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12 Apr 2026 4:16 pm
Asha Bhosles Tamil songs: Not many, but all outstanding

After hours of careful practice, Asha Bhosle delivered the Shenbagame Shenbagamesong (from the movieEnga Ooru Pattukaran) to perfection and it went on to resonate across every corner of Tamil Nadu, recounts Gangai Amaran

12 Apr 2026 3:54 pm
Kannur dental college student death raises questions about casteism in campuses

Parents alleged that certain faculty members discriminated against Nithin Raj on caste lines and showed a skin tone bias; CPI(M), Congress, and student organisations cutting across political lines have condemned the incident and demanded a comprehensive enquiry

12 Apr 2026 3:49 pm
Asha Bhosle death: Political leaders offer tributes

Political figures express their sorrow and admiration for legendary singer Asha Bhosles remarkable contributions to Indian music

12 Apr 2026 3:32 pm
5 iconic Asha Bhosle and Lata Mangeshkar song duets

The two iconic playback singer sisters added a new charm to the songs which they sung together, collaborating for over eighty songs across different films

12 Apr 2026 3:26 pm
Andhra University at 100: Vice-Chancellor outlines roadmap

The Andhra University is taking steps to establish a dedicated quantum computing laboratory with an outlay of 10 crore under the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan

12 Apr 2026 3:18 pm
12 Apr 2026 3:17 pm
Star Health data leak case: Madras High Court dismisses appeals by cybersecurity services provider

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan refuse to entertain six writ appeals filed by Himanshu Pathak

12 Apr 2026 3:16 pm
Kannur dental college student death: Audio clip surfaces; family alleges harassment

The Kannur dental college students parents alleged that he faced caste-based discrimination, colour-based insults and repeated ragging from senior students, and that complaints to authorities were ignored

12 Apr 2026 3:13 pm
Polls open in Hungary in key election that could unseat populist Prime Minister Orban

During his 16 years as Prime Minister, Mr. Orban has launched harsh crackdowns on minority rights and media freedoms, subverted many of Hungary's institutions and been accused of siphoning large sums of money into the coffers of his allied business elite, an allegation he denies.

12 Apr 2026 2:42 pm
Elephant strays into Doddabetta Peak; tourist attraction closed

Officials said the animal is a sub-adult, which may have recently split from its herd and is trying to find a niche for itself to occupy in the fragmented Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (NBR) landscape.

12 Apr 2026 2:27 pm
Asha Bhosle dies at 92: 10 songs that defined her legendary career

From cabaret swagger to ghazal grace, these 10 defining tracks trace how the iconic playback singer kept reinventing Hindi film music across generations

12 Apr 2026 2:19 pm
The rise of queer food books in India: how kitchens shape identity and belonging

John Birdsall to Gurdeep Loyal, queer food writing shows how food binds the Indian queer community through stories, memories and flavours

12 Apr 2026 2:12 pm
Asha Bhosle, singing legend passes away in Mumbai; tributes pour in | LIVE

Asha Bhosle's last rites will be held at Mumbai's Shivaji Park on Monday (April 13) after a public homage

12 Apr 2026 2:06 pm
Watch: Insurance gaps, dengue vaccine, measles outbreak and more | Health Wrap Ep 28

In the 28th episode of The Health Wrap by The Hindu, Ramya Kannan, Health Editor, The Hindu, and Zubeda Hamid, Senior Assistant Editor, The Hindu, unpack this weeks key health stories

12 Apr 2026 2:02 pm
Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: VCK returns to its roots in the south

The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchis journey as a political party began when Thol. Thirumavalavan took over the mantle of the Dalit Panthers Iyakkam (DPI) in Madurai following the passing of its leader, A. Malaichamy, in 1989.

12 Apr 2026 1:56 pm
Tamil Nadu elections: When an Achuthamenon campaigns for CPI(M) candidate in Kilvelur

A polio survivor, Mr. Achuthamenon, named after the former Chief Minister of Kerala, has been travelling to every nook and corner of the constituency in a campaign vehicle equipped with a public address system, canvassing votes for the partys candidate, D. Latha

12 Apr 2026 1:51 pm
Modi seeks backing for womens quota amendments; Kharge questions timing of Bill

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to party leaders seeking support ahead of an extended Budget session sitting to take up amendments to the Womens Reservation Act, 2023. The government plans to delink the laws implementation from the ongoing delimitation process and instead base it on the 2011 Census. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has questioned the timing of the move, called for an all-party meeting, and flagged the lack of clarity on delimitation.

