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Kerala must lead India in defending secularism, says Amartya Sen

Thiruvananthapuram: Economist and Nobel laureate Amartya Sen has said that while Kerala has made remarkable advances in human development, it sho

Berlinale Director Says 'Cool Heads' Needed as Arundhati Roy Withdraws From Festival

Festival director Tricia Tuttle reacted to the controversy sparked by comments made by jury president Wim Wenders at a press conference on Thursd

Tense Situation Prevails in Thorrur as BRS, Congress Raise Slogans

Trouble broke out when the police refused to allow the former Minister Errabelli Dayakar Rao prompting the party followers to raise slogans again

They Want Us To Pay Tax, But They Remain Free: Priyank Kharge's New RSS Jab

Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge took aim at the RSS, the ideological mentor of the BJP, accusing it of financial irregularities and demanding t

AI Summit Important Moment To Unlock Full Benefits of AI: UK Deputy PM

The UK delegation is keen to highlight how AI can improve everyday life in every corner of the world and make the case for AI as an engine of ren

Consumer Connect: 'Service Charge In Restaurants Under Any Name Is Illegal,' Says Expert

Q. I find that many restaurants in Mumbai, Thane, and Navi Mumbai are recovering service charge from customers under different names. For example

Afghanistan wins toss, opts to bowl against UAE

While Afghanistan made one change in their squad, U.A.E., made two changes to their playing XI

Doctor Explains 4 Major HbA1c Blood Sugar Test Myths Keeping Indians On The Wrong Diabetes Path

The test Indians trust most may be the reason everyone is diagnosing and getting treatment for diabetes too late.

Mumbai Masala: Exploring Mumbai, One Walk At A Time

Tanmay Wagle, 35, and Leena, 32, an enterprising couple from Andheri, are organising thematic city tours that are highly informative. Last weeken

We've Heard Concerns: ByteDance Says It Will Curb Seedance 2.0

Actors union SAG-AFTRA said Friday it stands with the studios in condemning the blatant infringement enabled by Seedance.

JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key Out: 9 Questions Dropped, Result Today

JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key Out: According to the final document, a total of nine questions have been dropped.

Doctor Shares Better Tests Than HbA1c, The Most Common Blood Sugar Test, To Spot And Fix Diabetes Early

HbA1c tells you where your blood sugar has been. The tests below tell you where it's going.

Traffic advisory AI summit 2026: Restrictions at Mathura, Ring Road and Janpath today. Check roads to avoid, routes to take for airport, update on metro and more

AI Summit 2026: The Delhi Police on Sunday issued a traffic advisory ahead of the India AI Impact Summit-2026 which will be held for five days fr

US conducts first air transport of nuclear microreactor in bid to show technology's viability

America is testing new small nuclear reactors. The Energy and Defense Departments flew a microreactor to Utah. This shows nuclear power can be qu

Mumbai Metro Line 4 Mishap: MMRDA Halts Construction Work After Parapet Collapse; Safety Inspection Underway

Mumbai: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has ordered a complete halt to construction activities on the 32.32-km Metro

Vana Prakshalan drive promotes forest cleanliness in Vikarabad

Hyderabad: A forest cleanliness and awareness initiative titled Vana Prakshalan was successfully conducted at the Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple

SIR in West Bengal: ECI suspends 7 officials for serious misconduct and misuse of statutory powers

The Election Commission directed the States Chief Secretary to initiate disciplinary proceedings against them

Declining areca yield, lack of amenities forcing residents of village surrounded by Kudremukh National Park in Karnataka to move out

As the village is interspersed with a national park, which is a protected area, the government hardly takes up any development work in the villag

Dua Lipa Turns Berlin Red Carpet Into Valentine's Date Night With Fiance Callum Turner In Chanel Knit Naked Dress

When it comes to turning a film premiere into a full-blown fashion moment, Dua Lipa never misses. This Valentine's Day, the pop star swapped cand

7 Pakistani Soldiers In Custody, Balochistan Army's 7-Day Ultimatum To Islamabad

The separatist militant group the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed it is holding seven members of Pakistan's security forces in custody a

Mumbai Housing Society Queries: 'Returning Officer Cannot Be From Outgoing Committee,' Says Expert

Our societys managing committee has decided that the property tax will be paid individually by all flat owners. We need to submit the Index 2 doc

Come pepper harvest season, children of migrant workers in Karnataka miss school

While parents harvest pepper to earn a decent pay, their children spend days taking care of their younger siblings in tents

Civic Polls: Stage Set for Election of Chairpersons, Mayors in Telangana

The councilors, who won from BRS, Congress, BJP and MIM apart from independent candidates, reached the municipal offices from the camps to take o

