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Review of Sandip Roys Chapal Rani, the Last Queen of Bengal

Roys biography traces the performances, complex identity, and subtle queerness of Chapal Bhaduri, the last female impersonator of Bengali jatra

14 Mar 2026 12:54 pm
Explosion damages Jewish school in Amsterdam

Concerns about possible attacks against Jewish communities around the world have risen following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and a subsequent response from Tehran

14 Mar 2026 12:52 pm
LPG shortage sparks surge in firewood demand in Kerala

Hotels and eateries turn to alternative fuel as commercial cylinder supply dries up; sawmills and plywood units report rising inquiries amid price hike

14 Mar 2026 12:37 pm
Why margins and footnotes are intellectual commons

Breakthrough learning often hides in footnotes and margins. How can we train ourselves to value these overlooked learning spaces?

14 Mar 2026 12:32 pm
Karnataka High Court upholds KPTCL regulations entrusting departmental inquiries to Lokayukta

The single judge had held that conduct of both the investigation and the departmental inquiry by the officers of the Lokayukta amounts to inevitable bias against the employee and offends Article 14 of the Constitution of India

14 Mar 2026 12:23 pm
Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+: A new era of luxury electric sedans

The new Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ is not just another EV. It is the first glimpse of Mercedes next-generation technology stackAI-powered software, stunning design and nearly 800km of range, it redefines what an entry luxury sedan can be.

14 Mar 2026 12:22 pm
Case against school after kids allegedly forced to stand in blazing sun in Yelahanka

The incident reportedly occurred at Chaitanya School in Attur Layout, where parents alleged that young children were forced to remain standing outside in the blazing sun as punishment

14 Mar 2026 12:22 pm
Centre revokes detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under NSA

Government has decided to revoke the detention of Sonam Wangchuk with immediate effect by exercising the powers available under the National Security Act

14 Mar 2026 12:21 pm
Cocktail 2: Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna and Kriti Sanon starrer gets release date

The Homi Adajania directorial is a spiritual sequel to the 2012 romantic-comedy starring Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and Diana Penty

14 Mar 2026 12:17 pm
Toussaint Douglass crosses the sea with Accessible Pigeon Material for the first time ever

Stand-up comedian Toussaint Douglass brings his act Accessible Pigeon Material to India this month

14 Mar 2026 12:12 pm
Nine-judge SC Bench to hear arguments on March 17 on definition of 'industry'

A seven-judge Constitution Bench headed by then CJI T.S. Thakur in 2017 said it was of the opinion that the appeals before it be placed before a Bench comprising nine judges keeping in view the serious and wide-ranging implications of the issue

14 Mar 2026 12:11 pm
Development strategies work best with strong institutions

There should be parallel investments in institutional capacity, research, and governance as development strategies will fail without institutional strengthening

14 Mar 2026 11:53 am
Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain sworn in as Bihar Governor

The ceremony was attended by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, his cabinet colleagues and senior officers, among others

14 Mar 2026 11:52 am
Brazil revokes U.S. official Darren Beattie's visa in reciprocal measure

Brazilian President Lula's decision against Darren Beattie is tied to a move in August by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio that revoked and restricted visas of some Brazilian officials

14 Mar 2026 11:42 am
Watch: I was ready to quit acting: actor Taranjit Kaur on Shabad

Known for her performances in Shabad and Rajat Kapoors Aankhon Dekhi, actor Taranjit Kaur speaks about the challenges of portraying a deeply traditional character in Shabad, including preparing for the shows explosive emotional monologue.

14 Mar 2026 11:42 am
Sri Lanka repatriates remains of 84 Iranian sailors killed in U.S. torpedo strike

They were sent on a chartered Turkish airliner, which departed on Friday (March 13, 2026), reporters present at the Mattala international airport in the southern district of Hambantota said

14 Mar 2026 11:42 am
India roots for benefits system at pandemic agreement talks

India has found common cause with a coalition of developing countries that says developing countries that share pathogen materials and genetic sequence data must receive fair, concrete, and legally enforceable benefits in return

14 Mar 2026 11:24 am
Several Maharashtra Cities Record Temperatures Above 40C; Rain and Thunderstorms Predicted from March 17

Regions including Vidarbha, Marathwada, Khandesh, and parts of Central Maharashtra are expected to be affected by rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds between March 17 and 20

14 Mar 2026 11:23 am
U.S. is begging world, India, to buy Russian oil: Irans Foreign Minister Araghchi

In response to the rising oil prices, the Trump administration on Friday (March 13, 2026) announced temporary authorisation to other countries to purchase Russian oil currently stranded at sea.

