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How folk ballads preserved Tamil Nadus history

Prof. Aru Ramanathans new compilation traces the evolution of these oral storytelling traditions and how they recorded social, cultural and polit

Toy Story 5 trailer: Woody and Buzz back to battle kids screen obsession

The film follows the events of Toy Story 4, which saw Woody step away from Bonnies toy box in search of independence, leaving open questions abou

Malayalam film world: breaking conventions, finding new vistas

Watch: U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gor says Marco Rubio will visit India in next the few months

Wayanad Prakrithi Samrakshana Samithi opposes acquisition of Keralas Ambukuthi forest land for government medical college

WPSS alleges that govt order handing over 8.97 hectares at Puthoor in Sulthan Bathery and 2.34 hectares at Kappad for compensatory afforestation

India, US Sign Pax Silica Declaration at India AI Impact Summit

New Delhi: India and the United States have signed the Pax Silica declaration at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi today. This declaration

Hania Aamir and Asim Azhar dance to SRKs Chaleya, video viral

Islamabad: Pakistani actress Hania Aamir grabbed headlines last week after several videos and pictures of her in a bridal avatar from a wedding-s

Iran warns US bases, assets in region could be legitimate targets if attacked

Tehran: Iran has warned that United States (US) military bases and assets in the Middle East would be considered legitimate targets if Washington

India-U.S. interim trade pact likely to be operationalised in April, says Commerce Minister

He also said that India's free trade agreements (FTAs) with the U.K. and Oman are likely to be implemented in April. With New Zealand, the pact i

India-US interim trade pact likely to be operationalised in April, says commerce minister

A three-day meeting between Indian and American officials to finalise the legal text for an interim trade agreement will begin in the US on Febru

Woman found dead near Coimbatore

Macron Features 'Dhurandhar' Song in India Visit Video

The 43-second montage, shared by Macron on X after concluding his visit, offered glimpses of ceremonial welcomes, warm embraces with Prime Minist

Officials of India and U.S. to begin three-day meet on February 23 to finalise legal text for interim trade pact

Indian team will be headed by chief negotiator Darpan Jain, who is a joint secretary in the Commerce Ministry

Chandigarh University Hosts Indias First AI Fest 2026 on the sidelines of India AI Impact Summit

AI sovereignty doesnt imply digital isolation: Yottas Sunil Gupta

NEW DELHI, Feb 20:Sovereignty in artificial intelligence (AI) does not imply isolation or complete self-reliance, but rather strategic control, S

Novartis Indias stock surges 20 pc after parent firms stake-sale deal with ChrysCapital

NEW DELHI, Feb 20: Shares of Novartis India surged 20 per cent to hit the upper circuit limit on Friday after its parent firm Novartis AG agreed

Heritage Foods Follows Stringent Quality Norms, Empowers Farmers: Nara Bhuvaneswari

Her remarks come at a time when the firm promoted by the family members of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has come under attack from the oppo

Endings, and beginnings | Interview with British writer Geoff Dyer

Dyer reflects on his genre-fluid oeuvre and what John Berger helped him to see

Delhi HC asks Jaideep Sengar to surrender in Unnao custodial death case

Jaideep Sengar, 50, souht the bail extension on the grounds that he is suffering from oral cancer

Answer to abject surrender lies in grips, chokes placed on PM: Rahul on India-US trade deal

New Delhi, Feb 20: Stepping up his attack on the government over the interim US trade deal, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said the answe

J-Ks Kishtwar order curbing Zakat, Sadaqah sparks row, CM defends move

Authorities in Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar district have issued an order regulating the collection of Zakat and Sadaqah during the holy month of

Toddler drowns in temple pond in Ranipet

19-year-old student beaten up by live-in partner admitted to AIIMS in critical condition

Police have arrested the accused partner, identified as Shivam (19), a resident of Delhi. The victim, a native of North Tripura, was a biotechnol

SC Rejects Petition Against Naming Religious Structures After Babur

After a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta showed its disinclination in entertaining the plea, the counsel appearing for the petitio

