prime Minister and also urged young Indians to learn more about the leaders work

Rupee rises 28 paise to 92.86 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was trading 1.16% down at $98.24 per barrel in futures trade

How ambience is reshaping Madurais eateries

From terracotta-toned restaurants to French-themed cafes and rooftop dining, restaurants in Madurai are redefining the experience of eating out

Stock markets trade higher in early trade

30-share BSE Sensex climbed 177.52 points to 78,166.20; Nifty advanced 37.4 points to 24,234.15

Myanmar leader commutes all death sentences

Myanmar's leader commuted all death sentences in a blanket order on Friday, one of his first official acts since the 2021 coup leader was install

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DAILY RISING SUN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL VIJAYPUR REQUIRED 1. FEMALE PRT TEACHERS 2. ART AND CRAFT (DRAWING & PAINTING) 3. PHYSICAL TEACHER (MALE/FE

Matka King series review: A cautionary tale on the cost of ambition that pays rich dividends

Fired by Vijay Varmas restrained intensity and director Nagraj Manjules signature social realism,Matka Kingturns out to be a familiar but grippin

Government Strengthens Clean Fuel Ecosystem, Boosts Consumer Confidence in LPG Access

ED Raids Punjab Minister Sanjeev Aroras Residence Amid Money Laundering Investigation

Chandigarh, April 17: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a raid at the residence of Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora on Friday. Earl

OpenAI launches AI model GPT-Rosalind for life sciences research

The GPT-Rosalind is designed to support research across biochemistry, drug discovery and translational medicine

UP Board Results 2026: Announcement Expected Soon

Prayagraj, April 17: The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad is anticipated to announce the Class 10 and Class 12 results for 2026 shortly,

UK PM tells social media bosses to step up child online safety

The government is considering restrictions on popular social media apps with ministers under pressure to introduce an Australia-style ban

Perils of selective political reporting: the case of Tamil Nadus finances

The rising prominence of social media warrants a closer look at the shifts in political reporting. An example is Union Minister Piyush Goyals rec

Filmmaker Fazil Razak on Moham selected for Moscow International Film Festival 2026

The director on shaping a psychologically layered story and navigating the festival circuit

Observance of death anniversary of Biju Patnaik; a tussle to appropriate legacy in Odisha

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD), one of the most dominant regional forces in Odisha politics since 2000, was founded on the ideology and principles of

The art engager: Continuum exhibition blends art and home life in Gurugram

Ongoing exhibition Continuum, an exhibition at The Art Hub, Gurugram, dissolves boundaries between art and everyday life for meaningful conversat

Trump Says Iran Is Ready To Return Its 'Nuclear Dust'. What And Where Is It?

Tehran has said its objective in enriching uranium is power generation and energy security, not a nuclear weapon. But the available data suggests

Netflix shares dive as co-founder Reed Hastings steps away

Netflix is pushing further into live sports, podcasts and games, executives said on an earnings call

Bharti Airtel Recommends Fiber Over AirFiber for Better Connectivity

Mumbai, April 17: Bharti Airtel, Indias second-largest telecom operator, is a major player in the AirFiber market. The company serves millions of

These Things Happen: Nashik TCS HR Told Woman Not To Report Sexual Harassment

The police are investigating nine complaints linked to sexual assault and forced religious conversion at the Nashik office of the TCS.

South vs North New Delimitation debate: Hindi belt's share in Lok Sabha fallen more since 1951

Historical data from 1951-1977 reveals a complex shift in Lok Sabha seat allocation, with both Hindi belt and southern states seeing their share

Bihar BPSC 71st CCE Mains Admit Card 2026 Released, Download Directly Here

Bihar BPSC 71st CCE Admit Card: Bihar Public Service Commission released the admit card for the 71st Combined Main Examination today. Check direc

Assam HS 12th Result 2026 Date And Time: Not Today; When, Where And How To Check

Assam HS Result 2026 Date And Time: This year, a total of 3,30,744 students appeared for the Assam HS Final Exams 2026, conducted from February 1

Russia launches massive aerial assault on Ukraine, killing at least 16

Russia launched nearly 700 drones and dozens of ballistic and cruise missiles, primarily targeting civilians, in its biggest aerial barrage in al

From Brooklyn to Chennai: Ringing in Change is Tough

Digital detox movement grows as people ditch phones to rebuild real-world connections through reading, conversation, and shared spaces

Something to Prove: A coming-of-age story for the late bloomer

American writer-actor Anita Kalathara draws from her own life to craft a relatable series on identity, family and independence

Old Irish Goat traced to 3,000-year-old Bronze Age lineage, study finds

The study uses biomolecular and archaeological evidence to reshape current views of Irelands farming history

Teaching experience obtained from unrecognised departments will be invalid, says National Medical Commission

National Medical Commission has also noted that all postgraduate medical education and training must comply with the latest NMC regulations, incl

Hindu Outfit Seeks Cancellation Of Comedian Munawar Faruqui's Bengaluru Show Over Law Concerns

The request has been made by the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti, citing concerns over potential law and order issues.

