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How modern work and lifestyles are changing the way we experience pain

Unlike earlier generations, whose daily routines involved more movement, the modern individual often spends upwards of 810 hours in static postures. A body that is meant to move does not respond well to long hours of stillness

30 Apr 2026 11:01 am
Hyderabads Maison Datre Hosts The Long Parade by Annelies Van Baelen

The Belgian-born artists solo show blends psychology, culture and colour at Maison Datre Banjara

30 Apr 2026 10:51 am
Mastermind of 50-lakh ATM cash van heist in Kerala arrested in Chhattisgarh

The accused, Armughan (55), alias Kittu, a native of Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu and a key member of the notorious Ramjinagar gang, was taken into custody from Chhattisgarh by Manjeswaram police

30 Apr 2026 10:50 am
Rupee falls 32 paise to all-time low of 95.20 against U.S. dollar

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.01 against the U.S. dollar, then lost some ground and touched an all-time low of 95.20 against the U.S. dollar in initial trade, registering a fall of 32 paise over its previous close.

30 Apr 2026 10:44 am
Alphabets first-quarter profit soars as Googles big AI bets help push stock to new highs

Googles transition into the era of artificial intelligence continued to pay off for its corporate parent, Alphabet Inc.

30 Apr 2026 10:25 am
Inside Chennais shared table: A potluck where home cooks bring Indias regional flavours together

From Rajasthani ker sangri to Chettinad desserts, this monthly Chennai potluck brings home chefs together to share regional cuisines, stories and a sense of community

30 Apr 2026 10:21 am
Bengaluru weather LIVE: Heavy rains and hailstorms throw life out of gear in city

9 killed in city; seven dead in Bowring Hospital wall collapse, two people electrocuted in separate incidents

30 Apr 2026 10:21 am
Meta shares fall on concerns overAI spending, legal scrutiny

Meta Platforms raised its annual capital spending forecast on Wednesday, signaling plans to pour billions more into artificial intelligence infrastructure

30 Apr 2026 10:20 am
Insurance: Increasing coverage, growing distress

Rising insurance coverage has not increased hospitalisation or reduced out-of-pocket expenditure, as more people shift to private sector care with higher costs; govt.-funded health insurance schemes are failing to protect households from financial hardship while disproportionately benefiting the better-off

30 Apr 2026 10:17 am
The Hindu wins gold at WAN-IFRA awards for data story on Bihar SIR

The Hindu Explains newsletter won the bronze in the Best Newsletter category. The newspaper also bronze awards in the categories of Best Marketing Campaign for a News Brand, Best use of Audio, and Best Reader Revenue.

30 Apr 2026 10:16 am
A SIR-marred turnout in West Bengal

In absolute terms, the increase in voter turnout in the eastern State was lowest among recent electoral cycles

30 Apr 2026 10:15 am
U.S. charges governor of Mexican state of Sinaloa with drug trafficking

Mexicos Sinaloa State Governor Ruben Rocha on April 29, denied U.S. Justice Department allegations of links to the Sinaloa Cartel, labeling the charges as politically motivated.

30 Apr 2026 10:01 am
Carnatic violinistJyotsnaSrikanth to re-release Bangalore Dreams

The JyotsnaCarnatic Jazz Trio will be performing at The Humming Tree this weekend

30 Apr 2026 9:11 am
Australia aims to tax tech giants unless they pay news outlets

Australia wants big tech companies to compensate local publishers for sharing articles that drive traffic on their platforms

30 Apr 2026 8:52 am
NYC Mayor Mamdani says he would encourage King Charles to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond

India has indicated that it will continue to explore ways to bring back the Koh-i-noor from the United Kingdom

30 Apr 2026 8:45 am
Google to invest up to $40 billion in AI rival Anthropic

The investment comes just days after e-commerce giant Amazon said it will invest up to $25 billion in the startup, which has managed to stand out in the crowded AI industry by focusing its model training on coding

30 Apr 2026 8:34 am
The Devil Wears Prada: Meryl Streeps icy sass meets Anne Hathaways ambition. Are fans excited for the sequel?

The Devil Wears Prada has become a cultural phenomenon, beloved even by people who were born years after its release.

30 Apr 2026 8:01 am
IMD forecasts thunderstorms and rainfall in Odisha, providing relief from extreme heat conditions

The IMD said thunderstorms and rain with gusty winds are likely in most districts in Bengal, with heavy rainfall expected in the sub-Himalayan districts, till May 3.

30 Apr 2026 7:53 am
Piprahwa relics of Buddha arrive in Leh, people gather in huge numbers to pay respect

In Ladakh, the relics will be open for public veneration at Jivetsal from May 2 to May 10; Union Home Minister Amit Shah, along with other Union Ministers, ambassadors, Chief Ministers of Buddhist-majority States and representatives of various Buddhist organisations, is expected to visit Leh during the veneration period.

