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How gadgets induce hearing loss and how you can use them safely

According to the WHO, over 1 billion people aged 12 to 35 years risk losing their hearing due to prolonged and excessive exposure to loud music and other recreational sounds. The safe upper sound levelthatdoes not cause injury totheinner earcells is 75dB;this listening level is safe for eight hours.Ifthe sound level is increased,the safe exposure time is markedly reduced

13 Jan 2026 12:53 pm
Supreme Court on SIR hearing LIVE: SC set to hear pleas challenging ECIs SIR decision

Earlier, ECI had told the Bench that it has the power and competence to undertake SIR of the electoral rolls, besides, there is a constitutional duty to ensure that no foreigners are registered as voters.

13 Jan 2026 12:49 pm
Uttar Pradesh Gangsters Act case: Supreme Court makes interim bail absolute for MLA Abbas Ansari

A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant directed him to inform the police before leaving Uttar Pradesh

13 Jan 2026 12:46 pm
Tamil scholar Sathiyavel Muruganar to receive Ayyan Thiruvalluvar Award

The Tamil Nadu government has named advocate A. Arulmozhi for the Thanthai Periyar Award

13 Jan 2026 12:45 pm
American Chemical Society and Kristu Jayanti (deemed-to-be-university) conduct symposium on scientific and career development

The event marks a significant milestone as American Chemical Society celebrates its 150th anniversary this year.

13 Jan 2026 12:35 pm
French far-right leader Le Pen faces appeal trial that could decide her 2027 presidential run

Marine Le Pen seeks to overturn a March ruling that found her guilty of misusing European Parliament funds

13 Jan 2026 12:34 pm
Nipah virus detected in West Bengal: know about the virus and its symptoms

According to the WHO, the Nipah virus infection is a zoonosis, that is, a disease transmitted from animals to humans.

13 Jan 2026 12:24 pm
The Mummy trailer: Lee Cronins gory, horror reimagining of the monster classic

Cronins approach marks a deliberate departure from the swashbuckling tone associated with the late-1990s The Mummy films starring Brendan Fraser, as well as the 2017 reboot led by Tom Cruise

13 Jan 2026 12:01 pm
The Hindu Lit for Life 2026 | Festival director Rachna Singh Davidar on this editions exciting line-up

Translations, AI, and the art of building a literature festival Ffestival director Rachna Singh Davidar speaks about what one can expect anticipate inat The Hindu Lit for Lifes 2026 edition on January 17 and 18

13 Jan 2026 11:57 am
Wayanad rehabilitation: CPI(M) accuses Congress of lack of transparency in fund use

Minister M.B. Rajesh says Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan is tying himself in knots trying to explain the lack of transparency in use of significant funds collected by Congress from public in the name of Wayanad landslide rehabilitation

13 Jan 2026 11:48 am
UK regulator opens probe into X over sexualised AI imagery

Ofcom on Monday launched a formal investigation into Elon Musk's X over its AI chatbot Grok's image creation feature

13 Jan 2026 11:47 am
Supreme Court differs on whether prior sanction a must for prosecution of government officials

The judgment was based on a petition filed by the NGO, Centre for Public Interest Litigation, represented by advocate Prashant Bhushan, challenging Section 17A

13 Jan 2026 11:43 am
Meta to exclude Italy from rival chatbot ban on WhatsApp

The Italian watchdog AGCM last month ordered Meta to suspend its proposed ban while the watchdog investigates the company for suspected abuse of its market power

13 Jan 2026 11:30 am
Meta to establish 'Meta Compute' initiative to build gigawatt-scale capacity

Meta has been scrambling to stay relevant in Silicon Valleys artificial-intelligence race after its Llama 4 model met with a poor reception

13 Jan 2026 11:22 am
Watch | Troubling Repeat: On ISROs Failed PSLV-C62 Mission

For decades, the PSLV has been the workhorse of Indias space ambitions. Together with the rockets technology being mature, the implication is that the mistakes that sank two PSLV launches could be on the quality assurance side.

13 Jan 2026 11:12 am
Inter-departmental panel formed to combat 'digital arrests' on real-time basis, met with online intermediaries: Government to Supreme Court

A note given by the Union government in the Supreme Court showed that 3000 crore has already been scammed by fraudsters from victims based on statistics gathered from reported complaints of digital arrests alone

13 Jan 2026 11:08 am
Watch: Delhi World Book Fair 2026: Big crowds, big boost for books

Publishers and authors have welcomed the strong turnout at the New Delhi World Book Fair, citing high visitor interest across genres and languages. Free entry and the nine-day schedule have boosted footfall at Bharat Mandapam. Over 1,000 publishers from 35 countries are participating. The 53rd edition, themed on Indias military history, runs until January 18.