UP Samajwadi Party Leader Killed as High-Mast Pole Falls on His Vehicle

The 48-year-old PWD contractor was travelling from Babuganj towards Pratapgarh city in a Creta for personal work when the accident occurred barel

What is Sleep Divorce? As couples struggle with sleep and stress, a new approach is gaining popularity to preserve rest and relationship harmony

Many couples are now opting for 'sleep divorce', sleeping in separate beds or rooms. This trend aims to protect rest and preserve intimacy. Exper

OpenAI Retires GPT-4o Model: Users Mourn Loss Of Their Romantic Companion

Sam Altman-run OpenAI has removed access to GPT-4o AI model in its ChatGPT app - a move which has left several users worldwide, especially in Chi

Macron-Modi Bonhomie Drives India-France Strategic Surge

Paris: When Emmanuel Macron (48) and Narendra Modi (75) first met in 2017, few would have guessed the level of personal chemistry between the sta

India-UK FTA Set For April Rollout, Will It Double Trade By 2030?

New Delhi: The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is likely to come into effect from April this year. A senior official said the agreement is cu

Why fewer youths from Punjab are joining the armed forces | The Hindu Spotlight

As fewer youths from Punjab join the armed forces, the residents of Nathowal, known locally as faujian da pind (village of soldiers) in Ludhiana

The Handgrip Strength Test: How Weak Grip Could Signal Heart Disease

Handgrip strength test: simple squeeze predicts muscle, heart health, ageing, and cardiovascular risk.

Fabtech Tech secures $7.05 million order from West Africa

Fabtech Technologies has announced that it has secured an order worth $7.05 million (approximately Rs 63.6 crore) from a company based in West Af

India AI Summit 2026 LIVE: India stands at forefront of AI transformation, says PM Modi

Global tech leaders, including Sundar Pichai and Sam Altman, along with representatives from around 20 countries, are expected at the AI Impact S

Central Railway records remarkable revenue figures of Rs.404.72 crore from Sale of Scrap for FY 2025-26

Central Railway has reaffirmed its strong commitment towards achieving Zero Scrap Status, a flagship mission aimed at converting scrap into valua

Zip Your Mouth! Australian Fan Jake Jeakings Brutally Mocks Pakistan After Heavy Defeat To India At ICC T20 World Cup 2026; Video

Pakistans crushing loss to India in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 triggered reactions from cricket fans across the globe, including one that qu

Sinclair Daniel and Mark OBrien on The Copenhagen Test: The show is propulsive

Sinclair Daniel and Mark OBrien open up about working on the futuristic thriller, balancing the action with emotion, and the challenges of filmin

Indian Astronauts Rakesh Sharma, Sudhanshu Shukla To Attend Mumbai Climate Week At Jio World Convention Centre

Mumbai: Wing Commander (Retd) Rakesh Sharma and Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will share a public stage for the first time during the inaugural

IMC Launches MahaBharat International Trade Expo 2026 at MMRDA Grounds, BKC

IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IMC) on Saturday launched the MahaBharat International Trade Expo 2026 at the MMRDA Grounds, BKC, Mumbai ,

Amusement licence likely to be mandatory for hotels, theatres in Malkajgiri

Hyderabad: Police in the newly formed Malkajgiri Commissionerate are moving to make an amusement licence compulsory for star hotels, theatres, pu

How Much Will 24-Carat Gold Cost You Today In India? Check Rates In Your City

The price of 24-carat gold in India stood at Rs 1,54,750 per 10 grams, down Rs 1,770 or 1.130 per cent, as of 10:20 am, according to India Bullio

Kanye West India Tour Confirmed: Ye to perform in Delhi on March 29; check ticket and venue details

Kanye West India date and tickets: Global rap icon Ye will perform in India for the first time next month. The 24-time Grammy winner is likely to

Bihar medical student found dead in West Bengal hostel; probe under way

Investigators have spoken to classmates and hostel inmates as part of the probe

'Wrong U-turns are dangerous': Delhi police takes a dig at Pakistan's crushing defeat against India in World Cup

Following India's high-octane victory against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2026 yesterday, the Delhi Police took to social media to deliver a ma

BSE, Broker Stocks Slide Up To 10%, RBIs Tough Lending Rules Trigger Market Jitters

Mumbai: Shares of BSE and other capital market companies fell sharply on February 16 after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) tightened rules on ban

Delhi Police celebrates 79th Raising Day; Amit Shah attends as chief guest

The Delhi Police's best marching contingent, SWAT team, dog squad, band team, motorcycle riders, PCR units and several other specialised formatio