30 Apr 2026 7:10 am
How Musk and Altman are feuding over OpenAIs future in court

The documents filed by both sides on the opening day of trial tell two completely different stories and only one can be true

30 Apr 2026 6:51 am
Israel-Iran war LIVE: Hegseth faces questions about Iran in first congressional appearance since war began

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Donald Trump against damaging consequences of a new military action in Iran, Kremlin aide told reporters on April 29, after the two leaders spoke by phone.

30 Apr 2026 6:46 am
Delhi relaxes wheat procurement norms

To maintain quality balance, it has been specified that broken and slightly broken grains together must not exceed 6%

30 Apr 2026 6:30 am
RBI exempts small NBFCs from registration

Announces revised guidelines for relief measures in natural disaster-hit areas

30 Apr 2026 6:22 am
Agrizy unveils phytochemistry R&D Lab

Firm to develop standardised botanical ingredients for global wellness markets.

30 Apr 2026 6:19 am
Delhi HC orders action after obscene content disrupts virtual hearing

The Bench, also comprising Justice Tejas Karia, was conducting routine court proceedings, which were also accessible through the virtual conferencing (VC) facility, when the first disruption took place during the pre-lunch session

30 Apr 2026 4:05 am
Honeymoon murder: Meghalaya court reserves order on bail plea of key accused

Kushwaha is the alleged boyfriend of Raghuvanshi's wife Sonam, another accused who was granted bail on Tuesday (April 28) by the district and sessions court of Meghalaya's East Khasi district

30 Apr 2026 3:46 am
No target is beyond reach: Sunil Gavaskar on IPL 2026 run-fest

The batting great noted that the trend has continued consistently through the season, with multiple high-scoring chases being completed

30 Apr 2026 2:38 am
Punjab FC defends AIFF Elite Youth League title

Karish Soram opened the scoring in the 69th minute, Vishal Yadav doubled the advantage in the 70th minute and the game was put to bed by a 79th minute strike by Thongram Rishikanta Singh

30 Apr 2026 2:19 am
'Final mission': NZ name star trio for T20 World Cup defence

The 15-strong squad is led by star all-rounder Amelia Kerr and features 10 players who won the title in Dubai in 2024, beating South Africa in the final

30 Apr 2026 2:13 am
How 'scalpel' changes to F1 will change the racing at the Miami Grand Prix

Many senior F1 figures are playing down the changes or deny there was a problem in the first place

30 Apr 2026 1:57 am
Ayush, Prannoy win but India lose 2-3 to China in Thomas Cup Finals

Prannoy then rallied from a game down to beat Lu Guang Zu 20-22, 21-19, 21-11 in the third singles to reduce the margin of the defeat

30 Apr 2026 1:45 am
The war on Iran and the Gulfs shattered illusions

The war has rattled the Gulf, shattering the illusion of stability and economic resilience

30 Apr 2026 1:27 am
South Asian power balance shifts toward Pakistan

Pakistans recent diplomatic momentum appears to have blunted Indias strategy, raising broader questions about the regional balance of power in South Asia

30 Apr 2026 1:26 am
15 labourers die as van overturns in Madhya Pradeshs Dhar

Six women and two children are among the deceased and four of the injured are in critical condition, police say

30 Apr 2026 1:26 am
Why digital vigilantism is not the problem

Social media is being used to crowd source retributive action, wherein exposure offers accountability due to institutional inaction

30 Apr 2026 1:24 am
Compounding gains: On the India-New Zealand FTA

The New Zealand Free Trade Agreement builds on seven recent FTAs

30 Apr 2026 1:23 am
Cart before horse: On India and vehicle-to-vehicle communication technology

Roads need upgrade before tech solutions can reduce accidents

30 Apr 2026 1:20 am
Nitesh Rane sentenced to one month in jail for insulting NHA engineer

Judge Deshmukh stated that lawmakers must not take the law into their own hands

30 Apr 2026 1:10 am
Tamil Nadus growth record

The manufacturing sector continues to be the principal driver of growth

30 Apr 2026 1:05 am
Heavy rain leaves a trail of widespread damage in Bengaluru

Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and hailstorms brought much-needed relief from the searing heat, but also left a trail of widespread damage, exposing how unprepared the city has been for the monsoon this year too

30 Apr 2026 1:00 am
Students welcome NEET crash course, want it to be held throughout the year

It was introduced for students of government and government-aided schools in 2017. They say a year-long course will be more beneficial as it will help them practise concept-based questions

30 Apr 2026 1:00 am
City hospital performs valve and pacemaker implantation without open-heart surgery

The leadless pacemaker corrects the hearts rhythm, preventing episodes such as fainting caused by slow or irregular heartbeats

30 Apr 2026 12:58 am