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Lokesh proposes 33% of TDP seats for women in 2029 elections at Mahanadu

The TDP national working president says the party will give women a 33% quota whether or not the Womens Reservation Bill is passed, and sets out the proposal at Mahanadu near Mangalagiri

27 May 2026 1:26 pm
Tourists dash to Shimla as plains sizzle; 70,000 vehicles reach city in 72 hours

Normally, the peak tourist season starts in Himachal Pradesh in the first week of June, which has been advanced this year due to heatwave-like conditions sweeping across India

27 May 2026 1:26 pm
Handloom, handicraft artisans earn 7,000 as monthly wages, finds study

The survey, covering Tamil Nadu and six other States, reflects the workforces financial vulnerability and raises critical concerns about future patterns of fair earnings and fair trade

27 May 2026 1:22 pm
Supreme Court sets aside NCLAT order which rejected Amazon's appeal

Supreme Court overturns NCLAT ruling, allowing Amazons appeal against anti-trust suspension of its Future Group investment deal

27 May 2026 1:10 pm
Singapore court orders six-month jail term for Byju Raveendran over contempt

Priority is to support constructive resolution, he said in a statement following the order

27 May 2026 1:08 pm
9,438 snakebite cases in Jharkhand since 2022, health department asks doctors to comply with guidelines

The National Action Plan launched by the National Centre for Disease Control aims to reduce snakebite deaths and disabilities by 50% by the year 2030

27 May 2026 1:04 pm
Leadership change in Karnataka: All eyes on Chief Ministers breakfast meeting with Cabinet colleagues on May 28

On the list of invitees are his Cabinet colleagues, including his deputy D.K. Shivakumar, who has been a contender for the top post ever since the Congress government reached the halfway mark of its five-year-tenure in November 2025

27 May 2026 12:56 pm
Supreme Court upholds SIR exercise as an advancement towards free and fair elections

The court upholds the Election Commissions power to check citizenship for limited purpose of verifying inclusion in electoral roll

27 May 2026 12:54 pm
Ahmedabad Air India crash: Gujarat government to rebuild hostel damaged in AI-171 crash; victims' kin seek memorial at site

The government will build a new ultra-modern hostel facility at the same site at an estimated cost of 105 crore, says Health Minister Praful Pansheriya

27 May 2026 12:50 pm
Watch: Iran accuses U.S. of breaking ceasefire | Hormuz tensions escalate

Iran says the United States violated the ceasefire after fresh U.S. strikes targeted missile sites and mine-laying boats near the Strait of Hormuz

27 May 2026 12:42 pm
WhatsApp, training and tenecteplase injection bring heart attack care to rural Punjab

By combining WhatsApp-based coordination, training for frontline healthcare workers, and the clot-busting injection tenecteplase, doctors are improving access to timely heart attack care in rural Punjab

27 May 2026 12:40 pm
Elderly couple sustains severe injuries in fire at Pulianthope

A gas leak in their kitchen triggered the fire

27 May 2026 12:38 pm
Donald Trump declares himself in perfect health, as 80th birthday looms

Everything checked out PERFECTLY, posted U.S. President Donald Trump as he drove back to the White House from the Walter Reed Military Hospital near Washington

27 May 2026 12:36 pm
What is Impasto painting?

Art isnt all about what you see; its also about what you feel. This statement can be perfectly expressed with a special style of painting, where the 2D becomes 3D!

27 May 2026 12:36 pm
Hail Hallyu: Exploring the K-Culture craze across India

Whether its skincare, music, the language, or food South Korean culture has taken over India by storm, in probably what is the biggest cultural wave since that of the West. And how it has taken over India is a very interesting story in itself. Lets have a look.

27 May 2026 12:35 pm
OK: A simple word with a complex history

We use this word on a daily basis. It has even transcended boundaries, perhaps being one of the few English words the whole world knows. But did you know this word originated from some 19th Century political humour. Unbelievable, right? Lets look into the history of OK, okay?

27 May 2026 12:35 pm
Tales and Tunes: Famous stories behind Western classical music masterpieces

From a riotous ballet premier to a sopranos chicken-like performance, Western classical music has some wonderful tales behind the pieces, some amusing, some creepy and some almost scandalous.

27 May 2026 12:34 pm
The fourth edition of Jazz Weekender is all the hype with Allysha Joy, Dhanji and Mark de Clive-Lowe among the artiste lineup

With over a dozen artistes from Europe, Australia and India, the fourth edition of Jazz Weekender sparks a dialogue between jazz and other genre-bending sonic expressions from R&B to rap

27 May 2026 12:34 pm
Filmmaker Deepak Rauniyar on Nepals Gen Z revolution and why his cinema is political

The award-winningdirectors post-war trilogy shows how the reel becomes real in a politically rife Nepal

27 May 2026 12:33 pm
The Body of the Ascetic | Why DAG chose to present a polyphony of sadhus across Indian art

Curated by art historian Gayatri Sinha, The Body of the Ascetic at DAG gallery in Delhi dedicates an entire show to saints across religions and cultures of the subcontinent

