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India Has Just 25 Years To Turn Demographic Opportunity Into Economic Dividend

India entered this favourable demographic phase around 2010-13, when the dependency ratio began falling. The ratio is expected to bottom out arou

Srijana Inspects Civic Facilities in Masthan Nagar Slum

The Commissioner directed the departments concerned to inspect the issues on priority and take necessary action for their early resolution

Flipkart And Netflix Make World-Class Entertainment An Earned Shopping Benefit For Millions Of Indians

Flipkart Plus members can earn a Netflix Mobile Plan every month by completing four qualifying orders of 299/- or more.

Two mini-textile parks inaugurated in Karur district

It is part of an initiative to consolidate Tamil Nadus reputation as a major destination for textiles by creating cutting-edge infrascture in var

Purbayan Chatterjee Honours Guru-Shishya Parampara at PAAMFs UMANG

The room itself was a heavy-hitting gallery of musical royalty, generating the kind of backstage gravitas rarely seen under one roof.

In 1997, a mysterious ocean sound called the 'Bloop' sparked sea monster and lost underwater city theories. The truth came from Antarctica

Scientists detected a powerful underwater sound called the Bloop in 1997. This mysterious noise traveled thousands of miles, sparking speculation

Watch: TN govt to approach SC to secure its share of Cauvery water: Minister Nirmal Kumar

The Muthanga land agitation and the 2026 verdict | Explained

GCCX Hyderabad 2026 Concludes as South India's Largest GCC & AI Leadership Summit

Over 1,200 delegates and 70+ global industry leaders come together to shape the future of AI-native Global Capability Centres.

Cognizant hosts global OpenAI Codex Hackathon for 10,000 employees across six cities in India

Cognizant launched its first global Codex Hackathon with OpenAI. Ten thousand associates across six Indian cities participated in this event. Thi

Australian Consulate-General finds new official home in Bengaluru

RecognisingBengalurus importance as a globalcentreof entrepreneurship and technology, Mr. Hill said that the city has a crucial role in deepening

India calls upon international community to look into Pakistan's brutal crackdown in PoJK

India has strongly criticised Pakistan's actions in Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Reports indicate significant civilian casualties during

Chinese Proverb of the Day: Be not disturbed at being misunderstood; be disturbed Life lessons on empathy, communication, emotional intelligence, listening and why every story has two sides

Chinese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of Be not disturbed at being misunderstood; be disturbed rather at not being understanding. The

In 2016, a Pacific island disappeared beneath the sea; now a breathtaking sculpture marks exact spot and is slowly transforming

A new sculpture commemorates Kale Island, which disappeared beneath rising seas a decade ago in the Solomon Islands. Created by British marine ar

Cockroach Janta Party plans nationwide grassroots movement to hold government accountable, says Saurav Das

The Cockroach Janta Party plans a nationwide movement for youth accountability. CJP led India's largest student protests in recent years. They ai

Dr. N. Vani Appointed As Telangana Director Of Medical Education

The Telangana government has appointed Dr. N. Vani, currently the Superintendent of Gandhi Hospital, as the Director of Medical Education.

Missing Tribal Chieftain Found Dead in Deep Pathanamthitta Forest

Mohandas' family had claimed that he was facing a case related to a dispute over work under the MGNREGS

DK Shivakumar asks Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to defer Bengaluru visit amid Cauvery tensions

The CM was referring to the protests triggered by the Cauvery Water Management Authority's (CWMA) decision upholding the Cauvery Water Regulation

Shaan Teams Up with Deedar Kaur for Romantic Track Dildara

Times Music releases breezy love song set against Thailands scenic backdrops, marking duos first collaboration

CBI arrests 2 accused for giving contract to kill Suvendu Adhikari's aide Chandranath Rath: Sources

The CBI arrested two brothers in connection with Chandranath Rath's assassination plot. Investigations revealed Sagar Sonkar maintained contact w

When livelihoods melt away: Should heat stress be recognised as a human rights issue? | In Focus podcast

Avinash Chanchal and Deepali Tonka speak to us about the Garmi Khata initiative, documenting the human cost of extreme heat, and the push to reco

8 in 10 Australian Teens Still on Social Media 3 Months After U16 Ban Began: Study

Children's continued social media use took place even as account ownership declined to 42% from 52%, with statistically significant reductions ac

YSRCP Leaders Threatened Woman Police Officer: Official

Large crowds turned out to greet Jagan, who went in a convoy on Thursday

OPINION | Can we learn from China's exam system?

