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If I were a chicken, I would eat humans: Gyrgy Plfi on the eight-chicken ensemble in Hen and making films under Viktor Orbn

The Hungarian filmmaker talks about the eight chickens who share the role of his leading lady in Hen, the politics that have shaped who gets to make films in Hungary, and the advantages of knowing your dinner extremely well

16 Sep 2026 5:02 pm
Malayalam short film Sootradhaarini which pivots women heads to the Atlanta Indian Film Festival

The short, directed by debutant Vijaya S Nambiar, has a cast comprising entirely of amateurs, who live in the same apartment building

16 Sep 2026 4:56 pm
Best non-vegetarian food in Madurai: 8 iconic messes and what to order

Madurai may well have the best non-vegetarian food in Tamil Nadu. Our painstakingly researched trail takes you through favourite messes, from the iconic Chandran Mess to Amsavalli Bhavan and Amma Mess. From legendary ayirai meen kuzhambu, mutton chukka and kari dosa to kola urundai, offal curries and wedding-style biryani, heres what to order

16 Sep 2026 4:54 pm
Body of flash flood victim recovered from river in Keralams Kozhikode

30-year-old woman was swept away while sitting on a rock in the Iruvazhinjippuzha river in Kozhikode district of Keralam on Tuesday (September 15, 2026) evening

16 Sep 2026 4:52 pm
Rare butterfly sighted in Tamil Nadus Villupuram

The philomela form of the Common Wanderer butterfly was observed by Smita Rani Mishra, a resident of Puducherry

16 Sep 2026 4:49 pm
Gurugram hit-and-run: Bainsla, cousin sent to 2 days' police remand

Meanwhile, defence counsel Lalit Bindal argued that Mr. Bainsla had already been in police custody for 24 hours, during which time the scene could have been recreated

16 Sep 2026 4:26 pm
Abhimanyu murder case in Keralam: court reserves order on plea by accused for in-camera trial

Trial scheduled to commence on October 15, 2026. Accused also seek restrictions on entry of media personnel and the public to the court hall during trial as well as on taking their photographs

16 Sep 2026 4:24 pm
Can high prolactin be linked to repeated pregnancy loss or PMOS?

For women experiencing recurrent pregnancy loss or difficulty conceiving, prolactin testing is a reasonable part of a comprehensive hormonal evaluation. However, results should be interpreted alongside other parameters. The condition, when properly identified and treated, is one of the more manageable contributors to fertility challenges.

16 Sep 2026 4:17 pm
Journalist Satyam Verma's bail plea in Noida workers protest case: What is the principle of parity in bail cases? | Explained

Can an accused seek bail simply because a co-accused has already been granted relief? How do courts assess the individual role and circumstances of each accused? Why is parity not an absolute right?

16 Sep 2026 4:13 pm
Madurai before the Kumbabhishekam: A locals guide

Ahead of the Meenakshi temples 2026 kumbabhishekam, take a deeper dive into Madurais food, crafts and history discover the Saurashtrian heritage of its hand-made sungudi, the jasmine markets of Mattuthavani and Villapuram, the origins of jigarthanda, the evening buzz of Teppakulam, Nayak-era landmarks and some of the citys best vadas.

16 Sep 2026 4:09 pm
Tanker El Gaia hit in Strait of Hormuz with 25 crew members on board, including 14 Indians

India says Omani authorities are helping locate an Indian crew member missing after tanker MT El Gaia was hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. Of the 25 crew members on board, 23 were rescued, while an Indian and a Pakistani crew member remain missing. The cause of the incident remains disputed, with Iran and the U.S. offering different accounts.

16 Sep 2026 4:08 pm
Tamil Nadu government fixes 10,000 interim monthly payout for retirees under TAPS regime

Retired State government employees with a service of more than 10 years but less than 18 years would be eligible under the Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS).

