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A thank-you note to Bengaluru

Shoba Narayans Namma Bangalore 2.0: Culture, Coding, Cuisine, Creativity (Rupa), a sequel to her best-selling Namma Bangalore: The Soul of a Metr

School bus accident in Colombia kills 17, injures 20

The students had been celebrating their graduation on the beach, the governor of Antioquia, Andres Julian, said

Bondi Hanukkah festival shooting: Father and son behind attack that killed 15, Australian police say

Two alleged gunmen killed 15 people at a Jewish celebration in Sydney. Police identified the attackers as a father and son. The father died at th

Jane Austen at 250 | Why most fans have got the Regency-era author wrong

Former English professor and cultural critic Harish Trivedi challenges common misconceptions about the themes and social critique in Austens work

Do we learn from our investment mistakes?

It is difficult to learn from past mistakes unless we create rules to moderate the biases we suffer from

How we are conditioned to settle for less during a crisis

The past few months have felt like one long chain of crises, from cashless claims being suspended to hundreds of flights being cancelled

Father and son behind Bondi mass shooting, Australian police say

Forty people remain in hospital following the attack, including two police officers who are in a serious but stable condition, police said. The v

A behavioural lenson misvestment

Copying the crowd may feel strategic, but its often a pattern of misvestment. Such a behaviour crystallises into investor archetypes, suggesting

Be the better son

PM Modi condemns terror attack at Australias Bondi Beach

NEW DELHI, Dec 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday strongly condemned a terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, where at lea

15-year-old boy dies after falling from second floor

Dr Jitendra interacts with constituencys MLAs, DCs; discusses Sansad Mahotsav scheduled December 25

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 14: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today held a virtual conference with Members of Legislative Assembly

150th anniversary of Vande Matram What did Parliamentary debate achieve?

Anil Anand a.anil.anand@gmail.com Completion of 150th year of the national song, Vande Matram was celebrated on November 7, 2025. Not the one to

Dry spell lowers water in Kashmir wetlands, raising concerns for migratory birds

Situation under control: Officials Suhail Bhat SRINAGAR, Dec 14: A prolonged dry spell that began in early November has pushed Kashmirs wetlands

Gyan Bharatam Mission recognises University of Patanjali as Cluster Center

Excelsior Correspondent HARIDWAR, Dec 14: At a ceremony here today, the University of Patanjali has been recognized as a Cluster Center by the Gy

BJP in MLAs meet stresses on holding of overdue elections to PRIs, urban local bodies

Party committed to strengthen grassroot democracy: Sat Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 14: To strengthen the grassroot democracy, the Bharatiy

J&K Tourism Deptt wins Appreciation Award at IITE Madurai

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 14: The Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department delivered an impressive performance at the INDIA Internationa

Tourism sector in Bhaderwah faces setback due to absence of snowfall

Excelsior Correspondent BHADERWAH, Dec 14: The prolonged dry spell and lack of snow in famous high altitude snow destinations of J&Ks Bhaderwah t

Youth, Women wings to intensify SMVD Sangharsh Samiti agitation

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 14: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti has announced that its Youth and Women wings will play a decisive

GCL: Dominant Mumba Masters light up opening day with one-sided win

Mumbai, Dec 14: With four wins across the six boards, Mumba Masters delivered a dominant performance in front of the home crowd, overpowering Gan

India clinch maiden Squash WC title

Chennai, Dec 14: Hosts India were crowned Squash World Cup champions for the first time after registering a commanding 30 victory over top seeds

John Cena retires: Wrestling fraternity, WWE icons parents pay tribute to 17-time world champion

Washington DC, Dec 14: The global professional wrestling fraternity, including current and former WWE superstars, legends and fans, paid glowing

Accountability, responsibility key: Vice President tells civil service trainees

NEW DELHI, Dec 14: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Sunday told a group of civil service officer trainees that responsible and accountable act

No Jammu player in Santosh Trophy squad, selection process under fire

* 74 players from 115 clubs of Jammu province overlooked Ranjit Thakur JAMMU, Dec 14: A major controversy has erupted in Jammu over the selection

Satish inaugurates Indoor Stadium with multi-sports facility at Khour

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 14: Minister for Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma, today inaugurated the Rs 3 crore Indoor Stad

AAIs high-frequency radar to be relocated, will unlock land for affordable housing in Dahisar: Naidu

MUMBAI, Dec 14: The Airports Authority of Indias (AAI) high-frequency radar at Dahisar in Mumbai will be relocated to Gorai, unlocking hundreds o

IDRS celebrates Annual Day

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 14: International Daily Rising School recently hosted its Annual Day themed Mirror: The Reflection of Life, a

New BJP national working president Nitin Nabin dedicates appointment to party workers

PATNA, Dec 14 : Bihar minister Nitin Nabin on Sunday dedicated his appointment as the BJP national working president to party workers, as celebra

Inter-District UT-Level Cricket Tourney concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Dec 14: The Inter-District UT-Level Cricket Tournament concluded today across multiple venues in Udhampu