Now that the Parliament has passed a stringent law to curb exam paper leaks, it is going to be an Act once the President gives her assent. With a

Kundapur: Heated Phone Argument Ends In Murder, Accused On The Run

The deceased has been identified as Ivan. Police have named Derik Crasta as the accused and launched a manhunt to trace him

Traffic Curbs for Ujjaini Mahakali Bonalu in Secunderabad

Diversions within 2-km radius; multiple parking points earmarked for devotees from Aug 24

Former Army chief Gen Vishwa Nath Sharma passes away at 96

Former Army chief General Vishwa Nath Sharma passed away at ninety-six years old. He served as Chief of Army Staff from 1988 to 1990. General Sha

Fireflies.ai joins Rotterdam Dockers as founding investor ahead of inaugural ETPL

AI productivity platform Fireflies.ai and its founder-CEO Krish Ramineni have joined Rotterdam Dockers as founding investors ahead of the inaugur

SC-NBWL recommends adding pygmy hog to list of critically endangered species

AISA student alleges assault over remarks on PM Modi; FIR filed, ABVP denies involvement

A student alleged assault by four unidentified men over remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Police registered a case and are investigating t

Placing aluminium foil behind indoor plants: Why more people doing it and its benefits

Placing aluminium foil behind indoor plants is a simple trick backed by real research. It reflects light to shadowed leaves, keeps pests like aph

Karnataka High Court Criticizes Government and Police Over Attack on Mentally Ill Youth

Bengaluru, July 31: The Karnataka High Court has sharply criticized the state government and police regarding an alleged attack on a 19-year-old

Newtons 3rd Law movie review: Sumanth spearheads a largely satisfying, minimalistic crime thriller

Director Rajesh Karnas Telugu film nearly succumbs to the second-half syndrome, but solid drama and clever twists help it sail through

CWG 2026: Preeti Pawar Through To Women's 54kg Finals With Dominating Win

Preeti Pawar powered to a 5-0 win to set up a clash with Canada's Scarlett Delgado, who defeated England's Lauren Mackie 4-1 in her semifinal bou

Supreme Court stays Delhi High Court order declaring NSEI public authority under RTI Act

The High Courts division bench had observed that if the body is owned, controlled or substantially financed by the appropriate government, it wou

School holiday tomorrow, August 1: Will schools remain closed as IMD issues heavy rainfall alerts for several states?

School holiday tomorrow, August 1: Monsoon rains continue actively across many parts of India. Students and parents seek updates on possible scho

Spain sends military to Ceuta as migrant surge leaves 9 dead

This decision follows urgent appeals from local leaders in Ceuta to authorities in Madrid for extra support following a rapidly escalating border

India Seeks Closer Collaboration Among Global Drug Regulators: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, July 31: Indias Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, stated on Friday that the country aims for closer cooperation a

PM-KISAN scheme extended for 5 years, total outlay stands at over Rs 3.15 lakh crore

In good news for millions of farmers across the country, the Union Cabinet on Friday approved the extension of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Ni

Who is Nirmal Purja, renowned Nepalese climber missing on Pakistan mountain?

Renowned British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Nimsdai Purja is currently missing along with five other climbers following a devastating avalanche on

US-backed Venezuela talks to begin without opposition leader Maria Corina Machado

U.S.-backed negotiations commence in Venezuela to reshape the nation's political system. The talks exclude prominent opposition leader Maria Cori

FIFA Adviser on White House's World Cup Panel Resigns To Protest Infantino Private Equity Plan

I cannot stand by while FIFA considers selling a stake in the World Cup, Cordeiro, a former Goldman Sachs banker, said in a statement

Farmers in Nanjangud, T. Narasipura protest against CWRC directive

Expressing concern over the CWRC directive, the protesting farmers said Karnataka was facing drought-like conditions and farmers were in distress

