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Beyond books: How a Kolkata school is teaching girls to build self-reliant futures

The residential school for girls uses practical learning and skill development to prepare students from rural communities for self-sustaining livelihoods

21 Jun 2026 11:27 am
Headmaster, teacher arrested over sexual abuse allegations at school in Karnataka

The Department of School Education has suspended both individuals

21 Jun 2026 11:25 am
Engineers body recovered from Varthur STP; search continues for another missing worker

The search is still underway for Brijesh Kumar, a worker from Bihar, who also went missing after the incident on Thursday evening.

21 Jun 2026 11:25 am
Permanent yoga centres to be set up in A.P.s Swarna Grama and Ward Secretariats: CM Naidu

He was joined by Baba Ramdev at Yoga Day event in Vijayawada; the CM said Prime Minister Modi has brought global recognition to yoga

21 Jun 2026 11:20 am
Amid global uncertainties, parliamentary panel to study evolving economic conditions in India

The examination is expected to cover topics, including economic growth, inflation, employment, investment trends, fiscal management, banking sector developments, trade and the impact of global developments on India

21 Jun 2026 10:54 am
Los Angeles under state of emergency due to warehouse fire

The fire broke out June 17 in a frozen food warehouse, where burning foam insulation, suspected ammonia leakage and melting solar panels have complicated the firefight, officials said

21 Jun 2026 10:49 am
Australia and England unbeaten, Bangladesh upends Pakistan at Women's T20 World Cup

Bangladesh eliminated Pakistan by 23 runs with two great comebacks to stay in the hunt for a first semifinal

21 Jun 2026 10:26 am
Watch: Lung cancer breakthroughs, Nipah alert & womens health challenges | The Hindu Health Wrap

In this weeks edition of The Hindu Health Wrap, we discuss a promising study that could help predict lung cancer years before diagnosis, examine the latest Nipah virus case and Shigella outbreak in Kerala, and explore important findings on womens reproductive health from NFHS-6. We also look at concerns around Brazils dengue vaccine, access to telemedicine in rural India, and broader questions of health equity and public health preparedness.

21 Jun 2026 10:24 am
Light to moderate rains lash Mumbai, offer relief from heat

No major waterlogging or rain-related incidents were reported during the period, officials said

21 Jun 2026 10:23 am
Thousands join International Yoga Day events worldwide

International Day of Yoga is celebrated globally on June 21 every year, since its adoption by the United Nations in 2014

21 Jun 2026 10:20 am
Heart to heart with Vijaynarain Rangarajan

Vijaynarain Rangarajans journey is one of passion and self-discoverythis World Music Day, the singer-reflects on his influences, creative process, and the stories behind his songs.

21 Jun 2026 10:20 am
Chemical contaminants, climate change and AMR are complicating food-borne illnesses: India needs to step up its game, say experts

WHO estimates show nearly one in nine people globally fall ill each year due to contaminated food; experts warn climate change, antimicrobial resistance and chemical contaminants could further worsen Indias burden

21 Jun 2026 10:04 am
Ladakh civilsociety groups call for shutdown over Centres backtracking on May 22 agreement

All shops and business centres will remain closed on June 23 while only transport will be allowed because of the ongoing tourist season, says Ladakh Apex Body chairman in a joint press conference with Kargil Democratic Alliance

21 Jun 2026 10:03 am
U.S. Vice-President Vance arrives in Switzerland to launch talks with Iran on its nuclear programme

The framework was signed last week, and now top U.S. and Iran negotiators are in a 60-day sprint to reach agreement on the technical details

21 Jun 2026 10:00 am
NEET re-exam: Dharmendra Pradhan urges candidates to appear fearlessly, free of anxiety

Union Education Minister said he has complete faith in the National Testing Agency (NTA), State Governments, district administrations, the education fraternity and the students.

21 Jun 2026 9:18 am
Man charged over suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh

Footage posted online showed a bare-chested man, believed to be the suspect, roaming streets of the Scottish capital with a large weapon

21 Jun 2026 8:56 am
Iran World Cup travel restrictions to be eased, says coach Amir Ghalenoei

The Iranian squad arrived at the World Cup with their country still at war with co-hosts the United States, and have been based in Mexico while playing all their games in the U.S.

21 Jun 2026 8:50 am
World Music Day 2026: Kolkatas rain playlist, memories and monsoon moments

What does a Fossils song, a bowl of khichuri, a wedding shehnai and a scene from Apur Sansar have in common? For many Kolkatans, they are all part of the soundtrack of rain. As monsoon returns to the city, Kolkatans recall the music, films, loves and losses that resurface with every downpour.

21 Jun 2026 8:26 am
FIFA World Cup 2026 | Tunisia VS Japan LIVE updates: Group F match gets underway

Having been thrashed by Sweden, Tunisia would have to play their best football when they face Japan on June 20, 2026 in a Group F match

21 Jun 2026 8:25 am
100 years of Mehboob: A legacy that lives on

On World Music Day, generations of music lovers reminisce the stories and songs of maverick musician H Mehboob

21 Jun 2026 8:21 am
Sleepless nights watching the beautiful game

Remembering Italia 90, the dream nights when the roar of the game mixed with the cadences of rain

21 Jun 2026 8:06 am
FIFA World Cup 2026: Room heroics earn Curacao first-ever World Cup point against Ecuador

Eloy Rooms 15 saves are the most on record, since 1966, by any goalkeeper a World Cup match that did not feature extra-time

21 Jun 2026 7:58 am
Finding his voice: The journey of Vijaynarain Rangarajan

Vijaynarain Rangarajans journey is one of passion and self-discoverythis World Music Day, the singer-reflects on his influences, creative process, and the stories behind his songs.

