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In Pictures: Bravehearts in pursuit of raging 'jallikattu' bulls

This is a compilation of photographs that capture moments from the traditional bull-taming sport of 'jallikattu' conducted in various parts of Tamil Nadu in January 2026

16 Jan 2026 4:56 pm
Rudra presents the many facets of Shiva

Shruti Umaiyaals thematic recital was high on bhakti rasa.

16 Jan 2026 4:54 pm
Happy Patel movie review: Vir Das tom-toms his absurdist humour

Aspiring to be a clever satire,Happy Patelturns out to be more frustrating than fun.

16 Jan 2026 4:52 pm
The Hindu Lit for Life| Arundhati Ghosh on her new book, All Our Loves: Journeys with Polyamory in India

Writer Arundhati Ghosh talks about her new book, All Our Loves: Journeys with Polyamory in India, and loving many with honesty and consent in a culture shaped by monogamy == change strap for online, same as HL==

16 Jan 2026 4:49 pm
People of Iran must stand united against ploys of U.S., Israel, says PDP chief

Mufti said the U.S. has a habit of intervening in other countries with an eye on their resources

16 Jan 2026 4:44 pm
Maharashtra civic poll results: Congress sweeps Latur Municipal Corporation with 43 seats

Local political observers believe Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan's controversial remarks on Congress stalwart and late CM Vilasrao Deshmukh, who hailed from Latur, backfired

16 Jan 2026 4:42 pm
Andhra Jallikattu draws hundreds of youth near Tirupati

The cattle festival, a three-century-old tradition in Chandragiri mandal, differs from Tamil Nadus Jallikattu, and the event is organized purely as a cultural celebration without betting or prize money, organisers said

16 Jan 2026 4:39 pm
Collective urges action against right-wing activist for harassment of migrant workers in Bengaluru

According to the letter, in a video uploaded on YouTube, Puneeth Kerehalli is seen calling some persons illegal migrants and intimidating them, demanding that they disclose their citizenship, and demanding Aadhaar cards without authorisation

16 Jan 2026 4:38 pm
UK condemns all acts of violence in Bangladesh, calls for credible elections

Bob Blackman, who chairs the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for British Hindus, told UK members of Parliament that he was horrified over the disastrous situation that has involved Hindus being murdered

16 Jan 2026 4:38 pm
CDC studies show value of nationwide wastewater disease surveillance, as potential funding cut looms

Two new studies from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show wastewater monitoring of measles can flag measles spread days to weeks in advance

16 Jan 2026 4:36 pm
What is the anchoring effect?

One strong piece of advice we often hear from our seniors is dont jump to conclusions. Here is a phenomenon that embodies this advice.

16 Jan 2026 4:30 pm
Thiruvalluvar Day: T.N. CM Stalin presents awards to eminent personalities

Mr. Stalin presented the Ayyan Thiruvalluvar Award for 2026 to scholar M.P. Sathiyavel Muruganar and the Perarignar Anna Award for 2025 to DMK general secretary and Minister Duraimurugan

16 Jan 2026 4:29 pm
Fire-hit Goa nightclub operated under different names, probe to cover violations since 1999: CM Sawant

Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao demanded that the government provide data on establishments that have violated the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) laws

16 Jan 2026 4:27 pm
Gauri Lankesh murder case accused wins Jalna civic poll as Independent

Pangarkar had contested as an Independent candidate from electoral ward No. 13. He defeated his nearest rival, Raosaheb Dhoble of the BJP

16 Jan 2026 4:27 pm
Kozhikode railway station redevelopment dragging

Only 18% of the work completed so far. Originally scheduled for completion by December 2026, the project had now been pushed to mid-2027

16 Jan 2026 4:26 pm
Maruti Suzuki starts export of Victoris SUV

Victoris SUV has demonstrated global safety credentials, earning a 5-star safety rating in both Global NCAP and Bharat NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme)

16 Jan 2026 4:21 pm
BJD suspends two MLAs amid internal disquiet

The suspensions appeared to have been driven by fear within the BJD, which is deeply worried about the formation of a new political party that could grow at its expense, says Rabi Das, a veteran political analyst

16 Jan 2026 4:18 pm
NEET aspirant death case: Prashant Kishor meets bereaved family members of student

The 18-year-old aspirant and a resident of Jehanabad was found unconscious in her hostel room under the Chitragupt Nagar police station area earlier this month and died during treatment at a private hospital

16 Jan 2026 4:17 pm
House surgeon at government hospital in Thanjavur booked under POCSO Act

According to the police, a few days ago, the accused, who was on night duty, allegedly attempted to molest a 15-year-old girl who was staying at the hospital to take care of her relative