Sex Matters: Navigating Lights, Porn, & Fading Desire In Marriage

My husband wants the lights turned on during sex. I resent it and this results in unpleasantness. What should I do? LD, Andheri Relationships wor

JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key Released At jeemain.nta.nic.in; Result Next

JEE Main 2026 Answer Key: The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the Joint Entrance Examination, JEE Main Answer Key 2026 today at jeemain.nt

On Camera, Man Relishes Samosa In Jaipur. He Then Steals A Bike

In Jaipur, a strange case of vehicle theft has surfaced, one that proves not all thieves arrive with a plan. Some, it seems, arrive with a samosa

Unconventional stories are on verge of becoming extinct species: Taapsee Pannu

Mumbai: Actor Taapsee Pannu believes women-led and unconventional films are on the verge of becoming extinct as there is a lack of support from a

S Tharoor Wants Foreign Minister Job, Pawan Khera 'Puppet': MS Aiyar, Again

Veteran Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar has left the Grand Old Party red-faced yet again

Keystone Realtors wins Om Nagar CHS redevelopment in Andheri, Mumbai

Keystone Realtors said it has been appointed as the developer for the landmark redevelopment of Om Nagar Co-operative Housing Society Federation

Aye Finance lists at par; slips below IPO price

Shares of Aye Finance were currently trading at Rs 123.45 at 10:30 IST on the BSE, representing a discount of 4.30% as compared with the issue pr

HFCL secures $4.67 million export order for optical fiber cables

HFCL has announced that it has secured an export order worth approximately $4.67 million (around Rs 42.34 crore) from a reputed international cus

Natco Pharma soars as CDSCO clears diabetes drug Semaglutide

Natco Pharma surged 11.24% to Rs 914.50 after the company received approval for Semaglutide from Central Drug Standard Control Organization (CDSC

Fractal Analytics is off to a flat start

Shares of Fractal Analytics were currently trading at Rs 878.10 at 10:15 IST on the BSE, representing a discount of 2.43% as compared with the is

All About HAMMER Missiles, Weapon Used On Rafale Jets

India and France are expected to sign an MoU for the joint production of HAMMER missiles during French President Emmanuel Macron's three-day offi

IGNOU Extends ODL Registration Deadline to Feb 28, 2026: Check Required Documents & Application Steps

IGNOU ODL Registration 2026: The Indira Gandhi National Open University has extended its IGNOU ODL Registration until February 28, 2026. Earlier

Markets open lower amid mixed global cues; turn volatile later

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 349.81 points, or 0.42%, to 82,276.95 in early trade. The broader NSE Nifty dropped 98.4 points to 25,372.70

Assam to push for four more highway emergency facilities, says Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam is building new emergency landing strips for aircraft. This is part of a larger plan to strengthen India's defense in the Northeast. The st

Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna Spotted at Airport Amid Udaipur Wedding Rumours

They later starred together in Dear Comrade.

Silver Crashes 8,200, Gold Slips 1,000 - Is This The Right Time To Buy?

Mumbai: Gold and silver prices fell sharply on Monday as traders booked profits after last weeks strong rally. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (M

Disney Sends Cease-and-Desist to ByteDance Over AI-Generated Videos

Disney has taken similar actions against Character.AI, demanding that the startup immediately stop the unauthorised use of its copyrighted charac

Rahul Tutored By NGOs That Good Days Will Come For Cong; He Is Not Interested In Running Par: Rijiju

Tawang, Feb 16: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday claimed that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is not interested in the smooth f

Dadasaheb Phalke Punyatithi: Interesting Facts To Know About 'Father Of Indian Cinema' On His Death Anniversary

Dadasaheb Phalke was a pioneer of Hindi cinema who passed away on February 16, 1944. Here are some of the interesting facts to know about this le

Dhurandhar 2 Actress Sara Arjun Dances Her Out At Sadhguru's Isha Foundation Maha Shivratri Celebration; Tamannaah Bhatia, Mouni Roy Also Attend Event - Watch Viral Videos

Every year, many Indian celebrities attend the Maha Shivratri celebration at Sadhguru's Isha Foundation, and this year was no exception. Many Bol

BioAsia 2026 to Mark Record Growth in Participation

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to inaugurate conference at 9.30 am on Tuesday

Exam Stress And Suicidal Thoughts: What Parents Need To Know And When To Act

Exam pressure can sometimes tip teenagers from stress into anxiety, hopelessness or even suicidal thoughts. A psychiatrist explains early warning

