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Why Indias leaky pipeline in research is unlike the rest of the world

Most women PhD holders in STEM in India find themselves unable to access long-term, lucrative, and prestigious research jobs

8 Mar 2026 1:19 pm
MCD demolishes 'illegal portions' of accused's house linked to Uttam Nagar Holi clash death

On March 4, Tarun (26) was killed in a clash that broke out between his family and their neighbours in the JJ Colony area

8 Mar 2026 1:17 pm
Mammoottys visit to Wayanad township for landslide-affected families sparks political controversy

A hot mic captured Mr Mamooty asking CPI(M) district secretary, Wayanad, K. Rafeeq, not to tail him around the construction site; Why are you always standing beside me? (Public) might think I have come at your (CPI(M)s) behest, he said

8 Mar 2026 1:16 pm
Sri Lankan Tamil in Gummidipoondi rehabilitation camp murdered, six arrested

On the night of March 7, the victim was walking inside the camp when three persons who reportedly had personal enmity picked a quarrel with him and suddenly assaulted him with an iron rod which they had concealed.

8 Mar 2026 1:14 pm
AUS-W vs IND-W one-off Test: India loses by 10 wickets against Australia

It was also a fitting farewell for skipper Alyssa Healy, who ended her career in Baggy Green with a magnificent win over a rival against whom she always excelled

8 Mar 2026 1:06 pm
Centre to explore possibility of changing rules on sandalwood cutting, transportation: Union Agriculture Minister

Farmers have expressed the inability to grow sandalwood due to restrictions. They said the numbers are also dwindling and sought help to increase the sandalwood tree population, said Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Minister for Agriculture at Chennai

8 Mar 2026 12:52 pm
Iranian drone damages desalination plant in Bahrain

Bahrain says an Iranian drone attack has caused material damage to a desalination plant

8 Mar 2026 12:48 pm
Parandur airport project notified as Special Project

When projects require a single large parcel of land which includes water bodies, are notified as a special project, it would expedite the land acquisition and aid in the approval process.

8 Mar 2026 12:43 pm
Punjab FM Cheema presents 2.60 lakh crore budget for FY27, says every promise fulfilled

This is the last budget of the AAP government in Punjab before it goes to polls early 2027

8 Mar 2026 12:40 pm
U.S., Israel hit five oil sites in and near Tehran: official

Smoke from fires overnight hung over the capital, casting a dark haze across the city as morning broke

8 Mar 2026 12:34 pm
Heroin worth 3.25 crore seized in Assam, five held

The CMO, in a post on X, said that acting on specific intelligence, the Cachar police intercepted the two vehicles on the Silchar-Kalain Road.

8 Mar 2026 12:23 pm
Ballari hostel rampage: Minor student killed, 7 injured

According to the police, the accused minor allegedly attacked his classmates with an iron bed rod following a minor dispute after dinner, when the victims were reportedly asleep.

8 Mar 2026 12:22 pm
Womens Day Special | The greatest freedom is intellectual independence

In honour of celebrating women, we spoke to a theoretical physicist whose work explores some of the universes most elusive particles and whose insights travel far beyond the laboratory. In a conversation ranging from neutrinos to confidence and fairness, she reflects on thinking independently, finding purpose, and quietly claiming space.

8 Mar 2026 12:22 pm
Tiruchi Police announce traffic diversions in view of DMK State conference on March 9

The diversion will come into effect from 6 a.m. on March 9. DMK president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will preside over the conference.

8 Mar 2026 12:13 pm
Five-year-old boy abducted in U.P.'s Prayagraj, search on

The boy was allegedly abducted on March 7 in Sarai Kalan village when the child had just returned home from school

8 Mar 2026 12:03 pm
Congress slams Govt on rising pollution, demands review of National Ambient Air Quality Standards

Jairam Ramesh said the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) itself needs a laser-like focus on PM2.5.

8 Mar 2026 12:03 pm
Protocol lapses at President event: Centre seeks response from West Bengal government

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday (March 7, 2026) expressed disappointment with the West Bengal government for changing the venue of the International Santal Conference in Darjeeling district and not adhering to the desired protocol to receive her at the event

8 Mar 2026 11:58 am
Any disrespect to President Murmu deeply regrettable, unacceptable: Edappadi Palaniswami

On March 7, President Droupadi Murmu expressed disappointment with the West Bengal government for changing the venue of the International Santal Conference in Darjeeling district and not adhering to the desired protocol to receive her at the event.

8 Mar 2026 11:56 am
Corey Parker, Will & Grace actor and acting coach, dies at 60

Parker had a recurring role on Will & Grace, appearing in several episodes as Josh, a boyfriend of Grace Adler. His later television work included an appearance in Nashville

8 Mar 2026 11:54 am
8 Mar 2026 11:51 am
ICC postpones Doha meeting due to West Asia conflict

According to a ICC source, the meeting has been rescheduled for next month in the same continent

8 Mar 2026 11:44 am
Australian Grand Prix: Russell and Mercedes dominate

Having dominated qualifying, pole-sitter Russell's first win at Albert Park underlined Mercedes' promising pre-season form

8 Mar 2026 11:41 am
P. Viji: stitching up rights for women

P. Viji is a name known to the people of Kozhikode for her work as a fiery activist fighting for the welfare of women working in the unorganised sector through her collective, Penkoottu

8 Mar 2026 11:35 am
Cipla recalls over 400 cartons of cancer drug in U.S.: USFDA

The company is recalling the affected lot (271 and 164 cartons) due to failed tablet/capsule specifications, it stated

8 Mar 2026 11:16 am
Nitish Kumar's son Nishant Kumar set to join JD(U) in Patna on March 8

Nishant Kumar met party MLAs and MLCs at the residence of JD(U)s working national president Sanjay Jha in Patna on March 6 and discussed his future strategies at length

8 Mar 2026 11:13 am
'Lapses' at Prez event: Mayawati urges respect for President's office

Everyone must respect the office of the President in accordance with the ideals and dignity of the Constitution and avoid politicising constitutional positions in any manner, says BSP chief Mayawati

8 Mar 2026 11:08 am
West Asia conflict: How an Indian in UAE opened the doors of his farm for stranded Indians

The initiative was organised by Dhiraj Jain, a businessman based in the UAE, who offered his property to those left stranded

8 Mar 2026 10:52 am
Families of flight MH370 passengers urge Malaysia to extend search

The Boeing 777 was carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew when it vanished en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on March 8, 2014, becoming one of the worlds enduring aviation mysteries

8 Mar 2026 10:49 am
Balendra Shah's RSP makes history, registers landmark victory in Nepal election

Mr. Balen will be the first Madhesi Prime Minister of the Himalayan country and also the youngest to occupy the top post in Nepal's parliamentary history

8 Mar 2026 10:31 am
McLaren's Piastri crashes out before Australian Grand Prix

Piastri appeared to lock up when hitting the exit kerb of turn four, skidded and slammed into a barrier, damaging his right front wheel, the front wing and nose of the car.

8 Mar 2026 10:21 am
China FM blasts West Asia war, urges U.S. to manage ties

A strong fist does not mean strong reason. The world cannot return to the law of the jungle, says China's top diplomat Wang Yi

8 Mar 2026 9:54 am
International Womens Day: Educated, empowered women pillars of progressive nation, says Droupadi Murmu

As 'Nari Shakti' continues to excel across diverse fields and lead with courage, it strengthens the foundations of a more inclusive and prosperous society, she said

8 Mar 2026 9:44 am
Griezmann not moving to MLS this season, Atletico Madrid sporting director says

But Atletico sporting director Mateu Alemany said, he has this season and two more years with us. I don't see any major news.

8 Mar 2026 9:41 am
Its bloody normal, bro!

Periods, they unite us but they are also to each their own. Multitudes of menstrual history and menstrual health experiences, yet theres more shame than knowledge people have about them.

8 Mar 2026 9:31 am
In Chennai, a former Commissioners name lives on, in different forms

Nearly ten years since historian V. Sriram pointed out that two road name boards would cause Sir Eric Conran-Smith to turn in his grave, those twin errors persist

8 Mar 2026 9:22 am
Mercury rises across north; Delhi records highest maximum temperature for first week of March in 50 years

According to weather data from the past 50 years, earlier the highest maximum temperature reading during the first seven days of March at Safdarjung, the city's base weather station, was 34.8C logged on March 5, 1999.

8 Mar 2026 9:03 am
NY police detain man for throwing 'ignited' devices near anti-Muslim protest

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the devices contained nuts, bolts and screws as well as a fuse -- but it was not yet clear if they were functional improvised explosive devices, or hoax imitations

8 Mar 2026 8:48 am
Pietersen says he is open to England coaching role

I would absolutely look at it in the longest form of the game and try to help these guys understand that there is a way that you can play, says Former England captain Kevin Pietersen

8 Mar 2026 8:47 am
New Zealand cricketer Brett Randell takes five wickets in five balls, first cricketer in 254-year history of first class

Records show the feat hasnt been achieved since what it and many other historians recognise as the first documented first class match, played in 1772

8 Mar 2026 8:46 am
Dont need people to join wars after its won: Trump tells U.K.s Starmer over Iran

In a post on Truth Social, Mr. Trump said he will remember the lack of British support during the conflict with Iran

8 Mar 2026 8:45 am
Amplifying womens voices through movies

Movies are a powerful medium, often capable of giving voice to the voiceless, bringing untold stories to the big screen and capturing a global audience. On this Womens Day, Rudrangsh Gupta reviews six movies three Indian and three overseas that speak about various facets of life central to girls and women.

8 Mar 2026 8:43 am
45% Kashmir students up to Class 12 report sub-optimal mental wellbeing due to social media: study

The inability of some students to check in with some technologies according to their wishes results in a feeling of anxiety. More than 14% were moderately to highly anxious when they were unable to use text messages, according to the study, published this year by the Ianna Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies

8 Mar 2026 8:34 am
Delhi court grants two-week interim bail to Al-Falah chairman Jawed Siddiqui in money laundering case

After considering all the present facts and circumstances, I am of the considered view that the applicant/ accused deserves to be enlarged on interim bail as the wife of applicant/ accused is unwell, the court said in its order

8 Mar 2026 8:17 am
Trump downplays importance of Russia reportedly sharing intel with Iran to help it hit U.S. targets

The President also waved off a question about how Russia assisting Iran in such a way might affect his view of the U.S.-Russia relationship

8 Mar 2026 7:38 am
What is the state of the environment in India? | Explained

What does the Centre for Science and Environments report for 2025 say about pressing challenges?

8 Mar 2026 7:25 am
Dy CM Pawar inaugurates Mahila Samman Portal

Ms. Pawar said that the Mahila Sanman Portal will enable women to lodge complaints online and track their status, ensuring timely resolution and greater transparency.

8 Mar 2026 7:07 am
Israel-Iran war LIVE: Trump says deadly school strike 'done by Iran'

We think it was done by Iran. Because they are very inaccurate, as you know, with their munitions. They have no accuracy whatsoever, says U.S. President Donald Trump

8 Mar 2026 6:56 am
Delhi woman hides in Uttarakhand forest overnight to escape rape attempt by taxi driver

To save herself, the woman ran towards the woods and hid in the forest overnight. She somehow managed to reach Patwa Dangar village on Friday (March 6) morning, and with the help of locals, filed a police report.

8 Mar 2026 6:29 am