16 Jan 2026 4:16 pm
Mortar shell found in Jammu & Kashmir's Baramulla; defused

The shell was safely disposed of by an Army bomb disposal squad in the presence of police, officials said

16 Jan 2026 4:08 pm
Elderly woman living alone found murdered in Bedadka; police confirm well-planned crime, robbery angle being probed

The 72-year-old lived alone in a small sheet roofed house in an isolated area with very few neighbouring homes

16 Jan 2026 4:06 pm
Revisiting Naachiyar Next: Making Andal resonate with a contemporary audience

How Anita Ratnams two-decade-old creation continues to carry Andals story across generations.

16 Jan 2026 4:05 pm
Greenland is a territory of Denmark, says Russia, slams double standards of Western powers

Moscow said this week that it was unacceptable for the West to keep claiming that Russia and China threatened Greenland, and said that the crisis over the territory showed the double standards of Western powers

16 Jan 2026 3:51 pm
Samajwadi Party slams U.P. government over demolition drive in Kashi's Dal Mandi area

The BJP, in its bid to favour its companions, is crushing every household and shopkeeper in Kashi's Dal Mandi. The public will not tolerate this oppression and injustice any longer, says Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav

16 Jan 2026 3:50 pm
Tamil Nadus first dog park opens in Udhagamandalam

Visitors and pet owners in the Nilgiris now have an exclusive safe space, a newly-opened dog park, where pets canplay, train and unwind

16 Jan 2026 3:49 pm
BJPs Ballari to Bengaluru padayatra in Karnataka stalled, pending approval from central party leadership

BJP is said to be wary of allowing Janardhan Reddy, who continues to face legal scrutiny in illegal mining cases, to project himself as a frontline leader through a high-profile padayatra

16 Jan 2026 3:44 pm
Understanding abnormal uterine bleeding

Women should understandtheir bodies,and the changes in physiology with time. They should not ignore menstrual problems andmust undergoregulargynaecologicalcheck-ups. Timely treatment can spare them from unnecessary psychological and physical distress

16 Jan 2026 3:33 pm
Supreme Court stays Calcutta HC verdict disqualifying Mukul Roy as MLA for defecting to Trinamool Congress

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi stayed the November 13, 2025 order of the High Court

16 Jan 2026 3:32 pm
Bangladesh players call off boycott; BPL resumes

The furore started after Najmul, while reiterating Bangladesh's refusal to travel to India for next month's T20 World Cup on account of security worries, rejected concerns surrounding players' remuneration should the country withdraw

16 Jan 2026 3:31 pm
Ukraine seeks energy imports surge due to Russian strikes

Engineers and rescue crews have been braving sub-zero temperatures to restore operations at power plants and substations battered over recent days by Russian drones and missiles.

16 Jan 2026 3:23 pm
MSP guarantee law: Farmers awareness yatra from Kanyakumari to Kashmir from February 7

Kisan Morcha national co-convener and farmer leader Kurubur Shanthkumar said the 40-day yatra will start on February 7 at Kanyakumari with a demand for implementation of MSP for farm produce

16 Jan 2026 3:23 pm
IIM Ahmedabad invites applications for the 202628 Batch of its Blended Post Graduate Programme in Management (BPGP) for working professionals & entrepreneurs

A premier two-year, degree-granting MBA programme designed for working professionals and entrepreneurs seeking advanced leadership and strategic capabilities

16 Jan 2026 3:20 pm
The Hindu Lit For Life | Imayam on life and how literature teaches one to be kind

The acclaimed Tamil writer, who will be at The Hindu Lit for Life 2026, speaks about the definition of living well, how books teach you to be kind, and why hes reading many international authors lately

16 Jan 2026 3:20 pm
Delhi court pulls up animal shelter for defying order, seeks detailed report on seized dogs

The statements made by the animal care shelter are extremely alarming, as they indicate gross lapses in supervision, medical care and accountability, raising serious concerns about the manner in which the revisionist has discharged its statutory duties, the court said.

16 Jan 2026 3:13 pm
Phone-tapping case: Why can't we make release of Rao 'absolute', Supreme Court asks Telangana

Supreme Court asks Telangana whether it wants Prabhakar Rao to be in jail till he breaks down

16 Jan 2026 3:13 pm
Canara HSBC Life Insurance Launches Promise4Life: A Participating Plan with Guaranteed Income and Life Cover Up to Age 100

Three variants to meet every life goal: Forever Income, Century Milestone, and Assured Term Income

16 Jan 2026 3:09 pm