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Raashi Khanna Reflects on 13 Years in the Film Industry: Working Has Always Felt Like a Privilege

Mumbai, August 23: Actress Raashi Khanna, who was recently seen in a special role in the film 120 Baahadur, has completed 13 years in the Indian

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Shubman Gill Achieves Milestone in Test Cricket, Joins Elite Club of Indian Batsmen

Colombo, August 23: The second and final Test match between India and Sri Lanka commenced on Sunday at the Sinhalese Sports Club. Indian captain

BJP-JDS to lay seige to Karnataka Assembly over Rs 187-crore 'fund diversion'

BJPJDS to lay seige to Karnataka Assembly over Rs crore fund diversion

Engineering Student Arrested in Hit-and-Run Incident Involving 15-Year-Old Girl in Mumbai

Mumbai, August 23: An engineering student has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run incident involving a 15-year-old girl in Ville Parle

Child Marriage Persists in Nabarangpur; 4,241 Minors Pregnant in Three Years

Despite awareness campaigns, laws, and administrative measures, child marriage continues in Nabarangpur district, leaving a direct impact on adol

Efforts on to identify tiger responsible for two human deaths in Gudalur

Although the tiger has been spotted, its identity is yet to be matched with official records due to lack of clear image of the animal

Bangladesh Captain Shanto Disappointed After Heavy Loss to Australia in Second Test

Mackay, August 23: Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto acknowledged that his team did not perform at their best against Australia in the sec

In 2014, NASA sent young and older mice into space; within 9 to 11 days, the younger ones began running group laps in zero gravity

In 2014, NASA launched a group of twenty mice to the International Space Station for groundbreaking research. Remarkably, the young mice exhibite

CPI (M) condemns attack on party leaders in Kallakurichi, demands arrest of perpetrators

Senior CPI(M) leaders faced a violent attack in Kallakurichi district on August 21. An eight-member gang assaulted the leaders and damaged their

Wrap aluminium foil around your plants: Heres what this simple household hack can do in your garden

Wrap aluminium foil around your plants: Gardeners can use reflective aluminium foil around young plants to help deter aphids. The reflective surf

Informed consumers can shape insurance markets

As customers become more informed and digitally engaged, purchasing decisions are becoming more deliberate, more comparison-led and ultimately mo

Alibaba seeks $10 billion from share sale for AI expansion

The online retail giant-turned-AI player is offering 710 million shares at HK$112.7 each, represents a discount of 3.6 per cent to the closing pr

China's Sinopec first-half profit rises 12% after surge in energy prices

The company, officially known as China Petroleum & Chemical Corp., earned 23.8 billion yuan in the first half of last year

CM Fadnavis Criticizes Rahul Gandhi on Womens Rights at Nagpur Event

Nagpur, August 23: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis made significant remarks during an event held in Nagpur on Saturday. He highlight

IIFCL initiates $1.8 bn external commercial borrowing fundraising programme

State-owned India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL) has kick-started its USD 1.8 billion External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) fund-raisin

Quote of the day by American poet Mary Oliver: You must not ever stop being whimsical. And you must not Pulitzer-winning poet on wonder, independence and taking charge of your life

Mary Oliver, an American poet, found wonder in nature and life's small details. Her poetry explored profound questions about living a meaningful

Putin rejected Ukraine's offer for Black Sea shipping truce, says Zelenskyy

Russia and Ukraine have stepped up attacks on each other's commercial ships and ports in the Black Sea area, raising fears about the impact on gr

Low Pressure Triggers Heavy Showers in Flood

Even as floodwaters recede slowly across northern Odisha, fresh rainfall has begun in several districts following a lowpressure formation over th

Bringing Mangaluru Railway Region into SWR further integrates region with the rest of Karnataka: Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Mangaluru regions railway network has been split across three railway zones for too long and the coordination gaps has resulted in delayed new tr

Pepper Awards celebrates 20th milestone edition; opens entries to All India

Pepper Awards 2026 will, for the first time, open its Call for Entries to creative work from across India, expanding beyond its traditional South

Jagan Mohan Reddy Criticizes CM Naidu for Weakening Government School Education

Amaravati, August 23: Former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and YSR Congress Party President Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has accused the state gover