Rupee rises 15 paise to close at 95.35 against U.S. dollar

Higher global crude oil prices and a stronger greenback capped sharper gains in the local unit, while elevated tensions in West Asia kept markets

Violence Claims 74 Lives in Bangladesh Amid Political Turmoil

Dhaka, July 31: Between April and June 2026, violence and political conflicts in Bangladesh resulted in the deaths of 74 individuals. According t

Alfred Quinsay on Why Systems Reward the Wrong Behaviors

How the ACCQ Framework links authority, conduct, capability, and quality to institutional outcomes

'I Didn't Fail Medicine. I Was Among the 88% Failed by Broken FMGE System'

NBEMS should release our response sheets and answer keys so we can verify our scores, writes an MBBS graduate.

Markets extend rally to third day; Bajaj Finance surges over 8%

30-share BSE Sensex climbed 0.21%, to settle at 78,094.64; The 50-share NSE Nifty gained 0.27%, to end at 24,383.60

BRS leader Rama Rao appears before court in Formula E race case

The Telangana ACB filed a chargesheet in March in the Formula E race case in which Mr. Rao is the prime accused

India, Bhutan review development partnership; sign 4,000-crore LoC agreement

India has committed support for Bhutan's 13th Five-Year Plan as part of its longstanding development partnership with the neighbouring Himalayan

Pakistan coal mine blast kills 15 in Balochistan, rescue operation underway

According to the officials, 24 miners were working about 4,000 feet underground when the explosion took place at a private coal mine, Pakistan-ba

Nayaab Chennai: A celebration of Indias handloom and textile heritage

A celebration of Indias living textile traditions, Nayaab arrives in Chennai with handwoven treasures, artisan-led demonstrations, and conversati

Crude surge would have pushed petrol price to Rs 125 per litre without ethanol blending: Government

Amid concerns over lower mileage and potential wear on older engines due to petrol blended with 20 per cent ethanol (E20), the government on Frid

Karur police crack elderly womans murder case with the arrest of her granddaughter

Delhi riots case 2020: Tahir Hussain, 4 others get life term for IB officer Ankit Sharma's murder

A Delhi court has sentenced former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain to life imprisonment. He and four others were convicted for the murder of Ankit S

Crafts Council of India brings Indias textile heritage to Chennai

From Bengals kantha to Rajasthans bandhani, the Crafts Council of India brings Indias textile traditions to Chennai on August 7 and 8

Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan's purported audio clip triggers controversy

A purported audio clip allegedly involving Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan and a BJP functionary has sparked a political controversy. NCP (SP

Revanth Reddy Asks Officials to Set Up Research Centre for Innovation in YISU

Reddy instructed officials to provide internship opportunities to students of state-run engineering colleges

Expressive abhinaya and rhythmic precision defined L. Shruthis Kuchipudi recital

A disciple of Seetha Nagajothy and P. Nagajothy, Shruthi performed for Brahma Gana Sabhas Aadi dance festival 2026.

Surgeons remove appendix through laparoscopic surgery on a three-year-old in Perambalur

Spider-Man star Jacob Batalon marries longtime partner Veronica Leahov days after Brand New Day release

Spider-Man actor Jacob Batalon has quietly married his longtime partner, interior designer Veronica Leahov, just days after the release of Spider

Fifth Open Access Report from Springer Nature shows transformative agreements remain a key driver of global OA transition

Fifth Open Access Report from Springer Nature shows transformative agreements remain a key driver of global OA transition

Om Birla warns MPs over disguises, bringing banners in Lok Sabha

Birthday Special: 7 Times Taapsee Pannu Proved that Content Speaks for Itself

Instead of following the safer route of formula entertainers, she consistently picked stories that sparked conversations, questioned societal nor

Ballari Man Kills Wife, Seven-month-old Daughter, Arrested

He allegedly committed the crime after suspecting his wife's fidelity and questioning the paternity of the infant.

