Used books were a blessing

Reuse, recycle and reduce of waste is no longer a virtue especially in the case of sSchool textbooks.

Romancing the book

It offers not just stories but also a sense of comfort, identity, and emotional resonance

All that matters is showing up

This obsession with attendance raises an uncomfortable question: has education become so uninspiring that students come to calls only because the

Three more detained in Delhi blast case; two FIRs lodged against Al-Falah University

The fresh detentions and criminal cases come amid an escalating multi-agency probe into the blast that claimed 13 lives and the activities of i

Ex-JNTU VC Dayaratnam Passes Away

Dayaratnam wrote 10 textbooks and more than 100 research papers on tall buildings, bridges, power stations and distressed structures.

Jadeja completes 4,000 Test runs, enters elite all-round club

In 88 tests, Jadeja has scored 4,001 runs at an average of 38.84, with six centuries and 27 fifties, and a best score of 175*

Inquiry panel exposes failings in power sector

Power overhaul mandated in state By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 15: A scathing report by an Independent Inquiry Committee has brought to light sig

Bwood gives Kamini Kaushals funeral a miss

Veteran actress Kamini Kaushal was laid to rest on Saturday in Mumbai, with her family performing the last rites in a quiet ceremony. Despite her

Groups seize illegally extracted minerals; mining fears grip SGH

From Our Correspondent CHOKPOT (SGH), Nov 15: Concerns over unscientific mining in the Pharomgre area under Chokpot in South Garo Hills (SGH) con

Dubai building named after SRK

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan seems to be on cloud nine and also overwhelmed after a plush property in Dubai was recently named after him. Taking to h

Chief Minister Conrad Sangma dons a Japanese attire during a visit to the Japan Arena at Wards Lake on the sidelines of Cherry Blossom Festival

Chief Minister Conrad Sangma dons a Japanese attire during a visit to the Japan Arena at Wards Lake on the sidelines of Cherry Blossom Festival o

Turning threads

The Mafatlal group, once a textile behemoth, went into survival mode at the turn of the 21st century. Now, with the fifth generation at the helm,

Lokesh Holds Key Meetings in Visakhapatnam

Lokesh met with Jeremy Jurgens, Managing Director of the World Economic Forum Center for Frontier Technologies, to discuss collaboration in green

Six Arrested in Madanapalle Illegal Kidney Transplant Case

According to Madanapalle DSP S. Mahendra, on 9 November 2025, an illegal kidney transplant was allegedly conducted at Global Multi-Speciality Hos

29 Tribal Welfare School Students Fall Ill After Meal in ASR District

The school, which accommodates 210 students in its hostels, was visited by local authorities, including Chintapalli ATDWVO Jaya Nagalakshmi, who

Dogs 10,000 yrs ago roamed with bands of humans, came in all shapes and sizes

From village dogs to toy poodles to mastiffs, dogs come in an astonishing array of shapes, colours and sizes. Today there are estimated to be abo

Shillong MP highlights misuse of tribal land by outside elements

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 15: Shillong MP Ricky AJ Syngkon has highlighted the misuse of tribal land by outside elements exploiting loopholes

Tourism Gets Huge Investment at CII Summit

Minister Durgesh said that AP has a vast coastline of 1053 km, and the beauty of the coastline is the main asset of AP.

Members of SPARK celebrate Childrens Day with kids on Friday

Members of SPARK celebrate Childrens Day with kids on Friday. As part of Child Safety Week, the organisation will also hold week-long programmes

Bihar elections: Congress's vote chori campaign failed, Nitishs women focus worked, says Omar Abdullah

PM virtually lays base for EMRS in SWGH village

From Our Correspondent AMPATI, Nov 15: Furthering the Centres commitment to providing quality education for tribal children, Prime Minister Naren

Tree-Planting Drive Held in Nellore Under Swachh AndhraSwarnandhra Initiative

Earlier in the day, students at V.R. Municipal School took a Swachhata Hi Seva pledge, where commissioner Nandan encouraged them to practise good

TG Eyes 150 Getaway Spots For Weekend Tourism

Jayesh Ranjan, special chief secretary for tourism, attended as the chief guest. He said weekend travel has become one of Telanganas most promisi

Meghalaya chefs culinary skills grab eyeballs at Cherry Blossom Festival

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 15: The Cherry Blossom Festival at Wards Lake is already a visual delightbut this year, its the aromatic charms of

9 killed, 30 injured in accidental explosion at Nowgam police station

NEIGRIHMS eyes improved kidney stone treatment with inauguration of new equipment

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 15: In a bid to provide the best medical care to patients in the Northeastern region, NEIGRIHMS on Saturday inaugur

Hyderabad: Youth Critical After Quacks' Surgery

Rajinikanth, a resident of Chintanekonda, underwent the procedure on November 13. The surgery was performed by Kousalya, an elderly woman, and Ch

TG Revises Fee For Fancy Numbers

Applications must be filed online between 8 am and 1 pm. Offices will no longer accept requests in person. When two or more applicants seek the s

