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Of trends, lifestyle, living spaces: How 2025 redefined these and more

Here we bring to you articles from The Hindu, on how the year 2025 set the tone for food, fashion trends, art, homes, fitness, books and much mor

Success went to his head: Producer on Akshaye leaving Drishyam 3

Hyderabad: The makers of Drishyam 3 recently announced that the film will release on October 2, 2026, a date linked to the first films significan

Four relatives of TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar summoned for electoral roll hearings in Bengal

KOLKATA: Four members of veteran Trinamool Congress MP Dr Kakoli Ghosh Dastidars family have been asked to appear for hearings under the Special

Who dominated Indias art and design ecosystem in 2025?

We ask industry experts to share the names of some of the best artists, curators and designers who showcased the countrys soft power this year

Cricket-Melbourne test hero Tongue says he considered retirement due to injuries

Josh Tongue's remarkable comeback fuels England's Ashes victory. He overcame career-threatening injuries to deliver a match-winning five-wicket h

Jammu: Protest over Medical College admissions near Vaishno Devi Shrine turns tense

Madhya Pradesh BJP Leader Rams Car Into People Sitting Near Bonfire, 2 Dead

The car was allegedly being driven by Deependra Bhadauria, the BJP Youth Wing Vice President of its rural unit in Porsa.

Jacob Bethells composure on a pace-friendly MCG guides England to a historic Boxing Day Test victory after 15 years

England achieved a historic Test win in Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Young batter Jacob Bethell played a crucial role with a signif

Sivaji Appears Before Telangana Women's Commission Over Derogatory Remarks

The Women's Commission initiated proceedings under Section 16(1)(b) of the Telangana Women's Commission Act, 1998.

Quote of the day by Thomas Alva Edison: 'Your worth consists in what you are and not in what you have'. Here's hard-hitting quotes by American inventor

Quote of the day by Thomas Alva Edison highlights the idea that value comes from character and actions. The quote reflects Edisons life, work, in

Video of Dhirendra Shastri arriving in Raipur in govt aircraft, cop touching his feet sparks row

A controversy has erupted in Chhattisgarh after a video showed a police officer touching the feet of spiritual preacher Dhirendra Shastri, who ar

3 OGWs Detained Under PSA in Shopian for Terror-Linked Activities

Shopian, Dec 27: In a major preventive action to safeguard peace and security, Shopian Police have detained three Over Ground Workers (OGWs) unde

PCB sets Rs 1.3 billion reserve price for two new PSL franchises

The Pakistan Cricket Board is looking to sell two new teams for the Pakistan Super League. Each team will cost 1.3 billion Pakistani rupees annua

National Consumer Helpline ends 2025 with Rs 45 crore recovered for citizens

The National Consumer Helpline has achieved significant success in 2025. It resolved over 67,000 consumer grievances, recovering Rs 45 crore. E-c

Jaideep Ahlawat replaces Akshaye Khanna in Drishyam 3, producer sends legal notice to Dhurandhar actor: 'Success sar pe chadh gayi, chamchon ne dimaag...'

Drishyam 3 producer Kumar Mangat has revealed why Akshaye Khanna left Drishyam 3 and informed that Jaideep Ahlawat has replaced the Dhurandhar ac

Cybercrime cases decrease in Hyderabad in 2025

Hyderabad: Cybercrimes in Hyderabad have decreased by 8 per cent this year, with fewer cases registered than in 2024, according to the Hyderabad

Ecuador Metro Suspended After Puppy Enters Tracks, Rescued After 24 Hours

A puppy was rescued early Thursday after it spent nearly 24 hours in the metro tunnels of Quito, Ecuador. The chase began Wednesday morning when

Mouse Births Pups After Return From Space Mission In China

Of the four mice involved in a recent mission aboard China's space station, one female has now successfully birthed healthy offspring on Earth, t

Protests Outside Lok Bhavan In Jammu, LGs Effigy Burnt Over Medical College Admission Row

JAMMU, Dec 27: Dozens of protesters on Saturday gathered outside Lok Bhavan here and set ablaze an effigy of Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, demanding r

Trump Launched Global Tariff Wars In 2025. Heres A Recap Of His Trade Actions This Year

President Trump also turned to tariffs amid personal grudges, or in response to political critics.

