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The anti-trend shift transforming Indias New Year party dressing

From rewearing heirlooms to embracing texture over glitter, Indian partywear is moving away from spectacle and toward self-directed, grounded dre

Mysuru temple to distribute more than 2 lakh laddus on New Year's day

Top 10 Tamil films of 2025: Madras Matinee, Naangal, Bison, and more

From Angammal and Madras Matinee to Tourist Family and Bad Girl, here is a list of our top 10 Tamil films of the year

Walk Within padayatrastarting in Dharwad today

Two men killed as unauthorised well caves in at Kil Kotagiri in Tamil Nadu

CAT-2025 Karnataka topper wants to join IIMB

NYT Connections hints answers today December 26 puzzle #929: Clues, categories, solutions and tips

NYT Connections hints answers today December 26 puzzle #929 are here. Discover the categories, clues, and full solutions for todays game. This gu

Fugitives will be brought back to face Indian courts: MEA on Lalit Modi and Vijay Mallya

Fishing community offers prayers to Sea Goddess during Gangamma Jathara in memory of 2004 tsunami

Women carry kalasas to Lawsons Bay Beach in Vizag, thanking the deity for sparing the city during the disaster

Academy of Comparative Philosophy and Religion plans competitions

Mumbais Raghuvanshi stretchered off with injury during Vijay Hazare Trophy match

After investigations, he was discharged from the hospital. The doctors examined him, and all reports were normal. He suffered a concussion, but i

How the end of H-1B lottery is a correction that will benefit talented Indian students

Delhi schools resume offline classes as air quality improves; check details

Classes for students up to Class 5 will be held in a hybrid mode. Check details below.

Pak drama Meri Zindagi Hai Tu: Hania and Bilals fee per episode

Islamabad: Pakistani drama Meri Zindagi Hai Tu continues to remain one of the most talked-about shows among Urdu and Hindi-speaking audiences wor

Hostilities Against Minorities in Bangladesh Matter of Concern: India

New Delhi also reacted cautiously to the homecoming of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting chairman Tarique Rahman saying it should be seen

Please Don't Behave Like Animals: Kailash Kher Lashes At Unruly Audience In Gwalior Concert

Singer Kailash Kher stopped his performance mid-way and went on to address the chaos.

'They made my son wait 11 years': Obamacare failure exposed at fiery Senate hearing

Devotee Donates Thanjavur-style Ram Idol Worth Rs 30 Crore To Ayodhya Temple

An anonymous donor gifted a magnificent gold idol worth Rs 25-30 crore to the Ayodhya Ram Temple.

Drunk driver drags motorcycle for half a kilometre in serial accident on ORR

According to the FIR, the incident occurred around 7.15 p.m. on Wednesday (December 24) near the Sumanahalli flyover, when Rohith was returning h

Congress alleges corruption, administrative failure in BMC; releases 'chargesheet'

Mumbai Congress president Varsha Gaikwad claimed that the BMC, which has been without elected representatives for more than three years, has fail

'A good friend of India': Tharoor explains why Hasina should stay

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Preparing MBAs for AI-driven risk: Integrating climate data, analytics and regulation in the classroom

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NRCB-Ainthinai programme promotes entrepreneurship among tribal farmers

Coal Ministry notifies rules doing away with CCO nod for opening, restarting coal mines

The coal ministry expects the notified rules would help save up to two months of time towards quicker operationalisation of a mine.

New Mayors Elected in Kerala

Congress leaders V K Minimol, Niji Justin, P Indira and A K Hafeez elected Mayors of Kochi, Thrissur, Kannur and Kollam; O Sadashivan of CPM in K

BNPs Tarique Rahman visits his fathers grave 17 years after return from self-exile

The 60-year-old Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting chairman returned to the country on December 25, 2025 after living in London since 2008

Kannada Cinema Roundtable 2025: We should tell more rooted and original stories

As we wrap up 2025, The Hindu caught up with some of the best artistes from the Kannada film industry of the year for an insightful discussion.

Who is Ryan Wedding and why have Mexican authorities raided his homes?

Mexican authorities have seized Olympic medals, luxury motorcycles, and drugs in raids targeting a former Olympian, believed to be Canadian fugit

China Imposed Sanctions Against 20 U.S Defense Related Companies

The sanctions entail freezing the companies assets in China and banning individuals and organizations from dealing with them

China sanctions 20 US defence firms over Trumps Taiwan arms sales

Beijing: China on Friday imposed sanctions on 20 US defence firms in response to the Trump administrations approval of a record USD 11.1 billion

Home interiors and real estate in 2025: Indias transformative year

Luxury, sustainability, technology and thoughtful interiors converged to reshape countrys housing this year

Boy, 10, Delivered Tea, Lassi To Soldiers During Op Sindoor, Gets Bal Puraskar

He is 10 years old, but showed a big heart. Shravan Singh, amidst the risks associated with war during Operation Sindoor, regularly delivered wat

Video: Wild Boar Mauls Forest Officer, Strikes With Sticks Don't Help

A forest department officer was injured after a wild boar attacked him during a rescue operation in Uttar Pradesh's Badaun district on Friday.