13 Jan 2026 11:03 am
The wax world of Madame Tussauds

Profound practice rising through a tumultuous revolution and art employed for years of nomadic lifestyle, Madame Tussauds wax works show a rich legacy of art, politics, and entertainment. What is the world behind its opulent interiors?

13 Jan 2026 11:00 am
One Piece Season 2 trailer: Nico Robin and Baroque Works revealed

The trailer introduces Miss All Sunday, played by Lera Abova, who will later be known as Nico Robin, along with Miss Wednesday, played by Charithra Chandran

13 Jan 2026 10:58 am
At 3C, Delhi wakes up to coldest January morning in 3 years

Cold wave conditions are likely to persist over Delhi on January 14 as well, the IMD said.

13 Jan 2026 10:48 am
BJP complains to ECI over 'illegal' hoardings put up by NCP, other parties in Pune

In the run-up to the municipal corporation elections, the Nationalist Congress Party and other parties have put up unauthorised flex banners across the city. This amounts to a violation of the Model Code of Conduct, says Maharashtra BJP general secretary Rajesh Pande

13 Jan 2026 10:44 am
Stock markets trade lower after initial rally on foreign fund outflows, selling in blue-chips

From the 30-Sensex firms, Larsen and Toubro, HCL Tech, Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services and Tata Steel were among the biggest laggards

13 Jan 2026 10:14 am
U.S. Pentagon is embracing Elon Musks Grok AI chatbot as it draws global outcry

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Elon Musks artificial intelligence chatbot Grok will join Googles AI engine inside the Pentagon network

13 Jan 2026 10:09 am
Real Madrid gets rid of Xabi Alonso and promotes B team manager lvaro Arbeloa

Real Madrid said Alonso left by mutual agreement but it followed a tumultuous stint that lasted less than eight months

13 Jan 2026 10:01 am
Rupee falls 5 paise to 90.22 against U.S. dollar

An unprecedented geopolitical concern and global trade uncertainties have accelerated the dollar demand worldwide, adding strength to the greenback and putting pressure on the Indian currency

13 Jan 2026 9:55 am
Meta names former Trump adviser Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chairman

Meta has named Dina Powell McCormick, a former Trump administration adviser and longtime finance executive, as president and vice chairman

13 Jan 2026 9:37 am
Afghan Taliban envoy posted to Indian capital

The appointment is significant for the Taliban, which has sought to reclaim control over Afghanistans overseas diplomatic missions as part of a broader push for international legitimacy

13 Jan 2026 9:37 am
Australias Ambassador to U.S. Kevin Rudd leaving post, marked by Donald Trump rift

The U.S. President expressed disdain for Mr. Rudd during a televised U.S.-Australia meeting at the White House in October last year, prompting some Australian Opposition calls for his posting to be ended

13 Jan 2026 9:31 am
Googles corporate parent joins $4 trillion club as investors continue to bet on AI breakthroughs

Google parent Alphabet Inc. on Monday became the fourth Big Tech powerhouse to be valued at $4 trillion

13 Jan 2026 9:11 am
50 years of Bharatanatyam: Srinidhi Chidambaram on dance and why she declined film offers

Srinidhi Chidambaram, who enters her 50th year in Bharatanatyam, revisits Margazhi milestones and explains why she chose dance over cinema

13 Jan 2026 8:55 am
Apple chooses Google's Gemini AI to power Siri

Apple and Google announced Monday a multi-year partnership that will power Apple's next-generation artificial intelligence features

13 Jan 2026 8:54 am
Odisha moves to construct new Assembly building to double house capacity

An ultra-modern office campus which will house both State Secretariat and new Odisha Legislative Assembly building has been envisaged in line with the Central Vista project

13 Jan 2026 8:54 am
Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji move into NYC mayoral mansion

As workers unloaded cardboard boxes stuffed with houseplants and rolled up carpets, Mr. Mamdani marked the latest inaugural rite of passage with a press conference on his new riverfront lawn

13 Jan 2026 8:53 am
Carney visits China this week to rebuild ties, reduce Canadian dependence on U.S.

Canadian officials said that there will be progress on trade irritants with Beijing, but not a definitive elimination of some tariffs.

13 Jan 2026 8:33 am