In 2019, Australia lowered a 58-ton concrete greenhouse into the Great Barrier Reef; the 12-metre underwater structure became a living artwork and coral habitat

Nestled beneath the waves near John Brewer Reef in Australia lies an innovative Coral Greenhouse sculpture crafted from pH-neutral cement, design

This Week In AI: Intelligence will not live in a server, it will live in your house

This Week In AI Intelligence will not live in a server it will live in your house

India face Argentina with semifinal hopes hanging by a thread

India must defeat Argentina by a significant margin to keep semifinal hopes alive. Their qualification also depends on the Netherlands beating En

Saransh's Test journey: Letting go a chance to be in IPL to work on red-ball game

Earning his Test cap, Saransh Jain chose to refine his red-ball techniques over pursuing IPL roles. Chandrakant Pandit, his coach, admired Jain's

Hum India hogaye: Arunachal girl has a happy update after viral plea against racism

Hum India hogaye Arunachal girl has a happy update after viral plea against racism

A New York-sized city is built monthly, raising climate fears

Sydney: Each of us needs of a roof over our head, classrooms to learn in and offices or space to work from. To meet this unprecedented demand for

Can India turn sports equipment into an $8.1 billion export industry?

NITI Aayog's 2036 target rests on cheaper inputs, testing laboratories, port-linked clusters, procurement reform and closer ties with global bran

Researchers found a King Cobra's nest with 72 eggs, nearly twice the number usually seen. When researchers approached the nest, they were surprised to find two possible female cobras guarding it

Researchers in China found a king cobra nest containing 72 eggs, nearly twice the number usually recorded for the species. Two adult cobras also

Gold loan portfolio to surpass 1.5 lakh crore by FY27-end: Indian Bank MD

This growth would come from tonnage, he said, adding that the gold loan segment is likely to grow about 20%

Parents demand holiday for schools amid auto strike in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Ahead of the indefinite auto strike from Monday, August 24, worried parents in Hyderabad have demanded a holiday from schools, as the

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian admits country facing 'many problems'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged on Sunday that his country's citizens face many problems, after the United States launched a new

Rajnath lays foundation for 5 expansion projects of GRSE, Yantra India

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday virtually laid the foundation stone for five brownfield expansion projects of the Garden Reach Shipbuild

At 7, he built a website. At 16, a satellite. Then came $4.3M: Meet Onkar Singh Batra

At he built a website At a satellite Then came M Meet Onkar Singh Batra

Bullion may shine next week as traders await US inflation data, Fed signals

Gold and silver prices are expected to retain their upward momentum next week, though profit-booking at higher levels may temper the rally as inv

Shantinagara Airport Bus Lounge falls into neglect, raises concerns over passenger safety and maintenance

During a visit by The Hindu, the lounge was found with its lights switched off, while the waiting area and washrooms showed visible signs of poor

CM Yogi Pays Tribute to Martyr Gulab Singh Lodhi on His 91st Sacrifice Day

Lucknow, August 23: On the 91st sacrifice day of freedom fighter Martyr Gulab Singh Lodhi, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid homage by placing

In 1926, Robert Goddard launched the first liquid-fuel rocket from a snowy Massachusetts field; 35 years later, NASA formally dedicated Goddard Space Flight Center

On March 16, 1926, Robert Goddard made history by launching the first liquid-propellant rocket from a serene farm in Worcester, Massachusetts. Th

Vijay Deverakonda stopped taking my calls: Rahul Ramakrishna

Hyderabad: Actor Rahul Ramakrishna, best remembered as Shiva, Vijay Deverakondas loyal friend in Arjun Reddy, has revealed why the two actors may

'Space, AI, other tech integration to shape India's geopolitical future'

Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Sunday said the convergence of streams like space technology, AI, quantum technologies, robotics, semi

HC seeks NALSA stand on free aid for needy to tender e-evidence

New Delhi: Delhi High Court has sought the stand of the Centre and NALSA on a PIL seeking free forensic expert assistance for the needy to enable

