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UK-based Radhika Das brings the ancient kirtan tradition to contemporary music space

The singer, who is preparing for his India tour this April, talks about his experiments with devotional music.

12 Mar 2026 4:56 pm
Bhooth Bangla teaser: Akshay Kumar promises to deliver chills and laughs in Priyadarshans horror-comedy

The film also stars Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Tabu, Wamiqa Gabbi, Jisshu Sengupta, Manoj Joshi, Mithila Palkar, Asrani and Rajesh Sharma

12 Mar 2026 4:51 pm
Industry bodies write to Karnataka government about lack of clarity around welfare fee of gig workers

Associations cite a lack of clarity on the schemes the welfare fee would be used for, and a disconnect between the Karnataka Act and Centres Code on Social Security, 2020

12 Mar 2026 4:22 pm
Three houses destroyed, 12 damaged in cyclone-like wind in coastal Chellanam panchayat in Kochi

Roofs of several houses were flown away by the strong wind that struck the coast south of the Chellanam panchayat office around 1.15 a.m. Chellanam is the worst affected among the 10 identified hotspots of sea erosion in Kerala.

12 Mar 2026 4:21 pm
How Mizoram is making sexual health conversations easier with a youth-friendly caf

SPOT cafe in Aizawl offers free HIV and STI testing, condoms and counselling in a relaxed atmosphere with a TV, karaoke and fun games

12 Mar 2026 4:16 pm
Sankalp series review: Nana Patekar anchors Prakash Jhas game of thrones

The attempt at subversive social-political inquiry into mentorship and manipulation is diminished by overwriting and tiresome visual and creative contrivances

12 Mar 2026 4:15 pm
T.N. CM Stalin condemns assassination attempt on Farooq Abdullah

He said such acts of violence are unacceptable in a democracy and added he was relieved to know that Dr. Abdullah was safe

12 Mar 2026 4:10 pm
ED wants T.N. Minister Anitha Radhakrishnans assets case moved from Thoothukudi to Madurai

Madras High Court orders notice, returnable by four weeks, to the DVAC on the transfer petition filed by the central agency

12 Mar 2026 4:05 pm
Comviva Launches NGAGE for Enterprises to Power Secure, AI-Driven Customer Engagement at Scale

Next-generation CPaaS platform that integrates omnichannel communication, network-based identity, and conversational AI to help enterprises deliver trusted digital experiences

12 Mar 2026 3:58 pm
Column | Sunil Jaglan: ideas for an equal world

This formersarpanchhas a hundred ways to empower women, and men

12 Mar 2026 3:45 pm
Kerala CM condemns assassination attempt on former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah

It is a matter of grave concern how such a security breach occurred despite him having Z+ NSG protection, says Pinarayi in a post on X

12 Mar 2026 3:42 pm
Column | Armed with memes

In a world spinning out of control, have funny videos and trends become our best coping strategy?

12 Mar 2026 3:42 pm
Farooq Abdullah links assassination attempt to deeply rooted hatred in India, demands probe

Farooq Abdullah urges for a high-level probe into the motivations behind the assasination attempt; political leaders unite in condemnation of the violence

12 Mar 2026 3:41 pm
How DelhisMayyurGirotra turnedDunkicamel bags into couture

With his new line, The Collectables, the designer transforms rare textiles from Rabari camel bags and Kutch bedspreads to vintage Kanjeevaram silks intoluxuryheirlooms

12 Mar 2026 3:40 pm
Women in agri-food sector should get greater role in policy formation, decision making: President Murmu

She called for targeted support for women farmers on issues of land titles, access to technical knowledge, and institutional finance

12 Mar 2026 3:38 pm
AIs impact on healthcare to take centre stage at 10th edition of CAHOCON

Vijay Agarwal, president of CAHO, said that the conference is expected to bring together around 2,500 healthcare leaders, clinicians, administrators, and policymakers

12 Mar 2026 3:35 pm
J&K Congress condemns attack on former CM Farooq Abdullah, seeks accountability

Condemning the attack on Farooq Abdullah, J&K Congress demands accountability and highlights serious security concerns in the region

12 Mar 2026 3:31 pm
Half-day for all Telangana schools from March 15 to April 23

The half-day timings are 8.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.

