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A generation in crisis

Respect, central to establishing better relationships between parents and children, say panellists Amit Bhatt, Avira Bhatt, and Shelja Sen in conversation with Niharika Kaul Bhattacharya

17 Jan 2026 5:23 pm
Watch: How to Reclaim India aka Bharat | Ashutosh, Sobhana K. Nair, Ziya us Salam | Lit for life 2026

In this session How to Reclaim India aka Bharat Ashutosh, Sobhana K. Nair and Ziya Us Salam dive into Indias evolving political terrain.

17 Jan 2026 5:19 pm
The alter universe of an housewife

Kalpana Karunakaran in conversation with Sreemathi Ramnath

17 Jan 2026 5:18 pm
GIFT City delegation to take part in World Economic Forum in Davos

The focus will be on collaboration, capital flows and the role of GIFT City for firms seeking to operate in and through India, a release read.

17 Jan 2026 5:06 pm
Love, Loss and Healing: Andaleeb Wajid on her memoir

In her memoir, Learning to Make Tea for One, Andaleeb Wajid writes about the loss of her husband, Mansoor, someone who was the life of the partywho made friends easily even in unlikely places.

17 Jan 2026 5:05 pm
Mamata Banerjee intends to turn West Bengal into Bangladesh, alleges BJP

Mr. Patra alleged that Ms. Banerjee is trying to stop the Special Intensive Review of the electoral rolls in West Bengal in an unconstitutional manner

17 Jan 2026 4:58 pm
I would never contest as Sangareddy MLA again: Jagga Reddy

The senior Congress leader said he was deeply hurt that he was defeated despite Rahul Gandhi campaigned for him

17 Jan 2026 4:57 pm
Police arrest digital arrest cyber fraud accused in Badvel of Kadapa district

Police arrested nine persons following intensive cyber forensics, banking intelligence and telecom analysis, leading to the identification and dismantling of the financial backbone of the syndicate

17 Jan 2026 4:49 pm
17 Jan 2026 4:41 pm
The lotus across cultures, belief systems and art

At an illustrated workshop, curator Sharan Apparao traced the lotus as a civilisational motif shaped by observation, ecology and artistic transmission across cultures, long before it became a fixed religious or political symbol.

17 Jan 2026 4:40 pm
U.S. envoy to meet head of Syrian Kurdish forces in Erbil: Iraqi Kurdistan presidency

The meetings come after clashes between Kurdish forces and the Syrian army in and around Aleppo in recent days

17 Jan 2026 4:38 pm
Shortlist your interests

Uncertain about your career options? Low on self-confidence? This column may help

17 Jan 2026 4:30 pm
In Focus podcast | Why are specific acid attack survivors excluded from disability rights in India?

Madiah Shahjar speaks to us about the legal blind spots faced by acid attack survivors, and the push for inclusive disability recognition.

17 Jan 2026 4:30 pm
Iran's Leader Khamenei calls Trump criminal for causing casualties, damage, slander on Iranians

The latest anti-Iran sedition was different in that the U.S. President personally became involved, Ali Khamenei said

17 Jan 2026 4:26 pm
Day after Mahayuti victory in civic polls, Maharashtra Cabinet clears key infra and transport decisions

The cabinet, chaired by CM Devendra Fadnavis, also okayed the revised cost and the State's share for the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP-2), aimed at improving suburban rail and urban mobility infrastructure

17 Jan 2026 4:25 pm
Pakistans Punjab police arrest 49 terrorists of banned TTP

Punjab polices Counter Terrorism Department alleged that one of the terrorists arrested is a suspect working for an Indian spy agency, without providing any evidence.

17 Jan 2026 4:23 pm
Kerala unit of Janata Dal (S) officially merges with Indian Socialist Janata Dal (ISJD)

The Kerala unit of the party, which is an ally of the ruling LDF in the State, had unanimously rejected the decision of its supremo H.D. Deve Gowda to join hands with the BJP ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

17 Jan 2026 4:17 pm
India skips South Africa-led naval exercise as it's not institutionalised BRICS activity

The exercise held in South African waters comprised the navies of China, Russia Iran, Egypt, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia and the UAE among others

17 Jan 2026 4:11 pm
PM Modi at Malda rally: People of India, especially Gen Z, have reposed faith in BJPs development model

PM Modi sought to reassure refugees such as the Matuas, who had migrated to India after facing religious persecution, amid the ongoing controversy over the SIR exercise

17 Jan 2026 4:06 pm
HDFC Bank Q3 profit jumps 12% to 19,807 crore

Strong growth in core net interest and non-interest income, despite rising expenses from new labour codes, underscores HDFC Banks robust financial performance

17 Jan 2026 3:58 pm
Collector inspects KGH, gets complaints from patients of staff demanding money for treatment

The District Collector advised the family members of the patients not to pay any amount to hospital staff and to immediately report any such demands to the authorities concerned

17 Jan 2026 3:54 pm
RBL Bank Q3 net profit surges to 214 crore

Net Interest Income (NII) for the period grew 5%. The Net Interest Margin (NIM) was 4.63%

17 Jan 2026 3:48 pm
Assault on democracy: Gehlot alleges 1,300 fake objections in Alwar draft voter roll

Mr. Gehlot alleged that similar attempts were made across the State but were exposed in time.

17 Jan 2026 3:40 pm
Scientific, data-driven journalism key to fight disinformation, says N. Ram

India still has diversity in media ownership, but we also fare poorly in the World Press Freedom Index N. Ram, Rukmini S., and Samanth Subramanian in conversation with Varghese K. George.

17 Jan 2026 3:30 pm
Pandit Kerekai Kamalakar Bhat Memorial Concert in Bengaluru on January 18

The programme begins with a vocal recital byKiran Kamalakar Bhat

17 Jan 2026 3:29 pm
Karnataka inks MoU with Azim Premji Foundation for 1,000-bed charitable and super-speciality multi-organ transplant hospital in Bengaluru

The Foundation has set a target of spending 4,000 crore over the next five years to build and operate a 1,000-bed charitable super-speciality and multi-organ transplant hospital in Bengaluru

17 Jan 2026 3:22 pm
Diasporic narratives of Amrita Shah, Viji Krishnamoorthy and Saras Manickam are stories of survival, oceanic journeys, agencies, and activism: Radha Hegde

The diasporic narratives of Amrita Shah, Viji Krishnamoorthy, and Saras Manickam are stories of survival, oceanic journeys, agencies, and activism, said Radha Hegde.

17 Jan 2026 3:19 pm
Hindu man crushed to death in Bangladesh

The incident, which took place in Rajbari district, marks the latest in a spate of violence targeting Hindus in Bangladesh.

17 Jan 2026 3:13 pm
Former Rajasthan Minister Mahendrajit Singh Malviya joins Congress after quitting BJP

The proposal was cleared by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, after which an official letter confirming Mr. Malviya's return to the party was issued late on January 16

17 Jan 2026 3:12 pm
Yes Bank sees improvement in asset quality, Q3 net profit surges 55% to 952 crore

The GNPA ratio at 1.5% in Q3FY26 was down 10 bps YoY and NNPA ratio at 0.3% was down 20 bps YoY

17 Jan 2026 3:06 pm
Watch: Justice D.Y. Chandrachud questions prolonged incarceration in Umar Khalid case | Lit for Life 2026

At The Hindu Lit for Life 2026, Justice D.Y. Chandrachud responds to a question on free speech, national security and the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, referring to the cases of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam. He reflects on the presumption of innocence, the right to a speedy trial, and whether speech alone can be treated as terrorism. Emphasising judicial scrutiny even in national security cases, he warns against undertrial incarceration becoming a form of punishment.

17 Jan 2026 3:04 pm
Delhis iconic Bahrisons Booksellers arrives in Hyderabad

The family-run independent bookstore with a collection of nearly five lakh books hopes to engage readers through interactive sessions

17 Jan 2026 3:00 pm
Bengaluru Rural MP flags need for 650-bed hospital at proposed RGUHS medical college campus in Ramanagara

The existing district hospital has 250 beds, and is located nearly 3 km from the new campus, posing challenges in integrating academic training, emergency care, and utilisation of manpower and facilities, the MP stated

17 Jan 2026 2:53 pm
New year resolution for 2026: save Indias bees

At a time when Indias native pollinators are declining, and the government is toying with ideas like genetically modified insects, ordinary citizens must step up. Hobby beekeeping is just one option

17 Jan 2026 2:52 pm
Fresh unrest in Murshidabad, police resort to baton charge to disperse mobs

Superintendent of Police, Murshidabad said that there were blockades put up by mobs which have been cleared after police action.

17 Jan 2026 2:49 pm
How health goes beyond the body | Lit for Life workshop

Priti Chawla emphasises fitness and health through a holistic approach that seamlessly aligns mindful living with physical workouts

17 Jan 2026 2:42 pm
Tech and poetry, a perfect blend for an ever-changing world

Ravi Shankar Etteh reflects on poetry, AI and writing

17 Jan 2026 2:27 pm
U19 World Cup: Bangladesh opt to field against India

India is playing an unchanged side in the U19 World Cup opener

17 Jan 2026 2:22 pm
Odisha police start crackdown on organised cattle traders at 46 locations

The focus of the operation was to disrupt the organized network, identify key operatives, and collect evidence against those involved, says Keonjhar SP Kusalkar Nitin Dagudu

17 Jan 2026 2:17 pm
Indian Army successfully builds third 120-feet-long Bailey bridge in Sri Lanka

This achievement follows the earlier successful launch of two Bailey bridges in the Jaffna and Kandy regions.

17 Jan 2026 2:12 pm
Column by Devdutt Pattanaik | Is the hamsa an Indian goose or a European swan?

Goddess Saraswatis companion is far removed from the bird form Zeus took to seduce Leda

17 Jan 2026 2:08 pm
Human rights is what the society should aim for: Grayling

British philosopher A.C. Grayling, in conversation with Chandan Gowda, says most borders are drawn in the blood of the wars and nationalistic forms of patriotism are for justifying these wars

17 Jan 2026 2:07 pm
Through an Arab lens | Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi tells the unfolding story of the UAE

From a Bronze Age boat to the founding fathers Chrysler Newport, the Zayed National Museum curates the history of the Emirates

17 Jan 2026 2:01 pm
Building AI readiness of higher education institutions

Building AI-ready institutions is essential for increasing economic competitiveness, student employability and technological innovations

17 Jan 2026 2:00 pm
Converting shame into anger is constructive, says author Neige Sinno

It is unfair that the burden to protect children is almost entirely on mothers, says French novelist Neige Sinno in conversation with Priya Ramani

17 Jan 2026 1:54 pm