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When Brand Names Became Everyday Words

In everyday conversation, people often say they will xerox a document, fasten something with velcro, or apply a band-aid to a cut.

Mehbooba Mufti wants Centre's intervention for safe return of students from Iran

According to estimates, a little over 10,000 Indians, including students, are currently living in Iran

Magh Mela: Over 21 lakh take dip at Sangam on Makar Sankranti

Prayagraj: More than 21 lakh devotees took dip in the Ganga and the Sangam at the ongoing Magh Mela here on Thursday, January 15, on the occasion

Maharashtra civic polls: Opposition raises concerns over marker pens used instead of indelible ink, BMC to probe complaints

The ink on the finger after voting can be removed with a sanitiser. Instead of ink, pens are being used after voting, says Maharashta Navnirman S

Himachal Pradesh Tragedy: Six people burned alive after fire breaks out in 'chula' in Sirmaur district, one man survives

In a tragic incident from Himachal Pradesh, six people were burnt alive after a fire broke out in 'chula' (traditional cooking place) in remote T

Border 2: Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty honour Indian forces at Karwar Naval Base, launches film's music with real heroes

Border 2 team pays tribute to Indian Navy officers and sailors at Karwar Naval Base with a special evening of music, honour, and patriotism ahead

How a Hapur man built a medical store starting with bicycle deliveries

For Premchan Saini, the idea of running his own medical store did not arrive overnight. It grew slowly, shaped by years of work, uncertainty

Inside the small factory in Basti powering its paper dona economy

In Basti district, Virendra Kumar Mishra runs a small manufacturing unit linked to a product most people barely notice: disposable paper

The Laws of Dokkd: A 400-Year-Old Guide to Mental Independence

In an age defined by constant connection, the idea of solitude often feels uncomfortable. Yet in Japanese philosophy, being alone is not somethin

Jana Nayagan row: Thalapathy Vijay's fans suffer another blow as SC turns down 'ruined' producer's plea

Thalapathy Vijay's final film Jana Nayagan suffered another major setback as the Supreme Court has turned down the producer's plea of film's clea

Trump to meet Venezuelan oppn leader after cozying up to Maduros successor

Caracas: President Donald Trump is set to meet Thursday, january 15, at the White House with Venezuelan opposition leader Mara Corina Machado, wh

Singer Saindhavi on music, films and life | Margazhi | GV Prakash

Popular Chennai-based singer, Saindhavi, has just seen two radically different musical stages: Carnatic music performances at Chennais sabhas dur

Parents in panic as Indian Embassy urges students to leave Iran amid escalating crisis

Dhanushs next Tamil film titled Kara, to be directed by Vignesh Raja

Directed by Por Thozhil filmmaker Vignesh Raja, the film will be produced by Ishari K Ganesh under the Vels Film International banner, with music

Night Temperatures Go Up In Kashmir

SRINAGAR, Jan 15: Temperatures in Kashmir went up slightly remained well below the freezing point, officials here said on Thursday. Srinagar reco

India strengthened democracy through people-centric policies, welfare-focussed laws: Birla

New Delhi, Jan 15: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership is giving decisive resolutions to global

Splitsvilla season 16: Sunny Leones reported per episode fees

Mumbai: MTVs dating reality show Splitsvilla is back with its sixteenth season, and excitement is already in the air. Known for romance, rivalrie

Want to affix your nameplate: Kharge to PM on Manikarnika Ghat redevelopment in Varanasi

New Delhi, Jan 15 (PTI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the redevelopment of th

X implements measures to prevent Grok from generating sexualised AI content

New Delhi: Microblogging platform X has implemented technological measures to prevent Grok from allowing the generation of images of real people

Kite flying shouldnt be death trap for others: Hyderabad CP

Hyderabad: A day after Sankranti Hyderabad Commissioner of Police, VC Sajjanar, on Thursday, January 15, issued a warning against Chinese Manja a

India's parliamentary system draws strength from tradition of debate, dissent: Harivansh

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chair Harivansh highlighted India's parliamentary strength rooted in dialogue, debate, and dissent. He addressed the Commonwea