Heatwaves, Wildfires, Droughts, Storms Cost World Over $120 Billion In 2025: Report

Heatwaves, wildfires, droughts, and storms cost the world more than $120 billion in 2025, according to a new report analysing the escalating cost

Craft-focused jackets to invest in next year

These pieces lean into native design and sustainability, and will hold good through 2026

PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar winners: check full list

Young prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, and two posthumous recipients from Tamil Nadu and Bihar are in this years Bal Puraskar list.

Congress High-Level Meet Underway, Siddaramaiah, Shashi Tharoor In Attendance

Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday chaired a meeting of the Congress Working Committee at the All India Congress Committe

Delhi records very poor air quality; foggy conditions likely to persist

NEW DELHI, Dec 27: A dense fog enveloped the national capital on Saturday morning, even as the air quality stayed in the very poor category. The

Row Over Digvijaya Singh's Throwback Pic Of PM Modi, Praise For BJP-RSS

Senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh has courted a fresh controversy with his praises for the BJP and its ideological parent, Rashtriya Swayamse

666 Operation Dream Theatre: Priyanka Mohans first look from the retro thriller unveiled

Directed by Hemanth M Rao, the film also stars Dhananjaya and Shivarajkumar

Russia attacks Kyiv with missiles and drones, injuring 8 ahead of Ukraine-US meeting

KYIV, Dec 27: Russia attacked Ukraines capital with missiles and drones early Saturday morning, wounding at least eight people, a day before talk

Salman Khan turns 60, a look at his net worth and big earnings

Hyderabad: Salman Khan has turned 60 on December 27, and celebrations around the Bollywood superstar drew major attention in Mumbai. Reports said

Turkiye holds military funeral for Libyan officers killed in plane crash

The ceremony was held at 8:00 a.m. local time at the Murted Airfield base, near Ankara, and attended by the Turkish military chief and the Defenc

Popular Painkiller Tramadol Provides Minimal Pain Relief, Increases Risk Of Serious Health Complications

The findings of the study highlight the higher chances of serious side effects, which includes heart disease.

Family attacked with knives at MKB Nagar in Chennai; three arrested

Six persons barged into house in an attempt to murder a man, who was allegedly involved in a rivalry with one of the accused

Champion Witnesses Dip In Collections On Day 2

The uneven blend of sports drama and patriotism didnt work everywhere, says distributor

China issues drafts rules to regulate AI with human-like interaction

China's cyber regulator is proposing new rules for AI services that mimic human personalities. These draft regulations aim to enhance safety and

Protestors Burn LG Manoj Sinhas Effigy To Oppose Admissions In Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College

Katra, Dec 27: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangarsh Samiti members held a protest on Saturday outside Lok Bhawan in Jammu against admission in Shri Ma

UAE: Indian expat student dies of cardiac arrest

Sharjah: A 17-year-old Indian expat student in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) died after suffering a cardiac arrest on Thursday, December 24, jus

Modern Diagnostic SME IPO From Dec 31

The price band has been fixed at 85 to 90 per equity share, each with a face value of 10

CLAT 2026 Counselling: Last Day for registration today; check seat allotmemt, steps to apply, other details

The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will close the registration for first round of counselling for the Common Law Admission Test (

Salman Khan turns 60, cuts cake with parents Salim and Salma; ex-girlfriend Sangeeta Bijlani, other celebs celebrate at farmhouse

Salman kicked off his 60th birthday by having a blast with his family and close friends at his Panvel farmhouse. Along with his parents and sibli

Shopian Police Crack Down On Terror Network, Three OGWs Detained Under PSA

Shopian, Dec 27: In a major preventive action aimed at safeguarding peace and security, Shopian Police have detained three Over Ground Workers (O

Tamil Nadu jaggery producers seek govt boost ahead of Pongal

Every year, the Tamil Nadu government distributes essential commodities such as raw rice, sugar and sugarcane to ration card holders as part of i

Chinese Train Breaks World Record, Hits 700 Kmph In Just Two Seconds

The train floats above the track using superconducting magnets that lift it and push it forward without actually touching the rails.