12 Apr 2026 1:46 pm
Asha Bhosle, legendary playback singer, passes away at 92 in Mumbai

Ms. Bhosle was admitted to a private hospital in Mumbais Breach Candy on Saturday (April 11) evening following cardiac arrest

12 Apr 2026 1:14 pm
Amarnath Yatra to begin from July 3; registrations to open from April 15

Pilgrims between the ages of 13 and 70 can undertake the yatra and registrations will begin from April 15, the L-G told reporters at the Lok Bhavan in Jammu

12 Apr 2026 1:09 pm
Chennai Poll Canvas: Harbour | Seeking growth, peace and stability

Chennai Poll Canvas is an election special programme from The Hindu, offering a comprehensive constituency roundup from in and around Chennai for the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026.

12 Apr 2026 1:09 pm
Devious intentions: Derek O'Brien attacks govt ahead of Parliament sitting on women's quota, delimitation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, April 12, wrote to floor leaders of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, urging them to support the amendments to the women's reservation law during the special three-day session of Parliament.

12 Apr 2026 1:03 pm
Transgender Amendment Act: In their voice

As a new law tightens its grip on how trans identities are defined, an independent queer film cuts through the noise

12 Apr 2026 12:50 pm
All the light we cannot see: Tamil Nadus match industry faces threat from cheap Chinese lighters

The match industry in Tamil Nadu, over a 100 years old, might have just met its most formidable enemy. A new threat has emerged in the form of cheap, imported, limited-use plastic lighters, and it looks like they may take the puff out of the safety match industry. S. Sundar reports on this phenomenon from Sivakasi, the match heartland of the South.

12 Apr 2026 12:40 pm
Hippo Hamsini that attacked a veterinarian is in critical condition in Shivamogga Zoo

Wildlife veterinarians treating the animal suspect the origin of the infection could be the intrauterine foetal death

12 Apr 2026 12:35 pm
Sabrina Carpenter apologises after misidentifying cultural chant during Coachella set

Sabrina Carpenter has apologised after mistaking a traditional Arabic celebratory chant for yodeling during her Coachella set, following backlash over the onstage exchange

12 Apr 2026 12:12 pm
Nellore police arrest man who duped youth on pretext of providing jobs in TTD

Based on the complaint given by the duped victims, a case was registered at the Vedayapalem Police Station under the relevant sections of cheating and forgery; during investigation, 25.20 lakh was seized from the accused so far.

12 Apr 2026 12:03 pm
China says it will resume some ties with Taiwan including more direct flights

The Taiwan Work Office under Chinas Communist Party issued a statement saying it would explore setting up a longstanding communication mechanism between the Communist Party and Taiwans Kuomingtang Party, and facilitate the import of Taiwans aquaculture products, after it banned them in recent years

12 Apr 2026 12:01 pm
Vance leaves Pakistan after Iran talks fail to reach a deal

No deal yet in US-Iran talks. Vice-President J.D. Vance says the U.S. is returning without an agreement after key differences over Irans nuclear programme. Iranian media says talks may continue, with the Strait of Hormuz at the centre of discussions.

12 Apr 2026 12:00 pm
70.58% candidates clear Telangana Intermediate Public Examination March 2026

The results of the first-year candidates, combining all streams, stood at 66.20%. In all, over 9.97 lakh candidates registered for the examination

12 Apr 2026 12:00 pm
Talks ended without deal due to 'excessive demands' made by U.S.: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei, however, said Iran is determined to utilise all tools, including diplomacy, to secure national interests and protect the country's well-being

12 Apr 2026 11:48 am
First-ever life-size Vivekananda statue in U.S. unveiled in Seattle

The unveiling of the statue was held on the occasion of the celebration of ICCR Day and is part of Indias broader cultural diplomacy initiatives