Bengal gets Rs 3,500 cr defence push: Rajnath lays foundation for 5 projects

Record Rs 92 crore spent on Union Ministers' Delhi homes in 2025-26, reveals RTI

Record Rs crore spent on Union Ministers Delhi homes in reveals RTI

Quote of the day by Albert Camus: 'There is no sun without shadow, and it is essential to know...' - French-Algerian philosopher's timeless life lesson on resilience, hope and why understanding lifes darker moments can help us appreciate its brighter ones

Albert Camus, a renowned French-Algerian author, delved into the complexities of existence and the quest for meaning amidst chaos. His philosophy

Social Media Misconceptions: Jan Khans Cautionary Advice

Mumbai, August 23: In todays world, social media has become an integral part of our lives, altering how we perceive relationships, love, and emot

Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai's Mohsin Khan gets engaged to longtime partner Tamanna

Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hais Mohsin Khan gets engaged to longtime partner Tamanna

Gold loan portfolio to surpass 1.5 trillion by FY27 end: Indian Bank MD

Public sector lender Indian Bank expects its gold loan book to cross Rs 1.5 lakh crore in the current financial year, supported by robust demand

Gautam Adani meets Karnataka CM, BJP attacks Congress over double standard

Industrialist Gautam Adani met Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar for an hour. Sources described the meeting as a courtesy visit while retur

After Maharashtra hill tragedy, Delhi man jumps into Yamuna over iPhone

A dance teacher jumped into the Yamuna river in Delhi due to financial stress. Deepak Kumar, a resident of Okhla, faced difficulties paying his i

PM urges space startups to make India global hub for talent, innovation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stressed creating an aura around the private sector in space research so that people worldwide feel that if they

In 1985, NASA astronauts built two giant flyswatters aboard Space Shuttle Discovery; they used them in an attempt to activate a stranded satellite

In the remarkable year of 1985, astronauts faced a daunting challenge when they crafted makeshift tools from spare materials aboard their spacecr

Indian Bank sanctions 1,125 crore worth Retail, Agri and MSME credit in a drive

The campaign received an overwhelming response, with credit proposals mobilised amounting to 2,080 crore, of which 1,125 crore was sanctioned and

Hooch tragedy toll in dry Gujarat rises to 13 as cops widen probe

Hooch tragedy toll in dry Gujarat rises to as cops widen probe

Lunar eclipse August 2026: When and where will it be visible from?

A lunar eclipse is a celestial event that occurs when Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow across the lunar sur

Man Jumps Into Yamuna Over iPhone EMI Stress, Rescued

Delhi Dance Teacher, 30, Allegedly Took Extreme Step After Income Drop Made EMI Payments Difficult

404 booked for drunk driving in Hyderabad over the weekend

Hyderabad: As many as 404 motorists were booked for drunk driving in Hyderabad over the weekend during a special drive on August 21 and 22. Among

S S Rajamouli Trusts Human Voices Over AI for Varanasi?

Rajamouli seems to believe that dubbing should not feel like a simple translation process. He is leaving no stone unturned to pay attention to mi

Dalit PhD scholar alleges caste discrimination at Kerala university

Keralam: A Dalit research scholar at Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University (TEMU) has accused an Assistant Professor of caste-based discrimi

Manish Tewari Calls Pakistans Legal Action Against Terrorists a Fantasy

New Delhi, August 23: Congress MP Manish Tewari stated on Sunday that the notion of Pakistan sending a terrorist to India for trial is merely a f

Gujarat Hooch Tragedy Death Toll Rises To 13; 13 Arrested

Two More Die In Bhavnagar After Consuming Methanol-Laced Liquor; Probe Handed To State Monitoring Cell

Watch: Canada hits back with retaliatory tariffs as U.S. trade war escalates

Canadian PM Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs on the U.S., August 22, 2026, after trade talks collapsed. The breakdown on August 21 trigg

Retired Hindu Teacher, Wife, Two Children Found Dead inside Home in Bangladesh

Shock and grief have engulfed Rangpur city after a retired schoolteacher, his wife, daughter, and young son were found dead inside their locked h

Retired Hindu teacher, family found dead inside locked Bangladesh home

Retired Hindu teacher, family found dead inside locked Bangladesh home

Nation-wide anti-narcotics fortnightly drives to begin from September

Beginning in October, the NCB, along with the State and Union Territories Anti-Narcotics Task Forces (ANTFs), will inspect medical stores and pha