14 Mar 2026 11:19 am
Petrol, diesel, and domestic LPG supply in the State remains normal, says Haryana Civil Supplies Minister

Hundreds of thousands of cylinders were being distributed daily across the State through a network of over 5,000 distributors, says Minister

14 Mar 2026 10:55 am
MRTS train services begin on Velachery-St. Thomas Mount extended section

People who reside in Nanganallur, Puzhuthivakkam, Adambakkam, Madipakkam, and adjoining areas will benefit from this service

14 Mar 2026 10:43 am
Trump rejected Putin's offer to move Iran's uranium to Russia, Axios reports

Vladimir Putin made the proposal in a phone call with Donald Trump this week, and the Republican president turned it down

14 Mar 2026 10:42 am
Watch: U.N. Secretary-General announces $308 million flash appeal for Lebanon

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on all parties to halt the war in West Asia during a visit to Beirut, announcing a $308 million flash appeal to help Lebanon cope with the escalating crisis.

14 Mar 2026 10:22 am
Debut in politics, Nishant Kumar remains busy with party activities

Junior Mr. Kumar who is likely to become one of the new Deputy Chief Ministers of the State is visiting Temples, Gurudwara, Mazar and various other locations to pay homage to eminent leaders to seek their blessings after joining the party

14 Mar 2026 10:10 am
Bhopal gas tragedy: Madhya Pradesh HC asks government to share clean-up plan

In an action taken report, the government told the court that a meeting chaired by Additional Chief Secretary Ashok Barnwal was held on March 3 to discuss a time-bound remediation of the Union Carbide India Ltd. (UCIL) factory

14 Mar 2026 9:52 am
Missile strikes a helipad inside U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad: Iraqi security officials

The sprawling embassy complex, one of the largest U.S. diplomatic facilities in the world, has been repeatedly targeted by rockets and drones in the past by Iran-aligned militias

14 Mar 2026 9:52 am
Rahul Gandhi remembered Kanshi Ram ahead of birth anniversary, vows to fight for marginalised

Today we remember Kanshi Ram jis struggle, his vision, and his influence on Indian politics. I thank him wholeheartedly. We pledge to follow his path and fight for the issues of marginalised sections.If the Congress had functioned effectively at that time, Kanshi Ram would not have needed to wage a separate struggle, Rahul Gandhi

14 Mar 2026 9:43 am
Attack on Manipur woman: NHRC issues notice to Delhi Police

Police apprehended four minors for the attack, in which she suffered injuries to her face, and for hurling racial and sexual slurs at her

14 Mar 2026 9:29 am
Indian Wells: Aryna Sabalenka reaches finals for the third time in 4 years, will face Elena Rybakina

Aryna Sabalenka, a two-time runner-up at Indian Wells, will get another shot at winning event after beating Linda Noskova 6-3, 6-4 in the semifinals

14 Mar 2026 9:02 am
South Korea's PM, Trump discuss possible talks with Norths Kim Jong Un

Mr. Kim did not say what specific suggestions he made to Mr. Trump but said he told Mr. Trump that recent comments by Pyongyang indicated Mr. Kim may be open to dialogue with the U.S.

14 Mar 2026 8:26 am
What are the changes being proposed to Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 | Explained

How is the government proposing to alter the definition of transgender person? Why has it argued for the omission of the right to self-perceived gender identity? What about the proposed changes have raised concerns among the trans community? What has the Supreme Court laid down in the landmark 2014 judgement recognising a third gender beyond male and female and the right to self-determination of gender identity?