SIT Completes Second Interrogation of Phone-Tapping Witness Aara Mastan

Mastan believes the probe is nearing its conclusion

This 2026 Social Security change could take money from you, but one fix may cushion the blow

In 2026, Social Security rules are changing again. Some workers may pay higher payroll taxes because the income tax limit is rising. At the same

Opinion: Blog | Rahul vs Priyanka? Not Really

The rumours about apower struggle within the Congress may just be that: rumours. For now, there is no vacancy in the Congress.

MEA reacts to unremitting hostility against minorities in Bangladesh, calls it deeply concerning

On Thursday, Bangladeshi media reported the killing of another Hindu youth, identified as 29-year-old Amrit Mondal, who was allegedly lynched by

Top news of the day: Unremitting hostilities against minorities in Bangladesh matter of grave concern, says MEA; Protest outside Delhi HC over bail in Unnao rape case

The major news headlines of the day and more.

8 benefits of eating 2 eggs a day

Two eggs daily deliver high-quality protein, choline for brain health, antioxidants for eye protection, and nutrients that boost muscle, heart he

Korean Star Lee Je-hoon Says India Cinema Influences His Movie Choices

From working in independent films to bagging leading roles in mainstream movie projects like Escape, actor Lee Je-hoon is thriving in the Korean

Expecting a big raise in 2026? New forecasts say most workers will be disappointed

US salary increase forecast: Workers hoping for significant pay hikes in 2026 may need to adjust expectations. Employers are predicted to maintai

Assam school vandalism: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says those behind Nalbari Christmas attack arrested

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the arrest of individuals involved in the vandalism of Christmas preparations at St. Mary's Sc

Janhvi Kapoor reacts strongly to 'barbaric' lynching of Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh: 'This kind of hypocrisy will...'

We will continue to cry about things half way across the globe while our own brothers and sisters are burnt to death. Communal discrimination and

Tripura Assembly Speaker Biswa Bandhu Sen dies; PM Modi, others express grief

Agartala, Dec 26:After undergoing medical treatment for over four months at a private hospital in Bengaluru, Tripura Legislative Assembly Speaker

6 silent symptoms your body is high on iron

Iron overload, medically termed haemochromatosis, creeps up silently as the body stashes excess iron in organs and joints. Catching these telltal

Govt Eyes Next Round of Bank Mergers; Consolidation Plan Likely in Budget 2026-27

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently said that India needs many big, world-class banks

CJI backs mediation to cut pendency, 'It's cost effective and win-win situation for both parties'

Gujarat regains 'Tiger State' status after 33 years as NTCA confirms resident tiger

AHMEDABAD: After 33 years, Gujarat has officially reclaimed its 'Tiger State' identity as the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) confir

UP Government Makes Newspaper Reading Mandatory In Schools. Here's Why

The Department of Basic Education emphasised that the initiative is designed to foster intellectual growth and awareness of current affairs among

Dosas and Yoga: South Korean Star Lee Min-ki Vacations in South India

Lee's photos quickly went viral, racking up likes from fans back home and with K-drama enthusiasts in India

Evening news wrap: India slams attacks on minorities in Bangladesh; Centre defers GST cut on air purifiers & more

India condemned recent violence against minorities in Bangladesh, demanding justice for a Hindu youth's killing. The Centre postponed a GST cut o

Salman as Joey? This Bollywood FRIENDS video is trending online

Even after all these years, FRIENDS still feels fresh. The jokes, the coffee shop hangouts, the messy love lives, and the comfort of friendship k

Before You Stop Your SIP, Read This!

Stopping SIPs breaks compounding, misaligns goals, and misses buying cheaper units during market dips; consider reducing or pausing amounts inste

Delhi court grants bail to six accused in India Gate protest case over Maoist slogans

The protest took place at the India Gate on November 23, during which some agitators were accused of raising pro-Hidma slogans and using pepper s

'India fully committed to fugitives' return': MEA on Lalit Modi and Vijay Mallya; video of duo partying in London went viral

Samsung Innovation Campus Strengthens Future-Tech Skilling In Andhra

750 students certified under the programme in AI and Coding & Programming in Visakhapatnam at Vignan College and DIET College

Why Indian Forces Lost 72 Fighter Jet Pilots Without Any War in Last 26 Years

Analysis of aircraft losses in Indian Armed Forces since Independence reveals fighter jets are one of the most fatal

Over 100 Gujarati youths trapped in Myanmar, forced to involve in cybercrimes

AHMEDABAD: What began as a dream of well-paying foreign jobs has turned into a horrifying ordeal for more than 100 youths from Gujarat, who are n

India Conveys Concern to US Over Cancellation of H-1B Visa Interviews

The interviews of thousands of H-1B visa applicants scheduled from the middle of this month in India have been abruptly postponed by several mont

India set to outpace global growth expectations, Goldman Sachs projects strong expansion through 2027

NEW DELHI, Dec 26: India is expected to remain one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world over the next two years, outperforming glo

H1B visa: India conveys concern to US over cancellation of interviews

New Delhi: India on Friday said it flagged its concerns to the US over cancellation of pre-scheduled H1B visa interviews of large numbers of Indi

Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Hyderabad lead magicpins food delivery volumes in 2025

NEW DELHI, Dec 26: Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru and Hyderabad led food delivery volumes for magicpin in 2025, with the food delivery platform adding over

Meet man who owns UP-based Shankh Air, plans to start services in...