21 Jun 2026 7:57 am
In Focus-weekend | In Conversation with Romila Thapar: Is Hindutva compatible with democracy?

This weekend on In Focus, historian Romila Thapar discusses her memoir and the impact of Hindutva on Indian democracy today.

21 Jun 2026 7:54 am
International Yoga Day 2026: Yoga brings people together, says PM Modi

This years theme for the International Day of Yoga is Yoga for Healthy Ageing, highlighting its role in promoting physical health, mental well-being, emotional resilience and active ageing

21 Jun 2026 7:02 am
West Asia war LIVE updates: U.S. and Iran to talk in Switzerland on key details

U.S. President Donald Trump unleashed a new threat to impose American tolls in Strait of Hormuz if a final deal with Iran isnt reached in 60 days

21 Jun 2026 6:55 am
Politics in your playlist!

On this music day, let us explore the art of political and protest music a point of intersection between art and activism, where dissent takes the most melodious form it has ever had

21 Jun 2026 6:53 am
Map the future

Uncertain about your career options? Low on self-confidence? This column may help

21 Jun 2026 6:41 am
Why educators and students need to back up critical academic data

Attacks on educational institutions are usually an opportunistic exploitation of weak security practices and inadequate backup operating procedures. /Indias academic institutions despite serving thousands of students often have backup infrastructure weaker than mid-sized businesses

21 Jun 2026 6:40 am
Are students simultaneously overqualified and underprepared?

Indias graduates are rapidly stacking certifications, but struggle real-with world problems that do not have an instruction manual

21 Jun 2026 6:37 am
International Yoga Day 2026: PM Modi to lead nation from Kolkata

Yoga Day celebrations are being organised across nearly 2,500 locations worldwide, with participation from more than 210 Indian missions and posts

21 Jun 2026 6:17 am
Belgium winger Doku out for World Cup match with Iran due to illness

The Manchester City winger was ruled out Saturday (June 20, 2026) by the Red Devils for the match at SoFi Stadium in the Los Angeles area

21 Jun 2026 5:57 am
A Tambaram to Chennai train singing group changes tracks but stays well on course

From devotional to film songs, Pallavaram Return to Tambaram Local, this train commuters music group has experienced notable shifts but is still singing strong

21 Jun 2026 5:53 am
Indian man jailed for over 5 years in U.K.-France people smuggling case

Jaskirat Singh was prosecuted by the U.K.'s Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) over his role in facilitating the illegal movement of non-British nationals between December 2024 and March 2026

21 Jun 2026 5:50 am
Trump threatens to charge U.S. tolls in Strait of Hormuz if final Iran deal not reached in 60 days

The announcements indicated a rough start to technical-level U.S.-Iran talks that key mediator Pakistan said will begin Sunday (June 21, 2026), with Qatari mediators also participating

21 Jun 2026 5:33 am
Bangladesh issues countrywide alert fearing unrest on anniversary of Sheikh Hasinas Awami League

The party was disbanded by the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government after Hasinas government was toppled on August 5, 2024

21 Jun 2026 5:11 am
U.S. and Iran to talk in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz again

Pakistans Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir also left for Switzerland

21 Jun 2026 5:02 am
Trump tries to blame Reflecting Pool woes on vandalism, without offering substantiation

Trump said his predecessors had let the pool turn an algae-stained green and that he'd line it with American flag blue so it better reflected the Washington Monument

21 Jun 2026 4:50 am
Counterterror police investigate after five hurt in Edinburgh attacks appeared to target Muslims

Police Scotland said that a 36-year-old man was arrested late on Friday (June 19, 2026) after officers received multiple reports of attacks in the west and north of the city

21 Jun 2026 4:46 am
FIFA World Cup 2026 | Ecuador vs Curaao LIVE: Group E match gets underway

Curacao, 83rd in the FIFA rankings, were swept aside 7-1 by Germany in their opening Group E game in Houston, giving them a mountain to climb to reach the knockout phase.

21 Jun 2026 4:40 am
Zelenskyy warns of impending massive Russian attack on Ukraine

Russian forces have staged a series of heavy attacks on Kyiv in recent weeks and in other major cities

21 Jun 2026 4:19 am
FIFA World Cup: Undav fires Germany to 2-1 win over Ivory Coast and place in the knockouts

After having two goals disallowed in the first half, Germany did not lose focus and used intricate passing to find their way while the West Africans produced their dynamic brand of attacking football in a wild Group E clash

21 Jun 2026 4:05 am
U.K. PM Starmer expected to resign on June 22 and set out orderly exit, British media reports

Reports said Mr. Starmer had reached the conclusion that his position was no longer tenable after speaking to cabinet minister, advisers, donors and trade union leaders

21 Jun 2026 3:35 am
Insuring the informal worker against the heat

Parametric schemes pay out when temperatures cross a threshold, but workers value the cash without taking the day off

21 Jun 2026 2:01 am
Regular yoga practice makes healthy ageing possible: AIIMS

With the worlds elderly population rapidly expanding, making healthy ageing a public health priority is more critical than ever, says the AIIMS Professor

21 Jun 2026 1:53 am
FIFA World Cup: Brobbey, Gakpo strike twice each as Netherlands routs Sweden 5-1 to lead Group F

The victory gives Netherlands a group-leading four points. Sweden has three points, with Japan and Tunisia scheduled to play later on Saturday (June 20, 2026)

21 Jun 2026 1:42 am