Mystery of Shakespeares London house resolved, found near Blackfriars Theatre

Historians have long known that Shakespeare bought property in 1613 near the Blackfriars Theatre in London, but the exact location was a mystery

IPL 2026: Why Jasprit Bumrah is Struggling to Take Wickets? Irfan Pathan and Aakash Chopra Weigh In

Mumbai, April 17: IPL 2026 has been particularly challenging for Jasprit Bumrah, widely regarded as one of the best fast bowlers in the world. Th

How this Tholpavakoothu institute in Palakkad is giving a major fillip to the art form

Harisree Kannan Tholpavakoothu Kalakendram led by veteran Lakshmana Pulavar has been making efforts to sustain the legacy of Tholpavakoothu

U.S. Expands Visa Restrictions, Bans 26 Individuals

Washington, April 17: The United States has announced an expansion of its visa restriction policy. The U.S. State Department revealed that it is

School closures and teacher shortages threaten education in Jammu and Kashmir

Jailed MP Rashids father critical in Srinagar hospital, release him on humanitarian grounds: AIP

According to the party, the health condition of Rashids father Khazir Mohammad Sheikhwas worsening

West Asia conflict: Trump announces 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

Just as the ceasefire began, the Israeli military stated that it had struck over 380 Hezbollah terror organisation targets in southern Lebanon in

Cyber crime: Swindler dupes 500 women of Rs 2 crore in romance scam, held

The accused, Anand Kumar, was arrested by a team of southwest cyber police for allegedly running an organised network of romance scams, honey-tra

Who is LizLaz, German influencer trending online after Virat Kohli's Instagram like on her Instagram post?

German influencer LizLaz is trending in India after former India cricketer Virat Kohli allegedly liked one of her old Instagram posts, and fans w

Rupee Rises 28 Paise to 92.86 Against US Dollar in Early Trade

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 92.93 and gained further to trade at 92.86 against the greenback in early deals, up

Strongly urge early restoration of freedom of navigation through Strait of Hormuz: India at UN

India reiterated that the targeting of commercial shipping and endangering innocent civilian crew members, or otherwise impeding the freedom of n

Encroachments in Ballari cleared, over 5 acres of land reclaimed by district administration

Illegal structures were demolished using earthmovers, and a signboard declaring the land as Government Property was installed

Who is Teresa Wallace? CRA reportedly pays out bogus $5 million income tax refund to British Columbia businesswoman; Check how tax authorities responded after erroneous payout

A British Columbia businesswoman, Teresa Wallace, received a staggering $5 million tax refund from the Canada Revenue Agency due to a 'bogus' ret

Pakistans Lashkar-e-Taiba co-founder injured in Lahore gun attack

Hamza is regarded as LeTs second in command after its chief Hafiz Saeed, who has been imprisoned 2019.

Trump draws Marie Antoinette comparisons as he leans into the gilded trappings of the presidency

President Donald Trump's attention to grand White House projects like a new ballroom draws criticism. Opponents say this shows he is out of touch

Starlink outage hit drone tests, exposing Pentagons growing reliance on SpaceX

SpaceXs Starlink broadband has been crucial to the Pentagons drone programme, providing connection to small unmanned maritime vessels that look l

J&K Govt Constitutes Coordination Committee To Strengthen Statistical System, MoSPI Linkages

JAMMU, Apr 17: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday constituted a Union Territory Level Coordination Committee (UTLCC) aimed at streng

Crime rate decreased by 18.77% in BJP rule, says Rajasthan CM

Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said the robust policing in the State had strengthened the sense of trust and security in the society

Is There A Wrong Way To Hydrate? Doctors Explain Hydration Mistakes You Are Making During A Heatwave

Hydration can be done in the wrong manner, as people tend to assume that if they drink enough fluids, then it is enough. Here are the common hydr