16 Sep 2026 4:04 pm
Indian cheesemakers come together in Chennai to champion the countrys artisanal cheese

From Kashmir to Bengal, Uttarakhand to Maharashtra, artisanal cheesemakers of the country gather at The Farm in Chennai for the first event of the Indian Artisanal Cheese Association

16 Sep 2026 3:54 pm
Activist Amitabh Thakur seeks disclosure of Ram Temple Trust CEO selection records

In my letter to the Trust dated September 16, I specifically requested the Trust to make available the approved list of the final 16 candidates and records relating to their interview attendance, candidate-wise evaluation records, the relevant portion of the Search Committees report and recommendations, activist Amitabh Thakur said

16 Sep 2026 3:53 pm
India calls Pakistans 7-million bounty on Masood Azhar a gimmick

India has dismissed Pakistans fresh 7-million bounty announcement for information on Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar as a gimmick. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal has called for concrete action against terrorism. The announcement comes amid renewed scrutiny of Pakistans counter-terror financing measures.

16 Sep 2026 3:50 pm
Puducherry government reiterates demand for a Madras High Court bench in UT

Home Minister A. Namassivayam submitted a memorandum to Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal when he met him in New Delhi on Tuesday

16 Sep 2026 3:49 pm
Reclaiming porombokke: Who gets to shape the commons?

Join a diverse group of practitioners and community voices in Chennai to explore porombokke the shared spaces, knowledge and cultural resources that shape everyday life, and who gets a say in their future.

16 Sep 2026 3:43 pm
Three of family killed in car accident in Namakkal

An SUV reportedly crossed the centre median and entered the opposite carriageway before colliding with a car on the SalemKarur road near the Coastal Over Bridge in Namakkal.

16 Sep 2026 3:38 pm
Binance Capital Connect Expands to Individual VIP 3+ Users as Investors Seek Multi-Strategy, Cross-Asset Allocation

Binance Capital Connect Expands to Individual VIP 3+ Users as Investors Seek Multi-Strategy, Cross-Asset Allocation

16 Sep 2026 3:30 pm
EasyStack Launches EAF, an AI-Native Cloud Foundation for Enterprises

EasyStack Launches EAF, an AI-Native Cloud Foundation for Enterprises

16 Sep 2026 3:30 pm
CJP to launch Adivasi School Thik Karo campaign from Gadchiroli on Sept. 17: Dipke

As part of the exercise, CJP representatives will visit tribal schools and inspect the facilities and infrastructure

16 Sep 2026 3:24 pm
59-year-old man injured in wild boar attack in Keralams Kozhikode

The incident comes amid reports of increasing wild boar activity in residential areas of Kozhikode district

16 Sep 2026 3:19 pm
Madras High Court rejects plea challenging election of DMK whip E.V. Velu from Tiruvannamalai constituency

Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy allows applications filed by the former Minister to strike off the pleadings and reject the election petition

16 Sep 2026 3:19 pm
Karnataka Labour Department asserts that night-shift safeguards for women employees are covered under OSH Rules

Following an outcry from KITU, the Karnataka Labour Department has clarified that the safety conditions relating to women employees that were earlier provided under the Shops and Commercial Establishments Act have been incorporated under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSH) Rules

16 Sep 2026 3:11 pm
U.S. pressure mounts, Modi govt keeps surrendering: Mallikarjun Kharge on Russia sanctions bill

Mallikarjun Kharge's remarks came after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to advance a bill that would authorise President Donald Trump to impose 100% tariffs on India and other countries for buying oil and gas from Russia and extend existing sanctions on Iran

16 Sep 2026 3:09 pm
Chief Minister to launch projects worth 1,775.41 crore for Kalyana Karnataka

D.K. Shivakumar will hoist the national flag at Kalyana Karnataka Utsav in Kalaburagi on September 17 to mark the 79th year of the regions integration with the Indian Union

16 Sep 2026 3:07 pm
Delhi HC asks government if it is contemplating policy to regulate addiction causing features on social media apps

A bench of Justices Nitin Wasudeo Sambre and Amit Sharma said it would hear, after three weeks, a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking constitution of an expert committee to examine engagement-maximising and addiction-causing design features on social media platforms