14 Mar 2026 7:51 am
Sugar mills to report 5-8% revenue growth in FY26 on better cane supply: ICRA Report

However, margins are likely to remain broadly stable as cane prices have increased, while ethanol prices have remained largely stagnant, rating agency ICRA said in the report

14 Mar 2026 7:14 am
Benchmark indices slip 2% as crude oil prices remain high

Nifty opened at 23,462.50 and touched 23,492.40 before slipping to 23,112.00 and settling at the days close. The decline was broad-based, with all sectoral indices falling as much as 4.8%

14 Mar 2026 7:04 am
Iran-Israel war LIVE: U.S. bombs targets on Irans oil export hub Kharg Island

The American military earlier ordered 2,500 Marines and an amphibious assault ship to West Asia, in a major addition of forces in the region after nearly two weeks of war with Iran.

14 Mar 2026 6:52 am
CM Mamata announces development boards for marginalised communities ahead of Bengal Assembly polls

The announcement comes days after President Droupadi Murmu stated that the West Bengal government was not serious about development of Scheduled Tribes in the State

14 Mar 2026 5:33 am
Congregationalprayers, rallies held in Kashmir on Ramzans last Friday; Jamia Masjid closed

The Mirwaiz said its for the seventh consecutive year that the rulers have denied Muslims the right to offer prayers at Jama Masjid on this auspicious day

14 Mar 2026 5:28 am
Tecumseh Products plans to bring new compressor platforms to India

The company eyes higher double digit growth over five years

14 Mar 2026 5:23 am
SRDC to be renamed, irregularities under AAP to be probed: CM Rekha Gupta

During the meeting, the board reviewed Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporations functioning under the previous government

14 Mar 2026 4:49 am
Seven dead, 92 inmates infected with herpes virus at overcrowded Jalpaiguri correctional home

About 92 inmates have been infected in the outbreak of the Herpes Simplex Virus between August 20, 2025 and March 9, 2026. Seven persons infected by the virus have passed away. The number of inmates at correctional home with a capacity 700 is over 1200

14 Mar 2026 4:33 am
Darjeeling DM transferred days after protocol lapse row during President Murmus visit

The administrative reshuffle came hours after reports surfaced that the Home Ministry was considering seeking the services of the two officers in connection with the controversy surrounding the Presidents visit

14 Mar 2026 4:28 am
Uttam Nagar clash: Delhi police issue takedown notices against inflammatory content

During the course of the probe, authorities also found that some individuals were allegedly attempting to mobilise funds by circulating misleading narratives about the incident

14 Mar 2026 4:20 am
Abu Dhabi police arrest 45 people of various nationalities for filming, spreading misinformation on Iran attacks

They were also accused of spreading inaccurate and misleading information, which could incite public opinion and spread rumours within the community, the police said

14 Mar 2026 3:48 am
Pentagon elevates investigation into Iran school strike

The head of U.S. Central Command, Admiral Brad Cooper, ordered the 15-6 probe last week after the initial review was completed. The outside officer was appointed on March 12, one official said

14 Mar 2026 3:26 am
Exercise LAMITIYE-2026: India and Seychelles carry out joint military exercise

A series of professional interactions, tactical discussions and practical drills have been conducted as part of the exercise. Operational demonstrations have been a key component of LAMITIYE-2026.

14 Mar 2026 3:16 am
Retention rate below 50% in BMC schools, finds report

According to the report, titled State of Municipal Education in Mumbai, during the period, the transition of students from Class 8 to Class 9 declined by 30%, and only 80% of students moved from Class 9 to Class 10

14 Mar 2026 3:12 am
U.S. offers $10 million reward for information on Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, senior officials

In addition to the supreme leader, the U.S. is seeking information about Irans security chief Ali Larijani, Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib, Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni and two officials in Khameneis office

14 Mar 2026 2:19 am
Security stepped up outside gas agencies in Delhi; leaves of police personnel cancelled

Delhi police cancelled routine leave for personnel with immediate effect to maintain law and order, with LPG supply concerns triggering widespread anxiety among households and businesses

14 Mar 2026 1:43 am
IndiGo to levy fuel charge for domestic and international flights from March 14

IndiGo said it would continue to monitor the situation and make relevant adjustments as and when appropriate.

14 Mar 2026 1:42 am