India Turned Its Diversity Into Strength Of Its Democracy: PM Modi

NEW DELHI, Jan 15: India has turned diversity into the strength of its democracy and shown the world that democratic institutions and processes g

Budget 2026 key priorities: Skilling youth for an AI-ready future

Union Budget 2026: India, with about 65% of its population under 35, faces the twin challenge and opportunity of preparing nearly 950 million you

Police arrest two shooters linked to Lawrence Bishnoi gang in north Delhi

New Delhi: Police have arrested two persons allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang after a shootout in north Delhi, sources said on Thursd

45 pc of Tripura-Mizoram gas pipeline project complete: officials

Aizawl: Installation of a natural gas pipeline between Tripura and Mizoram is in progress, with 45 per cent of the work being completed so far, o

Watch: Nitin Gadkari casts vote in Maharashtra civic polls, urges citizens to participate

Jana Nayagan: Supreme Court asks makers to go to High Court regarding censor board nod

Supreme Court asks Madras High Court to decide plea on January 20

Castle APP Free Download Latest Version (For Android) 2026

Castle App provides free, high-speed HD streaming of movies, live sports, and international shows for Android with offline viewing capabilities.

500 stray dogs killed in Telangana villages to fulfill Panchayat poll promises

Hyderabad: In a fresh incident of stray dog killings, around 200 canines were allegedly killed in Telanganas Kamareddy district, taking the toll

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Syed Asif Ali: Crafting Verified Digital Identities in the AI Era

?The Founder of Point Media and Pointika is interviewed one-on-one.

Deepak Tijori duped of Rs 5 lakh in fake film financing, scamsters claimed to be linked with major production houses

Deepak Tijori was looking for financiers for his upcoming movie Tom Dick and Mary, and he got in touch with three scamsters who tricked him in Rs

Air India Cancels US Flights, Europe Services Delayed After Iran Airspace Closure

New Delhi, Jan 15: Air India on Thursday cancelled at least three flights to the United States and announced possible delays on some Europe-bound

Want to affix your nameplate: Congress chief Kharge to PM Modi on Manikarnika Ghat redevelopment

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of demolishing historical heritage at Varanasi's Manikarnika Ghat unde

India strengthened democracy through people-centric policies, welfare-focussed laws, Om Birla says

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership in addressing global challenges. He spoke at the Commonwealth Sp

On Makar Sankranti, PM Modi feeds dwarf cows at his residence. All about world's cutest, smallest cattle breed gaining attention online

On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued with his ritual and fed cows at his Lok Kalyan Marg residen

Yogi Adityanath offers sacred khichdi at Gorakhnath temple on Makar Sankranti

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath participated in the sacred Makar Sankranti rituals. He offered Khichdi to Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath a

Two cases filed after Puranapul temple vandalism, violence

Hyderabad: The Kamatipura police booked two cases pertaining to the vandalism at a temple in Puranapul and the subsequent violent incidents that

Supreme Court refuses to entertain Jana Nayagan producer, who says he is ruined

Supreme Court asks the Madras High Court Division Bench to pass a direction on January 20

Trump set to meet Venezuelan opposition leader after cozying up to Maduros successor

The meeting comes as Mr. Trump and his top advisers have signaled their willingness to work with acting President Delcy Rodrguez

Mehbooba Mufti Wants Centres Intervention For Safe Return Of Students From Iran

Srinagar, Jan 15: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday sought the Union governments intervention for the safe return of students, including Kashm

Supreme Court refused to entertain 'Jana Nayagan' producer's plea against HC order on censor board clearance

The Supreme Court has declined to hear a plea regarding the film 'Jana Nayagan'. The Madras High Court had previously stayed an order for censor

Indian Army stands as steadfast shield of nation: Kharge

On Indian Army Day, we bow in reverence and gratitude to our brave soldiers, veterans, ex-servicemen and their families, says Congress chief Mall

Prestige Estates Q3 sales bookings rise 39% to 4,184 cr

Sales volume stands at 2.99 million sq ft in Q3, while cumulative sales volume for first nine months of FY26 reaches 16.95 million sq ft