16 Sep 2026 3:05 pm
Silent Friend movie review: Tony Leung gets In the Mood for a Gingko tree in Ildik Enyedis strange, sensual wonder

Ildik Enyedi has created one of the years most eccentric cinematic seductions a piece of arboreal erotica that would leave your local trees blushing through their leaves

16 Sep 2026 3:04 pm
Why Metas Zuckerberg rebuffed Dario Amodeis AI slowdown calls

Mr. Amodei has warned that the AI development is beginning to outstrip the labs ability to understand and control the systems it is creating. But Mr. Zuckerberg is taking a different route, stating that AI companies have a powerful incentive to build systems that are trustworthy

16 Sep 2026 3:02 pm
Watch: TDP, Shiv Sena support Amit Shahs plan for UCC in NDA-ruled States

Amit Shahs call to implement the Uniform Civil Code in all NDA-ruled States before 2029 has drawn mixed reactions. While TDP and Shiv Sena support the move, JD(U) has taken a cautious stance on its implementation in Bihar, while Opposition leaders have criticised the BJPs approach.

16 Sep 2026 3:01 pm
Amazon launches gen AI-powered Alexa+ in India

It is available for free under early access across eligible Echo smart speakers, smart displays, Fire TV streaming devices, and the Alexa mobile app with browser access coming soon

16 Sep 2026 2:57 pm
FDA holds public hearing on psychedelic drugs as Trump-driven push gathers pace

Doctors, veterans, pharmacists and therapists during the hearing urged the regulator to establish clear safety and access standards for psychedelic-assisted therapies

16 Sep 2026 2:56 pm
Hasten land acquisition to complete NH 169A widening, MP tells Udupi district administration

Udupi MLA Yashpal Suvarna said that a list of those who have lost land for NH widening and who were yet to be paid compensation should be prepared

16 Sep 2026 2:55 pm
Keralam to be transformed from remittance economy to investment economy, says CM V.D. Satheesan

CM inaugurates three-day Reimagining Keralam roundtable conference organised by Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation on the States flagship development projects

16 Sep 2026 2:52 pm
Sri Lanka summons ex-first lady in charity graft probe

President Anura Kumara Dissanayakes government has revived long-dormant graft investigations involving members of the once powerful Rajapaksa family, which dominated Sri Lankan politics for nearly two decades

16 Sep 2026 2:52 pm
Reading for pleasure cuts dementia risk, improves wellbeing: Study

The study said reading for enjoyment can bring huge benefits and reading with others, whether it's as part of a book club or a parent reading with their children, can bring even greater rewards

16 Sep 2026 2:46 pm
Despite no rain, Agumbe Ghat riddled with potholes, crippling vehicular movement

Union Road Transport Ministry sanctions 72 crore to award performance-based maintenance contract to maintain Hebri-Agumbe stretch of the highway for five years

16 Sep 2026 2:44 pm
Australias billion-dollar dream could change the face of cricket

For Indian corporates, Australia is the final frontier. Last year, they boosted English cricket by half a billion pounds by investing in The Hundred

16 Sep 2026 2:40 pm
India open to stricter red warnings on food packs in latest setback for companies

The announcement came as India's federal and state food regulators pursued an aggressive enforcement drive, with surprise raids on eateries uncovering poor hygiene and leading to many forced closures, stoking anger among consumers

16 Sep 2026 2:39 pm
Praj and Gevo Enter Development & Commercialization Agreement for Bio-IBA in India

Partnership advances the worlds first Bio-IBA application for diesel blending towards commercial demonstration in India, opening a new route to decarbonise the diesel economy

16 Sep 2026 2:36 pm
Liqvd Digital India Limited Plans to Establish Full-Scale Video Content Production Hub (VCP Hubs) with Proposed Initial Public Offer (IPO) Funds

Liqvd Digital India Limited Plans to Establish Full-Scale Video Content Production Hub (VCP Hubs) with Proposed Initial Public Offer (IPO) Funds

16 Sep 2026 2:30 pm