PM Discusses Potential Of Harnessing AI In Agri, Edu With CEOs Of AI & Deeptech Startups

New Delhi, Feb 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday discussed the potential of harnessing artificial intelligence technology in various sec

Journalists protest restrictions at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru

Media personnel expressed objection to the circular that mandates journalists to obtain official video statements only at a designated location n

9 patients' eyes removed, 9 others lose vision after cataract surgery in Gorakhpur; hospital sealed

They said that within 24 hours of the surgeries, several patients began complaining of severe pain and discharge from the operated eye

Video: Mahesh Babu lights up Bengaluru after Hyderabad success

Hyderabad: AMB Cinemas has recently opened its new location in Bengaluru, located in the historic Kapali Theatre in Gandhinagar. This new multipl

Chennai hospital launches dedicated centre for sleep health

This is not about India; US doesn't want to see anyone buying Russian oil: Sergio Gor

To resolve the Russia-Ukraine crisis, Trump has consistently called for energy decoupling from Russia, with officials from his administration urg

In Pictures: Global Navies gather in Visakhapatnam for MILAN 2026

Visakhapatnam hosts a slate of major maritime events in February, bringing global navies to Indias east coast

SC refuses plea against mosques named after Babur

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea seeking a direction to restrain the construction, establishment or naming of a

Pichai's Coffee Stop Brings India's GI-Tagged Coffee to Spotlight

Savouring Malabar Arabica, Pichai interacted with baristas (trained coffee professionals) and experienced the flavours of India's premium Geograp

Parul University Launches India's First New Zealand Centre of Excellence at a Private University

Parul University today announced the launch of India’s first New Zealand Centre of Excellence at a private university, marking a significan

Ailing30-year-oldfemale elephantundergoes treatment at Thalavadi

Farmers noticed the elephant lying in the field and alerted the Thalavadi Range Office under the Hasanur Forest Division

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit India in next few months: Sergio Gor

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit India in the upcoming months. This news comes straight from the desk of US Ambassador Sergio Go

How a 1970s hippie magazine became Stoned Pig, Anjunas new cocktail bar

Kerala: Life imprisonment for Five in Mankada mob lynching case

Malappuram: A court here on Friday sentenced five men to life imprisonment for beating to death a 42-year-old man in 2016 in a suspected moral po

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit India very soon, Envoy Sergio Gor says

The U.S. Envoy to India did not specify dates of the visit, but said it is scheduled in the next few months

IIT-M researchers develop technique to accurately measure blood clotting time; of use to manufacturers making implants

The team is also looking at deploying the technique for other real-world applications, primarily to guage purity of water

Ravi Mantha and Epstein!

As for his alleged connection to Epstein, to be fair to the man, the emails in question largely reflect attempts to secure meetings for potential

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit India in next few months: Gor

The envoy said India and the US are taking their bilateral ties to the next level

Is Your Health Insurance Going To Cover Everything You Need Or Do You Need A Medical Contingency Fund?

Even among insured families, coverage gaps remain, out-of-pocket expenditure still accounts for nearly 40% of total healthcare spending in India.

From Polite Prompts To Power Grids: The Growing Debate Over AI's Energy Use

Studies comparing digital services have estimated that a single generative AI query can consume several times more electricity than a conventiona

Sunita Williams Stranded In Space Labeled One Of Worst NASA Disasters

Starliner's botched flight left Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore stuck for months at the International Space Station.

Kannur ADM Naveen Babu death: Prosecution tells court no need for further probe

Prosecution opposes petition by Naveen Babus wife seeking fresh probe, says issues raised in plea had been examined and rejected by courts from M

Suspected Animal Hunting Explosive Injures Boy At Belthangady

Preliminary inquiry revealed that the exploded object was likely a crude explosive planted by miscreants for hunting wild animals.

Actor Eric Dane Dies Just 10 Months After ALS Diagnosis: Why It Can Turn Aggressive Fast

ALS is a progressive disease and it can take about 2-5 years from the time of diagnosis to death. Some people might live for 5 years or more, oth

WebQoof Recap: Misinformation Around Macrons India Visit & AI Visuals

Here are the viral pieces of fake news that went viral this week!