Develop Mechanism for Compensation in Accidents due to Stray Animals: SC to Centre, States

While directing that tagging of all animals be mandated, the top court said this furthers the ability to keep track of them, ensuring their long-

Andhra Pradesh to bring gaurs from central India to feed Nallamalas tigers

Gaurs have all but disappeared from the reserve and the Nallamala hills; Principal Chief Conservator of Forests P.V. Chalapathi Rao said the tran

Develop mechanism for compensation in accidents due to stray animals: Supreme Court to Centre, states

The Supreme Court has mandated compensation mechanisms for stray animal road accidents. Animal owners must now be held responsible for their live

Indian Railways adds online excess baggage option to ticket booking

The online excess luggage booking facility is available only to passengers holding confirmed tickets and is restricted to travel classes where ca

Buzz: Tejaswini set for acting debut?

According to the latest buzz, a woman centric film is being planned as her launch project.

Bhiwandi building collapse: Contractor, owner under lens; collector says structure was beyond repair

Anti-Whaling Ship Seized Off Iceland Coast: Activist Group Confirms

Captain Paul Watson Foundation's vessel, the Bandero, has been seized at sea by the Icelandic Coast Guard following weeks of monitoring and pursu

Lok Sabha passes Births & Deaths Amendment Bill without debate

Watch | Usha Uthup, Anand Puri revisit Park Streets musical legacy | The Hindu Lit for Life Unplugged

Usha Uthup, Anand Puri revisit Park Streets musical legacy | The Hindu Lit for Life Unplugged

'Taxpayer money being used for luxury travel, cars...': DOJ uncovers $350M fraud across Southeast

Union Cabinet clears Rs 84,084-crore Samudra Manthan scheme, deepwater exploration push

The Union Cabinet has approved the Samudra Manthan mission with a financial outlay of Rs 84,084 crore, aimed at boosting deepwater and ultra-deep

The Hindu Lit for Life Unplugged: Usha Uthup, Anand Puri revisit Park Streets musical legacy

At The Hindus Lit for Life Unplugged held in Kolkata on July 19, legendary singer Usha Uthup and historian Anand Puri, third-generation custodian

TIMS Sanathnagar Named After Marri Chenna Reddy

Hospital to be known as Dr. Marri Channa Reddy Telangana Institute of Medical Sciences in tribute to veteran leader

Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport: A new gateway for Andhra Pradesh

The Bhogapuram airport, Andhra Pradeshs first international airport after bifurcation, is set to boost connectivity, trade and regional growth as

Personal Loan vs FD vs Credit Card: Which Is the Smarter Choice?

For salaried people, this decision can affect take-home savings, credit history, and longer-term goals such as a home purchase or a child's educa

Cabinet approves Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana and five-year extension of PM-Kisan with Rs 3.15 lakh crore outlay

The Union Cabinet approved three significant schemes on Thursday. One scheme aims to expand India's floating solar capacity significantly. Anothe

Opposition protests against Ram Temple donation theft in the Parliament House complex

Assam CM Announces 6-month Loan Relief For Flood Victims, Death Toll Climbs To 80

The CM asked NBFCs and insurance companies to disburse claims

Ethanol blending saved consumers Rs 30/litre during crude spike: Govt

The petroleum ministry defended India's ethanol blending program on Friday. It stated that blending saved consumers nearly thirty rupees per litr

Bombay High Court questions cleanliness certificate to Mantralaya canteen, asks FDA and lawyers to reinspect premises

The High Court made the remark while questioning the agencys 98% clean certificate to the State Secretariat canteen, ordering a team of lawyers t

What is Zero FIR filed against Noida woman facing charges over abusive remarks against PM Modi

A Noida salon employee faces a criminal case after a protest video went viral. The woman was booked under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for alleged

Priyanka's 'Gaumutra' remark sparks backlash; 215 Academicians write open letter, demand apology

Thousands break through the border of Morocco into Spains Ceuta

Schools in Visakhapatnam district closed on August 1 for Modis Bhogapuram visit

Private schools were asked to close for the afternoon session on Friday because of traffic restrictions; District Educational Officer Prem Kumar

Bhavana Iyer impressed with a carefully curated repertoire

Bhavana performed at Kedarams 11th year anniversary celebrations held at Ragasudha Hall, Luz, Mylapore.