Jubilee Hills Loss Just a Technical Defeat: KTR

KTR alleged that large-scale voter fraud and abuse of power by the ruling party took place during the bypoll, and the complete silence of the Ele

Activists Question GHMC Dog Drive

Vasanthi Vadi, president of People for Animals Hyderabad and Secunderabad, said clarity is also needed on where removed dogs are being kept. ABC

How Pacific nations plan to run on 100% renewables

Picture dusk falling somewhere in the Solomon Islands. A fishers skiff glides home using a whisper-quiet electric outboard motor. In the Cook Isl

Where Children Become Changemakers

Esha Chaudhuri traces the footsteps of young trailblazers transforming their community through action for a brighter tomorrow. The oldest and fon

Karimnagar: 4 Robbers in Police Uniforms Held; Gold, Silver Seized

The police seized 115.4 grams of gold ornaments, 472 grams of silver items, 10,000 in cash, handcuffs, sweaters with fake police logos, gloves, a

Hyderabad: Private Buses Warned over Commercial Luggage

Ramesh said enforcement drives will continue round the clock and checks will be intensified at identified spots. He urged private bus operators t

Educational system prevailing in schools till mid eighties

Shiv Kumar Padha padha.shiv@gmail.com According to Ravinder nath Tagore, Education is a process of finding ultimate truth and enabling the mind t

Andhra Pradesh Releases First State-Level Quantum Policy

To accelerate development, the state is offering substantial incentives, including up to 50 per cent capital subsidies for initial projects and 1

Why was there a tech glitch at Delhi airport? | Explained

Why did the Automatic Message Switching System fail? What happens when theres a technical failure? How many flights did the November 6 incident a

Tension Prevails in Hindupur After TD Cadres Attack YSRC Office

They also attacked partycadres who were at the office in a protest against YSRC incharge Deepikas husband K Venugopal Reddy reportedly abusing ML

Date For Local polls On Monday

At the core of Mondays agenda is the long-pending issue of local body elections, which have been delayed in different tiers for nearly two years.

Nepal, Russian Delegations Explore New Trade Corridors

Anil Kumar Sinha visited the port along with senior officials, including Joint Secretary Bipeen Acharya and Tarka Raj Bhatta, an undersecretary f

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Hyderabad man escapes Myanmar scam hub

Following the complaint, TGCSB officials registered a case under the relevant sections, including Section 66D of the Information Technology Act,

Al-Falah University Under Scanner As Delhi Blast Trail Expands

The Crime Branch has registered two cases of cheating and forgery against the university after the UGC and NAAC reported major irregularities in

HC Takes Up Pleas On Gadwal Land

The government pleader sought time to file a response.

The Field Marshals nation

The Constitutional Amendment formalises the militarys dominance under Field Marshal Asim Munir, granting him lifelong authority and immunity; the

De De Pyaar De Is 2 Hilarious

Compliments to the filmmaker for getting his crew and cast in perfect positions.

'People rejected poison of caste division': PM Modi on Bihar election results

The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar swept the polls, winning 202 of 243 seats. In Bihar, during public events, land was illega

HC upholds conviction of man, son for burning wife alive

HYDRAA Assures Residents No Action On Old Homes

They said many of these homes had been standing for over 30 years.

ACB Raids 13 SROs, Flags Irregularities

Nineteen private persons and sixty document writers were also found moving inside the offices without valid authorisation.

175-crore aid given to MCD to improve sanitation in city: Sood

Junior Staffer of Pharma Co Run Over by Lorry

The victim had left home at about 8 am on her two-wheeler to head to her office in Bachupally.

Families of Red Fort blast victims inconsolable, face uncertain future

The South at the centre

As the U.S. withdraws and Europe falters, the Global South, led by Brazil, steps up with bold initiatives linking climate goals to economic growt

Australia-born Ryan Williams named in India squad for AFC Qualifiers vs Bangladesh

While Williams will travel to Bangladesh, his inclusion in the matchday squad is subject to the receipt of a No-Objection Certificate from Footba

JD(U) Denies Vacancy For CM Post; Leaders Go Into A Huddle

Mr Kumar's residence in Patna was abuzz with activities and senior leaders reaching out to congratulate him.

'Nothing came out of Operation Sindoor': Farooq Abdullah says India, Pakistan should improve ties

Earlier today, Abdullah called for a thorough investigation into the Nowgam police station blast, saying that mistakes in the initial handling of

Revanth Earns Rahul Praise For Bypoll Win

CM gets nod for local polls under old formula

India-A vs South Africa-A | An opportunity for SA-A to regroup against a well-equipped Tilak & Co

TTD Foreign Currency Theft Case: Inspector Was Murdered, Concludes Police

A day-long investigation including collection of opinions from forensic experts and reconstruction of the scene has prompted the police to conclu

Tariffs are making wine bottles pricier and harder to find - what shoppers need to know before Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving wine prices US: Thanksgiving wine shopping faces challenges. Tariffs and increased costs are pushing up prices and limiting choices.

