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Grandmothers Kuchipudi Rangapravesam

She added that regular yoga and fitness kept her motivated

'No Chinese encroachment in Arunachal': Govt sources debunk viral claims, call them 'attention-seeking ploys'

Fresh claims of China allegedly carrying out a slow encroachment into Arunachal Pradesh have been rejected by government sources, who termed the

Meghalaya Launches Intensive HIV Awareness Campaign to Combat Rising Infections

Shillong, August 11: Meghalaya is set to strengthen its fight against HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) by launching the Intensified

Corporation seals 8 units making idols using banned plaster of paris in Madurai

A.P. aqua farmers get power at 1.50 a unit, 10-acre cap lifted

Nine killed in two multi-vehicle crashes in Zaheerabad

Delhi traffic advisory for Independence Day rehearsal: Check roads to avoid, diversions, alternate routes and other key details

Delhi traffic adviory for Independance Day rehersals: Delhi Traffic Police will impose restrictions on August 13 for the Independence Day rehears

Prashant Kishor promises 10,000 private jobs for Bankipur youth in two years

Prashant Kishor, the Bankipur MLA, pledged private job placements for ten thousand youths. He will utilize his national network to secure employm

Tourism Department to come up with fresh plan to establish theme park at Mukkombu

The stars are still there, we just can't see them anymore as artificial light is now changing that view at an alarming pace, creating a brightening night that future generations may barely recognize

Artificial light pollution erases stars twice as fast as satellites measured. A child seeing 250 stars today may see fewer than 100 by age eighte

Vasai-Virar Invites Citizens to Celebrate Patriotism with Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign

Mumbai, August 11: The Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation has called on all citizens to enthusiastically participate in the Har Ghar Tiranga campa

Karnataka: Violations Found In 3 Main Kitchens Of Indira Canteens In Bengaluru, Warehouse Sealed

The inspected main kitchens/food preparation units at Gottigere, Lingarajapuram and Singasandra in Bengaluru Urban district: Reports

Quote of the day by Langston Hughes, 'Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly' teaches timeless life lessons, wisdom on hope, purpose, courage, strength for personal growth, success in career, work, offers psychology about focus, ambition, happiness, optimism, positivity

Quote of the day by Langston Hughes remains powerful because it speaks to something deeply human: the need to believe that life can become more t

A.P. Christian leaders urge Centre to withhold proposed FCRA Amendment Bill

The APCLF leaders and representatives of FCRA-registered organisations demand that the proposed amendments be withheld in their entirety, along w

Junior doctors to withdraw non-emergency services in A.P. from August 12

APJUDA says talks with government failed; seeks overdue stipend revision and higher hike citing inflation and increased workload

SHIFT Transport Coalition launches Transport Analytics Hub to analyse urban mobility data

The platform uses geospatial analytics and interactive visualisation tools to help users understand mobility patterns, compare cities using mobil

TGICET counselling: 19,526 MBA and MCA seats filled, over 16,000 remain vacant

Seven Killed In Road Accident In Zaheerabad

The injured were shifted to the Area Hospital in Zaheerabad for treatment

Nearly 30,000 pounds of beef recalled in Florida, Texas: Reason and affected products

Nearly thirty thousand pounds of raw beef from Argentina are being recalled in Florida and Texas. This recall is due to the products entering the

Air India CEO Faces Inquiry Over Phuket-Delhi Flight Incident

New Delhi, August 11: Civil Aviation Secretary Sameer Kumar Sinha and senior officials met with Air India CEO Campbell Wilson on Tuesday. The dis

The Hindu photographers shine at APPJAs National Photojournalism Contest-2026

Congress calls for close monitoring of electoral rolls in Hyderabad region

School Assembly Headlines August 12: Check latest India, international, business and sports news

National headlines include Parliament clashes and a resolution on NEET. International news features earthquake fatalities and drone strikes in Ru

Planning board post: Kerala HC stays information commission order directing PSC to give mark details, personal info

District Collectors Emphasize Water Conservation During Monsoon at 11th Dialogue

New Delhi, August 11: Ashok K.K. Meena, Secretary of Drinking Water and Sanitation, highlighted the importance of water conservation during the m

Syria's ousted leader Bashar al-Assads fall: From 24 years in power to death sentence

Bashar al-Assad's 24-year rule ended in December 2024 after rebel forces advanced. He fled to Moscow, concluding over five decades of family rule

Watch: BJP targets Congress on police action at Jharkhand protest | Above the Fold | Aug 11 2026

Jharkhands student protests have taken a political turn, with the BJP and Congress trading blame over police action against protesters. With over

Free health checkup camp for senior citizens at KLE hospital

Applicant to Ram Temple CEO post calls for transparency in selection process

Eighteen people have been called for an interview in Ayodhya from a poll of 5,200 applicants; the shortlist of candidates and criteria for select

Marathon followed by a skydive, 77-year-old army veteran completes double adventure in Siberia

Lt. Col. O.P.N. Kalyan (retd.), a retired Army Service Corps officer, completed a 10-km run in the marathon on August 1.