China signals reset with Canada as Carney begins Beijing visit

The visit follows a tentative thaw after years of strained relations marked by tariff disputes, including Chinese retaliation over Canadas curbs

God of War: Ryan Hurst to play Kratos in series adaptation of the popular video game

Based on PlayStations massively popular ancient mythology-themed video game, the show has received a two-season order

Watch: CDS Gen Anil Chauhan, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi lay wreath on Army Day

Trump reverses nutrition rules, restores whole milk in schools; slaps 25% tariff on select semiconductor imports

US President Donald Trump has signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, reversing school nutrition rules to allow whole milk back in US cafeter

'If you want progress, clean air in Mumbai, take responsibility': Hema Malini urges Mumbaikars to vote

A senior citizen raised concerns over chaos and delays at a polling booth during the Maharashtra local body elections, voicing his frustration di

Delhi-NCR shivers as cold wave intensifies; AQI 'very poor' in several areas

The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert, warning of cold wave conditions and persistent fog, with temperatures dipping as l

US shuts down visa processing for 75 countries, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indian netizens take a dig, says, 'par vo noble peace prize...dhoka...'

The United States of America has freezes the immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Russia, Brazil, Iran, Iraq and Nigeria, in an

Actor Timothy Busfield Held Without Bond on Child Sex Abuse Charges

Emmy winner faces allegations from set of New Mexico TV series

Joint Search Ops Launched in Kathua, Billawar After Suspected Movement

Kathua, Jan 15: Joint search operations were launched by the police, Army and CRPF in different areas of Kathua district following reports of sus

US lawmakers urge Trump admin to exempt doctors from H-1B fee

Lawmakers highlighted severe shortages in physicians, nurses, pediatric specialists, and other healthcare workers, citing data projecting the nee

US funding bill proposes to withhold Pakistan aid over Afridi case

The bill also prohibits any US assistance to the Taliban and includes human rights measures, such as applying visa restrictions on Chinese offici

PWD Directs Upload Of Offline RTI Applications On Online Portal

JAMMU, Jan 15: The Public Works (R&B) Department of the Jammu and Kashmir Government has directed all Central Public Information Officers to stri

Indian stock markets remain closed for Maharashtra civic elections

The decision follows the Maharashtra government's declaration of a public holiday on January 15 to ensure the smooth conduct of elections in 29 m

How to Calculate SIP Returns Before You Start Investing

Systematic investing is one of the most effective ways to build a secure financial future. Systematic Investment Plan or SIP helps new investors

Mumbai civic polls: Akshay Kumar, Sanya Malhotra cast vote

Mumbai: Bollywood actors Akshay Kumar, Sanya Malhotra and other celebrities stepped out early to vote in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (

Ladakh Administration Freezes Administrative Boundaries Till Census 2027

LEH, Jan 15: The Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh has ordered the freezing of boundaries of districts, tehsils, municipalities, towns,

Domestic coal production accelerates 3.6% in December, although year-to-date production slips marginally

Although, overall coal dispatch decelerated in December primarily led by a lower offtake to the power sector.

Selection Grade Granted To Private Secretary In J&K Secretariat

JAMMU, Jan 15: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has accorded sanction to the grant of Selection Grade (Non-functional) in Level-10A to Mohammad R

7 In-Charge Private Secretaries Regularised In J&K Secretariat Service

JAMMU, Jan 15: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has regularised 7 In-charge Private Secretaries as Private Secretaries in the Jammu and Kashmir S

Rio Zoo Cools Animals With Popsicles as Heatwave Scorches City

Frozen treats help jaguars, monkeys beat extreme summer temperatures

Maha local polls: Technical glitches affect polling at several places; Minister goes booth hunting for one hour

Similar problems were reported across cities including Mumbai, Solapur, Pune, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, and Pimpri-Chinchwad, causing long delay

Vulture Safe Zones to Be Set Up in Tamil Nadu, Forest Department Tells Madras HC

The committee has been instructed to map vulture nesting and habitat sites and monitor carcass hotspots.