Mumbai Climate Week 2026: Bela Gram emerges as Maharashtras first net-zero village through panchayat leadership

Climate action begins at home, when the Panchayat guides, people participate, and change starts, say Sarpanch of Bela Gram

Arundhathi Subramaniams book of poetry launched by Prakriti Foundation in Chennai

The Gallery Of Upside Down Women, a poetry book by Arundhathi Subramaniam chronicles complex women through history

IMD Plans Hyper-Local Weather Forecasting System For Himalayan States: CM Omar Abdullah

JAMMU, Feb 20: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday said the India Meteorological Department is planning to introduce a hyper-local weather

57-year-old Sikh man kidnapped in U.S.

The victim appears to have entered the car against his will, police said

Nykaa Strengthens Its Korean Beauty Portfolio with the Launch of Viral Skincare Sensation, medicube

Nykaa, India’s leading beauty and lifestyle company, announces the arrival of medicube, a brand that has redefined results-led skincare glo

Rs 1,684 Cr Paid For Ring Road Land In J&K, Govt Informs House

JAMMU, Feb 20: The Government on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that over Rs 1,684 crore in compensation has been released so far for l

Realme P4 Lite 4G launched for budget buyers in India

Realme P4 Lite 4G holds a 6,300 mAh battery, and offers 6W reverse charging

Venezuela opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa freed as house arrest is lifted after amnesty move

Environmentalists oppose construction of stadium on KSIC filature factory premises in T. Narasipura in Karnataka

Parisarakkagi Naavu, an environment protection organization, pointed out that the land in T. Narsipura earmarked for construction of a stadium co

Pakistan Offers Incentives to Apple for Local iPhone Manufacturing

Apple has also agreed to refurbish iPhones in Pakistan for re-export under the new framework

Defamation case: Rahul Gandhi records statement in Sultanpur court over remarks on Amit Shah

Rahul Gandhi appeared in a Sultanpur court on Friday for a 2018 criminal defamation case concerning remarks allegedly made about Amit Shah during

Chhatrasal Stadium murder case: Delhi HC seeks police's stand on wrestler Sushil Kumar's bail plea

The court issued notice to Delhi Police and the kin of the deceased, and asked them to file a status report and a reply, respectively.

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea That Sought Ban On Naming Mosques After Babur

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea that sought a ban on the construction or naming of any mosque or religious structure in the name of

Centre of Excellence for AI, Quantum to Come Up at Amaravati: Naidu

The CoE will position Amaravati as a Digital Embassy for secure AI, enabling sovereign, cyber secure AI deployments aligned with UN grade standar

Stone Pelting At Shivaji Jayanti Procession In Bagalkot

Prohibitory orders imposed after tension erupted when near Panaka Masjid unidentified persons allegedly hurled stones, leading to panic.

Defamation case against Rahul Gandhi: UP court fixes March 9 as next date of hearing

Sultanpur (UP), Feb 20 (PTI) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday appeared before an MP-MLA court in Uttar Pradeshs Sulta

Israel bans Ramzan decorations in occupied Jerusalem amid tighter security

Jerusalem: Israeli authorities have banned Ramzan decorations across parts of occupied East Jerusalem and tightened security measures as the holy

PM Modi Holds Bilateral Meeting With Prince Alois, Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein

India and the Principality of Liechtenstein established diplomatic relations in 1993 with Indian Ambassador to Switzerland concurrently accredite

Who was Quentin Griffiths and what is his cause of death, net worth and family details? Here's complete truth and all details

Who was Quentin Griffiths and what is his cause of death, net worth and family details? ASOS co-founder died after falling from Thailand apartmen

Tata Punch EV 2026 vs Nexon EV: Price, range, charging options, interior and more specs compared

Tata Punch EV vs Nexon EV: Tata Motors launched the Tata Punch EV Facelift in India on February 20, 2026, introducing significant design and tech

'MODI governance means Maximum Optics Damaging India': Cong's dig over US-Pak 'romance'