Water seepage noticed at Jagannath Temples Meghanad Prachir

PURI, Dec. 14: Chief Administrator of the Sri Jagannath Temple, Arabind Padhee, has drawn the attention of the Archaeological Survey of India (AS

Inquiry ordered into bribe charge against 3 Rajasthan MLAs; BJP, Cong seek explanation from accused

JAIPUR, Dec 14 : The Rajasthan government on Sunday ordered a high-level inquiry into allegations against three legislators of seeking commission

Army to get 3 Apache attack copters, Navy to induct Seahawks

No link between Covid-19 vaccines & deaths in young adults

A year-long autopsy-based study conducted by the AIIMS, New Delhi, found no scientific evidence linking Covid-19 vaccination to sudden deaths amo

Link between brain injury in children and epigenetic changes can pave way for recovery

A newly discovered biological signal in the blood could help health care teams and researchers better understand how children respond to brain in

UK Hikes Security Near Jewish Sites After Terror Attack In Australia

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, as he confirmed increased vigilance aroun

Nitin Nabin appointed BJPs working president

Hardworking karyakarta, says PM First Bihari to head party NEW DELHI, Dec 14:Bihar Minister Nitin Nabin was on Sunday appointed as the BJP nation

Piquant situation emerges on completion of DDCs term

RDD writes to Law Deptt, opinion soon Abrupt end may hit development works Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Dec 14: A piquant situation has emerged on compl

Teen arrested for suspected terror links from Bathindi was readied for suicide bombing

Investigation transferred to DySP SOG-led panel Bivek Mathur JAMMU, Dec 14: A teenager from Reasi district, who was recently arrested from the Ba

Kashmirs higher reaches receive snow

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 14: Light snowfall was witnessed in several hilly areas of Kashmir today even as a severe cold wave tighten

Saraf elected Secy Amar Singh Club

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 14: Vijay Saraf has been elected as Secretary of the Amar Singh Club while 10 others were declared elected as

SI injured in assault by goons

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 14: A Sub-Inspector (SI) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police was injured after being attacked by a group of goons

India ranks 3rd in Stanford University Global AI Vibrancy tool, pips advanced economies in AI growth

NEW DELHI, Dec 14: India has been ranked third in Stanford Universitys 2025 Global AI Vibrancy tool, which shows progress made across seven pilla

India sends essential medicine to Sri Lanka, Army Field Hospital team returns

COLOMBO, Dec 14 : India on Sunday donated a 25 tonnes shipment of 17 essential medicines and over 14,200 kilograms of dry food items to Sri Lanka

300 products hold huge potential for Indian exporters in Russia: Official

NEW DELHI, Dec 14: As many as 300 products, including that of engineering goods, pharma, agri, and chemicals, hold huge potential for Indian expo

Congress sans agenda

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, slowly recovering from the shock his party received in the Bihar assembly polls, has asserted that he would uphold

Is Starc greatest first-over bowler in Tests?

ADELAIDE, Dec 14: Mitchell Starcs recent run in Test cricket has reignited a fascinating debate around his place in history, particularly when it

The schism of memory: Is history being polarised?

By Chiranjib Haldar At a recent literature festival, RSS Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh Sunil Ambekar lauded that many positive changes have bee

Sunderland stun Newcastle in derby as City, Villa, Forest win

PREMIER League London, Dec 14: Sunderland claimed a derby victory that will live long in the memory as Nick Woltemades second-half own goal hande

Reddys ton guides Andhra to thrilling win against Punjab

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Pune, Dec 14: Young Andhra batter Hemanth Reddy proved way too strong-willed in the face of some hostile bowling from Pun

Ton-up Jaiswal dazzles as Mumbai keep final hopes alive

Ambi, Dec 14: Ignored by national selectors in T20 set-up, Yashasvi Jaiswal sent another stern reminder to the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committ

Nongkseh beat Lajong to win SSA Champions Cup

By Our Reporter Shillong, Dec 14: It promised much and the final of the SSA Champions Cup here on Saturday certainly delivered as Nongkseh overtu

SC: Employment on compassionate ground no ladder for promotion

Raphinha double powers Barca win as title pressure mounts on Madrid

Barcelona, Dec 14: Raphinha scored a brace as Barcelona beat Osasuna 2-0 to increase its La Liga lead and pile more pressure on beleaguered Real

Meghalaya name 15-member squad for SGFI U-14 karate championship

By Our Reporter Shillong, Dec 14: The All Meghalaya Karate Do Association has announced a 15-member squad that will represent the state at the 69

Cold wave alert for four Telangana districts on December 15

According to IMDs latest bulletin, cold wave conditions are very likely to prevail in isolated pockets of Adilabad, Kumaram Bheem Asifabad, Sanga

Australia to mourn Bondi Beach shooting with flags at half-mast: PM

Flags will fly at half-mast across the country today as we pay our respects to all those lost and all those injured, Anthony Albanese said.