Medical Services Hit Across Himachal Pradesh Amid Doctors' Indefinite Strike

Medical services, barring emergency services, were severely affected across several hospitals in Himachal Pradesh as resident doctors went on an

SC delivered key verdicts on presidential reference, Waqf law in 2025

NEW DELHI, Dec 27: Landmark verdicts on the powers of governors and the president on bills, staying few provisions of the Waqf law and a series o

Kharge Calls For Nationwide Campaign Against MGNREGA Repeal

New Delhi, Dec 27: A nationwide campaign was needed against the repeal of the rural employment scheme MGNREGA, Congress president Mallikarjun Kha

Open-end spinning mills in Tamil Nadu slash production by 50%

They have been affected by rising cotton waste prices and fall in yarn prices

US: Five injured after shooting Northwest DC, investigations underway

A shooting incident occurred in Northwest DC on Friday night. Five adult males sustained injuries. All victims were conscious and breathing when

Rising living costs persist despite official claims of economic stability in Pakistan

Despite government claims of economic stabilization and a drop in headline inflation, millions of Pakistanis face a harsh reality of rising every

Thailand, Cambodia sign new ceasefire agreement to end border fighting

BANGKOK, Dec 27: Thailand and Cambodia on Saturday announced they have signed an agreement to implement a ceasefire to end weeks of armed combat

Bringing the spirit of Margazhi to Coimbatore

Medai Margazhi brings to the city a grand celebration of classical performances, senior artist showcases, and curated experiences

Congress Leader Shares AI Pic Of Pinarayi Vijayan With Sabarimala Accused, Taken Into Custody

A Congress leader was taken into custody for allegedly sharing an AI-generated photograph depicting Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan along with Un

BJP targets Congress over its association with Jamaat-e-Islami in Kerala

The BJP has accused the Congress-led UDF in Kerala of aligning with extremist Islamic organizations. State BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar alleged

POCSO cases up 27 pc, crimes against women rise 6 pc in Hyderabad in 2025

Hyderabad: In a worrying trend, crimes against women and children increased in Hyderabad in 2025, with cases involving women rising by six per ce

Actor Sivaji appears before Telangana womens panel over remarks

The Commission took suo motu cognisance of Sivajis comments made at the pre release event of his film Dandora, where he spoke about womens clothi

Somalia, African Nations Denounce Israeli Recognition of Somaliland

Israel announced Friday that it viewed Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state,

Syria army clashes with Kurdish-led forces in Aleppo

DAMASCUS, Dec 27: The Syrian army shot down hostile drones launched by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) toward military positions near the Tish

Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and other prominent leaders attend CWC meeting

Russian diplomat says Ukraine proposed radically different peace plan

MOSCOW, Dec 27: The potential crisis resolution plan that Kiev is reportedly proposing differs significantly from the one that Moscow and Washing

Do marathons damage your heart? Decade-long study finally settles debate

LONDON, Dec 27: A marathon pushes the human body close to its limits. Legs tire, lungs burn and the heart works hard for hours on end. For years,

Quote of the day by Celine Dion: Life imposes things on you that you can't control

Life's uncontrollable events are inevitable, but Celine Dion's words highlight our power to choose our response. Despite facing Stiff Person Synd

20 injured as mob attack forces cancellation of James concert in Bangladesh

DHAKA, Dec 27: At least 20 students were injured in a mob attack in Bangladesh that forced the cancellation of a concert by popular rock singer J

Actor Nithin's Loss Is Vijay Devarakonda's Gain?

Speculations are doing the rounds in the Telugu film industry around director Vikram K Kumars upcoming project.

Book Review | An Account of Life in the Hills of Ranikhet

Anuradha Roys first non-fiction work an account of life in the hills of Ranikhet blends memoir and nature-writing with characteristic elegance

CWC meet: Congress top brass discuss strategy for 2026 polls, action against Centre over G RAM G law

Senior Congress leaders on Saturday attended a crucial meeting of the Congress Working Committee (CWC), the partys highest decision-making body,

Strong fundamentals, big-ticket investments to propel Indias FDI in 2026

NEW DELHI, Dec 27: FDI inflows into India are expected to register robust growth in 2026, supported by strong macroeconomic fundamentals, big-tic

AP Dhillon, Tara Sutaria on stage, Veer Pahariyas reaction goes viral

Hyderabad: Tara Sutaria and her boyfriend, actor Veer Pahariya, attended AP Dhillons Mumbai concert on Friday night. Several videos from the show

Elon Musk retweets post on Tesla Model Y surviving 800-metre cliff fall in China

A Tesla Model Y miraculously survived an 800-meter cliff plunge in China, with the driver escaping with minor injuries. Despite the vehicle's com

Social Media Influencer Among 2 Booked Over Dangerous Snow Driving In Gulmarg

SRINAGAR, Dec 27: Jammu and Kashmir Police have booked two persons, including a social media influencer, for allegedly performing dangerous drivi