27 May 2026 12:33 pm
Amazon launches Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio smart speakers in India

Echo Dot Max uses the Amazons AZ3 chip while the Echo Studio runs on AZ3 Pro

27 May 2026 12:30 pm
This exhibition enables people to live and feel history

Un. Divided Identities, which has been conceptualised and curated by the Bengaluru-based ReReeti Foundation, tells lesser-known stories about Partition

27 May 2026 12:29 pm
In Bengaluru, Cubbon Parks bandstand comes alive again

Citizen-led initiative, Heritage Beku, is reviving cultural performances on Sunday mornings at Cubbon Parks historic bandstand, with the help of city artists, who perform pro bono

27 May 2026 12:29 pm
Meet the Tangaliya weavers behind Brad Pitts shirt in F1

The Tangaliya weave, practised by only 100 weavers today, was used in fashion label 11.11/eleven elevens shirt for Brad Pitt. Can Hollywood bring more attention to this craft?

27 May 2026 12:28 pm
Starlink and Amazon may be able to buy into EU mobile satellite spectrum plan

The European Unions IRIS2 multi-orbit array of 290 satellites, a response to Starlink, will be among the European companies to receive some spectrum, the sources said

27 May 2026 12:28 pm
The Strangers We Know art exhibition explores disconnect among kith and kin

The exhibition showcases works of award-winning photographer Priyadarshini Ravichandran and artist Sanath Sugathan

27 May 2026 12:27 pm
Sperm whale clicks have complex patterns similar to human speech

Researchers have revealed that sperm whales, which communicate using clicking sounds, also vary the sounds in ways that resemble how humans use vowels

27 May 2026 12:27 pm
Badrunissa Irfans solo show Whimsical Worlds on display

The collection has 31 acrylic paintings on themes of enchanted woods, wildlife, nature and houses

27 May 2026 12:27 pm
Bring stories to life: The art of puppetry

Somewhere beyond the four screens exists a worlda world where you can touch the characters you see on screens. They move, they speak, they dance, and most importantly, they listen. Welcome to the world of puppetry, where stories breathe and emotions find a voice.

27 May 2026 12:26 pm
Third edition of AIAC hosts 21 artists from nine ASEAN countries

Over 10 days, artists will create original works, take part in workshops on classical dance, music, and handicrafts, and explore Indias artistic traditions in a collaborative setting

27 May 2026 12:25 pm
ABC 6.0: Building a sense of camaraderie through art

The coming week will see the Art Bengaluru Collective will hold the sixth edition of their multi-art show this weekend

27 May 2026 12:24 pm
International Womens Day 2025 | Tarabai Shinde: an ode to the woman who questioned

At a time when women were not even allowed to educate themselves, Tarabai Shinde stood out as a voracious reader, feminist and an anti-caste advocate who dared to say Whats good for a man ought to be good for a woman as well

27 May 2026 12:24 pm
Cannot obtain undertaking from award winners: government

Ministry says it would compromise confidentiality of award selection process

27 May 2026 12:24 pm
Ragbag 2025 in Thiruvananthapuram, to feature curated performances, food and craft

The international performing arts festival has acts from European and Latin American countries, a food festival curated by Anumitra Ghosh Dastidar and a craft bazaar curated by Jaya Jaitly

27 May 2026 12:23 pm
Australian visa denials for Indian students linked to document fraud, not housing crisis

While students were blamed for the housing crisis, visa grant rates for Chinese students remain unaffected

27 May 2026 12:23 pm
87th Akhila Bharata Kannada Sahitya Sammelana flagged off in Mandya with grand procession

Kannada Sahitya Sammelana is being held in Mandya after a gap of 30 years

27 May 2026 12:22 pm
Ustad Zakir Hussain held Keralas traditional percussion culture in high esteem, says veteran percussionist Mattannur Sankarankutty Marar

Mattannur Sankarankutty Marar reminisces about his deep bond with tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, highlighting their fusion performances and personal connection

27 May 2026 12:22 pm
From hip-hop to locking: All about moves, at Dance your Style 2024

From dance battles to captivating performances, the world finals of Red Bulls Dance your Style 2024 saw 16 of the worlds best fight it out in Mumbai

27 May 2026 12:22 pm
Violinist Akella Mallikarjuna Sharma leaves an enduring legacy

The recent passing of celebrated violinist and musicologist Akella Mallikarjuna Sharma leaves an irreplaceable void in the world of Carnatic music

27 May 2026 12:21 pm
27 May 2026 12:21 pm
A girls guide to Deepavali shopping in Coimbatore

Join MetroPlus on the 1,000 challenge: will we be able to come back with a good haul for the amount from the citys shopping hub, Oppanakara Street?

27 May 2026 12:21 pm
Navy foils piracy attempt, secures merchant vessel in western Indian Ocean

During the mission, INS Kolkata also ensured safe passage for the merchant vessel MV Mashaallah 1 through the sensitive maritime zone

27 May 2026 12:20 pm
Ninasam Tirugata stages two plays during annual Conversation with the Arts event at Heggodu

The trained artists of Ninasam Rangashikshana Kendra performed the plays and won the hearts of the audience

27 May 2026 12:20 pm
Qualcomm strikes AI chip deal with TikTok owner ByteDance: Report

The Chinese tech giant is poised to become one of Qualcomms first major customers for the AI-focused application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs)

27 May 2026 12:20 pm