Maternity leave turns costly for PG doctors; doctors body seeks waiver of rejoining fee

Telangana Senior Residents Doctors Association flags issue, calls it unjustified and symptomatic of deeper systemic gaps in how maternity leave i

Nitin Nabin's Shock Rise At BJP Hints At Nadda Shake-Up From South

In a stunning departure from its tradition, the BJP Parliamentary Board has appointed 45-year-old Bihar minister Nitin Nabin as the national exec

SHANTI likely to boost Indias nuclear power capacity

Proposed N-Law changes will help implement Indo-US deal, open doors for US investment

RJD MP Sudhakar Singh writes to Bihar CM to set up hydroelectric projects in the Kaimur Hills

He asserted thathydroelectric projectswill not only strengthenBihars energy self-sufficiency, but will also play a crucial roleinenvironmental pr

Fifty years ago | Equipment to fight fire: T. Nadu proposal

Delhi chokes on toxic smog; air quality panel flags recurring negligence, high dust levels

Flying squads inspected 136 road stretches maintained by the DDA; out of them, 15 showed high levels of visible dust, 38 recorded moderate dust l

Save Voting Right to Save Constitution, Says Congress

Rahul alleges BJP transferred Rs.10,000 to women voters

A hundred years ago | The Ceylon Boat Mail

Konnichiwa, Japan! Jobs,language lessons beckon

With Curbs On Immigration Rising In West, Indians Look To Explore East

Amla-lemon Blend Offers Natural Route to Cut Salt Intake: ICMR-NIN Innovation

The scientists quoted that 1.89 million deaths per year are linked to excess sodium intake globally.

Subhani to Receive Bapu Award Today at Grand Show

The Bapu-Ramana Academy (Atreyapuram, Hyderabad), a Telugu cultural organisation, was established ten years ago by eminent artist and poet Bnim (

Prove Cruelty: HC in Divorce Petition

The panel upheld the dismissal of the divorce petition by the Family Court, Secunderabad, and its grant of restitution of conjugal rights. It was

Blind twins from Maharashtra take up 1,230-km journey to Chennai for colour, light

Ponnupole opens at Biennale

Uncertainty continues in Angamaly as UDF, LDF eye support of independent bloc

Three emerge as probable chairperson candidates in Aluva municipality

Names of Saiji Jolly, deputy chairperson in the outgoing council, and Lisa Johnson, chairperson of the standing committee for public works, are a

AAP, BJP lock horns as air quality hits seasons worst

Oppn. party cites governance lapses, says pollution persistingdespite no stubble burning; no local factors responsible, western disturbance-induc

Bihar minister Nitin Nabin named BJP working president

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Surge in patients with respiratory issues in past twodays, say doctors

Delhi govt. to create a digital database of agricultural land

Delhi gasps on 2nd dirtiest December air day on record

AAP accuses Delhi govt. of giving hospitals construction work to private companies

An unprecedented situation in Maharashtra

For the first time, there was no LOP in both Houses during the winter session

SHANTI 2025: Umbrella law to go 'pragmatic' on tricky liability clause, right to recourse

The upcoming session of Parliament is set to spotlight the SHANTI Bill, 2025, a paradigm-shifting legislation aimed at revitalizing the nuclear e

U-turn on Appraisal: Centre cites secrecy on 360-degree review after earlier denial

DEHRADUN: The Central Government, through the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), has executed a significant reversal regarding the cont

Over 48 pc voter turnout in Punjab local body polls; repolls ordered amid booth-capturing, stone-pelting

CHANDIGARH: Punjab recorded over 48% voting in the zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections on Sunday, with more than 9,000 candidates in the

Manipur: BJP MLAs meet in Delhi to discuss peace process

BJP MLAs from Manipur, including former Chief Minister Biren Singh and Assembly Speaker Satyabrata Singh, went to Delhi on Saturday to attend the

ET CEO Roundtable: India reshaping globalisation in its own image, opines TIL chairman Satyan Gajwani

Amidst global volatility, India projects a confident economic stance, reshaping globalization with strategic autonomy in trade and resource manag

Hong Kong's last opposition party votes to disband under China pressure

The Democratic Party has been Hong Kong's flagship opposition since its founding three years before the financial hub's return to Chinese rule fr

Dhurandhar Box Office Collection Day 10: Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna film scripts history, records best-ever second Sunday, reaches Rs 350 crore

Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar (who also helmed Uri), is an underworld saga that follows a complex network of criminals, informants, and ope

Benchplause! Lets have more of that inside house

Parliamentarians engaged in intense debates on Vande Mataram and electoral reforms, showcasing flair and passion without clear winners or losers.

All-Kashmir squad for Santosh Trophy triggers outrage, Re-ignite Jammu discrimination row

Ashu Kumar Jammu Tawi, Dec. 14: Even as the controversy over regional bias in admissions to the SMVD Medical College, refuse to die down, another

Telangana Gets Second Prize in Energy Reforms

State honoured for energy efficiency initiatives led by TGRedco