12 Mar 2026 3:30 pm
Assassination attempt on Farooq Abdullah foiled in Jammu

A major security scare in Jammu after a gunman opened fire at Farooq Abdullah during a wedding event. Security personnel swiftly intervened and detained the attacker, identified as Kamal Singh Jamwal. Police have launched an investigation into the incident and the possible security lapse.

12 Mar 2026 3:29 pm
Held captive, 21 Nagas released in Manipurs restive Ukhrul district

The bodies of two Kuki men were recovered from a jungle a day after they went missing when Naga volunteers reportedly opened fire

12 Mar 2026 3:29 pm
Fuel stocks sufficient in T.N.: CM Stalin urges calm as motorists crowd outlets

Retail fuel outlets across the city, as well as in other cities and towns in the State, have been witnessing a sudden spike in customer volume since Wednesday afternoon

12 Mar 2026 3:24 pm
Tholu bommalatta artisans to present Sundarakanda in Hyderabad

Ahead of Ugadi festivities, an artisan group from Nellore will present a shadow puppetry session, organised by Brass Lotus and Tree Huggers Club

12 Mar 2026 3:21 pm
Bhambri enters maiden ATP Masters 1000 semifinal at Indian Wells

The 33-year-old Indian had previously reached the doubles quarter-finals at the Masters 1000 level twice

12 Mar 2026 3:12 pm
Meta unveils plans for batch of in-house AI chips

Meta has invested heavily in building a team that can design chips in-house in addition to purchasing off-the-shelf products made by Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices

12 Mar 2026 2:57 pm
666 Operation Dream Theatre: Aditi Balan boards Hemanth M Raos retro thriller

Directed by Hemanth M Rao, 666 Operation Dream Theatre stars Dhananjaya in the lead role and Shivarajkumar in a pivotal character

12 Mar 2026 2:56 pm
Redefining hyperkalaemia care with emerging therapies

Hyperkalaemia is rarely the headline diagnosis, but is often the hidden reason behind suboptimal therapy. Safer, long-term management options are now offer clinicians a realistic path to restoring treatment continuity and stability for patients with chronic kidney disease and heart failure

12 Mar 2026 2:54 pm
Prepare plans for ring roads around Telangana dist HQs, study connecting them to NHs: Telangana CM

Telangana CM says land will be allotted for bus terminal near proposed high-speed rail corridor, wants only EV vehicles for official purposes

12 Mar 2026 2:49 pm
This exhibition at MAP, Bengaluru explores the link between colonisation and botany

Paper Gardens: Art, Botany, and Empire offers insights into the history of botanical illustration in colonial India and the often-uncredited Indian artists behind these works

12 Mar 2026 2:46 pm
Global crackdown targets Southeast Asia's criminal scam networks

Online scam networks, many operating out of compounds in Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos, have grown increasingly sophisticated in recent years

12 Mar 2026 2:45 pm
First train to Pyongyang in six years set to leave Beijing as neighbours revive link

The service was suspended when the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in 2020

12 Mar 2026 2:44 pm
MP urges inclusion of Mysuru in urban economic zone scheme

The scheme is aimed at improving modern infrastructure in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities with a population of more than five lakh, as well as in major pilgrimage centres

12 Mar 2026 2:40 pm
Chintan Kalra brings the endless ukulele to Bengaluru this weekend

Ahead of his third album launch, musician Chintan Kalra brings his Ukulelisten series to Bengaluru

12 Mar 2026 2:33 pm
Kumbh Mela fame Monalisa Bhosle defends interfaith marriage with actor Farman Khan in Kerala, rejects love jihad claims

Monalisa Bhosle says the decision to marry Farman Khan was entirely her own and that she had insisted on the marriage despite initial hesitation from him

12 Mar 2026 2:27 pm
Watch: Kharge and Nadda spar in Parliament over Farooq Abdullah attack

Tensions flared in the Rajya Sabha after an alleged attempt on former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullahs life. Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge questioned the government on security lapses, while Union Minister J.P. Nadda assured a full investigation.

12 Mar 2026 1:53 pm
12 Mar 2026 1:46 pm
Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar assumes additional charge as Tamil Nadu Governor

Hailing from Goa, Mr. Arlekar assumed office as Governor of Kerala in January 2025. Prior to that, he served as Governor in Himachal Pradesh and then as Governor of Bihar.

12 Mar 2026 1:43 pm
IPL 2026: Where and how to book tickets for the tournament

IPL 2026 tickets can be purchased through the official website or authorised ticketing partners

12 Mar 2026 1:41 pm