13 Books to Read in 2026

Heres your guide to some of the new titles coming to your neighbourhood bookstore that will pique your interes

AP NEET PG 2025 Round 2 Seat Allotment Provisional Result Out; Submit Grievances By 1 PM

AP NEET PG Round 2 Allotment Result 2025: The last date and time to raise objections is 1:00 PM on December 27, 2025. Grievances sent through ema

Not Satya Nadella Or Sundar Pichai, This CEO Tops Hurun India Rich List

Jayshree Ullal has a net worth of Rs 50,170 crore, positioning her ahead of high-profile Silicon Valley contemporaries and making her the richest

Nag Ashwin Assists Pushpak Director?

Nag Ashwin is doing his bit to support one of his favourite directors comeback movie, says sources

Australia issues advisory on counterfeit anti-rabies vaccine in India; pharma refutes charges

Indian Immunologicals Limited says the vaccine batch is no longer in circulation

Pharma series review: Despite strong performances and solid premise, the narrative misses the mark

The series, directed by PR Arun, which delves into the murky side of the pharma industry, fails to deliver despite the promise of an interesting

Thailand, Cambodia Agree To Ceasefire After Weeks Of Fierce Clashes

Thailand and Cambodia agreed on Saturday to halt weeks of fierce border clashes, the worst fighting in years between the Southeast Asian countrie

Influencer, Aide Booked for Life-Threatening Snow Stunts in Gulmarg

Srinagar, Dec 27: Jammu and Kashmir Police have booked two persons, including a social media influencer, for allegedly performing dangerous drivi

UN chief condemns attack on mosque in Syria

United Nations, Dec 27: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres unequivocally condemned the deadly terrorist attack on a mosque in Homs, Syria, his

Rashmika Mandanna to pocket Rs 5 crore for Mysaa?

After portraying a soft, romantic character in The Girlfriend, Rashmika switches gears and steps into full-fledged action mode with Mysaa, markin

Medical services severely hit across Himachal Pradesh as doctors go on indefinite strike

Resident doctors in Himachal Pradesh have begun an indefinite strike, severely impacting medical services except for emergencies. The strike was

Injuries On Body, Undergarments Missing: Woman On Rape By Udaipur CEO

The gang rape of a woman IT firm manager in a car in Rajasthan's Udaipur has led to shocking revelations. The incident took place on December 20.

Danam Nagender Says Ready to Resign and Face ByPoll

Nagender criticised BRS leaders for what he deemed a lack of political decorum, specifically calling out their use of informal language when addr

Tej Pratap alleges death threats from expelled party leader, seeks enhanced security from Bihar govt

PATNA: Janshakti Janta Dal (JJD) chief Tej Pratap Yadav has filed a police complaint, alleging that his party's expelled national spokesperson Sa

Trump asserts Zelensky doesnt have anything until I approve it: Media

Washington, Dec 27: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky doesnt have anything until I approve it, US President Donald Trump said in an exclusiv

GOC Rising Star Reviews Operational Preparedness in Kathua

Jammu, Dec 27: General Officer Commanding (GOC) Rising Star Corps, Lieutenant General Rajan Sharawat, on Saturday reviewed the operational prepar

Weight Loss In Winter: Stop Making These Mistakes

Studies highlight that even small reductions in daily movement can affect long-term weight control.

Who Is James, 'Bheegi Bheegi' Singer Whose Concert Was Attacked In Bangladesh

Over 25 people were reportedly injured in the incident that comes amid growing concerns over assaults on artists, performers, and cultural instit

Masab Tank Drug Case: Actresss Brother Amanpreet Goes into Hiding; Police Launch Manhunt

Amanpreet was also previously arrested by Cyberabad police last year in a separate drug-related incident

No Phones, Shorts For Children: UP Panchayat Guidelines To Protect 'Culture'

A khap Panchayat in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat district has issued guidelines banning smartphones for teenagers and half-pants for both boys and gir

Russia strikes Ukraine with these powerful missiles, drones, ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meeting, will it affect peace plan?

Russia attacked Ukraine with strikes as President Volodymyr Zelensky was scheduled to hold a key meeting with US President Donald Trump. The atta

Colorful Parrots Dance in Sync on Boxing Day, Spreading Post-Holiday Cheer

The clip served as a simple reminder of the happiness animals can bring, spreading cheer during the festive season.