T20 World Cup on back-burner for few more days: Ten Doeschate

Strategy (wise), I can't see anything that we've had to skirt around in terms of prepping for the (T20) World Cup. We are fully focused on this s

T20 World Cup talks delayed for few more days: Ten Doeschate

India's focus remains on the current ODI series against New Zealand. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate states the T20 World Cup is still distant

Google Launches Personal Intelligence Feature in Gemini App

New beta lets users securely link Google apps for personalised AI replies

Indian Army stands as steadfast shield of nation: Mallikarjun Kharge

On Army Day, Congress leaders praised the Indian Army. They highlighted the soldiers' courage and sacrifice in protecting the nation's borders. T

Mumbai civic polls see 6.98 percent voter turnout by 9.30 am

Mumbai is voting today for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections. Polling began at 7:30 am and will continue until 5:30 pm. In the fir

Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter launched in India: Check price, battery, specifications, features and other key deatils

Bajaj Auto has launched the new Chetak C250i, India's most affordable electric scooter at Rs 91,399. This entry-level model features a 2.5kWh bat

At 2.9C, Delhi records its coldest morning this season

The minimum temperature recorded at Palam was its lowest since 2010

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PM Modi inaugurates 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding officers of the Commonwealth; here's all you need to know

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 2026 Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth in New Delhi. The event, atte

India's chemical sector facing risk from China overcapacity, high crude prices and weak global demand: Nuvama

India's chemical industry faces significant challenges. China's excess production depresses global prices. High crude oil costs increase raw mate

Euphoria season 3 trailer: Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney return in HBOs high-voltage drama

The new season will take place five years after the events that unfolded last time

Scientist Wins Environment Nobel for Shedding Light on Hidden Fungal Networks

Biologist Toby Kiers wins the Tyler Prize for bringing the hidden world of mycorrhizal networks into focus.

From Big Screen to OTT: Emraan Hashmis Career Shift

Emraan Hashmi has seen many phases in Bollywood. His journey reflects change, adaptability, and a steady shift from commercial cinema to content-

Japan and the Philippines sign a new defense pact as they face growing China aggression

MANILA, Philippines, January 15, 2026 (AP) Japan and the Philippines signed a defense pact on Thursday that would allow the tax-free provision o

PM Modi inaugurates 28th Commonwealth Speakers and Presiding Officers Conference

Ketamine Use Is Leading To Bladder Issues In Young Adults: Expert

Ketamine abuse is rising among young adults, causing severe bladder damage, pain, and lasting health risks.

2 Girls Found Hanging At Sports Authority Of India Hostel In Kerala's Kollam

Two sports trainees were found hanging in a room at a Sports Authority of India (SAI) hostel in Kerala's Kollam on Thursday, police said.

Joint Search Operations Launched In Kathua, Billawar Areas After Suspected Movement

Kathua, Jan 15: Deputy Inspector General of Police, JSK Range, Shiv Kumar led a joint search operation with the Army and CRPF in different areas

UGC NET December 2025 Provisional Answer Keys Out, Objection Window Open Till Jan 17

UGC NET December 2025 provisional answer keys are now available. Candidates may raise objections by January 17, 2026.

Watch: Iran briefly shuts Tehran Airspace amid U.S. tensions, protests; flights rerouted

Mohanlals Drishyam 3 to release on April 2 this year

Chennai: The makers of director Jeethu Josephs eagerly awaited Malayalam film Drishyam 3, featuring Malayalam superstar Mohanlal in the lead, on

PM To Attend National Startup Day Event, Interact With Members Of Startup Ecosystem

NEW DELHI, Jan 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in a programme marking a decade of the Startup India initiative on Friday and in

'Unwanted person gets promoted': RSS chief says Nota not best option; casts vote in NMC

Mohan Bhagwat said elections are a mandatory part of democracy and hence, voting is the responsibility of all citizens.He appealed to electors th

Uttarakhand: IAF 'swiftly' responds to forest fire in Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve

The Indian Air Force swiftly deployed an Mi-17 V5 helicopter to combat a forest fire in Uttarakhand's Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve. The Central A