NCC cadets take out Har Ghar Tiranga rally with 200-foot-long national flag

Cadets from various schools and colleges display tricolour flags and take out the rally chanting Vande Mataram and Har Ghar Tiranga slogans

Five held in murder of farmer in Chittoor

Kashmiri Pandit Employees Told to Work From Home Amid Renewed Terror Threats

The threats have reignited deep anxieties within the community

ED Conducts Raids Against Shivam Associates in Major Money Laundering Case

Bengaluru, August 11: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched a significant operation on August 7, targeting Shivam Associates and its affiliat

Forest fire: Ban on devotees to climb up Sathuragiri hills continues for second day

Governor issues show-cause notice to Bangalore University Vice-Chancellor

The Governor seeks an explanation from Vice-Chancellor following a series of complaints on alleged irregularities that took place during his tenu

Hundreds rally against FCRA amendment in Aizawl

Council of Churches in Mizoram warn that the Bill could empower authorities to seize and sell the assets and properties of churches and NGOs whos

Astroguide for Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Tithi: Ashada Bahula Amavasya till 11.08 pm

West Bengal: Mob Protest Drives Coochbehar MP, His MLA-Wife Out Of Home

The politician-couple was conspicuous by absence in the area after the Assembly Election results on May 4: Reports

HDMC bifurcation not a solution, say speakers at public dialogue

Abhishek Banerjee Faces Serious Allegations Amid Interim Protection

Kolkata, August 11: Abhijit Das, the petitioner who filed an FIR against Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee, has labeled him a psycho

Velampeta to serve as blueprint for other slum redevelopment in A.P.

AP to adopt Dharavi model for slum redevelopment

US existing homes fall 1.7% in July as record prices, high mortgage rates stifle would be-buyers

Existing home sales in the United States saw a slight decrease during July. Record high prices and increasing mortgage rates are impacting buyer

Colombia quake death toll exceeds 200 as rescuers race to find survivors

Rescue crews searched for survivors after a powerful earthquake killed over two hundred people. The 7.4-magnitude quake tore through Colombia's c

Madurai joins Statewide mobilisation as Collector spearheads anti-drug pledge following CM Vijays launch

FSSAI bans plastic-based packaging for pan masala under new rules

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Total Solar Eclipse On August 12: Why The Rare Celestial Event Won't Be Visible In India

A solar eclipse will occur on August 12, 2026, with many parts of the world set to witness the celestial event, either partially or completely.

Over 8,500 suggestions received from students on exam reforms, will build accountable system: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced over 8,500 suggestions received for examination reforms. The government campaign aims to make the

Former Kerala Minister Ganesh Kumars festering dispute with NSS leadership erupts in public domain

Ganesh Kumar, who was dropped from the NSS director board following internal disputes in June, launches an oblique attack against the social orga

Kalyan Karnataka MPs Seek PMJVK Funds For Development Projects

The MPs said Kalyan Karnataka has historically remained underserved in terms of development and requires focused intervention to bridge gaps in e

Wedding Funny Video: Groom did such a thing while proposing to the bride on stage, the video went viral

Funny Viral Video: In a viral video on social media, the groom kneels down and tries to give the bride a rose, but he gets into the wrong positio

Indias Direct Tax Collection Surges by 23% to

New Delhi, August 11: Indias net direct tax collection for the current fiscal year has seen a remarkable increase of 23%, reaching 8.11 lakh cror

Delhi govt repeals B&B policy; mulls new, flexible framework suited to emerging needs

Delhi's nearly two-decade-old bed and breakfast policy has been repealed by the government. A new regulatory structure is being studied from the

Railway police rescue woman attempting to end her life at Vijayawada station

Abishek Porel Arrest: A Young Cricket Career Suddenly Finds Itself in Court

For Abishek Porel, the conversation around his name has changed completely. Until recently, the Bengal wicketkeeper-batter was being discussed ma

India: Border Situation With China Will Reflect State of Bilateral Ties

The maintenance of peace and tranquillity in these areas is of the utmost importance. We have also stated that the state of the border affairs wi

What will happen to WTC 2025-27 points table if India win Sri Lanka Test series 2-0?

India are set to meet Sri Lanka for a crucial two-match Test series in a few days as they look to make their push for the World Test Championship

In a first, two tribal representatives included in State Wildlife Board

Aimed at ensuring tribal participation and integrating their traditional wisdom into forest management

Allegations of Discrimination Against the Kuki-Zo Community in Manipur

Imphal, August 11: The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) has strongly condemned the alleged violence, harassment, discrimination, and denial of justice faced

Server outage makes passport applicants fret and fume in absence of official information

Tungabhadra water being released, says Tangadagi

Tesseract land deal is bigger than MUDA scam, says KTR

The BRS working president says the MUDA scam had cost Siddaramaiah his CMs post, but Congress high command appears to have different yardstick fo

Road ministry revises model concession agreement for BOT projects

Some of the key provisions introduced in the revised model concession agreement (MCA) include the buyback option, revenue support to concessionai

Chennai Police Launches Special Anti-Corruption Cell to Combat Bribery

Chennai, August 11: The Greater Chennai Police has initiated a dedicated Anti-Corruption Special Cell aimed at addressing public complaints again

Watch: 'Laughing' Golfer Struck By Lightning While Sheltering From Storm Under Tree

A golfer in Cincinnati, Ohio, got struck by lightning while laughing under a tree but escaped serious injuries.

A scientist who took science to the streets: Kerala bids farewell to M.P. Parameswaran

Tributes pour in from across the political and intellectual spectrum as colleagues, friends and admirers remember the nuclear scientist, science

AAIB Takes Over Probe Of Air India Turbulence Incident

An Air India Airbus A320 aircraft, registration VT-EXO, operating scheduled flight AI 2379 from Phuket to Delhi on last Monday, experienced a sud

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Peddapalli records second-highest rise in government school enrolment over last year

Speakers urge engineering students to explore diverse career paths at The Hindu FIC, SRM-A.P. seminar

The session was aimed at encouraging students to think beyond conventional career options and develop a broader perspective on their future aspir

Nine Days Out, HIMTEX 2026 Exhibitor List Locks In at 350-Plus

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], August 11: Stall allotments for the 9th edition of the Hyderabad International Machine Tool & Engineering Expo (HI

Psychology says people who are never happy with other's works and like to do things on their own aren't always arrogant or toxic: What this behavior reveals?

Psychology says people who are never happy with other's works and like to do things on their own aren't always arrogant or toxic. The behavior ca

Kerala CPI(M) State secretary accuses CMO of harbouring synthetic drug peddlers

CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan says police inadvertently arrested Youth Congress leaders Muhammad Hussien and P.A. Abdul Salam and P. Abbas

Mallu Ravi urges early sanction of Dornakal-Gadwal rail line

Consumer assn. complains against collection of excess bus fare in the Nilgiris

British racing driver Chris Froggatt marries Malaysian royal Princess Ilyana in Kuala Lumpur: Inside the grand wedding of Sultan Abdullahs daughter and the Ferrari 296 GT3 racer

British racing driver Chris Froggatt, 32, has married Princess Ilyana, daughter of Pahang Sultan Abdullah and former Malaysian King, in a grand K

East Bengal faces Al Arabi test in ACL Two qualifier

The victor of this match will advance to the ACL Two group league stage

Quote of the Day by Robin Williams: I used to think the worst thing in life is to end up all alone. Its Inspiring lessons on loneliness, solitude, companionship, emotional connection and why you can feel lonely in a crowd by the American actor known for his powerful performances and deep insights on human nature and life

Quote of the Day by Robin Williams: Robin Williamss quote, I used to think the worst thing in life is to end up all alone. Its not. The worst thi

BJP MP Alleges Rs 200-Cr Scam in Solar Scheme, Writes Letter to Union Minister

Raghunandan Rao claimed the Congress government had duped people and misused Central subsidies meant for the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

Proddatur woman constable bags silver medal at 11th All India Police Games

Central Delhi Kings win by nine wickets against New Delhi Tigers in DPL 2026

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Prashant Kishor promises 10,000 jobs in Bankipur, asks educated youth to submit their resumes

Jan Suraj founder and newly elected Bankipur MLA Prashant Kishor on Tuesday visited his Assembly constituency, met local residents and took stock

VHR seeks Bharat Ratna for Pingali Venkaiah

Psychology says why being given two choices can sometimes feel better than being given ten

Researchers found that the effect of having many options depends on four key factors: the complexity of the choices, the difficulty of the decisi

Triplets delivered in government hospital

SC seeks status of appeals against West Bengal SIR voter deletions

The Court suggested that the existing tribunal mechanism could be improved through measures such as online access for judges

Second phase of Pravasi insurance scheme for expats to begin on August 18

Kozhikode Corporation awaits CWRDM report to conduct carbon audit

The findings of the audit are expected to help the civic body identify major sources of emissions and formulate targeted interventions to reduce

Congress Condemns Police Action Against Students in Jharkhand Protests

New Delhi, August 11: Congress MP K.C. Venugopal condemned the police action against protesters during the assembly siege in Jharkhand on Tuesday

ICMR-NIN kicks off SHINE 2026 for school students