Madhya Pradesh February 16, 2026, Weather Update: Rain Alert Issued For Gwalior, Morena & 6 Other MP Districts For Feb 18-19; Day Temperature Cross 34C In Khandwa

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Several districts of Madhya Pradesh are likely to receive rainfall on February 18 and 19 due to an active Western Distur

Finally, Old Trunk Road getsstreet lights

Following representations from residents, the Cantonment Board and theTambaramCorporation have coordinated to restore and install street lights a

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Anand Mahindra's Monday motivation is a 'senior citizen' with a Hulk-like body, crushing heavy weights in gym. Video will make you grab your dumbbells now

Anand Mahindra's Monday motivation: In his Monday motivation post, Anand Mahindra shared a video of an elderly man working out at the gym. The in

Delhi To Host First-Ever AI Film Festival During India AI Impact Summit 2026: AI Clip Of Sam Altman, Sundar Pichai, & Bill Gates Goes Viral

As India prepares to host the AI Impact Summit 2026, Delhi is set to witness a groundbreaking cultural event - the first-ever AI Film Festival, s

When Is Phalugun Amavasya 2026? Date, Muhurat, Significance & More About The New Moon Day

Phalguna Amavasya occurs during the month of Phalguna, which is why it is also known as Phalguna Amavasya. On this day, it is believed that devot

Wall Street Ends Volatile Week Mixed as Inflation Eases and Bond Yields Fall

U.S. stocks closed mixed on Friday, with easing January inflation and falling Treasury yields lifting rate-cut hopes while AI concerns and global

Ola Electric slumps as Q3 revenue drops 55% YoY; net loss narrows to Rs 487 crore

Ola Electric Mobility fell 5.89% to Rs 29.08 after the compay reported a muted Q3 FY26 performance, with volumes declining significantly, impacti

R M Drip & Sprinklers Systems forays into IoT-based smart irrigation and digital agriculture

In partnership with an advanced farm automation technology company

Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna Say No to Rs 60 Crore Wedding Deal

They just want to exchange vows surrounded by family and close friends, without the affair being turned into content.

China Firework Tragedy: 8 Killed, 2 Injured In Explosion At Store In Jiangsu Province

Beijing: At least eight people lost their lives in an explosion at a fireworks store in eastern China on Sunday afternoon, February 15 (local tim

A fireworks store explosion in China kills 8 ahead of Lunar New Year

Setting off firecrackers at midnight on the Lunar New Year is a tradition in China

How Pakistan's ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Hopes Hang By A Thread After Embarrassing 61-Run Loss To Team India In Colombo

After India national cricket team thrashed Pakistan national cricket team by 61 runs in their ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 clash, Pakistans chance

Watch: 'Clutch God' Hardik's Viral Ice-Cold Reaction To Pak Star's Dismissal

Star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya's nerveless reaction to the dismissal of Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan has gone viral on social media.

Bill Gates arrives in Amaravati; to examine real-time governance, AI-driven farm practices

Bill Gates and his delegation will hold a meeting with Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and IT Minister Nara

T20 World Cup 2026: Fearless Kishan Took The Game Away From Us, Says Pakistan Coach

Led by Kishan's aggressive 77 off 40 balls, India trumped Pakistan by 61 runs in a Group A match here Sunday night to seal a Super Eight berth

Rupee slips 1 paisa to 90.67 against U.S. dollar in early session

A marginal rise in global crude oil prices and a sharp decline in the country's forex reserves also weighed on the local unit, according to forex

Naidu Welcomes Bill Gates at AP Secretariat

Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, and Ministers also welcomed a delegation led by Bill Gates at the Secretariat. Naidu introduced the ministers

Video: AIMIM workers attacked near Lal Darwaza in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Tension prevailed for some time at Lal Darwaza near Maisamma Temple when a group of persons beat up AIMIM party workers from Buldana d

Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos To Become Neighbours In 'Billionaire Bunker'

Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chen's, next property purchase may soon make them Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' neighbour in Miam

Crisil jumps after Q4 PAT rises 7.5% YoY

Crisil rose 4.33% to Rs 4634.70 after the company's consolidated total income for Q4 2025, rose 17.5% to Rs 1,108.7 crore, compared with Rs 943.2

Tenneco Clean Air drops after Q3 PAT slips 5% YoY to Rs 119 cr

Tenneco Clean Air India declined 5.68% to Rs 528.90 after the company's consolidated net profit dropped 5.21% to Rs 118.68 crore despite 14.23% j

Two women militants arrested in Manipur

The arrests were made in Imphal West and East districts on February 16, a police statement said

Narendra Modi to inaugurate India AI Impact Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi