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Eid at 2am: Inside Chennais midnight biryani economy

As Chennai celebrates Eid, its biriyani culture comes alive after midnight from firewood dum in Puliyanthope to smoky plates in Triplicane and A

Wont allow BJP to snatch voting rights, will fight till end: Mamata Banerjee

The TMC supremo alleged that the SIR exercise, which the ruling party claimed had led to large-scale deletions of voter names, was part of a roa

In pictures | Id brings smiles, yet stirs scars for many

From festive gatherings, bustling markets and shared meals to visits to graves in war-scarred regions, Id is observed in contrasting realities

Modi govt's failure to condemn attacks on Iran shows moral cowardice of civilisational values: Congress

Has the PM used his much-claimed friendship with the US president and the Israeli PM to bring about a cease-fire? The answer is NO, says Congress

BLO found dead in river in Keralas Kasaragod; family alleges work pressure

Parl Panel Flags Low Fund Use In River Linking Scheme, Urges Speedy Execution

New Delhi, Mar 21: A Parliamentary panel has raised concerns over the underutilisation of funds in the Interlinking of Rivers scheme during 2025-

When LPG ran short, my electric kitchen kept cooking

From an induction stove to a rice cooker, my kitchen runs largely on electricity but the air fryer has quietly taken over everything from roasti

Vice President Appeals for Forest Conservation on International Forest Day

New Delhi, March 21: On the occasion of International Forest Day, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan urged citizens to commit to the conservation

International Day of Forests 2026 | Theme, significance and economic importance of forest ecosystems

Forests and Economies has been selected as the theme for International Day of Forests 2026, highlighting the role of forests in supporting liveli

Tumakuru to Host 1st ITF Women's World Tennis W35 Meet from May

The USD 30,000 event is part of the global ITF Women's circuit, offering a pathway for players to earn professional ranking points and progress t

Sun Pharma, Dr. Reddys, Zydus, Glenmark roll out generic Semaglutide

The generic drugmakers, with many more expected to make announcements, are eyeing a share of the market for Semaglutide in India, which is estima

Suspected kidnapping bid on son of Himachal CM's aide, unknown persons booked

According to reports, the incident occurred late Friday (March 20) evening when Aryan Chauhan, who is also the general secretary of Himachal Prad

Sheikh Hasina: True Joy of Eid Will Come with Victory for Bangladesh

Dhaka, March 21: Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, delivered an emotional and resolute message to her supporters on Saturday. S

F-35 hit mid-mission, USS Ford fire: Is US military dominance under real-world stress test now

Buzz; Allu ArjunAnushka Sharma Pairing on the Cards?

Allu Arjun has been carefully choosing his next ventures after the massive success of Pushpa 2.

CM Dhami Welcomes Defense Minister Rajnath Singh in Haldwani with Pride

Mumbai, March 21: Central Defense Minister Rajnath Singh is on a one-day visit to Haldwani district today, March 21. Upon his arrival in the Devb

Epic Fury Acts: Trumps three phases of war on Iran with an unknown endgame

West Asia faces geopolitical anxiety as a US-led campaign targets Iran's financial and energy lifelines. The conflict has entered a dangerous new

Miami Open: Alcaraz starts off campaign with well-fought win

World number one Carlos Alcaraz began his Miami Open campaign with a victory over 19-year-old Joao Fonseca. Alcaraz secured a 6-4, 6-4 win, showc

Tragic Car Fire Claims Life of Woman in Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, March 21: A devastating car fire occurred on Saturday near the Chana Toriya toll plaza on the Sagar-Damoh highway, resulting in the tragi

Driving Field Force Excellence in Pharma with Agentic AI

The fragmented experience is now the norm, not the exception, across todays field forces. HCP access is becoming more constricted, and compliance

The Health Benefits of Mulberries: A Summer Delight

New Delhi, March 21: As summer approaches, juicy fruits start appearing in markets. Alongside watermelon and cantaloupe, mulberries also make the

Iran warns US against misadventures; vows great surprise for Trump in case of ground aggression

As the security situation continues to evolve in West Asia and the Gulf region, an Iranian military source warned the United States against any g

Kerala Karunya KR-747 lottery result out today, 21-03-2026; Check 1 crore prize winner and complete list here

Karunya KR-747 Lottery Result (21-03-2026): The Kerala State Lotteries Department conducts the high-stakes draw for the Karunya KR-747 weekly lot

Quote of the Day by Noam Chomsky: 'We shouldn't be looking for heroes, we should be looking for...'

Quote of the Day by Noam Chomsky: We shouldn't be looking for heroes, we should be looking for good ideas, says Noam Chomsky, which means you sho

Did You Know? High Fever During Pregnancy Can Affect Foetal Development

A high-grade fever disrupts the body's equilibrium because it creates conditions which can harm foetal development by damaging brain and body cel

Gold Prices Plummet by 5.89% Amid Profit Booking and Strong Dollar

New Delhi, March 21: Gold prices have seen a significant decline of approximately 5.89% this week, driven by ongoing profit booking and a strengt

Tamil Nadu deports 33 Bangladeshi nationals; group sent to West Bengal via special train coach

Samantha Adopts Novel Promotional Strategy for Maa Inti Bangaram

Samantha is set to make a strong comeback to Telugu cinema with this female-centric film, aiming to reaffirm her box office pull across the two T

UPSSSC Recruitment 2026: 929 ASO, ARO vacancies announced; check last date to apply, eligibility criteria, steps to apply at upsssc.gov.in

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has announced recruitment for 929 Assistant Statistical Officer and Assistan

US to set up 12 regional disaster response hubs as it consolidates emergency humanitarian aid

The State Department is creating twelve regional hubs to manage disaster and emergency aid. This initiative operates under a new Bureau of Disast

IPL 2026: Nine Foreign Players to Miss Initial Matches, Including Four Australian Stars

New Delhi, March 21: The Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026) is set to kick off on March 28. However, the leagues 19th season is already making

BTS Returns with Comeback Concert in Seoul After 4-Year Hiatus

The performance at Gwanghwamun Square launches a global tour spanning dozens of shows across the United States, Europe and Asia, which analysts s

LPG crisis: Food prices set to increase as hotels shift to firewood, others; biryani takes the hit during Eid

LPG crisis: Hotels in Tamil Nadu are switching to firewood due to an LPG shortage. This shift is driving up food prices, particularly for biryani

Kerala Assembly elections: BJP releases third list of 11 candidates

BJP fields Karamana Jayan from Thiruvananthapuram

AI-Based ECG Analysis Shows Higher Accuracy In Identifying Occlusive Heart Attack, Study Finds

An artificial intelligence (AI)-based method for interpreting ECGs performed better than standard approaches in detecting occlusive myocardial in

Infosys and Formula E Launch AI-Powered Race Centre, Taking Fan Experience to Pole Position

New digital platform leverages Infosys Topaz to deliver real-time insights that will redefine innovation for race day and beyond

IPL 2026: Switch on, lets not waste even a minute of any session: Kohli to RCB teammates

Addressing the squad during their first practice session at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Kohli underlined the need to maintain the intensity that b

How HEIs can support students with disability through use of AI

While AI tools can help create an inclusive environment for students with disabilities, educators also should be aware of the problems involved

Ex-Star Targets BCCI Employee After Quitting Commentary Claiming Racism

Former India cricketer Laxman Sivaramakrishnan raised a social media storm on Friday after announcing his retirement from commentary

Vice Presidents First Official Visit to Maharashtra Highlights Spirit of Selfless Service

Nagpur, March 21: Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan participated in several significant events during his first official visit to Maharashtra, he

'Sarke Chunar' Row: Nora Fatehi's Ultimate Saviour is 'Radical' Feminism

Nora Fatehi's strongest defence came from those she and her ilk often like to lambast, writes Debiparna Chakraborty.

As the US shifts missiles towards Iran, officials raise concerns of gaps in European air defenses

America is moving vital Patriot air defense missiles from Europe to the Middle East. This shift supports the ongoing war with Iran. Concerns are

Kerala Assembly polls: Sobha Surendran rejects V.D. Satheesans charges of BJP-CPI(M) deal

Sobha Surendran says Satheesans remarks were driven by his partys fear of an imminent defeat

Assam Assembly elections 2026: TMC names candidates for 17 seats, NPP nominates three

National Peoples Party (NPP) also fielded candidates in three seats, including AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam, who had switched sides recently

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr at Khanqah-Mujibiya

Patna, March 21: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited Khanqah-Mujibiya in Phulwari Sharif on Saturday to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr. He met with

SC concerned over cops uploading videos online, says poses threat to fair trial

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has expressed its concern over the trend of people instantly uploading videos shot on mobile phone on social media a

Gautam Singhania Injured, 2 Indians Missing in Speedboat Accident in Maldives

Police said five people fell into the sea when the vessel overturned, including a Russian woman and four Indian men.

Dhurandhar: The Revenge continues strong box office run, earns Rs 226 crore net in two days

Mumbai, Mar 21 : Aditya Dhars Dhurandhar 2 continued its blockbuster run at the box office, earning Rs 80.72 crore net on second day and pushing

Caste Abuse Case Accused Get bail

The public prosecutor opposed the bail plea stating that the allegations are serious in nature and the investigation is still in progress

Putin backs Iran, says Russia will remain a reliable partner amid Mideast war

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has sent Nowruz greetings to Iranian leaders. He stated Moscow remains a loyal friend and reliable partner to T

CBI Arrests Delhi Municipal Engineer for Bribery in Major Anti-Corruption Operation

New Delhi, March 21: In a significant anti-corruption operation, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested an assistant engineer of

Indian Refiners Look To Buy Iranian Oil As US Waives Sanctions: Report

Other than China, major buyers of Iranian crude before sanctions were re-imposed included India, South Korea, Japan, Italy, Greece, Taiwan and Tu

V Muraleedharan files nomination from Kazhakkuttom constituency ahead of Kerala polls, Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma joins

BJP leader V Muraleedharan filed his nomination for the Kazhakkuttom constituency in the Kerala Assembly elections, with Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal S

First randomisation of EVM-VVPATs completed in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry

The Election Commission has finished the initial random distribution of electronic voting machines and paper trail devices. This process ensures

BJP releases third candidate list for Kerala Assembly elections, fields 11 candidates across South Kerala constituencies

The Bharatiya Janata Party has released its third list of candidates for the Kerala Legislative Assembly Elections 2026. The party has named 11 c

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu Celebrates Grandsons Birthday with Worship in Tirumala

New Delhi, March 21: On the occasion of his grandson Nara Devanshs birthday, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu worshipped at the

RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Exam: Answer Key And Response Sheet Released, Download Link Here

RRB ALP CBT 1 Answer Key 2025: The facility to view the answer key, question papers, submit objections, and pay the fee will remain available til

SoftBank Plans Massive US Power Plant for AI Data Centres

Tech investor SoftBank is a major backer of ChatGPT maker OpenAI, and its flamboyant CEO Masayoshi Son is a long-time ally of US President Donald

Congress, Rahul Gandhi are B-team of BJP: Kerala CM

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has accused the Congress and Rahul Gandhi of acting as the Bharatiya Janata Party's B-team. He criticized

The curious case of Indias shrinking dating pool

Tinder, Bumble and curated meetups may be booming, but users say the same people keep reappearing across platforms When swipes, mixers and algori

Kerala Assembly polls: V.D. Satheesan praises G. Sudhakaran as a just administrator

Keralas Leader of the Opposition says G. Sudhakaran was the only member of LDF Cabinet between 2006 and 2011 who was spared of corruption allegat

Shashi Tharoor questions ongoing war, calls it futile

Demands for CBI Investigation in Gagandeep Singh Randhawas Suicide Case

Chandigarh, March 21: In the wake of the tragic suicide of Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, the District Manager of the Punjab State Warehouse Corporati

Iranians hold Eid prayers as Mideast war rages

Thousands of Muslims held Eid al-Fitr prayers in Iran on Saturday to mark the end of the Ramadan fast against the backdrop of the Middle East war

US Jury Finds Elon Musk Misled Twitter Shareholders

The verdict in the class action securities lawsuit means the world's richest person could be ordered to pay billions of dollars, according to dam

'Avoid division among Muslims...': Irans Mojtaba Khamenei urges Afghanistan, Pakistan to mend ties

Dubai Property Sector Shows Early Signs Of Weakness

Dubai's safe-haven image hurt by US-Israeli war on Iran.

Owaisi Extends Eid-ul-Fitr Greetings

Owaisi expressed concern over the ongoing tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran

K C Venugopal says leaders denied tickets will get key roles if UDF wins in Kerala Assembly polls

Congress leaders who did not secure tickets for the upcoming Assembly elections will be given important roles if the UDF forms the government. Th

Inside NIA Arrests: A Global Web of Drugs & War Driving Conflict in North East

At the centre of this network, sources familiar with the investigation have confirmed, is one man: Peter Thang.

Par Panel Flags Underutilisation Of Funds In River Interlinking Scheme, Seeks Faster Execution

NEW DELHI, Mar 21: A Parliamentary panel has expressed concern over the underutilisation of funds under the Interlinking of Rivers scheme in 2025

Why calorie cutting isnt fixing India

Bob Chris www.metabolicresetwithbob.com For decades, Indians have been advised that maintaining health and managing weight is a simple equation:

India sends 2.5 tons of emergency aid to Afghanistan following deadly airstrike

India has sent a 2.5-ton consignment of emergency medicines and medical supplies to Kabul. This humanitarian aid supports victims of a recent Pak

PM Modi Takes To Instagram To Warn About Excess Sugar Consumption, Health Issues It Can Cause

Excessive sugar consumption, especially added sugar from processed foods and drinks, can significantly affect your health and increase the risks

Why Hitting The UAE Hurts Washington Fastest In Iran's Playbook

Why is Iran targeting the UAE so heavily? Is it merely because the US operates military facilities there? The answer is more complex.

Indian Navy to Induct Indigenous Guided Missile Frigate Taaragiri on April 3

New Delhi, March 21: The Indian Navy is enhancing its maritime strength by incorporating indigenous warships, aiming for complete self-reliance b

Puducherry assembly elections BJP candidates list: 9 candidates; Check complete roll

Puducherry assembly polls 2026: The Bharatiya Janata Party has unveiled its initial list of candidates for the Puducherry Legislative Assembly El

AIADMK to retain lion share of seats, BJP, PMK to get many to contest April 23 Tamil Nadu polls

Seat-sharing talks for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections are in a crucial phase. The AIADMK-led NDA is nearing a pact. The AIADMK is expected to

Who is Farsa Wale Baba and why his killing in Mathura sparked protests and tensions in the Braj region?

A man identified as a cow vigilante was killed in Uttar Pradeshs Mathura district after being allegedly hit by a cattle smuggler's vehicle, leadi

Constituency Watch: Erode (East) Assembly Constituency

Pollution, traffic congestion, and poor urban infrastructure remain key concerns for voters, who are looking for concrete outcomes

Bihar Mining Inspector Escapes Police Custody Amid Illegal Sand Mining Allegations

Mumbai, March 21: A shocking incident has emerged from Gopalganj district in Bihar, where a government official has escaped from police custody,

Jammu Celebrates Eid With Prayers For Global Peace

JAMMU, Mar 21: Amid tight security arrangements, Eid al-Fitr was celebrated with religious fervour and traditional gaiety across the Jammu regio

Kerala Man Gets Life Imprisonment 3 Years After He Killed Doctor With Scissors

The doctor's mother tearfully said that she wants the convict to suffer the same pain that her daughter underwent as he stabbed her 27 times.

IIM Bangalore Placements 2026: 596 Students Receive 664 Offers From 177 Firms

IIM Bangalore Placements 2026: Management consulting emerged as the leading sector, accounting for 45% of total offers, followed by technology an

Israel-Iran war: Shashi Tharoor says have been in favour of doves in West Asia or other conflicts

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has voiced strong concerns over the West Asia conflict. He stated the ongoing war's damage to combatants, the regi

CBI Court Sentences Eight Officials in PWD Scam

Dehradun, March 21: A CBI court in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, has sentenced several officials in connection with a 55 lakh PWD scam. The central agen

AP Guv, Naidu, Jagan Extend Eid-ul-Fitr Greetings

The Chief Minister noted that the holy month of Ramadan offers a wonderful opportunity to walk in the right path with fasting and prayers

Five IAS officers transferred in a minor reshuffle

Director of School Education V. Vijay Rama Raju is posted as the CRDA Commissioner

Political Tensions Rise in Kerala Ahead of Assembly Elections

Alappuzha, March 21: Political tensions are escalating in Kerala as the assembly elections approach. A dispute has emerged between Chief Minister

Dr. Vandana Das murder case: Kerala court sentences man to life imprisonment

Prosecution says it will move an appeal seeking death penalty for the accused G. Sandeep