Truck Carrying Carbon Dioxide Load Catches Fire After Collision Near Kakinada

Accident on national highway at Chinnampeta; no injuries reported as drivers escape safely

Viral Kumbh Mela girl Mona Lisa is a minor; MP cops begin probe

The parents of the viral Kumbh Mela girl Mona Lisa claimed that she is only aged 16 and registered a case in Madhya Pradesh against Mohammad Farm

Rising Temperatures and Air Pollution in NCR: A Looming Crisis

Noida, April 17: Temperatures in the National Capital Region (NCR), including Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, and Delhi, are set to rise sharply

Beyond the Taj: forgotten Mughal monuments to visit now

From palaces along the ghats of Varanasi to temples in Vrindavan and Orchha, experts share their pick of lesser-known Mughal monuments

Jana Nayagan Leak Case: Freelance Assistant Editor, Two Others Held

It quickly spread across piracy networks and social media platforms in HD quality.

US deploys 12 ships, 100 aircraft to enforce blockade on Iranian ports

The US Central Command said US forces are enforcing a large-scale blockade on Irans ports using over 10,000 troops, warships like USS Abraham Lin

Severe Heatwave Grips Telangana, Temperatures Expected to Rise for 6 More Days

State issues alert as heatwave intensifies; several districts record temperatures above 44C, red alert zones declared

Pilgrims Flock to Prayagraj for Vaishakha Amavasya Rituals

Prayagraj, April 17: Today marks a significant day in the Hindu calendar as it is Vaishakha Amavasya. This day is particularly important for ritu

MI Coach Mahela Jayawardene Reflects on Teams Struggles After Loss to Punjab Kings

Mumbai, April 17: In a thrilling IPL 2026 match held at Wankhede Stadium, the Mumbai Indians (MI) faced off against the Punjab Kings. Punjab secu

MK Stalin burns Delimitation Bill copy, calls it a black law

Stalin hoisted a black flag and burnt a copy of the Bill circulated by the Union government and raised slogans condemning the move

President Murmu to visit to Himachal Pradesh later this month

Droupadi Murmu will visit Himachal Pradesh from April 27 to May 2. The itinerary includes Shimla, Atal Tunnel and Palampur, along with official e

Iran's Parliament Speaker credits 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire to 'Hezbollah's steadfastness, unity of Axis of Resistance'

Following the announcement of the 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel by US President Donald Trump, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, MB

Kaloji Health University Cancels MBBS Final Year Exam Held on April 15

Re-exam for General Surgery Paper-1 scheduled on April 27 after question paper error

UK PM Starmer, French President Macron to host global meet on reopening Strait o

Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron will host a global summit on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Around 40 nations will discuss securing shipping ro

TDP in-fighting in Satyavedu targets Nara Lokesh

The recent appointment of Sankar Reddy as the programme coordinator for the constituency apparently triggered the controversy

I-T searches at TMC MLA Debasish Kumar's properties in Kolkata ahead of polls

The Income Tax Department searched two locations linked to TMC MLA Debasish Kumar. The searches occurred at his residence and election office. Ku

Lok Sabha strength to be increased to 815 with 33 per cent reserved for women

The Bill was later introduced with 251 members supporting it and 185 members voting against the introduction.

TCS Nashik case reaches Supreme Court: Plea terms forced religious conversions a 'terror act', indirect 'war on India'

TCS Nashik Case News: Allegations of religious coercion and exploitation at a TCS Nashik workplace have reached the Supreme Court. A plea argues

US President Trump says Pope must understand Iran is a global threat

Donald Trump said Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons, disagreeing with Pope Leo XIV. He warned of global risks while defending his stance amid

Remembering Former Prime Minister Chandrashekhar on His 100th Birth Anniversary

New Delhi, April 17: On the occasion of the 100th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Chandrashekhar, leaders across the nation paid tribu

New Balance Ellipse Review: A bouncy ride with some quirks

The Ellipse is a shoe built for a specific kind of runner and a specific kind of running and when that match is right, its genuinely excellent

Quote of the Day by Alex Karp: You will never touch the hearts of others, if it does not emerge from your own - Palantirs Jewish CEO on why you must speak from the heart

Quote of the Day by Alex Karp: Alexander C. Karp's quote, 'You will never touch the hearts of others if it does not emerge from your own,' emphas

Does endless scrolling kill your creativity or sharpen it instead?

A Substack post asked a pertinent question is the consistency required by social media, and the demand of the audience, interfering with the cre