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Less than two years after stopping obesity drugs, weight and health issues return, study finds

The retrospective study could not determine whether some patients were more likely than others to keep off the weight

9 Jan 2026 5:28 pm
Former cricketer held for murder of differently-abled woman in Chittoor

The accused reportedly had an heated argument with the victim on issue of marriage, following which the accused killed the victim, the police said

9 Jan 2026 5:24 pm
Delta farmers association to file case against State govt.s Pongal cash dole

The Tamil Nadu Cauvery Delta Farmers Protection Association points out that in 2024 the High Court asked the State government to consider payment of cash component through bank transfer

9 Jan 2026 5:23 pm
Musks Grok chatbot restricts image generation after global backlash over sexualized deepfakes

After the backlash, Grok was responding to image altering requests with the message: Image generation and editing are currently limited to paying subscribers. You can subscribe to unlock these features

9 Jan 2026 5:20 pm
9 Jan 2026 5:09 pm
Students told to keep themselves abreast of emerging technologies

Teachers may be good at theory but unless they keep themselves abreast of the changes, they would be teaching the same outdated syllabus, which they had studied decades ago, Visakhapatnam MP said

9 Jan 2026 5:07 pm
Telangana prioritises solutions over disputes in inter-State water issues: CM Revanth Reddy

The Chief Minister inaugurated Sujen Medicare Fluids manufacturing unit,

9 Jan 2026 5:05 pm
Daily Quiz: On the events that happened on January 9

Quiz on notable events and figures from January 9 in history

9 Jan 2026 5:05 pm
Ramakrishnan Murthy brings training and technique in equal measure to his concerts

Ramakrishnan Murthys Brahma Gana Sabha concert took the rasikas on a measured raga journey marked by elegant alapanas and well-judged swara exchanges

9 Jan 2026 5:02 pm
Smarter workforce models toreshape general trade

Collaborative teams, agile deployment, and accountability will drive efficiency and growth

9 Jan 2026 4:58 pm
The cheap and best mirage: Why 25,000 Indian medical students in China face an uncertain future

For the thousands of Indian students currently enrolled in China, the situation presents a triple challenge: an academic deficit caused by the lack of patient interaction, a regulatory wall erected by the NMC, and an economic trap where a low initial investment leads to years of delayed earnings.

9 Jan 2026 4:58 pm
Stock markets take downtrend for fifth day

From the 30-Sensex firms, NTPC, ICICI Bank, Adani Ports, Bharti Airtel, Sun Pharma and Bajaj Finance were among the biggest laggards

9 Jan 2026 4:58 pm
The great Indian protein spin

India is waking up to a protein deficiency and responding with everything from protein bhel to fortified burgers and supplements. Do we need protein kulfi, or have we turned everyday eating into an expensive and complex workout side quest?

9 Jan 2026 4:53 pm
The risk and ritual of eating fugu, Japans deadly pufferfish

Part of the joy of exploring the world lies in tasting something entirely new. In Japans Nagato, that thrill comes in a delicious delicacy, but life-threatening

9 Jan 2026 4:53 pm
Milan Vohra talks about her new book, Heartbreak Unfiltered: Things nobody told you about love, loss and letting go

Through the new book, Milan talks about the continued allure of love and why it is so hard but possible to break our patterns and get over a breakup.

9 Jan 2026 4:50 pm
Tu Yaa Main teaser: Adarsh Gourav and Shanaya Kapoors love story has a deadly crocodile twist

The film is directed by Bejoy Nambiar and produced by Aanand L Rai and Himanshu Sharma

9 Jan 2026 4:48 pm
Rupee falls 26 paise to close at 90.16 against U.S. dollar

A stronger greenback and weak sentiment in domestic equity markets are putting further pressure on the local unit, according to forex traders

9 Jan 2026 4:46 pm
63 Naxalites surrender in Chhattisgarh

They were active in South Bastar division, the West Bastar division, Maad division in the State, and in areas bordering Odisha, a senior police officer said.

9 Jan 2026 4:46 pm
44% Indian cities face chronic air pollution, just 4% come under NCAP: report

The PM2.5 assessment by Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) for 2025 ranks Byrnihat (Meghalaya), Delhi, and Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) as Indias top three most polluted cities with annual concentrations of 100 g/m, 96 g/m, and 93 g/m, respectively

9 Jan 2026 4:42 pm
Empire and sacrifice: Heres why Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood and Athena should be on your watch list

How two stories about siege, state violence, and rebellion map the anatomy of imperial power heres why Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood and Athena belong on your watchlist

9 Jan 2026 4:40 pm
Indias best farmstays for immersive rural experiences in 2026: From forest walks to farm-to-table dining

From hydroponic farms in Rajasthan and village hikes in Kumaon to cave explorations near Ellora, these farmstays across India offer hands-on experiences, slow living, and deeply local hospitality. Holiday slower, but better, this year with our curated list of getaways

9 Jan 2026 4:36 pm
In Focus podcast | Insurance Bill 2025: Whats in it for policyholders?

Shilpa Arora speaks to us about what the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Bill changes, and whether 100% FDI will improve insurance outcomes for consumers.