He also said the company aims to scale up its fleet to 20-25 aircraft over the next two to three years.

UP Official Threatens To Jump Off Bridge If Contractor Misses Deadline

The video of an overbridge inspection in Uttar Pradesh's Lalitpur has gone viral after a senior official was seen threatening to jump off the bri

Low grade inflammation affects heart health quietly over time; What should you do?

Chronic, low-grade inflammation quietly damages arteries long before you feel chest pain. Markers like CRP (C-reactive protein) and IL-6 (interl

India conveys concern to US over cancellation of H1B visa interviews

NEW DELHI: India on Friday said it flagged its concerns to the US over cancellation of pre-scheduled H1B visa interviews of large numbers of Indi

SIT Extends Probe to Tamil Nadu in Sabarimala Gold Loss Case

Police are searching for a jeweller named Balamurughan, also known as D Mani, from Dindigul in Tamil Nadu

India Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 3rd T20I: Live streaming, playing 11, pitch report, weather update

India Women vs Sri Lanka Women 3rd T20I: Predicted Playing XI, Live Streaming Details, Pitch and Weather Updates, and Full Match Preview of the S

From Friendship Goals to Family Time: Celebs Christmas Moments

Trump-backed candidate of Palestinian descent elected president of Honduras

Tegucigalpa (Honduras): Trump-backed candidate and son of Palestinian immigrants Nasry Asfura, 67, won Honduras presidential election, the countr

Gujarat roars back on India's tiger map after over 30 years; NTCA declares it 'tiger-present' state

Gujarat has officially been reinstated as a 'tiger-present state' after over three decades, with the National Tiger Conservation Authority confir

Exclusive | Ankita Lokhande, Vicky Jain, Faisu, Uorfi, Nikki Tamboli are assembling for The 50? Here's what we know

The upcoming show, The 50, will have 50 celebrities, and as per the information we received, the first batch of housemates is the veterans of the

India conveys concern to U.S. over cancellation of H1B visa interviews

The interviews of thousands of H-1B visa applicants slated from the middle of this month in India have been abruptly postponed by several months

President Murmu set for submarine sea sortie on Dec 28

President Droupadi Murmu will embark on a historic submarine sortie from Karwar Harbour, Karnataka on December 28. This significant event is part

Sahaj Insurance Services ties up with LIC for product distribution

NEW DELHI, Dec 26: Sahaj Insurance Services, a corporate agent, on Friday said it has tied up with Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) for

Veer Sahibzadas shook the existence of religious fanaticism and terror: PM

Addressing the national programme to mark Veer Baal Diwas, PM Modi said the Veer Sahibzadas, despite being very young, confronted the might of th

8 foods that combat vitamin b12 deficiencybefore it sneaks up

Swara Sanje music programme in Bengaluru on December 27

The programme will commence at5.30 p.m.with a vocal concert byShrimathi Devifrom Mysuru

At Least 15 Injured in a Knife and Chemical Attack at a Factory in Japan

Japan has strict gun control laws and is known for rare violent crimes, but there have been a number of high-profile knife attacks in recent year

'We don't owe you anything!': Maduro dares Trump after US seizes Venezuela oil, claims UN backing

Tripura assembly speaker Biswa Bandhu Sen dies; state to observe mourning

Tripura Assembly Speaker Biswa Bandhu Sen passed away in Bengaluru at the age of 72. He was undergoing treatment for a cerebral stroke. Prime Min

Will move Supreme Court, have faith in it: Unnao rape survivors mother at protest outside Delhi HC

NEW DELHI, Dec 26: The Unnao rape survivors mother on Friday said she will approach the Supreme Court challenging the suspension of life term of

India condemns killing of Hindu man in Bangladesh, calls attacks on minorities worrisome: MEA

Delhis Land Pooling Policy Emerges as a Game Changer for Investors and Homebuyers

The policy seeks to bridge Delhis housing gap while checking the growth of unauthorized colonies and unplanned urban expansion.

Trump launched global tariff wars in 2025. Here's a recap of his trade actions this year

President Trump's trade policy saw a turbulent year. New tariffs were imposed on many countries, sparking global trade wars. Businesses faced unc

After backlash, BIAL increases free parking duration at T1 arrivals at Bengaluru airport

Beyond the free waiting period, cab operators will be charged 100 for the first 30 minutes, followed by 50 for each additional hour

Nooranad Leprosy Sanatorium hosts Christmas love feast

St+art present Kolkata Festival 2025-26

The initiative extends Asian Paints vision of making creativity a shared, accessible part of Indian cities blending design, storytelling and publ