BJP criticises Congress for limiting Vande Mataram to two stanzas

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Rajnath Singh lays foundation for five expansion projects of GRSE, Yantra India in Bengal

The Defence Minister said foundation was laid for five projects worth nearly 3,500 crore in West Bengal

Man paid Rs 42.63 lakh for a new house, but cracks, leaks and seepage appeared; Court orders builder to pay Rs 25 lakh

A Kerala consumer commission has ordered a builder to pay Rs 25 lakh after finding serious defects in a residential house. The compensation inclu

Iran prepared for US war for 40 years: Indian expert

Washington: Iran had prepared for a potential war with the US for four decades, including contingencies such as the loss of its top leadership, m

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lays foundation for 5 expansion projects of GRSE, Yantra India

During a virtual event, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated five noteworthy expansion projects, collectively valued at nearly Rs 3,500 cro

In 1846, Elias Howe patented a lockstitch sewing machine; the patent war around it helped create a licensing model still used in 5G

Elias Howe's journey in the invention of the sewing machine was marked by challenges, as he faced fierce opposition from tailors and struggled wi

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Asitha Fernando involved in heated exchange: Details here

The 2nd Test between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo turned controversial as a heated exchange broke out between India's Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri

Hungarys Paks Nuclear Plant Resumes Operations After Water Levels Improve

Budapest, August 23: Hungarys Prime Minister, Peter Szijjarto, announced that the turbine 6 of Unit 3 at the Paks Nuclear Power Plant has been re

Gang dupes over 100 people with 'currency doubling' trick, busted; 9 arrested

Gang dupes over people with currency doubling trick busted arrested

404 Drivers Booked for Drunk Driving in Hyderabad

The Hyderabad Traffic Police said there would be zero tolerance towards drunken driving violations and warned that such special drives would cont

Kajari Teej 2026: Include These 5 Essential Suhaag Items in Your Puja Thali for Unbroken Marital Bliss

Maharashtra govt releases draft bill for regulating private coaching and tuition industry, invites suggestions from the public: All you need to know

Major violations under the draft Maharashtra Private Coaching Classes (Registration and Regulation) Act can attract fines between 10 lakh and 50

Stagger your bonds and steady your cash flow

You dont have to take the pain of predicting interest rates staggering bond maturities can spread risk and create future cash flows, giving oppo

Attack on Former MLAs Car Sparks Tensions in Bhangar

Kolkata, August 23: Tensions escalated in Bhangar, South 24 Parganas, after an attack on the car of former Trinamool Congress MLA Arabul Islam. T

Shubman Gill joins 3,000-run club in Tests during Colombo second Test

Indian skipper Shubman Gill achieved 3,000 Test runs on Sunday. He reached this milestone during the second Test against Sri Lanka. Gill has scor

Ravi Teja Draws Rs 19 Crore, Bounces Back with Irumudi?

Ravi Tejas intense portrayal brought crowds to the theatres, distributor says

'Words being put in my mouth': Hooda denies calling Sajjan Kumar a 'role model'

Suzlon Energy FY26 Annual Report Released: 5 Crucial Takeaways Investors

NCB to launch 24 nationwide anti-drug drives from Sept, target fugitives, pharmacies

NCB to launch nationwide antidrug drives from Sept target fugitives pharmacies

Keralam MPs to Hold Hunger Strike on Onam Against Palakkad Railway Division Bifurcation

The recent Railway Board decision to shift Mangaluru from the Palakkad division to the Mysuru division has triggered widespread protests in Keral

Centre Pushes States to Speed Up LPG-to-PNG Shift

New Delhi, Aug 23: The Centre has asked states and Union Territories to appoint district-level nodal officers to accelerate the shift of househol

WTC Points Table Update: Australia's Dominant Win Over Bangladesh Brings Great News for Team India

Travelling For Raksha Bandhan? UP Govt Announces Free UPSRTC Travel For Women, One Companion

Women and one companion can travel free on UPSRTC buses from August 27 night to August 28 night, with safety and driver checks ordered.