Congress has attacked the government's foreign policy. They state that US-Pakistan relations remain strong. Meanwhile, India's leader is busy wit

India, US officials to begin 3-day meet on Feb 23 to finalise legal text for interim trade pact

Indian team will be headed by chief negotiator Darpan Jain, who is a joint secretary in the Commerce Ministry

This Assam venture is creating livelihoods through sustainable home dcor

Rooted in Assams artisanal traditions, Kraftinn is bringing sustainable, handcrafted design into modern spaces. Its mission goes beyond dcor to b

AI Can Transform Healthcare In Areas Lacking Specialists: Ex-WHO Deputy Director-General Soumya Swaminathan

Former Deputy Director-General of the World Health Organisation, Soumya Swaminathan, on Friday said artificial intelligence can have a significan

Watch: Privacy and transparency: On the RTI Act amendment, petitions

There must be no information asymmetry between state and citizens

Faisal Shaikh or Shiv Thakare? Know who is the winner of The 50

Mumbai: The most awaited update about Colors TVs reality show The 50 is finally here. The grand finale episode was successfully shot on Thursday,

Unnao cusodial death case: Delhi HC asks Jaideep Sengar to surrender

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Friday asked Jaideep Sengar, brother of Unnao rape case convict Kuldeep Sengar, to surrender before jail autho

When Will CBSE Board Exam Results 2026 Be Declared? A Look at Past Trends

CBSE Board Exam 2026 Results: Class 10 exams will conclude on March 10, while Class 12 exams will end on April 10. In total, students are appeari

Writer Vijayendra Prasad Offers Apology over Caste Discrimination

Vijayendra Prasad acknowledged his own social background, stating that he belongs to an upper caste and was born into a wealthy family.

India signs US-led Pax Silica to boost AI, semiconductor & critical minerals supply chain

J.SivashanmugamPillai: a tall leader of Tamil Nadu belonging to what was once known Depressed Classes

J.SivashanmugamPillaiwas the first Scheduled Caste member to become the Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker in 1946.He was known for impartiality, with f

Man Accidentally Throws Away Gold Worth Rs 15 Lakh. Scrap Dealer Returns It

Haji Akhtar Khan, a scrap dealer from Faridabad, was going through junk at his shop when he found 100 grams of gold jewellery valued at over Rs 1

House of the Dragon Season 3 teaser: All-out Targaryen war as Rhaenyra and Alicent collide

HBO Maxs first teaser for House of the Dragon Season 3 signals the bloodiest chapter yet, with dragonfire, political betrayal and the long-awaite

Priyanka Chopra Says Its a Pleasure to Work with Rajamouli

Varanasi is slated for a worldwide release on April 7, 2026.

Revenue before hype: Prateek Maheshwaris advice to Indias 01 founders

In a candid on-stage conversation with Shradha Sharma, founder and CEO of YourStory, Prateek Maheshwari - co-founder of Physics Wallah

India, US to hold 3-day talks from Feb 23 to finalise interim trade pact text

New Delhi: A three-day meeting between Indian and American officials to finalise the legal text for an interim trade agreement will begin in the

ReassessingPeriyarE.V.Ramasamystake on Tamil, which he called a barbarian language

TheDravidarKazhagamfounder believed that Tamil lacked sufficient literature that would pave the way for human development and cultivation of scie

New terminal of Guwahati airport to begin operations from Feb. 22, says Assam CM

Domestic and international flights are likely to operate from the new terminal by March, while the old terminal will be converted into a cargo hu

This Assam venture is reimagining poultry for rural livelihoods

Graduate Farmer is enabling small farmers to adopt sustainable poultry practices through local supply chains and digital learning. With plans to

Watch: Trump claims he prevented India-Pakistan conflict by threatening 200% tariffs

Donald Trump has yet again claimed he stopped the IndiaPakistan military skirmish by threatening 200% tariffs on both countries. Addressing the B

Meenakshi Choudhary Set for B-town Debut?

The film is expected to hit screens by the end of 2026, with shooting scheduled to commence in February 2026.