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In Haryana, the birth of a son

Haryanas Dhani Bhojraj village witnessed exuberant festivities when a 37-year-old woman gave birth to a boy after 18 years and 10 daughters.Ashna Butanivisits the village and finds out how the familyswish for a son is rooted in persistent social taunts and an enduring cultural longing for a male child even as the States sex ratio steadily improves

18 Jan 2026 8:00 am
EU warns of downward spiral after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland

Ambassadors from the European Unions 27 countries will convene on January 18 for an emergency meeting to discuss their response to the tariff threat

18 Jan 2026 7:19 am
Austria avalanche kills 3, bringing toll to 8

An avalanche swept away three of a group of seven Czech ski tourers in the Murtal district in Styria province, burying them completely, police said in a statement

18 Jan 2026 6:49 am
One of FBI's 10 most wanted fugitives caught in Mexico

Alejandro Rosales Castillo had a red notice and an arrest warrant for extradition and is charged with first-degree murder, armed robbery, vehicle theft and kidnapping, Mexico's Security Secretary Omar Garcia Harfuch said on social media.

18 Jan 2026 6:31 am
IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Match Preview | Another run-fest on the cards in series decider

With the conditions easing under lights, Will Youngs fluent 87 and Daryl Mitchells sensational unbeaten knock of 131 powered the Kiwis home with seven wickets and 15 balls to spare.

18 Jan 2026 6:09 am
When persistence pays off

The lengths to go to grow a plant

18 Jan 2026 5:17 am
The quiet disappearance of greeting cards

The emotional craftsmanship that once defined human relationships has steadily thinned

18 Jan 2026 4:52 am
Israel objects to U.S. announcement of leaders who will help oversee next steps in Gaza

The rare criticism from Israel of its close ally in Washington says the Gaza executive committee was not coordinated with Israel and is contrary to its policy, without details

18 Jan 2026 4:51 am
U.S. launches another retaliatory strike in Syria killing leader tied to deadly Islamic State ambush

U.S. Central Command announced that the strike in northwest Syria killed Bilal Hasan al-Jasim, who they claim was an experienced terrorist leader who plotted attacks and was directly connected to the December 13 attack

18 Jan 2026 4:37 am
Rethinking the diet debate

Food isnt just fuel, its culture, ethics, science, and personal philosophy served on a plate

18 Jan 2026 4:17 am
Indian footballer Manisha Kalyan joins Peruvian club Alianza Lima

Manisha had earlier made history by becoming the first Indian footballer to compete in the UEFA Women's Champions League

18 Jan 2026 4:05 am
Vijender Singh appointed to Asian Boxing Council

Vijender, India's first Olympic medallist in boxing, brings with him nearly two decades of experience at the highest level of the sport, both in amateur and professional boxing

18 Jan 2026 3:59 am
Roger Federer steals the show at Australian Open's first formal opening ceremony

Federer partnered past champions Andre Agassi and then Ash Barty in an exhibition doubles match against Pat Rafter and Lleyton Hewitt as the main feature of the program

18 Jan 2026 3:53 am
Reclaiming the whimsy in reading

Read out of interest, curiosity or when bored; it will change you in unimaginable ways

18 Jan 2026 3:46 am
Man United stuns Man City 2-0 in Michael Carrick's first game in charge

Victory had United fans singing in full voice inside Old Trafford and drowning out their fierce cross-city rivals

18 Jan 2026 3:34 am
Why are doctors not coming on home visits

Have medical ethics and code banned such visits?

18 Jan 2026 3:17 am
What happened to ISROs PSLV-C62 mission? | Explained

What did ISRO chairman V. Narayanan state about the mission? How did Thailands space agency GISTDA respond? Are Failure Analysis Committees standing bodies within the ISRO? Has the FAC report of the PSLV-C61 mission been released in the public domain?

18 Jan 2026 3:16 am
Enabling digital transformation of hospitals

Delivering modern, interdisciplinary content relevant to Indias evolving digital health landscape may require unlearning and relearning

18 Jan 2026 2:44 am
A hidden epidemic in Andaman

In a society that easily resorts to suicide, little can be achieved through clinical measures alone, and targeted outreach programmes are key

18 Jan 2026 2:03 am
Mumbai civic polls: BJP wrests control of BMC; Shiv Sena (UBT) relegated to Opposition

Over the last two decades, the undivided Shiv Sena had control over the BMC

18 Jan 2026 2:01 am
Has an Arbitration Council been constituted? | Explained

What would be the functions of the Arbitration Council of India? Why have there been concerns with respect to institutional impartiality? What are some of the criticisms of the amendments? What does the draft Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2024 propose?

18 Jan 2026 1:37 am
Atishi video not doctored, will order CBI probe, says Speaker as row escalates

Forensic probe of original footage found no tampering: Gupta; Oppn. party misusingPunjab govt. agencies, says CM; AAP demands 3-year jail term for Kapil Mishra for disrespecting Sikh gurus

18 Jan 2026 1:32 am
AhmedabadGandhinagar Metro ridership rises fourfold in three years

More than 11.50 crore passengers travelled on the AhmedabadGandhinagar Metro between October 2022 and December 2025

18 Jan 2026 1:17 am
Japan's Foreign Minister rides Delhi Metro, reviews Indo-Japan collaboration

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) stated that the visiting Minister and his delegation were briefed on the Delhi Metro project by senior officials at the Central Secretariat Metro station

18 Jan 2026 1:02 am
AMMKs decision on alliance to be revealed by leader of senior partner, says Dhinakaran

The AMMK leader reiterates that no party will secure an absolute majority of its own in the upcoming Assembly election and there will be a coalition government in the State

18 Jan 2026 12:42 am
Excluding Awami League from upcoming election will not bring stability to Bangladesh, says party leader in Delhi

Former Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud acknowledges Indias support to Awami League, which remains banned in Bangladesh

18 Jan 2026 12:26 am
WPL-4: Smriti, Voll make it four out of four for Royal Challengers

Bell, Sayali scalp three each as the Bengaluru team bowls out Delhi Capitals for 166 despite ShafalIs brilliance

18 Jan 2026 12:11 am
18 Jan 2026 12:09 am
Bangladesh ask ICC to swap group with Ireland, relocate T20 WC matches to Sri Lanka

Ireland are in Group B alongside Sri Lanka, Australia, Oman, and Zimbabwe and their matches are scheduled in Colombo and Pallekele

18 Jan 2026 12:09 am
The biggest blunder of Einsteins life

Do you know what connects Edwin Hubbles theory for an expanding universe and Albert Einsteins cosmological constant? The biggest blunder of course! Cant make head or tail? A.S.Ganesh fills you in with the universe

17 Jan 2026 11:59 pm
Three migrant labourers dead in mudslip at construction site in the Nilgiris; probe on

The police have registered a case and are investigating whether the land owners and the people in-charge of the construction project had necessary permissions and had taken safety measures

17 Jan 2026 11:47 pm