9 Jan 2026 4:32 pm
How to do Boston in 48 hours (Two hotels, a tea party and an Irish rager)

Can you explore one of Americas most historic cities in two nights? We try, with a 48-hour Boston itinerary that takes in Revolutionary history, selfies at Harvard and one unexpectedly drunken night at an Irish pub

9 Jan 2026 4:29 pm
Trump says U.S. oil pledged $100 billion for Venezuela ahead of White House meeting

U.S. forces seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a sweeping military operation on January 3, with Mr. Trump making no secret that control of Venezuela's oil was at the heart of his actions

9 Jan 2026 4:25 pm
Freedom at Midnight Season 2 series review: Nikkhil Advani hits the sweet spot between text and context

Intense, reflective, but selective in its depiction of events and agent provocateurs, the series humanises political icons and puts their era-defining decisions in perspective

9 Jan 2026 4:18 pm
9 Jan 2026 4:16 pm
The Hindu Lit For Life: How translators bridge the worlds with words

A part of the 13thedition of the festival, a talk moderated by Mini Krishnan on Translation: The Bridge Over Lives and Landscapes will feature Chandan Gowda, Gowri Ramnarayan and Vanamala Viswanatha

9 Jan 2026 4:05 pm
Watch: India wasnt ready for trade deal, says top Trump advisor

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has revealed the U.S.-India trade deal did not happen because PM Narendra Modi did not call U.S. President Donald Trump.

9 Jan 2026 4:01 pm
Inner Vibes26 brings 54 abstract artists together through the language of black, white and grey

Curated by Deepak Sonar, the exhibition draws inspiration from legendary artist Vasant Wankhede, who spoke of the importance of challenging oneself through shades of black and white

9 Jan 2026 3:55 pm
Nominations open for Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay NIF Book Prize 2026

The deadline for submitting nominations is January 31, 2026.

9 Jan 2026 3:55 pm
T.N. government notifies 100 reserve forests in last five years

The newly notified forest blocks are spread across 10 districts Dindigul, Dharmapuri, Madurai, Kallakurichi, Theni, Sivagangai, Namakkal, the Nilgiris, Salem, and Tenkasi

9 Jan 2026 3:53 pm
Return of the native: Inside the Nilgiris grassland and shola forest revival

Lessons from local communities, ecologists and the government to rebuild the Nilgiris ecosystem and bring back its wildlife

9 Jan 2026 3:52 pm
Preparations for annual Ratha Sapthami on Tirumala reviewed

TTD cancels Slotted Sarva Darshan tokens from January 24-26

9 Jan 2026 3:50 pm
BuildingBrighter Financial Futures: Sun Life and Aflatoun International partner to boost financial literacy for more than 30,000 domestic workers across Asia

This first-of-its-kind regional initiative aims to bolster the financial resilience of foreign and local domestic workers through financial education workshops, toolkits, and training.

9 Jan 2026 3:38 pm
Forevermark Diamond Jewellery Celebrates the Grand Opening of De Beers Groups Largest Flagship Store in Mumbai

Nearly 5,000 sq. ft. Mumbai flagship debuts with a stunning launch event and unveils the ICON Collection

9 Jan 2026 3:27 pm
Decode Karnataka: Do Bengalurus urban poor have a right to the city?

Why have successive governments failed to address the housing needs of Bengalurus homeless?

9 Jan 2026 3:18 pm
Standards of ethical values higher for lawyers seeking to contest bar polls: Supreme Court

The top court was hearing a plea of Rapolu Bhaskar, a prominent Telangana High Court advocate, assailing provisions of disqualification of an advocate in State Bar Council

9 Jan 2026 3:12 pm
TVK chief Vijay forms 12-member panel to draft manifesto for T.N. Assembly poll

He said the committee would tour Tamil Nadu to elicit opinions and views from the general public while drafting the manifesto

9 Jan 2026 3:11 pm
The Hindu Lit for Life 2026 Mobile Library flagged off in Chennai

Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi flagged off The Hindu Lit for Life Mobile Library on January 5, 2026 at The Hindu office on Anna Salai in Chennai. the city. The initiative, started ahead of The Hindu Lit for Life 2026, aims to promote the joy of reading into schools and among communities.

9 Jan 2026 3:06 pm
Chennai Corporation raises 205.59 crore through first green municipal bond

The funds raised through the bond will be utilised for bio-mining and remediation work at the Kodungaiyur dumping ground

9 Jan 2026 2:59 pm
The Raja Saab movie review: A bizarre spectacle where the joke never lands

Prabhas, Zarina Wahab and Sanjay Dutt try hard, but director Maruthis The Raja Saab is a messy horror-comedy fantasy

9 Jan 2026 2:54 pm