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In this episode of The Hindus Notes & Chords series featuring conversations with seasoned artistes and young practitioners of music we speak to Parai Isai artiste N. Deepan from Chennai. Rescued from child labour, he was introduced to folk art forms, including Parai Isai, as a student. Having picked up its nuances over the years, he decided to pursue the art form full-time after obtaining a masters degree in Commerce. Along with his friends, he founded the Nanbargal Gramiya Kalai Kuzhu in 2011

What do the results tell us about American voters attitudes towards President Donald Trump? What do they mean for Democrats and Republicans? What lies ahead for Democrats? Why are these results so important for the rest of the world?

Videos of the storming of the Deepavali celebrations in Seattle went viral on social media.

Punjab recorded 2,787 stubble burning incidents between September 15 and November 5, with Tarn Taran reporting the highest number of farm fires. Authorities have registered 710 FIRs and imposed fines exceeding 46 lakh. Amid concerns over the rising number of incidents, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has directed officials to intensify monitoring and enforcement measures.

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck central Japan on Sunday (November 8), injuring at least 22 people. Local television footage showed broken windows at a car dealership in Toyohashi city and books scattered across the floor of a bookstore in Toyota city.

The 24-year-old beat Japans Akane Yamaguchi 21-12, 15-21, 21-16 in the final in Yeosu to extend an unbeaten run that stretches back to March

Jhota was shot dead in broad daylight at a medical store in a busy marketplace in Mansa town on October 13

Before entering U.S. politics, L.A.s first South Asian Mayor-elect worked among the urban poor in Chennai, where she used data to expose gaps in slum resettlement and public facilities

While headlines scream Ossoff looks more presidential after his Senate win, he remains focused on his State while attacking Donald Trump and his family

Mr. Peskov shrugged off a question from reporters on whether the new Congress would challenge Mr. Trump's stance on Russia and Ukraine. He called it an internal matter for the U.S.

The tightest vote in years delivered a stinging rebuke to the major parties which have long dominated New Zealand politics, Christopher Luxons centre-right National party and centre-left Labour led by Chris Hipkins

Veeramani had gone to Israel two years ago to work in construction. He last visited his village on leave six months ago before returning to work

Mr. Singh also visited Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir and paid his respects at the revered shrine, which holds immense significance among army personnel.

The event, coinciding with Deepavali, was organised to commemorate Mr. Advanis life, dedication to the nation, organisational contributions and long public career, the BJP said

The planned spending comes as the group seeks to scale up businesses built over recent years, including airports and data centres, while bringing its large manufacturing investments closer to commercial operation.

Punjab Police, with the assistance of central agencies, has secured the deportation of wanted gangster Gurwinder alias Afridi from Ethiopia following a 10-month international manhunt. Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav announced the development on November 8, 2026. The Punjab government had announced a reward of 5 lakh for information leading to his arrest.

Dhanaula SHO Baljinder Singh said the matter is under investigation; We are investigating the motive behind the incident, he said, while adding that four people, who are locals, have been identified

Kishore Biyanis Future Group witnessed meteoric rise before mounting financial troubles pushed it into insolvency

Resuming at 227 for two, India A rode on fifties by skipper Jurel (71), Tilak (81 not out) and Washington (50 not out) to post 464 for five before the hosts declared their first innings after 146 overs

The Rajasthan Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) secured the detention through sustained coordination with international agencies, including the CBI and Interpol, police said

The judge rejected the argument that Section 75 cannot apply because the complainant is a transgender and not a woman

The Prime Minister said Bastar is an area where Maoism once held sway but now, development is flourishing

Since the outbreak of the Iran war in late February, Tehran has severely restricted traffic through the strategic waterway, insisting vessels use routes authorised by the Islamic republic

Andhra Pradesh swung from drought to deluge, with two back-to-back cyclones causing an estimated 6,500 cr. in damage and leaving at least 17 dead; crops were flattened and coconut trees uprooted, with farmers in the Godavari belt facing at least two years of recovery

Jahangirpuri recorded the highest AQI at 450, followed by RK Puram at 448, according to the Sameer app.

A Polish man with far-right views drove into a busy central square in Krakow on Saturday, November 7, and opened fire, killing six people and injuring 15 others before police shot and wounded him, authorities said

Surge in Indian-American wins in U.S. midterms may test MEA as young Desi Democrat leaders are more ready to take up civil rights causes in India too

One more body pulled out on Sunday, taking the toll to seven; four bodies were recovered on Saturday and two on Thursday; rescue operations continue amid access constraints in narrow lanes

Jahangirpuri recorded the highest AQI at 450, followed by RK Puram at 448, according to the Sameer app.

Israels President Isaac Herzog has nominated opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government after the October 27 election left the country without a clear parliamentary majority. While Benjamin Netanyahus Likud emerged as the largest single party, his coalition fell short of a majority.

The Chief Minister's remark came within hours of the announcement that Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav would visit the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on December 12

Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav said the Punjab government had announced a reward of 5 lakh for information leading to his arrest

The quake, which struck at 1:04 a.m., was located about 40 kilometres below the earths surface in Shizuoka Prefecture. Aichi and Shizuoka are neighbouring regions

The regulator said it inspected 56,431 food establishments during its nationwide enforcement drive between September 1 and November 5, and seized non-compliant food products, including paneer, ghee, milk and sweets

Dana White had earlier shared a photo -- possibly AI-generated -- showing him behind the lectern in the White House press briefing room, captioned On to the next chapter.

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In a farewell message released shortly before he was ousted on Friday (November 6), Mr. Pea expressed hope his departure would spare Paraguay further harm

The accused fired several rounds at the victim and his son; the victim succumbed to injuries and the son escaped unhurt

A German publication ranked Bihar Museum among the best in the world.MayankKumarvisits to understand what went into the making of the museum and what visitors think of its contribution to the development of Indian civilization

The St. Kitts-flagged cargo vessel tried to depart regional waters after visiting an Iranian port, and a U.S. plane fired precision munitions at its stern after U.S. forces directed the crew to abandon targeted spaces, Central Command said

Four young men on Saturday (November 7, 2026), from Bengaluru, travelled about 2,200 km riding on an old auto-rickshaw to reach Areraj town, in East Champaran

Mr. Yadav said that Mr. Ragi used the abusive language against Yadav community on behest of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).