12 Apr 2026 11:47 am
We have created a safe environment that encourages women to speak up: DMK Minister Geetha Jeevan

Tamil Nadu Social Welfare Minister P. Geetha Jeevan says number of cases registered, chargesheets filed, and convictions secured have increased; highlighting steps taken to ensure fresh eggs for noon day meals, she promises efforts to ease traffic woes, boost healthcare and create more jobs in Thoothukudi

12 Apr 2026 11:35 am
Life lessons from Hogwarts: Celebrating the Harry Potter movies

On this day in 2002, the first ever Harry Potter film Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone hit theatres across India, contributing to an already growing fan base of witches and wizards. As we reflect on this historical day, let us recall some of the things we learnt from Harry and his friends.

12 Apr 2026 11:11 am
Time has come to implement Women's Reservation Act, says PM Modi, in letter to Parliament floor leaders

In a letter to the floor leaders of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, ahead of the three-day special sittings of Parliament, Mr. Modi also asked all members to come together in one voice to pass the amendments to the womens reservation law

12 Apr 2026 11:06 am
RSS-BJP's main objective is to finish off Constitution: Rahul Gandhi

Ambedkar ji's main message was that of the Constitution. Without the Constitution, what we call India would not have been there, said Mr. Gandhi.

12 Apr 2026 11:06 am
News in Frames: Traditions in transition

With a belief system intertwined with nature, and with music and dance intrinsic to daily life, an endangered tribe in Odisha strives to keep its visual tradition intact

12 Apr 2026 10:53 am
US-Iran talks end without deal; Vance says setback worse for Tehran

No breakthrough in the first direct US-Iran talks in over a decade. Vice-President J.D. Vance said the U.S. is leaving Islamabad without a deal, after failing to secure assurances from Iran on nuclear weapons. Talks may continue, with the Strait of Hormuz seen as a major sticking point.

12 Apr 2026 10:50 am
Government hurrying womens quota law implementation for political mileage: Kharge to PM

Congress leader Kharges letter came in response to a missive from the Prime Minister on the special sitting of Parliament for a discussion on the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam from April 16

12 Apr 2026 10:49 am
Pakistan to continue facilitating U.S.-Iran talks, says Ishaq Dar; urges ceasefire

The Pakistan-brokered talks, the first direct, high-level engagement between the two sides since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, were watched globally amid increasing expectations of a breakthrough.

12 Apr 2026 10:45 am
Rahul Gandhi, other Congress leaders to campaign inT.N. soon

Campaign details of party chiefKharge, Rahul, and Priyankawill be released soon, saysAICCin-charge for Tamil NaduGirishChodankar

12 Apr 2026 10:44 am
Samrat Choudhary | Bihars saffron face

As Nitish Kumar is likely to resign this week, the Deputy Chief Minister is the frontrunner to be the BJPs first Chief Minister of the State

12 Apr 2026 10:36 am
Jaishankar meets UAE Deputy PM, discusses regional situation

Jaishankar is in Abu Dhabi in the concluding leg of his four-day two-nation visit to Mauritius and the UAE from April 9-12

12 Apr 2026 10:29 am
Lack of funds wont hamper growth of agriculture sector, says Rajnath Singh

Mr. Singh also said that the Defence Ministry has taken a decision under which, in the cantonment areas, vegetables and fruits are being bought only from the nearby farmers who practice organic farming

12 Apr 2026 10:25 am
Farmer dies in elephant attack in Karnatakas Belur

Human-elephant conflicts have been a recurring problem for many years in parts of the Belur, Sakleshpur, and Alur taluks of Hassan District

12 Apr 2026 10:01 am
Anna Nagar voters bring up unfinished business

Residents of localities in the Anna Nagar Assembly Constituency want civic initiatives that started well but petered out to be revived; post-elections, Federation of Anna Nagar Residents Associations is expected to meet up with the one who assumes office and present their views on how to make these exercises work for residents all over again

12 Apr 2026 10:00 am
Delhi High Court rejects bail in minor rape case despite subsequent marriage

Justice Girish Kathpalia said that the marriage was performed by the accused simply as a ploy to get himself bailed out

12 Apr 2026 9:46 am