Telangana: Panel Set Up, Told Report Needed in 7 Days

The order said the Dam Safety Review Panel, the National Dam Safety Authority, and the State Dam Safety Organisation, during their inspections, o

High Court dismisses competent officers appeal over cost imposition

Foresters To Start Zipline Ride For Tourists At Mulapadu Eco-Tourism Park On December 1

Andhra Pradeshs forest department is coming up with an adventure sport called two way Zipline, spread over 360 meters connecting two hillocks, fo

Cong. to contest in 22 divisions in Ernakulam district panchayat

Pawar Rises Concern Over Money Distribution Ahead of Elections

I received information that women had taken the voting process into their own hands in the Bihar elections, he said

Vijay Cautions Cadre on SIR

He told his cadre to get the names and numbers of their respective BLOs from the ECI website and follow up with them if they did not contact them

Security Crisis: Gen. Chauhan Flags Overpromising, Delays in Industry

CDS slams defence firms for false indigenous claims

Van donated to eye care hospital

CII Summit Logged Rs 13.25 Lakh Crore Investment: CM

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has said the two-day CII partnership summit held here in the last two days has attracted a total investment o

Bengal: MBBS Student Detained For Alleged Links With Terror Outfits Released By NIA

Alam was detained from the Surjapur Bazar area in Uttar Dinajpur while returning from a wedding ceremony at his ancestral home, on suspicion of a

Labour Dept. plans to put up resting sheds for construction workers across the State

Multi-state cyber fraud busted; Rs 2.27 Cr recovered

Jammu Tawi, Nov 15: The Jammu and Kashmir Police recovered over Rs 2.27 crore after busting a multi-state cyber fraud and identifying 13 accused,

Beyond politics rediscovering Bahadur Yar Jung the poet orator

Hyderabad: It has taken more than eight decades since his passing away to meaningfully reassess the literary and intellectual stature of Nawab Ba

Three Govt employees arrested for colleagues suicide

Jammu Tawi, Nov 15: Three government employees were arrested on Saturday for the suicide of their subordinate near Jammu earlier this week, a pol

Andhra Pradesh: Kabaddi Body Seeks End to Fake Certificate Racket

Padmaja Bala also alleged that players were involved in drugs, betting, and match-fixing. She said details of fraudulent players were submitted t

Major Pak-linked narcotics racket busted, 2 held with 3 kg heroin

Jammu Tawi, Nov 15: Police on Saturday claimed to have busted a Pakistan-linked narcotics racket with the arrest of two peddlers here with three

Explosives was transported from Faridabad in Pickup Truck

New Delhi, Nov 15: The huge cache of explosives which exploded at Nowgam police station in Jammu and Kashmir was brought from Haryanas Faridabad

YouTube and Google $30 million child privacy settlement: Who qualifies and how to claim

Google and YouTube will pay $30 million to settle claims of violating child privacy laws. The lawsuit alleged they collected data from under-13s

12 Kids Fall Ill After Getting Antibiotic Injections

Medical officials fault parents for taking them away before treatment

Naatu Naatu Choreographer To Direct Prabhas

Dance to be the pivot of Prem Rakshiths debut directorial

APPCB, CII Partner For Sustainable Industrial Growth

The partnership aims to drive sustainability in the industrial sector through the globally recognised GreenCo Rating framework, which helps indus

NETA NATTER | Firebrand Cools Down: Surekha In Sorry Round

After months of legal wrangling, the apology popped up without warning, and the strategy paid off instantly: Nagarjuna withdrew his defamation ca

Karan To Join FIFMs Conversation Segment

Jodie Foster, Guillermo del Toro will be among his co-panellists

4 Killed, 5 Injured After Tata Sumo Collides With Truck In J&K's Budgam

At least four people died and five others sustained injuries when a sports utility vehicle collided with a dumper truck in Budgam district of Jam

Varansi first look reactions: Fans praise SS Rajamouli for 'humongous scale', blending Dharma with 'mind-bending visuals', call it 'global blockbuster'

SS Rajamouli's time-travelling action adventure with Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran has left the internet speechless, and

Kriti Goes 'Raw For Dark Love Story

The actress says Tere Ishq Mein pushed her to strip away all preparation and embrace a raw performance opposite Dhanush

Army's Sapta Shakti Command conducts large-scale combat exercise in Thar Desert

The Indian Army's Sapta Shakti Command conducted a large-scale combat exercise in the Thar Desert to assess war preparedness. The Ranbankura Divi

Congress Says Will Contest Mumbai Civic Polls Solo, Begins Campaign

A day after senior Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve criticised the Congress' approach to alliances and warned that delays in seat-sharing wer

Gen-Z Brews Fresh Caffeine Couture

Youngsters have moved the coffee culture beyond the cup and blended it brew-ti-fully into everyday fashion, home interiors and even make-up